Jia Mu: "Since your father doesn't care about Yingchun girl's marriage, let me, the grandmother, take care of it."
Jia She rolled his eyes and thought to himself: "Yingchun girl, a concubine, what kind of good family can she marry? Could it be that she is going to be given to a certain prince as a concubine?"
Yingchun was born as a concubine, and because of her weak character, Jia She didn't like her. So Jia She didn't really care whether Yingchun became his concubine, as long as he didn't lose his reputation as a first-class general.
Thinking of this, Jia She smiled and said: "But it depends on mother's arrangements."
Jia Mu nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "Jinling Xue family, do you still remember?"
Jia Zheng was the first to speak: "But, the Xue family after Ziwei Sheren, one of the four major families alongside our Jia family?"
Mother Jia: "Exactly, after all, that child will still call you uncle, Zheng'er."
Mrs. Wang suddenly interrupted: "But my sister, Mrs. Xue's nephew, Xue Panhai'er?"
Jia Mu shook her head: "It's another child."
Jia Zheng slapped his forehead: "But Jinling Jieyuan Xue Hong?"
Jia Mu: "Exactly."
Mrs. Wang's smile suddenly disappeared and she muttered in a low voice: "He is not related to our family, he is just adopted by a brother-in-law."
Because Xue Hong was someone else's child, Jia Baoyu was beaten by Jia Zheng for nothing. While Mrs. Wang felt sorry for Jia Baoyu, she naturally hated Xue Hong.
In addition, Jia Zheng often said to Xue Hong in front of his guests: "I wish I could help my family study."
Therefore, Mrs. Wang often cursed: "A wild species is also worthy of being called a reading seed? Be careful not to be unable to carry it, and you will fall to death!"
This time, Mother Jia did not tolerate Mrs. Wang's unreasonableness and scolded her directly: "How presumptuous! What are you talking about? Xue Hong is listed in the family tree, even if he is adopted, he is the eldest son of the Xue family!"
As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Wang was so frightened that she immediately knelt down and said: "Daughter-in-law, I made a mistake. Please forgive me, mother!"
Although Jia Mu was furious when she looked at Mrs. Wang, she thought that she was the biological mother of Jia Yuanchun and Jia Baoyu, and said calmly: "Get up, don't say anything in the future. If others know, they will think we are
The Jia family doesn’t understand the rules of family law.”
Jia Mu turned around and asked Jia She again: "Boss, what do you think?"
Although Jia She was confused, he was not stupid after all. He asked doubtfully: "This... mother, is Yingchun going to marry Xue Hong or... be a concubine?"
Mother Jia's face fell: "What a bastard! There is no reason for our daughter to be a concubine!"
Jia She apologized repeatedly: "It was my son who made a mistake. But after all, Xue Hong is the eldest son of the Xue family, and now he is Jinling Jieyuan. If he becomes a Jinshi in high school, will Yingchun's status be..."
Jia She's meaning is obvious. The Xue family and the Jia family are the four major families. No matter what you say, Xue Hong is recognized as the eldest son of the Xue family, even if he does not inherit the Xue family's property.
Moreover, Xue Hong is the Jieyuan of Jinling Prefecture, and there is no chance that he will become a Jinshi, or even one of the top three. People may not like such a person if he is given a concubine.
Jia Mu said: "It doesn't matter. The beauty of the Yingchun girl is not inferior to that of any other young lady. What's more, the Xue family and our family are family friends. What's more, Mrs. Xue of the Xue family will come to the capital with her family members in the near future.
The matter was discussed with her, and the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words were fulfilled."
In the Ming Dynasty, parents had the right to designate marriage arrangements for their children. If the children disobeyed, it would not only be a violation of morality, but also a violation of the law!
Jia Mu said to Mrs. Wang again: "If you take this matter seriously, if the marriage is successful, it will be good for Baoyu and even Yuanchun."
Mrs. Wang's eyes lit up, and she immediately thought: "Yes. If Xue Hong is really named on the gold list in the future, and the emperor knows about his relationship with the Jia family, he might not be able to promote Yuan Chun's identity."
Jia She, on the other hand, was thinking: "The Xue family is a wealthy family, so there will be no shortage of gifts."
Jia Zheng: "Xue Hong may not be able to be named on the gold medal list in the future. If we can give some cultural energy to the Jia family and some luck to Baoyu..."
Jia's mother was most concerned: "The Jia family is now in decline, and the power of the Xungui lineage is constantly suppressed by the Holy Emperor. The Supreme Emperor is old, and I am afraid that he will not live for a few more years. We must find another one for the Jia family before the Supreme Emperor dies.
A reliance.
Although Xue Hong is young, he is the best choice in terms of talent and ability, so you must place your bets early!"
Among the four people, Jia Mu was the only one who thought about serious things. To put it bluntly, Jia Mu just wanted to use an insignificant Spring Festival to tie Xue Hong to the Jia Mansion's leaky ship.
This is an investment. This is what Duke Rong Guo did when he was still alive. Lin Ruhai is Duke Rong's investment.
In the Rongxi Hall, the four people seemed to have convinced Xue Hong with their words to each other.
But how can Xue Hong be at the mercy of others? The orders of his parents? Xue Hong’s father Xue Gong in this life has passed away, so just because Aunt Xue wants to be his master? What a dream!
At this time, Xue Hong was standing in front of a prince's palace.
As soon as Xue Hong took out the gold medal given to him by Zhu Xie from his arms, he suddenly felt his soul throbbing.
Xue Hong: "Huh? Someone wants to plot against me again? There are so many shallow fools, and there are big brothers everywhere. One by one, don't get caught by me! Humph!"
Xue Hong walked up to a servant in front of the palace and handed him the gold medal: "Please tell the prince that Xue Hong is visiting."
When the servant saw the gold medal, he immediately ran in without delaying.
After a while, Zhu Ji ran out in his pajamas.
Zhu Jie was overjoyed to see Xue Hong, and took Xue Hong to the palace. At the same time, he muttered: "Tell me, you have been gone for so long without replying to me. If it weren't for the news from Yangzhou Jinyiwei, I would
I’m worried to death.”
Xue Hong looked at Zhu Xie's pajamas, then looked up at the sun that was just about to set and said, "Your Highness, did you go to bed so early?"
Zhu Xie said casually: "What? I just got up."
Xue Hong: "Just got up? Σ(°△°|||)︴Aren't you a prince? Don't you have to go to court?"
Zhu Jie waved his hand: "Hi! I usually go to court, but I took sick leave.
Who can bear it when you go to court in the morning when you are ugly? Besides, I am just an idle prince, it makes no difference whether you are with me or not."
As the only prince who has voluntarily withdrawn from the fight for the throne, Zhu Bie still has a little privilege. Otherwise, even if you are a prince, you will definitely be included in the imperial examination if you dare to miss the morning court.
Zhu Xie used to be a prostitute and gambler, so she suddenly removed herself from the position of candidate to succeed the throne.
At the age of eleven, Zhu Tie set a record of staying in a brothel for seventeen consecutive days. He almost took the brothel as his own, so he was scolded by Emperor Longqing.
Seeing that Zhu Xie really didn't want anything to do with the throne, the emperor casually named Zhu Xie an idle prince and sent him out of the palace.
Then...Zhu Xie became even more presumptuous. He was just having fun! What's wrong with me, a prince, spending his own money on music? I'm not taking bribes and bending the law. It's none of your official business!
As for the impeachment of those officials, Zhu Xie didn't take it seriously at all. He even beat up more than one official. Once, Zhu Xie made a fuss because one official said something too unpleasant.
The Yushiyuan, at the age of twelve, defeated a group of high-ranking officials and censors with just a pair of fists!
The emperor had no choice, so he temporarily abandoned Zhu Jie to Jinling. Because of this, Zhu Jicai and Xue Hong got to know each other.