"Betrayal?"
Lowering his voice, Jia Lian said: "What kind of betrayal? Are we born to be used by them?"
The "them" here, of course, refers to It's the East Palace. Jia Lian never dared to call it that in the past.
"You're crazy..." Wang Xifeng covered her mouth, feeling extremely panicked.
"I'm not crazy, I'm very sober!" Jia Lian looked determined.
"You have always felt that our Jia family should be united and rely on the Crown Princess, but is this right in itself?"
"Isn't it wrong?" Wang Xifeng asked back , at this moment she really felt that Jia Lian had lost his head.
"If the prince's foundation is stable, of course he is right!"
"Are you saying that the prince's foundation is not stable?"
After saying this, Wang Xifeng retorted Said: "The prince's benevolence is praised by everyone in the government and the public. How can the prince's foundation be unstable?"
Because of their different environments, ways of thinking, and knowledge, everyone has different views on the court situation, such as Wang Xifeng There are still many people who have different opinions, and it can even be said that it is the vast majority.
"So I often say that you have a woman's opinion. How useful is the so-called praise from the government and the public? Can it be stronger than the handle of a knife?"
"Do you know, How much do the people in the army respect His Royal Highness Prince Xiang?"
Wang Xifeng was still puzzled. With her simple concept, she still could not immediately think that the army could not only defend against foreign enemies, but also be used for internal defense. Seize power.
"You don't understand!"
Sighing, Jia Lian continued: "Do you still remember Lu Yuxin?"
"Yes, the first two years He often asked you to drink, and I even scolded him several times!" Wang Xifeng said nonchalantly.
"His father is just a minister in the Jiangwei District of Jinling Town, but he is very respectable in the Longjin Guard. He is now a hundred households... All the thousands of households above must be treated equally. !”
The hundreds of thousands of households in the Dragon Guards can be said to be the new stars in the future army. Wang Xifeng did not dare to look down upon these people, so when she learned that Lu Yuxin was so powerful, Wang Xifeng became curious.
"This is strange, do you know why?" Wang Xifeng asked.
"Why? It's not because he has a close relationship with the Thirteenth Master. In order to protect the Thirteenth Master, he risked his life and rushed away from the thieves to bring in reinforcements!"
Jia Lian was also in Jinling about what happened that year and knew a lot about it.
"So what I want to say is that as long as you rely on the Thirteenth Master, you can become a successful person!"
"What I want to say is, who in the army will not give the Thirteenth Master face?" How can Lu Yuxin, from such a background, be able to achieve great success?”
Even Jia Lian often thought that if he had been more successful in his early years and played with Zhu Jinghong like Hou Jing, what would he be like now? He can also get a full-time staff officer or commander in the Beijing camp.
The couple was silent for a while, and then Wang Xifeng said: "You are a member of the Jia family. If you insist on going your own way and abandon the family...How will I deal with myself in the future? ”
“That has to be done in the future! " Jia Lian's eyes were filled with sadness. In his opinion, if the Jia family continued to mess around like this, they might be confiscated and exterminated in the future.
After all, their family was almost destroyed more than ten years ago. Before that, they were still The powerful faction in the military
“Are you sure that Dong Palace can’t win?
In a low tone, Jia Lian replied: "People like Lu Yuxin and Zhang Lin are willing to block the sword for the Thirteenth Master. People like Shi Chong and Hou Jing are willing to fight wherever the Thirteenth Master points. Who is willing to die for the East Palace?" ”
Because he had been on the northwest front, Jia Lian really felt clearly how much those tiger and wolf masters respected Zhu Jinghong, and the prince and Prince Xiang would choose the latter without hesitation.
The question raised by Jia Lian at this time was very pointed, but the answer was also obvious, and Wang Xifeng knew it without telling him.
"If you think about it again, even I, the eldest grandson of the Rongguo Mansion, have no idea about the East Palace. I have doubts in my heart, how much of the praise you say from the government and the opposition is sincere? How many more can die for the East Palace! "
Faced with these words, Wang Xifeng could not argue. At this time, she had to admit that Jia Lian's choice might be the right one.
Seeing Wang Xifeng's expression of thought, Jia Lian continued Said: "It has been three days since the news was conveyed to the Crown Princess, and she still has no explanation. Maybe she has other thoughts! "
"What are these words? ”
Thinking that Yuanchun might use this matter to make a fuss, Jia Lian actually made a casual guess and didn’t say more at the moment.
He never thought that Yuanchun really planned to take advantage of it. This matter.
“What I mean is that you should quietly report this matter to Princess Xiang and ask her for an idea on how to deal with it! "
"Shall I go? "Wang Xifeng was startled, and then she became afraid.
"You are the daughter of the Wang family and the cousin of Prince Xiang's Mansion. You two have a close relationship, so it is appropriate for you to go! ”
In Jia Lian’s view, it was a pity that the relationship between Wang Xifeng and Baochai was abandoned in the past because of the family’s stance.
Now, with the help of Yingchun, he is close to Prince Xiang’s Mansion. , and if his daughter-in-law can have a good relationship with Prince Xiang's Mansion, his future will be bright.
"This matter... must be discussed with the old lady! "Wang Xifeng is particularly cautious.
"You still don't understand who the old lady prefers? "Jia Lian said angrily.
"But..."
"No but, if you don't listen to me, it will end today! "
"What's the end? "
Faced with Wang Xifeng's question, Jia Lian replied: "Since the husband and wife are separated, let each go his own way!" ”
Jia Lian’s tone was calm but very tough, letting Wang Xifeng know that he was not joking.
After the couple were in a stalemate for a while, Wang Xifeng was finally convinced.
In fact, it's not that she was persuaded, but that in this patriarchal era with strict etiquette, she had no choice at all.
If.If she can't persuade Jia Lian, then she can only choose to obey.
As the sun set, Baochai, who had been kneeling in the palace all day, dragged his tired body out of the palace and got on the carriage returning to the mansion with the help of the maid.
Except for the concubine who lives in the palace, no one else needs to stay in the palace at night, so Baochai can go back to the palace to rest.
There were many people who came out with her, but the ones who were qualified to walk in front of her were the Crown Princess and Princess Rui.
Not to mention these two people, when they got on the carriage and lowered the curtain, Baochai no longer cared about her image and lay directly on the soft cushion inside, and then asked Ying'er to take off her shoes.
"I'm so exhausted!"
Watching a vigil is really tiring. She is pretty good among everyone. At least she can rest from time to time. Those concubines and clan The women were miserable, they had to keep on their knees day after day.
But Baochai also knew that these people must have thought of various ways to make themselves kneel more comfortable.
The carriage slowly drove out of the imperial city and arrived at the palace in less than half an hour. She usually came back at this time.
After entering the mansion, she changed out of her mourning robe and was about to take a sip of tea when Wen Xing came in to report that Wang Xifeng was here.
"Come here at this time?"
Although he was curious, Baochai didn't think much and asked the girl to bring him in.
After a while, Wang Xifeng was taken into the Tongxin Hall.
Looking at Baochai who was drinking tea with his head down at the main seat, Wang Xifeng took the initiative to bow and pay homage when he entered.
"My wife, please bow to the princess!"
If it were in the past, Baochai would definitely be very polite. Even if she didn't step forward to help Wang Xifeng up, she would still have to say a few polite words.
But she was really tired these past two days, so she didn’t even think about it. She just said casually, "Get up."
"Sister Feng came here so late, is there something wrong?"
Actually, at this moment, Wang Xifeng was very worried, because the next behavior was to betray the East Palace.
But the arrow had to be fired when it was on the string, so she could only explain the situation to Baochai according to the results of her discussion with Jia Lian.
"Princess, I really have something important to report!"
"Oh? Let me tell you..."
"Three days ago, I came to my house ..."
Wang Xifeng began to explain the situation. When Baochai finished listening, he was extremely surprised.
"This happened!"
She was surprised, but actually she was not too surprised. After all, she knew very well what kind of virtue Zhu Jinghong had.
No monk like Miaoyu is immune, and it is even more difficult for the innocent girl who has been targeted by Zhu Jinghong for a long time.
In Baochai's view, this matter itself is not a big deal, but the trouble it may cause is worthy of her vigilance and reflection.
From this point of view, she is essentially the same as Yuanchun, giving priority to interests rather than emotions.
Of course, saying this does not meanNot absolutely. In fact, most people are no longer qualified to let them talk about their feelings.
"Who else knows about this?" Baochai asked.
"Only my wife, the old lady and Tanchun know about it!"
"Other than that, no one else knows about it?" Baochai asked again.
This is a scandal after all, so she must find out the scope of her knowledge so that she can think about how to deal with it.
"There is also a girl next to Yingchun who knows about it and is currently serving her, and there is..."
Wang Xifeng looked embarrassed at the last four words, but Bao Bao asked. meaning.
"Three days ago, I reported this to the Crown Princess!"
Three days ago, I reported this to Yuan Chun, which shocked Baochai.
This kind of scandal was learned by Yuanchun. If the other party stirs up trouble at this sensitive time, three days is enough for him to arrange many things.
At this time Baochai asked: "Since you have informed the Crown Princess, why do you come to tell me now?"
This question was unexpected by Wang Xifeng and he was unprepared. She could only answer herself.
I feel that the East Palace is unreliable, and I plan to sell it to Prince Xiang's Mansion. Of course, I can't say it openly.
"This matter involves the reputation of His Highness Prince Xiang, and I thought that I should inform the palace so that the matter can be settled successfully!"
Looking at Wang Xifeng for a few breaths, Bao Chaifang said: "I know about this, please go back... don't make any announcement!"
"Yes!"
After Wang Xifeng saluted, he suddenly turned back when he was about to leave. , said: "Princess, I have an unkind request!"
"Say!"
"The Crown Princess had a strict order before, saying that she was not allowed to do anything to anyone. If someone mentions this matter, I hope the princess will cover it up for me."
This sentence is the finishing touch. It tells Baochai from the side that he came to report the matter at his own risk and to Prince Xiang's Mansion! It's a personal relationship.
"Don't worry!" Baochai replied with a smile.
Wang Xifeng withdrew, leaving Baochai alone in the hall.
After thinking for a while, Baochai ordered: "Call Deng An!"
"Yes!"
After a while, Deng An, the eunuch in charge of Prince Xiang's Mansion, He appeared and knelt down in the hall.
Holding the teacup in one hand and the lid in the other, Baochai fiddled with the tea soup and asked slowly: "What's going on in the Jia family of Rongguo Mansion recently!"
From the Wang Mansion Those informants were all in charge of Deng An. Deng An should have been aware of the Jia family's affairs, so Baochai came to him to question him.
"No abnormalities have been found yet, but the second girl of the Jia family has been sent out of the house in the past two days, saying that she went to pray for the Supreme Emperor!"
Yingchun originally had a low sense of existence. If Zhu Jinghong hadn't told her to take extra care of her, Deng An would never have known that the Jia family had quietly sent her away.
Looking at the tea soup, Baochai then asked: "Then where was she sent?"
"This...slave...doesn't know!" Deng An looked horrified.
The next moment, there was only a "pop" sound, but it was Baochai who slapped the tea cup on the table.
She rarely loses her composure like this, so Deng An knew that the princess in front of him was extremely angry, so he quickly kowtowed and apologized.
"My slave will die, please calm down!"
Manager Deng, who usually shows off his power inside and outside the palace, is now as frightened as a stray dog.
Looking at Deng An coldly, Baochai scolded: "Such a big thing happened to the Jia family, but you don't know anything. What's the use of the palace raising you?"
Deng An is the manager,
So here, Baochai uses "raise you" instead of just talking about Deng An.
Baochai then said: "Letting you take care of this is a sign of trust in you. If you can't take care of it... give up your position as soon as possible!"
These words are even more disturbing. Deng An was extremely frightened. He did dirty things and knew too many things that he shouldn't know. If he gave up his position, he would be dead.
"Your Majesty, I am aware of my sin... Please forgive me. I will strictly investigate my subordinates when I go back, and I will never let you down again!"
Although I know that I am in danger, but Deng An is also certain that the princess will not really replace him.
On the one hand, it is difficult to find someone to take over his business, and on the other hand, if he really wants to be replaced, the guards should find him and silence him, instead of being called here to curse.
"
"Yes! "
"You don't have to investigate the Jia family's affairs, but nothing like this will happen again in the future, otherwise I can tolerate you... Your Majesty can't spare you either! "
"Yes! "
"Go down! "
"Slave resign! ”
After handling these matters, Baochai called a few more female officials to ask about the arrangements for the two days before washing up and going to bed.
The next day Early in the morning, she had to get up and enter the palace to start a new day of wake-up work.
When she entered Ningshou Palace, Yuan Chun had already arrived and was sitting in her seat. After a while, she had to kneel when everyone arrived.
Baochai was not far away from Yuan Chun, so she walked directly to Yuan Chun.
"Sister-in-law, you are so early!" "
"Sister, you are here early too! Yuanchun replied.
Baochai sat down next to her and said, "Last night, I got some news!" "
"What's the news? ”
“It’s related to the Spring Festival! ”
“Oh? "Yuan Chun turned his head and looked at Baochai beside him.
"The girl next to Yingchun said that our prince had a one-night stand with Yingchun before, which made Yingchun's bead tire dark... Now it has Placed under house arrest by Rongguo Mansion! "
The "girl" Baochai mentioned here is actually Siqi, but the latter did not come to report the matter. She said this just to cover up for Wang Xifeng.
"It is a matter of great importance. nowI have already ordered someone to take Yingchun away, and now he has been properly placed in another courtyard! "
Baochai got the Spring Festival address from Wang Xifeng and sent someone there before dawn to take the people. The person specifically responsible for this was Lin Hongyu.
"Such a thing happened. ! "
"Rongguo Mansion didn't explain it to my sister-in-law? Baochai asked.
Of course he couldn't admit it at this time. After all, if he knew it and didn't tell Prince Xiang's Mansion, it was obvious that he had bad intentions.
"I really don't know about this!" Yuanchun replied.
Baochai nodded and asked: "This matter...sister-in-law, how do you think it should be handled appropriately?" "
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