The majestic and luxurious palace is located in the southwest corner of the palace garden. The glazed tiles of the palace sparkle under the sunlight, and the green plants around the palace can be seen. It is the summer season, and several willows and sycamores are planted outside the palace.
The wind made a rustling sound, and from time to time the cicadas sucking the sap of the trees made a few cheerful and loud chirps.
In the hall, in the Xinuan Pavilion, the girl who was lying behind the inner compartment turned over, gently opened her eyes, wiped a layer of fine sweat from her smooth forehead, lifted the silk quilt on her body, and revealed a white sheet
Her little face was flushed because she had just woken up, her skin was dizzy, and she was as bright as a peach or plum.
Song Yan got up, put on her embroidered shoes, calmed herself down, and then felt thirsty.
After waking up from a summer nap, I felt a little thirsty. I went to the small table by the window, picked up the teapot and poured myself a cup of tea. Seeing that it was steaming, it was not easy to drink, so I asked someone to take a shower.
Face it.
"Here comes someone." The girl's voice was like an oriole emerging from the valley, clear and sweet.
Unfortunately, after calling twice, no one outside the hall answered.
Song Yan's pink cheeks pouted slightly, her pink lips curled up, and she left the Nuan Pavilion. Seeing the empty bedroom, a flash of doubt flashed in her bright eyes under her slender eyebrows, and she murmured: "Where is the person?"
After murmuring like this, he walked towards the corridor of the palace, gently walking along the corridor. The sparse sunlight passing between the doors and windows of the palace occasionally shone on the girl, with her hairpin and pink skirt, and her icy skin.
, the beautiful and bright cardamom girl seems to be hidden in a dreamy light.
The silence in the hall was unspeakable, except for the sound of ice cubes melting and falling into the copper basin, "tick-tick-tick", adding to the tranquility in the hall.
But as we gradually approached Dongnuan Pavilion, we heard a sound like crying and complaining.
cousin?
Song Yan thought about it and followed the sound. The girl's steps were light and her embroidered shoes fell to the ground without any sound. She came to the side of the screen and stopped to look. She felt as if she was struck by thunder. Her eyes were surprised. She clearly saw the boy in the python suit holding him.
Princess Xianning.
Why is my cousin-in-law here?
The girl was confused, and suddenly she looked down and saw a scene. Her eyes were burned, and her heart could not help but beat wildly. Her good tutoring and shyness made the girl subconsciously stretch out her two little hands to cover her eyes, and then turned around.
Avoiding it, I suddenly felt an inexplicable shame filling my body and mind, and my delicate body was numb.
Well, my cousin and Brother Heng are not married, so how can they sleep in the same bed? Well, no, there seems to be cousin Chanyue. She saw three people lying on the same bed.
Not to mention Bai Rixuan... just say that the wedding ceremony has not yet been completed, so loving and lingering, it is too polite and inappropriate.
However, Jia Heng, Princess Xianning, and Princess Qinghe were, after all, married couples granted by the imperial decree. According to the constitution of the emperor, the three of them were legally married from the time of the marriage.
The girl was originally dignified and elegant, with a smart temperament. She was shy for a while and didn't want to look at her. She just blushed and was about to move away quietly, but at this moment she heard the two people talking.
say.
For a moment, I felt curious about what the two of them were talking about.
At this moment, Jia Heng looked down at the back of Princess Xianning's neck. The Yongmei cloud bun that the girl had originally intended to tie up as a noble lady had fallen down, but it could not cover her snowy shoulders, and her silky black hair was sticky with sweat.
Juan'er, looking down, the silk-tanned socks had already been torn into a big hole, and there were red marks on the snow circle.
Walking hard in the wind and rain, the garden is filled with the beauty of spring and autumn.
Jia Heng suddenly thought of two lines of poetry in his mind. He paused for a moment and quickly dismissed his weird thoughts and said: "Xianning, it's better not to be too ridiculous in the palace. Let others hear that it's not a joke."
Princess Xianning's beautiful face was flushed with a rosy aura. She looked up at her beautiful neck, snorted softly, and said in a slightly angry tone: "Sir, you must have been too indulgent. Just now, there were more than usual."
How...I don’t know who I thought of at that time.”
Just now I clearly felt that something was wrong with my husband. It was almost certain that my husband had some evil thoughts!
On the side, Li Chanyue had already buried her head in the brocade quilt beside her, feeling ashamed and frightened.
My cousin usually plays the role of mother, she just tolerates it, why is she acting again...
Although the two of them had turned down the volume to the minimum just now, and even whispered in some places, as bystanders who saw the scene, they still knew what was going on.
Jia Heng didn't find it easy to argue. At this moment, the drunkenness he felt had faded a lot with the sweat, and his mind was much clearer.
The girl thought for a while, frowned her beautiful eyebrows, and a look of surprise appeared in her clear eyes that seemed to be filled with charming light waves, and asked: "Why did the Queen Mother look for Mr. before?"
Jia Heng looked thoughtful for a moment, patted Xianning gently, and immediately lay down, pulling Chan Yue who was pretending to be dead, into his arms, sighed and said: "Parents who love their children have far-reaching plans.
The empress was anxious about the future of King Wei, so she came to talk to me."
The sides of Princess Xianning's beautiful cheeks were filled with rose-red aura. Under her nose, her red lips were slightly raised. She was panting. Because it was a hot summer day, her hair on her temples was dripping with sweat. She said softly: "I still have to watch."
It’s my father’s thoughts, but if you can’t get involved, please don’t get involved.”
Li Chanyue came over and said softly: "Mr. Xiao Jia, what you and your cousin are talking about is about Brother Wei Wang? Aunt, did you ask your husband to help Brother Wei?"
As he spoke, he also had some scruples, and started to stop talking.
Jia Heng looked at the little princess with gentle eyes and said, "Yes, it's actually what Chan Yue was thinking about."
After saying that, he put his arms around the girl's shoulders, kissed her pink and tender face, and said with emotion: "Chanyue, the three of you and I can only get married because of the Queen Mother's help. Sometimes I don't have much choice.
.”
It can be said that without Empress Song's matchmaking, Princess Jinyang's various plans, and his final astonishing achievements, the so-called marriage of Princess Meng and Princess Meng would have been impossible.
When Li Chanyue heard this, her eyes moved. Her pretty face looked solemn, and she lowered her voice and said, "What do you think, Mr. Jia?"
She heard some rumors that her father died of depression because he was involved in the matter of seizing the legitimate son. Mr. Jia would not be involved in the matter of seizing the legitimate son, right?
Looking at Li Chanyue, who had a look of fear on Wan Ning's eyebrows, Jia Heng comforted her and said, "Don't worry, Chanyue. It's nothing. I have a sense of propriety."
As he said that, he glanced at Xianning, who had flying black hair.
Princess Xianning's face was rosy, her clear eyes held a trace of charm, and her petite earlobes and the earrings that were swinging up and down stopped for a moment, lowered her body, and said to her ear: "Sir, how about we match you up with cousin Yan'er?"
Bar?"
Jia Heng: "???"
"She looks a bit similar to... Mr. Ye Xian looked at the plum blossoms to quench his thirst, and his eyes were full." Princess Xianning said in a low voice with a slightly breathless voice. At the end of the sentence, her tone was slightly angry, and she whispered: "Mr. asked me to also
On tenterhooks."
Just now in Tangli Palace, she heard that her husband was drinking at her mother's place. She was really scared and worried that something had happened.
Jia Heng frowned and said: "As I told you last time, it is absolutely impossible. Your Yan'er is the Song family's treasure, and the Song family will not let her be a concubine."
Are you really like Wan Wan?
Any lady from an official family would not be a concubine if she had the choice. Only the concubine of the feudal king could be considered a concubine.
Because the vassal prince's side concubine is more noble than the imperial concubine, no matter whether the heir is given a title, or even he himself has to be a jade spy in the Tianjia clan's mansion.
Princess Xianning snorted and said in a sarcastic tone: "Sir, you really have some thoughts, otherwise you would never have even considered concubines."
Song Yan, who was standing behind the curtain outside the Nuan Pavilion, was thirsty for the hot summer. When she heard Jia Heng's voice mentioning herself, she was slightly startled and thought to herself: "How can this happen?"
Are you still mentioning her? My cousin is bringing her and Brother Heng together? "
Song Yan didn't know what she was thinking of. There was a hint of shame in her innocent brows, her delicate cheeks were already as hot as fire, and her breathing was inevitably a little faster.
Jia Heng was currently in the Nuan Pavilion. He paused and felt suspicious in his heart. Could someone be peeping?
It's not that he has the mental power of a grand master, who can move a hundred steps around and can hear a needle drop.
But in Xianning's dormitory, he was also a little worried that some female officials who had been staying in the palace for a long time would come and secretly look at the peep show. If he heard the explosive scenes of acting skills that Xianning had just done, which could be included in the Beijing Film Academy teaching materials,
I'm just afraid that a catastrophe is coming.
Stay attentive and listen to the sounds outside, so you will naturally be alert.
Who is eavesdropping?
Princess Xianning's bright eyes moved slightly, she looked at the distracted young man, and said in surprise: "What's the matter, sir?"
"It's nothing." Jia Heng's brows relaxed again, suppressing the suspicion in his heart for the time being.
The earrings on Princess Xianning's earlobe were lightly circled. Her cold voice in the past was already full of charm and charm, and she said: "Yan'er, my mother originally wanted to marry her to Prince Liang, but she later felt that the two of them were too old.
There was a big difference and it wasn't quite suitable, so I just let it go."
In fact, Empress Song felt that she could not help her two sons, so she planned to use Prince Liang's marriage to find more help for the two brothers.
At this moment, Song Yan originally wanted to leave, but when she heard Princess Xianning mention her marriage, she suppressed the shame in her heart and listened patiently.
At this moment, Jia Heng was not sure if anyone was eavesdropping, so he said softly: "Cousin Yan'er is still young, so she is not in a hurry to settle the marriage."
Among the three sisters Xianning, Chanyue and Song Yan, Xianning is the oldest, already eighteen or nineteen years old. Chanyue is almost the same age as him, seventeen years old, while Song Yan has to wait another one or two years.
When I reach the age of hairpin, I am now the age of cardamom.
Li Chanyue interjected: "Mr. Xiao Jia, marriages are usually scheduled very early."
Just now, Mr. Jia reciprocated the favor and had to wait on her for a long time. Now her whole body was weak and a little weak.
But she also understood what Mr. Jia Xiao said to her cousin. Cousin Yan'er is quite like her aunt. No wonder what her cousin had in mind?
Ah, what is she thinking? This is also blasphemy. If it reaches the ears of her aunt, disaster will still befall her.
Princess Xianning said softly: "Sir, what you said is right. My uncle and aunt just have such a daughter, so they are really distressed. How could someone else give her as a concubine? But sir, it's different."
Song Jing, the third eldest son of the Song family, had a difficult life. After marrying the Shen family, she only had one daughter, Song Yan. She originally wanted to adopt one from Song Xuan, the fourth son of the Song family, but Song Xuan also had an only son.
Some people say that this is because the Song family had a queen and a concubine. They were exhausted and extremely wealthy, so they almost died.
If Jia Heng hadn't saved Song Xuan in the first place, he might have ended his career, which to some extent supports this conclusion.
Princess Xianning said softly: "Didn't Mr. Lin tell Sister Lin that he would be adopted by the Lin family when he has an heir?"
Jia Heng frowned and whispered, "Where did you hear this?"
He remembered that he only said these words to Daiyu and Lin Ruhai, and Xianning probably didn't know about it.
Princess Xianning chuckled lightly and said: "Chanyue and Sister Lin are playing well. A few days ago, Sister Lin said what Sister Chanyue said to me, and I thought it might be a good idea.
"
My husband regarded that sister Lin as a treasure, and even gave birth to a son to the Lin family. Isn't this equivalent to marrying into the Lin family?
When Jia Heng heard this, he was speechless for a moment.
So, now he is not only sending his son to Guanyin, but he is also a son-in-law who specializes in extending the incense for others?
"Sir, after some time, I will be the middleman and let you marry Yan'er's cousin. My uncle and mother will definitely agree." Princess Xianning thought for a while and said firmly.
Based on the mother's thoughts, she would definitely agree to this proposal.
The girl who was secretly eavesdropping heard the two talking about their marriage. She covered her mouth with a white hand, her white cheeks were as red as clouds, her bright eyes were wide open, and her eyes were full of disbelief.
What if my cousin told her father and aunt that she would marry Brother Heng from now on?
Her aunt alone can grant her a marriage, and she can't stop her.
The girl was a little flustered and didn't know what she was thinking.
But Jia Heng said: "Okay, don't make random arrangements. By then, it will either end or end."
He felt that it was a bit unreliable. This was a deep connection with the Song family. It was estimated that Queen Song would be very happy, but what did the emperor think?
At that time he became Wei Qing, and the King of Wei became Prince Liu Ju?
He found that although Xianning clearly refused to let him participate in the matter of seizing the heir, he was worried that he would fall into trouble. In fact, compared to the two vassals of Qi and Chu, he still preferred King Wei in his heart, because if the two kings of Qi and Chu ascended the throne, Xianning would definitely not be as respectful as he is now.
Proud, comfortable.
Did Xianning ever think about his younger brother taking the throne?
Thinking of this, Jia Heng suddenly felt a deep thought in his heart, and vaguely felt that it was not impossible.
In fact, Xianning, who grew up in a palace environment, was not only indifferent to many things, but also knew many things well.
Princess Xianning looked at Jia Heng and said softly: "Sir, when the time comes, sisters Yan'er, Sister Chanyue, I, and I will serve you together. Don't think too much or have inappropriate thoughts."
By the way, there is also Sister Xiao.
So many people should be able to keep an eye on Mr.
Jia Heng was worried that outsiders would pick up on the clues, so he quickly interrupted: "Xianning, I have never thought about it wildly, so don't talk about it now."
He really doesn't have any other ideas. In many things, performance does not matter and heart is not perfect.
In the Kunning Palace, he was very respectful. Except for a look similar to Meng De's glance at the Queen Mother He, was there anything rude at all?
Moreover, if he had not ordered civil unrest internally and external invasions, in another three to five years, how many people in the world of Chen and Han would be lonely and outcast?
Take a look and see what's going on? There's no missing piece of meat.
Princess Xianning also understood what Jia Heng meant, that there were many eyes and ears in the palace, so it was difficult to continue talking.
I thought to myself, it is good that you are afraid, sir, but you are afraid of lawlessness.
Mainly because of my husband's self-discipline and caution, but...it's really worrying.
Jia Heng said warmly: "Okay, I have to leave the palace later, let's hurry up, it's getting late."
Song Yan, who was standing outside the Nuan Pavilion, felt that her clothes were soaked with sweat and her calves were weak. She also walked away, returned to the Western Nuan Pavilion, picked up the teacup, and started drinking.
After a while, a blush appeared on the girl's flawless face, and her heart became confused.
I couldn't help but take out a handkerchief from my pocket to wipe my sweat. Suddenly I was stunned when I saw the embroidery of "Heng" on the corner of the handkerchief, which was like an electric shock.
This...it seems like the veil hasn't been returned to Brother Heng yet.
Not to mention that Song Yan was in a state of uncertainty, on the other side, Jia Heng was entangled with Princess Xianning and Chan Yue for a while.
In the evening, the sunset filled the sky and the afterglow slanted to the west, shining on the jade steps in front of the palace. In the bedroom, Jia Heng was also wearing a python suit. He looked at the girl lying on the bed and said, "I'm going back first."
Princess Xianning's cheeks were white and rosy, and her voice was soft and waxy as she said, "Just go, I won't see you off sir."
At this moment, it felt like it was fished out of water, and I didn't want to move a finger.
Li Chanyue propped up her arms and stared at it with a shy and timid look, somewhat reluctant to let go.
Jia Heng's drunkenness disappeared at this moment, and he gradually left the palace garden and rode towards Ningrong Street.
Ningguo Mansion, in the front hall——
Jia Heng came out of the palace, and as the servants in the mansion announced "The uncle is back", he entered the hall while being greeted all the way. He just sat down, picked up a porcelain bowl and tea cup on the table, and took a sip of tea.
.
Chen Xiaofei's clear voice came to my ears: "You're back? Why so late?"
The girl said, calling the maid to get a basin of cold water, soaking the towel in the basin, and handed the towel away with the sound of the water "swishing".
"The two great scholars, Li Qi, came back from Beiping Mansion and held a small banquet in the palace to invite them." Jia Heng said softly: "By the way, let someone inform Jinyi Mansion and let Gao Zhongping's son Gao Yong go and let him rest for a while.
We still have to go to Xu Xu Mansion."
There are still a few days left before the wedding, and it will not be easy to have such leisure time after that.
Chen Xiao said "hmm", and then ordered Li Shu on the side to send someone to Jinyi Mansion, saying: "The person who released the news said that there is a group of people in the capital specifically watching, as if they want to suppress public opinion and prevent it from spreading.
"
Jia Heng said: "Let's do it now. The results should be available in the next two days. Reform and reforms have begun in Jiangnan. The imperial court will focus on Jiangnan in the next few days."
Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows and said, "Gao Zhongping?"
Jia Heng washed his face, took the towel handed by Qingwen, wiped his face, and said: "He has implemented a whipping method in Sichuan. After passing the test, he wants to implement it in Liangjiang because it has been very effective in Sichuan over the years."
The Holy Spirit was very moved and asked me what I wanted. I couldn't stop him, so I proposed to share the land with the family, return the fire to the public, and scrap the two coins. I will write a statement later and send it to you."
When Chen Xiao heard this, his eyes flashed and he said, "Are you going to Jiangnan to handle the reform?"
Jia Heng wiped his face and took another sip of tea. Next time he told Chan Yue to eat less salt, and said: "It is inevitable that if you don't devote yourself to it, you will have to be used by others. If you work hard, you will lose the credit.
Not on my body."
Chen Xiaoqing's eyes flashed, and she looked at the young man and said, "Won't this matter arouse criticism and hatred from the civil servants in the DPRK?"
Jia Heng said: "Several ministers in the cabinet have basically reached an agreement. The rest are the local gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, so it doesn't matter."
When Chen Xiao heard this, she pursed her pink lips and felt a little relieved.
Jia Heng said, "Is there any information coming from the northwest?"
Chen Xiaodao: "There has been no latest information in the past few days."
At this moment, Qingwen said: "Sir, the hot water is ready."
"Okay, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm going to take a bath first." Jia Heng said, looking at the slim girl.
Chen Xiao said "hmm" with a thoughtful look on his face.
After Jia Heng finished bathing and changed his clothes, it was already dark and the lanterns were starting to come on. Jia Heng called Chen Xiao and headed towards the home of Xu Lu, the censor of Zuodu, Duchayuan.