The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 209
There was a sudden silence in the main room, and the girls who were joking around Jia Mu turned their heads away in surprise and looked at the door. Jia Mu got up from the couch and asked in a trembling voice, "What's wrong, big girl?" Already?"

Xifeng had already come in with Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang. She bowed to Jia Mu in a strange way and said, "The old lady is very happy. I heard that our eldest daughter has been promoted by the Queen. Our treasure is about to do it." It’s my uncle!”

Xifeng said, pulling the Baoyu on the side forward, and said with a smile, "Look, our Uncle Guo's character, appearance, and family status will go to the Jinluan Palace and he will not marry our ancestors." When a princess comes back, she becomes the consort!"

Mrs. Wang smiled. After hearing this, she felt as if Baoyu had really become the consort. She couldn't help but be happy, "Little girl Feng talks nonsense all day long."

"Madam, what did I say wrong? How could Baoyu's character and appearance be unworthy of a princess?" Xifeng deliberately retorted.

But Mrs. Wang was only happy and said with a smile, "Girl Feng is a good talker!"

Aunt Xue was smiling at the side, but she was thinking in her heart. Usually, there is no comparison between Baoyu and Brother Dongfu Cong. He has no fame and no title in the future. The only thing worthy of praise is the old lady's inheritance. many.

But if the eldest girl in the palace has good luck, as Xifeng said, she will become the uncle of the country. The emperor's son will always be able to be named a prince in the future. With this layer of support, Baoyu is afraid of missing out on a lifetime of wealth?

If Brother Cong hadn't gotten married, she would have been better at planning. But unfortunately, Brother Cong was already married. Although the Xue family was a merchant, their ancestors were also descendants of Ziwei, so she couldn't give the treasure hairpin to Dong Mansion as a concubine.

With these thoughts in mind, Aunt Xue felt a little unhappy when she heard Xifeng's words again, but she couldn't say sarcastic words, so she just stood aside.

At this time, Jia Mu had recovered from her ecstasy and called to Aunt Xue, "My aunt, please stay away. I have been expecting my aunt to come and talk. You are so noisy that we don't even have time to talk."

It sounded like a reproach, but the chrysanthemum-like folds on Jia Mu's face just let people see that the old lady was really happy today.

"I also want to say congratulations to the old lady. I'm here today to congratulate the old lady, but I won't talk to the old lady." Aunt Xue's ability is not inferior to Xifeng. This is why the old lady likes to call Aunt Xue. For the sake of talking.

With Aunt Xue taking the lead, the girls also came forward to congratulate Jia Mu. Jia Mu sat on the Arhat bed, raised her head with laughter, and kept saying, "Okay, okay, big girl, you have to live up to your expectations." !”

Mrs. Wang cried with joy again, and said to Aunt Xue with her handkerchief on the corners of her eyes, "I didn't expect that I could still look forward to this day!"

Daiyu thought secretly. Although Brother Cong didn't say everything to her, this matter had nothing to do with the military. At least there should be a message beforehand. However, she then thought about it. From ancient times to the present, the palace has done things first. , it’s not like it’s never happened before.

Baochai glanced at Daiyu and saw her frown, then walked over and said with a smile, "What is Sister Lin thinking about alone?"

"Sister Bao, I didn't think about anything. Seeing the sisters so happy makes me happy too!" Daiyu said with a smile.

"I have never seen eldest sister before, eldest sister is such a blessing!" Baochai said, looking at Daiyu's expression.

Daiyu picked up the tea cup and took a sip, "I have seen it twice. When the Queen entered the palace during the winter solstice, Qianqiu, and when I entered the palace to celebrate, the eldest sister was beside the Queen and saw the two queens from a distance. Eyes, I just don’t have a chance to speak!”

At that time, the Queen Mother also pointed at Daiyu and Yuan Chun and said, this is your sister-in-law. Although Daiyu looked at Yuanchun smiling, her eyes were filled with bitterness, because she thought that if anything happens, the old lady can still take the responsibility. , therefore, it was not easy for her to ask.

"Old lady, this is a huge happy event. Our family is going to have a queen!" Let’s have a banquet. Let’s have a family banquet at home today. My family will be lively and lively, okay?”

"Okay, okay!" Mother Jia was very angry, "My concubine is not allowed to leave, and Yu'er will stay too. We'll be drunk for a while."

Everyone looked at Daiyu, who smiled and said, "How can I not listen to what our ancestors say? It just so happens that the Marquis is out to socialize today, so I will have a few drinks with the old lady!"

Baochai glanced at Daiyu again, and she heard Xiangyun next to her asking Tanchun, "Brother Cong is having a party today? What kind of party is it?"

"I heard it was a treat from a former classmate! I didn't know either!"

Here, Aunt Xue said loudly, "The old lady has said something, how dare I disobey her? Feng girl is not allowed to hide her secrets. She wants to bring out your family's good wine. I will drink two cups with the old lady!"

Everyone laughed, and the old lady said happily, "Today we will see how much my aunt can drink!"

Baochai asked Daiyu, "Did Mr. Hou ever attend a school before?"

Daiyu said disapprovingly, "Master Hou has never been to a school, he only served as a companion to the princes. Just now, the classmate the third sister mentioned was the classmate who was a companion to the prince that day."

That is the princes and nobles!Baochai couldn't help but feel hot in her heart, but she cast her eyes towards Baoyu, and felt relieved again. If the eldest sister became the empress, Baoyu would be the uncle of the country. Although it was not as good as the glory of a super-grade military prince, she thought of Jia Cong's Being arrogant, she was one step behind Daiyu, so she could only sigh quietly.

At dusk, the banquet was served. In the Rongqing Hall, dendrobium sticks were intertwined, and there were laughter and joy. It seemed that people could see a scene of flowers blooming and oil cooking in a blazing fire.

Aunt Xue and Daiyu followed Jia Mu to the banquet. At the banquet, Jia Mu said to Daiyu, "I originally said that I would ask your sister Feng to bring the two girls back in the next few days. It just so happens that you are here today. I’ll tell you straight.”

Daiyu smiled and said, "Dare I disobey the old lady's orders? In the past, I came less often and did not perform filial piety in front of the old lady. When my second sister and the others came back, they happened to do more filial piety for me. But, the sisters' Brother Cong has always made the final decision on matters. I will ask the old lady when he comes back soon."

Jia Mu was naturally unhappy, but her focus was not on welcoming the spring and waiting for a few more. She said, "Before, I gave Brother Cong two maids, one named Qingwen and the other named Sheyue. I heard that the waiter had to take care of him. Come on, you are not very capable. Since you are such a maid, why didn't you tell me earlier? You probably got out of my place just because of it, and you don't take the younger generation of masters seriously?"

Dai Yuxin said, it turns out that the checkpoint is here, but Qingwen has already served brother Cong, and Sheyue used to be a personal servant, so how can we give them to others?
"The old lady must have misunderstood. Brother Cong never told me, what's wrong with Qingwen and Sheyue? I can usually summon them with great force!"

On the side, Baoyu was very anxious when he heard it, and coughed lightly, for fear that the old lady would not be willing to help.

"The old lady is doing this for your own good!" Mrs. Wang felt sorry for her son and assisted her from the side. "When the two girls Qingwen and Sheyue left the old lady's place, they were not very old, so they were a bit weak in their actions. Yes. The old lady’s house has some pretty good ones. My niece might as well pick two more and use them.”

The implication is to send Qingwen and Sheyue back.

When Daiyu saw this, she didn't understand anything in her heart. She smiled and said, "Qingwen and Sheyue were given by the old lady. Since they followed Brother Cong, they have done their best and even I have been very helpful. Qian'er, I also said that the monthly salary for the two of her would be increased! All the maids in the old lady’s house are naturally good, and I don’t dare to resign if the old lady has given her a gift!”

After hearing this, even though Mrs. Wang was angry, she was helpless. She couldn't take the maid who had served her brother to serve Baoyu again!

Baoyu had no choice but to hang his head and couldn't even drink the wine he always liked.

For a moment, the atmosphere in Rongqing Hall was a little dull.

Aunt Xue raised her cup to the side and said to Jia Mu, "Old lady, I will lend you your wine to congratulate you again, and I will also take the opportunity to share in your joy!"

This was a great joy. Mother Jia suddenly laughed and raised her cup, "Auntie, we are happy together, we are happy together!"

The atmosphere in Rongqing Hall became lively again, as if the dispute just now had never happened. Mrs. Wang also put aside the matter for the time being, thinking about the big girl's matter.

At this moment, a simple Qingma carriage came out of the Gongchen Gate of the palace city, escorted by Jin Yiwei, led by Wu Ji, and the little fireman carrying a yellow bag, heading towards Ningrong Street in a mighty manner. Come.

In the carriage, Yuanchun closed his eyes tightly, tears still rolling down.

Baoqin knelt in the corner with his head lowered. Although he had been looking forward to coming out, at this moment, when he actually came out of the palace, what filled Baoqin's heart was boundless uneasiness and confusion.

"Girl, don't cry. The matter has come to this, and we still need to think about the solution." Baoqin advised.

"Baoqin, tell me, why did it happen suddenly... The Queen has clearly promised to help me." Yuanchun only felt that this journey home should never come to an end. She really didn't know what to do. How to face old ladies, masters and wives.But the carriage still stopped, and she heard the voice of the little fireman outside, "Hurry up and open the middle door to receive the order!"

Baoqin couldn't help but lift up the car curtain and glanced outside. He saw about a dozen people wearing gorgeous clothes at the door dispersed. Then a steward came over to greet Wu Ji and others. Because there was an imperial edict, so, Everyone just dismounted and lined up at the door to give the room time to prepare.

At this time, Jia Zheng was discussing with the Qing guests about the upcoming concubine in Yuanchun. Although he heard it from hearsay, he also heard from people in the Wang family that he always felt that there is no smoke without fire. Besides, after so many years of managing the palace, it has indeed reached the time when it should be done. It’s time to see results.

"In this way, Dong Weng's family will be able to maintain their wealth for another 20 years!"

"More than that! If planned properly, the future will be limitless!"

"Where!" Jia Zheng didn't know what everyone was talking about. He didn't dare to think about such wealth, so he cautiously stopped him, "Don't say this nonsense, don't take any chances!"

The same is true in the North Courtyard. Jia She and a group of Qing guests and princes have already set up a large banquet and started eating. During the banquet, they talked loudly and had many compliments. It was as if Jia She had become the emperor's father-in-law. This North Courtyard is the emperor's father-in-law. The residence of relatives and relatives.

"The decree has not been issued yet. It will be confirmed when the decree arrives. It is too early to say this now!" Even though Jia She said this, the proud look on his face was not concealed.

"Dong Weng is too cautious. Since it was handed over to me by my in-laws, how can it be false?"

"Dong Weng will be a relative of the country in the future, so it is necessary to be so cautious!"

Just as he was talking, Zhang Cai had already come in and said, "Sir, the order has arrived, and people are preparing to receive it in the West Courtyard!"

"Quick, go over and take a look!" Jia She couldn't care less about breathing at this time. You know, he has spent a lot of money on the palace in recent years. He, as an uncle, has higher expectations for Yuanchun than Jia Zheng, as his biological father. All high.

Jia She had to risk his life to get to this moment of glory. Over the years, he had been a lowly person in front of the father-in-laws. Now that the eldest girl has made a difference, how dare these people look down on him?

The door of Rongguo Mansion was opened. On the left of Jia Mu was Mrs. Wang, on the right was Wang Xifeng, and behind her were Aunt Xue and other girls. Daiyu had to be among them. She rushed over from Rongqing Hall, and Jia Zheng and Jia She happened to be there too. The son has arrived.

The incense table has been put on the table for a long time. Although the Rongguo Mansion has not received the order for many years, fortunately there are several old people at home and the preparations are complete.

Hearing the decree from the palace, everyone was convinced that the eldest girl had been appreciated by the Queen. The whole family was so happy that no one noticed that a carriage was quietly parked outside. The weeping master and servant.

Wu Ji was a little confused and thought in his mind, did this family think that he came here to announce the decree to announce Jia Nvshi's other decree?He was about to say something sarcastic, but when he saw Mrs. Ning Guohou who was forced to follow him to receive the order, he swallowed the words on his lips.

He couldn't afford to offend Marquis Ning Guo, so he just announced the decree.

"Jia Zheng, a member of the Ministry of Industry, accepts the order!"

"Your Majesty Jia Zheng accepts the order!"

By this time, Jia Zheng couldn't help feeling happy, and his voice was trembling when he spoke!
"...Jia family is virtuous and virtuous. She fulfills her duties, is respectful and prudent in serving her superiors, and is virtuous in preparing for the palace. She has been a daughter-in-law for more than ten years. She should abide by the old rules and be allowed to return home and share her family relationship!..."

Mrs. Wang only felt that the eunuch's voice was so harsh, her head was roaring, her vision went dark, and she fell headfirst to the ground. Fortunately, Xifeng next to her quickly grabbed her with her hands and held her up. Otherwise, she would be found by these eunuchs. It's not a good feeling if you get the handle.

Jia Zheng was silent for a moment, then raised his hands amidst Wu Ji's threatening voice, "I thank you for your kindness!"

Jia Mu stood up tremblingly and asked Wu Ji puzzledly, "Father-in-law, how could this...my eldest girl come back?"

For Jia Mu, this is simply unbelievable. Didn't it say just a moment ago that the eldest girl had received the favor of the Queen and had been separated from the side hall. This was obviously an act of accepting the emperor's favor. Why was she suddenly sent home? Woolen cloth?

"Mrs. Guo, our family doesn't know this is the decree!" Wu Ji smiled apologetically, pointing to the door and saying, "The eldest daughter of the family is outside. Our family has sent her back. Say goodbye!"

After saying that, he walked out. Jia She took a step forward. His steps were too big and he almost lost his breath and fell down. He handed a purse to Wu Ji. As the two walked out, Jia She She said while saying, "Father, please give me some permission. What is going on?"

Wu Ji collected his purse and glanced at the carriage outside, "Sir, we might as well tell our family secretly that the emperor in the palace has issued a decree to release a batch this year, which happens to be due to the age of the eldest girl in the family. She’s still young, if she doesn’t let her out, she will become an old girl!”

Yuanchun was ignored on the carriage for a long time. It wasn't until Wu Ji wanted to go back that he ordered the two of them to come down. He held Yuanchun's baggage in his hands. The two of them stood in the east corner gate, looking at the Yimen not far away. Shivering.

"How could this happen?"

The whole family gathered in the Xiangrongxi Hall. Jia Mu was sitting on a nanmu chair. She couldn't believe it and asked Jia Zhengdao, "But let me ask someone to find out if it's clear. How come this happened suddenly?"

Mrs. Wang also shed tears and said, "Yes, Uncle Baoyu just sent someone to deliver the news, saying that the Queen and the Queen were all right. Why did she suddenly change her mind? But what happened in the palace?"

"What happened, wouldn't you know if you asked me?" Jia She was so angry that his chest was heaving, "Isn't it that the big girl is back? If you call me in and ask, wouldn't you know?"

Jinchuaner and Yuanyang hurriedly went to invite the eldest girl. Not long after, Yuan Chun stumbled in. Looking around, he felt that these people all knew each other, but they seemed to know none of them.

"Yuan Chun greets our ancestors!" Yuan Chun bowed to Jia Mu, who was sitting in the seat. Jia Mu looked at her and sighed, "Tell me, what happened? Didn't I hear that the Queen has already said it? Are you ready?"

Yuanchun lowered his head, tears falling to the ground one by one, "Yuanchun was unfilial and failed to live up to the high hopes of our ancestors!"

Jia She said from the side, "The palace will not make layoffs sooner or later. But at this time, the layoffs are probably just for the older girls. I don't think this matter is that complicated. I can't say, it's Jia Cong's little one." I'm trying to get in the way!"

Yuanchun gritted her teeth tightly, remembering what the queen said to her before leaving the palace, "Your brother's desire to be loyal to the emperor makes me look like a traitor. That's all. It's useless to say this now..."

In this case, the third brother was the one who got in the way. On the way back, Yuanchun was only thinking about how to give an explanation to his family, but he didn't think deeply about it. Now that he thought about it, he inevitably felt resentful towards Jia Cong.

That day, she wanted to stay in the palace, so she went to him specifically to tell her that even if he disapproved, he should not ruin her future. Little did he know that it would be like arsenic for her and honey for her. Whether she could stay in the palace or not, she would be with him. What to do?

As the Queen said, it would be in vain to say more at this time.

"Returning to my ancestors, the Queen made an agreement with me yesterday to clean up all the side halls. I have already moved in and am only waiting for the imperial edict. No one has ever thought that in exchange for this imperial edict, I would be ashamed. My family is ashamed of the old lady, master and madam!"

Yuanchun bowed deeply at this time, fell on the ground, and cried loudly. If he could still have hope in the palace in the past, he might one day be able to fly on a branch and become a phoenix. Now, now , there is no hope at all.

Mrs. Wang sat on a chair wiping away tears, clenching her teeth tightly, looking around blankly, at a loss.

Li Wan and Xifeng stood aside, their eyes were red, and they shed tears from time to time. In fact, Yuanchun should not be the imperial concubine, but it has nothing to do with them. Jia Lian will be the one to seize the title in the future, and Li Wan He had already made up his mind to let his son take the imperial examination, and he had no intention of being kind.

On the other hand, Daiyu and others were extremely embarrassed at this moment, and Aunt Xue regretted coming to join in the fun. She originally wanted to get some luck, but now it seems that it has become bad luck.

"Hey, you should get up too, it's not your fault!" Mother Jia sighed, Yuanyang stepped forward to help Yuan Chun up, and listened to Mother Jia said, "It's good that I'm back! I'll be with you sisters at home from now on." Bar!"

(End of this chapter)