The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 212 Emperor Taiqi: Marquis Ning Guo temporarily takes charge of Jinyi Mansion affairs

As soon as Baoyu finished speaking, there was a burst of laughter in the hall. The girls were laughing, but Junzi Xiao did not laugh. He looked towards Baoyu with a pair of full eyes. When their eyes met, Baoyu felt deeply that this was a look back at his past life. In this life, they meet again in this dim firework.

At this time, news came from outside that Ning Guohou had dismounted at the gate of Shen Garden. Sitting on the seat, he stared blankly at Mr. Xiao, and the corners of Mr. Xiao's cold lips were slightly hooked, and there was a smile in his beautiful eyes. Such favor meant that he was attracted by Baoyu as his confidant.

Baoyu came forward and gently took Junzi Xiao's hand. His eyes were still staring at Junzi Xiao, as if he wanted to carve this man into his heart.

"I have always known that girls in this world are all good. I didn't know how good they were before. Now that I have met the girl, I realize how ignorant I am usually!"

Mr. Xiao was a little ashamed, and gently took out his hand, pondered for a moment, and said reservedly, "As soon as the slave family saw the young master, they knew that the young master came from a wealthy family. He has never come to such a place with fireworks and willow alleys and feasting and feasting. How could I know that the Nu family and others are just selling laughter and parasites, and they don't deserve such praise from the young master."

"Girl, why should you be so arrogant about yourself? I just listened to the girl's pipa playing. It was really excellent. Even if you make a living by playing, playing and singing, it is just the most equal thing in the world. In my eyes, even if you are an official or a murderer, , I’m still a fool, not as good as you!"

Junzi Xiao thought to himself, "Isn't this person stupid?"
But her eyes touched the piece of jade as big as a bird's egg on Baoyu's chest. She saw that it was as bright as a bright cloud, as smooth as a crisp, and covered with five-color patterns. It was really a rare thing, and she couldn't help but look at Baoyu's round face. Go, her voice suddenly became a little softer, and she said softly, "Thank you for your words, sir!"

She didn't say humble words such as "I really can't take it seriously", but she didn't know that the more she behaved like this, the more Baoyu regarded her as a confidant.

When Jia Cong met Xue Pan and others, he didn't see Baoyu, so he was not worried. He had known that Baoyu had already arrived, and he must have been obsessed with the girl at this time.

After greeting everyone, Jia Cong was escorted into the Yanyu Tower. In the bright room on the first floor, he saw Baoyu talking happily with Junzi Xiao.

"The Marquis is here!" Xiao Junzi hurriedly stepped forward to salute. Jia Cong nodded lightly, not warmly, and saluted Baoyu with a very thoughtful etiquette. "Second Brother Bao arrived first. I am also blessed with Baoyu today." Only with the help of the second brother can I drink a glass of wine from the big brother Xue.”

Before Baoyu could speak, Xue Pan said from the side, "Hey, that's not what you said. Today we are all here to help you, brother Cong."

Jia Cong smiled and said nothing.

But for Mr. Xiao, when he looks at Baoyu, his eyes are a little different. Who is Ning Guohou?He was actually so courteous to Baoyu. Even though he had the courtesy of brother, friend and brother, his compliments and respectful attitude were not fake.

Logically speaking, a cousin who is in a high position does not need to be so respectful to an ignorant cousin.

Jia Cong simply wanted to help Jia Baoyu gain points among the girls in Shen Yuan, and had no other intentions. He also didn't know that his actions would actually make Xiao Junzi think otherwise.

It can be considered unintentional!

Xue Pan walked around Jia Cong like a follower. When he saw that Jia Cong had spoken to Baoyu, he hurriedly said, "Brother Cong, brother Bao, you see, it's getting late now, why don't you go first?" Let’s sit down and talk while drinking?”

"That's fine!" Baoyu did his part and made the decision.

When discussing seating arrangements, Jia Cong was the most respected person. Logically speaking, Jia Cong should sit in the first place. However, Jia Cong regarded Baoyu as his elder brother and let Baoyu sit in the first place.

Baoyu has always ignored these secular etiquette, and did not think that this move would make him look good. At this time, he was full of thoughts on Junzi Xiao. When he saw Mr. Xiao sitting next to him, he felt so happy. I was happy, but when I thought about not being able to see Junzi Xiao again for a while, I felt sad.

When you are happy and sad, how can you care about others!
"Mr. Hou, speaking of it, for today's dinner, we have repeatedly begged Brother Xue to let him come forward and invite Mr. Hou's host. We will have the honor to accompany you and see the style of Mr. Hou!" Feng Ziying said.

Just now, when Feng Ziying and others came out, Jia Cong had already met everyone. Feng Ziying, Chen Yejun, Han Qi and Wei Ruolan, these four people are known as the four young masters of the Red Mansion.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Brother Feng, that's it. Who am I? We have a long history with our ancestors. We are brothers from aristocratic families. Whenever we have business, we don't even need to post about it. We send someone home to say that if I get free time , I will go and obey your orders.”

Regardless of the words "I have time", Jia Cong's words are really very humble. Although he is the youngest, he has impressive military achievements. This magnanimity is really admirable.

These words also reached the hearts of everyone. Xue Pan made a fuss, and several people raised their glasses. Only Baoyu looked at Mr. Xiao and raised the glass in his hand. In the end, he almost got a glass of wine into his nose. inside.

"Pfft!" The girls accompanying the drink couldn't help laughing.

Jia Cong couldn't help but smile and shake his head. He pretended to look at Junzi Xiao, with some approval in his eyes.

Just when Xue Pan was about to exchange Xiao Junzi with the girl next to Jia Cong, Jia Cong said, "Brother Xue, you know that my wife has always had high hopes for Brother Bao, hoping that he can study for the imperial examination. You are so , isn’t it damaging his ways?”

Xue Pan hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Hey, you can't blame me for this. How can anyone go out to drink and not call me a girl? This gentleman Xiao is now the number one on the 72nd floor of Shenjing City. I originally said that I would invite Brother Cong to accompany you. Unexpectedly, I was snatched away by my brother."

The word "rob" made Feng Ziying and others nervous. It would be terrible if the two brothers became jealous at this moment.

Unexpectedly, Baoyu interrupted. He squeezed Mr. Xiao's hand and said to Jia Cong, "Cong'er, how about you redeem Mr. Xiao and take him to your house?"

As soon as these words came out, everything was silent.

Jia Cong was stunned for a moment and said, "I have to listen to what my brother said, but doesn't my brother admire Mr. Xiao very much? Why did he say that he would be taken to my house again?"

Baoyu seemed to be in pain and said, "I respect Junzi Xiao's talent and kindness, and I can't wait to be with her every day. But, you also know that I have absolutely no control over the affairs at home. If I want to come here to see One look at her, and it’s all very difficult, how can this be achieved?”

This is really in line with Baoyu's character. In the original work, during the first month of the year, Xiren went home. Baoyu was bored and was not watching the theater or drinking in Ningguo Mansion. He was encouraged by Mingyan to go to Xiren's house and saw one of Xiren's cousins. I also kept thinking about it, if it hadn't been for someone else's promise and the dowry was ready, I wouldn't have bought a home and stayed with each other every day.

Jia Congxin said, I bought it and put it at home, so that you can come to my house every day and face each other day and night?
He shook his head slowly and said, "Brother, you also know that I am already married. The Kuang court also has laws that do not allow officials to do these things. It is absolutely unacceptable for Brother Kuang's beloved one to be placed in my backyard." Proper."

Seeing that Baoyu seemed very heartbroken, Jia Cong had no choice but to suggest, "Brother Xue, can I help you?"

Xue Pan was in a dilemma. He didn't have to worry about the money, but where to put it after it was redeemed?What if the girl is willing?

After hearing this, Baoyu was overjoyed and held Junzi Xiao's hand with both hands, "You know that since I saw you today, whenever I think that I will never see you again in the future, my heart is like a knife. I know you are good." This daughter has no choice but to end up like this, don’t worry, I will save you from the fire no matter what."

Jia Congxin said that he didn't know what kind of ecstasy the gentleman in the flute poured into Baoyu. Baoyu was also a prostitute in the Fengyue field and had frequent contacts with Yun'er, a prostitute in Jinxiangyuan, but he didn't want to be fascinated by the gentleman in the flute. , which shows the talent of Mr. Xiao.

Jia Cong's temperament is different from Baoyu's. Due to his background, he has always been cautious. The more girls throw themselves at him, the more wary he becomes. And because he has read the original work, he is quite picky and overgeneralized. Even ordinary girls look down upon him, so anyone who approaches for no reason will inevitably be rejected.

But Baoyu is different. He has never suffered any loss since he was a child, and he likes to hang out in the rouge pile. He always feels that as long as the unmarried girls in the world are good, the more people throw themselves into his arms, the more he becomes. It's joy, how can Baoyu not be fascinated by the flute gentleman's slight seduction?
Seeing this, Wei Ruolan had no choice but to say, "Brother Xue, since my cousin is like this, you have no choice but to lend a helping hand. If you have any difficulties, you might as well speak up and we will find a solution together."

Chen Yejun was a third-rank Jianwu general. Wei Ruolan's father, Wei Guang, also served in the army. In the 13th year of Wanqing's reign, he was awarded the third-rank Zhaowu general.Han Qi is the son of the Hou family in Jinxiang.

"This is my family's business. It's hard to ask Brother Xue to help alone..."

As soon as Jia Cong opened his mouth, Xue Pan, fearing that he would miss the opportunity to serve, hurriedly stood up and stopped him, "Hey, Brother Cong, you are making yourself public when you talk like this. It's not a big deal to have this matter all on me. Isn’t it just to redeem the body of a prostitute?”

These words were very vulgar. When Xue Pan opened his mouth, several girls spat at him. However, Xue Pan didn't care. He hugged one for a kiss and another for a nibble, causing the girls to scatter and hide. There were two One of them bumped into Jia Cong's arms. When Jia Cong clinked glasses with the neighbor, he avoided it in time.

When the banquet became quieter, Jia Cong thought deeply and said to Baoyu, "Second brother Bao, I deeply feel that this matter is inappropriate. I also admit that Mr. Xiao is an extraordinary woman. She can emerge from the mud without being stained, and she can wash away the pure ripples." Don’t be crazy, the current situation is really unbearable, but if you really do something to redeem yourself, firstly, it will trouble Brother Xue, and secondly, if it is known to the family, won’t it make the old lady worried? "

When Baoyu heard this, his round face was filled with anger, "Brother Cong, what you said is so shallow! It's unreasonable for you to call yourself a scholar, and you have been the head of Jiang Ning's case, but you don't know that things should be prioritized , emergency contingency. Since you have said that you can't bear Junzi Xiao, how can you bear to keep her struggling in this mud? How precious is a girl's family? She has shed tears for me, how can I do that? Waiting for something disappointing?"

Jia Congxin said, I'm just talking. He sighed, "In that case, I have to follow my brother's wishes!"

At that moment, several people discussed how to place Junzi Xiao. Chen Yejun said that there was a separate courtyard where Junzi Xiao could be temporarily placed. Jia Cong also said that this was not possible and ordered Baoyu to take out some money himself and put it in the house. A small courtyard was built near Ningrong Street to house a beautiful woman. Since Baoyu had no money, Jia Cong had to arrange for someone to pay an advance.

The matter had been discussed, and several people were about to talk. Unexpectedly, Li Shouzheng came, saying that something had happened and that the palace had urgently summoned him.

"Since it's a summons from the palace, Brother Jia, hurry up and don't delay the business!" Chen Yejun and others hurriedly got up to see them off.

"I'm in a hurry today. I'll have some free time another day. I'll ask you all to apologize!" Jia Cong cupped his hands and apologized.

Xue Pan said carelessly, "Brother Cong, if you invite a host, don't forget me!"

"Of course not!"

Jia Cong apologized to everyone one by one. It was Baoyu's turn. Jia Cong said, "Second Brother Bao, the matter of the small courtyard falls on me. Someday you ask Mingyan to come to Li Shouzheng, and he will help you solve this matter." Things are done.”

"Then thank Brother Cong first!" Baoyu stood up and took two steps outside to thank Jia Cong.

Mr. Xiao was so moved that the girls next to him also congratulated Mr. Xiao. One of them, Ziyun, leaned on Baoyu's shoulder and said, "Second Master Bao, this is not fair. Mr. Xiao, in the eyes of Mr. Bao It’s my daughter’s house, is it possible that I can’t do it if I wait?”

Baoyu was speechless immediately. He looked Ziyun up and down, and was quite displeased with the charming look between his brows and eyes.

It turns out that in Baoyu's eyes, masculine daughters deserve to be killed more than men. Ziyun is different from Xiao Junzi. Ziyun has been groomed, while Xiao Junzi is an artist but not a person. Therefore, Baoyu will kill Xiao Junzi. The gentleman takes him as a confidant, but turns a blind eye to Ziyun, who is also talented in both art and appearance.

Xue Pan was worried. He was afraid that Baoyu would fall in love with Ziyun again, and he was even more afraid that several girls in the house would rush in and redeem them all. How much money would he have to spend?
Although Xue Pan was loyal and generous, he also knew that it was hard to take advantage of others. He hugged Ziyun and said, "You have slept with me, how can you be my brother again? Come on, my dear, as long as I love you, let's Don’t join in the fun!”

Here, Baoyu only talked to Xiao Junzi, holding hands and looking at each other with affection.

On Jia Cong's side, Kong An greeted Jia Cong when he came out of Shen Garden. While asking Jia Cong to get on the carriage, he said, "There was news from Jinyiwei that Azig escaped from prison last night. The news came out now. The emperor was furious and imprisoned Zhao Quan, the imperial guard."

Jia Cong was surprised and asked, "Isn't Wang Lang not clear?"

Kong An said, "General Wang has already led his people to hunt down Azig. He ordered his subordinates to bring a letter to the Marquis, saying that there must be something fishy in this matter, and no matter what, since Azig is the son of Nurhaci, the Marquis I managed to catch him with great difficulty, I must not let him escape."

After thinking about it for a few moments, Jia Cong understood what was fishy and said, "Instruct Wang Lang that Azig will live or die, and his bodyguard, Samushha, is also a key figure."

On the carriage, Jia Cong changed into a python robe and put on a seven-beam crown, and then the carriage drove quickly towards the palace gate.

When they arrived at the door, they saw a small fireman on duty in front of the Linjing Gate. When he saw Jia Cong getting out of the car, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Ning Guohou, your Majesty ordered the Marquis to go to the Linjing Hall to meet the saint as soon as he arrives."

Jia Cong responded, and beside him, Kong An had already given a purse to Xiao Huo Zhe, who led Jia Cong to the palace.

On the way, Jia Cong couldn't help but think of what Wang Lang said before. Azige has been active since he came to Beijing and visited many people's mansions. Could it be that these people were afraid of Azige's denunciation, so they risked the whole world? No, why would you do such a thing?

Or is there something hidden in it?
No, later Azig's master and servant were moved from the Criminal Department to the imperial prison, and the Jin Yiwei was responsible for the interrogation. It was a bit cruel to escape from the imperial prison, unless the Jurchens sent a large army to arrange for Batu to have more than a thousand people. Lu attacked Zhao Prison to see if he could rescue the two Azigs.

However, as time goes by, if you hear the news, there will definitely be troops from the five cities, the Jingying or the Jingwei coming to help. It is actually very difficult to break the imperial prison. What's more, yesterday That night, Jia Cong didn't hear the letter at all.

Jia Cong didn't feel that his people didn't know enough about the capital. There must be something hidden in this matter.

Soon, Linjing Hall was in front of him. Jia Cong didn't think too much for the time being. He would know it soon anyway. Standing under the eaves of the corridor, listening to the fireman's announcement inside, Jia Cong straightened his clothes and waited for Tai Qi. The emperor's "Xuan" voice came from inside, and Jia Congfang stepped in.

"I see you, Your Majesty!" Jia Cong bowed before looking at who was inside.

"Yuan Zeping, please!" Emperor Tai Qi's voice was full of exhaustion and a little weak. Jia Cong only saw him raise his hand and then got up. Only then could he see clearly that there were many more people in the side hall. people.

Jia Cong paid attention to King Zhongshun and turned a blind eye to Prince Beijing, Prince Nan'an, Liu Fang, Qiu Liang, and the rest of the cabinet. He only squeezed out a place between Prince Nan'an and Liu Fang to stand.

"Just now, Yuanze is not here, and no reason has been discussed. Yuanze must have heard about Azig's escape from prison, right?" Emperor Taiqi asked, his voice not harsh.

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief and bowed, "When I return to the emperor, the father-in-law who just delivered the decree in the palace has already conveyed the news. I am a little confused. Since Azige's master and servant have been transferred to the imperial prison, how can they escape? "

Emperor Tai Qi's face suddenly became livid, and he sneered, "Now I have to ask Jin Yiwei, how do you do things?"

According to Jia Cong's knowledge, Jinyiwei commander Jiang Xian and commander Yang Xun went to Fujian because of the emperor's management of the fortune ship.The person in charge of Jinyiwei in Beijing is currently Zhao Quan. This person is deeply trusted by the emperor. It is not that Jia Cong has never thought about seeking the position of commander of Jinyiwei. Firstly, it is hindering Jiang Xian. Secondly, he thinks that even if Jiang Xian goes to sea, , and Zhao Quan was there, so it was not his turn, so he suppressed his thoughts.

King Zhongshun said from the side, "Zhao Quan has been imprisoned, and no one is in charge of the Jinyi Mansion. Should the emperor appoint someone? The most important thing is to capture Azige's master and servant first."

The expression on Emperor Taiqi's face changed several times. He took a deep breath and said in silence for a moment, "I don't know. Now I can only put this heavy burden on you, Yuanze. I have drafted a decree that Jiang Xian will be appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Jinghai Guards. Yang Xun is appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief, and Ning Guohou is temporarily responsible for the affairs of the Jinyi Mansion. This case will be investigated thoroughly!
I want to know how Azig escaped from the imperial prison, and who were the conspirators before and after. Under my nose, he did such a deceptive thing! "

(End of this chapter)