The Red Mansions

Chapter 1395 Jia Heng: Sweet girl, can’t you bear it anymore?

Chapter 1395 Jia Heng: ... Sweet girl, can’t you bear it anymore?

Jinyang Princess Palace

It was already evening on the attic. The sky was filled with sunset glow. In the western sky, golden and red rays of light were projected onto the glazed tiles on the attic, sparkling brightly.

Jia Heng gently embraced Yuanchun's plump and delicate body, and a hint of joy appeared in his bright and clear eyes under his sword-like eyebrows. He said, "Big sister, you have worked hard recently."

Yuanchun held the young man's bare hands that were grasping his clothes and said in a trembling voice, "Brother Heng, I am not feeling well right now and cannot serve you."

As expected, Hengdi became a little sticky after such a fuss. Hengdi just liked to tease her like this.

Jia Heng said softly: "It's okay. It's been three months now. It shouldn't be a big deal."

When Yuanchun heard this, her rosy face flushed slightly, and she said angrily, "Brother Heng."

In fact, she was pregnant and she missed Hengdi a little.

Jia Heng reached out and stroked Yuanchun's bulging belly, and asked softly, "Big sister, how many months are you pregnant?"

To be honest, he couldn't remember when Yuanchun became pregnant.

Yuanchun said angrily, "Brother Heng, you forgot that you got pregnant when Your Highness and I were serving you in the attic that day."

Jia Heng suddenly realized and said, "Oh, I remember now."

Actually, I really don’t remember which day it was?

There are so many women in the back house, who can remember them all?

Yuanchun's plump, white face blushed as she said coquettishly, "Brother Heng, we don't know whether this baby is a boy or a girl."

Jia Heng gently stroked Yuanchun's slightly bulging belly and said, "Big sister, whether it's a boy or a girl, I like them all."

Yuanchun's beautiful eyes were as bright as water, and her voice was slightly charming as she said softly, "I have been liking sour food lately. Maybe it's because of the boy."

Jia Heng smiled and said, "Then it should be a son."

In fact, the so-called sour boy and spicy girl has no scientific basis.

As he spoke, he gently stroked Yuanchun's slightly bulging belly and said, "Big sister, don't climb too high or low normally. I was really nervous climbing up the stairs."

Yuanchun's beautiful eyes were crystal clear under her willow-like thin eyebrows, and her gentle voice was filled with a hint of infatuation and murmurs as she said softly, "You are thinking too much about Brother Heng."

Jia Heng said softly, "Next time, I'll come to see you, don't be so anxious."

Yuanchun hummed, and a faint blush appeared on both sides of her rosy and chubby face.

Jia Heng asked, "By the way, does anyone in the mansion know that my elder sister is pregnant?"

In fact, he mainly wanted to know whether Mrs. Wang knew about it. He probably didn't know, otherwise when he went to Rongguo Mansion and Rongqingtang the day before yesterday, Mrs. Wang might have threatened him privately.

For example, let him help Jia Zheng get promoted, or let him help Baoyu find a good marriage?

It may also be other unreasonable demands.

"I didn't go back home. I asked Baoqin to go to the ancestral worship ceremony during the New Year on my behalf." Yuanchun's face was as bright as snow and as beautiful as clouds. Her pearly teeth bit her pink lips gently, and she said angrily, "Brother Heng, how can I go back when I'm so pregnant?"

Jia Heng said, "That's true."

Having said that, without saying much, he took Yuanchun's slender hand, stared at Princess Jinyang who was not far away, and said, "Okay, let's stop talking. Your Highness has been waiting anxiously."

This time, non-pregnant women are still the output.

Princess Jinyang paused for a moment, snorted, and said, "Just talk to the two of you. I haven't seen you for half a year. Let's have a good chat and reminisce about the past. Yuanchun is pregnant with your child."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "It won't be too late to reminisce about the past later."

Then, he hugged Princess Jinyang's plump body and greedily sucked the fragrance from her lush hair.

……

……

I don't know how long it was, but the night fell, the lights came on, and the warm spring breeze of March gently blew the string of wind chimes hanging under the eaves of the attic, making a clear and pleasant sound.

On the second floor of the attic with flying eaves and hooked corners, next to a bed in the east wing, you can see curtains all around, tied up with golden hooks. The smell inside is so foul that it makes people's hearts burn with anger.

It was unknown how long it had been, but Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang were hugging each other tightly.

Princess Jinyang's graceful and beautiful face was covered with rosy red, as bright as peach blossoms in February.

At this moment, the beauty suddenly hugged Jia Heng with her backhand, as if she was feeding a child, and said in a soft and tender voice: "Are you tired during this period of time?"

Under Jia Heng's sword-like eyebrows, his cold and clear eyes showed a trace of contemplation, and he asked in surprise: "What are you tired of?"

Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes were filled with charming light under her curved eyebrows. She said softly, "Since you came back, you have been hanging around in the backyard. Aren't you tired?"

Jia Heng said softly, "There is no other way. We have to go and have a look. It will not be good if we ignore anyone."

Princess Jinyang's graceful and bright eyes showed a trace of shame. She snorted and said sarcastically, "You are still young now and don't know how to take care of yourself. When you are older, you will know what it means to be unable to do what you want."

Jia Heng pinched the beautiful woman's full breasts and felt the tenderness between his fingers. He said, "A man can still be lustful even when he is eighty years old."

"But being lustful all the time doesn't necessarily mean you can stay lustful until you are eighty." Princess Jinyang raised her eyebrows, her beautiful crystal eyes flowing charmingly, as if she was giving the young man a glare.

There was a charming aura on both sides of the beautiful woman's pretty and graceful face, and her snow-white skin was dotted with rosy red, as if it were a red apple, so rosy that one could not help but take a bite.

Princess Jinyang's narrow, clear eyes were as bright as water. She said, "It depends on you. If you don't have self-control, what will happen to you in the future? I don't want to be a widow in the future."

Jia Heng: "..."

For a moment, there was silence.

How can it be?

Princess Jinyang frowned her eyebrows, her face gradually showing a thoughtful expression. She said, "If you are really tired, you can serve me next time."

Jia Heng: "..."

This woman really came here for these things, and now she is waiting for him here in a roundabout way.

On the other side, Yuanchun snorted softly.

When Jia Heng heard Yuanchun's voice, he gently took Yuanchun's slender hand and said, "Big sister."

While Jia Heng was speaking, he looked intently at the beauty from under his sword-like brows and gently pinched the plump and soft breasts on the front of her clothes.

It is true that the weak can overcome the strong.

The two of them lingered for a while, and Princess Jinyang paused for a moment, then said softly, "Stop talking, I'm hungry."

Jia Heng gently pinched the beautiful lady's plump and slightly slender face and said, "I was just saying that I'm hungry now too."

Princess Jinyang had beautiful eyes that sparkled like water under her curved eyebrows. She held up a soft, white arm. Her plump, white face was as red as a rosy apple, making people want to take a bite.

While the two were talking, they also got up from the bed.

Yuanchun, who was standing beside her, also supported her soft body and stood up. Her plump, white and delicate skin was also rimmed with rosy red on both sides.

At this moment, Jia Heng took out a dragon robe woven with black and red threads and with its fangs and claws bared, put it on in no time, walked into the hall and sat down.

At this moment, a round mahogany dining table is filled with a wide variety of dishes that are delicious and fragrant.

After a while, Princess Jinyang and Yuanchun came quickly. Their snow-white faces were undoubtedly covered with rosy clouds, and they exuded a subtle charm and moving aura.

Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes sparkled under her dark eyebrows, and she asked softly, "Wait, where are you going?"

Jia Heng paused for a moment, then said softly, "Stay here for the night and head to the Beijing camp tomorrow."

Princess Jinyang nodded and said with concern: "That's good."

After dinner, Jia Heng said, "I heard from Xiaoxiao these days that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been replaced by the uncle of the King of Wei."

Princess Jinyang's eyes were as bright as water as she said, "After I had Jie'er, I felt much more tired. Since he wants to take care of it, let him do it. But I have already asked Qiufang and Lianxue to take care of the business of our mansion."

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said, "Since the day my brother met Jie'er, it would not be good if we did not hand over the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

He controls both the military and the finances. If this isn't supporting powerful officials, then what is this?

Princess Jinyang had a pair of narrow, clear eyes under her dark eyebrows, and her eyes were as bright as water. She said, "I have no choice, but I am unwilling to work hard for others all these years."

After all, Jinyang has been in charge of the Imperial Household Department for such a long time, it is impossible for him to have no feelings for it at all. Now that he has all of a sudden some free time, he feels a bit empty.

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Let's leave it at that for now."

In the future, there will always be a time when Jinyang will be in charge of the Imperial Household Department.

It’s not that he wants to usurp the throne, but even if a new emperor ascends the throne, it is probably possible that he will serve as regent.

It's not that he can't prepare now, but now is the time when the emperor is secretly observing him. It would be meaningless for him to do anything unnecessary.

It was already evening when Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang finished their meal.

So, there was no more conversation that night.

……

……

The next day, the morning light was just breaking, and rays of sunlight shone into the courtyard. Large sycamore leaves could be seen shedding a golden light onto the green grass.

It was March, the spring was bright and beautiful, and the sounds of birdsong and insects could be heard everywhere.

At this moment, Jia Heng slowly got up from the bed and looked at Princess Jinyang and Yuanchun who were lying not far away, with a hint of joy in his eyes.

Both of them are plump and white as snow.

At this moment, Yuanchun's eyelashes were trembling slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. Under her two dark eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were as clear as water, and she said, "Brother Heng, you're awake."

Jia Heng stared at the rosy-skinned beauty and said, "Big sister, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Yuanchun's eyes were as bright as water, and seeing his infatuation, she said softly, "I'm not very sleepy right now. I usually feel sleepy in the afternoon."

It's been like this since I got pregnant.

As she spoke, Yuanchun said softly, "Brother Heng, are you going to the government office today?"

Jia Heng said, "Let's go to the Beijing camp later."

Not only does he reunite with women in the rear quarters, but he also has to handle official business in the Beijing camp.

At this moment, Princess Jinyang also let out a moan, and her beautiful and bright face seemed to be covered with a layer of rosy red.

"What time is it?"

Jia Heng raised his eyes to glance at the sky outside and said, "It's already noon."

As Jia Heng spoke, he gently lifted the quilt, put on the dragon robe, and tied an embroidered belt around his waist.

At this moment, with the "creak, creak" sound of the stairs, Lianxue, wearing a green dress, with a slender waist tied high, and a jade-like face as cold as frost, led a few maids up the stairs, and a prosperous smile gradually appeared on her face.

"Duke Wei."

Jia Heng looked at Lianxue with a smile on his face and said in a gentle voice, "Lianxue, what did you make for breakfast?"

It can be said that he has known Lianxue for several years. The graceful and elegant girl back then has undoubtedly become more mature and charming as she grows older.

Lianxue's eyes were also filled with smiles, and she said softly, "Master Heng, it's all porridge, buns, and some candied fruits."

Jia Heng nodded, then sat down at the dining table with Lianxue.

After breakfast, Jia Heng did not stay long. He left Princess Jinyang's mansion and followed Chen Xiao to the Beijing camp.

Beijing Camp——

Since Jia Heng issued the order yesterday, the officers and soldiers of the Beijing Camp have begun to move quickly, selecting elite soldiers from the twelve regiments of the Beijing Camp and organizing them into teams.

Jia Heng and Chen Xiao rode on a pair of fine horses and entered the camp at once. They entered the central military tent and sat down after being greeted by a group of officers.

"Commander-in-chief, the elite soldiers in the camp have been selected and organized into teams." The marching chief Song Yuan bowed to the young man in the python robe and said loudly.

"All the troops have been conducting more drills recently," Jia Heng said softly, and then asked, "Your Highness, Prince of Wei, how are the food and fodder preparations going?"

At this moment, the King of Wei continued, "Zi Yu, the Ministry of Revenue has already allocated one million dan of grain and fodder to be transported to Beiping Prefecture in advance. A few months ago, Qi Ge Lao of the Ministry of Revenue had already prepared the grain and fodder in advance."

As the saying goes, before the soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first.

This national war involved hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, and the military supplies and logistics prepared were also quite huge.

Jia Heng said loudly: "Prepare as much food and fodder as possible. The war to destroy a country is often protracted."

The King of Wei nodded and said softly, "There are probably two batches. This is the first batch. If there is not enough for the follow-up, the King will continue to raise food and fodder."

Jia Heng praised the King of Wei and said, "Your Highness the King of Wei has worked hard."

Then, he looked at the King of Chu, Chen Qin, and asked softly, "Your Highness, King of Chu, how are the weapons needed by the army being prepared?"

The King of Chu nodded and said, "Duke Weiguo, a batch of military equipment has been transferred from the Ministry of War. The Military Equipment Supervisor is also working overtime to supervise the manufacture of military equipment. They will be equipped to the soldiers in the regiment camp in the next few days, and the military equipment will be manufactured later."

Jia Heng said: "The weapons are mainly bows and crossbows, arrows, which are very expendable. In addition, there are cannons, guns and ammunition. We need to prepare a lot of these."

The King of Chu said, "Duke Wei is right. It is indeed this thing. During this period, we will not only supervise its construction, but also draw some from the various local military commissions for emergency response."

Upon hearing this, Jia Heng looked up to the King of Chu and said with a smile, "Your Highness, this is a very good plan. As for the local commanders, it won't be too late for subsequent craftsmen to make additional supplies."

The King of Chu was filled with joy when he heard Jia Heng's praise.

Jia Heng nodded, looked at Xie Zaiyi, and asked, "Army equipment and fodder are being prepared step by step. Lord Xie, have the information on the military officers who have issued certificates this time been summarized? Are there any who have asked for leave?"

Xie Zaiyi clasped his fists and said, "Reporting to the commander, all the soldiers are here, and no general has asked for leave."

Jia Heng nodded and said in a deep voice: "In the next few days, all the troops will be training and must not slack off. The main thing is to be consistent in command and maintain military appearance and discipline."

"Yes." Xie Zaiyi's face became serious and he bowed.

Jia Heng's face was calm, and he said, "Follow me to the regiment camp and inspect all the officers and soldiers in the regiment camp."

As he spoke, he left the central military tent of the Beijing camp and began to inspect the white military tents.

The Beijing camp was shrouded in a lively atmosphere at this moment. The generals, accompanied by their personal guards and attendants, were inspecting the barracks in a hurry.

Jia Heng said to the King of Wei beside him, "This time the Beijing camp has deployed troops to go on the expedition, and the defense of Shenjing City is empty. The King of Wei should send more troops to manage the defense of Shenjing in the Five Cities Military Division, suppress the law and order on the ground in the capital, and be vigilant against scoundrels."

King Chen Ran of Wei paused for a moment, nodded, and said, "Don't worry, Ziyu, the Five Cities Military Department will be dedicated to their duties and will not allow any evildoers to cause trouble."

Jia Heng reminded him, "Your Highness, the son of the former King of Zhao may be active in the capital recently. Your Highness should also pay attention to your safety recently."

King Wei Chen Ran said: "Don't worry, Zi Yu, I am very awake."

The previous assassination of the King of Chu in Jiangnan had already sounded a wake-up call for him.

Afterwards, Jia Heng did not say anything else. Accompanied by a group of guards, he continued to inspect the camp affairs of each camp.

After Jia Heng and Chen Xiao left the Beijing camp and arrived at Ningguo Mansion, they sat down in the flower hall, sipping the fragrant tea from the teacup, smelling the fragrance on their teeth and cheeks, and enjoying a moment of leisure.

These days when I don’t have to accompany a woman are actually a kind of... relief.

Perhaps as time goes by, he will develop some weird hobbies like fishing, which are typical of middle-aged men.

Chen Xiao's expression paused for a moment, and he said in a clear voice: "Everything is in order in the Beijing camp. It won't be long before we can go to the Jiangnan camp."

Jia Heng said: "Wait another month, and then we will set off."

I guess that’s about it. The preparation period this time is indeed very long.

After a while, the servant entered the hall and said, "Sir, there is an angel from the palace outside."

Jia Heng was extremely surprised when he heard this. He looked at Chen Xiao who was calm and composed, and said, "Xiaoxiao, I'll go take a look."

Then, Jia Heng left the hall and went to the ceremonial gate. When he saw the visitor, he was startled and bowed, saying, "Eunuch Xia."

The person who came was not Dai Quan, but Xia Shouzhong, the chief steward of the six palaces.

"The Queen's oral order." Xia Shouzhong smiled brightly on his fair face, and looked at the young man in the python robe with a somewhat intimate look.

"Your humble servant respectfully wishes the Empress Her Majesty good health. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years." Jia Heng paused slightly and said in a loud voice.

It hasn't even been two days since he came back, and the sweet girl can't help herself anymore?

Xia Shouzhong nodded and said, "Her Majesty has instructed that we go to Da Ci'en Temple the day after tomorrow to burn incense and pray for the little prince and princess. Duke Weiguo and Princess Le'an will lead the Jinyifu guards to see them off."

Because Chen Xiao had already known about the affair between Queen Song and Jia Heng, the beautiful lady with fair skin and fair complexion had no reason to be shy and directly called Chen Xiao by name.

It’s just right. With Chen Xiao here, we can hide our tracks from others.

Jia Heng bowed and said, "I accept your order."

As he spoke, he stood up.

Jia Heng said, "I'll see Eunuch Xia off."

Xia Shouzhong smiled and said, "We finally managed to leave the palace. We will go to the Xia family later to see our descendants."

Then Xia Shouzhong asked, "Duke Weiguo, Xue Pan married my niece. I wonder how she is doing now?"

In fact, it was just a topic to open up conversations between both parties, and there was nothing wrong with it.

Jia Heng nodded and said, "I just got here too, so I don't know what the details of the two families are like now. I'll go find my wife's brother and ask him later."

Xia Shouzhong's fair, beardless face was full of smiles as he said, "Both families are merchants, and now we are helping each other, which is quite a good match."

Jia Heng nodded in agreement, and then escorted Xia Shouzhong out of the mansion.

(End of this chapter)