allendalepharm Chapter 405 Jia Mu: Could it be the imperial decree of being promoted again?
Chapter 405 Jia Mu: Could it be the imperial decree of being promoted again?
Chapter 405 Jia Mu: Could it be the imperial decree of being promoted again?
Ningguo Mansion
It is the afternoon season, and the sound of drums, gongs and opera singing can be heard from the direction of Huifang Garden.
The Tianxiang Building with vermilion eaves and green rims stands majestically, with cornices and hooks stretching towards the blue sky. Under the carved beams and painted buildings, several maids in various colors of jackets and skirts line up to serve on the railings.
Accompanied by Qin Keqing, Second Sister You, Third Sister You and other female relatives of the East Mansion, Jia Mu listened to the opera on the second floor through the curtain, while Feng Wan, Mrs. Wang, and Aunt Xue sat nearby to accompany her.
Sichun and Chaidai and other young sisters were also talking at the side, they were really hairpin skirts and jackets, clouds piled up in emerald topknots, fat swallows and thin rings, like a hundred flowers blooming, vying for beauty.
Tanchun took Xichun's little hand and said softly: "Fourth sister, I haven't seen you for a few days, how can I be willing to come here?"
When Daiyu heard this, Qiushui's bright eyes turned to look at Xiang Xichun.
Xichun was wearing a pink dress, she looked more and more petite, her face was childish, her eyes under her willow-leaf eyebrows were clear and bright, she said softly: "I'm so bored in the room, come out and take a look around."
Fortunately, Tanchun just asked casually, and did not chase after him. Immediately, a trace of undetectable sadness appeared on Yingli's face, and she said softly: "Fourth younger sister doesn't like to listen to operas, and Brother Heng doesn't like to listen to operas either." Yes, I haven't seen you in the past two days, so I don't know what I'm busy with."
The day before yesterday, she drank too much wine and became obsessed for a while... In the next two days, she didn't know how to face Brother Heng.
It was only today that I gradually adjusted my mind, and left and right she was just like that.
Sitting beside Baochai was wearing a lotus-colored jacket and a honey-colored long skirt. She had a plump figure and an elegant demeanor. Hearing this, she looked at Tanchun with a pair of moist almond eyes, and joked, "Third Sister This girl, Shushu, doesn't even know why Big Brother Heng didn't come, let alone us."
After the man took her hand that night, he didn't find her to say anything for a few days, as if he hadn't heard from her.
When Tanchun heard the words, he turned his eyes to look at Baochai, his face seemed a little surprised, these kind of narrow words should not be said by the elder sister Bao in front of him, but by the elder sister Lin beside him.
But he didn't hesitate, and said softly: "Brother Heng is probably busy with the government affairs these days, and I haven't seen him these days."
Dai Yuyan frowned slightly, and said softly, "Brother Heng likes to be quiet, maybe he thinks it's too noisy."
At this time, Tanchun listened to the conversation between Chai and Dai, and the strange feeling in his heart became stronger and stronger.
It's probably a kind of Chai and Dai each taking the other's script?
However, even in the original book, Baochai did not say narrow words, and Daiyu was also empathetic at times.
At this time, Mother Jia listened to Tan Chun and the other sisters' discussion, turned to Qin Keqing who was at the side, and asked with a smile, "Brother Heng, why haven't you seen each other for the past two days?"
Qin Keqing smiled softly, and said softly: "My husband, he has been going to and from the Yamen for the past few days, dealing with military and public affairs, and he went outside the city early in the morning. It's about this time, so he should be back, right?"
As he spoke, he looked at Baozhu who was serving with his hands down, and ordered: "Baozhu, go and see if the uncle is back."
Baozhu responded with an "ah", and quickly walked down the Tianxiang Tower, looking for Jia Heng.
Jia Heng is sipping tea in the flower hall at the moment, seeing Qingwen's elder brother Wu Gui and his sister-in-law Duo girls.
This Wu Gui, timid and fearful, used to be a cook in the Rong Mansion, cooking meals for the servants and servants. His wife and daughters were the bus for the servants of the Rong Mansion, and later he even got involved with Jia Lian.
A strand of hair caused a disturbance, causing Sister Feng to slap Ping'er across the face.
The name is also quite worthy of the name, Wu Gui is also a tortoise.
Wu Gui was a little timid, bowed respectfully to Jia Heng, bowed and knelt, and said with a smile on his face: "Master, I had to thank Uncle Meng for taking care of me earlier, so I gave the little one a bite of food."
The girls on the side had a coquettish physique and were dressed up in fancy dresses. They boldly looked at the boy in the python suit, winking and expressing affection, but there was no response at all.
But she didn't expect that this picture of scratching her head and posing had already fallen into Qingwen's eyes, her two willow-leaf eyebrows were erected, her pretty face was full of evil, and she was very angry.
She thought to herself, she really softened her heart, and let such a messy coquettish fox see the young master.
Jia Heng also noticed Duo girl's behavior, and felt a little annoyed, put down the teacup, looked at Wu Gui calmly, and asked: "You work in the back kitchen of Xifu, be honest, eat less wine and play tricks. Qian, don’t make any trouble, if you do it again, then no one will be able to save you.”
It's not easy to mention the other side, you can't say that you wear a different hat.
Wu Gui smiled and nodded in agreement, not daring to neglect.
Qingwen was a little impatient at the side, urging people to chase away, and said: "Brother, I have seen you too, so it's time to go."
At this moment, Baozhu came in from under the eaves, with a happy face, she said with a smile: "The uncle is back? The old lady and grandma called you to go and listen to the opera."
Originally, Jia Heng didn't want to have more conversations with Wu Gui and his wife. Hearing this, he just waved his hand to send the couple away. He turned his eyes to Baozhu and said softly, "You go back and answer, I'll go right away."
As she spoke, she looked at Qingwen, who seemed a little angry, and said with a broken smile, "Qingwen, follow me to Tianxiang Tower to sit for a while."
Qingwen let out a "hmm", twisted her water snake waist and followed Jia Heng closely, and said, "My cousin and sister-in-law..."
Jia Heng said: "Okay, the same rice feeds a variety of people, these are not worth talking about."
Qingwen Guazi's face showed joy again, tasting the young man's words, her heart couldn't help bursting with sweetness.
Tian Xiang Lou
Amidst the salutation of the mother-in-law and maidservants, Jia Heng and Qing Wen climbed up the wooden ladder, walked around a bamboo and wood base, and a screen embroidered with peony flowers on silk, and entered the hall.
Jia Mu and Feng Wan, who were joking at first, gradually became lighter and looked up at the master and servant, to be precise, it was the young man in the python suit and mountain hat.
Baochai was chatting and joking with Yuanchun, at this moment, Li Rui's snow-white face, her smile froze for a while, and the apricot eyes under the willow-leaf eyebrows stared at the young man, with complex colors in the depths of her eyes.
Tanchun also took a sneak peek at the young man, and immediately shifted his eyes away, clearly not daring to look at the young man's face, but by coincidence, it happened to fall on his ear, his heart trembled, his eyes quickly moved away, and he sipped his lips. lip.
Jia Heng walked up to him, bowed to Jia Mu, nodded at Yuan Chun with a gentle expression, and glanced at Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Chai Dai and other people in turn. Sit on the embroidered pier at the head.
Mother Jia sized up the boy in the python suit with old eyes, smiled, and asked, "Brother Heng, I haven't seen you these few days during Chinese New Year, what are you up to?"
The congratulatory banquet for the promotion was originally held for Jia Heng, but Jia Heng didn't show up for a few days, Mother Jia should also ask to show her concern.
Jia Heng looked calm, and said: "A lot of official affairs in the yamen have accumulated a lot years ago, and now they are almost full of desks, and most of them are not decided by the people below. Come to Tianxiang Tower, the old lady and the sisters are celebrating lively, don't worry about me."
When everyone heard this, they nodded.
There is nothing wrong with what you said, but when you look at the young man again, you will inevitably have thoughts in your heart, no wonder the officials are so big.
Li Wan stared at the young man, a hint of thought appeared on his elegant and beautiful face, Lang Ge'er will be like his Uncle Heng in the future.
"Look, you can be an official here, and you won't be free even during the Chinese New Year." Mother Jia turned to look at Sister Feng, complaining.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Brother Heng is in great use now, and the burden on his body is already heavy. Old ancestor, it was also like this when the Duke was around, right?"
Jia's mother sighed, "Grandpa Xiaoguo was like this back then, too busy to touch the ground every day."
When Sister Feng and Li Wan heard the words, they both expressed emotion.
Mrs. Wang listened tirelessly from the side, her fair skin was slightly frosted, she took a deep breath, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.
Aunt Xue used to be playful, but because Xue Pan was sent in by someone, she didn't go along with it at the moment, she just smiled lightly from the side, and didn't say much, she probably didn't have a thought deep in her heart.
Yuan Chun and Daiyu who were beside him were talking in a low voice, but in fact, more than half of their attention was on the calm young man.
Holding a teacup in her hand, Baochai lowered her head and took a sip. She just raised her eyes to glance at the young man, her almond eyes were full of thought.
Qin Keqing raised her gorgeous and unprovoked jade face from her side, and asked: "My husband sent Mr. Li Ge off early this morning. Mr. Li has gone to the north."
At this time, Jia Mu took the teacup from Yuanyang and quietly watched the couple talking.
Jia Heng said softly: "The journey has already started, and we will arrive at Beiping Mansion in a few days."
Yuan Chunzhu's round and smooth voice sounded like big pearls and small pearls falling on a jade plate: "Brother Heng, if this happens, the cabinet will lose two great scholars."
After all, she used to be a maid in the Kunning Palace, and her knowledge is higher than that of ordinary boudoir ladies.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "It won't be long before new cabinet ministers join the cabinet."
Yuan Chunfeng's face was full of thought, and he said: "From years ago to now, it's like a revolving door, it's dazzling."
Listening to the conversation between Yuan Chun and Jia Heng, all the people present were secretly amazed.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Look, in our family, only the eldest and third girls can talk to Brother Heng about the outside world."
When Yuan Chun heard the words, his cheeks were slightly hot, and his heart was full of shame. He looked at Jia Mu and said softly: "The old ancestor was joking. I was worried that Brother Heng had been with... now that Master Li is gone..."
At this moment, being watched by everyone in the hall, it is not easy to continue talking about the following words.
Jia Heng looked at Yuan Chun with a gentle gaze, smiled and said: "Big sister's worry is not unreasonable, but I have already made up my mind, if big sister is interested, let's talk about it in private."
Compared with Tanchun, who is younger and less experienced, and still lacks experience, in the two decades of Yuanchun, he has been in the harem, and his knowledge in the court situation has been able to discuss with him.
Listening to Jia Heng's praise, especially "Let's talk in private", Yuan Chun felt more and more ashamed, and hurriedly said "um".
Baochai listened to the conversation between the two with a gloomy expression, but in fact she... could talk to him about outside affairs.
A few people were talking, suddenly a woman in the front yard hurried up to the second floor, out of breath, said: "Old lady, second lady, an angel is coming up ahead, come here to deliver the decree to Uncle Heng."
Seeing that this woman was from the West Mansion, she called Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang instead of Grandma Heng.
Then, as soon as these words came out, everyone in Tianxiang Building was shocked.
Jiamu's complexion changed slightly, and she murmured, "Could it be the imperial decree of Jinjue again?"
Fengwan, Sichun, and Aunt Xue: "..."
Still promoted?He was promoted to Jue in the first day of junior high school, and the theater troupe invited to celebrate, didn't even finish singing?Why is this promoted again?
Mrs. Wang: "???"
Baochai frowned, all kinds of speculations surged up in her heart, she couldn't help but subconsciously looked at the young man who was sitting upright, but at this moment, the man just cast a pair of bright and sharp eyes towards him.
Baochai's heart was flustered, and she hastily avoided the scorching gaze.
Jia Mu asked, "Brother Heng, what's going on?"
Jia Heng explained: "I forgot to tell the old lady that it was a routine transfer because of the trust of the Holy Majesty and the appointment of Deputy Envoy of Beijing Camp Jiedu."
It is impossible for the Ministry of War to issue an official document for such a major appointment. First, the Ministry of War does not have such a large authority, and second, the appointment is too trifling.
As for the imperial decree, the imperial decree issued by the emperor was originally a standard official document, just like the intertwined issuance, decree, and letter with the prefix of the country in later generations. Not every document has the nature of administrative regulations.
For example, Emperor Chongping’s instructions on certain matters were attached to the memorandum, and would not issue a special imperial edict, but the award of the title, the imperial wife’s award, and the promotion and dismissal of officials above the third rank must be issued by the imperial edict to show Solemnly.
There were even some undignified emperors who would issue imperial edicts on major and minor matters. The Song people sorted out valuable imperial edicts and compiled them into compiled edicts as a supplement to the law.
When Jia Mu heard the words, she seemed to be killed by lightning, but she was recalled for a long time by the words "Jingdu Envoy of the Jingying", her face was excited, and she said anxiously: "Brother Heng, Duke Daihua of Ning State was originally the Jingying Jiedushi, you...are you also serving as a Jingying Jiedushi?"
Thinking how many years since the Jia family lost the position of the Jiedu envoy of the Beijing camp, they still let the Wang family get it.
But Jia Heng's face was expressionless, and he said calmly: "It is because of the trust of the Holy One that he was entrusted with important tasks."
As she spoke, she stared at Jia Mu and said, "Old lady, I need to get the order."
Jia Mu hurriedly said, "Go quickly, don't neglect the angel."
Jia Heng got up here and went down Tianxiang Tower.
And Tianxiang Tower was once again shrouded in a beaming atmosphere.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old ancestor, Brother Heng is only so old now, and he is serving as the Deputy Envoy of the Beijing Camp, and I don't know how many people he is in charge of."
Tan Chun's pretty face overflowed with joy, and said with a light smile, "Old Ancestor, I think it was Brother Heng who paraded the army earlier, and the palace valued Brother Heng's ability, so he completely let Brother Heng take care of the military affairs of the Beijing camp. "
Mrs. Wang smiled lightly, and then said: "I see it too. Not long ago, I was made a baron, and now I have been promoted again. I just heard from Brother Heng, why is he still a deputy envoy?"
When everyone heard this, their expressions couldn't help showing strange expressions.
Daiyu glanced at Mrs. Wang, and the Yingying Qiushui under her smoky eyebrows flickered.
Baochai also glanced at Mrs. Wang with her apricot eyes, and immediately lowered her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.
Yuan Chun's expression was also unnatural, his red lips moved, and he let out a deep sigh.
Jiamu looked at Tanchun who was at the side, and said, "Tan girl, you often follow your elder brother Heng, is that what you say?"
Tanchun laughed and said: "Brother Heng is now holding the Tianzi Sword, and with the title of Deputy Envoy of the Beijing Camp, he is enough to lead the army. In the future, he will be rewarded for his contributions. After all, Brother Heng is still young."
Jia Mu smiled and said: "Three girl is very knowledgeable, it happened like this, Brother Heng is still young after all, it seems that Duke Daihua of the Eastern Mansion also started as a deputy envoy."
In fact, no one knows more about the position of Jingying Jiedu envoy than Jiamu, so the reason why she deliberately asked Tanchun was to beat Mrs. Wang.
The three girls who are knowledgeable, who is the ignorant one?
In fact, the significance of this position to the Jia family marks that the Jia family has returned to the political center. Its power is temporarily inferior to that of Rong Ning Daishan and Daihua, but the future can be expected.
At this moment, Baochai was twisting her handkerchief, muttering in her heart, the Deputy Envoy of the Jingying Jiedu, the Governor of Jinyi, the first-class man... He has great power and success in his youth.
Baochai, who was able to write the poem "A good wind sends me to Qingyun by force", is obviously no stranger to these official positions.
Mrs. Wang's face was indifferent, she was really angry just now.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old Ancestor, this is a double happiness, I'm afraid I have to invite the theater troupe until the first month."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
(End of this chapter)