Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

The steward of the palace welcomed him in. There were already three people sitting in the inner hall, Sun Can, Sun Chi, and Ruyi.

Seeing him come in, the three of them stood up to greet him. Ruyi was a little shy and rolled her eyes at him, deliberately looking away.

"It's been a long time, brothers. How are you doing lately?" Jia Cong cupped his hands and said with a smile.

"Okay, I haven't congratulated you on being granted the title of Marquis. I will not come back until I'm drunk today." Sun Can said with a smile.

Sun Chi complained a little: "You went to Shandong to fight so happily, but you didn't take me with you and left me idle in Beijing. It shows that you are unloyal."

Jia Cong said: "Brother Chi, isn't this a military emergency? I don't have time to call you, and His Majesty won't allow you to go."

"Bah, these are all excuses. Don't ask me for anything in the future." Sun Chi said angrily.

Jia Cong said: "Forget it, next time there is a war, you go and ask His Majesty for permission. How about I make you the deputy general?"

"Humph, let's talk about it later. Ruyi, you can see that your prince-in-law is not a good person. He is very cunning. You have to be careful not to be deceived by him in the future." Sun Chi did not forget to stab Jia Cong.

Ruyi's face turned red and she spat: "You are a bunch of snakes and rats, who is the good guy? I am too lazy to care about you."

After saying that, she turned back to the inner house. Today she heard that it was Jia Cong who invited her. She didn't want to come, but she couldn't help but miss him.

Seeing that Jia Cong was in high spirits and in good health, I was relieved and didn't dare to talk to him, so I hurriedly avoided him. After all, Ruyi was also a face-saving person.

Sun Can was slapped with a label inexplicably, and he smiled bitterly and said, "What does it have to do with me?"

Jia Cong came to see Ruyi today for one thing, and for another thing, he also wanted to test Sun Can's tone, so he said, "Brother Chi, do you have room to talk?"

Sun Can nodded and took the two of them to the inner study.

"If you have anything to say, no one dares to come close within ten feet of this place."

Jia Cong said: "I came here to talk to my two brothers about what's on my mind. Second brother, your Majesty made a new Duke of the Kingdom yesterday. This matter is not trivial. I think it will become a storm soon. I wonder what the Queen's will is?" "

When this topic came up, Sun Chi, who had always been cynical, became serious and looked at Sun Can.

"Well, my mother also mentioned this matter yesterday, saying that you were granted the title of Marquis at such a young age, which is considered to be a shining name in history. It's gratifying. She is very happy for you." Sun Can said with a smile.

Jia Cong shook his head and said with a smile: "Second brother, don't talk about him. You understand what I mean. Don't you trust Cong?"
Although Cong is in charge of the Imperial Guard, the Queen has done me a great favor, and Cong has no teeth to repay.

I think that my mother-in-law is the most noble and honorable person in the world, so she doesn’t want me to repay her with anything. Cong can only repay it to my two brothers. "

Sun Chi nodded slightly and looked at his brother with a smile.

Sun Can, who has always been steady, pondered for a moment and said, "What is Brother Cong talking about? I'm stupid and I don't quite understand."

Jia Cong said with a smile: "Second brother, why do you have to tease me? We three brothers will not go around in circles. Let's open the sky and speak openly. Do you have any interest in the position of prince?"

Sun Can narrowed his eyes, glanced at the two of them, and said, "Brother Cong, it seems that we are not allowed to discuss matters concerning the foundation of the country."

Jia Cong shook his head and said: "Now that my brother is quite old, if he doesn't burn his salary, will he wait for pie to fall from the sky?

Nowadays, both the eldest prince and you are the most popular among the people in the government and the public. It is still unclear who will win. "

Sun Can pondered for a moment and said, "What does Brother Cong mean?"

"Fight!"

Sun Chi frowned and said: "Brother Cong, don't you know that my father hates the prince's taking over the legitimate son? If the second brother takes action rashly, I'm afraid it will be self-defeating."

Jia Cong waved his hand and said: "How could I not know that fighting requires a certain level of intensity. To be honest, I have offended the eldest prince to death.

The previous disagreements on the road were just verbal disputes, but my last trip to the south of the Yangtze River cut off the Fei family's financial path in Huai'an, and he was closely related to Uncle Hou, so he naturally had no dealings with me.

If he ascends to the throne, the Jia family may be in danger, so Cong will help his second brother to take over the East Palace. In this way, he can repay the queen's grace, live up to the love between you and me as brothers, and be able to settle down and live in peace. "

Sun Can smiled bitterly and said: "Of course I understand Brother Cong's good intentions, but I have no ambitions for that position, and I don't want to hurt the brotherhood.

If your father makes your eldest brother his heir, I will make peace for you. With the respect of your mother and queen, your eldest brother will not do anything to you. I believe he has this tolerance. "

Jia Cong's expression changed and he said: "Second brother, aren't you acting like this?

If the eldest prince ascends to the throne, Cong is not afraid. At worst, he will fly away. And where will you, the legitimate prince born from the queen, go? Do you think the eldest prince will let you go? "

Sun Can frowned and said, "Brother Cong, are these words a bit alarmist?

Back then, when the deposed prince rebelled, he was only imprisoned. Could it be that I was doing my duty, but my eldest brother wanted to attack me? Isn't he afraid of the world's mouth? What's more, the queen mother is still here. "

Jia Cong looked at Sun Chi and saw that he also had a helpless look on his face, so he sighed: "Does the second brother really want to give up his position?"

Sun Can said: "You can't say that. If my father is interested in me, I will shoulder this burden myself."

Jia Cong perked up and said, "What if the eldest prince also wants to take on this burden?"

Sun Can frowned and said: "The state has national laws and the family has family rules. How can eldest brother mess with the laws?"

Jia Cong finally understood that Sun Can was an obeyer and executor of rules, but it was difficult to be a destroyer or reshaper. He just wanted to act within the framework of the rules.

Unlike myself, what I always want to do is to steer the balance of rules to my side, use off-board moves to influence the rules, and take advantage of the rules.

Forget it, Sun Can is a humble gentleman, there is no point in talking to him, the Queen will talk to him anyway. His opinion is not important, the key depends on Empress Chen's attitude. I guess the empress will not be as silly as him and play the role of brother, friend and brother.

"Second brother has his own opinion, and Cong will feel relieved. If the Holy One is interested in second brother, Cong will do his best to help." Jia Cong said.

Sun Can cupped his hands and said with a smile: "You and I, brothers, will never let each other down."

Jia Cong smiled slightly and said, "Sit down, I'll excuse you. I'm going to see Ruyi."

"Go ahead, that girl is thinking about you." The two of them laughed.

Ruyi was admiring the plum blossoms in the back garden, when she heard the sound of footsteps behind her, her heart tightened, and she wanted to run away, but couldn't move, until someone hugged her from behind, and when she tried to struggle, it was already too late.

The surrounding servants had already wisely retreated. At this time, everything was white and silent. Only a few wintersweet trees were blooming quietly, and a faint fragrance floated. It seemed that there was only a pair of beautiful people left in the world, quietly cuddling together.

"Yan'er, are you waiting for me?" Jia Cong leaned into her ear and whispered.

"You're being sentimental, I'm admiring the plum blossoms on my own, what are you doing here? There are no rules, are you also breaking into the palace?" Ruyi said angrily.

"Good smoke, why not enjoy the plum blossoms?"

"You appreciate the plum blossoms as long as you appreciate the plum blossoms. What are you doing holding me?" Ruyi spat.

Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Because the plum blossoms are on you. If I don't hold you, how can you get the fragrance of plum blossoms?"

Ruyi was so ashamed when she heard this. Thinking of what happened that day, she couldn't help but blush and curse: "You bastard, you are so bold! How dare you insult me."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "I can't help myself. I hope your highness will forgive me." As he said this, a pair of hands began to attack the city.

"Ah...bastard! Don't be here." Ruyi twisted her body and said.

"As you command." Jia Cong hurriedly pulled her to the pavilion next to her and closed the doors and windows.

"Dirty seed, this is Lao Shi's house, what are you doing?" Ruyi cursed, feeling ashamed and angry.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Hao Yan'er, I haven't seen you in these two months, and I miss you so much. Don't you allow me to talk about my love?"

"Bah, why are you shutting up and sneaking around? I don't think you have good intentions." Ruyi spat, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Yan'er, don't you know whether my heart is good or not?" Jia Cong half dragged and half hugged her and saw her sit down on a small couch in the corner.

Ruyi half-pushed and leaned into his arms, saying: "Don't move your hands or feet, otherwise I will get angry. If others see me, I won't be able to see them."

Jia Cong knew that his princess had a heavy burden, so he didn't force her. He smiled and said, "Yan'er is a bit pushy. I'm not a wooden person. How can I remain motionless?"

Ruyi knew that if she didn't give this pervert some sweetness, it would definitely end, so she said in a voice as loud as a gnat: "Don't take off my clothes."

"It's a deal." Jia Cong chuckled, hugged her and made love to her for a long time, and kissed her until she gasped slightly before letting her go.

"Dirty seed, can't you wait even half a month? If you insist on secretly inviting me to Lao Shi's house to meet, it will become a laughing stock if people find out." Ruyi complained.

Jia Cong said: "One day without seeing you is like three autumns. If I haven't seen you for two months, how many autumns will it be?"

"You're here to bluff me again. You have so many beauties at home, can you take care of them?" Ruyi said with a smile on her lips.

"Although there are many beauties, they are not Yan'er." Jia Cong sighed.

Ruyi fell for his trick, covered her mouth with a smile, and said, "I don't believe you." Even so, she had a helpful expression.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Jia Cong took out a delicate little purse from his arms and said, "I have a little naughty thing for you."

"What is this?" Ruyi took it.

"In my purse are the good things that I have painstakingly found. They are top-quality spices that can soothe the mind and help you sleep, and have indescribable benefits," Jia Cong said.

As the most favored princess, Ruyi has never seen any treasure before, so she smiled and said, "What's the benefit?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "The name of this incense is Lover's Fragrance. It is a fairy recipe from the sea. Burning it means that it is like a lover's lingering. The fragrance is refreshing and refreshing, hence the name.

What's more mysterious is that if you burn this incense at night for several nights, you will definitely dream of the person you love in your heart. I have tried it and it is extremely effective. You take it back and try it. If you can't dream of me, I won't accept it. "

Ruyi said half-believed and half-suspicious: "Is it really so wonderful? I don't believe it. Who are you dreaming about?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Of course I dreamed about you, Sister Bao, Yan'er and the others."

"Playboy." Ruyi rolled her eyes at him and said arrogantly: "Seeing your filial piety, I will accept it. I will try it when I go back tonight."

When Jia Cong saw that he had learned the trick, he smiled and said, "Yan'er, I've given you something, why don't you give something in return?"

Ruyi said angrily: "What do you want?"

"I think..." Jia Cong whispered in her ear.

Ruyi blushed deeply and punched him: "I'll beat you to death, you dirty thing."

Only the faint laughter of the two people could be heard in the pavilion. After a long time, it was not until the girl came to invite them to dinner that Jia Cong came out with Ruyi, who was as red as a plum.

Exactly, the moon in front of the window is different, but there are plum blossoms. (End of chapter)