The scenery of Cining Palace is very good. It is the season when autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom. The garden is full of flowers, and the falling dead leaves form a beautiful scroll.
Yuanchun felt that this moment was the closest to happiness she had experienced in the years since she had been in the palace. The autumn wind blew across her face, and tears unconsciously slid down her pretty face, dripping onto the bluestone beneath her feet.
Bah!
Jia Cong also felt uncomfortable. He didn't have much contact with Yuan Chun, but he felt that the blood relationship between him and Yuan Chun was much stronger than the old lady who kowtows to say hello every now and then.
Regardless of the bonus of good looks, Yuanchun was able to escape from Zhen after a short warning. This kind of trust and tacit understanding is so rare!
"Sister, don't cry, I will find a way to get you out of the palace!"
Jia Cong stood on tiptoe and wiped the tears on Yuan Chun's face with his sleeves, looking solemn.
Yuan Chun touched his head, smiled and shook his head: "What are you going to do out of the palace? Will you be sold again? At least in the palace, you can be cleaner. The Queen Mother said that from now on, I will be in Cining Palace. It would be nice to accompany her to copy Taoist scriptures."
It turns out that there is still a sober person in the Jia family, but unfortunately this sober person cannot control his own destiny.
Even if he asked for the Holy Grace to take Yuanchun out of the palace, what could he do? Yuanchun had no way to resist another exchange of interests when his parents ordered him to be a matchmaker. Maybe soon she will be sent to the bed of a certain prince, or married to some idiot and cripple.
Alas, in the final analysis, he is still too weak, or his father is not strong enough!
Jia Cong's face showed loneliness, hatred, and confusion. Yuan Chun looked at his little cousin's gloomy expression, thought for a while and said: "Brother Cong, don't worry, this palace is not as difficult as you think. Maybe we can meet again next time." At that time, I am already capable of helping you."
Um?
"big sister……"
Yuanchun looked around and saw that the palace maids who were responsible for taking care of the flowers must have followed the orders of the Queen Mother and stayed away from this place, leaving enough space for the two siblings.
She whispered to Jia Cong: "I can feel that the Queen Mother intends to keep me. No matter what the Queen Mother has in mind, I will be obedient. Brother Cong, everything in this world is about sailing against the current. Should I retreat? If you just rely on charity without fighting, you will never be able to truly control your own destiny. I can't do it, and neither can you!"
Jia Cong raised his head in surprise. Yuan Chun's slightly swollen eyes were extremely bright, and his originally submissive and gentle face also became firm.
"Brother Cong, when you get back, tell the old lady that the people at home in the palace should do something about it and find a way to send the list. Tell my mother again and ask her to raise one hundred thousand taels of silver. I can be useful!"
"ah?"
Yuanchun's sudden instructions made Jia Cong a little uncomfortable, especially Yuanchun's sudden change, which was difficult for him to accept.
Jia Cong held Yuan Chun's hand hard and asked in a solemn voice: "Sister, the harem matter is not as simple as you think, not to mention that I have the ability to take you out. If you wait for a while, I will definitely be able to take you out." You took me out!"
"Silly boy, things in the harem are not as complicated as you think. I must stay. This is what the Queen Mother and Your Majesty want to see, and it is also the only value I can think of living. Those who have bullied me must Pay the price!”
At this time, a nun came from a distance in the main hall of Cining Palace. She coughed lightly and shouted to the two siblings: "Jia Nu Shi, Jia Qianhu, the saint has given orders, and the Queen Mother is telling you to go back."
"Thank you Aunt Jinxi, we will come over right away."
Yuanchun pinched Jia Cong's chubby face and seemed to have made up his mind. She straightened up and transformed back into Cining Palace Maid Shi, showing dignity between every frown and smile.
"Brother Cong, you have to grow up quickly!"
"Sister, why bother?"
Jia Cong felt really uncomfortable in his heart. His original plan was not like this. Unfortunately, Yuanchun seemed to have firmly decided to stay in the palace.
Alas, what should I do?
Yuanchun pulled him to walk through the hall, smiling and saying: "How can there be sweetness without bitterness? Maybe in the near future, I can also protect Brother Cong."
…
Empress Dowager Cao did not let Yuan Chun stay any longer. In front of the Empress Dowager and Liu Heng brothers, Jia Cong stuffed all the banknotes and broken silver into Yuan Chun's hands, and Yuan Chun bowed to everyone and left.
"He is a good boy who values feelings. Don't worry, you siblings will have many opportunities to meet each other in the future."
Empress Dowager Cao did not care about Jia Cong's behavior that violated the palace rules, but was very satisfied with his love and justice.
Looking at Jia Cong, who looked a little sad, Dai Quan, who came with two chamberlains to convey the order, also smiled and said: "I really followed the sage's words. The sage said that Jia Qianhu and Duke Xianrong have very similar personalities. Back then, Duke Xianrong is a man who values love and justice."
"Oh, that's my sister, there's only so much I can do." Jia Cong was in a low mood at this time and sighed repeatedly.
Everyone in the palace smiled and said nothing more. Dai Quan stepped forward at the signal of Empress Dowager Cao and said: "The sage has spoken and Jia Cong has accepted the order!"
"Your Majesty, Jia Cong, respectfully listen to the edict!"
Jia Cong immediately knelt down and paid homage.
Just listen to Dai Quan preach: "Jia Cong, since you have the guts to seize the fourteenth war horse, then practice riding and archery. When we go hunting next year, I will try to see if your riding and archery skills can match that BMW." . Also, people often say that Wen Anbang and Wu Dingguo, your grandfather was determined to make the Jia family a scholar. As his descendant, you cannot let him down. If you take these classics back, if you don't take the test in three years Once your fame comes out, I will definitely let you lie down in front of Huangji Palace and taste my food!"
"ah?"
This oracle is poisonous!
How did you end up taking the imperial examination after doing so well? Are you trying to avenge your son?
Seeing the dumbfounded Jia Cong, everyone in the hall laughed.
Dai Quan waved to the chamberlain who was holding the Four Books, Five Classics and other books behind him, and said with a smile: "Jia Qianhu, you still don't accept the order?"
…
It was fine when he came, but Jia Cong was almost crying when he went back.
The war donkey Dabao under Jia Cong had a long face and kept spitting at the white horse beside him.
If the guards of Rongguo Mansion hadn't been holding on to its reins, it would have run over and used its hooves to drive away anyone who might compete with it.
"Uncle Qi, where is my father?"
Jia Qi held Dabao's reins and walked slowly to Rongguo Mansion. He looked at the book box carried on the white horse and felt very happy.
Hearing Jia Cong's inquiry, Jia Qi replied cheerfully: "The master led the third brother and the others to Prince Zhongxin's Mansion. I heard that His Highness King Zhongxin wants to redecorate the palace. No, I plan to go and support him and help."
