Emperor of the Red Chamber

Chapter 1 Imperial Grandson Yuan Qingbai

Yuan Qingbai, this is a bit complicated and a bit special name.

A young man named Yuan Qingbai walked in the April morning.

It's summer in April, and it's sunny today. Even though it's morning, the rising sun in the sky already looks a little hot.

The bright sunshine shines on the bustling streets of Shenjing City.

Yuan Qingbai looked around, feeling a little curious.

On both sides of the street, there are shopping malls and shops.

There are restaurants, inns, restaurants, rice shops, bookstores, pawn shops, and banks.

There are also groceries, ready-made clothes, tea, fruits, antiques, ironware, coffins and many other businesses.

It is crowded with people, bustling with people, busy with traffic, and noisy.

Dazzling.

Yuan Qingbai was not alone. He was followed by two servants, a thin middle-aged man named Su Zhidun and a sturdy young man named Su Yin. Both of them wore short clothes that were convenient for working.

Su Zhidun and Su Yin are a father and son. Although they are Yuan Qingbai's servants, they are also relatives and elders.

Su Zhidun is Yuan Qingbai's uncle, and Su Yin is Yuan Qingbai's cousin.

"Brother Bai, go ahead. After passing the Drum Tower, you will reach the West City. Don't wander too far!"

Su Zhidun said to Yuan Qingbai who was looking at the Drum Tower.

Yuan Qingbai took his eyes away from the Drum Tower and turned to look at Su Zhidun: "Let's go to Xicheng for a walk today."

Su Zhidun hurriedly said: "How can this be possible? Even though I and Boy Yin are following you, you won't be abducted by Hua Zi. But I guarantee that something will happen. If this is the case, I can't bear it."

Yuan Qingbai smiled slightly: "In broad daylight, in the inner city of Shenjing, and with my cousin and cousin following me, what could happen? I won't take the initiative to cause trouble. I went to the West City for a stroll and then returned to the palace."

Su Zhidun sighed: "Come on, come on! I'll obey you, but don't waste any more time!"

So Yuan Qingbai strolled past the Drum Tower and entered the West City from the East City.

He said it was a stroll, but actually he had a destination in mind.

Crossing Shichahai via the bridge, continue west and then south for three miles. On the way, Yuan Qingbai bought three bunches of candied haws, two for himself and one for Su Yin, but Su Zhidun refused to eat them.

Su Zhidun was so anxious that he repeatedly urged Yuan Qingbai to turn back.

At this time, Yuan Qingbai finally arrived at his destination.

This is a small street that is neither too long nor too wide. The street name is Ningrong Street.

There are no shops on Ningrong Street, but two mansions.

The two mansions are adjacent to each other, with Ningguo Mansion in the east and Rongguo Mansion in the west, both of which are the lintels of the Duke's Mansion.

Under the suspicious gazes of Su Zhidun and Su Yin, Yuan Qingbai threw away the bamboo sticks of the finished candied haws on a stick, took the remaining candied haws on a stick, and walked into Ningrong Street while eating.

Passing through Ningguo Mansion first, and then Rongguo Mansion, there were a group of disciples sitting outside the gates of both houses.

Yuan Qingbai stopped outside the gate of Rongguo Mansion, took a bite of the candied haws, which was crunchy, and looked at the large plaque on the door that read "Edict to Build Rongguo Mansion".

"May I ask your surname? What do you do for me?"

The leading disciple asked Yuan Qingbai.

If Yuan Qingbai hadn't been wearing brocade clothes and accompanied by two servants, which made it difficult for them to guess his identity, and he was probably a young master from some family, the tone of his questioning would not have been so polite.

The seventh-ranking official in front of the prime minister, the chief disciple of Rongguo Mansion, is usually used to showing off his power, and the courtesy is quite generous.

"I was just passing through."

Yuan Qingbai replied simply, then turned and walked away.

Just at this moment, a servant ran out of the Rongguo Mansion.

The boy spread the word to the disciples: "It's here! The second wife has given birth to a baby boy! What's strange is that as soon as the boy was born, he actually had a piece of colorful crystal jade in his mouth!"

The disciples all questioned the young man's statement.

"No one can hold a jade after birth!"

"That's right, what are you talking about? You're out of your mind!"

"If this is true, wouldn't this brother become a god descended to earth?"

"..."

The boy was depressed and aggrieved: "I'm not talking nonsense. Such a strange thing really happened. If anyone doesn't believe it, just go in and find out for yourself. Don't accuse me wrongly."

Yuan Qingbai saw this scene.

He also heard these words.

"It's a coincidence. Today I just wanted to come and see Rongguo Mansion with my own eyes, the main place of "Dream of Red Mansions", but I met Jia Baoyu's birth."

"Jia Baoyu has just been born, which means the current timeline is still relatively early. Sister Bao is probably only two years old, right? Sister Lin is not yet born."

While thinking to himself, Yuan Qingbai walked out of Ningrong Street.

At this time, everyone in Rongguo Mansion was rejoicing and laughing at the birth of Jia Baoyu.

A girl as beautiful as a flower, with a pursed lips and a smile, opened a pair of bright eyes, looking at a newly born baby boy in her swaddling clothes. This baby boy was her younger brother.

She was a little happy and a little novel.

Because she was born on the first day of the first lunar month, she was named Yuanchun. There is a saying that people born in the first month of the first lunar month are blessed and have birthdays earlier than others. There is also a saying that "the empress on the first day of the lunar month will be the official on the fifteenth day of the lunar month." A girl born on the first day of the first lunar month will enter the palace and become the empress.

At this time, Jia Yuanchun would not know that there was a time traveler on Ningrong Street outside the house who was thinking about her Jia family. …

……

Yes, Yuan Qingbai is a time traveler.

He just entered the world of Red Mansions two days ago.

He did not dress up as a Jia family member, nor did he dress up as any other character in "A Dream of Red Mansions". Instead, his soul traveled through the body of an emperor's grandson who was not mentioned in the original work, and merged all the memories of this emperor's grandson.

His father in this life is Yuan Sisui, the third son of the current Emperor Jing'an.

However, Yuan Qingbai, the imperial grandson, is not very noble.

Emperor Jing'an ascended the throne as a young emperor. He reigned for decades and gave birth to more than thirty sons. His grandsons were already over 100 years old. Although many died in infancy, there are still seventy grandsons still alive.

The third prince Yuan Sisui gave birth to six sons, two died in infancy, leaving four, including Yuan Qingbai.

Yuan Qingbai's biological mother, Su Zhiwan, came from a humble background. She was originally a servant maid of the third prince, but she became a concubine and gave birth to him.

Su Zhiwan died of illness three years ago.

In addition, the original owner was a coward who did not like studying and practicing martial arts.

Therefore, Yuan Qingbai was not taken seriously by the father of the third prince, nor was he taken seriously by Emperor Jing'an, the emperor's grandfather, so he was not considered a very noble grandson.

However, in Yuan Qingbai's view, he finally transformed into an imperial grandson, which was definitely a good result.

In his previous life, he had a bad reincarnation and was born into a low-income rural family, but in this life he had a good pregnancy.

Traveling into ancient society, if you don’t have a good tire or a magical golden finger, it is actually very difficult to achieve great success. Don’t underestimate the wisdom of ancient people, and don’t underestimate the competition and cruelty of ancient society. .

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The third prince, Yuan Sisui, was granted the title of Prince Yiqin by Emperor Jing'an and was also rewarded with a palace.

Prince Yiqin's Mansion is located in the northeastern area of ​​the inner city of Shenjing, east of the Imperial College.

The palace covers a large area, with majestic halls and pavilions, as well as a beautiful and delicious back garden.

As the son who is not valued by the third prince, Yuan Qingbai's residence is only a remote house on Neigong West Road. Although the house is remote, it is small and compact, and it is a courtyard house.

Under the protection of Su Zhidun and Su Yin, Yuan Qingbai returned from Ningrong Street in the West City to Prince Yiqin's Mansion in the East City.

At this moment, Yuan Qingbai walked alone into the courtyard where he lived, and found three maids gathered in the courtyard to enjoy flowers, namely Lingxue, Fei'er, and Cui'er.

Lingxue is the eldest maid, with natural beauty and good looks. She was given to the original owner by Su Zhiwan when she was still alive. Fei'er and Cui'er are both rough servants.

"The third master's family is here?"

Lingxue stepped forward with a smile. She was fifteen years old, three years older than Yuan Qingbai.

Fortunately, Yuan Qingbai is not short. Although he is only twelve years old, he is three years younger than Lingxue. When they stand together, they are almost the same height.

Yuan Qingbai smiled and nodded: "I want to change my clothes and practice martial arts."

Lingxue paused and said, "Third Master just fell ill. He is feeling better now. I went out for a walk today. If I am busy practicing martial arts again, I am afraid I will be in bad health."

She felt strange in her heart that Mr. Bai used to be a master who did not like to study and practice martial arts, but now he took the initiative to practice martial arts.

Yuan Qingbai said: "My symptoms have recovered, it's okay."

After saying that, he walked towards the main room, and Lingxue followed him. Seeing that the persuasion was ineffective, she helplessly helped him change into a martial arts uniform.

While changing clothes, Lingxue frowned and said, "Second Master Zhe was here just now."

Second Master Zhe refers to Yuan Qingzhe, the second son of the third prince.

Yuan Qingbai asked: "What is he here for?"

Lingxue said: "I didn't do anything. I just left when the Third Master wasn't around."

Yuan Qingbai changed into his powerful clothes. He has good looks and is considered handsome. He is not short in stature and has a figure that is neither fat nor thin. Coupled with the powerful clothes for practicing martial arts, he has a somewhat heroic temperament.

Just as Yuan Qingbai was about to leave the hospital, a figure came in from the hospital door. He was a young man with a square face and a big nose, and he was dressed in beautiful clothes. He was Yuan Qingzhe.

Yuan Qingzhe was embarrassed: "Third brother, are you here?"

Yuan Qingbai said: "You just came here, what is your second brother doing?"

Yuan Qingzhe said: "It's nothing serious. My study is inconvenient to use at the moment. I will borrow your study to read for a while."

It was in a commanding tone.

This Mr. Zhe has always liked to bully the original owner. He is a proud and arrogant owner who is also greedy for pleasure.

Because the third prince had strict restrictions on his sons' expenses, the four sons did not have much money. Yuan Qingzhe, who was a big spender, often asked for property from the original owner, but the cowardly original owner did not dare not give it.

Yuan Qingbai immediately realized something and made a certain guess. He sneered in his heart and said with a smile on his face: "In that case, second brother, please use my study."

Yuan Qingzhe asked: "Where are you going?"

Yuan Qingbai said: "Go to the martial arts field to practice archery."

Yuan Qingzhe was a little surprised. He knew that this third brother had never liked studying and practicing martial arts. Now it was clearly not the prescribed time to practice martial arts, but he actually took the initiative to practice martial arts, and he was just recovering from illness.

Yuan Qingzhe didn't think much about it, since he wanted Yuan Qingbai to leave.

Immediately, Yuan Qingzhe walked into Yuan Qingbai's study.

Yuan Qingbai went to the martial arts training ground. He had confirmed that this was the world of Red Mansions. The next thing he wanted to do was to rise in this world...

(End of this chapter)