Femme Beauty

There was a great funeral in Yuanchun, and the Grand View Garden lost its former noise.Everything became quiet again.Because of Yuan Chun's death, Jia's mansion no longer had the hustle and bustle of the past, but everything returned to calm.When Jia's mother heard that Yuanchun was mourning, she passed out that day.In a daze, only Mrs. Wang was allowed to enter the palace alone.In the days that followed, he was also groggy and not very alert.Wang Xifeng specially took the time to accompany Mrs. Xing to take a look, and she was very old.

Because the two families were separated, and at the same time the emperor's order was to be taken care of by the parents, so although Jia's mother was already very sick at this time, Mrs. Xing only came to see it every day.She paid great attention to this aspect at this time, in order not to cause trouble for Jia Lian's official career in the future.

Back at her home, Wang Xifeng handed Jia Cang over to the sensible Jia Yu to play with, and sat opposite Mrs. Xing with her needlework, gossiping.

"The old lady seems to be a lot older. I still remember that it was very moist."

"Hey!" Mrs. Xing sighed: "It's all for the sake of her children. She thinks too much, and there is nothing she can do. The eldest girl over there has gone like this, and she may not know what will happen in the future."

Mrs. Xing thought of the bleak Jia's mansion two days ago, and thought of her own home after her mother's family fell ill.I'm afraid it's just self-knowledge of the warmth and coldness of human feelings.Wang Xifeng didn't know what she was thinking of, but she just curled her lips together: "If you want me to say it, although it's a little disrespectful to say so. But to be honest, the old lady just doesn't have the right mind. I heard from my aunt that Prince Cheng told us about the marriage When she was young, she intended to withdraw from the Shi family. It was a good thing at first, but I heard that the old lady begged her superiors to have a flat wife."

"After all, Lian'er's grandfather was too provocative back then. He provoked the attention of the superiors. He was originally a meritorious service in the founding of the country, but he even got a credit for saving his family. It must arouse the suspicion of the royal family. Plus , Prince Cheng has become a middleman..." Jia She, who walked in to see his son and grandson, sighed while wiping his hands with a towel.

Seeing Jia Amnesty coming in, Wang Xifeng stood up and saluted.Jia Amnesty waved her to sit down: "When the weather gets warmer, I'm afraid your uncle will leave for the northwest."

Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Amnesty with wide eyes when he heard the words: "But there is a will?"

In the morning, Jia Amnesty went to court, although he had nothing to do.He has no position for the time being, he just bears the title of title.But going to court is tantamount to showing your face in front of the emperor, and showing your face is tantamount to letting the emperor remember you, which means you will have opportunities in the future.Therefore, he organized the grand court every three days without any delay.

Nodding his head, sitting on the spring bench next to Mrs. Xing, Jia She nodded: "It was announced by the court in the morning that Xixia and Tubo seem to be marrying each other. Therefore, we must consider the defense of the northwest frontier."

Hearing about Xixia and Tubo, Wang Xifeng carefully recalled what he knew and analyzed in his previous life. Someone once analyzed that Wang Ziteng's death had a lot to do with the last rebellion in Ping'an Prefecture.After Wang Ziteng inspected, he died on the way.At the same time, the rebellion broke out in Pingan Prefecture at the coldest time.It was also at that time that the Wei family lost their head and heir.

She scratched her fingers and thought of another possibility.That is, Wang Ziteng did not die of illness.It was the pursuit in Ping'an state, not the rebellion in Ping'an state that started it all.In fact, Uncle's death...was the beginning of the rebellion in Ping'an Prefecture.

Thinking of this, she looked up at her mother-in-law, Mrs. Xing: "I want to go back to my mother's house in the afternoon. Can Mrs. Brother take care of me?"

Mrs. Xing knew that she must be worried, and she nodded with a smile when she thought of her parental friendship: "Go...don't you take my brother there? It's been a long time since I saw your aunt."

"No need, the main thing is to sit and have a look." Wang Xifeng shook her head, it was difficult to talk with the child, after all, her attention was focused on the child.This time, she wanted to meet her uncle.Instead of reminiscing about the old days with my aunt.

Mrs. Xing thought for a while and nodded, thinking that she might have something to say to her elders who traveled far away.It is really inappropriate to bring children.She smiled and looked at Jia She: "It happens that the master has nothing to do today. We will take the children to play in Zhuangzi in the afternoon. Yingchun Minger said that he will go to Zhuangzi to ride a horse, and the new uncle will follow."

She said happily, and Wang Xifeng nodded and gave a sweet smile after hearing this: "Okay, then I'll stay for one night and come back tomorrow. The second master will take care of me, that's why."

"Let Lian'er go there too, how can the Yue family never come back after a year or so?" Jia She said, and Wang Xifeng nodded.She was a little reluctant, after all, once Jia Lian passed by, she might have something to say.But thinking about it, she felt that there might be other ways.In this way, she thought of writing a letter.Thinking of this, a smile appeared on her face.

After making a carriage and getting off in front of Wang Ziteng's mansion, Wang Xifeng saw the carriages of several familiar meritorious families with sharp eyes.It seemed that it was also for Prince Teng to see him off.She frowned, got into the sedan chair without saying a word and entered the inner house.

Mrs. Wang Ziteng was very surprised that she would come at this time. Some officials came here now because of the vacant positions and rights after the prince left.Some of them are here to tease their feelings, and the prince will definitely be promoted when he comes back in the future.The promotion of a military general means that after that, he will be worshiped as a general.It is the highest honor for a general to be named a marquis and worship a general.

"Why are you here today?" Mrs. Wang Ziteng smiled and took her hand into the room, and made people serve tea: "But you heard what your father-in-law said?"

"Yes, I originally thought that this would be when the weather was warm. But it's so urgent, so the situation over there is not good?" Wang Xifeng asked tentatively. She took off her shoes and got on the kang, taking a sip of tea.

"It's not very good. I heard that the princess of Tubo is marrying the new king of Xixia. The emperor is worried about the defense of the Northwest. Now with the official affairs here... I am afraid that he will also move. He is not very good here. Well, the original old relatives are too old, so it's good to leave." Mrs. Wang Ziteng spoke intermittently, but Wang Xifeng understood it.

The emperor sent Wang Ziteng away, fearing that he would use these old relatives' meritorious deeds.Thinking of the possible impact on Jia's house in the future, she frowned, and plucked the small ears of the blue and white porcelain cup with her fingers: "So, I'm afraid there's going to be a big fight... I'm afraid my father-in-law should leave for a while. The second master and I Don't worry, after all, the villain can't do anything without the elders."

Mrs. Wang Ziteng glanced at her and smiled gratifiedly.This girl deserves to be loved and taught by me for so many years, she can see clearly.Then he thought about the daughter-in-law that Wang Renxiang saw for his younger brother and sister, and frowned: "Your sister-in-law showed a daughter-in-law for brother Renxiang, and she said she was a lady from the Li family, a wealthy family outside the city."

"How do you see a businessman?" Wang Xifeng didn't say that he despised businessmen, but that very few officials and eunuchs went to marry businessmen at this time.This is not a matter of marriage, but a matter of family position.

Mrs. Wang Ziteng sneered: "Hey... Isn't it because of the dowry of other girls? This is also your father-in-law's fault. A daughter who is a concubine and a concubine is the envy of people with sons all over the city. She also I was moved by this thought. If you want me to say, it’s not as good as Miss Xue from your aunt’s family! It’s just a pity that the girl participated in the small election this year, and she has opened up both places and contacts.”

"Sister Baochai is a good one. If nothing else, she's just a housekeeper. She's the best." Wang Xifeng nodded. benefit.She picked up her teacup and took a sip: "In the end, I haven't seen them much since they've been here for so long. I told my wife that I'm staying here today. I have something to talk to my uncle right now, but I'm afraid I don't have time. Why don't I go and see her. It's just... but the place has been fixed?"

"Jing'an Hall is a good place. People don't talk too much, and when you go there, you will be a female official of the fifth rank, who is specially supporting the clothes and socks of those old-age servants. Stay for two or three years and find a good marriage. It's still doable."

Hearing that it was Jing'an Hall, Wang Xifeng froze for a moment.There are old eunuchs of the inner government order everywhere, that is, the place where the servants retire.Although it is said that the power of the past is gone, after all, the one who is in power now is not raised by them as an heir.Although there is no blood connection, it is also a place of abundance after all.

The girls who enter the palace, whether it is a small election or a general election, all have the idea of ​​wanting to climb the dragon and become the phoenix.Even if they don't go to the dragon bed, they are probably clinging to some noble person in the palace, and the ultimate goal is probably to go to the dragon bed.But Xue Baochai is not, what she is looking for is a gold-plated girl.After all, her father passed away, and Ziwei's status as a family member was not as good as a serious official.Besides, it has not been a year or two for the Xue family to be an imperial merchant.When she got married in the future, it became very embarrassing.

As the saying goes, if you can't achieve high, you can't achieve low.That's what she is.Jing'an Hall is indeed a good place.Once you have an identity, you will also have contacts, and the last good marriage may not be far away.

Wang Xifeng got down to the ground, put on her shoes, carried Tang Pozi in her arms, and took Ping'er alone to a courtyard next to Wang's house.There were not many people along the way, so it can be seen that the people are all concentrated in the front right now.But that's fine too.

Knocking on the door and entering, I saw Aunt Xue who got the news standing in front of the main room door, welcoming her with a smile.Her son went to the military camp, and now he is no longer the dandy and pompous he was before. Instead, because of Wang Ziteng's discipline and Jia Lian's example, he has become diligent.

Xue Baochai appeared in plain moon white with a goose yellow high waist.Seeing Wang Xifeng walk in, he hurriedly stepped forward to hold his mother's arm and said to Wang Xifeng with a smile, "I heard a magpie calling today, I never thought it would be Phoenix coming."

"That's out of the question." Wang Xifeng smiled slightly and after packing with Aunt Xue, the three of them entered the back room with their maidservants.Wang Xifeng stretched out her hand to tidy up Xue Baochai's hair at the temples: "It's okay to say so at home, but in the final analysis, things like phoenixes still belong to the royal family. Where are you going in the future, there are many places to avoid. If you don't form a habit now , I'm afraid it will be wrong."

Xue Baochai listened to her words and knew that she meant well.Smiling and nodding: "Cousin, don't worry, I can save this matter."

Hearing her promise, Wang Xifeng took off an armband with an ebony gold lock ring from her arm and handed it to Xue Baochai: "This is not a gift for you. I'm afraid I might have something to keep you from seeing you when you enter the palace. This is a token. I have some eyes and ears there over the years. Although not as well-informed as my uncle's, in the end she is loyal. She is an aunt now, and she will stay in the palace for the rest of her life. You will not be conspicuous when you carry this. After all, your family background is there, and the more expensive things are also used. She will definitely give you convenience when she looks at it. "

When Xue Baochai heard this, she looked at Wang Xifeng in surprise and waved her hands again and again: "It is not easy for my uncle to help me find such a way. I will definitely do it myself, and it must not be easy for my cousin to figure out such a way. Where did I get it? "

"What are you talking about?" Wang Xifeng made a gesture of displeasure, and slapped her arms on the table: "I watched you grow up, and I will definitely watch you get married in the future. There are not many amiable people around me." , Eldest Aunt will be Amitabha if she doesn’t make trouble in the future. Your mother must understand her, not me who is a niece who is gossip. Now I heard from people in my house that this little selection is of the fourth grade. Official position, so I thought about sending Tanchun in too. These days, I’m afraid I’m busy with this. I have to wait two years for the main election, but I’m afraid I can’t wait now.”

Wang Xifeng was very emotional about Tanchun's fate. In her previous life, she was sold out by her father to marry her.But now, it is going to go the way of Yuanchun before.But I don't know how many ways of Yuanchun's way were combined together.Now that the emperor sent his uncle away, he must do it.Other families are not easy to move, but which one of the meritorious family is not worried about it.And he, the former imperial concubine, who is now respectful, virtuous and respectful to the biological father of the imperial concubine, is probably the best choice.

Hearing that Tanchun was also going to participate in the draft, Xue Baochai couldn't understand it.She chose this path because of her father's absence and embarrassment in her status.But Tanchun is for that.According to her age, she might not be suitable either.Thinking of this, she raised this question.

Wang Xifeng looked into her bright eyes, pursed her lips and smiled at Aunt Xue: "My sister has a good heart after all. I heard that the reason is to guard the house for my sister. This is also a rule. My mother's family kept talking about the past. Daughter, it is also a custom to let a young concubine daughter go to see the bed of the deceased concubine daughter. It's just that this matter will only last a year or two. When the time comes, if the emperor doesn't care about it, then he will stay. If The emperor heard about it, and there are other ways. But according to me, these have nothing to do with you. All you have to do is to hope for nothing and live a stable life."

Xue Baochai sighed with pity on Tanchun's difficulty.That was when she came to Beijing, and it was rare for a girl to talk to her.Even Lin Ruhai, the daughter of Mrs. Lin's family, also spends her whole day in poetry, singing and dancing, dancing knives and playing clubs.However, she turned to think about it, although the girls at home were envious of being able to enter the palace.They all look forward to being able to be a Concubine Zhen again.But she always heard from her parents that if she sent the girl to seek a future, then her parents would be very cruel.Her finding this way was also the result of her mother crying and persuading her to no avail.

Having figured it out, she nodded.Seeing that she was being taught, Wang Xifeng handed her the armband again: "The Baoqin is a person close to the late imperial concubine. After she fell ill, she was opened up and sent to the dragon bed. Now she is more or less a noble person. Your mother and I are both looking forward to your return as soon as possible to get married. I don't know what their family thinks. However, it is better to have some help. Even if she was a girl before, she is now a noble person. This People's hearts can change."

Hearing what Wang Xifeng said, Xue Baochai couldn't refuse and accepted it.She thought, thinking of her cousin.It will be fine in the future.It's just that she never thought that her future would become so unpredictable.