Emperor Chongping listened to the congratulations from all the courtiers, his cheeks flushed, his eyes were filled with excitement, and he said: "Everyone is safe."
The courtiers below cupped their hands and thanked him, with different thoughts.
There is no doubt that after this great victory, Bo Jiaheng of Yongning will become more and more popular. From Henan to Jiangnan, he will quell the civil strife, eliminate the invaders, and win two battles... He will be unparalleled in the world.
In fact, if the rebellion in Henan made Emperor Chongping feel that Jia Heng could be of great use, then the suppression of the rebellion in Jiangnan basically established Jia Heng's right to speak in the war against the captives and his core position in the military aircraft department.
Because, Jia Heng is the first Han general who can win consecutive victories against the enemy in the 27 years since Longzhi!
Moreover, he also captured a prince. In the Chongping Dynasty, when the martial arts were decaying and the generals were weak, Jia Heng's appearance was undoubtedly... the hope of the whole village.
Emperor Chongping muttered: "The Jurchen Prince and the former Zhengbai Banner are going to sacrifice prisoners in the Ancestral Temple. I want to ask the Jurchen Prince Duduo. Their ancestors were my vassals in the previous life, why did they rebel against my great Han!"
As Jia Heng expected, the emperor also had the idea of holding slave chiefs to account for their crimes. This was a good opportunity to reshape the morale of the military and the people.
When Yang Guochang below heard this, his hands and feet felt almost cold.
Emperor Chongping said: "My lords, wait until Ziyu comes back and tell you about your merits."
This time I will definitely be granted the title of Marquis!
When the ministers in the palace heard this, they felt a sense of emotion in their hearts. There were only a handful of young men like this who were promoted to marquis before they even reached the rank of weak crown.
Emperor Chongping glanced at Yang Guochang and said: "The day before yesterday, Qi Kunshangshu used the Lianghuai Salt Method to promote Hedong, Changlu and other salt fields. I think it is feasible. Since the Lianghuai Salt Method was reformed, the results are obvious to all, and it can earn four more for the country every year.
Five million taels of silver, other salt farms should be promoted as soon as possible."
Yang Guochang said: "The Ministry of Revenue has recently summarized the new salt law of the Lianghuai River and plans to promote the salt fields. However, the veteran believes that other salt fields are not as good as the Lianghuai River and should no longer be jointly managed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
Emperor Chongping said solemnly: "Since we have learned from the Salt Law of the Huaihe River, we can see that mutual checks and balances, and comprehensive management of salt affairs are the key to the salt system. Only in this way can we prevent people from being idle and enriching their own pockets."
Yang Guochang's expression suddenly changed and he could only nod in agreement.
Emperor Chongping said: "Since the Lianghuai Salt Method is so popular in the world, meritorious ministers have to reward it. Jia Qikun is the young master and is in charge of the implementation of the Lianghuai Salt Method in Shandong, Changlu, and Liangzhe Salt Fields."
When Qi Kun entered the cabinet, because he was a third-rank minister, he was promoted as a second-rank prince and young master as a routine. Now he was promoted from an ordinary cabinet member of the second rank to a first-rank young master.
Because Yang Guochang was the Grand Tutor, it was normal to add a Young Tutor to Qi Kun, but the fact that the emperor, who always liked to balance the government, was so inclined to the Qi Party seemed to be a signal.
Han Huang's expression changed, but a coldness surged in his heart.
Yang Guochang's time as chief assistant is running out.
Yang Guochang naturally felt the crisis. After leaving the court, he got on the sedan chair in despair and returned to the mansion.
And as the ministers left the Hanyuan Palace, Yongning Bo achieved great victory in the south of the Yangtze River, and the news of capturing the Jurchen Prince alive spread like a whirlwind throughout the entire Shenjing. Millions of soldiers and civilians were shaken, and teahouses and restaurants were all discussing the matter.
If we only wiped out 30,000 bandits, it might be said that the world would be shaken and the sea would be boiling, but it would be a bit reluctant, but the capture of a Jurchen prince alive is almost something that has not happened in decades!
Emperor Chongping came down from the court, his cold face still hard to hide his joy, and said: "Dai Quan, show me to Kunning Palace."
Dai Quan responded to the order and led the eunuchs to accompany Emperor Chongping to the harem.
Kunning Palace
It was near noon, in the splendid palace, soft sunlight filtered through the windows engraved with phoenix and luan patterns, and fell into the open space in front of the palace. Groups of palace maids stood beside the pillars in front of the palace.
The Empress of Song Dynasty and Concubine Duanrong sat together, dressed in gorgeous clothes, with beautiful faces and beautiful smiles.
Empress Song's fourth brother, Song Xuan's wife Yue Shi, carried her child to the capital and came to visit Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong.
Mrs. Shen took her daughter Song Yan to sit aside and accompany her.
Empress Song chuckled and said: "If you stay in the capital for a few more days, I will wait two years for Xuan'er to come to the capital. She has been away from home all these years and has never been seen."
Mrs. Yue is a young woman of 24 or 25 years old. She has a beautiful face and a face like a crescent moon. She smiled sweetly and said: "My husband, he has always been thinking about my wife, but he can't take care of her in Henan."
Empress Song said: "He is in charge of Kaifeng Mansion. Kaifeng has been in chaos, so he should be careful."
She also wanted her fourth brother to be transferred to Beijing, but she didn't know what His Majesty meant and couldn't speak rashly.
Mrs. Yue smiled and said, "My husband, he usually says the same thing."
While several women were talking, they heard an eunuch calling from outside the palace: "Your Majesty has arrived."
The few people who were talking in the palace looked slightly startled, and stood up to greet him, only to see that the middle-aged emperor had a very different smile on his face.
Empress Song had already guessed the whole story, and said with a chuckle: "Your Majesty, what happy events happened in the previous dynasty?"
Everyone else also stood up and saluted Emperor Chongping.
Emperor Chongping waved his hand, motioning for several people to stand down without courtesy, and said with a smile: "I knew I couldn't hide it from Zitong. Ziyu led the army in the southern province to annihilate the invading bandits, and captured the Jurchen Prince Duduo alive in one fell swoop, achieving a great victory.
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As soon as these words came out, the smile on Queen Song's snowy face froze and she asked: "Your Majesty, did Ziyu win the battle in the south?"
Imperial Concubine Duanrong also looked at the middle-aged emperor. The bright, narrow red phoenix could see the light of hope in her eyes.
Emperor Chongping said with a smile: "The good news has been sent. Prince Jurchen was captured alive by Ziyu, and there will be no more troubles from bandits in the Jiangnan sea area!"
Concubine Duanrong was overjoyed, her cold and beautiful face showed a long-lost joy, Ziyu had won another great victory?
Shen looked at the two emperors and empresses who were speaking calmly, her eyes moving slightly.
Song Yan blinked her eyes, looked at Mrs. Shen, and whispered: "Mother."
Mrs. Shen nodded, gently rubbed her daughter's bangs, and smiled without saying a word.
Empress Song said with a smile: "That is such a happy event. We also captured a Jurchen prince alive. This is a victory that has not been achieved in many years."
Emperor Chongping said: "Since the fall of Liaodong in the 27th year of Longzhi, I, a big man, have been in the north. Last time Ziyu said that he annihilated three hundred soldiers of the Jurchen White Banner, I felt that Ziyu would definitely win."
He did not hire the wrong person. Capturing the Jurchen Prince now proves his ability. In the future, he can leave all matters concerning the captives to him.
As the person beside her, Queen Song could naturally feel the joy and excitement of Emperor Chongping. With a smile in her eyes, she asked: "Your Majesty, when will that Ziyu come back? Should Xianning and Chanyue come back as well? Come to think of it,
I also miss those two children a little bit."
Emperor Chongping said: "The memorandum handed over by Ziyu mentioned that the naval force in the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps has just been built, and there are still follow-up matters that need to be dealt with. I have issued an imperial edict to let him supervise the naval forces in Jiangnan, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong.
Master is doing training, and this time the Jurchens attacked the Han Dynasty by sea with their navy, it also gave me a wake-up call."
Empress Song nodded her head and asked: "Your Majesty, will the Donglu from the north invade the border again this year?"
Emperor Chongping said: "Winter has entered, and the weather is getting colder. There is no movement in the north yet. I think there will be no more raids from the south this year. This time Ziyu captured a prince alive, which should be able to effectively deter the enemy."
The Jurchens do not enter the customs every autumn. This year, it was Duduo's actions in the southeast that affected the Jurchens' energy.
After the Jurchens learned the news that Duduo was defeated and captured alive, they would re-evaluate the strength of the Han Dynasty and make new arrangements and adjustments to national policies.
Queen Song nodded and said, "It doesn't matter if you stay in Jiangnan for a while."
If Ziyu and Xianning stay in Jiangnan for a longer time, they can also cultivate more feelings.
Emperor Chongping looked at Empress Song, his excitement still a little hard to calm down for a while, and said: "Zitong, with Ziyu here, we can pacify the Jurchens, and we can look forward to it in the future."
A Jurchen prince who wanted to bring trouble to the Han Dynasty in the south of the Yangtze River was thwarted by him, and in the war against the Jurchens, he showed no fear or incompetence of those former border generals.
This battle was won cleanly.
Not to mention the sweet potato, which almost completely helped him solve his internal worries.
The people will not be hungry, and there will be no internal worries. Now Ziyu also has a way to deal with foreign aggression. This is really a good minister sent by God to me.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping could be said to be caught up in some kind of... fantasizing about a better future.
The great Han Dynasty was rejuvenated, the enemy's troubles were eliminated, and the dawn was seen for the first time.
Empress Song could certainly sense her husband's excitement, so she chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, please pass on the meal."
Emperor Chongping nodded, and then ordered Dai Quan to pass on the meal.
Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall
Jia's mother, dressed in a silk dress, was sitting on the Arhat bed. On the chairs below were Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Mrs. Xing, Sister Feng and Li Wan, who were chatting and laughing with her.
Compared with the past when the four springs were shining brightly, Daiyu and Baoyu often quarreled... The bustling Rongqing Hall is now obviously much deserted.
Jia Mu raised her eyes to look at Sister Feng and said softly: "Girl Feng, since Zhuo'er went south, the three girls and Yun girl went to the south, and the house has become more and more deserted."
Sister Feng said with a smile: "Ancestor, we are here to accompany you to laugh and relieve your boredom."
Jia Mu smiled and said, "In the past few days, you have been going to Keqing's place frequently, and you never asked me to come and sit there."
Sister Feng smiled and said, "Old lady, you can come over anytime."
"It's not good to bother Ke Qing all the time." Mother Jia smiled and said, "I heard the old lady of Nan'an who came to visit me say that Brother Heng is fighting a big war in Nan Province.
It’s quite scary.”
As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Wang's fair complexion changed. The prayer beads she was moving in her hand stopped slightly and looked at Sister Feng.
Li Wan also put down the tea cup in his hand and looked at the gorgeous and gorgeous young woman with colorful embroidery.
Sister Feng smiled and said, "It's not like the old lady doesn't know about Nan An's family. She always comes here to scare people. Brother Heng came out of Willow Alley. What kind of harm have you seen him suffer?"
In fact, her cousin-in-law also comes here from time to time and suffers from hysteria, but they are all members of the Wang family, so it is not easy to expose her shortcomings now.
Jia Mu nodded and said, "That's what she said, but what she said was that she had a nose and eyes. That's all, let's not mention it. She always said it in a similar way."
After saying that, he stopped mentioning the matter and asked: "Girl Feng, how is the garden being repaired?"
Sister Feng said with a smile: "We are almost done with the repairs. In a few months, we will be able to live in it almost before the year."
Without Lai Da and others in charge, there would be no deliberate delaying of the construction period, greed for money on the project, and the progress of the construction of the Grand View Garden in the original work was much faster.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "That's good. It just so happens that Baoyu will prepare for the exam next spring and needs to find a quiet place to study."
Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "Old lady, I mean the same thing. Baoyu will take the exam next year and will be studying in the garden."
Jia Mu nodded and said, "Brother Cong has entered school and is studying in the school now."
As he spoke, he looked at Ms.
Mr. Xing smiled and said, "Don't worry, old lady, Brother Cong will be left to me."
Seeing the lively chatter of several people, Sister Feng Danfeng blinked. It was hard for her to say that if it was according to Brother Heng's wishes, this garden was built for a group of sisters, not for Baoyu to live in.
At this time, grandma entered the hall and reported: "Old lady, the second master is back from the next court."
With a kind smile on her old face, Jia Mu said, "Let him come over."
Ever since the crowd of warblers went south, Jia Mu's presence had become much deserted, and Jia Zheng would always go to Jia Mu's side first to pay his respects when he came down from court.
At this time, Jia Zheng entered Rongqing Hall, saluted Jia Mu, and said, "Mother."
"Get up." Jia Mu looked at the scarlet-robed official opposite, with joy in her heart and eyes, and asked with a smile: "Why are you here in such a hurry?"
Usually Jia Zheng came here after changing his court uniform, but now he was still wearing the official robe of a fourth-grade court official, which was a bit strange.
Jia Zheng sat down, met Jia Mu's curious eyes, and said: "My son has just left the court and is anxious to tell his mother a happy event."
"Oh, what's the happy event?" Jia's mother was a little surprised when she saw Jia Zheng being so serious about it, and hurriedly asked.
Sister Feng picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Danfeng blinked under her willow eyebrows and looked at Jia Zheng leisurely, guessing the whole story.
Jia Zheng couldn't hide the smile on his elegant face and said: "Good news came from the southern province. Ziyu won a great victory in Jinling and annihilated the invading bandits. In addition, he also captured a Jurchen prince, Duduo, alive. His Majesty Longyan was very pleased."
As soon as these words came out, Jia Mu's face paused slightly and she said in surprise: "Brother Heng won the battle? But what about the war that is being discussed in Beijing these days?"
Jia Zheng nodded and said with a hearty smile: "That's it. Ziyu's contribution this time is not as good as that in Henan."
"This..." Jia Mu heard this and said in surprise: "The credit is greater than that in Henan? So what kind of title can Brother Heng get this time?"
Jia Zhengdao: "The court is still debating the title. Depending on what the Holy Emperor wants, he may want to wait for Master Ziyu to come back before making the title. I think I should at least make him a marquis."
Marquis...
As if her expectations were shattered, Jia Mu smiled and said, "This is really a glorious achievement."
How many princes can there be in the Han Dynasty? How old is Brother Heng? This is a prince now...
Mrs. Wang clenched the Buddhist beads in her hand a little tighter, frowned slightly, her fair face cast a layer of displeasure, and she was granted the title...
Aunt Xue's plump and white face was slightly changed at this moment. She squeezed the handkerchief and felt a storm in her heart.
Feng Hou? Is this really what Pan'er said?
That precious girl...
While Aunt Xue was struggling with her thoughts, Sister Feng's pretty face was filled with joy and she said with a sweet smile: "Old ancestor, let me just say, Brother Heng's ability in fighting is unique to the Han Dynasty.
Yeah, when has he ever suffered a loss?"
The heart of young wife Hua Xin was equally shocked and inexplicable. He had made great achievements and wanted to be granted a title of marquis. This... a marquis who was less than twenty years old had been granted the title of nobility, but it was the shadow of his ancestors. How could he get along with him?
Compare?
Also, from now on, Keqing will be Mr. Hou’s wife?
Sister Feng pursed her lips for a moment, her thoughts a little complicated.
But then I remembered something. Such a majestic Marquis was still fooling around with Qingwen in the study that day...
Humph, after all is said and done, he is also a lustful person.
Jia Zheng thought for a while and reminded: "Mother, Ziyu has made such a great contribution. If the court has ill intentions, it is not appropriate for the family to publicize it recently."
When Jia Mu heard this, the smile on her face faded a little. For some reason she thought of the gossiping Princess Nan'an. She nodded and said repeatedly: "Yes, I'm not sure how jealous people should be. It's better to live in peace in the house and not be too showy.
You are so frivolous, we can wait until Brother Heng comes back to talk about everything."
Jia Zheng nodded and said, "Mother, then I will go to the front hall."
He just needs to have a few drinks with Qing Ke right now.
After Jia Zheng left, Jia Mu could not suppress the smile on her face. She looked at Sister Feng and said, "Brother Heng fought well in this battle. Let me go to Dongfu with you and ask for your help."
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old lady, let's go there together."
With that said, Li Wan and Mrs. Wang supported Jia Mu and headed towards Dongfu.
At this moment, through Jia Zheng's attendants and servants, news of the great victory in Jiangnan had reached the ears of Qin Keqing, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You in Dongfu.
Sanjie You smiled and said, "Sister Qin, my uncle has won another great victory this time."
Qin Keqing was dressed in a pink dress, with her temples pulled up into a heart-shaped bun. She had a graceful figure and a bright smile on her charming face. She said: "I haven't seen any letters during this period. I think about my husband, who is busy with the war."
Son."
Regarding some recent public opinions, Qin Keqing heard her father Qin Ye mention that there were many previous impeachment memorials in Southern Province, saying that her husband had soldiers and sat back and watched the bandits wreak havoc, but within a few days, news came.
Second Sister You's gentle and beautiful face also showed joy, and she said in a soft voice: "Uncle, he is the best at fighting."
Third Sister You smiled and said: "Your brother-in-law is not only good at fighting, he is good at many things."
"Third sister..." Second Sister You's cheeks were slightly red and she glanced at her sister angrily.
While he was talking, he heard a call from the nanny from outside: "Madam, the old lady and the eldest lady from Xifu, the second lady is here."
Qin Keqing, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You heard this and hurriedly went to greet Mother Jia and her party.
On the other side, the courtyard where Xichun is located is in a quiet environment, with few servants coming to disturb her, and the courtyard is kept spotless.
Among the two houses of Rongning and Ning, Xing Xiuyan, Yingchun, and Miaoyu often went to Xichun courtyard to talk. They either had the temperament of Xianyun Yehe, or they had withdrawn and dull temperaments. It can be said that they had the same temperament.
At this moment, Xing Xiuyan was wearing a long blue dress and her hair was pulled up into a girl's bun. Compared with Xichun's petite figure and Yingchun's charming and naive appearance, the girl's frame was slightly larger, but she was thin and slim.
There is an ethereal aura that comes out of the dust between her beautiful brows and eyes. At this moment, she is holding a book in her unpainted hand and flipping through it. On the cover is Zhuangzi's "Nanhua Sutra".
Yingchun, who was dressed in a peach red coat and skirt, was chatting and playing chess with Miaoyu, who was wearing a plain white monk's robe with a crane pattern, while Xichun was painting with concentration with a paintbrush.
"Girl." At this time, he entered the side room and said with a chuckle: "Girl, I heard that my uncle won a victory in Nan Province."
Everyone went about their own business, and the four little girls who had disturbed him all raised their eyes to look into the painting after hearing this.
Miaoyu put down the chess piece in her hand, feeling a strong longing for her in her heart.
A few months passed by. Since the last letter I sent said that he went to Suzhou to help pay homage to his parents, no more letters came. Later, I heard from the newspaper that he went to Guangdong.
It would be better if this journey is safe and sound, and nothing happens.
Otherwise... shouldn't it be that her destiny is too tough to overcome him?
Thinking of this, the girl's heart tightened, and her unpainted jade face was covered with sorrow.
Xing Xiuyan also put down the "South China Sutra" in her hand. The girl with slender eyebrows and eyes full of autumn eyes seemed to have stopped in time.
He entered the painting and said with a smile: "Girl, didn't I say the day before yesterday that the uncle was fighting in the south of the Yangtze River? The uncle won the battle this time and captured the Jurchen Prince Dodo alive."
Xichun said in surprise: "Is Brother Heng back?"
"I'm still in Nan Province and haven't come back yet," Ru Hua said with a smile.
Xing Xiuyan said softly: "I guess the military situation is urgent. It may take a while to get back, but after this battle is over, there should be nothing wrong in the south."
As he said that, he glanced at Miaoyu, who was confused by caring, and felt funny in his heart. Who would have thought that Master Miaoyu, who looked like ice jade in Xuan Tomb Panxiang Temple, would now be so concerned about a man. She was seen holding a newspaper the day before yesterday.
Come and see her passing by, looking like she wants to hide but has nowhere to hide.
Miaoyu put down the chess piece, looked at Xing Xiuyan, and said softly: "The war in Nan Province is over, and he should be back soon."
Xing Xiuyan said: "After finishing the work in Jiangnan, Brother Heng should come back. It will take at least more than a month."
Miaoyu sighed softly, endless thoughts welling up in her heart.
Nan'an County Prince's Mansion
Princess Nan'an was entertaining the King of Wei who had returned to Ning, Princess Yan Yiliu of Wei, Princess Yan of Nan'an, and two other concubines as companions. In addition, there was also Yuan, the daughter-in-law of the Crown Prince of Nan'an County.
The King of Wei and his wife had only been married for half a year. As newlyweds, they were inseparable, and their relationship gradually became stronger.
Yan Yiliu wore a vermilion dress, her hair was tied up in a bun with a phoenix-winged gold hairpin, she had a square forehead, broad forehead, beautiful eyebrows, a high nose bridge, rouged lips, and calm eyes.
This face is known in photo books as the face of an upright and unyielding wise man.
Concubine Nan'an looked at King Wei and said: "The weather has been cold recently, and winter will come soon. King Wei usually needs to add more clothes. Liu, you usually learn a lot of red clothes at home and sew for King Wei."
A robe, and some mink furs were recently sent from Zhuangzi."
As he said this, he gave instructions to the nanny who was waiting at the side.
King Wei listened to Princess Nan'an's instructions, nodded frequently, and showed Tianhuang Guwei, the phoenix of the royal family's children, in front of others.
Princess Nan'an looked kindly at Wei Wang Chen Ran, or at the wealth of the next three generations of the Yan family, and said, "I heard from Yiliu's father, do you want to visit the south?"
This refers to the previous incident where the King of Wei wanted to escort the ordnance southward.
Wei Wang Chen Ran said: "I have this idea. There is a war in the south, and there is a shortage of ordnance in the camp in the south and north of the Yangtze River. I originally wanted to be like the brother of the King of Chu and escort a group of ordnance there to support the war. It is also for my father.
Share worries."
Concubine Nan'an sighed and said: "The war in the south is in turmoil, and Uncle Yongning can't lead the troops properly. It's too risky for you to go."
When King Wei Chen Ran heard this, he disapproved in his heart, but his face remained calm and he just said: "Touch Concubine, Jia Ziyu is in the military service. He is a natural-born general. He has never been defeated, so there should be no serious problems."
Concubine Nan'an chuckled lightly, almost sarcastically, and said: "That means he used to fight rogue bandits and what kind of bandits? This time, the Jurchens came with a large number of troops, and there were so many people in the south and north of the Yangtze River.
Bian'er, I know that some soldiers and horses are useless, and Brother Heng of the Jia family is brave, but fighting a war is not a matter that can be decided by one person."
When King Wei Chen Ran heard this, he said, "Old concubine, didn't Jia Ziyu destroy the Jurchens during the great victory at Haimen?"
"That's not the same. At that time, I heard that they were all a bunch of pirates, a rabble. I heard from Yiliu and her father that it would be difficult to deal with the navy coming from North Korea or Liaodong this time." Princess Nan'an shook her head.
, said with a sigh.
That child was so frivolous and tight, and the Qin family was so charming and devilish. She wanted to see if Jia Heng would beg her again after his army was defeated and Jia's family declined.
In fact, even though the four founding princes and eight princes were close friends for generations, and Jia's mother and Princess Nan'an were best friends when they were young, Jia Heng's previous alienated attitude towards the Liu family, Niu family and other relatives of the four princes and eight princes, and his treatment of Princess Nan'an
Her arrogant attitude also made the Nan'an Princess secretly jealous.
After living for a long time, I have enjoyed what I should enjoy, and now it is just a matter of fighting for a breath.
Of course, these conflicts of temperament are actually superficial phenomena.
The real reason lies in the struggle for control over the military affairs department and the internal strife among the four princes and eight princes.
There is no problem in being named an earl for Jia Heng's contribution, but one person is in charge of the Beijing camp, and he is also the minister of military aircraft. He even vaguely overpowers Yan Ye in the military aircraft department. Where does this put the Yan family's face?
The cake was so big, and Jia Heng cut off a big piece. How could the family of Nan'an County Prince and his family, who were able to lead military forces in the war with the Western Sea States according to the original trajectory of the Red Mansion, get along?
Therefore, for various reasons, the Princess of Nan'an did not like Jia Heng's leadership.
While he was talking, he suddenly heard the voice of grandma coming from outside, saying: "Touch, the master is back from the next court."
While he was talking, Prince Nan'an, who was dressed in a python robe, a jade belt around his waist, and Chaoyun official boots, strode back to the mansion with his head held high, but his face was gloomy and not very good-looking.
"Taifei, the prince is back." While they were talking, a nun said.
After a while, the Prince of Nan'an County came to the back hall and bowed to Princess Nan'an who was surrounded by his daughters-in-law and grandson-in-law.
At this moment, Wei King Chen Ran and Princess Yan Yiliu stood up from the embroidered pier one after another and saluted the Prince of Nan'an County.
Prince Nan'an nodded, his face looked better, and he only received half a courtesy from Prince Wei and his wife.
"What's the matter, Ye'er?" Concubine Nan'an's well-maintained face showed a trace of concern, and asked: "Looking at her face, she doesn't look right."
Prince Yan Ye of Nan'an County sat down and faced everyone's doubtful gazes, and said in a deep voice: "Mother, just before the court meeting, Yong Ningbo achieved a great victory in Jiangnan and captured the Jurchen Prince Duduo alive."
The following words were not said, but combined with some of the "not optimistic" and "allow me to go south personally to take charge" remarks made by Prince Nan'an in the palace in the past few days, everyone also read some subtext.
King Wei was slightly shocked at this moment, and said in a surprised voice: "Did Jia Ziyu win the battle in Jiangnan?"
A few days ago, with the impeachment of Jiangnan officials and the fuel of the Qi Party, although the latter was warned by Emperor Chongping with a cart of sweet potatoes, "Eat your sweet potatoes and shut up!", he was still in Shenjing.
There was extensive discussion.
It can be said that everyone from the dignitaries in Shenjing to the traders and soldiers were all paying attention to the battle that took place in the south of the Yangtze River.
Wei Wang Chen Ran looked excited and said: "This is really a great event. We have wiped out all the bandits and captured the Jurchen Prince alive. What a great victory!"
Yan Yiliu Qingli also showed surprise on her beautiful face, her eyes flickered, and she secretly thought, it seems that Uncle Yongning won the war against the captives for the second time? This time he also captured the Jurchen Prince?
Seeing that the king of Wei was in high spirits, the king of Nan'an County could not complain and said: "Uncle Yongning used the navy of the camp in the south and north of the Yangtze River to win this war. It is not easy. According to the military report, it is also possible to gain the advantage of firearms."
I don’t know what kind of firearm is so sharp.”
Wei Wang Chen Ran said: "In the battle of Haimen, Yongning Bo annihilated three hundred female white flag bannermen. This time we won the naval battle again. My father used Yongning Bo to defeat the captives. He really used the right person."
This is where the butt determines the head. When Yan Ye was worried that Jia Heng would become more and more difficult to control at the military level after his return, and the Beijing camp even more firmly guarded Jia Heng from getting involved, the King of Wei felt that Emperor Chongping had a good understanding of people.
bright.
Well, maybe he still has the wisdom to marry his fifth sister, Xianning.
Concubine Nan'an was a mature woman. She looked at Wei Wang Chen Ran who was beaming with joy. She turned her eyes and understood the whole story. She said: "Uncle Yong Ning is indeed a good hand in fighting against the captives. He is just too close to the Zhen family, but
The Zhen family and Jia family belong to family friends. In the last battle at Haimen, the Zhen family lost such a large number of people. Yesterday, I heard from Yi Liu and her father that they even asked the Zhen family to go to the navy to make meritorious service."
What is this move called? This move is called sowing discord and pulling out the thorns from the flowers!
When King Chen Ran of Wei heard this, the joy on his face dimmed a little, and something strange couldn't help but feel in his heart.
Just thinking about it for a moment, I realized that it wasn't a big deal. Xianning was actually closer to him.
Princess Nan'an's daughter-in-law, Princess Luo of Nan'an County, smiled and said: "Old lady, the Zhen and Jia families have been family friends for several generations. I heard that Princess Beijing's daughter also recognized the Qin family of Ningguo Mansion.
As my godmother, I recognized Jia Ziyu as my godfather."
Princess Nan'an nodded and said, "The relationship between the two families is relatively close."
I didn’t say much after that. It was just that the speaker was unintentional and the listener was intentional.
Just when the people in Shenjing City had different thoughts about Jia Heng’s victory in Jiangnan——
Jinling, Ningguofu
The next day, the morning light showed slightly. Jia Heng got up early. After breakfast, he thought for a while and headed towards the courtyard where Baochai was. Walking in the corridor, most of the rocks, vegetation and trees along the way were covered with a layer of autumn dew.
, entering late autumn again, there was a heavy fog last night.
In the courtyard where Baochai was located, the various flowers under the flower wall had long since withered and shivered under the frost and dew of late autumn.
And the pines and cypresses that stand proudly and gracefully, painted by Yan Gaili, with lush green branches and leaves, are eye-catching in the late autumn wind, and sway with the wind.
Baochai had just washed up and had breakfast under Ying'er's service. Winter was approaching and the temperature had dropped. The girl was already wearing a honey-colored jacket on her upper body and a pink skirt that was still new.
Baochai was sitting on a small table next to the withered window, having breakfast. The soft morning light fell on the girl's pink face, making her look more gentle and soft.
"The uncle has come back twice, but he has never seen the girl." Ying'er said softly, holding a cup of tea.
Baochai put down the spoon in his hand. Yurong paused and said softly: "This is not sister Baoqin coming over, and it is not convenient for him to come over."
Baochai has been talking to Baoqin these days, but because Nona is not feeling well, Baoqin has gone to accompany foreign friends these two days.
"Uncle is here." The voice of Baochai's other maid, Wen Xing, came from outside, with a bit of surprise.
Baochai stared at the spoon, quickly took the handkerchief and wiped her mouth. The girl's skin was as white as a pear core.
"Sister Xue is in the house." Jia Heng was now wearing the spring dress that Baochai had sewn for him in the spring of this year. The inner layer was naturally thicker.
In fact, not only did Baochai sew Chun Shang, but Yuanchun also sewed Autumn Sang for him, and Daiyu also sewed one not long ago.
"Brother Heng is here." Baochai stood up and walked over to meet him. His moist almond eyes saw the surprise and asked.
Jia Heng walked quickly, held a soft and greasy hand, and whispered: "Sister Xue, it's cold today, are you cold?"
Since returning from Guangdong, he has not spoken to Baochai alone. He did not mean to do so, but he was too busy, and he thought that Baochai should be considerate of him.
Baochai's cheeks were dyed pink and she said shyly: "Brother Heng, I'm not cold."
Jia Heng took Baochai's little hand, hugged her into his arms, and said with a chuckle: "Sister Xue is having breakfast? Sit down, let's eat first."
In fact, Baochai doesn't eat much at ordinary times. It may be a genetic problem. Some people gain weight even if they drink cold water.
And Baochai is obviously the same slightly fat type as Yuanchun, with a plump figure and just the right touch of fatness.
Under Ying'er's service, Jia Heng wiped his hands and said, "I've been too busy these days and haven't had time to come over. Today I have some free time."
Baochai said softly: "I know Brother Heng is busy. Last time he came back from the Guangdong Sea, he stayed in Jinling for one day and then went to fight."
Jia Heng nodded secretly, lamenting that Baochai, who was so morally virtuous, was always considerate when it came to career and economics.
Jia Heng picked up a spoon and stirred the eight-treasure porridge and said, "Sister Xue, is everything okay at home?"
"Everything is fine. Sister Qin is playing mahjong with Sister-in-law Feng and the others at home. Everything is fine." Baochai said softly, suddenly feeling a little sarcastic, and quickly added: "There is nothing wrong at home, and the garden is fine too."
It's almost fixed, everyone has nothing to do in their free time, I usually play a few games."
Jia Heng said softly: "Sister, drink porridge."
As he spoke, he picked up a spoon and handed it over.
Baochai's cheeks were red with embarrassment, her heart was sweet, and she said: "Brother Heng, I can do it myself."
"But I want to feed Sister Xue." Jia Heng said softly: "Be good."
When Baochai heard the words, she felt an indescribable feeling welling up in her heart. Especially when she looked at that doting look, her heart almost melted. Her eyebrows were filled with shame and joy, her pink lips parted slightly, and her teeth were vaguely visible.
Jingying Mimi, gently eating the porridge fed by Jia Heng.
Her apricot eyes were slightly drooped, and her snow-grey cheeks were as red as a blush.
The girl felt the boy's tenderness and thoughtfulness, and the trace of sadness and grievance deep in her heart disappeared.
Jia Heng looked at the girl with a snow-skinned pear-like skin that turned into a peach-like heart, especially her bright and moving shy manner, and she was a little confused. This was Baochai she had never seen before.
The same is true for blushing, some blushing is shame, some blushing is desire, and some blushing is heart-to-heart sweetness and satisfaction.
After a lot less lust and desire, the collision and integration of mind and soul may be more attractive than unlocking a lock...?
After all, lust and desire are the biological instincts of conquest and dominance, the winning or losing line in psychological games, but love is the resonance of your soul, well, it is somewhat difficult to generalize.
Jia Heng's eyes turned for a moment to disperse the numerous thoughts. It was not suitable for him to study this. In short, his favorability level increased again.
He took a spoonful and ate it by himself.
Baochai's moist apricot eyes reflected the clear shadow of the young man, and an indescribable movement surged in his heart.
A spoonful for you, a spoonful for me, and it didn’t take long for the two of them to finish the bowl of porridge.
Jia Heng took the handkerchief and wiped Baochai's mouth, and whispered: "Sister, have a sip of tea."
At this time, Ying'er blushed and brought tea cups to the two of them. Why did these two look like a couple? No, a couple didn't look like this either.
Just as he finished rinsing his mouth, he saw that Jia Heng had already come closer, holding the two petals together softly, expressing their love for each other.
