Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 396 The Bondage of Xiangyun

Feng Yibo was not surprised that Zhang Songyue agreed to this matter.

As the former Chief Assistant of Wei's cabinet, he knows the real situation of Wei better than anyone else.

From Emperor Jingshun's ascension to the throne, the monarch and his ministers were like two tinkerers, working together under the constraints of Emperor Tiantai, trying to maintain the stability of the Wei Dynasty.

However, just when Emperor Tiantai was completely shaken off, news of Emperor Jingshun's death came.

How can Zhang Songyue bear this?
He was greatly shocked, and his blood rushed straight to the top of his head.

In the end, the two monarchs and ministers ended up dead and abolished.

And Feng Yibo was sure, after Zhang Songyue's condition improved slightly, under such a huge gap, he must still be unwilling.

He asked Liu Zheng to go over to persuade him, in order to reassure the Zhang family with Liu Zheng's character.

At the same time, it is also giving Zhang Song a step forward.

Zhang Songyue's previous stability was due to the inertia of more than ten years.

The Emperor Tiantai above was like the sword of Damorus hanging above his head, so neither he nor Emperor Jingshun dared to make too much movement.

But getting used to it doesn't mean he doesn't know the benefits of the reform.

He has worked with Chen Qinzhi for many years, so he naturally knows that Chen Qinzhi has the intention of reform, and he also knows that Chen Qinzhi, like him, has been waiting for an opportunity.

Now he is sick in bed and has no chance.

However, Chen Qinzhi just waited for the opportunity. Since he entered the cabinet, it is only natural to initiate reforms.

But there are examples of reforms in all dynasties.

It's done, left a name in history, minister of ZTE.

If you lose, you will also leave your name and leave a bad reputation for thousands of years.

Although Zhang Songyue felt that the risk was high, he had to admit that the proposal of "dividing each person into the mu" had the possibility of success.

Although Feng Yibo's actions, in his opinion, are a bit self-deceiving.

At that time, the discerning people in the court will know at a glance that this is a fake entrustment of the late emperor's will.

But Zhang Songyue had to admit that by doing so, he could gain the title of righteousness to a certain extent, and cast the blame on Emperor Jingshun, who was already cold.

As the saying goes: death is the greatest.

What's more, it was the emperor who died.

It is not uncommon for the first emperor to take the blame in history, and Emperor Jingshun is no exception.

Zhang Songyue has now cut off his official career and left the court completely.

To put it bluntly, people leave the tea cold and have no influence at all.

He didn't participate, and Chen Qinzhi would do it.

And the only risk he has with them is being labeled as a "partner".

But such a hat is for a politician who has been in the officialdom for decades, served as the chief minister of the cabinet, and has been impeached countless times.

It doesn't matter at all.

But as long as he participates in it, if it happens, he has the possibility of leaving his name in history.

Even, with his previous prestige, it is very possible to be regarded as the founder of the reform.

To put it bluntly, some people can abandon their homes and careers in order to leave a name in history.

And as long as he proves it, there is such a possibility.

Even if it fails, there are people who preside over the reform to bear most of the consequences.

But the Zhang family cut off their family's official career at most, but it would not kill their lives.

It can be said that just being a witness can leave a name in history, which is enough to make Zhang Song more tempted.

But having said that, Feng Yibo still has to do what he should do.

Even a great Confucianist like Zhang Songyue sometimes finds it difficult to cut his own handle with his own knife.

His eldest son and second son both took the imperial examination and became officials outside, so there is no need to worry about it.

But the third son, Zhang Xiushen, has been waiting by his side all the time, so he has no ability to study.

With the grace of Emperor Jingshun, he studied in the Imperial Academy.

To show his sincerity, Feng Yibo still arranged for someone to recommend him to be the head of the official department of the sixth rank, so as to calm Zhang Songyue's heart.

Here, Feng Yibo is still making intensive preparations for the matter of spreading his income into his mu.

On the other side, the back residence of the historian.

Xiangyun was talking with her second aunt, Shi Ding's wife Wei.

At this time, she was looking at the second aunt who raised her suspiciously, and she didn't know why this aunt was looking for her.

Speaking of which, she has been very depressed in recent months.

Affected by the two cases in Shandong, many members of the founding family were involved.

There is nothing about the historians in this, but Wei's natal family is involved.

And as early as a few years ago, when Yuanchun Jin became a virtuous concubine, and the Rongfu's momentum was unmatched, Mrs. Wei discussed with Shi Ding that Xiangyun, who was very close to the Rongfu, would be promised to her natal nephew Wei Ruo. orchid.

The advantage of doing this is that not only can the Wei family not have a direct relationship with the palace, but they can also have an indirect relationship.

It can not only control the risk, but also take advantage of it without delay.

For the Wei family, it also kills two birds with one stone.

Moreover, the Wei family is her natal family, so naturally she knows everything about it. For a girl like Xiang Yun who has both lost her parents, it is an extremely comprehensive choice.

It can be said that, except for Xiangyun himself, everyone thinks this is a very good marriage.

Even Mrs. Shi, who always loves Xiangyun, is full of praise for Wei.

After all, marrying Xiangyun to her natal family, anyone who knows will feel that she really treats Xiangyun as her own.

At the beginning, both Shi Wei and Wei were not in a hurry.

After all, Xiangyun hadn't reached the age of Ji at that time, so there was no need to rush for a while when he was still young.

It's just that they didn't expect that the first national funeral would happen just after the two parties discussed the marriage.

Afterwards, the country's funerals continued one after another, and the process of getting married was delayed again and again.

A few years have passed, and the two parties have just finished their horoscope and exchanged marriage certificates.

However, this time, Wei's family was involved in two cases in Shandong, and their home was confiscated and their jobs fell.

The Wei family encountered difficulties and moved around, and finally pinned their hopes on the historians who were not implicated.

Mrs. Wei naturally wanted to help her natal family, but the Shi family brothers were not in the capital, so she called Xiangyun to inquire after much deliberation.

"Xiangyun, you often come and go with the Rong Mansion, can that old ancestor and the Queen Mother keep in touch with each other?"

After the two greeted each other, she first asked about the Rong Mansion, and then she sighed lightly, pointing out her purpose directly.

"Hey! I don't know, but there is still room for change in the Shandong matter."

After hearing Madam Wei's words, Xiangyun naturally understood what she meant.

This [-]% wants her to help talk about Xiang, to see if the Wei family can still turn around.

However, she never went to Rongfu after being raided.

What's more, she is a boudoir woman, how can she interfere with these things?
Xiangyun hesitated for a moment, then he could only smile wryly and say:
"I know my wife is worried about the Wei family, but this matter involves so many old relatives, even the Rong Mansion is not spared, let alone my daughter's family..."

Having said that, she didn't continue, and instead said:

"If you want to win the Empress Dowager's affection, I'm afraid that the wife will visit the old ancestor of the Rong Mansion in person. Maybe Neng will help the Empress Dowager to intercede for the sake of the historian."

These years, this second aunt has treated her like her own daughter.

Whether it's because of her parents' legacy, the historian has gained a Marquis.

It is still the Shi family who has a deep brotherhood and loves and pities her this orphan girl very much.

Or, simply because of scruples about fame.

In short, her food and clothing expenses are the same as those of the Shijia sisters, and her daily education and discipline are also the same.

Even in the matter of marriage, Mrs. Wei did her best to marry her into her natal family.

Xiangyun also knew in his heart that his uncle and aunt were very kind to him.

But no matter how good she is to herself, she, who lost her parents since she was a child, will inevitably feel like she is dependent on others.

Because of this, she loved to run to Rongfu since she was a child.

It seems that only she in Rongfu is the real her.

But it's okay for her to play around in Rongfu, so how can she have the face to plead for mercy?
On the contrary, Mrs. Wei can represent the historian and seek favor from Mrs. Shi, who was born in the historian.

Mrs. Wei could not help but smile wryly when she heard the words:
"Xiangyun, you have misunderstood me. If the old lady is there, I will naturally say it in person. After all, I am also the aunt of the Shi family. I can still talk. I just want to know the situation of Rongfu. .”

Speaking of this, she showed a trace of expectation on her face, and slowly said her real purpose.

"In addition, I also heard that this matter was started by the Marquis of Chu, he must be able to interfere, but our historian has no contact with her family.

On the contrary, Mrs. Chu Guohou is the eldest daughter of the Xue family, and she has known you since she was in Rongfu.

I just thought, let you find out for me, and see if Rongfu knows some details. If possible, let's see if we can follow her path. If we can relax, I will visit in person. "

The Shi family and the Xue family are both four major families, so naturally they also moved around.

It's just that Feng Yibo refuted Jia Amnesty's face at the court. If Mrs. Ruowei represented the historian, once she was rejected, there would be no room for change.

Because of this, she wanted Xiangyun to go to Daqianzhan.

If you don't seek to make meritorious service directly, at least you should know the attitude over there first.

But when Xiangyun asked her to intercede with Baochai, his eyes flickered, and he said hesitantly:
"Sister Bao... It's Miss Xue who is pregnant now, I should go and see, but the heirs of the Marquis of Chu's family are not prosperous, and the whole family attaches great importance to Sister Bao's pregnancy this time, if I mention it at this time This matter may cause displeasure to the Marquis of Chu, and it will inevitably backfire."

Don't look at her talking and laughing in Rong Mansion and Feng Mansion on weekdays, and she has no scruples about talking and dressing.

Just like once when listening to an opera, Wang Xifeng felt that Ling Guan looked like Lin Daiyu, so she pulled her out and asked everyone a joke.

Everyone laughed and said nothing, only Shi Xiangyun said that he looked like Daiyu.

There are many similar things, and everyone just thinks that she is a little childish.

But when she was at the historian's house, she looked like a well-educated and courteous woman.

Otherwise, Mrs. Wei would not dare to take her to meet a noble person like Concubine Nan'an many times, otherwise she would lose the etiquette of the historian, and where would the face of the mistress be?

When Xiangyun was young, she still couldn't figure out why she didn't like it every time Mrs. Wei made her dress layer after layer.

He just thought that he didn't like things that were too complicated and long-winded, and wanted to change clothes every time he was out of Madam Wei's sight, so he even grabbed Baoyu's clothes and put them on himself.

Slowly, Xiangyun realized that she just didn't like this kind of life.

Just like she didn't like the layer after layer of clothes Mrs. Wei made her wear, it made her feel extremely constrained.

But living under the fence, her uncle is not in the capital, and Mrs. Wei decides everything.

Not to mention the layer after layer of clothes, even her marriage was ordered by Mrs. Wei at the Wei family.

Xiangyun is actually not very happy about this marriage.

She was not dissatisfied with Wei Ruolan.

Compared with the sons of other families in the capital, especially those of the Jia family, Wei Ruolan is considered outstanding.

What she was dissatisfied with was that she didn't want to live under the influence of her second aunt in the future.

It's a pity that in this era, she doesn't have any say in marriage matters.

Even if the Wei family has been raided, as long as the marriage is not divorced, she must marry.

It is precisely because she has been depressed in such an atmosphere for a long time that she likes to live in Rong Mansion and get together in Feng Mansion.

Every time he leaves, he asks Baoyu to pick her up after a while.

Because only when she is out of Mrs. Wei's sight, can she not have too many restraints, and play around without any scruples.

The sisters in Rong Mansion and Feng Mansion all regarded her as a child, no matter what she did, they didn't take her seriously.

This is like many student parties who are too stressed, even if they are on vacation, they are unwilling to go home.

Or back home, also addicted to the unscrupulous feeling on the Internet.

To escape the pressure of reality.

When Mrs. Wei heard that Baochai was pregnant, she didn't think much of it, she just sighed:

"Oh! How can this be good?"

Seeing her moaning and sighing, Xiangyun couldn't bear it, so he sighed softly:

"Second Aunt, don't worry. Sister Bao is always safe and considerate. Even if she doesn't have a body, she can't ask why. If that's the case, we might as well find another one."

It's not that she doesn't want to help, it's just...

Her desire for freedom far exceeds that of ordinary people, which makes her extremely resistant to other people's advice.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Xiangyun is the rebellious girl of this era.

In the beginning, Baochai was considerate and considerate, sincere and kind to others, which made Xiangyun like to cling to her very much.

But Baochai saw that she often overreached, so she couldn't help reminding her several times.

It was these reminders that made Xiangyun feel very disappointed.

It's already aggrieved enough for her to be at home and follow the etiquette.

It would be no wonder she would be happy if she was still dissuaded outside.

Slowly, Xiangyun subconsciously distanced herself from Baochai.

Baochai's treatment of Xiangyun is because of her tolerance for her sister and sympathy for her life experience.

She knew that Xiangyun was unhappy at home, so she took more care of Xiangyun.

However, everything has a degree.

Baoqin and Daiyu occasionally overstep, but Baochai only needs a look and a few words of advice at most to make them stop.

Regarding Xiangyun's transcendence, Baochai has carefully considered every word and said it very euphemistically.

But after several times of persuasion and seeing her, Baochai chose to shut up.

After all, even Baoyu's advice, Xiangyun replied with the words "I don't want to look at other people's noses and eyes".

Therefore, Baochai can relatively directly mention Baoqin and Daiyu, and both of them give positive feedback.

But for Xiangyun who reacted fiercely, Baochai, who gradually understood, chose to remain silent.

On the contrary, it is inevitable that there is a bit of alienation.

This alienation is not obvious, but the two people involved are still aware of it.

So Xiangyun subconsciously didn't want to ask Baochai, and didn't want to ask someone who would preach to her.

Fortunately, Xiangyun has always been smart, and among her sisters, she is considered to be quite talented.

In a short time, she thought of a way to avoid seeking Baochai and achieve the same effect.

"another?"

Mrs. Wei was taken aback when she heard the words, but she didn't understand what Xiangyun meant.

"Second Aunt has someone send me to the Lin Mansion in the past few days."

(End of this chapter)