The Red Mansions

Chapter 325 What I dream of, others can get it at my fingertips

Chapter 325 What I dream of, others can get it at my fingertips

"Thank you, Lord Long En, long live long live long live long live."

Jia Heng accepted the imperial decree and handed over his hands to thank him.

Chen Han inherited the system of the Song and Ming Dynasties in the code system of the imperial concubine. The first and second grades are for the wife, the third grade is for the gentlemen, the fourth grade is for the respectful, the fifth grade is pleasant, the sixth grade is safe, and the seventh grade and below are collectively called Ruren.

The edicts for the first to fifth ranks, and the edicts for the sixth and seventh ranks.

Therefore, if Mrs. Wang is an imperial lady, needless to say, Jia's mother is a first-rank imperial wife, and Jia She's wife is also an imperial wife.

Dai Quan said with a smile: "Jia Yunhui, before leaving, the Holy Majesty entrusted Yunhui to continue to work hard and assist Mr. Li Ge in governing and reorganizing the army. After the success, he will be named the first-rank madam by the Shiling Hall." .”

This is actually to remind Jia Heng that there is no need to change the seal. If you make great contributions, you can pursue the imperial order for the mother under the nine springs. Guangzong Yaozu.

And all of this requires Jia Heng to rectify the military affairs of the Beijing camp, which can be regarded as a carrot dangling in front of Jia Heng.

Jia Heng had a feeling before that in this situation, unless he has made special achievements, he can only be granted the fifth-class title, otherwise, the subsequent titles are basically the adjustment of official positions and powers, or the favor of his wife.

Jia Heng received the imperial decree, looked at Dai Quan, and said, "Eunuch Dai, why not go to the living room and have a cup of fragrant tea before leaving."

Dai Quan smiled and said, "Jia Yunhui, the miscellaneous family has to return to the palace immediately."

Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, as if realizing something.

As he became more and more powerful and in charge of Wucheng Bingmasi, Jingying, Jinyi Mansion and many other key departments, if he wanted to maintain the same relationship with Dai Quan as before, it would not be a good thing for Dai Quan or him.

Jia Heng said: "Then go slowly, father-in-law."

Dai Quan nodded, without saying anything else, and ordered a group of inner guards to hand over the python suit that Jia Heng had rewarded to Jia's mansion, and then left Ningguo Mansion.

Jia Heng took the two imperial edicts and returned to the back house.

In the backyard, in the hall, Qin Keqing was talking with Mrs. You with You Shi, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You, but most of the people's attention was actually on the front yard.

At this moment, Ruizhu came running from the outside, with a beaming smile on his face, he said with a smile: "Grandma, the uncle is here, grandma, double happiness."

Although Ruizhu could hear what the front yard said, it was clearly waiting for Jia Heng to come back to announce the good news, and did not bluntly say that Qin Keqing was appointed as his wife by the imperial court.

"Double happiness coming to the door?" You Shi murmured, exchanging glances with his younger sisters, Second Sister You and Third Sister You, as if wondering, where does Double Happiness come from?

Mrs. You also looked at each other in blank dismay.

Qin Keqing was overjoyed, and was about to stand up to greet her, but when she heard footsteps, it was clear that Jia Heng had pushed aside the quilt curtain and stepped into the hall, holding two imperial edicts in her hands, bright yellow silk and black rhinoceros horn On the axis, Qing Jun's face is like a spring breeze.

"Husband?" Qin Keqing stepped forward and called out, on Tao Hongfangrui's jade face, she saw lightness and joy.

Mrs. You, Second Sister You, Third Sister You and Mrs. You stared closely at the imperial decree in the palm of the young man.

Especially Mrs. You, her eyes were shining, looking at the majestic young man, her eyes were full of the look of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, the more she looked at it, the more she liked it.

Jia Heng said: "Madam, congratulations."

It turns out that Madam is a kind of honorific title, but until now, this "Madam" is really deserved.

Youshi's beautiful eyes twinkled, and there was a hint of enlightenment on his plump and gorgeous face.

Qin Keqing also had a faint premonition in her heart, and asked, "Husband, why do I like it?"

Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty loves you so much, and I ordered you to be the second rank."

When Qin Keqing heard this, her delicate body trembled slightly, but she remained calm on Fangfei's bright and beautiful face like Er Yue Fangfei, and said: "This is... really a great grace."

It may not be the people of this era who cannot understand the meaning of Madam Gaoming to women. Madam Gaoming is almost the highest recognition from the imperial power, and the glory is supreme.

In particular, Qin Keqing was full of calculations, and it hadn't been long since she passed the door. She was just a [-]-year-old girl in the boudoir, and she suddenly became a second-rank imperial order.

Of course, these are not important, the most important thing is that Qin Keqing's unspeakable worries disappeared.

Originally, she was worried that with the rise of Jia Heng's status and power, as the daughter of a petty official, she did not match her husband's status.

The position of the main wife also went through many twists and turns, and almost divorced her. Every time I think about it, I feel a little guilty in my heart.

In fact, Jia Heng had long forgotten about this matter, but Qin Keqing couldn't let it go.

Mrs. You laughed and said: "This is a great joy, hey, I have opened my eyes today, two decrees a day, husband and wife seal together, it is also a good story to spread."

This woman who has been fighting in the Fengyue Field for a long time is naturally very good at talking.

Qin Keqing said with some embarrassment: "Ms. You is joking, but this time I have received the favor of my husband."

Mrs. You smiled and said: "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law, don't we women just marry chickens and dogs, marry dogs and dogs? It is also my blessing and ability to marry a good man and enjoy wealth and glory."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help taking a peek at his own daughter. Her eldest daughter was originally a noble lady, but because her son-in-law Jia Zhen was implicated, even the noble lady was taken away.

You Shi also had a slight smile on his face, but if he looked carefully, he could see the sadness in his beautiful eyes, and he felt a little uncomfortable when he heard his mother's words.

She still remembers the scene where the imperial decree sealed her as a imperial edict, and she was so happy that she didn't fall asleep all day and all night.

But who would have thought that it would come to this point?

Jia Heng gave Qin Keqing an imperial decree in his hand, and said in a gentle voice: "You can put this imperial decree away, order to make up, and the Ministry of Rites will send female workers to make it in the afternoon."

Qin Keqing accepted the imperial decree solemnly, the trembling hands betrayed her excitement after all, she nodded slightly and said, "Yes."

After thinking for a while, he asked, "Husband, did your majesty say that mother-in-law..."

Jia Heng said: "The sage has his own arrangements, please take care of the imperial decree."

Qin Keqing nodded.

And in Ningguo Mansion, when Jia Heng received two imperial edicts, the news that Qin Keqing was conferred the title of second-rank imperial wife also spread like a whirlwind throughout the East and West Mansions.

Honor Hall

Mother Jia had just finished her breakfast, and she was talking with Fengwan, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Baochai, Yuanchun, Yingchun, Tanchun, Daiyu, and Xiangyun. Today's Rongqingtang, the atmosphere is somewhat dull.

Because today is the period when Jia's mansion goes to Wang Ziteng's mansion to express condolences, and a sacrificial shed is set up on the way to show his memory.

For example, Baoyu and Jia Huan are already waiting at the Jiazheng Office in Mengpozhai. At the same time, Jia Amnesty and Jia Lian in the East Road Courtyard are all there. These are relatives of Rongfu.

Mother Jia asked: "Big girl, you will go with Aunt Ni later and take good care of your sister."

Because Yuan Chun is Wang Ziteng's niece, although she was sent to the palace very early, and she didn't have much relationship with her aunt Zhao, but according to the etiquette, she should go to the funeral.

On the other hand, Mrs. Wang had a nightmare yesterday due to fright, but she is not feeling well today, so she will not go today.

As for Xiangyun, Yingchun, Daiyu, and Tanchun, because they were too young, Jia's mother was afraid that they would be frightened again, so she refused to let them go to Prince Teng's mansion.

Yuan Chun nodded his head, his face was gentle and silent, and said: "Don't worry, old ancestor, I will take good care of my sister."

Mrs. Wang's face turned pale, and she said, "Big girl, take care of Baoyu and don't go to the west courtyard."

Yuan Chun said solemnly: "Mother, I made a note."

Mrs. Wang sighed and said, "Oh, it's too tragic. I had a nightmare last night."

Sister Feng said: "Didn't Madam find a nun in a temple outside the city, and I heard that it is very effective."

Mrs. Wang said softly: "The abbot of the Muni Academy passed away last month, leaving behind a disciple named Miaoyu, who was copying the Beiye Sutra to commemorate the dead teacher. I don't know how capable the teacher is, so he sent people away. Go ask, I have already agreed, and I will go to the government to help the rescue in these two days."

Sister Feng nodded and stopped asking.

While everyone was talking, suddenly, a woman from outside came in, out of breath, and said softly: "Old lady, madam, there is a happy event."

Mrs. Wang: "???"

Sister Feng raised Liu Shao's eyebrows, Danfeng's eyes shone sharply, and scolded: "You old bastard, what are you talking about?"

Everyone in this room is talking about the funeral of the uncle's family, so why is this old godly woman talking about the happy event?

The mother-in-law slapped herself, and said: "The father-in-law from the palace has come to the East Mansion, and the imperial decree has just been delivered, conferring the title of Grandma Heng's Madam."

Mrs. Wang's complexion changed suddenly, she felt her heart was stuffy, she didn't come up, her body swayed, but fortunately she was leaning on the back of the chair, she didn't show the slightest bit.

Mrs. Wang's eyes were gloomy, and resentment welled up in her heart.

Ma'am?Brother Heng's daughter-in-law?

This... If I am not mistaken, it should be the honor and grace of the palace to calm the chaos.

When she went to her elder brother's house yesterday, she heard what Wang Yi's nephew said, which made sense.

More than half of the Wang family ended up in this field because of that Uncle Heng.

He was in charge of a group of soldiers from Wucheng Bingma Division, but he failed to guard the Wang family's mansion and stop the rebellious soldiers, causing the rebellious soldiers to rush to the house. Afterwards, Jia Heng went to the capital camp and snatched away his elder brother's work to make up for it. Given the opportunity, he was able to show his face.

Otherwise, how could the entire Wang family be martyred, and her elder brother was removed from the post of the Beijing Camp Jiedushi?

Jia's mother didn't know the jealousy in Mrs. Wang's heart at all, and she asked the old woman with a happy face, "Did you say what kind of imperial order?"

Last night I only talked about Brother Feng Shangheng, but I didn't hear this letter.

"Say it's the imperial edict of the second grade." The woman said.

When everyone heard the words, their faces were slightly shocked.

Sister Feng opened her mouth slightly, and murmured, Second grade orders?This...except for the old lady, when it comes to status and respect in the East and West, she is the only one counting, right?

The phoenix eyes sparkled, and a feeling of jealousy and sourness welled up in her heart.

As a "best friend" who got along with Qin Keqing because of a speculative temperament, she was naturally happy that Qin Keqing was named the imperial wife and honored, but the sourness and jealousy in her heart were inevitable.

There will still be people in later generations who hope that their friends will live well, but they don't want their friends to live better than themselves.

This is human nature.

Yuan Chun had a peaceful smile on his face, and said softly: "Brother Heng was originally a second-rank military officer, if you entrust his wife with imperial orders, he is also a second-rank imperial order for his wife."

Tanchun and Daiyu had a hint of joy on their faces, as if they were sincerely happy for their sister-in-law.

Aunt Xue and Baochai saw strange colors on their faces, Baochai's almond eyes gleamed, and he sighed quietly from the bottom of his heart.

The second grade Gaoming Madam, can be said to be a beauty that many women can't get in their lifetime, and money can't buy it.

For example, Aunt Xue, um, Chiming Ruren is not.

But Li Wan's eyes were lost, and his thoughts were flying. This widowed woman at home wore a blue skirt, no powder and daisy, her temperament was elegant, and the earrings on her earlobes were not bright.

Madam Gaoming, she dragged Lan'er to grow up, and hoped that Lan'er would become an official through the imperial examination and become a prominent figure. In addition to making her son successful and famous and honoring her ancestors, isn't it just for a madam Gaoming?

I dream of it, but...others can get it at my fingertips.

How old is brother Heng's daughter-in-law?

Rao Li Wan's withered wood and ashes, ignoring the outside world, unexpectedly felt a soreness in his heart.

Jia Mu suppressed the joy on her face, looked at several people with different thoughts, stared at Sister Feng, and said, "Go over there later and have a look, don't delay going to Uncle Baoyu's house to express your condolences."

At this moment, Mother Jia was still concerned about the disaster in Wang Ziteng's family, so she didn't talk and laugh loudly, this was out of basic etiquette.

After the atmosphere of joy, envy, and jealousy dissipated, Sister Feng said softly: "Then old ancestor, let's go to uncle's house first."

Jia Mu nodded, waved her hand and said, "Go."

Madam Wang returned to her courtyard with gold bracelets, jade bracelets, colorful clouds, and colorful clouds because she was not feeling well... she was angry.

After a while, Mother Jia said again: "Yuanyang, lead Miss Lin and Miss Yun to the East Mansion, and follow my old body to see Brother Heng and his wife."

Because after the canonization of the imperial order, you have to enter the palace to greet the empress dowager and empress in the palace every year and festival, and you need to pay attention to all kinds of etiquette.

Mother Jia, out of good intentions and love for Keqing, or to join in the fun and drive away the dull atmosphere brought about by the Wang family's funeral, led a group of Yingying and Yanyan to look at Ningguo Mansion.

Turning back to Jia Heng's side, she took the order herself, and Mrs. You was all smiles, and she kept saying pleasant and auspicious words beside Qin Keqing.

Jia Heng sealed the imperial decree and prepared to go to Jinyi Mansion later.

After a while, the outside woman came to report, and Jia's mother, Li Wan, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xiangyun, Daiyu and others came across the house together.

Qin Keqing and Youshi's three sisters and Youlao Niang hurried out to greet her.

Surrounded by maids such as mandarin ducks and amber, Jia Mu entered the hall, saw Qin Keqing, and called out cordially, "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law."

While speaking, he stepped forward to say congratulations.

Qin Keqing smiled and said: "Old lady, why bother you to come to the door in person, it's time for the granddaughter-in-law to visit you."

Jiamu said with a smile: "It's the same for whoever comes and who goes. Come and walk around by the way. I heard that you have been ordered, so I want to talk to you."

Qin Keqing took Jia Mu's hand, let the old Feng Jun sit on top, and said with a smile: "I was going to ask the old lady for advice."

In fact, in the Ning Mansion, Youshi was also ordered by imperial edict, but after being deprived, Qin Keqing didn't want to ask Youshi, so as not to arouse sadness.

Jia Heng quietly watched Mother Jia and his daughter-in-law talk about the etiquette of ordering his wife to enter the palace to meet the empress dowager and empress, while Daiyu and Tanchun sat on the side.

Xiangyun smiled and said: "Brother Heng, the palace gave you a python suit, why don't you wear it?"

Jia Heng turned his head to look at Xiang Yun, and said with a smile: "I didn't go to court, and I didn't sit in the court, why wear that?"

Xiang Yun smiled and said, "I've grown up so much, I haven't seen what the boa suit looks like, and I don't know what brother Heng will look like wearing it?"

Jia Heng smiled and said, "When it's worn, let Sister Yun see it?"

When Tanchun and Daiyu heard this, they both laughed lightly.

Mother Jia and Qin Keqing talked for a while, then turned to look at Mrs. You again, and asked with a smile, "Who is this?"

Mrs. You hurried forward to greet her, and said with a smile, "Old lady, you don't remember me anymore."

Mother Jia glanced at the Youshi sisters, then turned to look at Mrs. You, her heart moved slightly, the smile on her face faded a little, and she said, "Remember, this is the gust of wind that brought my family over."

Mrs. You smiled and said: "I am Xifeng, come and see my daughter, and Brother Heng..."

You Shi hurriedly interrupted with a smile: "Old lady, it's almost Chinese New Year, my mother is thinking about the second and third sisters, so she came over to have a look. Didn't I just say that, seeing the imperial court appointing a lady, it's really uncomfortable It’s a waste of time.”

Mother Jia nodded, and glanced at the flirtatiously dressed Youshi Shuangshu, and then at Jia Heng, and guessed a bit of the reason.

The two young girls have been in the house all the time. Brother Heng said yes, but he didn't have any confidence.

But in Jia's mansion, he was immersed in joy because of giving python clothes and sealing orders. In Jinyi mansion, in the office of the governor of the governor, Qiu Liang, the governor of the governor of Beizhen, sat behind the desk, looking gloomy at a piece of paper in his hand. Paper order.

On it, it was an official letter issued by the Ministry of War, ordering Qiu Liang, the governor of Beizhen, to be transferred to the Economic and Strategic Appeasement Department of Beiping Mansion to spy on the situation of the enemy in the East. chan.

This is an official document issued by the cabinet ministers and the Ministry of War. It aims to transfer Qiu Liang to listen to the deputy governor of the Military Intelligence Department of the Economic and Strategic Appeasement Department of the Beiping Mansion to help spy on the intelligence of the Eastern Captives.

Lu Jingyao, who was sitting opposite, smiled and said, "Captain Qiu, do you know who wrote this transfer order?"

Qiu Liang's face was cold and hard, and he said stiffly: "I don't know what Master Lu means when I'm humble? In the transfer order, it is clearly stated that the University of Martial Heroes is ordered by the Holy Majesty to transfer capable people to prepare for the establishment of the Economic and Strategic Appeasement Department to guard against the eastern captives."

He couldn't help but feel some remorse. He couldn't handle the errands in Beijing well, so he had to get involved in the affairs of northern Xinjiang.

It's all right now, I worked well as a governor in Shenjing City, but now I'm transferred out.

Lu Jingyao smiled, and said: "Qiu Duwei works hard, I admire him very much, but if you want to show off your ambitions, you can't do it with your blood of loyalty and bravery."

The eunuch Qiu Liang's expression changed, and he said, "What does Mr. Lu want to say?"

Lu Jingyao said with a smile: "Lieutenant Qiu will not know that this commander's structure is from someone Jia, right?"

Qiu Liang narrowed his eyes, snorted coldly, and said, "Lord Lu, you wouldn't say that it was Jia Yunhui who transferred the humble post from the central to the frontier?"

"Isn't it?" Lu Jingyao smiled and said: "I know the details, it was the one surnamed Jia who recommended Brother Qiu to Old Li Ge, and that's why he was transferred to the north. It's easy to go out. , it will be difficult to come back again, at that time, will Jinyi Mansion still have a place for Brother Qiu?"

When Qiu Liang heard this, a fierce light shot out from the tiger's eyes, his face was expressionless, and he didn't say a word.

Lu Jingyao said in a dark voice: "Now that this person has been named the governor of Jinyi, and he is carrying the Tianzi sword, he has more and more meddling in Jinyi's affairs. In a few days, there will be no place for me and other old people to stand in this Jinyi mansion."

Qiu Liang's eyes darkened for a few moments: "Lord Lu, why are you talking about this to the humble officer?"

Lu Jingyao said with a smile: "I think Brother Chou is a character. If he hadn't been envied by the children, he wouldn't have ended up in exile in Beiping."

Qiu Liang frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Since superior officials have orders, humble officials can only obey orders, so what if they go to Beiping Mansion, a certain family will definitely make contributions and return to Shenjing!"

"My brother is so ambitious!" Lu Jingyao smiled and said, "It's just that even if you make a contribution, someone in Beijing must remember it. Brother Qiu, I see that you have no one to talk to in Beijing."

Qiu Liang squinted his eyes, snorted coldly, and said: "It turns out that Lord Lu came here as a lobbyist for some people. I wait for the Son of Heaven to be close to the army, and never give or receive privately. Please come back, Lord Lu."

"See if my brother has a stubborn temper. The emperor is close to the army, so he wants to do his best for the emperor, but at least the emperor must remember you and me." Lu Jingyao said: "Look at the one who tortured thousands of families, Qulang, for several months. In the past, I didn’t hear anyone, and since I was the saddle horse with the surname Jia, it’s only been a long time, and I’ve been rising steadily, I’m afraid that my brother, the governor, was assigned by someone to pave the way for him.” Lu Jingyao He lowered his voice, arching fire.

The flesh on the corner of Qiu Liang's mouth twitched, obviously a sensitive nerve was aroused.

Regarding this transfer to the north, he had some vague guesses in his heart. If he offended anyone, it was only Jia Yunhui, who has been in the limelight recently.

Lu Jingyao looked at the thoughtful expression on Qiu Liang's face, smiled, and said: "Brother, you can think about it slowly, when you have figured it out, I will take you to meet someone, and if there is such a person, then with my brother's ability, After making contributions in the north, I want to return to Jinyi and take over the power, but it's just a matter of turning the palm of my hand."

Saying that, he didn't stay any longer, and got up to say goodbye.

The original intention of this Jinyi Tongzhi was to plant a seed for Taiwei Qiudu in advance, so as to pave the way for the matchmaking in the future.

When Lu Jingyao left, Qiu Liang slammed his fist on the table with a "bang", his eyes were dark, and he took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.

Let him wait, wait for him to come back from the north, and then worry about it.

He doesn't believe that if the mountains don't turn and the water turns, the one who can keep rising will one day fall into his hands!

(End of this chapter)