Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

"Since you want to die, you will be fulfilled!" Zili naturally heard the rumors from Dongfu, she put the teacup in her hand on the table with a gloomy expression, the room was eerily quiet, Seeing Zili angry, Qiufen hurriedly shouted The little girls are all out.Zhou Rui's family brought another bowl of tea to Zili: "Madam, don't be angry, take care of yourself. You can't say anything about this kind of thing, and you have to deal with it quietly."

"Hmph, that Jia Zhen must be crazy. She took her daughter-in-law to go around. The king of Beijing Jing advertised that he likes to read all day long. Those who open their mouths and shut up are the words of saints. What kind of etiquette and shame. The result is more disgusting than anyone else. He is not satisfied with how many concubines he has in his house. I think this matter is not that simple. As a prince, he has committed an affair with his subordinate's wife, and he can be convicted without the emperor saying that it is Dali Temple. But he still Doing this frantically, is he not afraid of death or has other secrets?" Zili was very puzzled that things had changed too quickly, she was a little confused, the Qin family was good-looking, with a natural style, men like the kind of good family with some Charming woman.But it's not so exaggerated, Qin is better than the heroine in Mary Su's novel?What kind of prince, my father-in-law all worshiped under the pomegranate skirt.It's a pity that this isn't a Mary Su novel, and Qin Keqing doesn't have the halo of the main character who has cheated on her.Zili couldn't figure out the truth of the matter for a while, and felt anxious for a while.

When Zili was restless, Jia Zheng came, and the husband and wife sat facing each other, worrying: "The grievances in the previous life are all due to our involvement in the rebellion of the King of Wei. Now that we have fallen into such a situation, it is also a retribution." Jia Zheng went up. The older he is, the more he believes in fate. He even thinks that he got rid of King Wei in the first place, and that this catastrophe happened.

"What does it have to do with you! It's King Wei's own fault. He would have acted against the sky without that fate. Even if it weren't for your actions in Qingzhou, King Wei would have been exposed, and Qin Keqing would still have fallen into our house. You do things with a clear conscience. Why did God take revenge on you? I think Mrs. Qin may have known her identity. She wanted to burn everything together and drag our whole family to be buried with her. If this is true, it may have been decades ago The old case is about to be uncovered. At that time, there will be a bloodbath in the court. Do you think that the king of Beijing has so many killer moves, how can he not make good use of them? I am worried that that foolish man of the Qin family will be made into a gun for nothing The messenger is still thinking about her own revenge plan." Zili sighed, she leaned on the cushion and rubbed her temples.

Hearing his wife's words, Jia Zheng's heart was agitated. The Qin family was in the hands of King Beijing—"It's not good! You know that King Zhongshun is a person who likes sensual entertainment the most. Water does not interfere with river water. Ever since King Beijing gave King Zhongshun an actor called Qiguan, the two sides have been walking frequently. In the royal family, King Zhongshun is the most valued by the emperor. What happened to King Wei back then In fact, it was King Zhongshun's counterattack that allowed the emperor to quell the rebellion in Qingzhou so easily. I think if the Qin family really wanted to take revenge, they would probably start with King Zhongshun first. Think about her identity, Mr. Ningguo The eldest daughter-in-law was defiled by a prince, so it was a big scandal for the royal family. At that time, the emperor could only punish King Zhongshun heavily. In this way, the power of the royal family was greatly affected, and the emperor was ashamed. King Jing and the other four kings with different surnames will—" When Jia Zheng said this, Zili sat up suddenly, and the husband and wife looked at each other in disbelief. It's really getting out of hand.The emperor's determination to get rid of the four kings with different surnames is stronger than the king's determination to get rid of the king of Wei!These four families have been entrenched in the imperial court for many years, so they will be captured obediently!

What should we do now?Zili and Jia Zheng had no idea. "I'll ask Zhen'er to find out, he can't ruin the foundation of Jia's ancestors in a muddle-headed way!" Jia Zheng couldn't sit still, he wanted to ask Jia Zhen what he was going to do.

"Do you think that nephew of yours doesn't know anything? He is the head of the family over there, and the Qin family just wants to go out by herself. Can her daughter-in-law go out by herself? I think Jia Zhen must know about this, maybe this The idea is your nephew's clever plan." Zili suddenly felt very tired, Jia Zhen has always had a strong ambition, but unfortunately her own ability is limited, and she can't help being lonely and unwilling to endure hardships like Jia Zheng, and work hard to achieve a bright future. .If he wants to be rich and prosperous, he can only follow crooked ways.

Just when Rong Mansion was restless because of Dong Mansion, Jia Zhen was very relaxed. He even listened to the news about Rong Mansion reported by his servants with a sense of revenge. "Very good, not bad! I want to see what they can do in a hurry. Hmph, I didn't expect that I would turn around one day!" Jia Zhen thought that in the past, it was the Rongfu that got the limelight. First, Jia Zheng won the Jinshi examination. The official career was prosperous and prosperous, and he became a celebrity in the eyes of the emperor. Seeing that Jia Zheng and his sons and daughters had a very good home, Jia Zhu lived up to the challenge and became the confidant of the crown prince. Yuan Chun even became the crown prince and concubine. The person who will be the mother of the world in the future.Everyone in Jia's family and how many people outside are staring at that side eagerly, how do they value him?

You must know that Jia Zhen is the patriarch of the Jia family!If you talk about the meritorious service at the beginning, Duke Ningguo is higher than Duke Rongguo.His lineage has been suppressed there for too long, and he is courteous to Mother Jia like a dog, and every time he passes by, he can even feel the disdainful eyes of the servants of the Rong Mansion looking at him.In the eyes of some servants in the Rong Mansion, he is the same as a steward who is driven by others!

Hmph, I am proud of you!Jia Zhen gritted her teeth fiercely, and her eyes became gloomy.He was unlucky, he couldn't stand up a few times, and this time he didn't do anything, he wanted to poke a hole in the sky, isn't your Rongfu just relying on the emperor's favor, I'll cut it off for you.If King Beijing's plan is successful, then the imperial power will be greatly weakened. At that time, the prince will be abolished first, and let's see what kind of virtue everyone in Rongfu has.A crown princess can make them feel complacent, and I'll just wait to see if the crown princess is not a crown princess, what else can they do!

When Jia Zhen was enjoying the joy of victory immersed in the fantasy of victory, there was a slight sound of footsteps, Jia Zhen opened her eyes suddenly, and Youshi was coming in with a tea tray.This study is a place where Jia Zhen discusses important matters with others, so it is not easy to let anyone come in casually.Looking at Youshi, Jia Zhen lowered her face and asked, "What are you doing here? I told you to look at Rong's daughter-in-law. If there is something wrong with her, I can't spare you."

"Your good daughter-in-law is very nourishing now. Do you think she will commit suicide like she used to? I watched her come here after eating a cup of bird's nest soup. You said that the old lady over there knew about it. Don’t come to Xingshi to inquire about the crime. I always feel that this matter is a bit unsafe. After all, King Beijing is also a king with a different surname. Even if he pulls the emperor down, can he sit on that chair by himself? Don’t meddle with it. Although You are not a big official now, but you can live a good life. Now the rumors of our family are not good, go out and find out, who is not pointing behind your back?" You Shi patted Jia Zhen's arm worriedly, this time For a few days she had nightmares as soon as she closed her eyes.

"Women, what do people know! Wealth and wealth are in danger. Didn't Wang Changchun, Wang Ziteng's grandfather, come out at the critical moment to insist on setting up the emperor and grandson? What do you think, the Wang family has been prominent for three generations. As for our family, we were seeking stability at that time. In the end, I was disgusted by the emperor. Later, when the first emperor passed away, I didn’t make sure of the treasure. I should turn over after all these years. Don’t you hate Rong’s daughter-in-law very much? If it happens, she will naturally have no reason Yes, you'll be fine." Jia Zhen smiled, stroking You Shi's arm frivolously, and stretched her hand in along the wide sleeve.

Youshi knocked off Jia Zhen's hand coquettishly, and listened to her husband's words, she snorted coldly in her heart.No matter how hard that bitch is, she still won't be able to escape her grasp. Thinking of this, You Shi leaned on Jia Zhen's body: "Call me to deal with her then." She will tell Qin Keqing that she must die if she wants to live.

Jia Zhen didn't point out her careful thinking, how could she want a woman from Youshi's background after she succeeded.It's just that this woman is quite sensible, knowing that she came from a humble background, she dared not say a word to him, she always looked at her eyes, and added that she had no reason to divorce his wife.You Shi's thoughts on Qin Keqing Jia Zhen knew that if Qin Keqing really fell into You Shi's hands, it would definitely be miserable.At that time, when I came out to make trouble again, I killed two birds with one stone and dealt with these two women.If he chooses another good wife who comes from a wealthy family and can help him to a higher level, the child he will give birth to will be much better than Rong'er.

The husband and wife have their own ghosts, dreaming their own dreams.

Zili was discussing countermeasures in front of Jiamu, but unfortunately after discussing for a long time, there was still no good solution, "The old lady who went to Dongfu has come back." Jiamu immediately came to the spirit and hurriedly called: "Come in, daughter-in-law Zhen over there." Can you come here?" Mother Jia was determined to get rid of the Qin family, she wanted to lure You's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law over by holding a banquet and taking the grandchildren to visit the garden, and put poison in their diet.

"Grandma Zhen over there said that there are too many things going on recently, and Grandma Xiao Rong can't get away either. After waiting for a few days to be free, Grandma Zhen must have invited a good theater troupe from the capital to invite the old lady to go to the theater. "The news brought back by the people who went to invite Youshi was very disappointing.

Mother Jia was silent for a long while, then she sighed and asked the person who answered to go out. "I think they are wary. This is a complete tear between the two families. If this method doesn't work, let's change it." Although Jia Mu said that this method should be changed, her tone was already dejected.Mother Jia has no more ideas.

Zili was also in a dilemma. When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were silent, suddenly they saw Qiufen winking at Zili outside. Jia Mu also saw Qiufen and said to Zili, "Go, let me think about it again." .” Zili hurriedly quit.When I went outside, I asked Autumn Equinox: "Scorpions are stinging, what's the matter?"

It was Aunt Xue who had something important to tell his wife. The person who inquired about Xiangling's life experience came back and asked about Xiangling's life experience.It turned out to be this, since Baochai entered the palace, Xue Pan seemed to be a different person, and gradually restrained his mind and devoted himself to living with his mother.He has always been very kind to Xiangling, and he has never had much to do with Xiangling outside all year round, and he has nothing else to do with Xiangling when he comes home.Aunt Xue thought in her heart that if Xiangling was born in Shangke, why not just let them go, and she would recognize Xiangling as her daughter-in-law.

"It turns out that Xiangling is Zhen Weiren's daughter!" Zili couldn't believe his ears, that Zhen Weiren who betrayed King Wei's son without hesitation immediately after Wei Wang's accident!Zili thought about the second son of the princess who was killed by Zhen Weiren himself, the eyes that the child refused to close seemed to be right in front of him!Zili shivered all over, his face changed drastically.She always thought that Xiangling was a poor child who was born in a scholarly family, but it was a pity that Fenghua Nongren was taken away from his parents and reduced to slavery since he was a child.Unexpectedly, she was the one who had endured the sins of her father's generation.

"What's wrong with my sister? Is there anything wrong with Xiangling's life experience? The people who went to investigate said that Zhen Shiyin used to be a petty official, and then he resigned for some reason and didn't go back to his hometown. He is also a poor man. This is the case even after marrying several concubines. Finally, the main wife gave birth to a daughter, but he was abducted. Now he is degraded like a flower, and he is crazy to find a child." Aunt Xue didn't know that Zhen Shiyin In the past, I feel pitiful instead.Originally, a well-to-do family lost its child in an instant and was caught in a fire.

Zili calmed down, and said to Aunt Xue: "Now that Xiangling's background has been found out, what are you and Pan'er planning?" Zili asked Aunt Xue what she meant.

"I like the girl Xiangling very much. She has served me wholeheartedly in the past few years. What Pan'er means is that she doesn't care about Xiangling's life experience, and just let me make up her mind. It stands to reason that Xiangling is a good girl, and she is a good match for Pan'er. It's more than enough, but her background is pitiful. But it's still hard to open your mouth when people ask." Speaking of it, Aunt Xue still despises Xiangling's low background and not worthy of the Xue family.

If Baochai hadn't entered the palace before, Xue Pan would have remained the same, and Xiangling could have been the young mistress of the Xue family. Unfortunately, now that the Xue family has Baochai who is favored in the palace, Aunt Xue's mind is a little more lively. "This is human nature, but I think that since we have found out about people's backgrounds, we should reunite their family. I also like that girl very much. Even if she is not the main wife, she will not complain. Why don't you find out what their family means first." Zili would not interfere with other people's affairs, but only asked Xiangling to recognize her family.

"It should be so! I have already asked someone to pick up the Zhen family to come to the capital. Thinking about the hardships their husband and wife have endured for their daughter for many years, I also feel uncomfortable." When they met each other, they put all their love for their daughter on Xiangling and Zhen Shiyin's family.

In the evening, Zili and Jia Zheng talked about Xiangling's life experience and Zhen Shiyin, and Jia Zheng frowned: "It's really a retribution, if Zhen Weiren hadn't done such insane things for his own glory and wealth, he wouldn't have fallen into this situation now." In this situation, when he was a professor at Prince Wei's mansion, he couldn't persuade King Wei to be loyal to the court, keep his own law and order, and turn a blind eye to King Wei's various rebellious actions. These can be said to be unavoidable, but what happened later? The princess's two sons are ruined just like that. I don't know how he feels now."

Zhen Shiyin and his wife were taken to the capital within a few days. Under Zili's suggestion, the Xue family still respected the Zhen family and his wife.The family members who came to pick them up along the way to the capital were also very polite to the Zhen family. When we met, Zhen Shiyin and his wife burst into tears when they saw the rouge birthmark on the center of Xiangling's eyebrows, and the whole family huddled together and cried loudly.Everyone present couldn't help crying.

After crying for a while, everyone persuaded the Zhen family to stop crying slowly. Zhen Shiyin's family kowtowed to Aunt Xue to thank them, and Aunt Xue was so panicked that she asked someone to pull them up.After a while, Zili and Sister Feng also came. Zhen Shiyin heard that the second wife of Rongfu was here, his eyes flickered, but Xiangling and Feng were immersed in the excitement of the reunion of their mother and daughter, and they didn't know anything about the past. .

Xue Pan took Zhen Shiyin out, and Feng Shi and Xiang Ling talked with the female relatives.Feng said gratefully: "If it wasn't for my wife, I wouldn't be able to die with peace in my eyes. From now on, I can only burn incense every day and ask Bodhisattva to bless my wife for a long life."

"Ms. Zhen's words are over. Aunt Xue is the most kind-hearted, and my aunt, if she hadn't begged the second master of our family to ask someone to check the government's case file, how could she find it so easily. How is it now? Now, your family is reunited. The old lady heard it just now. She was very happy and said that this is a matter of doing good deeds. Your family is blessed. The child can be found after losing it for so many years. She wants to see her when she is happy. Seeing you." Sister Feng made a clever mouth, not only flattering Aunt Xue but also saving face for Zili.

Zili and Sister Feng sat down for a while and gave some gifts to the Zhen family couple before leaving. Aunt Xue asked Sister Feng to bring a message to Mother Jia, and they will go over to greet Mother Jia tomorrow.

The next day Xue's family and Zhen's family came to visit Jia's house together. Zili was on Jia's mother's side and didn't know what Jia Zheng would say when he saw Zhen Shiyin.The sisters are all there, and Xiangling is usually very attractive. She has a gentle temperament and likes to read. She often asks the girls of Jia's family to read and write.He felt special pity for her, and was happy for her when Xiangling found her family this time.

Seeing that Jia's family is indeed a benevolent family, Feng thought that although her daughter was kidnapped, she was considered lucky and did not suffer much grievance or torture.The Feng family became more and more grateful to the Jia family and the Xue family. She thought to herself that there was nothing she could do to repay the kindness of her family because of its decline. If there was a chance to repay their kindness, she would do her best.

The Zhen family stayed at Xue's house, but Aunt Xue hesitated, since Xiangling's family had found her.She should have asked Xiangling to go back with her family, but Xue Pan couldn't bear Xiangling, so Aunt Xue couldn't say anything about asking Xiangling to stay.It's not reconciled to call Xue Panming's matchmaker to be married.

Leaving Aunt Xue's entanglement aside, Jia Zheng had just arrived home that day when someone reported, "Zhen Shiyin came to see the master." Jia Zheng was slightly taken aback, what did Zhen Shiyin come to do?