The Concubine of the Red Chamber

Seeing that her mother-in-law understood what she meant, Shi Liushi changed the subject, smiled and talked about Jia Min's cuteness and intelligence, and about Duke Rong's favor. Hearing this, the old lady became more and more determined, and she will persuade her when she has a chance. Advise my daughter, the girl from Jia's concubine has already become the companion of the third princess, so she will naturally be registered in the palace. For the future, don't you still have to rely on your natal family after you get married?Stubborn with men?Isn't it women who suffer in the end?After all, the daughter is still living too comfortably. If she fell out of favor before killing the concubine, or killed the girl together, what is the matter now?

It took three days to memorize the relationship between the characters in the palace. Jia Lan finally used the plum blossom dew collected in the past few days on the night of the third day. Under the leadership of Jia Lan, he went to greet Concubine Zhen.

Concubine Zhen knew that Jia Lan's legs were just right, and with the emperor's warning, she didn't make too much trouble, so she called her daughter out.

After Princess Baoqing heard that her last companion was Jia Lan, she made a fuss. She was going to come here to find fault with Jia Lan, but she didn’t know what Concubine Zhen and the sixth prince told her. I didn't make too much trouble, but Jia Lan's expression was not good.

The princess ignored it, and Jia Lan could still bear the gloating of the other three companions. Anyway, he just followed her. Similar to studying together, when Jia Lan received the education of Ping Nam Read, one of them is her cousin, whose father is only the fifth-rank secretary of the general administration, and the other is Xu, the daughter of the queen's natal brother, whose father is only a servant of the Ministry of Rites, and the other is the imperial merchant Wu The daughters of the family, one is the concubine's younger sister of the Crown Princess.Judging from the identities of these accompanying readers, Jia Lan knew that Chun Wanyi must be on the Queen's side without guessing.

Since Princess Yongqing could bear her temper and dare not act recklessly, Jia Lan was a little puzzled at first, but when she was sleeping, she overheard the gossip of two court ladies, and knew that the daughter of Hong Shangshu had gone, so she closed her eyes tightly. With squinting eyes, Jia Lan was even more in awe of the palace. In Jia Lan's memory, such a reckless princess was rare in history. The feudal society was the Tang Dynasty where women were the most wanton, and the princesses did not dare to kill their courtiers at will!But it happened at this moment, and the emperor didn't stop talking?Even the court ladies know the truth?Jia Lan, who was originally reluctant to keep the two of them by his side, suddenly changed his mind.Knowing the truth about the daughter of the Hong family, Jia Lan was a little less worried about her current situation. After all, one of them just died, so even if she was not happy, her safety factor should be higher than she expected.

"I heard that San Huangmei has a newcomer here today. My sister specially came to see, but you are still welcome?" In a Rongguo mansion, there are only a few wives and concubines, and it is very lively every day. Now there are only people with titles in the palace. There are more than fifty people, it is said that this is the reason why today's people are not cautious about sex. The late emperor said that there were hundreds of concubines in the harem, but less than ten had children.But now it is only thirty-eight, in the prime of life, and it is estimated that there will be more in the future.During the few days of rest, Jia Lan already knew that she would be embarrassed. She still needs to endure in Jia's house, but what about in the palace?So I had already made preparations, and as expected, just as I followed Princess Baoqing to the Shang study, I saw a gorgeously dressed girl stop Princess Baoqing and her party, and asked with a smile.

Princess Baoqing sneered and said: "What did the second sister say? It's just a companion, so why should the second sister come to see it in person? Could it be that the emperor is greedy and wants to change her companion?" The second princess Yongping She is 11 years old this year. She is the daughter of Concubine Zhen's deadly rival Concubine An. She also has a son and a daughter. I know I'm scared, but I don't want to be looked down upon by this second sister. Besides, who in the palace doesn't know that Liu Wanru, the daughter of the governor of Liangjiang, one of Princess Yongping's companions, has been spotted by the prince and wants to be made a side concubine!

Princess Yongping paused, feeling a little uncomfortable. Liu Wanru was originally the concubine candidate that the concubine mother had chosen for the fourth brother, but in the end the queen insisted on intervening. Although she has not made an order now, everyone knows that she is the prince. , Now even if I can't do anything about it, I'm really a white-eyed wolf, I don't know where is the sick man she likes the prince?short-sighted woman...

Princess Baoqing snorted coldly, and without waiting for Jia Lan to salute, she pointed at her and said, "This is it, Miss Huang can see it if she wants, but I don't know what other flowers I can see." They also have a son and a daughter, However, Concubine An's rank is higher than Concubine Zhen's, but Princess Baoqing was originally favored more, and the second princess Yongping has always been willing to feel superior in front of Princess Baoqing.

After Jia Lan calmly bowed her knees and saluted, Princess Yongping raised the corners of her lips and said, "Miss Jia..." So what about the daughter of the Duke, she is just a concubine, and a hint of calculation flashed in Princess Yongping's eyes.

"The first daughter of the Jia family is seven years old this year!" Princess Yongping was a little surprised. Today, Princess Baoqing didn't lose her temper. Instead, she went directly to the eldest princess Yuan An and said to her with a smile. The daughter of the Jia family's descendant is only seven years old now, and it is said that she is beautiful and intelligent... She can't compare to Yuan An, and Yongping can still be patient. After all, the eldest princess Yuan An and the fifth princess Yuan Chun are born of the empress, but Bao Qing Overtaking them to become the most favored princess, Yongping has always been unhappy!He thought to himself that if he could get that heir to Xiao Wu's side, he would be even more disgusted by his third sister.

Princess Yuan'an didn't understand Yongping's thoughts, but she didn't plan to go into troubled waters. She was born of the empress, and she was the eldest daughter. She was already thirteen this year, the age to discuss marriage.Although she can't understand the savage Baoqing, she has a deeper grudge against this second younger sister. Coupled with the reminder from her mother, she just smiled and said: "There are enough places for companions around Yuanchun, and the second emperor's sister is on the way." heart."

Jia Lan knew that there would be fights where there were people, let alone a place where power is at the top?Three days is enough for her to analyze her current situation clearly. It is obviously not the wish of Concubine Zhen and the third princess to be her companion, so it is inevitable that she should not take it seriously, but she is the daughter of a courtier after all, not a court lady. She is not favored, but with the support of the Jia family, even if it is difficult for her, her life will not be more difficult than that of the Jia family.

The teacher who teaches the princesses is much better than the female teacher hired at Jia's house. Although Jia Lan is new here, he is only a companion after all, so the Mrs. Li with the old beard asked and knew that Jia Lan only After knowing a few words, she didn't affect the princesses' studies because of her. Jia Lan didn't care about it. This master spoke well. Today's talk is about parallel sentences. The princesses are not very old, so Mrs. Li tried to use plain words as much as possible. language to guide them.

To be honest, although Emperor Longchang said that he was confused about many things, he was always very concerned about raising his children. Even the unruly and domineering Princess Baoqing actually learned a good handwriting.

In addition to the three princesses, there are also two princesses of the same age who are also the focus of the master's teaching. Those who can enter the palace to study are either princesses who are born in the palace, or those who are favored. Although the education of princesses and princesses is not as good as that of princes. There is a lot of homework, but not a lot. Jia Lan also understands that it is very good for him to study here.Jia Lan does not underestimate any ancient people. The thinking of ancient people is not inferior to that of modern people. It is very unlikely that the time traveler in the novels will be amazing every minute. It is not easy to write a poem that can be passed down through the ages It is not that simple to be a real lady, neither temperament nor education can be cultivated overnight.

Although Jia Lan is not a real child, she still finds what Li Taifu said is very attractive, but she still thinks that she should not act too much, just like in Jia's house. Overwhelming the rightful lord, and saving the result of falling into the Hong family's daughter, of course, Jia Lan didn't think that knowing that the other party didn't like it, he would still lick his face and flatter the other party.But obviously she was thinking too simply. After Princess Baoqing didn't answer Taifu Li's question for the third time, he just called Princess Baoqing's four companions over...

When the princess makes mistakes, the companions will be punished. On the first day, because of Princess Baoqing, Jia Lan’s left hand was hit by the Bajie ruler. Wu Wanjun's daughter, Chen Juan, the granddaughter of Chen Anguo, a cabinet scholar, and Jia Lan, of which only Jia Lan is a concubine. Princess Baoqing dared to beat the daughter of the Hong family before because of her lowest status.To be honest, there are very few concubines among all the companions. Except for Jia Lan, only the fifth princess Yuan Chun is the companion. Liu Yun, the daughter of Liu Jun, the son of Duke Li, is a concubine, but Liu Yun is the only girl in the Liu family. Born at the knees of Mrs. Li Guogong's son and wife, she is no different from a descendant, and her situation is much better than Jia Lan's.

It's not that Jia Lan underestimated himself, the difference between the concubine and concubines in this era is too great, and the times are different. If you can't clearly recognize your own identity, you will naturally suffer more in the future.The whole palm was hot, and it was obvious that the master punished him harder than the others. Jia Lan lowered his head, but from the corner of his eyes, he saw that the other companions were accustomed to it. Niu Jihong's hands were not even red, so he knew it was like this Punishment is common, and only you are the one who is really punished.

Princess Baoqing doesn't like Jia Lan, not only because Jia Lan is a concubine, but also because Jia Lan is too dull, taciturn, and doesn't know how to please herself, and because she let her mother and concubine be scolded by her father and herself by the emperor's brother. Preaching... Princess Baoqing is already eight years old, and she understands the meaning of her father's favor to her.After what happened to the daughter of the Hong family, she really didn't plan to do it herself, but she didn't plan to let Jia Lan go.

Jia Lan knew that before she entered the palace, Concubine Zhen and others should have known everything about her, and she had the impression that Concubine Zhen was not easy to mess with, so she didn't make too many changes hastily. One thing I want to understand is that it is not a good thing to be too outstanding. Princess Baoqing's dislike is important to her, but it is not a problem.