Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 282
On the first day of October, Daming Palace, Chengtian Gate.

All the ministers were waiting outside the door to go to court. These important ministers were basically shareholders of the Freemasons, and they all received dividends from Qinglongfang yesterday.

So today everyone is full of joy and gather together in small groups to chat.

When Jia Qiong came over, everyone greeted him warmly.

"Hey, Master Jia is here."

"Master Jia must be here to receive a reward. I have earned so much money for the emperor, can the emperor not reward me heavily?"

"Master Jia, you are really extraordinary, I admire you."

……

Jia Qiong dealt with it all the way and finally got to his position.

Niu Jizong smiled and said: "Haha, our God of Wealth is here. I will treat you to Taibai Tower tonight, and my nephew will definitely appreciate it."

Liu Fang said dissatisfied: "Hey, I'm talking about Niu Jizong, you just agreed that I would invite you first, why are you interfering with me?"

Hou Xiaokang, the grandson of Duke Xiu, said with a smile: "How about you discuss it first, and I will invite you first today."

Jia Qiong held up his hands and said: "You are too polite, everyone invests, and the Freemasons should benefit everyone.

Speaking of which, I should also thank you all for your support at the beginning. I'll invite you tonight, please uncles. "

"Okay, we must go."

As the sky dimmed, the ministers entered the Fengtian Hall, and soon Emperor Longqing walked in with a smile on his face.

All the ministers bowed together and said: "I will see you, Your Majesty. My Majesty bows to Jin'an."

Emperor Longqing did not sit down, but stood directly in front of the imperial case and raised his hand to signal: "My beloved ministers, please bow down without courtesy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Longqing smiled and said: "My dear friends, I see that everyone is very happy today, with smiles on their faces.

I am also very happy today. In the next few years, I will finally not have to fight famine, and you, dear friends, will also have much more money. "

All the ministers laughed and agreed upon hearing this, and Emperor Longqing smiled and said: "This is all thanks to Jia Aiqing. The Freemasonry has really made great contributions to the court and must be rewarded.

Some time ago, Jia Zhen committed a serious crime against human ethics. In a fit of anger, I took back the Dukedom of Ningguo and sealed off the Ningguo Duke's mansion.

I really can’t bear to cut off the achievements that Duke Ning Guo built through life and death because of such unworthy descendants.

Jia Aiqing, you are also the great-great-grandson of the direct descendant of the Ning Kingdom. I will allow you to have two wives and inherit the main lineage of the Ning Kingdom.

I will grant you the third-class title of Marquis of Wuning. In addition, I will grant you the former Ningguo Duke's mansion. "

Hearing this, Jia Qiong hurriedly left the office and knelt down and said: "Jia Qiong, thank you for your kindness. Long live my emperor!"

Emperor Longqing said with a smile: "Jia Qing, let's not thank you for your gratitude. Jia Qing also made a great contribution in the battle to wipe out the White Lotus Sect last year.

At that time, due to some reasons, I did not award the reward, so I will make it up to you today.

But I'm a bit confused, I don't know what I should reward you with.

Why don't you tell me what reward you want, and I will grant it to you today. "

As soon as Emperor Longqing finished speaking, the ministers below couldn't help but whisper.

"This is really remarkable. You have been granted a title at a young age, and you are still being rewarded."

"No, I didn't even pass the Jinshi exam when I was eighteen."

"However, even the emperor doesn't know how to award this reward. It's still a bit too sharp."

"Yes, it will be a disaster rather than a blessing if the enfeoffment becomes unavailable in the future."

"With Jia Yujing's wisdom, he should refuse this reward."

……

"Your Majesty, I have a request, please grant your permission." Jia Qiong's voice sounded, and all the ministers couldn't help but stop talking, and all their eyes focused on him.

Emperor Longqing said, "Oh, if Jia Aiqing has anything you want, just tell me, and I will definitely grant it."

Jia Qiong cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty's prospective minister is also the eldest son of the eldest son, so I am missing a wife who can also be the eldest son of the eldest son.

I boldly request your majesty to grant me a marriage and a wife for me. "

Emperor Longqing laughed and said: "Oh, Jia Aiqing has fallen in love with someone's daughter, and she wants me to marry her.

Just say it, I will definitely make it happen for you. "

Jia Qiong kowtowed first and then said: "Back to the Emperor, I am interested in Princess Mingyue."

After Jia Qiong finished speaking, the hall instantly became audible. The ministers looked at Jia Qiong and then at Emperor Longqing.

Everyone knows that Princess Mingyue is Emperor Longqing's favorite legitimate daughter and the apple of his eye.

Jia Qiong actually dared to say that he wanted to marry Princess Mingyue as his concurrent wife. Many people secretly admired his courage in their hearts.

But if this thing really comes to pass, then Jia Qiong will no longer have to worry about his superiority.

Emperor Longqing had opened his mouth in front of him, but he really couldn't regret it in front of the civil and military officials of the court. This thing might actually come true.

All the ministers were paying attention to Emperor Longqing's reaction. He kept stroking his beard and smiling. After about ten seconds, he said: "Jia Aiqing, do you really mean what you said?"

Jia Qiong said: "What I said comes from the bottom of my heart. I first met the princess in Qujiang Pond when I was a child, and this year I reunited with the princess on a boat in Jinming Pond during the Dragon Boat Festival.

The minister and the princess had a great conversation, and they felt like close friends.

The princess is naturally beautiful and has a pure heart, and I admire her very much.

I didn’t dare to have other thoughts, but today the emperor allowed me to have two wives, so I suddenly thought of it and boldly asked the emperor to grant me a marriage and make it happen. "

Emperor Longqing pondered for a long time before saying: "I can promise you.

However, I promised to let Mingyue make the decision on her own marriage, so I still need to seek her opinion.

If Mingyue doesn't agree, I won't force her.

Jia Aiqing, you can wait for Mingyue's reply. If she agrees, I will grant you a marriage.

If she does not agree, the matter will be dropped and I will not give you any other reward.

You can also change your request now, and I will definitely agree to it. You can choose it yourself. "

Hearing this, Jia Qiong said without hesitation: "I only ask the emperor for marriage. If the princess is unwilling, I will never complain."

Emperor Longqing said: "In that case, just wait for my will."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Some of the courtiers in the Fengtian Palace felt that Jia Qiong's move was very wise. Once successful, he would become the emperor's son-in-law, and he knew that he would be used in more important ways in the future.

There are also some people who feel that Jia Qiong is clinging to the dragon and attaching himself to the phoenix, which is detrimental to his integrity, and are very disdainful of his move.

But no matter what these people think, it is not a matter of royal dignity that ministers can discuss openly.

However, after the morning court, the news that Jia Qiong proposed to marry the princess quickly spread throughout the capital and became the hottest topic at the moment.

Ordinary people are naturally happy to see this kind of drama between talented men and beautiful women, and they will talk about it after dinner.

Many of them wanted to take the opportunity to discredit Jia Qiong, try to guide public opinion, and prevent the emperor from granting a marriage.

However, the reputation that Jia Qiong has accumulated for eight years since he became famous in the capital at the age of ten cannot be shaken casually.

Whether it is Jia Qiong's literary name or the things he has done for the country and the people over the years, people have a stronghold in their hearts.

Those who tried to guide public opinion were ultimately frustrated to find that no matter how much they incited, the people simply didn't buy it.

Regarding the marriage between Jia Qiong and the princess, the people expressed their blessing and support.

(End of this chapter)