The Red Mansions

Chapter 1391 Zhen Qing: She is such a bad woman. (Please give me a monthly ticket!)

Chapter 1391 Zhen Qing: She is such a bad woman. (Please give me a monthly ticket!)

Grand View Garden, Xiaoxiang Pavilion

The wind blows through the bamboo forest, making a rustling sound, and the bamboo leaves are lush green, stretching out in the spring breeze.

Jia Heng took Baochai's slender hand and went to the side room, where they sat down.

Just as Baochai's maid Ying'er was about to follow, Xiren grabbed Ying'er's hand and signaled her. Ying'er immediately reacted and returned with Xiren and Zijuan.

Baochai's expression paused slightly. Under her emerald eyebrows, her eyes were as clear as water, as if reflecting Jia Heng's figure. She said softly, "Husband."

Jia Heng nodded and asked, "Sister Xue, how have you been at home recently? Do the sisters usually have a lot of fun?"

Baochai's face, as white and flawless as pear blossoms, was red as smoke. She gently pushed away the young man's hands that were playing tricks on his clothes and said softly, "Everything is fine at home. I usually talk about poetry with my sisters. The poetry club has been held several times, and Sister Lin has written several good poems."

Baochai is indeed a good wife. At this moment, even though she is close to Jia Heng, she still does not forget Daiyu who is being "neglected" on the side, so as to prevent Daiyu from thinking too much.

Daiyu was wiping her lips gently, her bright starry eyes twinkling as she looked at the intimacy between the young man and Baochai with a hint of embarrassment.

Daiyu heard this and smiled on her cold and bright face. She said, "My poems are not as good as those written by Sister Bao. There are two lines in the poem "White Begonia" that are particularly good: 'Only when the flowers are very pale can they be more beautiful; how can jade be without marks when one is too sad? If you want to repay the White Emperor, you should be clean. You are silent and the sun is setting. How can Sister Bao come up with such a good half-verse poem?"

Baochai nodded and said softly, "Sister Lin's poem is really good. She stole three parts of the whiteness from the pear blossoms and borrowed a wisp of the soul from the plum blossoms. The words "stealing" and "borrowing" are really cleverly used."

Jia Heng listened to the conversation between Chai and Dai, with a hint of amusement on his face.

Is this a business blow?

Should we let Chai Dai...

Forget it, he doesn't have such a heavy taste.

"I'm afraid I didn't hear the good poems you wrote." Jia Heng said jokingly with a hint of smile in his eyes under his sword-like brows.

Daiyu joked, "Brother Heng was fighting outside at that time."

Baochai paused for a moment and said, "You have made great achievements. Brother Heng has also written a good poem in public."

Jia Heng said: "Sister Xue is good at talking."

As he spoke, he came forward, took Baochai's slender hand, and asked, "By the way, Sister Xue, how is Wenlong doing now after getting married?"

Now, after getting married, I don't know if Xia Jingui's nature as a shrew has been exposed.

Baochai's emerald eyebrows were covered with watery, clear almond eyes, and her face, which looked like white pear blossoms, was as rosy as clouds. She said softly, "It's okay. I'm happy every day and taking over the business in Beijing."

Xue Pan, who had just married Xia Jingui, stayed at home obediently, and the couple had not had any trouble.

At this moment, beneath Baochai's emerald eyebrows, ripples appeared in the lake of her heart, and her watery almond eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

Why does my husband ask about his brother's marriage for no reason?

However, on second thought, I should care about my own family affairs. If I don't ask about them at all, it would seem that I don't care about myself at all.

Daiyu pursed her slightly pink lips, her eyes sparkling like rainbows, and said, "It's still early now, Brother Heng, can you tell me and Sister Bao about the war?"

It's not possible for her and Sister Bao to bully him as soon as he comes back, right?

Jia Heng said, "Let's go to the bed in the side room and rest for a while. I'll tell you about the war."

Daiyu: "..."

Well, here we go again.

Then, Jia Heng stood up, took Daiyu's slender hand, and then sat down on the bed where Daiyu was.

Jia Heng turned his eyes to Daiyu and Baochai and said, "This time the war is mainly to deal with Liaodong. Well, you two don't really understand."

This is all fine, and he is not talking to Tanchun and Zhenlan. Moreover, why do he have to say these things on the day when the couple reunites?

Baochai said softly, "Sister Lin and I would usually ask Sister San and Sister Lan at home, and we do know a little bit. This time we heard that the vassal state, Korea, has been incorporated into the rule, and the navy in Liaodong has also made substantial progress."

Daiyu paused for a moment and said, "I heard from Sister Lan that Brother Heng is going to lead his troops out of the pass this time, both by land and sea. After this, he can send troops to pacify Liaodong."

Jia Heng nodded, looked at Daiyu intently, and said jokingly: "Sister Lin now also knows about these military and national affairs."

Daiyu raised her eyebrows, and said in a charming and bright voice, "Of course I know. After we conquer Liaodong, Brother Heng will be made a prince, and we will grant him a few wives of the imperial family."

Jia Heng: "..."

Well, Lin Duidui is always Lin Duidui, his tongue is as sharp as a knife, and he never forgets to stab him.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I take back what I said."

A trace of shame and anger gradually appeared on Daiyu's beautiful, fair face.

Baochai held a silk handkerchief and covered her mouth with her hands, giggling non-stop. She stared at the young man in the python robe and Daiyu, feeling a little strange.

I always feel that he seems to be closer to Lin Daiyu.

Thinking of this, Baochai's white face, as white as a pear blossom, seemed to show a hint of loss.

Although she knew Brother Heng before him, how exactly is she inferior to Xi'er?

In fact, Baochai never thought that Daiyu was a love-minded person and was pursuing pure love.

Baochai's love is often mixed with some secular factors, so she will be influenced by the aura of power of Jia Heng, and thus her mentality will change.

It's just not pure enough.

But this is Baochai, not Daiyu after all.

Jia Heng reached out and took Baochai and Daiyu's slender hands, saying softly, "After this war is over, there shouldn't be any major wars. The world will be peaceful then, so I'll take you two for a walk."

Daiyu's eyes paused as she frowned and she said softly, "When that time comes, I may not be able to leave. Sister Bao already has a child."

Baochai's eyes were as bright as water under her emerald eyebrows. She said shyly, "Xian'er, can't you have the child first?"

"It's because I'm young that Brother Heng has been dragging me along." Daiyu had beautiful eyebrows and a pair of bright starry eyes as she glanced at the young man charmingly.

Jia Heng said softly, "Give Sister Lin a child this time."

As time went by, Daiyu was already almost seventeen or eighteen years old and old enough to have children.

As Jia Heng spoke, he suddenly pulled Daiyu's slender hand, held it in his arms, and kissed her soft and slightly moist lips.

Then, he embraced Daiyu in his arms, while Baochai, who was sitting not far away, had a face as white as a pear blossom and was also blushing like a rosy cloud.

At this moment, Jia Heng took Baochai's slender hand and said, "Sister Xue, why don't you serve me?"

Baochai:"……"

You two were being intimate, and then letting her serve you?

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Leaving aside the Ningguo Mansion for now, Jia Heng was living together with Daiyu and Chai in the Grand View Garden. At this moment, in the study of the Prince of Wei's Mansion in the capital, the lights were on, reflecting several shadows on a glass mica screen.

Wei Wang Chen Ran looked solemn and said softly, "Mr. Deng, Jia Ziyu is preparing to send troops soon, but the emperor has not mentioned the candidates for escorting food and weapons. How do you think we should deal with it, Mr. Deng?"

Deng Wei twirled his beard with his hand, and his old eyes gradually showed wisdom. He said, "Your Highness will definitely assign tasks this time. Not only Your Highness, but also His Highness the Prince of Chu will be assigned to the front line to escort military supplies and fodder. This will be the most important inspection for His Majesty."

"The most important one?" King Wei Chen Ran frowned and asked.

Deng Wei looked at Wei Wang Chen Ran with an old gaze and said softly, "The emperor fell ill again in the early spring, and the position of the Eastern Palace is still undecided. The emperor must use the Liaodong chess game to test your highness and the King of Chu this time."

King Wei Chen Ran's eyes shrank slightly under his sharp sword-like eyebrows. After thinking for a while, he said, "Mr. Deng is right."

Deng Wei said: "Your Highness should still follow the Duke of Wei and make more contributions with him."

King Wei Chen Ran nodded and said, "Yes, although Zi Yu pretends to be unwilling to help either side, he has a large army under his command, and his words are law when it comes to the critical moment."

Deng Wei smiled lightly, and his wise eyes showed a trace of thought. He sneered, "Your Highness, don't think too highly of the Duke of Wei. He still has a big life and death stage to overcome."

King Wei Chen Ran raised his eyebrows, his cold eyes full of surprise, and asked: "Life and death checkpoint?"

"When the birds are all gone, the bows are put away; when the rabbits are dead, the dogs are cooked. After the great victory of Duke Weiguo, the emperor's health has been deteriorating. How can he not be suspicious?" Deng Wei said firmly with a cold gleam in his wise eyes.

As the saying goes, the old dragon is dying and the young dragon has not yet arrived. With such a capable son-in-law by his side, isn't he worried that he will seize the Chen family's territory?

Obviously, the self-degrading means such as being romantic and lustful are not enough to fool the one in the palace. The only way is to put him in idleness, and then gradually eliminate his followers, and wait for ten or twenty years before letting future generations use him.

King Chen Ran of Wei nodded and said in a clear voice: "Mr. Deng, father treats Zi Yu as both a subject and a father-in-law, and he never doubts him."

"Your Highness is wrong. This is a different time. The new policy shows Duke Weiguo's talent in governing, and his military achievements show his talent in military strategy. If Your Highness were the emperor and had such a son-in-law, would you worry that future emperors would not be able to control him?" Deng Wei asked with a fierce look under his sword-like brows.

King Wei Chen Ran looked at him with a sharp gaze and pondered for a moment, then said, "Although I believe I can handle it, I cannot guarantee that my father will have doubts."

Deng Wei nodded and said, "But even if the prince can control him, he still needs to teach the Duke of Wei some more lessons. Otherwise, if he becomes arrogant due to his military achievements, it will be very disadvantageous to future monarchs."

Wei Wang Chen Ran said softly: "I also have my own concerns."

It goes without saying that in the future, Jia Ziyu's edges must be smoothed out, otherwise, he will be difficult to control.

Deng Wei paused for a moment, carefully considering his words, and said, "Your Majesty, previously..."

King Wei Chen Ran said: "Mr. Deng, there is no need to be so hesitant."

Deng Wei considered his words carefully and asked, "Your Majesty, have you ever seen the doctor?"

King Wei: “???”

He felt an indescribable feeling in his heart, but in a flash, King Wei Chen Ran calmed down.

Now even his trusted advisers are concerned about his own offspring. It seems that this issue has affected the position of the Eastern Palace to some extent.

Deng Wei said: "Your Majesty, the matter of offspring must be taken seriously."

King Wei Chen Ran nodded and said, "How can I not take it seriously? I have secretly visited many famous doctors during this period, but I don't know how many medicines I have taken."

Infertility has always been a difficult issue to discuss, and it is not easy to publicize it.

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Prince Chu's Mansion, Back Residence——

The lights were also brightly lit, and incense sticks were lit in the three-legged, six-eared animal-head incense burner. As the green smoke curled up, a calming and soul-soothing atmosphere filled the entire hall in an instant.

The day before yesterday, King Chen Qin of Chu returned from Liaodong by boat. He did not return to the palace, but went directly to the Military Equipment Bureau to supervise the craftsmen and officials of the Military Equipment Bureau to make military equipment.

The image of a hardworking and virtuous king was shown to all the officials in the court and the public.

At this moment, Chu Wang Chen Qin sat near a lacquered wooden round table, staring at Chu Wang Fei Zhen Qing who was not far away, and said: "Princess, send an invitation to Zi Yu's mansion tomorrow, inviting him, Lan Er and Xi Er to come over."

Zhen Qing said softly, "I will send someone to deliver the invitation tomorrow. Your Majesty, what mission has the palace assigned to you for this expedition to Liaodong?"

The King of Chu sighed and said, "It's still the same old job, supervising the manufacture of military equipment and armor, but the King of Wei didn't get any military supervisor position, he still just escorted the transportation of grain and fodder."

Zhen Qing nodded and said, "That's good. Your Highness is at a disadvantage compared to the King of Wei, but fortunately..."

At the end, Zhen Qing's cold and jade-like face had a slightly mysterious look, and she said softly, "The King of Wei has no heir."

When the King of Chu heard this, his fair and sinister face showed a hint of a wicked smile, and he said, "What the princess said is true. This is indeed a fatal matter. Throughout history, I have never heard of an heir who could not inherit the bloodline of the royal family."

If it was just that they had not gotten married, but the King of Wei took two concubines in succession, and after they got married, he still had no children, how could this not arouse suspicion?

Zhen Qing nodded and said gently, "Your Highness, don't be careless. What if the King of Wei wants to replace the original with the fake..."

For example, like her, find someone to lend you sperm and then give birth to a child?

The King of Chu nodded and said gently, "If this defiles the bloodline of the royal family, once discovered, it will be a disaster for the entire family. King Wei, how dare he deceive the king?"

Zhen Qing felt strange when she heard what the King of Chu said, and said, "Your Majesty, you can't say that."

It's not that serious, is it? The question is whose family should be destroyed? The adulterer's or the adulteress's?

Then, should we destroy that bastard's family?

The King of Chu's face became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "The inheritance of the royal bloodline is so serious, how can we allow others to tarnish it in the slightest?"

"That's right." Zhen Qing nodded, changed the subject, and said softly: "Prince Liang's son is also the Queen's second son. At the very least, there is the little prince. He was just born. Will he..."

In the end, everyone died together, and the little prince benefited from it?

This is absolutely intolerable!

The King of Chu nodded and said softly, "Instead of worrying about the little one of the Queen, you should worry about the child of Concubine Duanrong. He is also more than ten years old. Don't let the snipe and the clam fight, while the fisherman will benefit."

Zhen Qing's beautiful eyes, as clear as water, showed a hint of thought, and she said: "With powerful ministers in the court, my father will not choose a young lord to ascend the throne."

The King of Chu nodded and said, "Yes, once Jia Ziyu pacifies Liaodong, his prestige will probably be no less than that of those powerful ministers in history. Wouldn't that make people feel uneasy?"

Zhen Qing said: "The prince will still be able to control them in the future. When the time comes, let Jia Ziyu make Lan'er and Xi'er the prince's principal wives, and he will be able to completely control them."

At worst, she would just have to endure a little more hardship and serve that bastard a few more times. After the prince passed away, she would rule the country from behind the curtain, support the young master, and let that bastard create a new prosperous era.

The King of Chu nodded and said, "What the princess said is right, it is about controlling its use."

I secretly thought that the princess was truly a wise and considerate wife.

Thinking of this, he raised his eyes again and looked at Zhen Qing opposite him. At this moment, under the brilliant lights, he saw her beautiful face, as bright and beautiful as a peach blossom. Especially with the accumulation of years and time, a mature aura silently floated on both sides of her face.

The King of Chu nodded, waved his hand and said, "Princess, I am tired, let's go and rest."

As he said this, he took Zhen Qing's slender hand.

Zhen Qing knew some of the subtle thoughts of the King of Chu, and said, "Your Highness, I... I am not feeling well today."

The King of Chu's expression changed, and his voice became a little impatient, saying: "Princess, why are you feeling unwell every day?"

Zhen Qing's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, and an unnatural expression appeared on her face. At this moment, she was thinking of a response in her mind, and said softly: "Since I gave birth to the pair of children, I have often had problems with urination. I am afraid that I can't serve the prince well..."

Upon hearing this, the King of Chu was shocked and asked with concern, "Did you see a doctor?"

Zhen Qing said softly: "The doctor said that we should give birth to two children..."

At the end of the conversation, there was a clear and gleaming light in Zhen Qing's phoenix eyes beneath her slender eyebrows, and it was unclear whether it was due to shame or guilt.

She must have drowned when that bastard was holding her, right?

Anyway, in the end, there was a trace of...

Well, why is she thinking about these things in front of the prince? What a slut.

At this moment, there was no lust in the eyes of Chu Wang Chen Qin, only...heartache, and he said softly: "Princess, you have suffered so much over the years."

In order to give him such a lovely pair of twins, this kind of situation happened.

Zhen Qing's harsh and cold face seemed to blush with shame, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, I just can't serve you anymore."

Under his sword-like brows, Chu Wang Chen Qin's eyes showed a trace of pity, and he said, "Who do you think I am, Princess?"

Zhen Qing said without further ado, "If the prince wants to summon someone to sleep with him, he can go find Concubine Liu."

Anyway, Concubine Liu's body has problems and she can't get pregnant at all. No matter what the prince does, she can't have a child.

King Chen Qin of Chu said, "I am very tired now, so I will stay in the study for a while. It is a good opportunity to read some military books. They may be useful when I go to war with Zi Yu."

The princess just told him the reason why he couldn't "sleep with the emperor", and he was in a hurry to find Concubine Liu to sleep with her. Is he still a human being?

At this moment, a great sense of shame surged in the heart of King Chen Qin of Chu.

Zhen Qing's cold eyes seemed to be filled with tears under her two fine and beautiful eyebrows. She said, "Your Majesty, don't be too hard on yourself."

As Zhen Qing spoke, she lowered her eyes, and a strange feeling appeared in her mind.

This is really like stealing someone's house and locking it.

King Chen Qin of Chu looked at Princess Zhen Qing of Chu and said comfortingly, "Okay, it's getting late, Princess, go and rest first."

Zhen Qing watched King Chen Qin of Chu leave and sighed softly.

She is such a bad woman.

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Grand View Garden, Xiaoxiang Pavilion

Outside Xiaoxiang Pavilion, the sound of bamboo groves rustled in the wind, and the bright moonlight shone into the houses like gauze and mist.

Inside the room, sandalwood mixed with a faint, indescribable scent dissipated silently.

Jia Heng stared at Daiyu, whose delicate body was trembling non-stop, and gently pinched her rosy and tender face, feeling it was so soft and tender.

Daiyu snorted softly from her straight, white nose, and her bright eyes were full of reproach as she said, "Brother Heng only knows how to tease me."

A light blush of rouge gradually appeared on both sides of Baochai's plump, fair face that looked like a pear blossom. Under her straight and delicate nose, her pink lips were translucent, and when they opened and closed, they were crystal clear.

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Okay, it's getting late, let's go to bed early."

After all the trouble just now, he was a little tired now.

The main thing is that during this time since I came back, I have basically been playing Landlord or three-on-one, and I am mostly mentally exhausted.

I will go to the Beijing camp tomorrow to inspect the military training situation, and I will postpone going to other places for a day.

Baochai's voice was soft and charming with a hint of tenderness as she whispered, "Brother Heng has been traveling all the way, please don't get too tired."

Even though Brother Heng is as strong as an ox, we can't keep abusing him like this, right?

Under Daiyu's furrowed brows, her beautiful eyes, filled with the sparkling light, looked quietly at Baochai.

I thought to myself, Sister Bao is satisfied, and then she won't let others ruin Brother Heng's body, right?

Jia Heng smiled and said softly, "Then I will listen to Sister Xue and go to the Beijing camp for a day tomorrow."

When Baochai heard this, she thought that Jia Heng had listened to her advice, and she said "hmm" softly, her heart filled with sweetness.

(End of this chapter)