The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 207 Yuanchun: I don’t know how to repay the Queen.
In the palace, Queen Yang got up from the bed under Yuanchun's service.

Yesterday was the New Year's day, and Emperor Taiqi still didn't come. He had no sleep all night. The queen didn't look very good. She was sitting in front of the mirror, looking tired and expressionless.

Yuan Chun picked up the phoenix hairpins from the dowry box, but several of them were not to the Queen's liking. She couldn't help but panic, and knelt down in a hurry, "I am short-sighted, please forgive me!"

"Get up, it's not your fault. I'm tired of wearing these jewelry." The queen asked Yuan Chun to get up, kicked out all the people serving behind him, and asked, "What did he say to you? You said no to him Out of the palace?"

Yuanchun knelt down again, shed tears, and sobbed, "My heart is thinking about my grandmother and my wife. When I think about leaving the palace and never seeing the empress again, my heart feels like a knife." Reluctant to give up.

The courtier has no way to repay the kindness of the empress, so she can only feel at ease by staying in the palace with her. "

Although these words were touching and reasonable, the queen did not believe it. She knew that Yuanchun's mother had recently visited the palace, and the mother and daughter had spoken for about half an hour. At that time, she was doing it for the sake of Marquis Ning Guo. He didn't let the palace maid watch him, but seeing that Yuan Chun changed his mind, he knew what Wang said to her.

Although there will be many people around the emperor, this is fine.

The Queen took Yuan Chun's hand and looked very touched, "You are so helpful to me, and I treat you as my sister in vain. I heard that the emperor rewarded you with a box of jewelry from Jingfu Palace yesterday. They are all new models from the south of the Yangtze River, and this is also the first time that the emperor has rewarded the harem with jewelry since his death."

Concubine Xi of Jingfu Palace is the mother-in-law of the fourth son of the emperor, Mu Yongzuo. This must make the queen think more, does the emperor have any expectations for the fourth son of the emperor?
"The Queen is in the middle of the palace, sharing the world with the Emperor. Every needle and thread, every plant and tree in the world belongs to the Emperor, and must also belong to the Queen. What is awarded to Jingfu Palace is not so much a reward from the Emperor, but it is Where is the reward from the Queen?"

Tears welled up in the queen's eyes. She held Yuanchun's snow-white catkins and sighed in her heart, saying, "They say you are knowledgeable and reasonable. You didn't show it in the past. But today, it turns out that it is true. Since you are determined to stay in the palace, how can I do the same? Not to help you? Not to mention that because you have served me for so many years, I have to take care of the relationship between the Jia family and my Yang family. "

"It is his blessing that my brother works for the emperor together with my uncle. It is also a blessing from the emperor. It is also my blessing that my daughter can be cared for by the queen. I will not be repaid for my heartache!"

The queen considered, "You have also seen that this palace is like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den. I have been walking on thin ice these years. Since you are determined to stay, you have to make plans early. Do you want the emperor's favor, or do you want a long-term career?" Rich?"

Yuanchun was confused and looked up at the queen blankly.

The queen smiled and said, "If you want to be favored by the emperor, you don't need to worry about me. When the emperor favors you, it will only depend on your ability. From now on, just let nature take its course, and how many favors will you get?" If you want long-lasting wealth, I don’t need to tell you, you should know it in your heart.”

Yuanchun's cheeks turned red involuntarily, and she remembered what her wife had said to her, "It's getting more and more difficult at home now. We rely on the master's salary not to mention maintaining dignity. We can't even eat enough. Although Baoyu is sensible and studying at the moment, But you also know that even if you succeed in reading, you will still be a poor scholar in the future. In the past few years you have been in the palace, your family has managed a lot of money..."

Thinking of this, Yuanchun's tears rolled down her face, which was why she refused to let Jia Cong help her get out of the palace.

If he leaves the palace, all the money he saved before will be wasted.

Now that the Queen is willing to support her, she should seize this opportunity to secure a bright future for the Jia family. "Excuse me for being stupid and not understanding what the Queen means?"

The queen's words were indeed very cryptic, but the people in the palace only meant what they said, so how could they reveal everything?Now that Yuanchun was so stupid, the queen felt relieved and said with a smile, "I didn't make it clear. If you want to find long-term wealth for the family, I can give you some advice."

The queen sighed and said, "Don't think that this palace is now the middle palace, but in this palace, the mother is as valuable as the son, and the son is as valuable as the mother. Do you understand what this means?"

Yuanchun nodded, "My maid, I understand!"

The queen's slender hand fell on her shoulder and patted her gently, "Don't worry, you are from this palace. If you have children in the future, I am willing to raise them with you. Your Majesty is now young. At the peak of prosperity, no matter what other people have in mind, it is too early, but you, if you can give birth to Lin'er, the emperor may be very happy to have a son in his middle age."

Yuanchun felt no joy at all, but since she had chosen to embark on this path, she had no choice but to go on.

"My dear, thank you for your grace!"

The queen looked at her expression, sneered in her heart, and called Xia Shouzhong to come over, saying, "Pack up the East Wing Hall. From today on, Miss Yuanchun will live in the East Wing Hall. Remember, all the necessary furnishings and furnishings have been picked out. I can’t help but feel aggrieved!”

Xia Shouzhong glanced at Yuan Chun and hurriedly agreed.

"I don't know how to repay you!" Yuanchun touched his forehead to the ground, humble and humble.

The queen helped her up and said softly, "You are out of touch when you say this. You have also seen the situation of this palace in these years. You have no children, and your future life will inevitably be miserable. If you can have a son and a half in the future, It will be easier for me to raise him together with you to relieve his boredom."

Yuan Chun also understood these words, "Empress, if I have a daughter in the future, if I have... I will raise her under my lap, I will definitely teach him to repay my queen."

"That's very good!" The Queen said without being pretentious, "You have to remember that this is something that is beneficial to both of you and me."

In the side hall of Linjing Hall, the emperor was talking to King Zhongshun. The two brothers were sitting by the window, holding tea in their hands. Outside, several pear blossoms and crabapples were blooming, pink and white, hanging down in clusters. On the green leaves, it is prosperous and lively, like a brocade.

"Since my brother has decided to go to sea, let's do it! I don't have any objections. The instructions are very detailed. I think that Marquis Ning Guo is still very organized in his work." King Zhongshun said.

The two brothers had been talking about going to sea for about half an hour, focusing on the articles submitted by Jia Cong. The details of the draft were very complete, and there was nothing to add. For each article, the possible All problems that arise have been prepared in advance. This is the first time for not only King Zhongshun but also Emperor Taiqi to see such a memorial.

"If all the ministers were so dedicated to their work, I wouldn't have to work so hard and still not get the credit I deserve!" Emperor Taiqi sighed and asked, "If I am selected, do you have any suggestions?"

King Zhongshun thought for a while and said, "I think that there should already be someone in my heart."

Such a big matter must be left to the most trusted ministers. Moreover, this is a private matter of the royal family. The first thing that Emperor Taiqi thought of was the ministers around him. Otherwise, anyone, hundreds of ships, tens of thousands of people, etc. If the manpower goes overseas, there is a possibility that he will establish himself as a king and never come back.

Emperor Taiqi glanced at Song Hong who was guarding the door. His gaze fell on Song Hong. He felt his body suddenly sink. He still lowered his head and clasped his hands as if he didn't know. "Song Banban, come here!"

Song Hong took a deep breath, crossed the threshold, came to the emperor and knelt down, "Your Majesty?"

"I remember you once said that you went to sea with your father and brother when you were a child?"

Song Hong knew that the opportunity had come. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and replied in a clear and precise manner, "To tell you the truth, I have been to the sea, but the boat is a small boat and can only go offshore. If you want to sail far, it must be that Wait for the great fortune ship, a huge ship with a sharp bottom, watertight compartments, and thousands of materials."

Song Hongnai was a minister of the fourth rank, and he could also be called a "minister" in front of Emperor Taiqi.

"Look, this is a smooth climb up!" Emperor Taiqi pointed at Song Hong and said to King Zhongshun. His face seemed angry but not angry. Song Hong was frightened out of his mind. He knew very well that accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. , whether it is thunder, rain or dew, it is all given by the emperor. The emperor can give it, but the people below cannot take it.

King Zhongshun glanced at the trembling Song Hong and said, "This is also a feat that will be recorded in the annals of history in the future. It is a good way to connect other countries, be gentle to people from far away, and promote the might and virtue of the emperor. I think Song Hong can do it!"

After Song Hong heard this, he did not dare to speak. He was a close minister in front of the emperor. The longer he stayed in front of the emperor, the greater the chance of making mistakes. If he was not careful, he would be shattered into pieces. If he could get this Errands, on the one hand, can be remembered in history, and on the other hand, they can also find a way out for one's future.

At this time, Song Hong did not know that in another time and space, there was such a eunuch who made seven voyages to the West, fulfilled his mission, left his name in history, and was famous both at home and abroad.

After the emperor beat him, he also began to be gentle, "Song Hong followed me. He was a martial arts expert in his early years. At that time... he also made contributions to the country. I just thought you were pretty good. Are you willing to go?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not betray the Emperor's favor even if I die. I wish my liver and brains would be ruined!"

"I heard that Marquis Ning Guo went to your house last night, but did he tell you about this?" Emperor Tai Qi asked.

Song Hong was so frightened that he was covered with chaff, "I don't dare! Last night, Marquis Ning Guo went to my house to talk about Miss Yuanchun."

"Oh, what did he ask you to do? Isn't Miss Yuanchun in the Queen's palace? Shouldn't he ask Xia to be loyal?"

At this time, Song Hong dared to hide anything. He kowtowed like a drum, "Your Majesty, Marquis Ning Guo wants to... I heard that the second wife of Duke Rongguo came to the palace last time and met Miss Yuanchun by the grace of the Empress. After saying some words, Miss Yuanchun thought about staying in the palace and waiting for an opportunity..."

There is no need to tell what this opportunity is, both the emperor and King Zhongshun know it.

"Marquis Ning Guo said that he wanted to imitate the champion marquis of the Han Dynasty and serve his majesty. He wanted to ask for a favor from his majesty and find a way to send Miss Yuanchun out of the palace."

Emperor Taiqi would not ask why Jia Cong didn't come to ask for grace himself. Jia Cong was an heir from Rongguo Mansion, and almost everyone in Rongguo Mansion was his elders. If Rongguo Mansion wanted Yuan Chun to stay in the palace, Jia Cong came to beg instead, which not only put the emperor in a dilemma, but Jia Cong himself would also be scolded to death by the scholar-bureaucrats.

At such a young age, he was very good at dealing with twists and turns, which just showed that Jia Cong was a capable minister, but he had such loyalty. Emperor Taiqi sighed and asked King Zhongshun, "Rongguo Mansion is still dictating Ningguo Mansion now?"

King Zhongshun was Jia Cong’s potential father-in-law. He couldn’t say he didn’t know anything about the Ningguo Mansion. He hurriedly said, “Ever since Duke Rong in the Rongguo Mansion, the emperor knew that there were no outstanding descendants. Once Mrs. Rongguo left, he would be able to support him in the future. There is no one who started from the lintel. As the eldest son, Jia She was a wanderer in Zhangtai when he was young, and women from bad and good families were innocent. Now that he is older, he has shown no signs of restraint. A few days ago, I heard that the servants of Rongguo Mansion were asking around for ancient treasures. fan."

Seeing that the emperor's expression was not good, King Zhongshun spoke more and more energetically, and said with a smile, "Jia Cunzhou is better, he has great ancestral style, but it is lost in pedantry. He works in the Ministry of Industry, and my younger brother heard about something going on in the yamen. I don't know if I ask him three questions, and I don't dare to ask him to do anything. He studies classics and history every day, but he doesn't show any talent. He is just an arty person.

Among the descendants and nephews below, the emperor knew about Yuan Ze, but the rest had not heard of any outstanding figures. "

King Zhongshun didn't seem to say anything, but the emperor understood. It seemed that the Rongguo Mansion wanted to hold Jia Cong's thigh tightly to preserve its prosperity and wealth for several years in the future.

"What did Yuanze say?"

King Zhongshun sighed, his son-in-law couldn't help him, and said, "When I came back this time, Yuanze led the emperor's brother back to the reception banquet, but he refused the reception banquet of Mrs. Rong Guo. I heard that he was scolded. .As a junior, it’s hard to care about it.”

When the emperor heard this, he was very unhappy with Jia Mu, "Since Yuanze had a palace banquet in the palace and went back, how could he just eat the reception banquet in Rongguo Mansion? Mrs. Rongguo was really ignorant. Some. Although I govern the world with filial piety, the elders must also be cautious. In front of the younger generation, the most taboo is to rely on one's elders and show off one's elders."

King Zhongshun also knew that the emperor himself and Jia Cong were in the same situation. He was borrowing the Ningrong Second Mansion to say these words. He hurriedly said, "What the emperor said is true. These words alone are not enough." I can only talk about it in front of my brother."

The emperor laughed, "Brother, do you still need to remind me about this matter?"

King Zhongshun's face heated up, "My brother, I'm worried about my brother for nothing!"

"Only you take me to heart!" At this point, the emperor remembered Song Hong who was kneeling on the ground, "You bitch, you didn't take advantage of Ning Guohou, did you?"

"How dare I!" Song Hong kowtowed, "If I knew that Marquis Ning Guo was coming to my house, I would definitely go to Marquis Ning Guo's mansion to obey his orders. How could I dare to accept the benefits from Marquis Ning Guo?"

A broken painting from hundreds of years ago is not really a good thing, right?Song Hong thought in his heart that Marquis Ning Guo was the son-in-law of the royal family. This time, he was really hurt.

"You go to the Queen's Palace to convey my will. The current national situation is difficult, and everyone must be united. The palace once said that it would reduce staff. A group of people will be released before the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Queen will come out with a charter for me to see tomorrow."

In the past, people were released from the palace based on how old they were and how old the talented people were. Now, Song Hong had to find out Yuan Chun's age first so that he could help the queen decide on the rules.

(End of this chapter)