The King of Beijing in the Red Mansion

Yuanchun glanced at the stupid Baoyu. Although she was worried, she was not a stupid person. How could she not notice that Baoyu was racking his brains just now? Who could believe that he became stupid in the blink of an eye?

When she was in the palace in her early years, she had seen so many scheming people. Tea also requires a certain level of appreciation, not pretending to be stupid. How could Baoyu's skills be hidden from her eyes?

It’s not that Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang are stupid and can’t see anything unusual, but that these two people dote on Baoyu too much and selectively ignore the details, which is the so-called “being in the game without knowing it” and forcibly lowering their intelligence.

Shui Rong also found this scene quite funny. In the past, he only knew that Baoyu dropped the jade, but he didn't expect that Baoyu also had the trick of pretending to be stupid. The child's trick of throwing tantrums and rolling around was really "clever and clever".

Seeing that she could not call Baoyu, Jia's mother's old face was full of urgency, and she called out, "My Baoyu, why don't you go and get the doctor?"

Jia Zheng was filled with rage as he watched this scene. It was true that he was pedantic, but he was not stupid. How could he go crazy just because he didn't allow Baoyu to go to the palace? He was clearly acting crazy and stupid.

Jia Zheng's face turned pale and he shouted, "You bastard, if you keep acting crazy, I'll beat you to death!"

Although Jia Zheng is a pedantic person, he has handled many cases in the Judgment Bureau. He has been influenced by what he has seen and heard, and there is a hint of murderous aura about him, which makes him quite intimidating.

When Baoyu heard Jia Zheng's angry shout, the fear in his heart made him shudder. His scattered eyes were filled with panic. When he saw Jia Zheng's iron-blue face, which seemed even worse than before, his face turned pale and he subconsciously shrank behind Jia's mother.

Only in this way can Baoyu feel a little comforted.

Seeing that Baoyu was not seriously injured, Jia's mother felt relieved. She felt her darling's panic and was heartbroken. She comforted him gently, then glared at Jia Zheng and shouted, "What do you want to do? With you treating me like this, we are like enemies."

Grandmother Jia had long noticed the change in Jia Zheng and was satisfied with it. However, she had not expected that this power would be directed at her own son first. Are they still father and son?

Seeing this, Jia Zheng sighed inwardly. Every time he wanted to scold Baoyu, Grandmother Jia always protected him, leaving him helpless. But this time was different. Baoyu could not go to the palace no matter what. So he said sternly, "Mother, how can Baoyu go into the palace without permission? If he offends the Concubine Dowager, it will be a disaster."

Mrs. Wang was also trying to comfort Baoyu by pulling him. After hearing what Jia Zheng said, she hesitated for a moment and then said in a gentle voice, "Master, Baoyu is well-behaved and sensible. He will never offend the imperial concubine. Huan'er has nothing to do in the palace. If Baoyu wants to study, he can go to the palace. He can keep Huan'er and Lan'er company."

In Mrs. Wang's opinion, things that cannot be served on a high plate can go to the palace, so why can't her child go? The master is too partial.

Jia Zheng frowned and shouted, "Woman, what do you know? This evil thing can concentrate on studying. Seeing his frivolous appearance, I would not say anything in the mansion, but how can I let this bastard disturb the imperial concubine?"

Jia Huan was sent to be the prince's tutor, so he was disciplined by someone, and there was one thing that Jia Zheng was reluctant to say. He had already heard about Baoyu's liking for rouge, but he had Jia's grandmother's protection, and since Baoyu hadn't done anything out of line, he turned a blind eye.

With such a spoiled character, if Baoyu were to hang out in the backyard of the prince's mansion,... this would be unimaginable.

Yuanchun's starry eyes turned slightly, and she wanted to say a few nice words, but she also understood her brother's shortcomings. Perhaps the absence of these sisters would allow Baoyu to concentrate on his studies, which was not a good thing, so she remained silent.

Shui Rong frowned slightly. She understood what Jia Zheng said, but she didn't care. Although Baoyu liked to hang out with women, he was not an immoral person.

In other words, Baoyu does not have the desires of a normal man.

However, he had a mediocre impression of his brother-in-law Baoyu and didn't care whether he went to the palace or not. Since Yuanchun didn't say anything, he naturally wouldn't say much.

Grandmother Jia's heart moved, and she looked at the cold Jia Zheng with a complicated look. She understood Jia Zheng's implicit words in her heart, and she knew her own heart well. Baoyu simply liked beautiful and good-looking people, and didn't do those dirty things.

However, if this happened in his own house, it would be no problem, but that is a prince's mansion, and everything in the mansion belongs to the prince. Once Baoyu behaves a little too intimately, even if Baoyu is the prince's brother-in-law, it will cause displeasure, and even affect Princess Yuanchun and the relationship between the Rongguo Mansion and the Beijing Prince Mansion.

Although Baoyu has a kind personality and I believe he would not do anything impolite, it is always better to be on guard against it, especially since Baoyu is so "stupid", we must be vigilant at all times.

As the saying goes, when faced with two evils, choose the lesser one. It seems that it would be more appropriate for Baoyu not to go to the palace.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little dull, Feng Jieer made a brilliant appearance at this time. She was observant and had long seen Jia Mu's hesitation, so she pulled the distraught Baoyu and said with a smile: "The two girls are all going to the palace, and the palace is empty. It's just right for Baoyu to stay and accompany me, so that we can be filial to the old ancestor together."

The palace invited a group of young people, but Sister Feng couldn't go, so she stayed in the Mansion of Duke Rong.

Hearing this, Jia's mother looked up at Sister Feng, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Well, Baoyu should stay in the mansion!"

As Jia's mother finished speaking, it meant that the matter had been settled. The golden hairpins looked at each other with different expressions.

Baoyu turned pale when he saw this. It seemed that he was really going to be left alone in the mansion. What should he do? Otherwise, would he break the jade again?

But just as he had this thought in his mind, facing Jia Zheng's sullen face, he retracted his hand that he wanted to reach out.

Chapter 174 Daiyu: After all, she is living under someone else's roof

Rong Xi Tang, in the side room.

Shui Rong sat upright on the chair, holding the fragrant tea in his hand and sipping it to relieve the greasy taste of the delicacies from land and sea in his mouth.

It must be said that although it was just a simple meal, the ceremony prepared for him by the Rongguo Mansion was quite luxurious. Whether it was the delicacies from various mountains and seas or the scene of everyone welcoming him from the Rongguo Mansion, all of them reflected the respect for Shui Rong as the son-in-law.

Of course, Shui Rong also understood that this was because of his identity. If he was from a poor family, how could he receive such preferential treatment? He just knew about it, but with a correct attitude, it was hard not to want to get close to the Yue family.

Jia Zheng was accompanying her, and there was another person, Fu Shi, who had personally sent Fu Qiufang over after she had packed up the things she had packed at home.

Shui Rong placed the teacup on the table and looked at Fu Shi who was standing below. What happened to his sister Fu Qiufang was nothing more than wanting to marry into a rich family. In his previous life, such things were not uncommon, not to mention in the feudal dynasty with clear class divisions. Not to mention Fu Shi, even the wealthy and noble families in the capital did such things a lot, but they just used a more lofty name, calling it a political marriage.

The Central Military Governor's Office is being reorganized, so the Judgment Department is a little busy. As the judge, Jia Zheng has a lot of responsibilities. With Jia Zheng's pedantic personality, this job is actually difficult for him to do. Fortunately, Fu Shi, who is good at scheming, helps him, which makes Jia Zheng feel a lot more relaxed and also makes Shui Rong feel more at ease.

Shui Rong didn't have high expectations for Jia Zheng, and his current performance was meeting his expectations, so he was somewhat satisfied with Fu Shi.

After a pause, Shui Rong said, "Fu Shi, my father-in-law is very busy with official duties. As a clerk for the proposal and also his disciple, you need to assist him wholeheartedly. If you do a good job, you will get the benefits."

If the job is done well, there will naturally be corresponding rewards. Jia Zheng cannot stay in the position of judge for long, and Fu Shi's cleverness can just assist Jia Zheng, and they complement each other.

Fu Shi was delighted when he heard this. He had just sent his sister to the palace, and there were immediate signs of promotion. It seemed that the prince liked his sister quite a lot. This move was indeed the right one.

Thinking of this, Fu Shi responded: "I will do my best to assist you, Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Jia Zheng, who was standing by, stroked his white beard and looked at Fu Shi with satisfaction. He was happy that his disciple was valued by the prince.

Fu Shi agreed, raised his eyes and glanced at Shui Rong on it, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, my sister has a shallow foundation, so it is inevitable that she will be impolite. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Jia Zheng knew that Fu Qiufang came to the palace to assist Yuanchun in handling palace affairs. It was a good thing for her brother to assist him in handling official business and her sister to assist her daughter in handling palace affairs, so he did not care about it. However, the wealthy families value rules, and the Fu family is a small family, so they might have violated taboos unintentionally. It is not surprising that he is concerned about his own sister.

Shui Rong glanced at Fu Shi when he heard that. It seemed that he was concerned about his sister, but in fact he was pointing a finger at him. Did he really think that Fu Qiufang would eat plain rice when she came to the palace? She was going to eat delicacies from land and sea.

After a pause, Shui Rong said calmly, "The princess will make the decision on this matter."

Fu Shi was paused when he heard this. With his sister's talent and beauty, how could she not win the prince's heart? Otherwise, why would she have given him some advice today? But now, it seems that the prince doesn't care. This shouldn't be the case!

Pursing his lips, Fu Shi suppressed his suspicion, responded, and stepped back.

Shui Rong raised his eyes and took a look, without saying much. He admitted that Fu Qiufang was quite pretty, but he had no shortage of women. Not to mention the talents and looks of Yuanchun and others, there were also many beautiful maids in the palace. At worst, if he felt like it, there were many daughters of officials in "Heaven on Earth". As long as he was willing, it would only take a word for him to get them.

It’s a pipe dream for a woman to want to tie him down!

Rongqing Hall is the warm room in Lady Jia’s courtyard suite.

The maid Zijuan was directing Xueyan and the others to pack their luggage. After the meal, Yuanchun asked everyone to pack up. After all, they were going to stay in the palace for a while, so all necessary things should be prepared.

Daiyu sat on a brocade cushion, her two curved eyebrows slightly frowned, and her delicate face showed a little melancholy.

Seeing this, Zijuan sighed inwardly and stepped forward and said, "Miss, the Second Madam didn't mean it, so don't take it to heart."

As a maid, how could Zijuan not have seen Mrs. Wang pushing Daiyu before? Given her daughter's personality, she was afraid that she would be sentimental again.

Besides, everyone could see the Second Wife's attitude towards Daiyu, so Zijuan couldn't say much.

Daiyu couldn't help rolling her eyes at him when she heard that, and said unhappily, "Am I such a petty person?"

Zijuan raised her eyebrows slightly, and could not help complaining in her heart. How could she not know that her daughter had a bad temper? However, she could not say it directly at the moment, so she poured Daiyu a cup of tea and asked softly, "What is the girl worried about?"

Daiyu took the teacup and took a sip. She sighed and said sadly, "Zijuan, I don't want to go to the palace. I'm unfamiliar with the place. What's the point of going there?"

Daiyu had been happy at first to go and stay at the palace for a while, but now that Baoyu wasn't going, she felt uncomfortable. After all, they had grown up together, and it would be the same if either of them was missing.

Moreover, as Daiyu said, the palace was a new environment, and she always felt inexplicably panicked and anxious.

Zijuan was stunned when she heard this. Now that everything was settled, how could the girl say she would not go? This would only invite gossip. So she stepped forward and said, "The eldest girl, the third girl, and Miss Yun are all from the palace, and the second girl, the fourth girl, and Miss Bao will also go. How could they be unfamiliar with the place? Don't think too much."

Yuanchun is the mistress of the palace, Tanchun is a dowry and is also a member of the palace, and Xiangyun has been adopted as a goddaughter by the Concubine Dowager, so it is not an exaggeration to say that she is a member of the palace. Together with the other girls, they are all from the same place. It is true that they are not familiar with the land, but how can they be said to be strangers?

Daiyu snorted when she heard this, and said with her lips pursed, "After all, I'm living under someone else's roof. It's better to stay in the mansion."

Zijuan was speechless. How could she say this? This girl was being sensitive again. After a moment's silence, Zijuan suddenly said, "What's the big deal? Miss Bao is not staying here temporarily. She is going to the palace now, and it doesn't seem like she is unwilling."

Daiyu heard this, and the corners of her lips curved up in a mocking arc, and she snorted, "Sister Bao, of course she is unwilling, I'm afraid she is very happy in her heart!"

Daiyu, who was smart and eloquent, had already noticed some of the secrets between Baochai and Shuirong. When she saw the scent beads on Baochai's jade wrist, she realized that the two had secretly fallen in love.

Zijuan was startled and looked at Daiyu with wide eyes. Could it be that this meant that Miss Bao had some feelings towards the prince? It seemed that the two of them didn't have much interaction, so how could this be?

Considering the prince's imposing manner, it was not surprising for a girl to have such thoughts. However, he was the husband of the eldest daughter. How could Miss Bao ignore him? She was just a maid and it was not her turn to take care of this matter. Besides, this was just the girl's guess.

Daiyu came to her senses and realized that she had said too much, but she didn't take it too seriously. After all, she knew Zijuan's character and she wouldn't say too much.

Baoyu Courtyard.

Baoyu sat on the brocade cushion in a daze, his eyes were red and tears were hanging in the corners of his eyes, he was speechless and choked.

The maid Xiren sighed inwardly upon seeing this, and stepped forward to comfort him, "Second Master, the girls are just going to stay at the palace for a while, and they will be back soon."

Speaking of this, Xiren didn't know what to say. All the girls in the mansion went to the prince's palace, but Master Bao was left behind. How could Master Bao, who always liked to join in the fun, bear this?

Let me just say something unpleasant, Master Bao is indeed not suitable to go to the palace, that is the palace's backyard, and Master Bao is not a girl, even if Master Bao is the prince's brother-in-law, it is not appropriate.

Baoyu felt better after listening to the words of comfort. After a pause, he looked at Xiren with an aggrieved face and asked, "Sister Xiren, how long will it take?"

Xiren raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this. How could she know about this? She just couldn't bear to see the Second Master being wronged. She pursed her lips and said softly, "The Second Master should ask the old lady about this matter. Maybe the old lady will see that the Second Master is thinking about the girls and let them come back earlier."

Hearing this, Baoyu's eyes suddenly lit up. Xiren was right. Grandma could get the sisters back earlier, maybe in two days. So he got up in a hurry and said, "I'll go find grandma now."

Seeing this, Xiren hurriedly pulled Baoyu down and advised him carefully: "My second master, even if you want to beg the old lady, you have to wait a few days. Who would want someone to come back before they leave?"

Baoyu felt that this made sense, and for a moment he became resentful and felt very upset.

Chapter 175 Concubine Beijing: Are you going to raid the Jia family?

Beijing Prince's Mansion, Ning'an Hall.

On the embroidered soft couch on the high platform, Concubine Beijing was wearing a golden shirt embroidered with phoenixes, her hair was piled high, and she wore a five-phoenix-facing-the-rising-beaded hairpin, which made her look elegant, noble, and a little delicate.

Keqing was accompanying her, her soft waist wrapped in a light pink dress, and a plain white gauze dress draped over her. Her graceful neck and clearly visible collarbone were faintly visible, making her look even more charming and lovely.

Concubine Beijing raised her eyes to look at the hazy sky, with a hint of depression between her brows, and said with a somewhat resentful tone: "What time is it now? Why haven't you come back yet?"

Keqing understood what was said. The prince took the princess and his two sisters to the Duke of Rong's Mansion, which made the mansion feel much quieter for a while. Not to mention Concubine Dowager Beijing, even she felt a little empty in her heart.

Thinking of this, Keqing said softly: "Maybe he has been delayed for some time. I think he will be back soon."

Hearing this, Concubine Beijing pouted her lips slightly and whispered, "Humph, who knows? Maybe that monkey will be concerned about his wife again and won't come back today. Hey, he's a heartless person who forgets his mother after having a wife."

Keqing remained silent after hearing this. As a mother complaining about her son, what else could she say? She also felt that there seemed to be some unusual resentment in the tone of her voice.

That's the love between mother and son. What nonsense is there? Well, I think she was thinking too much about the prince and the situation was changed.

Concubine Beijing just complained a little, and after she regained her composure, she looked at Keqing with her bright eyes and said with a smile: "Keqing, you are filial and sensible, much better than that monkey."

At the moment, Keqing is the person who spends the most time with Concubine Beijing. She doesn't have any complicated family relationships, so there are fewer things to do.

Hearing the princess' praise, Keqing smiled slightly and said softly, "The prince has always been thinking about the concubine, and it was the prince who asked me to come and accompany the concubine more often."

Even if it's not, you have to say it is.