Jin Yuliangyuan of the Red Chamber

Now there are two big things in front of us: the draft and Enke.

More than half of the papers on Shuihong's dragon foot case were to persuade the emperor to start the draft.After thinking about it, he should choose, since no one has been in the palace for three years, and those officials have something to say if they don't choose again.

His eldest son is five years old this year, and he was born to the Crown Princess Du Shi when he was outside the palace, named Shui Xingyun, she also gave birth to a daughter, who is four years old, and other women have no heirs.He loves Mrs. Du, she is dignified and prudent externally, she has the majesty of a mother of a country, she is gentle and intelligent in front of him, and has the delicacy of a girl. The two have been married for many years, have two children, and their relationship has always been very good.

If it wasn't for blocking Youyou's mouth, he wouldn't want more and more people in the palace to be upset.He went to the Queen's Palace at night, had dinner with the children, took time out to test his son's homework, and played with them for a while, seeing that it was getting late before letting them go to rest early.They lived with the queen, and the husband and wife could not share the same room in the past three years, but he still often came to the queen's place, even if he didn't do anything, he felt at ease.

Or the queen sometimes persuaded him to go to other people's places, and he even teased her: "Why, you are not happy when I come to you? Are you going to push me to other people's places?" , compared to other women's carelessness and affectation, he prefers such a direct and straightforward one, and the two have been married for many years, so they have long been used to it.

She always said: "I understand the emperor's heart, but it's not good if it goes on in the long run. What if people say that you are a pet?" sigh.

That night when the children left, he and Mrs. Du went to bed to rest, and told her about the draft, and after he finished speaking, he couldn't help sighing: "Oh, it's getting annoying to death with more and more people!" The queen chuckled, and then felt a little unhappy, after all, no woman is particularly magnanimous.

It's just that she also understands the emperor's feelings for her, not to mention that she has two children!Then he sighed: "Even if you don't want to, this matter has to be done. The harem is empty, so I won't talk about you at that time, but say that I, the empress, is jealous and tries not to let newcomers in. Besides, I think Brother Rong is not young Now, there is no one around to make people worry, if you can take this opportunity to choose a princess for him, wouldn't it be beautiful?"

Shui Hong's eyes lit up when she said this: "Why did I forget about this? You are right, it is time to find someone for him, anyway, he is not young, so why don't the princess and the concubine take care of him?" I gave them all to him, and point out a few more to him. There are also other sons of Uncle Wang, and those who are not married also give them marriages, which is also my kindness!" After speaking, he smiled at Du Shi: "You are really a virtuous man. Helper! How do you want Master to reward you?"

Du said with a smile: "It is the duty of a concubine to share your worries, how dare you ask for any reward? However," she rolled her eyes and said with a sly smile: "If you really want to reward your concubine, you can come and accompany me more. Come with me." After saying that, her face turned red.

Shuihong laughed and said: "I've been with you for a long time! You are a heartless little one who doesn't want to see me. Since you said that today, next time I come, don't send me anywhere else." Push!" He scratched her nose.The husband and wife already have a deep friendship, and Shui Hongsu has been there for three years, how can they hold on now?So it was a good night.

On the second day, he ordered to start the draft.Then every night besides resting in the dormitory, she went to the queen's Kunning Palace to rest, which made the women in the first palace turn red with envy.

The time required for the draft is not short. After Shui Hong is qualified, the officials under him will handle it. He is mainly busy with the imperial examination.Lin Ruhai arrived a few days ago, so it's time to meet him.

Listening to Shuang Chuixue, Lin Ruhai was preparing to enter the city, and Shui Rong sent a message, asking him to prepare to enter the palace to face the saint.Naturally, he brought Daiyu along, and he didn't plan to take her in. He didn't worry about Baoyu here.After Baoyu and Daiyu sent Lin Ruhai away, they got tired of being together again.The two haven't seen each other for nearly half a year, and they both miss each other very much. It's been two days and they haven't finished talking, and they don't know how many words there are.

Lin Ruhai has brought a lot of people with him this time, so he has to show the style of a second-rank official, right?He rode the car all the way to the gate of the palace, then got out of the car and walked in.It is probably because people are in good spirits on happy occasions, have daughters at their knees, and the officialdom is smooth sailing, but people in their fifties are rosy and energetic.

Shuihong met him in the afternoon, in the Xinuang Pavilion.When we first met, I first said that I had wronged him, and then I affirmed his merits, and explained to him: "...you did not explain to the outside world this time because you endured the humiliation, and it was also to protect you, lest people say that you are a despicable person," The corner of Lin Ruhai's mouth twitched: You don't need to be so straightforward? "This promotion is considered a reward for you, I still have something to give you!"

Shui Hongyu said earnestly: "You also know that when I ascended the throne, I dispatched a group of officials. Now that there are vacancies in various places, the country urgently needs talents. I think you know it too. I plan to use Enke to select talents."

Lin Ruhai nodded again and again to say he knew, and he continued: "So I want to set up the examination room in Suzhou Mansion, Changzhou Mansion, Jinling Yingtian Mansion, and Yangzhou Mansion in Nanzhili. These four places, with Yangzhou as the main test center, I also I will go to Yangzhou to sit in town. You are the political envoy of Chengxuan of Nanzhili, so this matter falls on you, and it must be done beautifully and truly."

Lin Ruhai took this great task with great enthusiasm, and he did not dare to slack off, solemnly said: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will definitely live up to your high expectations and do my best for our community." Shui Hong nodded in satisfaction He knew that Lin Ruhai was capable, and after this incident, he should be [-]% loyal. There should be no mistake in entrusting this matter to him.

After talking about the business, he told him about Baoyu and Jia Lian. Anyway, he also knew the relationship between Daiyu and Baoyu.The monarch and his subjects chatted very happily. When Lin Ruhai was about to resign, Shui Hong generously gave him a house in Beijing for him to live in. Even if he returned in the future, he would keep it for him, and he could live in it at any time.It is said that the house was specially reserved by Shui Hong for renovation, but he ascended the throne before he lived in it.Of course, no one else knows about this except Water Soluble.

But when the imperial decree was issued and the golden plaque of the Lin Mansion was hung at the gate of the house, Lin Ruhai was still very popular in Beijing.

He wants to live here for a few days, the servants come and go to clean up, and there are many people to see him, he is afraid that Daiyu will be annoying, not to mention that she certainly does not want to be separated from Baoyu, so he just let her continue in Zhuangzi. lived.Others didn't mention it, but Jia's mansion also handed over the post.

Lin Ruhai sneered in his heart, he really didn't want to see other people in that mansion except Jia Lian and his wife and Baoyu, but after all, he still had relatives in face, so it's not good to turn him away, so he had to find time to meet him, yes Jia Zheng came in person.

He exchanged pleasantries first, and then asked how Daiyu was doing, Lin Ruhai was too lazy to talk to him, and politely invited her away on the grounds of being tired after a few polite words.

Jia Zheng was a little embarrassing, but he was not kind at first, and he had nothing to say. Besides, he was really not good enough in front of Lin Ruhai now, and he was a little guilty and short of breath when he said a few words. gone.

In the Rong Mansion, Mrs. Wang hurriedly called Baoyu back with a letter.Baoyu left Daiyu in Zhuangzi, told her that he would be back soon, and only brought Mingyan to ride into the city.

After returning to the mansion, I first went to Jia Mu's place to say hello, but Jia Mu was taken aback, and ran back without saying hello beforehand, thinking that something had happened!Baoyu was surprised and said: "Don't the old ancestors know? It was my wife who asked me to come back! I thought it was what you meant, so I came back in a hurry." Jia Mu then asked: "Then your mother has What did you say?" Baoyu shook his head: "My grandson doesn't know, and the person who came didn't say anything, so I just asked me to come back quickly."

Mother Jia was displeased when she heard the words, so she just waved her hands: "Then you should hurry up and see your mother, maybe there is something important!"

At that time, Mrs. Wang was waiting for Baoyu and Aunt Xue in her room. When someone told her that Baoyu had gone to the old lady's place as soon as she entered the mansion, Mrs. Wang couldn't help thinking: The old lady...wouldn't be unhappy, would she?She didn't ask her for instructions... Just as she was thinking wildly, Baoyu came in.

Mrs. Wang was still not doing well, Aunt Xue's eyes shone as if she had seen gold, she stepped forward a few steps and pulled Baoyu to sit beside her, booing and asking if she was very attentive.Baoyu had heard that Aunt Xue was there long before he came in, and now seeing her acting like this, he understood a little.

He didn't sit down either, and greeted Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue first.Mrs. Wang couldn't help feeling distressed when she saw his face covered in dust, so she hurriedly pulled him to her side and asked him to drink some tea to breathe slowly.Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, and sisters exchanged glances for a long time, Baoyu pretended not to see, and after drinking half a cup of tea, Mrs. Wang spoke first.

"Baoyu, I called you back in such a hurry this time because I have something to ask for your help." Mrs. Wang was a bit awkward. After living half her life, she still had to rely on a 15-year-old child for help. It would be embarrassing to say it. .Baoyu put down his cup and smiled, "My wife is serious. If you have anything to do, just open your mouth. My son will naturally try his best. It's just that my son is small and weak, so I don't know what I can do to help."

Mrs. Wang smiled unnaturally: "It's nothing, it's just... recently I heard that there will be a draft." Baoyu understood in her heart, and then Mrs. Wang continued, "You also know your sister Bao, she is going to enter the palace. Yes, it’s just that after so long, I finally got a chance, so I want to give it a try..." Baoyu was puzzled, "But isn't Sister Bao all full? Can you still run for the election?"

Aunt Xue was a little embarrassed, and said with a stiff smile: "So I'm looking for you. You and Prince Beijing get closer and see if you can ask him to help so that Baochai can participate in the election."

Oh, it turned out to be the idea!

Aunt Xue sized up his expression, but she couldn't see anything, so she continued to bite the bullet and whispered: "And I heard that this time, the emperor... intends to choose a concubine for King Beijing!" Baoyu glanced at her : I didn't expect her to be quite well-informed!When I go back, I have to question Shui Rong carefully.

He smiled slightly, with a bit of embarrassment on his face, and said: "It's not that I don't help Auntie, it's just that this is out of our control." Seeing Aunt Xue's expression downcast, he hurriedly said: "Auntie doesn't have to be like this. If I can say a few words, I will mention this matter to him, but...whether it will work or not is not up to me."

Aunt Xue got a little better, nodded again and again, grabbed Baoyu's hand and said: "Good boy, it's Auntie's fault, it's just for your sister Bao, so I can't say I have to rely on you to work harder. Thank you, Auntie!" Baoyu kept humbly.

After finishing speaking, he said that Mr. Wang was still waiting and was about to go back. Even though Mrs. Wang was reluctant, she didn't want to see him at this time. She always felt that she was not as good as her son...

Mother Jia was unhappy, so she just told him to work hard.He went to see Sister Jia Lianfeng and his nephew and niece again, and after a few words, he was about to leave.It was almost noon at this time, and he got on his horse at the gate, just in time to see Jia Zheng's sedan chair coming back, so he dismounted to pay his respects.Just after Jia Zheng came back from Lin Ruhai's place, his face was tense. When he saw Baoyu, he only asked a few questions and waved him away.

Baoyu was a little puzzled, but he didn't stay long, and went out of the city on his horse.

In the other courtyard that afternoon, Shui Rong slapped the table angrily: "Who said that?! Why don't I know? No, I have to ask the emperor!" Then he hurried away, leaving Baoyu and Daiyu shaking their heads and sighing. .

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