[Red Mansions] The Road to Empress Dowager

But it is said that those who have sought death once, after being stimulated by the edge of life and death, their will to die will disappear, and they will no longer have the desire to die.

Just like Yang Guo jumped over the Broken Intestine Cliff without dying, and he will survive.

It is also like in modern history, the young Wang Jingwei was willing to assassinate the prince of the Qing Dynasty at the cost of his young life, but he did not die in the end, and he released the weak side of his personality.

In the same way, Baoyu was once stimulated by Daiyu's marriage and almost failed. After waking up, nothing will happen again.Otherwise, let’s look at the original novel. Didn’t Daiyu die at that time? How could he still live with Xue Baochai and have children?

So Baoyu made a fuss about it once and it was over.

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But after what happened to Baoyu, apart from Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang still thinking that he would have great fortune in the future, the other masters of the Jia family felt more and more that he was useless.

This also made Wang Ziteng more determined to win over Jia Huan, and also because Jia Huan was the only one among the children of the four major families who passed the Jinshi examination.For Wang Ziteng, Jia Lian has already leaned more toward the Shi family and the Lin family, and it is out of his control. Jia Lian may not take much responsibility for the Wang family in the future.Shi Hong, the only son of the third generation of the Shi family, is also incapable of writing and martial arts, so it is of little value to win over.

Therefore, Wang Ziteng also invited Jia Zheng, Jia Huan and his father and son to visit Wang's house to enjoy the flowers, and made clever arrangements to let his two daughters, Wang Xiluan and Wang Xiyan, pass through the garden and be seen by Jia Huan.

After drinking three cups of tea in the pavilion, Wang Ziteng talked about Jia Huan's entry into an official. Before the opening of Wu Enke in summer, the official appointment will definitely come down.

Wang Ziteng said that he also knew some people in the court, meaning that after he became an official, he would naturally help Jia Huan if he was willing.

Recently, because of Jia Huan's reputation as a child prodigy, Jia Zheng's back straightened again. Hearing what Wang Ziteng said, he cupped his hands and said, "We still have to fight more."

Wang Ziteng smiled and said: "It's just that Huan'er's identity is still a little bit weak. Why don't you make it up to Huan'er in the next week? After all, he is your biological son, so I will record him under the name of my sister. From now on, Huan'er will look good in the future." It’s always beneficial to look at it too.”

Of course Mrs. Wang didn't tell Jia Zheng that her brother had such an idea. At this time, he heard Wang Ziteng's initiative, so he was about to agree to it.

No, Jia Huan said: "Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your kindness. It's just that registering a son-in-law is like a Jinshi, like a wife, just deceiving one's ears and stealing one's bell, but you don't have to do it deliberately."

Wang Ziteng looked at him with a pair of eagle eyes, it was chilly, and Jia Huan, who can be said to be proud of the spring breeze recently, also felt very uncomfortable.Because Wang Ziteng knows that he is not the confidant of today's sages, and sages force their rulers and ministers, and some are frustrated, so they have to hide and protect themselves to wait for the opportunity, but it doesn't mean that Jia Huan can tease his tiger's whiskers.

Jia Zheng immediately scolded him, saying, "Your uncle has good intentions, why are you so ignorant? You usually know a little bit of reason, why are you so frivolous today?"

Jia Huan got up and raised his hand and said: "Father forgives the sin, the son is really terrified. In any case, a wife is a wife. Even if the son was raised by his aunt since he was a child, it is impossible for him to surpass the law of etiquette and filial piety. Therefore, there is no need to do anything redundant. If you offend your wife Don't worry, it's my son's fault."

Prince Teng stroked his beard, and suddenly mentioned to Jia Zheng the matter of marrying Wang Xiyan to Jia Huan. Although Jia Zheng was ignorant of common affairs and had a good face, he was shrewd in his status, otherwise he would not have occupied the Rongguo Mansion back then. In the position of the master, Jia Amnesty has become the master instead.

His reputation as a hypocrite is entirely due to the fact that Jia Huan High School was the top two Jinshi, and he is very clear about what Jia Baoyu looks like. He does not still think that Jia Baoyu is lucky like Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang.Therefore, he had high hopes for Jia Huan.At this time, hearing that Wang Ziteng was going to marry a concubine, although he was afraid of Wang Ziteng in his heart, he was slightly displeased.

Jia Zheng said: "Huan'er is still young, and it will be several years before they get married. I vaguely remember that the second girl is two years old than Huan'er."

Wang Ziteng's face was displeased: "Why is it inappropriate for a girl to be two years older? Could it be that you don't like it for a long time?"

Mrs. Wang gave birth to Jia Baoyu when she was over 55 years old. She is now 60 or 43 years old, and Wang Ziteng is Mrs. Wang's eldest brother, who is almost [-] years old at this time.He had no children when he was young, and after he passed forty, he had to accept concubines and concubines to ask for children, so as to maintain his health and preserve his fortune, he got a concubine and a concubine and two daughters at the age of [-], and he had no more flesh and blood.Therefore, although Wang Xiyan is a concubine, she will not be neglected in the face of the Wang family like the Jia family. She was raised under the wife's lap like the eldest daughter since she was a child, and her treatment is only slightly inferior to that of the queen Xiluan.Wang Ziteng would not allow Jia Zheng to look down on his concubine daughter.

Jia Zheng hurriedly said, "Why did my brother-in-law say that? I am the only one who can match Huan'er with my brother-in-law's daughter. How can I not be worthy?"

When Jia Huan saw that Jia Zheng was afraid, he was also afraid, but it was a matter of his life and could not be avoided.

He stood up and said with a bow: "Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your love. Miss Wang is very good, but brother Baoyu has not married a wife yet. How can it be my turn? Brother Baoyu and Miss Wang are cousins. Wouldn't it be even more intimate?" Marriage? I am a concubine, how can I be worthy of Miss Wang?"

Jia Huan felt that the surrounding air had cooled down, but he was trying to support himself because he knew that if he backed down, he would really marry Wang Xiyan.

Even if Jia Huan didn't read the Red Chamber intensively, he knew that Wang Ziteng died of a sudden illness, and some people in later generations speculated that he was killed suddenly.From this, it can be inferred that he is not in the mood for the present, maybe he is acting too domineering and violated the bottom line, the emperor did not want to keep him long ago.

The original world was violently killed. In this "fandom world", the emperor is so handsome, he is a domineering king, and Wang Ziteng is hard to please under his hands. How can he be so short-sighted to find such a family of wives?

Besides, it was only a year or two since his sudden death. Once the pillars of the four major families fell, even Marquis Zhong Jing's ability could not prevent the building from collapsing.If he wants to succeed in his official career in the future, he can only seek out the reason for his wife's family to borrow from him. It is as stupid as "closing the country" to completely tie himself to the chariot of the four major families.With just such a bastard, can he still pick out dragons?

The two sides were at a stalemate, Jia Huan struggled to resist Wang Ziteng's coercion, Jia Zheng wanted to say something, but Wang Ziteng's eyes were shining brightly, only staring at Jia Huan.

In fact, Jia Huan was very scared, and all kinds of thoughts came to him. He knew that Wang Ziteng had no "future", but now it was easy to get rid of him.

Jia Huan bowed and said: "Forgive me, Mr. Wang. I was favored by Mr. Wang. Huan is really lucky for three lives, but...Huan has someone in mind. No matter how good Miss Wang is, Huan shouldn't miss her. Please forgive me, Mr. Wang." .”

Wang Ziteng sneered and said: "Cun Zhou, Ling Zi has lofty aspirations, you have to cultivate them well."

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Jia Huan followed Jia Zheng home from Prince Teng's mansion, feeling uneasy all the way, and Jia Zheng was also worried.Jia Huan thought about it. With Jia Zheng's current status, it would be difficult for him to marry the daughter of someone with a higher official position than Wang Ziteng, because it is an unwritten custom to marry high and low.It's just that in the past two years, Wang Ziteng didn't know if he would do something secretly, and how to avoid it.

Jia Huan suddenly thought of Wang Xifeng, because of his butterflies, Aunt Zhao did not bribe Ma Daopo to harm her, both aspects were fine, especially since he was elected, Wang Xifeng never neglected him.Wang Xifeng is always Wang Ziteng's niece, and she has always relied on his power. If he gets close to her, Wang Xifeng wonders if he will not embarrass him because of the name of "four big families, united in the same spirit".

At this time, Jia Lian was close to the Shi family and the Xing family, which meant that the Shi family and the Xing family were dependent, and the Lin family had good relations with the two families, so naturally he was also relying on them.Jia Lian has taken advantage of everything, putting aside Xin Xiuyan's old grievances, Jia Huan is a little jealous of him.He wanted to find a helper in the officialdom, and Jia Lian was really the best or the only choice now.

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Two days later, Jia Huan and Tanchun visited Jia Lian's yard together and brought many things for children to play with for Brother Rong.

Wang Xifeng went to Xing Mansion with Mrs. Xing just yesterday to help prepare for Su Fu'er's pre-marriage affairs. It was originally to discuss the purchase of shares in the store, and to share management matters on weekdays.However, since Mrs. Jia Shexing entered the Rongxi Hall, the internal affairs of the housekeeper of the Rong Mansion can no longer be postponed according to Jia Lian's wishes.Rongguo Mansion has such a large number of people, how can they get away with it?

As soon as a group of stewards reported and left, Jia Huan and Tanchun entered the house. Jia Huan knew that Wang Xifeng was a lover of fawning and flattering, so he went up to greet her, respectfully, and did not pretend that he was a second-class biography. arrogant.

Wang Xifeng really liked it when he saw it. Jia Huan was a little frozen cat when he was a child, but later devoted himself to school.Now the second room is living in the east courtyard, it's a long way from here, busy with other things during the day, still not much contact with uncle and sister-in-law.

Wang Xifeng teased and said with a smile: "Oh, our family's Master Chuanlu is here, why is he still asking me about Ann?"

Jia Huan showed admiring eyes, smiled ingratiatingly, and said, "I feel close to my sister-in-law when I see her, and I can't do anything else, so I have to say hello."

Wang Xifeng asked again: "Why are you free today?"

Jia Huan said with a smile: "I've gone to all the social gatherings of Jinshi in the same department, and I've also been to the banquets of my mentor Zhang Taifu's family and Wang Dashi's family. I'm just waiting for the officials to arrange errands. Hurry up. If you don't come to say hello to my sister-in-law at this time, my sister-in-law will say that I have no conscience."

After being selected as a Jinshi, considering that Jinshi come from all corners of the country, they always have to give a vacation to return home, so there is a considerable period of time before the real job is arranged.Of course, Jia Huan also intended to imply his own status and ability by saying this. After all, it was a serious imperial examination. In the Ming Dynasty, non-jinshi were not allowed to enter the cabinet. The people he interacted with were current cabinet ministers and future cabinet ministers.She would be complacent and happy that he still respected her with such status. Wang Xifeng made her complacent and soft-hearted, but he was always sympathetic to others.

Although Wang Xifeng had always looked down on Aunt Zhao, it was different because Jia Huan had already been awarded Jinshi.She also had a disagreement with Madam Wang because of the dispute between the eldest house and the second house. After all, she has her own son and daughter, and her husband has entered an official position again. Wang Xifeng's temper has not changed, but there is no need to hate what Madam Wang hates please my aunt.

Wang Xifeng has a side of sympathizing with the weak, such as helping Xing Xiuyan and Grandma Liu, but she is also very snobbish in her bones. Since Jia Huan is a young genius, since he was promoted last year, she treats him two points better than Baoyu.

At this time, hearing what Jia Huan said, I felt happy that I didn't hurt him in vain.Seeing that Jia Huan gave Brother Rong a lot of unique children's playthings, hugged and teased him, and looked like he couldn't love him enough, he felt a little proud.

Jia Huan asked about Jia Lian's recent situation. Wang Xifeng said: "I only said that the Ministry of War should prepare for Wu Enke. Many of the actual errands fell on your second brother Lian. These days, it's only when you are at home. Come back and have dinner, then go to bed."

But Jia Huan said with a smile: "It's good to be an official. It seems that the second elder brother Lian is capable. The second elder brother Lian of the left and right has the eyes of a saint. He can see any saint. Maybe the saint Longyan is happy, He was promoted again."

Originally, Tanchun just came here with Jia Huan and let him play the leading role. Now he also smiled and said: "If my sister-in-law has not waited for Lian's second brother to ascend to the title, she will become a first-rank imperial order first, it will be fun."

Originally, Wang Xifeng's lover praised her more than Jia Lian, but because of this, and being a first-class imperial order is the dream of today's official women, Wang Xifeng was naturally happy, and couldn't help giggling.

The siblings were hugging Brother Rong and chatting with Wang Xifeng, when Mrs. Xing came over.

Jia Huan and Tanchun got up to pay their respects, Mrs. Xing was seated, and Wang Xifeng personally served tea as a daughter-in-law.She is now a mother-in-law with a tough waist.

Mrs. Xing was unhappy. When Wang Xifeng asked why, Mrs. Xing said: "The master promised your sister Yingchun, but he never asked me. Your sister is my daughter! How could the master do this?" Woolen cloth?"

Wang Xifeng was taken aback, it was too sudden.She and Mrs. Xing have been busy finding someone for Yingchun, and now Yingchun is recorded under Mrs. Xing's name.

At this time, Mrs. Xing will not be as short-sighted as before. She has seen the benefits of the Xing family becoming prominent and marrying the empress well.Now Yingchun is caring with her again, and her cowardly temperament has improved a lot because of being favored.Because Yingchun is good at chess, her ability to calculate accounts was reflected when she was studying housekeeping, and she was able to calculate accounts faster than Wang Xifeng, which made people both surprised and delighted.

Mrs. Xing also heard from Mrs. Xing and Li that the imperial concubine mentioned that she should carefully choose her husband's family for Yingchun. The current Mrs. Xing is not much worse than Mrs. Wang in the original book, and she also wholeheartedly wants to listen to the noble concubine's words.

Wang Xifeng wondered: "Why did the master suddenly marry my sister? When did it happen? The mansion doesn't know about it."