The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 552: An Earth-shaking Event
In the following days, Jia Huan stayed at home to recover from his injuries, but he still kept an eye on the dynamics of the court and the situation in Liaodong. According to the official court report, Emperor Qiansheng had already arrived in Ningyuan, but rumors were flying everywhere. Some said that the emperor was still in Shanhaiguan and had not arrived at the front line at all, and some said that the emperor had arrived in Jinzhou. Some even said that the emperor had rushed to the front line in Guangning, and the Shenji Battalion had shown its might and marched to Dalinghe to fight the Jurchen cavalry, beheading 2,000 people...

Perhaps it was because young people have strong recovery abilities, perhaps it was because Jia Huan had a special physique, or perhaps it was because the medicine sent by Baochai was effective, Jia Huan recovered after ten days of recuperation at home, but the old lady was still worried and asked him to rest for a few more days, and Old Man Zheng also agreed.

The summer was hot, and Jia Huan was happy to rest for a few more days, so he continued to take five days off on the pretext of recuperating from his injuries. On this day, Min Wang Xu Wenhou came to visit again, and Jia Huan hurried out to greet him and received the fat boy in Rong Xi Hall.

It is said that Xu Wenhou has been on the weight loss plan for more than two months. It seems that there is not much effect. His skin has just become a little darker. However, the fat boy feels good about himself. He says that he has become stronger and more flexible. He can wipe his own buttocks when going to the toilet. In the past, he was served by palace servants.

Jia Huan was speechless, but Xu Wenhou was full of energy. As soon as he saw him, he asked, "Brother Jia, have you recovered from your injury? Can you ride a horse?"

"I'm almost ready now. There should be no problem riding a horse." Jia Huan replied.

Xu Wenhou said happily: "Great, let's go hunting at Tiewang Mountain tomorrow."

"How about fishing?" Jia Huan suggested. It was midsummer in June and the sun was too scorching. He didn't really want to go hunting. It was too hot.

Xu Wenhou shook his head and said, "Fishing is boring, and fishing won't help you lose weight. You have to go hunting. Don't forget, it was Brother Jia who urged me to lose weight. He said that sincerity can move mountains and open rocks. Why are you being lazy now?"

Jia Huan coughed lightly and said, "It seems that I don't need to lose weight."

Xu Wenhou shouted angrily, "Jia Ziming, are you still my friend? Shouldn't good friends stick together? You are so good that you refused to accompany me hunting. If I get into trouble one day, you will be lucky if you don't stab me in the back, not to mention sticking together. I will break up with you! I must break up with you!"

Jia Huan smiled bitterly and said, "Okay, okay, I'll go. Is it okay if I go? Master Qi, please calm down. Calm down, calm down!"

Xu Wenhou then chuckled and said, "That's more like it. Don't think that only the prince can beat you with a stick. If you get angry, I will beat you with a stick too. Let's see if your white and tender buttocks can withstand it."

"Get out!" Jia Huan gritted his teeth.

Xu Wenhou clucked like an old hen, agreed on a meeting place for the next day, and left the Jia Mansion triumphantly.

Early the next morning, Jia Huan changed into hunting clothes, took a bow and arrow, a long sword, and hid a flintlock rifle, and went out to keep a hunting appointment. This time, Mandarin begged and persuaded Jia Huan to take her with him, and finally someone had to compromise.

Fortunately, after a long period of contact, Jia Huan discovered that the fat boy Xu Wenhou did not seem to be interested in women, but had a special liking for food, so he did not worry about the fat boy being tempted by women when he brought Mandalin with him.

It is said that Tiewang Mountain is located in Huairou County in the north of Beijing. Tiewang Mountain is the royal family's first hunting ground, and its area is several times larger than that of Xishan Hunting Ground. In the past, every autumn, the retired emperor Kangping would lead his close ministers to Tiewang Mountain for hunting, and they would be gone for ten days or half a month, and use hunting as an excuse to train the army.

This time, Xu Wenhou planned to hunt in Tiewang Mountain for three days. Jia Huan happened to have four days off, which was enough.

Early in the morning, Jia Huan took Shitou, Mandalin and others to the north gate of the capital to wait. The foreign maid Mandalin was naturally dressed as a man, but her blonde hair, sapphire-like eyes, long legs, and hot pear-shaped figure were still very eye-catching.

Mandarin had seen too much killing in the past. She had watched her father's warships being hit by artillery and sinking into the sea, so she hated war and was not willing to make sharp firearms for Jia Huan to kill people. She only pursued a stable and peaceful life. But after living a comfortable and leisurely life in the Jia family's backyard for more than half a year, she missed the free world outside.

So at this moment, the foreign maid was in high spirits, looking around excitedly, wishing to ride the horse and gallop immediately, with her long legs stepping on the stirrups, standing up, her buttocks off the saddle, eager to try. Only Jia Huan knew the terrible power of those long legs and their ecstasy, which could send men to heaven and enemies to hell. "Be honest!" Jia Huan gently swept the foreign maid's round buttocks with his whip and warned in a low voice.

Mandarin's pear-shaped figure was already very attractive, and her standing posture was naturally even more eye-catching. Jia Huan had to warn her that even though the little fat man was not interested in women, it was better for her to keep a low profile.

Mandarin pouted but still sat down obediently, because if she didn't obey, there would be no next time.

Jia Huan waited for about half a day, and the fat boy Xu Wenhou finally arrived. This time he brought thirty guards and also carried tents and other camping supplies.

"Greetings, Seventh Master!" Jia Huan stepped forward to greet him. Shitou, Mandalin and others followed suit and saluted.

Xu Wenhou looked at the golden-haired Mandarin strangely, but did not ask much. He just exchanged a few words with Jia Huan and gave the order to set off. The group headed towards Huairou County.

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On June 15th, the eighth year of Qiansheng, Wang Ziteng got up before the fifth watch and told his servants to help him wash and change his clothes.

"Master, you get up so early, are you going out?" the old wife asked in confusion.

Wang Ziteng nodded and said, "Go and get me the court robes I used to wear."

His wife was surprised and asked, "Why are you wearing court robes? The master is not going to court."

Ever since Wang Ziteng was dismissed from his post, he has been idle at home and has not attended court for more than half a year. His behavior today was really strange, and it is no wonder that his wife was puzzled.

Wang Ziteng scolded him, "Why are you so long-winded? Just fetch it when I tell you to. Why do you care so much about what's going on outside?"

His wife obediently opened the box to get the court robes and helped Wang Ziteng put them on.

Wang Ziteng straightened his crown in front of the full-length glass mirror, and then said with satisfaction: "I have an important matter to do today. Everyone stay in the mansion and don't go out easily."

The old man's heart skipped a beat, and he said timidly, "What important matter is the master going to do? Is it urgent?"

Wang Ziteng's eyes flickered, and he said calmly: "This is an earth-shaking event that concerns the Wang family's century-old foundation. It is naturally important. The answer will be known by tonight at the latest."

After Wang Ziteng finished speaking, he walked out of the door sternly.

(End of this chapter)