The Red Mansions

Chapter 324

Chapter 324

He didn't mention Aunt Xue's mother and daughter's preparations for marriage, but said that Jia Heng's side went back to Ningguo Mansion through the corner gate through the intersection between Ning Rong and Rong Mansions.

At that time, the night was low and the cold wind was blowing, and when they stepped into the brightly lit inner hall, they saw Qin Keqing, You Shi, You Second Sister, and You Third Sister groping for dominoes around a table of eight immortals, and their maids were behind them. Tea is served.

Beside Qin Keqing, Xiangling also tilted her head and looked at her, folded her hands, cupped her palm-sized face, and looked at the dominoes on the table with her watery eyes.

Seeing Jia Heng's return, several people turned their heads, casting bright, brilliant, gentle, or moving gazes at them.

Qin Keqing asked with a smile: "Husband, did you just come back?"

While talking, he got up and went to meet Jia Heng.

Jia Heng smiled and said: "After eating at the old lady's place for a while, I went to sit in the aunt's courtyard for a while, how about you playing cards?"

Qin Keqing said: "After dinner, sit here to pass the time."

At this moment, it's still the time of Xuzheng, and it's dark early in winter in Japan. Qin Keqing, You Shi, Second Sister, and Third Sister finished eating and gathered around a table to wipe dominoes.

Instead, he asked: "Husband, didn't you go to the Wu Dynasty today? I heard from the second master in the West Mansion that the palace gave your husband a python suit, what do you say?"

Jia Heng sat down, took the teacup from Qing Wen, and said: "To reward the achievements of the chaos, the Holy Majesty will bestow you with a boa uniform, plus a brocade-clothed captain, and there should be an imperial decree coming down tomorrow."

Gaining certainty from Jia Heng's mouth, Qin Keqing's pink face overflowed with joy, and said softly: "Python suit, this is an official robe that only first-rank officials can wear."

Youshi smiled and said: "A first-rank official may not be able to wear it. This is the grace of the palace. I remember when I just passed the door, the Duke of the West Mansion was still there at that time, and he was valued by the palace. body, living in eight seats."

Jia Heng waved his hand and said, "It's still far behind the Duke."

The boa robes were not given by the king of the county, so people can wear the boa robes with round collars and round collars.

There was a smile in You Shi's eyes, and he said softly: "Brother Heng is still young, and there are still many opportunities to make contributions. In the future, even if he is a duke or duke, he may even be a county king."

As soon as this remark came out, the beautiful eyes of Second Sister You and Third Sister You stared at Jia Heng, and their moods were already fluctuating.

Jia Hengdao: "It's too difficult to confer military merits as county kings. Since the founding of the country, there have been only four county kings with different surnames, all of whom have made great contributions to the country. Only the Eastern Prisoners have a chance, this matter cannot be forced."

Qin Keqing was full of smiles, and said softly: "My husband is right, prosperity and wealth are destiny, so you can't force it."

Youshi nodded, looking at Qin Keqing beside him, envy welled up in his heart.

Jia Hengdao: "Now the Holy Majesty wants to use troops against the north, and the imperial court is employing people, and it is the time to strive for action. Many dare not say that it is still feasible to earn a share of the family business for future generations. .”

Seeing the rare ambition on the young man's face, his eyes all showed obsession.

Jia Heng nodded to the three of them, smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this, you play cards first, it's still early, I will go to the study to read a book."

In the spring and March of next year, he actually still wants to go to the examination room.

Qin Keqing smiled sweetly and said, "Then husband, let's go."

Third Sister You said: "Master Heng, the fifteen chapters I wrote have already been sent to the study, please help Yazheng."

Because Jia Heng's age is actually younger than Third Sister You, it is not good for Third Sister You to follow Tanchun, Daiyu and others from Xifu and call Jia Heng the eldest brother Heng.

Jia Heng said: "Then let me see, if it's feasible, choose a daily edition for printing."

Third Sister You nodded and watched the boy go away.

Jia Heng went to the inner study room, sat on the pear wood armchair, turned on the candle, it was as bright as day.

Suddenly, I smelled a faint fragrance, and when I raised my eyes, I saw Qingwen twisting the waist of the water snake, holding the teacup, and said with a charming smile: "Young master, use tea."

Jia Heng was picking up a stack of scriptures for interpretation, flipping through them casually, and smiled at Qingwen: "Just keep it at hand."

"Well, it's the young master." Qingwen replied, put the cooked Biluochun aside, approached the book table, pinched the handkerchief, and turned to look at the book in Jia Heng's palm.

Jia Heng looked up at Qingwen, and said softly, "Do you understand?"

Qingwen said with a smile: "I don't understand the articles of the sages and sages, but I have turned them over, but I don't know why, I feel drowsy after reading this book, and only my son has such great patience." "

As he spoke, he got close behind Jia Heng, pinching his shoulders with his slender hands.

Jia Heng looked at the book intently, and said with a light smile, "The strength is pretty good."

I thought to myself, no wonder in the eyes of scholars, how longing for Hongxiu Tianxiang to study at night.

Jia Heng read the scriptures for a while, but felt that it was difficult and obscure, but he also felt sleepy, so he stretched out his hand and rubbed his temples, when he heard a movement in his ears, Qingwen's charming voice came, with a bit of melodious melody. Mei, "Sir, are you tired?"

Jia Heng said: "The earth dragon is burning in the room, and I feel a little sleepy after sitting for a while. Go and light some incense."

As he spoke, he picked up the teacup on the side, took a sip, and refreshed himself.

Qingwen lowered her head slightly, her cheeks were as red as fire, her charming eyes were full of autumn water, and she said softly: "Young master, there is no need to burn incense, I have a way to refresh you."

Jia Heng was startled, frowned, and asked, "What can you do?"

Qingwen didn't answer, and squatted down. The young girl's petite, youthful and beautiful soft figure reminded her of willows. At this moment, Qingwen was wearing a green jacket and skirt, and her hair was tied with a red hair. , It seems to reflect the character of daring to love and hate.

Jia Heng's face paused, noticing something strange, she frowned and said: "Qingwen, you...don't make trouble."

How did he refresh himself...

However, Qingwen didn't respond, her fingers were dexterous, she got busy, and then buried her head, her delicate green hair hanging down.

Jia Heng focused his eyes slightly, put the book in his hand aside, and picked up a manuscript such as Romance to read. He felt that it would be a bit "gentle scum" to read the scriptures under the circumstances.

It is the Sui and Tang dynasties written by You Sanjie, which has fifteen chapters.

And just looking at the second episode, Yang Jian, the Lord of the Sui Dynasty, came to Wei Chizhen, the granddaughter of Yu Chijiong, and had to say that the writing of Third Sister You is still good, spicy and hot, lively and fragrant.

A strange look appeared on Jia Heng's face, and he stretched out his hand to lift Qingwen's hair hanging down her cheeks to her ears. The increasingly seductive face, illuminated by the lights, had already been glowing like a rosy cloud, spreading to her petite and exquisite face. earlobe.

After a long time...

Jia Heng looked at Qingwen, poured out a cup of clear tea, handed it to Qingwen, and said softly: "You..."

He wondered if Qingwen's interest had been unlocked.

Her flair and dexterity attract people's grievances. This judgment clearly refers to the skill of female celebrities, not the ability of tongue.

But Qingwen is obviously talented, and she has only had a few times. From jerky to proficient, she has improved by leaps and bounds, and she is able to do a job with ease.

While drinking the fragrant tea, Qingwen lowered her head and said crisply: "I want to serve you, but you don't accept me."

Jia Heng handed over a handkerchief, asked Qingwen to wipe her mouth, and said, "Didn't I tell you, after the new year, why are you panicking?"

Qingwen pursed her shiny red lips slightly, feeling unhappy, she thought to herself, so there was the second and third sisters of the You family in front, and now there is Xiangling, seeing more and more people around the young master, When waiting to accept her, Shang didn't know where she was ranked.

Jia Heng rubbed the girl's bangs and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go, I need to read for a while, um, open the window and light the incense."

The inner study room is considered a relatively private personal study room. Usually few people come here, so Tanchun often comes here.

Qingwen let out a "hmm", raised a pair of charming eyes like silk, and said in a pretty voice: "Young master, if you have something to do, call me later."

"Well, let's go." Jia Heng smiled and said, and then continued to pick up the manuscript sent by Third Sister You and casually flip through it. At this moment, it was really like what Qingwen said just now, after refreshing her mind, her mind was clear.

I have roughly finished reading the manuscript written by Third Sister You. On the whole, it is not bad.

Jia Heng flipped through an explanation of time culture and art again, and continued to read, until seeing that it was the right time, Jia Heng felt mentally tired, left the study, and went to the bedroom where he lived.

In Qin Keqing's courtyard, the lights were still on. When he entered the wing room, he saw Qin Keqing sitting sideways on the embroidered couch reading a book. Jia Heng said, "Why didn't you sleep?"

Qin Keqing smiled lightly and said, "Read the medical books for a while."

Jia Heng hugged the jade man, removed the shoes and socks from the pearl, washed his feet with a wooden basin, and said softly: "It's almost Chinese New Year, in two days, call Jingqing from the school, and go to Mr. Yuezhang's place together to see .”

Qin Keqing put down her book, leaned her head against her husband's shoulder, and said, "Dad is in the Spring and Autumn Period, and I wonder if I can become an official and enjoy the happiness of life."

Jia Heng said: "Look at Yue Zhang's old man's opinion. I went to meet with Yue Zhang last time. According to his opinion, he still wants to continue to be an official."

Qin Ye is also in his early sixties, and it is said that he is approaching the age of becoming an official.

The husband and wife were talking casually, as the night was getting darker, Qin Keqing lowered his eyes slightly, and said softly: "Husband, it's getting late, let's take a rest."

Jia Heng nodded, and didn't say anything else. After embracing the jade man who knows the taste, he put down the curtain, only one thought, thanks to his youth, otherwise, his body would not be able to withstand such tossing.

The jade rabbit falls in the west, and the golden crow rises in the east.

The next day, the sky was bright.

In the courtyard where You Shi lived, You Shi was in front of the vanity mirror, letting the maid comb her hair. The mirror reflected that gentle, quiet and beautiful face, with a lazy and mature temperament at the corners of her brows and eyes.

Behind him, Second Sister You and Third Sister You were talking boredly.

Suddenly, Yindie, the servant girl from the outside room, walked into the room through the curtain, a little out of breath.

Youshi turned his head, frowned and said, "It's so early in the morning, why are you in such a panic?"

Yindie said: "Ma'am, Mrs. You is here."

Second Sister You showed surprise on her beautiful face, and said in surprise, "Mother, is she here?"

Third Sister You also had a hint of doubt in her beautiful eyes, and she was even a little flustered. She clearly told her family that she was not allowed to come to Ningfu, so why...

Youshi Yurong paused slightly, sighed in his heart, and asked, "Where is the man now, I'll go see him."

Yindie said: "At the moment, I'm in the back hall, and I happened to meet the old man who was going back home after a hard time, and he was talking."

Youshi's complexion suddenly changed when he heard this, and his delicate body trembled.

Not only did Youshi's face change, but Third Sister You's heart skipped a beat, and she said, "Elder Sister, let's go and have a look."

You Shi nodded and said, "Let's go now."

In the inner hall, at this moment, Jia Heng was sitting upright, wearing a long home robe, holding a cup of tea cup in his hand, looking at Mrs. You calmly, and said: "Aunt You, Sister-in-law You and the second and third sisters will come over in a while .”

Mrs. You is over forty years old, her hair is combed meticulously, and her face is wrinkled, but she can vaguely see the charm of her youth. I don't know if she changed into a light blue dress specially for entering the Duke's mansion. Nobile headdress.

Seeing the young man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes and a heroic temperament opposite, the wrinkles on Mrs. You's face seemed to burst into laughter, and she said: "I heard from the second sister and the third sister that there is a great young hero in Ning's mansion. See you today." Look, he is really a good-looking talent, with a dignified appearance."

Jia Heng said: "Aunt You is too famous."

He didn't have any prejudice against Mrs. You.

Mrs. You looked at the serious-looking young man opposite, her eyes moved, and she thought to herself, no wonder those two little hoofs were reluctant to go back. If she was younger than ten years old, seeing this handsome young man, she might not be able to close her eyes with joy. legs.

"And the young man in front of me is a second-rank military officer of the imperial court. He is young and promising, which is even more remarkable."

Seeing Mrs. You getting more and more satisfied, she intentionally asked: "Second sister and third sister are living here, so they have caused trouble to Master Heng, right?"

Jia Heng was stunned for a moment, thinking of Second Sister You and Third Sister You, and said: "Second Sister and Third Sister are dignified and generous, well-behaved and sensible, and they didn't cause any trouble."

When Mrs. You heard this, her face was full of smiles, and she couldn't help but feel even more joyful.

But at this moment, the bead curtains rattled, accompanied by the jingle of the rings, the fragrant wind approached, You Shi, You Second Sister, and You Third Sister entered the hall, and the three sisters of You Shi moved towards You Lao Niang together. Called "Mother".

Mrs. You stood up with a smile, took the palms of the two little girls, and said: "Okay, okay, I haven't seen you for a while, the second sister and the third sister are becoming more and more aggressive."

At this moment, seeing the three beautifully made-up, pampered daughters of their own, the joy on their faces couldn't be restrained, but they looked at the corners of their brows and eyes, and seeing that the corners of their eyes were closed, they couldn't help showing suspicion.

Secretly, what's going on?

She thought that the second and third sisters had achieved good things with Brother Heng, but looking at this posture, something seemed wrong...

The mother and daughter exchanged pleasantries.

Jia Heng said: "Ms. You, you two talk first."

After speaking, he got up from his seat, he didn't want to listen to these parents' gossip.

Mrs. You smiled and said: "Brother Heng, you go and do your work first, it's good for us mothers to talk here."

After Jia Heng left, Mrs. You turned around and looked at You Shi, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You, and said with a smile, "It's amazing."

Third Sister You frowned and asked, "Mother is here?"

Mrs. You smiled and said: "Come here to see you, seeing that you are living well here, I am relieved, take good care of Brother Heng here, don't be petty, and give birth to a boy and a girl earlier ..."

Second Sister You was more obedient, with a bit of embarrassment in her soft eyebrows, she interrupted: "Mother, it's not what you think, the third sister and I are here to stay with the eldest sister for a few days, not someone else's concubine. room."

Mrs. You smiled and said, "It's all the same, you two, sooner or later."

These two daughters of hers were born with pretty faces and beautiful colors, which ordinary people are lucky enough to endure, and they are just such young people.

Second Sister You blushed at the words.

You Shi sighed, and said: "Mother, let's talk about the matter of the second sister and the third sister in private. There is a mistress in the mansion, so I hate her."

Mrs. You smiled and said: "That's the reason, why don't you see that Grandma Qin?"

"Stay in the backyard for now." You Shi said softly: "People are also gentle and peaceful. She was originally a daughter of an official family. Her appearance, bearing, and background are also first-class. If my mother sees her and speaks for a while, don't worry about it." It’s a shame.”

Mrs. You smiled and said, "How could it be? It's too late for me to love her."

Half of the happiness of her two daughters will fall on this Grandma Qin, how dare she offend her?

While the few people were talking, they heard the jingle of ring pendants. Qin Keqing came from outside the eaves, and clearly got the letter of Mrs. You's visit. : "I guess this is Aunt You."

When Mrs. You saw the person coming, she looked up and was startled.

Originally, I thought that my daughter was a rare beauty, but when she saw this person, her heart beat wildly, and she thought to herself, could this be the fairy in the painting, with every frown and smile, her delicate voice and soft voice, it almost makes one's bones crumble .

Hastily got up and stepped forward, with a flattering smile on his face, he called out: "Grandma Qin, I'm being polite here."

At this moment, Qin Keqing was dressed in a splendid dress, elegant and gorgeous, her temples were rolled up high, surrounded by pearls and emerald greens, she stepped into the hall, with a charming smile of Eryue Fangfei on her face, she stretched out her hand to support her, and said: "Ms. You is pissing me off, sit down quickly."

Several people exchanged pleasantries again.

You Lao Niang and Qin Keqing talked with a smile, her face was clearly cramped, mainly due to a guilty conscience, her daughter wanted to climb into the bed of another man.

"Second sister and third sister are in your house, and they bother me a lot." Mrs. You said politely.

Qin Keqing said with a smile: "Second sister, third sister is here to chat with me to relieve my boredom. I love sisters, so there is no need to bother me."

Hearing this, Mrs. You was overjoyed, and said: "My two daughters, the second sister is quiet, and the third sister is a bit hot-tempered, but she is kind-hearted."

Qin Keqing smiled sweetly and said, "My husband often says the same thing, the two younger sisters have a character like gold and jade."

The smile on Mrs. You's face became brighter and brighter, and every crease seemed to be smiling.

And Third Sister You, who was at the side, listened to the gentle and graceful woman talking with her mother in a close and natural way, her bright eyes twinkled, and secretly said, she is convinced that such a woman is a big wife.

Suddenly, just as Qin Keqing was chatting with Mrs. You about family affairs, the outside wife came to report, and the inner supervisor of the palace delivered the order.

The few people who were talking were all taken aback.

Qin Keqing knew that it was probably an imperial decree from the palace to honor her husband, and she was not surprised. She smiled brightly on her beautiful face, and said, "Baozhu, go and inform the lord that the imperial decree from the palace has come."

Old Mrs. You on the side didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse, her face was full of surprise, and she cast a pair of questioning eyes on Youshi.

Youshi said softly: "This is a good thing. The day before yesterday, brother Heng made a contribution and received a reward from the palace."

Mrs. You turned her worry into joy, and said: "This is a great joy, I am here today, and I can also increase my knowledge."

Secretly, he really deserves to be a noble family.

Jia Heng is still in the study at the moment, and it is not surprising to hear the edict delivered by the inner eunuch of the palace. When he welcomes him to Yimen, he sees Dai Quan, the minister of the Daming Palace, passing the edict surrounded by a group of inner guards , but there were several young eunuchs behind him, each holding a box with official robes in their hands.

Xu is the python suit, belt, official boots and other things bestowed by the emperor.

Dai Quan smiled, raised the imperial edict in his hand, and said loudly: "The first-class general Yunhui accepts the edict."

"Wei Chen accepts the order."

Jia Heng immediately asked people to burn incense and set up a case, and prepared according to the procedure of receiving the order.

Afterwards, with a high-pitched voice, Emperor Chongping's decree for Jia Heng finally came down.

The content of the decree is simple. It is nothing more than a brief statement of Jia Heng's calm response, quelling the turmoil, and protecting the peace of the capital.

"Thank you, Lord Long En, long live, long live, long live." Jia Heng saluted, thanked him loudly, and was about to get up, but he heard Dai Quan say: "General Yun Hui, slow down, the Holy Majesty still has a decree for you." House mistress."

Hearing this, Jia Heng was taken aback for a moment, looked up at the inner eunuch, and said, "Elder-in-law, what is this?"

Dai Quan said with a smile: "The emperor's kindness is great, and the mistress of your mansion is appointed as the second-rank madam. Yun Hui will accept it together."

Because they are all acquaintances, Dai Quan didn't want to bother, so he passed the decree directly to Jia Heng. It turned out that Emperor Chongping returned to the harem after his court yesterday, and talked with Queen Song about the previous court. Empress Song's reminder However, if the reward cannot be granted again and again suddenly, it may be possible to show kindness to Jia Heng's wife.

Emperor Chongping readily accepted it, so he passed on another oral order, and the cabinet drafted another imperial edict.

(End of this chapter)