From the Red Mansion, you can travel through the world of martial arts

Chapter 192 Jia Lian is away
In this era, information is delayed.

As the residence of a duke, Rong Mansion should always pay attention to state affairs in order to maintain its own wealth.

But unfortunately, there was no one in the court holding an important position, and the masters in the whole mansion were only concerned with enjoying themselves, so it was not until a day later that Jia Mu and others learned about the rebellion of Prince Ningjing.

Jia Zheng's case was also closed, and he was demoted to the position of Langzhong of the Ministry of Works in Jinling. He took up the post immediately and set out at the beginning of the twelfth lunar month.

When Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, Yuanchun and others in Rongqing Hall heard that Jia Zheng was demoted to the southern province, they all shed tears.

Now that the New Year is approaching, Baoyu is still ill, and it is natural for him to be sad about parting with his loved ones.

He was also worried about Jia Zheng's health because he had suffered in the imperial prison and had not yet recovered, and now he had to go on a long journey.

After discussing for a while, they just said that they would find a way to transfer Jia Zheng back to the capital after the New Year.

Suddenly a servant came to report that an angel had gone to the East Palace to deliver an imperial decree.

Knowing that Jia Wei had made great contributions in the Ningjing County Prince Rebellion, Jia's grandmother thought that he had been awarded a title by imperial decree, so she ordered Wang Xifeng and Yuanchun to go to the East Palace to take a look, both to congratulate him and to inquire about the news.

For a while, the atmosphere in Rongqing Hall was depressing. The West Mansion was declining day by day, and even the head of the family was demoted to serve as an official in the Southern Province.

However, the East Palace was thriving. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Jia Wei was now in power. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be able to enjoy wealth and glory for decades and protect three generations.

Comparing the two, Grandmother Jia could only sigh...

When Sister Feng and Yuanchun arrived, the main door of the East Earl's Mansion had already been opened and the incense table had been set up. They did not want to chat with Jia Wei, so they just stayed behind and waited quietly for the imperial edict.

From time to time, angels would come carrying imperial edicts. The one who came to deliver the orders was none other than Jia Wei's old acquaintance, Dai Quan, the Prime Minister of the Daming Palace.

Dai Quan was dressed in a bright red python robe, standing facing south with a solemn expression. He quickly unfolded the silk and recited aloud:
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, hereby proclaims: The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, the commander of the Dragon Guards, and the first-class earl Jia Wei, who has a pure and upright character, and a sharp mind, has protected the emperor and repelled the enemy in front of the Yangxin Palace, and quelled the Ningjing Rebellion, and has made unprecedented contributions... He is hereby promoted to the first-class Yong'an Marquis, and is granted a red-lettered iron certificate, and is appointed the Right Censor-in-Chief and the commander of the military affairs of the Beijing Camp, in order to commend his outstanding achievements and merits. This is decreed."

Upon hearing this, Jia Wei was very satisfied. He was promoted to the first-class marquis and was also in charge of military affairs in the Beijing camp!

The twelve camps in the capital are led by a Jiedushi, who is supervised by a eunuch, the Minister of War or the Chief Censor. Now he is Duolong's deputy, and the next step is to become the Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp.

Moreover, he is still in charge of the affairs of the Jinyiwei. If he also controls the Beijing Camp, he will almost have control over the military forces inside and outside the Shenjing City!
"Your servant Jia Wei accepts your order and thanks you!"

Behind the hall, Feng Jieer, who was not well educated, heard the imperial edict vaguely. She only realized it after Dai Quan finished reading it. She hurriedly grabbed Yuanchun's arm and asked, "Was Brother Wei conferred the title of Marquis?"

"Yes, he was given the title of First-Class Yong'an Marquis," Yuanchun was also proud of it, her face was rosy, and she was happy for Jia Wei, "and he was also given an assignment in the Beijing Army!"

Sister Feng quietly peeked out and saw Jia Wei talking to the eunuch, and a stack of silver bills was passed between them during the conversation.

Feng Jieer had sharp eyes and could tell at a glance that it was at least a thousand taels of silver, and her heart ached.

In previous years, Xifu had bribed the eunuchs in the palace for Yuanchun, and several hundred taels of silver at a time was already too much!

"This brother is such a spendthrift, he spends money lavishly and doesn't know how to save. If he spends like this, even a sea of ​​silver won't be enough... Fortunately, the girl Bao who came in is a good housekeeper."

Feng Jieer looked at Yuanchun again, and said with envy and jealousy: "How can this precious girl be so lucky? Before she even got married, the wife of a baron became the wife of a marquis. Don't we have to coax her to come in the future? The old lady is the only one in the two mansions who can suppress her!"

Yuanchun felt inexplicably bitter when she heard this. She forced a smile and said, "Brother Yu is a capable man. The girl he likes must be blessed..."

Earlier, Jia Wei had already sent Dai Quan away. He held the imperial edict in his hand and, according to custom, had the ancestral temple opened to inform all the ancestors.

Wang Xifeng then pulled Yuanchun out and said with a smile, "Good luck to the great marquis. I pay my respects to the marquis."

Yuanchun also had beautiful eyes shining brightly. She looked at Jia Wei with a smile and called him "Brother Wei".

Both of these women have close relationships with Jia Wei, but when the two of them get together, Jia Wei can only act dignified and serious.

"My brother's title of nobility is truly an honor to our family. The old lady will definitely be happy when she knows about this."

Sister Feng also said, "Is this the imperial decree of the Lord to confer the title of Marquis? Brother, can you let me touch it? Let me get a taste of your nobleness!"

"If there's anything strange about it, take it and have a look." Jia Wei stuffed the imperial edict to Feng Jieer and continued talking to Yuanchun.

Sister Feng had already sent her maid back to deliver the message. Only Yuanchun's maid, Baoqin, was serving in the hall, so she was not afraid that anything would be spread and people would say that he was disrespectful.

After chatting for a while, Jia Wei said, "The East Palace is going to open a clan temple, and we need people to take care of it inside and outside. Second sister-in-law should stay and help eldest sister-in-law."

Jia Wei's words must have worked, and Feng Jieer immediately went to the back house to help with the affairs.

After Jia Wei sent Baoqin away with a look, he casually tossed the imperial edict aside, pulled Yuanchun over, and held her on his lap to play with her.

"What's wrong? I see you are distracted."

Yuanchun shook her head. She was distracted because of two things. One was that Jia Zheng was demoted, and now if she said it, it would be like hinting that Jia Wei should help her. The other was because of what Feng Jie said about Baochai... This was even more unspeakable.

"My younger brother has been made a marquis. It feels like a dream. I am very happy." Yuanchun smiled brightly and charmingly.

Jia Wei pinched her cheek and said, "This is not a dream. I fought hard for this title with my sword."

Yuanchun put away her smile, and suddenly realized that they only saw Jia Wei's glory but ignored the hardships behind it. How dangerous would it be for him to rescue the emperor and quell the rebellion by sending an army?
For a moment, Yuanchun felt a little distressed as she thought about how much Jia Wei must have suffered for having such power at such a young age.

When Jia Wei saw her beauty, he simply lowered his head.

After a while the two separated.

"I do all this so that I can protect you in the future."

"Yuanchun, one day you will be able to stand beside me openly..." Yuanchun was so moved that she almost cried when she heard this. If it weren't for...

Yuanchun grabbed the hand that was holding Xuezi and called out tenderly, "Brother Er."

But Jia Wei refused to listen, so Yuanchun could only let go and let him play.

The two chatted for a while. Yuanchun was afraid that Jia Wei would do the same thing as last time, so she begged him softly to let her go.

Jia Wei let Yuanchun go, and told her, "Come back and stay here tonight."

Yuanchun nodded shyly.

After Yuanchun left, Jia Wei went to the backyard to find Wang Xifeng. She was directing the servants of the East Palace to prepare items for ancestor worship, and she was rarely talking to Ping'er.

Feng Jieer was efficient. While preparing things, she ordered the servants to go to the Jia clan ancestral hall next door to make arrangements. Seeing her heroic appearance, Jia Wei's anger that had been aroused by Yuanchun flared up again.

Jia Wei glanced at the scene and pinched Feng Jie's pigtail behind her back.

Wang Xifeng and Ping'er were startled, and they only heard Jia Wei whisper, "Come with me. Ping'er, you take care of it."

"You're going to die! The old lady will definitely come to worship the ancestors later." Feng Jieer cursed, and seeing Jia Wei sneering, she didn't dare to say anything more and walked into the house obediently.

Jia Wei and Feng Jieer did not go anywhere else, but went into the house, where they could still hear the busy sounds of the servants in the yard...

Ping'er was angry and frightened when she saw this, but she could do nothing about Jia Wei, so she could only take on the work and help guard the door.

Wang Xifeng in the room ate for a while and then said quickly:

"There are people outside. The old lady will be here soon. Good Second Master, please forgive me."

Jia Wei didn't care, "It will be interesting when Jia Lian comes later."

The servants were busy outside the yard.

Inside the room, Sister Feng was lying on a chair with her pale white legs resting on the armrests.

At the door, Ping'er knocked on the door twice to remind him.

She listened to the faint sound and was frightened.

This made Feng Jieer very miserable. She could only fold a handkerchief and bite it.

For a moment, Jia Wei's attention was all on the big red bellyband.

Embroidered on the bellyband are koi carps under lotus flowers. Now the lotus flowers are swaying, and the koi carps seem to be swimming as well, diving into the depths again and again, which is very lifelike.

Jia Wei reached out his hand, touched a lotus flower, and pinched the snow seeds under the lotus.

Suddenly, a maid outside the courtyard shouted, "Master Lian is here!"

Wang Xifeng was startled and hurriedly patted Jia Wei.

The clamp made Jia Wei gasp for air.

When Ping'er saw Jia Lian coming, she was also frightened and walked forward to block his way.

When Jia Lian saw Ping'er, he also felt itchy. Although he hated Wang Xifeng, he still liked Ping'er very much.

He was about to speak when he heard a faint "pa pa" sound and asked casually, "What's that sound?"

The old woman next to him was blind and deaf, so she said, "No sound."

The voice disappeared again. Jia Lian thought he had misheard and didn't pay much attention to it. He asked, "Where is Feng girl?"

Seeing Ping'er didn't say anything, the maid replied, "Second Madam Lian just came back from Madam You's courtyard and ordered people to clean the ancestral hall and prepare food offerings for the ancestors. If you haven't seen her now, she should be preparing a sedan chair to pick up the old lady and the ladies."

Jia Lian said "Oh", he was just asking casually.

Seeing that Ping'er ignored him, he smiled and said, "Ping'er, why didn't you call for help when you saw me?"

Ping'er turned away and ignored him, just blocking his way without saying a word.

She had once sworn a solemn oath in front of Jia Wei that she would not say a word to Jia Lian.

Ping'er herself was afraid of the hatred expressed in that poisonous oath.

Jia Lian was so angry that his face changed and he cursed: "What a treacherous little hoof! I thought you were a good person, but now that you have climbed up the social ladder, you don't recognize me anymore and you dare to turn your back on me!"

Although Jia Lian was extremely annoyed, Ping'er was now Jia Wei's maid. It was said that Jia Wei was now a marquis, and the marquis's maid might be more respectable than him. He definitely did not dare to take action and could only leave in anger.

Before he left the yard, the "pa pa" sound was heard again, and this time he heard it clearly.

Jia Lian is also an old hand at this, so how could he not know what that sound is?
He turned his head to look at the main courtyard and spat.

He thought to himself, "Who the hell do you think you are, Jia Wei? You dragged a maid to do this in broad daylight. I'll wait until night!"

(End of this chapter)