The Red Mansions

Chapter 1629 Jia Heng: A true man stands between heaven and earth, and should be without shame.

Chapter 1629 Jia Heng: A true man stands between heaven and earth, and should be without shame...

Shenjing City, Palace Garden, Kunning Palace——

The floor was covered with a Persian carpet embroidered with lotus flowers, on which were seen messy shoes, socks, skirts, and robes.

Under the eaves of the corridor not far away, there is a three-legged and six-eared incense burner, in which a mixture of borneol and musk is burning. The aroma curls up and floats around the room, making the air feel fragrant and refreshing.

Jia Heng said: "If you don't give Li Zan and his men a chance, they probably won't dare to act rashly."

Zhen Qing snorted and asked, "So what are your plans next?"

Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "In the next few days, I will let the palace guards leak some information, saying that you and I are arguing and almost at loggerheads, and then I will propose dividing the power of the palace guards. This will give Li Zan and Xu Lu an opportunity, and we will see what they will do next."

Zhen Qing's emerald eyebrows and her sparkling eyes were filled with seductiveness. She said in a clear voice, "If Li Zan and Xu Lu ask me to place officers there, what should I do?"

Jia Heng reached his hand into the beautiful woman's clothes and felt a plumpness between his fingers. He said, "Do as they say, but I'm worried, what if you make it real again?"

Zhen Qing said: "Don't worry, how could I seek the skin of a tiger?"

Jia Heng gently embraced the beautiful woman's plump and graceful body, and said in a cold voice: "Weren't you just trying to get something from the tiger with the cabinet? With your immature mind, can you outsmart them two?"

Zhen Qing snorted softly through her beautiful, fair nose, clearly extremely angry, and said, "Who are you saying is mentally retarded?"

While the beauty was speaking, she suddenly felt her plump and graceful body tremble slightly. It was clearly the young man in the python robe who was approaching and exuding his warm breath.

Under the beautiful woman's emerald eyebrows and sparkling eyes, her heart trembled slightly, and her plump and lovely face seemed to be covered with two blushing clouds, shining brightly.

Zhen Qing leaned her beautiful head, with slightly dishevelled hair, into Jia Heng's arms and asked, "What about Li Zan and Xu Lu? How will you deal with them in the end?"

Jia Heng said coldly: "Zhilan is in power, so we have to get rid of her."

When Zhen Qing heard this, her snow-white face seemed covered with a layer of frost, her eyes became dim, and she was inexplicably startled.

If Li Zan and Xu Lu were really executed for treason, the power in the court would be unbalanced from then on. Who can control this bastard?

As Jia Heng spoke, he reached out and stroked the plump and soft mass in front of Zhen Qing, gently making a snowman, and asked, "By the way, has the Internal Security Department sent anyone to monitor Li Zan and Xu Lu?"

Zhen Qing was in a daze for a while when she was shocked.

"Both of them are honest ministers. There are not many servants in their homes, and the inner guards did not send spies to their homes." Zhen Qing was panting because of Jia Heng's trouble. Her fair and tender face was flushed. Her beautiful eyes were as bright as water under her emerald eyebrows. She pursed her slightly pink lips and said.

Jia Heng stood up and stared at the beautiful lady's graceful and charming face. He suddenly said, "Qing'er, just leave the inner guards' spies to me."

Zhen Qing refused almost righteously and said, "No."

Is this bastard planning to leave her nothing at all?

From now on, she and Jie'er, both of them, will be like meat on the chopping board, at his mercy?

Jia Heng was speechless for a moment.

Zhen Qing's voice was slightly cold as she said, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."

Jia Heng patted the beauty's round and soft breasts, and found them surprisingly soft and elastic. He said, "What are you thinking about right now? You are so absent-minded."

Zhen Qing didn't show any anger this time. She was silent for a moment, then said in a gentle voice, "Jie'er, he is your son. The bond between father and son is thicker than blood. Don't always think about the chair under his butt."

This person always wants to seize the throne from his own son. How can there be such a person in the world?

Jia Heng said with a hint of helplessness in his voice, "When have I ever thought about you?"

As Zhen Qing spoke, she leaned closer to Jia Heng's arms and said with a hint of coldness in her voice, "You know whether you have thought about it or not."

Who is this person? He even covets the throne of his own son.

When Jia Heng heard this, his eyes flashed fiercely, and he didn't say anything else.

Zhen Qing's face was as bright as snow and as beautiful as the clouds. She pursed her pink lips and said, "Jie'er, when he's older, I'll ask him to worship you as his father-in-law and let you assist him in the administration of the country."

She also had to think of a way to help Jie'er and him develop a better relationship, so that he wouldn't have too many children and pay less attention to Jie'er.

Jia Heng said, "Are you afraid that people in the world don't know that Jie'er is my child?"

Zhen Qing's eyes were charming and her voice was a little shy as she said, "Didn't I ask Jie'er to be more intimate with you?"

Jia Heng stretched out his hand and made a snowman.

Mopan has been very mysterious lately.

An unknown amount of time had passed before the two of them finished their passionate entanglement. Jia Heng felt the beautiful woman's plump, fragrant and soft body flowing in his palms, soft, fragrant, crispy, bright and attractive.

"I'm going back."

"Go back." There was a hint of laziness in the beauty's voice.

Jia Heng didn't say anything else. He stood up and went to the outer room.

Ningguo Mansion, in the study room——

Chen Xiao put down the slightly round chess piece in his hand, raised his eyes to look at the young man in the python robe, and asked: "You're back, what did Zhen Qing say when she called you just now?"

Jia Heng nodded and said, "We have already discussed it. In the next few days, you should ask the captains of the Jinyi Palace to keep a close watch on Li and Xu."

Chen Xiao responded with a "yes" and said, "Master said that he can see you in the next two days."

Jia Heng was stunned for a moment, and with his sword-like eyebrows, he looked at Chen Xiao with eyes as bright as water, and whispered, "Then I'll go see her in the next two days."

Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I last saw the White Lotus Mother. Well, that touch of softness is no less than a millstone.

Jia Heng said, "Xiaoxiao, I'm going to Hengwu Garden to see Sister Xue."

As he was speaking, Jia Heng was about to get up when he quickly left the study.

Chen Xiao was silent for a moment, and said with a hint of blame in his tone: "Why don't you take a shower first? You smell like powder all over your body. Be careful not to disturb the fetus later."

Jia Heng looked strange for a moment, but without saying anything else, he quickly walked out of the study.

Grand View Garden, Hengwu Garden——

Baochai was wearing a loose honey-colored jacket and skirt. She was sitting on a soft couch covered with a mattress, gently stroking her slightly bulging belly, staring at Aunt Xue who was scooping up the mushroom soup, and said, "Mom, don't be busy now."

Aunt Xue's fair face was filled with warm smiles as she said, "Precious girl, don't you know that you should eat more when you are pregnant, otherwise the fetus will be too thin. The future little prince must be like his father, and be both civil and military, and be able to inherit his father's title of king."

Upon seeing this, Baochai raised her eyebrows, and her watery almond-shaped eyes were warm, just like the warm sunshine, and she felt somewhat helpless in her heart.

Mom, it is certain that the fetus in her belly is a son.

But if it is not the case, then the people in the backyard will probably say that the mother and daughter are blinded and only dreaming about good things every day.

By then, I don’t know how to arrange things for the mother and daughter.

Aunt Xue picked up a small teacup filled with mushroom soup, handed it to her, and said, "You should take care of yourself so that you can give birth to a big fat boy."

Ying'er came from outside, her voice full of joy, and said, "Miss, the prince is here."

Aunt Xue raised her eyes and saw the young man in the python robe coming from outside. His face was as white as jade and his demeanor was dignified, which was the awe-inspiring demeanor cultivated from being in a high position for a long time.

Aunt Xue's face was almost filled with joy, and she smiled and said, "Brother Heng, you're here?"

Jia Heng nodded and asked, "Where's Sister Xue? I'll come over to see her."

As he spoke, Jia Heng walked to the window of the West Warm Pavilion, looked at the round and smooth-faced Baochai, and whispered, "Sister Xue."

Under Baochai's emerald eyebrows, her watery almond eyes were full of smiles, her face was white as snow and bright as clouds, and she said in a trembling voice, "My Lord, you are here?"

Jia Heng said: "I came to see you too. How are you doing recently?"

Baochai looked intently at the young man in the python robe, her sparkling eyes filled with a hint of attachment.

While Jia Heng was talking, he came close to Baochai, gently held the beautiful woman's plump and soft white hand, and asked with concern: "Sister Xue, is the morning sickness still severe these days?"

"Brother Heng, I've felt much better in the past two days." Baochai's watery almond eyes were bright and translucent beneath her emerald eyebrows.

Aunt Xue smiled and whispered, "These past few days, Baoya has been thinking about eating sour food."

Baochai:"……"

Sour boy, spicy girl, what is mom talking about?

Baochai's face, which was as white and flawless as a pear blossom, flushed like a rosy cloud, and there was a hint of shyness in her voice as she said, "I don't really like sour food at the moment."

Jia Heng smiled and said, "Sister Xue, eat whatever you want in the future."

It's not surprising that Aunt Xue has been like this all her life.

Baochai lowered her eyebrows, her moist almond eyes sparkling like water. She responded softly, stroking her slightly bulging belly, her heart full of doting, and said in a trembling voice, "My Lord."

At this moment, Aunt Xue asked Ying'er to leave the room, and then left the space for the two of them to talk.

Jia Heng stretched out a slender hand, gently embraced Baochai's shoulders, stared at her plump and lovely face, and said, "Sister Xue, take good care of your pregnancy recently."

As he spoke, Jia Heng put his palm into Baochai's collar, and felt the softness in his palm overflowing, which was even more full and soft than before. He asked, "Sister Xue, how is Wenlong?"

Baochai said, "Brother, he has been busy with foreign trade business recently, so there is nothing else."

Jia Heng gently embraced Baochai's shoulders, moved close to the beautiful woman's soft and slightly moist lips, lowered his head, and gently grasped the soft, clear and sweet taste.

Although the two have been husband and wife for many years, they can still find the impulse and passion of their first love.

After a while, Jia Heng gazed at the beautiful woman whose snow-white skin and face were as plump as the rosy clouds. He stretched out his two slender hands and gently pinched Baochai's chin, only to feel the delicate and soft touch of his fingers.

Two beautiful blushes seemed to float on both sides of Baochai's plump face, and she said softly, "My Lord, there are other things to do later."

Jia Heng whispered, "I have nothing to do today, so I am here just to accompany you."

Baochai responded softly with a "yes", and a wave of sweetness surged in her heart.

At this moment, Jia Heng gently put his arm around Baochai's shoulders, and felt a faint warmth and joy in his heart.

At this moment, the autumn sunlight silently falls on the carpet in front of the bed, showing that the years have passed silently, but at this moment they have become eternal.

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Beijing Camp, Central Army Camp——

Today is the day when Cao Bianjiao, Marquis of Shanhai, takes up his new post. At this moment, in the central army barracks, all the commanders of the regiments and camps are seen wearing military officer robes, standing tall in the central army tent.

It’s just that some military generals looked unfriendly.

This was because, after Cao Bianjiao became the Inspector General of the Beijing Camp, he not only suppressed them, but they also heard that Cao Bianjiao was colluding with the civil officials in the cabinet and was preparing to go against the prince.

What an ungrateful and ambitious person!

At this moment, Cao Bianjiao was wearing a python robe made for a Han marquis. His handsome and fair face gave him a dignified and awe-inspiring demeanor, while his fierce and flashing tiger eyes were as calm as the abyss.

Cao Bianjiao looked around at the officers and soldiers present and said, "Everyone, I am under the order of the Emperor to lead the troops of the Beijing Camp and take charge of the training affairs. I hope you will cooperate with me."

"Cao Bianjiao, why are you so pretentious? We all know each other. If the prince hadn't favored you, you would still be eating sand in Shanhaiguan!" At this moment, a middle-aged general with a purple-red face said in a low voice with coldness in his eyes.

At this moment, another middle-aged general with long hair and beard said, "Cao Bianjiao, you ungrateful bastard, you teamed up with those civil officials to deal with us. This is simply unreasonable!"

For a moment, all the military heroes in the military tent were filled with indignation.

From this we can also see Jia Heng's prestige among the generals in the Beijing camp.

Cao Bianjiao said in a cold voice: "You doubt my character, Cao, and I will not tolerate your criticism, but this is the imperial decree, so please cooperate."

At this moment, a guard officer from the outer room entered the wing room and said, "The prince is here."

The central military tent of the Beijing camp, which had been noisy, suddenly became quiet at this moment.

Cao Bianjiao's face was solemn at this moment. He did not dare to be negligent. He quickly got up from his seat and went out of the central army barracks to greet him.

At this moment, Jia Heng, escorted by the Jinyi Guards, came quickly with a calm demeanor, an upright posture, and an imposing manner without even getting angry.

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty." The officers and soldiers of the Beijing camp looked solemn and stepped forward to salute.

Jia Heng nodded and said in a deep voice: "Generals, there is no need to be polite."

Cao Bianjiao also stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I greet you, Your Majesty."

At this moment, almost all the generals present turned their gazes to Cao Bianjiao, with a hint of rejection and alienation in their eyes.

Jia Heng's expression paused for a moment, and he said in a gentle voice, "Lord Cao, please stand up."

Cao Bianjiao paused, a hint of surprise appeared in his tiger eyes, and he said quickly: "I dare not."

As he said this, he insisted on bowing his head and not getting up.

Jia Heng stared at Cao Bianjiao with an indifferent expression, and whispered: "Marquis Cao, do you want me to call you Marshal Cao Jie?"

When Cao Bianjiao heard this, he was shocked and quickly bowed and said, "I am extremely terrified by this."

Jia Heng said, "Get up. What will it look like if someone sees you?"

While speaking, Jia Heng did not say anything else and went towards the central army barracks. The generals of the Beijing camp behind him also went towards the central army barracks.

Cao Bianjiao got up and entered the central army barracks in an instant along with the mighty army of the Beijing camp.

Jia Heng's face became solemn, and he sat down behind a dark lacquered wooden desk. His eyes were piercing, and he said in a low voice: "Generals, please take a seat."

Cao Bianjiao also entered the central army barracks at this time and stood silently inside the barracks.

As Jia Heng spoke, he cast a calm gaze over the generals in the tent and said in a loud voice, "Generals, the imperial decree issued by the court has changed Cao Hou's position to the position of Inspector of the Beijing Camp and to be in charge of the training affairs of the Beijing Camp. All officers and soldiers should obey Cao Hou's orders in the future and not slack off in the slightest."

When the officers and soldiers of the Beijing camp below heard this, they all had different expressions and were confused, but most of them were indignant about it.

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, his eyes sparkling, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Cao, come here."

Cao Bianjiao came forward, his face solemn, and said with a stern hand, "Please give your instructions, King Wei."

Jia Heng raised his eyebrows, his eyes flashing coldly, and said loudly: "Lord Cao, the Beijing Camp is of great importance to the safety of the capital. You are in charge of the Beijing Camp's troops and horses and operational training affairs. Please put the overall situation first."

Cao Bianjiao hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "I will obey the order of King Wei."

Jia Heng's face was as calm as a deep lake, and he said in a deep voice: "All officers and soldiers, please handle your official duties here. Lord Cao, follow me to visit the various camps in the capital."

He also wanted to have a private talk with Cao Bianjiao to ask about his attitude.

Cao Bianjiao bowed in response, then followed Jia Heng out of the central army barracks.

The two walked, one in front and one behind, towards the barracks along a gravel path. The green sycamore trees on both sides cast orange shadows under the sunlight.

The two of them walked forward in silence, only two of them were walking fast.

"Your Highness, it was Lord Li from the Cabinet who asked me to take over the military power of the Beijing camp to guard against Your Highness." Cao Bianjiao said in a low voice.

Jia Heng suddenly stopped, turned around, looked at Cao Bianjiao with sharp eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Why didn't you send someone to inform me before?"

Cao Bianjiao remained silent for a moment, his eyes sparkling like water, and he said in a clear voice: "Your Highness, Lord Li is a loyal and upright minister. I think he has misunderstood you."

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said, "Whether Lord Li is a loyal minister or not, I know it in my heart, but the court officials have been slandering and defaming me for a long time. As the saying goes, three people make a tiger, Lord Li will inevitably be affected."

Cao Bianjiao raised his sword-like eyebrows, his eyes flashed fiercely, and he said loudly: "Your Majesty's loyalty is as bright as the sun and the moon."

Jia Heng looked at Cao Bianjiao and said, "Don't you have any doubts?"

Cao Bianjiao quickly cupped his hands and said, "I dare not."

Jia Heng raised his sword-like eyebrows, staring at Cao Bianjiao with blazing eyes, and asked in a deep voice: "Don't you dare, or don't you doubt?"

Cao Bianjiao was silent for a moment and just lowered his head.

Jia Heng sighed and said, "The world is not the world of one family or one surname, but the world of all people in the nine states. More than a hundred years ago, the world still belonged to the surname Zhu."

When Cao Bianjiao heard this, he was extremely shocked.

Could it be that the prince had the intention to establish his own kingdom in place of the Han Dynasty? But Emperor Shizongxian was very kind to the prince.

Jia Heng walked up to Cao Bianjiao, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "A real man stands between heaven and earth, and he should be worthy of nothing."

Upon hearing this, Cao Bianjiao stood there in a daze, his heart and soul greatly shocked.