When Feng Ziying came out of Rongguo Mansion, it was almost time to apply.
Jia Lian left some food, so it's a good idea not to eat it, otherwise he would have to go to Jia Zheng's place to eat.
However, Wang Xifeng did not show up, which made Feng Ziying breathe a sigh of relief. This woman always looked a little uncomfortable.
That time at Daguanlou, I don’t know whether it was a ghost touching my head or something, but I suddenly felt so wild and wild, and actually dared to do something like that. Looking back now, I feel that I may have suppressed it for too long, so It broke out once.
Fortunately, this ghost woman was caught by him, otherwise he was really afraid of the other party's backlash. Even though it had been so long, he was still a little scared.
There were no outsiders, and Jia Lian was very relaxed. After drinking a few more drinks, he dared to say anything, including complaints about his father and dissatisfaction with Wang Xifeng.
It is estimated that Jia Lian is too frustrated at home and can only vent when he meets himself.
It's just that Feng Ziying can't interfere in such family matters. Jia She and Wang Xifeng are not economical lamps. It would be a good thing for Jia Lian to avoid them and stay in Yangzhou.
Knocking on the door of Lixiangyuan, I immediately saw Baochai, whose cheeks were red and his eyes were full of affection. On the other hand, Ying'er was standing beside her, pouting, as if she was a little unhappy.
"Wen Long isn't here?" Of course he isn't. Feng Ziying knew that Xue Pan was in the Grand View Tower at this time, holding cages and holding birds, listening to plays and drinking tea. He was a leisurely winner in life.
"Brother is not back yet." Baochai pursed her lips slightly and motioned for Ying'er to pour tea.
After letting Feng Ziying into the main room, only the two of them were left. Feng Ziying looked at Baochai's bowed head and said, "I'm afraid my sister is a little bit blaming her brother in her heart, right? It's been so many days since I came back to see my sister."
"A real man should put his career first. Brother Feng must not delay his business because of his little sister." Baochai's words are always so reasonable. Perhaps this is why many Red Mansions fans don't like her very much. They think she is too rational and lacks That kind of girly sensibility.
As for Feng Ziying, he doesn't think that a girl who lost her father and brother at a young age and has failed to live up to expectations can still look like a normal young girl if she wants to barely support a once glorious but slowly declining big family. Generally innocent, that is called heartless.
"Well, it seems that my sister is still a little resentful." Feng Ziying laughed. Seeing Baochai put her hands on her knees, she suddenly stretched out her hand to pick up Baochai's round and beautiful wrist, raised it to the tip of her nose and smelled it, "Well, it's okay. Are you taking cold fragrant pills?"
Baochai was caught off guard, her face suddenly turned red with embarrassment, and she wanted to get her hand back, but she couldn't get away from Feng Ziying. After a slight struggle, Feng Ziying was able to catch him in his hand.
"My sister hasn't answered my question yet."
"Dryness is severe in spring, so you need to take some, and gradually less in summer." Baochai tilted his head slightly, with his fair and slender pink neck, jade-like dimples, and a pair of bright eyes that are good at gazing. With her jet-black hair and soft voice, she actually looked a bit like Daiyu now, which made Feng Ziying a little stunned.
The fragrance lingers for three days, and I don't know how intoxicating it will be to have such a person as my own in the future.
Feng Ziying looked in a daze, and Ying'er, who brought tea in, looked at her and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Baochai also noticed Feng Ziying's blank look, and was ashamed and happy. She quickly withdrew her hand and gave an extremely charming eye roll, which almost made Feng Ziying's inner desire to seduce explode.
After swallowing a mouthful of saliva, her mouth went dry, Feng Ziying also realized that she had lost her composure.
He's not a young girl anymore. After all, there are several women around him, but he still can't stand the temptation. No, he's not attractive yet, and he's already lost.
I picked up the tea and wanted to drink it. Fortunately, Baochai reacted quickly and reminded me quickly, otherwise I would have had my mouth full of tea.
Baochai will be sixteen this year.
This is a problem. She is only fourteen compared to Daiyu, so she can wait a little longer. Baochai's age should be the most suitable age for girls to get married in this era. It's no wonder that Ying'er looked unhappy just now.
Marriage is extremely important for any girl, and it is even more important for a woman like Baochai whose father has passed away.
So Feng Ziying needs to give the other party a dose of reassurance.
Seeing that Baochai had no intention of letting Ying'er leave, Feng Ziying knew that Baochai and Ying'er were master and servant. Like Daiyu and Zicuckoo, this was also the norm in this era.
The maids who have been with him since childhood are more considerate, knowledgeable and expressive than the one from Bandao. It seems that Ying'er is also deeply in love with Baochai.
"...I went to the palace the day before yesterday. Thanks to the emperor's favor, I also asked some questions, mainly about what I did in Jiangnan. The emperor was very happy..."
Baochai's heart was pounding, it's coming, it's coming, is it really...?
Ying'er couldn't help but cover her mouth. Could it be that Uncle Feng was going to fulfill his promise so soon?
"..., the emperor said that he wanted to reward me with a village, and asked me what I thought..., I had a lot of ideas, but I didn't dare to say some of them, so I could only say half-heartedly that I wanted to give my second uncle one. Ennobled,..."
"Ah?!" Baochai couldn't help but said in surprise.
Although Baochai didn't know much about the affairs of the court, he also knew that it was rude and unruly for a minister to openly ask the emperor for a title. Although it could not be said to be treason, it was definitely to make the emperor's impression very bad. If he fails, the emperor will break out on the spot and give his subordinates a punishment.
But how could my husband be such a ungrateful person?
Baochai's doubtful eyes wandered around Tanlang's face, but he saw that Tanlang's face remained the same, and even had a hint of smile and pride. Why was this?
"The emperor was very displeased and reprimanded me..."
Knowing that there would be such a result, Baochai couldn't help but feel her heart sink when she heard Feng Ziying say this. Her face was dim, but she still had to force a smile, "Brother Feng, actually you shouldn't be like this. ,..."
Feng Ziying waved her hands and smiled broadly, "Well, do you think I'm a little abrupt? Well, there are some things, um, things in the court that my sister doesn't understand. Well, there are some things, if you don't bring them up, no one will care. , including the emperor, so the emperor was unhappy, so I explained that I only asked for a false title, just like my father is now the Shenwu General, is there anything wrong with this? "
Baochai hadn't realized it yet, so she was stunned.
"The emperor is very strange. He thinks my request is a bit weird. A false title is worth dozens of taels of silver a year, and there is not even one from Zhuangzi. What's the point? I just want to give my second uncle a comfort..."
Baochai suddenly realized that this was a step-by-step plan.
If the emperor agrees, then the second eldest son of the Feng family will also receive a title. Although he is not a marquis like the eldest son, Marquis Hulun, and is also granted a manor, land or even a house, but so what? Isn’t it true that what I seek is a just and legitimate career?
Just like Daiyu, she wants to marry into the third wife. As Tan Lang said, father-in-law is just a false title for a Shenwu general. If Tan Lang can get a false title and be ennobled, he can naturally propose to be the second wife in the future. The imperial court would certainly not refuse such a thing to continue the incense and worship at the same time. By then, wouldn’t he be able to get what he wanted?
"Then what does the emperor say?" Baochai couldn't help but ask because of his calm temperament.
"What can the emperor say? How can he agree to my request?" Feng Ziying laughed.
Baochai's heart sank again, but when she saw Tanlang smiling so cheerfully, she knew that she was afraid that she didn't understand the secret, so she could only glare at him coquettishly.
"Sister, I think this kind of thing is too simple. The emperor said that he would give a Zhuangzi, how could he change it just because I opened his mouth?" Feng Ziying laughed, "So, Zhuangzi must have given it, and so on." Okay, let's keep it, but the request has been made, and the emperor should have an impression in his heart. The contribution he made this time has been given to a village, and it is worth thousands or tens of thousands of taels of silver, right? Next time I will only ask for one. How can the emperor refuse to grant a knighthood in vain?"
Seeing that Baochai was still worried about gains and losses, Feng Ziying said with relief: "Besides, I don't necessarily have to wait until the next time I make a contribution and wait for the emperor to show mercy. Maybe there will be other opportunities?"
This is even more difficult for Baochai to understand. Naturally, Feng Ziying will not explain it thoroughly. It is enough for Baochai to understand that this is nothing.
Seeing that Tanlang was so determined, Baochai finally slowly relaxed.
Since Tanlang can openly ask for such a title in front of the emperor, it also shows that he really takes this matter to heart, and he has great certainty and confidence. With Tanlang's current ability, this may be a year What happened within half a year, why should I worry too much and add pressure to Tan Lang?
Baochai asked some more about Sister Lin, and she was very generous. Feng Ziying also talked about the situation of the Lin family, which made Baochai blush. Fortunately, Xiangyun was there to accompany Sister Lin. , if not for this, Baochai would have wanted to go to Yangzhou to accompany her.
Feng Ziying does not doubt Baochai's sincerity. Although the relationship between the two women is not as close as Daiyu, Tanchun and Xiangyun in this time and space, they have always been quite harmonious.
There was no other reason. With his own appearance, Jia Baoyu's image was dwarfed and faded. Daiyu had already established a psychological barrier against Baoyu from the beginning. Baoyu had never been able to enter Daiyu's heart, and Baochai Their vision is undoubtedly higher, and of course they are more subtle and subtle than Daiyu on their wrists, but there is no doubt that they have never included Baoyu as their marriage partner.
Of course, this is just from their personal attitude, and in this era, the decision-making power about marriage is often in the hands of parents.
Therefore, when given the opportunity to control their own marriage destiny, neither Daiyu nor Baochai would give up such an opportunity.
