Jia Heng and Qu Lang stopped talking, turned around, took the imperial edict, and walked along the corridor back to the backyard. As soon as they reached the Moon Gate, they were startled.
Under the eaves of the corridor in the main hall of the inner house, pairs of eyes with different expressions were all looking towards him. In other words, most of them fell on the imperial edict in Jia Heng's hand, especially Jia's mother, whose eyes couldn't be separated.
Only Jia She, who was standing at the corner of the corridor, had gloomy eyes and livid face, which was in sharp contrast to the smiles on the faces of the women under the eaves of the corridor.
There was only one thought in Jia She's mind. How could this boy be so virtuous? How could he be knighted?
Jia Heng stepped forward and stood under the eaves of the corridor. Facing the expectant gazes of everyone who asked, "How can you say a few words?", his face paused, and he said loudly: "Old lady, the emperor's kindness is so great that it can be measured even with a ruler."
For meritorious service, he was awarded the rank of third-class general, named Yunhui, who served as a close guard to the Imperial Guard, and was responsible for border affairs at Yuanjing..."
It's worth pondering. Supposedly, it would be more appropriate to call him General Dangkou, but the meaning of Dangkou is somewhat narrow, and General Yunhui has more other good expectations.
Of course, for his real contribution to wiping out the bandits who had been ravaging the Third Assistant of the Capital Region for two years, the Captain of Qingchao was enough, and the third-class general Feng had given him a generous reward to encourage him.
Sister Feng's beautiful eyes were shining brightly, she smiled and joked: "Is this the imperial decree? With such a big growth, it can be seen that it is really the imperial decree."
These words are naturally auspicious words to please Qiaoer, and the imperial edict was enshrined in the ancestral hall of the Wang family in Jinling.
Sister Feng, who was raised as a boy by her family since she was a child, even used her feet to get it when she was naked buttocks.
Everyone laughed when they heard this. Daiyu also covered her mouth and smiled, secretly looking at Sister Feng with her bright eyes under her smoky eyebrows.
At this time, Sister Feng raised a beautiful and charming young woman's face, blinked her eyes, and said with a smile: "Brother Heng, can I touch your imperial edict? What kind of silk is it made of?"
Jia Heng: "..."
He thought to himself, you are still telling jokes, if Lian Er agrees, it will be okay for you to touch the trophy.
The smile on Jia Mu's face faded slightly, and she said with a straight face: "Girl Feng, this is not pleasant, this is disrespectful. There is a jade seal on the imperial edict, but the silk cloth is silk brocade. Look back.
This imperial edict must be paid for."
Sister Feng held Jia Mu's arm and said with a sweet smile: "Our ancestors are still experienced in many things. How have my daughter-in-law ever seen any imperial edicts? Unexpectedly, there are so many details?"
This is implicitly praising Jia's mother for receiving many imperial edicts, but it cannot be said directly, otherwise there will be derogatory remarks like "You are not rare in imperial edicts, but my family has many".
This is why Jia's mother likes this grandson's wife. She has a clever mouth and is always the king of entertainment.
Everyone laughed in agreement.
Jia Mu smiled and nodded to Sister Feng, and said: "How long have you lived? You have seen a few things that have no place to put them. I will ask Lian'er to earn a title for you tomorrow and come back with the imperial edict. It will be nice for you."
That’s enough.”
Everyone was laughing again, but some people's smiles were a little lighter.
Obviously, the joke told by Jia Mu was somewhat cold.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old ancestor, I will definitely put it in the bed and hold it to sleep at night."
Just as he spoke, he sighed softly in his heart.
The second master of her family was awarded a knighthood for his meritorious service... something that he thought would never happen in his life.
However, everyone has their own destiny, so don’t force it.
Jia Heng's eyes paused slightly as he listened to Sister Feng's words, and something strange flashed through his heart.
If we follow the original work of "A Dream of Red Mansions", where the characters are crazy about setting flags, Sister Feng's words are vaguely creepy and eerie as a prophecy.
It’s just...whose imperial edict is it holding?
An imperial edict to punish Jia She and his son?
But...you don’t need to hold her to sleep, right?
Jia Heng suppressed a trace of doubt in his heart and was about to speak when he saw Jia's mother suppressing the smile on her face and said: "Brother Heng, for such a big event as a knighthood, you need to worship your ancestors and pray for them."
Jia Heng nodded and solemnly said: "That's what I meant."
He was awarded a title for his meritorious service, and told to the ancestral temple so that the ancestors would hear about it, and it would shine on the family lintel... and gather the hearts of the people within the clan.
"Old lady, we can leave the ancestor worship for tomorrow. Let's drink tea and talk inside first." Jia Heng extended his hand to invite her.
Jia Mu also had a smile on her face. She suppressed the temporary emotions caused by Qingwen and Baoyu, and said with a smile: "You are the clan leader, please go first."
The incident of the precious jade falling out just now was forgotten. The children's playfulness could not be compared with this important event in the clan.
As for checking the accounts, there is no rush.
Jia Heng said: "The old lady is a young and virtuous member of our clan, so please come first."
At this moment, Jia Heng has been awarded a title for his meritorious service and has been blessed with glory. It can almost be said that the stars are holding the moon in his arms.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old ancestor, Brother Heng has been here to respect you, so you should leave first. My granddaughter-in-law is here with a sore back and a dry mouth. She is waiting for a few sips of tea to moisten her throat."
Jia Mu smiled again and said, "Look, I'm not even tired at such an old age, but she can't stand it anymore."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
Entering the inner hall, everyone sat down separately.
Baoyu was about to sneak in, but he saw Bi'er standing in front of the door, blocking the way with his hands.
However, at this time, no one in the hall paid attention to Baoyu, except the attacker under the eaves.
Baoyu's expression changed, and he turned to look at the attacker. There was a feeling of "anger" brewing in his heart, and he whispered: "I'm just a coward in the country, so there's nothing..."
"My second master, how can you say such disgusting words in such a hurry at this time?" Hearing this, Xi Ren's expression changed slightly, and he quickly reached out to cover Baoyu's mouth.
Baoyu snorted softly, walked towards the corridor beside him, and said, "You can just flatter him, why bother with me?"
Xiren was angry and funny, and said: "My second master, look at how I flatter him and no one else flatters him."
Baoyu turned her face away, holding the Book of Songs in her hand. She had nowhere to put it for a moment. She stopped in front of the pillar, turned to the attacker and said, "Sister Lin, third sister, fourth sister, and sister-in-law Feng, our ancestors,
They all..."
They all circled around Mr. Heng.
As Baoyu spoke, he also felt that what he said later was a bit embarrassing. He lowered his eyes and said nothing, looking at the "Book of Songs" in his hand.
Xiren smiled and took Baoyu's hand, and said comfortingly: "My second master, don't think about it, should the sisters stay in the East Mansion for a while, or in the West Mansion? They will stay here for a while.
Don’t you want to go back?”
When Baoyu heard this, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He was stunned for a moment, as if a stubborn stone had been awakened by a woodcutter. He turned to look at the attacker and said happily: "Good sister, he is from here. Sister, sister is over there."
Bian'er always has to go back."
Seeing the joyful look on Baoyu's face again, he smiled and said: "Second Master, this Uncle Heng is married, but he is a busy man. He has been knighted this time. We are just having fun together and congratulating him.
Why did it become flattery?"
Baoyu had completely let go of the worries in his heart this time. A smile appeared on his face during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he said: "Good sister, may I also go in and say a few words of congratulations?"
Xian Xiren: "..."
Didn't you just get stopped?
Still don’t give up, want to meet the grandma Heng who is known as the beauty of heaven?
In the inner hall, Jia Heng looked at Jia's mother who was surrounded by warblers and swallows, put down the tea cup, and said with a face: "Old lady, please check the accounts. Didn't I say that Mr. Pardon had already led the accountant to check the accounts? Why do you want to do it again now?"
Check once?"
Hearing this, Mother Jia had a scornful smile on her face and said, "I did check, but I found only seven thousand taels of silver. What Lian'er and I want is to invite Brother Heng and your people to come."
Even with Jia Mu's temperament, it was a bit unnatural to say this.
After all, he is his own son. No matter how self-defeating or embarrassing he is, Jia Mu will still have to protect him to some extent.
Jia Heng was silent for a moment, seeming to be pondering.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "The auditor was not in a hurry. I heard that your daughter-in-law Qin is a very nice person. Why didn't you see her?"
Jia Heng said: "Yan'er, go find the young lady."
Yan'er nodded and turned around.
In fact, Qin Keqing was under the eaves beside the inner hall, but he couldn't come out at this time, so he was mentally calculating the time.
Over here, Jia Mu smiled and said, "In a few years, if you make some more contributions, the palace will also give your daughter-in-law Qin a royal title or something."
Jia Heng said: "It depends on what the palace wants."
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Don't worry, brother Heng, you are still young. I have brought some things here. Yuanyang goes and gets the fur coat."
Yuanyang smiled and said "Hey" and took a cloth bag.
Jia Heng couldn't help but be startled when he heard "Fuqiu", because this was a large cloak given to Xue Baoqin, specially used to avoid snow in winter, and he didn't expect it to be given to Ke Qing now.
At this time, Jia Mu also smiled and said: "Yuanyang, you two spread out your clothes."
Yuanyang shook off his clothes and saw that his fur coat was spread out, and the feathers shone brightly in the light, but it was only green.
Jia Mu smiled and said: "This golden fur is for your daughter-in-law Qin to wear. It will be very warm when it gets cold in winter. In addition, I asked Yuanyang and the others to bring some pieces of soft smoke to use as mosquito nets. They are
It’s the best.”
As he said this, several maids in Jia Mu's room each held a piece of silk yarn.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "This is a rare thing."
Jia Mu said: "This is soft smoke, the same is the sky blue after the rain, the same is the color of autumn fragrance, the same is pine green, and the other is silver red, the silver red is also called Xia Yingsha, of course I know if it is used to make mosquito nets
, when viewed from a distance, it looks hazy like smoke.”
Jia Heng nodded, looked at the soft smoke with holes, his eyes narrowed slightly, and thought to himself, he thought it was used for cutting clothes.
Well, of course it's not impossible.
It's just a pity to tear it apart like this...
But at this moment, the beaded curtain rustled, and a voice with a sweet smile came, "Come as soon as you come, old lady. How can I get the gift?"
Everyone in the hall was stunned when they heard the clear voice.
Without him, the voice is melodious and charming, pleasant to the ear.
Not long after, Qin Keqing, accompanied by the maids Baozhu and Ruizhu, entered the hall with light steps.
Wearing a light red skirt, a green bun with clouds, and a hibiscus-like face, the beauty is slim and quiet, with gorgeous appearance. She walks with a graceful gait, which is different from the slight and unnoticeable movement of the golden hairpin between her temples.
Silently reveal your dignified and beautiful demeanor.
"I've seen the old lady, several ladies, and girls." Qin Keqing stepped forward, bowed, and said with a sweet smile.
In the hall at this moment, Jia Mu's face moved slightly, with surprise in her eyes.
Not only Jia Mu, but also Dai Yu also cast a pair of shining star eyes at Qin Keqing, and a thought suddenly came to her mind, beauty is a disaster, and she is extremely enchanting.
Tan Chunying's beautiful eyebrows showed a hint of surprise, looking at the moving charm exuding from her gestures.
Mrs. Xing frowned, the corner of her mouth curled up with a touch of sarcasm, and thought to herself, no wonder Brother Zhen was so fascinated.
Mrs. Wang also had a cold look in her eyes, gently twirling the Buddhist beads in her hand, thinking, this Qin family is too gorgeous and gorgeous, and is not suitable for IKEA in the long run.
How come there is such a gorgeous and coquettish woman in Dongfu? The original daughter-in-law of Brother Zhen is like this, and the daughter-in-law of Brother Heng is now.
Mother Jia's eyes moved slightly, she stood up and helped her, and said with a smile: "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law, get up quickly."
At this time, Qin Keqing also raised her head, and her gorgeous posture that was so beautiful that it captivated all living beings became more and more apparent.
Sister Feng introduced with a smile: "Brothers and sisters, let me introduce you. This is the eldest wife, and this is the second wife..."
With that said, we introduced them to Daiyu, Tanxi and others.
Qin Keqing smiled and said: "I have long heard that the girls in the Xifu are the Langyuan celestial beings in the sky. Today I finally met them."
"Sister-in-law Heng." Daiyu raised her eyes to look at Qin Keqing and said softly.
Exploring the spring, welcoming the spring, and cherishing the spring, Li Wan also saw the gifts one by one.
Jia's mother smiled and said: "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law, Brother Heng has just been awarded the title of third-class general, so you have to celebrate."
Qin Keqing smiled and said: "I originally had this intention. I planned to invite a theater troupe and hold a banquet in Huifang Garden in the evening, and then invite the old lady and several other ladies to come and enjoy it."
Jia Mu smiled and responded: "In the evening, I will bring Baoyu, Daiyu, Tanchun and the other sisters over."
Jia Heng looked calm and said softly: "I was about to tell the old lady, Baoyu, I just gave him a copy of the Book of Songs. I asked him to read it carefully in the past two days. Three days later, I will hand over a review."
Jia Mu, Daiyu, Tanchun: "..."
When Sister Feng heard this, she felt funny in her heart. A pair of pink and phoenix eyes fell on the young man's face, and she thought to herself, this brother Heng, I didn't expect that he is still a narrow-minded person. Baoyu is only a little older, and he is worried about looking at his wife.
go.
Jia Mu suppressed her inexplicable irritability, smiled, looked at Mrs. Wang and said, "Baoyu mother, what about you?"
Mrs. Wang smiled softly and said, "Old lady, just come over. I need to copy the Heart Sutra tonight, so I won't come over. Feng Yatou and Lan'er's mother will accompany me and wait on me."
Mrs.
Jia Mu nodded, feeling something was wrong.
She didn't seem to ask her?
Not to mention that in the Ningguo Mansion, people in the Jia Mansion were discussing how to celebrate Jia Heng's knighthood.
In the main hall of the Wucheng Military and Horse Division, and in the official hall, clerks were going in and out with official documents under their arms.
Qiu Liang, the commander of the army and horsemen, was sitting behind the desk, his face was ashen, and he sneered at Chief Secretary Liu You who was standing beside him, and said with a sneer: "Chief Secretary Liu, call Dong Qian over here!"
The kid ruined his dignity yesterday, so he needs to collect interest first today!
The chief secretary Liu You put down the pen in his hand, raised his head and said with a smile: "Have you forgotten that I just sent him to Dongcheng?"
"Dongcheng?" Qiu Liang was silent for a moment, yes, he was almost confused with anger.
The day before yesterday, at the request of Jia Shishu of Rongguo, I had sent Dong Qian to Dongcheng. I thought that there would be a mixed bag of good and bad people there, so I randomly found his fault and gave him the job.
But... it's too slow.
"If you don't say this right now, you won't be able to sleep well at night!" When Qiu Liang thought of the humiliation in the street last night, he felt his chest became tight. He looked at the bookkeeper Liu You aside, and his eyes lit up as he vaguely remembered something.
The chief clerk, Liu You, had some connections with some leaders of the Sanhe Gang in Dongcheng. I thought that if he found some green men to give Dong Qian a beating, he would be able to do the same thing.
Thinking of this, he called out: "Master Liu, come to the inner hall to talk."
"My lord, I have something to tell you." Liu You stood up with a smile and followed Qiu Liang into a secluded area in the inner hall of the government office.
"I really don't like Dong Qian. You go to Dongcheng and find some green men. When he comes home at noon to go on duty..." Qiu Liang ordered.
Master Liu smiled and said, "Sir, are you going to die?"
Qiu Liang sneered and said: "Just discount one leg. If he reports to the Yamen, give him one or twenty taels of silver and tell him to get out!"
At the emperor's feet, after all, they are the officers of the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division. If they are killed, the family members will easily make a fuss as soon as they carry the body to the Yamen. However, if they are maimed, there will be no further trouble. The soldiers of the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division patrolling the streets will be killed.
In retaliation, he would get over it after just one more fooling around with the investigation.
On the contrary, Dong Qian could not accept the official business.
How can a lame person accept tolerance?
"Master Liu, please do things more efficiently." Qiu Liang said in a low voice with a stern look in his eyes.
Master Liu smiled and said: "Don't worry, sir. I have something to tell you. The second leader of the Sanhe Gang, Li Jinzhu, has always admired you. He held a banquet in Zuihong Mansion to entertain you. Can you please
Appreciation?"
Qiu Liang waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Let's talk about this later, Mr. Liu, that matter was done in your name, not to mention it was my order."
As far as he knew, the Sanhe Gang, a group of gangsters, had an inextricable relationship with a big shot in the capital. His position was too sensitive to allow him to be deeply involved.
When Liu You saw this, although he felt a little disappointed, he also knew that wooing the grandson of Marquis Jingtian, who was a highly decorated man, could not be accomplished in a day or two.
Mr. Qiu has now asked him to help him once. He is familiar with him once, and becomes familiar with him the second time. It will be much easier to win over him in the future.
When Liu You thought about this, he said goodbye and left to find his old acquaintances in the Sanhe Gang.