The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

This year's Lantern Festival is as lively as ever, and it has been full of tourists since the afternoon.Yao-shi didn't want to go out to watch the lanterns in order to raise the baby, but her husband had to go for a walk with a few friends.At dusk, those who wanted to watch the lights in the Xu family went out one after another, when suddenly a woman came outside and wrote a post for Yao Shi on behalf of her employer.Picking up the post and looking at it, the host invited her to pay pilgrimage to Fahai Temple with her in two days, signed by Qin Keqing.

Yao took the post and posted it in a daze for a while, then drew a pen to think about it for a long time, finally put it down, and ordered the servant girl to return the post to the old woman: "Just say thank you to her boss for inviting me. Fahai Temple is on Cuiwei Mountain, and the mountain road is rugged. I have just been pregnant for less than two months, so I dare not go there. Why don’t I go next time.”

The servant girl agreed and turned to go out.Just when she opened the door curtain, she shouted "Come back".The maid hurried back.Mrs. Yao thought for a while, and said, "Tell her employer that I have just been pregnant, so I only dare to walk around in the city." The maid answered "Yes".

The old lady got the words and went back, but she came back after a while.Another post was changed, still written by Qin Keqing, and I asked her to go to Wanshou Temple to fulfill her vows in two days.Yao shi had made up his mind at this moment, and replied with a "yes" word on the post.The mother-in-law came back for the third time and asked her when it was cheap, and asked if it would be good to meet in the small supporting hall east of the Tianwang Hall.Yao thought for a while: "I don't get up very early now, what about the time?" Then the appointment was made.The door maids can't read, and no one knows who posted the post.

Two days later, Mrs. Yao went to Wanshou Temple as expected.As soon as he entered the small auxiliary hall to the east of the Hall of Heavenly Kings, he saw Qin Keqing sitting on a futon chatting with an old monk.The two greeted each other.Qin Keqing said with a smile, "Grandma Yao is a straightforward person."

Yao frowned and smiled: "Dong Qin's family has an appointment, so I dare not not come."

Wanshou Temple was not accessible to ordinary pilgrims in the early days.Just after the Lantern Festival, the wives and grandmas of rich families are busy packing things and tidying up servants, so there are few people.Qin Keqing and Yao family left the Palace of Heavenly Kings, and there was a Bell and Drum Tower in front of the court.In the middle of the bell tower hangs the big bell cast by Yongle years ago. The two of them have actually seen it, so they went to have a look.Qin Keqing said: "This is the largest bronze bell in our country in the world, and I plan to designate it as a first-class cultural relic."

Yao said: "What is a first-class cultural relic?"

Qin Keqing smiled and said: "I can't explain a few words. If you are interested, I will tell you slowly later. Anyway, it is an extremely important thing and must be protected. Even if something happens in the temple, you can't sell it. out of the country."

Yao looked at the bell and said: "When I was a child, I copied the Sanskrit on it here and climbed up with a ladder."

Qin Keqing was pleasantly surprised: "Can you understand Sanskrit?"

Yao's eyes moved: "My grandfather understands."

Qin Keqing nodded: "Your grandfather was not pedantic, and he was willing to let you learn it. Now that he has done so, he has another life-saving talisman."

Yao Shi hurriedly said, "Mrs. Liu, I didn't mean to tell you."

Qin Keqing said with a smile: "You are such a child. I don't doubt that you said it on purpose. You don't know that we lack professionals in Sanskrit." Nai paused, "Since you know Sanskrit, you must be familiar with Buddhist classics, but you know that these are What scripture?"

"I know." Yao said, "This is the famous scriptures of all Buddhas, Tathagatas, Bodhisattvas, venerables, gods and monks, and this is the Amitabha scripture..." She then pointed to Qin Keqing one by one.Qin Keqing really didn't understand this, so she listened carefully and asked for advice if she didn't understand.After Yao shi finished talking about the big bell, the two of them got to know each other a lot better without realizing it.

Leaving the bell tower, the two women strolled slowly all the way, talking about the allusions of the objects in the temple while walking, until they walked to the scripture building at the back.It's quiet here, and it's inconvenient for many people.Qin Keqing then ordered the maidservants and mother-in-law to stay below, and the two of them went upstairs.

Yao's maid was worried, and said, "Our grandma is pregnant."

Qin Keqing smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm here. You might as well take care of people as I do. I raised children, and I've experienced all of this. She's only two months old, and she's still busy in the future."

Mrs. Yao glanced at her, turned around and ordered: "Jing Loujing, please be quiet. I will go upstairs with Mrs. Liu to read the Hui Zi Jing." The maid had no choice but to agree.Qin Keqing nodded secretly, and helped Yao shi up the stairs slowly.

The two of them glanced at the bookshelf with the monk who was leading the way, and the monk went downstairs.Turn around two or three compartments, look up and see the balcony outside, a young lay man leaning on the railing.Qin Keqing glanced at Yao Shi.Yao shi lowered his head slightly, looked at her and the man, and walked towards the balcony silently.Qin Keqing took a scripture and sat down to read it.

I thought that the two of them would have to talk for half a day, but in less than a quarter of an hour, Yao Shi had already returned from the terrace.Qin Keqing was surprised.But Yao Shi smiled indifferently: "I have benefited a lot from walking with Mrs. Liu on this journey today."

Qin Keqing also smiled and said: "Grandma Yao is also different from what I thought earlier." Then she returned the scriptures in her hand to the shelf, and turned back to help Yao Shi go downstairs.

On the stairs, Mrs. Yao said leisurely: "I just told him that I have a younger sister who is 16 years old this year. She looks very similar to me. She hasn't gotten married yet."

Unknowingly, Qin Keqing stopped and stared at her sideways for a moment: "If I hadn't recognized you today, I'm afraid I would have regarded you as an ordinary fool."

Yao Shi sighed: "If it wasn't for this, he would not give up."

Qin Keqing nodded: "Since you have made up your mind, it's really best to chill his heart."

Yao said with a wry smile: "At first I was thinking that Mrs. Yiliu is close to Princess Jian'an, and she has helped him out again and again, so maybe he has something to do with the Prince Regent. So I hesitated to entrust him to intercede for my grandfather. Who knows He is actually the nephew of Shenying's waiter. What Mrs. Liu said to me in Meilin that day was very reasonable. My current life is really not good. But wouldn't it be better if I followed Uncle Xiaolan? What's more, his mother was young and widowed Grow him up." She stroked her stomach, "It's hard for my child, regardless of gender, to live in Jia's house."

"When a woman becomes a mother, it is inevitable that she thinks that she has more children than herself. You are wise." Qin Keqing praised, "I don't blame Xiangyun for comparing you to Zhilan Yushu."

Yao shook his head: "President Shi is absurd."

Qin Keqing said: "I was entrusted by Brother Lang to tell you those things. Actually there are a few more words."

Yao shi didn't feel solemn: "Ask Mrs. Liu."

Qin Keqing said: "Now you rely on Mr. Xu to live, food and clothing are also provided by the Xu family, and the monthly money is also provided by the Xu family. Even if you follow Brother Lan, don't you live on him again? Although he likes you and is willing to support you You, what if one day your feelings change?"

Yao shi thought for a moment, then raised her head and said, "What does Mrs. Liu mean?"

Qin Keqing said seriously: "I have been sorting out cultural relics in the Forbidden City for the past few months, and there are many Sanskrit books and utensils. If you have free time in the future, I will send someone to ask you how to do it? Anyway, you are bored at home raising a baby. Yes Expert fees."

Yao Shi said: "This is easy, I will know everything without exception. What is the expert fee?"

"It means that we invite you to be an expert, and we will give you money after consulting you." Qin Keqing said with a smile, "We can't let you do our work for nothing, can we?"

Yao Shi smiled and waved his hands, "No, I'm just killing the day."

Qin Keqing looked at her and said: "Since you have done something, how can you not give me money? Aunt Yao, you have real skills, you can earn money to support yourself with this skill, and you don't need to rely on Xu's or Jia's monthly money."

Yao took a little breath and said after a while, "Yes." After a while, she asked, "May I ask which temple the Forbidden City is?"

"No." Qin Keqing smiled, "The Forbidden City is the Forbidden City." Yao's eyes widened.Qin Keqing took half a step back and leaned on the stairs, smiling and said, "How is it? Ms. Yao Jiazhen, do you dare to be this Sanskrit expert?"

Yao Shi also took half a step back, leaning on the stairs on the other side, pondered for a long time and said, "Is the Regent going against the grain?"

"Well, it's serious." Qin Keqing said, "You don't need to rush to answer me, wait a few more months. General Jarvis started to rectify the Imperial Forest Army yesterday. If he succeeds, how about you reply?"

Yao Shi immediately said: "If he succeeds, won't my grandfather have to be locked up?"

"This matter is not within my jurisdiction." Qin Keqing said, "I only care about the Forbidden City."

Yao Shi glanced at her quickly: "Is the whole Forbidden City under your control?"

Qin Keqing nodded: "Right now. The entire Forbidden City is under my control."

Mrs. Yao thought about it again: "I don't dare to agree now. If Mrs. Liu can wait, it's better to wait until General Jia finishes rectifying the Imperial Forest Army."

"Okay, it's a deal." Qin Keqing said confidently, "Then I will arrange the Sanskrit translation work after Jarvis is done."

Yao shi was thinking.If Jarvis succeeds in rectifying the Imperial Forest Army, Jia Cong will be the Zhao Kuangyin of today.According to his grandfather's usual speech, he probably belonged to King Yan.Right now, these days are like the turn of the Zhou and Song Dynasties.As the grandfather was a confidant of the former royal family, the Yao family had no choice but to fail.If he can use it in the new dynasty, he will be considered as a safe talisman for the whole family.She finally raised her eyes and said, "Okay." Qin Keqing nodded with a smile.Yao said again, "Actually, I only know a little Sanskrit, and my grandfather is truly capable."

Qin Keqing smiled and said, "Understood. If you don't understand, I'll send someone to ask him for advice."

The two looked at each other and smiled, Qin Keqing helped Yao Shi up and went downstairs.Looking down, the maids and wives brought by Yao Shi raised their necks and looked up - the two of them have been standing on the stairs talking for a long time, aren't they the ones who are waiting anxiously?

On the other side, Jia Baoyu is asking Lin Hai how to start a newspaper in the Lin Mansion.In fact, there used to be a newspaper run by Jia's family in the capital, and it was published by Zhonghua Book Company, which was the semi-monthly "Yanjing Evening News".It's just that this newspaper only published some ordinary poems and trivial matters in the market, and few people bought it, so Jia Huan ordered it to be suspended.Now I want to make another serious newspaper, and I need to recruit new staff.Lin Hai was familiar with these things, so he taught Jia Baoyu while watching his grandson.Forget about it, Jia Zheng was overjoyed when he learned that Baoyu was a student in front of Lin Hai—Mother Jia had hoped that Lin Hai would teach Baoyu when she was still alive, and now her wish has been fulfilled.So he bathed and changed his clothes and went to announce the good news in front of Jia Mu's tablet.

Baoyu was worried that Jarvis would find him unhappy, but she was overthinking it.Jarvis is too busy to stay at home.Although he has a reputation and overseas military exploits, he is young after all.After entering Beijing, Jia Cong directly gave him the seal of the Jingying Jiedu envoy.Jumping over a group of veterans to take power, the local snakes are not convinced.Jarvis was naturally not afraid, and he went to Shenji Camp on the first day after the Lantern Festival.

Zhao Changsong, the admiral of the Shenji Battalion, has a powerful army.The old general had just died of his son years ago, and he didn't know how he died.Because of the extremely long range of the assassin's fire and gun, Zhao Changsong couldn't help being suspicious of the soldiers and horses Jia Cong brought from the south.It was a monk who called his son out of the camp, and his son was obviously very close to this monk.Zhao Erye didn't tell others who the monk was or where the two of them were going and what they were going to do, they just left in a hurry.The monk seemed more suspicious.Zhao Changsong sent people to investigate for a long time, only to find out that the monk was a monk in Wanshou Temple, and the master was the master who had cuckolded the regent's uncle.Wen Fa and Jia Cong are obviously not in the same group.There was a total solar eclipse that day, and there was an incident at the Maitreya Sect. Early in the morning, soldiers from the five cities arrested Wenfa, and Jin Yiwei arrested Yao Qiming.Zhao Changsong thought again, if Jia Cong wanted to arrest his son, he would probably have to send Jin Yiwei to him, so why did he assassinate him?Thinking about it this way, it seems that Wenfa and his accomplices are also suspected.Maybe this person who heard the Dharma is a member of the Maitreya sect.So and so guessing.There was a funeral in the house, and the year was naturally not over.

Just after the Lantern Festival, Jarvis came.Zhao Changsong led the people laughing and riding out of the gate of the camp on horseback, followed by a group of lieutenants, all wearing helmets and armour, carrying fire and guns.Wearing the dark green military uniform of the Taiwan government, Jarvis calmly jumped off his horse.Zhao Changsong purposely got off the horse a little later than him, but stepped forward and clasped his fists together with a smile, "I'm getting old, and my legs and feet are not as good as those of young people."

Jarvis didn't mind, and returned the salute with fists.Then he raised his right hand in a military salute.The soldiers behind him also saluted in unison.Zhao Changsong wondered, "What does General Jia mean?"

Jarvis put down his hands and said, "This is a military salute. The regent has ordered that from now on, soldiers will no longer perform the salute of clasping fists, but all soldiers will perform this military salute."

Zhao Changsong frowned and said, "I'm afraid the brothers are not used to it."

"No problem." Jarvis smiled. "It only takes forty days to form a habit. It takes less than one and a half months to get used to it."

Zhao Changsong said: "Let's discuss this matter in the long run."

Jarvis waved his hand: "You don't need to be a leader, it will be implemented immediately." He glanced at the generals and said loudly with a smile, "I am here today to discuss with you the matter of increasing the salaries of the generals and increasing the salaries of the soldiers."

The generals were overjoyed: "Really?" "How much?" "Prime Minister Lin really kept his word."

Zhao Changsong smiled and said, "That's right, Prime Minister Lin is the wife of General Jia. Oh, I hope General Jia will speak well in front of the prime minister for the brothers!"

Jarvis smiled and said, "Naturally." Zhao Changsong and others laughed.Jarvis continued, "It's a pity that the wind from the pillow doesn't reach Prime Minister Lin's ears." The laughter faltered, and everyone suddenly didn't know whether to laugh or not.Jarvis said loudly, "She is a just person, and she never shows favoritism. Therefore, this time, the salary increase is because the generals received too little before, and the soldier's salary is increased because our brothers in the Imperial Forest Army deserve higher military salary. Hope you all In the future, I will be able to train soldiers, and I am worthy of double the salary."

Everyone suddenly exclaimed in surprise: "So many!"

Jarvis said: "Not many. There will be more in the future. It's just that the training is harder than before." He glanced over and saw the ecstasy on everyone's faces. The warriors are still real.After a pause, he shouted loudly, "Everyone, if you increase the money, you also need to increase the errand, are you willing?"

The generals shouted in unison: "I am willing to—"