The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 103 Princess Chang'an ([-])

On the fifth day of the eighth month, the girls of Jia's mansion, led by Li Wan and Qin Keqing, took their maidservants, and under the supervision of Jia Lian, a convoy set off towards Yeduju.

Seeing that the girls had really left, Baoyu scratched his head anxiously, wishing to get up immediately, so he followed.

It's just that he is currently in the critical period of pretending to be sick. If he wakes up, all previous efforts will be wasted.Although the old ancestor had something to say, he no longer allowed others to charge him.However, now that it is up, it is still not appropriate after all, and it will inevitably cause people to talk about it.

What's more, Namin's fourth son hasn't left yet, if he went to Yeduju, it would be embarrassing to meet him.

Therefore, Baoyu had no choice but to hold back, and watched Xiren and others not paying attention, so he got up and peeped at the window secretly.But how can you see it?At last he lay down unhappy.In my heart, I scolded Min Laosi thousands of times.

From the Xianheng Tavern on Ningrong Street, Zhang Cai came out with a full belch.Yesterday he had reported to his superior all the recent events in Jia's mansion, unexpectedly, today the superior came to him again.

After asking in detail for a long time, it was over.

He didn't know why his boss paid so much attention to the changes in Jia's mansion, especially about the situation of Fourth Master Min, he asked in more detail.

Although Fourth Master Min is capable, he is still just a child after all.It's just writing a few lines of poems, and it's just a matter of doing business.He has no official position, so why should he take it so seriously.

Although he didn't understand this, Zhang Cai also knew that he was just running errands.He can do whatever his superiors tell him to do.So he explained in detail what he knew about Jia Min.

Just follow the script and know what to say.As for what conclusion the boss finally draws, it has nothing to do with him.

At the end of the hour, the dynasty finally dispersed.Luo Hanlin came out of the Forbidden City, crossed the Jinshui Bridge, walked through an open space, passed the Zhengyang Gate, and slowly walked into the big fence.

After walking on the street for a while, I entered a restaurant called "Dasanjiang".

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Niu Jizong, Liu Fang, Chen Ruiwen and Ma Shangde waiting here.

"Fortunately, the emperor is concerned about this matter."

Luo Hanlin spoke in a low voice, the voice was just enough for several people to hear.

"It's Luo Hanlin's hard work like this. It's all about Luo Hanlin's righteousness. Saving me is like suffering."

Niu Jizong hurriedly stood up and came to support Luo Hanlin.

"What are you planning to treat me to eat today?"

Luo Hanlin was also polite and sat down.

"Naturally, you can come to whatever you like."

Luo Hanlin's bluff was actually a manifestation of his guilty conscience.

Although he is a servant of the Imperial Academy, he is not the only one, and the emperor does not study every day.Even if it is reading, it may not be necessary to call a waiter to read it.Even if he is called, he does not necessarily have to be called back.

So, these two days, he actually didn't see the emperor alone at all.Even if he saw the emperor, he didn't say whatever he wanted.

Although Shidu is sometimes regarded as the emperor's adviser.However, consultants also have to distinguish what the situation is.If the emperor can care about it, he might ask, but if he can't, he won't ask.

If the courtier had something to say, he didn't just say it to the emperor.Especially for someone like him who has no real job, he has to be more careful when speaking with the emperor.

Saying what shouldn't be said is exceeding the rules, that is, exceeding the scope of your duties.If you are not careful, it is entirely possible for you to be charged with guessing the holy will.

So, as an old fritter from a family of officials, how could he dare to tell the emperor about such matters involving practical affairs?

The reason why he dared to collect the money and take care of this matter was because of other reasons.

This is where his sophistication comes in.

Speaking of this matter, it is actually not complicated.

Niu Jizong and the others were not the only ones concerned about the bus situation.Those officials who were cheering at the beginning were actually very anxious.This is especially the case with the nine admirals.

At the beginning, it was the Admiral of the Nine Gates who was so overjoyed that he reported this matter to the emperor as one of his political achievements.

It was from the subordinates of Admiral Jiumen that Luo Hanlin got the news that Niu Jizong and the others could no longer sustain themselves.And the nine admirals are also actively looking for a successor.Therefore, after contacting Niu Jizong and the others, they found the admiral of the Nine Gates.He talked about the origin of Jia Min and this project, and then praised Jia Min's cases of Guogong wine, Ganoderma lucidum, watermelon, apple and pressure well.

The news of the nine admirals is not blocked, and Jia Min has also been noticed before.So the two hit it off immediately, and the admiral of the Nine Gates raised the matter in court.

Although Luo Hanlin is also in the imperial class, he is not qualified to discuss matters in the imperial court.In other words, he is not even qualified to speak in court.Therefore, it can only be done by operating the nine admirals behind the scenes.

He doesn't care whether the project can be maintained after Jia's takeover.Even if it fails, when the time comes to investigate, he will not be able to be investigated.

His task is to tell Niu Jizong and the others to let go and collect the money himself.

So to say that the emperor has his heart, is actually deliberately misleading Niu Jizong and the others, making them think that this is the result of what they told the emperor.One is to repay the favor of the money, and the other is to show off the close relationship between oneself and the emperor, making others think that she has influence on the emperor.

This is a common method used by veterans in the officialdom. In essence, it is nothing more than taking advantage of information asymmetry and leveraging strength to make profits.

"The old man has done everything, but I have to tell you first that the Sacred Heart is unpredictable. If it really doesn't work in the future, I don't care."

It means that if this matter fails in the future, I will not refund the money.

"There's no reason why Luo Hanlin should come forward."

Tema, if it doesn't work, wouldn't the money be wasted?
Liu Fang cursed secretly in her heart.

"Of course, the old man estimates that this matter will still happen in all likelihood. If it happens, there is still a small matter that needs everyone's help."

"If this is the case, there is nothing wrong with it."

"It's not a big deal, it's just that my Ludong Academy needs to level the surrounding land before winter. Your family has no shortage of servants. When the time comes, the family will go to a ten Those who come here can help with some work. I should pay the wages, and I will pay the wages. It is not difficult."

"It's not difficult, it's not difficult. As for the wages and so on, there is no need to mention it. The servants are also idle, so I just ask them to do some work."

Can you pay a fart?If you really want to pay wages, where you can't find people, do you still need us to send people?

Chuxiu Palace is very lively today, because Princess Chang'an is here to treat guests.

For the princess to treat guests, the ones who come are naturally not ordinary people.Crown Prince, Crown Princess, King Jin, King Chu, Concubine Zhou, Concubine Yang.

Another important guest is the emperor.

The diet is not delicacies, but fruits and some snacks.The most important of these are watermelons and apples.

Emperor Yuanheng came in from the outside, and after asking everyone to excuse himself, he sat down casually.When I saw a watermelon, I was very curious.

"This is Notoju's watermelon?"

Emperor Yuanheng picked up a rectangular watermelon with four words on it: "Peace and Prosperity".

There are several watermelons on the side, some are round, some are square, and some are triangular.There are also words on it, which are nothing more than auspicious words such as "Hai Qing He Yan", "The World is Peaceful", "The Emperor's Grace is mighty".

Those apples are also full of auspicious characters.

On the long table near the wall, there are two rows of watermelons, which is the song "Butterfly Love Flower" bought by Princess Chang'an.

Emperor Yuanheng walked over, looked at it silently for a while, and kept nodding.Read it aloud:
"Walking leisurely in Tinggao in the distant night, after the Qingming Festival, I feel hurt early in the evening of spring. The sound of raindrops and the wind promises to be believed, and the hazy moon clouds come and go."

"Tao Li Yiyi is in the dark, who is on the swing, whispering with a smile. There is a lot of heart and soul, and there is no place to arrange it in the world."

"Such poems are indeed unmatched today. It is well-deserved to say that it is the number one in the country."

"Father, do I still have eyesight? Can I be called a thousand dollars?"

Chang'an hugged Emperor Yuanheng's arm.

"I do have good eyesight, and it can be called a thousand dollars. I'm afraid it was bought at a big price, right?"

"It didn't cost much, and it cost 840 taels of silver in total. This word means six crosses, and a word of one thousand gold is 6 taels. It seems that I bought it very cheaply."

"Hahaha, my little Chang'an, you still have to settle accounts like this?"

"Father and emperor have said that one word is worth a lot of money, and the words are golden, but you can't change your mind."

"Okay, if you say [-], it's [-]."

Yuan Heng patted Chang An's head dotingly.Go back to your seat and sit down.

Picking up an apple, just about to eat it, put it down again.

"Chang'an, I ate this apple, didn't I have anything to say?"

"Father, who do you think I am? This is my daughter's filial piety."

"Well, I can eat it with peace of mind. Otherwise, if I was robbed by someone called 'Jie Dao', I would be wronged."

After Yuan Heng finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

"Father, don't listen to the prince's brother's nonsense, he will know how to arrange me."

Princess Chang'an was so ashamed that she stomped her feet on the ground.

It turns out that Princess Chang'an always likes to buy things.Buy when you are happy, and buy more when you are unhappy.As a result, money is often not enough.

If he couldn't find his father, he went to his brothers.After a long time, my brothers couldn't afford it anymore, so they avoided her.When returning to the palace from outside, one always asks where Chang'an is.Walk around as much as you can.

If you can't get around, you hide the money on your body first.Even at home, as long as they heard that Chang An was coming, they would quickly look outside to see if there was any money, and if they had money, they would hide it first.

After a long time, everyone gave her a nickname, "Jie Dao", which means that she is like a robber who grabs whatever she sees.

However, because Chang'an is the youngest, he is still doted on by his brothers.Although he suffers from spending money on her all the time, he doesn't mean to be bored.

"Father, how does this apple taste?"

Princess Chang'an asked with a smile, her expression was a bit like a little fox who just ate a delicious chicken.

(End of this chapter)