The Red Mansions

Chapter 470 Jia Lian: He must do everything possible to save himself!

Chapter 470 Jia Lian: He must do everything possible to save himself!

After discussing Qin Ye, King Zhongshun talked about other things with Pan Shilang, mainly about the next stage of the construction of the imperial tomb. As Emperor Longzhi got older, the imperial tomb obviously couldn't be delayed any longer.

In case of a banquet one day, it is impossible for the coffin to stop for more than half a year, only the tomb is waiting for people, and there is no reason for people to wait for the tomb.

After the discussion was over, King Zhongshun sent Pan Shilang away.

For a while, only Luo Chengwang, the construction secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Zhou Shun, the chief historian of the palace, were left.

"My lord." Luo Chengwang quickly got up and called out.

King Zhongshun asked, "How is Xiaolv Garden at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains doing? Wait until June, and I will have to go to escape the summer heat."

Luo Chengwang smiled and said: "My lord, don't worry, the project will be completed in another two months. The best craftsmen in Shenjing have been taken, and the best wood has been taken. Those woods were all transported from Yunnan and Guizhou, and the remaining girders were built for the palace. Your lord When are you going to see it?"

"It doesn't seem necessary, the king is acting now... busy with official duties." King Zhongshun nodded, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

Zhou Changshi said in a low voice: "My lord, I heard that the Jia family is also repairing the garden."

"Oh, how do you say it?" King Zhongshun suddenly became interested and asked curiously.

During this period of time, King Zhongshun almost didn't do any business because of the pain in his buttocks. Except for Jia Amnesty, Zhou Changshi still made Zhou Changshi closely monitor the actions of Jia's Ningrong Second Mansion.

The Jia family repaired the garden, picked up servants' houses, transported stones, and workers came in and out. Such a big movement can't be concealed from Zhou Changshi.

Zhou Changshi said coldly: "After Jia Heng's son took over the Jia family, he plundered and looted property from the Lai family, the Shan family and other old servants' homes. For a while, the treasury was full of money. Now it is heard that a large garden will be built in the wasteland of the eastern and western prefectures for enjoyment."

King Zhongshun's eyes darkened when he heard the words, and he subconsciously asked, "How big is the children's garden?"

"Back to the lord, I have specially inquired about it from the craftsman, and it is about three and a half miles away." Zhou Changshi said in a low voice.

King Zhongshun sneered, and said solemnly: "At such a young age, he has no merit in the country and no virtue, so he pays so much attention to luxury and ostentation, I'm afraid it's not the appearance of wealth and honor for a long time!"

When Xiao'er is defeated and the family property is stolen, there will not be much left in Jia's family who wants to repair the garden, which is really hateful.

Immediately, he asked Luo Chengwang, "How big is Xiaolu Garden?"

Luo Chengwang patted his chest and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Xiaolu Garden is about seven and a half miles long, which is enough for the Prince to count seven or five miles. There are hot springs, rocks, and pavilions in it, and it is no less than the five and a half miles of the Princess Jinyang's mansion. Tangyuan."

Princess Jinyang also has a garden outside the city to escape the heat.

Only then did King Zhongshun nodded in satisfaction, and asked Zhou Changshi again: "Have all the people who went to Jiangnan to buy girls gone?"

Zhou Changshi said: "My lord, don't worry, we have already set off. This time, we are going to Gusu and Huaiyang. Wu Wa is more beautiful, and Yangzhou is a thin horse. I promise to buy it to your liking."

King Zhongshun twirled his beard with his hands, and with a somewhat smug look on his face, he turned to ask: "Will the princess's house still sell those gambling houses in the east city?"

Back then when the Sanhe Gang was wiped out by Jia Heng, Dongcheng left a large number of properties, some of which were making a living out of side businesses, such as gambling houses and brothels. It was still able to open, but the gambling house was temporarily closed by Jia Heng for rectification.

And King Zhongshun took a fancy to these casino properties, and then asked Luo Chengwang to ask Princess Jinyang about the purchase, but he didn't get her permission.

Luo Chengwang said: "My lord, those casinos are not for sale at the Princess Jinyang's mansion. We have opened several casinos nearby, but they haven't opened yet. There is a man named Xia Houying in the mansion of the Princess Princess, and there is also a soldier from Wucheng. People come and send people to make trouble."

King Zhongshun's face was gloomy, and he said: "It's really hateful, Zhou Changshi, these two days, you go to the eldest princess's mansion on behalf of this king."

His younger sister, since she got the support of the youngest son of Jia's family, now she doesn't take him seriously, and it seems that she is going to recruit Jia Heng as her son-in-law.

At the beginning, Jia Heng was recommended by the eldest princess of Jinyang, and these details gradually became known to King Zhongshun, but he did not suspect Jia Heng and the eldest princess of Jinyang.

In fact, the relationship between a man and a woman is the most secretive. Unless the two are intimate in public, who would think that the person who is one round behind will have an affair?

Even if the exchanges are a little more intensive, at most they think that the eldest princess of Jinyang mainly recruits Jia Heng as her son-in-law, but she didn't think of directly using it for her daughter to inspect the goods?

King Zhongshun thought for a while, and added: "Is there anyone from our house?"

Zhou Changshi hesitated and said: "Xia Houying is an old Jinyi. The mansion has been checked for several rounds, and now there is no one from us in the mansion."

Wang Zhongshun said: "Go and post the post first, after a few days, the king will feel better, and come to visit in person."

Zhou Changshi hastily handed over his hands.

"Jia Amnesty will be exiled in the next day, and this king will be uncomfortable, so I still have to send him a ride." King Zhongshun smiled, then looked at Luo Zhou and the others, and said, "Okay, it's getting late, let's go down and have a rest." stop."

Luo Chengwang resigned, and Zhou Changshi also left the study.

As soon as the people left, King Zhongshun picked up the book and went to the inner room. He came to a sandalwood bookshelf against the wall and moved one of the enamel colored porcelain. The body scattered to both sides, and a secret room suddenly appeared. King Zhongshun entered into it with a candlestick, which was filled with various calligraphy, paintings, gold and silver jewels of celebrities.

What King Zhongshun didn't know was that there was a sneaky figure outside the study room, looking in through the light from the casement.

After all, he was born in opera, light and healthy, hiding in the shadows at the moment, he could clearly hear the conversation in the study.

"That letter is supposed to be part of the evidence, but the account books and registers, maybe there are other secret rooms, so we can only look for another opportunity to find out." Qiguan thought, walking lightly, her figure hidden in the shadows, and stayed where she was. The bamboo leaves swayed lightly.

The next day, early in the morning, Jia Heng got up in the west pavilion of the Hall of Martial Arts, put on his clothes and got off the bed.

"Master Jia." Two young eunuchs pushed the door open and came in, prepared hot water, towels, green salt, cups, etc., with flattering smiles on their faces, and said, "This servant is serving Master Jia to wash and wash. .”

Jia Heng let out a "hmm" and came to wash in front of the wooden shelf where the basin and bronze mirror were placed.

"Lord Jia, breakfast will be delivered from the imperial dining room later, so please stay calm." An inner eunuch laughed.

Jia Heng responded softly, washed up, took the towel, and wiped his face.

It was early spring morning, and the cool breeze blowing through the windows supported by wooden roots refreshed people's spirits.

Another eunuch handed over a cup of steaming hot butter tea and said, "My lord, drink some hot tea to warm your body."

At this moment, the maid's voice came from outside, "Has Master Jia woke up?"

As the eunuch in the house answered, Princess Xianning, accompanied by several court ladies, walked into the palace like stars, holding a food box in her hand.

Princess Xianning changed into a peach red jacket today, with a light white pleated plum embroidered skirt, which is a bit more gorgeous than yesterday's clean and elegant dress.

"Sir, haven't you had breakfast yet?" Princess Xianning looked at the boy and asked softly.

Under the eyes of the female officer, the two little eunuchs left the wing.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "Waiting for breakfast from the imperial dining room, what is this, Your Highness?"

As he spoke, his eyes fell on the brown wooden food box in the hands of Princess Xianning.

Princess Xianning put the food box on the small table, and said with a smile: "The imperial dining room makes more meals, thinking that the husband has not eaten breakfast, so I brought it to the husband."

Jia Heng frowned and said, "Your Highness, you are welcome."

He felt that if things continued like this, there might be some unforeseen disasters. This would fall into the eyes of Emperor Chongping, Empress Song and the others. How should they look at him?

Married man, tease the princess?

But he couldn't refuse Princess Xianning's kindness firmly, could it be that he said, don't look for me?

After thinking for a while, he said, "If your Highness is concerned about the experience in the Beijing camp, since I have already agreed to your Highness, I will go all out for it."

Positioning the two of them as asking for something, gave him his own leeway.

Princess Xianning was stunned for a moment, her phoenix eyes moved slightly, she smiled lightly and said, "I'm afraid that Mister might forget, I can only remind you, but I didn't expect Mister to see it."

Jia Heng: "..."

Although she knew it was nonsense, but the girl said it along with the trend, always feeling a little guilty.

"Sit down, sir, let's eat first." Princess Xianning put the dishes away, lowered her eyes, and said softly.

Secretly, she seemed to have caused him some trouble.

Xu was because seeing the concubine mother and the queen mother talking about their marriage yesterday, she was in a hurry and didn't sleep well last night.

Jia Heng nodded, seeing Princess Xianning who was suddenly full of worries and looked gloomy, turned her eyes to look at all kinds of snacks and porridge, and said: "Your Highness, have you eaten breakfast?"

If I didn't guess wrong, this might be Princess Xianning's breakfast, and I brought it over for myself.

Princess Xianning's beautiful and beautiful face showed melancholy, and said, "I don't have much appetite."

"Maybe... use some together?" Jia Heng hesitated, and said in a low voice that he could almost hear.

Princess Xianning froze on the spot, staring at the young man with crooked eyebrows, and said with a light smile, "Okay, then I'll have a bowl of porridge."

At that time, the female officials and maids of honor had already stood at the door to prevent anyone from peeping inside.

Jia Heng picked up the chopsticks and asked, "Your Highness is frowning, seems to be worried?"

Princess Xianning picked up the spoon, lightly scooped the porridge in the porridge bowl, and said softly: "Perhaps as you get older, you will have more worries, where is your husband?"

Jia Heng smiled and said: "In the past, when I was a child, I was more carefree. When I grow up, there are many things to consider, and I can't let my temper go."

Judging from yesterday's "unrealistic" dream of Princess Xianning wanting to be a female general, it can be seen that she is a very thoughtful person, and perhaps she may not be content with the established fate of marrying, loving husband and raising children.

Otherwise, what could be the reason?It can't be relatives.

Princess Xianning said "You can't let your temper come your way", frowned, looked at Jia Heng suddenly, and said with a light smile: "Sir, you don't seem to be as old as me, do you have more emotions than me?"

It's strange, why she always subconsciously forgets the boy's age.

Jia Heng didn't know Princess Xianning's wild thoughts, and asked: "I don't know how old your Highness is?"

"After February, this baby is also eighteen. Mr. seems to have just turned sixteen." Princess Xianning said with a smile.

In terms of age, the young man in front of Xu would still call her sister.

Jia Heng took the chopsticks, picked up a crab roe bun, and said, "I'm old, and Your Highness is one year old."

Princess Xianning: "..."

However, I could also see that the person in front of me didn't discuss the issue of age very much, picked up the spoon, took a sip of the porridge, and stopped talking.

Or even if you have something on your mind, you don't know where to bring it up.

The two finished their breakfast in silence.

Seeing Jia Heng put down the chopsticks, Princess Xianning handed over the handkerchief in her hand and said with a smile, "Sir, wipe it off."

"Yes." Jia Heng didn't pick it up, but picked up a handkerchief and said, "Your Highness, I'll go to the check-in room of the military aircraft first, thank you Your Highness for your hospitality."

"Sir, go." Princess Xianning quickly put down the spoon, picked up the handkerchief in her hand and wiped her mouth, and said softly.

Watching Jia Heng leave, Princess Xianning looked at the dishes, cups and chopsticks, was silent for a moment, and sighed softly.

Jia Heng stayed at the military plane for a while, then left the palace and returned to Ningguo Mansion.

At noon, Jia Heng had just taken a seat in the hall when Qingwen entered the hall and said, "Master, Second Mistress Lian is here."

"That's it." Jia Heng nodded and walked towards the backyard.

At this moment, in the backyard, Sister Feng was talking to Qin Keqing, saw Jia Heng, and asked: "Brother Heng, why didn't you come back last night? It made my brothers and sisters worry a lot at night."

Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing, met a pair of water-like eyes, and said: "Last night, I stayed on the military plane, so I didn't come back."

He told Qin Keqing before.

Qin Keqing nodded without saying anything else, and asked, "Husband, do you have a clue about what Sister-in-law Feng asked?"

When Sister Feng heard this, she couldn't help but look at Jia Heng.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "Sister-in-law Feng cleans up, and follow me to the inner police factory to meet Lian's second brother."

Sister Feng responded, then called Shang Ping'er, and got into the carriage that had been prepared, which contained some wine, food, clothes and so on.

The Yatang of the Neijuan Factory is located in an inconspicuous alley at the foot of the imperial city wall. There are guards and guards at the gate of the official Yamen. Perhaps influenced by the Yamen behind him, he has a sinister expression and fierce eyes.

The carriage turned around and suddenly stopped at the door. Jia Heng got off his horse at this time in Jinyi Mansion. A fat eunuch in his 30s was guarding the main entrance. He saw the young man in a python suit sitting on the horse and came close. With a high-pitched voice, he greeted, "This lord is Lord Jia?"

Jia Heng nodded and said, "I will go in and meet Jia She and his son."

"Sure enough, it's Mr. Jia. My father-in-law told me earlier, please come inside." The eunuch's cheeks were a little dark, his face was full of flesh, and he had a pair of triangular eyes. Invite.

Jia Heng nodded, turned to look at the carriage behind him, took two steps forward, and said, "Sister-in-law Feng, come down."

Not long after, the curtains were lifted, and Sister Feng, who was wearing a white flower jacket with orchid background, was supported by Ping'er from the carriage and stood on the ground. The fanzi, the factory guard, met the fat eunuch in charge, and his heart suddenly jumped.

In such a place of tigers and wolves, she had also vaguely heard from Wang Er these days that there were ghosts crying in the government office.

In fact, since Taizu of the Han Dynasty imitated the former Ming Dynasty and set up the Jinyi Mansion, and Taizong set up the inner factory, every time Taizong established a prison, the inner factory was the main force, and the Jinyi Mansion assisted in handling the case.

As for Dai Quan in the Daming Palace, in addition to serving as a servant in the province, he also has the title of "Admiral and Eunuch of the Imperial Envoy's Internal Investigation Factory".

Feeling some fear from Sister Feng, Ping'er comforted her and said, "Grandma, Master Heng is waiting for us."

Hearing Jia Heng's order, Sister Feng couldn't help but turn Dan Feng's eyes to look at Jia Heng. Strange to say, she unconsciously gained some confidence.

"Lord Jia, please." The eunuch invited again.

Jia Heng, Sister Feng, Ping'er, together with several nuns, entered the Yamen of the Inner Police Factory and entered the west side hall.

"Lord Jia, the prisoner has been transferred to the prison cell in the west hall, and we will leave tomorrow." The inner warden smiled, then quickly lowered his face and ordered a subordinate: "Go, bring the prisoner here."

Jia Heng sat down and asked, "Is the inner guard escorting you this time?"

"The imperial prisoners are all escorted by the inner guards. Since they are adults, you can tell the factory owner that it is not a bad idea to hand them over to the guards of Jinyi Mansion to go south." The inner guard laughed.

"As a member of the tribe, we should avoid suspicion." Jia Heng said lightly.

The fat inner eunuch smiled and said: "The adults are upright, and the little ones admire it."

While the two were talking, they saw a young man in white prison uniform with handcuffs and shackles coming to the side hall under the guard of four fans.

Only two days later, Jia Lian lost all energy and her cheeks were sunken. At this moment, she looked up and saw Sister Feng, she seemed a little afraid to recognize her, and she was dazed for a long time, before calling out, "Feng'er?"

Sister Feng looked at Jia Lian as if she had been struck by lightning. This time, tears did not come from her eyes, but her complexion was pale.

Jia Heng watched the scene where the husband and wife held hands and looked at each other with tears in their eyes, but they were speechless. He shook his head secretly and said, "Sister-in-law Feng, you are talking here."

As he spoke, he called Ping'er and Nanny.

The fat eunuch also winked at the inner guards, then exited the side hall, leaving space for the husband and wife.

However, at this time, Jia Lian took a few steps quickly, and rushed towards Sister Feng with the sound of shackles, and then staggered Sister Feng who opened her mouth to speak, and rushed to Jia Heng, crying: "Brother Heng, help me, Help me, everything has nothing to do with me, I just follow my father's orders..."

While speaking, he had already hugged Jia Heng's leg, not letting go.

Exiled in Guizhou, he will not be pardoned, no, he must do everything possible to save himself!

Sister Feng froze on the spot, Danfeng blinked, and didn't even react for a while, so she had to put her slightly raised hand... secretly down.

(End of this chapter)