The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 300 330 `Xiang Yun apologizes to Concubine Song for leaking secrets
Even if Jia Baoyu was studying, what he read was just idle prose and rhetoric. He didn't really write many articles, and reading those stereotyped essays gave him headaches.

Now the garden is very deserted. After Tanchun left, except for the two big maids who were taken away, Mrs. Wang thought that she would become a concubine after all, so she made the decision to release all the little maids who served, and let their parents The mothers marry each other.

Xue Baochai's Hengwu Courtyard had been vacant for a long time, and Aunt Xue bought some of the servants who had served Baochai back from Mrs. Wang.

Li Wan was in charge of his two cousins, and he didn't want them to go for a walk in the garden easily, so as not to bump into Baoyu in embarrassment.The second girl, Yingchun, and the fourth girl, Xichun, have never been valued by Jia Baoyu, but today, these two younger sisters are the only ones who can say a few words.

With nothing to do, and Mrs. Wang forbidding others to approach him, Baoyu had no choice but to lie side by side with the attacker every day.Occasionally, he pretends to go to Changcui'an to enjoy the plum blossoms, but in fact he talks to Miaoyu.Miaoyu naturally had endless stories to tell when she met Baoyu. Baoyu was gradually infected with Buddhism, and she thought that it was not Lin Daiyu or Shi Xiangyun who could understand her in this world, but the purest Miaoyu in the Grand View Garden. master.

Baoyu always ran to Changcui Temple, which naturally aroused the suspicion of the attackers, so she hurriedly reported to Mrs. Wang.Mrs. Wang was immediately furious when she heard this, and decided that Miaoyu had bad intentions. She walked around Jia Baoyu's study and saw many Buddhist classics.

Xiren took the opportunity to "pacify" Baoyu, and naturally he couldn't rest every night, which caused him to have dark circles under his eyes even though he was young.

Baoyu felt guilty at Xiuyan's teasing, so of course she couldn't stop laughing, and found an excuse to sneak to Jiamu's side.

Shi Xiangyun looked at Xing Xiuyan, and suddenly pursed his lips and smiled: "Sister Xing always has deep meaning in her words, and it seems that she has a lot to say. These sisters in the garden can't help but love my brother. Every time Big Sister Xing talks about him, she loves her brother Take it easy."

Xiuyan smiled: "Sister Shi's words made me feel embarrassed. Everyone in my family knows that I am the most straightforward, but whenever I see something unpleasant, I must say it to feel happy. Brother Bao is good at everything, but he loves to hang out in the inner curtain too much and delays his future in vain. Wouldn't such a good talent and character be ruined?"

Hearing this, Shi Xiangyun immediately looked at Xing Xiuyan with a different eye: "Sister Xing, if it is true, I will say sorry to my sister. In the past, I have no eyebrows and eyes. What words offended big sister, big sister Don't take it personally. I'm in Rongguo Mansion, and I'm closest to the old lady. The second is to love my brother. How can I not wish him well? It's just that loving my brother doesn't focus on studies, which makes my ancestors grey. Today, if you have the cheek to beg the eldest sister, how can you change Baoyu's mind, after all, gaining fame and fame will also give the ancestors something to look forward to?"

From the period when the Xing family came to Beijing, Shi Xiangyun and Xing Xiuyan were not on good terms. Although they had decent faces, they often had irony in their words.

From Shi Xiangyun alone, it is because of three points.Among the sisters in the Rongguo Mansion, she and Xue Baochai were the best, and even felt a little annoyed with Lin Daiyu's harsh words, and Xing Xiuyan was the most protective of Lin Daiyu, so Shi Xiangyun naturally made Xiuyan a target.

Furthermore, Mother Jia always praised the eldest daughter of the Xing family, and Shi Xiangyun was also proud. After a long time, how could he not have the heart to compare?
What's more, every time Xing Xiuyan came to Jia's house, Baoyu was very excited, as if he forgot all the sisters around him, and only wandered around one Xing Xiuyan, which was what made Shi Xiangyun angry.

Today, he is willing to bow his head to ask for advice, which shows that he is really good for Jia's mother and Baoyu.

Xiuyan thought for a while, then said in a low voice: "You are such a smart person, why can't you see what brother Bao's illness is? His room is full of girls with flowers and red willows, Xiren, Qingwen, Sheyue, Qiu Wen, that is, each of these four asked him to do something, and there was no time to stop all day long. And although brother Bao has reached the age of weak crown, his concentration is the worst, not even as good as his sister-in-law's Lan. Brother. If things go on like this, brother Bao naturally has no academic achievements."

Shi Xiangyun's face was pale: "What big sister said is very true, then, what should I do?"

Xiuyan smiled and said: "There are many rich men in the world who don't want to study, and the left and right don't expect them to pass the exam, but wait for two or three years, spend some money to buy an official title, and do it like a rich man. not good?"

Shi Xiangyun stomped his feet and sighed: "If this method is feasible, why should I ask sister Xing? The old ancestor has a high spirit, so my sister should help think of a way."

Of course Xiuyan has a way, and out of ten people can use this method, eight of them will work, but it's a pity that he will be wronged by such a vain and tender young man like Jia Baoyu.

Seeing Xiuyan's hesitant expression, Shi Xiangyun knew that she had a solution, and hurriedly said: "My sister is not helping me, but helping my ancestor. Baoyu will have good luck in the future, how could my ancestor forget my elder sister?"

Xiuyan pulled Shi Xiangyun into a wry smile: "It's not that I don't want to say it, but this method is harsh. I'm afraid Brother Bao was born with tenderness. I'm afraid he can't bear that crime. In recent years, there has been a Jackie Chan Academy in Jiangnan. , it is said that learning is second to none, and the only thing that pays attention to is the cultivation of students' morals. Many cynical children from aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River were sent by their parents, and they seemed to be transformed in a month. .”

There are not a few people nearby who have been paying attention to Xing Xiuyan. Hearing the whispers between the two, some people are busy asking which academy it is.Xiuyan told the truth one by one, pity the hearts of parents all over the world, most of them feel like they have found a treasure, and they made up their minds to ask someone to inquire when they go home.

When Mrs. Wang got the news, she just curled her lips and smiled, thinking that Xing Xiuyan had made a trick with bad intentions.Aunt Xue, on the other hand, became cruel after hearing about it and sent Xue Pan there.Xue Pan thought it was just a place like Jia's family study.In addition, he is still an uncle of a small country now, and he has a lot of silver notes on him, so he only wants to go sightseeing.

Unexpectedly, after entering the academy, no one can control it.Within three days, Xue Pan lost more than ten catties, and his round face, which was originally white and fat, was so thin that it almost lost its appearance.But in this way, it makes people feel like they have greasy hair and noodles, even if they stand with Xue Biao, they are not inferior at all.

It is said that Xue Pan couldn't bear the inhuman abuse and tried to escape many times when he arrived, but was arrested by the school.After hearing Baochai's words, Aunt Xue could not bear to pay attention to her. When Xue Pan came home more than half a year ago, Aunt Xue really did not dare to recognize her son.

Xue Pan has long since become a handsome and handsome young man, much like his ancestor Ziwei Sheren.

When it spread all over the capital, Mrs. Wang regretted not listening to Xing Xiuyan's words.However, when she wanted to take action again, the Wang family was already like a collapsed building, and Mrs. Wang was also struggling on the verge of being divorced. How could she take care of her son?

Besides, now that the fifteenth day has passed, Xiaozong still started the early court, and the yamen handled official duties as usual. Song Chen took his wife to bid farewell to his parents, and set up another stove and settled in a new house in Dongyi Alley, which was rewarded by the emperor.Relatives and friends who are close friends with the Song and Xing families all came to celebrate, and Xiuyan was busy for three full days before she was free to celebrate the full moon of Wang Xifeng's eldest son.

When Sister Feng heard about Xiuyan's busyness, she felt very sorry. With Ping'er's help, she found the best master in the capital and personally made a set of gold and jade embellishments.Not to mention the fashionable style, and it is most suitable for young daughter-in-laws in their twenties, and it makes her look slick and attractive.

In the blink of an eye, it was March, and Daiyu's belly was gradually showing signs of movement. After busy work, she looked at Daiyu like a treasure in her hands.Wang Xifeng found out when she went to eat the full moon wine, and Sister Feng was so narrow-minded, she had to call Gan Mi in for questioning.

Gan Mi was a big guy, his face was flushed red by Wang Xifeng's teasing, since then he really learned Feng Lazi's prestige, even after they became in-laws, Gan Mi was also very timid about Wang Xifeng.

In the middle of the month, Taishanghuang's condition gradually improved.At first everyone thought that the Taishanghuang was just suffering from the cold occasionally, and it was only because of his older age that he dragged on for so long.But rumors and rumors suddenly spread in the palace, saying that the Taishanghuang's illness was not accidental, but a man-made disaster.

Everyone cast suspicious eyes on the fifth prince Li Hong, just because the fifth prince was busy during this period of time.If anyone is the most convenient person to poison, there is no better candidate than the Fifth Prince.

The rumors became more and more intense, and even Mother Jia personally sent Lai Da to Xing's house to ask for news. Unexpectedly, the first thing the Supreme Emperor did after he recovered from his illness was to invite the old princes to Yuntai to talk.It is said that no one knows what the big shots said, except for the parties involved. Even the princes and concubines inquired about it in every possible way, but all they got was stares and scolding.

However, from then on, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the princes, who had always maintained a neutral position, suddenly called the eldest sons of various families or outstanding children and the fifth prince Li Hong to move around frequently.

The idea of ​​the prince's family is nothing more than the emperor's instruction.

Everyone, who would dare to repeat the rumors not long ago?After the first prince was imprisoned in disguise, his residence became vacant. Xiaozong ordered people to renovate the side hall of the first prince, and asked Qin Tianjian to choose an auspicious day for the fifth prince to move.Li Hong's original small courtyard was rewarded to the sixth prince, Li Ling. Li Ling was still young, but Concubine Song did not dare to disobey Xiaozong's will, so she had to send Li Ling to Dongsuo with tears in her eyes.

Concubine Song's only son, in the harem, the emperor's favor is of course important, but the son is the guarantee of everything.Concubine Song was afraid that Li Ling would be bullied when she left her mother's side for the first time, so she brought a big gift to visit the fifth prince.

Who would have thought that Concubine Liu was there, the two met each other at the door, and they both looked at each other and smiled uncomfortably.

Concubine Song was three or four years older than Concubine Liu, and entered the palace earlier.Before Xue Baoqin entered the palace, Concubine Song's limelight was unbeatable for a while, Xiaozong lived in her bedroom for about seven or eight days in a month.

It's a pity that Concubine Song's position before was just a nobleman, but Liu Caiwei was equal to her not long after entering the palace.Even the people around the empress whispered that Concubine Song's promotion to her current position was only because the emperor had mentioned her position incidentally in order to promote Concubine Liu.

In the past, Concubine Song only had good relations with the queen, and the rest of the concubines were not in her eyes.She looks down on Liu Caiwei, who is plain and obviously unfavored.There was no contact between the two palaces at all, and after Concubine Liu became pregnant, she could not be more low-key. She wished she could be locked up in the Qingqiu Pavilion all day long, so Concubine Song hardly recognized Concubine Liu when they met each other.

Concubine Song put on a smirk: "Sister Concubine Liu is getting better today? I haven't seen you go out in the past, and I wanted to visit you, but I was afraid that you would be lazy to meet people, so I never got the chance."

Liu Caiwei was still weak and pale. Hearing Concubine Song's words, Liu Caiwei couldn't help but smile: "It should be right that I went to visit Sister Song. Recently, a newcomer came to the Tai Hospital. After taking the secondary medicine, it seems to be getting better. I have to go some other day." Go around in Sister Song's palace."

Concubine Song took Liu Caiwei's hand attentively and said carefully: "My sister should have been like this a long time ago! Life in this palace is hard, if you always hold back your boredom and get one-third of an acre of land for yourself, even if you are a good person, you will probably get sick. Besides, my sister just gave birth to the little prince, so who cares if you don't care?"

Concubine Song glanced at Zhengde's courtyard, and said to Liu Caiwei in a low voice: "Sister, don't be confused. Even if the fifth prince is good, he is not your own. The eighth prince is your reliance. Listen to my sister's persuasion, why not?" Think of a way to bring the little prince back to your Qingqiu Pavilion to raise him. Sister Liu Pin is no better than me. The sixth prince has been by my sister's side for these years, and he has understood the truth. My own mother? But my sister is different!"

Song Concubine smiled lowly: "Sister, I have heard that the Fifth Prince serves the Supreme Emperor day and night. Even if he has some free time, he will be called to the Hall of Mental Cultivation by Long Live Lord to admonish him. The little Eighth Prince is just a member of His Highness's palace now. People are taking care of you. The fifth prince is caring, so he will help you take care of him from time to time. If he is busy and has no time to spare, can the eighth prince just let those palace maids handle it? Don’t forget, sister Liu, that the nursemaid in the previous court chose the prince and It's not uncommon for a mother to be divorced from her morality. My sister worked so hard and risked her life to give birth to a son, don't just help others!"

Liu Caiwei forced a smile and said, "Sister Song really knows a lot."

Concubine Song looked at Liu Caiwei angrily: "The years in the palace are deserted. It's good that the emperor loves more. If there is no favor, I have to find something to do by myself. Now there are three pillars in the palace, Bao Concubine, Xue Chongyi, Jia Chongyuan, this What do we have to do with three beauties who look like flowers? Sister Liu Pin is much luckier than others, but at least she has a son by her side, you and I share the same illness, we must comfort each other more from now on."

Zhuan'er in the palace heard that Concubine Liu and Concubine Song had come hand in hand, so he hurried out to greet her.

Concubine Song winked at Concubine Liu, then ran towards Zhuan'er with a smile on her face.

"Slaves send greetings to the two empresses!"

Concubine Song helped Zhuan'er up and said with a smile, "Aunt Zhuan'er is so polite. Is your master at home?"

Zhuan'er smiled faintly, ever since the sixth prince moved into Dongsuo, Concubine Song had set up eyeliners in each hall of Dongsuo.Zhuan'er's eyes and skills were not learned in vain during those years with the eldest girl.Early in the morning, he saw Concubine Song's intentions, Zhengde was surrounded by Zhuan'er, and anyone who had second thoughts was dismissed during the past two years.Even if Concubine Song has great abilities, she just asked her own people to inquire about the news outside.

Zhuan'er discussed with Zhengde many times that it is better to find a way to deal with those villains with bad intentions, but Zhengde rejected them all with a smile.If the water is clear, there will be no fish. According to Zhengde, it is understandable for everyone in the palace to seek self-protection, but if they protect themselves too well, they will attract people's hatred.When the time comes, the gain outweighs the loss, why not let Concubine Song think that the actions of the many princes in the East are under her control, and everyone will live in peace instead.

Zhuan'er and Song Bin laughed and said, "Your Highness has just come back, please come in quickly, both ladies."

Zhengde had already arrived at the entrance of the main hall, and the young man became thinner after several days of sickness, but he became more energetic: "I send my regards to the two empresses."

Concubine Song agreed, but felt very uncomfortable.Counting the one that Liu Bin just gave birth to and the eldest prince who was imprisoned, Xiaozong has eight sons in total, and the one who looks the most similar to him is this illegitimate son outside.Especially in the past six months, the fifth prince's head is like a willow branch plucked after the spring rain, and his immature face is also opened, as if carved out of the same mold as Xiaozong.

Originally, some people tried to use the impure bloodline as an excuse to deal with the fifth prince, but now it is inevitable that there will be no more content.

Concubine Song sorted out her worrying thoughts, and said with a soft smile, "I just came here from your sixth younger brother. The child is very naughty, and he only wants to have fun every day. I heard that the master who went to the study left a lot of homework. The prince is the elder brother, your younger brother is dishonest and mischievous, no one else can control him, I just ask His Highness to teach him more."

Zhengde cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the sixth brother is talented and intelligent, and the masters in the study room all praised him well. We are brothers and sisters. If the sixth brother has something to do, I will naturally be duty-bound."

Song Concubine nodded again and again: "I already know that the Fifth Prince is a straightforward person." She was about to continue, but suddenly stopped her voice, and smiled slightly with Liu Pin: "Sister Liu Concubine, maybe there is something important?" Tell the fifth prince about it?"

Displeasure flashed across Liu Caiwei's heart, but it was a pity that Concubine Song was too domineering, so she could only ask Zhengde a few words in a muffled voice and hurriedly got up to leave.

Concubine Song proudly picked up the teacup: "I often tell your sixth younger brother in private that the person with the best heart in the palace is probably the Fifth Prince, besides the empress. People are afraid of taking on errands, but You are willing to help. It's not my palace, the most senior, who taught His Highness a lesson, His Highness should also be sober, the Eighth Prince is a hot potato, it's better to get rid of it as soon as possible."

Zhengde lowered his head obediently: "My son is dull, if my mother can teach me a thing or two, I will be very grateful."

Concubine Song ordered her confidant maid to close the door of the hall, except Zhengde and Zhuan'er in the hall, only Concubine Song and her confidants were left.

"His Royal Highness is the smartest person. I will make a deal with His Highness to keep His Highness safe and secure!"

Zhengde looked curious, Song Concubine said seriously: "Your Highness is now in a dead end, it is the empress's method. In fact, since the day Your Highness entered the palace, all the troubles around you are inseparable from the Queen. Ben Gong has been upset for a long time, but it is a pity that His Highness has a good sister outside, and I have never had a chance to help His Highness."

Zhengde laughed: "Your Majesty is too humble. Who doesn't know that Concubine Song is a celebrity around the Empress? Maybe the Empress has some schemes, and you can't do without Concubine Song, right?"

"Hey, under the queen's despotic power, this palace is just powerless to submit." Concubine Song showed a helpless tiredness: "Since the sixth prince was born, this palace has been worried all the time about the queen's murder. For the sake of the sixth prince, this palace would rather join forces with His Highness." , and I don’t want a sharp knife hanging over my head day and night.”

Of course Zhengde didn't believe in Concubine Song's sincerity. The women in the harem were either attached to the queen and reduced to pawns, or relied on the favor of the emperor to survive.Concubine Song is between the two, but she has a very bad reputation. It is said that many talented people and beauties who died in vain in the early years were all murdered by Concubine Song.

Without any means, how could she give birth to a son in the harem?

Zhengde just pretended to be confused and didn't understand, while Concubine Song was anxious and angry. She had already taken a great risk by coming here. "Your Highness still doesn't trust me, anyway, I'll just tell you a big secret, and please ask Your Highness to ask Miss Zhuan'er to go down."

Zhengde smiled and shook his head: "Zhuan'er is my minister's right arm and right arm. You also need to know about it. Why do you need to hide it? It's just that the empress needs to understand that the minister's appetite is not big. If this secret frightens the minister's courage, I am afraid that the empress will The gain outweighs the loss."

Concubine Song secretly scolded this kid for wanting to be good-looking when he got cheap, but she had to be patient and said: "You silly boy, if it weren't for the big news, why should I be so secretive? Let's be honest, the fourth prince is probably alive. It won't be long."

Zhengde's body was shocked: "Your Majesty can't say such things indiscriminately. The fourth brother is the queen's son and is most valued by the father."

"If my palace doesn't have solid evidence, why bother talking here?" Concubine Song sneered: "The queen consulted the living Hua Tuo who was a private doctor, and what she got was useless words. The fourth prince's disease is in the bone marrow, let alone It's a fake Hua Tuo, even the real Hua Tuo is helpless."

The news of Concubine Song is not news to Zhengde.As early as when Concubine Liu gave birth, Zhengde had noticed that the fourth prince was unusual, but he was not sure.Listening to Song Bin's words again now, Zhengde gradually had thoughts in his heart.

Concubine Song is a smart woman, otherwise she wouldn't have been favored all those years and even gave birth to a child safely.Teaming up with such a woman, even if it is such a thing as bringing down the queen, Zhengde can be somewhat sure.

but
He still has a better partner, Song Concubine is just a step late.

When Zhengde spoke again, it became an excuse, and Concubine Song smiled: "I understand, this is a big matter, you naturally have to think about it carefully. I will come back tomorrow, and I hope His Highness will take care of himself."

Zhengde and Zhuan'er sent Concubine Song out of the hall, and only then disappeared outside the wall. Concubine Song's face darkened, and she said to her confidants: "You must find out which concubine the Fifth Prince has had the most contact with recently. What, if there is any abnormal behavior, report back immediately when there is news."

The confidant female officer couldn't help being surprised: "Your Majesty suspects that the fifth prince has known about it for a long time? Shouldn't it? Even we found out this news with great difficulty. The fifth prince is young."

Concubine Song smiled coldly: "He is young, but there is an elder sister who is capable outside the palace. The Song family has good eyesight, marrying such a young mistress!"

(End of this chapter)