The news of Yuanchun's concubine plunged the masters of the Jia Mansion into a state of joy.
Especially Mrs. Wang, she was laughing so hard that she couldn't close her mouth from ear to ear.
At this moment, he has become the focus of everyone, and he is accepting everyone's congratulations with a smile on his face.
Lin Daiyu came to Jia Cong's side and asked in a low voice: "Brother Cong, have you known this for a long time?"
This girl is very smart, and she may have guessed it from the conversation between herself and Jia Mu.
Jia Cong nodded and said: "Well, I knew it when I entered the palace last time. At that time, His Majesty had not yet canonized the eldest sister, and it was not easy to cause trouble in the city, so he did not make any announcement and only mentioned it to the old lady."
Lin Daiyu smiled and said: "My eldest sister has finally come through. I'm really happy for her."
Jia Cong smiled and said nothing.
For the Jia family, it was an honor for the eldest sister to be concubine in Yuanchun, and she could barely be considered a relative of the emperor.
However, for Yuanchun herself, she didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing?
Thinking of Yuanchun's verdict, there was a bow with citrons hanging on it.
There is also a song that goes like this:
After twenty years of distinguishing between right and wrong, the pomegranate blossoms illuminate the palace.
The three springs are competing for the first spring scene, and the tiger and the tiger meet and return to the big dream.
In the original "Dream of Red Mansions", Yuanchun died suddenly, probably because he was on the wrong team and was given death.
Yuanchun died suddenly in the palace, and Wang Ziteng also died suddenly on the way back to Beijing. Later, the Jia family was also ransacked, and eventually it declined.
Judging from the time of death of the two people, it is estimated that Wang Ziteng chose the wrong camp and persuaded Mrs. Wang to persuade Yuan Chun to choose Wang Ziteng's side.
One was her own mother and the other was her own uncle, so she was convinced, and maybe she had her own plans.
At that time, the Jia family wanted power but no authority, and no one wanted people. In fact, they were not qualified to be a team.
Someone like Jia Zhen is just an errand boy at best. Even if he chooses the right camp, he won't get much benefit.
Wang Ziteng was different. He held great power and held a high position. Moreover, he was quite ambitious and wanted to obtain a title, so he was likely to be won over by others.
Therefore, Yuanchun's death was probably because Wang Ziteng was on the wrong team.
Regardless of this point, it is probably not a good thing for a woman in her twenties to marry an old man in his forties. Moreover, there are countless women around this man.
There is glory, but married life may not be happy.
I used to be too young and didn't have the ability to get her out. Now that I have the ability, it's too late. I can only hope that she will have a good outcome.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but laugh at myself.
Just thinking about it, even Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang may not agree to get her out by themselves.
From Yuanchun's words when she went home to visit relatives, she said that the palace she was in was a place where no one was allowed to see people. It is not difficult to see that her life in the palace was not satisfactory.
If the imperial palace is compared to Rongfu, Yuanchun's status is that of an unpopular aunt, not even comparable to Aunt Zhao.
Although Aunt Zhao was unremarkable, she was loved by Jia Zheng and gave birth to Tan Chun and Jia Huan.
Sometimes I wonder if this Aunt Zhao is as wise as she is foolish. Is she pretending to be crazy and acting stupid on purpose? Showing weakness in front of Mrs. Wang?
In the original work, no matter what Aunt Zhao did, everything was safe in the end, which is surprising.
The time he bribed Taoist Ma and cursed Wang Xifeng and Jia Baoyu, he didn't do anything to her.
In this era, most of the rich ladies from these wealthy families are tools for marriage.
This is the case for Wang Xifeng, Mrs. Wang, and even Jia Mu.
His rise might make Yuanchun's life easier. In a place like the palace, he couldn't help even if he wanted to.
As long as she doesn't seek death in the palace and stands in line randomly, no one can touch her as long as she is around.
It seemed that he had to try to remind her to avoid following the Wang family's chaos team and embarking on his own old path.
Feeling someone pull me, I turned around to look.
He saw Daiyu looking at him with two big eyes.
"Brother Cong, what were you thinking about just now? You seemed very absorbed in it."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Of course I miss my sister Lin. I was just thinking about holding your hand and entering the bridal chamber, but you interrupted me. You have to accompany me."
"Bah, shameless."
Lin Daiyu gave Jia Cong a stern look. This man was so bad. He dared to talk nonsense while guarding so many people.
"If you don't want to say it, forget it. It's too much to use these words to deal with people. Hum, I will never pay attention to you again."
Jia Cong saw that she was a little angry and quickly apologized.
"Okay, don't be angry. It's just a joke. I was thinking about my eldest sister just now. The second master has entered the palace. I guess news will come soon. The old lady and the second wife are also going to the palace to express gratitude. of.
I was thinking about whether I should remind them to prepare early? "
Hearing this, Lin Daiyu thought for a while and said, "Let's remind them that if they enter the palace, they will have to put on heavy makeup. It will take some time to dress up, so let them get ready early."
Jia Cong said: "Well, just listen to Sister Lin and remind the old lady and the others so that they won't be in a hurry later."
Looking up, I saw Jia Mu talking to Aunt Xue with a smile.
Immediately he said: "Old lady, news will be sent back later that you will also go to the palace to thank me. Do you think you have made preparations in advance?"
My mother laughed when she heard this and said, "Thankfully you kid reminded us. You were just so happy that you actually forgot about this matter. There are girls in the family who have been ordered to go back and make preparations. They will come to the palace with me to thank you later." .”
Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, and Mrs. You agreed and took the maid back to dress up.
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However, now that Yuanchun has become a concubine, as Yuanchun's mother, she can also follow her daughter's rank, and Mrs. Wang's imperial rank has also increased.
When she comes back from the palace this time, Mrs. Wang's grade will probably become a first-grade imperial decree.
These women are quite happy. It is an honor to be able to visit the palace in this life.
An hour later, Lin Zhixiao rushed back to report the news.
"Old lady, our eldest aunt has been named a virtuous concubine. The second master has asked the old lady to take the ladies into the palace to express her gratitude."
When Jia Mu heard Lin Zhixiao's words, she was completely relieved.
"Okay, okay, where is your master?"
Lin Zhixiao said: "In reply to the old lady, after the second master gave us instructions, we went to the East Palace."
Jia Mu nodded, glanced at Mrs. Wang and others and said, "Let's go, let's go to the palace to thank you."
The four of them took four large sedans, left Rongguo Mansion, and went straight to the palace.
Jia She took Jia Lian and Jia Baoyu to serve his mother.
Jia Cong didn't follow him. He had a job, so if he came out now, he would be lazy and absent from work. If he waited in front of the palace, it would be a bit blatant.
Besides, Jia She and the others also escorted Jia Mu and others there, so they could only wait outside the palace. There was no need for him to go.
However, Jia Cong did not leave. He accompanied Lin Daiyu and a few other little sisters, chatting together, and waiting for the old lady to come back.
It was not until nightfall that Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang and others received their rewards and came back.
And Jia Zheng was granted the title of imperial concubine because of Yuanchun, and was promoted to the doctor of the Dushui Qingli Department of the Ministry of Industry by the favor of Emperor Longqing. Now he is also a fourth-rank official.
Everyone in Ning Rong's second residence was overjoyed and beaming with joy.
The title of concubine in Yuanchun was a great honor for the Jia family, making the Jia family become relatives of the emperor. At this point, the Jia family's prestige was even greater. It was really like flowers blooming and fire cooking oil.
Now that Ningguo Mansion is under his control, everyone has been cleaned up, so there won't be any problems.
The only thing that worries Jia Cong is Rongguo Mansion.
This was also the main reason why Jia Cong asked Yue Ya to recruit a group of people in the two mansions to find out the news.
Jia Lian's biggest problem is that he is greedy for money and lust, but there are no other major problems. Now he mainly focuses on business, so he can be eliminated.
After Wang Xifeng got money, she also stopped lending money at Jia Cong's request. She didn't have a big problem here.
Jia She is not short of money now. He earns 70,000 to 80,000 taels of silver every year. He has not been found to have done anything in these years. The crime in the original book was to make friends with diplomats.
He hooked up with the Jiedushi of Ping'an Prefecture, and he didn't know what he was doing.
He had to take some precautions here, and take time to ask Tiezhu to send someone to check. If he was really connected with the Jiedushi of Ping'an Prefecture, then he would be kicked out of the cauldron.
If the governor of Ping'an Prefecture disappears so that he can't find anyone, then everything will be fine.
The only one left is the second wife. Jia Zheng's temperament will not do anything out of the ordinary. The only one who needs to be on guard is Mrs. Wang.
This woman is like the doting brother of later generations. Everything revolves around her Wang family. It is really hard to understand.
If Wang Ziteng made any moves, she would probably be on the front line again, using the Jia family's connections to help him.
Now that her daughter has become the princess again, Mrs. Wang is probably more confident.
This woman is really capable of swaying Yuan Chun's ideas about the Wang family.
This matter is really not easy to handle, I can only place my hope on Yuanchun.
I hope she can have her own opinion and not be fooled by Mrs. Wang and become a victim of the Wang family.
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Godly City, drunk red building.
In the city of Shenjing, Zuihonglou is a very famous brothel.
At this time, a private room inside was filled with laughter and laughter.
Jia Cong, Liu Xianglian, and Xue Pan were sitting around the table, talking and laughing.
Next to them, each sat a young man of fifteen or sixteen years old.
This time, Jia Cong hosted a banquet for Xue Pan and Liu Xianglian to make peace between them and resolve their misunderstandings.
Originally, I wanted to invite them to Mingyue Tower, but Xue Pan insisted on coming to Zuihong Tower. He said that there were some new servants here and he wanted to bring Jia Cong to see them.
If Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai found out about this guy, they would probably scold him to death.
There is no one else to take his soon-to-be brother-in-law to a brothel.
After pondering for a moment, Jia Cong agreed. After all, Xue Pan was the one who suffered this time and suffered a lot, so let's fulfill his wish.
To be honest, this is Jia Cong's first time coming to a brothel.
Xue Pan and Liu Xianglian were both regular customers. When they arrived, they immediately ordered three waiters.
After the three people sat down, three waiters sat beside them and helped pour wine and serve dishes.
Jia Cong said straight to the point: "Brother Xue, Brother Liu, we are not outsiders, and the little misunderstanding between you is not a big deal. After talking about it today, let's cancel it. We will still be good brothers from now on."
Xue Pan said: "Since Brother Cong has said it, let's forget about it. I say Brother Liu, you are so cruel. You made me lie down for several days. This time I am really embarrassed."
Although I, Lao Xue, am a bit messy, I never force anyone to do anything. This kind of thing is done voluntarily between you and me. If you don't want to just say it directly, I won't force it, so why bother me? "
Liu Xianglian smiled and said: "Brother Xue, this time it's all my fault. I was in a bad mood at the time, and when I met you to pester me again, I got confused in an impulsive manner. Brother, I will apologize to you here. What's wrong with you?" Brother Xue, please give me a large amount and forgive me."
Xue Pan said: "Since Brother Cong has come forward, this matter will naturally be written off. We will still be good brothers from now on, but you have to drink three drinks as a penalty."
If this matter can be solved satisfactorily, Liu Xianglian will naturally not refuse. It's just three glasses of wine, it's a trivial matter.
"No problem, three cups is three cups, brother, I'll drink it."
After that, he picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank three glasses in a row.
Seeing this, Xue Pan also smiled and said with a laugh: "Okay, have fun, brother Cong, come and have a drink with us. This time it cost you money. Next time, I will treat you."
Jia Cong felt relieved when he saw that the two had reconciled and that the purpose of the trip had been achieved.
He picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "It's just a host. It's not like I can't afford it, brother. After staying outside for so many years, when I came back this time, I had long wanted to invite everyone to come out and sit with me, but I never got around to it. "
The three of them had a drink together, and the atmosphere became harmonious.
Liu Xianglian said: "Brother Cong, you are really amazing. In just a few years, you have achieved such great achievements. It is unimaginable and enviable. My brother's life is really in vain when compared with you." for so many years.”
Jia Cong said: "Brother Liu is serious. We all have different pursuits. I am different from you. With my previous status, if I don't work hard, I will have nothing in adulthood.
This is why he has been determined to build a career since he was a child and build a family business for himself. Fortunately, hard work pays off. After so many years of hard work, he finally achieved something. "
Liu Xianglian said: "Brother Cong is so humble. Among our younger generation, no one can surpass your achievements."
Xue Pan smiled and said: "Brother Cong's ability, my brother also admires him very much. He can fight and make money at the same time. It's really amazing. However, this is Brother Cong's first time in this brothel, right?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "I'm ashamed to make my two brothers laugh. My younger brother has been busy since he was a child. This is really the first time I have visited a place like this."
Xue Pan laughed and said: "I knew that you were either busy training or doing business since you were a child. I heard that you were determined not to find a woman before you were sixteen. How could you end up in a place like this?"
Liu Xianglian said with some surprise: "No, brother Cong, you are also a young man from a wealthy family, but you have never visited a brothel? It's really incredible."
Jia Cong said a little embarrassed: "It's a joke, it's a joke."
Xue Pan said cheerfully: "It's okay. I'll just bring you here a few more times in the future. Once you are born, you will be familiar with twice. You three girls, what skills do you have? Hurry up and show them so that this man can see them. This is the real God of Wealth.”
