Red Mansion Soldiers

Chapter 33

Yanjing, Chaoyang Gate.

Today, because the emperor and the civil and military officials returned to the city, the emperor issued an edict to close the city gate for two hours late.

It was already dark when Jia's motorcade entered Chaoyangmen, and a little eunuch was looking forward to it.

"Our family pays homage to Lord Hou! I have seen the two generals Jia, the little Captain Jia, and the emperor has an order. It's getting late today, so I'll go to the palace tomorrow to pay my respects. This is it."

"I'll wait for the decree!" Since it was a verbal decree rather than a formal decree, the four men with lords in Jia's family just bowed and saluted.

Should the other servants kneel or kneel.

As soon as Jia Zhen took out the banknote and was about to stuff the money for the little servant, the little servant quickly waved her hand to signal that she should hurry into the city and not block the door, and then rushed to the next county lord to read out the emperor's oral order.

"Since you don't need to pay respects to the emperor, go home!" Jia Amnesty waved his hand, and the convoy drove towards Ningrong Street.

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Ning Rong Street.

Jinli held a feast, and Lan Xiangyan was in her early years.

The color is separated from the ground, and the light is far away in the sky.

Although it's already February and more than a month has passed since the New Year, the bustle of Ningrong Street is no less than during the New Year.

There are lanterns and festoons, a sea of ​​people, and from time to time someone drags out a large string of firecrackers.A few mischievous boys stretched their bodies to light the matchlock. When they saw sparks from the matchlock, they turned around and ran away. They hid in the corner, covered their ears and watched and listened to the crackling sound of firecrackers and the flickering light.

The adults who were startled by the sudden sound of firecrackers laughed and cursed at the boys, then turned around and adjusted the lanterns.

Uncle Xifu is back!

News came half a month ago that Uncle Hun of the head of the West Mansion's family was promoted to a noble due to his military exploits, and he was granted the title of Grand Sima General and Marquis of Wuwei County.

Uncle Zhen immediately opened the ancestral hall to comfort the ancestors, and the old lady of the Xifu was also very happy. She sent a lot of rice, flour, grain, oil, and cloth from door to door, and set off an afternoon firecracker to celebrate. The whole Ningrong Street is so lively!

Especially when the news that Mr. She announced that he would hold a water feast for three days when Uncle Hui returned to Beijing, the people in the eighth room of Jia's family went crazy with joy.

The kitchens of the two governments joined the battle, and even invited Master Guo and Master Yu from Deyun Tower, one of the top ten famous buildings in the capital, to come and cook, and the atmosphere of the banquet became more enthusiastic.

"I'm back, I'm back, we'll be there in another street corner!" A boy panted heavily through the archway at the east entrance of the street, and ran into the street. The voice was much lower than before, and the members of the Jia family quickly lined up on both sides of the road.

The sound of horseshoes was getting closer and closer, and soon, a tall figure wearing a broken armor and a hood came in on a horse.

Jia Hun has already changed his armor in the car, and he will perform the ceremony again later.

"Brother Hun, great job!"

"Brother Hun, brother Hun!"

This Ningrong Street exploded, and the sudden shouts even startled Jia Hun who was talking to Jia Lian again.

"Hahaha, long time no see, Uncle Sixteen!"

"Yo, Brother Huang!"

Jia Hun also reacted and greeted the crowd.

Fortunately, many members of the Jia family have experienced the scenes of Jia Daihua, Jia Daishan brothers, and even Jia Yan and Jia Yuan brothers returning from an expedition, and quickly maintained order, allowing the convoy to reach the main gate of Rongguo Mansion as soon as possible.

"Okay, it's getting late, there's no need to send it off anymore, we're going to visit the old lady, remember to have dinner tomorrow!" Jia She said to everyone.

Everyone promised that when they got home, they would naturally have a reunion dinner with their family members.

They also went home with their wives and children, and they are waiting for the three-day banquet starting tomorrow.

A pair of mighty stone lions stand on both sides of the town house to ward off evil spirits, demonstrating the majesty of the Jia family.

Lai Da and several stewards were already waiting respectfully at the door.

The carriages of the two aunts drove straight in through the east corner gate when they worshiped their ancestors.

The three of Jia She went through the side door, while Jia Hun wanted to enter through the main door.

As a Sir who returned from the expedition, he must go through the main entrance when he returns home.

Jia Hun raised his head and looked nostalgicly at the plaque that read "Decree to Rongguo Mansion".

Seeing that Jia Hun had been standing at the door without moving, Lai Da was afraid that the old lady would be waiting impatiently, so he stepped forward and gently reminded Jia Hun.

"Uncle Hun, it's time to step over the brazier, the old lady and the others are waiting!"

Jia Hun, whose thoughts were interrupted, glared at Lai Da. As if being stared at by a beast, Lai Da's hair stood on end, and cold sweat broke out all of a sudden.He lowered his head, not daring to look at Jia Hun, and bent even more.

"Then let's go." After finishing speaking, Jia Hun stepped over the brazier and walked in with big strides, and Lai Da quickly followed.

Jia Hun and the others got on their horses again and trotted towards Yimen.

The old lady and the female relatives were already waiting in the hall in front of Yimen.

When the men in the family return from the expedition, no matter their status or seniority, they are all going to greet them.

The old lady sat on the pier and looked at the heroic figure on the horse, as if she had returned to her youth. Back then, her father-in-law and her husband were also like this, wearing battle armor, riding a war horse, and returning home exhausted .

A bang brought Jia Mu back from memory to reality, it was the sound of Jia Hun in armor dismounting and landing on the ground.

"Grandson pays respects to grandma. Forgive me for not being able to fully salute grandson because he is wearing armor." Jia Hun bowed to the old lady.

"Quickly, without courtesy, come, give your nephews, give your brothers, and take off the armor of the general!"

At the order of Jia Mu, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. You, Jia Zhen's new wife, and Yuan Chun and other ladies rushed forward, removing their helmets and armors.

Seeing the broken pieces of iron on the armor, my younger sister Yingchun couldn't help but get red-eyed.

After taking off the red cotton shirt, Yuan Chun took out a purple narrow-sleeved round collar and put it on Jia Hun. Finally, Mrs. Xing combed Jia Hun's hair, and Yingchun put on the golden crown. A mighty Lord Hou appeared in front of everyone. in front of you.

Sitting down in the Rongxi Hall, several younger brothers, sisters and maidservants bowed together again, shouting that the brothers had worked hard for the country.

Knowing that this was the general's rule, Jia Hun accepted their gift with peace of mind. The glory and wealth they enjoyed was due to his own contribution, so he should take care of them more in the future.

Went to the back to take a shower, with a strong body, full of tough scars and dishonest hands, the mandarin duck who came in to help scrub was shy and distressed, her whole face was red.

The two brothers and sisters of the Jin family, who were sent to the old lady by their parents at the age of seven or eight, were favored by their grandfather Jia Daishan because of their cleverness, and they were assigned to Jia Hui. The personal servant girl in the room.

The old lady also liked them very much, and wanted them to work here. Jin Wenxiang thought that Jia Hun would never come back, so he agreed on the spot.

But Yuanyang didn't, and kept saying that he was in Uncle Hui's house, and didn't go anywhere.

Mother Jia also admired her loyalty, and promised to stay free when Jia Hui came back, and there was nothing else to do, so Yuanyang would go to the old lady's side to serve her, so she had the right to learn her skills.

Hearing the news of Jia Hui's return, Yuanyang immediately asked the old lady to let him go. Although the old lady was reluctant, she let her go.

This also moved Jia Hun very much, and he rubbed his round hands even harder.

Yuanyang, who still retained the last shred of reason, finally pushed Jia Hun away.

"Master, old lady, they are still waiting!"

Regrettably, Jia Hun withdrew his hand to pull the mandarin duck.

If it weren't for the old lady, they were still waiting for the banquet, and they would have to take the mandarin ducks to have a mandarin duck bath.

After washing his body with water, Yuanyang panted heavily, wiped off the water stains on Jia Hun with difficulty, put on a new coat and the purple robe just now, and pushed Jia Hun out of the door with all his strength. outside,…

Oh——

. . . . . .

Jia Hun murmured in amazement, the girl is pretty good!
Wasp waist and shoulders, duck egg face, black oily hair, high nose, slight freckles on both cheeks.

For the first time, I thought it looked pretty good with a little freckles.

"Uncle Hun is here!" The sharp-eyed little maid waiting at the door saw Jia Hun walking here, and hurriedly yelled into the hall, and quickly lifted the curtain.

Jia Amnesty has also finished washing, and Jia Zhen is also listening carefully when talking to the old lady about the situation in the Luoyang mansion.

"The old lady atones for her sins, her grandson is late, and she will punish herself with three cups first!"

Before he finished speaking, he picked up the wine jug and drank it down in one gulp.

The old lady sneered.

"Look at you, what kind of attitude of accepting punishment is this, it's clearly a glutton for drinking!"

There was a burst of laughter in the hall.

"Hey, I can't help it, I've been greedy for this Fenjiu!"

Jia Hun sat down while talking, and looked at the dishes on the table.

The famous dish of Rongguo Prefecture Township - Eggplant.

Jia Hun commented that the taste is average, it is better to eat chicken directly.

The rest include fried quail, stewed elbow with ham, steamed lamb with milk, fresh bamboo shoot soup with ham, etc.It's all big fish and big meat, very greasy.

When the U.S. military saw these dishes, they wanted to drill a well.

Even a big-bellied man like Jia Hui, who eats everything, feels oil rushing out of his throat after a meal, and keeps pouring tea into his stomach.

Yue Liduo, who grew up eating beef and mutton, was also very tired, and put it down after only a few mouthfuls.

Tomorrow morning, I have to go to pay my respects to the emperor, and we broke up after eating for half an hour.

Saying goodbye to Jia Zhen and his wife, followed his father Jia She for a while, then took Yueliduo and Yuanyang to Lixiangyuan with lanterns.

As early as when he was still in Chang'an, Jia Hun asked Wei Qi, the housekeeper of Rongguo Mansion in Chang'an, to send a letter to his home, emphatically stating that he wanted to live in Lixiangyuan.

This courtyard, which carried all his childhood, will be his residence in Rongguo Mansion from now on.

Yue Liduo was upright in her conception period, firmly refused Jia Hun's approach, and pushed the mandarin duck into Jia Hun's arms.

As a girl who was raised by her father as a concubine of the Han family since she was a child, she is very aware of the importance of the eldest son to a family.

I can't conceive before the mistress gives birth to a legitimate son, even if it is to give birth to a girl who is not a threat to the legitimate son.

As for Jia Hun having other women?She was ready when she handed over her chastity to Jia Hun.

Isn't this what it should be?How could such a big man not be admired by other women?I just need to do my job well, take good care of Jia Hun and the daily life of the mistress in the future, help the mistress take care of the house, and have a son and a half with Jia Hun after the mistress gives birth to the eldest son.

It was night, and there was one less girl and one more young woman in this world.

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"Master, I'm going to court, get up, get up!"

Before dawn, Yue Liduo got up early, ordered the little maids to prepare breakfast, and then came in to wake Jia Hun up.

Jia Hun yawned, thumped his waist, turned around and got out of bed.

"Crack!" Before getting out of bed, he clapped his palms round.

The tired mandarin duck didn't respond and turned over.

"Get up!" Yue Liduo also slapped the round body that was still trembling, full of elasticity!
"Yiyingying!" Yuanyang woke up with a start.

"Forget it, let her sleep for a while, I remember you were lying on the bed until the sun was high!"

Jia Hun went to wash up in front of the washbasin where the servant girl had already filled the water.

Yue Liduo was also flirting with the mandarin ducks, and when Jia Hun spoke, she stopped making any moves.

He changed into a round-neck and large-sleeved official uniform without patches, tied a jade belt around his waist, and put on a long-winged Futou. He met Jia Amnesty in front of Yimen, got in a carriage and went to court.

In front of the Meridian Gate, it was also the first time that Jia Hun was formally introduced by Jia She to his uncles who were also the founders of the country, and several of his brothers were also led by them.

Zhen Guogong succeeded the first-class uncle, and Zhenbo Niu succeeded his ancestors, followed by Niu Zhao, who was also the earl.

Li Guogong succeeded Liu Fang, the first-class son, and beside him was Earl Liu Yu, who was one level higher than him.

Everyone else I knew came to say hello.

The so-called first-class sons and first-class uncles belonged to the system of nobles of the Taizong family, and they also joined this system when the founding nobles were reappointed.

It's nothing, it's just a distinction made according to the size of the credit. Of course, the top earl is different from the earl who is barely named.

One thousand households are called first-class uncles, eight hundred households are called second-class uncles, and six hundred households are called third-class uncles.

Five hundred households are called first-class children, four hundred households are called second-class children, and three hundred households are called third-class children.

Two hundred households are called first-class men, one hundred households are called second-class men, and fifty households are called third-class men.

The first-class and second-class generals below are not false.

Although the baron is not counted in the rank, but in fact it is about the third rank, far less than the first rank of the first-class general, but in the noble circle, the third-class male is more valuable than the first-class general.

With the emergence of this system, the number of nobles and nobles is increasing day by day. No one accepts anyone. They are all earls. Why should I send you two hundred households!

Up to now, in order to avoid the fire of the nobles of the previous dynasty and the occurrence of old incidents, this set of things is no longer used, and only the generals of the Taizong line are still using it.

He went to court smoothly, and as the Great General Sima, Jia Hun was still the most honorable marquis, standing below the duke and above the feudal lords.

Following Lu Guan, who had the highest military exploits this time, came out of the squad, and after dozens of people collectively thanked each other, the emperor gave everyone a three-month vacation to compensate for the hard work of three consecutive years of fighting.Everyone thanks again.

After waiting for more than half an hour, the morning morning ceremony was finally over. Jia Hun also bid farewell to his brothers. When he came back yesterday night, he did not open the ancestral hall to worship the ancestors. Everyone was in a hurry to go back to worship the ancestors. They agreed to go hunting in a few days and then separated. .

Soon back to Ningrong Street.

The members of the Jia family were already waiting in front of Ningguo Mansion.

Everyone was wearing solid-colored clothes, and the court clothes of Jia She and his son had already been sent by the Rongguo Mansion, and they would change into them when they came back.

Jia She and his son and Jia Zhen quickly changed into court clothes.

This piece of clothing is also called sacrificial clothing. It is the clothing worn on occasions such as sacrifices. It is the most solemn and solemn clothing that has been passed down since Zhou Dynasty.The men of the Jia family also straightened their clothes one after another and stood there solemnly.

Jia Zhen was at the front, and the rest stood up according to their seniority. Seeing that everyone had found their place, Jia Zhen nodded and led everyone into Jia's ancestral hall.

In the ancestral hall, there is a portrait of the Second Duke of Rongning hanging high, and beside it is the tablet of Jia's ancestors, but it is not as huge as that of the Second Duke of Rongning.

This is the glory of the Second Duke Ning and Rong. Their achievements have left a legacy to their descendants and brought wealth and honor to the five generations of the Jia family for nearly a hundred years. Therefore, it is only natural that the portraits of the Second Duke Rong and Ning will be hung high.

The Second Duke of Rong Ning is wearing the royal court uniform, wearing a cage scarf and a seven-beam crown, and holding a tooth wat.

In the portraits painted in his later years, the faces are also quite kind and kind, as if they can't bear to show their cruel and murderous side to their children and grandchildren.

Under the auspices of Jia Zhen, after going through the procedures of "playing music", "three tributes", "worship", "burning silk", "sacrificing wine", Jia Hun paid homage to the ancestors, and then the ceremony was completed. The whole process , the man of Jia's family looked extremely dignified. Of course, this is not a New Year's festival to worship the ancestors, so there is no grand scene.

The men of Jia's family quickly walked out of the ancestral hall.

The crowd did not disperse, but stared blankly at Jia Hun and the others.

Jia Hun understood it in no time. When he returned to Ningrong Street, he found out that a large detachable round table had been set up in the corner, and yesterday Jia Zhen said that he had invited Guo and Yu from Deyun Tower to come over.

Shout out to the crowd.

"All uncles and brothers, go home and shout, let's start the banquet!"

"It's time to sit!"

　I, a native of Shandong, actually forgot the college entrance examination on the [-]th. It’s a sin. Fortunately, the exam is still two days away. So I wish the college entrance examination students a smooth exam and successfully enter the university of their choice!
　　It's been stormy outside the window tonight, but it's still going to be a fine day tomorrow!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)