Jia Lian didn't know that just when Zhao Sheng told him what happened in Ningguo Mansion, a secret message was quietly passed into the Daming Palace in the Forbidden City.
It was evening, Emperor Ning Kang was relaxing and reading in the imperial study, when he suddenly saw his confidant walking over bent over.
"What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, there is a secret report from the Royal Guards."
Emperor Ningkang didn't pay much attention at first. As the emperor's eyes to monitor the world, Jinyiwei sent countless reports to the capital every day. After being screened and sent to his case, there will be some every day, so it is not too strange.
However, when he received the secret report and read it, a look of evil appeared on the already majestic Shen Jun face.
"What a reckless beast!"
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The construction of the Grand View Garden was carried out intensively under the auspices of Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, Jia Zhen and others.
First, the Huifang Garden of Ningguo Prefecture, as well as all the land planned to be built for the garden, were separated and surrounded by coarse cloth curtains. On the one hand, they prevented excessive dust from escaping to the two houses, and on the other hand, irrelevant people were not allowed to move around at will.
Then the craftsmen, building materials, etc. in the early stage will enter in batches. The trenches were dug, roads were planned, and foundations were built. The project was in full swing, so much so that from morning to night every day, everything they saw and talked about became the garden's business.
And Jia Lian had already told his subordinates in the yamen that he would not go to Dian Mao in the morning every day. If he had something to do, he would do it, and if he had nothing to do, he would return home as soon as possible.
If something unexpected happens, someone from the Yamen will be sent to report it. The Yamen of the left and right soldiers and horses are also close to Ningrong Street, so there will be no delay.
Jia Zheng saw that Jia Lian had time to preside over the construction of the garden every day, so he simply handed over the power to him. As a result, the stewards and deacons working underneath gradually only knew Jia Lian, but not Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen.
When there are problems or problems, most people come to Jia Lian.
On this day, because there was nothing in the office, Jia Lian went back to his house early, changed his clothes at home, and prepared to go into the garden.
"Second Master, we also want to go into the garden and have a look. Can you take us there..."
Qingwen held Xiangling with one hand and Jia Lian's arm with the other, begging.
"Oh, what are you doing in there?"
Qingwen wanted to enter the garden out of curiosity.
She had never seen such a big project since she was a child, so she wanted to go in and see the excitement.
Secondly, it’s also because of boredom.
Jia Lian spent half of his day in the garden, and the rest was mostly discussing matters with Jia Zheng and others, and he had very little time to go home.
But Jia Lian also won "freedom" for her and Xiang Ling. In the past, when there was nothing going on at home, it was better, and she could go and play with other maids and friends.
Now everyone is busy with Yuanzi's affairs, and she can hardly find playmates.
Xiangling could still hide in the room, read and write, but she was pitiful and became a lonely ghost.
As for Xiangling...
She knew that Qingwen was afraid that she would be rejected by the second master alone, so she pulled her just to make ends meet.
But she won't be stupid enough to cause trouble. It's naturally a good thing to follow the second master.
"We follow him in, and we can serve him. For example, if he is tired from walking, we can find him a stool, bring him tea and water, or we can beat his legs and so on."
Qingwen is so smart, but I wouldn't say she is too boring.
Jia Lian shook his head and laughed: "If you really want to go in and have a look, it's not impossible, but not today."
"Ah, why not today?"
Jia Lian did not answer them directly, but smiled and said: "Tomorrow, if you are free tomorrow, I will take you in for a walk.
But you'd better not dress up so nicely like you are today. "
Qingwen and Xiangling were both a little happy when they heard Jia Lian agreed, but then they didn't know why and looked down at their clothes.
Jia Lianrang used the palace brocade that the emperor had rewarded last time to make clothes for the sisters at home. In the end, even Qingwen and Xiangling got one.
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Because it is spring clothing, but now spring has passed. If you don't put it on quickly, it will be difficult to get on top if you wait a little longer.
Although Wang Xifeng deliberately distinguished their two pieces from those of Daiyu, Yingchun and others, the workmanship was not as meticulous as those of the masters.
Even so, the fresh and bright material is unusually eye-catching, not to mention that it is extremely beautiful when worn on their slender bodies like theirs.
Therefore, Qingwen and Xiangling looked at each other to make sure that Jia Lian was not saying something sarcastic, and quickly asked Jia Lian why he said that.
"Tomorrow you should find some simple clothes from the old days to wear, otherwise I won't be able to take you into the garden.
You are born with natural beauty, and if you dress up so brightly, I am afraid that the craftsmen wielding hoes will accidentally cut off the soles of your feet, and the sins of the two of you will be huge. "
Only then did Qingwen and Xiangling realize that Jia Lian was praising their beauty. They felt ashamed and happy, and then laughed again.
"It's not as extreme as the second master said..."
"It's not too much, you know it in your heart."
Qingwen was elated by Jia Lian's words. Jia Lian lowered his head slightly and pointed at the side of his face.
Xiangling and Qingwen were immediately embarrassed. Of course they understood what Jia Lian meant.
They looked at each other, and then shyly, one of them kissed Jia Lian on one side of the face, not daring to pause for fear of being laughed at by the other person.
Jia Lian was satisfied and ready to leave.
"Second Master, wait."
Qingwen came up with her embroidered handkerchief and wiped away the faint lip marks on both sides of Jia Lian's lips. Then she pushed Jia Lian and said with a smile: "Second Master, go quickly and come back early for dinner."
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When I came to the park, I visited various construction sites to see the situation as usual.
The early projects were mainly concentrated on the original Huifang Garden, which was the part of Ningguo Mansion.
Although it is not very hot yet, working on the construction site is still very tiring. At this time, the role of the servants of the two houses should come into play.
Deliver water and meals.
Even some light moving work was done by the servants of the two houses.
People from both houses went into battle together to shorten the construction period.
Wang Xifeng and You are naturally responsible for arranging these female laborers.
Since Huifangyuan is close to Ningguo Mansion, Youshi is mainly responsible for it.
Naturally, Jia Lian would not work in the fields himself. The reason why he went to the garden every day was just to have the Grand View Garden, which the Jia family had worked hard to build, completely under his control.
Of course, understanding specific affairs and preventing servants from being greedy can also be regarded as a role.
After the general patrolled, he saw a girl walking across the original Huifang Bridge. She glanced at Jia Lian from a distance across the riverbed where the water source had just been cut off, and then walked back calmly.
"Lin Zhixiao, you watch what's going on here, and I'll go take a look over there."
After giving some instructions to Lin Zhixiao and others, Jia Lian walked away as usual and came downstairs to Tianxiang Downstairs.
Tianxiang Tower is the tallest and largest building in Huifang Garden, and Jia Zhen was definitely reluctant to "donate" it.
Therefore, when Jia Zheng and Jia Lian slashed from Huifang Garden, they only reached the foot of Tianxiang Tower, just to avoid causing Jia Zhen too much pain.
There was no one here, so Jia Lian walked up the stairs from the turret to the familiar room.
At the door of the room, the maid Yindie stood obediently on the corridor. She was not surprised when she saw Jia Lian coming. Instead, she bowed respectfully and opened the door curtain.
Jia Lian only nodded slightly to her and walked in.
In the fragrant room, separated by two screens, a beautiful woman was waiting for him.
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