The Red Chamber: Lianyufengchai

Sister Feng glanced at the displeased old lady, "Second Master didn't have to feel sorry for the younger sisters, the trouble of coming and going by car and sedan chair, and called both the elder sister-in-law and Keqing, now there is no one to care in the garden. , I haven't fallen out with Tianyou Daiyu Baochai two ideas, and Tan girl Yun girl agrees, it's better than being here if you can't do anything."

The old lady smiled and said: "Isn't it right! I'm busy tomorrow, so I'll go to your garden to see if there's any... the world has turned upside down."

Sister Feng replied: "That's the best. I've always wanted to invite you, but I'm afraid you don't want to move."

The old lady just nodded. So Jia Lian accompanied him with a smile and said, "Grandpa Zhang, please come in."

When the old lady heard it, she hurriedly said, "Help him."

Jia Lian hurriedly went to help him. The Taoist priest first laughed and said, "Ancestor Wu has always been blessed with longevity and well-being. The ladies and grandma Nafu have never come to the house to greet them. The old lady looks better and better."

The old lady smiled and said, "Old Immortal,"

Taoist Zhang said with a smile: "I wish the old lady a long life, and Xiaodao is still healthy. The other things are: Forget it, just remember my brother, and I have always been in good health."

The old lady shook her head and said: "A few days ago, his father forced him to study, and he was severely beaten, and now he is still injured. Put a few more incense sticks here, add a few more catties of sesame oil, and bless him sooner rather than later. No more beatings."

Zhang Daoshi said: "I saw my brother's writing and poems in several places the other day, and the poems are all very good. Why does the master complain that my brother doesn't like studying very much? From Xiaodao's point of view, that's all."

After saying that, he laughed and said, "The other day I saw a young lady in someone's house. She is fifteen years old and fifteen years old this year. She was born in a good shape. I thought that my brother should also seek marriage. I don't know the old lady. No matter what, Xiaodao doesn’t dare to make mistakes.”

The old lady sighed and didn't speak. Madam Wang smiled and said, "The age is appropriate, but I don't know how the basic behavior is. Baoyu is a stubborn child. I absolutely cannot agree."

Taoist Zhang hurriedly smiled and said: "If you say that this young lady is really gentle and dignified, it is even more rare that she is talented and has a straight but not rigid temperament. She is also worthy of the foundation. It just fits the wife's request."

Madam Wang nodded and said, "What the old god said is definitely not wrong."

Jia Lian was already suspecting that they were talking about Baochai. He joked with Taoist Zhang, "The girl is in a deep boudoir, how did you old Taoist know that you are still as elegant as Zhang Sheng?"

When Zhang Taoist heard it, he laughed loudly, "Master, Xiaodao also came here when he was young. This family and Xiaodao are inseparable from each other, so they know very well."

Jia Lian asked with a smile: "If that's the case, why don't we say which one it is, let's decide whether it's not"

Taoist Zhang inadvertently looked at Madam Wang, and then at Aunt Xue. Aunt Xue had been paying attention to this Taoist priest. Although he did not say Baochai's name, judging from the smile on his sister's face, it was probably nine times out of ten. So she smiled and said, "Baoyu is a smart boy, after all, he is still young, and it will be fine after a few years of growing up and knowing the hardships of the world. From my point of view, I don't care about the appearance, and based on the Jia family's door, at least a relative That's good."

When Aunt Xue said these words, it was as if Baochai was calmly drawn out. A bitterness flashed in her heart, and the Xue family was not cared about in Shenjing, and it was always a problem that could not be solved. But even so, she still I can't just deal with Baoyu and feel wronged by Baochai. Madam Wang looked at Aunt Xue in surprise and confusion. "As long as you have a good character, our family doesn't care much about family."

Everyone knew in their hearts that she was referring to Mrs. Xing and Mrs. You. But they were both descendants. Since Aunt Xue said it out loud, she was not afraid, and said with a smile: "What elder sister said. But I think that Baoyu's elder sister is the empress. My brother is a prince of the state, if I get married, I'm afraid that there will be obstacles in the Shenjing in the future."

Mrs. Wang bowed her head and said nothing, and what Aunt Xue said couldn't be said to be unreasonable. The old lady smiled and said, "My aunt is flattering, what kind of family is there? It was just said by a monk last time that Baoyu shouldn't have married earlier in his life, so he won't delay. My lady. Old immortal, you can ask now, no matter if he is rich or rich, whether he has gold or silver, but his appearance and personality are rare. If there is a good one, let me know."

Sister Feng came up and joked: "Grandpa Zhang, you don't want to change our girl's name Fu'er."

Taoist Zhang patted his forehead and laughed, "The talisman has already been there, and it's still there: I'll hold it in front of the gods until I get it."

After a while, Daoist Zhang held the plate, put on the big red python satin sutra, and held out the talisman. Sister Feng took the talisman. A few more paths walked up to him, also holding the plate. Jia Lian looked inside the plate. , There are also gold huang, and there are jade jue, or things are going well, or there are years of peace, all are jewels, jade and gold carvings, there are thirty or fifty pieces in total. Zhang Taoist smiled and said: "This is a little respect from the door. , the trail can't be blocked."

When the old lady heard this, Fang ordered someone to pick it up. Here, Mother Jia played with everyone, Fang went upstairs, and ordered a few light and lively shows. Jia Lian checked the plate. Ke Qing laughed Q: "What is the second master looking for?"

"Looking for a unicorn!"

Jia Lian's hands kept going. Miaoyu came over and helped to find it, "It's not... this"

She picked out a red-gold and green unicorn. Jia Lian took it with a smile, and put it into her arms, "That's it."

He and Sister Feng Keqing Miaoyu were only in the east building and did not need to wait on the old lady. Just as he was watching, Lin Zhixiao hurried up, bowed to Jia Lian and said, "Second Master, there is a letter from home saying that the elders of the royal palace are loyal and obedient. Shi Lai's family asked Second Master Bao what kind of official he was pursuing. Master is getting angry about this."

A look of anger flashed across Jia Lian's face, "He's got water in his head, King Zhongshun, so he has nothing to do recently, so he's going to his King Zhongshun's mansion for a walk."

Chapter [-] Will King Zhongshun be copied? Jia Lian can bully Baoyu, but if outsiders come to him, they will treat him as a fake, right? Jia Lian has always been very rational and rarely angry, but this This time, he decided he couldn't bear it any longer. He didn't talk to the old lady, he only talked to Sister Feng, and then he went back to the Rong Mansion. Jia Zheng was still there: Mengpo Zhai's beard was shaking, "It's just a wicked obstacle to do such a thing. Come on, let me lose my face! If it weren't for the injury on his body, I would have caught him and beat him hard!"

Jia Lian smiled and comforted: "It doesn't matter at all, the traditional atmosphere in the Shenjing is like this, not only Baoyu, but even King Beijing and King Zhongshun are among them."

Jia Zheng said angrily: "But what a waste of time he is,,,,, dare to fight with the princes for the truth!"

Jia Lian didn't want to talk about this. He did it back then. He asked, "Uncle, what did the long history of the Zhongshun Palace say?"

Jia Zheng frowned and said, "We have never had any dealings with the Zhongshun Prince's Mansion, and we suddenly came to visit today, and said that Baoyu had kidnapped some of his family's officials. The words were convincing, and the sweat scarf was found on Baoyu's body, which made people have to believe it. "

Jia Lian asked again: "What about his speech and attitude?"

Jia Zheng sighed: "This is because my family has had it before, and I can't blame others for their words."

Jia Lian sneered: "That's enough. Uncle, but don't worry, it's up to your nephew."

Jia Zheng hurriedly took his hand: "Don't cause trouble! Fortunately, Baoyu has already revealed the whereabouts of the man, and I believe it has passed."

Jia Lian comforted: "My nephew knows."

After speaking, he came out and asked someone to invite Mr. Yang. Who would have guessed that Mr. Yang had been waiting in the second door. Jia Lian cupped his hands and smiled: "Since you are here, what advice do you have?"

Yang Jihe said sternly: "Please lend me some spies from Dongweng, I want to make a big deal."

Jia Lian hooked his shoulders and walked to a secluded place, "We're not called spies here, we're called quicksand! Let me hear what you want to do."

Yang Jihe looked to the left and right, "The Zhen family has fallen, and Dongweng Buzi Jiangnan is very stable. It's just that the Shenjing still needs to find ant nests to break through."

Jia Lian looked at Yang Jihe up and down, "I said, Mr. Yang, why did I hear that you were about to burst the embankment or how infiltrated!"

Yang Jihe said with a smile: "I've been wandering all day since I returned to Beijing, and the Jingying court can't be too hasty, so I think wildly, I always feel that Shenjing is too peaceful, and it's better to think about it!"

Jia Lian patted his forehead, "If you want to be lively, just follow me to the Zhongshun Palace!"

Yang Jihe suddenly said: "My grandfather wants to borrow the matter of Second Master Bao to blackmail King Zhongshun."

"how do you know"

Jia Lian squinted at him. Yang Jihe said disdainfully: "If you can't guess this, how can you be a master? I'm too sorry for your money."

Jia Lian patted him on the shoulder and laughed: "Mr. Yang, I like you more and more! Let's go! Before I came to find his fault, he came to the door. What a good person!"

Yang Jihe Nianxu thought: "This is a good opportunity, the grandfather will take this opportunity to show his power and let those people in Shenjing take a good look at what kind of person Jia Lian, the Duke of Rongguo, is! Furthermore, Shunwang pays a little bit. What's the price? It must make his flesh hurt! It's better not to resist! Tsk tsk tsk, that's the best. Jia Lian walked ahead, "Think first, then give me a word."

So Jia Lian took the guards of the Rongfu family and the fifty cavalry in full armor, and galloped away. All the way through the streets and alleys, causing an array, Wucheng soldiers and horses and the imperial censor did not dare to care, but went to watch the excitement. Not long after, they had arrived outside the gate of Zhongshun Prince's Mansion. This is the Prince's Mansion, with five beast-headed gates, nine rows of nails, green tiles and glazed. Behind the red lacquer pillar, seeing Jia Lian and others dismounted, did he dare to come out and ask, "Who are you, who dare to ride a horse in front of the palace gate?"

Niu Da shouted at him in a loud voice: "Go back and report to your lord that Duke Rong has something to do with him!"

"Rongguo Gongjia Chain"

A servant glanced at Jia Lian in disbelief. Wang Er urged: "Hurry up and report, what are you talking about?"

The little servant hurriedly said, "Please wait a moment."

Originally, the servants of the Zhongshun Palace had their eyes above their heads. In the past few months, not to mention a mere prince, but the King of Beijing and the King of Nanan and the others. Whether they see him or not depends on the mood of the old man. When Wangshan came back, the prince lived in seclusion and repeatedly warned them not to cause trouble. To use one word to describe it would be cowardice. Jia Lian smiled at the two of them, "You guys are okay, how dare you yell in front of the palace. I guess I have done a lot of things like foxes and tigers before."

Niu Da laughed slyly. Wang Er said, "My grandfather is a modest gentleman, and the younger ones just don't have the chance to do it. This is the first time today."

Jia Lian pointed at them, "Just do it today! It's just not an example! The word you just said was right to my taste!"

Accidentally, Yang Jihe added with a smile, "Morality."

Not long after, the corner door of the palace opened, and a young official in green robes greeted him, smiled and cupped his hands: "How does Duke Rong have time to come to our Zhongshun mansion?"

Jia Lian said coldly, "Who are you?"

The little official cupped his hands and said, "He Tao is being tried in the palace of the lower official."

Jia Lian stood with his hands behind his back, "Where's your long history?"

He Tao bowed and replied, "Master, Huang Changshi has not returned from his search."

Jia Lian nodded and sneered, "It's such a big palace, you're the only one left."

Then He Tao's anger flashed for a while, what happened to sixth-rank, your uncle was only sixth-rank before! He just didn't dare to be angry or dared to say anything, and accompanied him with a smile: "If you reply to your grandfather, our prince is eager to find someone, other high-ranking officials. If you don't dislike it, please allow the lower official to guide you, it's just a soldier under your command."

Jia Lian smiled and said: "This is my personal soldier, who just came back from Beijing camp. I know that the prince has something to do. For inquiries, I sent someone to the humble house, and they came in a hurry. Don't blame me!"

After speaking, he went in through the corner door. Then He Tao's anxious face turned pale, "Master, absolutely, absolutely! This is against the rules!"

Fortunately, Jia Lian didn't think about copying the Zhongshun Palace at this moment, so he deliberately laughed: "Yeah, I almost forgot, you guys help the prince to stay outside, I'll come when I go."

They led Yang Jihe and Niu Dawang in. The rest guarded the gate with murderous intent, causing people outside to point and ask curiously to see if King Zhongshun had committed a crime and attracted the Jinyi Army. The house may be raided! Who is King Zhongshun who doesn't have a good reputation? He has the guts. He is already thinking that if he has a chance this time, he must buy a princess' personal girl to go back to warm his feet. Last time there were so many young ladies and grandmothers, it was really dizzying. All of these have nothing to do with Jia Lian. He walked to the main hall of the palace, and it was naturally impossible for King Zhongshun to be there. Sure enough, He Tao wrinkled his face and said with a smile: "Please wait a moment, the prince will be here soon!"

If nothing else, this will soon be counted in hours. So Jia Lian sat on the head without being arrogant or impetuous, and buckled a few cases, "When I was in Jiangnan, I got a lot of good things, many of which were with the prince. Related, I planned to show it to the prince. Now it seems that it is unnecessary. Please tell the prince, and I will report it directly to the emperor."

Saying that, he stood up and walked out immediately. He Tao tasted the taste and hurried into the back hall.

Chapter [-] Before walking down the steps outside the hall after changing twelve Jia Lian's feet, King Zhongshun hurried out and shouted: "Brother Rongguo Gonglian, walk slowly!"

He went down the steps and grabbed Jia Lian's hand, and smiled kindly: "Brother Lian hasn't been here for a long time, I'm so unfamiliar just now that my brother was taking medicine, and I didn't have time to greet him. I'm sorry, sorry!"

Jia Lian was frightened by King Zhongshun's sudden enthusiasm. God is pitiful, King Zhongshun is a decade or two older than Jia Lian, and his beard is gray. In view of his habit of being a good actor in the south wind, Jia Lian hurriedly shied away, " Your lord is ill, you still need to take medicine, and I'd better come back another day."

At this time, King Zhongshun was like a kind and kind old grandfather next door, he just greeted Jia Lian into the main hall. He also let the beautiful maid pour tea, which was really polite. This is so respectful before and after, this King Zhongshun is afraid that he has long been restless and restless. Also, the emperor let Jia Lian swept the Zhen family with the power of thunder, so he would be the next one. At that time in Tiewangshan, if there was no water-soluble baby in front of him, I am afraid that he would be loyal to the king. His corpse was already cold. Looking at the old God Jia Lian who was drinking tea, he suddenly realized that he hadn't said that sentence just now. King Zhongshun coughed, and after drinking three cups of tea, he finally couldn't help but tentatively said: "Brother Lian, you I have gained a lot in Jiangnan.”

Jia Lian sighed: "Everyone said that I copied Zhen's family, and I must have eaten a lot. In fact, even a piece of letter paper I registered and made a book, and sent it to the emperor's royal inspection."

King Zhongshun's expression changed, and he couldn't help but say solemnly, "What you said is true."

Jia Lianpin sipped the tea, "This Pu'er tea tastes good, but it doesn't suit my spleen and stomach."

King Zhongshun waved his hand, "Change to Dahongpao!"

Soon, another beautiful maid held a pot of tea and timidly poured tea for Jia Lian. Jia Lian smiled and sighed: "Da Hong Pao is good, but unfortunately it was picked after early spring."

Prince Zhongshun held back and waved his hand again. The third beautiful maid came up and poured tea in a slender manner. Jia Lian took a sip and turned to look at the three girls next to him. He smiled and said, "My lord, if I say something else, Will they be the same as the beauties of Shi Chong's family?"

King Zhongshun squeezed out a smile, "Then it depends on whether your Excellency is Wang Dun."

Jia Lian didn't answer, and drank the West Lake Longjing in his hand, "Then dare to ask the lord if there are green beads"

Zhongshun Wang Teng stood up, glared at Jia Lian and said, "Why don't you dare to ask for it?"

Jia Lian asked with a blank face: "Let's say casually, what the lord is doing so angry, I just sigh. The most helpless and poignant thing in the world is the death of a beautiful lady, Xiangxiaoyu. It's a pity, a pity!"

King Zhongshun pondered for a long time, unsure of Jia Lian's thoughts, and seemed to warn him of something. "I heard that Brother Lian has such a mind, and he is the most sympathetic to Xiangxiang and Yuyu. When I saw it today, it really did!"

Then he pointed to the three beautiful maids and said with a smile, "Since Brother Lian knows that beautiful women will be killed, it is a great virtue to save them."

Jia Lian didn't seem to hear his pun, and only shook his head and said, "There are Hedong lions at home, you can only watch them from a distance and not play with them."

King Zhongshun laughed loudly and said, "I never imagined that Duke Rong, who was killing people outside, would be so respectful when he returned home. It's really a pity. It's just a pity that your appointment is an empty favor given to you by the emperor. ."

Jia Lian said coldly: "So that the prince knows that the emperor never does useless things. For example, what changes have happened in your house recently?"

King Zhongshun was suspicious, Jia Lian, like the shadow of a cup and a bow and a snake, the grass and trees were all soldiers, and gradually he couldn't sit still. At this time, Yang Jihe quietly signaled to Jia Lian, that's ok! So Jia Lian pointed out: "The prince lost the most important thing thing"

He took out a few pieces of paper from his arms. King Zhongshun immediately wanted to stand up but gestured to He Tao who was on the side. He Tao hurriedly stepped forward to take it and handed it to King Zhongshun. King Zhongshun's face changed greatly. Zhen Yingjia's correspondence. Although it is vague and there is no real evidence of collusion, if it is handed over to the emperor, it only needs to be convicted. "Brother Lian, your kindness, brother I have taken. Brother wants green beads, brother, I have green beads to offer."

Jia Lian stood up, grabbed the hand of a beautiful maid, poured another cup of tea, and looked around Zhou, pretending to appreciate the calligraphy and painting on the main hall. I saw Yang Jihe and a few small movements. Jia Lian just turned around and smiled. : "My lord, the plaques here are the imperial pen of the Emperor Taishang"

King Zhongshun nodded and said, "Exactly!"