Chapter 294 Serving parents with full filial piety
Baochai stared at the young man opposite, tasting Jia Heng's words, and felt slightly moved for a moment.
All the discomfort and strangeness caused by Xiangyun's casual remarks disappeared.
In fact, it is often difficult for young people of Jia Heng's age to be so upright, peaceful, and open-minded.
Tan Chun smiled and said: "Sister Yun, you can't ask everyone in the world to be a hermit who lives in poverty and enjoys good life, right?"
Xiangyun nodded, thought for a while, and said with a serious look on his face: "Brother Heng is right."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."
A few people were talking and laughing. After a while, Qin Keqing called people over for dinner.
There is nothing special to remember during the meal, so there is no need to elaborate.
The next morning, Jia Heng finished his breakfast, mounted his horse, and headed to the palace.
There was still snow remaining on the red walls of the palace garden, and the cold wind caressed the bare branches of the plane trees, making a rustling sound. Jia Heng entered the palace, followed the introduced maids and maids, and came to wait under the eaves of the corridor.
Kunning Palace, the palace is as warm as spring and the fragrance is fragrant.
Empress Song was conversing with Princess Chen Zhi of Xianning. Next to the curtains of the corridor below, the maids and palace maids stood waiting with their hands down. Next to them sat the King of Wei Chen Ran, a seventeen-year-old boy, wearing a python costume and a dragon robe, with a fair complexion.
There was a pretended calm attitude on his face.
While they were talking, a female official reported, "Madam, First Class Yunhui General Jia Heng has asked for an audience outside the palace."
When Queen Song heard this, her face was filled with joy and she said, "Announce him to come in."
Princess Chen Zhi of Xianning suppressed her smile and stared.
Not long after, a young man wearing the robe of a second-grade military attaché and a dark red cloak, with a figure as tall and tall as a orchid orchid tree, boldly entered the hall under the guidance of a female officer. He walked a few steps quickly and came close.
"I, Jia Heng, please see the Queen, you are a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old." Jia Heng saluted.
Empress Song's eyebrows were full of smiles, and she said softly: "Ziyu is here, quickly move an embroidered pier and let Ziyu sit in front of him."
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, empress."
In the blink of an eye, a female official led Jia Heng to sit down with Xiudun.
Empress Song said with a smile: "Zi Yu, I haven't seen you for more than a month, but you have become more and more energetic."
Because he was accompanied by King Chen Ran of Wei, who was older than Jia Heng, he seemed friendly and natural. Coupled with the status of Empress Song as the mother of the world, she seemed to treat her like a nephew.
Jia Heng raised his head and looked at Empress Song. He saw a beauty with a flower-like smile and a plump face. She was dressed in light red palace clothes and looked like a quietly blooming peony. She was graceful and graceful. She suppressed a trace of weirdness in her heart and said: "Empress
That’s ridiculous.”
This kind of greeting is destined to come and go. He can't say that his wife has become more beautiful and charming after not seeing her for more than a month, right?
There is also my son beside me.
Princess Xianning's eyes shone brightly and she said softly: "Jia Yunhui, did you bring those two chapters of Three Kingdoms manuscripts with you?"
Jia Heng turned to look at Chen Zhi and said: "The manuscript has been brought and is about to be presented to His Highness."
As he said that, he took out the manuscripts of the two chapters from the armhole. The maid on the side reached out to take them and handed them over.
A happy look appeared on Chen Zhi's face. She took the manuscript and suddenly felt that the paper was still warm. She was slightly surprised and lowered her eyes to read through it.
Empress Song smiled and said, "There are still guests here, so why don't we just read your book?"
Then, he looked at Jia Heng and chuckled: "Zhi'er, you are spoiled rotten by me and her mother-in-law."
Jia Heng looked at Princess Xianning. The girl had a cool and quiet temperament. At this moment, Empress Song spoke to her, seeming a little embarrassed, and said loudly: "Your Royal Highness, the Princess, has a bright heart and will not let go of the scroll."
Chen Zhi put down the manuscript, raised her clear and bright eyes with tear stains in the corner of her right eye, and looked blankly at the young man opposite, with an imperceptible blush on her cheeks, and said: "I hope it will take some time for these two visits."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Your Highness, please take your time and take your time. There is no need to be in a hurry."
Yuan Chun, who was standing by the side, saw this scene, his beautiful eyes widened, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Even though he already knew that Jia Heng was highly valued by the Queen, it was a bit unbelievable to see this scene that was like meeting a family member.
At this time, Wei Wang Chen Ran smiled and said: "Jia Yunhui, you are so busy with your affairs now, don't you have much time to write a book?"
Jia Heng said: "I just have some time to entertain myself when I'm busy, but compared to the first part, I really don't have much time to write a book."
Empress Song chuckled and said: "Next year, Ziyu will be in charge of the government and will serve in the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities. Ziyu and you are of the same age, so you should support each other."
Jia Heng responded, looked at the King of Wei, with "appreciation" in his eyes, and said loudly: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei is very talented. If he can go to the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities, I will be able to help you."
What else could be more pleasing to the mother than praising her son in front of her?
On the empress of Song's crystal clear face, her smile grew brighter and she said: "However, I don't know how to deal with common affairs, and you have helped His Majesty to do many great things. You are of the same age, so you should give him more guidance in the future.
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Jia Heng looked at King Wei with a "friendly" look, smiled, and said, "Your Majesty's words are serious. I and Your Highness are just encouraging each other."
When Wei Wang Chen Ran saw Jia Heng's warm smile, he also smiled and nodded.
There was just a trace of doubt in my heart. When I was at my aunt's house, I didn't see this young man's close attitude.
After a second thought, I thought it might be because my mother and queen invited me and treated her with special courtesy.
Jia Heng and Empress Song, mother and son, chatted casually until almost noon.
Empress Song chuckled and said, "Yuan Chun, tell people to prepare lunch."
Then he looked at Jia Heng and said softly: "Your sister has a gentle nature and a general understanding. She is also highly relied upon by me here in the palace."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "Eldest sister, it has been a few years since she entered the palace. I would like to thank my empress for taking care of her."
He was thinking about how to make excuses and bring up Yuanchun's departure from the palace.
Empress Song smiled and said: "Yesterday, I asked her to go over and deliver the oral message. Your family must have seen it."
Jia Heng sighed and said: "Seeing is seeing. Meeting relatives can relieve the pain of lovesickness and bring about the joy of family relationships."
When Queen Song heard this, her face paused slightly, and she didn't know what she was thinking of. She said softly: "She has been in the palace for many years. The inside and outside of the palace are isolated, and it is inconvenient for her family members to see each other, which is a pain for her."
As he said that, he looked at Yuanchun who was standing there, his eyes lingering on the girl's pretty face.
The Jia family sent their daughter to the palace, and their intentions were obvious.
But His Majesty has been a man of few desires in the past two years, and even she has rarely received any favors. How can there be a place for others in this palace?
However, if given to Ran'er...
Empress Song thought about this, her eyes narrowed, and she thought, "Is it not bad for Yi Ran'er to marry the Jia family?"
When Jia Heng saw Empress Song contemplating Yuan Chun's face, and occasionally glanced at King Wei who was drinking tea at the side, Jia Heng felt a chill in his heart and said quickly: "Speaking of which, this is the son of my eldest sister's mother-in-law Wang Jieshuai'er."
, my eldest sister has never been able to celebrate family members’ birthdays and birthdays in recent years.”
When Queen Song heard this, she was attracted and said softly: "Wang Jieshuai? Is he the Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp who is in charge of the 12th regiment?"
Jia Heng nodded and said loudly: "Wang Jieshuai now has the trust of the Holy One and is in charge of the Twelve Regiment Battalions. The Holy One intends to organize the army and practice martial arts to inspire and make progress. This is also a major matter that the court is discussing recently."
This is certainly a nod to Empress Song. Now that the emperor is going all out to organize the army, you are now asking the niece of the Jiedushi of Beijing to give your son. Isn't this adding to the chaos?
Aren't you afraid of making the emperor dissatisfied?
If he really wanted to win over the Jia family, the emperor should have made Yuanchun his concubine.
And Wei Wang Chen Ran is not qualified, unless the emperor gives it, but this is basically the same as establishing the heir of the East Palace.
However, Emperor Chongping was a wealthy man, and the government situation that had been suspended for two days had only been straightened out now. How could he cause chaos for himself?
As for the suggestion that Emperor Chongping would accept Yuanchun, he didn't believe that the Empress of the Song Dynasty rushed to find a mistress for the emperor, a military envoy to the capital, and him, and Yuanchun entered the palace. The power of her mother's family was too strong.
"So, in the original book, the title of concubine should be the emperor's intention. If you want to take the concubine first, you must give it to her first."
Wei Wang Chen Ran took over the conversation and said: "The capital camp needs to be reorganized. I heard that you checked a lot of vacancies last time you left the capital to suppress the bandits?"
Jia Heng said: "Last time, when we took stock of the capital camp, nearly half of it was empty, and the rest were old, weak, sick and disabled. It has reached the point where it cannot be reorganized."
On the side of Queen Song, her beautiful face paused slightly, her beautiful eyes flashed, and she extinguished all the thoughts in her heart.
"Your Majesty will definitely not see the Jia family's legitimate daughter betrothed to Ran'er, and Jia Heng... doesn't seem to want to either."
Queen Song frowned, feeling a little regretful.
Seeing the change in Empress Song's expression, Jia Heng thought for a while and felt that if she continued to delay, she would have long nights and many dreams, so she could not make a decisive decision immediately. He said, "I really have a heartless request. I hope that I will show you my mercy."
We still can't rely on the Queen of Song's knowledge. If this noble man has to take risks to bring Yuan Chun and his son together, even if there is no King of Wei, there will still be King of Liang.
How can Sister Tiger marry Quanzi?
Queen Song's phoenix eyes flashed slightly under her willow eyebrows. She looked at the young man opposite her, her red lips parted lightly, and she said softly: "What is your unkind request from Ziyu?"
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, Sister Yuanchun is nearly 20 years old. She has been separated from her parents and sisters for several years. We met again yesterday. We held hands and looked at each other with tears in our eyes. I couldn't help but look at it. The predecessors said that sheep have to kneel.
The crow has the obligation to repay the kindness of the breast. I would also like to ask the queen to take pity on her and let her go home so that she can have a family relationship with her parents."
I am nearly 10 years old, so I intentionally say that I am older. As for family happiness, this is filial piety and human relations.
Queen Song was silent for a moment.
It can almost be concluded that the young man in front of him no longer wants to marry the daughter of the Jia family to the royal family.
Thinking of this, something strange arose in this beauty's heart.
At this time, Yuan Chun came forward and knelt down. There was sadness on the girl's face, and she said: "Your Majesty, I have been in the palace since I was eleven years old. It has been eight or nine years. When I returned home yesterday, my parents and sisters hardly dared to recognize each other.
Please take pity on me and allow me to serve my parents as a filial piety."
Seeing this, Empress Song sighed softly and said, "It's hard to forgive your filial piety."
But for a while, he still didn't express his position, leaving people wondering what he was thinking.
Princess Chen Zhi of Xianning put down the manuscript in her hand and persuaded softly: "Mother, my daughter can't bear to look at her. There are many maids in the palace, most of them are lonely and lack food and clothing. Only then did they enter the palace to make a living, but she was born in Yuanchun
From a famous family, he entered the palace when he was young, separated from his parents and brothers, and seldom saw each other. Now that he is getting older, it is time to be released and reunited with his family."
When Jia Heng heard this, his heart perked up. He raised his eyes and glanced at Chen Zhi. He didn't expect that Princess Xianning would actually speak for him?
Chen Ran, King of Wei, also spoke at this time: "What the fifth sister said is true. The tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop, and the son wants to raise but does not wait. Since the Jia family's daughter has this filial piety, the sons and ministers think that it should be fulfilled."
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Perhaps it was because of Jia Heng's kind attitude just now that the prince had an illusion.
Empress Song was silent for a moment and said softly: "I am not incapable of being considerate of people with lower feelings. After the luncheon, let Yuanchun follow Ziyu out of the palace and return home to reunite with his parents."
Since he doesn't want to be in the palace, forcing him to stay here will only increase his resentment.
Jia Heng said loudly: "I thank you for your kindness."
He breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had taken a certain risk, it actually did not exceed his expectations.
Because Empress Song was originally hosting a banquet to win over him, so what could be more beneficial than releasing Yuan Chun back home to reunite with his parents at his request?
"Therefore, this matter cannot be delayed. Otherwise, if Queen Song waits for a while and thinks of giving Yuanchun to King Wei or King Liang, she will be ignorant if she refuses at that time.
Anyway."
Yuanchun below also bowed deeply and kowtowed in thanks.
Empress Song thought for a while and then ordered the eunuch beside the beam, saying: "Xia Shouzhong, please ask the palace to check. There are some palace maids who are older and over thirty. If they can still find their families and are willing to leave the palace, please let them know."
Give them food, clothing, money, and let them go out together."
Letting the maids out of the palace was originally the right of the Queen, the lord of the Sixth Palace, and it was also a benevolent act.
At this time, a fair-skinned old eunuch wearing eunuch clothes came out and answered the order: "Yes, empress."
Jia Heng's eyes showed gratitude and he said: "The empress's kindness and kindness can be seen in the Sixth Palace."
When Empress Song saw the grateful look in Jia Heng's eyes, the strange feeling in her heart disappeared.
Later, it was already noon, and Princess Xianning chuckled and said, "Mother, it's already noon, it's time to eat."
Empress Song nodded and said with a smile: "Ran'er, Ziyu, come over and have dinner together."
Several people came to the small hall and took their seats.
Not to mention that Jia Heng had a banquet with Queen Song and King Chen Ran of Wei.
Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
Just when Jia Heng entered the palace to meet Empress Song, Prince Teng's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations and was crowded with guests.
In the flower hall of the palace, Wang Ziteng, dressed in military attaché robes, was entertaining a group of generals from the capital who came to congratulate him.
As his son Wang Yi said, many of the guerrilla generals and above from the 12th regiment of the Beijing camp prepared generous gifts to visit Wang Ziteng. There were thirty or fifty tables of guests in the east and west courtyards, led by Wang Yi and Wang Ziteng.
My brother-in-law is entertaining.
There were also some orders, and the female family members went to the back house and visited Mrs. Wang Ziteng.
As for the Twelve Regiment Battalions, except for the Guoyong Battalion where Jia Heng was located who did not come, the Siwu Battalion (Fen, Yao, Lian, Xian), the Siyong Battalion (Dare, Guo, Effect, Gu), and the Siwei Battalion (
Li, stretch, raise, vibrate), many generals came,
Wang Ziteng looked at the generals in the flower hall, but did not see any familiar figure, and felt a little disappointed.
However, at this moment, the servant outside said loudly: "Sir, Prince Beijing and Prince Nan'an are here to congratulate you."
When Wang Ziteng heard this, he was overjoyed and all the worries on his face disappeared. He strode out of the flower hall and said with a smile, "I will go and greet you personally."
With that said, he led Fang Ji, Pang Shili, Li Xun and other confidants to greet Prince Beijing and Prince Nan'an. All the generals who were sitting stood up one after another and followed the prince away.
Prince Shui Rong of Beijing, Prince Yan Ye of Nan'an County, and others had great prestige in the army.
And in the backyard, in the inner hall, Prince Teng and his wife Zhao were receiving a group of relatives who came to celebrate their birthday.
Aunt Xue was present with her daughter Baochai. Mrs. Wang, Sister Feng, and Baoyu were also sitting beside her. Wang Yi's wife and the sisters-in-law of the Wang family in the capital were sitting next to accompany her.
Baoyu sat aside and handed the psychic treasure jade to his cousin Wang Zi, letting her watch and chat with him with a smile.
At this time, Mrs. Zhao took Aunt Xue's hand, looked at Baochai beside her, and said with a smile: "Bao girl, I haven't seen you for a few years, and you are so old. Have you ever made a promise to someone else?"
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "That's not true. She is young, so it will be fine if she has been at home for two years."
Zhao originally asked casually, but after hearing this, she smiled and said, "Yes, Pan'er is still ahead, so there's no rush."