Prince Chu's Mansion
Concubine Liu took a look at Zhen Lan, then took the hands of Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi, and exchanged greetings in a low voice. She glanced at the young man in green shirt with her hidden eyes, and a hint of surprise appeared on her gentle and gentle eyebrows.
In fact, this was the first time that Concubine Liu met Jia Heng, the young prince who had become famous among the Han Dynasty in the past three years, and also Jia Ziyu, who was sighed in the mouth of the King of Chu.
Under Concubine Liu's gaze, Jia Heng felt something. Under Liu Ye's slender eyebrows, he nodded gently without saying anything.
Compared with Zhen Qing's charming, seductive and even slightly mean face, Concubine Liu's oval face as white as snow is as gentle and graceful as water, and has a bright and beautiful appearance. It not only has the lotus charm of a girl from the Jiangnan water town, but also It has the charm of a mature woman.
It's just the resentment hidden in the corners of his eyebrows and eyes.
Mostly because they have been together for many years and have no heirs.
Jia Heng thought secretly in his heart.
The King of Chu and Jia Heng exchanged pleasantries. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the atmosphere at the table gradually became full of wine.
The King of Chu, Chen Qin, looked at the young man with eager eyes under his firm eyebrows, and said with emotion: "Zi Yu, this time Qinghai Mongolia is disrupting the northwest, my father does not need Zi Yu to go on an expedition. To be honest, I really can't figure it out."
Jia Heng put down the wine cup, his eyes calm, and said: "The Holy One also has His Majesty's consideration. The most important thing about Jiangnan is not in the northwest. The New Deal and customs tax collection are all major events involving the imperial court's finances."
If he dared to use this opportunity to complain, he would be in trouble with the King of Chu, and over time he would be on the King of Chu's pirate ship.
King Chu Chen Qin frowned, looked at the young man with stern eyes, and said: "But I am worried about one thing. If Nan'an and others go to the northwest and suffer defeat like Jin Xiaoyu, how should our government deal with it at that time? It is not necessary to use Ziyu, now that things have priorities, it is not inappropriate for Ziyu to lead the army to the northwest."
Jia Heng raised the wine cup, signaled to the King of Chu, and said softly: "Your Majesty, the outcome of the war has not yet been determined. It is too early to say this now. It is impossible to say whether Prince Nan'an's war horse will be successful or not."
The two clinked a glass and drank it down in one gulp.
At this moment, Concubine Liu picked up the jug on the side and poured wine for King Chu.
Zhen Lan also took the jug and poured wine for Jia Heng, but looked at the young man with a pair of narrow phoenix eyes.
Zhen Xi sat aside, looking like a lady, a little embarrassed, and from time to time she would cast her clear eyes as bright as a stream at the young man.
Well, obviously a little silly.
The King of Chu pondered for a moment, then sighed and said, "I can't let it go. After all, Prince Nan'an is nearly fifty years old. Whether it's general or military prowess, he is far inferior to Zi Yu."
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "The northwest frontier army plus the Beijing camp has one or two hundred thousand soldiers and horses. If we fight steadily, there will not be too many problems against Qinghai Mongolia and others."
Zhen Lan looked at the young man, her clear eyes under Liu Ye's slender eyebrows flickered, and her beautiful face was thoughtful.
The King of Chu held up the wine cup and said, "But it's not as safe as Zi Yu's troops. Zi Yu even defeated the Jurchens, and the Qinghai Mongols are even more capable in dealing with them. It's a pity that there are people in the court who are jealous of their talents."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are exaggerating. The Qiang and Hu tribes in Qinghai, Mongolia and other places are complex. It will not take a day or two to predict the northwest."
The king of Chu said: "Zi Yu is an old man who wants to seek the country. Although I don't know the art of war, I also know that arrogant soldiers will be defeated. I look at Prince Nan'an and Liu Fang and others, and they seem to think of the troubles on the northwest frontier." It’s too simplistic.”
"Soldiers, important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival, must be observed." Jia Heng paused slightly, nodded, and said loudly: "Prince Yue Tuo of Jurchen, this person is very resourceful, and there is such a person in the northwest , things are much more complicated.”
Concubine Liu saw that the young man didn't want to say anything, and that her prince was a little rude. She quickly picked up the wine cup, interrupted Jia Heng's words with a sweet smile, and said, "Your Majesty, let's eat first."
King Chu smiled and said, "Okay, we'll talk about it later."
Hey, this was the first time Ziyu came to the house, and he was inevitably happy.
Jia Heng picked up the chopsticks and started eating the food with the King of Chu, and asked softly: "The prince said that he also wanted to go to Jiangnan. I don't know when he will start?"
He was not counting how many days he and Zhen Qing could be obsessed with each other.
The King of Chu smiled and said: "It will probably be a few more months in the capital. Ziyu will go ahead. I have already written a letter to the princess and will ask Ziyu to help her deliver it later."
Jia Heng nodded.
He was really not interested in King Chu's family letters.
"Ziyu, I have been thinking recently that this strategy of opening up the sea is really a wonderful way to open up financial resources." King Chu looked at the young man with admiration in his eyes, and said with emotion: "I have been in charge of government affairs for many years. In the past few years, there have been continuous disasters in the north, and the Ministry of Household Affairs is still stretched thin. In the past two years, with the investigation of corruption, the rectification of salt affairs, and the opening of sea trade, the national treasury has gradually become richer. Changes are all due to the power of Yin Yu."
The man in front of me was truly a great talent in both literary and military affairs. If he were to become a great official, he would definitely use Zi Yu.
Jia Heng's face paused and he said: "Your Majesty has given you too much praise. After all, he has done his best for the country. If His Majesty hadn't meant to cheer him up, even if I have good ideas, they would be of no use."
King Chu chuckled and said softly: "That's true too."
When he said this, he had already expressed his admiration very clearly. I think Ziyu already knew his admiration, but it was just inconvenient to reveal it.
At this moment, Zhen Lan looked at the young man in green shirt who was talking eloquently, clearly impressed by his calm demeanor.
Brother Heng is almost a favorite now. Not only the King of Chu, but also the King of Wei are actively showing their favor to Brother Heng.
But what is Brother Heng thinking in his heart?
Jia Heng and the King of Chu chatted one after another, and it was the beginning of the Haichu period unconsciously.
The King of Chu was obviously drunk, his cheeks were flushed, and he was a little drunk as he spoke. He took Jia Heng's arm and said in his drunkenness: "Ziyu, we will be a good family member from now on. After the princess has a child, Accept Ziyu as your adopted father."
Jia Heng: "..."
Biological father becomes adoptive father? King Chu really has you.
Jia Heng suppressed the weirdness in his heart and said quickly: "The prince is joking, how can noble Tianhuang recognize someone else as his godfather? This is inconsistent with etiquette and law, and it also offends me."
The King of Chu held the wine cup in his hand and said with a chuckle: "There is no violation of etiquette. Isn't it just natural for Ji Fa to recognize Jiang Taigong as his husband? Ziyu has the talent of playing music, and Sun Wu's ability."
In fact, this is already a hint to some extent.
Concubine Liu was timid and was frightened when she heard this. Her blushing face looked strange. She pulled King Chu's arm and said in an unnatural tone: "My lord, you are drunk. Let's go over and rest first."
"I'm not drunk." King Chu waved his hand, squinting his drunken eyes, and said softly: "I want to marry Ziyu as my son and daughter."
Jia Heng turned to look at the pretty Concubine Liu and said, "Concubine Liu, Your Highness has drunk too much. Please help His Highness to the Nuan Pavilion to rest."
Concubine Liu nodded, responded softly, then took King Chu's arm and walked towards the inner compartment.
Here, Zhen Lan looked at this scene and secretly shook her head.
This King of Chu was not as regal as her lover.
Jia Heng and Concubine Liu supported King Chu towards Nuange, their noses twitching. At this moment, they didn't know it was the smell of alcohol and the faint fragrance floating on King Chu's body.
Jia Heng helped King Chu lie down, raised his eyes to look at the beauty who was leaning down to support him, and said warmly: "Princess, the prince has eaten too much wine. Princess, please go get some sour plum soup."
Well, this scene is vaguely familiar?
Forget it, I have made up my mind before and can't think about it.
Concubine Liu raised her gentle and graceful face, looked at the young man with twinkling eyes, and said softly: "I will order someone to do it right now."
Jia Heng looked at the young man leaning on the bamboo couch. Under the bright lights, his sinister face softened a little, and at first glance he looked like a brave and wise man.
Jia Heng calmed down, left the Nuan Pavilion, and returned to the hall.
Concubine Liu looked at the young man in green shirt and said softly and gently: "Duke Wei, Your Majesty, he is too drunk. He drank a little too much. If he made any mistakes, I hope Duke Wei will not take it to heart."
Jia Heng looked at the beautiful lady with a slim figure and bookish eyes, and said: "Princess, you're welcome. Just send the princess here. Go back and take care of the prince first."
Concubine Liu nodded her head, her jade face softened a bit, and she said softly and softly: "Then Duke Wei, please go slowly."
With that said, he turned around and hurried back to Nuange to take care of King Chu.
Obviously this beauty cares about King Chu very much.
Jia Heng turned around, met Zhen Lan's curious eyes, and smiled: "It's okay, let's go home."
Zhen Lan's heart was shaken when she heard what Jia Heng said.
Let's go home... She was originally her wife's.
"Why are you stunned? Let's go." After Jia Heng said this, he gently took the girl's delicate hand, held Zhen Xi's other hand, and said, "Okay, let's go."
Zhen Xi's pink face was as red as the clouds, and her childlike eyebrows were covered with a layer of shyness. She said softly: "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng didn't say much, and took Zhen Xi and Zhen Lan to the carriage outside the house.
As the carriage rotated, the lanterns hanging on both sides of the street gradually faded away, shining on the bluestone road, casting a circle of light and shadow of different sizes.
In the carriage, Jia Heng was sitting in the middle, with Zhen Lan on the left and Zhen Xi on the right. The two girls rested their heads on Jia Heng's shoulders.
Jia Heng put his arms around Zhen Lan's shoulders and said softly: "Sister Lan, just say what you want to say."
Zhen Lan frowned, blinked her bright eyes, and asked, "Is King Chu trying to win over Brother Heng?"
Jia Heng gently pinched the girl's cheek and said, "That's about it."
"What about Brother Heng? Do you think King Chu is worthy of such a big responsibility?" Zhen Lan looked into Jia Heng's eyes and asked softly.
"That's what Sister Lan asked." Jia Heng chuckled and said, "The palace has the final say about who is worthy of the big responsibility, not what others say."
Zhen Lan's bright eyes flashed, she leaned her head in Jia Heng's arms, adjusted her position to a comfortable position and leaned against him, and said softly: "That's right. Brother Heng has a lot of troops in his hands now, so it's really hard for him to intervene in this matter casually."
Jia Heng said: "Let's go to Jiangnan first and wipe out the pirates first. We will talk about these things later."
"Well, that's the important thing." Zhen Lan held Jia Heng's hand tightly, her mind moving slightly.
Zhen Xi suddenly looked gloomy and said softly: "Brother Heng, that Concubine Liu doesn't seem to like the third sister very much."
Jia Heng: "..."
He was so careful that he didn't notice it just now, because when talking to King Chu, he couldn't always stare at Concubine Liu.
Otherwise, what should I do if the King of Chu misunderstands me? Or... leave one for King Chu.
Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "Maybe I was bullied too much by your eldest sister, and I don't know why I hate the house."
There is a saying that Zhen Qing is very sinister. Concubine Liu has been in the family for many years and still has no children. This matter is probably Zhen Qing's handiwork.
Otherwise, it is impossible for anyone to be infertile and wait for his wonderful rejuvenation.
Zhen Lan gently held Jia Heng's hand, raised her beautiful face, her bright eyes flashed, and said in a quiet voice: "Then Brother Heng is Aiwujiwu."
It is said that her appearance is somewhat similar to that of her eldest sister. Isn’t it because of her eldest sister that Brother Heng likes her?
Then she really becomes a substitute for the big sister.
Jia Heng reached into his clothes and gently built a snowman. He looked down at the girl and said, "In my eyes, Zhen Lan is Zhen Lan."
Zhen Lan has already begun to test.
Then Wan Wanlei Qing... Is it the wrong payment after all? If you want to become darker and stronger, there is no way.
When Zhen Lan heard this, her sweet heart was struck by joy, her soft and delicate body trembled slightly, her bright eyes sparkled, and she said infatuatedly: "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng gently pinched the girl's face, and the soft and fragrant skin oozed from his fingertips, and said, "I know the one I like is Sister Lan."
"Brother Heng." Zhen Lan said softly, stretched out her arms and put her arms around the young man's neck, slightly closed her bright eyes with curved eyelashes, and moved her lips towards him.
Jia Heng also gently caressed the girl's shoulders and leaned closer.
Well, this gesture of asking for a kiss is almost the same as when Mopan shouted "love me". Of course, this should never be said.
Zhen Xi saw the two of them having sex with each other, their cheeks as beautiful as snow were as red as clouds, and the handkerchiefs in their hands were mixed together.
The third sister and Brother Heng were really inseparable, and they hugged each other again as they talked.
At this moment, he suddenly felt his hand being pulled. The young man pulled him over, came closer to his cheek, and kissed him.
"Brother Heng, eh~" Zhen Xi was about to say something, but the second half of her words was blocked.
Just like that, the carriage turned slowly and slowly stopped in front of Rongning Street.
Ningguo Mansion
Jia Heng sent the two sisters Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi back to Qichi Courtyard. He didn't stay long, thought about it, and went to look for Xiaoxiao.
Xiaoxiao's residence is not in any building in the Grand View Garden, but in a courtyard adjacent to the study room in the Ningguo Residence. The courtyard is brightly lit at the moment, two figures are reflected on the windows, and their voices can be vaguely heard.
It was Chen Xiao and Li Chanyue who were talking.
Li Chanyue took a pair of black stockings, her pretty little face flushed with embarrassment, and said softly: "Sister Xiao, you can wear these socks."
Chen Xiao twisted her eyebrows, put down the book in her hand, raised her eyes to look at Li Chanyue, and said in surprise: "Sister Chanyue, what is this?"
Li Chanyue said: "Sister Xianning sent someone to deliver it today, saying it was for you to wear."
Chen Xiao took the socks and stretched them out. A faint blush appeared on her pretty face. She kneaded the black butt-covering stockings with mesh into a ball. She saw an angry look in her clear eyes and said, "What are these?" , nondescript.”
When she doesn't know how to use it? After wearing the feet, well, why is there a big hole in the middle?
After being stunned for a moment, Chen Xiao suddenly understood. Chen Xiao could no longer hold back, his cheeks turned red, and he felt like he was being electrocuted.
Li Chanyue lowered her eyebrows, blushed with embarrassment, and said timidly: "Sister Xianning also gave me a pair of white socks."
Chen Xiao: "..."
I was speechless for a moment.
It was definitely Xian Ning who had led him into evil, otherwise she would not have been allowed to prepare the costume of a chivalrous woman. Which one of these came from which one?
Li Chanyue's jade cheeks were as red as the petals of peach blossoms in February, and she said shyly: "Sister Xiao, the black night clothes you are wearing today was made by Mr. Jia, right?"
Mr. Jia always lets her and cousin Xianning wear all kinds of clothes.
Chen Xiaofang's heart skipped a beat and she denied it, saying, "I have something to do later in the evening and I have to go out."
At this moment, in the bright bronze mirror, a girl in night clothes suddenly appeared, with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and a trace of nature appeared on her beautiful face.
Under Li Chanyue's curved willow-leaf eyebrows, Zangxing Yunyue's eyes were serious. She studied Chen Xiao's expression and said, "When sister Xiao lies, her left eye will look down."
Chen Xiao became angry and said, "Who lied?"
After a while, I heard familiar footsteps coming from outside and asked, "Is Xiaoxiao in the house?"
Li Chanyue felt happy and said softly: "Mr. Xiao Jia is back."
Even though the girl was already married to Jia Heng and had been getting along for a long time, she still couldn't help but call Jia Heng Mr. Jia. It was obvious that it was difficult to change her tune in a short time.
Jia Heng looked at Li Chanyue and said softly: "Chanyue, didn't you go play with Sister Lin?"
"I won't go to Xiaoxiang Pavilion today." Li Chanyue said softly.
Mr. Xiao Jia is also true. She came here to accompany him, not Sister Lin.
Jia Heng looked at the slim girl, took the little princess's bare hand, hugged her in her arms, and said, "Does Mrs. Chanyue miss me?"
With the young man hugging her waist from behind, Li Chanyue's cheeks turned red with embarrassment and she whispered, "I didn't think about it."
Jia Heng said: "Chanyue, please sleep with your cousin today."
Li Chanyue said "hmm" as loudly as a mosquito.
Chen Xiao looked more serious and asked with concern: "You are going to the King of Chu, what do you say?"
Jia Heng looked at the girl in night clothes, his heart moved slightly, and said, "Go to the inner room and talk."
With that said, Chen Xiao couldn't help but say more, and pulled the girl's slender catkin to the inner compartment.
Xiaoxiao's living room is more simply decorated, but there is also a wardrobe and dressing table.
Chen Xiao frowned and said, "You should take a shower later, you smell of alcohol."
Jia Heng sat down and explained: "The King of Chu apologized for me a few times, and didn't say anything else. He asked me to send a letter to Princess Chu."
Chen Xiao snorted coldly, with a sarcastic look in his clear eyes, and said, "This is really what you wanted."
Jia Heng took the girl's slender hand and said, "Chanyue is still here."
Li Chanyue: "???"
Is there anything I can't listen to? This little Mr. Jia...
Chen Xiao sneered, "You know I'm sorry."
"Look at what you said. It's not like you didn't know it at the beginning. It's really not my fault." Jia Heng said.
He wanted to break off contact with Zhen Qing at first, but Mopan relied on him, and everything was broken at every turn.
"Do you really want to help her realize her ambition?" Chen Xiao's eyes flashed and he lowered his voice and said.
Jia Heng said: "Let's talk about it later."
He didn't want to be like Lu Buwei, whose father's love was boundless. If he really got to the point of polluting the blood of the Tian family, he might as well do it himself.
From a fundamental point of view, it doesn't matter who comes to power.
Even if King Qi ascends the throne, the worst he can do is like what Liu Chengyou did to Guo Wei. Of course, he will not end up in the situation where Guo Wei's family was killed.
Better not to push him!
The purpose of going to Jiangnan this time is to build up an independent naval force outside the Beijing camp and become the foundation of the establishment.
The Beijing camp was under the nose of the emperor and the ministers, so many things were inconvenient. For example, the Beijing camp really could not deploy any more people.
Li Chanyue picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, held it over, and said, "Mr. Xiao Jia...husband, take a sip of tea to moisten your throat."
Jia Heng took the tea cup, took a sip, looked at the girl with Yamato Nadeshiko's face, and said, "Chan Yue is really becoming more and more a good wife and mother."
A slight blush appeared on Li Chanyue's beautiful face, and she said softly: "Mr. Xiao Jia."
Chen Xiao said: "You are going to the Chu Palace for a banquet tonight. I think this matter has already reached the ears of King Wei and King Qi, and even the palace."
Jia Heng said: "This is the effect we originally wanted."
Chen Xiao's eyes flashed and he said, "That's right, King Wei's side is too close."
Jia Heng suddenly asked in surprise: "Xiaoxiao, what are you holding in your hand?"
Chen Xiao finally woke up, hid the black socks in his hands behind his back, and said, "It's nothing."
Li Chanyue turned her pink face and said softly: "Husband, these are the socks that cousin Xianning gave to sister Xiao."
Jia Heng asked: "Well, Xianning is here today?"
"Cousin Xianning came over to see Sister Qin this morning. When she met me, she asked you to come over tomorrow." Li Chanyue said softly.
Princess Xianning is in the princess mansion, so it's not easy to spend the night.
Jia Heng said: "It's only been a day since we last met... Let me go there tomorrow and discuss our trip to Jiangnan."
Xianning is even more attached to him. If he wasn't worried about Keqing's random thoughts, Xianning would probably live in Ningguo Mansion. Of course, as time goes by, it will be a matter of time before the two of them get to know each other better.
Jia Heng said, looking at Chen Xiao who had a nervous look on his face, and urged: "Xiaoxiao, put your socks on."
Chen Xiao said shyly and angrily, "I can't spoil you."
Jia Heng said: "It's up to you whether to wear it or not. Anyway, it may not look as good as Xianning."
Chen Xiao: "???"
In order to realize his lustful thoughts, this man resorted to all kinds of methods.
Jia Heng gently stroked the slender hair under the skirt, leaned close to Li Chanyue's ear, and whispered: "Chanyue, what are you wearing under here?"
"Socks made of silk, Mr. Jia, wait a minute...I'll give you a dance." Li Chanyue said timidly, her beautiful cheeks as red as clouds.
Jia Heng said: "Well, is there a new dance?"
Seeing the two people rubbing their ears and temples together as if no one was around, Chen Xiao frowned slightly, his cheeks turned red with embarrassment, he snorted, pulled Jia Heng's arm, and said angrily: "You smell of alcohol, you go take a shower first."
Xianning's legs were not as long as hers, so she simply put them on once and let the man know his way back.
Jia Heng kissed Li Chanyue on the cheek and said, "Then I'm going to take a shower. Chanyue is waiting for me."
After a while, the maid poured hot water into the tub, and Jia Heng went to the tub to take a bath, thinking about the increasingly confusing situation in the court.
After becoming the Duke of the country, he gradually could no longer hide his size, and it was inevitable that he would get involved in some dangerous things no matter how much he didn't want to get involved.
I wonder what Queen Song would think about knowing that he went to King Chu's banquet today?
Don't you just seek medical treatment in a hurry?
I can’t write the second chapter, so don’t wait, I want to take a look at the plot of Jiangnan.
(End of chapter)
