The Red Mansions

Chapter 492

Chapter 492

Rongguo Mansion, Meng Po Zhai

It was in the evening, the sky was dim, and candles were lit in the study, and the candles were so bright that they were as bright as day.

Under the Xuan window, Jia Zheng was wearing a blue T-shirt and a scholar's square scarf. He was playing chess with several Qing players across a chess field, twirling his beard, looking at the black and white pieces on the chess field, thinking.

Ever since Jia Zheng was put on the cold bench in the Ministry of Industry, Jia Amnesty and Jia Lian were exiled again. A group of Qing guests drank mulled wine, played chess and recited poems to relieve their boredom.

Today, however, due to a turmoil in the middle of the noon, the East and West Mansions were in chaos. Jia Zheng helped to manage it for a while, and then returned to the study to play chess with a few Qing guests.

At this moment, a servant came into the hall and reported: "Master, Fu Tongpan from Jingzhao Mansion is in the flower hall in the front yard and said he has something important to see the master."

"Lead him to the study." Jia Zheng raised his head, did not get up, but put down a chess piece, twirling his beard, thinking about the chess game.

Not long after, Fu Shi looked hurried, and followed his servant into the study of Demeng Pozhai. There was a hint of suppressed excitement on his brows, and he cupped his hands and said, "The student has seen Dong Weng."

Just then Jia Zheng got up from behind the chessboard, looked at Fu Shi, and asked curiously, "Today the earth and dragons are stirring, and the people in Jingzhao are uneasy. You are an official in Jingzhao Mansion, why are you so free?"

"Dong Weng, you have ordered the gatekeepers, and the soldiers and horses of the five cities have also cleaned up the streets and collapsed houses." Fu Shi said, and then said with unspeakable excitement in his voice: "You know, Dong Weng Big deal."

"What happened?" Jia Zheng frowned, sat down, pointed to another chair, and signaled Fu Shi to sit down.

"Dong Weng, it has been spread all over the city of Shenjing. I heard that the mausoleum of the emperor was collapsed by the earthquake, and the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs were implicated in a major corruption case. After lunch today, Jinyi Mansion went out to arrest Pan from the Ministry of Industry. The two hall officials, Lu and Lu, surrounded the House of Internal Affairs in the afternoon, arrested many officials, and many of them were imprisoned." Fu Shi said anxiously.

There is no impenetrable wall in this world, especially in the political center of a big man like Shenjing. With the Jinyi Mansion riding out and arresting relevant officials, the news first caused an earthquake in the officialdom of the capital.

It can be described as the biggest case in the past ten years!

In particular, Yongchang's son-in-law led his retinues back from the Gongling tomb and confirmed that the mausoleum of the Supreme Emperor had collapsed, and the news spread like wildfire.

At this time, it reflected the resoluteness of the Supreme Emperor's handling methods, and immediately put a "big black pot" on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, preventing people from fluctuating.

This is much better than waiting for the rumors to spread, and then letting the chief minister of the cabinet go to take the blame for the "immorality" of the leader.

This is the so-called, even if there is no corruption, these few people should be responsible. Besides, whenever there is a project, there must be corruption.

As soon as Fu Shi said this, Cheng Rixing, Shan Pinren, Zhan Guang, Bu Guxiu and other Qing guests in Mengpozhai's study all looked at each other, obviously not knowing why.

It's okay to let a few people chat in front of Jia Zheng, talking about the wind, the snow and the moon, but when the situation in the court changes and changes, it is undoubtedly like looking at flowers in a fog for a few people.

Jia Zheng was also slightly startled, he thought with his beard, and frowned, "Have the two masters Lu and Pan from the Ministry of Industry been arrested?"

"Dong Weng, isn't it? And, Dong Weng, guess who arrested him?" Fu Shi said briskly, and finally couldn't hold back, and laughed in a low voice.

Previously, when Jia Zheng was put on small shoes by the court officials in the Ministry of Industry, he was asked to take a leave of absence, and he was "leisure" at home. Fu Shi did not make much noise in his heart, but now, he suddenly feels that the dark clouds all over the sky have dispersed.

Jia Zheng listened to what Fu Shi said, thought about it, a bright light suddenly flashed in his mind, he paused slightly with his bearded hand, and asked, "Jinyi Tiqi, but... Ziyu?"

At this moment, the faces of all the Qing guests came to a sudden realization, and they vaguely understood the meaning.

"That's right, it's Uncle Heng who is supervising this case." Fu Shi looked strange, and said at this point, "Now the two court officials have been arrested, as well as the large and small officials of the Tuntian Qingli Department, all of whom have been arrested. Prison, ready for interrogation."

Cheng Rixing, who was listening to Mr. Qing Ke, rolled his eyes and cupped his hands in congratulations: "The day when Mr. Zheng returns to the Ministry of Industry is not far away."

Jia Zheng was "sit on the bench" by the court officials for many days, and after that, Jia Amnesty and Jia Lian were exiled, and the servants of the huge Rongguo Mansion smelled some bad signs.

To put it bluntly, even Sister Feng's dog, who accompanies Fang Wang'er's family, knows that the Rongguo Mansion is walking the word "back". Now this is undoubtedly great news.

"Dong Weng, it doesn't stop there?" Fu Shi smiled, stood up from his chair, facing Jia Zheng who had got up from his seat, walked to the door with his hands behind his back and looked into the distance, and said in a low voice: "Dong Weng only I’m afraid I can take another step up.”

It has to be said that the general judge of the Jingzhao Mansion is the most proficient and sensitive about these official affairs.

Jia Zheng frowned, and he was actually a little bit happy, but he was always reserved, and instead frowned in thought.

For some reason, I suddenly remembered what Jia Heng said the day before yesterday, "waiting for the right time", my heart trembled slightly, and I blurted out: "Zi Yu..."

However, he opened his mouth and was about to say it, when he suddenly felt that it seemed inappropriate, and when he reached the edge of his mouth, he changed his mouth and said, "Zi Yu, it still depends on his opinion, regarding this matter."

Under the urgency, he actually said a flip phrase that people in Lu Province love to say.

However, it is obvious that the Chinese word order is disordered, which does not affect the transmission and reception of information. Fu Shi said with a smile: "Uncle is now the governor of Jinyi and the minister of military aircraft. It will be of great use in a few days, besides, this time, the opportunity is really rare. Dong Weng has always been a breeze in the ministry, and works hard. Loyalty."

Jia Zheng was born in a duke's family, he was a generous man, he didn't know how to welcome and send off officialdom, but he also had advantages, he was honest and responsible.

Cheng Rixing also stood up, and complimented with a smile: "Mr. Zheng is an official in the Ministry of Industry, and if he doesn't collude with those corrupt officials, the court will not ignore it."

Zhan Guang also said with a smile: "The wind knows the strength of the grass, and the toughness knows the loyal ministers. Mr. Zheng has been an official in the Ministry of Industry for more than ten years. If he doesn't make a show, he will make a blockbuster."

It has to be said that these gentlemen, their ability to say auspicious words to make things happen, and their quotations from scriptures are not too heavy. In the original work, it is even said that Baoyu "can show his talents in the imperial court in three or two years" and "the young phoenix is ​​as clear as the old phoenix".

Jia Zheng was also swayed by what was said, and his heart was full of joy, but although there was a faint smile on his face, he waved his hands and sighed: "In the end, this matter depends on the will of the court. Now I am talking about myself, and I am talking about it." It's too early, but the imperial mausoleum collapsed, what happened?"

As he spoke, he looked at Fu Shi and asked with his eyes.

Fu Shi explained: "Dong Weng, what else can I say, it must be the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, and the relevant officials have corrupted the money. It is usually not obvious, but this time it is tampering with the imperial tomb. can not watch anymore."

"I have been in the Ministry of Industry for many years, and I have also seen some chaos, and the evils have accumulated for a long time." Jia Zheng nodded, then continued, saying: "The Gongling Mausoleum was supervised by the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and there was King Zhongshun. A country's pro-vassal supervisor is acting, but, this prince is the emperor's brother after all, I'm afraid..."

The subtext in my heart is that I am afraid that this vassal king will not be shaken at all.

"Dong Weng's words are wrong. The Imperial Mausoleum is related to the dignity of the Tian Family. Can Dong Weng know how the Jinyi Mansion arrested the relevant officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?" Fu Shi said in a low voice.

Jia Zheng said, "Oh?"

At this time, all the ministers of the Qing Dynasty also listened to the two of them narrating "political secrets".

"In front of the House of Internal Affairs, the guards of the House of Internal Affairs blocked the Jinyi Tiqi, and resisted the arrest of the leading general. Uncle Heng led the guards of the Jinyi House over, drew out the Emperor Sword, and killed the general on the spot, and then the Jinyi Mansion broke into the internal affairs. The government, take away the relevant officials." Fu Shi said, with a hint of excitement on his face.

Jia Zheng was startled, and said in amazement, "Beheaded a general?"

The other clerks looked at each other and thought to themselves, is there such a big trouble?Did you see blood?

"The students recognize the leader of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who lives in Changhe Street, and came to Jingzhao Mansion to find students to do business. I don't want to end up like this." Although Fu Shi said with emotion, he didn't actually Not much sympathy.

Jia Zheng frowned, his heart shaking.

The dignified fourth-rank military officers all lost their heads, which shows the seriousness of the case of the imperial tomb.

Fu Shi said: "Dong Weng, the most urgent thing is to have more discussions with Uncle Heng."

Although the words are not clear, but the meaning is very clear, if you discuss more, you will have a chance to further your career.

Jia Zheng nodded and didn't say much.

"Dong Weng, I'll go to inquire about the news first, and then I'll visit Dong Weng later." Seeing that Jia Zheng listened, Fu Shi felt a little settled, and said goodbye.

Jia Zheng personally sent Fu Shi to the west of the corridor eaves, watched him disappear at the corner of the moon gate, and then took a deep breath of the fresh air after the rain.

Then he turned around and went back to the house to talk to some Qing customers, and then went to Ningguo Mansion, intending to tell Mother Jia the "good news" about King Zhongshun's involvement in the case.

In fact, not only Jia Zheng was worried about King Zhongshun, but Jia Mu was even more worried.

The story is divided into two parts, Ningguo Mansion, the rain curtain locked the courtyard, the lake of Linxuan in the southwest was shrouded in rain and fog, and the mist was vast, like a curtain like fog.

The willows and green leaves by the lake are stretched out in the spring breeze, the rockery with many mountains and mountains, the sight is drawn closer, and the attic with vermilion eaves, green walls, green walls and black tiles stands majestically in the wind and rain.

The lights on the second floor are brightly lit from the attic. In the rain and fog, the sound of piano music and laughter are intertwined.

Because today is Daiyu's birth, Qin Keqing posted a post early in the morning to invite Rong Guo and other female relatives to celebrate Daiyu's birth.

But in the middle of the afternoon, the earth dragon stirred, and the east and west mansions were terrified. Fortunately, it didn't take long, it was just a small earthquake, and the east and west mansions returned to calm.

Qin Keqing had someone clean up the dust in front of the attic, and after lunch, invited the female family members of the West Mansion to come to Tianxiang Tower to listen to the opera.

In the evening, the rain gradually became tighter, and everyone's interest in listening to the play naturally faded. After a scene, Jia's mother was obviously a little hungry and began to prepare meals.

At this moment, plates of delicacies, as well as bananas, apples, pears, oranges and other melons and fruits are placed on the rectangular lacquered tables.

Mother Jia sat at the main seat, with Qin Keqing on the left and Daiyu on the right. Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Aunt Xue, Li Wan and Sister Feng sat below in turn.

Young girls such as Yuanchun, Baochai, Xiangyun, Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You sat next to Qin Keqing's left hand. Compete for beauty.

Well, for sister Lin's birth, Bao Yuyuan also clamored to come over, but because the injury on her buttocks had not fully healed, it was not good for her to walk, and under Yuan Chun's dissuasion, she regretted that she couldn't make the trip.

At this time, Sister Feng and Ping'er, leading some women, were laughing and arranging the dishes.

A few days passed, and the sadness and burden in Sister Feng's heart disappeared a lot, and her bright and picturesque melon-seeded face gradually returned to bright and moving.

Mother Jia smiled, turned her head to look at Qin Keqing, and asked, "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law, why is Brother Heng so late and still hasn't come back?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone stopped chatting and laughing at the same time, and all looked at the beautiful girl.

Sitting next to Jia Mu, Daiyu, who was dressed in a navy blue collar and moon-white blouse, frowned slightly, her eyes flickered, she cast her eyes on the beautiful woman who looked like a spring flower and autumn moon, and licked her lips. Pursed her cherry lips.

I haven't seen him all day, maybe I'm really busy and forgot.

This is her newborn son.

Qin Keqing said softly: "My husband went to the palace early in the morning, took the military plane, and didn't come back at noon."

Baochai took the teacup from Yinger and sipped it leisurely, her apricot eyes drooped slightly. In fact, she didn't see him very much these days, mainly because of the crowds, especially because her elder brother went to Wucheng to serve as soldiers. After the company, sticking together every day is easy to attract suspicion.

Jia Mu glanced at the vast night outside, and murmured: "It's already night, and you haven't seen me back?"

"Perhaps he is on duty at the military plane today. Not long ago, it was like this for a few days." Third Sister You answered.

Yuan Chun thought for a while, then said softly: "Could it be that the dragon turned around in the middle of the noon, brother Heng went to deal with something?"

Mother Jia nodded, then looked at Qin Keqing, and said, "Brother Heng has more and more errands on her body, but she can't leave her family affairs because of business affairs. You young couple have not been married for long, so you should... I want to have more great-grandchildren sooner."

Qin Keqing heard that Xiafei's cheeks were not easy to speak for a while, and she just lowered her head.

Li Wan was peeling an orange by himself. Hearing Jia's mother's words, his elegant and graceful face froze slightly.

How many great-grandchildren?

Baochai's apricot eyes flickered under her curved eyebrows, her expression was a little unnatural, and she secretly glanced at the charming and unreasonable woman.

Seeing this scene, Mrs. Wang was sitting aside, with an indifferent expression and disconsolate look on her face, she glanced at the beautiful young girl, and thought to herself, such beauty and charm, it is not a long-term appearance, besides, it should not be It's easy to give birth, otherwise why has it been so long, and the stomach hasn't moved yet?

I'm afraid not...

As he said that, he couldn't help but look at his eldest daughter. She has a plump face and a plump body. She looks like a good-looking child. This is a graceful and rich appearance that is suitable for an IKEA family. If it is described in a photo book, it will be a long-lasting blessing. .

It's just a pity... I can't be a concubine or concubine in this life, and now that I'm getting older, what if it's delayed?

Absolutely not.

Later, she happened to use Brother Yi and his daughter-in-law to settle the marriage of the eldest girl first in front of the old lady, and then that Uncle Heng would feel bad about making troubles.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look anxiously at the screen in the distance, and said to myself: "It's so late, Brother Yi and his daughter-in-law haven't come yet?"

It turned out that Mrs. Wang, who had died down in Jia Heng's eyes, planned to take back the dominance of her daughter's marriage in one fell swoop today.

Said Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived, at this moment, a nanny came in and said: "Old lady, madam, Grandma Wang Jiayi is here."

Mrs. Wang was overjoyed when she heard the words, pressed the prayer beads in her hand, and waited patiently.

Mother Jia's expression froze when she heard the words, she clearly wondered what this Wang's daughter-in-law was doing when she came here unexpectedly?

Could it be a gift for Daiyu's birthday?

Well, relatives only need a reason to move around, and it seems to be nothing.

He didn't think about it any more, and ordered the nanny to invite him over.

Not long after, Wang Yi's daughter-in-law, accompanied by several nuns and maidservants, came to Tianxiang Tower.

　Seeing my belly getting bigger day by day

(End of this chapter)