Not to mention how Jia Lian entertained Sun Shaozu and discussed the plan of "making a fortune".
But as for Jia Heng, in the evening, the golden spring sun set on the bluestone slabs. Jia Heng and Qin Keqing got on a carriage, accompanied by their mother-in-law and servants, and drove past the spotlessly clean streets of Shenjing City.
street.
In the carriage, a girl in a red dress and gold hairpin covered her knees with a pair of hibiscus-embroidered quilts to keep warm. She rested her beautiful head on Jia Heng's shoulder and said softly: "Husband, you seem to have something on your mind?"
Jia Heng turned to look at Qin Keqing and said warmly: "It's nothing."
Just now, he used the opportunity of drinking with Qin Ye to make insinuations about Ke Qing's life experience, but it must be said that Qin Ye was very talkative and found no clues.
But the more so, the more fishy it is.
"Bold assumptions and careful verification, even if Keqing is the daughter of the deposed prince, it seems that nothing will happen, because if she is not a man, the emperor will not be unable to tolerate a woman, and will even be named a princess to show the royal magnanimity and his ability to succeed in the throne.
That's right." Jia Heng thought about it.
When I think about it this way, I no longer have to worry about it.
Qin Keqing said softly: "Husband, drink less wine next time. Drinking too much will harm your health."
Jia Heng smiled, grabbed the beauty's catkin, and said softly: "My father-in-law is happy, I'll have a few drinks with you, it'll be okay."
Qin Keqing said softly: "Husband, dad just said that he wanted to have a grandson. When can we..."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Just wait a little longer."
If nothing happens for two or three years, the pressure on Keqing is almost conceivable.
But in this era, giving birth to a child is a hell for women. Although Keqing's figure is not slim and beautiful, he is still a little worried.
Qin Keqing gave a soft "hmm", pursed her red lips, and lowered her beautiful eyes. She was attracted by the sachet on Jia Heng's waist. She reached out and picked it up and played with it in her palm. Her beautiful eyes paused on the word "Heng".
She chuckled and said, "This is what Qingwen embroidered for your husband? The stitches are fine and the materials are exquisite. Well, the pattern is of phoenix and jade dragon. This girl is quite ingenious."
Jia Heng's face paused, noncommittal, but he couldn't say it was Baochai's handiwork, but he didn't respond.
Qin Keqing's beautiful face had an inexplicable smile: "The sweat towel and sachet that my husband usually wears are taken care of by such a clever and ingenious person, so I don't need to be busy."
Jia Heng said: "If you embroider it for me, I would also like it very much."
Qin Keqing smiled and pointedly said: "I have not been idle during this period. I embroidered some children's shoes, hats, clothes and so on."
Hearing this, Jia Heng was speechless for a moment. He hugged the girl, put her in his arms, and said in his ear: "As you said, you are only a little older, and you almost get crazy thinking about the child. So... you are not afraid of starving the child."
Saying that, he reached into his clothes and grasped the richness.
Qin Keqing's face was bright red, and she did not refuse. She leaned in the boy's arms, feeling her delicate body was hot, and she snorted: "If your husband doesn't fight for the child, he won't be able to starve the child."
Jia Heng was startled for a moment, his subordinates paused, and couldn't help laughing: "Who did you learn these crazy words from?"
Qin Keqing's beautiful face was also a little blushing, and she whispered a name.
Jia Heng's eyes flashed, his expression paused, and he said softly: "I didn't know you guys still talk about this in private. Later, I need to talk about her."
Third Sister You, this female driver is almost ruining his family.
Qin Keqing smiled sweetly and said softly: "Husband, why don't you accept the third sister after the New Year?"
As for the You sisters, Second Sister You didn't say anything and didn't express her thoughts very much, but Third Sister You and Qin Keqing had already seen Third Sister You's thoughts.
Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing in surprise and said, "Not long after you came here, you started to take concubines for your husband?"
Qin Keqing raised Tao Rui's face and said, "I think Third Sister is a good person. She is bright in color and has a good heart."
It was hard for her to say that with the addition of the You sisters, she could tie up her men better. She originally wanted to let Baozhu and Ruizhu serve the people in front of her, but those two girls were a little shy.
This is also the purpose of some ladies to bring maids to marry them. When it is inconvenient for them, or to please the male master, they let the maids have sex with them.
Jia Heng laughed and said: "Okay, don't do this thing of keeping a matchmaker and pulling your hair."
Qin Keqing nodded.
In the evening, the couple returned to Ningguo Mansion and entered the courtyard.
Jia Heng asked Ke Qing to go back to his room to rest first, while he took a shower, changed into a round-neck gown, sat down in the study room, and wrote the last ten chapters of the second volume of the Three Kingdoms.
Previously, because Princess Xianning urged the manuscript, he had written five chapters. There were still ten chapters before it was published. He planned to finish it as soon as possible.
After writing for a while, Qingwen twisted the waist of the water snake, swayed closer, held the light, and whispered: "Young Master, the eldest girl, the third girl and Miss Lin, they are here."
Jia Heng's expression paused, he put down the brush in his hand and said, "Let them come over."
Qingwen responded and turned away. Not long after, with the sound of jingling rings, three women with fat and thin rings and brightly dressed women came from outside.
Tan Chun smiled and said, "Brother Heng, what are you doing?"
After saying that, Zhuang Ji came to Jia Heng's side naturally, looked at the manuscript in the corner of the desk, and said in surprise: "Brother Heng is writing the second part of the Three Kingdoms script?"
Daiyu and Yuanchun also stepped forward and stood beside the mahogany bookcase, bringing with them a burst of refreshing fragrance. The incense on the bodies of the two girls was not the same.
Daiyu seems to be made of spices mixed with orchids, which is elegant and tranquil, while Yuanchun is made of peonies mixed with spices, which is fragrant and elegant, and Tanchun is made of rose spices, which is rich and warm.
Yuanchun's small and beautiful nose twitched, her soft eyes fell on the young man's flushed cheeks, and she asked in a cute voice: "Brother Heng, have you been drinking?"
A fair-skinned girl with a clear and melodious voice, gurgling like water, and a hint of concern on her plump face under the bangs on her forehead.
Jia Heng's eyes were lost for a moment, and he chuckled: "I went back to my parents' house with Keqing and had two drinks with my father-in-law. How come my eldest sister has time to come to my place instead of visiting relatives?"
Yuan Chun's beautiful eyes were still like dew, and there was a slight smile on her plump cheeks, and she said softly: "I left, and I didn't come back for a long time."
Jia Heng turned to Tanchun and asked, "Where is the third sister?"
Tan Chun took his mind away from the manuscript in his hand, looked at the young man with a warm expression, and chuckled: "My eldest sister and I went to my uncle's house together, and I just came back now.
He lowered his head, hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "Brother Heng, my aunt wants to treat you as a host, so let me invite you over."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Brother Huan is back, right?"
At first, Jia Huan was taught by him with the Emperor's Sword, and then sent to the Martial Arts Hall to learn martial arts from the Jingying General School. I don't know what happened to him, but he might as well go and see now.
Tanchun said: "Brother Heng, I have been at home during the Chinese New Year. My aunt said I wanted to thank Brother Heng."
In fact, it was the fact that Jia Heng was knighted and the common people were promoted to generals in the army that fell into the ears of Aunt Zhao, causing this woman who was constantly acting like a monster in the original work to have some thoughts.
Yuan Chun smiled and said softly: "Brother Heng, I just met Sister-in-law Zhu and she said that she also wants to invite you to be my host."
Recently, as the Jia people's common people came back from Beijing to celebrate the New Year, it caused some shock among the clan. Li Wan and Aunt Zhao both heard some rumors and wanted to talk to Jia Heng about their son's education and education.
Future issues.
Jia Heng's mind raced and he muttered: "I think this is a matter of course. The education of the children of the clan is the responsibility of the clan leader. If you ask your host to express his special thanks, there is no need."
Daiyu looked at the young man quietly and suddenly said: "Brother Heng, if you have time, I would also like to treat Brother Heng to a meal."
In fact, the idea of inviting the person in front of me to host me has been lingering in my mind for a long time. It's just hard to say, but I can bring it up now.
As the original book of Red Mansions says, Jia Mu went to Lai's house on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and went to Shan Daliang's house on the second day of the Lunar New Year, and then went on like this for several days.
Jia Heng was quite surprised this time. He chuckled and asked, "Why is my sister joining in the fun?"
Daiyu frowned delicately and said, "I should treat Brother Heng to a meal. Isn't it right that Brother Heng has never eaten Suzhou food?"
When Jia Heng heard this, his eyes lit up and he said with a smile, "Does my sister cook by herself?"
Daiyu: "..."
This...how can she cook?
Yuan Chun rolled his eyes at Jia Heng and said, "Sister Lin is weak and can't smell the fumes. If Brother Heng wants to try some dishes, I learned how to cook some dishes from the imperial kitchen in the palace."
When Yuanchun was in the palace, he worked hard for the concubine and was very proficient in cooking.
Jia Heng turned to look at Yuan Chun and said with a smile: "It's settled, I'll try my sister's craftsmanship when I have time."
Seeing the two chatting and laughing, Daiyu blinked her eyes and secretly thought, do you want to learn from the cook later?
Daiyu thought for a while and continued: "I heard from Zijuan that a young cook came to Rongfu. She can cook dishes from all over the world, including Suzhou cuisine, so she wanted to ask her to buy some ingredients and cook some dishes from her hometown.
Let Brother Heng have some food."
Jia Heng smiled and said: "That's great. I've grown so big, but I haven't tasted Suzhou cuisine yet."
Daiyu nodded her head and asked, "Brother Heng, will you be free these two days?"
At this time, Qingwen brought several cups of maple dew tea and said with a smile: "Girls, some tea."
Yuan Chun took the tea cup and said "Thank you", then sat down quietly and watched Jia Heng and Dai Yu talking with a smile.
Jia Heng said: "I'm afraid it won't work today. It's too late. Tomorrow, after worshiping the ancestors, we have to entertain the clan men for dinner. The third day of the Lunar New Year is not very popular. On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, you can go to Huan Ge'er's place first. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year,
I'll go to Sister-in-law Zhu's place, then go to my sister's place on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. I have official duties these days, so I can only come back for dinner. What do Sister Lin and the third sister think?"
The arrangements are clear.
The bright autumn eyes under Daiyu's smoky eyebrows gleamed, and she said softly: "I listen to Brother Heng."
It’s just that I can’t help but think that I am the last one?
Tan Chun put down the manuscript at this time, with a smile on his face and a hint of joy in his tone, and said in a crisp voice: "Brother Heng, then I will ask Cui Mo to go back and talk to my aunt."
Jia Heng nodded and left Tan Chun to order his maid Cui Mo. Then he left the mahogany desk and invited all the orioles to sit down in the side hall.
Yuan Chun looked at the young man, his thoughts were somewhat complicated, and said softly: "Brother Heng, when will I go to the eldest princess's house again?"
Jia Heng said: "It won't be too late after the Lantern Festival."
Several people were chatting and laughing, and Jia Heng suddenly asked, "Why don't you see Sister Yun coming?"
The smile on Tanchun's face faded and he said: "The Shi family sent someone to pick her up, and Sister Yun went back. When she comes back for the Lantern Festival, the house feels much deserted for a while."
Jia Heng said: "Just wait until he comes over in a few days."
Xiangyun was a young lady from the Shi family, so it was impossible for her to stay in the Rongguo Mansion all the time. In the original work, the reason why she lived in the Jia Mansion was because Shi Nai and Shi Ding sent officials from other provinces, so Jia's mother came to take her over.
Tan Chunxian said: "Sister Yun's family has a large population and a lot of expenses. They make needlework and needlework at home. Sister Yun also has to do it, often late at night. When I go back to celebrate the New Year, I don't know how to have fun at home.
I can’t stand it.”
Yuan Chun said in surprise: "Did Sister Yun tell you?"
Daiyu also looked at Tanchun aside, her starry eyes under her smoky eyebrows full of concern.
Tan Chun pinched Yingli's eyebrows, her crystal clear eyes of obsidian seemed to be dancing with clusters of candlelight, and said: "She was talking to Sister Bao last time, and I listened. Sister Yun said she was a prince.
My daughter, her life is harder than that of an ordinary maid. She has to do all her sewing very late, but she still laughs more than anyone else every day."
When Jia Heng heard Tan Chun mention Baochai, his eyes were slightly distracted, and he thought of the soft and delicate touch again.
Daiyu frowned and said softly: "Sister Yun has been through a lot of hardships these past few years. No wonder she often talks about being a poor girl."
Yuan Chun frowned, looked at Jia Heng, and asked: "Didn't the second master of the Shi family come to look for Heng's brother last time?"
In front of Yuan Chun, there was nothing to hide. Jia Heng nodded and said: "They used to receive a salary in the capital camp. The capital camp was reorganized and redundant generals were eliminated. Now they don't lead many troops, and their salaries should not be increased."
, both of them now want to be transferred to other provinces."
Yuan Chun pursed his glossy lips, looked at the young man, and said, "What do you think, Brother Heng?"
"It is not a trivial matter to enclose a province. It depends on the intentions of the palace and the court." Jia Heng said thoughtfully.
If the Shi family brothers can keep their title and inherit the title, they are obviously much better off than the Jia family who only care about pleasure and honor. If the two brothers really plan to be transferred to other provinces, there is still a high probability that they will be able to do so.
Yuan Chun said: "At that time, the old lady can take Xiangyun over and live there permanently."
Jia Heng said: "I think so too, otherwise the two elders are at home now, and they can only take over and live here for a while."
Regarding Xiangyun, after all, they are too far apart and his hands cannot be too long, but he still likes his charming and charming character and cannot bear to endure hardships. This matter can be done by Jia Mu on the side.
The night was falling, and the orange lights in the Yingchun Courtyard of Rongguo Mansion were on.
Suddenly, a thin figure trotted past under the eaves of the corridor.
The girl Xiuju opened the cotton-padded curtain, walked quickly into the hall, and called in a low voice: "Sister Siqi, has the girl fallen asleep?"
"What time is it? The girl is reading a book." The woman wearing a red waistcoat and a pink skirt was startled. By the light of the lamp, with her back to Xiuji, she quickly read a letter with a scrawled handwriting.
Hide it well.
This is a letter from Si Qi's cousin Pan Youan.
Xiuju said: "Sister Siqi, do you know who I saw?"
Siqi stood up, and his tall and sturdy figure was reflected on the tall vase beside him under the light of the lights. His eyes under his thin eyebrows took a look at the embroidered orange: "I'm busy in the house.
How do you know who you are meeting?"
Xiuju was not annoyed, or she had long been used to the fierceness of the chess player. She sat down next to Fanglan and said in a low voice: "Just now I saw the mother-in-law in my wife's room coming to the backyard to get satin from the treasury. What did the master say?"
Find a marriage for our girl."
When Si Qi heard this, he was shocked and raised his eyebrows slightly: "How old is the girl when it comes to marriage? Do you want to get engaged so early?"
Xiuju said: "But I heard that this is what the master meant. I don't know why. Sister Siqi, I'll go ask the girl."
If someone is getting married in the Spring Festival, Xiuju will inevitably go with her as a dowry maid, and even Siqi, as the eldest maid, will not be able to take care of herself alone.
Siqi frowned and thought of this. He put down his needlework and took Xiuju's arm: "I'll go there too."
At this moment, Yingchun is sitting on the sofa, lighting up the light, reading a book. The girl is wearing a pink dress, with three red tassel hairpins on her head, one big and one small, with air bangs on her temples and forehead.
She has braids on both sides of her cheeks, giving her a bright and childish look.
He opened a page and seemed a little sleepy. He held a small hand, covered his mouth and yawned. He put down the "Tai Shang Induction" in his hand, and his face looked a little tired.
At this time, the little maid Lianhua said: "Girl, do you want to take a rest? I will go get hot water to wash the girl's feet."
Yingchun let out a quiet "hmm", placed the blue-covered book on the bedside table, leaned against an autumn-colored pillow, closed her eyes and meditated.
The light, as soft as water, cast a dark shadow next to the fine and delicate nose. The skin of the face that could be broken by a blow was white and rosy, but there was a bitter and weak air lingering between the eyebrows and eyes.
At this moment, Siqi and Xiuju came over and called out: "Girl."
Yingchun opened her eyes and looked at the two of them in surprise.
Siqi sat down at the end of the bed and said, "Girl, I heard from Xiuju that the eldest lady is going to arrange a marriage for you."
Xiuju nodded and said, "I heard what the old lady next to me said."
Yingchun sat upright and asked, "Madam, you are so good, what are you doing for me to get engaged?"
For a moment, there was no shyness on his face, only confusion and confusion.
Siqi had long been accustomed to the girl's dull look, and said: "She is not young anymore. I see that the master and madam want to make a decision for the girl first."
"Oh." Yingchun said softly.
Siqi asked hurriedly: "What is the girl thinking?"
Yingchun shook her head gently and said: "My parents' orders, the matchmaker's words, what can I think about it, but the eldest sister has not yet engaged in marriage, why did I run ahead."
Siqi asked: "Don't you want to know which family your son is from?"
At this time of welcoming the spring, Fang looked at Siqi, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you know which family it is?"
Obviously, no matter how weak his temper is, as Jia Heng said before, showing what is inside and hiding one's heart does not mean that he is ignorant of the outside world.
Siqi turned around and asked, "Xiuju, do you know which one it is?"
Xiuju whispered: "I heard that this family is from Datong, Shanxi. I visited the master several times and now I am an official passed down from my ancestors."
Yingchun nodded, and suddenly she realized what she was doing. She felt a little ashamed and said in a low voice, "It's up to the master and the wife to make the decision."
Seeing this, Siqi said: "Girl, I'm looking for someone to help you find out. This blind marriage is definitely not a problem."
"Who can I find to ask?" Yingchun shook her head, glanced at the two of them, and said softly: "Then do whatever you want. Tomorrow, the clan will have to worship ancestors and embroider oranges. You will be tired of saving silk.
Pack up the golden phoenix, I will still wear it tomorrow."
After saying that, the girl yawned again. At this moment, the little girl Lianhua brought a basin of steaming foot-washing water and placed it on the footrest.
He lowered his head to help Yingchun take off his shoes and socks. The white socks were put aside, revealing a pair of small feet as white as lotus roots. There was no cinnamon on the nails, and they were as pure as jade. They were gently soaked in the water.
Yingchun closed her eyes slightly, her expression was peaceful, her eyelashes were curved and lowered, and she let the little girl do the lotus work, as if she was asleep.
When Qin Siqi saw this, he sighed in his heart. Her girl had always been submissive.
That's all, help find out who the young master of the Sun family is. If this fate of master and servant is ruined, she will have to wait for another year or two to find a way to leave the house.
The night was deep, and before I knew it, the second day of the first lunar month of the fifteenth year of Chongping passed quietly.