The eighth day of the winter solstice. On this day, after the scholars and doctors, they will have a holiday and free entertainment. It's normal to invite two or three friends. But Jiafu's invitation is by no means ordinary.

Roughly speaking, it was Jia Mansion that swept away the decadence of the death of Prince Jia, and celebrated Jia Zheng's appointment as one of the nine secretaries of the dynasty: the general political envoy.

In the eyes of discerning people, this is Jiafu to officially determine its leadership position among the four major families.

Shifu, at night, in the study, the lights are shining.

Shi Zhi, the second son of Baoling Hou Shi Nai, looked at his uncle Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding, who was still pondering, and then looked at the invitation sent by the children of Jiafu on the desk, and said, "Uncle, are we really going to go tomorrow?" "Looking at the trick of this matter, Jia Huan did it. Master Zheng does not have this means. He didn't really want to go. The last time he went to Jiafu to admit his mistake, Jia Huan put a lot of pressure on him.

Zhongjing Marquis Shi Ding took off his glasses, glanced at Shi Zhi, sighed, and said, "Can you not go?" How can you say that your aunt and grandmother are still alive. ”

Shi Zhi shrank his head.

Shi Ding sighed softly. O political envoy! His eldest brother is the political envoy of Sichuan Zuobu, so he probably just has a seat in front of his cousin!

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The Wang family.

Wang Ziteng's eldest son Wang Chenghei, Wang Ziteng's younger brother Wang Zisheng, Wang's uncle's son and Wang Xifeng's elder brother Wang Ren, Wang Zisheng's second son Wang Wei and others are discussing the invitation of Jiafu: To go or not to go?

This is not a simple invitation from relatives, the purpose of the Jia family is obvious. However, why did the Wang family go to Jiafu to cheer?

Wang Chengsi frowned.

Wang Zisheng raised his arm, waved it, and shouted dissatisfiedly: "What are they? Suppress our Wang family? Labor and management do not go. Whoever of you loves to go, he goes. ”

Wang Ren didn't pay attention to it, he snorted coldly: "If the second uncle doesn't go, I won't go either." I can't stand the bird's breath in Jiafu. Why, he Jia Lian has a son in his house, and my sister's face has been lost to the entire capital. ”

The small meeting of the Wang family broke up unhappily. As soon as Wang Chengsi returned to his residence, he sent a maid to his mother to call him.

On a cold winter night, the room is as warm as spring in the details of the room. Mrs. He sat on the kang with two middle-aged servant women beside her. He looked at his son and asked, "How was the discussion?" ”

Wang Chengsi bowed his head and said, "The second uncle and the eldest cousin don't want to go. ”

Mrs. He didn't speak, and after a while, she said, "You go tomorrow." ”

Wang Chenghei should come down, "Yes, mother." Out of the main room, the night breeze was blowing, and I sighed in my heart. Thinking about the beginning, his mother's birthday and in-laws came to congratulate him, what a beautiful scenery, but now, he wants to bow to Jiafu.

Although his father said that he held military power and was the same as the governor of the five armies, he was far away from the frontier, and his power and status were not necessarily better than his uncle's general envoys.

Alas...

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The official eunuchs related to the four major families, such as Tang Qi in the Ministry of Officials, Li Shourong, and Yu Wenrui, did not have as many entanglements as Wang and Shijia, and sent someone back to the invitation, promising to come over at noon tomorrow to have a drink.

On the eighth day of the first month, the sky was bright. In the small courtyard two miles away from Jiafu, Jia Lian got up and dressed.

Second Sister You hurriedly got up, served Jia Lian, and asked, "Second Master is going to the mansion today?" ”

Jia Lian had red lips and white teeth, was wearing a white single coat, and pinched Second Sister You's face with a smile, "Today, I will buy wine in the mansion, and Master He will be promoted." The old lady was also happy. It is necessary to settle the marriage between Brother Bao and the second girl of the Xue family. Brother Huan, he left everything to me. Do you think I can go to the house early? ”

Second Sister You sneered, then lowered her head, had some worries, thought about it, gritted her teeth and said, "Second Master, whether the slave family goes to the house or not, it doesn't matter if you want a name or not." But, Lu'er..., you beg the third uncle. ”

Jia Lian sat with his boots on, and smiled, "What's the big deal?" I paid the fine in Shuntianfu. This is an official acknowledgment. You can rest assured. ”

After appeasing Second Sister You, Jia Lian went out early in the morning and returned to Rongguo Mansion.

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On the morning of the eighth day of the first lunar month, the front yard of Jiafu was very lively. There are constantly guests coming, and there is an endless stream.

Quite a few people come uninvited. For example: Wei Ruolan, Chen Yejun, Feng Ziying, Han Qi, the son of the prince of Jinxiang, the son of the king of Xining County, Qiu Liang, the commander of the Beicheng Soldiers and Horses Command Division, Shi Youren, the son of Shi Guangzhu, the son of Ma Shang, and Hou Chong, the son of Hou Xiaokang.

In the side hall of the south hall of Rongguo Mansion, it is slightly quieter than the rest of Jia Mansion. Jia Huan entertained Yongchang Ma Lin Chengkai.

Looking at Yongchang Concubine's handsome face that was similar to Hu Ge, Jia Huan was in a trance and listened to him.

"Brother Jia, Yongchang asked me to relay it, and I will never dare to offend your mansion. Although Shang Guiren said that she was dedicated to Xiyuan, it had nothing to do with her. Shang nobles were born in the palace of Prince Shun. ”

Jia Huan nodded, made a gesture, and said, "Please rest assured, princess, I know this situation." There will be no misunderstanding. It's a tired horse to make a special trip. ”

Yongchang Horse breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and said with a smile: "Brother Jia Shi is ashamed of what he said. Not to mention this, it is for Uncle Shi's promotion, and I also came to your mansion to ask for a glass of wine to eat. ”

Jia Huan smiled slightly. He said a few polite words to Yongchang Concubine, sent him out, looked at his back, and shook his head in his heart. Lin Yuma's family is a wealthy Jingshi.

And Yongchang is a talent, and he is familiar with people and worlds, but Princess Yongchang is in Beijing, but she is notoriously unruly. It is said that Prince Heshun's grandson has been in a hot fight recently. It's strangely tight.

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After talking to Yongchang and the horse, Jia Huan did not go to the south hall to walk the scene. The protagonist of today's feast on the winter solstice day of Jiafu is the political father.

Although it was Jiafu who convened the four major families for a banquet, the forces close to Jiafu in the Four Kings and Eight Princes Group all came to cheer. For example, the son of the king of Xining. King Beijing also sent one of his confidants to congratulate him.

After Jia Huan crossed the courtyard from the east, he bypassed the Baoxia Hall where Sanchun lived, went out of Jiafu from the north, and then entered Sanssouci Hall. In the backyard, I went to the east wing to see Su Shishi.

Today, Mother Jia wants to announce that Xue Baoqin and Jia Baoyu are officially engaged, and Sister Bao and Sister Lin will be in the Wuyuan Garden.

The sound of "ding ding dong dong" is very pleasant to play. Jia Huan heard that it was a partridge day. When I walked to the door, I saw Su Shishi wearing an elegant and exquisite white dress, sitting and playing on the side of the desk in the room. Engaged. The beauty is picturesque.

A twenty-two-year-old beauty with a beautiful and delicate appearance, and her skin is like snow. A pair of clear eyes are intoxicating, and poetry originally belongs to a beauty with beautiful eyes.

Jia Huan leaned at the door and listened to the music, looking at the beautiful woman in white clothes like snow and with a graceful posture. Experiencing the pressure in her heart, the leisure and brisk life after marriage. The concubine's banquet was set up by Jia Huan in the middle of this year. Everyone in the mansion knows that Xiangling and Su Shishi are his concubines.

Therefore, Su Shishi also wants to participate in the cold wine in Jia's mother's upper room on Jiafu West Road today. However, she is actually not familiar with the people in Jiafu. This is her second appearance on the stage of Jiafu. It is estimated that there will inevitably be some nervousness in my heart.

For the first time, it was Sister Bao who led her to meet Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang.

The little girl Dan'er saw Jia Huan coming, but when she saw Jia Huan shaking her head, she didn't make a sound, Su Shishi finished playing a song, raised her head, looked at the door, smiled, and said in a clear voice, "Xianggong is here!" ”

Jia Huan smiled slightly, walked into the house, took Su Shishi's hand, sat down on the chair by the window, hugged her, and said, "Shishi, don't be nervous, it's okay." I have all things. Oh, I'll take you to the garden another day. ”

Rongguofu South Street, the original residence of the Lai family, was transformed into a theater garden for Jia Huan. It is used for entertainment for the servants of Jiafu. People in this era like to listen to operas. Take Kunqu opera as the most. Suzhou is the most fashionable city in China. Su sample and Kunqu opera are well-known all over the world.

Jia Qiang bought twelve girls including Ling Guan from Suzhou Mansion, and Jia Mansion followed Jia Huan's suggestion and released them all. Except for Ling Guan who married Jia Qiang, the rest of the people all sang in the opera garden to make a living. The singing is not bad.

Except for the people of the Jia family, the rest of the people have to charge for entering. However, the opera garden in Jiafu is about to become a gathering place for opera fans here in Xicheng. There are also other opera troupes on stage. This kind of professional theater is becoming a trend in the life of citizens.

Su Shishi raised her head and leaned on Jia Huan's neck, breathing like an orchid, and chuckled: "The opera garden that Xianggong told everyone Lin? All right! ”

Su Shishi has been in Jinling for more than two years and has an excellent relationship with Lin Qianwei. Jia Huan teased Lin Qianwei at the beginning, saying that if she sang on stage and sang Da Qingyi, she would be popular all over the country.

Jia Huan wrapped his hands around Su Shishi's slender waist. Her figure of one meter six or five, with excellent proportions, slender and graceful, with her flexibility in dancing, this lazy posture gives Jia Huan a very comfortable experience. Jia Huan smiled and nodded, "Hmm." ”

The affairs of the capital are not over yet. The official positions have not yet been completely settled. After waiting for something, he will go to Jinling to take Weiwei back to Beijing.

The two were hugging each other and talking, and Jia Huan was going to sigh how good it would be if it was summer at this time. There was a sound of talking outside the door, and after a while, I saw Li Kun come in with two maids, Suyun and Biyue. Jia Zheng was promoted. Jalan is back.