The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Mrs. Wang was very curious about the conversation between Jia Zheng and Baoyu, but her son was very tight-lipped about the matter and refused to reveal a word.

She had no choice but to invite Aunt Xue the next day. See if you can find out something from your sister.

Aunt Xue also knew about Jia Zheng's fainting yesterday. Now that she has lost her only son, all her thoughts are on her daughter.

Seeing Mrs. Wang asking around, Aunt Xue could only say, What do you want to know, sister? Baochai really didn't say anything to me.

Fortunately, Mrs. Wang made a wrong calculation and was constantly questioned by Aunt Xue.

After all, it was something that could be talked about, so Mrs. Wang told what happened to Dafang.

Aunt Xue was so angry that she gritted her teeth when she heard that the eldest member of the Jia family was involved in rebellion. Jia Lian didn't think much of Xue Pan at first. At that time, the Xue family was staying with Jia's family.

Aunt Xue turned a blind eye to these affairs among the juniors and just got by with them.

Nowadays, there are rumors that Xue Pan died in the hands of the rebels. Then I heard that Jia She and Jia Lian were also involved. Adding up the old and new grudges, how could Aunt Xue not hate the people involved?

You should really kill their whole family and go down and kowtow to my son to apologize.

Mrs. Wang was also shocked when she heard Aunt Xue's hatred. She was not surprised by Aunt Xue's attitude. Her attitude towards Jia Min was similar.

It was only later that she realized that this was a serious crime of decapitation.

With such a serious crime, could it be possible that the noble house would also lose its title?

This... this... this...

Mrs. Wang's expression changed and she suddenly stood up from her position.

No, she has to go find her second brother to find out! !

Aunt Xue saw that her sister had a different look on her face, and she quickly asked with concern: What's wrong with sister?

Mrs. Wang was afraid that she would do something bad, so she could only try to smile and said: It's okay, I just remembered why Feng'er didn't go to her second uncle to ask for help?

The water thrown out by the married daughter, her heart is all about Jia Lian. Humph, how can our second brother help her?

This is not biased. Wang Xifeng is a arrogant and arrogant person. For the sake of Jia Lian, a useless pervert, he was willing to accompany him to plead for mercy.

Hey, this girl's family, if you marry a useless man, your life will be so miserable. Mrs. Wang thought so and couldn't help but think of her precious daughter.

Poor girl Yuanchun was sent to the palace by his second uncle, and she enjoyed some glory and wealth. Thinking of her future support, Mrs. Wang felt more stable.

Your Majesty is still your own son-in-law. Even if the filth in the first house is really ugly, Your Majesty will definitely find a way to keep the second house.

Mrs. Xue obviously thought of this, and immediately said: Sister, you can't be merciful. Isn't it because the eldest brother would do such a thing because he resented the old Duke for handing over the Rongxi Hall to the second brother?

Whether it was necessary to say something or not, Mrs. Xue was indeed a bit impatient and got to the point in just a few words. If there is no jealousy and hatred, the big house will not be like this.

But in other words, when the Jia family has reached its current situation, who among these people is not jealous and resentful?

Mrs. Xue only thinks about Baochai, while Mrs. Wang only plans for Baoyu. The two hit it off immediately and developed a common hatred and hatred.

I saved it. Mrs. Wang nodded. The two ends of the scale in her heart were placed on one side were the rich and young, and on the other were precious jade. There is no need for outsiders to guess how to choose.

At this moment, what she felt more in her heart was the pleasure of controlling other people's destiny.

The so-called strategy, the so-called strategy, is nothing more than this.

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Everyone deliberately concealed the current situation of the Jia family from the old lady. Everyone knows that in the event of a landslide, the old lady who can enter the palace and say something is the only support for everyone.

Jia's mother only knew that her second child was knocked unconscious, and the mandarin ducks sent to inquire did not dare to tell the truth. The latter was worried about the old lady's health, so he only dared to use nice words to excuse her.

Until Baoyu, the grandson, came to find her, the old lady still looked a little unhappy. When she learned that her precious grandson was going to enter the palace with her, Jia Mu couldn't help but feel a little happier. She secretly thought that Baoyu was sensible and knew how to care about her body.

The two of them were tidying up at home, but they didn't forget to pass the book to the palace. Yipingaoming originally had the right to visit the queen at any time. This was an identity given by the royal family.

The imperial family naturally has to maintain respect for face. Otherwise, who will take the honor given by the emperor seriously in the future?

Before noon, the eunuch who came to deliver the message finished relaying the meaning of the queen's promise. Mrs. Wang, who realized later, rushed to Rongqing Hall and couldn't help asking about Jia Mu and Baoyu's intention to leave.

Unfortunately, Jia's mother couldn't bear the noise from Wang and Xue recently, and she really didn't want to talk about Xiangyun's affairs to them.

After Xue Pan died, Mrs. Xue behaved like a shrew, which was very unreasonable. After going out like this, Mrs. Wang didn't know the real purpose of these two people.

Halfway along the way, Jia Mu was still in the carriage telling Baoyu about the etiquette after entering the palace. As they talked, they talked about the relationship between their family and the Queen's natal family. The queen's real surname is Zhang, and she was born into a noble family.

She has a cousin, General Zhang, who recently joined the imperial court and has been stationed at the border for more than ten years. Baoyu couldn't help but be surprised to hear that the queen's ancestor was once a general under the old Duke.

Grandpa is so powerful? Baoyu showed surprise at the right time. His big face was used as a compliment, which was really interesting.

That's not true. Jia Mu was in a good mood as long as she stayed with Baoyu.

How could the old Duke have been admired by me if he hadn't been so outstanding among all the heroes back then?

In the blink of an eye, the couple has been separated for decades. Jia's mother couldn't help but feel regretful. If Jia Daishan was still alive, how could she be so angry at home?

There was no more gossip on the road, and we got off the bus at the palace gate. The queen has sent a personal eunuch to pick her up, considering that Jia's mother is old and frail, and she is the first wife of the old prince.

The queen specially ordered the palace officials to prepare a carriage to prevent the old lady from traveling in her place, to show the benevolence of the Tian family.

When they met in the palace, Baoyu, who acted as a guest, kept his head lowered. Empress Zhang didn't have much interest in this jade-faced young man. She only briefly asked if he would get married, but didn't pay much attention to Baoyu.

Jia Mu didn't dare to show her status as an elder in front of the queen, so she said the same thing. With Baoyu's support, she knelt directly on the floor of the palace.

Even if she is a queen, how can she accept the kneeling of an almost eighty-year-old lady? He hurriedly called the palace maids and eunuchs to come out and coax the old lady. After some persuasion, Empress Zhang finally persuaded Jia Mu to return to her seat, and then Empress Zhang patiently listened to the old lady's story about Shi Xiangyun's tragedy.

An orphan girl without a father or mother, she has never even enjoyed the blessing of being a historian for half a day. The second uncle doesn't care for her, and the third uncle doesn't love her. It's not difficult to spare her life, and it can also show the magnanimity of an imperial family.

Queen Zhang thought about it for a while and decided to make the decision. Just seeing the worried faces of Jia Mu and Baoyu, Queen Zhang still wondered: It's rare for an old lady to enter the palace, just for this reason?

This question was a bit confusing, and Jia Mu secretly thought something was wrong. She subconsciously raised her head, looked at Queen Zhang's dignified face, and said as she intended: That's true.

Okay, I will discuss this matter with His Majesty.

In front of the old lady, Queen Zhang did not call herself Aijia. When she got married to His Majesty, she even met the old Duke and other elders. This is where the deep love lies.

Mother Jia was even more relaxed after hearing this, even if Queen Zhang didn't finish her sentence. What is the identity of the other party? If you can give such a sentence, you are 80 to 90% sure.

Do you expect the mother of a nation to pat her chest and guarantee it? What is the identity of the Jia family? What is Jia Mu’s identity? This is already the best result, and the next step is to leave it to fate.

Afterwards, Jia Mu took Baoyu and sat in the palace for a while, then explained that it was rare for her to visit the palace and brought some gifts from home to the virtuous concubine.

The virtuous concubine is the title of Yuanchun, which is the happiness of family relations. Empress Zhang had no intention of stopping her. In addition, what Jia Mu wanted was not big after all, so the meeting between the two was quite pleasant.

After leaving the palace, under the guidance of the palace maid, they headed towards Yuanchun's residence.

This job of guiding the way is not done randomly. There are laws and regulations among the maids. The guide who leads the way should stay a few steps away from Jia Mu and others to avoid hearing things they shouldn't hear.

Wandering among the majestic palaces, Baoyu saw a place that was more prosperous than the Grand View Garden, and Xiangyun's troubles were gone.

In a happy mood, he couldn't help asking his mother Jia for advice: Old lady, why don't you ask your sister for help regarding Sister Xiangyun?

His father could think of finding Yuanchun, but there was no reason why the old lady couldn't think of it.

Seeing Baoyu's soft voice, Jia's mother couldn't help but feel that the child was very clever.

He hurriedly said loudly: Because the Queen is kind and has a reputation for being virtuous. The Queen is the mother of the country and the head of the concubines in the harem. If we, the ministers and relatives, have any difficulties, we should visit the Queen and beg her for mercy.

Baoyu's heart tightened upon hearing these words, and he subconsciously covered the letter in his arms. What the old lady can figure out, is what dad can't figure out? Or is it that the Queen and the Empress cannot be approached for what Daddy wants?

But the way forward gradually cannot be considered by Jia Baoyu. When he learned that his biological grandmother was coming to visit, Yuanchun had already finished dressing up and was waiting quietly in the house.

In this meeting, there was no need to cry when visiting relatives. After all, Yuanchun remembered that he was still in the palace. Only after the maids on the left and right retreated, did he sit next to Jia Mu, put his head and shrank into Jia Mu's arms.

Grandma, I miss you so much.

Grandma saved it, grandma saved it. Jia Mu couldn't help but raise her hand to pat Yuanchun.

There were so many juniors in the Jia family, and Yuanchun was her favorite back then. Just because the other person has Jia Min's nobility but not as arrogant as his daughter.

If Mrs. Wang hadn't suddenly made the decision and insisted on letting Yuan Chun enter the palace, Jia Mu would have disagreed ten thousand times.

After Min'er got married, she felt that her two sons were unreliable. After finally teaching Yuanchun, Mrs. Wang turned around and sent the child to the palace. What is the reason?

The daughter-in-law back then was still partial and only remembered her eldest son in her heart. If Jia Zhu had left a few years earlier, Mrs. Wang would not have dared to be so cruel and abandon her legitimate daughter to pave the way for her natal brother.

The wealth of the Jia family had already declined before Yuanchun entered the palace. Why use a legitimate daughter for political exchange?

It's a pity that it's hard to look back on the past. Jia's mother felt pity in her heart, thinking of the time when she taught Yuan Chun how to read and calligraphy. I just hope that Yuanchun and her child can be safe in the palace.

Remember your grandmother's words. Don't think about things you shouldn't think about, and don't listen to things you shouldn't hear. There is no mother-in-law or your uncle here today. You are not allowed to forget what grandma said, even in your dreams.

Jia Mu feels that at her age, she doesn't know how many more years are waiting for her. If it's time to explain, let's do it as soon as possible.

Otherwise, if this big family is really going to break up, how can we go to Jiuquan to see my husband?

Don't care what they say to you from now on. You must remember that your safety and wealth in this life are all tied to the little prince.

If he is at peace, you will be at peace. If he is content and happy, you will be successful. Don't underestimate others just because you have read a few books.

The more Yuanchun listened, the redder his eyes became. She hadn't heard such sincere concern in many years since entering the palace.

She held back her tears, looked at Baoyu who was stunned at the side, and said with a forced smile: How is my brother doing lately? I heard that my brother and sister are pregnant. I don't know when I will see my nephew born?

It should be around the Mid-Autumn Festival. Baoyu had already begun to understand personnel affairs, and could see the difficulties under Yuanchun's gorgeous appearance. He hesitated, wondering whether he should take out his father's letter.

But Baoyu forgot that he was taught by Yuanchun since he was a child. Yuanchun looked at him as if he were half a son.

Seeing the anxiety and nervousness under Baoyu's calm expression, she said directly: If there is anything you need sister's help with, you might as well say it directly.

Hearing this, Jia Mu turned around sharply. She really didn't know that her grandson was hiding something from her.

When Baoyu saw that her sister had discovered it, she couldn't hide it anymore. He just took out his father's letter, thinking that they were a family after all.

He said openly: This is the letter that dad asked me to bring to my sister. Dad said that my sister will know after reading it.

When Yuanchun heard this, he already knew something was wrong. The grievance in his eyes immediately disappeared. In the blink of an eye, she transformed into the noble and virtuous concubine she was when we first met.

She carefully took Baoyu's letter and nodded lightly.

Jia Mu wanted to inquire about the details, but she was afraid of putting the matter on the table, so Yuanchun couldn't refuse in front of her.

We had no choice but to chat for a few words, and then hurriedly carried Baoyu out of the palace, preparing to interrogate him in the carriage.

Let's not mention the matters between these two people. Just say that after Jia Mu left, Yuan Chun took out Jia Zheng's letter and looked at it, his face was full of panic.

She is a girl who grew up in honey, although Mrs. Wang cares more about her eldest brother Jia Zhu.

He also cared about her no less. There is also the favor of Jia's mother and Jia's father. I really want to say that Yuanchun's life was no worse than Jia Min's when he was a child.

It is precisely this kind of charming daughter of the emperor who is uncomfortable with the many rules after entering the palace, and feels exhausted mentally and physically by the intrigues in the harem.

If she had argued with reason back then, she might have known her fate and would have been like her aunt. No matter how bad she was, she wouldn't have to live in a deep palace all her life, waiting for the emperor's favor from time to time.

She is really a girl who grew up in honey. At this moment, she still innocently recalls the beauty of her childhood. After thinking about it, she figured it out.

She wants to help a bunch of family members. After all, he is her kin, the cousin she grew up with. It's the place where I grew up. It's the home she, Jia Yuanchun, returns to in her dreams every day.

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Who gave you that letter?

On the carriage back, Jia Mu asked in a rare serious voice.

Looking at the old lady's expression, Baoyu felt more and more uncomfortable. He hesitated for a moment before saying that it was Jia Zheng's idea.

Jia Mu asked the reason again, but Baoyu didn't know much. Baoyu did not dare to read Jia Zheng's letter.

Baoyu could only say: Before dad passed out yesterday, I heard that the second brother Lian and the cousin next door came to visit. I only know that the second sister-in-law left in tears, but I really don't know the rest.

Jia Mu trembled when she heard this. In her early years, she had been living with the old Duke day and night. Even if his tactics are not as good as the old Duke's scheming. Having seen enough pork, I also know what pigs look like when they run.

Mother Jia knew in her heart that something big must have happened to the Jia family. Suppressing the anger in his heart, he walked all the way into the house. Just after passing the second door, I met Mrs. Wang who had been waiting for a long time.

The latter had been worried all day, fearing that Jia Mu had entered the palace to plead for the eldest family, and even more afraid that the other party had entered the palace not to plead for the eldest family.

The complicated emotions made her not know what to say after stopping Jia Mu. He could only say awkwardly: It's hard for the old lady to travel around. Is the child Yuanchun okay?

Jia Mu was already angry and didn't even want to talk to her. He took Baoyu directly and rushed into Jia Zheng's bedroom.

The youngest son, who was lying on the bed to recuperate, saw his old mother coming in menacingly, and pretended to get up to say hello.

Jia Mu said coldly: No need, if you still think of me as your mother. Then answer my questions honestly...

When Jia Mu opened her mouth, she spoke so seriously. Jia Zheng secretly thought that something was wrong, and he didn't dare to stay in bed. He turned over, got off the bed, and knelt directly on the cold ground.

Seeing that Mrs. Jia didn't even say anything to persuade her to stop, Mrs. Wang who was following behind was also shocked.

Don't think I'm an old fool. Tell me exactly what happened at home recently. Jia Mu said sternly, If you don't tell me now and you want to tell me again in the future, I will pretend that I don't know. .”

Jia Zheng was originally a man of no opinion. If he could force the matter to pass with a beating, he might not be in trouble later. But if he really had his own opinion, how could his eldest brother have made it this far?

After Jia Zheng finished explaining everything, Jia's mother trembled angrily and pointed at Jia Zheng and then at Mrs. Wang.

Okay, okay, you guys. You all hide everything from me. You all treat me like I'm blind. You say nice things all day long to trick me... That's great. Why is my life so miserable... …”

Hearing that the old lady's words were becoming more and more incoherent, Jia Zheng hurriedly raised his head from the ground. With just one look, he found that the old lady's face had turned blue and white.

Mom!!!! Jia Zheng still had a filial piety and hurriedly knelt down from the ground to Jia's mother, supporting the old lady's trembling body.

Old lady. Yuanyang couldn't tell anything was wrong, so he hugged Jia Mu from the side.

Baoyu was completely panicked and couldn't help but said anxiously: Grandma, grandma. Go and ask for the imperial doctor!

The old lady, who was nearly eighty years old, finally made her junior faint from anger.

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When Li Zhi went down to court, he was immediately invited to the front by Empress Zhang. The couple has been married for many years, but their love has faded a lot. There is more respect for each other than in the early years.

I heard how Jia Mu came to the palace and what she wanted. Li Zhi said a little subtly: Are you saying she really doesn't know? Or...

Knowing that Li Zhi was the emperor's paranoia, Empress Zhang hurriedly persuaded her pillow companion and said: Your Majesty, we don't need to care about what they think, we only need to watch what they do.

This was a bit clear and clear, and Li Zhi also smiled and said: Yunyun is right.

What does the old lady want?

As noble as Queen Zhang, when mentioning Jia Mu in private, she has to be called Old Madam. Just because the two ancestors of the Jia family were appointed as dukes on the battlefield, rather than after death.

The difference between them is really huge.

It's a small matter, please accept it. Li Zhi said delicately.

Mrs. Jia’s face, plus the Queen’s face. There is nothing wrong with saving an orphan girl. Li Zhi waved his hand, unwilling to worry more about this matter.

Some things can never happen again. I hope the Jia family will not regret their decision today.

It was rare for him to come and sit with the Queen, so Li Zhi's main thoughts were still on Li Jun. This child's knowledge has grown a lot recently, but after returning from a trip to Songjiang, he became very talkative.

You said Jun'er spends all day at the Ministry of Industry. What does he want to do?

If he hadn't known that Li Jun was in Songjiang, he would have gone to Chen Heng's house to attend classes. Li Zhi even doubted whether the other party had some bad habits that he shouldn't have.

Li Jun is the grandson of the two of them, and Empress Zhang is too unwilling to control him. Neither Li Xian nor Li Xian has ascended the throne. Even if Jun'er is really confused, there will be other half-brothers around by then.

He is still young, so why does Your Majesty have to control him so much? Queen Zhang said with a smile.

When I was at his age, I had already rushed to the border to learn the art of war from several old princes. Li Zhi boasted of his majesty back then, but Empress Zhang was unwilling to point it out.

The two picked up the past and recalled each other. I also heard that Concubine Xian De’s palace servants came over and brought some snacks made by Yuanchun himself.

I'm confused, I'm discussing something with the queen. Don't you understand this little rule?

The young eunuch carrying the food box quickly knelt on the ground and began to explain Yuanchun's case.

When the situation was awkward, the eunuch beside Queen Zhang suddenly got some news. Kneeling down in the hall, he said urgently to the two people on the throne: Your Majesty, Madam, the Jia family has sent news to the palace and wants to invite some imperial doctors to come.

Why is it their home again? Li Zhi was a little annoyed, so he had to ask, Who in their family is sick? Such a huge effort is needed.

The eldest eunuch raised his head for an excuse, saw Empress Zhang blinking, and said without a pause: It's the old lady of the country. I heard that she fell down when she returned home and she has been unconscious for a long time.

Li Zhi was also shocked. It was not a trivial matter for an old man of his age to fall.

Send an imperial doctor to their house immediately for treatment.

Take the old ginseng plant in the warehouse as well. Queen Zhang added.

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While the imperial doctor was still on his way, Jia Zheng had already called Baoyu aside for questioning. Now that the house is in chaos, Baoyu naturally dare not hide it. After telling all the recent events, Jia Zheng sighed loudly.

Heaven wants to destroy me, God wants to destroy me.

Baoyu had only seen the wealth in the palace during the day, and Baoyu still didn't understand what his father meant. Looking at Jia Zheng's face full of sorrow and anger, he was also flustered.

As a big family like us, will we really get separated one day?