The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 160 Lantern Festival Full Moon
After New Year's Eve, Jia Cong began to hand over official affairs to Jiang Xian.

Zhang Han and Guo Xun also wanted to stay in Jiangnan. Jia Cong suddenly lost his right and left-hand man, and things became more and more pressing on him, which seemed a bit too much. He also had to discuss with Wu Ji about setting up a loom manufacturing factory in Jiangnan, and the Shenbing camp. I have to move to the north, and I am so busy that I can't do anything day by day.

As soon as the Lantern Festival arrived, no matter what, I had to take time out at night to accompany Xian Ning to watch the lanterns. Things were almost arranged. Jia Cong came back from the military camp and saw King Zhongshun in the main hall who was receiving local officials from Jinling.

"I heard that you and Xian Ning are going to watch the lanterns?"

In the winter, King Zhongshun was not afraid of the cold. He pretended to be elegant and waved a fan. When he saw Jia Cong, he put away his fan, got up and walked over. King Zhongshun, who had a military background, seemed to have lost weight in the past few years. But the divine martial energy in his whole body was still there, making people feel a bit oppressive.

"The princess came all the way from the capital, and Cong has been in Jinling for several years. He is more familiar with this place than the princess and the prince, so he should show his friendship as a landlord."

King Zhongshun walked outside the door, stood under the eaves of the corridor, looked up at the dark cloudy sky with his hands behind his back, and the fan hit his back.

"Jia Cong, my king only has this precious daughter!" King Zhongshun said sadly.

Jia Cong didn't understand what he meant, so he had to cross the threshold again and stood behind him. He couldn't understand what he was looking at, and it was hard to answer for a while.

"Before I went to Jiangnan, the emperor proposed to title Xianning Jin a princess. I thought that this trip to Jiangnan would not be about personal matters, so I changed the title to a princess. I felt that it was a loss, so I declined. ”

Jia Cong became more and more confused. He was now married. Even if Xian Ning was not a princess, but just a princess, there was absolutely no way that she could be his concubine. Jia Cong himself could not have had the dirty idea of ​​taking Xian Ning as his concubine. How could this happen? Isn't it an insult to a beautiful woman?
Therefore, there was no need for King Zhongshun to mention in front of him that Jin would grant Xianning the title of princess. A princess was already a huge chasm.

"What I want is that after I finish my affairs in the south of the Yangtze River and return to the capital, I will personally ask the emperor to make Xian Ning a princess and ask the emperor to grant him more food. After a hundred years, I will have Xian Ning to rely on. .”

Jia Cong was startled and raised his eyes to look at King Zhongshun. He couldn't explain what he felt in his heart, he could only be moved.

"Your Majesty, the only person the princess can really rely on is the Prince, and... people who are truly willing to treat her well and be kind to her," Jia Cong said.

King Zhongshun looked at the young man in front of him. He was wearing a flying fish uniform and showed his majesty. His face under the beam was very heroic, and there was a firmness between his brows and eyes. He felt regretful in his heart, "In this world, who else would do this except me?" Are you really willing to treat her well? And willing to treat her kindly?"

His daughter should be worthy of the best young talents in the world, but he also knew that among the noble children of the entire dynasty, the only one who stood out was the young man in front of him.

With his arrogance and strong bones, he has made great achievements in Jiangnan in a short period of time. Who would want to miss such a hero?

"Your Majesty, four years ago, Cong attacked the fourth-ranking general Mingwei as his heir. Cong knew that he did not have any qualifications or strength to make the prince believe that Cong could protect the princess for the whole life. For three years of filial piety, Cong studied day and night. Practicing martial arts is just to repay the emperor's kindness and bring peace to the world and the people.

After a year of fighting against the Japanese, Cong never took off his armor night after night, stayed on the sidelines, cleared away the Japanese invaders, eliminated national traitors, made firearms to prepare the army, made looms to enrich the people, opened up sea transportation to strengthen the country, received the emperor's great favor, and at a young age, Cong was promoted to the top class. As a Marquis, in the eyes of the prince, I wonder if Cong is qualified to treat the princess well and protect her throughout her life? "

King Zhongshun stared at the young man, not expecting him to be so shameless, "You are already married. Do you think that if my daughter cannot get married, she will be your concubine? Or do you want to stop marrying and marry again?"

"Cong Cong never dared to disrespect the princess like this, let alone let down his legitimate wife. The princess was very kind to Cong. If the princess had not protected him back then, Cong would never be what he is today. Kuang Cong and the princess are from the same family, no matter what happens to the princess in the future. , Cong naturally has to do his best to protect each other.

Now, Your Majesty, if I can make the first contribution to the pacification of the Eastern captives in the future, can I exchange this credit for marrying a royal princess? "

This royal princess is naturally talking about Xian Ning!
The depression in King Zhongshun's heart was swept away. If anyone else had said this, he would have scoffed at it, but the young man now swept away the southeastern coast and had already made an immortal contribution. It is natural that he should be like this The confidence is convincing.

"If that day comes, I will be happy to see it come true!"

"Cong thank you in advance, Your Majesty!"

"Presumptuous! Let's say what we said then!" King Zhongshun looked at the fat pig guarding his cabbage. Needless to say, he felt depressed. He waved his sleeves angrily and left.

When Jia Cong came to the courtyard where Xian Ning lived, Xian Ning was already dressed up. He was wearing a round-neck robe with a moon-white jade background and a rich satin pattern. His ebony-like hair was tied up with a jasper hairpin. He has dark hair, unstained but red lips, and a pair of deerskin boots on his feet, making him look like a handsome young man.

However, Jia Cong has grown much taller in recent years, and Xian Ning reached his chest and lowered his head. One tall and the other slender, they stood together, handsome young men, so dazzling that people couldn't take their eyes away.

"Let's go!" Jia Cong took her hand, and the two left through the corner gate, one person and one horse, followed by the retinue from a distance.

The street was already crowded with people. Jia Cong had already booked a private room in a restaurant by the Qinhuai River. When the two of them approached the Qinhuai River, not even people could squeeze in, let alone horses. The carriages on the street They were all crowded together, and there was a traffic jam.

The two had no choice but to dismount and throw the horse to the retinue. Jia Cong took Xian Ning's hand and squeezed in. Because there were too many people, Jia Cong protected Xian Ning tightly because he was afraid that someone would hit her. In arms.

Although it was still very cold, the heat in the crowd was steaming. In addition, Jia Cong was a martial arts practitioner with a young body and strong blood. Xian Ning was wrapped in his arms and felt relieved. The tip of his nose was full of youth. The breath on his body was thick and clear, and as he breathed in it, Xian Ning's cheeks turned as red as a cloud, and his protective hand moved down without knowing when.

Xu Shiyin was dressed as a man and she tied him up with a belt beforehand, so he didn't notice it for a while.

If he had known it earlier, he would have worn women's clothes. This thought came to Xian Ning's mind, and he suddenly felt ashamed. He looked left and right with his bright eyes, trying to get rid of this unwanted thought by diverting his attention.

She actually had such an idea, what has become of her?

After all, she was an inexperienced little girl. The idea that suddenly came to her mind shocked her.

When Jia Cong finally pushed her to the front of the restaurant with her, he saw the strange expression on the little girl's delicate face. He was stunned for a moment, and then he realized it.

Even though there were several layers of straps, she could still feel the strength. Xian Ning felt her chest was stagnant and her breath was unsteady. She twisted her body and leaned sideways in Jia Cong's arms, and heard Jia Cong in her ear. He whispered, "Is it broken?"

The hot breath blew against her ears, and Xian Ning felt like a fire, burning from her ears and roasting all over her body.

Jia Cong's waist was pinched hard by two fingers, and there was a slight pain on his waist without any fat. Jia Cong smiled and held the rebellious hand, "Don't make trouble, let's take it apart later!"

Xian Ning didn't say a word, a deer was jumping for joy in his heart. Surprisingly, he didn't have the slightest objection, and even... some expectations!
Hers...is not small.

After entering the restaurant, the two of them were taken directly to the private room on the second floor by the shopkeeper. They opened the back window and faced the Qinhuai River. At this time, the river was decorated with flower boats decorated with lanterns, and there was a bright moon in the sky. , the lights on the river are beautiful, the light and shadow are fascinating, and the scenery is not like the human world.

The food and wine had not yet been served, so the two of them stood by the window. Kong An led a guard outside the door.

"I have always heard that Jinling was the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, with handsome people and beautiful mountains and rivers. The last time I came to the south, I only stayed in Ningbo and had no chance to come. This time, I finally got my wish."

It is a happy thing to be with the person you like and watch the river full of lanterns.

Jia Cong leaned against the window edge and looked sideways at Xian Ning who was looking out. The blurred light shone on her face, and her eyes reflected the brilliance, like countless pink diamonds inlaid in it, or like the Milky Way pouring down on a summer night. Bright and blinding.

Jia Cong leaned down and came close to her ear, "Who is the handsome man that senior sister mentioned? Could it be that there are other men in senior sister's heart?"

"What nonsense?"

His voice was low and drunk, and bursts of hot air blew against her beautiful neck. Especially when she thought about how he had just said, "Take it off," she wondered how he would help her take it off.

Xian Ning felt that it was difficult to breathe. Her legs softened and her body fell down. Fortunately, Jia Cong started to fuck her, so she reflexively grabbed Jia Cong's robe on both sides with both hands. They faced each other and stuck together.

Xian Ning only glanced at Jia Cong and was frightened by the burning gaze in his eyes that could swallow up the stars. However, she didn't want to run away and instead hid in his arms.

Jia Cong didn't allow her to lower her head and raised her chin, causing a burning sensation on her lips. She opened her mouth unconsciously, and the air in her chest seemed to be sucked out.

……

There was a knock on the door. The shopkeeper came with the waiter to serve food and wine. Jia Cong let go of Xian Ning. The girl had no skills at all and was purely passive. Her lips were slightly swollen from being kissed without restraint. , the blood is as congested as rouge, and the two clouds on the pistil-scented cheeks are like drunkenness, seducing people's soul.

Her petite chest was rising and falling slightly, and she was still panting. Seeing Jia Cong staring at her, Xianning was a little anxious. She was afraid that the people outside would not know what they thought, so she raised her eyes and glared at Jia Cong, without any dignity at all. Instead, a touch of seductive charm flowed out from the corners of her eyes.

Jia Cong took a deep breath, suppressed the burning feeling in his heart, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "I'll help you sit over there for a while."

The spacious private room is divided into two halves by a sixteen-panel landscape screen. Outside the screen is an Eight Immortals table, and inside the screen is an incense couch with hanging curtains, elegantly decorated.

Xian Ning sat down on the couch and watched Jia Congxin's long figure walking around the screen and going outside. Her heart was still pounding.

He couldn't help but touch his chest with his hand, feeling both looking forward to the coming moment and feeling very nervous at the same time.

After the food and wine were placed, the shopkeeper said some kind words to please the waiter and went out with the waiter. Jia Cong glanced at the table. Although he was a little hungry, he had no desire to eat for a while.

He returned to the screen and saw Xian Ning still sitting on the couch, so he walked over, sat down next to her, put his arms around Xiang's shoulders, and asked softly, "Are you hungry?"

How could Xianning still feel hungry?

Shaking his head slightly, he looked up at Jia Cong, "What about you?" "A bit!"

Jia Cong looked at Xian Ning's lips with keen eyes. Seeing that the redness and swelling seemed to have dissipated, he leaned over and pecked them, and whispered, "But I just want to eat senior sister, what should I do?"

Half of his body was pressed on Xian Ning's body. Xian Ning couldn't hold on and fell backwards. After all, she was a girl who had never been close to anyone. Even though she loved this person so much in her heart, she still couldn't help but be afraid. He put his hand on Jia Cong's chest and shouted tremblingly, "Junior brother!"

Jia Cong was already on top of him, feeling the girl's body straighten up, and gently held her in his arms, "Don't be afraid, we won't do anything, how can I be willing to hurt you? I just... can't bear to see it. It’s so hard to tie it up!”

In the house, a large fire basin with gilded elephant heads and feet is blazing, and the incense couch is as warm as spring.

If there were no words from King Zhongshun today, Jia Cong would naturally abide by the courtesy of a gentleman. But King Zhongshun has already told him his plan, that is, if Xianning is named a princess, he will naturally be given a princess palace. Even if the princess The married woman will not live in her husband's family, but in the princess's mansion. In the name of continuing the family line, he plans to not allow Xian Ning to marry, so that Xian Ning can recruit a son-in-law, give birth to children, and continue the family tradition.

This move was naturally to fulfill Xian Ning's wishes.

It was impossible for Xian Ning to marry Jia Cong under any circumstances. This should be the intention of the palace, but in order to fulfill his daughter, King Zhongshun had no choice but to take this tortuous route. As for secular marriage, it seemed that the father and daughter were not interested in it. People see it.

If Jia Cong was a native, he would naturally not agree to his children taking their mother's surname, but for a person with a modern soul like him, there would be too many only girls in later generations, one taking his father's surname and the other taking his mother's surname. If Xian Ning and I have many heirs in the future, what will happen if one child inherits the legacy of loyalty and obedience to the king?
As for Jia Cong's idea, if King Zhongshun's path fails, he will exchange military merit for a marriage. Because the blood of the clan cannot be confused, King Zhongshun's plan may not be accepted by the emperor.

This was the consensus reached by the two of them, and they were both working in the same direction. Only then did Jia Cong want to use this method to appease Xian Ning.

The long white cloth strip that looked like a foot wrap was thrown under the couch by Jia Cong. Two full moons broke through the clouds, and a chill came over. Xianning wanted to reach out to protect it, but Jia Cong pushed it away. His eyes There was an undercurrent surging in the middle, and his voice was slightly hoarse, "You are not allowed to tie me up again in the future, do you understand?"

Xian Ning looked at Jia Cong with a pair of red eyes, biting her lip gently, her lust still lingering, her eyes blurred, and she was so confused that she still hadn't come back to her senses.

"If there is a next time, it won't be such a punishment!" After saying that, Jia Cong lowered his head.

……

In the blue and white porcelain duck smoker, green smoke of lily fragrance floats in curls, and there is a faint fishy smell like sea water in the air, but it is not disgusting, but can arouse people's desires even if they have been sleeping for thousands of years.

Jia Cong helped Xian Ning put on his clothes one by one. He was a little clumsy. Xian Ning saw it, but she felt happy. If such a person seemed familiar when doing such a thing, she must have sad.

"I'll do it myself!" Xian Ning's clear and beautiful voice contained the ultimate charm, which reminded her of the imperial uncle's concubines in the palace. They were also so cooing when speaking to the emperor's uncle. She used to have many Unexpectedly, today, she did it again.

Suddenly, Xian Ning lowered his head in shame, a little afraid to see people.

"I did it, so I helped you get dressed."

In fact, they didn't do anything. Although Xian Ning had already reached hair age, she was still a little too young for him. Even if he had 1 courage, he couldn't let Xian Ning get pregnant at this time.

Moreover, this is disrespectful to Xian Ning.

However, he inspected every corner of this territory, allowing the girl to have the ultimate experience. At the same time, it was extremely hard for him, but he couldn't force the girl to do something for him.

He doesn't even know how to kiss, so he must be in trouble for other things.

When he sat at the table, the food was already cold. Jia Cong wanted to change the food and wine table, but Xian Ning grabbed Jia Cong's hand and said, "No, don't!"

If this table of untouched food and wine is exchanged, what will others think if they see it?
"What are you afraid of? Who dares to say it behind my back? Besides, eating this cold wine and cold dishes will make you sick."

Xian Ning still insisted. When she saw Jia Cong looking at her with a half-smile but not a smile, she remembered how unruly this man was on the couch just now. He was not at all as cold and cold as she usually saw her. Her mind was in chaos. Where could she be? Can you remember rejection?

After changing the table of food and drinks, the two of them casually drank some. The night was already deep, and the people on the Qinhuai River gradually dispersed. The two of them leaned against the window again, looking at the originally prosperous scene on the river. At this time, gradually The ground became deserted, like the decline after the flowering period, and Xian Ning felt uncontrollably desolate in his heart.

He will leave early tomorrow morning.

Once we say goodbye, I don’t know how long it will be!

There was a heat under him that wouldn't go away, but he couldn't bear to let go. He could understand Xian Ning's thoughts. He hugged Xian Ning and said, "Before we came out today, the prince had already talked to me. If not, I wouldn't have done it today." I won't be so rude to you."

"You just know you, Meng Lang! Tell me, where did you learn these skills?" Xian Ning buried her head in his chest in shame and pinched his waist gently.

Jia Cong was a little itchy and grabbed her rebellious hand, "Senior sister, don't you like it? I thought senior sister would like it very much. Just now, you made my heart tremble with your screams!"

"You're talking about it, I don't have it!"

Seeing that Xian Ning was getting embarrassed, Jia Cong hurriedly said, "You and I will have a day in the future, senior sister, please just relax!"

"I'm not worried. I've already thought about it. Even if you can't marry me, I can just be your concubine. I am the noble Princess Dashun, and my father is the prince. Who dares to say that I am not good? Character?"

What's more, how many princesses in Dashun have publicly raised their faces? She was just doing it for the man she loved, but she didn't go that far.

Jia Cong's eyes widened, "What do you mean, the princess, to invite me as a guest and treat me as a face?"

Xian Ning was so angry that she punched her fists and said angrily, "What are you talking nonsense about? Do you want me to marry someone else?"

"You dare!" Jia Cong caught her fist, put it to his lips, kissed it, and said in her ear, "If you dare, I will kill you so hard that you will beg for mercy a thousand times!"

"Hmph, I didn't know you were capable of this!" As soon as Xian Ning finished speaking, when Jia Cong wasn't paying attention, he pushed him away and hurriedly ran out the door.

She also saw that it was getting late and Jia Cong did not dare to stay any longer, so she became so bold.

It was indeed getting late. Jia Cong looked at the lights outside the window. He walked to the couch, took off the cushions on the couch, threw it into the brazier, watched the thick smoke rising, and then walked out the door.

Just now, Xian Ning was almost flooded with water, so no one could smell it.

Even though the Xue family started packing the boxes and cages on New Year's Eve, it still took a lot of time. It was not until the first day of the Lantern Festival that they moved the boxes and cages to the boat.

The boat was rented, and it was originally planned to leave after the Lantern Festival. During the Lantern Festival, the boss of the boat brought word that the pier would be under control after the Lantern Festival, and it would either depart during the Lantern Festival, or depart on the seventeenth day of the first lunar month after the Lantern Festival.

Hurrying up early rather than late, Xue Pan was worried that the night would be long and the whole family would not be able to make it through the holidays, so they hurriedly boarded the boat.

When the boat started, Xue Pan breathed a sigh of relief. Although he could only lie on the boat every day, he looked at the scenery passing by outside, thinking that after going to the capital, he finally escaped from Jia Cong's Wuzhi Mountain. I was also able to see the bustling scene in Beijing, which made me look forward to it and feel comfortable.

After the ship passed Bianzhou, it entered February. At this time, the south of the Yangtze River was already covered with willow buds and plum blossoms were fragrant, while the north was still covered in ice and snow.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark, the boat boss had no intention of stopping the boat. Although the injury on Xue Pan's butt was not completely healed, it did not stop him from wanting to get off the boat and stroll around the dock. He ordered the boy to ask, only to find out that there was a big dock here. No private boats are allowed to dock.

"Why is this? Why are private ships not allowed to dock? Oh, no, our ship is not a private ship, it is an official ship." What Xue Pan got in his hand was the certificate issued by Prince Teng, the Jiedushi envoy of the Beijing camp, for his sister's family. With this voucher, you can rent official carriages, horses, boats and sedans at the inns along the way, but it will cost money.

Even so, it's a lot cheaper.

The boss of the ship was called over. He had also heard from the Xue family's servants in the past few days that this family had gone to Beijing to seek refuge. In front of Xue Pan, he only bowed down and showed some respect, without caring at all. People take it seriously.

"I heard that you are not docking at the big pier. Where do you plan to dock?" He said that Uncle Xue also has some knowledge.

"I'm afraid we won't be able to dock today. The pier over there has been requisitioned. Our ship can find a remote place to dock for the night and leave early tomorrow morning."

"Why? Our ship is also an official ship, why should we give it to others?"

The boat boss laughed and said, "I want you to know that these official ships are also divided into three, six, and nine grades. I heard that the ship that came later was the ship of a marquis. He brought thousands of soldiers with him, and there were several large ships. Official ship, our official ship just has the word "official" attached to it. In front of other official ships, it is not an official ship. "

"Master Hou?" Xue Pan asked hurriedly, "Can you find out where it comes from?"

"Speaking of which, it came from the same place as our ship and also started from Jinling."

Xue Pan had a bad premonition in his heart as he listened, and asked, "What kind of Lord is it?"

"The surname is Jia!" The boat boss saw the word "Jia" written on the big banner erected on the boat. Kuang Chuan boss is also from Jinling, so he knew that the 13-year-old talented young man was a marquis, so he smiled. typical.

(End of this chapter)