The Red Mansions

Chapter 1308 Jia Heng: Is there anyone in this city?

Chapter 1308 Jia Heng: Is there anyone in this city...

Shenjing, Ningguo Mansion

It was summer night, with the bright moon hanging high in the sky. As we entered the end of midsummer, the weather became increasingly hot and unbearable. After just sitting for a while, I felt sticky all over my body.

Princess Xianning and Qin Keqing were sitting on the bed, with a look of joy on their faces. They asked the young man and said softly: "How long will you stay at home, sir?"

Jia Heng thought for a while and said: "I will get married on August 15th, which is only about ten days before I finish my calculations. I will wait on September 9th, the Double Ninth Festival, to marry my two sisters Xue Lin, and I will go to Tianjin Wei in October." , play the role of a naval engineer."

Under Princess Xianning's eyebrows, her clear eyes paused slightly, and she said softly: "This is good."

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, sighed, and said softly: "Come to think of it, it's been a few years, and it's time to get married to the two of them."

Princess Xianning said softly: "Sir, the two sisters Xue and Lin have been waiting for two or three years. They should be given a status."

At this moment, Baozhu and Ruizhu took Jia Heng and Qin Keqing's daughter Jia Fu away, leaving Jia Heng, Qin Keqing, Princess Xianning and Li Chanyue alone.

Princess Xianning chuckled and whispered: "Sir, the night is short, so don't waste your time."

Li Chanyue looked at the two of them, with a small face as big as a palm, as bright as the clouds, and said softly: "Cousin, you are making trouble first, I will leave first."

Princess Xianning suddenly took Li Chanyue's hand and joked with a smile: "If you want to leave now, you want to be able to eat alone later, right?"

What did she think? When the time comes, my husband will definitely look for her alone in order to compensate Chan Yue.

Li Chanyue snorted under her nose, a hint of shame appeared in Zangxing Yunyue's eyes, and said angrily: "Cousin."

Jia Heng was sitting next to Qin Keqing and said, "When did you two become so close?"

Qin Keqing snorted softly and said, "When my husband is not at home, Xianning and Chanyue and I often sleep in the same room."

After that day, all the barriers were eliminated.

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It is midsummer, the heat is getting higher, and the frogs in the lake are croaking incessantly, seemingly unable to bear the unbearable hot weather.

The weather changes when it wants, and not long after, there is a "rumbling" sound, lightning and thunder, and in a short while, heavy rain pours down. The heavy rain falls on the ground, washing over the pavilions and pavilions covered with glazed tiles, and slapping on the grass and trees.

Jia Heng lowered his eyes and looked at the beauty with a snowy back like a bow and plump and soft breasts. His eyes were dazed for a moment, and his heart was a little dazed.

The bells, drums, delicacies and jade are really not expensive, but I hope I will never wake up after being drunk for a long time.

Wealth and honor are not my wish, and an imperial homeland cannot be expected.

I don't know how long it was, maybe in the middle of the night, leaning against the lacquered wood of the window, a cluster of candlelight on the candlestick swayed slightly, as if it had burned out to its last end, then extinguished, and tears of wax trickled down.

The wind in the courtyard stopped slightly, and the rain and dew on the lotus leaves in the lake fell softly, with ripples splashing in circles.

Qin Keqing's cheeks, as bright as hibiscus flowers, were as red as drunkenness, and her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of shame and annoyance, and she said, "Husband, sister Xianning is too naughty."

What a majestic royal daughter, right between the bed curtains, so shameless in order to please a man.

No wonder, my husband said before that he should not let Fuer be led astray.

Although the beauty is good at amorous feelings and charming appearance, compared with Princess Xianning, she is still a little inferior in moral character, or she still has a little bit of the demeanor of a big lady.

At this moment, Princess Xianning's cheeks were rosy, almost as bright as flowers, and crystal beads of sweat flowed along her beautiful neck to her collarbones, while her brows and eyes were overflowing with endless joy.

As soon as he opened his mouth, his voice was soft and greasy. He pinched Qin Keqing and said with a chuckle: "Sister Qin was talking about me. I didn't know who it was just now. She was so obsessed with Mr."

Qin Keqing felt as if he was electrocuted, and quickly knocked off Princess Xianning's delicate hand and said, "What are you talking about?"

I really didn't expect that this daughter of the clan would often compare herself with her when she lived with her some time ago.

Of course, it is obviously far inferior to her.

Maybe when I have children I can compare.

On this side of the room, Jia Heng gently took Li Chanyue's slender hand as white as jade, his eyes paused slightly, and he said softly: "Chanyue, I haven't seen you for a while, what are you busy with at home?"

Li Chanyue stretched out her hand and firmly grasped Jia Heng's warm palm. She pressed one side of her hot face into Jia Heng's arms and murmured in a soft and cute voice, "Mr. Jia, you're not busy either." What, why give me a child?"

Obviously, the little princess just now heard the conversation between Princess Xianning and Qin Keqing very clearly, and she was already sure that Jia Heng could control it.

Jia Heng said: "Just this year, if you take good care of your health, you should probably have it."

In fact, he does control it sometimes, and I don't know if it is because he has been a human in two lives and his souls have merged into one, and he can transform between essences.

Well, it's not a fantasy thing, it's just counting the days and controlling it.

At this moment, Princess Xianning, originally flying and flowing jade, was like the tinkling sound of a mountain spring, soft and charming, and called out: "Sir, I also want to..."

Jia Heng: "..."

Is this buying something? You want it, she wants it, everyone wants it?

Jia Heng turned to Qin Keqing and said, "Does Keqing also want a boy?"

Qin Keqing frowned slightly and rolled her eyes at the young man angrily. Her voice was full of softness and greasiness, and she hummed softly: "You know why you're asking."

As the wife of the Duke, if she doesn't give birth to a boy to inherit the title, will she be able to take advantage of some little vixen outside?

Jia Heng's side of the room was silent for a moment.

Therefore, sometimes, it is not that men prefer boys over girls, but that women themselves want a boy to inherit the title.

Jia Heng said softly: "A few years ago, I was still too young, so I just want to slow down. Having a baby at a young age is not good for your body and bones."

In fact, no matter if you have a child, you will eventually turn your attention from the man to the child.

However, it is not too late to give birth to a child. When you are young, your metabolism is faster and your body recovers much faster.

Qin Keqing said softly: "My husband has been fighting abroad in the past few years. Although the title has been promoted, it is difficult to have heirs. It is not an option to continue like this."

Jia Heng said: "It was during the critical period of the past few years that we couldn't relax a little. Then, the situation among the Han captives became completely new, and we did have some leisure time."

When the soldiers are recruited bravely and the navy exercises are completed, the Jurchens will probably be bulldozed in a wave.

Xiaoxiao was right to remind him before that it was indeed too risky to be obsessed with sweet girl too much.

Especially since the emperor is in a dragon body, he may suddenly have murderous intent for the sake of his heirs at any time during the inspection of the vassals.

We even have to worry about the emperor thinking that the Jurchens have the upper hand, and then changing someone else to Ping Liao.

After the incident involving Prince Nan'an, this possibility is actually very slim, but it is not impossible.

The next day, the morning light dewed, the sky cleared after the rain, and golden morning light shone on the sycamore tree in the courtyard. On the large jasper-like sycamore leaves, the rain rolled back and forth, and the breeze blew and fell.

Jia Heng moved slightly and heard a "嘤咛" sound in his ears. It was Li Chanyue's voice.

"Mr. Xiao Jia."

Jia Heng turned to look at Li Chanyue, couldn't help pinching her pink cheeks, and said softly: "Chanyue."

In fact, compared to so many girls, people like Chan Yue and Zhen Xi when they get married.

Immediately, the Wenxiang Nephrites all woke up one after another, their faces were flushed and rosy, and there was a trace of joy and joy in their eyes.

Jia Heng said warmly: "Okay, let's all get up and have breakfast."

Qin Keqing snorted softly, pushed away Princess Xianning's plump hand that had been placed on her at some point, and said, "Husband, aren't you going to the Yamen today?"

Jia Heng stood up and said, "I actually have nothing to do today. I will stay at home for a few days to prepare for the wedding. I may go to the weapons prison in my spare time."

In the past few years, I have been fighting in the north and south, and I have never had a day off.

After Qin Keqing finished his breakfast, he called his servants to prepare a bucket of hot water for bathing.

At this time, Princess Xianning also wore a light red emerald dress and said softly: "Sister Xiaoxiao's marriage must be properly managed."

Jia Heng said warmly: "When the time comes, I will need you to help me more."

Princess Xianning whispered: "Don't worry."

Jia Heng put on his clothes, looked at the three people sitting in front of the dressing table applying eyebrow makeup, and said softly: "It's really a show of beauty, three hibiscus flowers."

These are his real wives.

Li Chanyue bit her pink lips with her white teeth. Under her willow eyebrows, her eyes were as soft as water.

Princess Xianning looked back and smiled, full of charm. She looked at the young man and asked, "Which one do you like best, sir?"

As soon as these words came out, Qin Keqing and Li Chanyue both trembled slightly, almost looking at Princess Xianning angrily.

Because from the early guessing, it has turned into trying his best, and then asking Jia Heng which one he likes.

Jia Heng smiled and said, "We haven't had enough trouble yet."

After saying that, he stopped joking with Princess Xianning. He came to the front hall, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and thought about the court situation.

After returning this time, the emperor began to investigate the two vassals of Wei and Chu, and several parties in the court seemed to be vaguely interested in betting.

Li Zan of the Chu Party seems to be closer to the King of Chu, while Gao Zhongping is closer to the King of Wei Chen Ran. As for other civil servant groups, may they be more inclined to the King of Wei Chen Ran?

After Jia Heng had breakfast with Qin Keqing, Princess Xianning, and Li Chanyue, he did not linger in the back house, but took a bath and changed clothes and went to the study.

Chen Xiao is sitting behind the desk now, holding a book of Three Kingdoms written by Jia Heng in his hand. 1

"You didn't go back to your house to prepare for the wedding?" Jia Heng asked, sat down nearby, and said, "In less than ten days, we will get married." Chen Xiao put down the Three Kingdoms dialect book in his hand, Liu Ye frowned. He looked up and down at the young man and said, "I'll leave it to the housekeeper of the palace, and there will also be officials from the palace and the Ministry of Etiquette to take care of it. When the time comes, I will put on my wedding dress and you can go to Prince Zhou's palace to welcome the bride."

Jia Heng said: "That's fine."

Chen Xiaoyang raised the book in his hand, his clear eyes flickered, and asked: "Did the Sima family usurp Cao Wei's world in the end?"

Jia Heng said: "There are records in the Qing Dynasty. The Three Kingdoms Classics will describe this period of history in detail, but it has not been written yet."

Now there is only one third of the world.

Along the way, he has written a new one. The plot has advanced to the point where after the world was divided into three parts, Liu Bei won Bashu.

After fighting for half your life, can’t you enjoy it? Then music and dancing followed.

Maybe it's also a portrayal of him?

I just don’t know when he was granted the title of King of Hanzhong.

Under Chen Xiao's slender brows, he took a deep look at Jia Heng and whispered, "Everyone knows Sima Zhao's heart."

Not only Sima Zhao, but also Taishi Jia who stayed overnight on the dragon bed.

Jia Heng couldn't help but laugh and said: "What do you think I am doing? I just want to conquer the West for the Han Dynasty."

Just like the wife Cao, there can be someone in this city...

Chen Xiao snorted coldly and ignored Jia Heng. He picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then asked: "So, do you plan to incorporate the Japanese country into Guizhi?"

Jia Heng said: "Both Japan and Korea will become part of the Han Dynasty in the future. After the dismantling of the Nine Borders, the navy will patrol the sea areas with sea ships, and serve the people of the world with customs duties. You should have read the previous memorial."

Chen Xiao said: "I have read the previous memorials, but this kind of change in national policy is just because of one memorial? The descendants may not be as supportive as him. The emperor has only one courtier."

If, as the memorial said, the fundamental strategy for long-term peace and order is to rule the world.

Jia Heng stepped forward quickly, gently took Chen Xiao's slender hand, hugged it into his arms, and said close to his ear: "Xiaoxiao, it all depends on people."

Chen Xiao hummed softly, hugged the young man, and responded gently, and the beauty overflowed inch by inch in the sound of sucking.

No matter what, she will be by his side to help him, and their fates have long been linked.

"Master." Just as the two of them were cuddling together and rubbing their hair together, a nanny quickly walked in, her face paused slightly, and she reported, "A man who claimed to be a Taiwanese official handed over a famous assassination, saying he was here to pay homage to the master."

It turned out that Xu Kai, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, was an official in Runing Mansion. Later, after Taiwan was restored to peace, he was transferred to Taiwan as the chief envoy. It was more than a year ago. This time he returned to Beijing to report on his work at the Ministry of Personnel, and made a special trip to see Jia Heng.

Jia Heng thought for a while and said, "Please wait in the study while I change my clothes and go take a look."

Xu Kai was regarded as a talent he had recruited for the powerful man who came to rule in Japan. In fact, he could not be regarded as a consumable now, but was more in the training stage.

Jia Heng said to Chen Xiao, "I'll go take a look."

In the study room, Xu Kai was wearing a scarlet official robe, sitting upright, drinking tea.

This former imperial lecturer was transferred to the prefect of Runing after the Henan Rebellion in the 15th year of Chongping. He served as an official for one term and had outstanding political achievements. Later, because of the new establishment of Taiwan, he was recommended by Jia Heng and was transferred to the official position of the Taiwanese vassal.

It is worth mentioning that Fu Shi, the former magistrate of Xinyang Prefecture, was also promoted to the magistrate of Nanyang Prefecture, which can be regarded as entering the ranks of the fourth-rank officials of the Han Dynasty.

Jia Heng changed into a green shirt and straight clothes, walked into the study, looked at Xu Kai, and whispered: "Master Xu, long time no see."

Xu Kai stood up, raised his eyes to look at the young man in a straight green shirt, cupped his hands and said, "I have met Duke Wei."

Jia Heng quickly stretched out his hand to hold Xu Kai's arm and said, "Did Xu Shitao go to the Ministry of Personnel before?"

As he spoke, he extended his hand to invite Xu Kai to sit down.

Xu Kaidao: "I went to the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs. There are newly established prefectures and counties in Taiwan, and they are in urgent need of money, food and officials."

Jia Heng also sat down, nodded, and said in a clear voice: "Taiwan is a newly established province. There are many imperfections in the administrative system of various economic systems."

Xu Kaixu said: "With the recent boom in maritime trade and the large number of people from Fujian immigrating, there is not enough money."

Jia Heng smiled, with approval in his eyes, and encouraged: "Serving as an official will benefit a place. Xu Shi said that he was able to make great achievements in Runing, and now he is helping the people in Taiwan. This will be a mark of success in the history of the future." ."

Working hard at the local level can avoid endless political struggles in the center.

Xu Kaidao: "The Duke of Wei is so complimentary. His subordinates are also Xiao Gui and Cao Sui. They also build water conservancy projects in the local area, reward farmers and mulberry trees, and strictly enforce the law. Only then can the Runing Mansion achieve great governance. As for leaving a name in history, I don't dare to hope."

When I mentioned the last part, my heart was moved.

People live their lives either for fame or profit.

Jia Heng smiled and said: "All famous ministers in the world are the same. They are transferred to serve the people. Xu Shidao should also go to more places and gain experience in other local affairs."

In fact, today's chief envoys in Taiwan are still under-equipped. Because the newly established province has a small population, the chief envoys are only the third rank. Xu Kai was previously the fourth-rank prefect, and his promotion to the third rank is not considered an over-promotion. .

Xu Kai's eyes were clear and he said loudly: "It is my wish to do more practical things for the people in local areas."

Jia Heng nodded in approval and said: "Prime ministers start from the prefectures and counties, and strong generals are sent from the ranks. Xu Shi said that if he works hard in the local prefectures and prefectures, he will accumulate a lot, and he may not be able to join the cabinet one day and rule the world."

When Xu Kai heard this, his eyes flashed slightly under his two sword-shaped eyebrows, and he couldn't help but feel a shock deep in his heart.

Cabinet minister, prime minister?

Jia Heng said loudly: "Mianzhi, given time, there will be a place for ministers and military aircraft."

Xu Kai put on a facelift and calmed down his expression, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Lord Wei, for the suggestion."

Jia Heng encouraged him a few more times before sending Xu Kai out of the wing, standing under the eaves of the corridor, looking at the rugged rocks in the courtyard, with a look of thoughtfulness on his face.

This big man is going to change his thinking on governing. At this moment, the Netherlands and Spain are embarking on their big voyages to enclose their territories, while the big man is still solving the problem of the raging Eastern invaders and the north.

Once the Eastern captives are leveled, there is no doubt that the conservative forces in the northern provinces will come back to slander and criticize the national policy of maritime trade, and even suggest that the emperor or the new emperor change his ways.

Although he had been instilling the benefits of sea trade to the Wei and Chu vassals before, sea trade also had risks, such as people gathering troops at sea to become pirates, resisting the court, and even colluding with foreign countries to harass coastal people.

And then, if we close the country in isolation...that is really a waste of all our hard work.

At that time, it was a full-scale counterattack by the civilian clique.

Jia Heng's eyes were deep and his expression paused slightly.

There were some things that he really didn't want to confront Emperor Chongping, which would make people's conscience uneasy.

From the moment I helped the emperor into the Xihe Palace yesterday, I could feel the thin body and clearly sensed that the emperor was... almost exhausted.

The so-called blue dragon is about to die, and evil spirits are about to arise. It is impossible to say that the emperor already has a vicious spirit, and he doesn't know where to release it. No matter how he thinks, he may hit the bad luck.

Therefore, after getting married, you still have to go out and avoid the limelight.

Over here, Jia Heng suppressed the turbulent thoughts in his heart, turned around and was about to leave the study, and just came under the eaves of the corridor.

At this time, a nun came forward and said with a smile: "Sir, Mistress Lian sent Miss Ping over to say that she wanted to tell you about the marriage of the two girls Xue Lin in the mansion. She is waiting at the concave crystal hall."

The situation of Princess Le'an and Princess Yaruo is not bad. They have a separate courtyard in the capital, but they may not be living in Ningguo Mansion.

Xue and Lin were probably in the Ningguo Mansion.

Jia Heng responded and said, "I'll be there right away."

Sister Feng clearly misses him, and she feels that she already regards him as her man.

Sometimes, I would like to keep fighting outside, running for fame and fortune. This family is simply a hell of an Asura, everyone is like a wolf and a tiger, and they covet him.

We met up with Ping'er and walked along the Chaoshou Corridor toward the Grand View Garden. It was the end of midsummer, and the weather was still a bit sultry. After a night of heavy summer rain, the vegetation was new, green, and the red walls and black tiles were poetic. picturesque.

Grand View Garden, Concave Crystal Pavilion

Sister Feng wears a pink satin tube top, a pomegranate red satin flowered double-breasted jacket, and a light yellow horse skirt embroidered with bamboo and chrysanthemums, blessings and longevity. Her waterfall-like green silk hair is tied up in a bun. Her face is gorgeous and bright. Her face seemed to be covered with longing and expectation like that of a 28-year-old girl.

It can be said that this place has become a regular tryst place for Jia Heng and Sister Feng. Every table and chair witnessed the two people's charming and infatuated relationship.

Over the past year, Sister Feng would occasionally revisit her old place. Looking at the bookcase on the window, she couldn't help but tremble.

Jia Heng followed Ping'er over, looked at the obviously dressed up beauty, and called out, "Sister-in-law Feng, you've been waiting for a long time."

Seeing the young man, Sister Feng was overjoyed. Under her eyebrows, Danfeng's eyes lit up slightly and she said, "Brother Heng is here."

Jia Heng sat down, picked up the tea cup on the table next to him, took a sip, and said, "Sister-in-law Feng didn't call me to talk about Sister Xue and Sister Lin."

Sister Feng smiled, Danfeng's eyes were full of charm, and she said: "I just want to tell Brother Heng how to arrange the ribbons in the house and entertain the guests."

While Jia Heng was speaking, he sat down and took some time to relax and said, "Sister-in-law Feng, please tell me first if you have anything to say."

Sister Feng was speechless for a moment.

This enemy is handled like a normal person again, right? We haven’t seen each other for a year, and you still want her to take the initiative to propose sex?

The beauty was secretly annoyed, but there was nothing she could do. She was already flooded with thoughts, so she slowly came closer and asked with a bright smile: "Brother Heng, are you tired from the past two days?"

With that said, he walked up to the pear wood chair where Jia Heng was sitting, and wrapped his arms around Jia Heng's neck naturally.

Jia Heng didn't take it too seriously. He hugged the beauty's plump body and suddenly felt the fragrance coming to his nostrils, especially the softness that came from the squeeze.

(End of this chapter)