The Red Chamber: Starting from Saving Xue Baochai

Chapter 76 The Jia Family Was Surprised

Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall.

Just as Jia's mother, Wang Xifeng and others were discussing the fate of the women in the Ning residence, a maid hurried in to report.

"Madam, Eunuch Dai from the palace has come to announce the decree. He is already waiting in the front hall of the main courtyard. Lord Shen is also here with him."

Jia She was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously asked, "Which Lord Shen?"

"That's Miss Bao's fiancé."

"Brother Yuan," Grandmother Jia was a little surprised and murmured, "Why is he with Eunuch Dai from the palace?"

Fengjie and others were also full of doubts. The internal minister Dai Quan came to the mansion in person to announce the decree, which was most likely related to the affairs of the Ning Mansion, and it might be a big deal.

But why did you bring Shen Yuan here?
Everyone always felt that there was something weird going on.

Putting aside her thoughts, Grandmother Jia said tiredly, "Let's all go to receive the imperial edict. What is coming will eventually come, and there is no way to avoid it!"

Soon, Jia Mu, Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, as well as Lady Xing, Lady Wang, Sister Feng and others came to the front hall of the main hall of Rongguo Mansion.

When seeing Dai Quan and Shen Yuan beside him, everyone still couldn't hide their doubts.

Shen Yuan looked at Lady Jia and others, feeling a little emotional, but said nothing.

Dai Quan took a deep look at the Jia family and said to Jia's mother, "Old Lord Feng, everyone in the Jia family is here, right?"

At this time, supported by Fengjie, Jia's mother remained calm on her tired face and said in a clear voice, "There are still a few children in the private school. Angel, do you need someone to call them over?"

Dai Quan waved his hand and said, "No need, just announce the decree."

"Come here, prepare the incense table!" Jia Zheng ordered the servants.

The eunuch personally came to read the imperial edict, which was enough to represent the emperor's majesty, and the necessary etiquette was indispensable.

After a while, the incense table was prepared and everything was ready.

"The imperial edict has been issued. Shen Yuan and everyone in the Jia family are here to receive it!"

Following Dai Quan's loud shout, Shen Yuan and the Jia family all knelt down to listen to the imperial edict.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: At the beginning of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the country was in turmoil and the borders were in great trouble. Fortunately, there were the nobles of Ningguo Rong who were brave and courageous, guarded the borders, supported the country and society, and followed Taizu to pacify the world. I always think of them and respect them. However, there are unworthy descendants Zhen who have colluded with bandits and bullied the people. They have been convicted and lost their titles. The Ningguo Mansion built by imperial decree is now taken back by the court. I have always remembered the merits of the ancestors of Ningguo, and now I hereby pardon all the female relatives of the original Ningguo Mansion and do not implicate them.

In addition, Shen Yuan, the commander of the new army guard and the new martial arts champion, is virtuous and virtuous, unparalleled in wisdom and courage, has made good plans and supported the country, and his contributions are great. From now on, the Ningguo Mansion will be renamed the Shen Mansion and given to Shen Yuan for his use.

Admire this. "

According to the system of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Duke's Mansion was built by imperial decree, with money allocated by the Ministry of Revenue, and it belonged to the public property of the court. Now that the title of Ningguo Mansion has been lost and it has been taken back by imperial decree, there is nothing much to say.

In addition, all the women whose houses were confiscated for serious crimes would be sold as slaves. But this time, the emperor issued an edict to pardon them, not only for Ningguo Mansion, but also for Zhiguo Mansion and Qiguo Mansion.

For the Jia family, this was considered a blessing from heaven as it allowed them to retain some face.

The only thing that puzzled them was why the emperor gave Ningguo Mansion to Shen Yuan?
After putting away the imperial edict, Dai Quan looked at everyone again and said in a deep voice, "Accept the edict."

The so-called thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from heaven. No matter what the imperial edict says, we should be grateful.

After a short silence, Shen Yuan and the people in the Jia Mansion started shouting "Long live the emperor". After a while, they stood up. Dai Quan walked up to Shen Yuan, handed him the imperial edict, and said warmly, "Now that my business is done, I should go back and report to His Majesty."

As the emperor became more and more trustful of this young man, he, as the prime minister, was accustomed to the ups and downs of officialdom and would not underestimate him.

Shen Yuan bowed to Dai Quan and said solemnly, "Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Dai."

After Dai Quan left, the hall fell silent again. Although the Jia family had thousands of questions, they didn't know how to ask them at this moment.

After a long while, Grandmother Jia finally spoke: "Brother Yuan, what's going on?"

"Madam, I just learned about this not long ago." Shen Yuan said, "It is a gift from the Emperor, I dare not refuse it, I hope you don't mind."

Grandmother Jia raised her old hand and said kindly, "It's okay. You can't blame others for Zhen'er's mistakes. Now that the East Palace has been taken away by the court, the Jia family can't say anything. How could I think too much about you, Yuan'er?"

After a pause, the old lady continued, "The end of the East Mansion may be fate. It is better for it to belong to Yuan Ge'er today than to be taken by someone else. After all, we are also relatives, and we are much better than others."

When she heard about relatives, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but frown. If she really counted, Shen Yuan was only a relative of the Wang and Xue families. Of course, she didn't care. Her brother Wang Ziteng was now the commander-in-chief of nine provinces and a genuine first-rank official. In comparison, what was this young man?
However, Jia Zheng caught the words in the previous imperial edict and asked, "Brother Yuan, the imperial edict just now said that you have made good plans and supported the country. What does it mean?"

"Uncle, do you know about the Korean War?"

Jia Zheng suddenly realized what was going on and said with emotion, "So that's what happened. No wonder even the Emperor praised you for your great contribution. Yuan-ge has indeed made a great contribution!"

With just one word, he uncovered the conspiracy of the Jianlu in Korea, and proposed a strategy of vertical and horizontal tactics, forcing the Jianlu to withdraw their troops, thus resolving the major crisis facing the Great Zhou.

After this incident, all the civil and military officials in the court, regardless of their positions and whether they were friends or enemies of Shen Yuan, began to pay more attention to Shen Yuan.

The women in the Jia family were not concerned about the Korean War. Wang Xifeng looked at the new master of the East Palace in front of her and sighed with emotion.

Sister Feng's eyes turned and she said, "The East Palace is now ruled by Brother Yuan. I don't know about the Jia clan ancestral hall, Sister Zhen, and Brother Rong's daughter-in-law."

When everyone heard this, they all looked over.

To be honest, Rongguo Mansion is now very crowded due to its large population.

Not to mention the huge Jia clan ancestral hall, even the female members of the Yuanning Mansion might not have a place to stay.

Shen Yuan glanced at Feng Jie, then turned to Jia Mu and said, "I was planning to discuss this matter with the old lady."

"Oh?" Grandmother Jia concentrated and said, "Brother Yuan, tell me."

"If Rongguo Mansion is temporarily unable to move the Jia clan's ancestral hall into it, the ancestral hall can be connected to Rongguo Mansion, and the Jia family members can enter freely to worship." Shen Yuan said: "As for the female relatives of the former Ning Mansion, they can also choose a few courtyards in Huifang Garden to live in first."

When these words were spoken, everyone in the Jia family was surprised.

What Shen Yuan meant was that the Rongguo Mansion could be given partial usage rights of the former Ning Mansion. Of course, the final decision and control would still be in Shen Yuan's hands.

He had discussed this with Emperor Yuanzhen in advance.

The area of ​​the Jia clan's ancestral hall will be temporarily allocated to the Rongguo Mansion for use.

On the one hand, it can demonstrate the emperor's benevolence and show some goodwill to military heroes, so as to prevent some families from becoming overly nervous and causing chaos.

On the other hand, Emperor Yuanzhen did not want Shen Yuan to be completely opposed to the military merits. The emperor wanted to use Shen Yuan to subdue and assimilate the military merits forces, rather than destroy them in the most violent way.

(End of this chapter)