I'm in the Red Mansion

That day, after retiring from court, Jia Cong went to Kunning Palace again.

After entering the palace, Lin Daiyu felt very unwell, so Jia Cong spent more time with her.

Jia Cong was not a diligent emperor. He pushed all the things to Lin Ruhai, Grand Secretary Kou and Grand Secretary Qin.

Jia Cong has always believed that professional matters should be left to professionals.

It is enough for you to have the ability to judge people.

Whenever he was dismissed from court, Jia Cong would usually come to Qianning Palace to accompany Daiyu.

With Jia Cong's company, Lin Daiyu felt much better.

One day, when Lin Daiyu saw Jia Cong, she couldn't help but smile and asked, "Brother Cong brought Miss Qin into the palace, why have you never visited her?"

After hearing this, Jia Cong asked in confusion: "What Miss Qin? Aren't you the only ones around me? Where did Miss Qin come from?"

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "It's Miss Qin Keqing, didn't you order someone to bring her into the palace that day?"

Jia Cong was shocked and said, "When did I ask anyone to pick her up? She is my nephew's wife. If I take her into the palace, won't it cause chaos? I don't know how people will spread rumors behind her back!"

"Who went to pick her up that day? Let him come to see me. I want to ask why you brought Xiaorong's wife into the palace."

After hearing this, Lin Daiyu knew that something must have gone wrong.

It turned out that Third Brother Cong was not aware that Qin Keqing was brought into the palace. No wonder he had not let her sleep with him for so many days.

However, since she has been brought into the palace, there is no reason to send her away.

Thinking of this, Lin Daiyu could not help but stop Jia Cong and asked, "Brother Cong, please wait a moment. You have asked someone to tell you how to deal with them."

Jia Cong couldn't help but say: "Of course they should be dealt with accordingly. As for Xiao Rong and her wife, they should be sent back to Ningguo Mansion."

Lin Daiyu couldn't help but say, "Third Brother Cong, this is not appropriate."

Jia Cong asked in surprise: "Why is it inappropriate?"

Lin Daiyu said, "I went to pay my respects to my mother these past two days, and she told me that the eunuch who went to pick her up had asked the Queen Mother about it."

"It was said that Miss Qin's maid called for someone to pick her up, and the young eunuch even asked the Queen Mother if she wanted to take her away."

"The Queen Mother thought you had sent someone to pick him up, so she agreed."

"And now that the Queen Mother has agreed to this matter, it would be inappropriate for the Emperor to send the person away."

"Besides, this Miss Qin is also a pitiful person."

"She has been well behaved in Ningguo Mansion these years. Now that she has been brought into the palace, Third Brother Cong should just make the best of it and take her as his concubine."

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and said, "It's not right, it's not right. She is my nephew's wife. This is not right... It's absolutely not right."

Lin Daiyu advised: "Ms. Qin is a widow. Besides, how can the things in the palace be spread outside?"

Hearing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

I thought to myself, let’s just say this is really true.

Even if something didn't happen, people would still make up lies and spread them.

Since ancient times, many unofficial histories have been passed down in this way.

But, well, actually Jia Cong doesn’t really care about his reputation in this regard.

The so-called Dirty Tang and Stinky Han, Tang and Han naturally did a lot of ridiculous things.

However, this does not affect the fact that the Tang and Han dynasties were the most powerful empires in ancient times.

Next, Lin Daiyu repeatedly urged Jia Cong to meet Qin Keqing, and even threatened to tell the Queen Mother.

Jia Cong actually knew the Queen Mother's thoughts very well. The Queen Mother didn't care about Qin Keqing's identity.

As long as she is a girl, it is enough for her to be able to carry on the family line.

The Queen Mother only hopes to have as many grandchildren as possible around her.

Therefore, Jia Cong had no choice but to go to Qin Keqing.

The chief eunuch Zhou Liang sent someone to pass on the message early.

Yes, since the last time he took in someone, the young eunuch Zhou Liang has become the senior eunuch Zhou Liang, and now serves Jia Cong.

Soon, Jia Cong arrived at Qin Keqing's place.

Qin Keqing brought the palace maids and eunuchs to welcome Jia Cong.

Jia Cong waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite. Everyone, please stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jia Cong looked at Qin Keqing. Perhaps it was because he hadn't been here for a few days, Qin Keqing looked a little haggard.

Her chin has become a widow's peak, which makes her even more lovable. When people see her, they can't help but feel pity for her.

After entering the house, Jia Cong was not used to having a large group of people following him, so he asked them to leave as usual, leaving only a few maids brought by Qin Keqing to serve him.

When Jia Cong came, Qin Keqing's face became more lively.

She personally brought the teacup over and said in a charming voice, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."

Be nice!

Qin Keqing is a charming woman by nature, and even when she speaks normally, it is easy for people to lose control of themselves.

Not to mention that she has become more charming.

Just this one sound made Jia Cong couldn't help but feel aroused.

I couldn't help but call her a beauty in my heart.

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Qin, sit down and talk."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Jia Cong asked again: "How were you received into the palace that day?"

Qin Keqing said shyly, "That day, it was Xiao Zhuozi who brought people to pick me up. I saw that he was smart, so I kept him by my side and listened to his advice."

Jia Cong couldn't help but glance at Qin Keqing and saw that she didn't look panicked at all.

Jia Cong thought to himself that perhaps Qin didn't know the inside story beforehand.

At this moment, Baozhu could no longer hold back and knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, it was this servant who took the initiative to ask Xiao Zhuozi to bring people to bring the queen into the palace."

"I deliberately misunderstood and made people think that the emperor wanted to take the queen to the palace. It's all my fault."

"Your Majesty, please do not blame the Queen, Xiao Zhuozi and the others. Only blame me!"

After saying this, Baozhu knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

When Qin Keqing heard Baozhu's words, she was shocked and angry.

Only then did she realize that it was not the Emperor who wanted to take her into the palace, but it was this girl who was causing trouble.

Qin Keqing could not help but ask in shock and anger: "Baozhu, I have treated you well, why do you want to hurt me like this?"

Baozhu couldn't help but say, "Your Highness has been so kind to me that I have long regarded you as my master and mother. I am just waiting for the Emperor to take the Queen Mother, the Empress, and all the other ladies away."

"When the time comes, your Majesty will lose her support and will be lonely for the rest of her life. Therefore, I will be brave and fight to the death, hoping to find a support for your Majesty."

Qin Keqing was so angry after hearing this that she couldn't help but said, "How can you help me? You are clearly harming me."

After saying this, Qin Keqing also knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please spare Baozhu's life for her loyalty and for the fact that she did something foolish."

"Whatever punishment the emperor has, I am willing to shoulder it with her."

Next to her, the little girl Ruizhu also knelt down after hearing this, expressing her willingness to be punished.

Then, the master and his two servants all burst into tears, holding their heads.

Seeing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but sigh and said, "What a great show of the deep affection between master and servant. Well, everyone, stand up and talk."

Upon hearing this, the master and his two servants were surprised and delighted, and hurriedly stood up to express their gratitude.

Since the emperor allowed them to get up, most of them would not die.

Jia Cong looked at Qin Keqing and asked, "Miss Qin, what are you thinking?"

Hearing this, Qin Keqing trembled and said:

"Your Majesty is truly unrivaled in both civil and military affairs. I love all the manuscripts you have written and can recite them by heart."

"I, a humble girl, naturally admire the emperor. I only hope to serve tea and water, make the bed and wait on him. I will be satisfied."

"But I am a humble girl, and I have a poor reputation... so I don't dare to ask for any status."

"I just hope that the emperor won't drive me out of the palace. As long as I can serve the emperor, I will be satisfied."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Since you have such intention, you can stay here. It is a wonderful thing that has happened by chance."

Qin Keqing and her three servants were overjoyed when they heard this.

Not only did the emperor not care about Baozhu's deception, he even acquiesced to it. The young lady could finally become a true empress.

At this time, the master and his three servants already had smiles on their faces, with tears still hanging on their cheeks, really like three dewy flowers.

The master and his two servants were delighted for a while, but then they realized their embarrassing situation. They quickly apologized to Jia Cong, washed up, and then served Jia Cong.

That night, Jia Cong stayed here.

But Qin Keqing has her own unique charm, which cannot be told to outsiders.

On the second day, when Jia Cong saw a touch of bright red on the bed sheet, he couldn't help but feel more pity for Qin Keqing.

It turned out that Jia Zhen, the old bastard, really didn't let Jia Rong touch her.

But before he could succeed, he died.

Next, the coronation ceremony is approaching.

All the civil and military officials in the court, especially those in the Ministry of Rites, were extremely busy, almost to the point of having no time to rest.

But Jia Cong was fine. He just left these things to his subordinates.

However, after the ladies entered the palace, according to the palace rules, there had to be a nanny to teach the ladies etiquette.

The etiquette in the palace is naturally extremely strict.

Even the Queen Lin Daiyu felt a little uncomfortable.

Girls like Xue Baoqin and Xiangling also felt awkward.

Xue Baochai, on the other hand, felt like a fish in water and found the court etiquette very much to her taste.

But the most unbearable one was Qingwen.

Qingwen had a hot temper and got angry easily. Besides, she loved to play, so how could she tolerate such restraint?

In the past few days, he has been impatient to listen to the discipline of the teacher and has talked back many times.

It was the first time that the teaching nanny had encountered such a wild horse. Also, she heard that this lady had served the emperor for many years and was deeply loved by the emperor, so she did not dare to discipline her too much. She just felt indignant in her heart.

One day, when the eight teaching maids were teaching Qingwen the etiquette, Qingwen became impatient again.

At this time, a teaching nanny couldn't help but say: "I advise your Majesty that even if you don't plan for yourself, you should plan more for the little prince."

"Your Highness is young and beautiful now, but women will eventually grow old and lose their beauty. What the palace lacks the least is young and beautiful women."

"What will happen when your majesty grows old and loses her beauty? How will you protect the little prince then?"

After hearing these words, Qingwen remained silent for a long time.

Qingwen's personality makes her impatient to be disciplined.

But since the birth of her son, she has changed a lot.

Now, after listening to the teacher's words, Qingwen changed a lot.

He began to follow the teaching nanny and learn the rules obediently.

The eight teaching maids couldn't help but smile at each other upon seeing this.

They have been in the palace for many years, and there is no wild horse that they cannot tame.

But one evening, Jia Cong came to Qingwen.

Qingwen would have jumped out to greet him, but today she did not. Instead, she led the eunuchs and palace maids to pay their respects to Jia Cong in a proper manner.

Qingwen followed the etiquette perfectly.

In her, Jia Cong actually saw some of Xue Baochai.

Seeing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but frown slightly.

Isn’t it enough to have a Xue Baochai in the palace?

After entering the house, Jia Cong dismissed everyone as usual, leaving only Qingwen and a few palace maids in the room to serve.

At this time, Qingwen was still well-behaved and did not dare to overstep the line.

This made Jia Cong more and more uncomfortable.

Jia Cong couldn't help but frown and asked, "Qingwen, why are you so polite today? It makes me feel like you've become a different person."

Qingwen couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, now that I'm in the palace, I can't be like I was in Ningguo Mansion. People always have to grow up."

Jia Cong couldn't help but ask again: "Qingwen, is it the Queen Mother who asked you to learn these rules?"

Qingwen said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, no, it was the palace tutor."

Jia Cong sneered, "You don't need to learn these useless rules in the future. People who are bound by these rules are all the same. What's the fun in them?"

"I know what you are worried about, but there is really no need to worry. You are you. If you are like your sister Bao, are you still you?"

"What I like is not the well-behaved and law-abiding Qingwen."

Hearing this, Qingwen burst into tears. She couldn't help but crawl into Jia Cong's arms and murmured in a low voice, "Thank you, Third Master."

On the second day, Jia Cong ordered the dismissal of all the teaching maids, and from then on, the ladies in the palace no longer had to learn these stupid rules.

Before I knew it, the day of the coronation ceremony had arrived.

The preparations for the ceremony have been completed.

Next, officials from the Ministry of Rites began to offer sacrifices to heaven, earth, and the ancestral temple.

This was to report to God that he was the legitimate emperor chosen by heaven.

Jia Cong doesn't need to do this step himself.

Soon, it was time for the second part.

At this time, Jia Cong had already put on the dragon robe.

There are nine dragons embroidered on the ochre-yellow dragon robe, interspersed with colorful clouds.

There is one dragon on the front and back of the collar, one dragon on the left, right, front, back and lapel of the knee, and one dragon on each end of the sleeve.

After putting on the dragon robe, Jia Cong looked even more majestic and noble.

Jia Cong sat upright on the dragon throne, accepting the congratulations and greetings of all officials to make clear the distinction between the monarch and his subjects.

The civil and military officials below shouted "Long live the emperor".

At this point, the coronation ceremony was basically completed.

Next, we must announce to the world that the reign title will be changed to Zhongyuan.

At the same time, a general amnesty should be declared and special examinations should be held to recruit scholars.

Jia Cong did not make any changes to these things and followed the same rules as before.

After ascending the throne, Jia Cong began to confer titles on Lady Mei as empress dowager, Lin Daiyu as queen, and Xue Baochai as imperial concubine.

Xue Baoqin was named imperial consort, and the other women were named concubines.

Then, Jia Cong conferred the title of Duke of Ningguo on Jia Lian and granted him the Ningguo Mansion.

As for Youshi, who lived in Ningguo Mansion, Jia Cong ordered her to move into the Grand View Garden to accompany Li Wan and her son.

Although Jia Lian is a playboy, he is one of the few people in the Red Mansion who still has a conscience.

Jia She once asked him to go to Shi Daizi to ask for a few ancient fans, but Shi Daizi was adamant and refused to sell them no matter how much money he was offered.

When Jia Yucun heard about this, he set a trap and threw Shi Daizi into jail, confiscated his property, and gave the fan to Jia She.

Jia She asked Jia Lian in person how Jia Yucun got the fan.

Jia Lian retorted that it was not a great achievement to cause someone to abandon his family and career for such a small matter.

Jia She accused Jia Lian of trying to stop him with words, and he shamelessly beat Jia Lian up.

Later, the boy from Lai Wang's family wanted to marry Caixia, the maid in Lady Wang's room. Lin Zhixiao told Jia Lian that the boy from Lai Wang's family was not a good person and was fond of gambling.

Jia Lian said that in this case, not only should he not be given a wife, but he should be beaten with a stick.

Judging from a few small things, Jia Lian is a rare good man in the Jia family.

Of course, the most important thing is that Jia Lian is Jia Cong's half-brother.

Even though Jia Cong became emperor, he could not ignore his brother.

The title of Rongguo Mansion has been given to Jia Huan.

Then the title of Rongguo Mansion should be given to Jia Lian.

Anyway, he has already moved out of Ningguo Mansion, so this house is empty anyway.

However, Jia Lian does have some talents, but not much.

Give him the title of Duke, let him live a life of idleness and wait for death, but definitely don't give him an official position.

……

However, the messenger soon arrived at the courtyard where Baoyu and his friends lived.

It just so happened that Jia Lian was at home on vacation today.

After Jia Lian received the imperial edict and knelt down to thank the emperor, he couldn't help crying with joy.

The emperor did not forget him and gave him the title of Ningguo Mansion and also granted him the Ningguo Mansion.

This is a great blessing!

After receiving the imperial edict, Jia Lian hurriedly changed his clothes and went to the palace to express his gratitude.

Here, there are eunuchs helping Madam Xing and Ping'er to move.

After Mrs. Xing and Ping'er moved out, Jia Baoyu and his wife were the only ones left in the entire courtyard.

The yard suddenly became much emptier.

However, Baoyu now felt quite unhappy.

Now everyone in the family is doing well, and the third brother Huan has been awarded the title of Duke of Rong.

Brother Lian got the title of Duke of Ningguo, but I am the only one who still lives here, nothing...

But Jia Lian soon arrived at the imperial study.

After entering the imperial study and seeing Jia Cong, Jia Lian immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, saying: "Your Majesty's grace is great. I kowtow to thank you for your great grace. Even if I sacrifice my life, I can't repay even one tenth of your grace."

Jia Cong stood up and pulled Jia Lian up from the ground.

He smiled and said, "Well, you and I are brothers, why do you have to be so formal?"

"Come on, Brother Lian, sit down and talk."

Jia Lian sat down awkwardly.

Jia Cong asked again: "Now that Second Brother Lian's wife has passed away, have you ever thought about remarrying?"

Jia Lian looked at Jia Cong cautiously, and then asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty also knows about my concubine Ping'er."

"She treated Qiaojie as her own daughter, and she gave birth to a son for me. Therefore, I want to make her my legal wife, but I don't know..."

"If I cannot make her my first wife because of her low status, I will not remarry. If I do remarry, I don't know how I will treat Qiaojie!"

Hearing this, Jia Cong was surprised.

In the book Red Mansions, after Wang Xifeng was divorced, Ping'er was made his legal wife.

However, at this time, although Wang Xifeng was also dead, Jia Lian had now become the Duke of Ningguo.

The dignified Duke actually wants to support Ping'er, which shows that this is true love.

Jia Cong has a good impression of Ping'er.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong smiled and said, "Ping'er is a good person. This time, she has finally achieved her goal."

"When you become the legitimate wife, I will give her a royal title."

Hearing this, Jia Lian was overjoyed and immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

Jia Cong talked to him for a while, gave him some careful instructions, and then let him go.

Let’s talk about Jia Lian returning to Ningguo Mansion and coming to Ninglu Hall.

In the past, Jia Lian was a frequent visitor to Ningguo Mansion and had eaten and drunk here many times, so it was natural that he would not have trouble finding the place.

When Ping'er saw Jia Lian coming back, she hurried forward and helped him change his shoes.

Ping Er asked, "Second Master, how was it meeting the Emperor? Was it difficult for you?"

Jia Lian smiled and said, "Not really. I have already told the Emperor that I want to make you his successor."

Hearing this, Ping'er was frightened.

She hurriedly said, "Second Master, please stop making fun of me. Who am I? How can I be a second wife? If this gets out, people will laugh at me. This is absolutely inappropriate."

Jia Lian took Ping'er's hand and said, "If I say I can, then I can. Besides, the Emperor has already agreed. Three days later, I will hold a banquet to entertain the guests and make you my legal wife."

After hearing this, Ping'er couldn't help being moved and burst into tears.

As an old hand among flowers, Jia Lian would naturally not miss such an opportunity.

Three days later, Jia Lian invited many friends to a banquet and made Ping'er his wife.

This day was crowded with guests.

Those who received invitations naturally came, and even many who did not receive invitations sent gifts.

Although Jia Lian is insignificant, he is the half-brother of the current emperor.

With this kind of status, even if you don't want to be friends with him, you must not offend him at all.

However, after his wife passed away, Duke Ning actually made a maid his principal wife, which was secretly despised by others.

Although she couldn't say anything openly, those contemptuous looks made Ping'er feel very embarrassed.

In the West Mansion, Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang both came to support and help.

Fortunately, Lady Jia protected Ping'er, so Ping'er didn't have to look so bad.

And just at this moment, an imperial edict arrived, conferring Ping'er the title of a first-rank lady and giving her many rewards.

This immediately made the female guests who came today extremely envious.

The wife of a Duke's mansion is naturally endowed with a royal title.

However, it is rare that the emperor issued an edict in public today and also rewarded many things. What an honor this is!

But at this moment, Grandmother Jia's expression turned ugly.

Now, as an old feudal lord, she has not yet regained her status as a royal decree.

Nowadays, Aunt Zhao and Huan'er's family are both first-rank ladies with imperial edicts. Even the maid Ping'er has luckily become a first-rank lady with imperial edicts.

At this moment, even Mrs. Wang couldn't help but think about it.

After all, Baoyu and the emperor are blood relatives.

Look, didn’t Lian Ge’er get the title of Duke?

Now there is only Baoyu left, and nothing else.

This was probably because he still resented the fact that she had driven him out of the house, and also because Baoyu had offended the Queen.

If the emperor is not allowed to vent his anger, I am afraid Baoyu will never be able to make a comeback! (End of this chapter)