The Warm Jade of the Red Chamber

Emperor Xuankang looked at the two grandsons who had come together in front of him, and remembered their ridiculous request. He was angry and funny, and couldn't help but glared at the two sons who were obviously sitting down to see a joke.

Emperor Xuankang still loved Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Yu very much, but in terms of weight, Zhuang Yan was naturally more important, because he was the prince's son, and his qualifications were much better than his two concubine brothers. In Emperor Kang's heart, he would inherit the great line in the future. How could he decide on his concubine casually?

Even if it was Zhuang Yu's marriage, if Mr. Bai hadn't facilitated it, and it was mainly for the consideration of Zhuang Ye's and his wife's children, Emperor Xuankang would not have agreed to it simply.As for taking the opportunity to push Lin Hai to Zhuang Yang later, it seemed more like taking advantage of the trend.

Besides, Zhuang Yu is the prince's son, if the daughter of the Lin family doesn't like Zhuang Yu in the future, it's no big deal to marry two concubines he likes. Emperor Xuankang didn't feel guilty about doing things like crossing rivers and demolishing bridges.Because it is already a great grace for the Lin family to have a concubine.But Zhuang Yan's main concubine may be the crown princess, the future mother of the country, and her family background, temperament, temper, and wrists all have to be excellent. somethin'.

Looking at the two good grandsons who were eagerly looking at him, it was very difficult for Emperor Xuankang to say the words of refusal, especially Zhuang Yan, it was rare to beg him once, but he was still disappointed.

However, Emperor Xuankang only touched the heads of the two in the end, and did not agree after all.

Zhuang Yan lowered his head slightly, looking a little disappointed, but he didn't bother after all, and followed Zhuang Yu to leave first.

Zhuang Yang looked at Zhuang Yan's back in a daze, immature but straight.

Emperor Xuankang snorted, Zhuang Yang and Zhuang Ye hurriedly stood up and bowed their heads, knowing that the old man was going to teach someone.

Emperor Xuankang glared at Zhuang Ye first, and said, "Eleventh, you are not allowed to teach Yan'er as out of tune as you are!"

Zhuang Ye choked, curled his lips secretly, and thought, everyone was having fun while watching the fun, and he was the one to take the blame.On the surface, Zhuang Ye had to answer "yes" reluctantly.

It's no wonder that Emperor Xuankang knew that Zhuang Ye was also temperamental, and he couldn't bear to talk more about him.For the son of the emperor's family, it is not necessarily a good thing that he has more skills. A son with real skills like Zhuang Ye has some shortcomings in character, but it is a good thing.

Emperor Xuankang looked at Zhuang Yang again, and said, "Prince, do you know why I don't agree? Ordinarily, Yan'er's future daughter-in-law can only be selected from those families. There is nothing wrong with me being the master now. But , I really married a little daughter-in-law who doesn't understand anything. In your palace, the princess is weak, but other people are not qualified to raise her. There are children in every family. Eleventh Mansion is different, there are not so many twists and turns, and raising a little girl can naturally raise it well." Since Emperor Xuankang moved his mind to decentralize power, he taught Zhuang Yang more and more naturally in his words and deeds stand up.Although Zhuang Yang has reached the age of not being confused, in Emperor Xuankang's heart, he is not so relieved of him.

After Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Yu resigned, Zhuang Yu followed Zhuang Yan to the East Palace to greet the Crown Princess.

On the way, Zhuang Yu sneaked a look at Zhuang Yan's face and asked, "Brother Yan, are you okay?" The two brothers had a very good relationship, and they couldn't bear to ask roundabout questions, so they asked directly.

Zhuang Yan didn't smile much in the palace, and his expression became even colder at the moment.At that time, he may have just been too relaxed and had a sudden whim, but after talking to his mother and concubine later, he got support.Sometimes, after thinking about it a lot, the original simple idea began to become less simple.The children of the royal family are precocious, especially those who are dignified but embarrassing like Zhuang Yan.

Zhuang Yan couldn't tell whether he felt more disappointed at the moment, or felt more relieved. He also vaguely understood that it was a good thing for him now that the emperor's grandfather betrothed him, and it could even help him father.Once Zhuang Yu married Lin Hai's daughter-in-law, he asked Lin Hai to join the prince's ship. If he could marry another capable official's daughter or granddaughter, he would also be able to help his father and king again.

But the concubine's health is so poor, it is very difficult to protect herself now, if there is another little girl, it will be too much trouble for her.

Therefore, Zhuang Yan just replied softly: "Actually, I was just joking that day, and I didn't intend to take action at all. The concubine's health is not good. If she really married a daughter-in-law, it would be a burden for the concubine. But later I said The concubine mother listened and wanted to make her laugh, but the concubine mother insisted that I go and talk to Grandpa Huang."

Zhuang Yan didn't know what was going on in the princess's mind, but he had been close to the princess since he was a child, so he naturally followed suit. Anyway, they are childish, and even if it doesn't work, it's just a joke That's all.

After Zhuang Yu met the princess, he also felt that it was better for his cousin not to marry a wife for the time being.Although the crown princess had saved her life, she looked very weak, and even her smile was erratic and illusory.

Zhuang Yu followed Qiu Qingyu often into the palace to visit the Crown Princess, and his relationship with the Crown Princess was also very good, his eyes turned red for a while.

The Crown Princess thought very clearly. Mr. Bai picked up her life. Naturally, she was very grateful to Zhuang Ye and Qiu Qingyu, and loved Zhuang Yu very much.She doesn't ask for anything now, she just hopes that her children can be safe and healthy.

Because of her health, the Crown Princess really couldn't muster the energy to take care of the affairs of the Eastern Palace. Apart from keeping an eye on Zhuang Yan so that nothing happened to him, she couldn't care about anything else.In the past, Concubine Jiang and Concubine Wei were both in charge of official affairs. Concubine Jiang had the eldest son and was arrogant. Concubine Wei had two princesses. They were not as strong as Concubine Jiang, so they got closer to the concubine. Standing on guard against each other, the Eastern Palace maintains a superficial peace.

But because of Zhuang Wei's troubles before, even the side concubine Jiang lost trust in front of Zhuang Yang, and if she is not allowed to have the power in the palace, the affairs of the East Palace will still be handled by the crown princess, and she has ambitions to defend the side concubine from being alone. Therefore, the princess assigned the palace affairs to the female officials of various divisions, which was quite worry-free.

When Zhuang Yan joked about asking Emperor Xuankang for his wife, the princess did not stop her.She doesn't know how long her body can last, whether she can wait until Zhuang Yan grows up, if not, Zhuang Yan's marriage will be plotted by others in the future, why not take advantage of the time when Emperor Xuankang values ​​Zhuang Yan, As long as the marriage is settled, the candidate will definitely not be bad. She will work hard to educate her for a few years, and it is better to know the basics than to have ulterior motives.

The princess was hurt badly by the prince in the early years, and now she is in poor health. She has exhausted all her efforts just to protect Zhuang Yan, and the entanglement of love has long been forgotten by her. Who the prince loves and trusts, she has already Learn not to be heartbroken.In the end, the princess would rather believe in Zhuang Ye and his wife, and in the importance Emperor Xuankang attached to Zhuang Yan at this time, but she was unwilling to believe that Zhuang Yang would always value Zhuang Yan.Zhuang Yang is only in his early forties now, and there will definitely be another child in the future, and there will be a mother of the child. With so many variables, she dare not bet on Zhuang Yang at all.

It's a pity that Zhuang Yang didn't think of this, which made him unable to reopen the defense of the princess for several years.

When Zhuang Yan sent Zhuang Yu out of the palace, both of them were in a low mood.

When the two of them walked to the gate of the Eastern Palace, a group of maids were about to enter the gate. When they saw the two young masters, they hurriedly avoided the side.

Zhuang Yan recognized that the female officer leading the team was Min Siyao from Shangshi Bureau, and she probably came here to deliver medicine to the princess, so Zhuang Yan stayed behind to inquire for a while before letting them in.

Zhuang Yu followed Zhuang Yan, but noticed that behind Min Siyao, there was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old court lady, who thought she was sizing him up quietly, and felt a little displeased.

Zhuang Yan happened to turn around and saw his cousin frowning, so he glanced at the maid, and then asked Min Siyao: "Min Siyao, who is the maid?"

Min Siyao looked back, and replied, "That's Jia Nushi from Shangshi Bureau."

Zhuang Yu raised his eyebrows. He is now a little sensitive to the surname Jia. He recalled the investigation of Jia's mansion after returning to Beijing, and learned that there was a girl in their family who was sent to the palace to be a maid. It is not impossible to have a small and gradeless female history.

Thinking about it, Zhuang Yu asked, "Where's your name?" I don't know if the female historian in front of me is from the Jia family.

Although Min Siyao was surprised that the two young masters would be interested in a female history, he didn't dare to inquire and could only answer.

But before Min Siyao could open his mouth, Lady Jia had already bowed and replied, "My maidservant's name is Jia Yuanchun." Unlike ordinary court ladies and female historians, it is impressive.

Zhuang Yu slightly raised his head and looked at the woman in front of him. If the Jia family hadn't made him dissatisfied first, this Jia Yuanchun would be really special, especially that kind of shallow and gentle smile, which could easily make people feel good.

It's a pity that Zhuang Yu didn't like the Jia family because of Daiyu's poisoning. It's hard to change his perception just because of Jia Yuanchun's smile, so he turned around and was about to leave without any sense of intimacy.

It was Zhuang Yan who suddenly asked, "Which Yuan character?"

Jia Yuanchun was slightly taken aback, and quickly replied in a respectful voice: "My maidservant was born on the first day of the first month of the first lunar month, so she married Yuanchun."

Zhuang Yan frowned, and said coldly: "Change it, this Yuan character is not something you, a female historian, should use. If you don't change it to the source character, it can also suit the situation."

Jia Yuanchun took a breath, pinched his palm slightly with his fingertips, and replied: "The name is given by the servant's parents..." The most different thing about her is this rare birthday, which is said to be a great fortune.But since he entered the palace, he found that it was very difficult for him to stand out, and now he couldn't even keep his name?No, since she has entered the palace, there is no way out except to fight.This name cannot be changed. If she changes her name, will her fate also be changed?

"Bold, how can you refute the order from His Royal Highness?" It was Min Siyao who refuted Jia Yuanchun, "It's your honor to be named by His Royal Highness, why don't you thank His Highness for your kindness?" There are so many court ladies, eunuchs, and even female officials named by the master, why does Jia Yuanchun feel that she is an exception?What's more, Zhuang Yan only changed one word in her name, and it was indeed because that word was inappropriate.

Jia Yuanchun knelt down with a bang, his cheeks slightly raised, his good looks, and the corners of his slightly pursed lips showed an unspeakable stubbornness: "Although Yuanchun is an insignificant female history, but after entering this palace, she can no longer be in the palace." The parents are filial, the names given by the parents, slaves... slaves..." His eyes were slightly red, but he still pursed his lips and refused to shed a tear.

Although Jia Yuanchun didn't finish his sentence, his meaning was already made clear.

Zhuang Yan's eyes darkened, and he glanced sideways at the figure of the prince and Zhuang Ye coming from afar, and suddenly asked Min Siyao, "Where did this female historian of Jia work in the first place?"

Min Siyao was worried that Zhuang Yan would be offended by Jia Yuanchun. Hearing Zhuang Yan's question, he didn't dare to be negligent, and hurriedly replied: "Ms. .”

"That's it." Zhuang Yan left three words of unknown meaning, turned around and pulled Zhuang Yu away, without mentioning Jia Yuanchun's name change.

Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Yu ran into Zhuang Yang and Zhuang Ye who had returned from Emperor Xuankang's place, and continued to walk out after saluting.

The two hadn't gone far when they heard Zhuang Ye's loud voice from behind: "Since I feel guilty that I can't fulfill my filial piety at the knees of my parents, why bother to enter the palace? Who can force her to enter the palace as a palace maid for the eldest daughter of Duke Jia's mansion?" No?"

Zhuang Yan and Zhuang Yu didn't look back. Anyway, with Zhuang Ye in the lead, they just had to wait and see the result.

Sure enough, within a few days, the news came that the old lady of the Jia family had personally changed Jia Yuanchun's name. The inappropriate "Yuan" character in the middle did not change the "yuan" proposed by Zhuang Yan, but Zhuang Ye re-named Jia Yuanchun. Bestowed - "circle".