Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 125 Baochai tests mother
Just after seeing off the wave of eunuchs who presented the plaques, an old eunuch wearing a python robe came behind to announce the decree on behalf of the Supreme Emperor.

The incense table that had not yet been confiscated came into use again, and everyone in the front yard bowed to listen to the order.

"The Supreme Emperor is destined to be transported by Heaven," the edict said.

I heard that Jia Qiong, a descendant of Ning Guogong, was loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and capable in both civil and military affairs.

A few years ago, he provided a plan to repel the Mongolian border invasion force and ensured the stability of our border. He has made outstanding achievements.

Today's Sanyuan and the third place, the great leader of the world, is the first of its kind in our dynasty. This is an auspicious sign from heaven.

Jia Qiong has made great contributions to the country and must be rewarded.

Now there is the Lord of Yongning County, who is both talented and beautiful. He is waiting for you in the boudoir. He is a match made in heaven and earth for you.

In order to commend you for your contribution, I specially betroth the Lord of Yongning County to you as my wife.

All the etiquette will be jointly handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Qintian Supervisor, and the wedding will be completed on a good and auspicious day.

The announcement was made at home and abroad, and the Xian envoys heard about it and admired it. "

After the old eunuch read out the imperial edict, everyone present was shocked.

Jia Qiong was also confused and froze on the spot for a moment.

I thought in my heart that the Lord of Yongning County came out of nowhere, so why did he give him a marriage?

The old eunuch spoke at this time and said: "Master Zhuangyuan, please accept the order and thank me. This is a great grace."

Only then did Jia Qiong react. She suppressed her question first, knelt down and bowed in salute, saying: "I thank you, Lord, for your kindness. Long live my emperor."

Taking the imperial edict from the old eunuch with both hands, Jia Qiong stood up and asked, "I wonder what I call this father-in-law?"

The old eunuch said: "The number one scholar is very polite, Zajia Yunqi is the eunuch in charge of Chonghua Palace."

Jia Qiong cupped his hands and said, "It turns out to be Eunuch Yun, please come and deliver the message in person.

It’s been a hard journey, why not sit down and have a glass of water together. "

Yun Qi waved his hand and said: "No need, the Za family has to go back quickly to revive the emperor.

No. [-] Scholar, don’t forget to go to Chonghua Palace to express your gratitude. "

"Thank you for reminding me, father-in-law. I will go there early tomorrow morning."

Jia Qiong personally sent the old eunuch to the door. He opened the edict and read it again. He felt really confused.

At this time, everyone gathered around to congratulate him. Lu Yu said with a wink, "Yu Jing, after being admitted to the imperial examination, you are really envious of us."

Jiang Wuji sighed: "The emperor gave me a plaque, and the emperor gave me a marriage. The royal family attaches great importance to Yujing. It's really unusual."

Xu Mu raised his glass and said, "Come on, let's toast Yu Jing together."

Jia Qiong's friends didn't know what was going on with the Yongning County Lord. They all thought that the royal family had given her a girl from the clan to be her equal wife.

The envy was so intense that they all started teasing Jia Qiong to drink.

But among those nobles and high-ranking officials, many people knew that the Lord of Yongning County was well-informed.

People with high political sensitivity also smelled a different flavor from the rewards that arrived in these two waves.

King Beijing, who knew the most inside information, thought of even more.

He glanced at Jia Zhen, whose face turned a little ugly, and couldn't help shaking his head secretly.

When Qin Keqing was suddenly recruited into the palace, he thought it was because the Supreme Emperor still had hatred for the deposed prince, so he wanted to put Qin Keqing under house arrest.

Now he has granted marriage to Jia Qiong. It is obvious that the Supreme Emperor despises Jia Rong, so he interfered with the marriage.
I'm afraid Jia Zhen also thought of this, so she had this expression.

Shui Rong thought to himself: It seems that he will have to find a way to get closer to Jia Qiong in the future.

The entire Jia Mansion was immersed in a joyful atmosphere at the moment, except for one place, which was the flower hall in the second courtyard.

All the guests who came to congratulate me today were male guests, so there was no need for Wang Yuyan to come forward to entertain them.

Originally, she, Wang Xifeng and her sisters were happily drinking, talking and laughing in the flower hall.

But when she learned from the maid that Jia Qiong had been given a marriage, her good mood immediately disappeared.

However, this was a marriage granted by the Supreme Emperor or a marriage to the county lord. She had no right to object and could only hide her displeasure in her heart.

The other sisters of the Jia family were fine, but they were a little surprised to learn that Jia Qiong was given a marriage. Wang Xifeng was still a little happy.

But Xue Baochai, a young girl who had just begun to fall in love, had huge waves in her heart.

Ever since she heard what her brother Xue Pan said that day, the idea of ​​marrying Jia Qiong and being an equal wife spread in her heart like a weed.

Before that, Xue Baochai liked Jia Qiong, but she felt that it was impossible for her to marry Jia Qiong, so she just kept this love deep in her heart.

But Xue Pan's words seemed to point out a way for her and give her new hope.

The eldest brother is like his father. After his father died, her mother and brother made the final decision on her marriage.

Her brothers agreed that she would marry Jia Qiong as an equal wife. Doesn't that mean that the matter was half done? She just needed to get her mother's consent.

Suddenly hearing that Jia Qiong was offered a marriage today, Xue Baochai was stimulated, and a sense of urgency arose in her heart.

Xue Baochai thought to herself: With three wives and four concubines, a man can only marry one official wife and two ordinary wives. Now Jia Qiong has only one ordinary wife.

If he marries someone else as his equal wife, then he will have no chance at all. If he marries him again, he will have to be a concubine.

Just being a concubine, not to mention that my mother would not agree, even she herself would find it difficult to accept it.When Xue Baochai returned to Lixiangyuan with many worries, Mrs. Wang happened to be talking in Aunt Xue's room.

She was so upset at the moment that she wanted to quietly go back to her room to think about things, but Aunt Xue happened to see her.

"Baochai, you are back.

Your aunt is here, come and chat with us. "

Xue Baochai had no choice but to respond: "Hey, mother, aunt.

I'll go to the room to change my clothes first, and I'll be back soon. "

I went back to the room, changed my clothes, and calmed down.

Xue Baochai put on a smile and came to Aunt Xue's room. She first greeted her mother and Mrs. Wang, and then sat aside.

Aunt Xue asked: "Baochai, didn't the champion's parade end in the morning? Why did you come back now?"

Baochai smiled and said: "After we finished the parade, we went to Osmanthus Alley to congratulate Brother Qiong. Sister-in-law Qiong stayed with us for lunch before coming back."

Now when she heard the news about Jia Qiong, Mrs. Wang felt very unhappy, especially about such a beautiful thing.

But as the Jia family's daughter-in-law, he couldn't show it.

She didn't want to hear about the parade, so she pretended to be concerned and asked, "No one came to congratulate Brother Qiong. How come Brother Qiong's daughter-in-law still has time to greet you guys?"

Xue Baochai smiled and said: "The guests who came to congratulate us were all male guests, and there were no female guests, so my sister-in-law had time to greet us."

Mrs. Wang took the tea and took a sip, and said with a chuckle: "That's right, Brother Qiong's place is too small to entertain many people, and there shouldn't be many people coming to congratulate you."

Xue Baochai had long heard the sourness in Mrs. Wang's words and smiled slightly: "I'm really not sure about this. Brother Qiong didn't have time to greet us, so he only said one word.

It seems that all the princes and princes in the houses of the four princes and eight dukes went there in person.

Oh, by the way, my uncle also went there in person.

Brother Qiong asked his sister-in-law to set up two tables in the backyard to entertain important guests.

There seemed to be Prince Yigong, the Ninth Prince, a few bachelors and ministers, etc., but I didn't pay much attention to them. "

When Mrs. Wang heard this, the corner of her mouth twitched, and she suddenly felt that Xue Baochai was not as pleasing to the eye as before.

Aunt Xue didn't notice it yet, she clicked her tongue and exclaimed: "It's really incredible.

Brother Qiong won the first prize, and he actually alerted so many big shots to congratulate him. This must be a huge honor. "

Xue Baochai said: "That's not all, mother, guess who else is coming later?"

Aunt Xue said in surprise: "Is there anyone more noble than a prince, a prince, or a bachelor? Could it be that the emperor went there in person?"

Although Mrs. Wang didn't like hearing about Jia Qiong's scenery, her ears pricked up when she heard this.

Xue Baochai smiled and said: "How can the emperor come in person? But even if he misses, it's not far away.

Two waves of people came to the palace. First, the emperor sent someone to deliver a plaque of the Three Yuan title inscribed by the emperor.

Immediately afterwards, the Supreme Emperor issued a decree to grant marriage to Brother Jia, and betrothed the head of Yongning County to Brother Qiong as his equal wife. "

Aunt Xue sighed in disbelief: “Oh, it’s really Amitabha.

The royal family actually betrothed the county lord to Brother Qiong as his equal wife. This is really a great honor.

Tell me how old Brother Qiong is, and you will be able to do that in the future. "

Mrs. Wang was greatly stimulated in her heart. The more she drank, the more bitter the tea in her hand became.

The royal family actually betrothed the county lord to Jia Qiong. It would be great if it were his jade that gave him the gift of marriage.

Mrs. Wang originally came to Aunt Xue's place to hide herself. Unexpectedly, she was even more stimulated and found a reason to leave after a while.

Xue Baochai struck while the iron was hot and tried to test her: "Mother, you said the county owner has such a noble status, how can he be an equal wife?"

Aunt Xue smiled and said: "My dear, you don't understand this.

The common wife also depends on who is the common wife. Is it the emperor’s common wife or a noble concubine? Can it be the same as that of ordinary people?

I blame your unsatisfactory brother. If you can participate in the draft, with your talents and your uncle's help, it will not be difficult to become the prince's concubine. "

Xue Baochai said: "The matter is over. Mother should not mention it again in the future. This is my daughter's life.

Mother, Brother Qiong won the first prize and is only a sixth-rank official, and his title is not high. How can the Supreme Emperor ask the county master to be his equal wife? "

Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Then the royal family must value him.

Brother Qiong is capable of both literary and military skills. It will not be a matter of time before he becomes a marquis and becomes a prime minister. "

Xue Baochai smiled and said: "My mother said the same thing. With Brother Qiong's literary and military talents, he might be able to be crowned king in the future.

The Lord of Yongning County can marry Brother Qiong as an equal wife. I don’t know how many daughters are envious of him. "

Aunt Xue came back to her senses after hearing this, and glanced at her daughter as if she had some understanding.

Xue Baochai did not dare to look into her mother's eyes and pretended to pick up the tea cup casually, which further exposed her guilty conscience.

Aunt Xue was even more suspicious now. She was about to ask Baochai, but she thought of something again and swallowed back the words that came to her lips.

(End of this chapter)