The few people who were talking were discussing the court situation, when suddenly a woman from outside came in and said: "Old lady, sir, Uncle Heng is here."
While speaking, Jia Heng walked long into the flower hall, bowed to Jia Mu who was standing above him, then nodded to Xichun and Daiyu, Xiangyun, then saw Jia Zheng beside him and asked:
"The second master is here too."
He somewhat understood why Jia Mu called him. It was probably because of today's meeting.
Jia Zheng is a member of the Ministry of Industry, so he is also qualified to participate in today's court meeting.
Jia Zheng twirled his beard, looked at the young man in an azure gown, nodded, and asked: "Zi Yu, why don't I see you after the court?"
Jia Heng's expression paused and he said softly: "I went to sit at a friend's house for a while."
While talking, under the guidance of Yuanyang, he sat down on an embroidered pier in front of Jia Mu.
Just as Jia Heng was about to speak, suddenly another woman came in from behind the screen and said, "Old lady, my concubine and Miss Bao are here."
Jia Mu quickly reached out her hand and said, "Have someone come over quickly."
Not long after, Aunt Xue and Baochai entered the hall holding hands.
Compared with the gloomy look on her face yesterday, Aunt Xue's expression was obviously lighter now, and she called from a distance: "Old lady."
Baochai glanced at Jia Heng and stepped forward to greet Jia's mother, Jia Zheng and other elders.
Jia Mu asked: "Madam, Bao Yatou is sitting here, is Pan'er feeling better?"
Aunt Xue sat in front of Jia Mu and sighed: "Thanks to the old lady, I only suffered some flesh wounds and came back safely."
Jia Mu nodded repeatedly and said, "That's good, that's good."
At this time, Aunt Xue turned to look at Jia Heng aside and said, "Thanks to Brother Heng for sending so many people to look for him this time."
Because of what Xue Pan said just now, Aunt Xue was a little moved. She completely dispelled the resentment she had before finding Xue Pan, and her tone was a bit flattering.
In fact, this has almost become a social instinct for Aunt Xue.
When she was young, the third lady of the Wang family was also innocent, cheerful and cheerful, which was why Jia Mu was so kind to Aunt Xue.
On the contrary, there was no big joke with Mrs. Wang.
Facing the gazes one after another, Jia Heng said: "As long as Wenlong is fine."
Aunt Xue sighed: "He also said he would like to thank you in person, but he was injured a little and can't get out of bed."
Jia Heng thought for a while and said, "I'll go see him later."
When Aunt Xue heard this, she felt happy and said with a chuckle: "Then Pan'er may be very happy, maybe this injury will heal faster."
Jia Heng's expression paused for a moment, feeling that these words were a bit strange, and he was silent for a moment.
Jia Mu said: "Girl Feng just came from Baoyu and his uncle."
Hearing this, Aunt Xue also suppressed the smile on her face, looked sad, and sighed: "I also know about brother's matter. I will go to the house to express my condolences tomorrow. Girl Feng, how is your uncle's family?"
Sister Feng saw sadness on her face and said, "Oh, look... I'll find out when I go there tomorrow. It's so miserable."
Not only was Mrs. Wang frightened, but Sister Feng was silent on the way back.
There were several coffins parked, all the way from the flower hall to the courtyard. They were full of coffins. Anyone who saw this tragic scene would feel depressed. Sister Feng had always been tolerant and did not hide her life or death.
Jia's mother felt sorry for Baoyu, so she only asked two members of the Wang family, Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng, to go there first to express condolences. Tomorrow it would be the men of the Jia family, such as Jia She, Jia Zheng and others, who would go to express their condolences.
Aunt Xue sighed.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the hall was a little gloomy, Jia Mu turned to Jia Heng and said, "Brother Heng, how did the court deal with those rogue soldiers who were so vicious?"
Jia Heng said: "The soldiers and horses of the five cities and the Tiqi of Jinyi Mansion were all killed."
When Sister Feng heard this, she raised her eyebrows, her eyes flashed with sternness, and she said bitterly: "These thieves are getting an advantage!"
Jia Heng looked silent.
Jia Zheng asked: "Brother Heng, the Holy Father has dismissed Baoyu and his uncle's official position this time, but is there still time to recover?"
As soon as these words came out, Jia Mu and Sister Feng in Rongqing Hall stopped talking and looked at Jia Heng.
In fact, the most concerned person in the scene was Aunt Xue, who turned her face away with expectant eyes.
Baochai also paused slightly, listening attentively.
Jia Heng said: "Wang Jie...my uncle is responsible for his negligence after all. However, because of his hard work and meritorious service, and because his family members died in the king's affairs, the Holy Spirit was extra merciful. He just relieved him of his official position and closed his door to reflect. As for whether he will be able to do it again in the future."
When it comes to recovery, it still depends on how the Sacred Heart is doing this time."
In his opinion, Wang Ziteng would not sink into the mud and never stand up again. Looking at the army reorganization, Wang Ziteng actually performed admirably, but of course he still messed up the matter.
But there is hard work without credit.
In particular, the death of family members was truly tragic. After a period of time, the emperor calmed down and would not stop thinking about the tragic events and then re-enact them to show his magnanimity.
The truth is obvious. If you are loyal to the king, you will end up in such a miserable situation. If you really do one thing and never use it, doesn't this chill people's hearts?
It is not easy for Chen Han to train a general.
Moreover, looking at this incident, it was not Wang Ziteng who asked for bribes from the generals to provoke the mutiny, but the corruption and cruelty of his subordinates that provoked the incident.
Of course, it is estimated that it is difficult to be used in a big way, and the talent is not enough for a big job.
However, Wang Ziteng's loyalty issue was highlighted because his family members were martyred.
To put it bluntly, the blood of his first wife, Mrs. Zhao, and his concubine’s youngest son saved Wang Ziteng’s political life to a certain extent.
"But after Xue Pan's thunder exploded, it's hard to say." Jia Heng's mind was spinning, and a cold feeling flashed across his heart.
Although Jia Heng's words were unclear, they still gave Aunt Xue some hope.
Mother Jia sighed: "We were all on tenterhooks yesterday. Seeing that the Chinese New Year is about to come, something like this happened again. Fortunately, there was no danger."
Jia Heng said: "Don't worry, old lady, you can still have a good time this year."
Sister Feng looked at the young man in the slate green shirt, her bright and clear Danfeng eyes flashed, and she said softly: "Thanks to Brother Heng for sending troops to guard Ningrong Street."
Aunt Xue listened and sighed deeply.
Her brother was in charge of more than 100,000 people in the capital camp. If someone was to protect his family, why would he let his family suffer such a calamity?
Jia Mu said, "It's getting late. Yuanyang, let the kitchen prepare the meal. Then he called Baoyu to come and have dinner with him. I haven't seen him all day."
Yuanyang responded with a "Hey" and then went straight to the other courtyard to call Baoyu.
Yuanchun whispered softly: "Baoyu has been going to school these days. He leaves early and comes back late."
Jia Heng took a look at Yuan Chun, who was wearing a light red dress and had a quiet and graceful temperament.
Secretly, since Yuanchun came back, Baoyu has rarely been seen in Rongqing Hall.
Yuanchun also noticed the young man's warm gaze, and nodded slightly. The girl with bright eyes and good eyes, her hair was rippling, as if she wanted to say something.
She actually wanted to ask, does what Hengdi said back then still count?
She had been feeling uninterested in staying at home recently, and there had been a big rebellion in Beijing recently, which affected her uncle's family, but she was in the inner house in a daze, and only realized it later.
It can be said that compared to the past when he was exposed to all kinds of court information in Kunning Palace, Yuanchun at this moment is usually either in the inner house with his sisters, or going to Ning Mansion to play the piano and study. His life is relaxed, but also
Gradually it started to feel a little uneventful, like a pool of stagnant water.
I was even a little envious of Tanchun, who could go to Jia Heng's study to read some of the court newspapers, and sometimes when I came back late, I could talk to Jia Heng for a few words.
Jia Heng didn't know what Yuan Chun was thinking, but he didn't stay too long on the plump and soft peony face plate. He raised the tea cup in his hand and lowered his head to sip the fragrant tea.
Jia Mu said softly: "It's almost the Chinese New Year, and their school doesn't even have a few days off?"
Noble gentlemen like Baoyu have gradually established their own social circle, including noble gentlemen such as Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan, Chen Yejun, etc.
Jia Heng took a sip of the tea and said, "Sister, are you urging Baoyu to go to school during this time?"
Jia Mu chuckled and said, "It was the eldest girl who urged me. Baoyu has made great progress during this period. Just ask him."
Jia Heng looked at Jia Zheng, but heard Jia Zheng snort coldly and said calmly: "It's not like he hasn't always been so pretentious in the past, but in a few days, he's just returned to his old ways."
When Jia Mu heard this, the smile on her face suddenly froze.
Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "Old lady, just let Baoyu rest for a few days, so that he can go to his uncle's house to express condolences. Don't lose etiquette there."
Jia Mu: "..."
There was nothing wrong with Jia Heng's words, but in the ears of Jia Mu, a master of house fighting, he actually heard some ridicule, and he didn't know who he was ridiculing.
Yuanchun didn't hear anything strange at all. When he met those warm eyes, his beady voice was like big beads falling on a jade plate, and he said: "In the past few days, such a big thing happened in my uncle's family. I originally went to my uncle's side."
Let’s take a look, Brother Heng will also go tomorrow, right?”
During this time, she was also pondering some of the subtleties of leaving the palace. There seemed to be some misunderstandings between Heng's brother and her mother about Baoyu's study, and then coupled with her leaving the palace, her mother seemed to complain about Heng.
younger brother.
Jia Heng said softly: "Let's go and have a look."
Yuanchun nodded and said nothing else.
Jia Mu said, "It's getting late. It's time to eat. Yuanyang, just let the kitchen prepare the food."
Yuanyang responded and ordered his mother-in-law to pass on the rice.
Everyone said no more and began to eat at a few tables in the small hall.
After the meal was finished, Jia Heng excused himself and followed Aunt Xue and Baochai to see Xue Pan.
Lixiangyuan
In the wing room, Xue Pan was lying on the bed, humming in his mouth, and was bored for a while. Hearing the familiar voice of the man outside, he couldn't help but feel happy, and said with joy to the maid who was taking care of him: "Go and have a look."
Just as he finished speaking, Jia Heng, Aunt Xue and Baochai entered the side room.
When Xue Pan saw Jia Heng, he squeezed out a few tears from his big eyes and said, "Cousin Heng, you are finally here."
Hearing this, Jia Heng was stunned and thought to himself, "Am I familiar with you?"
Xue Pan turned sideways at this time, as if he was about to stand up, but the injury was affected, and he groaned in pain and said: "Cousin Heng, my brother is injured, so I can't salute."
As he said that, he actually bowed his hands on the bed.
This kind of etiquette, no matter how it is, is actually a bit funny when done by Xue Datou.
Jia Heng was speechless for a moment, waved his hand and said, "Wen Long is injured, so don't move around yet."
Aunt Xue scolded: "You are still moving when you are injured!"
Baochai ordered Ying'er to hand an embroidered pier to Jia Heng. Accompanied by a light and elegant fragrance, he came close to Jia Heng and said, "Brother Heng, sit down and let's talk."
Jia Heng took a look at Baochai, whose skin was as good as snow and whose cheeks were as soft as pistachios. He thanked her, then sat down and asked, "Wen Long, are you okay?"
Xue Pan sighed, opened his mouth and cursed: "Those with the ball bag shot an arrow in the back. Fortunately, there was a lot of flesh there, and it was just a skin injury, so I saved my life."
Jia Heng said softly: "Wenlong takes good care of his injuries. There is no rush for the military position for the time being. Now is the time to employ people. Wenlong will always have the opportunity to show his ambitions."
Xue Pan shook his head like a rattle and said hurriedly: "Cousin, I have to mention my retirement from the military. Like my uncle, now...hey, I don't want to do it anymore."
Aunt Xue also said at the side: "Brother Heng, your cousin Wenlong may not be suitable for joining the army. I think it's better to let him help with some business at home."
After all, it was Jia Heng who pointed out the path. If he changed his position midway, he had to tell Jia Heng. Of course, it was because of Jia Heng's current status that he wanted to cling on and take advantage of the situation.
Baochai raised his eyes to look at Jia Heng and said softly: "Glory and wealth cannot be forced. After experiencing this, my brother also knows the difficulties and dangers of starting a business. Please don't blame me, brother Heng."
Jia Heng turned to look at Baochai and said softly: "Sister Xue's words are reasonable. Since Wen Long is not suitable for joining the army, it is feasible to start a business and establish a family. In other words, my sister's family was originally an imperial merchant. If Wen Long
Being able to make a difference in the cultivation of goods can be regarded as inheriting the ambition of my father and ancestors."
Xue Pan said quickly: "What Cousin Heng said is that I still like to do business, be harmonious and make money, and don't need to fight or kill."
Jia Heng nodded and smiled without saying a word.
Aunt Xue sighed and said, "Brother Heng, there is one more thing I want you to decide on."
Baochai pursed her lips, a look of helplessness flashed in her almond-shaped eyes.
Now that I have finished troublesome things, I have no time to spare, and...
Jia Heng was silent for a moment, looked at Aunt Xue quietly and said, "Auntie, please speak."
Facing those calm eyes, Aunt Xue was a little embarrassed and said: "Last time, Brother Heng sent people from Jinyi Mansion to check the accounts. The business of Jingli Shop has been greatly improved. I have to thank Brother Heng for that."
Jia Heng's expression paused, knowing that there must be more to the story.
"But the Ministry of Internal Affairs doesn't know what's going on. It says that the supplies that my Xue family has purchased over the years have often been shoddy. They are going to remove me from my Xue family's role as royal merchant supplier, and they will also seize my family's money. Prince's Palace Chief Shi
I took a few clerks with me and went to the shop to inform the shopkeeper."
Jia Heng frowned and said, "Ministry of Internal Affairs? When did this happen?"
Aunt Xue looked troubled and said, "I was anxious to find your cousin Wenlong this morning."
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and then said: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs' procurement is an errand for the Heavenly Family. If there is an act of substituting something inferior for something good, at worst, it may even be suspected of deceiving the emperor."
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, that is, King Zhongshun is in charge. It is clear that Prince Teng has lost power and intends to disturb the Xue family.
Perhaps, there is still a intention to test him?
Aunt Xue smiled bitterly and said: "How dare you tamper with the items purchased by the palace? Even the shopkeepers in the shops only buy the best ones. On the contrary, the Ministry of Internal Affairs often defaults on the goods and money. Every year, the shop also pays for the goods purchased by the palace.
You won’t make much money, but the reputation of Huangshang, which is the foundation laid by our ancestors...can’t be lost.”
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and asked: "What is aunt's plan for this matter?"
Aunt Xue was about to speak, but Baochai frowned and said, "Brother Heng, this matter involves the palace, it is not a trivial matter."