Ningguo Mansion, the back house, the halls have a warm and pleasant fragrance, and as far as the eye can see, there are pearls and jade, and beautiful eyes.
Qin Keqing was sitting around with Second Sister You, Third Sister You, and Youshi. Sister Feng and Ping'er were also talking, and Xiangling was sitting not far away.
As for Chai Dai and other Yingying Yanyans, they moved into the Grand View Garden yesterday under Sister Feng's arrangement.
Baochai and Baoqin lived in Hengwuyuan, Daiyu lived in Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Tanchun and Xiangyun lived in Qiu Shuangzhai, Yingchun and Xing Xiuyan lived in Zhujin Tower, Xichun lived in Ouxiang Pavilion, and Miaoyu went to Hua. Cui'an, while the two sisters Zhenlan and Zhenxi live in Qichiyuan.
It is worth mentioning that at the instigation of Jia Mu, Li Wan took his two cousins, Li Wen and Li Qi, and moved into Daoxiang Village.
Otherwise, this garden would really have been built for the Dongfu, and the Xifu had spent hundreds of thousands of taels of silver on it.
Under the slender willow-leaf eyebrows of You Sanjie, her increasingly beautiful face was painted with light makeup, and her lips were slightly moist. She said softly: "Sister, isn't the uncle coming back today?"
Since that day, I have never met the uncle again, let alone the newlyweds, and they are inseparable.
Alas, she must have failed to make the uncle happy that day. She didn't know what happened that day. She originally wanted to try her best, but she abandoned her armor and was defeated.
Qin Keqing said softly: "He said he would stay in the capital camp for a few days to handle military affairs."
I don't know if she was in Beijing Camp or somewhere else. Now that she's back in Beijing, she's also spending less time together and more separation, and she doesn't know if there's any movement in her stomach.
Third Sister You said with a somewhat resentful tone: "Uncle Heng has been so busy just a few days after returning to Beijing."
You glanced at her sister and said, "Third sister, state affairs cannot be ignored."
How can a man stay in a gentle village all day long?
Qin Keqing turned to ask: "Sister-in-law You, have you got all the new year's shopping done?"
You turned her quiet and beautiful face, her eyes filled with autumn water. The young woman was dressed in a light blue dress, with a simple and elegant temperament, and said softly: "It's all done."
Qin Keqing suddenly smiled sweetly and said, "Don't forget about Sister-in-law You over there in the garden."
Youshi said "hmm" and then said, "My lord, there have been quite a few wives of generals and generals who want to see you recently."
"It's not a New Year or a festival, that's all. Let's meet at an appointment in the next two days." Qin Keqing said softly with her beautiful eyes flowing.
As the wife of Marquis Wu, it seems that she should also meet these imperial orders.
"Then I'll tell them." Youshi said softly.
Sister Feng looked at the few people talking with a smile, but she felt envious in her heart. Such liveliness and harmony were much better than her deserted small courtyard.
While talking, the nanny under the eaves said: "Grandma, the uncle is back."
Several people who were sitting down to talk got up and looked towards the screen. Even Sister Feng stared at it.
Qin Keqing asked: "Where is the uncle now?"
"As soon as the uncle came back, he went to the study." The grandma said.
Qin Keqing thought for a while and said, "Let the kitchen cook make some food and we can use it together later."
She was thinking about going back to her parents' house to visit her relatives later, and she didn't know if her husband was free.
In the study, Jia Heng took off the black cloak he was wearing and handed it to Qingwen. He raised his eyes to look at Tanchun who was approaching and asked, "Third sister didn't go to the garden?"
Tanchun smiled and said: "There is nothing interesting in the garden. It has been very cold these two days, so I came here with Sister Lan to read for a while. Why is Brother Heng staying in Beijing camp these days?"
"We are training troops to prepare for war." Jia Heng smiled and said softly: "Get some meat later and roast it in the garden."
Luxue'an barbecues poems, visits Miaoyu to beg for red plums.
Well, it's been a while since I've seen Miaoyu, so the master is probably secretly resenting her at the moment.
Under Zhen Lan's eyebrows, her bright eyes flickered, and she said: "Brother Heng, I heard from people outside that Mr. Yang Ge has left Beijing."
Compared with Bao Qin, who was absent-minded for several days after getting intimate with Jia Heng, Miss Zhen's third daughter, who also lost her first kiss, was not too affected mentally.
"I saw it when I came back." Jia Heng washed his hands in the basin, took the hand towel delivered by Qingwen, wiped the water stains, and said softly: "The court situation a year ago was not peaceful again."
As soon as Yang Guochang left, the position of the first assistant was vacant, and the court paid attention to it. However, the position of the first assistant was mostly not recommended by the court, but by special decree. If it was filled according to the usual rules, the result would probably be that the second assistant Han Huang would take over.
The Zhejiang Party has gained momentum since then.
The emperor is bound to make some adjustments, but he doesn't know which way to check and balance the Zhejiang Party. Maybe it's him?
He will not interfere with the personnel changes in the cabinet and the imperial court at the moment. He went to the capital camp these days with the intention of hiding out. At his level, he also needs to act cautiously.
Looking at the young man who was looking thoughtful, Zhen Lan's heart moved slightly and asked: "There is a vacancy in the cabinet as the chief minister. Who do you think Brother Heng will take over?"
Jia Heng picked up the tea cup, took a sip, nodded and said: "This depends on the palace's plan. We will know in a few days. It is not easy to discuss it now."
Regarding the personnel changes in the cabinet, he knew in his heart that it was not a good idea to expose the emperor's intentions and the discord of the courtiers to Zhen Lan.
This youth version of Mopan is quite curious about this matter.
As Jia Heng drank the fragrant tea, his thoughts could not help but fly to Jinling thousands of miles away.
Mopan and Xueer didn't know what to do in Jinling, so they found an excuse to see their mother and son.
Zhen Lan looked at the young man who was looking thoughtful, licked her pink lips and guessed that it was probably not that the young man didn't know, but that he didn't want to talk to her.
Humph, Brother Heng had obviously kissed her that day. Didn't he regard her as one of his own?
Tan Chun said softly: "Brother Heng, my aunt wants to treat Brother Heng to a meal. Brother Huan is back."
Aunt Zhao was quite proud during this period. On the one hand, Baoyu was punished, and on the other hand, her son Jia Huan had a promising future in the martial arts hall. If we look at those Jia family members, then Jia Huan will be at least a sixth-grade person in the future. Military attache?
Jia Heng said: "Find a suitable time. I'll see if you are free these days. By the way, Brother Huan, how is his martial arts training?"
He will send a group of people to Chahar Mongolia, Datong and Taiyuan in the next few days.
Tan Chun sighed softly, sat down next to Jia Heng, and said, "What else can I do? There has been some improvement, but not a lot. It still looks like it is ineffective."
Jia Heng said: "I'll go and take a look later. Don't be too impatient. You must have improved a lot compared to before."
As he said that, he picked up the information about Jinyi Mansion from several cases and lowered his head to read through it.
The Jurchens have been making frequent moves recently, and as for Chahar Mongolia, it is impossible for the Han Dynasty to send a troop of troops to ambush and respond in advance without the consent of the Mongolian Khan Court.
It can be said that it is not easy to stop the Jurchens from destroying Mongolia. This is the result of the comparison and evaluation of the comprehensive forces of the two countries.
But to sit back and watch the Han Mongolia being wiped out and incorporated by the Jurchens is undoubtedly a very stupid and short-sighted behavior just like the previous Song Dynasty when the Liao Kingdom was destroyed by the Jin Dynasty.
Seeing the young man frowning slightly, Zhen Lan said softly: "Brother Heng has a frown on his face. What are you worried about?"
At this time, Tan Chun also stared at the young man and asked with concern: "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng said softly: "I'm going to be busy with this matter year after year. If you want to hear it, I'll tell you two."
Different from the changes in the political situation, which involve intrigues and scheming, this talk about the two little girls is also meant to educate them.
When Zhen Lan heard this, her eyes glowed brightly, and she sat down and listened to Jia Heng's explanation.
After Jia Heng finished speaking, Tan Chun stared and said, "Is Brother Heng trying to thwart the Jurchen's plot in advance?"
"This matter has become a conspiracy and it is difficult to deal with it. The Jurchens must have made a lot of preparations for this matter, and I am a big man who does not know the details of it. And if the Han army goes deep into Mongolia, they will probably not be the opponents of the Jurchens. After suffering a defeat, we became even more passive." Jia Heng said.
Zhen Lan came up with an idea and said: "What about contacting the Mongolian headquarters and asking them to take precautions as soon as possible?"
Tan Chun Yingli's eyebrows showed thoughts, and she shook her head and said: "It is not easy. Let's not say whether Mongolia believes it. Even if it believes it, it may not be willing to ask for troops. Even if it sends troops, with the combat power of the Han army..."
Zhen Lan's voice was bright and delicate, and she said: "But we still need to contact you. Let's see if we can send an elite army to support. I'm so worried."
Tanchun asked: "Brother Heng is thinking about sending troops?"
Jia Heng looked at the two girls Zhen Jia San and spoke. One was charming and the other was fierce and cold. Hearing this, he nodded and said: "Sending troops out of the fortress involves all aspects. Not only does Mongolia agree, but the timing also needs to be grasped." , Jurchen must be on guard."
This opportunity is very difficult to grasp. For example, if Mongolia is reminded now, the other side will not agree with it unless they say it. There is a high probability that they will not agree to the Han sending troops to help, and they are worried about being annexed by the Han.
Mongolia would not consider letting the Han intervene until the Jurchens came close, but the Jurchens would definitely send troops to contain the Han. At that time, there were only a few lines of battlefield, and it could be said that a single move could affect the whole body.
Zhen Lan looked at the young man with shining eyes and said softly: "Brother Heng is already confident?"
Jia Heng said thoughtfully: "As the third sister just said, we still don't know what the combat strength will be. I will go there in person after the New Year."
Zhen Lan said softly: "Brother Heng will definitely win. Previously in Jiangnan, those Tatars were no match for Brother Heng."
"This battle is different from Jiangnan. This time it is an overall battle. The two countries are fighting, involving top and bottom." Jia Heng said.
If he were Huang Taiji, he would definitely send troops from Beiping Kou Pass and another army to attack Datong. Needless to say, with the strength of the Han army's border troops, they would be defeated outside the city, and the whole country would be restrained.
At that time, if we exert maximum pressure on Chahar Mongolia and force it to surrender, we can basically achieve our strategic intentions.
And he is only one person, which way should he support? Therefore, this is a battle between the two countries that involves the overall situation and determines his success or failure, a battle of honor and disgrace.
He can guarantee his side, but can Peiping hold on? Can the border troops of Xuanfu and Datong hold on? If one of the roads is destroyed and the Jurchens enter the country to plunder, and the court asks him to lead troops to help, will he go or not?
As for Wu Xun, who was the main combatant, the whole Han Dynasty was making overwhelming accusations at that time. This was all foreseeable. As the minister of military aircraft, how could he do it without making a plan?
Moreover, Huang Taiji could choose a lot of attack directions and even attack times, and it was not necessarily 100% what he said. There were many famous Jurchen generals.
Therefore, in a sense, the Nan'an County Prince's previous peace proposal was a wise move to protect himself.
Tan Chun looked at the young man and said softly: "What will Brother Heng do next?"
You don't need to think about it to understand the pressure Brother Heng is facing.
"Now we can only actively prepare for war." Jia Heng looked calm and smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk anymore. It's already noon now, let's go eat."
Tanchun responded, and then went to the flower hall in the back house with Zhen Lan.
At this moment, Qin Keqing, Sister You, Sister Feng, and Ping'er were greeting the maids and preparing lunch.
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Lixiangyuan
In the flower hall, there was a table with dishes on it. Xue Pan was feasting on a roast chicken and drinking tea from time to time with a wine cup.
Aunt Xue looked at her son with distressed eyes and said, "Slow down, there is no one to grab it for you. What are you eating in there? Why are you so hungry?"
I thought to myself, could it be that Brother Heng resigned from the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, and there is no respect for him there?
As the mother-in-law-to-be, Aunt Xue was paying more attention to Jia Heng's job adjustment than usual. When she heard that Jia Heng had resigned from the Wucheng Army and Horses Division, she immediately asked Baochai.
Baochai actually reassured Aunt Xue, but Aunt Xue was still a little unsettled.
Xue Pan smiled and said: "There is some in there, but it doesn't have the fragrance at home, right? Mom, I've been suffocating lately. It's not easy to get out if I stay in there."
He wiped his mouth with a handkerchief in his oily hand, looked around and asked: "Mom, where is my sister? Why don't I see my sister?"
"Your sister went to live in the garden of Dongfu." Aunt Xue said.
Hearing this, Xue Pan missed the words "yuanzili" and was ecstatic, saying, "Sister, is following cousin Heng?"
When Aunt Xue saw this, she was angry and wanted to laugh. She looked unnatural and said, "I just live in the garden. Didn't Dongfu build a garden at the beginning of the year? It looks very quiet and unique inside. Many girls from the East and West have moved in. .”
After thinking about it, my eldest son didn't have a good mouth, so I might as well hide it from him first to prevent him from making noises everywhere.
This is not the official wife yet. It won’t be too late to wait until the marriage is granted.
When Xue Pan heard this, he was stunned and said anxiously: "Mom, what did I say at the time? Cousin Heng's future is limitless. Did I get it right? You didn't listen at first. What do you say now? Then? Before he went south, he was an earl, now he is a marquis, and after a while he will be a duke."
Aunt Xue frowned and said, "Stop yelling, I'm worrying about myself."
Well, I don’t know why, but it’s quite interesting to see my son shaking his big head, secretly worried.
In fact, it would be better for Bao Yatou to follow Brother Heng. The whole big man is indeed not as outstanding as Brother Heng.
Xue Pan turned his head and said with a long sigh: "My sister is usually thoughtful, why..."
He didn't even know what to say. How long had this been going on? Why hasn't it turned out to be a good thing?
"We'll live in the garden first, and we'll talk about it later." Aunt Xue said absently.
At this moment, the maid outside said happily: "Madam, the second wife is here."
Aunt Xue looked slightly stunned and stood up to greet her. Mrs. Wang, accompanied by Yu Chuan and other maids, opened the curtain and entered the wing. She looked at Aunt Xue and asked with a smile: "Sister, Wen Long is back?"
"Well, I'm back." Aunt Xue looked at Mrs. Wang, a smile appeared on her fair face, and said, "Sister, why are you so free today?"
Mrs. Wang nodded, sat down and said, "I came here to discuss this with my sister."
A few days ago, I heard that Uncle Heng said that Baoyu should be given an official position. Baoyu was not young anymore and it was time to settle down a marriage.
After all, Daiyu's body was a little weaker, and she was not as dignified as Baochai. Besides, Baochai was already at the age of hairpins, so it might not be a bad thing to settle down early.
Aunt Xue was surprised and said, "Sister, please sit down."
At this time, Xue Pan wiped his hands and said with a smile: "I have met my wife."
"Pan'er is back." Mrs. Wang looked at Xue Pan, nodded, and said, "She looks a lot thinner. How long will she be back home this time?"
Xue Pan said: "Just stay for two days and wait for half a month to come back during the New Year."
Mrs. Wang nodded, suddenly feeling curious, and asked: "Your cousin Heng is no longer in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Department. It is better to be in charge of the Humane County Magistrate. Are you okay in there?"
Xue Pan said: "Okay, they are all my cousin's old subordinates. Besides, cousin Heng is not only a first-class marquis, but also the minister of military aircraft. Who wouldn't give him a little favor?"
When Mrs. Wang heard this, she felt a little uncomfortable and said, "Have a good rest at home."
Xue Pan said "Oh" and said, "Madam, I'm going to find Brother Bao first."
After Xue Pan left, Aunt Xue said with a smile: "This child is very frizzy."
Mrs. Wang said: "When a child becomes a family, he will become more stable. When Brother Heng was in Liutiao Hutong, wasn't he a prodigal?"
Aunt Xue just smiled and didn't answer the question.
She naturally knows the knot between her sister and Brother Heng.
Of course, Mrs. Wang just gave the introduction, and then smiled slightly and said: "I thought that Baoyu is not young anymore, and he will enter school next year (to pass the examination to be a scholar). I thought about setting a marriage for him. I asked Baoyu at first I wonder how my sister is thinking about the girl’s matter?”
When Aunt Xue heard this, her face froze, her eyes flashed, and she asked: "Sister, isn't Baoyu still a child?"
Mrs. Wang said softly: "You are not young anymore. In one or two years, you will have to study for the imperial examination, and you will have to establish a family in the future."
Baoyu is basically the age of Schrödinger, which can be older or younger.
Aunt Xue nodded, but there was a murmur in her heart. With Baoyu's temperament, can he really become famous for reading books?
Mrs. Wang took Aunt Xue's hand and said softly: "Sister, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart. This girl is not stable as she gets older. Look at the eldest girl in our family. Now... let me I’m so worried.”
At the end of the story, Mrs. Wang sighed with emotion, feeling that she had already annoyed someone.
The promised marriage of the eldest girl fell to him. It has been a year and there is still no explanation!
Aunt Xue whispered: "Sister, I know, but I think it's not too late for Bao Ya to serve me for another one or two years."
"But my sister always wants to arrange a marriage for Bao Yatou? Have you already fallen in love with her?" Mrs. Wang asked with surprise on her fair face and a little bit of unhappiness in her heart.
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "That's not true, it's just that Bao Ya, she always has the right ideas."
For some reason, she vaguely didn't want to tell her sister that Bao Yatou had already decided on Brother Heng. It wasn't because she was embarrassed, but because she was worried about being jealous.
Although she is now a concubine in name, she is still a first-class Wuhou, which is much better than the Yuanchun girl who has no plans for her life.
But Aunt Xue never imagined that Yuanchun would also be committed to Jia Heng.
Seeing this, Mrs. Wang said: "Why should she, a little girl, make the decision on this important matter of marriage? The matchmaker's words. Besides, it would be good to get married in person."
She didn't expect that it would be like this. Their jade was not good? The old lady dotes on her, and there is a promise from that person in the future.
Bao Yatou is said to be just the daughter of a merchant, and she was born with a hot streak. Marrying her Baoyu is already a high achievement. How stupid is the second sister?
Here, Aunt Xue refused, and Mrs. Wang couldn't continue talking, but she was inevitably a little unhappy.
(End of chapter)
