[Red Mansions] The Road to Empress Dowager

Xiren stuffed money into the concierge, and then entered Rongfu to ask Mrs. Xing. Mrs. Xing showed sympathy, but outsiders could not interfere with the child's affairs. Only Jia Huan can decide whether the child will live or not.

Xiren brought up the matter of asking the queen for help again, with hope. At this time, Xiren found out ironically that she believed in Xin Xiuyan's character.

Mrs. Xing sighed: "The empress can't take care of the family affairs of foreign ministers, and she's afraid of being judged by the officials. If I bother her about you, I don't know how to advance or retreat. Forget it, you also have a heart for your son. Let me let you go." If someone goes to Chuanhuaner, you should discuss it with him. Make your own decisions about your own affairs."

Xiren was full of frustration, but he didn't dare to refute, after all, Mrs. Xing was the only person she could save now who was not afraid of the Shen family.

Before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and before Jia Huan went to Shangya, Mrs. Xing sent someone there, and within half an hour, Jia Huan came to Rongxi Hall to meet Xiren.

Jia Huan thought of the setbacks he had suffered at Shen Mana, and then looked at Xi Ren who had left him with all his heart, feeling mixed feelings.

Xiren proposed the custody of his son, and Jia Huan said: "Always consider the wishes of the parents, not just what I want."

Xiren looked at him indifferently, and said: "You are really a good son of Jia Zheng. Didn't he also live in the main courtyard according to the old lady's wishes?"

Jia Huan couldn't help being stunned, and wanted to refute, but couldn't.

Xiren saw through everything about him and said, "You don't do it for me or for the child, then change the angle, for yourself, just try this once, and let me raise the child, what do you think?"

Jia Huan's face was indifferent: "For myself? My son, I will not miss a bite of his food."

Attacker said: "When Jia Zheng was young, did you have a bite of food?"

At the end of Jia Huan's speech, Xiren curled the corners of his mouth sarcastically, and said, "When you become an official, the world will rise and fall, everyone is responsible for not learning, but the thoughts of self-seeking and self-interest are even more serious. I don't blame you, it's all me. Your own life. Think about it, if you marry Shen, will she be able to raise a child not born to her? If you ask Ran'er and me, will he have a much better chance of growing up? After 20 years, you It's more likely that you have another son who can stand up, isn't it good for you? What if Mrs. Shen can't have a child, or the child born by Mrs. Shen doesn't become a talent? You can't put all your eggs in one basket."

Jia Huan said: "Why do you say that, Ran'er is my son, why wouldn't I think about him? But as long as he is my son, the Shen family is the aunt, and it is difficult to surpass the etiquette."

Xi Rendao: "It's only now that I think of etiquette. Because of our origins and previous relationships, we ignored these when we were together, and now we find that we are also subject to these restrictions. Then, let his surname be Hua instead of Jia, is it right?" I borrowed seeds from you for successors, anyway, it is absolutely impossible for the Shen family to let Ran'er inherit any of your property."

Jia Huan's face changed slightly: "Isn't your surname Jia? That's impossible!"

Attacker said: "What are you afraid of? Did you predict that you will not have a son to become a talent in the future, so you have never been in Ran'er? But if you keep Ran'er, what is the future of Ran'er? Can you not go to work and take care of your children at home every day? Guard him?"

It's not that Jia Huan told Xiren that sons who can predict the future are not successful, but that it's absurd and embarrassing to borrow such a thing.And when the son grows up in the future, the authority of his father's identity will also be reduced because of his surname Hua.

Xiren couldn't guess what he was thinking, firstly, she knew him well, and secondly, she was also a selfish villain with this way of thinking.

Xi Ren said: "You want to get all the benefits, but if everything is ruined, you won't get any benefits at all. You haven't paid at all, why are you struggling to get everything? Why are you like this? The former Zhao Jiahuan At least you won’t be so eager for quick success, and you won’t be so preoccupied. You used to be able to overcome your personality flaws and build up your career and connections. Look at yourself. You have been an official in the court since high school. What kind of virtue do you have? Because it is In ancient times, you thought you could be a boy at [-] o’clock. Your life experience is very similar, and you are also like a teenager in high school. You hug me on the left and on the right. Because it is a patriarchal society and a class society. You belong to the ruling class and have talents. Look, you just want everything, but you have lost the pattern you once had. Zhao Jiahuan, for the sake of my son, I advise you one last thing, take a good look at yourself. You are just a slave to desire!"

Jia Huan felt like falling into an ice cellar, his thoughts were flying wild, and it was difficult to calm down, but the rest of his reason still judged what was best for him.

If the son stays by his side, he will only become the son of the Shen family who will vent his anger at any time, and it will become the evidence that the Hou family and the prince's family can despise him.According to Shen's temperament, the chance of his son growing up safely is very small, and he will hardly get any benefits.Let the child follow Xiren, at least she really loves her child, and the child will have to recognize him as the biological father when he grows up.

After all, Xiren's family is supporting her now. Xiren must be an indispensable member of Hua's family to become rich.Jia Huan was convinced by Xiren because he thought about his interests, and he also wanted to sort out the matter as soon as possible, so as not to let Shen's endless discussion on this issue.

Jia Huan thought for a day, and then analyzed the pros and cons with Jia Zheng and Aunt Zhao in the same way. They were also afraid of Shen and the forces behind him.Jia Zheng only scolded that he was stupid back then, but he still had to rely on his son in his own situation, so he had to agree, and Aunt Zhao felt distressed and had no choice.

Only then did Jia Huan tell Shen Man not to want the Hua family and the child, and the child was not included in the genealogy, so if the child's surname Hua went with the Hua family, he would not be able to grab a penny of the family property in the future, as long as there was no eldest son.

Shen Man said: "Is there such a cheap thing to let that bitch take away the child?"

Jia Huan said angrily: "What on earth do you want? I've been patient again and again, you cling to the previous things and don't want to live? Well, you can just go back to your mother's house to file a complaint. I won't stop you, and I won't come. Pick you up, you can do whatever you want! You will live in your mother's house for the first half year, and the divorce papers will arrive soon!"

Shen Man didn't expect him to become hardened, and said sharply: "You want to divorce me?"

Jia Huan said: "There are many things, which one can't divorce you! Your natal family is powerful, but if I really divorce you and go home, will your natal family still love you the same? With your conditions and experience, what else can you marry?" Human? I am the concubine of the Jia family, but I am also the grandson of Rong Guogong. The two generations of Rong Guogong made outstanding military achievements. Can the Shunping Hou Mansion compare with it? Don’t use your royal mother as an example, your mother can protect you If you can't do it in your life, who do you always rely on?"

Shen Man couldn't help getting angry, and raised his hand to hit her, Jia Huan grabbed her wrist, for his own sake, he had enough of submitting and being wronged.

Jia Huan looked at her coldly, and said: "What you did is that other men beat you long ago, but I don't beat women. If you are not convinced, pack up your things and go back to your mother's house. I will stop you or come to pick you up." , my surname is not Jia!"

As he spoke, Jia Huan walked out of the room with his hands behind his back, and Shen Man dropped many things.This is Jia Huan's first powerful counterattack these days, and their marriage will be in such a struggle from now on.

Jia Huan gave the child to Xiren. According to Xiren's words, in order to prevent Shen from taking the child in the name of Jia's mistress, he wrote a document to her, and both Jia Zheng and him paid for it.

The two divided the common property. All the shops in the capital were given to Jia Huan, but Zhuangzi was one family, and all the funds on the book belonged to the Hua family, and they paid 5 taels to buy back those shares.

The pair of lovers who have been entangled for two generations finally parted ways, and Jia Huan was filled with emotion in his heart, but he thought that he lost Xiren at this time, and that he would have to face that woman Shen Man in his life, so he was inevitably depressed.

Xiren also locked himself in the room and cried for a day. Although he took the child back, it also proved that he only showed his manliness for his own benefit.Maybe he also had a time of sincerity, maybe he was not like that when he and Xin Xiuyan were first together, but when he was stimulated and changed his mind, he released the slender side of his heart, and his nobility and innocence have been swallowed up.She climbed into his bed, and what she got was a man who was not worthy of love.Maybe she wasn't worthy of love herself.

She is afraid that she will never meet a good man again in her future life. With all these pasts, no man she can fancy will marry her. Besides, she is already 25 years old, and this is in ancient times.She hugged her sleeping son and shed tears. From now on, this child will be everything to her.

Mrs. Xing was in a good mood, and she didn't force her to interfere, and she also received 5000 taels of silver from the Hua family.The Hua family is planning to go to Sichuan to start again, and is willing to share the shares with her.

If Mrs. Xing or the first-class general's mansion were shareholders, few people in the capital and Sichuan would touch them, even the Shen family would not dare.

Mrs. Xing did not forget the well digger when she drank water, and she went to Cheng'en Gong's mansion with a lot of gifts, which is another story.

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But it is said that there are a few princes and princesses in the palace whose futures are uncertain, the emperor does not speak, and the courtiers are afraid that the matter will not be mentioned.

Xin Xiuyan probably didn't want to pay attention to the emperor's children in the previous life, but there were still old saints and empress dowagers in the palace.

Compared with the situation of the empresses of previous dynasties, the old sage and the empress dowagers of the two palaces are really not evil to her in-laws.

At this time, the old sage called her to read the thousands of volumes of books he had compiled in the past few years. She was amazed and praised him vigorously.

Satisfied, the old sage walked while mentioning the marriage of the two sons and daughters.

Ordinarily, this kind of talk was said by the Queen Mother and Queen, but how could the Queen Mother of the Two Palaces suppress her, and Tu Yuanyi was seriously fearful of internal affairs, so the old sage had to come forward.

The queen likes to wear men's robes. She is wearing a new white phoenix robe with a jade belt around her waist, a crown on her head, and a black mesh cloth on her forehead.

Xin Xiuyan followed the Taishang Emperor step by step, and heard his request to marry several concubines and concubines. She was the first and the second eldest.

"Father, why don't you make a decree to grant a marriage?"

The old sage coughed and said, "It's not that simple. Lao Qi was rationed to the common man Yang, but he didn't say anything, and he was very aggrieved. Only after his children are married are not forced to marry him." The decision was made, saying that they wanted to find out what they wanted and then make an order.”

Xin Xiuyan nodded hastily: "Very good, I always find what I want."

The old sage snorted, and said, "Lao Qi thinks that Yang, whom I bestowed the marriage on, is annoying to him, but he likes you because he found it by himself. This is a dead end. How many people in this world can make a marriage by themselves , parents' order, matchmaker's words, some people don't want to marry if their elders don't make up their minds."

Xin Xiuyan said: "It's not that serious."

The old sage gave her a blank look and said, "Do you think you are fair? As a queen, these things are your responsibility. You can marry so many concubines and maids, and find wives for your subordinates. Prince princess Can't make it instead?"

Xin Xiuyan smiled wryly: "Father, this prince and princess is not easy to marry. If they are not satisfied, they will think that I harmed them, and I am in doubt..."

The old sage scolded: "It's outrageous! As a queen, mother honors the world, and it is my responsibility to educate the emperor's heirs. If you were afraid of doubts, why didn't you quit when you were appointed as the queen?"

"...The imperial decree can't be resigned, right?" Xin Xiuyan smiled apologetically.

The old sage snorted and said, "If you think he treats you well, you accept the decree, and if he treats you badly, you ignore it."

"Not really, he won't make random orders for me." Xin Xiuyan chuckled.

The old sage said: "He didn't dare. He didn't dare to do this. I will always be the master for the children. I will give you an order. This year, their marriages must be settled. I don't care what you use. method, you can do it for me."

Xin Xiuyan looked at the old saint's firm and majestic demeanor, and said, "Father...you can't be so cruel..."

"Do you want to resist?"

"..."

After the Queen left with a sad face, the Supreme Emperor was in a happy mood.

Dai Quan was serving by his side, and he couldn't help asking amusedly: "But the Empress said something interesting again, Your Majesty is very pleased."

Dai Quan is also an old man, and he has been doing his best since the emperor abdicated, and because it doesn't involve the court, it's okay to joke a few times on weekdays.

The Supreme Emperor took a sip of tea and said: "The queen is domineering in the palace, thinking that no one can stop her. If I don't take action, if I do, I can't deal with her? The old seven is good at everything, and I get it the most." True biography, I am afraid of my wife but I don't know who I learned from..."

Dai Quan held back his laughter and said, "The emperor and the empress are in love."

The Supreme Emperor snorted coldly, and said: "Isn't it just love, even the harem is broken up. If it weren't for the fact that both of them have some skills, how could I allow them to learn from Ming Xiaozong?"

Dai Quan smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty is also tolerant, otherwise the Emperor and Empress would not be so comfortable."

The Supreme Emperor also sighed: "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and sometimes they can't force their ideas, but this great Zhou country must always be guarded."

He used to be obsessed with power, but after he really let go and found other sustenance, the Taishanghuang's resourcefulness and reading ability made him very flexible.

Dai Quan said: "Your Majesty asked the empress to be in charge of the marriages of several princes and princesses, can the empress handle it well?"

The Supreme Emperor said: "If she can't do it well, others may not do it well. Although she was not born by her and she is a domineering person, her conscience is not bad."

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Xin Xiuyan wanted to say that her conscience was broken.But if she acts recklessly and leaves such an unpleasant experience like the old sage bestowing a marriage on Yang Shi to Tu Yuanyi, it would be too detrimental to merit.

In the evening, Xin Xiuyan told Tu Yuanyi about this matter, but Tu Yuanyi said: "Father asked you to come, so you can take it over. Concubine Wu Hui is looking for a son-in-law for the eldest princess, and now she can't decide. She is not justified. "

Xin Xiuyan pointed at him and cursed: "Why do you have so many children when you are fine? When you were young, you were on the belly of a woman in the backyard of the palace. You enjoyed it, but now you want me to bother you!"

Tu Yuanyi pursed her thin lips, not daring to fight back for a while, Xin Xiuyan walked back and forth with her hands behind her back, thought for a while and said: "I will never give the marriage decree to your children, I will not touch it." This kind of cause and effect will make people resentful at that time. But I can provide "marriage guidance" to a few children, let them pursue what they want to pursue in their hearts, and find the right person. Regarding the reconstruction of Nancheng, let's see who If you are willing to go, maybe you can meet fate at work, if you really can’t find it, you can also experience and develop your practical talents.”

Tu Yuanyi said: "Are you sure you're not doing free labor?"

"You children can't lift their hands or shoulders. What kind of labor? I'm doing it for their own good. Otherwise, do you still want them to become some royal pigs of the Ming Dynasty?"

Tu Yuanyi smiled and dragged her to the dragon bed, and said: "I know that the queen is worried, and I have suffered grievances from my father again, so I will make it up to you."

"It's muddy..."

……

Tu Hui, Tu Xian, Tu Xin, and Tu Yue didn't know why, but they were ordered by Taiji Palace early in the morning to have an audience at Beiyuan Racecourse.

The two princesses live in the inner palace, and the two princes haven't gone to the Royal Academy yet. They live in the East Fifth School. They are concubine sons and daughters who have been neglected. The powerful eunuchs and women in the palace are all more respectable than them.The emperor and empress rarely thought of them, and almost no ministers in the previous dynasty valued them.

Therefore, they were all very surprised that there was such a will, but they had some expectations in their hearts.Only Tuxin still harbored her mother's hatred in her heart.

They followed Zhao Quan into Beiyuan, Xichang and Jinyiwei sentry every five steps, and this was the royal style.The emperor is going to court at this time, and now the empress is obviously here.

When I arrived at the racecourse, I saw a young and peerless girl in royal blue men's clothing running on a golden steed. The steed crossed artificially set obstacles, and the movements were very beautiful.

As a general who led the army and came out of the rebel army, Xin Xiuyan also had to exercise her skills almost every day, practicing martial arts and riding horses.Her snake poking and fast sword is naturally superb. She had consulted with Ouyang and Chunyu about some breathing skills before, and she has also learned and improved a few times with Tu Yuanyi.

She is not greedy to practice other martial arts, human energy is limited and she can't eat too much. The "Tao" she got by chance is the most suitable for her, and it is enough for her to practice her own things well.

When Tu Hui saw her, his hands felt a little hot again. He was passionately in love when he was young, but after such a change happened, his pure feelings added to the real sadness.

Now he has grown up, and she is not what she was back then.

He also heard that she was seriously injured and lost her memory. She no longer remembered what happened to him when he was young, nor did she remember that she had sucked snake venom for him.

"Wow~~" Xin Xiuyan rode back and stopped not far from them.

Several princes and princesses hurriedly paid respects: "My ministers see the empress empress, my empress is blessed and safe!"

"Be flat!"

When Xin Xiuyan got off the horse, a eunuch came to pull the reins, and brought water to wash her hands, and another eunuch brought a fragrant towel to wipe her hands.

Xin Xiuyan brought people to sit down in a nearby pavilion, and the eunuchs and maids prepared tea and snacks, but several of them dared not eat or drink.

Xin Xiuyan looked over one by one, then paused and said: "It's been almost half a year since I came back, but how long, I'm afraid I'm going to go on a southern tour. I haven't had a good chat with you all this time, maybe I should take care of your future."

Tu Hui couldn't help smiling wryly from the bottom of his heart, but his face was modest, and he said, "I'll let the Empress worry about it."

Tu Xin glanced at Tu Hui, his eyeballs turned slickly, but Tu Yue seemed a little timid.

Tu Xin suddenly said: "Originally, someone took care of me, but then I became no one to take care of me."