Red Mansion: Incense and God Road, starting from the City God of Shenjing

Chapter 48: Planning to Act Out a Play
"My Lord, shall we find a quiet place to talk?"

After announcing the imperial edict, Xia Shouzhong approached Jia Cong.

"Come with me."

Jia Cong nodded.

He took Xia Shouzhong to an empty room.

……

"Oh, second sister, you have been conferred the title of county lady."

After the two left, it took a long time for everyone to react.

Shi Xiangyun exclaimed.

"Show me quickly!"

“Is this the imperial decree?”

Several girls surrounded Yingchun in the center.

"I just heard from the imperial edict that His Majesty has also rewarded my second sister with two imperial manors and many treasures."

"Second sister, if you don't host a few more banquets, we sisters will not agree with you!"

"Yes, Second Sister, when will you take us to your Royal Manor to play?"

……

"Black rhino horn shaft, second-grade regulation, truly a county lady."

Daiyu has been reading since she was young and is knowledgeable. She confirmed everything one by one with an envious look on her face.

The title of county princess given to the daughter of an external official is more glorious than that of an ordinary princess from the royal family.

"Sister Lin, I, the county lady, am only a second-rank official."

"If you are envious, the title of Super Marquis is three levels higher than that of a county lord like me."

Yingchun also came back to her senses at this time.

This sentence made Daiyu blush with shame.

"Second sister, you are talking nonsense again."

……

"Old lady, I..."

After saying a few words, Yingchun came to report to Lady Jia.

I just didn’t know what to say for the moment.

The food, clothing and other expenses of the young ladies in the Jia family are definitely not comparable to those of the ordinary families.

But people’s hearts are like water, only they know their own cold and warmth.

Born as a concubine's daughter.

At least in Grandmother Jia's heart, the most important thing is Da Lianbao.

Otherwise, Yingchun would not have been bullied by her wet nurse before.

Moreover, in the original novel, he would not know that Yingchun was sold by Jia She and then he ignored her.

You know, even Jia Zheng, the uncle, had a big fight with Jia She over this.

"Good, good, good, good boy."

At this moment, Grandmother Jia's mood was particularly complicated.

Needless to say, how did Yingchun come to be called the county lady? It was a title bestowed upon her by the royal family out of respect for Jia Cong.

With all the glory.

I sighed secretly in my heart.

From this incident alone, we can see that Jia Cong is a person who protects his own people and cherishes old friendships.

It’s a pity that I realized it too late.

Adding icing on the cake is nothing compared to giving timely help.

Grandmother Jia knew clearly that up to now, no matter how hard she tried.

Jia Cong was just trying to maintain a decent relationship with the Jia family.

In fact, they have long been divided.

……

"You have a title now, so it's not appropriate for you to live in that small courtyard anymore."

"Feng girl, go to the mansion and find a spacious yard for Yingchun to move to."

"And we need to hire more maids and servants for the courtyard."

"By the way, I thought of going to Congge's courtyard to find Yuanyang to help you check and make sure that no messy people get in again."

"Hey, old lady, don't worry!"

Wang Xifeng forced a smile.

I am afraid of comparison in everything.

After Jia She was imprisoned by Jia Cong, the first wife was left without an elder.

Jia Lian was even more out of line. He hung out in the east wing all day long, claiming to be filial.

In fact, she was living a life of debauchery with Jia She's former concubine and had not been seen for several days.

Let’s look at Yingchun, who was made a county princess because of Jia Cong.

This made Wang Xifeng feel even more upset.

……

In the wing room

"My Lord, before I came here, His Majesty asked me to bring you a letter."

Xia Shouzhong took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Jia Cong.

The envelope was opened and there was only a short sentence inside.

[My dear, please help me. ]

"My Lord, yesterday the Emperor finally handed over the command of the Beijing Camp to Your Majesty."

"But your majesty really has no one available, so you have no choice but to invite the marquis to the court."

"I am an inner court official, so I shouldn't interfere too much in government affairs."

"It's just that seeing your majesty worried all day long, I feel really..." "There are still many students and old friends of the Jia family in the Beijing camp."

"Your Majesty sincerely hopes that the Marquis can take charge of the Beijing Camp."

Xia Shouzhong persuaded with emotion.

"This……"

Jia Cong showed a look of hesitation and struggle just right.

Finally, he sighed softly.

"I didn't expect His Majesty to be so attentive..."

"He even specially conferred a title on my second sister."

"Emperor Zhaolie of the Han Dynasty invited Zhuge Wuhou to his thatched cottage three times."

"Your Majesty's caring heart..."

"Forget it. I will sacrifice my life to repay my master and die for my country."

"General Manager Xia, please help me reply to His Majesty that Jia Cong is willing to postpone his training and enter the court."

"It's just that in terms of time, it's best not to exceed five years."

……

"My Lord, it's true!" Xia Shouzhong was overjoyed when he heard that.

I thought to myself that what His Majesty said was indeed right.

To Jia Cong, secular titles, gold, silver and jewelry were nothing but passing clouds.

What really played a role today was the title bestowed upon Princess Ning'an.

"Master Hou."

"The White Lotus rebels appeared during the Mid-Autumn Hunting. A court meeting will be held tomorrow. All officials and nobles above the fifth rank in the capital must attend the court meeting."

"Your Majesty means that the Marquis will attend the morning court tomorrow."

"Then the imperial decree was issued in public."

"I understand. Thank you, Manager Xia. I won't send any more."

Although the goal he had been longing for was achieved, Jia Cong deliberately put on a sullen expression in front of Xia Shouzhong.

Even when talking to Xia Shouzhong, he felt quite awkward.

"Well, the old slave is leaving now!"

Xia Shouzhong didn't care either.

He bowed his head respectfully and took his leave.

……

"Brother Cong, what did General Manager Xia convey to His Majesty just now?"

When Jia Cong came out of the side room, he saw Jia Zheng waiting there.

"If you have any difficulties, you can tell me. Although Second Uncle is not very capable, I can't let you, Cong'er, support the whole mansion by yourself."

"It's nothing serious. His Majesty just wants me to serve as the commander of the Beijing Camp."

"I already refused once on the way back from Xishan, but I didn't expect that my second sister would be named the county lady this time."

"I just can't refuse anymore."

"I will go to court with my second uncle tomorrow, and His Majesty will issue an edict then."

Jia Cong still looked uninterested.

But to Jia Zheng, it was like a bolt from the blue.

"The commander of the Beijing camp????"

Having never seen the Jia family during its heyday, Jia Cong had no idea of ​​Jia Zheng's obsession with the position of commander of the Beijing camp.

Before this, it had always been held by the Jia family.

It was not until they lost this position that the Jia family began to decline.

Hearing this, Jia Zheng was so excited that he didn't know what to say.

The key is.

In the past few days, various forces in the court have been arguing over the competition for this military position, and they are just about to roll up their sleeves and start a fight.

But Jia Cong directly refused.

Even Emperor Shunde was helpless.

Even the trick of conferring a title on Yingchun was used.

Only then did he reluctantly agree.

"This... is great. Brother Cong was given the title of Marquis and appointed as the commander of the Beijing Camp, and girl Ying was given the title of County Lady."

"Three good things are happening at the mansion today!"

"No, Cong, I'll go tell the old lady right now that she must invite all the relatives. The banquet will take three days!"

"Let them see that my Jia family has produced another unicorn!"

Jia Zheng clapped his hands and paced back and forth excitedly.

"Second Uncle." Jia Cong called out helplessly.

Among the Ning and Rong mansions, Jia Zheng was probably the only one who failed to realize that he and the Jia family had long been alienated.

But there is still a sense of innocence that makes people feel no disgust.

"After returning from Xishan, half of the powerful people in Shenjing City have been wearing Bai Su and holding funerals. It is not appropriate to show off at this time."

"So as not to arouse unwarranted jealousy."

"Well, what Cong said makes sense, but you have won so much face for the family. As an elder, I can't just stand by and watch."

"Forget it, Brother Cong, leave this matter to me, don't worry about it for now."

Jia Zheng left a few words and left in a hurry.

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