Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 37 Red Luan Star Determined
"Mother, didn't you discuss with your aunt to allocate your younger sister to Baoyu? What's the point of discussing?" Xue Pan said indifferently.

Aunt Xue glanced at her son sideways, and then said: "In the past, your sister's life was naturally best with Baoyu. One is that we are close relatives, and the other is Baoyu."

When she said this, Aunt Xue looked at Xue Baochai.

But now Xue Baochai's face has become calm, and there is no fluctuation because of Baoyu.

"But it's different now. Jia Rui is better than Baoyu in terms of identity and status. Even though the family is tighter now, in a few years he will definitely live in a wealthy mansion and have endless enjoyment." Aunt Xue continued.

Xue Baochai nodded lightly when he heard this, and then said: "What's more important is that if it is true as rumored outside, with his help, our family's business will be more stable and there will not be so many People are peeking into our family’s property.”

Aunt Xue nodded her head appreciatively, her own daughter really saw through the essence of the matter at once.

"What about Baoyu? If aunt makes trouble, we won't look good." Xue Pan muttered.

Xue Baochai's face turned a little dark because of his brother's words.

"Brother, you're worrying too much. There are so many girls around Baoyu, it doesn't matter if I'm missing."

Listening to Xue Baochai's words, Aunt Xue knew that her daughter was inclined to marry Jia Rui.

This was exactly what she wanted.

"That's it. When Mrs. Wang comes back in a few days, I will quietly return to her and ask them to send a matchmaker to the door." Aunt Xue's face was full of joy.

Xue Baochai nodded lightly, and then continued: "But Auntie still has to talk to her, so don't ruin our friendship."

Aunt Xue rubbed her forehead and felt embarrassed.

Back then, she had agreed with Mrs. Wang that Baochai would be assigned to Baoyu. Although there was no matchmaking evidence, it could only be regarded as a private match, but at least it had been said.

Now that I have a showdown with Mrs. Wang, doesn't this alienate the relationship between the two families?
Xue Baochai noticed her mother's embarrassment. She pursed her lips and smiled softly, and then said: "My uncle is appointed as the military governor of Jingying. My mother rarely visits me when she comes back. I would like to take advantage of this free time to go and see him."

When Aunt Xue heard this, she suddenly became enlightened.

Right!

If you can't explain Mrs. Wang yourself, let your brother explain.

"My son, you are still smart, unlike Brother Ni who only knows how to drink and play."

"You talk as soon as you talk, why are you involved with me again?" Xue Pan said a little unhappy beside him.

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A few days later, Aunt Xue went to visit Prince Teng's mansion with a heavy gift.

The next day, another letter from Wang Ziteng was delivered to Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang held the letter from her brother, frowning and frowning.

It turned out that in the letter, Wang Ziteng explained to Mrs. Wang the benefits of marrying Xue Baochai and Jia Rui.

Although Mrs. Wang is still not angry, but thinking that the four major families are supported by her elder brother, it can be said that Wang Ziteng is the pillar and leader of the four major families.

Mrs. Wang had to respect what he said.

In the end, Mrs. Wang reluctantly compromised.

A few days later, Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang met, and the two continued to laugh and talk as before.

During the joking, Aunt Xue leaked a little bit, Madam Wang not only didn't get angry, but started to congratulate Aunt Xue.

When Aunt Xue saw the situation, she knew that the matter was over, and Mrs. Wang no longer objected.

So Aunt Xue said a few more jokes, and happily left and went back to Lixiangyuan.

When Aunt Xue left, Mrs. Wang's face changed suddenly.

She sat there with erratic eyes and a blank face.

The maid, Jin Chuan'er, walked to her side gently, and said softly, "Ma'am, there have been rumors at home these few days that Miss Bao and Jia Rui are in love."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang looked up at her, and then sighed.

It seems that the old lady of Rongqingtang made a move.

Now, the pressure from both inside and outside me has shattered my beautiful wish for a "good marriage".

It seems that we have to find another good family for Baoyu.

In Mrs. Wang's heart, Lin Daiyu has always been looked down upon.He would rather find another person than set his sights on Lin Daiyu who has been living in his home and is also Jia Baoyu's childhood sweetheart.

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Let’s talk about Jia Rui.

Since he also took over the guards of the Qing Dynasty, his work has become even busier. Not only has he to serve in front of the Supreme Emperor every day, but he also has to inspect the Qing Dynasty from time to time.

What's more, he had to go there during the [-] dynasties.

However, every time he stood outside as a guard, he was not really participating in the morning court.

As time went by, the Emperor's favor for Jia Rui continued to grow, which caused some minor officials in the court and foreign officials in the court to slowly move closer to Jia Rui's side.

This allowed Jia Rui to gather a considerable force in a short period of time.

Of course, these forces are still at the bottom of the court, and they are far from the real court officials.

But even so, Jia Rui's power began to expand.

Facing the expansion of Jia Rui's power, Emperor Xiaokang, his mortal enemy, naturally saw it and hated it.

However, because the Supreme Emperor was pressing down from above, Emperor Xiaokang did not dare to make any move. He could only secretly swear that one day he would make Jia Rui's life worse than death.

The reason why Emperor Xiaokang hated Jia Rui so much was because he hadn't returned to live in Qianqing Palace for a long time, and now he has been nesting in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Only in this small palace of nourishing the mind can he sleep well. If he lives in Qianqing Palace, he is afraid that Jia Rui will cut his head off in the middle of the night.

On this day, Jia Rui just showed his face in front of the Supreme Emperor, and then hurriedly came to Qianqingmen.

As soon as I got here, I heard a noise in front of me.

Jia Rui was surprised, this is a forbidden area in the inner city, who would dare to quarrel here?

With curiosity, Jia Rui came to the outside of the crowd, listened carefully and understood, no wonder someone is so bold, and this is the only one.

It turned out that the person who came was none other than King Zhongshun.

This Zhongshun King is the same mother and brother of the current Emperor Xiaokang, and also the son of the Supreme Emperor. With the blessing of two identities, he is naturally unscrupulous.

It turned out that King Zhongshun wanted to enter the palace to meet the emperor, but he didn't have a badge or imperial edict to enter the palace, so the guards in charge of the Qianqing Gate naturally couldn't let him in.

This loyal and obedient king is arrogant and domineering, how can he stand this?They quarreled with the guards on the spot and even tried to force their way in.

It was at this time that Jia Rui came.

The guards stopped arguing immediately when they saw the leader coming, and King Zhongshun also saw that the person who could talk had arrived, and came to Jia Rui in a few steps, pointing at Jia Rui's head and roaring loudly:
"Young official like Sesame Mung Bean, your control is quite broad. You don't even know who I am. I can kill you with just my words."

After hearing this, Jia Rui was annoyed in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on his face.

Anyway, King Zhongshun is also the son of the Supreme Emperor, no matter how favored he is, he can live with his face.

"My lord, please calm down. My lord is going to enter the palace. I will go in and report to you personally. I will never miss my business. Please forgive me."

King Zhongshun also wanted face, so he didn't take it seriously when he saw Jia Rui's softness.

Seeing that the master calmed down for a while, Jia Rui quickly ordered the guards next to him to invite King Zhongshun to the guard's resting room, and served the master with fragrant tea and fruit.

And he himself quickly entered the palace and went straight to the Yangxin Palace.

Originally, there was no need for Jia Rui to go to this kind of thing, but who made him promise to go and report it in person just now?

When they arrived outside the Yangxin Hall, naturally a young eunuch came in to warn him, and soon a middle-aged eunuch walked out from inside.

This person is none other than Xia Shouzhong, the personal eunuch of Emperor Xiaokang.

(End of this chapter)