Chapter 177: Required Person
The ups and downs in the court are too far away for the common people who are only concerned with making money and buying more cotton-padded clothes every day.
Those who had some free time gathered in teahouses and mostly talked about the war in the north.
The marriage between the Jia and Qin families progressed steadily and in a low-key manner.
Qin Ye was naturally happy to let his son study in the Jia family school.
These two children are his life.
Although she was reluctant to part with her daughter, Madam Shen and Grandma You from Ningguo Mansion were both good people.
With their guidance, my daughter's future life will be easier.
So, Qin Ye agreed.
Agree to let my daughter get married on the sixth day of February next year.
"Miss, Miss Qingzhu from Ningguo Mansion is here!"
"Please come in!"
As she spoke, Qin Keqing went out to greet him.
Qingzhu was getting off at the door of the Qin family, "Young lady, don't be polite." Seeing that they were going to welcome her as a maid, she quickly stopped them and quickly carried a box down with the maid, "It's getting cold. My wife has ordered me to send some sweaters to the young lady and Mr. and Young Master Qin."
Last time we gave each of us two sets of cotton-padded clothes, and this time we gave them sweaters.
Now she and Qingping are frequent visitors to the Qin Mansion. Not only do they have to send gifts for the Madam, but they also occasionally send a calligraphy, a poem, or a small item that Rong'er sees.
"Thank you!"
Qin Keqing was extremely grateful: "Sister, go back and thank my wife and grandpa and grandma for me!"
Since she got engaged to the Jia family, she has had fewer worries.
When my mother was alive, she took care of everything. After she passed away, my father had to do everything on his own, and he would always forget this or that.
Qin Keqing still remembers the first year after her mother passed away. Because of the snow, her family didn’t have even a vegetable leaf to eat for half a month.
Because her father forgot to prepare winter supplies.
She had no choice but to learn how to be a housekeeper little by little.
Clothes for all seasons, kitchen shopping, social interactions...
Because her father had no biological children and because she was an adopted daughter, the Qin family had always looked down upon their family.
When good things happen, it is never their turn, but when it comes to contributing money and effort, they are the first to do so.
Only this year is different.
Because of the marriage with the Jia family, the clansmen who were once bad people suddenly became good people and became especially close "relatives".
"OK!"
Qingzhu agreed with a smile, turned around and took out two small windmills from the car, "This was bought by our young master, who said he would give it to Uncle to play with."
Qin Keqing: “…”
Qin Ye, who had just left the government office and hurried back, saw his daughter blushing and laughed, "Thank you very much, Rong'er. Keqing, take it quickly."
My daughter is still young.
It's rare that Rong Ge'er buys things for Zhong'er, and every time he does, he always gives an extra one.
Qin Keqing took the windmill and ran into the house shyly.
"I'm sorry to bother Miss Qingzhu to make this trip again."
Qin Ye saw the big sweater at a glance and was very happy.
He also had a sweater, but it was also made of wool lining and rabbit fur on the outside.
now……
"No! This is what I should do."
Qingzhu said, "This one is made of dark blue sable skin. Master Qin, try it first. If you find it bad, you can take it back and I will modify it right away."
“…Just right!”
Qin Ye tried it and found that this sable fur cloak was both stylish and warm to wear.
The secret guard on the beam of the next door room wrote it down diligently.
These are all for the emperor to see.
By the evening, a small booklet was indeed added to the retired emperor's desk.
He had many granddaughters, many of whose names he could not even remember, but this one was the prince's child.
Whether Jia's care for his granddaughter is genuine or fake can be seen from their daily interactions.
On the second day of September, Ningguo Mansion sent four kinds of snacks.
On the fifth day of September, Rong Ge'er sent someone to deliver two roast ducks to Tianxianghe.
On the seventh day of September, the young ladies of Rongguo Mansion presented homemade rouge and facial cream.
On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, the Ning and Rong Prefectures made Gaogao and gave each a box...
The retired emperor has been watching until today, October 19th, when the Ningguo Mansion sent a large sweater.
It depends on what you have and what you give, it doesn’t have to be very precious.
As for his granddaughter, he could only give her a handkerchief, a headband, a sachet or something like that.
The emperor touched the sachet on his waist.
This was sent by Jia Zhen.
It was sewn stitch by stitch by my granddaughter.
He put down the book and sighed softly, "How is Prince Jin now?"
"Reporting to the Emperor, I am still attending to Concubine Zhen in Ningfu Palace."
Dai Quan answered honestly.
"Is Concubine Zhen still coughing?"
"It is said to be much better."
Much better!
The Emperor nodded. "After he came back, did the Emperor summon him?"
"Yes."
Dai Quan answered more carefully, "A few days ago, Concubine Zhen was still very ill, and the emperor only spoke a few words to Prince Jin. Yesterday, Concubine Zhen was better, and the emperor specially invited Prince Jin to dinner."
“…”
The corner of the emperor's mouth twitched involuntarily.
The emperor's son is very frugal.
It's almost four dishes and one soup.
The way to improve your life is to eat at his place.
He invited me to dinner...
The emperor could imagine how depressed Prince Jin was when he ate.
Anyway, as far as he knew, every meal of the son of Prince Jin must have at least ten dishes.
"Now that the Concubine Dowager is feeling better, go to Ningfu Palace and tell them to let Prince Jin return to the palace!"
As a prince, it is not a good thing for him to stay in the palace all the time.
"yes!"
Dai Quan hurried to pass on the message.
At this time in Ningfu Palace, Concubine Zhen also suspected that her son was going to go back.
She risked a serious illness to get her son back, but seeing the look on her son's face, he blamed her.
Letting such a son go...
Concubine Zhen had a vague feeling that something big was going to happen.
"Do you know why the emperor agreed to call you back?"
King Jin: “…”
He doesn't even bother to pay attention to his mother.
Why did you agree to let him come back? Wasn't it because you were sick?
Unfortunately, he could only say this in his heart.
"Just say whatever you want to say!"
It's uncomfortable to hold it in.
Moreover, even if I can't hold it in for the moment, I will definitely tell him in the form of a note later.
Prince Jin felt that his mother was becoming more and more preachy.
"Just listen, son."
"Do you know how fast Wang Ziteng runs? He gallops at full speed, at least 300 miles a day."
Concubine Zhen sighed in her heart, and finally hardened her heart. She lowered her voice and said, "But what about you? Your father asked you to come back, first because of my illness, and second because... He doesn't want you to be impeached again, and bring shame to himself."
King Jin: “…”
"Your father... should have completely given up on you."
The war in the north was about to be decided. The retired emperor was wary of the emperor, but at the same time... he had accepted his fate.
Concubine Zhen could clearly feel that while he was wary of the emperor, he was also very satisfied with him.
Although he treated the prince the same way back then.
But at that time he was still young and could still do something, but it is different now.
The emperor helped him to avenge his previous humiliation.
The emperor was recognized by everyone in the court, including the common people.
This is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the emperor is already the emperor, he is already the emperor emeritus.
Some things, even if you want to do them, are not so justified.
"To be precise, he has given up on everyone and now... has completely recognized the emperor."
King Jin: “…”
He felt it without his mother telling him.
But I am so unwilling to accept this!
How could this bastard who was once trampled under his feet take over the throne? Was it just luck? "Be a good boy after you leave the palace."
"Mother~"
King Jin's eyes were filled with anger, "You want me to accept my fate?"
Still not accepting your fate? Concubine Zhen's tears fell, "Do you want your family to be like the prince back then?"
Prince Jin swung his sleeves and was about to smash something when he heard the heavier footsteps of palace servants outside.
Then, he turned his robe sleeves slightly and stopped.
"Queen Dowager, Prince Jin, Eunuch Dai from Shoukang Palace is here."
"Please come in!"
Concubine Zhen hurriedly wiped away her tears.
When all the palace servants were outside, Dai Quan knew that the mother and son were talking in private, and judging from the Prince of Jin's expression, they seemed very unhappy.
He did not dare to delay, and quickly expressed the emperor's intention, then hurriedly left.
"...Just go!"
Concubine Zhen lay down and said, "I am old too. I can only help you up to this point."
Even the emperor was powerless, let alone her?
Taking on a lot of responsibility for my son...
Concubine Zhen felt that it would harm him and then the family.
"Mother, I can accept my fate, but there are two people I must get rid of."
King Jin said: "Give the token that drove those people to your son!"
Concubine Zhen: “…”
She and her son's eyes met, and she didn't want to give in, but the King of Jin lifted his robe and knelt down, "Mother, my son needs those people. There are some things that my son must do. Only by doing it will I not regret it."
Those people were trained with the help of the Zhen family.
Although he could go to his uncle himself, there was no guarantee that there would be no one related to the emperor around his uncle.
King Jin didn't want any more accidents to happen.
"...There is no such thing as an impenetrable wall in this world."
Concubine Zhen didn't know why her son was so murderous. "There are many ways to kill someone with a borrowed knife. Why do you have to do it yourself?"
Let others do it, and there is still a chance of success.
But my son did it himself...
Concubine Zhen has no confidence.
"My son wants someone, but he didn't say anything. He must be going to kill someone."
King Jin said, "My son has been summoned back like this. I don't know how many people in the court are watching and laughing at him."
The emperor was also laughing at him; he had seen that during dinner yesterday.
"Mother, has your son ever asked you to do anything for me in the past few years?"
Concubine Zhen: “…”
Ever since he missed the throne, his son has blamed her and would never ask her for help.
But those people...
"for you!"
She directly took out a sachet from under the pillow, "There is a way to contact them inside, and the token is the cracked jade pendant."
"Thank you, mother. Goodbye, son!"
After taking the things, King Jin quickly stood up and strode away.
Concubine Zhen listened to his footsteps getting farther and farther away, and finally sat up again, "Someone, bring a pen and ink."
She had to write a letter to Jiangnan.
As for my son, I can no longer give him unconditional support.
…
Ningguo Mansion.
Shen Ning finally learned the news that Prince Jin had returned.
Both mother and son are very annoyed.
Originally Shen Ning was planning to take her family to live in a hot spring resort, but now that is definitely not possible.
"Mother, Prince Jin's reputation has dropped a lot since he came back this time."
Jia Zhen had to console him, "Our family has little to do with his ambitions for supremacy... He won't cause us any more trouble, will he?"
"Why is his ambition to rule the country in such a state of disrepair?"
Shen Ning sighed, "The better the emperor is, the worse he is. You can do the math yourself. How much have we helped the emperor since we repaid the treasury silver?"
Jia Zhen: “…”
It was so cold that he felt like sweating.
"He only walks a hundred miles a day outside the capital. He seems to be indulging in pleasure and has no great ambition. However, this may not be what the King of Jin wants others to see."
Shen Ning took a sip of hot tea. "The emperor's position is now more stable. The princes in the capital will naturally have to be more honest and show the emperor that he has no ambitions."
This? Jia Zhen opened his mouth and wanted to refute, but then he thought about it, the Prince of Jin was an expert at alienating the retired emperor and the prince.
"Okay, in a few days, send some more things to Taixuan Temple for your father."
Let’s leave the things they can’t solve to Jia Jing!
If Jia Jing can't solve the problem, then they should just stay at home.
Anyway, this house is quite big.
Shen Ning doesn't care.
"And there he is..."
Shen Ning thought for a moment and said, "Let's find some people to look after the safety!"
"yes!"
This is a big deal.
Jia Zhen did not dare to delay, "Why don't you go tomorrow?"
The sooner he goes, the sooner he will feel at ease.
"what ever!"
Shen Ning said: "But this time, try to bring Jiao Da with you. He is older and has more experience."
Maybe you can see dangers that no one else can see.
Although the capital is more stable than before as the emperor's throne is more stable, there is still no guarantee that no one will do something desperate.
For some reason, Shen Ning felt that there might be another big storm in their family.
But she couldn't guess for the time being whether the storm was coming from home or from outside.
Logically, the Jia family should have been pacified by her.
After seeing Haodaer off, Shen Ning couldn't help but glance in the direction of Xifu.
Jia Zheng's buttocks had not yet fully recovered, and Wang was locked up in the small Buddhist hall again.
The real person in charge of the family is Wang Xifeng, and now she is still a clear-headed person.
The Wang family didn't rush to look for her, so the possibility of something happening to her was extremely low.
With Jia Mu, she has Jia Min and Jia Jin, both of whom are very motivated. She also has a sum of money, so nothing can happen to her.
Mrs. Xing's place...
As long as Jia She is around, she will never cause trouble.
In Dream of the Red Chamber, apart from being stingy and being reluctant to part with money, she didn't have any major problems.
And now Mrs. Xing and Yingchun are very close.
According to Shen Ning's investigation, the big house is pretty good.
now……
Shen Ning tried hard to think of anything else she might have overlooked.
"Qing Ping, is everything going on in the West Mansion recently?"
"There is one!"
Qing Ping thought for a moment, "The second aunt of the Wang family in Jiangnan sent a letter saying that she will bring her family to Beijing soon."
The second aunt of the Wang family? Aunt Xue? Shen Ning immediately thought of Xiangling.
How could she have forgotten her.
Judging from the time, she will be sold to two families by that evil man!
What should I do? Is it too late to send people to Jiangnan now?
The young master of the Feng family wants to buy a wife to celebrate the New Year, right? "Go, ask Xing'er to come over."
Xing'er's ability to do things is still okay.
Shen Ning was thinking about things in Jiangnan, so it was a good opportunity for him to go and see the sacrificial fields over there.
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