The Promotion of Yuanchun in the Red Chamber

It's a private matter...

The brow on Zhao Zhizhen's right side twitched slightly: he still believed that his eldest brother was not so good that he wanted to use concubine Shu to force him, but sitting here as a clay sculpture, listening to the short nagging and complaining of his birth mother's parents for an hour... Why don't you simply go to the big brother's "Hongmen Banquet".

He sighed inwardly.

But to be honest, facing Concubine Shu, he is really the only one who can cultivate the closed-mouth meditation to the level of "not being angry and not speaking".Concubine Shu is relatively simple and easy to coax, the eldest prince and the twelve princes sang together, and soon the palace was filled with laughter and joy.

Zhao Zhizhen's eyes were soft, and there was a smile on the corner of his mouth, but his mind was already wandering: after resting for a few more days, it's time to return to the northern camp.

If there are no accidents, it will be late autumn when I return to the capital. At that time, Han'er and Xuan'er got married successively, and a child was born in the family.But the mothers of these two children... one needn't worry at all, and the other is really mixed.

The concubine always called the imperial doctor, but after a few months, she didn't need to have an abortion; Yuanchun's pregnancy really couldn't be compared with when she was pregnant with a healthy child. Uncomfortable once, although she never complained.

I wanted to temporarily cut off Yuanchun's contact with her natal family, and I was worried that she would burn all her anger on me, and I was even more afraid that she would get angry... I can't be with her for half a year. If I can't even care about my relatives, it can't be justified. , not to mention that Zhao Zhizhen really couldn't bear to make Yuan Chun sad.

This is also the reason why Yuan Chun's natal family caused him a little trouble, but he didn't complain.

Coincidentally, sitting in Concubine Shu's palace, Zhao Zhizhen couldn't help thinking about a lot of trivial matters.After he came back to his senses, he really heard his elder brother explaining: The eldest concubine is nearly forty years old and pregnant again, but unfortunately this child seems to be unstable, so it is not easy to come and serve the concubine often.

Concubine Shu was taken aback when she heard this, "Oh...you have to be careful! I don't need someone to take care of me, let her rest well. When I gave birth to Xiaoshi, I also suffered a lot..." She shouted again The maid beside her came over, "Ask a good doctor to go and see, what kind of medicine I have here." She also pointed to the old lady who specially served her and gave birth to three sons to live in the eldest prince's mansion for a while.

After finishing all the orders, she sighed again: "What a coincidence, the seventh daughter-in-law is not feeling well."

Concubine Shu's three sons, Qi Qi, showed a slight look of regret, and they had a tacit understanding in their hearts: You are the best coaxer in the whole palace!

The Twelfth Prince hurriedly said: "It's not convenient for the sister-in-laws to come here often, so it's just for my son to show some filial piety."

The Twelve Princes are already married, but if they want to be ennobled and live in the palace, at least they have to wait until this autumn—the Holy One is busy with military~state~major affairs, and has no time or thought to carefully build a house for the younger sons...

Concubine Shu also nodded and said: "When you get an urgent job like your brothers, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay idle with me like this."

What she said... of course Concubine Shu didn't mean anything malicious, but it still sounded a bit harsh. Fortunately, the sons have already seen it.After a while, after the gossip was over, the First Prince and the Seventh Prince got up to say goodbye and went out together.

In the early spring, when the wind blew on my face, it still hurt slightly, even so, it couldn't stop the First Prince from saying, "How are your younger brothers and sisters?"

Zhao Zhizhen said: "She's pretty good."

The eldest prince understood, "It's hard to say... It seems to be exactly the same as your sister-in-law." After a pause, he laughed at himself, "Your sister-in-law is purely mad."

Zhao Zhizhen understood, "It's not uncommon for disasters to come from heaven."

The eldest prince smiled, "It's not unusual. In my name, I took care of a lot of other people's affairs. I didn't delay my official position, and even made a lot of money from the sea. It's just that they are in trouble, and I can't sit idly by." reason."

Relying on a big tree to enjoy the shade, but how does the uncle who always has to stand up to the bar feel?

It was not the first time that Zhao Zhizhen was dragged down by his wife and family, he patted his brother on the shoulder with the appearance of someone who had experienced it, and said everything without saying a word.

Knowing that the seventh younger brother never talked much, the eldest prince sighed softly, "First my old father-in-law became an official, and then the elder brother-in-law was transferred, so your sister-in-law can't stabilize." Qu's family was gradually dealt with, even the eldest prince's wife's family was no exception.

Ordinarily, the general situation of the imperial court and the Holy Majesty's intention to drive out the black sheep has been clearly revealed... Zhao Zhizhen's second concubine, Liu Wei, even knew that after her natal family made a mistake, she knew that she would resolutely pay off her merits, so what's going on with the eldest princess concubine?

To be able to marry the prince, shouldn't the eldest prince concubine be ignorant and have no plans, knowing that the situation is settled, how can she be desperate to fight?

The eldest prince continued: "Her pregnancy is a little dangerous. When she learned that her father and brother were deposed, she didn't sleep well for several days. But this is not the thing that aroused her real anger."

The eldest concubine did not dare to complain for her father and brother, because the order to cut her father and brother came from the Holy Majesty... Zhao Zhizhen blinked, "But why?"

"Your sister-in-law has a brother from a concubine who is a third-rank general and is now leading the army in the southwest. Your sister-in-law despises him for dying."

The word "willing to die without saving" is really subtle.

As for the elder concubine, the concubine, Zhao Zhizhen also has some friendship - this general is indeed a square man with real skills, compared to his upright brother-in-law, the eldest prince, he has a lot more temper with the seventh prince Zhao Zhizhen.

Zhao Zhizhen, who had guessed the elder brother's true meaning, couldn't help asking deliberately, "What's the point here?"

The eldest concubine's hometown is in Hubei, only three hundred miles away from the newly built southwest camp, and it is very easy to communicate along the post road: this general knew what happened to his father and brother, but he didn't say anything.

It is said that the only one in this family who has a good relationship with him is the eldest princess concubine, but after the eldest prince concubine begged for mercy several times, the concubine remained indifferent.

The two brothers chatted while walking, and the eunuchs and maids who followed each other had their own interests, and at this time they had fallen behind by a long distance.

Only then did the eldest prince whisper: "Seventh brother, can you transfer him to work under your account?"

Zhao Zhizhen looked at his brother intently for a long time before asking, "Really?"

The eldest prince nodded solemnly.

Zhao Zhizhen said decisively: "Let me think about it."

The prince is rebellious, but he can't do anything rebellious, but the Fei family has been in contact with the Heping Nanwang in the south for many years, so it's hard to guarantee that they don't have any disobedience - Yuan Chun's reminder, Zhao Zhizhen thinks it is reasonable, and naturally Prepare some backhands and have to defend.

Zhao Zhizhen was about to return to the northern camp, and Jingzhong also needed his elder brother to take care of him. At least this well-informed elder brother would always repay him after receiving his favors, which Zhao Zhizhen never doubted.

It's a pity that as a person, the twelfth younger brother is more reliable, but the twelfth younger brother is now following Uncle Qing, and the weight of his words is still very limited, and he can't be said to have enough energy to instruct important people.

After leaving the palace, Zhao Zhizhen rode on the horse and thought about it all the way. After much deliberation, he planned to talk to Yuan Chun after returning to the mansion... Thinking of Yuan Chun, why not help her get rid of her natal family's carelessness along the way.

So he took people to Rongguo Mansion.

The disciples of the Rongguo Mansion were dumbfounded when they saw this situation. After a few breaths, they rushed to report... It's no wonder that this sect is so rare. Since the death of Rongguo Gong Jia Daishan, none of the royal relatives, state officials, and officials have ever visited the door. Pass.

Zhao Zhizhen waited for less than a stick of incense, and saw the main gate of Rongguo Mansion opened wide, and Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng came out to welcome him.

For the sake of Yuanchun, Zhao Zhizhen will try his best to be kind, but after getting in touch with these two old brothers, he can't help feeling secretly: Rong Guogong was such a powerful figure in the past, but he gave birth to two sons who were somewhat "dull".If Master Jia Er had not given birth to a pair of good sons and daughters, the gradual decline of Rongguo Mansion would have been inevitable.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhao Zhizhen revealed that he wanted to have a private chat with Jia Zheng.Although Jia Amnesty was confused from time to time, he could still see the key point: his younger brother loses his position and loses face, and he doesn't do much good!

Jia Amnesty knew what was going on, and after resigning, he went back to his yard.As soon as he entered the door, Mrs. Xing greeted him with a face full of concern, "The prince is here, is there a happy event? Is the master going to be promoted?"

Jia She was furious and left in a huff: he understands the truth that "the nest will never end", and what's going on in the mansion these days... how can it be that he and his brother are about to be promoted!

Mrs. Xing was startled for a moment, but soon her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes swept over the girls and women around her... Everyone dodged.

But Mrs. Xing was not the only one who said she was embarrassed. At this time, Jia Zheng in the study also felt that he couldn't get down: the prince also persuaded him to retire.Originally, when he saw the prince approaching in person, he really thought of getting away by chance, but he never expected the prince to be so... merciless.

Zhao Zhizhen was still patiently persuading him at this time, "After retiring as an official, who would be willing to turn over old scores? Besides, it will be of great benefit to your son."

It has to be said that the eldest son Jia Zhu is Jia Zheng's Achilles' heel.

In addition to the Seventh Prince's words, he even lost the courage to struggle and hesitate, "I know."

Just at this time, Jia Zhu returned from the yamen, and when he heard that the prince was coming, he hurried over to pay his respects.

The cowardly, pale-complexioned Jia Zheng, and the majestic Jia Zhu, who is neither humble nor overbearing, put the father and son together, and then think about his daughter Zhuge Yuanchun... Zhao Zhizhen became interested in an instant: Yuanchun's other two brothers are again... What does it look like?

Hearing that the prince wants to see Baoyu and Jia Huan, there is another "chicken flying dog jumping" in the back house.

When Baoyu and Jia Huan were dressed properly and appeared in front of Zhao Zhizhen, it was already after a cup of tea: Yuan Chun's brother Bao Yufeng was as godlike as jade, and another concubine brother Jia Huan was not outstanding in appearance, but had delicate features.

Both of them were a little nervous, but their conversation was quite decent.Zhao Zhizhen quizzed a few words casually, and both of them answered. After ordering his attendants to present gifts, he even praised, "Blue comes from blue and is better than blue."

Jia Zheng felt relieved when he heard the words, but Jia Zhu understood... his father was completely hopeless in his official career.

Zhao Zhizhen wanted to go back to the palace to have dinner with Yuan Chun, so he got up and left after talking and meeting.At the gate, he did not forget to remind Jia Zhu, "Be alert. Go back and see your sister more often."

Jia Zhu agreed.

Back at the palace, Zhao Zhizhen first went to see the princess's room, and then went to see his son... In the study, two brothers and sisters, Han'er and Xuan'er, were drinking tea and chatting.

Zhao Xuan had seen her father, and immediately threw out a message while clutching the stove, "Concubine Han's natal sister-in-law is borrowing money everywhere. I don't know if the loan came from Jiang Lang."

Zhao Han also asked: "Father, look..."

Zhao Zhizhen said: "You don't need to ask."

Zhao Xuan suddenly said again: "The Fei family is also collecting money, Jiang Lang asked me to tell you."

This... I can't just ask, Zhao Zhizhen is even thinking about whether or not to give his father a secret statement.