Red Chamber Fellows: You Are Not Guilty

Zhang Shangshu pondered the emperor's meaning and said: "When I first arrived at the Ministry, I was not very calm, but I heard that every day when I leave the office, I go to Mr. Zhang's mansion, and I only return to the mansion before the curfew every day. Now not only calm down, Because of the accounting method given by Jia She, he is more able to see all kinds of ills than others. A few days ago, Changzhou in the south of the Yangtze River was the one who discovered the deficit. Getting along with others has been peaceful from the beginning, and now it is considered a Stand firm."

The emperor was even more satisfied when he heard this: "Jia Amnesty has just been appointed as the Minister of Rites, so we can no longer attribute this credit to him. After all, Jia Lian is young, so he needs to have some merits. Hearing what you say, Jia Lian should be released. After a few years, it will be of great use if you go to the local area to experience it."

Zhang Shangshu had to remind the emperor: "Your Majesty, Jia Lian was born as a donated official."

The emperor sighed: "That's why Jia Lian should be credited with this credit. Mr. Zhang personally taught him that in the future, except for stereotyped essays, he will not be able to compare with those who passed the imperial examination." He also wanted to do his best for that guy Thinking about it, he doesn't even remember love, and said angrily, "Compared to Jia Amnesty, people taught by Mr. Zhang are more worry-free. If he doesn't want to see his son suffer, when will he be able to use this accounting method?" come out."

Zhang Shangshu didn't dare to answer the words, he only promoted Jia She in his heart from the former son-in-law of Mrs. Zhang to someone who was valued by the emperor. Even Jia Lian was already a figure in His Majesty's favor. He did not see that His Majesty had personally planned a way out for him.

The emperor didn't wait for Zhang Shangshu's answer and said: "Let Jia Lian go out now, I guess that guy is reluctant, he can do anything to cry at the Supreme Emperor. You should be rewarded for your merits, and Jia Lian has to be with you for this accounting method." Hubu teaches others. Does Hubu still have a place?"

Zhang Shangshu said: "Yuanwailang still has vacancies."

The emperor was not satisfied: "You also said that if this method is popularized, it will be beneficial throughout the ages, and it is not enough to convince the public just by raising it by one rank."

Zhang Shangshu didn't understand anything, and said again: "When Jia Lian came to the ministry, Mr. Zhang once warned his ministers not to make things easier for Jia Lian. In fact, there are vacancies among Lang Zhong." It's not that I'm jealous of the virtuous and capable, but that the grandfather wants to polish his grandson. .

"My lord Zhang has been cautious all his life, and he has always sought the country." The emperor has always respected himself as a teacher, and now he is even more satisfied: "It's not good to take his opinion too far. Besides, Jia She is also the servant. Father is also common sense. Let Jia Lian spend a while in the doctor's position."

It has already been promoted two grades in a row, which is rare for Jinshi who came from the imperial examination. Your Majesty, you still pretend that Jia Lian has suffered a big loss, and let the people at Yushitai know what to do?While complaining, Zhang Shangshu thanked Jia Lian for his retreat.

Before Zhang Shangshu left the palace gate, the emperor who had specially reported to the Supreme Emperor began to have people draw up decrees to deliver rewards.The Taishanghuang gave another reward to Mrs. Xing, and the queen gave Mrs. Xing a separate reward on the grounds of teaching her son well, and called Mrs. Xing to meet with her daughter three days later.

Not to mention that the Rongguo Mansion was in a hurry to receive the order, and everyone's thoughts were even more chaotic.Jia's mother didn't expect Jia Lian to be promoted not only a few days ago, but also promoted two levels at once.The doctor of the household department said that he and Jia Zheng's doctor of the Ministry of Industry are both fifth-rank, but Jia Zheng's fifth-rank has been in business for more than ten years, and the rats of the Ministry of Industry have been changed for several generations, and he has not moved.

And Jia Lian was not only promoted, but also promoted in the Ministry of Household Affairs. No matter how partial Jia's mother was, he would not be able to tell that Jia Zheng was underappreciated for his talent-what talent does Jia Lian have?He could meet Jia Zheng but he couldn't. He often saw Jia Zheng scolding him. What was Jia Lian like at that time?What is Jia Lian like after the boss took Jia Lian to Zhang's mansion?Thinking of Zhang's house, Jia's mother became more anxious, and wanted to talk to Jia Amnesty again.

Jia Zheng was left with pure jealousy.Why?Isn't it just a dandy who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, but he got promoted by flattering Shangguan by relying on his words, which is really not what a gentleman does.Mrs. Wang's jealousy was even worse, and her words were like knives: "When the eldest wife enters the palace, you can go to the empress once, and if there is something wrong, the empress will describe it in front of the queen."

Mrs. Xing took a good look at Mrs. Wang with the eyes that you thought I was stupid, and with a smile, she led Yingchun back to Rongxi Hall.Frozen a Mrs. Wang on the spot, neither advancing nor retreating, Jia Zheng just took it out on her: "I want you to be troublesome. The nanny in their room came out of the palace." The Mrs. Wang was so angry that she wanted to come One sentence: "You don't have much to do, why did you change clothes in a hurry when the Xuanzhi eunuch came?" In the end, taking everyone's face into consideration, he returned to the East Courtyard with anger and didn't mention it.

Had dinner for a while.Jia's mother asked Jia to pardon Jia Zheng, his wife and Jia Lian to talk in Rongqing hall.First of all, he praised Jia Lian for his progress and earned face for the mansion, and even let him do his job well, so that he can show the dignity of the Duke's mansion, so that no one can underestimate him.

Hearing what Jia Mu said first, Jia Amnesty got up on the road and couldn't help reminding: "Old lady, although our mansion is now hung with the plaque of the Duke's mansion, it's just a slap in the face when I come here. Waiting for the general's title, it's better not to mention the Duke's mansion in the future."

Mother Jia was taken aback for a moment, then came back to her senses and scolded: "Only you can't see me well. I just came to block me two days after I relaxed. I kindly remind Lian'er not to lose the dignity of the house, but you don't accept it?"

"I don't have any objections." Jia She sneered, "My servant is at least the third rank, and he still has trouble at my rank."

Jia Zheng only felt that he had suffered an unreasonable disaster, but he couldn't take the initiative to argue, so he could only sit there sullenly and not make a sound.When Mother Jia thought about what to say next, she couldn't argue with Jia Amnesty anymore.But he didn't expect that she always favored Jia Zheng and stood up for Jia Zheng in everything.This time, it was clear that Jia Amnesty was mocking Jia Zheng, but he didn't tell Jia Zheng.

Jia Mu pondered for a while, and then said to Jia Lian: "You go to Zhang's mansion every day. After all, you will be lonely on the road. It's better to let Baoyu accompany you."

Hearing this, Jia Zheng thought in his heart that the old lady still loved Baoyu.Even though Mrs. Wang didn't want to see Mrs. Xian, she knew that Zhang's family was very knowledgeable. Baoyu was taught by Mrs. Zhang.He also looked at Jia Amnesty eagerly.

Jia Amnesty really convinced Mother Jia's whimsy this time, your good second daughter-in-law has a feud with her daughter-in-law, but she has the face to let her teach your grandson, it's not easy to beg her, saying that Jia Lian is lonely on the road. In the capital, it's not like looking for companionship after a thousand miles away.I saw him coldly saying to Madam Xing: "Go to the west hall and greet Yingchun and Daiyu to go back, and let the nuns teach you the etiquette of entering the palace. Then comfort Daiyu well, is it the nobles in the palace? People have more taboos, and there will be more days in the palace in the future."

After Mrs. Xing obediently went to the west hall, she smiled at Jiamu and the three of them, but her eyes were only cold: "Old lady, some things have not been mentioned or have never happened. You are old and have a bad memory. , it’s not that other people have a bad memory too.” Before Jiamu could say anything, she slammed the curtain and left.

The three people in the room looked at each other.

Three days passed in a flash.No matter how anxious Mrs. Xing was, the day of entering the palace came as scheduled.When they arrived at the gate of the palace, there were maids beside the queen welcoming the Marquis. They looked very familiar with the two nuns Wang and Kong who followed Mrs. Xing and Yingchun into the palace. A mother saluted and said: "The mothers have returned to the palace, and the empress has been waiting for you for a long time."

Nanny Wang didn't say anything, Nanny Kong frowned slightly, she was also shallow-skinned.It's just that I have already left the palace, so I can only talk to the empress for a while, because I laughed again: "Why are you here?" her name.

But the maid got complacent, smiled at Nanny Kong and said, "I don't need to run around all this time, but the Empress said that my legs and feet are pretty good, so she asked me to wait for Nanny."

Nanny Wang said to Mrs. Xing, "Madam, let's invite you."

Mrs. Xing saw that the maids in the empress's palace were friendly with the nanny she brought, although she couldn't see the inner key, she felt certain in her heart, her nervous mood eased, and she walked towards the Fengqi Palace where the empress was with the support of Yingchun. go.

After the maid reported, a female official came out to invite Mrs. Xing and Yingchun to meet her.After saluting, they only listened to the empress asking for a seat, and the two of them still didn't dare to lift their eyes when they were seated, and carefully held their own.After a while, I only heard the person in the seat burst into a smile: "Madam General, don't be cautious. After all, I have some relationship with Madam." He asked again: "This is Qingluan's daughter. Speaking of which, I also know Qingluan. Come up." Let me take a good look."

Yingchun and Mrs. Xing have already been mentioned by Jia She. This queen and the first wife Zhang Shuying are cousins. It is not an exaggeration to say that she has a relationship with Mrs. Xing and knows Qingluan. up.Yingchun walked up to the steps generously, and the queen let her go forward to answer. Yingchun didn't stop until she was in front of the phoenix seat, and the queen looked up and down.

The queen didn't want the wooden girl in the original chopsticks to be able to answer the questions neither humble nor overbearing after only being cared for by her parents and raised by her mother for a month or two.For a while, someone gave a table gift: two pieces of brocade brocade embroidered with five flowers, a pair of gold bracelets inlaid with eight treasures, a gold step rock with suspenders and filigree, and a Persian plaything.

After welcoming Spring and thanking Madam Xing, she went back to Madam Xing and sat down. The Queen smiled at Madam Xing with satisfaction, "It can be seen that Madam is kind, and the girl is well-bred. She is so generous and gentle, and she handles things in a decent way." With the Queen's comment, I am afraid that there will be no one in the future. I can make irresponsible remarks on Yingchun's upbringing.

Mrs. Xing didn't even dare to do it, so she heard a palace lady come to report: "Concubine Xiande, please see me."