The Warm Jade of the Red Chamber

Emperor Xuankang was really moved when he saw the two brothers Zhuang Yang and Zhuang Ye holding the "Longzhuan Qinxin Pill".

Because Mr. Bai had already expressed his intention to go to Emperor Xuankang after the witchcraft incident was over, and Emperor Xuankang also had speculations about Mr. Bai's unusualness, so he did not dare to restrict and obstruct him.

With the departure of Mr. Bai, "Longzhuan Qinxin Pill" becomes more and more precious.

Only those who have taken this pill know how heaven-defying the effect is. Keeping this pill is almost an extra life for Zhuang Yang and Zhuang Ye.Emperor Xuankang had already taken two pills, and taking the third and fourth pills might just be a waste.But Zhuang Yang and Zhuang Ye insisted on leaving the two pills to Emperor Xuankang, just thinking that maybe they would have some effect.

Under the insistence of the two brothers, Emperor Xuankang did not take the "Longzhuan Qinxin Pill" again, but he kept these two pills.

At this time, Emperor Xuankang remembered his suspicion towards them a few days ago, and thought that under his reprimand and suppression, the two brothers only gave in, but did not have the slightest dissatisfaction or resistance. people.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Zhuang Ye took the opportunity to propose that Zhuang Yu marry a young daughter-in-law.

Emperor Xuankang heard that this was Mr. Bai's suggestion, and it would also help Zhuang Ye's heirs, so he had nothing to object to.

Emperor Xuankang was also dissatisfied with the fact that Zhuang Ye had been close to Zhuang Ye for ten years but had only one son-in-law, but he also watched Qiu Qingyu grow up. In terms of favor, she was not much less than Zhuang Ye. Without hesitation, he planned to go to life and death together, and Emperor Xuankang didn't want to make things difficult for her.But if in a few years, Qiu Qingyu still can't add a son to Zhuang Ye, he won't let Zhuang Ye's backyard continue to be empty.Therefore, when Emperor Xuankang heard that there was a solution, he immediately agreed to Zhuang Ye's request and gave Zhuang Yu and the little girl mentioned by Mr. Bai a marriage.Regarding Mr. Bai's vision, Emperor Xuankang had nothing to doubt, but after hearing that the little girl was the eldest daughter of Lin Hai, the inspector of salt, he couldn't help but be extra careful, and sent someone to secretly check Cha Linhai to see her. Did he take the opportunity to join Zhuang Yang when he was "seriously ill".

Fortunately, Zhuang Yang and Zhuang Ye were busy dispelling Emperor Xuankang's doubts at that time, and it was too late to show weakness, so how could they have more contact with Lin Hai?Therefore, Emperor Xuankang found out that the other princes were wooing Lin Hai, which made Emperor Xuankang feel more dissatisfied with other sons for a while, and felt more at ease with the two brothers.

However, Lin Hai showed that he was only loyal to the emperor, impartial, did not form cliques for personal gain, and was calm about threats from all parties, which also made Emperor Xuankang feel more satisfied and trusted.

It is indeed true that Mr. Bai once treated the children of the Lin family in the Lin Mansion. In this case, why would Emperor Xuankang have any doubts?

Emperor Xuankang dispelled his doubts and was willing to propose marriage to the two little dolls. That feeling was like going back to Zhuang Ye and Qiu Qingyu's childhood, feeling very hungry and interesting.

After Emperor Xuankang really fell ill this time, he had some understanding of life and death.Maybe it's because the fear of death has already consumed part of it when he was infected by the Gu, but now he can really face the fact that he is old and frail. Don't dare to overwork for maintenance, and want to live a few more years.

Emperor Xuankang was over 60 years old, and he was infected with Gu and fell ill, which finally made him feel powerless in the heavy government affairs, but as an emperor, it was not so easy for him to make up his mind and let go of power.

It's just that although Emperor Xuankang hesitated, he still slowly considered the possibility of Zen position.

With this idea in mind, Emperor Xuankang observed Zhuang Yang more carefully and rigorously, but he was quite satisfied. It is worthy of being taught by him since he was a child. The concept of governing the country and the style of handling government affairs are like a continuation of his own, which suits him very well. mind.Emperor Xuankang thought that although he could not be called the first emperor through the ages, during his reign, Dajing was still politically clear and peaceful, so he naturally hoped that his successor could inherit his political ideas instead of contradicting or even contradicting him.

Emperor Xuankang was most satisfied with Zhuang Yang. Of course, he didn't have a second heart when he was seriously ill. When his sons next to him were jumping happily one after another, it became more and more valuable. This also made Emperor Xuankang uneasy. As for being too worried that the Zen position will be completely emptied in the future, it will be restrained everywhere.

Just because he had the idea of ​​a Zen position, Emperor Xuankang began to think about the court situation after his Zen position.

Emperor Xuankang certainly didn't want to witness such a situation when he was still alive, so he hoped that the courtiers he trusted and valued could still be trusted and reused by Zhuang Yang.Firstly, this way, even if he abdicated and became the Supreme Emperor, he would not lose his influence on the court. Secondly, these courtiers are really capable people. If they are abandoned, it will be a loss to the court.

And Lin Hai is a typical example.Lin Hai's position is too sensitive and important. Those who have no ability and perseverance either cannot stand at all, or cannot resist the temptation and join forces. Like Lin Hai, Emperor Xuankang does not believe that Zhuang Yang can find another person to replace him. he.

But now, Lin Hai's daughter is married to Zhuang Yu, and Lin Hai and Zhuang Ye have become in-laws, so Zhuang Yang can use him with complete confidence.Even if Mr. Bai said that the girl's fate is beneficial to Zhuang Ye's heirs, it is still a good move to start from the layout of the court.

When the imperial decree of Emperor Xuankang's marriage reached the Lin family in Yangzhou, both Lin Hai and Jia Min were completely stunned, and almost forgot to send some red envelopes to the eunuch who came to deliver the decree.

After seeing off the eunuch who delivered the decree, the couple looked at the enshrined imperial decree stupidly, and still couldn't believe it was true. Lin Daiyu was really too young, a four-year-old baby, how could she Are you going to get married?You know, Emperor Xuankang's decree is not to refer to marriage first, and then to get married after Daiyu becomes an adult, but to marry into Chengke County Prince's Mansion next year and become a concubine. A five-year-old bride can be regarded as a child bride. Bar?

Lin Hai thought even further. Emperor Xuankang proposed to marry his daughter to the prince of Chengke County. This means that Emperor Xuankang still prefers the crown prince to succeed him, right?That's why I personally pushed myself towards the prince.If you look at it this way, this is indeed an excellent thing - if your daughter is not so young.

Of course, Jia Min didn't think as much as Lin Hai did. She only knew that her daughter was so young. Before she had time to teach her, she was about to become someone else's wife. This... this is simply ridiculous!If it wasn't for the imperial decree to grant the marriage, Jia Min really wanted to refuse the marriage.

"Master..." Jia Min was really flustered, "Yu'er is still so young, even if you want to marry, you should wait until Yu'er and Ji get married, right? I haven't had time to teach her anything. , angered the concubine, isn't it... I have to suffer since I was a child?" Jia Min has a deep understanding of the difficulties of being a daughter-in-law. She was considered married back then, and she suffered a lot of grievances in front of her mother-in-law, not to mention that Daiyu is now High marriage?It's even more difficult to be the daughter-in-law of the royal family, right?

Lin Hai was not willing to let his young daughter leave his side like this. You have to know how many years he had waited for such a real flesh and blood. Joy's daughter, he loves her no less than Lin Ji.What's more, if you marry into the palace, even if you don't enter the palace like entering the palace, the chances of returning to your natal family are probably very few.

However, in the final analysis, this is a marriage bestowed by the imperial decree, and it is a great grace. How can the couple go to tell Emperor Xuankang that they don't want to part with their daughter and will not marry until she is old enough?That's not something that can be described by the words "I don't know what's good or bad".

Therefore, Lin Hai not only could not agree with Jia Min's words, but also comforted her in turn, saying: "Madam, don't worry too much, I think that Chengke County King and Princess also grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and the relationship between the Princess and the Queen It's quite deep, even if you compare your heart with your heart, you won't be able to embarrass Yu'er if you think about it."

Although Jia Min knew that the imperial decree could not be disobeyed, but Daiyu was her only biological child, how could she be willing to part with the separation of flesh and blood?Immediately burst into tears.

Naturally, it is impossible to hide this matter from Daiyu. Daiyu is still young, and she does not only mean what it means to be married, but she knows that this means that she will leave her home, her parents, and her younger brother to go to Going to another strange place and living with strangers, it is unavoidable to be afraid in my heart. In addition, Jia Min hugged her and cried reluctantly, and immediately felt sad and shed tears.

Lin Ji and Daiyu have had a good relationship since they were young, but now that they heard that Daiyu was going to someone else's house, they immediately hugged Daiyu tightly and cried loudly.In Lin Ji's young heart, the pain of Mr. Bai's departure has not been soothed, and his own sister will be snatched away by others, and he immediately feels resentment towards that "brother-in-law" whom he has never met.

Seeing his wife and children crying together, Lin Hai couldn't help but his eyes were red. Although he knew that they should rejoice at Emperor Xuankang's grace, instead of crying and sad like this, but he couldn't bear to be harsh, so he only sent his servants away without calling them I saw it and went out to talk about causing trouble.

No matter how reluctant the Lin family was, they had no choice but to prepare a dowry for Daiyu.

Although the daughters of rich families start preparing dowry from birth, Jia Min is no exception. She has already started preparing for Daiyu's birth, but the dowry of her daughter's family has been slowly accumulated over the past ten years. Where are the things prepared for Daiyu enough?What's more, Daiyu married the son of a county prince with a noble status. If Daiyu's dowry was not rich enough and she was looked down upon by others, she might not be able to hold her head up in the palace for the rest of her life.

Fortunately, the Lin family has a rich background, so it is still possible to come up with an expensive dowry in a hurry.Jia Min was naturally very generous to his daughter, and he was barely satisfied after almost evacuating half of the warehouse.It's just that the dowry and other things need to be made of good wood, so how will you find the good wood for a while?

Jia Min's hair was almost grey. At this moment, people from the Rongfu in the capital came to Yangzhou again with Jia's mother's letter.