Jia Zhen, Uncle of the Red House

　　Xiaoyue's eyes flashed, "Qingwen thanks Uncle for giving me the name."

　　In the future, Xiaoyue will be Qingwen.

　　At this time, Xichun interjected inappropriately: "Brother, is this the name you have long thought of?"

　　Everyone burst into laughter, the meaning of which was self-evident.

　　Rao is that Jia Zhen's skin is thicker than the city wall, but he can't stand the ridicule of so many people.From now on, I am afraid that Jia Zhen's name as a good young girl will never be taken off again.From this point of view, the purpose of Lai Erjia has been achieved.This made Jia Zhen distraught. This uncle is really not what you think, okay?No matter how bad it is, to have celebrities such as Su Dongpo and Ji Xiaolan as company, it is also an elegant thing.However, he couldn't say any of these, so he could only leave in a daze, causing the room to burst into laughter again.

　　To say that everyone in Jia Mu's house is watching the fun, that's not necessarily true.Jia Baoyu sighed very much, such a good girl has fallen into the hands of someone like Brother Zhen again. It is really distressing to think that Qingwen will inevitably be poisoned by him in the future.He originally wanted her to come into his house, but when he saw the expressions of the old lady and his wife, he didn't dare to speak any more, and only pitied her deeply in his heart.The impression of Jia Zhen became bad again.

　　Why should Bingqing Yujie's daughter be abused by him?

　　Baoyu was sullen and looked up to see Qingwen standing by the door, with a water snake waist, shrunk shoulders, a tall figure, and eyebrows just like Sister Lin's.He sat beside Daiyu and whispered, "You see that Qingwen vaguely resembles you!"

　　Daiyu was a little displeased, and spat: "If you don't compare me like that, how do I look like her?"

　　Afraid of Daiyu's misunderstanding, Baoyu leaned over and explained, "My younger sister's identity is naturally different from hers, I just pity someone like her, Ben Cheng hoped that we would be better now, but when Brother Zhen asked me to go, I really fell into a fire pit. I've gone inside, there is a saying that the daughter's life is bad, and it really is!"

　　Daiyu looked at him blankly, "How do you know she fell into the fire pit?"

　　Baoyu sighed, "How could Big Brother Zhen be someone who would pity Xiangxiang and cherish Yuyu? In the past, he only cared about his own fun, so why did he treat the girls as human beings? Now he is full of copper stench, and he is eager to buy an official to invite luck. It's a pity that such a good girl, I only hope for her. It can come out of the mud without being stained..."

　　Seeing his seriousness, Daiyu pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Did you also like that girl? Why don't you tell the old lady that she loves you so much, and she will definitely agree."

　　Baoyu was a little moved. Seeing Mother Jia joking with everyone, it was New Year's Eve again, and they were discussing how to be happy.He walked up to Qingwen while no one was paying attention, and looked at her carefully.Qingwen's face was flushed with red clouds, but she didn't dare to look at him, she just lowered her head and twisted the veil.

　　Baoyu has always liked beautiful things, especially delicate and beautiful girls. He often said, "Daughters are flesh and blood made of water, and men are flesh and blood made of mud. When I meet my daughter, I feel refreshed, and when I meet a man, I feel filthy and stinky. Compelling." Not only talking, but also doing it personally, wishing to be with them every day, hanging out in the pile of fat powder.Sometimes he would pester the girls to eat the rouge on their mouths. In fact, he was not frivolous, he just regarded himself as a girl, and just wanted to get closer to them.

　　But Qingwen didn't know that, she thought that Baoyu had taken a fancy to her, and her heart was like a deer, and the appearance of Jia Zhen and Baoyu always flashed before her eyes.Although she is only eleven years old, she is not much younger than the third sister, and she has no shortage of ideas.

　　It seems that Baoyu is much younger and more handsome than the previous uncle!There was a ripple in Qingwen's heart.

　　Baoyu didn't know what Qingwen was thinking, and asked softly, "Where is my sister from? Have you ever read a book?"

　　Qingwen's eyes darkened and she didn't speak.

　　Baoyu asked again, "Sister, who else is in your family?"

　　There were tears in Qingwen's eyes. Her father and mother died on the road to escape, and there was only one uncle and brother who had not seen each other in Beijing for many years.She wiped away her tears and shook her head.

　　Baoyu sighed and advised: "Don't be sad, don't be afraid when you come to us." He thought of Jia Zhen, and couldn't help but urged: "If Brother Zhen beats you and scolds you, you can send me a letter. I'll have someone pick you up."

　　Baoyu spoke with sincerity, for fear that Jia Zhen would wrong her.

　　Qingwen was confused and looked at him with wide eyes.

　　The third sister You, who was sitting on the side, was a little unhappy. She had already assigned herself to the people in that mansion.So she smiled at Baoyu and said, "Don't worry about the second master, we have our own rules in our house. It's not necessarily worse than yours. As long as you don't make mistakes, no one will beat her and no one will beat her. scold her. What's more, she is the person my brother-in-law likes. Although she is a girl now, no one dares to treat her like that. Therefore, Second Master Bao doesn't have to worry about it. "

　　Baoyu looked at her with a smile on her face, and her words were alienated, so she didn't know what to say, and turned back sullen.

　　Daiyu asked him quietly, and he told Daiyu.Daiyu covered her mouth with a smile and said, "I knew that the third sister over there is not easy to mess with, so you have to say it in front of her. Are you uncomfortable?"

　　Baoyu faintly felt that if he didn't do something, he would definitely lose something, so he gathered up his courage and begged Jia Mu: "Old Ancestor, will you give me that Qingwen?"

　　Jia's mother was always happy. Today, the female relatives of the two houses gathered together and were flattered by Wang Xifeng with a smile on her face. Naturally, she was very happy.She was stunned when she heard Baoyu's plea, and then smiled, "I just gave her to you, Brother Zhen, and I'll send two other girls to your house, how about that?"

　　Baoyu said coquettishly, "Ancestor, I want her!"

　　Mrs. Wang didn't like Qingwen. She felt that she was too troublesome, and gave it to Jia Zhen. There was no reason for the two brothers to fight for a girl, so she said warmly: "Baoyu, don't make a fool of yourself!"

　　Baoyu threw herself into Mother Jia's arms, just begging her.

　　Mother Jia couldn't be bothered, so she had to answer.She instructed You Shi: "Tell Brother Zhen, I'm keeping this girl!"

　　Although You Shi and the other female relatives of the Dongfu may not like Qingwen, but they are so casually dismissed, they are not good-looking in face.You Shi stood up, pondered for a while, but did not speak up in time.After being married for so long, she also knew Jia Zhen's temperament. It wasn't because of Qingwen's beauty. In fact, Jia Zhen was dissatisfied with this side for a long time. She often said that they were too deceiving.Now that he has reneged on his promise, he must be even more resentful when he asks people to come back. It is conceivable that it is almost impossible for him to let go easily.

　　So You said with a smile: "Back to the old lady's words, the granddaughter-in-law has no control over the affairs in the house. I will tell him what your old man said, and he will not disagree if you come."

　　You's speech is very clever. Everyone knows that the internal affairs of the Dongfu belong to You, and the foreign affairs belong to Jia Zhen. Now that she said this, she clearly has an opinion.

　　Mother Jia's face is not good-looking, and few people will reject her decision, but Jia Zhen is different from others after all. He is the head of the East House and the patriarch of the Jia clan, so he has to save some face.She looked at You and said, "Then you call him here, and I will tell him personally."

　　You hurriedly told Yindie to go back to the house and call Jia Zhen.

　　In the East Mansion, Jia Zhen is deploying people to prepare all kinds of colors.Ningguo Mansion starts from the main gate, the ceremonial gate, the hall, the warm pavilion, the inner hall, the inner three gates, the inner ceremonial gate and the inner plug gate, all the way to the main hall. .

　　Yindie told him about Qingwen, and Jia Zhen snorted coldly, "Why?" He strode to the Rong Mansion and walked into the main room of Mother Jia.

　　When Jia Zhen saluted, Mother Jia said with a smile: "Qingwen that girl originally gave it to you, but I didn't expect your brother to take a fancy to it, so I can't discuss it with you, so you can give it to him!"

　　Jia Zhen cupped her hands and smiled and said, "The old lady has a lot of girls who are better at the front. You can just give Brother Bao a few. Why do you want that Qingwen? Is it possible that Brother Bao has an old relationship with her?"

　　Jia Zhen's words were rude, and Madam Wang's face was ugly: "Baoyu has never run around, how could it be old?"

　　Jia Zhen nodded and said, "What my wife said is, otherwise, I will find some better ones for Brother Bao tomorrow?"

　　Mother Jia didn't speak, Baoyu shook her arm, "Old Ancestor, please!" Mother Jia hugged him dotingly, and said, "Even if your brother wants it, you don't need to go out to buy it, you only need to take care of it. Wen and him that's it!"

　　Baoyu smiled when he heard this.

　　Jia Zhen's heart was on fire, it took me as air, why should I agree?He said slowly: "If I go back to the old lady, I had your order before and planned to give Qingwen a home in the future. Now you give her to Baoyu. If Baoyu can treat her like me, she agrees. Of course I have no opinion."

　　Everyone understood what Jia Zhen said, Qingwen would be Jia Zhen's aunt in the future, and if Baoyu also agreed to marry Qingwen as a concubine, then that would be fine, otherwise it would be avoided.

　　The matter was related to Qingwen's future, but no one asked Qingwen what she thought.

　　Baoyu was only ten years old at this time, and he didn't know what this destination was, so he immediately responded, "I agree, I agree!"

　　"Baoyu!" Mrs. Wang hurriedly stopped him: "Don't talk nonsense!" Mrs. Wang could agree to Qingwen being Baoyu's maid, but she would never agree to be Baoyu's side room.This is not only a matter of age, but more importantly, she doesn't know anything about Qingwen's underlying temperament. How can she be assured of letting such a person stay by Baoyu's side?

　　Mrs. Wang expressed her attitude, and Mother Jia also felt that it was impossible.Therefore, she sighed and said to Baoyu: "Baoyu, what your elder brother Zhen can give her, you can't give it. You have two big girls in your house, Xi and Meiren, and I will also give Sheyue and Qiuwen. Let them take care of you. Okay, let's do it!"

　　Mother Jia ignored Baoyu's request and made a decision.

　　A farce ends with Jia Zhen's victory and Baoyu's defeat.But Mother Jia's face was unpleasant, and she obviously had a great opinion on Jia Zhen.

　　But Jia Zhen didn't care, and the room returned to a harmonious look.

　　Wang Xifeng walked over and said with a smile, "Brother Zhen, congratulations on having another auntie." She read the small characters very seriously.

　　Jia Zhen was very embarrassed in front of so many people.He leaned over and whispered: "Big sister, save me a little face, everyone is here!" Wang Xifeng stretched out her tender and tender hand, and Jia Zhen asked, "What?" Wang Xifeng said, "Benefits!" She Chao Jia's mother and wives smiled and said, "I can't keep my mouth shut. Maybe tomorrow, the whole family will know that our uncle Zhen has another family, and for this, he and Bao brother have robbed it!"

　　Jia Zhen knew that she was venting her anger for Mother Jia, and she didn't take it to heart. He also smiled and said, "I don't want money, my wallet is still with you! As for Qingwen, she can do things herself in the future. Choice. Maybe she has a different idea in a few years, and I'll let her go."

　　Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Zhen, and a thought flashed by: Brother Zhen is really different.She pressed her doubts down, pointed at You Shi and others, and said, "Brother Zhen, take it easy too, be careful that the grape shelf in your house falls down, and someone will suffer!"

　　You Shi and the others stared at Jia Zhen, who was a little embarrassed.Xichun on the side shaved his face ashamed of him: "Brother shameless..." The voice was clear and crisp.

　　You Shi smiled and hugged Xichun, "It's just that our lady made it clear, isn't it shameless?"

　　Yindie, Keren, the second sister, and the third sister also agreed, "The fourth young lady told the truth."

　　Seeing Jia Zhen's embarrassment, Mother Jia said with a smile, "You guys, you should take care of him. I'll support you, and you can't let his temper."

　　You got the arrow from Mother Jia, and smiled at Jia Zhen: "This is what the old lady explained, what do you think?"

　　Jia Zhen has always been good-natured, and she bowed her head to the end, "In the future, only the wife's life will be obeyed!"

　　This time, Jia Zhen really handed over the power of the housekeeper.As long as You Shi gave birth to a son, her status could no longer be shaken.

Chapter [-] This is clearly a pit

　　The next day, those who received official seals from Jia’s mother all wore court clothes according to their grades. They first sat in a sedan chair for eight people, led them into the palace to congratulate them, and returned after saluting and receiving the banquet, they went to Ningguo Mansion to warm your sedan chair.The disciples who did not join the dynasty were all arranged to wait in front of the gate of Ning Mansion, and then they were brought into the ancestral hall.Here, Jia Zhen also took her father Jia Jing back and presided over the sacrifice at home. Fortunately, there was an old practice to follow. When the ceremony was over, everyone rushed to the Rong Mansion to salute with Jia's mother.It was night, the people from the two houses were all dressed in colorful flowers, and all night there was a lot of noise, laughter, and firecrackers.On the second day of the five drums, Jia Mu and the others went to the palace to congratulate him again, and put on a full set of deacons.After returning from the banquet, he went to Ning Mansion to offer sacrifices to the ancestors. After returning to accept the ceremony, he changed his clothes and rested.

　　The hustle and bustle has been through the Lantern Festival.Jia Zhen received a letter from the governor's office and asked him to take office soon.It turned out that the emperor appointed him to be the general of the Jinwuwei Nanying camp. It was during the seal period. Now that the Chinese New Year has passed, it is natural to go to the post.

　　Jia Zhen had already asked Ni Er to go to Nancheng to inquire about the news, and just now Ni Er hurried back to report the situation.The situation in Nancheng was far more complicated than he imagined.The first person to let him forgive was this Nanying guerrilla. It turned out to be an acquaintance who had fought with him last time at Jinxiangyuan for the lovely Qiu Luan's father, Qiu Duwei.For more than half a year, he has been acting as the deputy general. That is to say, if there is no accident, he has already managed the Nanying up and down without leakage. If Jia Zhen goes straight in the past, there will be no good fruit to eat. This is predictable.

　　Thinking a little deeper, this Captain Qiu was very close to Prince Zhongshun, and he even considered himself a disciple. If he wanted to move him, he would definitely be an enemy of Prince Zhongshun.Jia Zhen really didn't want to have a direct fight with this big villain so early.

　　He asked Ni Er: "What is the relationship between this guerrilla and each flood?"

　　Ni Er bowed and said: "In the words of the uncle, there are six flood seasons under Nanying, and three of them are his former confidants. Naturally, he is respected in everything. The other three flood seasons are indeed somewhat different. Qian guarding has an ambiguous attitude. He is a good old man. President Li Qian is honest and straightforward, with good kung fu and good alcohol intake. As long as it is the order from above, he will obey it. Therefore, Master Qiu is also polite to President Li Qian. Only the last one Wang Dusi is against Lord Chou everywhere. I heard a piece of news that this guerrilla position was originally owned by this Wang Dusi at that time, but Lord Chou was more rigid in the background, and he just suppressed Wang Dusi. So the two did not deal with each other at all."

　　Jia Zhen thought for a while, and asked again, "How is this Wangdu Si as a person?"

　　Ni Er smiled and said: "I have inquired very clearly, this Wang Dusi is a man, not only does he act neatly and upright, but he can also help those who are in danger and help the poor, so the people under his command support him. ."

　　Jia Zhen nodded, since this hatred of someone was the enemy, it would be easier to handle.He carefully inquired about the underground forces in Nancheng.Don't ask, don't know, I'm startled when I ask.There are dozens of gangs, large and small, in the entire Nancheng. The larger ones include the three Honghua Clubs, the Tiger Gang, and the Carriage.The leader of the Safflower Club is a woman, and there is a faint shadow of the White Lotus Sect at the back. Most of the brothel taverns in Nancheng are their sphere of influence; A noble person supports him, but it is unknown who it is; the chariot and horse guild is a local guild composed of five industries. They all have to pay their share of the case, and there are almost no scattered and independent gangs.

　　Ni Er said to Jia Zhen, "If you give me some more time, sir, I will definitely check it out!"

　　Jia Zhen thought for a while, then stepped forward and patted Ni Er's shoulder with a smile: "This is already very good! I have the intention to promote you to be an officer in Nancheng, what do you think?"

　　Ni Er was immediately excited when he heard this, and he quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "Yes, my subordinates are willing!"

　　Jia Zhen lifted him up and explained, "Bring over a brother you can trust and have no bad habits. From now on, Nancheng will be ours, so we must have a big fight." Ni Er couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard Jia Zhen's words , patted his chest and assured: "Please don't worry, my subordinates must carefully select brothers who are innocent, flexible, and do not eat, drink, prostitute, and gamble.

　　Jia Zhen smiled and was very satisfied with Ni Er's performance. He put his hands behind his back and said, "It's better to have fewer people, but to be able to work hard. Go back and get two hundred taels of silver from the accountant, pack them up, and bring them here tomorrow. , let's go to office in a glorious way."

　　Ni Er solemnly bowed to Jia Zhen: "Thank you for looking down on Ni Er so much, Ni Er will surely saddle the front and back of the horse and die for you!"

　　Jia Zhen also put away her smile and received his bow: "In the future, let's take care of each other. If I, Jia Zhen, have a dry mouth, I will never let everyone drink it!"

　　When Ni Er came, he was cautious and cautious, and when he left, he was arrogant and went to gather his brothers.

　　Jia Zhen felt more and more that the water in Nancheng was very deep, especially that Prince Zhongshun was making trouble behind him. With Jia Zhen's current small body, he would definitely not be able to resist him.In the end how to do?Jia Zhen thought about it over and over again, but still got nowhere.

　　"Or, go to King Beijing to ask for an idea?" Jia Zhen had no choice but to go to the King Beijing's mansion.It's a pity that King Beijing entered the palace and has not yet returned.Jia Zhen's disappointment is beyond words.Seeing Jia Zhen's dejected appearance, the palace chief smiled and said, "General Jia, don't worry, the prince gave orders before entering the palace. If the general comes, he will tell you something." Jia Zhen hurriedly handed over his hands and said, "Alright. I hope Lord Changshi can enlighten me!"

　　That Changshi bowed his head and bowed, "Don't dare! The lord asked the lower officials to tell you that the emperor had promoted Fang Congqian, the son of the left concubine of the Zhanshi House, to the right Tongzheng a few days ago, and transferred Wang Deshui, the minister of the Dali Temple, to be the minister of the Ministry of Industry. Majoring in gardening."

　　Jia Zhen was at a loss, where did this come from?

　　That Chang Shi knew that Jia Zhen didn't understand, so he explained to him carefully: "Fang Congqian is the younger brother of the Crown Princess, Wang Deshui and Prince Zhongshun have a deep relationship." Jia Zhen suddenly said: "So it is!" Judging from the emperor's actions , or to support the prince and suppress King Zhongshun.

　　Having said that, I have to explain the division of power in the current dynasty: now the emperor is getting higher and higher, the princes are competing for positions, and the ministers are each attached to the party.Most of the old ministers supported the prince, while the upstart generals supported the loyal and shun king.The Jia family is ranked among the patriarchs, and naturally they belong to the prince's party.In the past, Prince Teng was the military governor of Beijing, commanding [-] imperial troops, and the position of the prince was naturally as stable as Mount Tai.It's just that now the prince has risen to the control of the nine provinces, and he has been ordered to investigate the borders of the capital, and the person who succeeded him is the old general of King Zhongshun.The prince lost his support, and if something happened, there were no troops in the capital to escort him, and the situation suddenly became critical.Fortunately, the emperor was not sluggish. Knowing that King Zhongshun had lost his control, he divided the Beijing camp into the east and west official halls, and selected the elites of the frontier army to enrich them. One general was the governor of the Jingying Rongzheng, and a member of the civil servants was the assistant manager. Deputy Sergeant.Even so, King Zhongshun could still control half of the elites in the capital.Thinking about it more deeply, the reason why the emperor appointed Jia Zhen as the general of the Jinwuwei Nanying Battalion was not without the idea of ​​balancing the forces of the two factions.

　　In this way, the meaning of King Beijing's message was to let Jia Zhen take the opportunity to take Nanying?Looking at Chang Shi's bright eyes, Jia Zhen knew that she had no other way out.

　　On the way back, Jia Zhen slapped herself a few times. Back then, she was making money by hugging her at home, and she lived a good life. Why did she owe her money and was fooled into buying an official?

　　Huh?Wouldn't Dai Quan have designed it early in the morning?Maybe the mastermind behind the scenes is... the prince?

　　Jia Zhen felt bad for a moment. TMD, got their way!

　　With a stack of information, Jia Zhen locked herself in the study and pondered it over and over. Extending her head with a knife and shrinking her head was also a knife.After changing clothes at night, he quietly went to Wang Dusi's house.

　　Wang Dusi is about forty years old, tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, which fits the image of a positive person in Jia Zhen's mind.He invited Jia Zhen into the house. Jia Zhen saw that the courtyard inside was not big and the furnishings were ordinary. The three or two maids and servants hurried in and hid when they saw foreign guests.Wang Dusi took the seat, and the two of them were polite and polite before they got to the point.

　　"Master General Kuiye is visiting at night, what instructions do you have?" Wang Dusi asked.

　　Jia Zhen put down the tea cup and said with a smile: "I'm here this time, I think Dusi can also expect it."

　　Wang Du paused for a while, and said cautiously: "The last general has little knowledge, so he doesn't dare to speculate on his own. It's just that in the past six months, the Qiu Guerrilla has been able to promote advantages and eliminate disadvantages. It is."