Red Mansion Beijingwang

Jinling, Zhen Family Manor.

The whole Zhen family was locked up and imprisoned. There was a sense of depression in the entire Zhen family manor, which made all the maids and servants become solemn. They ran their errands carefully, fearing that they would be angered if they were not careful.

The spacious lobby was crowded with people, and most of the Zhen family members were inside, looking gloomy and unclear.

Sitting on the soft platform was an old lady with white hair and frosted temples. She was the old lady of the Zhen family. At this moment, old lady Zhen's old face had a haggard look, and her turbid eyes were dull.

"Old lady, the eldest master is back." Suddenly, the mother-in-law's voice came from outside, making everyone's eyes brighten.

When Zhen Yingjia walked in, Mrs. Zhen stared at Zhen Yingjia with a hint of hope in her eyes and asked, "What did the prince say?"

Zhen Yingjia looked sad and sighed softly: "The prince is about to return to the capital, and the second brother and the others will also be brought to the capital for trial."

Everyone was startled when they heard this, and their hearts sank. If he was brought to the capital for trial, he would basically be pronounced guilty.

Mrs. Zhen had a look of sadness on her face, tears streaming down her cheeks, and she cried with trembling lips: "I usually don't care about you, so you just drink and have fun. Those who marry younger wives marry younger wives, and become more and more satisfied. Now you are still It’s really a crime to dare to think about providing food relief.”

Zhen Yingjia and the male juniors of the Zhen family in the hall all had a look of embarrassment on their faces, and they didn't know what to say for a moment. The only difference was the luxurious young man on one side, whose face looked like the moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival. He looked at this scene with curiosity, and his eyes looked like a pair of eyes with a stupid clarity, which seemed out of place.

After being silent for a while, the wife of the Zhen family said softly: "Old lady, my second uncle does not want to be brought to the capital for trial. How about we go to the capital first and ask our ancestors to deal with it."

Mrs. Zhen stared at Mrs. Zhen's family and sighed inwardly. She was taken to the capital, and there was probably nothing the old lady could do.

If you think about it carefully, this is the Zhen family's greed for money and food relief, and the fault comes first. Even if the old concubine has a high position, is it possible that she can still interfere in government affairs? This is not to make the ministers of the imperial court spit to death.

Moreover, the matter was captured by the powerful Prince Beijing, who could not suppress it. If he interfered, even the old concubine would be caught in it, which would cut off the roots of the Zhen family.

But what can I say, there is no way at the moment, I can only rely on the old concubine in the capital, not asking for acquittal, but asking for a lighter sentence, I can't let her white-haired person give away the black-haired person.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Zhen wiped away her tears and choked with sobs: "That's fine, I'll just go to the capital to pay my respects to the old lady."

The wife of the Zhen family responded when she heard this, but she didn't say anything. After all, she was the one who went to the capital in the past, so it was reasonable.

After giving instructions, Mrs. Zhen looked at the girl on one side, and a strange color flashed through her cloudy eyes.

The girl is Zhen Xin, the third daughter of the Zhen family, and her biological father is Zhen Tiren. She looks to be about fourteen or fifteen years old. She is wearing a pleated skirt with scattered flowers, water mist and green grass. Her skin is like gelatin, white with pink in it, and she seems to be able to squeeze out water. , a pair of watery eyes were slightly red, it was obvious that he had cried, which was quite pitiful.

"Xin'er, you go to the capital with the eldest wife."

Everyone in the hall was slightly startled, and most of them were suspicious. They didn't understand why Mrs. Zhen asked her daughter Zhen Xin to go to the capital together.

However, since it was the old lady's order, no one had anything to say, so Zhen Yingjia said: "Mother, go and make preparations so that Xin'er and the others can go to Beijing as soon as possible."

Mrs. Zhen glanced at Zhen Yingjia and shouted: "What are you getting ready for? Everyone is so lazy on weekdays, but now you are more active. Then Prince Beijing is also going back to Beijing. Please take the opportunity to take the eldest wife and Xin with you." Just go to Beijing together."

Mrs. Zhen's wife looked surprised. She raised her eyes and glanced at the annoyed Mrs. Zhen. After hesitating for a while, she said, "Mother, this is not good."

The prince of Beijing took away the Zhen family members, and now he shamelessly ran to catch a boat. This is not a big embarrassment, and it is uncomfortable to stay there.

Not only the wife of the Zhen family, but also everyone else, especially Zhen Yingjia. During this period, he had been asking to see the prince, but he was blocked all the time. He didn't even see half of him. How could he let the Zhen family take the boat.

Mrs. Zhen felt relieved when she saw this. She sighed softly and said, "Although I have said this, our Zhen family and the royal family are still closely related. I don't think the prince will miss me."

The wife of the Zhen family had a slightly unnatural look on her face when she heard this. If the Prince of Beijing had been thinking about love, he should have concealed it when he intercepted the grain ship. Why did he capture the people of the Zhen family and create such a field?

But Zhen Yingjia became a little suspicious. This made Zhen Xin go to Beijing together and board the Beijing Prince's ship. Could this mean that
Thinking of this, Zhen Yingjia looked embarrassed and asked, "Does mother plan to let Xin'er serve the prince?"

Mrs. Zhen nodded slightly when she heard this, her eyes fell on Zhen Xin, and she said with a somewhat sad tone: "I have this idea, but whether the prince sees it or not, I have other opinions."

It’s not like the daughter of the Zhen family has never been sent to Beijing Prince’s Mansion, but she wasn’t interested in her either.

After saying that, Mrs. Zhen's eyes fell on Zhen Xin and said quietly: "Xin'er, your father was greedy for money and donated food, and he offended the prince. If you want to save him, the only thing you can do now is to make the prince calm down." rely on you."

When Zhen Xin heard this, her pretty face looked a little bitter. She had received a good education since she was a child and was not a stupid person. Now it was very clear what Mrs. Zhen meant. It was just because she had offended the prince and sent her there. It is to make amends, in order to extinguish the prince's anger.

Pursing her pink lips, Zhen Xin's eyes flashed with a firm look, and she said Zhanran: "My father is in jail. How can a daughter turn a blind eye? Grandma, please rest assured that my granddaughter will do her best."

When Mrs. Zhen heard this, she couldn't help but feel surprised. The daughters of the Zhen family were much more sensible than the boys.

Everyone in the hall also understood Mrs. Zhen's intention at this time, but it was a bit strange. After all, they had planned to get married to the Prince of Beijing at the beginning, but things went against their wishes and the Prince of Beijing declined.

Although she was promised the title of concubine, it felt like a humiliation to the Zhen family.

As for Zhen Xin, she did not feel this humiliation, because although Zhen Xin and Zhen Hua were both daughters of the Zhen family, Zhen Hua was the legitimate daughter, while Zhen Xin was the concubine.

Mrs. Zhen's heart was complicated and she said, "Mom, my daughter-in-law will make peace and let Xin'er and the prince achieve good things."

Guest House.

Zhen Feng passed through the moon-shaped hanging flower door and stepped into the courtyard. She saw the young man holding his head in the window and looking lost in thought. Colorful, he asked: "What troubles are you thinking about, Your Majesty?"

Shui Rong stared at Zhen Feng who was walking towards her, with a slightly unnatural look on his face, and said softly: "I am looking at the canna flowers in the courtyard. The flowers are big and colorful. It's quite interesting to look at."

Hearing this, Mrs. Zhen Feng glanced at the cannas planted in the courtyard. They have thick and shapely stems and colorful flowers. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty is quite leisurely."

Shui Rong smiled and said nothing, staring at the plump beauty in front of him, and asked: "Why are you here, but something is wrong? Did you embroider some clothes and bring them here?"

Hearing the teasing in the young man's tone, Zhen Feng's pretty face blushed slightly, she shook her head slightly and said softly: "Your Majesty, don't make fun of me. I came here because I heard that Your Majesty plans to return to Beijing. I don't know when. Set off?"

Upon hearing this, Shui Rong understood that Zhen Feng's desire to return to Beijing was much stronger than Shui Rong's, because her daughter was in the Beijing Palace in the middle of Beijing and was naturally concerned about returning to Beijing.

After hesitating, Shui Rong said: "It's only for the past two days, but before returning to Beijing, I have to go to Suzhou, which will delay me for two days."

Back to Beijing, Tanchun and Daiyu were still in Suzhou, so he had to go and bring them with him.

When Zhen Feng heard this, there was a hint of embarrassment on her gorgeous face. She remembered that the prince had said that she wanted to go to Suzhou before, but she was only focused on returning to Beijing and forgot about it.

Pursing her pink lips, Zhen Feng raised her eyes to look at the young man in front of her. Her beautiful eyes were shining brightly. The young man had a noble status, but he treated her, a woman and a child who was "old and pearly", with courtesy, which really made people's hearts rise. Make ripples.

When she was about to say something, Zhen Feng saw a strange look on Shui Rong's face, frowned slightly, and asked with a hint of concern in her bright eyes, "Your Majesty, is he unwell?"

Shui Rong's eyebrows were soothing, and there was a bit of strangeness in his eyes when he looked at Zhen Fengshi. Zhan Ran said: "It's okay, I was bitten by an ignorant insect."

Zhen Feng was startled when she heard this. Are there insects at this time of year? Or an ignorant insect?
"cough"

A sudden cough came from under the window, causing Zhen Feng's gorgeous face to change.

That emerald green voice must be from the daughter's house, which means there is a woman under the prince.
Thinking of this, Zhen Feng's charming face showed a blush, and she bowed. There was a hint of panic in her voice, and she said: "Your Majesty, I have something to do with my family, so I won't bother you."

Shui Rong looked at Zhen Feng's slightly staggering figure with a calm expression. "Some things, as long as you are not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed. What big deal is it worth?"
Shaking his head, Shui Rong ignored it. He lowered his eyes and looked at the blushing Liu Wu'er beneath him. He stretched out his hand and pinched the girl's pretty face and said with a smile, "Ignorant little bug."

Hearing this, Liu Wu'er looked at the young man with bright eyes that were like a pool of clear water. There was a bit of anxiety in his eyes, and he whispered: "Your Majesty, I didn't do this on purpose."

It's so pitiful that she really didn't mean it. When she noticed Zhen Feng's approach, she wanted to retreat, but the prince held her head, so Wu'er could only serve tremblingly.

Not only that, when the prince was talking to Zhen Fengshi, she found that the prince was getting more energetic, and it was so loud that it reached her throat, and she couldn't hold it back for a while.

Shui Rong didn't take it seriously when he heard the words. He stared at the scenery in the courtyard and said calmly: "I don't blame you, just continue to serve."

"When autumn ends in the south of the Yangtze River, the grass has not withered yet." How could this beautiful scenery not include a beautiful woman playing the flute and playing the flute.

On the other side, Mrs. Zhen Feng hurriedly left the watery courtyard as if fleeing, walked along the corridor, returned to the courtyard where she lived, entered the side room, sat on a brocade pier, still panting, picked up the table and put it on He poured a cup of tea into the teapot and drank it.

After a moment, Zhen Feng came back to her senses. Thinking of the change in the young man's expression before, she felt shy and uncontrollable.

This... He did that kind of thing in front of her, and he actually had a "leisurely" conversation with her, and she just happened to notice that the boy must have known about the strange look in his eyes. It was really embarrassing.

At this time, Jiao Xing walked in and saw the beauty sitting in front of the desk with a red face. She was slightly startled and asked with concern: "Madam, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Jiao Xing had not followed Zhen Feng before, so she didn't know the reason.

When Zhen Feng heard this, a flash of panic flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she quickly said: "It's nothing. You came back in a hurry and couldn't breathe for a while?"

Thinking about it now, she was also worried that the prince was "unwell" before, presumably...
Jiao Xing frowned as she saw Zhen Feng's face becoming more and more rosy, and her suspicions became even more intense. Not only did she not think much about it, but she asked instead: "Madam, when shall we set off."

Zhen Feng came to her senses, coughed slightly, and said, "Your Majesty said it would be just for these two days."

Jiao Xing smiled when she heard this, and said with a bit of relaxation in her tone: "Madam, we can see the young lady when we follow the prince back to the capital." She knew that the madam missed the young lady the most, and she was about to go to see the young lady now. , I think I am very anxious now.

Hearing the name "Miss", Zhen Feng's beautiful eyes flashed brightly, the warmth between her eyebrows was revealed, and her whole body exuded a gentle and watery temperament.

Yes, I am going to meet my "Yinglian".

Inside the inner room.

After admiring the "beautiful scenery", Shui Rong was sitting on the Luohan bed, staring at the respectful Zhen Yingjia in the hall, taking a sip of tea, and said leisurely: "What do you mean by Mr. Zhen's visit?"

Originally, Shui Rong refused to see the Zhen family, but Zhen Yingjia stated that he was not asking for a meeting because of Zhen Tiren's affairs. Shui Rong was quite curious, so he asked to see him to see if there was anything else the Zhen family wanted to see him for.

After all, he is Zhen Hua's father, so he can only give him a little dignity.

Zhen Yingjia said respectfully: "I heard that the prince will return to Beijing in the near future, and my wife will also go to Beijing this time. The journey is far away, and I am worried about it. I want to let my wife take the prince's boat back to Beijing, and I hope that the prince will go back to Beijing." "Yes."

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and looked at Zhen Yingjia with a little suspicion in his eyes.

The wife of the Zhen family must have come to Beijing to ask for the old concubine's request. There is no doubt that she asked to see him about taking a boat. It was not necessary. The Zhen family did not lack the money to rent a boat. What was the Zhen family's plan?
Not to mention the long journey, wasn't it the same when Zhen Hua came to Beijing? How could he not be worried at that time?
No matter what the Zhen family intended, Zhen Tiren was taken down by him because of this. In the spirit of taking both the stolen goods and the people, even the old concubine had nothing to say. There was no need to worry about such a trivial matter as taking a boat.

Thinking about this, Shui Rong nodded and said, "Yes, I will send someone to inform Master Zhen when I leave."

When Zhen Yingjia heard this, her heart eased slightly. He was still afraid that the prince would reject her, but now it seemed that it was indeed as the old lady said. For the sake of the old lady, the prince would not reject her.

After bowing and saluting, Zhen Yingjia said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will not disturb Your Majesty anymore."

Shui Rong looked at Zhen Yingjia's leaving figure and was quite surprised. This Zhen family really asked for a meeting for something as trivial as taking a boat trip. It really made people wonder what to say.

Forget it, don't think about it anymore, just go with the Zhen family.

Two days passed in a blink of an eye, and many people gathered at the Jinling Pier. All officials with official positions in Jinling were here to see off Prince Beijing.

After Shui Rong explained to Jia Yucun, he stepped onto the deck and walked straight into the cabin.

At this time, there were several people sitting in the cabin. When they saw Shui Rong walking in, they hurriedly stood up to greet her. The more noble lady was the wife of the Zhen family. She saluted with a smile on her face and said, "I'm troublesome for you, Your Majesty."

Shui Rong was no stranger to the wife of the Zhen family. When Zhen Hua came to Beijing Palace, she was the one who led her there.

Smiling, Shui Rong said, "It's just a little effort, cousin. You don't have to be polite."

She is considered a mother-in-law, so she doesn't need to keep a straight face.

The wife of the Zhen family was slightly happy when she saw Shui Rong calling her "cousin aunt". She originally thought that the prince would have some grudge against her second uncle, but she didn't expect that he didn't care.

At this time, Zhen Xin, who was behind Madam Zhen, looked at the handsome young man in front of her, a flash of light flashed in her eyes. She didn't expect that the prince would be so handsome, which really made people's hearts flutter.

It's not that Zhen Xin isn't worried about her imprisoned father, but the old lady of the Zhen family made it very clear that day that Prince Beijing would be her future destination.

The so-called young girl is pregnant with her youth. How can her daughter's family be calm when facing her destination? The young man in front of her obviously fits her taste, and a secret joy inevitably wells up deep in her heart.

The wife of the Zhen family chatted for a few words, then pulled Zhen Xin to her and said, "Xin'er, I haven't met my cousin yet."

When Zhen Xin heard this, her jade cheeks curled up slightly, and she saluted Yingying: "Xin'er has met my cousin."

The sound is like that of an oriole, numb to the bones.

Shui Rong stared at the girl in front of him. Although she was still young, she had a graceful figure. She was wrapped in a light crimson gauze shirt, but she still couldn't hide her graceful appearance. Her skin was like fat, and her brows were as straight as smoke. Under her nose are pink lips.

Nodding lightly, Shui Rong didn't say much. He recalled the first time he saw Zhen Hua in his mind, as if reliving it.

I don’t know how my sweet cousin is doing now, but she is the most well-behaved and clingy person. After returning to Beijing, she has to go to comfort her.

Seeing that the young man did not respond, Zhen Xin felt a sour feeling in her heart, and she lowered her head and said nothing.

When the wife of the Zhen family saw this, she sighed slightly in her heart. She remembered that the prince was humble and would never be left out in the cold. Looking at his behavior, it was obvious that he was still thinking about his second uncle.

After a moment of silence, Shui Rong came back to his senses, looked at Madam Zhen and said, "Aunt Cousin, I am going to visit Suzhou by the way. Please let me know in advance."

Madam Zhen's wife smiled and nodded when she heard this. She glanced sideways at the Xue family who were waiting on one side. Knowing that it was not the time to speak, she said, "Your Majesty, let's leave first."

With that said, he took Zhen Xin away.

Shui Rong looked at the Zhen family's leaving figures, thinking about the Zhen family's intentions in his heart, and suddenly looked into a pair of bright eyes. After a slight start, he smiled and nodded.

Unexpectedly, the girl quickly turned her head and fled in panic like a frightened little rabbit.

Seeing this, Shui Rong smiled slightly and secretly sighed that his face was really fascinating. This was another young girl who was still pregnant.

After groaning, Shui Rong looked at Xue Biao and said warmly: "Brother Xue, your father didn't come?"

Xue Biao's expression tightened and he said hurriedly: "My father went overseas to Panyu to investigate prices. He was not available for a while. When he went to Beijing, he went to visit the prince's palace. I hope the prince will forgive me."

Upon hearing this, Shui Rong understood clearly that this was his order, and there was nothing to criticize in doing things with all his heart.

Looking up at the girl in a bright red dress behind Xue Biao, Shui Rong had a vague suspicion in his heart and asked, "Who is this little girl?"

Xue Ke hurriedly introduced, "Your Highness, this is my sister Baoqin. My father asked my brothers and sisters to go to the capital first to celebrate the housewarming of my aunt and her family."

At this time, Xue Baoqin saluted and said, "Baoqin has met the prince."

Sure enough, this is Xue Baoqin.

Shui Rong looked at the girl in front of him. She looked cute and cute in a bright red dress. Her facial features were vaguely similar to Baochai's. Her complexion was crystal clear and as soft as jade. Her face, which was slightly baby fat, was as tender as a pinch. Just out of the water.

Smiling, Shui Rong said warmly: "My sister is Bao Yatou's cousin, so she doesn't need so many gifts."

When Baoqin heard this, his bright eyes flashed, and he didn't feel dissatisfied. There was a hint of cunning in his eyebrows, and he smiled and said: "My little sister has met my brother-in-law."

"Baoqin, don't mess around."

Xue Biao scolded her softly, and then said respectfully: "Your Majesty, my little sister is used to being a troublemaker, and my father has trouble controlling her, which makes your Majesty laugh."

Shui Rong looked at Bao Qin's quirky look while spitting out his sweet tongue. He couldn't help but feel amused, and said warmly: "It's okay. Little girls are interesting when they are lively and cute. They are not worthy of being treated as anything. From now on, sister Bao Qin will call her brother-in-law."

Well, I have another sister-in-law.

Hearing this, Bao Qin raised her eyebrows, straightened out her sharp buds, revealing two small tiger teeth, and said fiercely: "Brother-in-law, I am not young."

Seeing this, Shui Rong couldn't help but laugh out loud. He stretched out his hand and pinched Bao Qin's face. He felt soft and soft, with an indescribable sense of comfort. He said, "Sister Bao Qin, wait for you in two years." Let’s talk about this with my brother-in-law.”

Looking at Baoqin, it is only a "cardamom" at most, how can it be so small?

Facing Shui Rong's closeness, Bao Qin's jade cheeks warmed slightly. Except for her father and brother, no one had pinched her cheeks. However, the person in front of her was her brother-in-law, who was considered an elder, so it didn't matter.

Just listening to these words, I feel unhappy. What do you mean after two years, look down on her?
Shui Rong withdrew his hand, looked at Bao Qin who was still a little angry, and said: "When we get to the capital, I will let your sister Bao play with you."

When Bao Qin heard this, his willow eyes lit up slightly, he raised his pink face and looked at Shui Rong, blinked and said, "Brother-in-law, you can't lie to me."

Shui Rong couldn't help but feel funny. Look, it came out as soon as it exploded. How could a little girl be so big if she wasn't a playful person?

Smiling, Shui Rong responded: "I won't lie to you."

When Baoqin heard this, his willow eyes blinked. He had originally heard that Prince Beijing was a very good-tempered person, but now it turned out to be true. His cousin was very lucky.

Pursing her pink lips, Bao Qin responded: "Thank you, brother-in-law."

At this time, Feng Ziying walked in and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, everything is ready and ready to sail at any time."

Shui Rong nodded when he heard the words, and Zhan Ran said: "Okay, let's set sail."

Feng Ziying responded and immediately retreated.

After a while, the big ship was sailing, and Shui Xun looked at the river through the carved window, his eyes flickering. Although they had only been apart for a few days, he really missed Tanchun and Daiyu in his heart. (End of chapter)