Chapter 856 Qin Keqing: No, why did you suddenly call her madam?
Ningguo Mansion
The moon is rare and the colorful clouds are easy to disperse...
Jia Heng was walking in the corridor of Ning Mansion, looking at the happy and smiling servants and maids he saw along the way, and suddenly remembered such a piece of music.
Well, the TV series in the previous life did have to play "Qingwen Song" as the background music during this festive time.
"uncle."
"Uncle is back."
At this moment, the aunts and maids in the mansion looked at the young man in the python suit, with smiles on their faces as they headed towards the backyard.
When Jia Heng passed through the moon door and came to the hall of the back house, he lifted the curtain hanging on the porch. Suddenly, a warm fragrance mixed with the fragrance of powder came to his face. The noisy cold wind in the outer courtyard seemed to be isolated from the outside, surrounding him.
Passing a lady's screen with a bamboo frame, I felt the beauty before my eyes. Immediately, I met a series of bright, expectant and longing eyes.
"Brother Heng, you're back." Sister Feng shouted first. Under her two willow-shaped eyebrows, the bright red phoenix eyes showed a smile. She looked at the young man who was as handsome as jade and felt inexplicable in her heart.
"Brother Heng."
"Uncle." Sanjie You and others called.
For a moment, all the orioles in the house were calling Jia Heng.
Everyone looked at the young man wearing a black cloak and a black and red satin embroidered python suit.
The young man flew sideways under the sword-shaped eyebrows on his temples, his eyes were calm and gentle, and the sides of his face seemed to have a light red color caused by drunkenness. His right hand under the cloak was pressed on the hilt of the sword. He was really brave and handsome.
Qin Keqing fixedly looked at the young man who was thinking about him day and night. He stood up. Under his beautiful eyebrows, his bright eyes were slightly misty. He felt his nose was sore, but he sniffed and suppressed the emotions in his heart.
After not seeing her for several months, no one knows how much she misses her.
Jia Heng's eyes fell on Qin Keqing's face first, catching the beauty's tear-filled eyes. He also felt some guilt and pity in his heart. He immediately looked at Sister Feng, Ping'er, Sanyou, Xichun, Miaoyu, and Xing Xiuyan, and smiled.
He smiled and said, "But dear, the house is so lively."
Everyone looked at the gentle-spoken young man without moving their eyes for a moment. Even Xing Xiuyan, who had always been indifferent, stared at the heroic and upright young man with unexplained thoughts.
A look of confusion appeared on Miaoyu's face. She no longer moved the beads in her hands. She recited Amitabha in her heart and looked at the young man with clear eyes like water.
At this time, Qin Keqing came forward, with a bright and dignified smile on her face that was as beautiful as a peony, and in a soft voice with a slight tremor, she said: "Husband, you are back."
As he said that, he stepped forward and helped the young man untie the cloak from his shoulders, and handed it to the maid beside him.
Sister Feng looked at the young man with a smile. Hua Xin's appraising eyes lingered on that handsome face and asked: "Brother Heng, is everything okay over there in the palace?"
Jia Heng nodded and said: "Everything is fine in the palace for the time being. Sister-in-law Feng, long time no see."
After not seeing each other for a while, Sister Feng's features did not show the gloominess she had after becoming a widow. Instead, her features were filled with a charming and familiar charm.
Jia Heng said, sitting at the coffee table nearby, he looked at the girls leaving their seats and said with a smile: "Stop standing, sit down."
Jia Heng took the tea cup from Qingwen and asked Qin Keqing, "Is there nothing going on at home recently?"
Qin Keqing said softly: "Husband, everything is fine at home."
Second Sister You and Third Sister You also looked at the young man and listened to the couple's simple conversation.
Jia Heng nodded and raised his eyes to look at Xichun. Xichun, the youngest, had grown a lot. There was joy in his eyes. He chuckled and said, "It looks like the fourth sister has grown taller again."
Xichun's childish face showed joy. She looked at the young man quietly and responded softly, feeling a warm current surge in her heart.
After Brother Heng came home, he was the first to call her.
Well, as for Keqing, she was ignored by the girl.
Jia Heng turned to look at Qingwen and said with a smile: "Qingwen, I have prepared some gifts from the boat. You go to the front yard to have a look, and follow the girls in each room on the east and west sides to send them to you."
Some of them need to be delivered by him personally and are in another place.
Qingwen heard the words and responded, then left the hall and went about her business.
Jia Heng immediately looked at Yingchun and Xing Xiuyan and said, "Sister Yingchun, sister Xiuyan."
In fact, I remember that Yuanchun mentioned before that Xiangyun also mobilized two girls to go south together, but Yingchun refused to travel. Xing Xiuyan said he would serve his parents and did not go south.
One is dull by nature, and the other is indifferent and natural.
Siqi, who was behind Yingchun, pulled the girl's clothes and gestured to speak. Yingchun nodded and said, "Brother Heng, you are always good."
Xing Xiuyan also greeted him.
Jia Heng smiled, nodded, and then turned his calm gaze to Miaoyu's face again, his eyes a little gentler, and said softly: "We haven't seen each other for several months, Master Miaoyu is still as charming as ever."
I had a letter delivered to me on the way back to Beijing, and I will have a private conversation with Miaoyu later.
Miaoyu said the Buddha's name, lowered her eyes slightly, and said in a clear and loud voice: "Master Hou is famous in the southern province of Jiejing, and his name is famous in Shenjing."
Jia Heng's face became more solemn and he said loudly: "Thanks to the blessing of the holy majesty, the generals will serve and the soldiers will die. After waiting for two days, I will have to trouble my master to help perform a ritual for the generals and soldiers who went south and died in the king's affairs. Please also ask
Master, don’t refuse.”
Miaoyu said it was good and immediately agreed to the matter.
Zhen Lan frowned slightly and stared at the nun. Her eyes fell on the young man's face again, and her heart moved slightly.
After Jia Heng finished talking to a few people, he turned to look at Qin Keqing, smiled and said: "Seeing that everything in the family is fine and my sisters are healthy and well, I feel relieved."
Qin Keqing smiled and said: "My husband is the same, and the sisters at home are also talking about my husband very much."
Sister Feng looked at the young man who was talking to Qin Keqing, smiled sweetly and took over the conversation and said: "Brother Heng has made such a great contribution to the south this time, and was granted a first-class title in the palace. This made the old lady very happy, so I thought about it.
How should we celebrate these days?"
"Sister-in-law Feng, you and Ke Qing can just discuss these matters. However, as the New Year is approaching and everything is complicated, don't delay the family's business." Jia Heng said with a warm face and a chuckle.
Sister Feng responded with a smile: "Then I will discuss it with my siblings."
Immediately, Danfeng looked at the young man with bright eyes and asked: "Brother Heng, the garden at home has been repaired. When are you going to go take a look?"
The garden has been under construction for almost a year and has been completely completed. However, the various plaques and couplets have not yet been inscribed, and there are only some finishing touches.
When Jia Heng mentioned the garden, Zhen Lan's eyes flashed.
Jia Heng thought for a while and said softly: "I will go over to take a look in the next two days and ask my servants to clean it up. After a few days, let the young ladies in the house move in with their maids and nannies. They usually
It’s cheaper to read, write and play together in there.”
Because of Keqing, he definitely doesn't live in the Grand View Garden, but he will set aside a small courtyard inside for leisurely resting.
As for Baoyu, he should stay in school and study hard. Yihongyuan was reserved for Yuanchun, and Yuanchun would probably be asked to change his name.
Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Daoxiang Village, Hengwuyuan, Qiu Shuangzhai, Zhujin Tower, and Cuicui Temple... these will welcome their mistresses just like the original ones.
There are all kinds of scenery in heaven and earth, Fang Yuan should be named Xi Grand View.
Heaven and earth...
Sister Feng saw a smile on her beautiful face, raised her eyebrows, and her thoughts were true, her eyes were charming, and she said: "There have been many girls in the house recently, all of them belong to the mistress. I see that the house is almost full of people."
Now, these girls are all grown up now, and they should live in the garden. Even though the weather is still cold right now, it will take about ten days to get everything ready."
Qin Keqing glanced at Jia Heng, smiled, and said softly: "The girls in Xifu are quite old. Sister Xue, Sister Lin, and the third younger sister. Sister Yun and the others are more lively here."
Although the Ning Rong Mansion covers a vast area and has many houses, not all houses can accommodate people. Fortunately, the Ning Guo Mansion has already driven out Jia Zhen’s former concubines and aunts, and many of the courtyards are vacant, leaving few
There is no big problem if two girls live together. For example, Second Sister You and Third Sister You live in the same courtyard.
However, because the Rongguo Mansion serves the master and the head wife, many places seem cramped and crowded with people coming and going. It is not cheap to serve the maids, and it also seems crowded.
Any time the housing floor area ratio is too high, living comfort will definitely be greatly compromised.
And when girls get older, they also need to isolate themselves from boys.
Taking Lixiangyuan as an example, it would be appropriate for Aunt Xue and Baochai to live there when Xue Pan is away, but sometimes Aunt Xue takes care of the business in Beijing, and the shopkeeper comes over, so it is not appropriate for a girl like Baochai to live there.
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Not to mention Daiyu, only by moving into the Xiaoxiang Pavilion can we avoid Baoyu's harassment.
Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing and said warmly: "A few years ago, the Military Aircraft Department had a lot of official duties. You and Sister-in-law Feng were taking care of the affairs of the two mansions. Well, you may have to go to Nan Province quickly to take care of the military affairs. This is the mansion.
There is Mrs. Lao."
This must be agreed in advance. After the new year, he may go to Jiangnan to meet Jinyang, Mopan and Xueer. They are still pregnant during the most dangerous period.
Qin Keqing said softly: "Husband, just don't worry."
No, why did she suddenly call her madam?
Sister Feng asked in surprise: "It's already the New Year, how come Brother Heng is still so busy?"
Jia Heng said: "There are many things going on in the imperial court. I came back this time because the palace was urging me to come back to deal with the captors."
Not only the war, but also the preparation of prisoners. If the Jurchens attack Chahar Mongolia next spring, then he needs to prepare in advance, supervise the weapons supervisor to produce firearms and blunderbuss, train soldiers, and detect Jurchen intelligence.
Coming back is just the beginning of my busy life.
Several people in the room listened quietly to the young man's narration and watched his every move intently. Hearing that Jia Heng was still busy, they felt a little emotional in their hearts.
Perhaps with such diligence, a young man could achieve the title of first-class nobleman with less than a weak title.
Sister Feng looked at the energetic young man, smiled and said: "Brother Heng is already a first-class nobleman before he reaches the weak crown. It is rare that he is not slacking off, and he will definitely build greater achievements in the future."
It's all a matter of waiting now. With this momentum, will it be possible to pay it back in the future?
Jia Heng said: "Since Marquis Wu is supported by the state's salary, he naturally has to work hard. Only in this way can he report to the king and live up to the divine grace."
At this moment, the nanny from outside came over with a look of joy on her face and said: "Uncle, grandma, the old lady from Xifu, the eldest lady is here."
Because Jia Heng went to Deningguo Mansion first after leaving the palace, but not long after, Jia Mu of Rongguo Mansion learned the news of Jia Heng's return. Accompanied by Mrs. Xing and Aunt Xue, she led Chai Dai
, Xiangyun, Tanchun, Baoqin, Li Wan and Wenqi sisters and other golden hairpins went to Ningguo Mansion.
Jia Heng stood up, his face paused, and said: "But sir, come with me to greet you."
When they came to the eaves of the corridor, they saw Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang supporting Jia Mu, Aunt Xue and Baochai also came one after another. Li Wan and Cao, Li Wen and Li Qi also came not far away.
But at a glance, Baoyu was nowhere to be seen.
In fact, Baoyu originally wanted to come, but Jia Zheng saw him and asked when he would come back from school. After lunch, he became angry and asked Baoyu to go to Mengpozhai's study to copy the Analects.
Mother Jia looked at the young man who was wearing a python suit with exquisite patterns and a figure like a jade tree. His old face was full of smiles and his wrinkles were almost filled with joy. She asked, "Brother Heng, have you seen the people in the palace?"
Holy?"
Jia Heng said: "I've seen it before. Your Majesty will leave you to ask."
At this moment, Aunt Xue, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan and others saw the rightful owner at a glance. They looked at the young man who was as deep as an abyss and who was as light as a heavy weight. Their hearts were inexplicably complicated.
The first-class marquis is so young. Neither Rongning nor the four major families have such outstanding children. No, not even the entire Han Dynasty can find a second one!
When you are just a little taller than the people around you, you can still hear some slanderous words, but on the top of the mountain, looking down through the white clouds floating on the mountainside, no matter how many slanderous words you say, they are not as good as among the mountains, forests, and pines.
You can't even see what those people are saying.
There is a huge difference between cloud and mud, and there is a huge difference between heaven and earth.
At this moment, Jia Heng is an unstoppable flag in the entire four major families.
Even if Mrs. Wang is filled with resentment and slander, she dare not show it at all. No matter how much jealousy and resentment she has... she has to hold it in for the time being!
Baochai was beside Aunt Xue, holding his mother's arms with his cousin Baoqin, and looked quietly at the young man with an imposing figure who was under the spotlight, with bright and shining eyes in his moist apricot eyes, and in his bare hands.
Clutching the handkerchief, I also had some complicated emotions in my heart.
Looking at his sweetheart at this moment, even though he was secretly happy all afternoon, but seeing the young man with his own eyes, he could still feel uncontrollable joy in his heart.
Looking back on how the two met and fell in love, looking back suddenly, I felt slightly dizzy.
Especially when a young girl thinks of such a powerful and unparalleled young man named Wuhou, when they get along with each other in private, his obsession and love for his own body, as well as the service in the boudoir, that kind of feeling.
Just special...
The girl quickly smoothed away the ripples in her heart, and her pink and snowy cheeks were a little red with embarrassment. She and Brother Heng were originally in love and pleased each other.
Daiyu was actually a little better, her ancestors were from the Liehou family. Although she could see joy in her shining eyes, she was even more happy that Jia Heng could realize her ambition.
Li Wan looked at Qin Keqing aside, his expression slightly absent-minded.
A little girl who is a few years younger than her is now the wife of Marquis Wu, and the son she will give birth to in the future will take the title of Marquis.
Unaware of the complicated thoughts of everyone, Jia Heng extended his hand to invite her and said warmly: "Old lady, it's cold outside, please come inside and talk."
Jia Mu nodded and entered the hall, greeted by Jia Heng and Qin Keqing, and then everyone behind her entered.
Jia Mu sat down, looked at Jia Heng, with a kind and kind smile on her face, and said: "Brother Heng, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. When the ancestors are worshiped at the end of the year, I will have something to say to the two princes."
Then, he asked eagerly: "Where is the imperial decree and the iron certificate of the edict?"
Jia Heng said: "The imperial edict and the iron certificate of the elixir were left in the study by the accompanying retinue."
Jia Mu Que said strangely: "Brother Heng, how can we put these edicts and alchemy books in the study? It's important to enshrine them in the ancestral hall first."
Jia Heng nodded slightly, smiled and said, "What the old lady said is that she will put it in the ancestral hall when she comes back."
Qin Keqing then ordered the maid to prepare dinner.
At this moment, it can be said that all the women from Rongning and Ning mansions are gathered in the hall.
Jia Mu smiled and said: "Brother Heng, Brother Qiang went to Nan Province to buy a theater troupe. We have been celebrating in Huifang Garden these days."
Jia Heng said: "Just leave these arrangements to Sister-in-law Feng and Ke Qing."
Jia Mu nodded, looked at the young man who was neither arrogant nor arrogant, and suddenly said with emotion: "After Mr. Rongguo Daxiao left, our two mansions will never have such great glory and dignity. It's hard for you to go through life and death, with such great dignity."
What can be done for."
In fact, as Jia's mother said, if Jia Heng's title of Marquis corresponds to the original work, then only Concubine Yuan's marriage can be comparable to it, and the Grand View Garden has just been repaired, allowing a group of golden hairpins to live in it, it has to be said that the Ming Dynasty
There is a certain number in the dark.
At this moment, the Jia family is really burning with raging fire and filled with flowers.
Jia Heng said: "Old lady, now our Jia clan has been favored by the Holy One and has been promoted to a high position. It can be said that we are extremely wealthy. From now on, the children of the clan should be careful, study hard in school, cultivate their moral character, and not be free from flying eagles and lackeys outside, looking for quarrels and causing trouble."
, the children in the mansion should also obey the law and obey the law, and the slaves outside should not use their power to bully others."
This is also to inoculate the government. The Jia family began to flourish after Yuanchun was granted the title of concubine. In the words of Yuanyang, the family became domineering outside with the help of their daughter as their mistress.
However, now that Zhen's pardon is gone, Jia Lian has been exiled, and Sister Feng has learned to restrain herself, the internal worries of the entire Jia family have almost been resolved.
Zhen Lan was sitting on the embroidered pier not far away, her gaze under Liu Ye's slender eyebrows was like water, and she couldn't help but feel a little secretly in her heart.
The Zhen family didn't know this truth all those years ago, but now it's hard to get back, and thunder is falling from the sky.
Jia Mu said: "What Brother Heng said is this. The children in the clan must not be frivolous, and the servants must not rely on their master's power to bully men and women outside."
After saying that, he looked at Sister Feng aside and warned: "Girl Feng, you usually pay attention."
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Ancestor, you can rest assured. This kind of thing cannot happen when the clan is interrupted. If there is such a thing, I will be the first to tolerate it."
At this moment, Baochai looked at the young man in python suit, his moist apricot eyes under the thin eyebrows were shining brightly.
Brother Heng is indeed well-behaved, modest and prudent. This is how a family will be rich and prosperous for a long time.
Mrs. Wang frowned at the side and squeezed the hand holding the beads a little harder. Brother Heng became more and more impressive after he came back.
Mother Jia turned to ask: "Brother Heng, are some of the old people in Ningrong and Ningrong over there in Jinling okay?"
Jia Heng said: "Everything is fine. Many of the clan members also miss the old lady very much."
Jia Mu thought for a while, glanced at the two sisters Lanxi, and said worriedly: "Girl Lan said earlier that something happened to the Zhen family. I wonder how the palace will deal with it?"
The Zhen and Jia families are indeed old friends, and Jia's mother also expressed her concerns.
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said: "The Holy Father has ordered the cabinet to draft an edict, and it should be heading to the southern province at this time."
As soon as these words came out, Zhen Lan took Zhen Xi's hand and said softly: "Brother Heng, what is the decree of the unknown palace?"
Jia Heng sighed and said: "The uncle of the Zhen family was exiled to Yunnan, your second uncle and fourth uncle were exiled to Guizhou, and your father was an apprentice for three years. All the other men who were officials and generals were handed over to the ministry for discussion, and the rest were registered
No more guilt."
When Zhen Lan heard this, her pretty face turned pale, and tears suddenly welled up in her clear phoenix eyes, which were dotted with tears.
Zhen Xi on the side also had tears welling up in her bright eyes, and she was about to cry.
I have to say that the pear blossoms of the two sisters are covered with rain, like two lotuses side by side, soft and moving, which makes me feel pity for them, and made Third Sister You who was not far away take a second look.
She secretly thought that if the Lanxi sister of the Zhen family was not young, she would be almost younger than her and her second sister.
However, there are three of them.
Thinking like this, Sanjie You glanced at Mr. You.
Jia Heng said: "Sister Lan'er and sister Xi'er, this is the best outcome. In a few years, we may not receive the grace of God, and we will forgive you and see you again."
Qin Keqing also took Zhen Xi's hand and said, "Sister Xi'er, it's good that you are here. When father and daughter meet again in the future."
The two girls wiped away their tears and said softly, "Yeah."
Qin Keqing took over the conversation and said with a sweet smile: "Old lady, it's getting late. Let's have dinner first."
At this time, it was already the You time, and it was already dark early in the winter. Lanterns began to be held in various places in the house. From the back house to the front yard, lanterns were hung all the way, like fire dragons, making it really festive and lively.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "It's getting late now, so let's eat first."
Then, everyone gathered around a few tables and started having dinner.