The Red Mansion: From a Small Pawn to a Leader

Chapter 328 Fighting tiger brothers

The sun has set.

Accompanied by officials from the Infantry Commander's Office, King Zhongshun walked out of the gate of the Infantry Commander's Office.

In the distance, the third prince strode over.

The officials saluted in a flurry: "Third Prince."

The Third Prince smiled and nodded continuously: "Don't be so polite, don't be so polite."

King Zhongshun waved his hand and said, "Let's all go."

The officials said, “Yes.” and left together.

The Third Prince saluted to Prince Zhongshun and said, "Congratulations to the Emperor's uncle!"

Prince Zhongshun smiled and said, "There is no need for us to do this. Besides, I haven't thanked you yet. If you hadn't recommended me to lead the troops to your father, the emperor, I would have been the leader of the army."

The third prince interrupted him: "Uncle, you are joking. I don't have this ability. It's my father who does it."

Prince Zhongshun waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, let's stop talking and go have a drink. Otherwise, we don't know when we can have a drink together."

The third prince nodded.

Wang Ziteng's battle destroyed tens of thousands of troops gathered in Henan Province. There were no more troops in the surrounding provinces, so they could only be transferred from the capital. The Beijing camp had just lost a battle and had just returned to the capital, so they had to rest for half a year. Now only the infantry camp and the imperial guards could be mobilized. The emperor succeeded in the rebellion by bribing the imperial guards generals, so he would not let others get involved in the imperial guards.

Wang Ziteng was defeated so miserably. Everyone serves as a soldier and eats food to kill the enemy and make merit, not to die in vain. No one dares to serve under him, so he can only select new generals.

He had been waiting for this opportunity, so he recommended King Zhongshun to the emperor to lead the troops. The reason was simple: King Zhongshun's surname was Li and he was the emperor's younger brother.

Sure enough, the emperor let Prince Zhongshun take over the post of commander of the Infantry Command Office again, and led the infantry battalion south to suppress the White Lotus rebels.

Thinking of this, the Third Prince showed a sneer in his eyes. The emperor is also a human being. The more he lacks something, the more he likes to show it. Family affection? Brothers fight tigers together? Too naive!

As Prince Zhongshun walked, he said, "Don't worry, I will wipe out the White Lotus rebels in the shortest possible time, to make you proud and to bring honor to our royal family!" At this point, he laughed and said, "I'm not Wang Ziteng. I won't lose my mind because of a woman."

The Third Prince stopped, looked around, and said in a low voice: "When the Imperial Uncle arrives in Henan, he should fight a few battles first to stabilize the situation in Henan, so that the Emperor and the civil and military officials can see the Imperial Uncle's ability."

King Zhongshun: "They are just a bunch of untouchables. I will wipe them all out before the end of the year!"

The Third Prince said sternly, "No, we will rest after fighting these few battles. As long as the White Lotus rebels are here, the Emperor's uncle will be able to control the military power, expand his strength, and we will be able to gain greater power in the court."

Prince Zhongshun was secretly shocked, thinking that none of the emperor's sons were good people!

The Third Prince: "I have several talented people under my command, and I hope that the uncle will take good care of them."

King Chungsun: "No problem. Oh, by the way, is that rumor true?"

The third prince smiled. The emperor was a man who cared a lot about his reputation. Shui Rong was a king of a different surname who was canonized by the imperial court. If this were to get out, the imperial court would lose all its reputation.

In addition, this was a serious crime punishable by the execution of nine clans. Shui Rong's paternal clan was gone, and so was his maternal clan, but his wife's clan was still there. The second family of his wife was his father-in-law's family and his mother-in-law's family. How could they be killed? ! The emperor could only suppress the fact that Wang Ziteng saw Shui Rong among the White Lotus rebels.

King Zhongshun understood and was shocked at the same time. This sour king actually had the courage to do this!

At this moment, the guards from the Third Prince's Mansion hurried over and whispered something in the Third Prince's ear.

The Third Prince's face changed: "Useless! You are a hopeless case."

King Zhongshun was curious: "What's wrong?"

The third prince smiled bitterly and told King Zhongshun about Wang Ren.

King Zhongshun was stunned at first, then showed a look of admiration and said, "This kid is good!"

The third prince shook his head. He couldn't waste time on this waste anymore. He had to find a way to deal with Wang Li.

Prince Zhongshun rolled his eyes and said, "Those little actors were prepared by the Jia family for Concubine De. Should we ask the man surnamed Mei to write a memorial to impeach them?"

The Third Prince: "Don't make things complicated. Also, after arriving in Henan, the Emperor's uncle must get along well with Wang Ziteng and Jia Zheng." Seeing that Prince Zhongshun looked unhappy, he hurriedly said: "Only if we lose the battle can the Emperor's uncle expand the army openly. We can let Wang Ziteng take the blame. As for Jia Zheng, he is an honest man, and Father believes what he says."

This little bastard is really insidious! No, I have to be on guard against him. Thinking of this, King Zhongshun smiled again: "Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's go and have some wine!"

The lights are exceptionally dim tonight.

The food on the table lay cold.

A pair of ivory chopsticks, an official kiln blue-glazed wine cup and a pot of wine were placed in front of the empty seat.

Wang Xifeng sat quietly at the dinner table waiting.

At this time, Ping'er walked in from outside.

Wang Xifeng stood up and stared at her.

Ping'er opened her mouth but didn't know how to start.

Wang Xifeng seemed to understand something and slowly sat down: "Go ahead."

Ping'er was silent for a moment, then said, "Zhao'er came to tell me that the Second Master is very busy with official duties, so he will be resting in the study outside for the next few days."

Wang Xifeng’s face turned pale.

A wife's status depends on her husband. Wang Xifeng is now a third-rank lady canonized by the imperial court. Although she has no real power, she enjoys equal privileges. Even if she commits a crime, the government cannot arrest her but must report to the imperial court and have her title revoked.

Although Grandmother Jia was very angry, she could only verbally punish her. But Jia Lian was different. He could divorce Wang Xifeng! This was what Wang Xifeng feared the most.

Ping'er's eyes flashed with a trace of discomfort, and she sighed silently. She had persuaded Wang Xifeng more than once to stop caring about Wang Ren's troubles, but she refused to listen. Now, the second master is angry. If the couple does not live together, the relationship will become more and more distant. How can they live in the future? Damn Wang Ren, both of his legs should be broken!

Wang Xifeng spoke: "Ping'er."

Ping Er walked over and said, "Grandma."

"What should I do?" Wang Xifeng's voice trembled.

Ping Er was silent for a moment: "How about, Madam, go and apologize to the Second Master."

Wang Xifeng held Ping'er's hand tightly and said, "Your Second Master is no longer the Second Master Lian of the past. He will not see me." Tears fell from her eyes as she spoke.

If I had known today, why bother in the beginning?

Ping Er sighed inwardly, took out a handkerchief from her pocket and wiped Wang Xifeng's tears, saying, "No, the Second Master still has Grandma in his heart, otherwise he would not have sent Zhao Er to tell you the news."

Wang Xifeng's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Really?"

Ping'er could only nod reluctantly. Wang Xifeng was right. Jia Lian was no longer the same Jia Lian as before. He did not send Zhao'er to report the news. She was the one who went to the outer study to inquire about the news herself.

Wang Xifeng also reacted at this time. Since Jia Lian sent Zhao'er to report the news, why didn't he tell her in person? Thinking of this, the light in her eyes dimmed again.

Ping'er was about to speak when Wang Xifeng said with tears in her eyes, "Ping'er, you must save me!" As she spoke, she knelt down towards Ping'er, holding the edge of the table.

Ping Er was startled, and hurriedly supported Wang Xifeng, saying, "Grandma, what are you doing?"

Wang Xifeng: "I know that your Second Master still has you in his heart. You, you give birth to a son for your Second Master, and then have the child under my name. I know this is unfair to you, but I have no other choice. Just think of it as pity for me, ah~" As she said that, she pulled Ping'er to kneel on the ground.

Ping'er was stunned and stood there in a daze.

Wang Xifeng's eyes were full of sadness and pleading.

"My dear sister, for the sake of our sisterly love for many years, please have mercy on me!"

Ping'er came back to her senses, looked at Wang Xifeng, and spoke after a long while: "As long as grandma is well, I can do anything." As she spoke, tears fell from her eyes.

Wang Xifeng hugged her and burst into tears.

Hearing the crying sounds from inside the house, the maids and servants looked at each other, but did not dare to go in, so they could only send someone to inform Jia Lian.

(End of this chapter)