The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 238 Emperor Taiqi: How about you inheriting the title of Duke Rongguo?
After walking dozens of steps forward, he saw the Jia family who were seeing off Jia She on the side of the road. Sun Shaozu put a bag containing several large ingots of silver on Jia She's back, "Shibo, here are 500 taels." The silver is given by the nephew to honor the uncle, and the nephew cannot send it to each other on the way. I can only hope that the uncle will have a smooth journey in the capital, and that he can live a good life in the north in the future."

Jia She's old eyes were not dim. He glanced at Jia Lian who was sitting on a tall horse not far away and didn't know how to get off, as well as the carriage beside which no one was getting off. At this time, he wished that Sun Shaozu was his son.

"How can this be done? My dear nephew, I have accepted your money, but I can't do anything for you so far. How can I accept your favor again?" Jia She said, but he couldn't shirk it because he was in the shackles. Don't even think about returning the money.

Sun Shaozu saw his greed in his eyes and said, "To be honest, uncle, my nephew has something to ask for."

Jia She said, "You said, as long as I can do it, if I speak now, it can be of some use."

Sun Shaozu said in his heart, I have been waiting for your words. Instead of saying it first, he knelt down and bowed respectfully, "My nephew has a delusion! My nephew is not married yet, and I heard that Shibo has a daughter. If I have never been married, can I have the honor of marrying Shibo?"

Sun Shaozu actually wanted to have a relationship with Jia Cong, but he had no choice. Jia She and Jia Cong were more like enemies than father and son, but no matter how deep the hatred was, the blood relationship could never be broken. What's more, Sun Shaozu could find out. , the Jia family's daughters were all raised in Dongfu, so he did not hesitate to spend a lot of money on Jia She just for this move.

As long as Jia She agrees, Sun Shaozu is not afraid of Jia Cong's disobedience to marriage matters and his parents' orders to find a matchmaker. Once he marries a daughter of the Jia family, Jia Cong will have to recognize him as his brother-in-law.

Jia She didn't know about this plan. He took a lot of money from Sun Shaozu. Now he was like a phoenix with no feathers, not as good as a chicken. The beggars on the roadside could kill him even if they threw a piece of mud at him. If Sun Shaozu felt sorry for the money, find someone. If he was raped halfway, who would he turn to to redress his grievances?
"My dear nephew, do you really think so?" Jia She couldn't help but feel happy. If the money problem could be solved in this way, that would be great.

Only then did Jia She remember that he did have a daughter named Yingchun. As for what she looked like, whether she was fat or thin, tall or short, he had no idea. However, it did not prevent him from getting engaged to Yingchun, because This is the right given to him as a father regardless of human circumstances or legal principles.

Otherwise, he has gone all the way to the north, and he doesn’t know if he will ever return to Shenjing one day. Who will make the final decision on the wedding in the Spring Festival?

"Shibo, my nephew is sincere, please give me some advice!"

"Okay, okay, okay! It would be an honor for me to have my nephew as my son-in-law! I happen to have a daughter who is of marriageable age. Today I saw that she and my nephew are a match made in heaven!"

Jia Lian saw Jia She coming out of the city gate and was about to go up to meet him. Suddenly a group of people rushed out from beside him.

He had never met Sun Shaozu, so he didn't know who Sun Shaozu was.

At this time, seeing his father coming, Jia Lian was still sitting upright on his horse, hurriedly dismounted, led his entourage towards his father, and saluted, "Father!"

Jia She gave him a cold look, which was completely different from the affection he showed towards Sun Shaozu. For those who didn't know, they thought Sun Shaozu was Jia She's son.

Jia Lian grew up under Jia She's despotic power and had to be beaten and scolded. She has long been accustomed to this attitude. If Jia She was pleasant to him that day, Jia Lian would have to be wary of whether Jia She was holding back some big tricks. Instead, he would be more understanding. Give birth to fear.

"This is your sister-in-law, Sun Shaozu of the Sun family of Datong, who was also a family friend of the Jia family. My father has been engaged to your second sister for him. You must report this matter to the old lady and the second master. In the future, if your father is away, I can arrange for your second sister as soon as possible." My sister is married to Sun Shaozu."

Jia Lian was simply shocked when he heard this. Yingchun was indeed of marriageable age, but was it too hasty to arrange the marriage without saying a word?
However, Jia Lian always only knew how to obey his father's orders and did not dare to show any overt disobedience. He only raised his eyes and glanced at Sun Shaozu, then lowered his head again.

Sun Shaozu saw this and casually raised his hand to Jia Lian, "Brother, I heard that the second girl is being raised in the house of my second uncle in Dongfu. I will ask my uncle to introduce her to her later. Thank you very much!"

Jia She didn't have that vigilance. He didn't think about how Sun Shaozu found out about Jia's family so clearly. He just felt that with Jia Cong's son here, no matter what, people outside would never dare to do anything to him. He also hurriedly said, "Did you hear me?"

This was said to Jia Lian, with a stern and impatient tone.

Jia Lian hurriedly said, "My son understands!"

Next, Sun Shaozu stepped aside. His goal was achieved and he spent a lot of money. Naturally, he no longer needed to be a filial son and grandson in front of Jia She. After seeing that Jia Lian had arranged the people who would follow Jia She, he went to the carriage. Please ask the eldest lady to come down and meet Jia She.

Although I knew that at this time, the eldest lady would not come down even if she died. For a time, more and more people were watching at the city gate, which was quite unbearable.

Jia She was furious and asked Jia Lian, "What did the old lady say?"

Of course, Jia Lian hoped to send the big Buddha of the eldest lady far away. His purpose was consistent with Jia Cong, saying, "The old lady said, if I don't want the eldest lady to suffer the pain of exile, why not enlarge the statue of the eldest lady?" A way out!"

At this time, the maid who was with Mr. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. With two palaces here, how can the eldest master suffer so much?

It is said to be an exile, but it is just a change of place to enjoy happiness!But if the eldest man is really asked to divorce his wife, if nothing else, the eldest wife’s natal brothers will not be able to spare the eldest wife! "

These words touched the eldest lady's heart. She did not dare to let Jia She divorce her, so she had to get out of the carriage crying. The people nearby saw the scars on her face, and everyone was frightened to retreat. After a few steps, this made Mr. Xing even more sad.

I don't know who started it, but the crowd slowly began to talk about Jia She and his wife, and they all pointed at these two people.

"It used to be that the young master of the Duke's mansion was so powerful that he forced his whole family to death, and now he has suffered retribution!" "I heard that this ugly woman abused her young wife to give birth to a child, but I don't have that ability. She is a chicken that can't lay eggs. .”

"You don't know, that young lady is the daughter of Jieyuan from the south. A good daughter has been ruined!"

"Tsk, tsk, it can be seen that the old saying is true, people are doing it, and God is watching. It's not that it won't be repaid, it's that the time has not yet come!"

……

Jia Lian also felt uncomfortable. Seeing Jia She turning his head towards the city gate, as if he was looking at something, Jia Lian guessed that he still wanted his second brother to come and see him off.
After another thought, I guess he was thinking of his second brother coming to see him off. People outside saw it and didn't dare to sneer at him along the way. Where is the deep love between father and son?

Jia Lian was not easy to rush, so he followed Jia She forward step by step. Behind him were several carriages, which contained Jia She's Yingying Yanyan. The deeds of these people were all held in the hands of the Rongguo Mansion. , even if he escapes, he is just a runaway slave, and he will have to live in hiding. Once he is caught, he will be punished.

I heard that it was the eldest lady’s opinion that they should be exiled. At this time, everyone wanted to eat the eldest lady’s flesh and drink her blood. Their mouths were filled with scarlet hatred, and their faces were hateful. And that charming and charming look from before?
It can be seen that it is absolutely correct to say that phase comes from the heart.

Jia Cong was left in the palace by Emperor Taiqi at this time. He had no intention of coming to see Jia She off. After the morning court, Emperor Taiqi left him behind. Of course he didn't want it, so he followed Wu Ji. Side hall.

"Jia She is leaving the city today?" Emperor Taiqi asked.

Jia Cong said hurriedly, "If you return to the emperor, yes!"

Emperor Taiqi threw the memorial he had read in his hand on the table, stood up, turned his head in the side hall, and said, "It is not my wish to have the title of Duke Rongguo taken away! The life and death of Duan Duan has always been for The people of the world are returning to their hearts, and I really cannot bear to make the souls of two generations of Rongguo Dukes in heaven uneasy.

Yuanze, I think you will inherit the title of Duke Rongguo. How about that? "

When Jia Cong heard this, he knelt down with a bang and said hurriedly, "By the grace of the emperor, I have been awarded a title. How can one person shoulder two titles? There is no precedent for this!"

Emperor Taiqi walked up to Jia Cong, bent down slightly, and patted Jia Cong on the shoulder, "Get up. We are no longer monarchs and ministers. You are also my nephew-in-law. Xian Ning will be promised to you in the future. As a wife, she gave birth to children, one of whom will inherit the title of Prince Zhongshun, and another child who can inherit the title of Prince Rongguo."

After all, it was too unfair for Xian Ning to talk about recruiting a son-in-law. He said that he was recruiting a son-in-law, but in fact, Jia Cong was already married. If he lived in the princess's house, in the eyes of outsiders, he and Jia Cong would appear to be in an affair. Cong has one person and two scorpions on his shoulders. Xianning will take over the Duke Rongguo Palace in the future, and his child will inherit the title of Duke Rongguo. Not only Jia Cong, but also Prince Zhongshun will be extremely honorable.

When Jia Cong heard this, he was overjoyed and did not dare to get up and thank the emperor. "I am deeply grateful. I can only express my gratitude to Your Majesty for your kindness by always thinking about the loyal army and serving the country!"

At the same time, Jia Cong couldn't help but think, could it be said that the situation in Liaodong has reached the point of corruption?Jia Cong couldn't help but feel vaguely worried about Xia Jin. Xia Jin regarded him as his biological son. If Xia Jin had any shortcomings, wouldn't he be forbidden to fulfill his filial piety in front of Xia Jin's bed even for a day?
However, if he rashly asked the emperor at this time, he would definitely violate Emperor Taiqi's taboo. He could only find a way to find out, but even if he found out, he would not be able to go to Liaodong if he did not obey the order.

I can only feel anxious in vain.

Just as Jia Cong had guessed, Emperor Taiqi received another report from Liaodong early this morning. The city launched an attack. Although the battle report stated that Fushun City had not been breached yet, at the moment, Liaodong had to select generals. Otherwise, once Fushun City was breached, the situation would be out of control.

Emperor Taiqi was not in a good mood at this time, so he finished his kindness and was about to move Jia Cong to the battlefield. He said to Jia Cong, "It was reported that more than 20 taels of silver were confiscated from your biological father's house in Rongguo Mansion. , I ordered people not to touch any of the money, and sealed it all in place. I plan to reward you with these coins! It is only natural for a son to inherit his father's wealth!"

Jia Cong dared to ask for it, so he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I have a salary. This is the emperor's favor. When Kuang was in Jiangnan, I picked up some shops in Zhen's house. I took advantage of the opportunity and bought them near the water. The business has been pretty good these years. Yes, it’s more than enough to keep the family afloat.

Although part of Jia She's property was left by his ancestors, most of it was obtained illegally by using his power to bully others. The emperor was so kind that I should not refuse it, but if I didn't say it, I would be further betraying the emperor's favor. Therefore, I think it is better to buy these items at a discount and use the silver obtained by the emperor to finance the war in Liaodong, reward the soldiers who defended the land, and show the emperor's grace! "

These words can be said to have touched the heart of Emperor Taiqi. At this time, when the country is in such a difficult situation, it seems that only King Zhongshun and Jia Cong are the ones who sincerely plan for him. He was moved and said, " Your loyalty is commendable, I will play it accurately!"

As for Jia Cong, when the situation in Liaodong was so bad, he had to actively plan to go to Liaodong because he was worried about Xia Jin. Therefore, he had already made preparations. At this time, he took out an agreement from his sleeve and handed it to Tai. Emperor Qi said, "Your Majesty, this is my wish. Please accept it!"

Emperor Taiqi was a little confused. He took the agreement and glanced at it hastily. When he saw that it was a merchant agreement, he couldn't help but become more puzzled. When he took a closer look, he found that it was an agreement that Jia Cong set up a weaving factory in Jiangnan and invited Emperor Taiqi to join it.

Among them, there are three shares in total. Emperor Taiqi holds [-]% of the shares and is the major shareholder, while Jia Cong holds [-]%. The remaining [-]% is owned by the employees of the weaving factory and [-]% is owned by Shenjiying.

This weaving factory has only been established for a month, and has made a profit of more than 3 taels of silver. The 8000 taels of silver included in the agreement are dividends for Emperor Taiqi.

For the first time in his life, Emperor Taiqi actually received the money earned by his ministers for him. Although it was not much, it was still quite a lot. This made Emperor Taiqi feel extremely complicated.

There was a hint of joy in it. The more Emperor Taiqi looked at Jia Cong, the more he liked him. If he didn't have a daughter of the right age, wouldn't it be wrong for such a good young man to become his biological son-in-law?
"Survival!" Emperor Taiqi had mixed feelings. He took two steps back and forth holding the agreement, "If you sincerely accept it, why should I reject it thousands of miles away? I already understand your loyalty. There are too few people in the government who are as sincere as you."

With that said, the little fireman in Emperor Taiqi's command hall opened the curtain on the west wall, and saw a not very subtle map of Kanyu hanging on the wall, and the land of Liaodong was in front of Jia Cong's eyes.

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