The Red Mansions

Chapter 690 Zhen Qing: Sister, thanks to Ziyu

Chapter 690 Zhen Qing: Sister, thanks to Ziyu...

The next day, the palace

The sky is clear, the wind is gentle.

Because today is Empress Dowager Feng's birthday, Changle Palace is decorated with lanterns and festoons, and the crowds are bustling. Many wives of martial arts and civil servants have already visited Empress Dowager Feng. Enter the temple under the guidance.

At this moment, Empress Dowager Feng is sitting on a cushioned cloud bed. On the two embroidered piers at the bottom, on the left are Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong, on the right are Mrs. Han and her daughter-in-law, and Jinyang Chang Princess, Princess Xianning, Princess Nanyang, Princess Qinghe and other noble daughters of the clan sat aside one after another, and all the imperial wives and other female relatives took their seats one after another.

At this moment, the female official said softly: "Your Majesty, Princess Chu, Princess Qi County, and King Beijing County are here to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday."

Not long after, Princess Chu Zhen Qing, Princess Qi Xiang Shi, and King Zhenxue of Beijing County, each dressed in splendid attire, entered the hall accompanied by female officials and nuns.

"Granddaughter-in-law has met the queen mother, and I wish her a thousand years of Christmas." The concubine of Chu, Zhen Qingying, gave a blessing. The king's son also called his grandmother in a waxy voice.

Princess Zhenxue of Beijing is wearing a light red dress, her lush hair is tied up in a peach heart bun with jade hairpins, her jade face is beautiful, her eyebrows are slender, she is also leading her daughter Shui Xin, Zhenxue put on a little makeup today , that flawless white face was originally a gentle and beautiful temperament. At this moment, the peach and plums are dizzy, very static, and a little more charming, which just complements and complements today's festive atmosphere.

When the two princesses of the Zhen family entered the palace, they almost attracted the eyes of many imperial wives.

Following Zhen Xue's salute to Empress Dowager Feng, a little girl, Shui Xin, also said to Empress Dowager Feng, bowing and saluting.

Looking at the little girl who looked like a porcelain doll carved with jade, she felt a little pity for Empress Dowager Feng, and said, "Come here, Xinxin."

Empress Song called Princess Xianning, and asked the three concubines to sit behind the screen, and said with a light smile, "Yi Liu and Princess Qijun are also here, between you sisters-in-law, let's have a good talk together."

Zhen Qing smiled and said, "Daughter-in-law, thank you Queen Mother."

Saying that, she dragged Zhen Xue into the list of the imperial wives.

On the other side, Empress Dowager Feng took little loli Shui Xin to talk, turned to look at Empress Song, and asked, "Empress, why didn't you see the emperor just now?"

Princess Jinyang was sitting at the bottom. She was talking with Li Chanyue, the little princess, when she heard this, she raised her eyes to Empress Song.

Empress Song smiled, and said softly: "Empress Dowager, Your Majesty is still accepting the thousand-autumn congratulations from the ministers and the clan."

Because of Empress Dowager Feng's decree of keeping things simple, Emperor Chongping didn't want to do it in a big way. For the outer court, it was to present congratulatory forms to all the officials, and then hold a banquet for hospitality. In the inner court, it was to let several clans and martial arts orders Enter the palace to congratulate Empress Dowager Feng.

Empress Dowager Feng nodded, with a kind smile on her face, she said softly: "The emperor needs to be busy, and Uncle Yongning will come together later, right?"

"At the moment everyone is still in the Hanyuan Palace." Empress Song smiled softly, as a daughter-in-law, she naturally had to keep a low profile in front of her mother-in-law.

Empress Dowager Feng glanced at Princess Xianning who was sitting next to Concubine Duanrong, and then said to Empress Song: "Speaking of which, I haven't seen this Yongning Bo properly yet."

Hearing some rumors in the palace, Xianning and Li'er's daughter, Chanyue, would give marriage to such a young Wu Xun. I couldn't help being curious, what kind of person could the emperor value so much?

The eldest princess of Jinyang, who is gorgeous in a cloud bun, has a scorpion head and a jade face, is dressed in vermilion phoenix patterns, and a plain low-cut dress, said with a light smile: "My mother forgot, during the Chinese New Year, and the last time I went to the Supreme Emperor's side to find The emperor's elder brother came to play, and the queen mother has already met Yongning uncle?"

Empress Dowager Feng said with a smile: "Oh, yes, I remembered."

Gao Zhongping's wife, Mrs. Zhou, looked at Princess Xianning who was serving beside Empress Dowager Feng, her eyes flickered, and her heart was full of indignation.

Earlier, when the queen declined the marriage proposal, she thought it was because of other arrangements for Xianning, but she didn't want Yonger to say the day before yesterday that it was actually for Yongningbo Jiaheng.

But that Yongning Bo is already a married man, isn't that absurd?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but cast a glance at Qin Keqing, who was sitting beside Mrs. Rong Guotai, wearing a jade crown and a first-class imperial uniform.

At this moment, among the wives who commanded orders, Concubine Nan'an, Concubine Nan'an County, and Concubine Wei Yan Yiliu came to Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang, smiled and said in a friendly manner: "Old sister, I haven't seen you for a while. Alright, how is old sister doing recently?"

Although Jia Mu gradually disliked Concubine Nan'an in her heart, she was an old man after all, she smiled and said, "It's all right, it's very good now."

Concubine Nan'an exchanged a few words of greeting, then turned to look at Mrs. Wang at the side, and said with a light smile, "Why didn't you see your eldest girl? Didn't you come with Princess Jinyang?"

Mrs. Wang's complexion changed slightly, and resentment flashed in her heart. This old godly woman was thinking about which pot to open and which pot to carry.

The smile on Jia Mu's face faded a little, and she answered, "Big girl has something to do today."

Concubine Nan'an smiled lightly: "It would be great if you come, didn't she play well with the two concubines of the Zhen family when they were young?"

Madam Wang: "..."

"Your Majesty is here." Just as there was a lot of discussion in the hall, the nuns outside the hall called out loudly.

Not long after, Emperor Chongping and Jia Heng entered the palace together, and not far behind, the three kings of Qi, Chu and Wei came slowly beside Chongping according to their age.

Emperor Chongping bowed to Empress Dowager Feng, while Jia Heng and the three kings of Qi, Chu and Wei saluted to Empress Dowager, "My grandson has met the Empress Dowager, and I wish her a long life."

"Let's all get flat." Empress Dowager Feng looked at the three kings below with kind eyes, and immediately looked at Jia Heng who was beside Emperor Chongping, and sized up the boy in python suit.

The boy in the python suit was tall and handsome, and he bowed his hands at this moment, with a calm face, making it easy for people to ignore his age.

Empress Dowager Feng looked at him for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction, as far as Yongning Bo's appearance is concerned, it is no wonder that Xianning has taken a fancy to him.

It's just that the only disadvantage is that she has a family, and sometimes she doesn't know what the emperor thinks.

Emperor Chongping said: "The queen mother, all the officials presented congratulatory forms to the queen mother, and the sons picked a few copies and brought them to the queen mother for review."

Empress Dowager Feng waved her hand to let a few nuns take the congratulatory form, read it, nodded, and said: "I said this is good, and now the country is troubled, so this is good, otherwise, the birth will be once a year, and it will be a toss up and down." Uneasy, inside and outside the palace, I don’t know how many people have cursed me, the old lady.”

Empress Song quickly laughed and said: "The kindness of the empress mother is well known in the world, how can such people dare to curse indiscriminately, I am afraid that God will not be able to see it."

Several other concubines who were by her side also echoed.

And today's scene will obviously be recorded by the official historian, as an example of Mrs. Feng's future fame.

Empress Dowager Feng just sighed a little, and didn't mention it anymore. She looked at Jia Heng with kindness on her old face, and asked, "Uncle Yongning, when you led the troops to Henan, you went to Luoyang, where is Luoyang?" How is the situation?"

Jia Heng looked at the gray-haired Empress Dowager Feng. From her facial features, she could vaguely see the outline of Jinyang, and said, "Luoyang is the eastern capital of my great Han Dynasty. It is crowded and bustling. I heard that the Empress Dowager is from Luoyang." ?”

"I'm from Luoyang, and I haven't been back for many years." The Empress Dowager Feng said, sighed, and said, "I don't know if I can go back in this lifetime."

Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment, and said: "If the queen mother wants to go back, it is not far away. You can go to Luoyang by boat."

"Hey, look again, hasn't there been chaos in Henan just now?" Empress Dowager Feng said with emotion, then looked at Jia Heng and asked, "Uncle Yongning, is the situation in Henan okay?"

Jia Heng said: "It has completely settled down now."

Empress Dowager Feng nodded and said, "That's good."

Everyone saw Jia Heng talking with Empress Dowager Feng, and those who knew the inside story, such as Empress Song and Concubine Duan Rong, thought it was a grandmother inspecting her grandson-in-law.

Princess Jinyang picked up the teacup from the small table beside her, raised her bright and clear phoenix eyes, and the figure of a young man appeared in Qingying, with an indescribable strangeness in her heart.

How nice would it be if she went back more than ten years ago and brought him here to see the queen mother?

Only 15 years ago, this person was still a baby in swaddling clothes, so you can't say, Queen Mother, this is your future son-in-law?

At this time, Jin Yang felt an unspeakable strangeness in his heart.

Qinghe Princess Li Chanyue looked at her mother, leaned close to Princess Jinyang's ear, and asked, "Mother, the Queen Mother won't talk about my cousin later, will she?"

Princess Jinyang gave her daughter an angry look, and said, "You think everyone is as stupid as you?"

If it wasn't for Chanyue, where would there be so many moths now?

Li Chanyue Zang Xingyunyue's eyes drooped, curled her lips, lowered her head, twisted her handkerchief in her hand, a little dissatisfied in her heart, how stupid is she?

Under the willow eyebrows of Princess Chu Zhen Qing, she looked sharply at the handsome young man, clenched her handkerchief tightly, her heart was full of shame, resentment and hatred.

This person looks like a dog, who would have thought that this person is a complete jerk?

Zhen Xue also raised her eyes lightly, and took a peek at the calm young man, only to see that the young man was dressed in a python suit, wearing a mountain-shaped wingless crown on his head, and that clear and handsome face with sharp eyebrows like swords and a face like a jade crown. The prince's temperament is gentle and elegant, indeed quite heroic.

Hmm, why do you compare Jia Ziyu with the prince again?

In fact, for the young woman of Huaxin, Jia Heng is the real man in the true sense. How can she not be impressed?

Empress Dowager Feng nodded, with kind eyes, and said: "I heard from the letter from Kaifeng that my nephew said that you are fighting floods in Henan and have been living on the river embankment."

Jia Heng said softly: "At that time, the situation was urgent, and it was a matter of state affairs. It was a duty for me to go through fire and water."

Empress Dowager Feng looked at the young man with gentle eyes, and said in a gentle voice: "You are worthy of being the leader of the country. The emperor has not misunderstood you. In the future, you will serve the country, just like Ning and Rong, and establish achievements that will be admired and praised by future generations."

The emperor did not mistake him for his son-in-law, except for the fact that he already had a family, he was indeed a leader of the younger generation in Shenjing.

Jia Heng hurriedly said modestly: "The queen mother is too famous."

The Empress Dowager summoned him to talk, not only for Xianning, but also to show her kindness, because today's Chen Han, the border affairs are in decline, and the military power is especially important. He is in charge of the country's military aircraft. The Empress Dowager met him on his birthday and encouraged him A few words to show kindness.

Of course, the main reason is that he is still young, and after three generations, he looks more and more intimate and kind like a junior.

Qin Keqing, who was separated by the angled screen, heard the clear voice of her husband talking with Empress Dowager Feng, her eyes flickered under her beautiful eyebrows, and she couldn't help looking at the tall girl who was sitting next to Empress Song.

At that moment, the princess's jade face was full of joy, her clear eyes were clear, her eyes were almost fixed on... her husband, that was her husband.

This Princess Xianning went to Henan with her husband, and when she came back, she suddenly became what she is now.

Concubine Nan'an smiled at Mother Jia who was beside her, "Old sister, brother Heng is becoming more and more powerful now."

"It's also the great grace of the emperor, the Holy Majesty gave them a chance." Jia Mu smiled and said in a low voice.

Princess Wei Yan Yiliu glanced at the young man, her heroic brows were full of thought, is this the Jia Ziyu that the prince often mentioned at home?

Mrs. Wang listened to the conversation between Jia Heng and Empress Dowager Feng, her brows were furrowed tightly, and she clenched the Buddhist beads in her hand, her face was indifferent, her thoughts were inexplicable.

King Qi, King Chu, and King Wei were talking at this time, looking at the young man, King Qi's white, fat face, his face was cold, and his small eyes the size of mung beans saw a cold light.

At this time, the wife and princess Xiudun sat in the row, and Shui Xin, who was beside Princess Zhenxue of Beijing, took Qin Keqing's hand and said softly, "Mother, why didn't Aunt Yun and the others come?"

Qin Keqing smiled and said, "They are at home."

As she spoke, she looked up at Zhen Xue, and saw the beautiful woman in a beautiful dress, with ruddy cheeks and a radiant complexion, her every frown and smile were bright and charming, but the anxiety and worry of the previous few days were completely gone from her brows and eyes, and she said softly : "Sister Zhen's complexion has improved a lot recently, how is the matter with Prince Beijing?"

Zhen Xue's face was as snowy as snow, being stared at by the beauty across the way, she felt a little guilty, and said softly: "Your Majesty has a letter of confidence, so I must have settled down a bit."

Zhen Qing's beautiful face was full of smiles, and she continued, "Sister, thanks to Zi Yu, he didn't stop worrying... Don't worry, my sister should thank Zi Yu very much."

He thought to himself, it is thanks to Jia Ziyu that my sister is nourished and watered like a withered peony now.

Sister, there is no difference between once and countless times, isn't it?

Zhen Xuexiu frowned, her beautiful eyes showed a hint of bewilderment, and immediately, that beautiful and beautiful face glanced at her sister in embarrassment, what did she say in front of her wife at this time?

Qin Keqing nodded, not doubting that Huayan, who was not inferior to Zhen's second concubine, saw a slight smile on Furongyu's face, and said softly: "My husband and the prince of Beijing are ministers in the same palace, and the two are busy. They are all important matters for the military and the country, so it is right for my husband to worry about it."

And when Zhen Qing came over to Qin Keqing, she was naturally seen by those imperial wives, and it was precisely Zhen Qing's goal.

Concubine Nan'an was talking to Mother Jia, her face changed when she saw this, and she couldn't help feeling worried.

The Zhen family and the Jia family were old relatives, originally they thought that Jia Heng's son was an estranged relative, but they didn't want their relationship to be so close now.

"Godfather is talking to the Empress Dowager's grandma now." Shui Xin raised her pink face and said in a waxy voice, "Mother, after I go back, let godfather tell me a story, okay?"

Zhen Xue heard the words, rubbed the bangs on Shui Xin's forehead, and said angrily: "Your godfather is busy with important affairs of the court now, how can he have time to tell you stories."

Qin Keqing said with a smile: "Princess, since Xin Xin likes to listen to stories, she should come to the house tomorrow when she is free."

Zhen Xue quickly declined and said, "That's so embarrassing, children are playful, how can we let her temper go?"

"Ever since I recognized Xinxin as my goddaughter, my husband hasn't met Xinxin yet, so he should meet once." Qin Keqing said.

Looking at Qin Keqing who "led the wolf into the house", a flash of understanding flashed across Zhen Qingfeng's eyes, she smiled and said, "Sister, yes, Xinxin likes to play with their little girl, so I'll just take Xinxin there tomorrow."

Seeing that Zhen Xue still had some doubts, Zhen Qing smiled lightly and said, "Tomorrow, I have nothing to do, so I will go there with my sister."

That bastard did such a stupid thing to her, and after a few days, he had to make some compensation, not to mention other things, the prince had to be able to use his skills in the war against the Eastern Captives in the future.

Jia Heng had a brief conversation with Empress Dowager Feng, and did not stay longer. Instead, he left Changle Palace with King Wei and King Liang, and went to Xihe Palace where the noble clan and ministers of civil and military affairs had banquets.

A birthday banquet ended in the evening. First, the wives of the various families returned to the mansion in a carriage, and then the ministers in the front hall also left the palace one after another.

Jia Heng was left behind by Emperor Chongping to tell him about his trip to Yangzhou and left the palace.

"Uncle Yongning." Just as Jia Heng walked out along the high palace road, a female official called Zhixia from behind him.

Jia Heng looked back, just in time to lift the curtain of the carriage with a slender hand, revealing a cold and pure face with willow eyebrows and star eyes.

Jia Heng was so close, he smiled and said, "Xianning."

Princess Xianning said softly: "Sir, get in the car, let's go to the residence later."

Jia Heng nodded, seeing that there was no one on the left and right, he lifted the curtain and boarded the carriage. The space inside the carriage was spacious, with ice mirrors placed on all sides, and a copper basin was installed below to hold the melted water, which was poured out compared to the outside. Be cooler.

Jia Heng looked at Princess Xianning and said in a low voice: "Xianning, when you get home, you can persuade her. She has been living in the rivers and lakes for these years, and I don't know what she has experienced. Let her go to the eldest princess's mansion, and ask your aunt to persuade her well. .”

It was previously agreed to let Xianning go to Ningguo Mansion to persuade Chen Xiao, but Xianning can't know about the prince's heir.

Princess Xianning nodded, leaned her head on Jia Heng's shoulder, held Jia Heng's hand, and said softly: "Sir, I will go and persuade her later."

After thinking about it, there was an inexplicable meaning in his clear eyes, and he said, "Sir, just now I saw that Sister Qin and Mrs. Rong Guotai have gone back."

Jia Heng's face was slightly stagnant, and he said softly: "It's time, and it's time to go back."

Princess Xianning turned her pretty face over, looked at the clear and handsome side face, and said softly: "I will meet Sister Qin when I arrive at Ningguo Mansion later, what do you think, sir? You can't miss her by the door, but it's also rude .”

After all, she and the Qin family wanted to meet each other, even if they couldn't be as close as sisters, they shouldn't have discord.

Jia Heng said softly: "Zhi'er, let's wait until we get to the residence."

In view of Xianning's temperament... Well, how did Xianning persuade Chen Xiao earlier?

Princess Xianning looked at the young man with a calm face and far-sighted eyes, and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, sir, Sister Qin came first, I came later, and I always treat her as my elder sister."

There is also a bit of fun in my heart, is there a time when my husband is afraid?

As he spoke, he leaned closer and murmured, "Sir?"

Jia Heng was taken aback for a moment, then turned his eyes to look, but saw the girl approaching her lips, feeling a little helpless.

Since Xianning dared to play the game of pole dance under the table in front of Jinyang, who knows if he will come up with other tricks after meeting Keqing?

But now I don't care about these things, gently caressing Xianning's shoulders, leading the small boat that is lost in the vast sea.

Ningguo Mansion, in the evening, in the courtyard where the back kitchen is located, in a simple and elegantly decorated wing room, Chen Xiao is sitting on a bamboo mat, fanning gently with a cattail fan in his hand, and a cut tooth is placed on the table watermelon.

While eating the watermelon with her head down, the girl kept replaying the game in her mind.

In the bottom of my heart, I replayed the several fights the day before yesterday, and wanted to get back in the next fight.

At this moment, a nun outside called out: "Master, you are here."

"Well, where's Chef Xiao?"

"It's in the house."

A brief conversation was vaguely heard, Chen Xiao's cold eyes flickered, he put down the watermelon in his hand, and quickly picked up a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, so that he could do it later, but just got up when he saw the boy had already entered the room.

Chen Xiao looked cold and asked, "Master Heng, what else can you do with me?"

Then, a tall and bright figure flashed into view, and seeing that clear and beautiful face was familiar, he couldn't help being taken aback.

"Sister Xiao?" Princess Xianning entered the room, saw Chen Xiao in a coarse dress at a glance, and called out.

Chen Xiao frowned, her eyes were cold and dazed, and there seemed to be a lot of memories in the land of the lake of heart. The girl who was teaching martial arts behind her back then is now slim and handsome, and her appearance is not too big Changing, calling out: "Sister Zhi'er?"

Princess Xianning walked a few steps quickly, grabbed Chen Xiao's hand, her face was full of joy, and called: "Sister Xiao, it really is you, where have you been all these years?"

Chen Xiao couldn't help but glanced at Jia Heng, but saw the young man winking at him, his expression paused, and a strange feeling appeared in his heart.

Am I familiar with you?This winks.

But he also roughly understood the meaning of Jia Heng's eyes, and there are some things that Xianning should not know.

Looking at the old cousins ​​reunited, Jia Heng smiled and said softly: "You guys talk first, I'll go outside to have a look."

After Jia Heng left, Princess Xianning said goodbye to Chen Xiao and asked, "Sister Xiao, why are you at Mr.'s house?"

Chen Xiao said softly: "It was a coincidence, there was no need to worry about it, and when I saw that Ningguo Mansion was recruiting, I came in."

Naturally, the search for the prince's heir cannot be discussed with Xianning.

Princess Xianning looked at the beautiful young girl, sighed softly in her heart, and said softly: "Sister, haven't you been relieved all these years?"

Chen Ling looked at the girl opposite, and said, "Shiran what?"

Princess Xianning considered her words, and said softly: "Sister Xiao, although I don't know the details of what happened back then, Royal Father would never do that."

Chen Xiao silently said, "Sister Zhi'er, let's stop talking about the grievances and grievances of the previous generation."

(End of this chapter)