The Red Chamber: Lianyufengchai

Jia Lian was startled. He spent so much money, but he didn't detect any movement. Lin Ruhai only returned to Beijing for a few days, and he was able to find signs of unease, so Jia Lian hurriedly asked, "Who is manipulating?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "It's just a feeling in my heart. You can see that there are different factions in the imperial court, and they are fighting each other, and recently they are doing everything they can. My nephew is in Honglu Temple, keeping a low profile, not showing mountains or leaking water, naturally there is no way to know. The imperial court The battle between the old and the new has heated up. Uncle's return to Beijing this time is not so easy."

He stopped for a while, "I know how many unjust cases I have refuted in the past few days, how many officials the emperor has dismissed, and those people can be indifferent. Therefore, the storm is about to come and the wind is blowing!"

Jia Lian pondered: "Uncle, what should we do?"

Lin Ruhai said: "Stay upright and walk with great power. If today's son is benevolent and generous, he will do great things to the people of the world. We respectfully meet the prosperous world, and we will work hard to overcome thorns and thorns for the emperor, and die without regrets."

Sure enough, he is full of righteousness! His meaning is very clear, one word is scolding! We are a knife in the hands of the emperor, and we will eradicate all those stubborn and stubborn leftovers from the previous dynasty. But Jia Lian asked Not that, what he asked was how we ourselves are. And Lin Ruhai just didn't think about himself. Lin Ruhai thought of a shining golden figure at this time, and people couldn't help but worship him. Jia Lian was full of selfish thoughts. Since the emperor picked it up Butcher knife, then both King Zhongshun and King Beijing will inevitably have to move a few times. Especially in Jingying, it seems that in the earlier news, Mr. Niu Jizong reprimanded several commanders of the generals. He thought it was just a trivial matter. I didn't pay attention. Now it seems that it is better to be conservative and see if there are any clues. After all, no matter who wants to do something, the first and most important thing is the Beijing Army. Recommended

Chapter [*] The other courtyard that will be known naturally is rented to Lin Ruhai in name, but Jia Lian still left a wing room for himself. As long as Jia Lian is in the other courtyard, Keqing and Miaoyu will live with him. Under the lamp, the chain placed the sent papers everywhere. To find clues from the complicated and trivial news, it was easier said than done, and Keqing asked softly, "Second Master, what are you looking for?"

Jia Lian turned a few stacks of useful and useless ones, and then turned into a pile of paper scraps. Miaoyu pursed her lips and smiled: "Qiongying and Yurui, the pieces fell a few times ago. Brother, what are you trying to do? Not trying to frame someone"

Jia Lian didn't lift his head, "Now the imperial court is in a state of tension, I think someone will jump out at this time, you and me to find out if there are any generals colluding with who, communicating, or something else. suspicious place”

Ke Qing picked up a book and said doubtfully, "It's just some ordinary things, nothing different."

Miaoyu also came over, frowned and said, "If there's anything else... it's just to give away money, oppress the kindness, and even rob civilians."

Said, the two of them looked at Jia Lian at the same time, and the meaning was obvious. Jia Lian grabbed their hands and hit them, "Don't make trouble, your husbands, I'm busy!"

Miaoyu checked it a few times, "Brother, what are you suspecting? We can follow the map and find a direction!"

Jia Lian sighed, "I'm wondering if anyone is thinking of planning a coup, rebellion or something."

Miaoyu and Keqing were startled, and they hurriedly helped him find out, "Second Master, don't scare us, will it involve you!"

Jia Lian smiled and said: "Perhaps the immortals fight, the little devil suffers, and the disaster of the pond fish is not impossible. Otherwise, I will try my best to come up with such a taboo thing to do to seek profit and avoid harm. Let's see, Whenever a major event is to be done, troops and horses must be used. The Beijing camp is the most important thing. Those related to them are picked out."

The three of them closed the door and went through the piles of paper. Jia Lian searched for a while, and then gave them the task. Holding the tea cup, he sat on the side leisurely, "Don't miss anything. This is But it's life-threatening."

Ke Qing rubbed her sore neck and spat: "I knew it would be like this."

Miaoyu squinted and said, "The concubine of others should not do anything, as long as she only wants to please her, we will be good!"

Ke Qing sighed lightly: "There is no way to be a concubine, why is the difference so big?"

Miaoyu kept her hands and smiled: "I have to serve him in daily life, and I also help to take care of the men outside, and I can rest assured."

Ke Qing also smiled and said: "I don't know if our lord wants to do something big, or if he wants to do it half-heartedly but is reluctant to work hard, and is suspicious, and treats his own woman as a man. In the future, should we also give it to our sisters? Also seal an official to do it.”

Jia Lian saw that they were busy, so he took a sip of tea, "Those who know me are honorable! My biggest wish is to read the world's spring and enjoy the world's wealth. But without power, no matter how much I have, I will make people's wedding clothes. , so, this is all forced by others. The bitterness in my heart, you know what?"

The two laughed. Miaoyu blinked and smiled, "Brother, did you say something to Xiuyan?"

Jia Lian asked: "What did I say?"

Miaoyu spat: "I can guess if you don't tell me. I was careful, even a little cautious, and told me a few times that I wanted to go back to Suzhou. But from here, I don't say anything... said."

Ke Qing smiled and said: "So, I remember one thing, Xiuyan asked me for two hairpins and a piece of clothes yesterday."

Jia Lian wondered: "What's so odd about this, it's natural to ask for it."

Keqing said: "Xiuyan would never ask me for these things on weekdays. And these things are not what she asked for herself."

"who is that for"

Jia Lian asked. Miao Yu smiled and replied: "It's for the daughter-in-law of Mrs. Jia outside Ermen. That daughter-in-law is also smart and came up with a saving method, which Sister Qin also adopted at the time. But she forgot to reward her. Xiuyan Ji I only want those things when I stay here."

Jia Lian nodded and said, "Xiuyan is careful, isn't that what it should be?"

Keqing glanced at it and spat: "Xiuyan is not... a nosy person."

Miaoyu smiled and said, "She was originally a guest, so naturally she doesn't need to speak. Now someone has said a few important words to her, and her status and attitude will naturally change. If you turn a blind eye, it will be inappropriate. Sister Qin, do you think so? "

Ke Qing picked up a piece of paper, "It's not... I know that the second master will call so many girls back to live together, and he will definitely be careful. If you're embarrassed, just call them all over."

Miaoyu put her hands together, "Amitabha, fortunately the second girl, the third girl and the fourth girl are sisters!"

Jia Lian just pretended he didn't hear it, "Oh, why is it so hot tonight, are you getting angry?"

Miaoyu blushed, "Bah! You just got angry!"

Keqing interrupted them, "Second Master, there is Captain Qiu here, who handed over to a little eunuch in the palace two days ago. It happened again yesterday."

Jia Lian didn't laugh anymore, took it over and looked at it, "Do you know where this little eunuch is from?"

Ke Qing looked for it, and frowned slightly, "Our people didn't dare to get too close, so we only heard a word of too much. The rest are not clear."

"too"

Jia Lian said casually: "There are no less than ten palaces with Taizi in the palace. Here are the imperial concubine's residence, the imperial concubine's residence, the banquet hall, and the Taiji Palace."

Jia Lian asked: "Have you figured out what this eunuch is here for?"

Ke Qing said: "It seems to be here to send a message. Here are a few words, and the attitude is respectful."

Jia Lian smiled and said: "That's right, Qiu Duwei is considered a powerful man after all. If it weren't for the big man standing behind the little eunuch, it would be impossible to be so respectful. It seems that he has nothing to do with several imperial concubines and concubines in the palace. Bar"

Miaoyu flipped through the book next to her, "There is no connection."

Jia Lian's expression was solemn, "Then there is only Tai Chi Palace. What are the words that are passed down?"

Ke Qing shook his head, "I don't know."

Jia Lian said: "Find out what happened to me. Where did he go and what did he do next."

Keqing spat: "It will take a day or two at the earliest. Make this urgent."

Jia Lian smiled and said, "I'm too impatient. This Captain Qiu is only a mid-level military attache. Maybe there is still such a situation. If you look through it, I think at least commanders, guerrillas, and lieutenants are also available!"

Miaoyu smiled and said, "Listen, what our grandfather said is our business!"

Ke Qing rubbed his shoulders, "It's so sour!"

So Jia Lian stood behind them consciously, "So Keqing, so Miaoyu, you've worked hard!"

Squeeze their shoulders, rub their legs, and even press their feet. The two of them looked at each other and smiled, "Our grandfather is always like this, it makes people happy, but can't stop. Let's do something! Who told us to suffer?"

After an hour or two, he finally picked out three copies and put them on the desk. Jia Lian breathed a sigh of relief, "It's probably these people!"

Keqing asked: "Second Master, we know that they will have something to do, but we can't report it like this."

Jia Lian smiled and said, "It took some hands and feet before, but now the chief of Jingzhao House, the prefectural court, and the minister of Dali temple all have acquaintances, just find a charge of robbing a civilian girl!"

Keqing Miaoyu spat: "What kind of honor does not rob a few people's women?"

Jia Lian put his arms around them, "Make arrangements, let us know, and then follow the clues to find out internal and external collusion. Naturally, someone will know what's going on here."

Chapter 2 Xiangling still needs to learn poetry. If the emperor is in good standing, then the emperor must be very aggrieved. Looking at Tang Taizong, he was so angry that he wanted to kill Wei Zheng. Therefore, treacherous officials are needed no matter what. Just like Jia Yucun has now shown his usefulness. With the current power of Jia Lian and Lin Ruhai, we are not afraid that he will turn against the water! Even if he turns against the water, he will not wait for the day when he turns against the water. It seems that the Ji brothers have been together for a long time. It's not good to be idle if it's useless. Jia Lian handed over the collected things to him, and at the same time asked Ni Er [*], the local snake who consciously joined Jia Lian very early, to make a complaint. Everything There are no traces. Jia Lian sneaked into the garden at the stall where Lin Ruhai hadn't come back. Why does Mr. Lin, who is sneaky from his own house, is a gentleman of the founder, especially since his daughter still lives in it, how can he Even if you don't say anything about this kind of melon field, you will kill people with your eyes. Therefore, it is rare to find time to come in. Jia Lian is a bit self-inflicted. The lock was unlocked. It is understandable, after all, this is already the girls' dormitory. Not far from the green barrier, Qingwen and Man'er held hands and turned out. When they saw Jia Lian, they stepped forward with a smile, one left and one right. He held her in his arms, "Second Master, it's been a long time since you were waiting, hurry up, Xiangling is doing the apprenticeship ceremony, it won't be a show if it's too late!"

Jia Lian smiled and asked, "Which teacher does Xiangling worship?"

Qingwen smiled and said, "Xiang Ling's serious son learns poetry from his teacher, and he must recognize Miss Lin as her husband."

Man'er also said: "Not only that, Miss Xue, Miss Three, Miss Xing and Sister-in-Law have all testified, and they also invited Miss Two and Miss Four to write documents. It's not... a joke!"

Jia Lian walked and said with a smile: "Whoever made this trouble is really playing the piano!"

"Why are you playing the piano?"

Qingwen asked: "Second Master, you don't know that Xiangling has fallen into the devil long ago, and you don't teach her, how can she find a master if she can't do it, she can save her from shaking her head in the house and making noise. My brain hurts."

Man'er said: "Why is it like this? We also see that she only has this little hobby, so let's do it for her! Let her quarrel with Miss Lin."

"Miss Lin's mouth is the sharpest, but it's not... we are so stupid."

Qingwen pulled Jia Lian tightly. Jia Lian smiled and said, "I don't know if you just think she's arguing. It's Qingwen, it's not because the second master said you, since Yangzhou, I heard that you want to make a piece for me. Clothes, why have they all arrived at Shenjing, and there is not even a shadow! And Man Er, I used to be the most reluctant to Er Ye, but recently I have new sisters and I have forgotten Er Ye."

Man'er looked embarrassed, but Qingwen said: "Second Master, you still talk about us! Since we came to this garden, we can only see you once in a few days. It's better to be in our own small courtyard. You can see and touch it day and night.”

She said with tears in her eyes. This girl has been with her ever since she followed her by the Huai River. "Why, I'm so reluctant to bear the second master?"

Jia Lian joked. Qingwen spat: "We are the second master, you should serve you. It's good, you don't come in, we are eight out of eight sisters Ping'er and Su'er often follow Going to grandma, what is left to do. Even Ruizhu and sister Baozhu have seen you more often than us."

"Yo, I'm not ashamed to say that."

It happened that Keqing walked over gracefully, and it was not Ruizhu and Baozhu Qingwen who followed, blushing suddenly, hiding behind Jia Lian in shame. Jia Lian said, "Why did you come out?"

Ke Qing said with a smile: "Your family's Xiangling is apprentice, how can you not have a banquet? I'm instructing the kitchen to prepare it. You go in, they are inside!"

Push Jia Lian. Jia Lian meanders along the path, crosses the bridge, and arrives at Jixu Zhai. Jia Lian's study. It is said to be Jia Lian's study, and now it has become a place for girls to meet, talk, play and eat. I just heard Tan Chun's voice inside, "Heng'er, grab a futon, let Xiang Ling kneel down, and Jin Chuan'er pour another cup of tea. From now on, Sister Lin will be your master, and we will be your uncle and sister-in-law. It's your uncle. We are all elders!"

Jia Lian went in with his feet raised, Daiyu Baochai and Li Wan were sitting on the couch by the window, there was a qin on the left, Yingchun and Xichun were sitting next to the qin, and on the right was a wall full of carved hollow and exquisite wooden planks, on which there was a picture, or books. , or set up a tripod, or set up a pen and inkstone, or set up a vase of flowers, or set up a bonsai. Its style, or round, or square, or sunflower and banana leaves, or a series of half-bi. Sitting on the pier next to it. Xiangling was standing in the middle, and Heng'er and Yu Chuan'er had to press her down to kowtow. Jia Lian smiled and said, "It's really lively!"

When he saw him, he came in and left Li Wan, and the girls hurriedly stood up, "Brother, you are here."

Jia Lian sat on Xiuyan's seat, and Xiuyan stood quietly behind him. "Why do you remember to be a teacher?"

Xiangling blushed. Daiyu urged her narrowly, "Xiangling said that she would be free to enter the garden, so I would teach her to write poetry at any rate, and it was sincere and sincere. So I said, since I want to write poetry. , just worship me as a teacher. Although I don't know anything, I can still teach her. Why, my brother doesn't want to"

Jia Lian said: "Whatever is difficult, it is worth learning to pick up a few poems, such as Du Gongbu, Jia Taibai, Bai Juyi, etc., and recite a lot: a few hundred poems, and then recite "The Enlightenment of Sound Rhythm", "Li Weng" If you memorize Conversation Rhyme and Xunmeng Parallel Sentences at once, then it's almost the same."

Tan Chun said in surprise: "Brother, it's still pretty much the same."

Baochai came down and held Xiangling, "Don't believe your second master. He has a good memory, and he can see anything at first sight. In just a few months, he can be worth more than ten years of hard work by others."

Li Wan also smiled and said, "If you follow his studies, you must learn an old pedant."

Daiyu proudly said: "Poetry is the most important thing about spirituality, if you die to learn it, you will definitely learn to die, not only does it have no spiritual energy, but it also tastes like chewing wax, and it piles up rhetoric at most. Hold it up, or you will be misled by your second master sooner or later."

Jia Lian spread his hands, "That's what I said, why are they all coming to me? Jia Dao is a famous poet of bitterness."

Daiyu spat: "It's true that Jia Dao is a jinshi. It means that he has spent a lot of hard work in refining the meaning, refining the sentences, refining the characters, etc. Every sentence and every word of the poem is repeatedly tempered and deliberated. But after writing it, it seems to be completely out of nature, in one go."

Jia Lian said, "It's survival!"

Baochai agreed: "Brother's words have some meaning. It doesn't sound like this in a rough way. When you think about it carefully, the dead words should be interpreted with difficulty, and the movable words should be interpreted naturally. It is exactly the same as what you said."

Daiyu held Baochai in her arms and said coquettishly, "Sister Bao, you're going for your brother!"

Baochai ruffled her ears and hair, and the shyness on her face flashed. Daiyuyou said to Xiangling, "Actually, it's easy for you to learn, but it's just starting and turning,,,,,, among them, there are two pairs. Pairs, flat to flat, false to real, real to false, and if there is an odd sentence, even the flat and the false will make the difference.”

Xiang Ling smiled and said, "It's strange that I often see that the ancients' poems are all right, and there are also two, four, and six wrong. Now I hear you say that these rules of style are actually the last thing, as long as the novelty of the words is the best. ."

Daiyu said: "It's the truth. After all, words and sentences are the last thing, and the first intention matters. If the meaning is true, the conjunctions and sentences don't need to be modified, and it's good. This is called not using words to harm meaning."

Jia Lian persuaded again: "You Miss Lin is talented and smart, and you can see things that ordinary people can't see. So you can be new, you can be amazing, and you are a beginner like you. How to run must first be able to be refined.”

Baochai nodded slightly, but glanced at Daiyu and hesitated. Tanchun smiled and said, "Sister Lin is only as smart as Sister Bao, and we are just out of the eight buckets!"