Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 80 Jia Yuanchun chose Fengzao Palace
Jia Dairu was stunned when he heard Wang Xifeng's words, and then asked Jia Rui, "What did you promise?"

Jia Rui hurriedly said, "It's nothing. Some time ago, the second sister-in-law complained about the lack of expenses at home, so I wanted to find a way for her to earn money. It's not that I'm busy during this time, so I forgot about it."

"This is your fault. Since you promised others, you should act faithfully. How can you forget?"

"What my grandfather taught me is that I will do it immediately after I go back."

Jia Dairu nodded after listening, then looked up at Wang Xifeng with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

Back then when his grandson was sick and needed ginseng, Wang Xifeng only gave some ginseng when he stepped on the low and flattered the high. Fortunately, his grandson was lucky enough to save his life.

Now her grandson is angry, and she rushes over to ask for benefits, this character is really bad.

Wang Xifeng didn't even look at Jia Dairu, but just stared at Jia Rui.

Jia Rui was embarrassed by his stare, so he could only say perfunctorily: "Let's do this. You can find a confidant to come to my house tomorrow, and I will explain to him. That's alright."

There was a smile on Wang Xifeng's face, "Uncle Rui is still generous, let's make a deal like that."

After finishing speaking, he gave Jia Rui a wink, and then walked away slowly.

While they were talking, the guests had almost arrived. After congratulating Jia Zheng, the banquet began.

Below are dozens of banquet tables, and on the stage gongs and drums are being beaten, and "Five Daughters Happy Birthday" is being sung.

Jia Rui sat below, looking at the birthday banquet with an ancient atmosphere, he also found it novel.

Especially the opera on the stage, the singing is very good. Although there are some differences with the modern opera, it is generally not bad.

As an otaku in modern times, Jia Rui has also watched some operas, so he can still understand what is sung there.

Just when everyone was in high spirits, a young servant quickly ran to the table, arrived at Jia Zheng's table, knelt down and saluted.

"Master, Master Xia, the eunuch of Qianqing Palace, is here to deliver the decree."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

The originally lively banquet suddenly became silent.

And Jia Zheng, who was sitting on his hands, began to tremble involuntarily.

We must know that this imperial edict has not come to Rongguo Mansion for many years. Why did he deliver the imperial edict at his birthday banquet today?
Did someone from the tribe make a big mistake and the news reached the emperor, so they came to punish him?
Thinking of this, Jia Zheng turned his head, then thought of something and looked at Jia Zhen aside.

And the others seemed to have thought of something, and they all looked at Jia Zhen.

Jia Zhen was so frightened that she couldn't sit still, otherwise she would have slipped under the table while supporting him.

Looking at this useless family at the table, Jia Rui shook his head slightly, then stood up and bowed deeply to Jia Zheng.

Jia Rui still respects Jia Zheng very much, firstly because he owes a share of his success to Jia Zheng, and secondly because Jia Zheng is usually an upright person and is considered a rare upright person in the Jia family.

"Congratulations, master, congratulations, master."

When Jia Zheng heard Jia Rui's words, his eyes lit up.

Among the Jia clan, only Jia Rui can get close to the government. He must have heard some news.

"Nephew, do you have any news to tell?"

Jia Rui smiled lightly, and then said: "It seems that the elder sister has a happy event."

Jia Zheng was stunned for a moment, but immediately came to his senses and stood up excitedly, "Is this possible?"

"Eight and nine are not far from ten."

"well."

After Jia Zhenglian said a few good words, he immediately ordered people to withdraw from the banquet, stop the opera, and then ordered people to open the middle door to receive the order.

After all their hard work, they finally arrived at the main entrance of Rongguo Mansion before Xia Shouzhong arrived.

Not long after, Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch of Liugongdu, arrived on horseback, followed by many inner eunuchs.

That Xia Shouzhong didn't bear the imperial edict, he got off his horse in front of the eaves, and with a smile on his face, he walked to the hall, followed closely by everyone.

Xia Shouzhong stood in the south of the main hall, and everyone knelt on the ground.

Then Xia Shouzhong said in his mouth: "Special purpose: Immediately declare Jiazheng to enter the court, and see you in the Linjing Hall."

After speaking, Xia Shouzhong nodded lightly to Jia Rui who was kneeling below, and then rode away without having time to drink tea.

Although everyone was apprehensive, they had already received the news from Jia Rui, so they were not afraid.

Then Jia Zheng put on his official uniform and hurriedly entered the palace.

The men in front were not very worried because of Jia Rui's reminder, but Jia Mu and the others in the backyard only knew that they had come to spread the imperial decree to recruit Jia Zheng into the palace, and they didn't know anything else, so they were all in a trance.

Fortunately, Jia Rui was worried that the women behind were feeling uneasy, so he sent a little maid to report, and told her guess.

With Jia Rui's reminder, the women behind were relieved.

But even so, Mother Jia still sent servants to go outside the palace to inquire about news.

After a while, Lai Da hurried in and knelt down in front of Jia Mu.

"By the master's order, quickly invite the high-ranking men in the mansion, as well as the old lady, to enter the palace to thank you."

Jia Mu was overjoyed at first, and then asked: "Is it the big girl's happy event?"

"Returning to the old lady, the younger one was serving outside the Linjing gate, and there was no news about it. Suddenly, the eunuch Xia Da, the eunuch of the harem, came out to congratulate her, saying that our eldest girl was named Fengzao Palace Shangshu Xiande Concubine. The old grandfather came out and ordered so, and then ordered the family members to enter the palace to pay homage."

After hearing this, Mother Jia and the others couldn't help being beaming, but at the same time a little arrogant.

Then Mrs. Jia led Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. You, and Xue Baochai to change their ranks and make up. After that, five large sedan chairs were prepared outside the door.

Other men with official positions like Jia Rui, Jia Amnesty, Jia Zhen, etc. also changed their official robes, then rode on horses, escorted Jia Mu and others to the palace with a few clever clansmen.

In fact, it was said that they were going to thank the emperor, but they just kowtowed to the emperor outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and the others were sent out.

Only Jia Rui was left alone by the emperor.

This time the emperor treated Jia Rui very well, not only talking with a smile, but also kept encouraging Jia Rui to contribute to the court, and drew a big picture for Jia Rui.

If Jia Rui hadn't seen the Dream of Red Mansions and knew that the entire Ningrong Second Mansion, including the Jia clan, would be wiped out by the emperor in front of him, he might have believed his nonsense.

But on the surface, Jia Rui still showed tears of gratitude, so he almost patted his chest to assure the emperor that he would swear allegiance to the court to the death.

In fact, Jia Rui also saw that the reason why the emperor accepted Jia Yuanchun as a virtuous concubine was to temporarily compromise with the Supreme Emperor and to express goodwill to the nobles of the Manchu Dynasty.

It was precisely because of this that the nobles let down their vigilance.

But in Jia Rui's view, the emperor had already had murderous intentions.

Otherwise, Jia Yuanchun would not be named a virtuous concubine.

Because from ancient times to the present, in all dynasties, either they have been conferred as virtuous concubines or virtuous concubines, how can they confer the word "virtuous" on concubines?
I'm afraid it can only be found on posthumous titles.

From this point, it can be seen that the emperor has lost patience with the Jia family and others looking for valuables, but now under the suppression of the Supreme Emperor, he has to endure it. One day the Supreme Emperor passes away. I am afraid that none of these dignitaries who support the Supreme Emperor will be able to survive of.

But Jia Rui knew this in his heart and prepared secretly, there was no need to tell others.

(End of this chapter)