Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 382 5.64 The prince really thought he would have a chance this time

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5.64 The prince really thought that he would have a chance this time

Alone as a stranger in a foreign land, I miss my family members more than ever during the festive season. I know my brothers from afar and see where my brothers have climbed. There is only one missing person planting dogwood trees everywhere - Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty, "Remembering the Shandong Brothers on September [-]th".

"Haha, this is a family gathering, and nephew Lao Xian is coming over." In the Mengpo Zhai, Zhou Yang was looking at an age-looking scroll on the wall, when Jia Zheng's voice came from behind him, " As the saying goes, the Double Ninth Festival means climbing high and looking far away. There is no preparation in this mansion, but a few glasses of chrysanthemum wine can still be enjoyed. "

"I've met Uncle Zheng!" Zhou Yang turned around with a smile and saluted, "Actually, I would like to thank my second uncle for the hospitality. My nephew grew up overseas and has never understood the Chinese festivals very well. If it weren't for my uncle's post about the Double Ninth Festival, my nephew would My nephew probably just passed by without a hitch; instead, there was a lot of chrysanthemum wine from Xue Zihao a few days ago, and it was quite refreshing to drink, but I didn’t think about the Double Ninth Festival at all."

"Brother Zhou is busy with official duties now, so it's normal for him to forget to celebrate the holidays." Jia Zhen, who hadn't seen him for a few days and had a face that was too drunk and bluish-white, greeted with a smile, "But if you think about it carefully, doesn't this mean that Brother Zhou is obsessed with serving the imperial court? Isn't that right? Brother Wei is so incompetent that he just closes the door and has fun every day, almost forgetting about the holidays, so I have to thank my second uncle for reminding me!"

As Jia Zheng said, this banquet is really a family banquet for the Jia family. Mengpo Zhai is mainly attended by several male masters from Ningrong's second house, including Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen, Jia Baoyu and even Jia Huan, and the younger generation The first ones are Jia Rong and Jia Lan. As for the Dingkou of other branches, this time they are all arranged in the front yard of Rongguo Mansion, where they can have their own wine and meat.

"Brother Zhen, you're serious!" Zhou Yang smiled and cupped his hands, not bothering to continue.

The banquet was not interesting. After the banquet, only Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen could chat with him for a few words. The other juniors did not have the courage to speak at all. They even had to be greeted by their elders before they even dared to speak in front of Zhou Yang. This saves trouble. Anyway, Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen's drinking capacity is not very good, and it can be seen that neither of them is prepared to drink more.

"Brother Zhou, please lend me a moment to speak." Just when Zhou Yang was about to leave after drinking and go back to accompany his sister, Jia Zhen unexpectedly stopped him at the door of Mengpo Zhai, "A nobleman from Dongbian Mansion I want to meet you, but I don’t know if my brother is interested?”

"Your Excellency?" Zhou Yang's expression sank, and he had already guessed the identity of the other party, "Brother Zhen, are you crazy? Is this someone you can have a casual relationship with?"

"My brother Zhou, where have you been thinking of? As a brother, I just like to make friends, so why are there so many problems?" Jia Zhen didn't realize what she had done at all, "Besides, that noble man has to say, The business in Huguang was all thanks to the help of my brothers, isn’t this a good opportunity to thank you?”

Zhou Yang's face was already ugly. He really didn't expect that Prince Yizhong would be so unruly and that the help he gave him in Daye would be used to blackmail him at this time; he really didn't want to be with this person at all. There is an intersection between them, but it just depends on the current intention. If I really don't go, I'm afraid it's hard to say whether he will play dirty tricks.

"In that case, I'm sorry, Brother Zhen." Since he couldn't hide, he simply prepared to point it out to his face.

Compared to Prince Yizhong, who is such a stinky piece of shit, the attitude of Rongguo Mansion on this matter actually worries him more, because he is still unable to get rid of the label of "Rongguo Mansion disciple", but this time he is like this. "Coincidentally", Jia Zheng invited a "family banquet", and afterwards Jia Zhen took him to see Prince Yizhong. Maybe Jia Zheng really didn't know, but someone had to believe his words.

"Hahaha, I have heard for a long time that Brother Zhou was successful at a young age, and I have always wanted to meet him. I didn't expect that it took so long, and only today we have the honor to meet." Before entering Huifang Garden, he saw the young man greeting him at the door from a distance. , I have to praise the royal tutor. No matter how you look at it, the young man in front of you deserves the praise of "a royal relative".

"I've met the prince!" No matter what he thought in his heart, Zhou Yang could only be polite at this time. At least before the incident was revealed, the prince of Yizhong County was the prince of the royal family. "I have been busy with no place to stay until Now we have some achievements, and we don’t deserve the prince’s praise!”

"If Brother Zhou only counts as 'some achievement', how should I deal with myself?" Seeing the expression of Prince Yizhong's condensation, Jia Zhen calmed things down in a colorful way, "I was in a hurry just now, but Brother Wei has already Prepare a little wine in the garden, and invite the prince and brother Zhou to take a seat."

"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Zhen!" Prince Yizhong smiled and raised his hand. When Jia Zhen returned the gift, he turned around and walked out of Huifang Garden. This made Zhou Yang's expression sink again. Obviously, even with Jia Zhen's IQ, You can guess that things are not simple this time!
"My lord, why are you doing this?" Zhou Yang sighed softly as he watched Jia Zhen leave Huifang Garden, turned to look at Prince Yizhong and said, "Originally, it is not the turn of us ministers to comment on royal matters. Dao Si, regardless of the outcome, we must be loyal to Zhou; but now things have reached this point."

"Since Brother Zhou knows the duty of a minister, why do you go so far?" Prince Yizhong smiled kindly and invited Zhou Yang to sit in the pavilion. "I know that Aunt Yongchang cannot live up to her kindness to you, but as you said, the royal family It's not the officials' turn to do anything, no matter what, Aunt Yongchang is still a female family member, and her hands can't reach the front hall.

Since Brother Zhou has chosen to come in, why not find a more promising option?Although this is our first time meeting you, brothers, you also helped Zhang Bo, Zhang Lan and his son when you were in Daye. I am in the current situation thanks to the support there; another one, Brother Zhou Thanks to the help of the Jia family, he and Brother Zhen were even more like brothers. Why are you confused now? "

"A more promising choice?" Zhou Yang couldn't help but laugh. Even if he didn't consider the ending of the original character, he would not stand for such a prince who could only use private methods. "Please forgive me for overstepping!" "Zhou Brother, it's okay to say it." King Yizhong's expression obviously darkened, but he quickly recovered his composure; of course he could see Zhou Yang's disgust, at least from the moment they met until now, although the other party's self-proclaimed person was different, he never mentioned the commander. Identity, obviously only willing to communicate using private identity.

"Your Majesty, do you really think that there will be a chance this time?" Zhou Yang thought about it again and again, and finally decided to point it out directly, "Since Your Majesty knows the identity of His Highness Yongchang, he should understand that there is nothing that can be hidden from her about this matter in the capital; His Majesty's side We just need to make targeted arrangements based on this, where does the prince get the opportunity?"

"For the sake of my father, Aunt Yongchang will not kill me." Prince Yizhong's answer made Zhou Yang sink again, "How can I, a nephew, not know my aunt's methods? If he really goes all out, I won't be able to survive until now; since I can still stand here and communicate with Brother Zhou, my opponent will not include my aunt."

Zhou Yang smiled helplessly. He had never thought about this aspect before. Now when he looked back and compared it, he found that Princess Yongchang did not have any arrangements for Prince Yizhong, but rather used this problem to arrange other things; think about Dongfang Bing again. There were ambushes inside the palace and outside the palace gate, obviously they didn't care.
wrong!

"Your Highness, His Highness Yongchang does not mean to take any action against him, but it does not mean that she does not care." Zhou Ang thought of the eldest prince Guo Kai who was mentioned again and again. "For the sake of the old prince, His Highness Yongchang will not do anything to the prince, but If the prince crosses the line, it’s hard to say what will happen.”

"It seems that Auntie really has no reservations about you." Prince Yizhong looked at him deeply and raised his wine glass gently, "How about we make a bet? As long as there is no order from Auntie, General Zhou only needs to guard the camp gate strictly. No matter what the outcome is afterwards, I promise that I will not pursue the matter, nor will it affect our friendship."

"As I said, it is not the ministers' turn to say anything about royal matters." Zhou Yang recalled the words he emphasized when discussing troop arrangements with Princess Yongchang, "You don't have to worry about anyone except her (Dongfang Bing)." This Only then did he raise his glass with a smile and say, "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much."

"General Zhou is really quick to talk!" Prince Yizhong drank the wine in one gulp with satisfaction, turned around and left Huifang Garden.

Zhou Yang watched Prince Yizhong leave with a complicated expression. He clearly remembered that even without him in the original work, the prince would still have failed to achieve anything, and he was also very sure that there was no such huge variable as Princess Yongchang. In other words, even if the Supreme Emperor and Prince Yizhong joined forces, they were eventually crushed by Emperor Yonghe!

"Uncle Zhou!" Just as he was thinking about what to do next, a familiar female voice came from behind him.

"King!" Zhou Yang looked around and saw no one, then turned around and took the girl back to Tianxiang Tower, "Did you see what happened just now?"

"Uncle Zhou, Brother Wang also talked to me before he met you." Qin Keqing hesitated before saying, "I dare not say anything more. I just hope that if something happens in the future, my uncle will be merciful. Brother Wang will not be easy for him." , I didn’t say anything about my concubine and Brother Zhou.”

"Do you have his people?" Zhou Yang frowned.

"It's the girl Baozhu. She has been in the palace since she was a child." Qin Keqing whispered, "Uncle, please rest assured that Brother Wang is not an unscrupulous person. Even Baozhu persuaded me to let me win over Brother Zhou as Brother Wang. Only Brother Wang Never mentioned."

He really didn't bother to refute these words. How could someone who could openly marry a young master and secretly marry a young master, really think about his sister? From the conversation between the two just now, it can be seen that Prince Yi Zhong knew from the beginning that there was no way to win over him. He deliberately showed generosity, but it's good to know such things, there is no need to make the girl a headache.

"Weren't you at the manor near Tiekan Temple two days ago? Why are you back again?" Zhou Yang asked with a frown.

"Brother Wang told me that Uncle Zhou will be here today." Qin Keqing lowered her head with blushing cheeks, "I also want to see more of my uncle."

"Go back as soon as possible and don't show up again before the Chinese New Year." Zhou Yang's expression darkened, knowing that this girl was being taken advantage of again, "Something is not stable in Beijing. Wait for my notification when you will come back. The next time you enter the capital, You probably won’t have to come here anymore.”

"Seriously?" Qin Keqing looked happy, "Uncle Zhou is going back? Why don't you let me serve you and take a rest first?"

(End of this chapter)