Chapter 647 Jia Heng: I have no skills at all times, but that’s all
Jinling, Zhen family
This is a majestic, luxurious and spacious mansion that is not inferior to the second mansion of Rongning in Shenjing. It has cornices and brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, and pavilions and pavilions in a well-proportioned manner.
In the backyard, in the pavilion, Mrs. Zhen's wife was sitting on the Arhat bed. On the embroidered pier not far away, there were also several young girls sitting in rows, including Zhen Lan, Zhen Xi and others.
In addition, there is Zhen Yingjia's son Zhen Baoyu, who wears a purple gold crown with hair tied on his head, red arrow sleeves, a face like a silver basin, and a nose like a hanging gallbladder. What is particularly surprising is that the appearance of Zhen Baoyu and Jia Baoyu are quite similar.
, is currently holding a tea cup and sipping tea.
Mrs. Zhen's wife is silver-haired and very old. She was ill at the beginning of spring. She is in good spirits now, but she coughs slightly from time to time.
There are two young girls sitting on the embroidered pier. The older one is wearing a fiery red dress and soft eyebrows. Her name is Zhen Lan, and the one in green skirt is Zhen Xi. Under her beautiful eyebrows, her eyes are bright.
Jingying listened curiously to the conversation between Zhenlin and his wife and Mrs. Zhen.
Zhen Lin is twenty-four or five years old, with a handsome face and a tall figure. He is the son of Zhen Yingjia's second brother. He is now a garrison officer in Nanjing. This is a sixth-grade military attache position.
Zhen Lin greeted: "Are your ancestors' health and bones feeling better?"
Mrs. Zhen's wife had a kind smile on her face and said, "It's summer, the weather is much warmer, and I don't cough so much."
Zhen Lin's wife Yang said with a smile: "Old lady, I said before that the old lady is blessed. If she takes good care of herself for a while, her body and bones will get better."
Mrs. Zhen's wife sighed: "As I get older, my body is getting older and younger every year."
Zhenlin's wife Yang said: "What did our ancestors say? We will have to wait for our ancestors to hold a 100th birthday banquet in the future."
Zhen Yingjia's wife also smiled and said, "Yes, didn't the imperial doctor say that as long as she is well and nursed back to health, in three or two years, the old lady will live a long life?"
"I know my own body and bones very well." Mrs. Zhen's wife said and asked with a smile: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Qing Yatou and Xue Yatou are in the capital. When will they come back with their children?
After a trip, I also missed them a little bit."
"I mentioned it to them in Beijing, and they said that they would bring the child over for a second marriage once the road is smoother." Gan said softly, "It's not because the Yellow and Huaihe rivers are flooded, and riding in a carriage is too bumpy.
, the child is too young and can’t bear it.”
Mrs. Zhen's wife nodded and said, "It's not easy to travel thousands of miles."
As he said that, he looked at Zhen Lin who was listening patiently, smiled and said: "Your uncle has been to Hangzhou these days, and his house is suddenly empty. You can come over and have a look. It's thoughtful."
Zhen Lin smiled and said: "Ancestor, my uncle is in charge of the errands in the palace. He is always busy with official duties. I was also busy with military affairs a few days ago, and I only have some free time today. Don't worry, ancestor. If you are not busy, you will definitely come over to accompany your ancestor."
Sit down."
At this moment, a steward from the backyard entered the flower hall. She bowed to Mrs. Zhen first, then turned to Zhen Lin and said, "A steward came from the house outside and said that she had something urgent to report to Fourth Master.
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Zhenlin ranks fourth in the family, so she is so called.
Zhen Lin frowned, pretending to be displeased and said, "Why can't we wait until we return home? Didn't you see me talking to my ancestors here?"
"Since you have something to do, let's go and take a look first. If there is an urgent military matter, it would be bad if we delay it any longer." Mrs. Zhen's wife said with a smile.
Zhen Lin smiled and expressed her annoyance, saying, "Ancestor, let me go and have a look."
Saying this, he left the house and went to the front hall to listen to the person delivering the message. After a while, he turned back and returned, his face as frozen as ice.
Mrs. Zhen's wife is a mature person and is good at observing faces. She noticed that Zhen Lin looked wrong and asked with concern: "But what happened in the military camp? If something happens, you should go and do your own business."
It’s better that you don’t have to talk to me, an old woman.”
"Old ancestor, it's not about the military camp." Zhen Lin didn't hide anything, and said, "It's over in Yangzhou. The Pan family was arrested by the Jinyi Mansion."
Zhen family
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Tai was startled at first, and then said with a surprised look on her face: "People from the Pan family? Why did the Jinyi Mansion arrest their family members?"
"It's said to be reselling official grain from the official warehouse of the Ministry of Revenue. Isn't this because of the increase in grain prices in Huai'an Prefecture during this period? The Pan family shipped more than a dozen ships of grain to resell it. They wanted to sell it at a high price and didn't want to be sold by Jinyi Prefecture.
People were watching, and Young Master Pan was taken away by people from the Jinyi Mansion on the boat." Zhen Lin said in a condensed voice, feeling inexplicably irritated for a moment.
In other words, it is entangled. Such a good business opportunity comes only once in a lifetime. It is a pity to give up like this.
Mrs. Zhen's expression changed slightly, and she quickly asked, "Lin'er, you weren't involved in this matter, were you?"
After all, I'm old enough to have seen everything. It's okay if the higher authorities don't investigate matters like reselling grain for personal gain, but once they are investigated, it won't be justified.
Zhen Lin smiled bitterly and said: "Old ancestor, even if I had a hundred courages, I wouldn't dare to resell the grain from the official warehouse of the Ministry of Finance. Besides, the Ministry of Finance would not sell it to save my grandson's face. Isn't this the case a few days ago, when Huai'an Mansion and
The price of grain in Huaiyang and other places has risen, so a batch of grain from Zhuangtian in Fuli was shipped to Huai'an Prefecture. I originally wanted to take advantage of the rise in food prices to sell it for more money, but looking at the attitude of Huai'an Prefecture, this Yongning
Bo Zhen is not a good person, he just arrests people when he says they will."
Mrs. Zhen's wife warned: "Lin'er, although you did not resell official grain, you took advantage of the flood to drive up grain prices in the affected areas. This is a matter of fact."
"Old ancestor, my house has been spending a lot of money in recent years and has been unable to make ends meet. I can't think of any way to support it." Zhen Lin complained bitterly.
"That won't work. Our family doesn't lack that much money. If you are short of silver, I have saved some money over the years. Talk to me and get some for you." Mrs. Zhen's wife said angrily.
Zhen Lin smiled and said, "What our ancestors said is true. No matter how useless your grandson is, he can't use your body."
Yang also smiled and said: "The ancestors said this, how can we defeat the autumn wind of the ancestors?"
"Old Ancestor Wuyou, not just our family, there are about ten other families going there. Even the members of the 12th room of the Jia family in Jinling also transported grain to Huai'an Mansion," Zhen Lin said.
"But what?" Mrs. Zhen's wife said.
Zhen Lin frowned and sighed: "I heard from the boy that Uncle Yongning tied Jia Yu and his son from the twelfth room of Jinling to a tree and had people from Jinyi Mansion beat him several times.
With ten whips, the rice grains sold by the Jia family were sold at a 20% discount when the price had not increased."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Zhen family in the hall was slightly shaken.
Mrs. Zhen's wife said: "This is to scare the monkeys, Lin'er, let's stop this matter before others break up."
Zhen Lin looked troubled and said, "Old lady, I'm not reselling official grain, so I can't raise the price or let it go up."
He had raised some of the food from Su Song and others. If he wanted to bring it back, wouldn't it be thrown into his hands? "Lin'er, I must have follow-up measures. What happened to the Pan family is just a warning." Mrs. Zhen's wife
said.
Worried that Zhen Lin did not know what was right and wrong, Mrs. Zhen's wife looked at Mr. Gan aside and asked: "You have gone to Shenjing, do you know what kind of temperament that Uncle Yong Ning has?"
Gan smiled and said: "Old lady, when I went there, Uncle Yongning was suppressing the rebellion in Henan. I didn't meet the real owner, but I heard a lot of miscellaneous news in the capital, so I had some understanding of Uncle Yongning now.
He is the most outstanding son of the Jia family. He is already an important minister in the court at a young age and is highly trusted by the palace. He is indeed a man of skill."
Mrs. Zhen's wife said: "Lin'er, listen, you are so young and successful. Firstly, you cherish feathers more than others. Secondly, you must have extraordinary means. This is the first step for the twelfth room of the Jia family in Jinling. First, organize your own people."
, leaving others speechless, we old relatives can no longer plead for mercy. All they have left is to find mistakes and omissions. Wouldn’t the Pan family let him find the mistakes and omissions? Entering the Jinyi Mansion is only the first step, maybe
How will you concoct it later? This method will be used one after another, so you should stop immediately."
"Ancestor, if we transport so much food again, the losses will be great." Zhenlin is still a little undecided.
Mrs. Zhen's wife said: "Listen to me, don't delay
"Yes, please hurry up and send those who are in Huai'an Mansion back." Gan also advised: "Brother Lin, don't worry your ancestors, just bring them back."
Zhenlin sighed and reluctantly agreed, but she was still a little reluctant.
Mrs. Zhen's wife said: "Don't be dissatisfied. Uncle Yongning of the Jia family has just put down the rebellion in Henan and is the governor of the river. It is a time of great power. If you don't want to withdraw, just sell it at the original price."
, at least get the capital back."
Zhen Lin heard this and said, "That's what the old lady said."
He didn't want to pull him back, but when he did, he would suffer huge losses every time.
Gan also said: "Old lady, I heard the same thing from Qing girl in Beijing, saying that Uncle Yongning is now the minister of military aircraft and the military commander of the Beijing camp, and his future future is limitless."
Mrs. Zhen's wife said with emotion: "A few years ago, the Jia family said that the younger generation was not very successful and there was no one who did important things in the court. I didn't expect that it has only been so long before such an outstanding young child has appeared."
Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi, who were sitting on the embroidered pier, looked at each other and were both a little curious about who the Yong Ning Bo their ancestors were talking about.
But it was said that in another house in Jinling Mansion, after the Zhen family received the news, the Pan family also received news from Yangzhou.
In the flower hall, Pan Ruxi had just returned from the Yamen of the Ministry of Household Affairs when he heard a burst of crying. He was startled and asked, "Who is crying?"
As soon as I entered the flower hall, I saw a gray-haired woman standing up from the pearwood chair with the support of two women. With a sad face, she called out: "Master, you have to save Dong'er."
Pan Ruxi asked in confusion: "What's wrong with Dong'er?"
At this moment, Pan Ruxi did not know what happened in Yangzhou Prefecture.
Pan Xiangdong's wife Yin Shi said: "Master, the news just came from the servant in Yangzhou, saying that someone from the Jinyi Mansion took the husband in Slender West Lake in Yangzhou."
When Pan Ruxi heard this, his heart sank and he said, "Jinyi Mansion? What are you doing with Dong'er? What on earth is going on?"
Pan Xiangdong was reselling grain, but Pan Ruxi really didn't know about it. Instead, under the guidance of his father and with the cooperation of a warehouse assistant in Nanjing's household department, Pan Ruxi took the grain from the granary on credit.
In other words, his grandson took advantage of Pan Ruxi's position and connections to owe the imperial court food from the official treasury, and then repaid the food after making a big profit.
In this case, Pan Xiangdong felt that there was no need to talk to his grandfather about the matter. Although the Cangchang Minister and the junior officials who were willing to help felt that there was a violation, their knowledge could eventually make up for it, and it was not considered stealing official food, so they agreed.
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But many times it just backfires.
Pan Ruxi sat down on the small table, frowned and said, "Did you tell me the reason?"
No matter how lawless Jinyi Mansion is, they will not arrest people for no reason. Even if they are guilty of frivolous crimes, they will give an explanation.
"I haven't heard of any reason. They just took the person away." Pan Ruxi's wife covered her face and cried.
Pan Ruxi did not listen to his wife's evasiveness and ignored the important point. Instead, he cast his old eyes on Pan Xiangdong's wife Mei and asked: "Tell me, what is going on?"
Mrs. Mei, who was also in pear blossoms, wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said, "Sir, it's not like my husband heard that there was a shortage of food in Huai'an Mansion, so he just wanted to allocate a batch of food to relieve the court's urgency. Who would have thought about that?"
Uncle Yongning didn't appreciate it, and even took my husband to task."
Pan Ruxi's heart skipped a beat, and she vaguely felt that things were not that simple.
Uncle Yongning knew that the figures who had become famous in the Han Dynasty in recent years would never be so ignorant, no matter how young they were.
"Where does the food come from?" Pan Ruxi asked subconsciously.
Mrs. Mei's eyes were evasive and she said, "My husband is from the official warehouse in Nanjing."
When Pan Ruxi heard this, he felt a buzz in his mind, his vision went dark, and the tea cup he was holding fell to the ground with a clatter.
He was reselling official food and was caught and exposed? How could he be so ignorant?
Pan Ruxi's husband
Seeing this, the man burst into tears, quickly dropped his handkerchief, came closer and took Pan Ruxi's arm, calling: "Old man, old man, don't scare me."
Pan Ruxi took a long time to catch his breath, and said with a bitter look on his face: "It's you who are scaring me. This is a disaster."
Just when Jinling was arrested by the Jinyi Mansion because they were relatives of two important officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the Jia family's children from the twelfth room of Jinling were flogged and punished, they were shocked and inexplicable.
Xuzhou——
As the night fell and the lanterns came on, Jia Heng came to Yuanchun's house and called, "Sister."
"Brother Heng." Yuan Chun was folding a pile of clothes in front of the bed at the moment, with a calm and soft look on his red lips and pink face. He put down the clothes in his hands and looked at the young man in green shirt happily.
At this time, Baoqin said with a smile: "Uncle Heng, while you talk to the girl, I'll go see if the water is boiled." After saying that, he left the side room.
Because Yuanchun thought that Xiren was always considerate, he sent Xiren to take care of Tanchun and Xiangyun's daily life, so he was not here.
Jia Heng took a step closer, took Yuan Chun's hand, and called, "Sister."
Yuan Chun looked embarrassed and asked, "Brother Heng, why didn't you go find His Highness Xianning?" Jia Heng said, "It's not too late to go tomorrow. I'll stay with my eldest sister tonight."
But I have to talk to Xian Ning later, maybe she comes to find him, and bumps into him and Yuan Chun again, well, although Xian Ning won't say anything, it will still be a bit embarrassing.
Yuanchun leaned his head in Jia Heng's arms and murmured, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng stroked Yuan Chun's hand, and the familiar soft and delicate feeling came to his heart, and asked: "What were you busy with when you returned to Luoyang some time ago, eldest sister?"
Yuan Chun said: "It was raining in Luoyang some time ago, so I didn't go out to play much. I was thinking about Brother Heng."
Jia Heng said softly: "I am also thinking about my eldest sister. I told my eldest sister when we parted last time, don't let Yuhu lose weight due to hunger. Then I will check."
When Yuan Chun heard this, he felt ashamed. He felt Jia Heng's hand reaching into his clothes and said, "Brother Heng, don't stay here. Sometimes Third Sister and Sister Yun can't sleep, so they come to me to talk and let them see me."
Oh no."
Jia Heng said: "Well, let's change places. Why don't we go to my courtyard? It's quieter there." Yuan Chun softly said "Hmm" and said, "Brother Heng, let's just go there."
At this moment, in the courtyard where Jia Heng lived, he saw that the candlestick in the wing was still on. Princess Xianning entered the wing and asked in surprise: "Why aren't you here, sir?"
Li Chanyue looked a little unnatural and said, "Maybe you are at my mother's side?"
"I just asked Lianxue and said that my aunt was tired and fell asleep after returning home." Princess Xianning said in a low voice.
When the husband came back, he and his aunt got together and worked hard all afternoon. The aunt didn't have the strength to come back, so she didn't know what the husband was doing.
Li Chanyue's face turned red and she said in a trembling voice, "Cousin, why don't we forget it."
She always felt a little weird. Her cousin had previously said that she would lead her in a dance for Mr. Jia to appreciate, but she somehow agreed in a daze.
Princess Xianning took Li Chanyue's little hand and said softly: "I'm backing out again at the last moment." It's not an improper dance.
Li Chanyue bit her lips and turned her pretty face away, just in front of the light. Her cheeks were as hot as fire, and her voice trembled as she said, "It just feels weird."
People say that a woman’s appearance pleases her. She danced for Mr. Jia, how could it have a sense of inviting and seducing?
Princess Xianning sighed softly and said, "Let's talk about it later, sir. Let's just talk together."
After Chanyue followed her husband, it took a long time, and my aunt was too embarrassed to cling to her husband anymore. Compared to her aunt, sister Chanyue was better off.
At this moment, the voices of two people talking were heard from the end of the corridor. "Sir, he is back." Princess Xianning said happily.
Not long after, Jia Heng and Yuan Chun entered the courtyard and were startled when they saw someone else in the wing.
"Your Highness Xianning, Princess Qinghe." Jia Heng looked at the two sisters in water-sleeved dresses in surprise and said in astonishment.
"Why are you still not asleep so late?"
No, if Xianning came here by himself, he could still understand what he was doing by dragging Li Chanyue along?
"Sir, isn't it the same?" Princess Xianning said softly, then turned to look at Yuan Chun and Bao Qin who were standing aside, and said, "Sir, is this?"
Jia Heng's face remained calm and he said, "I told my eldest sister about things in Beijing. I have been away from Beijing for a long time." Yuan Chun was also startled, but seeing Jia Heng's calm tone, he also pretended to be calm and said: "
A few days ago, the old lady at home received a letter and came over to have a chat. Is there anything your Highness has to do with Brother Heng?"
Princess Xianning's clear eyes moved slightly and she said softly: "It's okay. Since my husband and Sister Yuanchun still have something to say, Chanyue and I will go back first."
Now that Yuanchun is here, she and Chanyue are not suitable for each other.
After saying that, she took Li Chanyue's hand and said in a low voice: "Sister, let's go back first." Li Chanyue said "hmm" in a voice that sounded like a mosquito, and glanced at Jia Heng secretly.
Jia Heng said: "Hold the piano and go over to see it off." He has no skills, but that's all.
After Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue left, a faint smile appeared on Yuan Chun's plump and jade face. She stared at the young man with soft eyes like water and said, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng said softly: "Sister, don't think too much, there may be something going on between the two of them."
"The two sisters wore dancing dresses. I saw Concubine Rong wearing them before in the palace." Yuan Chun said quietly, looking at Jia Heng with a serious look in his bright eyes.
Jia Heng laughed dumbly and said, "Sister, why are you looking at me like this?"
Yuan Chun suddenly smiled, his beautiful face had a charming charm, and his soft voice had a rare playfulness and naivety: "I was just thinking, why is Brother Heng so popular with girls?
?" Jia Heng: "·."
Okay, Yuanchun will be able to flirt with him now.
He pulled Yuan Chun closer, hugged the beauty's plump body, and whispered, "Sister, you really don't know why?"
Yuan Chun was held in Jia Heng's arms. He felt a throbbing behind his back and snorted softly. He felt his delicate body softening and said with a trembling voice: "Brother Heng, when you are a young man, you must be careful.
Sex, wait and see. Don’t toss it too hard."
I had been tossing with His Highness Jinyang all afternoon, and now I have to do it again. Even if I have a strong body, I can't resist such indulgence. If it harms Hengdi, she will become a disaster for beauty.
Jia Heng leaned into Yuan Chun's ear and whispered: "Don't worry, eldest sister, I will control myself. We haven't seen each other for a while."
In the past, because I loved Yuanchun so much, she was as soft as a silkworm in my arms. In addition, Yuanchun was also very well-behaved and allowed him to do whatever he wanted. It was inevitable that sometimes he would have more tricks.
With that said, he hugged Yuanchun and walked towards the curtain, feeling affectionate and lingering for a few times to soothe the pain of lovesickness.