Because the second day was the day of staying with him, which was the busiest day, Jia Lian did not dare to stay at Tiekuan Temple for too long. He returned to Rongguo Mansion before noon to help Sister Feng with the internal and external affairs.
In one day, I don’t know how many waves of official guests were welcomed and sent off. There were hundreds of cars and sedans coming and going, and it was very lively.
In the evening, the only people left were the Ding family and members of the Shi family, the Wang family, the Xue family, the Lin family and other close relatives. This night, the lights were on, and everyone couldn't sleep, just to stay with them.
Fortunately, Sister Feng was well prepared and hired several teams of storytellers and performers in advance to rehearse the show for the family and friends to relieve their boredom. Otherwise, the long night would have been really unbearable.
At dawn, the auspicious time has arrived, and all those on standby immediately started to move.
A group of 8,864 people in Tsing Yi asked for directions. The white sail in front of them had a large inscription saying: The coffin of the eldest grandson of the first-class Rongguo Duke of the Great Wei Dynasty and the hereditary first-class divine general who enjoys a strong life is the coffin of the Duke.
Afterwards, the butlers, furnishings, amusement equipment, etc. were all newly made, and the same color was dazzling.
The guests attending the funeral, including those with titles, all rode in eight-person sedans, including Jia Mu and others, adding up to more than ten sedans. The remaining unemployed people still have forty or fifty people riding in four-person sedans, including the upper and lower families, large and small sedans. The family and close relatives alone use no less than a hundred vehicles!
With such an area spread out, the coffin-carrying team already occupied four or five miles.
There were also officials and guests who came to attend the funeral, such as the first-class Bo Niu Jizong of the Duke of Zhenguo, Liu Fang, the first-class son of the Duke of Li, Chen Ruiwen, the hereditary third-rank Weiyuan general of the Duke of Qi, Ma Shang, the third-rank Weiyuan general of the Duke of Zhiguo... …There are also Xining County Prince’s Palace and Nan’an County Prince’s Palace…
Among these ten families, which are among the four founding princes and eight princes along with the Jia family, except for the Duke Tui Guo's family who is also having funerals, the rest are all heads of family members.
In addition, there are Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing, Jiang Zining, the hereditary second-class male grandson of Pingyuan Marquis, and Xie Jing, the hereditary second-class male of Dingcheng Marquis who concurrently serves as the guerrilla general of the Beijing camp. Hou Mansion...
Waiting for a series of families with official titles in the capital, there are countless carriages, horses and people.
They all set up colorful tents, set up banquets and played music on the funeral road in Rongguofu to pay homage to the souls of the deceased. This was a road sacrifice.
The first is the sacrificial shed of Dongping County Prince's Mansion, the second is the sacrificial shed of Nan'an County Prince's Mansion, the third is the sacrificial shed of Xining County Prince's Mansion, and the fourth is the Beijing County Prince's Mansion...
Among these four royal families, the first three are not bad and have been reduced to the rank of Gongqing family. Only in the Beijing Prince's Mansion, at the beginning of the founding of the country, among the four princes and eight princes, Prince Beijing made the greatest contribution and had the most respected status. Therefore, it has been passed down to the fifth generation now, and his descendants still hold the title of king!
There are only a handful of fifth-generation princes, even among the royal family of the Wei Dynasty.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Beijing Prince's Palace is the first family with different surnames in the world.
Although the current King Shuirong of Beijing is not as young as the weak crown, he is gentle in temperament and has both political integrity and talent. He is highly valued by today's saints and is now ranked in the imperial class.
Therefore, if we say that Jia Lian was born in a noble family and was already in the fourth rank of officialdom at a young age, he was a rare and promising young man in the country. However, compared with the Prince of Shui County, there is still no comparison at all.
The other party was far superior to Jia Lian in terms of birth, title or official status.
What's more, the other party is one or two years younger than Jia Lian...
These are all okay. Jia Lian himself doesn't want to compare with others. After all, reincarnation is really a technical job. There can only be better, not the best.
If your family background is no match, no matter how hard you struggle, it will be in vain.
What made Jia Lian most angry was that on the third day after Jia She delivered the obituary, Shui Rong came to pay his respects in person. On that day, Jia's house received him with the most solemn attitude. At that time, Jia Lian discovered that the other party was not even inferior in appearance. he……
Even whiter than him!
After that day, Jia Lian decided that he would work harder and practice martial arts in the future.
Because he found that the water-solubility condition was abnormally good in all aspects, but he was just like Jia Baoyu, a weak chicken.
Huh, what's the use of a pretty boy? It might be over in three minutes. Therefore, only a strong and handsome man can walk through the thousands of flowers in the world...
The young Shui Rong ascended the throne, but he was not arrogant, extravagant, or arrogant.
Thinking of the friendship between his ancestors and the ancestors of the Jia family who shared life and death together, he attached great importance to the exchanges between the two families.
That day when Jia She was still alive, it was not just a matter of personally visiting the funeral and delivering sacrifices. Today, he personally came with officials from the palace to deliver sacrifices.
For a moment, I saw the grand funeral of Jia's family, overwhelming the ground like a mountain of silver. The messenger of Rongguo Mansion had already seen Wang Jia in the water, and quickly flew back to inform Jia Lian, Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen and others.
Jia Lian and the other two people did not dare to neglect. They hurriedly ordered the funeral procession to stay where they were, and then went forward to greet him in person and paid homage to him.
Shui Rong didn't take it seriously. After answering the salute with a smile, he walked out of the sedan chair, exchanged a few words with Jia Lian and the others, and then ordered the chief official to pay homage to him.
After the laying ceremony, Shui Rong was not in a hurry to get off the road. Instead, he raised his eyebrows and smiled at Jia Lian and chatted.
"Last time I got together with Brother Shi, Xiao Wang was deeply impressed by Brother Shi's elegance and insight. Unfortunately, the timing was not right and he only had time to be rough for a while.
After returning home, Xiao Wang thought carefully about Brother Shi's unique views on all things in the world and the laws of heaven and earth, and was greatly inspired. He wanted to invite Brother Shi to my private residence several times, where we could make tea, talk about Taoism, and talk about our feelings.
However, I thought about my brother's family affairs, so I didn't dare to disturb him. "
When Shui Rong said this, Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen were stunned.
As Shui Rong, even if you fall in love with Jia Lian at first sight, don't keep your attitude so low.
Moreover, the last time Shui Rong came to express condolences to Jia She, the two of them were together. Although Shui Rong talked to Jia Lian about some topics that they were not very interested in, it was not like they were so close.
Is it true that they are old and cannot understand the world of young people?
Jia Lian himself was a little surprised, but he didn't care much.
He knew that he had only met Shui Rong once. Maybe it was because he was a semi-marginal figure in the Jia family and idle all day long. Shui Rong, on the other hand, was younger than him and had just inherited the throne two years ago, so they had no chance to meet before.
But before the last meeting, they must have heard about each other.
As for what Shui Rong said, his elegance and insight were probably due to the fact that the last time he received him, he accidentally mentioned some astronomy and geography topics during the chat. Perhaps he inadvertently missed a few "scientific opinions" he brought from later generations, so Shui Rong felt refreshed and gained something.
But Jia Lian knew very well that people in this era were ignorant about these unknown and unsolved things. He didn't think that he could win over people in high positions like Shui Rong by offering some unique opinions!
Shui Rong behaved this way, perhaps mainly because of his own modesty, or because he saw him as a somewhat capable person, so he wanted to make friends with him.
Just like he made friends with Gu Danfeng, the young master of the Gu family before. People who reach their status usually make friends at lower levels, because only those with a lower status than themselves can be easily used for their own purposes.
Therefore, Jia Lian, who thought he had seen through Shui Rong's tricks, didn't care in his heart, but still showed a cooperative look on his face, and bowed to Shui Rong: "Your Majesty, you are so complimentary. I have average intelligence and only some vulgar knowledge. Last time It was Meng Lang's behavior to speak wantonly in front of the prince, and he was afraid that he would offend the prince's respect.
Therefore, I really do not deserve such praise from the prince. "
When Shui Rong heard that Jia Lian didn't respect his previous confession and still called himself one minister after another, he knew that Jia Lian was still wary of him.
He can understand Jia Lian's caution, and therefore thinks more highly of Jia Lian.
It's just a little regretful.
I didn't pay too much attention to it. A scene like today was not the place to make friends.
So he took out a piece of green jade that was golden and translucent, shining with precious light. He held it in one hand and said:
"We met in a hurry last month, but I didn't prepare a token to express our first meeting. I'm deeply sorry. Today I will give this gift to my brother, please don't refuse."
When Jia Lian heard this, he frowned subconsciously and thought to himself, shouldn't this plot be triggered by facing Jia Baoyu?
He doesn't like playing with boys.
Besides, he doesn't like things like jade toys. Whenever he gets one, he usually gives it away or resells it.
Otherwise, with all the jades and antiques in Jia She's study, he wouldn't have just asked Sister Feng to pick a few that she liked to keep, and then asked Sun Zairen to take them all out and cash them in immediately...
"This jade comes from a gemstone from the Western Regions. I got it by chance, so I ordered the skilled craftsmen in my house to cut and carve it.
To be honest, my brother and my brother hit it off immediately, so I would like to ask my brother to come to Humble House Guanghui Guanghui often when he has free time.
I have already told the concierge of my residence that in the future, whenever Brother Shi comes to my residence with this jade, he does not need to be informed and comes directly to me. "
Shui Rong said with a smile and handed a thick jade pendant one-third of the size of a palm to Jia Lian's face.
Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen were even more embarrassed and didn't dare to speak. They didn't know what magic power Jia Lian had that made Shui Rong value him so much.
Listening to what he meant, doesn't it mean that if you take this jade pendant, you can enter the Beijing Prince's Palace at will in the future?
Jia Lian also hurriedly bent down and worshiped: "This thing is too valuable. I am ashamed that I dare not accept it. I would like to ask the prince to take it back..."
Jia Lian was also a little confused about the meaning of Shui Rong. If it was just polite, he didn't need to do so much. Jia Lian believed that if another person, as long as he grew up in this feudal society and had received the education of the Three Cardinal Guidelines and the Five Constitutions, was treated like this by Shui Rong, he would probably have become determined to die for his confidant...
Shui Rong seemed to have known that Jia Lian would refuse. After waiting for his reply, he immediately said: "I know that Brother Shi is not a common person, so naturally he does not care about common things. This small thing is just a small token of our friendship.
If Shixiong refuses to accept it, I'm afraid he dislikes Xiao Wang's meager salary. "
Shui Rong said that for this reason, if Jia Lian didn't answer, he would be suspected of being a loser to Shui Rong.
So Jia Zhen and Jia Zheng next to them winked at Jia Lian anxiously.
Jia Lian had no choice but to bow deeply and said, "It is better to obey orders than to be respectful. Since the prince said so, I will accept it respectfully."
With that said, he took the jade pendant from Shui Rong's hand.
As soon as he got it, Jia Lian knew that this was indeed a top-grade jade. Looking at its transparent material, even Jia Lian knew that it was worth a lot of money.
The most important thing is that the word "water" is engraved in the middle of the front of the jade pendant...
Just this one word is enough to make this jade pendant an important token.
In this way, Jia Lian couldn't help but cherish it.
Shui Rong didn't care what Jia Lian was thinking. After seeing Jia Lian take the things, his face became a little happier.
Glancing at Jia Zheng next to him, he felt that he was being slighted. After all, Jia Zheng was the son of Duke Rong, and they had known each other in the court before.
He remembered the topic they discussed when he met Emperor Ning Kang last time, so after nodding with Jia Lian, he turned to look at Jia Zheng.
"When I was in court, I heard that there was a young master born with a jade in his head in Shi Weng's family. I wanted to see him several times, but was blocked by the complexity.
I think he must have arrived today. I wonder if he could please come out for a while? "
When Shui Rong finally remembered business, Jia Lian nodded secretly beside him.
That's right, you are the ones who should play together...
Naturally, Jia Zheng did not dare to delay, and hurriedly ordered people to call Jia Baoyu to see him.
…
The meeting between Shui Rong and Jia Baoyu was as harmonious as Jia Lian expected.
Shui Rong also gave Jia Baoyu a token and invited Jia Baoyu to his palace as a guest, which made Jia Lian feel more at ease.
As long as you don't want to unspoken rules for him, everything is easy to discuss.
After getting rid of the water, the remaining relatives, friends and old friends were easy to deal with. Most of them just stood in the funeral procession and thanked them, that's all.
After leaving the city, it was easier.
Jia Lian went to see Yingchun. Yingchun's body was delicate, and she was still infected with the wind and cold during the previous vigil days.
Then, Jia Lian rode up to Sister Feng's carriage, and suddenly his face turned dark.
"Second brother Lian."
Jia Baoyu's face actually appeared from the window of Wang Xifeng's carriage, and he was smiling and seemed very happy.
"Zhao'er, go bring a carriage for Mr. Bao alone..."
Jia Lian did not hesitate and immediately sent someone to find a carriage for Jia Baoyu.
In the past, when Jia Baoyu was still young, he had endured it.
Now, Jia Lian knew that Erbao was no longer just a child, so how could he still let him get into his wife's car and do something!
Seeing that Jia Baoyu's complexion turned from sunny to gloomy, and he seemed unhappy, Jia Lian coaxed him and said: "Okay, you can go and take a car by yourself. Your second sister-in-law has been so busy these days, last night and the day before yesterday She didn’t get much rest at night, so why are you making trouble for her here? Just go and have fun by yourself, be good.”
Jia Baoyu reluctantly jumped down from Sister Feng's carriage.
Sister Feng looked at him, looked at Jia Lian with a smile, and asked, "What are you doing? Brother Bao is still a child."
Jia Lian glanced at her with sharp eyes.
Sister Feng was startled and suddenly laughed again. Is it possible that a heartless person is jealous of Brother Bao?
Jia Baoyu is the darling of Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang, and is also her cousin, so whether it is in terms of pleasing Jia Mu and others, or because she has really loved him since she was a child, Sister Feng is very concerned about Jia Baoyu. .
Today is cloudy and the wind is blowing cold in the morning. I saw Jia Baoyu sitting alone on a horse before, so I was afraid that he would catch cold, so I asked him to come over and ride in a carriage with her. Her carriage has plenty of space anyway.
The most important thing is that in her eyes, Jia Baoyu, who is only twelve years old, is indeed just a child!
Jia Lian, on the other hand, is well-versed in human nature, well versed in worldly affairs, and does not let clouds obscure his eyes.
Back then, he was about Jia Baoyu's age, and he was tricked into being touched by Youshi on the carriage...
"You've worked hard these past two days, and you still have a few hours on the road. Just take a good rest in the car. You don't have to worry about things outside. I'll take care of you."
Hearing Jia Lian's words, Sister Feng suddenly became happy again.
But before she could finish feeling proud, she saw Jia Lian leaning over on his horse and saying to her seriously: "As a woman, you must abide by the ways of a woman. If you let me see you living in the same room with another man again, be careful." Serve the law."
After Jia Lian said these words of warning, he went to beat the horse, leaving Wang Xifeng with a blank look.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Brother Bao is still a child..."
Wang Xifeng glanced at Ping'er, Wang'er's wife and others nearby, her cheeks turned red and hot!
Jia Lian spoke to her like that just now. No one else said it, but at least the few people she was waiting for must have heard it. Seeing how they wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh, how could she feel so embarrassed?
But Jia Lian had already left, and she had no room to argue.
"Pooh……"
After spitting, Sister Feng angrily closed the curtains and hammered the soft stool in the carriage twice.
