The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 164: Love, please get up
Daiyu looked Yinglian up and down calmly. She knew what Xifeng and others were thinking, but they just wanted to see her joke. She asked Yinglian, "Since I haven't seen the Marquis, he probably didn't let me know." You bring the words, who brought the words, let her speak."

Zhen Fengshi and Yinglian then stepped aside and came in after Hua Ping went out and said, "Grandma, the person who brought the message is Mr. Hou's boy named Daniu. He is waiting outside right now."

"Let him come in and talk!"

At that moment, someone came over with a screen and blocked it in the middle. After Da Niu came in, he knelt on the ground and did not dare to raise his head. He only said, "The younger one is with the second master's personal soldiers. The second master asked the younger one to deliver a message. Madam, don't worry. Except for those in the army, all the luggage and people who are coming with them will go to the mansion first, and Madam will take care of them. There are only some official documents in the luggage, so Madam will leave it alone for the time being.

The Marquis will enter the city early tomorrow morning, and then go to the palace to see the Emperor for his return. It should be in the afternoon when he returns home, and he is not sure when he will return to the palace. Madam will continue to work and rest as usual. If she should take a nap, she should take a good nap. , don’t worry too much about it. "

How familiar and considerate can he be to say these words? Is this still a young general who is leading troops to fight outside?

Xifeng felt sour again after hearing this. She had been married for many years, how could Lian Er ever treat her like this?

Xifeng pushed Daiyu gently, "Did you hear that? Look, I'm still worried about you. Otherwise, why would you still send a soldier to say these words? Just now I saw that girl is a smart person. Is it possible that she can’t say these words even if I ask her to do so?”

Daniel hurriedly said, "In reply to Madam, because Miss Yinglian is not the one who serves the Marquis, the Marquis has never told Yinglian these words. The Zhenfeng family and Yinglian are acquaintances since they were young. They used to live in the south." At that time, because life could no longer go on, it was Xiao Qiu who came to Mr. Kong. The godmother led her sister to sell herself into the house and do some work that had nothing to do with Mr. Hou.

The Marquis also had something to say. There were not many people around grandma. I heard that Yinglian was literate, so he asked grandma to keep Yinglian for herself, so that she could help with the accounting on weekdays. It was better than the one who couldn't read a word. make. "

Xifeng: “…….”

She is the one who cannot read a word.

Although Daiyu didn't care about a servant, she could not help but feel angry when Xifeng stood aside. Seeing that Xifeng was speechless, she felt a little proud and said with a smile, "These are waiting for you, Mr. Marquis." Let’s talk about it when we get back. Does the Marquis have anything else to say?
"If you reply to grandma, it's gone!"

After Daniel retreated, Daiyu called Qingwen, "Arrange for someone to clean up the two rooms and arrange for the nun and the girl to be properly settled. Please take good care of them."

After Qingwen accepted the order, she took a deep look at Yinglian and felt quite uncomfortable when she saw such a graceful and gentle person. She twisted her waist, lifted the curtain, and led the person out of the door.

Youshi and others just breathed a sigh of relief. Only Baoyu, whose eyes were fixed on Yinglian and Qingwen, sighed, how did these two good girls end up in this Dongfu, and were so neglected by Jia Cong? How lifeless my heart is.

Just now, he clearly didn't want to see Yinglian when he saw Daiyu. Kuang Qingwen was here. He heard that she was just a second-class maid, and his heart for her became more and more firm. He thought of a way to get Qingwen. It would be best if Yinglian also When I came to Xifu, I heard that she was literate. For such an intelligent person, Jia Cong actually asked her to help Sister Lin manage the account books.

Xifeng didn't take it seriously, but made people laugh. She even talked about the family banquet. Daiyu looked a little tired and said, "Good sister-in-law, please forgive me. At this time on weekdays, , I have gone to bed long ago. If you hadn't disturbed me today, I would have been dreaming right now. If you have anything to say, I'll talk about it tomorrow. I have to wait for Brother Cong to come back before I can talk."

"I'm not going to say anything else. I'm just saying that because of this banquet, how many times have I come to your place to make trouble? Well, wait until noon tomorrow and I'll come over again. I haven't seen Brother Cong for many years. Now I'm afraid I wouldn't recognize him face to face."

Baoyu said, "That girl just now, did you see it? She had a rouge mole between her eyebrows. This is the first time I've seen it. She looks smart at first glance. Sister Lin, I will go with Sister Feng tomorrow." Come here, let her come out and talk to us, I heard that she is also literate!"

Daiyu then looked at Baoyu and sneered, "What's the matter? Second Master Bao needs a female companion before he can study hard? Otherwise, I'll tell my uncle tomorrow and ask him to buy someone who can read and write." Come to add fragrance to Second Master Bao's red sleeves? It's a pity that there is no female maid or female chief assistant in this court. Otherwise, Second Master Bao would be more concerned about his economic career."

When Xifeng said this, the look on Xifeng's face was particularly strange. She did not expect that Daiyu would speak so mercilessly of Baoyu. Compared with other people who tried to persuade Baoyu by talking about official career and economics, Daiyu's words were obviously more mocking. some more.

However, this is understandable. After all, Yinglian is the maid brought back by Jia Cong. Regardless of whether she has served Jia Cong or not, she is still the person in front of her husband. Baoyu's behavior is obviously too rude. No wonder Daiyu will not Happy.

Xifeng remembered the old lady's original idea, planning to promise Daiyu to Baoyu, and to raise the two of them together since Daiyu entered the house. She wondered what Daiyu's mood would be like now.

Xifeng felt that if it were her, she would have to thank her wife for driving her away. At least in the eyes of people like Xifeng, Baoyu is definitely not as good as Jia Cong.

Who doesn't want to marry a good man who has power and can be relied on? Now, Daiyu has not yet had a hairpin and has not yet consummated the marriage, but she has all the royalties that she should have. This is really true. Only the emperor's daughter is better than her throughout the ages.

Tanchun was the first one to laugh out loud. She pointed at Daiyu and said, "Sister Lin, you haven't spared any of them today!"

"I just said it when I entered the door. I said that if I don't bring my third sister here today, Brother Bao and I will be unable to enter the gate of Dongfu!
Ouch, who makes my life not as good as that of my younger siblings? Look at how my younger siblings are living today. How are they like me? My legs are broken all the time at home, and there are still places that the old lady can’t serve. .Tell me, why is your life so good? "

Xifeng stretched out her hand to pinch Daiyu's face, and looked at it, which was so tender that water dripped from her face. At this moment, Daiyu already showed her "unparalleled beauty and rare beauty". Seeing Xifeng stretch out her hand, she went to Hide aside, "Sister-in-law Feng, don't say such things. Who doesn't know that you are a very influential person in Xifu? Huh, if you are really tired, go tell the old lady and ask someone to do your job for you." "

"You are the one making sarcastic remarks!" Xifeng couldn't say more.

After the interruption of the Baoyu Sutra, I felt less embarrassed, but my mood became worse.

Seeing this, Xifeng didn't want to stay much longer. She stood up and called Tanchun and Baoyu to go back together. Tanchun took Xichun's hand and said, "Fourth sister, I haven't had time to see Ju Niang yet."

However, Xifeng had a plan in mind, "If the third sister is reluctant to go back, you might as well stay here with your fourth sister for the night, and I'll go talk to the old lady."

I have to find a way to ease the relationship with this person. I can't get any warmth from pressing my hot face against this cold ass, and every time I use her hot face to touch it.

Daiyu also hurriedly stayed, "Third sister, fourth sister is not a naughty person here. You just stay here and play with fourth sister. Tomorrow, we will welcome brother Cong with us."

Tanchun actually thought that he was not familiar with brother Cong, but who wouldn't want to get close to the young marquis who was granted a title of marquis in the First World War, let alone his cousin? Tanchun hurriedly agreed and sent Xifeng and Baoyu away. Afterwards, she and Xichun went to Maoerju arm in arm.

On the way back to Xifu, Baoyu and Xifeng were riding in the same car. He was in a bad mood. Daiyu's words were really merciless. Anyone who was not discerning could see how much Daiyu disliked Baoyu. .

"Sister Feng, why is Sister Lin such a person? I clearly didn't mean that, and she clearly wasn't that kind of person before. She has become a different person since marrying Brother Cong."

As soon as he finished speaking, Baoyu had the idea that Daiyu was dead. In grief, he started to cry, and his tears fell like beads.

Xifeng was startled. If she cried, her eyes would turn red. When she went back there, the old lady asked, "What should I say?"
"Good brother, you have a daughter-like character, why can't you be considerate of your daughter's family? Your sister Lin was also doing it for your own good. Look at Brother Cong now working for an official outside, and your sister Lin has been banned. The imperial edict..."

When Baoyu heard this, he moved his buttocks and turned his back to Xifeng. It was obvious that he didn't like hearing these words, but he also forgot about his sadness.

Seeing this, Xifeng felt relieved and said with a smile, "Okay, okay, if you don't like to hear it, I won't tell you, but you have to listen to me and be happy for a while. If the old lady sees something, If you don’t do it right, I might as well think that your sister Lin has bullied you.”

Bao Yufang wiped away his tears. Fortunately, he didn't cry for long, so nothing unusual could be seen.

The two returned to Rongqing Hall. Jia's mother learned that Jia Cong sent someone back to the house to tell her the time to return tomorrow. It was like she had forgotten the vow she made a year ago and would stay far away from Dongfu in the future. , thinking about how to repair the relationship with Dongfu when Jia Cong comes over tomorrow.

"Our preparations are like this. I don't know if Brother Cong is free to come over. He just came back, so I don't know how big the matter will be." Mrs. Wang didn't know what the old lady was thinking. According to her, she was not that good at pleasing people. Thinking about it, she was not surprised by how high an official Jia Cong became.

Baoyu's uncle also said a few years ago that he would talk to the Holy One when he gets the chance. Now, the eldest girl is already in the Queen's Palace. If she can get the chance, Baoyu will be the uncle in the future. Why should she use her hot butt to stick it on her? To get rid of other people’s cold faces?
Xifeng saw it and said with a smile, "The old lady is considerate of Brother Cong, and he must know it. If he is really busy, it is understandable that he can't come over. No matter what, he is the old lady's grandson. This is the end of the world." Nothing can be changed, and the future will be long anyway.”

"Girl Feng, what you said makes sense. Where are your aunt and the others, and why are they being picked up by someone?" The old lady felt confident again.

Mrs. Wang also hurriedly looked at Xifeng. Xifeng said, "I sent someone to pick them up. I guess I will go to the city with brother Cong tomorrow. I will be able to arrive by noon. By then, the whole family will be there." It’s so lively when people are together.”

"That's right!" A smile finally appeared on Mrs. Wang's face. She hadn't seen her sister for many years. She also had her two children. If it weren't for their family's murderer, Pan'er wouldn't have died. Suffer so much.

At this time, in the Beijing County Prince's Mansion, in front of Baoshan Hall on West Road, two Xifu Begonia trees stood upright, resembling Tingting girls. It was February and there was no flowering season, but little buds could be seen blooming on the branches. , but also shows a bit of beauty and elegance.

In the study, King Shuirong of Beijing, Prince Geng Xi of Nan'an County, Liu Fang, Chen Ruiwen, grandson of Qi Duke Chen Yi, hereditary third-rank Weiyuan general, and Ma Shang, grandson of Zhiguo Gong Ma Kui, hereditary third-rank Weiyuan general, a total of five people, were sitting by the window. .

"Jia Cong's son will come back tomorrow. The Holy One has ordered the prince to take the lead. All civil and military officials from the third rank to the fifth rank and above will go to the suburbs to greet him. How can he be worthy of this honor?" Liu Fang was the first to refuse.

Jia Congcai was a little older, and he was just the heir of Ningguo Mansion. To be able to inherit the title of General Mingwei of the fourth rank was already smoke coming out of his ancestral grave. He had a mother who murdered her husband. He was born in a humble family, but he became a lucky man by virtue of being able to write a few words. The minister went to the south of the Yangtze River and wandered around, and was actually promoted to a super-grade marquis.

It really makes no sense!

Not only Liu Fang was dissatisfied, but Chen Ruiwen and Ma Shang were also convinced. They both looked at Beijing County Prince Shui Rong, while Shui Rong looked at Nan'an County Prince Geng Xi and asked, "Shibo, what do you think?"

Geng Xi's face was dark red. As he got older, he had accumulated fat all over his body, stretching his python robe to the point where it was about to burst. He was panting even while sitting, and snorted coldly, "I am ignorant, the emperor is so hateful for him. He may be secretly having fun, this time, the emperor is equivalent to helping us!"

Chen Ruiwen was puzzled, "Your Majesty, the emperor is building momentum for him. It is clear that he will be reused in the future. Why are you still helping us?"

Everyone can see that Jia Cong is a target set up by Emperor Taiqi for the four princes and eight princes.

Shui Rong understood the key, "How old is Jia Cong this year? How much ability can he have? What happened in Jiangnan cannot be said to be Xia Jin's plan and deliberately let his disciple pick the fruit.

That was in the south of the Yangtze River. He had soldiers in his hands, and he could do whatever he wanted against a group of powerless literati.But when he returns to the capital, let's see how he performs some great feats. If he can't keep Jane in the emperor's heart, what will happen... just wait and see! "

Geng Xi sneered, "Those literati are sharpening their knives at all costs. Jia Cong is too ignorant. He thinks that as an official in the court, as long as the Holy Lord protects him, he can sit back and relax and be safe and sound. Haha, you idiot!"

Ma Shang nodded in admiration, "It feels good to be promoted to an official position, but there is also a price to pay. If the civil and military officials in the court are clamoring for impeachment, the Holy Emperor will definitely hand him over to appease the resentment."

Geng Xi agreed very much, but Shui Rong shook his head and said, "Not necessarily! Jia Cong's son is still lucky to be where he is today. Although the situation in Liaodong has not gone further, it has finally stabilized. I have to say that this is Xia Jin's contribution .

Besides, Xiong Bichen has not been idle these years in the south. He travels around with the dignity of an emperor and a teacher, giving lectures in major academies. It is obviously to instill loyalty and patriotism and to lobby and cultivate talents for the emperor. In fact, it is not a clique. In the past two years, In [-], the imperial court opened a new school to recruit scholars, and Xiong Bichen's disciples and grandsons were many high school graduates. Xiao Wang often heard people singing praises for Jia Cong.

If these two people are not defeated, it will be difficult to defeat only Jia Cong. "

In fact, there is one chapter in Shui Xiong that has not yet been mentioned, which is the collection of poems published by Jia Cong. His words have won him many literary names. Moreover, what Jia Cong did has the effect of robbing the rich and helping the poor. Many students from poor families are Jia Cong is even more highly praised. Jia Cong may seem like a lonely minister, but he cannot be underestimated.

Naturally, there is no need to talk about these things that enhance the ambition of others and destroy one's own prestige.

"I'm so sorry for Xiaokang and Guangzhu. They died in vain in the south of the Yangtze River. I went to the Dongping County Prince's Mansion a while ago. I heard that the old princess had not been able to get up since she fell into bed last winter. I'm afraid it's bad luck. This is a bad thing. It’s a gift from Cong Xiao’er!”

Liu Fang was filled with resentment. He always felt that Jia Cong was so aggressive when he came back this time, and that the next step would be to raise the butcher's knife over their heads.

"Brother Liu doesn't have to go to the suburbs to greet him tomorrow. Brother Ma and I have to go greet the kid and see how proud he is." When Chen Ruiwen thought of this, he felt as disgusted as if he had eaten shit.

"Let's not talk about it anymore. Jia Cong's return this time will definitely be of great use to the emperor. Tomorrow's welcome in the suburbs is just a trivial matter. What we need to be prepared for is where will he attack?" Shui Rong said.

"There will definitely not be a place for him in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army. Even if the emperor allows him to be the governor, it doesn't matter. If he dares to come in, we will let him take off his pants and leave." Geng Xi gets excited easily when he speaks. When excited, his face flushed and his whole body was hot and sweating.

Shui Rong shook his head, "It depends on the emperor's intention to start a new battle. Among the ten guards, Jia Cong leads one alone. His guard is capable of fighting. I heard that on the way to Beijing, in less than an hour, We suppressed 300 bandits and got a lot of benefits. At present, the Beijing camp, which has the strongest combat effectiveness, may not have this strength."

Geng Xi said disapprovingly, "The Flying Bear Guard he led has fought against the Japanese pirates with real swords and spears. He has been practicing in Jiangnan for a year. It's not like you don't know the level of Xia Jin leading troops, but he is still a bit... Real material. Now that this sharp sword is in Jia Cong's hands, it will be useless in less than two days. It is simply a waste of natural resources."

"But the Emperor has already taken action first. Now that he has been incorporated into the Upper Ten Guards, it may not be easy to get it back." Shui Rong was also very regretful.

Chen Ruiwen was also stimulated and asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, the situation in Liaodong has been stabilized now, but conflicts are still continuing. With Xia Jin's ability, it should be fine for the time being. Do you think I should go to Liaodong?" One lap?"

If Wu Xun wanted to be promoted, he could only perform meritorious service on the battlefield. Jia Cong is a vivid example.

"Over in Liaodong, it was Xia Jin's master and apprentice who cooperated well. Jia Cong continued to transport money from Jiangnan. Xia Jin wanted food and weapons there. That's all, it's like a pig. We can win the battle." Ma Shang said unconvinced.

Geng Xi felt that he was justified, "Xia Jin can't let Xia Jin take this credit in vain, he can make some plans."

Before you know it, the sky has turned dark, the last ray of sunset has disappeared below the horizon, a Emei moon hangs in the sky, birds return to their nests, and the bustling capital gradually returns to calm.

In the Linjing Hall, candlelight danced, and the rhinoceros-horned and animal-faced square furnace in the center of the Dongnuan Pavilion emitted curls of green smoke. The smell of ambergris filled the air, but it could not calm people down.

Emperor Taiqi walked around anxiously, glancing out of the window and at the door from time to time. After a while, he heard a rush of footsteps from outside. He hurriedly crossed the threshold and walked outside. At a glance, he saw The young man in Feiyu suit strode over.

Jia Cong crossed the threshold and saw Emperor Tai Qi approaching anxiously. He was surprised. Was he welcoming him to the door?

He hurriedly saluted and said, "Jia Cong, your Majesty!"

Emperor Taiqi took a step forward and offered a hand, "My dear, please get up!"

(End of this chapter)