The King of Beijing in the Red Mansion

Shui Rong was concerned about Jia Huan when he saw this. He side-glanced at Tanchun and, as expected, her eyebrows were raised and she looked gritting her teeth. If it had not been inappropriate, she would have scolded her harshly.

Such an angry look reminded Shui Rong of yesterday's scene. The heroic woman's angry eyes and her majesty always aroused people's desire to conquer her.

Shui Rong didn't care about Jia Huan's lack of self-respect. He would naturally discipline him after he entered the palace.

After saying a few words casually, Shui Rong asked Jia Huan to leave. This made Mrs. Wang feel much better. Look, this thing that is not even worthy of being on the high platform really thinks that the prince would look down on it?

Li Wan knew that the prince intended to let Jia Lan go to the palace to accompany her in study, and she felt mixed emotions for a moment. You must know that Jia Lan was raised by her since he was a child, and this was also her hope. If he went to the palace to accompany her in study now, they would meet less often in the future.

However, Li Wan came from a scholarly family and was not an unreasonable person. Having her study beside the prince would be of great benefit to Lang'er's future, so even if she was reluctant, she had to make up her mind.

Besides, the old lady and the master have already made the decision on this matter, so she has no say in it.

Thinking of this, Li Wan looked at Jia Lan with reluctance and pushed him lightly with her white hand.

Jia Lan understood what was happening and stepped forward, bowing and saluting with the demeanor of a young master from an aristocratic family, which made everyone look much better.

Shui Rong looked at the graceful "young master" in front of him and felt quite satisfied. After all, compared to the unruly Jia Huan, the polite Jia Lan was more appealing.

After a moment of silence, Shui Rong said in a gentle voice, "Brother Lang, Sister Zhu has only one son like you. I'm sure she is very reluctant to let you go. Although the Wang Mansion and the Jia Mansion are both in the capital, they are two different mansions after all, which is very inconvenient. As the saying goes, "When your parents are still alive, don't travel far away." This is also filial piety, so I still want to ask you a question. Please answer honestly, are you willing to come to the Wang Mansion to study?"

Shui Rong naturally noticed Li Wan's reluctant expression. This pretty widow, whose heart was as dead as a withered tree, relied on her only child for her spiritual support. Now, depriving him of his life for Tanchun was inappropriate even if it was beneficial to Jia Lan. Therefore, this inquiry was also to give Jia Lan a choice.

Jia Lan's face was startled after hearing this. Although he was young, he was in an awkward situation where his grandmother and uncle didn't love him. He matured early and understood that going to the palace to study with his son was a good thing, but he was reluctant to leave his mother. Moreover, as a young child with an immature mind, he was also very nervous about going to an unfamiliar environment. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

Li Wan understood what was going on, so she stepped forward and said politely, "It is a blessing for Lang'er to be a study companion for the prince, so naturally he would be happy to do so."

Shui Rong took a look at the pretty widow in front of him. She was indeed from a scholarly family. Her words and actions were elegant and dignified. Her speech was also clear and melodious. Her voice was like pearls falling on a jade plate, very pleasant to the ear.

When Jia Lan saw his mother's statement, he understood what was going on, so he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to the palace to study."

Shui Rong nodded slightly when he heard this, smiled and reached out to touch Jia Lan's head, saying kindly: "I have a lot of books, you can read them when you enter the palace."

Shui Rong doesn't dare to say that he is proficient in literature, but as a facade, the collection of books in his study is very rich, comparable to a small library.

Jia Lan felt the closeness of the prince and felt puzzled for a moment. In his entire life, apart from his mother, even his grandparents had never touched his head so intimately!

Seeing that the prince seemed to be quite fond of Jia Lan, Li Wan thought slightly. Although her son was the eldest grandson of the second wife, he was not conspicuous in the mansion. If he could perform well and satisfy the prince, it would be beneficial to Jia Lan's future economic and official career.

Thinking of this, Li Wan secretly made up her mind that she must not hold Lang'er back.

Seeing Shui Rong's friendly attitude, Jia Mu, Jia Zheng and others had been watching quietly. Now that the matter was settled, Jia Mu said, "My Lord, it's getting late. You should have breakfast first so that you can return to the palace earlier."

As for Shui Rong being able to stay in the Jia Mansion yesterday, it was already considerate. There was also a Concubine Beijing in the palace. If it was a little late, it would inevitably make people feel uncomfortable. It was better to let the prince return to the palace as soon as possible to avoid making things difficult for Yuanchun.

Shui Rong nodded slightly when he heard this. He had a clingy stepmother at home, so he couldn't favor one over the other.

Xiangyun, who has a straightforward personality, felt a little disappointed after hearing this, and couldn't help muttering, "I haven't even talked to my third sister yet, and she's leaving now."

The room was quiet to begin with. Although Xiangyun's voice was not loud, it was still heard by everyone. Feng Jieer, who was always good at dealing with people, stepped forward and said with a smile, "Oh, she is a girl who has not grown up. She is very clingy. What should I do if I get married to her in the future?"

Xiangyun's pretty face flushed when she heard this. Why did they bring up her Xu family's affairs for no reason? Xiangyun couldn't help but pout and said, "How can I be clingy? It was because my third sister wanted to sleep with me yesterday, but who knew that my brother-in-law would get it instead."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone covered their mouths and laughed. Tanchun's face was so beautiful that it was dripping with charm. Her bright eyes glared at Xiangyun fiercely. She was originally moved in her heart, but now she wanted to tear Xiangyun's mouth apart for talking nonsense.

Shui Rong, the instigator, didn't find it funny after hearing this. Xiang Yun was outspoken and dared to say anything. After a pause, Shui Rong said with a smile: "Sister Yun, if you miss your elder sister and third sister, you can also come to the palace as a guest. My palace is small in population and lacks popularity!"

Xiangyun's almond eyes lit up when she heard that. She was the kind of person who loved to join in the fun, so how could she not be tempted by the invitation? She wanted to go, but it was not something she could decide on, and her little face showed a little hesitation.

Seeing this, Shui Rong understood that a girl should not go out of the front door or the back door, and should strictly abide by the etiquette of the boudoir. She could not go out unless she got permission from her elders.

Xiangyun is from the Shi family. If it weren't for Lady Jia's order, how could the Shi family let Xiangyun play in the Jia Mansion?

Thinking of this, Shui Rong looked at Grandmother Jia and said, "Old Lady, there is no need to rush Huan'er and Lang'er to come to the palace to study with you in the next day or two. Let them accompany their elders more first to fulfill their filial piety. When they come to the palace in two days, it will be a good opportunity for the younger sisters to come and play with them."

Since Xiangyun has been invited, the other sisters must not be left out. Since they are all my sister-in-law, I will naturally treat them equally and invite them to visit the palace together.

Upon hearing this, Jia's mother frowned and said worriedly, "I'm afraid it will disturb the concubine's peace!"

The Jia family and the Beijing Prince's Mansion are now relatives, so it would be a good thing for them to have more exchanges. I'm just afraid that if we are too enthusiastic, it will make people feel disgusted.

Yuanchun thought about it in her mind. From the reaction of Concubine Beijing when she saw Tanchun, she could tell that she was a child who liked to be cheerful. Now Xiangyun was lively and cute, so she would be happy to see her, not to mention that she was Concubine Beijing.

Thinking of this, Yuanchun chimed in at the right time: "Grandmother, the prince is right. The palace is small and mother often feels bored. My sisters are lively and lovely. Mother will definitely be happy to see them."

Everyone knew what was going on when they heard this. The mother Yuanchun was talking about was Concubine Dowager Beijing.

Seeing that Yuanchun knew what was going on, Grandmother Jia simply stopped talking.

At this time, Baoyu, who could no longer hold back, saw that his sisters had already gone somewhere, and regardless of Jia Zheng's presence, he hurriedly said, "I want to go too."

Everyone was amused when they heard this, but Jia Zheng glared at Baoyu and scolded him, "Why are you joining in the fun, you bastard? You've been wandering around all day and have forgotten all about your studies. Stay in the mansion and study hard. I'm going to test you. If you can't answer, you'll have to watch your back."

When Baoyu heard Jia Zheng scolding him, he was so frightened that he started jumping like a frightened mouse.

Seeing this, Jia's mother felt distressed. Her old eyes became sharp and she glared at Jia Zheng and said, "Baoyu is your son. Why are you scaring him? If he gets too scared, I won't forgive you."

When Jia Zheng heard what Grandmother Jia said, he immediately became depressed.

Shui Rong couldn't help laughing when he saw this. It was said that when Baoyu met Jia Zheng it was like a mouse meeting a cat. Now it was the same when Jia Zheng met his mother. Their timid looks were not only very similar, but almost exactly the same. They were indeed father and son.

After a moment of silence, Shui Rong said, "Father-in-law, it is not a good thing to study behind closed doors. Having fun occasionally can also relax the body and mind. Let Baoyu go to the palace to play first, so that Yuanchun can talk about the relationship between sister and brother."

Anyway, it's just to attract attention, so it's okay for Baoyu to go. Besides, he can also take care of Yuanchun, his considerate wife.

Yuanchun's heart beat faster when she saw that her husband was considerate of her. She didn't know what good deeds she had done to deserve such a considerate husband from heaven. In the future, she would worship Buddha, visit him every day, and burn incense, hoping that the immortal could protect her husband.

When Jia Zheng heard Shui Rong speak, he had no choice but to agree even though he was somewhat reluctant.

Baoyu was very excited to see that he could go to the palace to play together. His eyes became more and more passionate as he looked at Shui Rong. His brother-in-law was really a good man!

Chapter 118 Shui Rong: He is in control of his widowed mother.

After breakfast, Shui Rong and his party did not stay long. They got on the carriage and left from the Duke of Rong's Mansion. The huge carriage sped all the way and soon returned to the Prince of Beijing's Mansion. The carriage entered from the northwest corner gate and drove straight into the palace.

At the backyard of Prince Beijing's mansion, the carriage stopped. Shui Rong got off the carriage and turned around to look at the curtain. The elegant Yuanchun lifted the curtain and saw her husband waiting for her. Her eyes were full of stars. It seemed that given her husband's status as a prince, this was not necessary for him to do so. However, every time they went out, her husband always did everything himself. As the saying goes, "Details reveal the truth; small things reveal a person's heart." From this, she could see the position she held in her husband's heart, which made her feel sweet.

Yuanchun stretched out her soft white hand and placed it on her husband's warm hand, then got off the carriage gracefully.

Shui Rong thought Yuanchun was happy about returning home, so he didn't care. In his opinion, it was normal to help his wife get off the carriage, and he never thought that it would make Yuanchun happy.

Seeing Tanchun also lifting the curtain to come out, Shui Rong stretched out his hand as usual, wanting to support her.

Tanchun looked slightly tipsy upon seeing this, and from the corner of her eye she noticed that her elder sister did not look unhappy, so she stretched out her hand and took hold of her like Yuanchun did, and then gracefully got off the carriage.

At this time, the maids in the palace who had received the news came forward, led by Yingluo. Yingluo stepped forward with a smile on her face and saluted, saying, "This servant greets the prince and princess."

Shui Rong nodded slightly without saying much. He looked at Feng Ziying who was wearing armor beside him and said, "Ziying, you two should go down and rest first!"

As palace guards, they are responsible for Shui Rong's personal safety. Now that he has returned to the palace, there is no need for them to be his personal guards. The backyard is not a place they can enter.

Feng Ziying naturally understood what was going on and said respectfully, "Then I will go down and arrange the duty at the palace first."

Shui Rong nodded with satisfaction after hearing this. Feng Ziying took charge of the guards and became more respectful and polite, doing his job very diligently and responsibly.

After a pause, Shui Rong reminded: "You must also arrange the daily training of the guards properly, and fill in the missing personnel as soon as possible."

As for the palace's guards, since Shui Rong is determined to reorganize them, he will naturally not sit idly by. Now Feng Ziying is the commander of the guards, so let him arrange these things. He doesn't want the guards around him to be good-for-nothings.

Feng Ziying responded, and without further ado, went downstairs to make arrangements.

After sending Feng Ziying away, Shui Rong did not stay long and led Yuanchun and the others to Ning'an Hall.

On the corridor, Shui Rong suddenly asked, "Yingluo, how is mother feeling?"

He did not return home the whole night yesterday, although he was resting at Yue's house, which was a legitimate reason, but it was a spur-of-the-moment decision. Based on his understanding of Concubine Beijing, he must have felt unhappy about it. He needed to understand the situation so that he could handle it properly.

Hearing the prince's question, Yingluo pursed her lips and whispered, "The prince was not here yesterday, and the concubine did not sleep well. She was in Ning'an Hall early in the morning and did not even eat much breakfast. Miss Qin is accompanying her there now!"

Yuanchun frowned when she heard this. It seemed that her mother was in a bad mood. This was not good.

Shui Rong didn't think so. It was an old problem. After all, she was an insecure stepmother, so it was not uncommon for her to be obsessed with her son.

Just seeing Yuanchun's nervous expression, Shui Rong reached out and patted her jade hands holding the embroidered handkerchief, with a soothing look in her eyes, roughly meaning that as long as her husband was there, she didn't have to worry.

Yuanchun felt much more relieved when she saw this. As long as her husband loved her, nothing else would be a big deal.

They walked through the hall and arrived at Ning'an Hall. The old woman greeted them and respectfully lifted the curtain.

Shui Rong led Yuanchun in and saw Concubine Beijing sitting on a brocade couch. Below her was a table with half a bowl of glutinous rice porridge left and a few exquisite side dishes on it.

Keqing stood by, looking at Shuirong with her autumn eyes as clear as water, and pursed her pink lips to signal Concubine Beijing, with a hint of meaning.

Seeing this, Shui Rong couldn't help but laugh in his heart. The Concubine Beijing thought that she could keep an eye on Keqing by tying him up, but she didn't know that he was good at talking and had already taught Keqing a lesson. Now it was obvious that Keqing was on his side from the inside out.

Without thinking too much, Shui Rong took Yuanchun forward and greeted her, "Hello, mother."

Concubine Beijing looked at the young man in front of her, feeling quite annoyed. Living in Yue's house was not a big deal, but he didn't make it clear in advance, and only sent one person back to report. He really forgot his mother after having a daughter-in-law. How heartless.

Thinking of this, Concubine Beijing, with a cold and graceful face, said "hmm" lightly, without any trace of her former enthusiasm.

Shui Rong understood what was going on and said with a smile, "Mother, I see that you have no appetite today, but the food is not to your liking. Yuanchun's cooking skills are not bad. Otherwise, let Yuanchun go to the kitchen to make some exquisite side dishes."

As a lady from an aristocratic family, especially Yuanchun who was originally preparing to enter the palace to serve the emperor, she is not only proficient in weaving and sewing, but also in cooking. Now the Dowager Concubine Beijing is feeling fed up with it, so she has to let Yuanchun perform well, at least show her attitude.

Yuanchun understood what Shuirong meant and said, "Mother, I will go to the kitchen to prepare it."

Seeing Yuanchun's upright attitude, Concubine Beijing felt a little relieved and waved her hand, saying, "You just returned home, so you don't have to worry about it. Besides, I don't have much appetite, so sit down and rest first!"

Shui Rong understood what was said. Although Concubine Beijing was not very satisfied with Yuanchun as her daughter-in-law, the matter had come to this point and the mother-in-law was still tolerant. Besides, apart from her age, Yuanchun was quite pleasing to her and could be considered a qualified daughter-in-law.

Moreover, Concubine Beijing was just feeling annoyed at the moment, and it was not a big deal, so Concubine Beijing would naturally not use this as an excuse.

Yuanchun felt relieved when she saw this, thinking that her mother-in-law was appeased.

Several people sat down separately. Shui Rong looked at the relaxed Concubine Beijing and continued to comfort her, "Mother, I drank too much yesterday, so I stayed at Yue's house for one night. I did this on impulse, so I hope you won't mind."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Beijing felt completely relieved. What she cared about was Shui Rong's attitude, and now after all the explanations, she no longer cared about it.

Just listening to Shui Rong's description, she couldn't help but frowned, and said with a worried and accusing tone: "You are the same, you don't take care of your own body, if you can't eat it, then don't eat it. How can others blame you for not doing it?"

As she spoke, Concubine Beijing raised her eyebrows at Yuanchun and said, "Yuanchun, you are Rong'er's princess consort. Your husband is away, so you have to pay more attention to him."

Yuanchun heard this and responded, "It's my fault for not thinking things through. I will definitely take good care of the prince in the future."

For a wife, taking care of her master is her duty, and Concubine Beijing was not wrong, so Yuanchun gladly agreed.

Shui Rong didn't say much after hearing this, and instead said, "Mother, I think the children of the Yue family are quite good, so I picked two young people to come to the palace to study with you. I need to report this to you."

As for the companion study, after all, they will be allowed to enter the palace, although not to the backyard, but it is still necessary to inform the Dowager Concubine Beijing, which is also a sign of respect.

After hearing this, Concubine Beijing glanced at Yuanchun. As far as a study companion was concerned, it was not a big deal, so she did not object and said, "Since you have an idea, I will do as you say."

Shui Rong nodded gently and continued, "Mother, when I went to Yue's house this time, I met Yuanchun's sisters. They are all lively and cute, and quite likable. Thinking that you are usually bored, I invited them to come to the palace to play in the next two days, so as to relieve your boredom."

Shui Rong naturally couldn't tell the truth when inviting Xiangyun and others to the palace for fun. He would definitely get twice the result with half the effort by saying that he was being filial.