The Red Mansions

Chapter 362

Chapter 362 The title is too low, so that women are strong and men are weak...

Jia Heng, Daiyu, Tanchun, and Xiangyun listened to Keqing for a while, stroking the zither, and then went back to the study to pick up a book to read.

When it was almost night, the mandarin ducks came to call.

But it was Jia Zheng who prepared a banquet in the front courtyard for Shi Ding, the loyal Marquis of Jing, and his son Shi Hao. As the patriarch, Jia Heng couldn't be absent.

In the front hall, the lights were bright, and there were many figures.

The sound of the music is babbling, melodious. On the wool carpet, several young women from the music workshop are standing or standing, some holding pipas, or wooden fans. Wu Nong's soft words are clearly Suzhou Pingtan.

Not only Jia Zheng was there, but Jia Lian was also called to accompany the guests. As for Jia Amnesty, since he was punished by Jia Mu to kneel down in the ancestral hall last time, he almost never saw Jia Heng again. I didn't come because I was sick.

Jia Heng hadn't seen Jia Lian for a while, entered the hall, took a look at Jia Lian, and saw that his face was ruddy, the same as before, and he was completely unaffected by the previous "stealing mother" incident.

Seeing Jia Heng enter the hall, Jia Lian and Jia Zheng stood up with a smile and greeted each other.

Shi Ding seemed to have corrected his mentality at this moment, he no longer had the appearance of an "elder" in Rongqingtang, and said with a smile on his face: "Brother Heng, I'll just wait for you."

"Shi Shibo, I was reading official documents just now." Jia Heng greeted Shi Ding, and then looked at the young man with a relatively new face.

This is a 23-year-old young man, who looks similar to his father Shi Ding in appearance and facial features. Compared with Shi Ding, he feels good about himself. Obviously, he should be more respectful, and said with a smile: "Brother Heng, your name is well known to Brother Yu. When we meet today, we will be even more famous when we meet."

Jia Heng nodded, and said: "Such a meager name is not worth mentioning. Brother Shi Shi is also a dignified appearance, and he is a general."

As a matter of fact, Shi Ding was talking to himself from the beginning to the end in Rongqing Hall, and he ended up in an embarrassing situation, and he didn't blush.

This meal was originally for Jia's mother's face. After all, it was the first time for the historian to come. As the head of the Jia family, he couldn't justify not seeing him.

However, he pursued an idea in his heart, this banquet was only an ordinary entertainment between relatives, without any political promises.

While everyone was talking, they sat down one after another, talking and laughing while listening to the Pingtan, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

Because the New Year is approaching, they are all talking about the New Year's event, and occasionally talk about anecdotes in Beijing.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

When he got drunk, Shi Ding couldn't hold back, his cheeks were flushed, and he said with a smile: "Nephew, you work with Li Dashi from the Ministry of War, so you know that Hao'er is waiting in the middle of Beijing this time, what does the Ministry of War mean? "

Seeing Shi Ding mentioning his son Hou Que again, Jia Heng remained calm, and said softly: "The selection of military officers has always been in charge of the civil servants of the Ministry of War, and I don't want to overstep it."

Not to mention not helping Shi Hao, even if he wanted to help, he also needed to know his character and ability, otherwise he would make random recommendations, and if something went wrong, it would not look good to the Ministry of War.

Moreover, he was helping historians, and this scene fell into the eyes of Li Zan, a scholar of the Martial Arts Hall, who was nepotism?

It's time to take over the Beijing camp after the year, so how can I find something to do?

As for being seconded to the Wucheng Bingma Division, the follow-up will be even more troublesome. How can I order it properly under my own hands?

Seeing that Jia Heng was evading again, Shi Ding's complexion changed, he sighed, and opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something more.

However, Shi Hao picked up the conversation with a smile and said: "Father, the same is true for sons who are waiting for military candidates to be promoted. Now that the Beijing camp employs people, I think there must be a place to settle them."

When Jia Heng heard this, he couldn't help but take a high look at Shi Hao.

No matter what this person can do, at least his posture is very upright.

Of course, Shi Hao and him are of the same generation, and there is no such thing as an elder.

Jia Lianxu had drunk too much wine, her cheeks were rosy, and she said: "It's not easy for the Ministry of War to ask for promotion. There is a family friend of Sun Shaozu. A few months ago, he asked his father to explain to the Ministry of War. The dispatch has not yet come. Certainly."

When Jia Heng heard Sun Shaozu's name, his eyes were slightly cold, and he thought to himself, do you want to transfer this guy to his subordinates to process it?

As soon as Jia Lian said this, Shi Ding's face changed suddenly, and he picked up the wine glass and drank another glass of dull wine.

Jia Zheng watched from the side, and murmured: "Brother Heng, you are now working with Li Dashi, can you tell the Ministry of War and seek an errand in the Beijing camp?"

After all, he couldn't bear his relatives to be shut out, and in Jia Zheng's eyes, Zhong Jinghou's talent was fair.

Shi Ding also cast his expectant eyes on Jia Heng.

Since he is not allowed to serve in the Wucheng Bingma Division, it is not impossible to go to the Beijing camp as a general?

The Beijing [-]th Regiment Battalion always has dispatchers, right?

Jia Heng shook his head and said: "The Beijing camp is now weeding out the generals, discarding the chaff and saving the essence. The transfer of generals and schools still needs to be assessed, and the generals are recruited carefully. If the Shi brothers want to enter the Beijing camp as generals, they can wait patiently, and the files will be entered. inspection."

Jia Zheng was surprised and said, "I don't know who will examine this matter?"

Jia Heng said: "General Li Dashi, I will preside over the specific details."

Shi Ding: "..."

After all, aren't you in charge?

The four families of King Xue of Jia Shi were originally united in the same spirit, so if you use things to help the same clan, isn't it just a matter of saying a word?

In fact, the base of the Jia family's army was in the Beijing camp. Although there was no successor for Wang Ziteng to take over the helm, Jia Heng's sudden rise, and now he gradually took control of the Beijing camp, not only in the eyes of historians, but also in the eyes of some generals. No surprises.

Even Li Zan felt that there was nothing wrong with letting a young man like Jia Heng, who was not yet a weaker crown, take over.

Otherwise, there will be too many people with outstanding abilities, and it is really impossible to find someone to take over the capital?

This is the background effect brought by Jia Heng, the patriarch of the Jia clan. It sounds illusory, but it plays a role in a subtle way.

Jia Zheng smoothed things over and said, "Brother Shi, since the Beijing camp is undergoing consolidation and the relocation of generals is not accepted, it won't be too late after a while."

Although Shi Ding felt a little depressed, he couldn't say much.

Jia Heng also gave some hope at this time, saying: "After a while, the Beijing camp will gradually fill up the vacancies, and the military commander's case will also start to be reviewed."

At that time, if all went well, he would actually lead the training of the Beijing camp, and he would have a lot more say in the selection of generals, instead of now, he still needs to make suggestions to Li Zan.

When Shi Ding heard this, although he thought it was a prevarication, his face looked much better. After thinking for a while, he asked: "Nephew, I intend to find a job to share your worries. I wonder if my nephew has any suggestions?"

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, and said: "Shi Shibo is a prince of the country, and he is supported by honor and salary. If you want to lead troops to serve the country, you can express your feelings to the Holy Majesty. With Shibo's qualifications, it doesn't matter if you work in the five-army governor's mansion or go to the border as a general." Either way, it's enough."

"What if it's out of town?" Shi Ding's eyes moved slightly, and he asked unwillingly.

The reason why Shi Ding wanted to let him out was because the shortage of children in the capital was full, so it would be better to let him go out than to go to the Five Army Commander's Mansion to do an idle job as a governor.

With his super grade level...

The best assignment is to be a governor in the local area, go out of the town, and serve as a big official in the frontier, with awe-inspiring prestige.

Jia Heng glanced at Shi Ding, his thoughts turned, and he guessed his thoughts, saying: "Next year, the imperial court will use troops in the northern border, and Shi Shibo can ask the Holy One."

In fact, some people don't think much of Shi Ding's means and capabilities, but I'm afraid that compared to Jia Amnesty, Shi Ding is still stronger.

Jia Zheng nodded, and said: "What Ziyu said is true. The northern captives are eyeing it. It's time for Wu Xun to serve his life and serve the country."

Shi Ding frowned, and said: "I heard some rumors that Li Dashi will go out of Hebei in the next year, but the land of Hebei will face the Hulu directly. I have been away from the army for a long time, and I am unfamiliar with leading the army. Going north, I’m afraid I’ll miss a major national event.”

In the bitter cold place of Youzhou, there is still a battle with the Donglu. Moreover, Beijiang has the responsibility of defending the land. If there is a mistake, the consequences will be disastrous, and it will be a pit of fire.

Jia Heng raised the wine cup, feeling somewhat disappointed, and said: "That will be difficult, Shibo has been at home for a couple of years, if he wants to be released as governor of other provinces, unless there is a recommendation from the cabinet ministers, the emperor will."

After everyone finished drinking, Jia Heng didn't stay any longer, so he returned to Ningguo Mansion.

Silent all night.

The next day, early in the morning, after Jia Heng got up, he led the brigade of retinues and went to the Beijing camp to supervise the camp soldiers' drills.

At noon, go to the mansion of Princess Jinyang.

His itinerary for the past few days is basically, in the morning, the warlord of the Beijing camp, in the afternoon, Wucheng Bingmasi or Jinyi Mansion handles official duties, at noon or evening, he goes to Jinyang Princess's mansion, has lunch or dinner, and does not stay overnight.

Jinyang Princess Palace

In the wing room, on the Arhat bed behind the screen, Princess Jinyang was sitting opposite Yuan Chun, and a stack of blue leather account books was placed on the small table. As he spoke, he mentioned the Chinese New Year.

The eldest princess of Jinyang stared at the girl with snowy face and beautiful skin, and she admired her in her heart. The girl in front of her was intelligent and gentle, and she spoke and acted gracefully and cautiously.

Looking at the glamorous beauty opposite, Yuan Chun felt the same way.

This eldest princess of the Han Dynasty is graceful, luxurious, dignified and demure, without a trace of arrogance of a nobleman, and she treats others like a spring breeze.

Princess Jinyang smiled, and said softly: "Yuanchun, the Chinese New Year is coming up in a few days, I think you need to go back to visit your relatives, and you don't have to serve here all the time."

Yuan Chunyan smiled gently on her beautiful face, and said: "Thank you Your Highness, it won't be too late to go back on the day of Xiaonian."

Princess Jinyang nodded her head and said, "That's fine."

At this moment, a nun came from the outside and said, "Your Highness, General Yunhui is here."

The joy in Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes gradually darkened, but the expression on her face did not show the slightest bit: "Lianxue, lead him here."

Just a "he", there are still some clues.

Lian Xue responded and went to welcome Jia Heng.

Yuan Chun chuckled and said, "A few days ago, after writing off the accounts, Brother Heng came here quite frequently."

These words were meant to show the closeness of the two families.

However, the eldest princess of Jinyang has a ghost in her heart. The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Two blushes quietly floated on her white cheeks, and her beautiful eyes with rose-red eyeshadow are also somewhat unnatural: "Yes, Xu is Ziyu. There were fewer official duties a year ago."

In the past few days, Jia Heng came to the Princess's mansion quite frequently, all under the pretense of coming to see Yuanchun's write-off account books.

Therefore, although Yuan Chun felt that Jia Heng had a close relationship with Princess Jinyang, but because of the close personal relationship between the two, he did not suspect him.

But obviously this won't last long, under Yuan Chun's eyelids, one day he will find out.

Not long after, a young man with a tall and straight figure and sharp eyebrows stepped into the tent, cupped his hands to Princess Jinyang and said, "Your Highness."

A soft, watery voice sounded from the side, "Brother Heng."

"Big sister." Jia Heng looked at Yuan Chun who was at the side with warm eyes, and called out.

At this moment, Yuan Chun was wearing a light yellow dress, with a cloud piled in a green bun, pink lips, under the thin willow eyebrows, bright eyes, a plump face as white as snow, full of smiles.

At this moment, Princess Jinyang smiled and said, "Where did Ziyu come from? Have you eaten yet?"

Jia Heng looked at the eldest princess Jinyang, saw the beauty and beauty, bright and beautiful like a peach, and said: "I just came from the capital camp, and I haven't eaten yet. Where are your highness and eldest sister?"

Princess Jinyang said: "Talking about the Chinese New Year, I haven't had time to eat yet... Lianxue, tell the kitchen to prepare lunch."

Lianxue responded and told the nanny to go.

Yuan Chun's bright eyes were shining brightly, he looked at the young man quietly, and said with a light smile, "Brother Heng, how have you been at home these two days?"

Jia Heng said: "Everything is fine. There are only a few days before the Chinese New Year. Speaking of which, this is the first year that Big Sister has lived since she left the palace."

Princess Jinyang looked at the two "siblings" talking about homework with a small smile, with a beautiful appearance.

Yuan Chun Fang Taopi Li's face was full of smiles, and he said: "Exactly, I remember the last time I celebrated the New Year outside the palace, it has been more than ten years, this time I came back to celebrate the New Year, the meaning is different."

Princess Jinyang smiled and said: "During the Chinese New Year, the whole family can be reunited well."

Thinking of this, he glanced at the young man sitting upright, and thought to himself, this year has a different meaning to her, but it's just that during the Chinese New Year, I don't know if he can come?

As if aware of the inexplicable meaning in the beauty's eyes, Jia Heng met her eyes without saying anything.

After a while, there were mothers and maidservants serving dishes, and everyone came to a small hall to the side and sat down to talk.

After lunch, Yuan Chun knew that Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang had something to say, so he left.

Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang entered the room and sat opposite each other to drink tea.

The eldest princess of Jinyang rolled up her sleeves, and with her white and jade-like frosty wrist, she lifted the teapot and poured a cup for Jia Heng, and asked with concern: "Listen to Xiahou, you were impeached by the judge yesterday? You were also called by the emperor to come to the court?" Questioning in the palace? What is going on?"

Jia Heng said: "It's King Zhongshun who, because of the assassination of the Daci'en Temple, took the opportunity to attack the Wucheng Bingmasi and made an attack on me, trying to force me to resign from the Wucheng Bingmasi."

Princess Jinyang frowned, and her beautiful eyes were cold: "You don't look for his mistakes, but he is looking for you."

Jia Heng's eyes reflected that cold and gorgeous jade face, and his heart felt a little warm. He picked up the teacup and said, "Fortunately, the Holy Majesty didn't listen to what he said, so I don't believe it anymore."

As he said that, he would reward himself with a peach talisman door god to appease him.

Princess Jinyang murmured: "Brother Huang is using you, and his tricks can't be hidden from Brother Huang's eyes."

Jia Heng nodded and said: "However, even so, it also reminds me that it is not easy to control the soldiers and horses of the five cities all the time."

Wucheng Bingmasi is in charge of public security in the capital, and has a great relationship. When he has a higher level of merit and needs to avoid disaster, he will be the first to resign from the post of Wucheng Bingmasi.

Princess Jinyang thought for a while, and said: "You don't need to be in a hurry now, you won't be in a hurry when you become the Imperial Envoy of the Beijing Camp."

The two have been getting along for a long time, and they have already met each other frankly, and they usually talk about political matters.

Jia Heng was silent for a while, then said: "In the end, this matter still depends on the Holy Majesty's will."

Princess Jinyang said softly: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. It's just a disappointment. I'm going to take a nap."

Jia Heng heard the string song and knew the elegant meaning, approached, took the slender hand of Princess Jinyang, hugged her in her arms, and said in her ear: "Then I will serve Your Highness."

Princess Jinyang snorted and let Jia Heng support her to go to the inner bed.

Sitting on the embroidered couch, Jia Heng unbuttoned her skirt and said in a warm voice: "Your Highness, in a few days, I'm quite old, so maybe I don't have much time to come back."

"Well, Chanyue will come back tomorrow too." Princess Jinyang's jade face was blushing, but her tone was not lacking in melancholy. These days, she was happier than in the past 20 years.

She these days...

In fact, her thinking has also changed a bit. She doesn't want to just seek tenderness for a moment, she wants to stay with this person forever, and she also wants to one day be at home like a wife waiting for her husband to return.

Jia Heng clasped his hands on a pair of soft, crisp curls. While staring, he saw a trace of resentment on the beauty's face, and was silent for a while.

His current title is still too low to stop Yoyo's mouth.

The reason why Jinyang rejected the announcement of the relationship between the two was that he was worried that the little princess would find out, but he was more worried about causing trouble to him, such as the unbearable claims that he hooked up with widows for luck.

Not to mention, if Emperor Chongping and the Empress Dowager knew about it, would they force him to give Jinyang a title?

These changes are actually unpredictable.

"The title is too low, not even the fifth rank, so that women are strong and men are weak. If you are a county king, even if you are a duke..."

As a man, he can't be with his own woman openly... Although this kind of cheating seems to be...

Seemingly aware of the disappointment of the little man lying on her body, Princess Jinyang's brows were gentle, but she said with relief: "Okay, the days to come will be long, and you can come back after the New Year."

Jia Heng let out a "huh" and lowered his head to snatch the sweetness.

With a burst of rapid breathing, he entered the room.

But Yuanchun left the courtyard of Princess Jinyang, and just returned to the moon gate of the courtyard where he lived, suddenly remembered that those account books were left at Princess Jinyang's place, and he forgot to bring them, so he turned back.

Just approaching the courtyard, it was a coincidence that Lianxue, who was originally watching the wind, happened to take a maid with her, and was called by a nun to go to the warehouse to count the things for the festival.

(End of this chapter)