serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 473 Trivia

Sure enough, Jia Mu talked about Xiangyun.

When Lin Daiyu mentioned the matter about Xiangyun last night, Jia Hu was mentally prepared.

Xiangyun was willing, and brothers Shi Nai and Shi Ding insisted. Even Lin Daiyu expressed her support for marrying Xiangyun. Almost everyone supported this matter. In addition, brothers Shi Nai and Shi Ding controlled 30 million soldiers. Ma, Jia Hu took advantage of the situation and agreed to Jia Mu.

Jia's mother wanted to have a canonization ceremony in Xiangyun, and it could not be like Xue Baochai's, and it should not be sent to the house quietly, but in a grand manner.

As for the position of one of the four concubines that Jia Mu hoped for, Jia Hu did not agree. He discussed it with Lin Daiyu last night. Hu Bo and Xue Baochai were canonized as the ninth concubine first, and Xiangyun was also one of the nine concubines. It would depend on the situation in the future.In addition, in order to prevent the harem from competing for power, Jia Hu decided to abolish the title of imperial concubine and no longer set up the so-called "vice empress" position.

After coming out of the Grand View Garden, Jia Hu walked straight into the Hall of Rongxi.

Implicated by Mrs. Wang, all the companions brought from the Wang family, including Zhou Rui's family and Zheng Hua's family, were sent out by Jia Zheng. Even the maids who served Mrs. Wang were kicked out of Rongxi Hall.

The door to the backyard of Rongxi Hall was ajar. Jia Hu walked to the door step by step. The courtyard inside the door was quiet, and suddenly there was a cough.

Jia Hu then gently pushed the ajar door open, and saw Aunt Zhou squatting in front of a small charcoal stove, fanning herself, and boiling soup.

In the bedroom, Jia Zheng was sitting on a recliner with a thin quilt spread on it. He was holding Aunt Zhao's hand and coughing non-stop.

Aunt Zhao also saw that she was losing weight. She helped Jia Zheng cough for a while, then helped him lie down, picked up the spittoon and looked at it, with a smile on her face: "Mr. Wang is really amazing. I really don't take him seriously today." I'm coughing up blood. I need to tell the old lady immediately so that she can be happy too!"

Jia Zheng's cheeks looked even more haggard. He thought for a moment and nodded.

Aunt Zhao turned around and was about to call someone, but suddenly she was startled.

At some point, Jia Hu stood by the door holding medicine.

"Your Majesty." Aunt Zhao hurriedly stepped forward and took the tray.

Jia Zheng was startled for a moment, then stood up holding the chair: "Why are you here?" He coughed loudly again.

Jia Hu quickly stepped forward and helped him sit down: "Second Master, please sit down quickly." He took the medicine bowl and served Jia Zheng to drink the bowl of medicine.

Jia Zheng glanced at Aunt Zhao.

Aunt Zhao understood, moved two big pillows and stuffed them behind Jia Zheng, picked up the tray and walked out.

Jia Zheng looked at Jia Hu: "Have you met Yuanchun?"

Jia Hu lowered his head slightly: "Yes."

After hearing this, Jia Zheng smiled tiredly: "That's good. It's such a big deal. We can just sit down and discuss it as a family."

Jia Hu raised his head and looked at Jia Zheng. Seeing his sincerity, he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.

Jia Zheng: "If you don't come to see me, I will go to you just to thank you."

Jia Hu was shocked.

"I should thank you."

Jia Zheng said with certainty: "Let's talk about the Jia family first. Without you, the Jia family would continue to decline, let alone reach this stage today. Besides Yuanchun, the cruel harem always relies on strength, especially the strength of the natal family. Without you, maybe Yuanchun would have to wait until he was old and be released from the palace, and he might even die in the palace. You have to accept this thank you." As he spoke, he held the armrests of the recliner with his hands, sat up straight, and bowed to Jia Hu.

Jia Hu quickly returned the salute.

"Except in front of the old lady, I never say anything against my will."

Jia Zheng slowly lay down, was silent for a moment, and looked at Jia Hu: "I have something to ask you."

Jia Hu was silent for a moment and then replied: "Uncle Zheng, please speak."

A smile appeared on Jia Zheng's face: "Don't worry, it's not a matter of knighthood. I want to ask you to grant a marriage to Baoyu and her cousin."

Jia Hu: "Wang Ziteng's daughter?"

After a moment of silence, Jia Zheng sighed: "As you know, the people in my family all have a heart for wealth and two respectable eyes, and they only look at what others are doing. Baoyu is a naughty person who doesn't like reading and loves to fool around. You are cowardly and irresponsible. I can only ask for an imperial edict for that girl to come to my side!"

Jia Hu: "I understand. In addition to visiting Uncle Zheng, I also have something to discuss with you."

Jia Zheng looked at him closely.

Jia Hu: "I would like to ask Uncle Zheng to take charge of the affairs of the clan government, take charge of the clan roster, compile jade certificates, and restrain and manage the clan's children. There are not many people in our family who can take up this position. Grandpa Daixiu is in poor health. Mr. Confucianism can't even manage personal clan studies well. I don't want to get involved in these secular affairs, and the court cannot do without Uncle Pardon. Apart from Uncle Zheng, there is no more suitable person."

Jia Hu was not in a hurry and looked at him quietly.Jia Zheng was really surprised. He wanted to say something but couldn't.

Jia Hu: "Uncle Zheng is unwilling?"

Jia Zheng shook his head gently: "I'm afraid that I can't manage well and cause you trouble!"

Jia Hu smiled: "Uncle Zheng only needs to sit in charge of the clan's mansion, and leave the rest to the people below."

Jia Zheng thought for a while and replied: "Then I will take care of it first. If there is a suitable person, I will report my illness to him and I will never enter officialdom again in this life."

Jia Hu was startled.

Jia Zheng: "I'm a person who doesn't know how to be an official. In the past, I was pushed to the shelf, which was not my intention. I'll let you do it again this time." As he said this, he laughed.

Jia Hu also smiled, and seeing that Jia Zheng's face was a little bad, he smiled and said: "I have to go to Wenyuan Pavilion, so I won't disturb Uncle Zheng's rest." After that, he bowed to Jia Zheng first, Then he turned around and walked out.

After a while, Aunt Zhao hurriedly walked in: "Sir, did the prince say anything about the title? Are you a prince or a county prince? Where is Huan'er? Have you been awarded a title?"

Jia Zheng frowned and looked at Aunt Zhao: "I'm tired." After saying that, he closed his eyes.

Upon seeing this, Aunt Zhao's face immediately fell. She picked up the mattress on the kang and covered Jia Zheng with it, then turned and walked out.
A great day for [-] geese and clear skies.

The entire route from the Imperial City to Ningrong Street was under martial law, and every step and every post was filled with forbidden soldiers carrying swords.

The new deputy commander of the Forbidden Army, Wang Yaozu, personally led five thousand cavalry, fully armed, to protect Jia Hu and his family as they moved into the palace.

The palace is busy in an orderly manner. Ma Shunzheng, who has been appointed as the eunuch in charge of Kunning Palace, is directing his subordinates to carry boxes after boxes from the side door onto the carriage, coming and going, very busy.

Although Lin Daiyu had already arranged for people to move things to the palace, they were all large items, and now she was packing only soft and personal belongings.

In the meeting hall, Lin Daiyu was making final arrangements.

In order to help everyone adapt to the life in the palace as soon as possible, Jia Hu waved his hand. In addition to everyone's personal maids who could follow them into the palace, the maids and old ladies who cleaned the houses in their respective houses would also enter the palace.

"Third sister, the room in the palace is too big and too empty. I'm afraid of sleeping alone at night. Please come over and stay with me." Xichun hugged Tanchun's arm and acted coquettishly.

Tanchun's injury had healed. He reached out and touched Xichun's head and said with a smile, "I won't sleep with you. I always like to snatch other people's quilts at night."

"Stingy!"

Xichun was so angry that she stamped her feet and pouted: "If you don't accompany me, I'll go find my second sister!"

Tanchun smiled: "Second sister is pregnant, so she won't sleep with you."

"Second sister~ Take care of third sister!" Xichun turned around and ran to Yingchun, holding her hand and complaining.

Yingchun covered her mouth and smiled, but said nothing.

Youshi looked at the playful Miharu, with a flash of sadness in his eyes.

At this time, Lin Daiyu came over, took Youshi's hand, and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law can come to the palace to see us at any time in the future."

Youshi smiled: "Then I will wait for the queen to summon you."

"Sister-in-law can enter the palace with us." Lin Daiyu said with a smile.

Youshi shook his head: "This is against the rules."

Just as he was talking, Ma Shun hurried over and reported to Lin Daiyu: "Princess, the auspicious time is coming."

As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly became quiet.

Hu Hue, Xue Baochai, Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun and others all came over, with a hint of nervousness and reluctance in their eyes, as well as a little bit of excitement.

The voices of the maids came from outside the door: "Greetings to the prince!"

"well."

Jia Hu walked in with a smile, bowed to Youshi first, and then said, "Everyone, get in the car! It's time for us to leave."

A group of people walked out of the ceremony gate, glanced at the old house with nostalgia, and then boarded the carriage
(End of this chapter)