The famous book tour starting from the Red House

Chapter 6 Narrative Origins
Because her grandmother had some dislike for the Jia family in her words, before Mu Xu went, she asked specifically to see what other orders the old concubine had.

Concubine Zhang didn't say anything more, she just told him to go directly to Rongguo Mansion and give a gift to Ningguo Mansion.After all, there is Mrs. Jia, the most senior lady in the two houses, and her family's identity is here, so no one else can tell her if she wants to come.

It could be seen that Concubine Zhang really didn't have a good impression of Ningguo Mansion, so Mu Xu nodded in agreement, and said that he didn't have a good impression of Jia Zhen, that old beast who forced his daughter-in-law to pick up ashes.

Speaking of which, according to the speculation of those red scholars in previous lives, Qin Keqing's identity is doubtful, and it is very likely that she is the daughter of the former prince left behind by the people.

This speculation is not groundless, because Qin Keqing is only Qin Ye's adopted daughter from the Yangsheng Tang, and Qin Ye is also the fifth-rank doctor of the Food and Beverage Department of the Ministry of Industry.If a fifth-rank official is still considered a high-ranking official in the local area, then what is the fifth-rank official in the capital city area!

But Qin Keqing just married Jia Rong and became his official wife. You must know that Jia Rong is not only the heir to the official family of Ningguo Mansion, but when Jia Zhen dies in the future, he will also be the head of the Jia family.Therefore, Qin Keqing's marriage to Jia Rong was tantamount to becoming the wife of the Jia family. Although her seniority was low, in the ancient patriarchal society, her status among the female family members was actually second only to Jia's mother.

There are also many side descriptions in the original text, let's look at the description of Qin Keqing's living room in "A Dream of Red Mansions": "...As soon as he arrived in the room, there was a thin sweet fragrance. At this time, Baoyu felt his eyes and bones were soft, and even said:' It smells so good!' When I entered the room and looked on the wall, there was a picture of "Begonia Sleeping in Spring", and on both sides there was a couplet written by Qin Taixu: "The tender cold locks the dream because of the cold spring, and the fragrance is the fragrance of wine." On the case is the precious mirror that Wu Zetian set up in the mirror room that day. On one side is a gold plate of Zhao Feiyan dancing upright, which contains the papaya that An Lushan threw and injured Taizhen's milk. On it is the princess Yu Han of Fengchang. The precious couch where His Highness Zhang lies is hung with a beaded curtain carved by Princess Tongchang."

How can these things be used by an adopted daughter of an ordinary fifth-rank official.

It is estimated that Jia's mother is also aware of Qin Keqing's identity. In the original book, she praised Qin Keqing more than once, saying that she is the first granddaughter-in-law, and she has never praised Wang Xifeng who is so suitable for her.

From what Mu Xu knew, the speculation about Qin Keqing's identity was not unreasonable.It's because the Jia family has always been his best friend before the former prince's bad things happened.

Jia Daishan was also the military master assigned by the Supreme Emperor to the former prince, and served as the prince's Taibao.And Jia Jing was a student in the East Palace when he was a child, and later he worked as a Zhan in the East Palace. This is a high-ranking official of the third rank, who specializes in assisting the prince.

Later, the former prince committed suicide, and soon Jia Daishan died of a serious illness, and Jia Jing became a monk again. How can it be possible to say that there is no connection between them.Presumably, there must have been an unknown transaction between Jia's family and the Supreme Emperor, which saved them from being liquidated.

But the price the Jia family paid was also very high. Jia Daishan's death and Jia Jing's renunciation were tantamount to removing the Jia family from the top dignitaries of Dachu.

From the titles inherited by the Jia family, it can be seen that Jia Daishan is the Duke of the state, but Jia Amnesty has been demoted several times in a row, surpassing Duke Duke, and directly demoted to the first-class Shenwei General.Jia Amnesty was named Enhou, and it was also the word bestowed by the Supreme Emperor.Enhou, this almost clearly indicates that Jia Amnesty will succeed the Marquis in the future.

Look at Jia Zhen again, General Wei Lie of the third rank of Xijue.Jia Zhen's grandfather, Jia Daihua, was not like Jia Daishan who could not be demoted to become a duke, but he was also a second-class marquis. When Jia Jing was demoted to a third class, he became a second-class earl.

Except for the prince and the county king, the titles of Da Chu are all descended and inherited. As for how much to descend, it all depends on the emperor Laozi.But there are no special circumstances, and the emperor can't do it too ugly, and generally he will be demoted to the third class.

When it comes to Jia Zhen, she will be directly demoted to the third-class general. When it is Jia Rong's turn in the future, it is estimated that only the lowest rank will be left.

Jia Jia used Jia Daishan's death and Jia Jing's renunciation to escape the world in exchange for the emperor's lenient treatment.

But the relationship between Jia Jing and the crown prince is indeed extraordinary, which can also explain that Qin Keqing, the adopted daughter of a mere fifth-rank doctor, was able to marry into Jia's family as the clan wife.No matter how the Jia family declined, it still belonged to the lineage of the Four Kings and Eight Kingdoms, and ordinary people could not climb it.

If Qin Keqing was really the daughter of the former prince, she would still be her cousin from the perspective of her mother.If there is a chance, I have to find a way to help her, lest she be forced to death by Jia Zhen like in the original book.In the original text, Qin Keqing died of illness around the time of Lin Ruhai's death. Now that Lin Ruhai is still alive and well, Jia Zhen probably hasn't succeeded yet.

Mu Xu ordered his servants to prepare gifts and was about to set off.Over there, Hongxiu came to pass on the words of Princess Changning, let him go there.

Mu Xu had no choice but to go to his mother with Hongxiu.After coming to the mother's room and saying hello, Princess Changning pulled him to sit beside her.

"I know you are going to Rongguo Mansion, so I have something to tell you for my mother."

Mu Xu asked his mother for instructions, and then Princess Changning slowly said, "My mother was an old friend with Jia Min, the daughter of Duke Rong, before she married your father in the palace. At that time, Duke Shan was very Favored by her father, her wife often took her into the palace to meet the queen. Your grandmother passed away early. I grew up with the queen. After going back and forth like this, I got to know Jia Min. Sisters match." Speaking of this, she sighed,

"Later, I married your father and went to Liaodong. And your aunt Jia Min married Tanhua Gusu Lin Hai who was handpicked by my father, and she was also released with Lin Hai. We never saw each other again, only occasionally There are also letters, but I didn't know that the bad news came the year before last, and I only knew that she died of illness in Yangzhou."

Speaking of these, Princess Changning couldn't help showing sadness.Mu Xu quickly comforted, "Mother, please don't be sad. Although Aunt Jia is gone, we will take care of her descendants from now on. If she is a spirit in heaven, she will also know about mother's friendship."

Princess Changning nodded, "That's why I specially asked you to come here, and I want to tell you a few words. I heard that although your aunt Jia passed away, she left behind a daughter who is currently being fostered by her grandmother Shi Taijun in Rongguo Mansion." , so my mother wants you to visit me on my behalf."

Mu Xu really didn't expect that his mother would have such a relationship with Jia Min, which was a surprise to him.When watching the TV series "Dream of Red Mansions" in the previous life, which boy would not like the sister Lin played by Chen Xiaoxu?
Knowing that he was going to Jia's mansion earlier, he regretted that he was a foreigner after all, so it was not easy for him to enter the inner house, and he might not be able to see some of the Twelve Gold Hairpins, but now he fell asleep and met the pillow.Others don't mention it, it's good to see Sister Lin, and I don't know how similar she is to Chen Xiaoxu.

Seeing her son nodding in agreement, Princess Changning ordered Hongxiu to take out the prepared gifts, some silks and satins from the palace, and some jewelry for girls, and asked him to take them to Lin Daiyu as gifts.

Mu Xu bid farewell to his mother, rode on a BMW, took a few servants and a gift-giving carriage, and left the palace. Led by the servants who were familiar with the situation in Beijing, they headed towards Jia's residence.

Passing through a bustling market on the road, we walked for another half an hour, turned into a street, and saw two big stone lions squatting on the north side of the street, three gates with animal heads, and a dozen or so people in beautiful clothes sitting in front of the gate. It looks like a servant.According to the original book, Jia's family is extravagant, which can be seen from the clothes of Jia's servants.

Mu Xu thought to himself, it should be the Ningguo Mansion, and he looked up at the closed gate, and sure enough, the plaque read "Decree to build Ningguo Mansion".

Mu Xu didn't bother to talk to Jia Zhen and his son, so he ordered his chief follower, Yang An, to take two servants to Ning Mansion to deliver the gift, while he himself led the people to the west.

Not long after, there were three more gates, the front of which was similar to that of Ning's Mansion, and there were also about a dozen well-dressed gates, and the words "Chizao Rongguo Mansion" were written on the front gate.Mu Xu also didn't dismount, and ordered someone to call the door, and the door of the Rongguo Mansion received him, and then went in to report.

After waiting for about half a stick of incense, suddenly the main gate of the Rong Mansion opened wide, and several people came out to welcome them, two of them first.Walking in front was a middle-aged man, wearing a square scarf and a light yellow Confucian suit, with a well-rounded appearance and a half-foot-long beard on his chin.

Behind him followed a handsome young man, tall and healthy, wearing a blue robe, with a green jade hairpin on his head, and a pair of affectionate red phoenix eyes.

Looking at the looks of these two people, Mu Xu guessed that they should be Jia Zheng and Jia Lian.He didn't take the big one, and hurriedly got off his horse and went forward.

After meeting each other, the middle-aged man said, "I don't know that my son is here, and Jia Zheng is far away from welcoming him. I hope to make amends."

Mu Xu continued, "You are welcome, Uncle Shi. Originally, my nephew should have sent a post to your mansion in advance, but I just returned to Beijing recently, and the mansion is really busy. Besides, your two families have been friends for many generations, so I don't invite you." Come here, I hope Uncle Shi will forgive me."

Jia Zheng didn't dare to talk, and then introduced the young master behind him to Mu Xu, and it was indeed Jia Lian.Jia Lian went up to see him, and Mu Xu returned as his elder brother.

After the ceremony, the two welcomed Mu Xu into the main gate.As for the entourage brought by Mu Xu, they are taken care of by servants of the Rong Mansion.

　I removed Tang Bohu from the passage describing Qin Keqing's room that was quoted from the original work.There are so few friends who keep grabbing the name Tang Bohu, and keep arguing, saying that it doesn't match the era of my second set. I won't explain it, and keep being truthful.I said "quote by reference".I'm really too lazy to explain it, so I just remove it.I quoted the original work to explain that Qin Keqing's identity is not simple, but some people like to use words.

　　
　
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