Under the guidance of Ping'er, Jia Heng stepped into the hall. Facing the gazes of the eyes, he stood up on the wool carpet. He bowed to Jia Mu who came up to him, said hello, and then raised his eyes to look at her.
Daiyu, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xiangyun, Xichun and others nodded.
Mother Jia smiled broadly and said, "Brother Heng is finally back. Yuanyang, hurry up and move an embroidery pier for Brother Heng."
Jia Heng thanked Yuanyang and sat down. Before Jia's mother could ask why Keqing and You didn't come, she said softly: "Old lady, long time no see. How are you at home?"
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Everything is going well at home. No, Baoyu's aunt has also gone to Beijing, and the family is getting more and more lively. How come I heard that you guys met in Huayin County?"
Jia Heng said: "It happened to be a meeting, so we walked together for a while when we came back."
Aunt Xue took over the conversation with a smile: "Thanks to Brother Heng for escorting us, we slept peacefully along the way."
Jia Mu sighed: "In the past two years, there has been no peace in the place."
As he said that, he turned to look at Jia Heng and asked: "Just now your aunt said that bandits are rampant along this road. If they hadn't brought many servants and had the government's care along the way, how many twists and turns would have happened?"
Didn’t the imperial court respond to the matter?"
Hearing this, Sister Feng, Li Wan, Tanchun, and Yingchun all turned their attention to the young man in brocade robes and listened quietly to his words.
Even Baochai turned his head sideways and looked at the young man in brocade clothes with watery eyes.
Jia Heng said: "In the past two years, natural disasters have continued one after another, and people's livelihood has been difficult. In addition, tiger officials and wolf officials, bullies and evil gentry have exploited and oppressed many people. Many people have turned into bandits, and the officers and soldiers have failed to suppress them. Before leaving Beijing,
I have discussed this matter with Li Butang and other colleagues from the Ministry of War. Last month, the Ministry of War has strictly ordered the local commanders, prefectures and counties to speed up the suppression. Because the matter involves two capitals and 13 provinces, it has not been published in the newspaper. I want to come to my aunt.
I also met the officers and soldiers of the brigade."
Aunt Xue looked at the young man chatting opposite, smiled and said, "I met a lot of officers and soldiers on the road."
Jia Heng's face became solemn and he said seriously: "The imperial court also attaches great importance to the raging bandits. Fortunately, the corruption in the counties of Gyeonggi has been somewhat curbed."
Sister Feng Danfeng's eyes flashed and she said with a smile: "If Brother Heng hadn't led the army on the expedition, he wouldn't have settled down so quickly. Besides, wouldn't Brother Heng be in charge of big and small affairs in Shenjing City? I remembered something from last time.
, so he entrusted it to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division."
When Jia Heng heard this, he glanced at the beautiful young woman. He always felt that there was something in Sister Feng's words.
Jia Mu smiled and said: "Brother Heng, you are now in charge of the Five Cities Military and Horse Department. Please take good care of your aunt's family's business in Beijing."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I will."
The most taboo thing about this kind of thing is to guarantee it. For the three members of the Xue family, how many butts will Xue have to help wipe with his big head?
Because Jia Heng has always been indifferent, Jia's mother is used to it, so she doesn't doubt his presence.
Only Sister Feng looked at Jia Heng with a calm expression and sighed softly in her heart.
That is to say, if her second master doesn't live up to his expectations, he can't go out and work as an official. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so difficult.
Now, no one can be found again.
As for Aunt Xue, who was a guest, she saw that Jia Heng was not very enthusiastic, but she couldn't say much else, so she said politely: "I'll have to trouble you a lot in the future, Brother Lao Heng."
Jia Heng turned to look at Aunt Xue and said in a solemn voice: "We are relatives, aunt, you don't have to be polite."
Aunt Xue smiled and nodded.
Mother Jia smiled again and said, "Brother Heng, why don't you celebrate your promotion this time? It's better to make it lively while your aunt and cousin are here."
Although Jia Heng is not too fond of the Jia family's style of celebrating every wedding or wedding.
I remember that when I was watching a certain version of a TV series, I couldn't stop playing "Qing Wen Ge".
But I also know that this is a human relationship, and there will be some kind of banquet for college entrance in future generations.
"Let Sister-in-law Feng and the others take care of the arrangements."
Not far away, Baochai, who was sitting with Daiyu, Xiangyun and others, was talking. Listening to the young man's words, he lowered his bright apricot eyes with a thoughtful look on his face.
In other words, I have a better understanding of Jia Heng’s temperament.
He has a cold temperament and does not seem to like excitement and ostentation.
At this time, a maid brought plates of oranges. Baoyu took one. With a smile on his face, he stretched out his hand and handed it to Baochai, saying softly: "Sister Bao, here it is."
Baochai, with a pear-white face and a bright smile, declined: "Thank you, Brother Bao. It's cold and the oranges are too cold."
Seeing that he was declined, Baoyu didn't care much. He picked up the tangerine in his hand and handed it to Tanchun who was standing aside.
Tanchun thanked him and took it, peeled off the orange peel and divided it into several pieces, intending to share the food with Xichun beside him to welcome the spring.
Baoyu took another large tangerine and handed it to Daiyu. He chuckled and said, "Sister Lin, eat the orange."
Under Daiyu's smoky brows, a piece of autumn water rippled. She chuckled and said softly: "Brother Bao, do you think I'm not afraid of the cold anymore?"
Lin Daodong came online, and the smile on Baoyu's face froze. For a moment, he held the tangerine in his hand, but he didn't know what to do.
Fortunately, Xiangyun smiled and snatched the orange from Baoyu's hand and said, "Sister Bao and Sister Lin are afraid of the cold, but I am not. They are worried that there will be no fruit to satisfy their hunger in winter."
Baoyu looked at the charming and innocent Xiangyun, and his originally gloomy and dejected mood suddenly became brighter and happier.
Xiangyun peeled the orange and didn't shy away from anything. The little girl picked up an orange segment and stuffed it into her mouth, her eyebrows curved into crescents, and she glanced at Baochai and Daiyu, who were smiling and saying nothing.
Jia's mother ordered Yuanyang to prepare the meal. Then she saw a few people sharing the oranges and said with a smile: "These oranges are brought as tribute from the south. You all come and have a taste."
After saying that, several maids came over with plates filled with tangerines, and brought them to Jia Mu first. Jia Mu smiled and said, "I won't eat it. Let them share it and give it to my concubine."
The maid brought it to Aunt Xue. Aunt Xue took one with a smile and said, "Old lady, this looks bigger than the ones in Jinling."
Jia Mu said with a smile: "This is originally from Nan Province. Although it is a common thing in Nan Province, I went all the way to Beijing. I don't know how much effort was wasted. It was originally a tribute to the palace. The first one was given by the palace's grace."
After entering the palace, I greeted the Queen Mother and the wives, and then I divided a few boxes."
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "This makes it seem precious and rare."
Secretly, it is only in such a duke's house that one can enjoy all the seasonal fruits in the southern province.
In this compartment, the maid brought a plate to Jia Heng. Jia Heng also took one but didn't peel it.
Sister Feng smiled and said, "I, Heping'er, can just eat one. This stuff is sour and sweet, so I'm not used to it."
While talking, they were distributed in a circle.
At that time, I heard a woman enter the house and report: "Old lady, madam, I saw my cousin and said that my aunt is old and my nephew is young and doesn't know how to work. There are ten people in Lixiangyuan in the northeast corner.
It’s okay to have a spare room here, so I might as well let my concubine and cousin live in it.”
When Aunt Xue heard this, she was surprised and happy, but she said humbly: "This... is bothering me, how can I stop it?"
Mother Jia smiled and took Aunt Xue's hand, and said with a smile: "We don't speak the same language. You live in Lixiangyuan and often come over to talk and laugh to relieve your boredom. We are also close and lively."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
Sister Feng also smiled and advised: "Our relatives in Beijing are all in Ningrong Street, so it's cheaper to move around."
At this time, Mrs. Wang couldn't say much, she just kept silent, but this move was exactly what she wanted.
Aunt Xue seemed to hesitate for a moment, then she felt a little embarrassed and said, "The old lady means well and I cannot live up to her kindness. But I also have something to say. All the daily allowances will be waived. This is the way to live a normal life."
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Those are just small details. I know your family is not short of these chews."
After saying that, he turned back to look at Sister Feng: "Girl Feng, please order people to clean up first and tidy up everything."
Sister Feng smiled and told Zhou Rui's family to bring someone to help clean up.
Therefore, the matter of the Xue family living in Lixiangyuan was finally settled.
Jia Heng watched this scene silently and couldn't help but secretly sigh at the inertia of fate.
The three members of the Xue family finally lived in Lixiang Courtyard. In fact, he also knew that this courtyard was located in the northeast corner of Rong Mansion, across a narrow road from Ning Mansion.
After the three members of the Xue family were settled, Mother Jia's smile grew brighter and she said, "Yuanyang, hurry up and let the kitchen prepare the food. I'm thinking about my concubine and Baochai, and Brother Heng is also hungry."
When everyone heard this, they laughed again.
The story was divided into two parts, saying that Xue Pan was about to visit Jia Lian, but because he was in Rong Mansion, he happened to meet Jia Zheng on the way, who was on duty at the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, so he had to meet Jia Zheng first.
However, Jia Zheng led him to Mengpo Zhai and gave him instructions like reciting a mantra.
It was also because Xue Pan caused trouble in Jinling Mansion. Jia Zheng was worried that Xue Pan would cause trouble again in the capital, so he ordered people to go to Rongqing Hall to let the three members of the Xue family live in Lixiangyuan, thinking that under his nose, he might be able to control them.
A look at the willful Xue Pan.
In Mengpo Zhai——
Jia Zheng twirled his beard with his hand and said seriously: "Wenlong, if you want to get into Beijing, you still need to study more. Recently, your cousin has established a new clan school. The lecturers in it are all highly moral and knowledgeable people. They are waiting for you."
After settling down in the past few days, I will go to the clan school to study."
After being told by Jia Zheng, Xue Pan was already on pins and needles, with a "honest" smile on his big head, patting his chest and saying: "Uncle, don't worry, just wait for me to rest for a few days, and then I will go to the clan school to study and practice martial arts. That
, If there is nothing else, I will go look for the second brother Lian first."
I thought to myself, first I got to know the little lady in Goulan in Shenjing City, and then I talked about clan studies, but I’m not familiar with them, so I’ll go find my second brother Lian first to show him the way.
Jia Zheng frowned when he saw what Xue Pan said, but he couldn't say anything at the moment. He waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."
Xue Pan stood up and left as if he had been pardoned.
Under the guidance of the young man, I went to look for Jia Lian, but I heard the young man say: "Second Master Lian went to Ping'an Prefecture, and Qian'er just came back. He may be in the eldest master's courtyard now."
Xue Pan smiled and said: "I was just going to visit, what a coincidence."
While talking, the boy led the way out of the west corner gate and walked towards Jia She's courtyard. Because the courtyard where Jia She lived was a small and unique courtyard separated from the garden in Rong Mansion, the journey was not far.
Xue Pan walked into the mansion. He had just passed the Yimen Gate and was walking along the Chaoshou Veranda towards the Moon Gate when he suddenly heard a cry of "Killing!"
The woman's scream was high-pitched and sharp, followed by a roar like thunder, filled with overwhelming anger.
"Mother-stealing beasts! Bitch! I'm going to kill you! Ah..."
Xue Pan was stunned for a moment, his big copper bell-like eyes widened, he felt his heart skip a beat, and thought to himself, Damn it, who is playing so fancy?
Suddenly, a figure flashed before his eyes, and he saw a disheveled young man running out from the photo wall.
Not Jia Lian, or who?
Jia Lian's clothes were messy, his forehead was dripping with blood, and he ran out of the house in a panic.
His handsome face was as pale as snow, and his body was trembling. In the blink of an eye, he ran to Xue Pan. He didn't listen to Xue Pan's call and ran past Xue Pan like a gust of wind.
Let's go back in time a little.
Because before the winter months, Jia Lian was sent on an urgent mission to Ping'an Prefecture by Jia She. He went there for more than half a month and only returned home the day before yesterday. Since he spent most of the time on the road and worked hard, he had already become angry.
In the middle of the afternoon, Jia She received a message from the Prince's Palace in Beijing, saying that he had made an appointment with Liu Fang, Niu Jizong, Hou Xiaokang and others to have a drink with them. Jia She happily agreed.
According to Jia She's habit, he would not come back until evening if he did not drink and have fun.
Jia Lian now had a chance to sneak into Jia She's backyard to hang out with his aunt Yan Hong.
In fact, it is safer to have an affair during the day, because Jia She will probably come back at night, which is not safe.
But as soon as Jia She arrived at the street where the Prince's Palace in Beijing was located, he suddenly thought of a gold and stone seal from the pre-Song Dynasty that he had bought the day before, and a piece of official kiln porcelain from Jingdezhen in the pre-Ming Dynasty, so he wanted to give it to Wang Shuirong and the Prince of Beijing.
Liu Fang and others palmed their eyes, which was used as conversation material while drinking.
Worried that the servant would not know the importance of it and it would be damaged by another bump, he ordered the carriage and horses to come back and come and get it himself.
However, it was said that Jia She and several young men arrived at the Black Throttle Mansion and were about to go to the study. They saw a man dozing off on the railing of the corridor leading to Yanhong Courtyard. As he walked closer, he shouted:
: "Why are you dozing off, where is Lian'er?"
Xing'er was startled, and when he saw Jia She, his face turned pale. He lost his mind and ran away.
Jia She became suspicious and shouted: "Come here, catch him!"
Immediately, several servants held Xing'er down and knocked him to the ground.
"If you run away when you see me, you must have something in your heart!" Jia She said coldly: "Say!"
"Master, I..." Xing'er hesitated, not daring to respond.
Jia She's face changed slightly, and he quickly walked towards the small courtyard where Yan Hong was, bypassing a rockery and along the corridor. Before he could even reach the side rooms, he heard men and women laughing.
Jia She walked lightly, moved closer, and pressed against the window, his face gradually becoming gloomy.
Inside, the extremely familiar voices of men and women could be heard, as well as the familiar sound of... panting and groaning with pleasure.
…
…
As well as obscene words and laughter.
After Jia She listened to a few words, his face turned red and white, and he felt an evil fire hit his forehead, his eyes were scarlet, and the veins on his forehead popped out.
He walked quickly to the closed door, kicked it open, and shouted angrily: "What a beast!"
The two people, who were stunned in the room and didn't know what the world was, screamed and almost lost their minds with fright.
Jia She entered the house, looked at the disheveled man and woman on the bed, and roared angrily. He couldn't hold on to the thing at the moment, so he grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it, hitting Jia Lian on the forehead. He only heard a "click".
Blood flowed.
Jia Lian's "eagerness" and the advantage of not taking off his clothes were immediately revealed. He let go of the handlebars, endured the severe pain from his head, picked up the clothes on the side, and rushed out.
"Mother-stealing beasts! Bitch! I'm going to kill you!"
Jia She roared angrily, stepped forward and slapped Yan Hong in the face. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught sight of the house-protecting sword hanging on the wall. He took it out and was about to stab Yan Hong.
Yan Hong obviously woke up with a start. She picked up the quilt and threw it at Jia She's face. She didn't care about being naked, got out of bed and ran, shouting as she ran, "Kill someone, kill someone."
Jia She slashed at the quilt and chased the two of them with his sword. He was so angry that he almost lost his mind and cursed angrily: "Beasts who stole their mothers, you bitches! I'm going to kill you! Ah..."