Chapter 130 Baochai: Engagement? Imperial City, Qianqing Palace.
King Zhongshun stepped into the gorgeous palace. The palace attendants on both sides stood solemnly and did not dare to make any sound.
When he entered the palace, he saw the indifferent expression on Emperor Yongkang's face on the imperial desk. He couldn't help but become cautious and hurriedly stood in front of him.
Emperor Yongkang groaned and asked, "Eighth brother, this Marquis Haining still owes money to the Ministry of Revenue!"
King Zhongshun raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this. He thought Emperor Yongkang had sent someone to summon him for something. He was originally asking about the money owed to the Ministry of Revenue, but he had just called for payment not long ago. Why was he asking about it again now? Without thinking too much, King Zhongshun reported back: "Brother, the Marquis of Haining owes the Ministry of Household Affairs 8 taels of silver, which has not yet been repaid."
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the palace suddenly condensed, and a cold breath came from the imperial court, making King Zhongshun feel a little cold.
Although he was surprised by Emperor Yongkang's change of attitude, King Zhongshun still waited calmly.
Emperor Yongkang was silent for a moment, handed over a memorial, and said solemnly: "This is the memorial handed over by the Wucheng Army and Horses Division. The eighth brother will take it and take a look."
King Zhongshun took the memorial and read it, looking a little confused. A dignified prince, regardless of his decency, actually competed with others in a brothel and made a fuss in the city. He really didn't know what to say.
It's just that although this matter is a joke, it will not make Emperor Yongkang so angry. I am afraid there is something inside.
After he finished reading the memorial, he suddenly realized that since Emperor Yongkang ascended the throne, the Ministry of Husbandry had begun to collect the money owed to him. However, when he had the money, he did not pay back the money owed to the Ministry of Husbandry. Instead, he went to redeem an oiran from a certain place. To a certain extent, this also meant that Emperor Yongkang, the emperor, was not taken seriously. Haininghou's move undoubtedly slapped Emperor Yongkang in the face. How could he not make Emperor Yongkang angry.
Emperor Yongkang's face was ashen and he sneered: "On weekdays, these people are loyal and patriotic, but inside they are male thieves and female prostitutes. In the eyes of these people, are the important affairs of the court less important than a prostitute? It seems that I am too tolerant of them. ”
King Zhongshun raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Is Emperor Yongkang planning to be tough? Pursing his lips, King Zhongshun said carefully: "Brother Imperial, Marquis Haining is just an example and does not represent the whole lineage of martial arts. Please enlighten me."
Emperor Yongkang raised his eyes to look at King Zhongshun, his eyes were aggressive and he seemed to be unwilling to give up.
But after a while, Emperor Yongkang sighed softly and became silent. After all, he could understand that if he could do it forcefully, he would have done it long ago. As the saying goes, one hair can affect the whole body. Now is not the time to be impatient.
After a deep groan, Emperor Yongkang said in a clear voice: "Eighth brother, go and find out the origin of Haining Hou's 10 taels of silver."
After hearing this, King Zhongshun understood clearly that most of the current Xungui Mansion was in decline. He took out 10 taels of silver at once, and there must be many tricks in it. Emperor Yongkang's move also represented a thorough investigation. At the moment, it seems that this I don't intend to go easy on him.
Thinking of this, King Zhongshun responded: "My brother understands."
Rongguo Mansion, Lixiangyuan.
In a certain wing, there was a rosewood table with a few chrysanthemums in an earthen vase, an inkstone next to it, a few brushes and tea cups inserted into the pen holder, and the other utensils were missing.
Baochai, who was wearing a plain dress, was sitting on the bed with only a green gauze curtain hanging on it. She held a brocade silk in her fair hands and her almond-shaped eyes were focused on doing the red work.
Not long after, I saw Aunt Xue walking in from the outside. Seeing the quiet and dignified Baochai, she smiled warmly and said, "My dear girl, why do you do all this work?"
Hearing this, Baochai put down her red dress and looked at Aunt Xue with her bright apricot eyes. She smiled lightly and said, "I have nothing to do, so I might as well find something to do to pass the time."
Aunt Xue didn't realize that he was there. She turned her eyes slightly, and after a deep thought, she said softly: "If you are bored, why don't you go find Miss Lin and the others to play around? It's better than staying here by yourself."
When Baochai heard this, her pretty eyebrows couldn't help but frown, and her almond-shaped eyes looked at Aunt Xue who had a hint. She was a smart daughter, how could she not know that her mother meant something beyond her words? Looking for Lin girls and the others to be naughty, in fact Thinking about this, Baochai couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Ever since she got the hint from her brother-in-law in the palace, she had already made up her mind. Since she had someone in her heart, how could she admire her so much, so these days when Baochai returned? On that day, I basically just stayed in Lixiangyuan when I had nothing to do. I worked as a female celebrity when I had nothing to do, and I never took the initiative to look for her.
But it was hard to express these words to Aunt Xue, so after a moment of silence, she had no choice but to respond casually, and then said no more.
Seeing this situation, Aunt Xue couldn't help but sigh, looked at Baochai, and said seriously: "You are my son, how can a mother know what she wants? Prince Beijing is a talented person and has a gentle temperament." , as long as a daughter’s family looks at it, no one will be interested in it.” To be honest, with Shui Xin’s powerful position, coupled with his gentle and humble character and an appearance that is far beyond ordinary people, few daughters’ families can turn a blind eye.
When she came back from the palace, Guainan's temperament became a little indifferent. Her daughter knew clearly that this was obviously her intention.
Baochai's jade cheeks were slightly tipsy when she heard this, her hands holding the brocade silk couldn't help but tighten, she lowered her eyes and said, "Mom, what are you talking about!"
Seeing this, Aunt Xue became more and more sure. She sighed and warned: "My dear, as a prince, I am not aggrieved even if I am a concubine. But if the prince has intentions, how can he turn a blind eye?" Now your aunt is also satisfied with you, I will find some time to say, even if we are not getting married, we should settle the marriage first."
Seeing the prince's attitude of not thinking about Baochai, Aunt Xue could only give up the idea. Now that Baoyu has become the prince's brother-in-law, it would be better to get married as soon as possible.
Although Baoyu's marriage was decided by the old lady, which was a bit difficult to handle, judging from the recent news, the old lady did not refuse, which is a good thing.
Moreover, since Yuanchun married into the palace, Mrs. Wang's status has increased a lot, and the old lady will not refute Mrs. Wang on many things. This matter should be done sooner rather than later, to avoid multiple changes.
Baochai was shocked when she heard this. With the orders of her parents and the words of the matchmaker, if Aunt Xue really settled down with Mrs. Wang, what should she do?
Thinking of this, Baochai did not hide it, lowered her eyes and said softly: "Mom, my daughter was in the palace earlier, and my brother-in-law intends to let her live in the palace."
Aunt Xue paused after hearing this, and then immediately came to her senses. There was no other reason for letting Bao Yatou go to the Prince's Mansion to settle down, except for letting her enter the Prince's Mansion. In other words, the Prince had taken a fancy to Bao Yatou.
Thinking of this, Aunt Xue hesitated. Although being the prince's concubine was not a bad idea, if you think about it carefully, marrying Baoyu can also be related to the prince's family. Besides, if you go to the prince's house, you will be a concubine after all, unless the prince There I am willing to let Bao Yatou be my concubine.
Just when Aunt Xue was about to say something, she suddenly heard a burst of crying coming from far and near from outside. After a while, Tongxi rushed in in a panic and said urgently: "Madam, something happened to the uncle."
"what?!"
When Aunt Xue heard this, her face suddenly turned pale. What happened to that damn evil barrier again?
Although Baochai was panicked when he saw this, he remained calm. After all, this was not the first time this happened, so he asked, "What happened to my brother?"
After hearing this, Tong Xi hurriedly reported back, and made it clear that Xue Pan was jealous of the Marquis of Haining in the brothel and was taken away by the soldiers of the Wucheng Army.
Aunt Xue heard the whole story, and her delicate body almost fell over. With Baochai's support, she calmed down for a while before bursting into tears: "This damn evil obstacle, I didn't know the severity when I was in Jinling in the past, but now it's better, this Lian Hou You dare to fight me, so what should I do?"
Although she hated iron in her heart, Xue Pan was the only child of the Xue family after all. Aunt Xue could not just sit back and ignore her. She hurriedly said: "Quick, little girl Bao, let's go find the old lady quickly."
Baochai was also panicking in her heart. She understood what Aunt Xue meant. The Xue family was helpless in Beijing. Although her only uncle had been promoted, he was not in Beijing at the moment. What he was counting on was the Duke of Rongguo, and Rongguo The person who can really make the decision in the government is Jia Mu.
"Mom, my brother is beating Mr. Hou. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the old lady to do it."
This is a dignified prince, not to mention whether Jia Mu is dedicated, even if she is dedicated, it may not be able to solve the matter.
Aunt Xue came to her senses after hearing this and cried loudly: "What can we do?"
Suddenly, Aunt Xue remembered and said hurriedly: "Bao girl, the only one who can save your brother right now is Prince Beijing. Let's go and ask the prince for help."
Baochai choked up when he heard this. (End of this chapter)