Daming Palace, Kunning Palace
It was in the afternoon, the sun was shining brightly, and the hall was bright and bright. From time to time, a cool autumn breeze flowed into the hall from the windows. The tassels on the curtains moved with the wind. The hairpin skirts and coats in the hall were shining with pearls and jade.
The Empress of the Song Dynasty was dressed in a light yellow dress, with a phoenix-winged blond hairpin tied into her beautiful green silk hair. Her beautiful jade face was covered with powder, and her face was as graceful and beautiful as a begonia flower. There was a string of pearls on her white and greasy neck. Necklace, under the eyebrows, the eyebrows are full of smiles, and the fullness and maternal charm of the whole body overflows.
On the side is Concubine Duanrong. Because she often dances, Concubine Duanrong is as round and round as Empress Song, like a plump and juicy peach. Concubine Duanrong still retains her beauty as a woman, like the curve of a knife. The curved eyebrows have been baptized by the years and have no wrinkles. The girlish glamor and the elegant elegance of the woman are intertwined together, which is sultry.
Not far away, on the embroidered pier, sat a girl in a pink skirt and a blue skirt. One was tall and bright, and the other was petite and exquisite. She was combed with clouds and moonlight, and was youthful and elegant.
It was Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue.
The eldest princess of Jinyang, Chen Li, was wearing a red dress. Her eyes were as soft as water as she looked at Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue. Her eyebrows were like a crescent moon, her jade face was like a hibiscus stamen, and her expression was calm.
Concubine Duanrong raised her eyes and looked at Princess Xianning with seriousness on her snow-skinned face. She said softly: "Xianning, when you arrive in Jiangnan, don't always pester Ziyu. He has to be busy with the errands assigned by your father. This is A few days after the Mid-Autumn Festival, it will be late autumn. The weather is getting cold, so you should put on two more clothes."
The explanation was piecemeal, but it was filled with worries about his daughter.
In fact, the beauty is still a little worried that Princess Xianning and Jia Heng, two young people, have been together for a long time, so they will do something that is detrimental to the dignity of the royal family, and they will be laughed at.
Princess Xianning responded gently, with a well-behaved look on her pretty face, and said in a clear voice: "Mother, concubine, your husband is busy with national affairs, I will not hinder him."
Empress Song Qiao smiled sweetly and said, "Don't worry, sister, her aunt will go with her."
As he said that, he looked at the eldest princess of Jinyang with his soft eyes, and said softly: "Jinyang, the two children Xianning and Chanyue have never traveled far. Please keep an eye on them on the way."
Princess Jinyang smiled coquettishly and said softly, "Don't worry, Sister-in-law, I will take good care of Xianning."
Concubine Duanrong raised her eyes to look at Li Chanyue and warned: "Chanyue, you have never been to Jinling. You and your cousin should go out more and see whether there is anything in Jinling."
There are few fun places. "
Li Chanyue responded softly: "Yes, aunt."
After the two beauties finished their instructions, Queen Song looked at Princess Jinyang and said softly: "Jinyang, when will we set off?"
"Royal Sister-in-law, the ship, the officials and officials from the Kuaiji Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are all ready, and we can set off tomorrow." Princess Jinyang said softly.
This trip was obviously not for a long trip to the south, but to use the Ministry of Internal Affairs to help Jia Heng organize the salt affairs in the Huaihe River and eliminate the long-standing disadvantages of the Salt Law.
Empress Song took the tea cup from the hand of the female official, pressed her pink and glossy lips against the porcelain cup, and said softly: "Jinyang, how come I heard that the Jia family also has relatives who went south with the ship?"
Isn't it that Qin family? This will lead to another fight with Xianning and Chanyue on the boat.
Empress Song almost imagined a beauty scheme in her heart.
The eldest princess of Jinyang said softly: "The two girls, Tanchun and Xiangyun, Yuan and Ziyu have made an agreement. They want to go south to Jinling with Yuanchun to play. Ziyu also agreed. Last time, the two little girls followed. Xianning and Chanyue went to Henan together, and they are all good and obedient children."
In the beauty's eyes, Xiangyun and Tanchun were younger than Chanyue, almost like children.
Empress Song nodded and said with a smile: "Tan Chun is Yuan Chun's sister, right? They are following together, so the road can be more lively. It's quite boring after taking a boat for a long time."
Empress Song still knew about Tanchun and Xiangyun.
Princess Xianning said softly: "Mother, that's what I mean too. It can be more lively if there are more people on the road."
Concubine Duanrong looked at the person who was talking
Several people in the group warned: "In the past two days, I heard from people in front that there is a war going on in Jinling. You don't have to be in such a hurry on the ship. When the situation in Jiangnan becomes clearer, it won't be too late to get to Jinling."
Empress Song said, "Don't worry, sister. Ziyu is in charge in the south, so there should be no serious problems."
Concubine Duanrong said softly: "It won't be too late to set off once the confirmation message comes from over there."
It wasn't that she didn't believe her future son-in-law, but people outside the court said that water battles were different from land battles. He had never fought a water battle, so it was better to be more cautious.
Moreover, if she really suffered a defeat, there would be no doubt that her future marriage in Xianning would be troubled.
Princess Xianning said with relief: "The camp in the south of the Yangtze River and the north of the Yangtze River has nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses.
There shouldn't be anything going on. With Mr. Xiang's bravery and strategy, I think the rebellion of the bandits will be put down very quickly. "
Li Chanyue blinked her eyes and said the same: "Auntie, it will be half a month until we arrive in Henan. By then, Mr. Jia's place will be peaceful and smooth."
Empress Song smiled and said, "You two have a lot of trust in Jia Ziyu."
Looking at the two pretty sisters, I think of her and her sister. When they were young, they believed that His Majesty was omnipotent. After so many years, His Majesty was so busy with state affairs that he no longer cared about her and her sister.
The younger sister amused herself by dancing and playing the piano in the palace, but she still had to worry about her two children. If she lost her position in the East Palace, what would the Song family do with their two children?
Unfortunately, Your Majesty doesn't have an accurate word yet.
Just when Queen Song was confused, she suddenly heard the voice of the eunuch coming from outside the palace: "Your Majesty has arrived."
After hearing this, all the big and small warblers and swallows in the hall stood up one after another, walked out of the inner hall, and looked at Emperor Chongping who came from outside the hall.
"Your Majesty." The Empress of the Song Dynasty moved forward lightly, and came forward with a blessing. The beautiful lady came with graceful steps, her golden hairpin in a cloud bun swaying slightly as she bent down, under her beautiful neck made of snow. The ravine was deep, but Emperor Chongping didn't even look at it.
Concubine Duanrong and Princess Jinyang also called out one after another. "No courtesy." Emperor Chongping said softly, obviously in a good mood.
Queen Song stared intently and keenly caught the joy on Emperor Chongping's face. She smiled softly and asked softly: "Your Majesty, why are you so happy?"
"Zi Tong and Zi Yu won the battle in the south of the Yangtze River and won a great victory at Haimen. They wiped out three hundred Zhengbai Banners in one battle and captured four thousand pirates. The navy of the pirates can no longer threaten my old capital of the Han Dynasty." Chong Chong Emperor Ping said in a brisk tone, with a hard face that could not hide his joy.
As soon as these words came out, several people in Kunning Palace were stunned at first, and then their faces overflowed with joy.
Empress Song was slightly startled, and she quickly looked at Concubine Duanrong, who was also surprised, and both sisters breathed a sigh of relief.
The beauty's eyebrows were slightly raised, her beautiful eyes were flowing, and her round and round voice was filled with joy, which was a bit delicate and soft that was not suitable for her age. She smiled and said: "I would like to congratulate Your Majesty. I also said the day before yesterday that Ziyu is here." In Nan Province, Your Majesty can sit back and relax."
The beauty's phoenix eyes twinkled, and her heart surged with joy.
She was worried that Zi Yu's side would suffer a defeat, which would affect her marriage with Xianning. However, Zi Yu really lived up to his expectations and did not disappoint her and her sister. Even in a water battle, he still showed no signs of losing his courage.
Li Chanyue's pretty little face was filled with joy. She looked at Princess Xianning and said softly: "Cousin, Mr. Jia has won the battle."
In the past few days, Li Chanyue and Princess Xianning were worried. In fact, both sisters knew that if the war went against their will, their marriage would be affected.
Princess Xianning's bright eyes sparkled and she asked, "Father, sir, how did you fight this battle?"
The eldest princess of Jinyang, Furong, also had a bit of lightness on her face and asked, "Brother, do you have a detailed battle report?"
At this moment in Shenjing, thousands of miles away, she could only perceive him at that moment in this way.
Emperor Chongping ordered Dai Quan to give the memorial to the eldest princess of Jinyang, and said with emotion: "Ziyu's battle was not easy. After hearing the report of Zhenjun's defeat, Ziyu led the newly established navy of Jiangbei Camp, Xinghuo To help each other, they happened to encounter the captured bandits in Tongzhou Weigang.
During the siege, after leading the troops to repel the Japanese invaders, they entered the harbor to collect the defeated troops and encouraged the generals. During the Battle of Haimen, our officers and soldiers were actually almost the same strength as the Japanese soldiers. The Japanese soldiers had just won a great victory and their morale was like a rainbow. On the other hand, the officers and soldiers were newly defeated. , morale is low, it is truly rare for Ziyu to still achieve such a great victory. "
The eldest princess of Jinyang listened to Emperor Chongping's narration, picked up the memorial and read it, a slight blush appeared on her snow-skinned jade face, her eyes were filled with autumn water, and she still had some unfinished thoughts. Then, when she was about to close her clothes, she saw Princess Qinghe stretching out her hands eagerly. .
"Mother, my cousin and I will take a look." Li Chanyue said softly.
Princess Jinyang smiled and said, "Then let me show you first. Mr. Jia, who has been worried about you these past few days, is very worried."
These words were mentioned intentionally in front of everyone. Anyway, when Xianning got married, he definitely couldn't leave Chan Yue behind. The two of them were Empress E's maidens and they were going to get married together.
Li Chanyue was so embarrassed by being teased in front of everyone, her childish cheeks were as red as peach blossoms, her gloomy eyebrows were drooped, she just stretched out her delicate hands to take the memorial, and read it together with Princess Xianning.
Empress Song glanced at Li Chanyue with rosy eyeshadow and smiled softly. If Ziyu, a handsome young man, can continue to be so outstanding, Xianning and Chanyue marrying the same person will not be considered as an insult to their expressions. The appearance and character of the sisters.
It is also a good story in history.
Concubine Duanrong looked at Emperor Chongping with her crystal clear eyes and asked, "Your Majesty, since Ziyu won the battle in Nan Province, is it not long before he comes back?"
If he could come back earlier, Xianning wouldn't have to go all the way to find him.
Emperor Chongping sat down, shook his head, and said: "In recent years, the military and horse generals in Southern Province have been arrogant and lazy, and the military discipline has been loose. There is an urgent need to rectify the military equipment. Kuang Yan
The pirates are still escaping at sea and may disturb our southeastern coast at any time. Due to all these factors, Ziyu needs to marshal his troops to quell the pirates. I have just given him the title of Crown Prince and Taibao to facilitate his supervision of the army to suppress the pirates. "
As Emperor Chongping spoke, he looked at Princess Jinyang under his thin brows and asked, "Jinyang, has everything in the capital been sorted out?"
The eldest princess of Jinyang smiled and said softly: "Brother, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has all the manpower and boats, and the selected armored cavalry guards are all elite soldiers from the Beijing camp. We can set off south tomorrow."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "Ziyu previously sent a letter to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and mentioned that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is trying to take over the salt affairs of the Huaihe River and the Huaihe River. The new law is very important, but I haven't seen the whole picture. I still don't know much about it. When you arrive in Yangzhou, Jinyang, what will happen to you? Ziyu has some discussions and what he sees and thinks can be reported to me in a memorial form."
The eldest princess of Jinyang said softly: "Brother, don't worry. If my sister has something to think about, she will go to the meeting to discuss Chen Xiu. Ziyu's side should also go to the meeting."
"By the way, there are still some old vassals of Taizong Dynasty in Jinling City. After you arrive in Jinling, visit them on my behalf." Emperor Chongping warned again.
Princess Jinyang nodded again.
Queen Song listened to the conversation between the brother and sister, her phoenix eyes under Liu Ye's eyebrows narrowed, and the smile on her face was a little weak.
Back then, her mother-in-law's brother was almost able to take charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but who would have thought that this sister-in-law would get into trouble.
At this time, Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue read the battle report. The two sisters were excited and their eyes were soft. As they had had close contact with Jia Heng, their lover had won in Jiangnan, and they felt both proud and happy.
Li Chanyue's starry eyes were bright, and she said softly: "Cousin, Mr. Jia, this battle looks difficult."
The greater the contribution Mr. Xiao Jia makes in Jiangnan, the closer it will be for her to marry her cousin in the future.
Princess Xianning nodded and said softly: "Although it was written lightly in the military report, the dangers can still be imagined, that is, sir."
At the beginning, she was just like her cousin, just following her husband to the south of the Yangtze River and seeing her husband defeat the enemy.
Emperor Chongping listened to the discussion between the two cousins and thought in his mind: "There are also three hundred Zhengbai Banners here. I think my northern border general has fought against the enemy in recent years. Even after a battle, he has not won many Zheng'er. Ziyu is an elite Jurchen of the Eight Classics. This is a real contribution."
If you don't feel that the resistance between the DPRK and the Central Government is too great, and you want to protect yourself, you can actually be forced to become a marquis.
The eldest princess of Jinyang said softly: "After this battle, you can also see
It turns out that Donglu is no different from those pirates. "
"What Jinyang said is that in the past, it was not that the barbarians were too strong, but that our Han army was too weak to fight, so it was defeated by the enemy. Thinking about Liu Han, Emperor Gao was besieged by Bai Deng. Later, there was also a saying that one Han was regarded as the five barbarians. The saying that we Han people are not as brave as the Jurchens is a big fallacy." Emperor Chongping said solemnly.
The eldest princess of Jinyang said: "Emperor Wu re-appointed Wei Huo and granted the wolf title to Xu. Now the emperor's brother re-appoints Jia Ziyu. It will be just around the corner to regain Liaodong in the future."
Speaking of which, Zi Yu and Wei Qing have some similarities. Wei Qing married Princess Pingyang, and he and her Jinyang... Who would have thought that Xianning would interfere with each other.
Thinking of this, Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes dimmed for a moment, and she sighed quietly in her heart.
No matter how I don't care in my heart, I just blame fate for playing tricks on people.
Empress Song smiled, took over the conversation and said, "Your Majesty, Ziyu has made such a great contribution, what else can I reward the Qin family?"
The Qin family is a bit pitiful. After Xianning and Chanyue entered the mansion, no one in the world would only remember that Jia Ziyu married a princess and a princess, and the Qin family...
Emperor Chongping nodded, looked at Empress Song, and said, "The empress is the lord of the Sixth Palace, and her mother honors the world. It is up to her to make her own decisions about commending and honoring Mrs. Engaoming.
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Ningguo Mansion, Huifang Garden
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the wind is gentle and the sun is bright, the sky is high and the clouds are clear. Under the flower wall of wisteria and Xueli in Huifang Garden, the flowers are in full bloom and colorful. Flowers and butterflies are dancing among the flowers, as if they are rushing before the arrival of late autumn. Enjoy your last romantic moments.
It was noon, and the soft autumn sunlight shone in the courtyard, reflecting dazzling light on the glazed tiles above the carved Dou Feng Pavilion. Behind the bamboo-leaf windows set up one after another, a dozen or so people in clothes could be seen. Beautiful women, surrounded by pearls and emerald green, are either sipping tea and chatting around the chess square, or gathering around a mahjong table.
Along with the clattering sound of mahjong, it can be seen that Sister Feng, Xiangyun, Tanchun, and Li Wan are building mahjong tiles around a table.
Baochai was sitting on the embroidered pier beside Xiangyun, holding a beauty fan in front of her chest, looking at the mahjong tiles in Xiangyun's hand with moist almond eyes.
At this time, Sister Feng was playing mahjong and said with a smile: "Bao girl seems to know how to do it, why don't you sit down and play mahjong?"
Just now, Sister Feng saw that Baochai gave Xiangyun advice and won two games, so she said this.
Li Wan saw a faint smile on her elegant face and said, "Bao girl, please sit down and play a few games."
Grandma Zhu, who was wearing an indigo dress embroidered with small orchids, now had a rosy complexion, and the past melancholy between her brows and eyes had dissipated a lot, and she was overflowing with lightness.
In the past few days, I often come here to chat and joke with Qin Keqing, Sister Feng and the other little girls. Her mentality, which was as gray as a dead tree, seems to be much younger and brighter.
In other words, at this moment, after Jia Hengjue was granted the title of first-class uncle in the Ning and Rong mansions, the atmosphere surrounding the mansion was one of relaxation and happiness, no less than that of Yuanchun's concubine in the original work.
There are no political enemies outside and no angry Baodai inside. All the big girls and young wives live a happy and relaxed life. Although there is no blazing fire to cook the oil and the flowers are blooming, the family atmosphere is flourishing day by day, which can be seen from the gradually completed garden.
Even Sister Feng doesn't have to worry about all kinds of nonsense in the house. Except for occasionally feeling lonely late at night, she closes her eyes, thinks about that person's inadequacy, and sings a phoenix song. Ming.
Under Baochai's emerald feather-like eyebrows, her moist, slightly apricot-like eyes were filled with a smile, and she said, "Sister-in-law, I don't really like to play with this."
Mahjong went wrong... She didn't want to be infatuated with playing mahjong when that person and others were also vowing to each other in front of the flowers and under the moon.
This is like a fisherman who suddenly finds out that his wife already has someone else, and sticks out his pole in anger.
At this time, Ying'er handed over the tea cup containing Lao Junmei and said softly: "Girl, drink tea."
Baochai nodded, took the tea cup, brought it to his lips and took a sip.
On the soft couch and Kang table not far from the mahjong table, there are several people sitting on the left and right sides of a chessboard.
A young beauty with graceful posture and red lips and pink cheeks.
Sister You Sanjie is wearing a light purple and light yellow cross-collared coat with embroidered branches and flowers, and a peach red skirt. The girl has air bangs, curved eyebrows, and a beautiful face. Under the vermilion cross-collared coat, her white and greasy neck is faintly visible with an aquatic bellyband. It can be seen that he looked at Qin Keqing, who was playing chess with Third Sister You, and said softly:
"Sister Qin, didn't the eldest lady say that she is going south to Jinling these days? The family is discussing when to go there. Does Sister Qin want to go to Jiangnan with us? It's also a good way to meet the uncle."
The day before yesterday, the eldest princess of Jinyang informed Yuanchun and asked Yuanchun to go home and tell Tanchun and Xiangyun that she was going to take a few girls to the southern province to see the world.
Qin Keqing picked up a chess piece. Under the beauty's cloud-like bun, on her beautiful and fragrant face, she smiled lightly and said, "I can't handle all the big and small things in the house."
She was not unmoved, but when she thought that it was the eldest princess of Jinyang who was taking the ship south, her thoughts suddenly turned away.
At this time, listening to the discussion between Qin Keqing and Third Sister You, Sister Feng handed the mahjong in her hand to the maid Feng'er.
This splendid and splendid fairy concubine twisted her plump waist and came closer. Her gorgeous and unprovoked melon-seed face smiled like a flower. She pinched her handkerchief and said softly: "Ke Qing, Brother Lai Heng is going to the south." It’s been quite a while since we’ve been in the province, and we haven’t even lived together with Keqing’s son. I said, why don’t you go to Jinling to look for him, since there is a house there in Jinling anyway, so it’s not a big deal to stay there for a while.”
Qin Keqing chuckled softly and said softly: "There are still a lot of things going on here in the house. Recently, the house is repairing the garden and so on. There are many accounts and personnel, and I can't get away from it."
She didn't want to go, but she couldn't get away from home. Besides, it wouldn't be good to be in the eyes of outsiders.
Sister Feng chuckled and said, "My brothers and sisters don't know how beautiful the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is. When I married from Jinling, I haven't been back for many years. If it wasn't for Xifu and I couldn't live without me, I would have to go back and see it." "
Qin Keqing raised his eyes and looked at Baochai, who was sitting helping Xiangyun read the cards, and asked, "Where's Sister Xue? Sister Xue is also going to Jinling?"
When Baochai heard this, he turned his face, which was as white as a pear, and said with a smile: "I just came from Jinling last year, and it wasn't easy for me to get over it."
Although she misses him deeply in her heart, there is no explanation for her going south to Jinling, and it is also out of shape. Moreover, Sister Qin is still in Shenjing. What happened to her past?
Tan Chun said softly: "Sister Bao, why don't we go together, it will be more lively."
Xiangyun played a mahjong game, and with a charming smile on Pingguo's round face, he said, "Sister Bao, it's fun to go there together. It's not interesting just the two of us."
Baochai smiled and said softly: "Why is it boring? Isn't Yan'er in Yangzhou?"
Well, Baochai will never forget Daiyu. After all, after entering Jia's house, the servants often compared the two of them. Before Baochai persuaded Daiyu to cook bird's nest porridge, she would eat it every day. At that time, the two even had signs of competing.
Tan Chunying's charming face showed her thoughts, and she said softly: "Sister Lin has been gone for a long time, and she didn't send any letters before the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Well, at that time, Daiyu was chatting with Jia Heng in Yangzhou. In addition, she was worried about Jia Heng about rectifying salt affairs and resisting pirates, so she did not bother to write letters to Xiangyun and Tanchun in Beijing. .
"There are a lot of things going on over there. Maybe they were delayed by my uncle at the Yanyuan. There are also the recent wars. During this time, the city in Beijing is full of turmoil. They are not discussing matters about Southern Province." Baochai said softly. .
As the girl spoke, a feeling of worry inevitably arose in her heart.
Qin Keqing's autumn eyes looked at Baochai thoughtfully, and suddenly said: "Sister Xue can actually accompany Sister Yun and Third Sister to visit the south. It's boring to stay in Beijing all the time.
Since she can't go, it's better to send Sister Xue there. Qinhuai is famous for its beauty, but her husband is unaccompanied in the south, so he can't just follow other people's rules.
Speaking of which, my husband also likes Sister Xue very much, and Sister Xue is also a scheming person, and she can look after some husbands to some extent.
As for Daiyu, Qin Keqing is really
No defense.
When Baochai heard this, her jade face, as crystal clear as snow, was stunned for a moment. She looked at Qin Keqing with moist apricot eyes and asked, "Sister Qin..."
Why did Sister Qin ask her to follow her?
As I thought about it, I gradually realized that I was thinking about Brother Heng.
In fact, she was also a little worried that he was flirting with women outside. It was not because he lacked concentration, but because he was so good that those women would not be able to pounce on him like moths to a flame.
Qin Keqing smiled and said softly: "Third sister and sister Yun have gone to Jinling. There are no girls of the same age in the house to play with. It's okay for sister Xue to go together."
Baochai's apricot eyes moved slightly, and she chuckled: "Sister Qin, what you said is really a bit off. Sister Yun and the third sister have gone to Jiangnan, and there is a lot less laughter in the house."
After the third sister and sister Yun left, there was only Yingchun in the whole house. I heard that she usually played more with Miaoyu and Xiuyan.
However, as she moved south, her mother also needed some persuasion.
Xiangyun turned her rosy face and chuckled: "So, Sister Bao is going to Jiangnan with us. Sister Lin happens to be there too, so the four of us can play mahjong together."
Tan Chun chuckled and said, "Sister Yun just knows how to play. Last time in Henan, she took Brother Heng out to play and went to many scenic spots."
He does not mean that.
Baochai Lirui's snow-white face paused slightly, and she sighed quietly in her heart.
Sometimes, she also wants to be as carefree as Xiangyun. He has not taken her to several places to play.
At this time, Qin Keqing's pretty face turned to worry, and she asked softly: "Sister Xue, is there any news about the war in Southern Province recently?"
If Nanfang'er's affairs could be taken care of earlier, her husband would be able to start teaching earlier, and she wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
Since their wedding, they have spent less time together and more separations, and now she doesn't even have a child.
Baochai said softly: "In the past two days, the war in the south has been discussed in Beijing, and there is everything. The newspaper in the palace has not said anything about it. I think there is no trouble with Brother Heng."
After all, it had just experienced the baptism of victory in the Battle of Henan, and the city of Shenjing
There is no statement that Jia Heng will lose, but more that he is afraid that the battle will not be easy to fight.
A flash of thought flashed through Sister Feng's sharp eyes. She took Qin Keqing's hand and comforted her softly: "Keqing, you don't have to worry. Whenever Brother Heng went out to lead troops to fight, didn't he always return with a great victory? Last time in Henan Like this, it will be like this this time too, just relax."
Qin Keqing nodded. Leading the troops in battle did not worry her, but other things...
While all the warblers were discussing, suddenly, a maid from outside came into Dou Fengxuan and said in surprise: "Madam, the female official from the palace is here. It is said that the queen is giving something to Madam."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in Dou Fengxuan looked at each other with surprise on their faces.
What is the Queen admiring at this time?
The maid smiled and explained: "Madam, the female official said that Uncle Heng won a great victory in the southern province, and the palace was happy. Kunning Palace rewarded him with many things, and the Holy Emperor even gave him an official position."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in Doufengxuan suddenly relaxed, and in an instant, it was like a hundred flowers blooming, competing for beauty.
Sister Feng smiled and said, "Brother and sister, what did I say just now? Brother Heng is a decent man and nothing will happen to him."
If that person wasn't so unique in the world, how could he make her... obsessed with him?
Well, I can't think about that in front of Ke Qing. I'm really sorry for her.
Sister Feng's cheeks were slightly hot, and she felt a little uncomfortable. She quickly suppressed the weirdness in her heart.
Baochai said softly: "Sister Qin, the female officials in the palace should not neglect you. You should hurry up and greet her."
Qin Keqing nodded and said with a smile: "Sister Xue said, come with me to greet the female official."
Everyone in Doofengxuan went to the inner hall of the back house to greet him.
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But he said that on the other side, Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall
Jia Mu had just taken a nap, and was served by Hu Hue and other maids. She drank cheese tea and talked with Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue who came to pay their respects. There was also a beautiful woman sitting on the embroidered pier not far away.
Because Daiyu was not in the capital, Baoyu was driven to school by Jia Zheng. Jia's mother, who had no Baodai to rely on, was bored for a while, and even Rongqing Hall was much deserted.
However, today, Wang Ziteng's daughter-in-law, Wang Yi, and her daughter Wang Zi came over to pay their respects to Jia's mother.
At this moment, Wang Yi's daughter-in-law was sitting on the embroidered pier. She looked at Jia Mu and asked, "Old lady, there is a discussion about Brother Heng in Beijing right now. Have you heard it?"
Hearing this, Mother Jia looked curious on her old face and asked, "As for Brother Heng, didn't Brother Heng go to Jiangnan? What else can happen?"
Wang Yi's wife said: "I heard that the Jurchens colluded with the pirates to invade the land south of the Yangtze River. The fourth master of the Zhen family in the south of the Yangtze River was defeated and captured. Brother Heng led the navy from the Jiangbei camp to fight with the Jurchens. It’s a naval decisive battle.”
When Jia Mu heard this, she was shocked. She looked at Mrs. Wang aside and said, "Has this happened these past few days? Why didn't you tell me?"
Because Jia Zheng felt that talking about this matter was meaningless, Jia's mother actually didn't know much about it. As for Mrs. Wang, she just found out about it.
Mrs. Wang had a pale expression on her fair face and said softly: "This is what the capital is saying now. Brother Heng is leading the navy in the south and is fighting against the pirates. Everyone in the capital is paying attention to this war. Recently, Some people in Beijing said that Brother Heng was not good at water fighting and that this battle was a bit dangerous. I was afraid that the old lady would be worried, so I didn’t mention it when I came back."
After all, she also suffered a lot. Mrs. Wang couldn't even say that she was defeated. She just said that this battle was dangerous.
Aunt Xue said softly: "Brother Heng won a great victory in Henan, so he should be fine this time."
Compared to what Mrs. Wang might still be looking forward to in her heart, Aunt Xue felt that the problem was not big, it was just dangerous. There was no time when Jia Heng was not dangerous, and in the end... his title was promoted faster than anyone else.
When he first entered Beijing, he was only a third-class general.
Seeing that Aunt Xue disapproved, Wang Yi's daughter-in-law felt a little irritated and said, "Auntie doesn't know something. This time is different from the one in Henan. This time, the Jurchens colluded with the pirates to come to cause trouble. Where are these Jurchens?" They are easy to deal with. It is said that if there are not even ten thousand Jurchens, they will be invincible."
Wang Zi blinked her eyes, and the little girl raised her palm-sized face and looked at her mother in confusion.
Where did your mother hear all this?
In fact, since Wang Ziteng's Jiedu envoy in Beijing was "opposed" by Jia Heng, Wang Yi and Wang Yi's wife were filled with anger.
When Jia Mu heard this, she couldn't help but feel worried, and said softly: "What should we do..."
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Old lady, don't worry too much. Brother Heng, if nothing else, leads troops in wars. When has he ever suffered a loss? Don't worry."
Because losing a battle doesn't sound good, Aunt Xue, who has high emotional intelligence, uses words very euphemistically.
Jia Mu nodded and said, "That's what I said."
In fact, Jia Mu is still a little worried, maybe because she feels that Aunt Xue's comforting words are not as pleasant as Sister Feng's.
Seeing this, Wang Yi's wife wanted to say a few more words.
Suddenly, at this moment, Lin Zhixiao's family entered the Rongqing Hall and said, "Old lady, the master is back."
Everyone in Rongqing Hall was stunned.
While he was talking, Jia Zheng entered the Rongqing Hall and bowed to Jia's mother: "My son, please give my mother a greeting."
Jia's mother called Jia Zheng to sit down, looked at the cheerful Jia Zheng, and asked curiously: "Zheng'er, what happy event has happened to you?"
Jia Zheng smiled and said with a proud look on his face: "Mother, Ziyu defeated the invading navy in the south, and the palace appointed Ziyu as the crown prince's Taibao."
Wang Yi's wife: "???" When did this happen?
Mother Jia was surprised and said, "Is this really what the palace said?"
Jia Zheng nodded.
He said: "The Holy One has golden words, mother, this is a title that many civil servants have been dreaming of. The Holy One is so graceful. He even said that he would give Brother Heng a posthumous title and make him shine on the family lintel."
Jia Mu nodded and smiled brightly, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, just now my brother Yi's daughter-in-law told me that Brother Heng's battle is in danger. I was still worried because you didn't tell me a few days ago. My sworn brother and his wife told me."
As he said this, he seemed a little annoyed by Jia Zheng.
Jia's mother was obviously not a fool. She had already seen some of the mentality of the Wang family, but after all, she was old and could not tell clearly, so she deliberately passed the words to Jia Zheng.
"The Holy One said that Ziyu was sitting in Jinling, so it shouldn't be a big deal. My son didn't think it was a big deal, so he didn't come over and mention it to the old lady." Jia Zheng explained.
Wang Yi's wife looked unnatural, smiled and said: "The second master is talking about this kind of ingot."
Aunt Xue looked at Wang Yi's wife, her eyes flickered, and her heart became more strange.
Sure enough, Brother Heng is a powerful person. Will he achieve great success and become a marquis after returning to Jiangnan?
Thinking of this, Aunt Xue's heart skipped a beat. On that day, the Marquis who was less than 20 years old really wanted to be there?
There was no joy or sadness on Mrs. Wang's face. She just squeezed the hand holding the beads with a little force.
While several people were talking, another nun came from outside and said happily: "Old lady, the palace lady is here. She went to the East Mansion to deliver the Queen's oral instructions and received a lot of rewards."
