The Red Mansions

Chapter 1696 Fu Qiufang: But didn’t she get what she wanted?

Chapter 1696 Fu Qiufang: But didn’t she get what she wanted?

Shenjing City, Princess Jinyang's Mansion——

In the spacious and enormous wing, the lights were bright and you could see the candlelight flowing.

Jia Heng reached out and gently embraced Xiahou Ying's body, which was a little nimble due to years of martial arts practice. He lowered his eyes and looked at her rosy face.

Xiahou Ying originally had a heroic and bright personality, but at this moment, she was quite shy, which was a bit funny.

Xiahou Ying's soft and fragrant body was clearly burning hot, and her snow-white face was flushed on both sides.

Xiahou Ying's snow-white face flushed, and she hummed softly, not knowing whether she should push away the plump breast in front of her.

This beauty was originally a heroic and valiant type, but at this moment, she felt inexplicably ashamed and annoyed.

At this moment, Jia Heng felt a soft and tender feeling flowing between his palms and fingers. He said in a loud voice, "Xiahou, why didn't you tell me that you were in the mansion all these years?"

Xiahou Ying's bright eyes flickered under her brows, which clearly showed a hint of heroism. She said, "I don't know how to say it, and I... I am a woman after all."

You can't just let her throw herself into your arms, can you?

Over the years, Prince Wei's reputation as a romantic man has spread far and wide, but he has never been so romantic towards me.

Jia Heng smiled to himself and whispered, "That's true. Women are always reserved."

In recent years, he has been busy with the war on the front line and really didn't have much time to pay attention to Xia Houying.

Jia Heng gently stroked a strand of the beauty's hair that fell on her cheek and whispered, "We will be husband and wife from now on."

After that, the two of them were affectionate for a while, and Jia Heng did not linger for long. He immediately took Xia Houying's delicate hand and said, "Okay, I won't stay here for now. I still have to go see Fu Qiufang."

Xiahou Ying immediately responded with a soft "yes", and then said in a clear and pleasant voice: "You should go quickly."

While Jia Heng was speaking, he put on his python robe, opened the door, walked quickly out of the wing room, and came to the other wing room. He saw red lanterns hanging on the eaves. The spring breeze blew over, shaking circles of orange light and shadows of varying sizes.

At this moment, Fu Qiufang was wearing a bright red wedding dress and a red veil on her head. Her soft and tender little hands were gently twisting a handkerchief in her hands, and she was nervous and excited.

Before we knew it, it was already the second half of the night. The night was hazy and the cool breeze blew against the lanterns, making a rustling sound.

At this moment, footsteps were heard under the eaves of the corridor with blue bricks and black tiles, and then, accompanied by the creaking sound of doors and windows, the young man in python clothes came quickly.

Fu Qiufang stretched out her hand and clenched the pink handkerchief, and her crystal clear heart seemed to be in her throat.

At this moment, Jia Heng stared at Fu Qiufang who was sitting obediently on the bed, called out, and said, "Qiufang."

Fu Qiufang's snow-white face flushed red, her plump and graceful body trembled slightly, and she said "hmm".

My heart was extremely nervous.

Immediately, Jia Heng walked quickly over, picked up the clear and translucent jade ruyi on the high table beside him, handed it to Fu Qiufang, and then lifted up the red veil. Suddenly, under the reflection of the bright light, a charming face as white as snow could be seen.

Immediately, Jia Heng looked at Fu Qiufang's face, which was whiter than snow, and said in a gentle voice, "Qiufang."

Fu Qiufang lowered her head slightly, her curved eyelashes trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes were as clear as water, and her rosy face seemed to be somewhat shy.

Jia Heng gently took Fu Qiufang's delicate and soft hand and said in a gentle voice: "Qiufang has been staying in the Princess's Mansion for five or six years."

Fu Qiufang is actually already middle-aged now, but as a woman of this age, having not given birth, there is always a hint of maturity in her eyebrows and eyes.

When Fu Qiufang heard this, her crystal clear heart was also somewhat dazed, and she said with emotion: "Yes, it has been five or six years."

Jia Heng suddenly said, "Your brother has finally gotten what he wanted."

Fu Qiufang: “…”

That's what he said.

But didn't she get what she wanted?

Jia Heng smiled softly, gently stretched out his hand and stroked Fu Qiufang's smooth and tender shoulders. His eyes flickered and he said softly, "Your brother has been looking forward to this day for some years."

Fu Qiufang's snow-white face looked a little unnatural, and she said in a gentle voice, "Brother is a little snobbish."

Just like his brother's name, Fu Shi Fu Shi, he is a man who curries favor with the powerful.

"I also want to find a good family for you." Jia Heng spoke loudly with his sword-like eyebrows slanting into his temples, his cold and bright eyes as soft as water.

Fu Qiufang's beautiful face flushed for no reason, and her soft and slightly pink lips opened slightly. Just as she was about to say something, she saw a warm breath rushing towards her face, like a torrent of rivers, approaching her pink and plump lips, grabbing the sweet and fragrant breath.

Fu Qiufang hummed softly, and her delicate, straight nose couldn't help but let out a sweet sound. Two blushes appeared on both sides of her snow-white face, as beautiful as a peach.

Jia Heng stared at that bright and beautiful face and whispered, "Qiufang, it's getting late. Let's go to bed early."

Fu Qiufang hummed softly, and her snow-white face hummed softly, and she responded in a mosquito-like voice, and whispered: "I hope the prince will have mercy on me."

Jia Heng hummed softly, moved closer to those plump lips, and gently held them down, capturing the sweet and fragrant breath.

Then, it went all the way down, wrapped around her slender neck, and finally buried itself in the soft and fragrant flesh of her rouge and powder, and I felt the fragrance of milk flowing between my mouth and nose.

Then, Jia Heng embraced Fu Qiufang's plump and delicate body.

Well, Fu Qiufang and Xia Houying are both of larger physique, but compared to Xia Houying's agility and strength, Fu Qiufang is a little weaker in this respect.

But both of them are like ripe peaches, plump, well-proportioned, full and juicy. After all, they are of age.

The curtain hanging from the golden hook slowly fell down, completely covering the infinitely beautiful spring scenery.

Fu Qiufang, on her side, tightly closed her crystal clear eyes, her plump and graceful body was burning hot, her snow-white face was rosy like clouds, and suddenly her willow-leaf eyebrows slightly frowned, and an unconscious hum came out from under her white and straight nose.

Fu Qiufang only felt that she was like a small boat, drifting and bobbing back and forth on the rippling blue lake.

Under Fu Qiufang's slender eyebrows that stretched and stretched like willow leaves, her beautiful eyes were as bright as water. She hugged Jia Heng's waist tightly with both hands, feeling the firmness and persistence of her man.

Jia Heng said, “Qiufang, you have endured so many years in the mansion. You must have worked hard along the way.”

Fu Qiufang hummed, and two blushes appeared on both sides of her snow-white face, as bright and charming as peach blossoms in March.

Jia Heng and Fu Qiufang hugged each other tightly. Jia Heng looked at the beautiful woman whose face was flushed with rosy red and said, "Qiufang, you should have a baby sooner in the next two years."

Fu Qiufang was shocked when she heard this and asked, "Why so fast?"

Jia Heng's expression paused slightly, and he looked at Fu Qiufang with his eyes as bright as water, and whispered: "You are not young anymore, it will not be good if you wait any longer."

Now Xia Houying and Fu Qiufang can almost be considered as older mothers, and it would be dangerous if they gave birth to children.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said softly, "It's getting late, let's go to sleep first."

Fu Qiufang hummed, and said nothing more. She lay quietly on the bed, holding her plump and graceful body tightly in Jia Heng's arms, a feeling of joy and satisfaction welling up in her heart.

The sun rises and the moon sets, the golden rooster breaks dawn, and a large patch of fiery clouds appears in the east.

The bright sunlight of March shines through the carved window lattices onto the carpet, and wisps of green smoke rise from the incense burner filled with agarwood and ice chips, making people feel relaxed and happy.

At this moment, a moan could be heard from the bed with curtains all around. Fu Qiufang then opened her trembling eyelashes and in the blink of an eye, her eyes were as bright as water, beautiful and moving.

Jia Heng asked, "Are you awake?"

Fu Qiufang said "hmm" softly, blushing, and asked in surprise, "What time is it now?"

Jia Heng said in a gentle voice: "It's already daylight now, Qiufang should get up early."

Fu Qiufang stared at the young man in the python robe, and an indescribable shyness welled up in her bright eyes.

While Jia Heng was talking, he put on the dragon robe hanging on the clothes rack, came to the table in the front hall, and slowly sat down. Soon, a young maid came out from the outside, carrying various breakfasts.

Jia Heng sat down beside a square table and washed his hands with the help of a maid.

After a while, Fu Qiufang was seen coming from not far away. Her fair face was as red as rouge, and her eyebrows and eyes were filled with the springtime charm of a new wife.

"Qiufang, come here and have dinner with us." Jia Heng called softly and spoke loudly.

Fu Qiufang's eyebrows are shy and her eyes are charming.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said gently, "Go and ask someone to call Xiahou to come over."

Fu Qiufang nodded, then instructed the maid beside her and called softly.

Not long after, Xiahou Ying changed into a light red girl's outfit. Her lush green hair was combed into an exquisite bun, and her snow-white face seemed to be covered with a layer of blush.

Jia Heng looked at the beautiful girl with lively eyes and eyebrows, called her and said softly, "Xiahou, come and have dinner with us."

Xiahou Ying's snow-white face flushed red, and a hint of shyness welled up in her crystal clear heart. She sat down without saying anything else.

At this moment, Jia Heng picked up a pair of bamboo chopsticks and handed it over.

Xiahou Ying thanked him softly, picked up a pair of bamboo chopsticks, and then lowered her head to eat.

Afterwards, after everyone had finished breakfast, Jia Heng left the back house and went to look for Princess Jinyang.

At this moment, in the hall of the back house, Princess Jinyang, Princess Xianning, Li Chanyue, and Song Yan were chatting. In addition, Yuanchun was holding a boy.

It was Jia Yun, the child born to Yuanchun.

At this moment, under the little fellow's thick eyebrows, his eyes rolled around, very smart and lively, which made Yuanchun quite fond of him.

On the other side, Jia Zhuo, who was held in Princess Xianning's arms, also turned to look at Jia Yun beside him, full of curiosity.

Princess Jinyang stared at the young man in the python robe and asked, "Where are Xiahou and Qiufang?"

Jia Heng said, "They are still getting dressed and will be here soon."

Princess Jinyang nodded and said softly, "You have nothing to do today, so stay with them more in the mansion."

Jia Heng said, "I still have some things to do today. The King of Mongolia is using troops in Tibet. I have to go to Wuying Hall to discuss the strategy of advancing with several cabinet ministers."

Princess Jinyang sighed and said angrily, "You are so busy every day that you have no time to rest."

I’m afraid that when it really comes to that in the future, I’ll be so busy that I won’t be able to see anyone.

Jia Heng smiled and didn't say anything else. He asked, "Where's Jie'er?"

Speaking of her own son, Princess Jinyang's fair and delicate face showed a more prosperous smile, and she said, "He has gone to school. After a while, I want him to study at the Imperial Academy, and then he can take the imperial examination to become an official."

Jia Heng said, "If I compete with scholars all over the country for the imperial examination quota, I'm afraid I'll be criticized by the scholars."

Princess Jinyang's cold and sparkling eyes flickered under her emerald eyebrows, and she said, "That's true, but I want him to take the imperial examination under a pseudonym."

Jia Heng nodded and said with a smile: "That's good. We don't have to let our children become officials in this way."

Princess Jinyang was silent for a moment, then said, "You must learn some civil and military skills. You can't let your child be neither good at civil nor military. After all, he is your child, and he must achieve something in the future."

Jia Heng smiled and said, "No, I will take good care of him."

Then, he looked at the child in Princess Xianning's arms and whispered, "It's time for Zhuer to learn to read."

Princess Xianning said softly, "Sir, I have already hired a teacher for my son."

Jia Heng nodded and said softly, "And Yun'er, let the two brothers play more."

Princess Xianning hummed softly and said nothing more.

Jia Heng turned his head to look at Song Yan and Li Chanyue, and whispered, "Yan'er and Chanyue should also take good care of their pregnancies during this period."

Li Chanyue and Song Yan nodded, and in front of everyone, two blushes appeared on both sides of that snow-white face, and her beautiful eyes seemed to be filled with love for mountains and rivers.

The two of them now have children, and soon they will become mothers.

After a while, Jia Heng said, "You guys wait here, I'm going to the palace to discuss matters first."

Afterwards, Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang finished their meal, stood up and went to the outer room.

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Palace Garden, Wuying Palace——

Outside the hall, beside the vermilion-painted beams and pillars, teams of armored soldiers wearing black and red satin robes with gold-threaded python robes stood under the eaves, holding a goose-feather knife at their waist, their faces cold and calm.

At this moment, from the direction of the palace gate, the Jinyi Guards in bright clothes and riding fast horses surrounded Jia Heng like stars surrounding the moon and quickly entered the hall.

After a while, the military ministers Shui Rong, Shi Jie, Xie Zaiyi and others came out to greet Jia Heng, bowed to him and said, "Your humble servant greets the King of Wei."

Jia Heng extended his hand to support him slightly, his eyes sparkling as he said, "Lord Shui, Lord Shi, no need to be polite."

Shui Rong and Shi Jie quickly stood up at this moment, and then went to the inner room to greet Jia Heng.

Jia Heng, surrounded by a large number of palace guards in brocade uniforms, came to a pearwood armchair in the hall, lifted his robe, and sat down.

Shui Rong nodded and said, "Zi Yu, can the Tibetans send troops?"

Jia Heng said in a clear voice, "With the speed at which our dynasty deploys troops, we should have already engaged the Khoshut people in Tibet by now."

Shui Rong said, "Prince Wei, another minister from the Joseon side has submitted a memorial, mentioning that the Jurchen invaders have been destroyed, and begging our dynasty to withdraw the Han troops stationed in the royal capital."

Originally, the reason why the Han Dynasty stationed troops in Korea and other places was nominally to protect Korea from invasion by the Jurchens. However, as time passed, the Jurchens had been destroyed, and the Korean side was no longer willing to allow the Han Dynasty to station troops in Korea.

Jia Heng said loudly: "The troops in Korea cannot be withdrawn for the time being. For example, our dynasty is migrating to the outside of the Great Wall, and Korea, as a flank, still needs to be protected. Moreover, Korea is a vassal state of our Han Dynasty, so it is only natural for our Han Dynasty to send troops to garrison and protect it."

Shui Rong asked, "King Wei, what if the North Koreans are dissatisfied?"

Jia Heng said in a cold voice: "If the North Korean side dares to act recklessly, our dynasty will send troops to wipe out the rebellion without mercy."

Shui Rong nodded and said, "Don't worry, Prince Wei."

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Lord Shui, since the first year of Qiande, our dynasty has set a national policy of establishing the navy as the foundation of the country. I wonder how the navy's preparations are going?"

Shui Rong said, "King Wei, the naval exercise has basically taken shape. The four major naval divisions, including the North Sea Navy, the East Sea Navy, the South Sea Navy, and the Guarding Sea Navy, have all been organized into teams to patrol and guard and protect the commercial fleet."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "The navy has taken shape. In the future, our Han will sail overseas and plant our Han flag on all the islands."

As he spoke, Jia Heng called over the clerk who was serving nearby and said in a gentle voice, "Go and get the map of the overseas islands now."

The cabinet clerk responded and turned to fetch the album.

Jia Heng looked at the map spread out on the table, gazed at the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas on it, pointed to the sea below, which was the location of Australia in later generations, and said loudly: "There is a continent in this direction. Let the East China Sea Navy send an advance team to this place to search for nearby habitable islands."

Shui Rong nodded and asked, "Does this island have any overseas vassal states? If so, what should we do with the troops?"

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, his eyes were deep, and he said in a deep voice: "It is just a deserted island now, even if there are some island barbarians, we will deal with them together."

There is no Australian Song Dynasty established by the five hundred people of Linggao yet.

Shui Rong quickly responded: "Then I will ask the clerk to record this matter."

Afterwards, Jia Heng handled government affairs in the Wuying Palace until noon, when he left the Wuying Palace and went to the palace in the harem.

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