The Red Mansions

Chapter 1355 Jia Heng: Miss Gu, is this the first chapter? (Please give me a monthly ticket!)

Chapter 1355 Jia Heng: Miss Gu, is this the first time? (Please give me a monthly ticket!)

Tianjin Acropolis, Inn

In the wing——

The beautiful woman was resting on the embroidered couch with curtains all around. She was immersed in a dream, her mind paused for a moment, and she suddenly woke up with a start.

He was breathing heavily, and his beautiful face, temples and chin were covered with a fine layer of sweat.

That flawless and beautiful face was as rosy as the clouds, and in her beautiful eyes, there was a hint of shame and anger.

Just now, she had a dream. Somehow, she saw her junior sister who was held by the young man, and at this moment, she unknowingly turned into her appearance.

At this moment, Gu Ruoqing's cheeks were as red as clouds and as hot as fire, and her beautiful eyes were filled with shame and anger.

What kind of messed up dreams does she have?

But his own junior sister could not restrain herself. The scene like a river was like a vivid painting, which was deeply imprinted in Gu Ruoqing's heart and could not be erased.

asshole……

Thinking that the man had clearly done it on purpose for her to see, Gu Ruoqing's cheeks grew hotter and hotter, and the shame and anger deep in her heart became even stronger.

She had never seen such an annoying person in her life.

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next day

The dawn is just breaking, the sky is bright, it is another sunny autumn morning, the sky is high and the clouds are light, the autumn breeze is cool and pleasant.

Jia Heng woke up, gently hugged Chen Xiao's delicate body, and said, "It's getting late, it's time to get up and eat."

Chen Xiao's nose, which looked like goose fat, seemed to make a "moan", and under her curved willow-leaf eyebrows, her slender and beautiful eyes opened with a blurry light, and she said softly: "What time is it now?"

Jia Heng said, "It seems to be already 9 o'clock now."

Chen Xiao held up a soft, plump arm at this moment, and said in a voice that was charming and lazy after getting up, "Get up."

As they talked, they stood up from the bed. Chen Xiao came over and helped the young man put on his python robe.

Jia Heng said, "I will go to see the generals of the Guards later and ask about the troop deployment situation."

Chen Xiao said softly: "Then you go first. I guess Senior Sister will come to look for me later."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Then go and meet him."

To be honest, he also wanted to meet Gu Ruoqing, but he didn't know what to say.

As they were talking, they stood up. Jia Heng went to the side room, and then someone prepared breakfast.

Jia Heng picked up his chopsticks, ate his buns and porridge, and without further delay, came to the front hall of the government office.

At this moment, Shui Rong had already gotten up early, wearing a king's colorful brocade robe, and came under the eaves. He raised his eyes to look at the refreshed young man, and thought to himself, are women so interesting?

It was just a woman. When he smelled the scent of makeup on the woman's body, he felt dizzy for a moment.

Why does Zi Yu like this so much?

Jia Heng raised his eyebrows, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under the gaze of Prince Beijing, and asked, "Your Majesty, how are the troops preparing for battle now?"

Prince Beijing Shui Rong looked solemn and said softly, "Zi Yu, the naval forces are training their fleets and are ready to go. The weapons and muskets have also been loaded onto the ships. It will not delay the advance tomorrow."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "That's great."

Shui Rong's eyes flickered, and he said, "Zi Yu, is it true that the King of Korea will not send troops to help?"

Jia Heng's eyes flickered slightly under his sword-like brows, and he whispered, "The journey is long, and it may not be as quick and convenient as attacking Shengjing from Gaizhou."

Shui Rong nodded and said, "That's right."

Afterwards, Jia Heng summoned the naval officers and asked them about the combat readiness situation.

On the other side, Chen Xiao had finished dressing and called the servants to prepare bath water, intending to take a bath and change clothes.

As I had been busy last night, I changed my clothes this time. As soon as I sat down, I heard a familiar clear voice.

"Junior sister."

Chen Xiao looked in the direction of the voice, fixed his eyes on the beautiful woman with cold eyebrows, and said in surprise: "Senior Sister."

Gu Ruoqing raised her eyes, glanced at the beautiful woman with a cold face, and said, "Well, I came to see you, how are you doing recently?"

Chen Xiao looked a little unnatural, and said softly: "I am not like that. I came here to help him...lead the troops to fight."

I almost said what was in my heart.

Gu Ruoqing nodded gently and sat down. She was like a straight, bright green bamboo. When she sat down, she had an indescribable elegance and grace.

Chen Xiao picked up a pot of tea from not far away, took the teacup, gently poured the tea, and asked casually: "When did Senior Sister come to Tianjin?"

"The tea is overflowing." Gu Ruoqing reminded, but then, she didn't know what she remembered. She only felt that the face as clear as jade turned red like clouds, and her eyes were as bright as water.

Chen Xiao seemed to have been told what happened last night. Her heart was trembling with fear and her hands inevitably trembled. With a "click", the blue and white porcelain tea bowl made a crisp sound.

Gu Ruoqing's beautiful, bright face turned slightly red. She pursed her soft and rosy lips and said, "Where's he?"

"Go to the front to meet the naval officers." Chen Xiao said softly.

I always feel that the atmosphere between the two of them is a bit weird. This is a conversation between a wife and a concubine.

Chen Xiao didn't know if his mind was in a mess, but his brain twitched, and a strange meaning surged in his cold eyes. He asked, "Are you here to call for punishment?"

Gu Ruoqing was also stunned by Chen Xiao's question, and then her pink face suddenly turned red with shame, and for a moment, it felt hot as fire.

This Xiaoxiao...really keeps bringing up things that are not relevant to the topic.

Yesterday you were deeply in love with your man, and then you talked about his shortcomings behind his back, which made you feel reasonable.

Gu Ruoqing raised her eyebrows and said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Chen Xiao chuckled, but did not continue the topic, and said, "What did Senior Sister want me to do?"

Gu Ruoqing said softly, "I'm just telling you that Chen Yuan is in Beijing with the people from the Wei family of Runan Marquis. I don't know what he's doing."

Chen Xiao's beautiful face showed a thoughtful expression, and asked: "Isn't the daughter of Runan Marquis the concubine of King Wei? The Wei family follows King Wei, why would they do such things?"

Gu Ruoqing shook his head, his eyes were deep, and he said softly: "I don't know the details, maybe Wei Ruolan doesn't know how powerful she is, maybe someone has something on her."

Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Master, is there any news about Master recently?"

Gu Ruoqing frowned, her eyes were as clear as water, and she asked, "Master, what didn't you tell me this time?"

She came up with the idea on impulse and had never met her master before.

Chen Xiao said softly: "Sister, why are you here this time? What are you doing?"

Gu Ruoqing said: "I just came to see you."

Chen Xiao frowned, blinked, and suddenly leaned close to the beautiful woman's ear, as if he had broken a stone, and said, "Senior Sister, are you here to see him?"

Gu Ruoqing's face, which was as pure as frost, had inadvertently turned red, and her sparkling eyes showed shame and anger, and she said, "What nonsense are you talking about."

Chen Xiao chuckled, but did not expose Gu Ruoqing's duplicity. He joked and said softly, "Sister, you are not coming here to join the army, right?"

There was a hint of shame and anger in Gu Ruoqing's eyes, and he didn't say anything.

Chen Xiao nodded and said softly, "Then I'll talk to him when he comes back, and have my sister dress up as a man and go with him as a guard."

Gu Ruoqing frowned but did not refuse.

Just as the two were talking, a very familiar voice suddenly came from outside the eaves. It was Jia Heng's voice.

Jia Heng was wearing a black and red embroidered robe with the Emperor's Sword hanging from his waist. As he spoke, he strode into the hall with his head held high. He looked at the familiar figure and asked, "Is Ruoqing here?"

Previously in Shenjing City, I had dealt with Gu Ruoqing because of the Gao Yong incident, so he was not a stranger to him.

Gu Ruoqing turned her beautiful head, and beneath her willow-shaped brows, she gazed intently at the young man, and for some reason, a trace of inexplicable joy welled up in her heart.

But when she thought of the boy's secret criticism of her last night, she suddenly felt ashamed and angry for no reason.

Jia Heng approached the table next to Chen Xiao, sat down, picked up the teapot from the table, took the blue and white porcelain teacup and poured a cup, and said softly: "Xiaoxiao, don't even pour me tea, I'm so thirsty."

Chen Xiao: "..."

Could you please stop talking about tea?

Jia Heng smiled and looked at the two people who were playing dumb, and asked in a clear voice: "Xiaoxiao, what did you just say?"

Chen Xiao said unhappily, "What can I say? I'm just asking about the capital. Senior sister wants to go to the sea to have a look. Is it convenient for you to go?"

Jia Heng turned his head to look at Gu Ruoqing who was standing beside him, and said softly, "Ruoqing, do you want to go with the army?"

Gu Ruoqing felt a little uncomfortable under the young man's burning gaze. For some reason, last night's dream kept turning over and over in her mind. She said softly, "I haven't been out to sea yet. I want to go to the sea and see the world."

Chen Xiao turned to look at the young man in the python robe and said softly, "Senior sister has martial arts skills, so she can serve as a guard on the side."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "I know he is skilled in martial arts."

Chen Xiao: "???"

Then, the senior sister is skilled in martial arts, and her body is as flexible as a willow tree, so it would be convenient for him to pose in various positions, right?

It’s no wonder that the girl had such wild thoughts, because Jia Heng had treated her like this in the past.

Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at the cold and beautiful Yiren, and said softly, "Ruoqing."

Gu Ruoqing hummed softly and didn't say anything else.

Chen Xiao raised his eyes and glanced at the two of them, and said softly, "You guys chat here, I'll go to Jinyi Mansion to check out the situation."

When Jia Heng saw this, he felt a little strange.

What's wrong with Xiaoxiao?

Is it that sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone? Or does a good man share his happiness with his girlfriends?

For a moment, Jia Heng and Gu Ruoqing were the only ones left in the hall, staring at each other in an awkward atmosphere.

Under Gu Ruoqing's beautiful eyebrows, her charming eyes were as clear as water. She asked softly, "Duke Weiguo, when are we leaving?"

"It should be tomorrow." Jia Heng said, looking at Gu Ruoqing leisurely, then sat closer and held the beautiful woman's slender hand.

Gu Ruoqing's own hand was held by that person, and she felt her heart skip a beat. Her flawless face flushed, and a trace of panic gradually appeared in her beautiful eyes under her willow eyebrows. She said, "Duke Weiguo..."

However, before she could finish her words, she saw the young man's expression paused, staring at her with burning eyes, and said, "Miss Gu, did you enjoy last night...?"

When Gu Ruoqing heard this, she felt a "boom" in her mind. Her beautiful eyes widened under her willow-leaf brows and she stared at the young man in a daze.

I thought he would beat around the bush, but I didn't expect the boy to ask directly. Really...

Before she could finish, she saw the young man approaching, and she felt waves of warm breath hitting her face, which made her heart palpitate and she could hardly control herself.

Gu Ruoqing was being stared at by the young man at this moment, and her heart couldn't help but panic. She just wanted to push the young man in the python robe away, but it was too late. She saw the young man approaching and kissing her lips, and a breath of indulgence came over her.

In fact, with the beauty's many years of martial arts skills, it was not too late for her to resist, but she was a little slow at this moment.

Jia Heng lowered his head and kissed the slightly cold pink lips, grabbing the sweet and refreshing taste.

Gu Ruoqing's delicate body was stiff, and she was clearly somewhat resistant to physical contact, or perhaps it was something she had never experienced before in her life.

At this moment, she gently pushed away with both hands, and when the young man tried to knock on the city gate, she clenched her teeth, and her cold and beautiful face unconsciously turned red.

Jia Heng reached out and gently embraced the beautiful woman's shoulders. After a while, he looked up at Gu Ruoqing and said, "Miss Gu, is this your first time?"

Gu Ruoqing: “…”

The beautiful woman raised her eyebrows, raised her slender, white jade-like hand, and was about to hit the young man in the python robe in the face while speaking.

But Jia Heng caught her in the act and chuckled, "Miss Ruoqing, why are you doing this?"

It was really fun, but you don't want to admit it, right? She seemed to be enjoying it just now.

"You scoundrel!" Gu Ruoqing raised her thin willow-leaf eyebrows, her bright eyes sparkling like water, and she shouted in a delicate voice.

Jia Heng smiled and said nothing more. He whispered, "Just be a lecher. Miss Ruoqing, I hope you can help me on this trip to Liaodong."

Gu Ruoqing snorted coldly, neither responding nor objecting.

It was indeed her first time.

"Does Duke Wei always bully men and women like this and kiss whoever he wants?" Gu Ruoqing raised her curved eyebrows, her bright eyes sharp, and said softly.

Jia Heng picked up the teacup in his hand, took a sip, and said, "Miss Ruoqing, you are too kind. I just couldn't help myself from being attracted to her."

Gu Ruoqing's beautiful face flushed red, her beautiful eyes stared at the young man in the python robe, and said, "Believe it or not, I will tell my junior sister later."

Jia Heng smiled and said, "She never cared about me. If I really wanted to, Xiaoxiao might help me hold down Miss Ruoqing."

Gu Ruoqing: “…”

It seems possible to say so.

However, the junior sister might not be able to beat her, and it is not certain who will win.

While the two were talking, Chen Xiao's voice was heard again from outside, and he said with a hint of joking: "Who are you going to hold down?"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Xiao walked into the back house's wing. His cold eyes lingered between the two of them, catching the rosy glow on Gu Ruoqing's face, with a hint of amusement in his clear eyes.

Jia Heng chuckled, glanced at the tall, beautiful woman, and said, "Hold you down."

Chen Xiao glanced at the young man and said softly, "Do I need to press it again?"

At this moment, Gu Ruoqing's beautiful face was still blushing, and she looked a little unnatural. She couldn't stand the couple and said, "Junior sister, we have just agreed to take a boat to Liaodong."

Chen Xiao chuckled, thinking to himself that it was true, and said softly, "That's good, I was just saying that I was missing a companion on the road."

I'm afraid we have made substantial progress just now.

Gu Ruoqing said "hmm", but for some reason, it sounded like "There's one less person in bed."

Jia Heng sipped his tea leisurely, but he was thinking about the military arrangements after his trip to Liaodong.

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Shengjing, Xiande Hall, South Study Room——

It was afternoon, and the warm autumn sunlight shone through the carved wooden windows and fell on a Persian carpet in the warm room. The sudden rise of fluff on the wool carpet looked like mottled sunlight.

Dorgon sat down behind a mahogany lacquered desk, holding a military newspaper in his hand, his resolute face full of solemnity.

Dorgon stared at Fan Xiandou who was not far away and said, "Shanhai Pass Deputy General Cao Bianjiao led the cavalry to fight against Prince Zheng's troops several times in the past few days, and Prince Zheng was defeated many times."

Fan Xiandou frowned and said, "Prince Regent, the Han cavalry should not be so brave. It is unbelievable that they dare to fight outside the city."

Dorgon sighed and said, "Yes, this is not a good sign."

At the beginning, it was only a hundred thousand elite troops of the Eight Banners that suppressed the Han court's hundreds of thousands of border troops and made them dare not go out of the border, and even the entire border line did not need to be guarded. Now, the Han people have won many battles and have become more and more powerful.

Fan Xiandou's face was filled with worry, and he said in a hoarse voice, "During the pre-Han Dynasty, there was a saying that the Han people would resist the Five Barbarians. I am afraid that day will come again."

According to the military weapon manufacturing technology of the Central Plains Dynasty, this day may come once the Central Plains Dynasty recovers its vitality and becomes rich and powerful.

Dorgon frowned and said worriedly: "The Han Dynasty is indeed too terrible."

It’s mainly the population and national strength. Once the internal friction stops, it will grow like a snowball and show the majestic spirit of a giant.

Dorgon said bitterly: "A few years ago, the Han court was a soft persimmon that could be squeezed by anyone. Who would have thought that it would be so rampant now?"

Fan Xiandou thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, now is not the time to talk about this..."

Dorgon said: "Mr. Fan is right. Now is not the time to talk about this. Let Prince Zheng withdraw and stop fighting with the Han cavalry at Shanhaiguan."

Now that Wangjing had been captured, the "denial" tactics against the Han court seemed to have come to an end.

Fan Xiandou said: "Your Highness, the Jiangnan Navy has already reached Tianjin and may come north to provide assistance at any time."

This veteran minister of the Qing Dynasty, who had served three dynasties, was trusted by Dorgon and also controlled an intelligence force to help Dorgon with his plans.

Dorgon nodded and said, "Mr. Fan thought he would not go to North Korea."

Fan Xiandou said: "Given the wisdom of the Duke of Wei, he probably planned to attack Wei to save Zhao."

Hearing this, Dorgon frowned, nodded, and said, "Mr. Fan's words make sense. Mr. Fan believes that the Han army will follow..."

"Gaizhou Guard." Fan Xiandou uttered these three words very calmly.

There is no doubt that Gaizhou is indeed Shengjing's outlet to the sea and can easily become a breakthrough point.

Dorgon was silent for a moment, then said, "Mr. Fan, what should we do in this case?"

Fan Xiandou said softly: "Prepare in advance. The previous red barbarian cannons have been set up on the fortress. When the Han army arrives, we will use the fortress to control it."

Dorgon nodded and whispered, "I'm afraid that Jia Heng will not give up and will continue to attack Shengjing along Gaizhouwei."

Fan Xiandou paused for a moment, then said in a clear voice, "Your Majesty."

Just as the two were discussing matters, a eunuch suddenly came out from under the eaves of the study and reported, "Your Highness, a pigeon has arrived from Prince Ying."

After these words were spoken, Dorgon and Fan Xiandou looked at each other and saw some expectation in each other's eyes.

Dorgon asked with impatience, "What do you mean?"

The eunuch said, "Your Majesty, Prince Ying has already conquered the Joseon capital, and the Joseon King Yi Hao has committed suicide by taking poison."

When Dorgon heard this, he was overjoyed and said, "Bring the paper here for me to see."

The eunuch bowed and took a few quick steps, handing over the paper in his hand.

Dorgon finished reading it quickly, and his majestic face was filled with joy that could not be concealed at all.

Fan Xiandou said, "Your Majesty."

Dorgon handed the paper to the eunuch beside him and said in a brisk tone: "Brother and Aobai have lived up to the trust and have captured the capital city. The rest of the battle will be much easier to fight."

Fan Xiandou nodded and said, "As soon as the capital is in place, the Korean troops from all over the country will flock to the capital. I wonder if Prince Ying and Aobai can resist them?"

Dorgon's eyes flashed fiercely, and he said: "Don't worry, the Korean soldiers are mostly a motley crowd, not worth mentioning."

When Fan Xiandou heard Dorgon say this, he remained silent.

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(End of this chapter)