The Red Mansions

Chapter 1547 Miaoyu: Just like his father

Chapter 1547 Miaoyu: Just like his father...

Ningguo Mansion, in the study room——

Jia Heng and Chen Xiao sat and talked for a while, without saying anything else, and then left the study to take a bath.

Well, after he had sex twice in one day, his whole body was filled with the fragrance of cosmetics, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. It would not be appropriate for him not to wash off the dust of travel.

While Jia Heng was talking, he bathed and changed his clothes in the side room. He put on a brand new dragon robe, thought for a while, and decided to go see Xingzi.

Since returning to Beijing, Emperor Chongping died, the new emperor was assassinated, and so on and so forth, one thing after another, almost one after another, leaving no room for a break.

At this moment, the hall in the back house was still shrouded in a joyous atmosphere, with pearls and jades, and beautiful skirts, hairpins and jackets.

Qin Keqing was chatting with You Erjie and You Sanjie. Not far away, Fu'er and Miaoyu's daughter Mo'er were clapping their soft little hands and playing games.

The two little girls were cute and clever, and naturally didn't know that they had been quietly promoted to princesses of a county and became royal ladies from then on.

Qin Keqing's graceful and bright face was rosy on both sides, and her charming eyes were as bright as water. She whispered, "After being promoted to the title of prince, things have become more complicated."

Third Sister You's gorgeous, charming face seemed to be filled with joy as she said, "In a few days, someone from the Ministry of Internal Affairs should come over to talk about the palace's carriage and ceremonial matters."

Youshi's gentle and charming face was as bright as the clouds. She pursed her soft and moist lips and said softly, "The rules of the prince's palace are still a little different."

It would be impossible for her to be granted the title of Lady of Imperial Concubine again in her lifetime.

You Erjie's beautiful eyebrows were curved like willow leaves, her charming and bright cheeks were flushed like clouds, and her bright and clear eyes also showed a hint of inexplicable joy.

Her son will be able to be granted a title in the future, and she won't have to worry about being looked down upon for being born out of wedlock.

The smile on You's face was a little reserved, and she whispered, "In the next few days, make good preparations so that we can offer sacrifices to our ancestors."

Third Sister You chuckled and said, "Wait for the prince to come over, and then we can discuss it carefully."

After Jia Heng finished bathing, he changed into a plain colorful brocade robe, stared at Qingwen who was serving beside him, and whispered: "Qingwen, how is your family doing recently?"

Qingwen's willow-shaped eyebrows, which resembled Daiyu's, relaxed slightly, and her face, which had originally been a bit harsh, became softer and more plump. She said, "It's nice for several sisters in the mansion to play together."

Jia Heng nodded, his eyes flickered under his brows, and he whispered, "That's good."

Qingwen's eyebrows were curved like crescent moons, her eyes were bright and sparkling, and she said, "My lord, I heard from the maid outside that my lord has been promoted to prince."

Jia Heng smiled and said loudly, "Yes, you were previously granted the title of Lady of Imperial Concubine. After a few years when you have a child, you can be granted a title of nobility."

Qingwen's cherry lips pouted slightly, and her face looked a little unhappy. She said softly, "My lord, my belly is not doing well. There is no movement at all."

Jia Heng reached out his hand, ruffled the girl's bangs, smiled and said, "Qingwen, wait a year or two, when you are fatter, it won't be too late for us to have a child again."

Qingwen looked at Jia Heng with her bright eyes under her green and beautiful eyebrows. Her graceful and affectionate eyes were full of seriousness. She stared at Jia Heng and said, "Sir, don't lie to me again."

Jia Heng laughed dumbly, scratched the girl's nose, and said jokingly: "When did I lie to you?"

Qingwen hummed softly and said nothing else.

When he said he would marry her, although he didn't lie to her in the end, there were still many twists and turns.

As Jia Heng spoke, he quickly left the bathing room, thought for a moment, and left Ningguo Mansion. Just as he reached the front hall, he saw a maid saying, "My lord, Miss Yuanyang is here. She said that the old lady in the West Mansion wants you to come over."

Jia Heng said: "I'll go there right away."

The reason why Lady Jia asked him to go there was probably because of the matters of promotion and ancestor worship.

As he was talking, he came to the hall, looked at the mandarin duck with an oval face with bright eyes, and whispered, "Mandarin duck, come here."

Since coming back, I haven’t played much with Yuanyang.

Yuanyang stood up and raised her beautiful head. Her beautiful eyes sparkled under her willow-shaped eyebrows and she said, "Your Majesty."

Jia Heng came forward and immediately grasped the beauty's slender hand, which was soft and smooth. He said softly, "Yuanyang, it's been a long time since we last met."

Yuanyang also had some thoughts in her heart, and with a hint of murmur in her voice, she called out, "My Lord."

Jia Heng led the graceful and quiet beauty to the warm room nearby, sat her down in the hall, and whispered, "Wait a minute, it won't be too late to go over there later."

As he spoke, he suddenly embraced the beautiful woman's plump body and smelled the fragrance emanating from her lush hair.

Under her mandarin duck-shaped eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were as bright as water, and she flickered slightly, and said in a trembling voice: "Old lady, don't wait... um~"

But he saw the young man in python costume approaching and kissing his lips, and he felt waves of warm breath hitting his face.

Yuanyang's flawless, white oval face turned red as she felt the intimacy of the young man in the python costume, and a huge wave rose in her calm heart.

Suddenly, Jia Heng looked at Yuanyang, whose eyebrows and eyes were full of gentleness and clearness, with sparkling eyes, and a feeling of pity arose in his heart. He said softly: "Yuanyang, you have lost weight during this period of time."

Yuanyang's bright and beautiful face blushed like a rosy cloud. She pursed her soft and rosy lips and said in a trembling voice, "My lord, the old lady is waiting anxiously in the hall."

Jia Heng nodded, held the beauty's slender hand, and whispered, "Let's go and take a look."

Yuanyang's beautiful and bright cheeks blushed as red as clouds. She responded softly to Jia Heng and without saying anything else, she left the hall and went to the outer room.

The two of them walked quickly along the corridor with green-painted railings towards the back house.

Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall

Accompanied by Lady Xing and Lady Wang, Lady Jia was sitting on a Luohan bed covered with a soft mattress, with Aunt Xue, Sister Feng and others sitting below her.

Jia Zheng sat down on a pearwood chair beside a small table and patiently sipped his tea. His face was solemn and dignified, and he already had the supreme aura of a third-rank official.

At this moment, a maid came in and reported: "Madam, Second Master, the prince is here."

Everyone who was talking and laughing in the hall turned their heads at the moment and looked behind the screen, only to see the young man in the python costume walking quickly towards them.

"Zi Yu." Jia Zheng stood up, his fair and elegant face showing a look of joy, and said, "It's been a long time since we last met."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Master Zheng."

Then, he bowed solemnly to Lady Jia and said in a low voice, "Hello, old lady."

Aunt Xue's expression paused slightly, and she looked intently at the handsome and tall young man in the python robe, with a hint of joy and brightness on her fair face.

As the saying goes, the more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she likes him. When Aunt Xue looked at Jia Heng at this moment, she felt that she had caught a rich son-in-law.

He is more than just a wealthy son-in-law, he is truly a rare talent among men.

Grandmother Jia smiled, called out, and said, "Brother Heng is back just in time. Come over here and sit."

Jia Heng didn't say anything else. He walked closer, found an embroidered cushion and sat down.

At this moment, Madam Xing and Aunt Xue were both looking at the young man in the python robe with smiles on their faces.

Under Fengjie's drooping brows, her narrow, cold phoenix eyes looked at the young man with an infatuated look.

He is a prince now.

If she gives birth to a son or daughter in the future, she should be able to be conferred the title of prince or princess, right?

A smile welled up on Grandmother Jia's old and kind face, and she said in a gentle voice, "Brother Heng, the palace has promoted you to the title of prince. What did they say?"

Jia Heng raised his eyebrows, his eyes flickered, and he whispered, "The new emperor ascended the throne and promoted me to prince for my contribution to protecting the country."

Grandmother Jia smiled and said in a gentle voice: "This is truly the first happy event since the founding of the country."

Jia Heng said: "Yes."

Sister Feng smiled, her gorgeous face was charming and beautiful, and she said in a charming voice, "If it weren't for the national mourning, we would have to celebrate it properly."

This enemy was conferred the title of prince, but she didn't get any benefit at all.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, and said, "It is a national mourning now. The Emperor Xianzong will have a funeral the day after tomorrow. If we can offer sacrifices to our ancestors, it is still acceptable. But if we celebrate it in a grand manner, I am afraid there will be many criticisms."

On Jia's old face with a few wrinkles, a smile could be seen overflowing, and she said, "What Heng-er said is true. You should have a good talk with Bao-yu's father and discuss the affairs of the court."

Jia Heng, on his side, looked at Jia Zheng with a warm gaze, and said in a clear voice: "Master Zheng, may I have a word with you?"

Jia Zheng responded softly, then left Rongqing Hall with Jia Heng and went to the small study in Mengpo Zhai.

Mengpozhai, in the small study room——

The summer rain had just stopped, and the windows in the house were bright and clean. Jia Heng and Jia Zheng sat down on a small table across from each other on a couch.

At this moment, the servant brought a cup of fragrant tea, bowed, and slowly retreated.

Jia Zheng's face was full of concern. He said, "Zi Yu, today in the palace, the ministers have voiced their opposition. Will this matter be hindered?"

Jia Heng whispered, "The civil officials are honest and upright. Now they regard me as a powerful and treacherous official. They wish to get rid of me as soon as possible."

Jia Zheng's elegant and clear face was full of concern, and he asked loudly, "What do you plan to do about this, Zi Yu?"

Jia Heng looked unconcerned and said in a clear voice, "Just treat it as a mosquito or a fly in your ear, or a breeze on your face. Just deal with it normally."

These are all small scenes. When he is really awarded the Nine Gifts, wears a sword and shoes when entering the palace, does not have to bow when entering the court, and does not have to use his name when praising or bowing, then all the ministers will truly regard him as a traitor to the Han Dynasty.

Jia Zheng nodded and said in a clear voice: "Emperor Xianzong and the late emperor have both passed away. The whole world is in great sorrow. It is not appropriate to make the court too unstable now."

In fact, Jia Zheng still wanted to persuade Jia Heng tactfully to quit while he was ahead and retreat while the going was good.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said loudly: "Yes, there have been many troubles in the world this year, and the government should not be in turmoil."

Jia Zheng nodded and said in a clear voice: "In the past year, a lot of things have happened in the court."

Jia Heng put down the teacup in his hand and said, "Master Zheng, I went to the Ministry of Personnel to report on my work these days. How is it going?"

Jia Zheng raised his head, his elegant, fair face paused for a moment, and he stared at the young man in the python robe, saying, "The Ministry of Personnel wants me to serve in a local area for a trial period before returning to the capital for important positions."

Jia Heng asked, "What about the master? Do you have any idea of ​​exploring the local area?"

Jia Zheng nodded, his eyes as warm as the sun in winter, and said, "Whether you are transferred to a local post or serve as an official in Beijing, everything is fine."

Jia Heng said, "It is feasible to serve as an official in the capital first and then seek to be transferred to another place."

Jia Zheng then asked, "Zi Yu, what government affairs will the court carry out when the new era comes next year?"

Jia Heng said: "Now the new policy has been implemented for more than two years, and it has achieved remarkable results in the local areas. We need to further promote it in prefectures and counties and sort it out carefully. In addition, Liaodong and other places are new areas opened up by the court. How to settle immigrants on the border and how to bring them under the rule must be carefully planned. As for the border areas and Tibetan areas, the Tartar barbarians should also be expelled and exterminated."

Jia Zheng twirled a few strands of his beard with his hand, with a thoughtful look on his face.

Jia Heng said: "Pacifying Liaodong is the first step. Later we need to bring Liaodong under our rule. This will take more than a hundred years."

Jia Zheng nodded and agreed, "As long as it does not cause trouble to future generations, even if it takes a hundred years to achieve success, it is worth it."

The two chatted for a while, and then the servant outside came into the study and reminded, "Second Master, the old lady has sent someone over. The food is ready. When will the master go over?"

Jia Heng turned his eyes to Jia Zheng and said in a gentle voice, "Second Master, it's getting late. Let's go over and have dinner together."

Jia Zheng responded without saying anything else and went to Rongqing Hall with Jia Heng.

Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall

At this moment, Grandmother Jia's hair was full of silver, which was combed meticulously. She was wearing a dress with chrysanthemum patterns, which looked quite festive. She sat down on a chair and smiled kindly from time to time at the entertainment of Sister Feng.

As they were talking, Jia Heng and Jia Zheng walked in hand in hand into the hall.

Grandmother Jia smiled kindly and said, "I'm just waiting for you two."

Jia Heng said nothing more and sat down with Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng nodded and suddenly asked, "Where is Baoyu?"

Jia's mother pretended to be angry on her old face and said, "What's wrong with you? Have you forgotten that Baoyu went to study at the Imperial Academy?"

Jia Zheng realized what was happening and nodded, saying, "It won't be long before the imperial court starts the imperial examination, and he has to prepare well for it."

Grandmother Jia's kind face was full of anger, and she said in feigned anger: "Baoyu now knows how to make progress, and is no longer the wanderer he used to be."

Sister Feng smiled brightly on her beautiful face and changed the subject, saying, "Grandfather, my granddaughter-in-law is so hungry now, let's eat together first."

Hearing this, Jia's mother smiled and changed the subject, saying in a low voice, "Then let's have dinner together."

As they were talking, everyone came to the hall and sat down, then picked up a pair of bamboo chopsticks and started eating.

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Grand View Garden, Hengwu Garden

Baochai was also sitting at a jujube wood dining table with Daiyu, Xiangyun, and Baoqin. The beautiful lady's plump and lovely face was as white as snow and as rosy as a drunk.

Daiyu's eyes sparkled with a gleam of light under her furrowed brows. She looked a little disappointed and said, "It seems that Brother Heng will not be coming back for dinner today."

Baochai's moist almond eyes were as bright as water under her emerald eyebrows. She whispered, "He has just been conferred a title. We still need to ask the old lady first."

Xiangyun's innocent and bright face was full of smiles, and she said softly, "After we finish the things outside, Brother Heng will go to talk to Sister Qin first."

Baoqin's eyebrows were covered with emerald green feathers, and her eyes were as bright as water. She whispered, "That's what I should do."

A hint of coldness appeared on Daiyu's beautiful and bright face, and her delicate and white nose snorted.

A group of them are no match for the one over there. Of course, she is the princess, and they are concubines and wives.

Baochai nodded her beautiful head, her emerald eyebrows were covered with clear, watery almond eyes, her eyes were as gentle as water, and she smiled and said, "Okay, let's eat first."

As everyone was talking, they picked up pairs of chopsticks and began to eat, but their thoughts were different, and their hearts were all on Jia Heng.

Grand View Garden, Cuicui Temple

At this moment, in the east window wing, because the wind had just stopped and the rain had stopped, the sky was gloomy and the light was dim. A candle had been lit in the room, and the orange flame was like water, silently spreading and hitting the screen.

Miaoyu was talking with Xing Xiuyun, while a wet nurse not far away was breastfeeding a child, who was Miaoyu's son.

Miaoyu was sitting on a bed covered with a mattress, recovering from her confinement after giving birth. She was covered with a cotton quilt. Her forehead was as smooth as jade, and her face had become more plump and softer since she became pregnant and gave birth. Under her two thin eyebrows, she looked at her son with gentleness and loving eyes.

Miaoyu really loves her child.

Xing Xiuyan turned her beautiful head and looked at the little guy who was sucking milk. She chuckled and said, "Look, how delicious it is."

Miaoyu's eyes, which were as bright as rainbows and as clear as water, were under her fine and beautiful eyebrows. She said, "Just like his father."

They are all the same, they will definitely be perverts when they grow up, hum...

Xing Xiuyan had been through a lot, after all. When she heard this, her rosy face turned red. She also recalled Jia Heng's previous experiences, and with a hint of blame in her tone, she whispered, "What are you talking about, Sister Miaoyu?"

It is true that things are different after having a child. In the past, how could someone as noble and self-righteous as Miaoyu say such words?

At this time, the little maid Susu entered the room, her pretty face smiling brightly as she said, "Miss, it's rumored outside that the master has been promoted to prince."

Because Longcui Temple is located in a remote area, few ordinary people come here, so Susu learned about Jia Heng's promotion to the title a little late.

When Miaoyu heard this, her eyebrows were raised with surprise and she said, "Prince? A prince of a different surname?"

Xing Xiuyan's eyes, which seemed to be like the clouds, were filled with thought, and she said, "Since the founding of the country, it seems that there has been no prince of a different surname."

Miaoyu was slightly startled, bit her pink lips with her cherry teeth, and said softly, "Then he was the first one, but... it doesn't sound right to me."

There are some ministers who are often mentioned in novels as those who plot to usurp the throne.

There won’t be any serious danger in the future, right?

Thinking of this, Miaoyu frowned slightly and looked at her son with some worry.

It's no wonder that Miaoyu was worried, because this nun, from her past growth experience, knew very well the ups and downs of officialdom and that it's lonely at the top.

Just as the song "Hao Le Ge" says, because I complained that the gauze hat was too small, I ended up carrying the shackles and chains. Yesterday I felt sorry for the coldness of the torn jacket, and now I complain that the purple python is too long.

(End of this chapter)