armyinform Chapter 370
Chapter 370
Chapter 370
Seeing the change of King Chu's complexion and annoyed expression, Concubine Zhen frowned, and her sleeping phoenix eyes narrowed into a line.
Her husband's temperament is just like this. He looks forward and backward, timid and timid when doing things, and then he doesn't get the expected results, and he is annoyed in every possible way, worrying about gains and losses.
This temper...
But it also allowed her to pamper the backyard alone, which can only be said to have advantages and disadvantages.
"My lord, if the Jia family can't be wooed, then I can't. You don't have to worry about it." Concubine Zhen comforted her.
Concubine Liu on the side parted her pink lips lightly, and said comfortingly: "My lord, the future will be long, so don't be in a hurry."
The King of Chu frowned, with worry in his eyes, and said: "I'm afraid this matter is not so easy to pass, if Jia Heng discloses this matter to the father, what should I do?"
Concubine Zhen said: "Your Majesty is worrying too much, my concubine guesses that Jia Heng will definitely not show up to his father."
"Oh?" King Chu looked at Concubine Zhen, puzzled.
Concubine Zhen said: "This action is suspected of alienating the family relationship of the Tian family. Besides, the prince's desire to accept the daughter of the Jia family was rejected. It seems that the emperor's mind is quite contradictory. Jia Heng's move seems to be despising the Tian family."
The King of Chu said: "What Qinger said is not without reason, but Jia Heng can't judge it with common sense. You heard it just now. This seems to be putting on a posture of tearing apart faces with Gu. Besides, the father... may not be an afterthought. I don't know."
He didn't realize that the matter was accomplished, but once the matter failed, Queen Chu's thoughts of fear suddenly arose.
There was an element of gambling in the first place.
If it works, the risk is worth taking, but if it doesn't work, it's a risk that I don't want to take.
Concubine Zhen frowned, and said: "Then what is the prince going to do?"
The King of Chu said worriedly: "Gu Xun Mr. Liao and Mr. Feng, let's see what to do next."
Concubine Zhen sighed lightly and said, "That's all I can do."
She wanted to be the man's good helper, to help make suggestions, but the man in front of her didn't believe in her intelligence.
Concubine Liu quietly looked at the frowning King Chu, her face was somewhat concerned, she knew that the prince had ambitions to ascend the clouds, but her family was weak, so she could only compete with him in terms of reputation as a scholar. There is nothing you can do about gaining power, gaining military power and so on.
As the King of Chu said, he left the study room and ordered his servants to summon Feng Ci and Liao Xian, lead them into the inner hall, and assign the guests and hosts to sit down.
"You two gentlemen, what should we do about this matter?" King Chu said in a few words, telling about Zhenmao's experience in Rongguo Mansion.
The chief secretary Feng Ci twisted his beard with his hands, and said: "My lord, this is Jia Yunhui's style of doing things, simply and neatly."
"What do you mean, sir, that he wants to vote for the king of Wei?" The king of Chu said at the end, and there was a stern look in his eyes.
If he voted for King Wei, he would never tolerate it!
Liao Xian shook his head and said, "My lord, Jia Yunhui will never stand up to the King of Wei, what he wants to be now is a lonely minister."
"Lonely minister?" King Chu murmured, and said coldly: "King Wei will go to Wucheng Bingsi to watch politics soon. When Kun Ning Palace celebrated the birth of King Wei, Jia Heng went to celebrate, only to see the relationship between the two of them getting closer, so..."
Seeing that King Chu's state of mind was out of balance, Feng Ci hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, be at peace and don't be impatient."
King Chu took a deep breath, calmed down his irritability, looked at Feng Ci, and asked, "Why did you teach me, sir?"
Feng Ci thought about it, and said: "My lord, why don't we think about it from Jia Yunhui's point of view?"
"What do you mean?" The words were so fresh that the King of Chu was stunned for a moment, and sat up straight.
Feng Ci said: "If the prince is Jia Heng, who is in charge of the Beijing camp, the military commander of the five cities, and the Jinyi mansion..."
"That Gu is sure..." King Chu subconsciously said, suddenly realized something was wrong, and stopped talking.
Liao Xiandao: "The lord is not the lord now, but Jia Yunhui, try to imagine what he would think."
The King of Chu frowned and said, "But Gu is not Jia Yunhui."
Seeing this, Feng Ci didn't hold back any more: "Your Highness, if Feng is General Yunhui, then he must be loyal to the Holy Majesty, but he is not in a hurry to end. There is no one else, the situation is unknown, and the foundation is shallow."
"The situation is unclear, and the foundation is shallow?" The king of Chu tasted these eight characters, and he had a faint understanding in his heart.
Feng Cidao: "Your Highness, have you forgotten what the Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate said the day before yesterday to impeach Jia Yunhui?"
"As a key position, the safety of the Holy One depends on one's thoughts." The king of Chu said every word, obviously impressed by this sentence.
Feng Cidao: "So, General Yunhui will not move closer to the King of Wei, saying that his foundation is shallow. Now Jia Yunhui is only in charge of the Beijing camp for the first time. Everything is due to the trust of the Holy One. Even if he really likes the prince, he will not reveal it easily. .”
"Brother Xihe said it is true." Liao Xian's eyes showed some thought, and said: "So, the lord does not have to worry that Jia Yunhui will vote for the king of Wei. Because the situation is unknown."
The King of Chu nodded, and asked, "Then now, will Father's side..."
Feng Cidao: "Your Highness, don't worry, this is because the prince has taken a fancy to Rong Guo's daughter. Since the Rong Mansion does not allow it, then this matter should be shelved. As the saying goes, if a family asks for a daughter, it is nothing."
The King of Chu nodded and said: "Yes, a family of daughters, all families are begging."
Feng Ci said: "My lord, it is useless to think about other things now."
In fact, even if the palace accepts the responsibility, they have to bear it, otherwise what else can they do?
Liao Xian said in relief: "My lord, if you do more mistakes now, it's better to let nature take its course."
Now that you have made a gamble, you are willing to admit defeat, and the rest is not easy to add to the snake.
Although King Chu was still worried, he had no choice but to accept the result.
He did not mention King Chu's worries, but said that Jia Heng, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xiangyun, Daiyu, Baochai, and Sister Feng, surrounded by a group of maids and women, left Rongqing hall and headed for Ningguo Mansion.
On the way, Sister Feng asked with a smile, "Brother Heng, for the Chinese New Year tomorrow, I want to invite a troupe to make it lively in Tianxiang Tower. What do you think of Brother Heng?"
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Sister-in-law Feng, just go back and discuss it with Ke Qing."
Sister Feng said with a smile: "The back garden of the West Mansion should be refurbished next year. It was like that when I passed the door. I don't know how many years. In fact, if the two back gardens are connected, and there is a piece of wasteland behind, then another big garden will be built. OK."
Speaking of which, this is the second time Sister Feng has mentioned it. After all, if you have too much silver in your hands, you can't make money in your hands. It's better for the generals to go and build a lot of buildings in the backyard to enjoy the garden.
Jia Heng said: "It won't happen this year, let's see next year."
Sister Feng persuaded again: "there are many sisters in the family, and they all live near the old lady's courtyard. It's not a problem. I heard that the Zhen family built a big garden a few years ago for them. The female relatives of the family watch it, and the young lady lives there."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I will think about it."
Sister Feng smiled, and said again: "Brother Heng, will those Zhuangzi who sold off at the top of the Wujiazhuang Village also be confiscated?"
Jia Heng pondered for a moment, and said: "If Wu Jinxiao uses a relative to hold it, he will naturally confiscate Zhuangzi. If it has been sold to other merchants, this matter needs to be cautious."
At this time, although there is no market transaction criterion for a bona fide third party to maintain the transaction order, if there is unlimited accountability, it will easily cause criticism.
Sister Feng asked, "Then who should take care of Zhuangzi from now on?"
Jia Heng thought for a while, and said: "Zhuangzi of Rongfu, Sister-in-law Feng needs to re-select honest and reliable people."
Tanchun and Xiangyun were a few steps behind, quietly listening to the two talking about family affairs.
While a few people were talking, they came to the flower hall. Qin Keqing was talking with Aunt Cai about the New Year's Eve and the income and expenditure of the accounts. Second Sister You and Third Sister You were sitting beside them, because the housekeeper's affairs in the house were all due to You's going south. It needs to be handled by Keqing himself.
On the chairs not far away, Xiangling and Ruizhu were turning over the flower rope.
Xiangling was wearing a bamboo-green Ru skirt, an ivory white jacket, and a double bun. There was a soft smile on her rosy face, and the rouge between her eyebrows was the size of a grain of rice, as bright as cinnabar.
After the little girl came to Ning Mansion, she was favored by Qin Keqing, and her originally weak and thin figure had grown a lot.
At this time, the mother-in-law came in and said: "The uncle has returned from the West Mansion."
Qin Keqing put down the account book in her hand, and said with a smile, "Did the uncle come alone, or did he bring someone back?"
Because the previous post invited Sister Feng, Tanchun, Daiyu, Baochai and other sisters to come to the banquet.
As for tomorrow, since it is a new year, the family members of Rongning and Ningfu will celebrate together.
"Second Grandma Lian, Miss Lin, Miss Bao, Miss Third, and Miss Yun are all here." The nanny smiled lightly.
While speaking, they heard the sound of silver bells coming from under the eaves of the corridor, and then the jingling of the rings, and everyone lifted the curtain and entered the inner hall.
"Sister-in-law." Xiang Yun walked towards Qin Keqing after entering the hall.
"Sister Yun." Qin Keqing smiled and took Xiangyun's fleshy little hand, with a friendly attitude.
At this time, Tanchun, Yingchun, Daiyu and Baochai all came forward to pay respects and called their sister-in-law together.
And Sister Feng said with a smile, "brother and sister, what are you busy with?"
Qin Keqing said softly: "Look at the account books, prepare for the New Year's Eve, my sister-in-law has also come over, have you finished taking care of the year in the West Mansion?"
Sister Feng smiled and said, "It's seven or eight."
As they said that, everyone took their seats one after another. For a moment, the inner hall was filled with yingyingyanyanyan, smelling fragrant, like a hundred gardens, vying for splendor and colorfulness.
At this time, Jia Heng was seated at the round table, and nodded to Second Sister You, who was sitting opposite, but saw that she shyly lowered her eyes that were as moist as water, her peach cheeks became dizzy, and she called softly: "Master Heng."
Third Sister You is elegant and elegant, wearing a pink jacket and skirt, wearing a hairpin with crystal pearls on her head, resting her beautiful and bright face in one hand, her eyes are extremely bold, with rippling autumn waves, she said with a light smile: "Master Heng, Are you free for a few days at the end of the year?"
Jia Heng picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said: "Although there are fewer official duties at the end of the year, there are more private matters and we need to meet guests. In the first month, I have to go to the palace to meet the orders of the families, so I may not be free."
At the end of the year, the old relatives of Jia's family and the generals of the Beijing Army will visit their homes one after another, and there are also preparations for the military parade.
Jia Heng said, and then asked: "Sister San, how are you doing at home these days?"
"My mother told me to go home for a gathering tomorrow, and I want to take my sister back to have a look." Third Sister You said softly with soft eyes.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "It should be, the family should be reunited during the Chinese New Year."
Third Sister You didn't hear the answer she wanted to hear, her heart was dark, and she asked with a smile: "Master Heng, is your Three Kingdoms script still written?"
Jia Heng said: "The second part is half written, let's find some time to write."
Speaking of the storybook, Third Sister You said softly: "I'm also writing, but when it comes to war and confrontation, I'm a little helpless. I want to ask Master Heng for advice."
Jia Heng nodded, and said: After a few days, I will tell you. "
At this time, Qin Keqing talked with Sister Feng and Chai Dai for a while, then turned to look at Jia Heng, and asked with concern: "Husband, I heard that the West Mansion came to propose marriage to eldest sister?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "Well, it's people from the Chu Palace, and the daughter-in-law of Uncle Wang's family. I rejected them."
The husband and wife chatted at home, so there was nothing to hide.
Compared with Xifu, where there are many people and distracting eyes, at this moment in my own home, I feel much more at ease.
Qin Keqing thought about it, and said, "Prince Chu? Is he the concubine of Prince Chu's mansion?"
Sister Feng said: "How can it be the main concubine? That is the side concubine, but the side concubine of the palace is much stronger than the regular wife of ordinary people. Speaking of which, Princess Dachu and Princess Zhen are still my old relatives. The two sisters in their family All of them married in Beijing, and one married the King of Beijing."
Qin Keqing thought for a while, and said: "Eldest sister used to suffer a lot in the palace, so we need to be more cautious in marriage, not only to see the background, but also to learn by character."
She felt that this move might arouse resentment from the wife in the West Mansion, but the husband must have intentions for this move.
Sister Feng laughed and said: "That's the reason. It's reasonable for our daughter's family to find a suitable husband. But according to Brother Heng, this marriage is a bit risky, so I didn't accept it."
Tan Chunying's eyebrows were filled with worry, and he said: "Sister-in-law didn't hear Brother Heng's words just now, but now Brother Heng is in charge of the Jingying, Jinyi Mansion, and the Five Cities Army Division, and they are valued by the palace. These princes , it is self-evident to know what is going on in my heart, I am afraid that after getting married, Brother Heng and our family will be harmed again."
When several people heard what Tanchun said, they were all thinking.
It was also because Jia Heng was worried about the influence in Rongqingtang before, so he didn't want to say something too thoroughly.
Sister Feng smiled lightly and said, "The more promising the third girl is, the more I heard it was unusual, but I didn't want to say this again. This is like ordinary people looking for helpers when they are fighting for property."
When everyone heard this, their hearts trembled.
"Sister-in-law Feng...what a random analogy." Tanchun said hastily.
"Look at my mouth, it's really hard to say, it's a taboo thing." Sister Feng covered her mouth as she said, and said with a smile.
Secretly thought, it really is for this reason, no wonder the old lady and the second master are so scared.
Jia Heng said: "Let's not talk about that for now, it's already noon and everyone is hungry, let's go eat first."
After all, Yuan Chun's marriage was the first time for these little girls to experience it, and it was even closely related to their future marriage to some extent, so they didn't show it on the surface, but they were secretly paying attention to it in their hearts.
Qin Keqing also changed the subject with a smile, and said: "Tianxianglou has prepared food and wine, as well as venison, which can be roasted or shaved. Husband and a few sisters, let's go."
As he said that, he gave Aunt Cai an order to collect the account books, and then went to Tianxiang Tower.
Tianxiang Building, [-]nd Floor
The servants had already prepared the banquet in advance, and Yingying and Yanyan sat down one after another. There was a long and wide lacquered wooden table in the middle, with four small stoves on the bottom, and the "small pot" on it was bubbling and steaming. , there are spices such as pepper, five spices, beans, etc., and there are salt and vinegar seasonings around.
Plates of thinly sliced meat, seasonal fruits and vegetables, sake tea and other ingredients are placed on the surrounding tables, and there are small railways, iron forks, and wire Mongolia in the other corners, which are all amazing.
"My husband said that the venison is more smokey after roasting. If the taste is light, you can cut the venison into thin slices and eat it with a rinse." Qin Keqing explained with a smile.
Sister Feng smiled and said, "This way of eating is both clean and fresh."
In the original book, Bao Qin once said that the grilled venison looks strangely marinated, but the main reason is that the grilled meat is not very clean because of the smoke and charcoal adhering to it.
Jia Heng looked at Daiyu at the side, and said: "Sister, venison is not easy to digest, there are independent meals prepared, let Zijuan serve it."
Dai Yuyu blinked her bright eyes under her smoky eyebrows, looked at the slices of venison on the plate, and said with a light smile, "Brother Heng, it's okay if I eat a piece."
Seeing that bright smile, Jia Heng was stunned for a moment, and said: "It's fine, you can only eat one or two slices, and you need to cook it before eating."
Barbecue is most likely to be half-cooked, while the "shabu" meat is thin and cooked, and it is easier to digest.
For a while, the maid came forward, pouring the wine, shabu-shabu, and barbecue. They were very busy.
At this time, Xiangyun was holding a dagger and an iron fork, with a bright smile on his face, he greeted: "Brother Heng, let's roast it and eat it, it will be more enjoyable."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Sister Yun, slow down, be careful not to burn yourself."
At this moment, there was a chuckle from outside: "I can smell the fragrance from afar, what good food should I eat?"
"This is Big Sister." Tanchun said with a smile.
Qin Keqing also greeted her with a smile, only to see a slender and beautiful figure flashing across the screen of the stairs, it was Yuan Chun, who came with the big maid holding the piano.
Make up for yesterday.
(End of this chapter)