The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Shuzi

Chapter 131

Over there, Xue Pan, who was leaving in a hurry, had just left the door of Dehou Mansion when he saw a eunuch riding a horse from the east with a smile on his face, followed by two young eunuchs holding a big red lacquered wooden tray.

Xue Pan, the eunuch on horseback, recognized him, but Qiu Shi'an, the eunuch who was inspected by the prime minister and the imperial court.

Looking at the bright yellow scroll entrusted by Qiu Shi'an, and the objects in the hands of the two little eunuchs behind, Xue Pan thought, this must be the reward of brother Jing's victory in Duoyan!
Seeing that Jia Jing's official title was getting higher and higher, Xue Pan's thoughts of marrying his sister to Jia Jing became more and more serious!

As a man, Xue Pan naturally understood men.

Therefore, he also knows that as long as he is with the right person, even if he is just a concubine, it is far better than marrying the wrong person!
In Xue Pan's eyes, Jia Jing is undoubtedly the one who can make his family rest assured to marry his sister.

After taking a few more glances into Hou's mansion, Xue Pan turned and continued to the back street of Rongguo mansion.

At this time, at the gate of Hou Mansion, the voice of Qiu Shi'an's order to the disciples also reached Xue Pan's ears:

"Quickly go and inform your Lord Marquis that His Majesty has issued an imperial decree..."

……

Besides, Jia Jing, who had just sent Xue Pan away, came back and sat down for a while, and another servant came outside.

"Master Hou, an imperial decree has arrived outside!"

Jia Jing raised her eyebrows, "So fast? Doesn't it mean that there is too much quarrel in the cabinet?"

Order the boy to say: "Hurry up and open the middle door, and then ask someone to set up an incense table!"

He also ordered Amber outside, "Go to Madam quickly, and say that there is an imperial decree!"

Amber hurried to the backyard.

……

After a while, I saw Lin Daiyu dressed in official court clothes, leading Xue Baochai and a group of maids and women to the main courtyard.

Jia Jing also changed into court clothes and led the crowd to stand still in the courtyard.

Before the incense table, Qiu Shi'an saw that both Jia Jing and Lin Daiyu had come, so he unfolded the imperial decree in his hand and read aloud:

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, said:

I govern the world with literature, and put an end to chaos with military force.And the commander-in-chief Rong will be the mainstay of the imperial court and the backbone of the country.It is capable of both civil and military skills, and if you contribute to serve you, you can lose your achievements and not praise it for favoring your life.

Jia Jing, Marquis of Erzhao Wu, regained the three guards, shocked the barbarians, was loyal and encouraged, and made great achievements, so it is reasonable to grant him a reward.

From now on, Jia Jing, Marquis of Zhaowu, will be promoted to the post of the second-rank right governor, and will be given the title of Prince Shaofu, the first-class Marquis of Jin, hereditary replacement!Command Zhenweiguo bravely and control the six guards of the Habayashi Army and the Huben Army!

Appreciate this! "

After reading the imperial decree, Jia Jing and others received the decree to thank you.

"First-class marquis, hereditary no succession, our family is here to congratulate the Marquis!" Qiu Shi'an said with a smile: "For the reward of the Marquis, the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty issued an order to reprimand the efficiency of the cabinet. The decree is issued!"

"The emperor's kindness is so great, Jia Jing should remember it in his heart!"

Jia Jing also showed a smile on his face.

First, she helped Lin Daiyu up, and while stepping forward to accept the imperial decree, Jia Jing quietly stuffed a large bank note into Qiu Shi'an's sleeve.

And secretly rubbing the bank notes in his sleeve twice, the smile on Qiu Shi'an's face became even bigger.

"Master Hou, this time our family not only read the imperial decree and delivered His Majesty's reward, but also sent over the gemstones and blood corals that His Majesty bestowed on Lord Hou!"

After finishing speaking, he waved to the side, and two young eunuchs came over holding red lacquered wooden trays.

Qiu Shi'an first took out a wooden box about one foot long and half a foot wide, and stretched out his hand to pull open the lid of the box. On the pure black flannel inside, gemstones of five colors, red, blue, yellow, green, and pink, shone charmingly.

Afterwards, there was a crimson coral about one foot in size, with teeth and claws waving.

Jia Jing hurriedly ordered her servants to put away the two things carefully.

Later, under Jia Jing's signal, Laifu stuffed another red envelope into each of the two young eunuchs.

The two young eunuchs were busy thanking each other without mentioning it.

Behind the crowd, Xue Baochai looked at Jia Jing who was talking and laughing with Qiu Shi'an in front, and then at Lin Daiyu standing beside Jia Jing, her eyes were full of envy.

………………

this day.

In Jia Amnesty's outer study.

With hands behind his back, Jia Amnesty walked back and forth in the outer study, frowning tightly.

"You want me to bring Brother Jing to the Xuanzhen Temple on the fifth day of next month, taking advantage of the big brother's birthday next door..."

"Could it be that you can't win indirectly, and you want to have a face-to-face meeting with Brother Jing?" Jia She murmured, "Brother Jing is the same. What an unfilial son!"

In Jia She's mind, many thoughts popped up one after another.

After a long time, Jia She clenched his fists violently, "Forget it, I'll go to Xuanzhen Temple on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year!"

………………

Rikain.

Aunt Xue was losing her temper, and the fragments of the teapot and tea bowl fell to the ground.

"Those bastards with a heart covered in lard and a rotten tongue! Don't fall into my hands in the future, or I will definitely make them look good!"

Just after returning from outside, Xue Pan heard Aunt Xue cursing loudly in the distance.

Seeing the messy situation on the ground again, he hurriedly asked Xue Baochai who was bowing his head in silence: "What's wrong with mother today? Such a big temper?"

Xue Baochai sighed, "What else can I do, isn't it not going my way!"

Xue Pan suddenly understood, couldn't help but smiled wryly, and said: "Hey, I already told my mother that day, there is no need to rush this kind of thing, but she doesn't believe it, and she is in such a hurry all day..."

"I'm in a hurry?!"

Aunt Xue over there listened to Xue Pan's words, and the flame that had been slightly suppressed in her heart jumped up again with a "chuss".

"I have entrusted so many people and found so many families. Those who have paid a lot of money and favors have spent a lot of money, but look, they have found some crooked families!"

Aunt Xue's face was flushed with anger, "You took so much money from me, but what did you tell me when you came back, marry me and be a concubine!

I bother!

Those black-hearted bastards who should be killed should have taken my mother's money to buy a coffin for themselves! "

Xue Pan said helplessly: "I said that day, in the eyes of those powerful dukes' families, business status is a low status, how could they let their own heirs marry a businessman as his wife?

But you are not reconciled to being a concubine or marrying those poor bastards!

Let me tell you, let's find a similar family for my younger sister, so that not only the two families can take care of each other, but also the younger sister will be the head of the house when she gets married, and she won't be angry at her husband's house. Isn't it comfortable to live like this? ! "

"You have the nerve to say it!"

When Aunt Xue saw that Xue Pan dared to refute her, she couldn't help being even more angry, "You used to talk about your relationship with Brother Jing every day, saying that they even put the seasonings from their manor on consignment with you. Take you to make money together, but in the end? It’s not like everything can’t be handled!”

"Brother Jing has indeed been taking me to earn money. The recent accounts are all with my sister. If my mother doesn't believe me, I can ask my sister!"

Hearing Aunt Xue's words, Xue Pandang called Zhuang Tianqu, "Brother Jing has no intention of taking a concubine these days, what can I do? I can't tie him up and throw him on my sister's bed!"

Beside, Xue Baochai couldn't help being shocked when he heard the conversation between the two.

Immediately he asked: "What do you mean being tied up and thrown on my bed, what are you secretly making fun of me for?!"

"..."

Seeing Xue Baochai's frosty face, Xue Pan faltered immediately, how could he dare to continue speaking?
(End of this chapter)