Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 493 6.64 Xue Baoqin: Seeing Big Brother Zhou, Are You Honest?

Volume VI

6.64 Xue Baoqin: Isn’t it honest after meeting Brother Zhou?

Zhou Mansion, Xue Baochai Courtyard.

"My dear, when Ziyang came back this time, did you mention the reward for your achievements?" Wang Shuying took a fruit plate from Zhen Yinglian's hand, only to see that an apple had been cut into crescent-shaped pieces, arranged like a flower in bloom. Put it all together, "It stands to reason that someone rebelled, but he was defeated in a battle. Isn't his credit enough?"

"Don't worry, Mom, it's inevitable. Even if we don't mention it, how can the two princesses not mention it?" The tributes rewarded by the palace, Xue brand are now available all over the world, and I can’t say that I can get such crispy and sweet things every time.”

"Ziyang is so prosperous now that I can't keep up." Wang Shuying did not eat the apples, but waved her hand for Zhen Yinglian to go out, and then continued, "Let's just say that this time the reward was given in Dongfu two days ago. Mrs. You came over to speak and mentioned that such meritorious service depends entirely on the mind of the Tian Family, and the award depends entirely on His Majesty's mood.

Just like your second uncle's position back then, what credit did he have?Just because of the needs of the Tian family and the support of the Jia family, he suddenly rose to the position of the third rank. However, without the merits, it was difficult to speak up. As for the mission of "inspection in all nine provinces", Never came back. "

"Mom, stop talking nonsense." Xue Baochai said angrily, "How is Ziyang the same as Uncle Wang? Let's not mention that he relied on military exploits step by step to get to where he is now, let's talk about his relationship with the royal family, supported by two princesses. Is it possible that we are still aggrieved? Of course it is useless for us to talk, but whether His Highness Yongchang or His Highness Yongjing, can we just ignore it? Mom, did someone come here and talk nonsense? "

"She's not your aunt yet. She came over to cry the day before yesterday." Wang Shuying said quietly, "Since the second brother left, the Wang family has been getting worse day by day. I heard that your cousin even went so far as to pawn his furniture for money. , I originally thought that since your second aunt and cousin entered Brother Lian's yard, it would not be easy for them to help her? But I didn't expect that after they left, they never went back. "

"She actually came here the day after Brother Zhou came back? No one came to say anything." Xue Baochai said angrily, "Mom only thinks about the hardships of the Wang family, but has she ever thought about my father? Our home is in the south. It's so difficult, it's okay for them not to help, but they can do such shameless things. What relatives do you think of now?

My mother may not know that my aunt is very unclean in Rongguo Mansion. The whole manor knows that she is going behind my uncle's back with the big man in the manor. I don’t know. Now, except for my uncle, I am afraid that the whole capital will know about it soon. What’s more, What's more, she found you right after she came. She didn't know that it was useless to ask anyone else. Even Sister Yuanchun, have you ever seen her talk? "

"So, my sister still has this matter?" Wang Shuying was surprised, but then she sighed quietly, "It's just that I don't have the face to say anything to her."

"Mom, where are you thinking?" Xue Baochai's cheeks immediately turned red.

"Where did you want to go?" What was even more embarrassing was that Xue Baoqin's cheerful voice came from outside the door, "Auntie, Sister Bao, what are you talking about? Why did Sister Lian Yinglian kick me out, but I don't know what I can do?" Can’t you follow along and listen?”

"It's not about Brother Zhou's reward." Fortunately, Xue Baochai responded quickly.

"What kind of reward?" Xue Baoqin brought the fruit plate in front of her unceremoniously, and said nonchalantly, "Aren't you going to sacrifice your life for the emperor if you give me another reward? Let me tell you, it doesn't matter if this petty official is improper, just follow me honestly." Go back and be a county matriarch—oh, sister Bao doesn’t want it, why are you hitting me too, uncle?”

"Damn you, what nonsense are you talking about!" Xue Baochai and Wang Shuying looked at each other, their cheeks turned red, but they thought of their "tacit understanding" on certain things, "Not to mention that your island is only as big as a palm. Ziyang now has more soldiers and horses in charge than the entire second uncle's men. Even if he comes to the island, is it possible that he will still take the position of Brother Tadou?"

"What's so difficult about this? There are many islands in the sea. If it doesn't work, there is the one closest to us in Fusang, um, Kyushu Island." Whatever reward you want, when he wins a big island, he can do whatever he wants!"

This time Xue Baochai and Wang Shuying looked at each other with excited expressions.

"Forget it." Xue Baochai finally shook his head calmly, "Not to mention how many big islands there are in the sea, after occupying them, why not start from scratch? Now we have two princesses living in our own yard, is it possible? Do you want Brother Zhou to convince them to go to sea together and become island owners?"

"So what about the princess? I haven't been honest after meeting Brother Zhou." Xue Baoqin was completely dismissive and reached out to touch the fruit plate again but found it empty - the apples were finished. "Now when is it Sister Yongjing's turn?" Every time, I have to be kept together with Sister Keqing, who is both aunt and niece."

"You damn hooves, why are you so shameless!" A certain mother and daughter, who were also grudged, could only blush and hit someone.

"Oh, sister Bao, please be gentle." A certain princess begged for mercy after being beaten, but she still didn't forget the "business", "Is that apple still there?" "Take it!" Xue Baochai angrily walked out of the cupboard behind her He took out two apples and stuffed them into Xue Baoqin's hand, "Do you have anything else?"

"Sister Yinglian, peel it and chop it up." Xue Baoqin did not show any embarrassment and threw it to Zhen Yinglian with her backhand. Seeing her hurriedly catching it and going out, she turned around and continued, "Okay, sister Bao, everything is done now What else is there to be shy about? My aunt is not old now, but when I look at her, she is much younger than before."

"You damn girl, you really dare to say anything." Wang Shuying blushed and hugged Xue Baoqin, obviously very satisfied with herself being "younger", "It's just that we can just keep the door behind closed doors, anyway. The elbow was broken and stored in the sleeve, but now - oh, didn't we just talk about Ziyang's reward? Why did it end here!"

"Hee hee!" Xue Baoqin said with a smirk while avoiding Wang Shuying's ear-twisting punishment, "I have asked sister Yongjing a long time ago. If we really talk about Brother Zhou's contribution this time, it can't be said to be very big. It's just because of his involvement. The "rebellion" seems to be much bigger out of thin air. In addition, His Majesty also wants to take this opportunity to speak, and a high-profile reward will definitely be indispensable.

Anyway, with Brother Zhou's current status, it is impossible for him to be promoted to a third-grade military general no matter what. Otherwise, at the age he has just passed the crown, how can he be used again in the future?Then we can only talk about the title, and if there is no accident, we should keep it quiet. Sister Yongjing's meaning should be a first-class baronet, plus the imperial edict of one of the sisters in the family. "

"Is there still a decree?" Xue Baochai and Wang Shuying's eyes both brightened up, and then dimmed again.

"Even if it is true, it must belong to Sister Lin." Xue Baoqin broke away from Wang Shuying's arms with a helpless expression, took the fruit plate brought by Zhen Yinglian, waved her hand to go out and said with a smile, "But there is no need to worry. , Don’t forget that Brother Zhou is still very young, and he will definitely make contributions in the future. If the royal family doesn’t want to cause troubles like ‘Feng Wu Feng’, they will definitely have to talk to us.”

"Not bad!" Xue Baochai ignited his fighting spirit again.

"Okay, my sister Bao, now there are only three people living in a private courtyard in the family. Sister Lin, wasn't it you in the past?" It’s no longer necessary. Which of the remaining ones can surpass you as the ‘first wife’? If that doesn’t work, you and my eldest uncle will have a relationship—ouch!”

"Fucking hoof, don't dare to talk nonsense, see if I don't tear your mouth!" Xue Baochai blushed and pressed his cousin and gave him a "explosive hammer", "Brother Zhou went to the camp today on official business, and brought the two Zhao family along with him. Elder sister and elder sister Xiuyan, I'm afraid they won't be back until evening, when she comes back, why don't you ask about the reward."

As soon as she said this, Xue Baoqin couldn't guess how he would "ask carefully" in the evening. Naturally, he couldn't ask anymore. He just curled his lips and lowered his head, and continued to compete with Apple.

"Instead of thinking about whether these are available or not, it is better to think about how we can have fun in a serious way. The Sichun sisters are now playing leaf cards, and His Highness Yongjing is short of people." Wang Shuying also understood Xue Baochai's plan. As soon as her cheeks turned red, she started to change the subject, "Girl Qin, why don't you go over?"

"What are you going to do? I've eaten all the apples from sister Yongjing - well" Xue Baoqin accidentally let it slip and hurriedly grabbed the last unpeeled apple, but Xue Baochai had already taken it back, "Good sister , you can’t eat so much, why not reward my sister!”

"I'm happy to keep it and throw it away." Xue Baochai said firmly, but he couldn't keep it in the end. He just looked at his cousin's expression of "the little fox who stole the hen" and couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Okay. , let’s go quickly, didn’t you hear that His Highness Yongjing is missing someone?”

"You go first, I have something to discuss with my uncle." Unexpectedly, Xue Baoqin suddenly blushed, got up and pushed Xue Baochai out the door before returning to Wang Shuying, "Good lady, can you let me come over tonight?"

"You girl, are you still shameless?" Even if Wang Shuying was able to "let go", she was still ashamed at this moment, "How can you still fight for such a thing?"

"Auntie, Qin'er is not young anymore, but Brother Zhou is still reluctant to let go." Xue Baoqin threw herself into Wang Shuying's arms with a red face, rubbing her little head hard, "Anyway, even the sisters in the family can't bear it. It's not like this." I'll come over too, and if it really comes to pass, I'll ask my eldest brother to give you and Sister Bao a half-length glazed dressing mirror each the next time he comes to deliver something."

"Oh?" Wang Shuying was obviously moved.

But unexpectedly, at this moment, there was a noise coming from the direction of the main courtyard, as if someone was coming to deliver a message. It took a while to see Xue Yan running over, obviously something serious was going on.

"Miss Qin, there is something called up in the palace. The uncle has sent someone to deliver a message, asking you to follow him into the palace!"

(End of this chapter)