Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 215 The Imperial Palace Has Arrived
South of the capital.

Qin Mansion Flower Hall.

Weng and his son-in-law sat in the lobby, around the table, eating vegetables and drinking wine. You had a cup and I had a cup, so happy.

Qin Ye replied directly when he heard Zhang Jinyu's inquiry;
"My son-in-law, if you have anything to say, just say it. Although I may not know everything about the capital, I do know a thing or two."

Zhang Jinyu was not in a hurry to ask, thinking that Jia Zhen would end up in the Ningguo Mansion and pick things up with her from the beginning to the end, which was a bit unusual, so she asked;

"Father-in-law, my son-in-law is really unclear about one thing. The Jia family in the capital is divided into Rongguo Mansion and Ningguo Mansion. There is still Mrs. Shi in Rongguo Mansion, so is there anyone else alive in Ningguo Mansion who is directing behind the scenes?"

Qin Ye was also taken aback when he heard the words. The question was a little deep, so he put down the wine cup, drank a cup of tea to sober up, and thought for a while before speaking.

"This matter is a bit complicated, and the old man only knows a little bit about it. The former prince rebelled back then. Fortunately, the Jingying Jiedu envoy Jia's family led the army anyway, which caused the former prince to fall short. Then the prince and others were trapped in a palace in Da Nei. He set himself on fire, and after that, the Supreme Emperor did not pursue the matter and rewarded the Jia family, but it didn't take long for the news of the sudden death of the two Dukes of the Jia family."

Speaking of this, Qin Ye also had lingering fears, took a sip of tea, and continued;

"Afterwards, the Ningrong and Rongguo Mansions also simply held funerals and buried the two dukes hastily. Then Jia Jing of the Ningguo Mansion, who was the former prince's companion, became a monk at the Xuanzhen Temple outside the capital, and has never been a monk until today. Guan, so the Ningguo Mansion has always been decided by Jia Zhen, and it’s hard to say whether Jia Jing is behind it or not. I’m not sure.”

Zhang Jinyu was shocked when he heard his father-in-law's explanation, and this matter was considered a secret. Why did his father-in-law remember such details, so he asked suspiciously;

"Father-in-law, why do you say that, what is the reason for it, is there something else hidden?"

Qin Ye, with the strength of wine, recalled what happened back then, and said slowly;

"Jia Jinggui is the heir of the Duke's Mansion and the patriarch of the Jia family. Naturally, he is not a mediocre person. However, this person actually participated in the imperial examination. He is a Jinshi in the Yimao Department, and he was furthermore a confidant of the former prince. If you have no means, you just went with the former prince back then, as for what you asked, who would know."

Zhang Jinyu also has a solemn expression. After thinking about it, it is really possible. Such a talented and beautiful person will have no desires and pursuits all his life, and he will practice Taoism all his life. Maybe, the old women of Jia's family want them to give up womanizing, it is better to kill them, Zhang Jinyu himself will never believe that the family can have such an alternative, unless.

"Father-in-law, how did you know such a secret thing?"

Qin Ye also had a gloomy expression on his face, and said;
"At that time, the old man had just entered the Imperial Academy not long ago, and he had no extra money. In order to save some money for the family, he lived and boarded in the Imperial Academy. After finishing the work, I locked the courtyard door and went back to the attic to go to bed, that night was the night when the former prince rebelled."

This, too coincidental, so, the father-in-law also has a story.

Zhang Jinyu was also speechless for a while, how many talented people were buried among the people, and how many amazing people were not used until their death.

The two were sad for a moment and kept silent.

Outside the house,

Shi Chunhe, the palace lady of Kunning, also got off the carriage with the eunuchs and maids. She was also surprised to see such a small courtyard in front of her. She was also curious about how the daughter of such a small official from such a small family climbed to the Marquis's mansion.

After getting out of the carriage, I tidied up my appearance and came to the front of the courtyard.

Looking at the courtyard with such a small gate, Chun He also felt complicated. The Lord Hou who gave him the pendant was nowhere to be found, hey.

Shaking his head, he motioned for the maid beside him to come forward and knock on the door.

The maid was about to knock on the door, when suddenly the small door opened, it turned out that Madam Wu was going to go out to buy some dishes, the two parties were stunned for a moment.

Where had Madam Wu seen such a battle before, she was too frightened to speak, and Chunhe asked without embarrassment;

"Mommy, is this the residence of Qin Langzhong from the Ministry of Industry?"

Seeing a beautiful woman in a palace costume questioning her, Mother Wu replied in fear;

"Miss Hui, yes, what's the matter, miss?"

Chunhe was also surprised when she heard someone calling her Miss, so she didn't stop her, and said directly;

"Go and inform your master and miss to set up an incense table in the courtyard to receive the imperial edict from the palace."

"Ah, it's the adults in the palace, come in quickly, the slaves will go right away."

After finishing speaking, Grandma Wu also walked quickly, running towards the flower hall, shouting;

"Master, Uncle, someone from the palace has delivered an order."

Weng and his son-in-law, who were still drinking in the room, were also a little surprised. Before they recovered, they saw Madam Wu running into the room, as if they were frightened by something. Zhang Jinyu turned her head and comforted;

"Why is Nanny Wu so panicked?"

Nanny Wu took a breath, and she was relieved to see the master and uncle here, so she replied;
"Uncle, there are people from the palace outside the master's door, saying that the master and miss are going out to receive the order."

"Oh, since that's the case, you go and inform Keqing to come to the courtyard, and then set up the incense table, go quickly."

After listening to Qin Ye, he also gave orders in a hurry.

"Yes, sir."

Nanny Wu hurried out again.

Zhang Jinyu got up to help Qin Ye and comforted him;
"Father-in-law, it must be a good thing. You can rest here and wait for Keqing to come here and go out together. My son-in-law will go out and have a look first."

"Alright, son-in-law, be careful."

"Um,"

Zhang Jinyu hummed and was about to go out with her personal guards.

And Chunhe led the eunuchs and maids directly into the courtyard. The courtyard is not big, but it is also well-built. There is a carriage and so many batches of war horses beside it.

How could there be so many war horses here? Chunhe murmured to himself, then looked at the main room, and saw a familiar figure came into view. Looking at that handsome figure, he didn't know it was a pendant for him Luo Yunhou.

Touching the pendant hanging around his neck, a blush flashed across his face.

When Zhang Jinyu came out, he saw a large group of court ladies and eunuchs coming from the courtyard. The leader was none other than that rather big female Shi Chun or something.

Zhang Jinyu greeted her with a smile, looked at the leading beauty in palace attire and said;

"It turns out that sister Xia is here, but there is something important."

Looking at Luo Yunhou who had been approaching him all the time, a masculine aura rushed towards him, Chunhe, who was a little flustered, also squeezed the Yizhi in his hand and replied;
"What are you doing so close? It's a good thing to come here to read the edict of the empress. It's you, Lord Hou, who are diligent in running here."

Zhang Jinyu looked at the female Shi Chunhe in front of her, admiring in her beautiful palace attire, such a woman entering the palace is really blind,
"Big sister Hui Xia, it's been a long time since I've been here, so don't come and have a look,"

Chunhe saw that Zhang Jinyu's eyes were not honestly looking at her body, and she was also a little ashamed and happy, "Huh." He ignored it.

In the courtyard, several servants of the Qin family set up an incense table.

Then Nanny Wu went to the backyard immediately,

"Miss, miss,"

When Baozhu heard Mama Wu's shout in the house, she also walked to the door, opened the door and asked;
"What's the matter, Madam Wu, you are so anxious."

Mother Wu came to Qin Keqing's boudoir, saw the young lady who was still a female celebrity, she came over and held the young lady's hand and said;
"Miss, don't be a female celebrity anymore, come with me to the front hall, there seems to be a message from the palace."

"Will?"

"I don't know much about the servant girl, I will know soon after I go with the servant girl."

Seeing this, Qin Keqing also picked up the fox fur and put it on her body. The fox fur was naturally given by Zhang Jinyu. When they came to the front hall, Qin Ye didn't speak, and followed them out of the main house and into the courtyard.

When Chunhe saw someone coming, he raised his eyes and looked directly at Qin Keqing to see what woman it was.

Just taking a look, the pupils shrank, this face is so familiar, and this girl has such a beautiful face, which is rare in the world, no wonder Luo Yunhou will be so romantic for her.

Glancing at Luo Yunhou, who was watching straight from the side, he was also angry in his heart, and directly took out Yizhi and shouted;
"Qin Keqing accepts the order."

When Zhang Jinyu heard this, he also came back to his senses from Qin Keqing's beauty, and also came to the incense case, and stood close to Qin Keqing.

Qin Keqing blushed slightly, and replied;

"Minister Qin Keqing accepts the order."

After finishing speaking, he also knelt down.

Chunhe was also amused when he saw Zhang Jinyu knelt down with a groan.

As soon as his face opened, Yizhi said;
"By God's fortune, the Queen's decree: The Qin family, a lady of a famous family, has both ability and political integrity, is prudent in nature, diligent and submissive, and this palace is very pleased. Therefore, Qin Keqing is accepted as a righteous daughter, sharing the family relationship, and is specially named the head of Chang'an County. Here, County Lord Qin accepts the order."

Only then did Qin Keqing come to her senses, and thanked her;
"The courtier thanked the empress for the gift."

Then he got up and took Yizhi and held it in his arms. The joy in his eyes couldn't be concealed. Zhang Jinyu didn't feel anything, but Qin Ye was wrapped in a huge surprise, which was beyond words.

Chunhe felt a little lost in her heart, why wasn't she herself, and said without thinking too much;

"County Lord, tidy up and go to Luoyunhou Mansion with your servants, pick up Mrs. Wang, and then go to the harem to meet the queen and queen mother."

As soon as Zhang Jinyu heard that she was going to her house to take her mother to the harem, she wanted to come over and ask what was going on, but Chunhemen suddenly didn't have the mood to talk, so she turned around and left the door.

Qin Keqing didn't think much about it, so she packed it up and put it away. Yizhi only took the orb and followed Chunhe into the carriage. Zhang Jinyu was a little worried, so she followed closely behind with her personal guards.

Before leaving, I spoke to my father-in-law Qin Ye;
"Father-in-law, my son-in-law just stays with Keqing, you always stay at home to rest."

Seeing this, Qin Ye was relieved, and sent Zhang Jinyu outside the door. Seeing the palace carriage going away, Zhang Jinyu got on the horse in a hurry, and chased the palace carriage away.

While Qin Ye was watching from outside the door, he suddenly became a little drunk, and was helped by his personal guards into the house to rest in a daze.

(End of this chapter)