On the twelfth day of the first month of the seventeenth year of Yongzhi, the beginning of spring has passed. The flavor of the New Year in Beijing is slowly fading, and there is still the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month, and the last time to celebrate is the end of the New Year's Festival.

Unlike ordinary people, on the twelfth day of the first lunar month, Jiafu is still holding New Year's wine to entertain relatives and friends.

At the same time, in the three hugging halls behind the East Cross Courtyard, Tanchun also entertained the girls in the houses of relatives and friends. The girls in Jiafu think that they are the best at exploring spring, and they are very decent.

The girls' topic was not about Tanchun's marriage, but on Jia Huan's poem and the story with his cousin. The poignant love story is always easy to get the sympathy and tears of the daughter in the boudoir. Otherwise, how could the West Chamber and the Peony Pavilion be so prosperous? It's not just the rhetoric that's gorgeous.

Ji Wan'er, the little lady, was also here. She sat in a wooden chair and looked at the flower hall with carved beams and paintings. A beautiful long dress with cloud white charm, patterns, and trims. A pair of charming bright eyes are particularly outstanding.

Little Lady Ji listened to the sighs of the seven or eight girls chattering, accompanied by a few tears, and snorted disdainfully in her heart.

If these people want to be Jia Huan's concubines, are they willing? I'm afraid it won't work, right? Love is certainly poignant, but reality is cruel! They deliberately gossiped in front of Miss Jia San, the purpose was nothing more than to win favor. Jia Huan is Jia Tanchun's younger brother! However, she disdained it.

In this matter, she felt that Jia Huan was not doing it right. How can anyone take care of people, take care of people for a long time? Miss Lin is in the boudoir, and eighty percent of them have deceived him.

The girls in the flower hall were laughing and sighing, outside the hugging hall, Wang Xifeng took Ping'er, Feng'er, more than a dozen maids and daughters-in-law from outside.

Before anyone arrives, laughter arrives first.

"Oh, the girls are here!" Wang Xifeng is wearing a pink Baizi carved silk silver mouse jacket, with a slender figure, coquettish physique, phoenix eyes, willow eyebrows, and a beautiful woman with pink and fat. Stepping over the threshold, Danfeng looked forward to Liubo, and said with a smile to Tanchun and the girls: "Mrs. has already ordered the wine to be arranged, and the girls are ready to go over to the table." ”

Tanchun sat in the middle, wearing a honey-orange dress, with handsome eyebrows and eyes, and got up and smiled: "The second sister-in-law has worked hard to make this trip." Just send the maid and say it. As he spoke, he beckoned to the girls and said, "The banquet is ready, let's go to the front together." ”

For a while, the girls in the flower hall got up, and the maids stepped forward, serving their girls, and preparing to go out.

There are tens of meters from here to the east cross courtyard. In the flower hall, charcoal is burned, and it is as warm as spring. Moreover, there are no elders in front of them, and the girls are more casual. When you go out, you have to put on a cloak and tidy up.

"It's windy outside, so the girls' cloaks should be tighter." Wang Xifeng reminded with a smile. Ping'er stepped forward, wrung out the towel in the basin in the hand of the waiter, and handed it to Tanchun.

Wang Xifeng was in the house, busy scheduling all kinds of trivial matters for the New Year's wine. She gave birth to a son to Jia Lian last year. The relationship with Jia Lian is still not good, but his position is stable. But as Jia Huan has been in charge of Jiafu for a long time, Sister Wang Feng has to restrain her temperament, and she can't do anything if she wants to.

Tanchun smiled and thanked him.

Shaoqing, young and beautiful girls, wearing colorful cloaks, with their respective maids, a group of people went out to the east across the courtyard.

In early spring, the cold wind is steep.

For the relationship and marriage between Jia Huan and Lin Daiyu, after Jia Huan's words "I am a melancholy guest in the world" were made, the outside world and public opinion in Beijing changed slightly, but it is still like this cold wind in early spring!

There was a little warmth, but it was still bitterly cold.

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In the backyard of Jiafu, the New Year's activities of the ladies are like a picture of ladies. And when this picture scroll is slowly unfolding, the front yard of Jiafu is also lively and noisy, with busy traffic and guests.

Jia Rong from Ningguo Mansion, Jia Qiang and other children of Jia Mansion came over to help entertain guests. Jia Lian and Jia Cong are as busy.

The front yard of Jiafu, houses and courtyards are continuous. A large number of servants are like ants, shuttling among them. Bring a variety of convenient services, food, wine and tea.

In the wing room next to Jia Zhengwai's study, Jia Huan entertained the visiting Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Industry alone, and in essence, Ji Xingsheng, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry.

Ji Xingsheng made an appointment with Jia Zheng to come to the house for New Year's wine. Daddy Zheng was still meeting other guests elsewhere. I'll come over and meet Ji Xingsheng later.

Ji Xingsheng was dressed in a dark gray Confucian shirt, a middle-aged man in his early forties, wearing a dark blue soft coat, with a dignified appearance and extraordinary bearing. The high-ranking officials of the third product have their own momentum.

In the wings, the furniture is simple and elegant. Ji Xingsheng sat in the chair, drank tea leisurely, opened the chatterbox, and said: "Ziyu is a new word, leading the trend in Beijing. It is very similar to the style of Jiangnan singing Jia lyrics everywhere in the past. I am a melancholy guest in the world, and those who hear it sigh with emotion! ”

Jia Huan wore a green shirt, a Tang scarf, and a scribe's attire. Ordinary appearance. He had a calm temperament and said modestly: "Uncle Ji praised it falsely." ”

He had spoken to Pang Ze two days earlier. All aspects of the work to be pushed to the Chu royal family are being prepared. It can't be done overnight. In the academy, he went to pay homage to the New Year on the seventh day of the new year. I've been at home for the past few days.

In fact, by the twelfth day of the first lunar month, it is basically close friends walking around. There are not many people who need Jia Huan to come forward and help Daddy Zheng entertain guests. And Ji Shilang is one. Ji Shilang was friends with Jia Zheng and Lin Ruhai back then.

Ji Xingsheng waved his hand, changed his words, and said, "Ziyu doesn't have to be modest. I'm telling the truth. Do you know what I thought when I heard you ask the Son of Heaven to marry at the end of November? I want to beat you up.

If Brother Hai entrusts his daughter to you, this is how you take care of it? Take care of your own house?

The point is, you can't marry Niece Lin yet! Do you remember what I told you when you left Jinling with your niece Lin? If you can't take care of her, I won't follow her. You say, should I beat you up? ”

Jia Huan was silent, listening to Ji Shilang's criticism.

Ji Xingsheng said again: "When I was angry and saw your poem again, my thoughts in my heart changed." Words are the voice of the heart. Knowing what is going on, tears are in the crosshairs. The sound of broken intestines recalls his life. Alas...! Emotional matters have always been unclear. I don't know why I started, and I went deep! Think back then..."

Who didn't have a teenage age? He also had a youthful time.

Lin Daiyu's matter has come to this. The newspaper is known all over the world. Even if he can persuade Jia Zheng to intervene, can he ensure that she marries a good family? He didn't dare to play this package ticket. It's not just a matter of reputation. Over the years, he has seen loving families between husband and wife, and he has also seen emotional disharmony!

For example, there is a living example in front of you. His good friend, Jia Cunzhou (Jia Zheng) and his wife, are said to respect each other like guests.

On such a day, he stuffed it to Lin's niece, is it good? And since Jia Huan has such deep affection for Niece Lin, Niece Lin also believes in Jia Huan. Why did he bother to be this wicked man? Of course, the status that should be fought for has to be wanted.

This is one of the two things he wants to talk about when he comes to Jiafuli today!

In the wings, the atmosphere eased slightly.

Jia Huan felt the kindness shown by Ji Xingsheng. I'm a little surprised by the change in Ji Shilang's mind!

His feelings for Sister Lin are naturally true. However, he doesn't care what others think of him. How sad it is for a person to live in the opinion of others! Life is your own! What kind of person is he?

He once wrote a sentence to Sister Lin, encouraging her to be optimistic: for the sake of sacrifice and ambition, dare to change the sun and the moon to a new sky! In the face of the strong rape of fate, it is not to be submissive, but to resist and choke the throat of the goddess of fate!

Tianxingjian, a gentleman strives for self-improvement.

He copied a poem of Nalan Rongruo's fine words, which was originally intended to dispel the speculations and concerns of the Son of Yongzhi. It's not about pretending to be an affectionate model. That's not his style! However, the power of the drinking word seems to be beyond his imagination!

Ji Xingsheng eased his emotions and asked again: "So, the Son of Heaven is not married now, what are you going to do, Ziyu?" ”

Jia Huan thought about it, told the truth, and said, "I want to ask Sect Master Fang to preside over my wedding with Sister Lin. I have written to Jinling. ”

Ji Xingsheng understood as soon as he heard it, but he didn't agree with Jia Huan's idea and taught: "You are too impatient! Niece Lin is only fifteen years old, and you can wait a few years. Grandmaster Fang, as the leader of the literary world, is still a little bit short.

This marriage must be given by the Son of Heaven! Otherwise, you won't be able to block the mouths of the people of the world! Only the imperial power can break through the confinement of etiquette and the eyes of the world. Turn your marriage with your niece Lin into a beautiful conversation and an anecdote! ”

Jia Huan sighed softly and said sincerely: "Uncle Ji, I can't afford to wait!" ”

Of course, he knew that Ji Shilang's words were right. Any law or regulation can have special exceptions. What's more, the law of the Great Zhou? For example, under the monogamous system, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was the story of the founding fathers and the Empress E, which was rumored to be a beautiful talk at that time!

Why can't he make an exception? Before Wu Zetian, who would have thought that a woman could be an emperor? How does the diva call a lonely person?

Therefore, he wanted to ask the Son of Heaven to marry Daiyu! Break the rules of etiquette and the constraints of the law with imperial power. This is the perfect solution.

However, Yongzhi Tianzi didn't have to think about it. He will certainly not give marriage. And Sister Lin's age, I can't afford to wait.

Ji Xingsheng asked Jia Huan to keep the little guy waiting at the door of the wing room far away, and then he lowered his voice and said: "Ziyu, since Prince Luo, the palace has not heard the cry of a newborn for three years, do you know what it means?" ”

Prince Luo is one of the two princes born after Prince Jia. He is the youngest child of the son of Yongzhi.

Jia Huan was slightly stunned. That's a heart-wrenching statement! If he turns his head and reports it, do you believe that the Ji family will be raided?

His relationship with Ji Xingsheng did not reach this point. However, Ji Xingsheng still talked to him so thoroughly!

Ji Xingsheng looked at Jia Huan, who was stunned, dipped in tea, and gently wrote a "five" on the high table. Then, a hard poke with your finger! The meaning is obvious, at most five years, the son of Yongzhi will inevitably die!

Three years ago, Yongzhi Tianzi was forty-three or four years old. At this age, it's normal to have a newborn born. And no, this shows that the body of the Son of Heaven has a very serious problem. Combined with it, the Son of Heaven enjoyed himself wantonly in the West Garden; I heard that Princess Yongchang is still offering beauties from time to time. It is not difficult to draw conclusions from this.

The rest of the words need not be said again. With Jia Huan's means, in exchange for an emperor, can't he still ask for a holy decree for marriage? It's not that hard in the first place!

Jia Huan's mind was running at high speed, weighing, and then within a few seconds, making a decision. got up, saluted, and said sincerely: "Uncle Xie Ji wake up." I almost made a mistake about myself! ”

He asked Sect Master Fang to officiate at the wedding, and he was indeed a little impatient. At that time, he was in a huge state of disappointment, and activated a backup plan to appease him and Sister Lin. One cannot be without hope. However, from a long-term perspective, it is most appropriate to ask the emperor for marriage.

Ji Shilang talked very thoroughly. It's a sudden awakening! He should know how to choose! Sister Lin, he has to explain again. However, the lesser of two evils: for the sake of a trouble-free appearance in the future.

Ji Xingsheng stretched out his hand, smiled heartily, and said, "Haha, the son can be taught." But don't be too busy thanking me, I'll have something to tell you later. Sect Master Fang, I will write to express my attitude and ask him not to agree to your request. In addition, Cai Bozong and Tang Yuan are there, and I will explain. ”

Cai Yi, the executive vice president of Hanlin and Zhou Renzong's record, Tang Qi in Lang Lang, and Ji Xingsheng, are Lin Ruhai's best friends.

Jia Huan bowed his hand again and thanked him: "Uncle Xie Ji." Uncle Ji, please speak. ”

Jia Huan made a decision to revise the plan to marry Daiyu, and his heart became relaxed. Asking Mr. Fang to officiate the marriage, this backup plan does have a lot of problems and troubles. It's better to marry the emperor once and for all.

Wait another five years at most!

Jia Huan had a rough prediction of the death period of the Yongzhi Emperor: he thought it would be about ten years. Some things don't depend on whether he wants to get them or not. Rather, the support of one more person will produce completely different judgments and feelings. Not to mention the attitude of a high-ranking official with a lot of weight?

Ji Xingsheng's attitude made Jia Huan feel a warm current and a fresh breeze. At the same time, he is also keenly aware that the relationship between him and Daiyu will change in the field of public opinion: from resistance to regret.

This is different from Ji Xiaoniang's opinion. The attitude of a scholar will affect many people. And the affairs of the national dynasty have always been the officialdom atmosphere that guides the social atmosphere. This is called leading cadres, taking the lead in setting an example.

This favor, he wants to recognize. Of course, there is also the credit of that song.

Ji Xingsheng smiled and made a gesture to ask Jia Huan to sit down.

Jia Huan sat down as he said. I let out a long breath in my heart! Today, after being rejected by the Son of Yongzhi for marriage, he really felt the emotions in his heart ease, and only then did he feel that the winter was coming, and the warm sunshine of spring fell on his heart.

Of course, the monkey thing has to be done! Look, who's playing whom?

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Before Ji Xingsheng could speak, at this time, Jia Zheng appeared at the door with a small servant and walked in with a smile, "Brother Zichu, I've kept you waiting for a long time." The dog makes wine in the town of Dongzhuang, and its name is Taixi Bai. I am preparing in my house, and I will rest when I get drunk today. ”

Ji Xingsheng and Jia Huan got up. Ji Xingsheng smiled: "That's right. After a few words of greeting, Ji Xingsheng said: "I was talking to Ziyu, it happened that Brother Cun Zhou was here, and I just happened to say it." My brother has a son, who is 19 years old, and is in Beijing, ready to participate in this year's Spring Festival. I want to ask him to marry the third girl of your mansion, I don't know what Brother Cunzhou wants? Of course, it is not necessary to settle it today, but there is such a will. ”

The Ji family is a political family. Ji Xingsheng's father and uncle were all important ministers of the imperial court. Ji Xingsheng's father, Guan Zhi Zaifu, is a scholar of Wenhuadian University. And the 19-year-old Juren, who came from a province like Fujian with a strong imperial examination, can be described as a young talent. must be the head of the next generation of the Ji family.

Jia Zhenggang wanted to nod. He seemed to think of something in his heart and looked at Jia Huan.

Ji Xingsheng smiled slightly and drank tea. There have long been rumors in Beijing: Jia Huan is in charge of Jiafu. If you want to marry Jia's daughter, you must ask Jia Huan's opinion. He didn't agree, everything was in vain.

Jia Huan smiled bitterly.

What a means of slaughtering and assisting!

In the court, except for the three scholars from the Military Aircraft Department. To be divided into several factions. Several important ministers. For example, the mountain chief is an important minister of the court.

And Ji Shilang, although he is the lowest-ranking Ministry of Works, is in charge of the affairs, but the Ji family has deep roots in the court, and he is the leader of the Fujian people, and he has his own faction. What is the power of the Ji family? In the battle between the King of Jin and the King of Chu, he can not express his position and not stand in line. In other words, whoever becomes emperor has to rely on him.

Therefore, among the court, the one who wants to enter the military machine the most is probably the cadre of the Chu Wang Party, Shangshu Bai Zhang. However, the most promising is Ji Xingsheng. The only thing that hinders him from entering the military aircraft department is seniority!

This is the real phase storage!

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Jia Huan wanted Ji Xingsheng's favor in his heart, but if Ji Xingsheng was calculating him, and then proposed to marry Tanchun for his nephew, this is not true.

First, Ji Xingsheng's words were very bold. If Jia Huan is dissatisfied, he will report to the Son of Heaven with his real name, and the probability of the Ji family being raided is as high as ninety percent.

No one would calculate in such a way.

Second, Ji Xingsheng's proposal for his nephew's marriage was very gentle. In fact, in ancient times, marriages were not decided in a hurry without a few words. The two sides have an intention, let's talk first.

Six wedding ceremonies: Nacai, asking for names, Najib, Najib, asking for a date, and welcoming relatives.

Before it is settled, both parties feel that it is not suitable, and they can refuse. The difference with modern times is that the two parties to the marriage are the parents of both men and women, not the parties. That's why it's called an arranged marriage!

Jia Huan thinks that Ji Xingsheng is a means of slaughtering and assisting. There are two reasons for this.

First, Ji Xingsheng's atmosphere is good. Talking about marriage is logical. It's not offensive. This is the means of the superior.

Second, whether a person can ascend to the throne in the temple does not depend on how many supporters he has. It's about how many opponents he has. Unite all forces that can be united. And Ji Xingsheng, now, is uniting Jiafu.

If the marriage is successful, the Ji family and the Jia family are in the same boat. The marriage failed, and with such a good interactive atmosphere, it was impossible for Jia Fu to oppose Ji Xingsheng's military opportunity.

Daddy Zheng and Ji Shilang have a good personal relationship. But the two men have different political factions. This is normal in temples. Brothers have different political views. Moreover, the power of Jia Fu is not completely in the hands of Jia Zheng.

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There was a lot of thought in his mind, but in fact, it was just a moment, Jia Huan nodded lightly to Jia Zheng and Ji Xingsheng who were looking at him.