Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Emperor Xifeng was even more surprised and asked: "Jia Cong is so brave, how dare he offend the queen?"

Empress Chen shook her head, pointed to the imperial edict on the table, and said, "I heard that Your Majesty promised to grant Jia Cong a marriage today?"

Emperor Xifeng smiled and said: "It's true. He went to Jiangnan on business this time. He asked me for marriage, and I have agreed. This bastard is not polite. Others can only ask for one person at a time. It's better for him to ask for it at once. The two of them can be regarded as the first of their kind in the country."

Queen Chen sneered and said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true, Jia Cong is indeed a bastard!"

Emperor Xifeng heard that there was something in her words and said, "Zitong seems to have other deeper meanings, but it doesn't matter."

Empress Chen shook her head and said: "From my perspective, the marriage proposal still needs to be considered."

"Why?" Emperor Xifeng frowned slightly. He had already opened his mouth. How could he go back on his words?

Empress Chen handed over the paper on the table and said, "This is the poem Jia Cong wrote to Ruyi three years ago. Your Majesty will know it at a glance."

Emperor Xifeng glanced at Princess Ruyi who was standing next to him. Seeing her shy and timid manner, playing with her belt, he already guessed something in his mind. He took a look, frowned, snorted, and cursed: " This bastard!"

The Queen said: "Now your Majesty understands what I mean. Although Jia Cong has repeatedly achieved special honors and is a good minister that Your Majesty relies on, as a mother, I cannot allow him to bully and tease me like this."

Emperor Xifeng raised his head and looked at the aggrieved Princess Ruyi, and consoled her harmoniously: "Don't worry about Ruyi. Your father, the emperor and your mother will make the decision for you. You go back and rest first."

"My son, please retire." Princess Ruyi bowed obediently and bowed out. She was filled with shame and joy, but her mother had a solution.

"What does Zitong mean? I have already agreed to this bastard, but I can't say it back." Emperor Xifeng said.

Empress Chen smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, leaving this matter to me will leave everyone in Rongguo speechless and will not damage your Majesty's wisdom."

Emperor Xifeng smiled and said: "I know Zitong's abilities very well, so why don't I worry about it? Forget it, I'll leave the queen to worry about this matter. Where is Ruyi..."

The Queen smiled and said: "Your Majesty is also here, can't you see that our Princess Ruyi has an idea?"

Emperor Xifeng laughed dumbly and pondered for a moment. If he recruited Jia Cong as his consort, it would make him more dedicated to work, and it would also be a favor to the Duke's family. As for Xue Lin and the other two, it was just a trivial matter.

"It all depends on the empress's loving mother's heart. I will rely on you no matter what. Speaking of Jia Cong, this boy has only read a few books, but his poetry is truly amazing. Wei Dao Ruyi values ​​​​him." Emperor Xifeng said with a smile.

"The emergence of a great poet in this dynasty is also a result of the prosperity of Your Majesty's literary education."

Empress Chen smiled slightly. As expected, Jia Cong, that bastard, wrote a love poem to Ruyi and used this poem to make her angry. This matter was logical and would not arouse His Majesty's suspicion.

Jia Cong is an important chess piece in her plan, and using Princess Ruyi to win over him is a key strategy. How can there be any mistake?

After sending Emperor Xifeng away, Queen Chen's eyes narrowed and she ordered: "Xiao Anzi, go and tell Dai Quan that your Majesty has handed over this matter to me personally and asked him not to inform Jia Cong, otherwise he will not be lenient."

"The slave obeys the order."
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Rongguofu

Jia Cong sent someone to send Sister Feng away, and called Wanyanshan and others to talk.

Wanyanshan hadn't seen him for nearly a year, and she missed him so much that she wanted to cling to him all the time, hindering the presence of all the sisters, so she couldn't be arrogant.

Jia Cong smiled slightly, took her in his arms, and said with a smile: "Shan'er, you have worked hard for me in Liaodong for a long time. I really don't know how to thank you."

Wanyanshan blushed and quickly thought about it.

"They are all our sisters, what are we afraid of?" Jia Cong tightened his hands.

Chu Chan, Qingwen and others all covered their mouths and chuckled, saying: "Sister Shan'er has worked hard and achieved great results, so just sit in my arms peacefully and save my worries."

Wanyan Shan finally relaxed and whispered, "Shan'er is very happy to be able to share my worries with my eldest brother."

Jia Cong said: "Long time no see, Shan'er seems to be a little thinner."

"No way, I'm still two kilograms heavier." Wan Yanshan said with a smile.

"Yeah, it doesn't look like it." Jia Cong laughed. He couldn't remember whether he was fat or thin. He was just talking nonsense. Anyway, saying that a woman is thin is definitely more pleasing than saying that she is fat.

Everyone joked and asked some questions about the reasons for coming and the situation in Liaodong.

Jia Cong asked: "How is business?"

"Well, with Master Wang watching, no one dares to stir up trouble. Niu Yongfu, the slave, has been favored by his elder brother and is very attentive. Now all the business is in order, and the warriors you want have been selected. I will I brought people here, and also brought millions of silver." Wan Yanshan said.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Thanks to you, that stall in Liaodong was able to support us. How many people did we bring?"

Wanyanshan smiled and said: "We, the Jurchens, are the main ones. There are a total of five thousand warriors from various tribes, led by my trusted tribesmen. There is no need to worry about loyalty.

This time when we went south, Master Wang said that having too many people would be a eyesore, so he only brought 500 people and their families, pretending to be the dowry clansmen for me and Yi'er. He also didn't bring any weapons, for fear of arousing suspicion. It has been placed in Zhuangzi outside the city. "

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Well, I can't help but think carefully. Let's do this first. Once these people have established their footing and there is no news in the court, I will slowly clear up the relationship.

In the name of your people's admiration for the holy virtues of the Celestial Dynasty and the conversion of the whole clan, take them all over. "

"It's all up to brother's arrangement." Wanyanshan said with a smile.

"Pass on my message, let the tribesmen in Zhuangzi wear Han clothes, learn to speak Chinese as much as possible, and are not allowed to wander around if nothing happens, and are not allowed to conflict with the Han people, so as not to stand in the eye." Jia Cong said. "Okay, I'll go deliver the message tomorrow." Wan Yanshan said.

"There's no rush. Tomorrow it's Sister-in-law Feng Fangchen, and it will be the same the day after tomorrow." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"Jinger, please follow Lin Zhixiao before buying land. Try to buy as much land as possible around Zhuangzi. Don't use force. I'd rather spend a few more coins." Jia Cong said, there may be many people living in Zhuangzi in the future, and the land is too small. What an inconvenience.

"Well, I'll go right away." Wanyanwen jumped up and down.

Everyone held candles and talked for a long time, and the whole family was enjoying themselves.

Seeing that it was getting late, Chu Chan pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Sister Shan'er just wants to talk to Cong'er about their separation tonight, so we won't be an eyesore." After that, she left.

After Qingwen and Qianxue helped them freshen up, they both left thoughtfully, leaving Wanyanshan alone to accompany Jia Cong.

Early the next morning, Jia Cong got up to practice martial arts. Seeing that Wanyanshan was really sleepy, he couldn't bear to wake her up and got up gently to get dressed.

Qingwen was well aware of his habits and had already gotten up to tidy up. When she heard the noise, she came in to serve him.

After Jia Cong had finished his morning exercises and had just eaten breakfast, he heard the angel from the palace coming. He hurriedly changed his clothes and went out to greet him. He was secretly happy, maybe the marriage decree had come.

"The Empress has spoken: Come and see Kou Bo." The eunuch who conveyed the order said without any yin or yang.

"Your Majesty, Jia Cong, obeys the decree." Jia Cong saw that he looked a little strange, and secretly thought that the queen wanted to marry him personally?

It just so happens that after revealing the Fei family's affairs to her, she knows that I am not someone who does good deeds without leaving his name behind.

Jia Cong turned around and helped Jia Zheng up, and said with a smile: "Master, please sit down at home. I think there is some reward from the empress. Cong can go and come back."

Jia Zheng twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Go ahead. Don't lose etiquette when meeting your empress. Don't be arrogant."

"Don't worry, sir, Cong will take care of it." Jia Cong said and went out with the eunuch.

"Eunuch, why did the empress call me?" Jia Cong asked.

The eunuch was not as easy to talk to as the people around Dai Quan, so he said with a smile but not a smile: "I don't dare to guess what your Majesty means. I will know when I get there."

Jia Cong quickly winked at Yan Shuangying and quietly delivered a banknote to the eunuch.

The eunuch's smile suddenly became more sincere, and he said with a smile: "Uncle, you are too polite. I only know a little bit about it, saying it is related to one of my uncle's masterpieces."

Jia Cong was stunned. His latest poem was given to Zhen Yuan in Jiangnan. What does it have to do with the queen?

Could it be that the empress wants me to write a poem? If it was just a small matter of poetry, it wouldn't be worth his trouble. Anyway, there were two talented women in the family. If he couldn't write it himself, he could let them catch it.

Suddenly Jia Cong entered the palace and went straight to Changchun Palace.

Passing by the entrance of Yangxin Hall, they saw Dai Quan coming out "just in time" and the two said hello.

"I've seen the internal minister." Jia Cong cupped his hands and said.

"Brother, why do you want to come to the palace?" Dai Quan returned the favor with a smile. Although he was anxious, he did not dare to show any intention due to the presence of the queen.

"I have been ordered to meet the Queen." Jia Cong said with a smile on his face.

Dai Quan smiled bitterly, this silly boy has been deeply plotted without knowing it. Is there any good thing in looking at him?

"Oh, in that case, we won't delay any more. Take care, brother."

Dai Quan Gong handed over his hand and left. Before leaving, he quietly winked at Jia Cong to warn him to be careful. Under the Queen's strict order, he felt that he had done his best to achieve this step.

Jia Cong was slightly startled, why did you tell me to take care and wink at me? Isn't things today simple? I couldn't help but be careful.

In the Changchun Palace, the queen was chatting with Concubine Yuan, and Princess Ruyi was accompanying her.

Yuanchun didn't know why the queen suddenly wanted to talk to her alone. He was flattered and respectfully accompanied her, making witty remarks and making the queen chuckle from time to time.

Not knowing why it was brought to Jia Cong's head, Empress Chen smiled and said: "My brother went south to the south of the Yangtze River this time and quelled the banditry at the drop of a hat. He also made great achievements. Your Majesty is very pleased with it. Does my sister know?"

Yuan Chun said hurriedly: "I know a thing or two. Brother Cong is just fulfilling his duty as a minister. It is all thanks to the grace of Your Majesty and the Empress. It is just a fluke. It is not a meritorious feat and does not deserve the praise of the Empress."

Empress Chen shook her head and said with a smile: "Sister, don't be too modest and bury your talents. My brother is not only able to do things well, but he also doesn't let adults worry about marriage matters. He has made arrangements for his family clearly. He is really sensible."

Yuanchun had a sudden thought. She had heard that Jia Cong asked the emperor for a marriage yesterday. The empress's words contained praise and blame. What did she mean?

He said hurriedly: "Brother Cong, this child, has not known etiquette since he was a child. He has troubled the mother-in-law, so I turned around and reprimanded him sternly, and asked the elders in the family to discipline him strictly."

Empress Chen waved her hand and said: "No need. He is in love with the girls Xue and Lin. This is a good thing. Even if I know about it, is there any reason why it can't be fulfilled?"

Yuan Chun breathed a sigh of relief and said hurriedly: "I would like to thank you for your kindness."

"However, he shouldn't be frivolously flirting with my Ruyi while he is destined to be with these two girls for a lifetime." Empress Chen's tone turned cold, and her phoenix eyes lightly swept over Yuan Chun's face.

Yuan Chun was shocked. She had always known Princess Ruyi's status and no one in the palace dared to mess with her. Jia Cong actually molested her? !

He hurriedly fell to the ground to plead guilty: "Your Majesty is aware that I really didn't know this. After brother Cong was enlightened by Duke Xianrong, his temperament changed drastically and he became very happy.

If his words were inappropriate and offended the princess, he hoped that the empress would forgive him. After all, he would never dare to be rude to the princess on purpose. I would definitely punish him severely when I go back. "

Ruyi pursed her lips aggrievedly, turned away, and wrapped the brocade handkerchief round and round in her hand. (End of chapter)