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Chapter 1453 Baochai: Is she too good a wife and mother?
Chapter 1453 Baochai: Is she too good a wife and mother?
Jinyifu, Guanting
At this moment, Qiu Liang no longer dared to act arrogantly in the Jinyifu office as he did before. He was obviously much more low-key and came to the Jinyifu early in the morning to assign tasks.
The Jinyifu monitors rumors and reports on the streets of Shenjing City, so there are many daily affairs that need to be dealt with every day.
At this moment, the clear voice of the Jinyifu guards outside was heard, saying loudly: "The governor has arrived."
Qiu Liang was sitting behind a lacquered wooden table at the bottom. Upon hearing this, he stood up and looked at the young man in the python robe who was approaching him surrounded by a group of Jinyifu guards.
"I am honored to meet you, the governor." Qiu Liang calmed himself down, adjusted his appearance, and bowed to the young man in the python robe.
Jia Heng's face became solemn, and he said in a clear voice: "I am following the order of the emperor. Although Qu Lang and Liu Jixian were not the ones who arranged the defense, they were suspected of negligence in the case of the assassination of the emperor in the Taimiao, so I dismissed them and sent them to live in the Jinyi Mansion."
Qiu Liang was startled when he heard this, but then he recovered and said, "Your Majesty is wise. Long live your Majesty."
Jia Heng remained silent for a while, then he came to a lacquered wooden table and sat down, saying, "Come here, take Qu Lang and Liu Jixian away."
Although they have left the Jinyi Mansion, it does not mean that they can no longer be used. They just have to lie dormant for the time being.
In fact, this would help the two of them completely remove the filter of imperial power and follow him wholeheartedly from then on.
Immediately, several Jinyifu guards received the order and went to the governor's office in the yamen to take the two men out.
Jia Heng looked gloomy and glared at Qiu Liang, saying, "Mr. Qiu, have you found out anything about Chen Yuan, the remnant of the King of Zhao?"
Qiu Liang looked stern and said in a deep voice: "Reporting to the governor, I am sending people to investigate. It won't be long before there is news."
Jia Heng stared at Qiu Liang and sneered, "Now, you have replaced most of the thousand households and hundred households in Jinyi Mansion. I think you have a way to catch Chen Yuan. This governor will wait for good news."
When Qiu Liang heard this, he was startled. He could naturally hear some threat in these words.
If the whereabouts of Chen Yuan, the remnant of King Zhao, cannot be found, perhaps his fate will not be better than that of Qu Lang and Liu Jixian.
He had no one to rescue him.
Jia Heng looked indifferent and said, "I will leave the affairs of the Jinyi Palace to you for the time being. You must investigate the remnants of the King of Zhao hiding in the capital and protect the safety of the palace."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Liang cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Governor, for your trust."
Jia Heng then said nothing more. He called his personal guards and left the hall.
In fact, with such a large Jinyi Mansion, it is impossible to replace all of them even if Qiu Liang fabricated and falsely accused them again.
Besides, Qiu Liang had been away from the Jinyi Mansion for too long and didn't have much foundation at all.
While Jia Heng was speaking, he left the Jinyifu office under the protection of the Jinyifu guards and strode towards Ningguo Mansion.
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Ningguo Mansion, outer study
At this moment, Qu Lang and Liu Jixian had already sat down on a pear wood chair in the study, both with solemn expressions on their faces.
Not far away, Chen Xiao was holding a book in his hand. He looked at the two of them but did not ask any questions.
At this time, there was a sound of hurried and chaotic footsteps under the eaves. After a while, a tall young man in a python robe entered the hall. The two men stood up quickly, clasped their fists towards Jia Heng and said, "I am honored to see the governor."
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Qu and Liu, waved his hand, and said, "No need to be polite."
Qu Lang and Liu Jixian stood up and looked at the young man in the python robe.
Jia Heng sat down and said, "Since you two have been expelled from the Jinyi Mansion this time, you should rest at home for a while. After a while, you can serve as officers in the Beijing Camp Guard."
Hearing this, Qu Lang felt a surge of warmth in his heart. With a trembling voice and a few sobs, he clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Commander."
Liu Jixian also clasped his fists to express his gratitude.
Liu Jixian's handsome face showed anger, and he cursed, "Qiu Liang, that son of a bitch, once he gets the upper hand, he is just a villain who has achieved success."
Jia Heng looked unhappy and shouted in a deep voice, "That's enough!"
Liu Jixian opened his mouth and then closed it.
Jia Heng's face turned serious, and he shouted in a deep voice, "It's better to let them catch your pigtail. Otherwise, even if Qiu Liang does all kinds of bad things, what can he do to you?"
Of course, he also watched Chen Yuan's assassination plot in secret. Otherwise, he could have obviously done it by just sending a pigeon letter to give Qu Lang and Liu Jixian an advance warning.
At this moment, Liu Jixian felt a surge of guilt in his heart and quickly lowered his head.
Qu Lang looked indifferent for a moment, and didn't say anything else.
Jia Heng sat down and said loudly: "The two of you should stay in the Beijing camp for the time being. Don't cut off contact with the old subordinates who were originally dismissed, but don't make a big fuss about this matter."
Qu Lang and Liu Jixian both responded with a yes.
Jia Heng thought for a moment, gave a suggestion, and said, "The capital has been in turmoil lately. You should stay dormant for a while and wait for the follow-up. There will always be a time to use you."
Liu Jixian hadn't reacted yet, but a thoughtful look appeared on Qu Lang's resolute and handsome face.
Without waiting for the two to ask, Jia Heng waved his hand and said, "Go down and rest first."
"I'll take my leave." The two men bowed to Jia Heng and then slowly retreated.
Chen Xiaoxiu raised his eyebrows, his eyes as clear as mountain spring water, looking at the young man in python clothes, and whispered: "Why don't you let these two help you deal with the secret intelligence first?"
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I can't live without someone who handles confidential matters like this."
As he spoke, he came closer, grasped the beauty's slender hand, and asked, "Has Chen Yuan escaped from the capital?"
"I don't know either." Chen Xiao shook his head and said, "There is no news from Senior Sister yet."
Jia Heng showed a thoughtful look on his face, and then he said in a gentle voice: "Don't worry about it for now."
Chen Xiao nodded and said, "What are your plans for staying in Beijing recently?"
Jia Heng said, "Let's lie low for a while. In a few days, the Grand Council and the Cabinet will draft an edict to reward the heroes who made contributions to the Liao expedition. I will also go and discuss it."
Chen Xiao stared at the young man in the python robe and whispered, "Now many soldiers from the Beijing camp are stationed in Liaodong. When they return, it will be time to relieve you of your military power."
Jia Heng sighed and said, "Don't I know?"
It can be said that as long as Emperor Chongping is alive, his influence will weaken.
Therefore, he also hoped that Chen Yuan could stand up. After working on this for so long, it was time for him to succeed.
Letting Qiu Liang supervise the daily affairs of the Jinyi Mansion is also a way to find a good candidate to take the blame in the future. Otherwise, if Chen Yuan gets into trouble again, he really won't be able to explain to the court and the public.
Chen Xiao's eyes showed concern, and he asked, "How are you going to deal with this?"
Jia Heng said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. I'm going to the Grand View Garden to visit my two sisters Xue and Lin."
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes at the young man in the python costume and said, "You are really indulging in the land of tenderness, not knowing that your death is approaching?"
Jia Heng chuckled and said, "I've only been back for a few days? I can't not check on my wives and concubines, right? You've only eaten your fill, so you don't care about others."
If you count carefully, it’s only been a few days since I came back.
Chen Xiao snorted and said, "I don't want to bother with you."
Then, the beauty watched the young man in the python robe go away, and a hint of thought appeared on her fair and beautiful face.
Grand View Garden, Hengwu Garden
In this house with a plaque reading "Hengzhi Qingfen", at this moment, the eaves and roof of the attic with green walls and black tiles are covered with a thin layer of snow, and ice crystals are condensed on the branches of the plum tree, which looks like colored glaze from a distance.
A tree of red plum blossoms sways in the wind, as bright as brocade and extremely beautiful in stillness.
At this moment, it was the winter snow season, and the fire in the room was blazing, bringing warmth.
Baochai and Daiyu were sitting around the stove, brewing tea and boiling snow.
Daiyu's face suddenly showed a look of reminiscence, and she said, "I remember that year when it snowed heavily, Sister Bao was making tea in Lixiang Courtyard, and Brother Heng was there too, sitting right here."
As she spoke, she pointed to the embroidered cushion covered with a soft mattress beside her.
When Baochai heard this, she was stunned for a moment, then she smiled and said, "If Sister Lin hadn't told me, I would have forgotten it."
"It seems like it was a few years ago. At that time, Sister Lin was having a quarrel with Brother Heng." Baochai said, her face as white as snow, plump and lovely under her beautiful bun.
When Daiyu heard this, her pretty face flushed with shame and she said in a trembling voice, "How could that be possible?"
Baochai smiled, her almond eyes sparkling like water beneath her emerald eyebrows, and she joked, "Sister Lin used to control Brother Heng a lot."
Daiyu snorted and said, "That's because he is too hateful."
Baochai's beautiful eyes were as bright as water under her emerald eyebrows. She responded softly, "That's true. She has been back for two days and she hasn't come yet."
Daiyu's eyebrows were curled up and relaxed, and her bright eyes showed a look of loss. She said, "First, the princess, the county lady, and the princess will come first. We are the last in line."
Just as the two were talking, a maid came into the room and said with a smile, "Miss Bao, Miss Lin, Master Heng is here."
Daiyu smiled and said, "Sister Bao is right. Speak of the devil and he will appear."
Baochai's two crescent-shaped eyebrows drooped down, and a hint of shame and anger appeared in her crystal clear and watery almond-shaped eyes.
After a while, a young man in a python robe came out from the outside and entered the hall. He looked at Baochai and Daiyu with warm eyes and said, "Sister Lin and Sister Xue are here."
Daiyu's eyes sparkled as brightly as rainbows under her smoky eyebrows. She asked, "Brother Heng, did you come here specifically to see Sister Bao?"
Jia Heng chuckled, sat down between the two of them, and said, "You two have found it."
Having a hairpin but no ink is like eating dumplings without dipping them in vinegar, which will always lack some flavor.
Daiyu snorted and said, "Then why did you come to Hengwu Garden? Could it be that Brother Heng knew that I was in Hengwu Garden?"
Jia Heng was silent for a moment, thinking, are you trying to compete with me?
Daiyu's eyes were like crystal dew under her smoky eyebrows. She looked at the young man in the python robe and said, "I have nothing to say."
"Sister." Baochai gently took Daiyu's slender hand, and said with a smile on her plump, fair face, "Brother Heng has finally come here, don't be so stubborn."
Jia Heng: "..."
It is true that those who are close to vermilion will become redder, and those who are close to ink will become blacker.
Jia Heng sat down, picked up a cup of fragrant tea on the table, and said, "Let me have a sip to moisten my throat."
Baochai simply said a few words to Jia Heng, which showed that she knew her limits, so she did not pursue the matter any further.
Jia Heng put down the teacup, looked at Baochai, and said in a gentle voice: "Sister Xue, I have been having fun with Sister Lin in the mansion these days, and it has been quite pleasant."
Baochai's moist almond eyes were full of sparkling water under her emerald eyebrows. She said, "Normally there is nothing to do. I can only drink tea and play chess with Sister Lin. Occasionally, Sister Baoqin and Sister Xiangyun come over. Usually it's pretty good."
Jia Heng said in a gentle voice: "In a few days, the clan officials should be here, Sister Xue and Sister Lin, please keep an eye out."
Baochai hummed softly and said, "Sister Lin and I will follow the court's arrangements."
Her man is a prince.
Jia Heng reached out and held Daiyu's slender hand, looking at her beautiful face, and asked, "Sister Lin, you have been married for so long, isn't it time for you to go home?"
He wanted to take the opportunity to discuss with Lin Ruhai the future direction of the court, nothing else.
Daiyu no longer had any irritating words to say. Her eyes were filled with joy under her beautiful eyebrows. She said, "I was just saying that I miss Daddy, too."
That's more like it. Since she married him, Brother Heng has never been alone with her again.
Jia Heng said: "Then it will be over in the next two days."
As he spoke, he glanced at the pitch-black sky outside and said, "It's getting late now, so I'll stay here today."
Baochai's plump, white face was blushed on both sides, and she called softly, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng said: "Ask the kitchen staff to prepare some food and wine. I will have a couple of drinks here."
Baochai responded softly and called out, "Ying'er."
Ying'er responded quickly, then went out of the room with Xiren.
Daiyu looked at the young man in the python robe with concern and said, "Brother Heng, now that you are back, will you not be so busy in the future?"
Jia Heng said, "The world is peaceful and there is no trouble. I have almost completely free time."
Of course, turmoil is brewing in the capital, and the fight for the throne may begin soon. Apart from the wars in the northwest and Tibet, there are really not many wars.
Baochai's eyes were charming under her beautiful eyebrows, and she said softly, "Brother Heng has been fighting all these years. It's time for him to rest at home for a while and take good care of himself."
Jia Heng said in a gentle voice: "Yes, that's how military commanders are. When they are young, they fight in wars and get sick. When they get older, they have to take good care of themselves."
Daiyu heard this, her sparkling eyes showed some worry, and she said, "Brother Heng, you didn't get any scars from fighting all these years, did you?"
Jia Heng was surprised and asked, "Doesn't Miss Lin know whether I have any injuries or not?"
Daiyu: "..."
After all, his heart was less intelligent than Bi Gan's. The beautiful lady's face, as pure as black, showed a bit of shyness, and she said coquettishly: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Indeed, it is incredibly strong.
Baochai didn't know what she was thinking of. Under her emerald eyebrows, her watery almond-shaped eyes were filled with a hint of shyness.
After a while, Ying'er and Xiren came in quickly from the outside, and the maid behind them was already carrying various dishes and wine. The table was full of delicious food.
Jia Heng looked at Baochai and Daiyu with a smile and said, "Sister Xue, Sister Lin, let's have dinner together."
Baochai and Daiyu sat on either side. Baochai picked up the mandarin duck pot and poured a cup of wine for Jia Heng.
Jia Heng picked up the wine cup and took a sip.
By the time everyone had finished their meal, it was already afternoon, and several maids and nannies came in and cleared the bowls, chopsticks, cups and plates.
Jia Heng took Baochai's soft, chubby hand, and took Daiyu's slender hand with his other hand, and then entered the side room.
Jia Heng took Chai and Dai's hands and sat down on the embroidered couch.
Daiyu's cheeks flushed red as she said angrily, "It's still daytime, and Brother Heng is..."
Jia Heng chuckled and joked, "So Sister Lin is outside helping me and your sister Bao to watch the wind?"
Daiyu: "..."
The girl couldn't help but pinch Jia Heng's arm gently. Her pretty, bright face was full of shame, and she said, "What are you talking about?"
Jia Heng smiled and immediately put his arm around Daiyu's shoulders.
Beneath Baochai's beautiful green eyebrows, her watery almond-shaped eyes seemed to be rippling with light. She stared at the two people making a fuss and sighed secretly in her heart.
Brother Heng seems to like girls like Lin Meimei who are playful and noisy.
Is she too good a wife and mother?
The girl had read many Yuan Dynasty storybooks since she was a child, and she was well aware of some methods to seduce men.
Baochai's face, which was as white as snow and as pure as a pear core, was covered with a layer of light blush. Then, it drooped down, and her delicate head with long hair like a waterfall drooped down.
Jia Heng was being intimate with Daiyu at this moment, but he saw Baochai lowering her head. Her plump, fair face seemed to be covered with a layer of pink blush, her eyelashes fluttered, and her watery almond eyes seemed to be filled with endless charm and affection.
At this moment, Jia Heng gently stroked Daiyu's shoulders, indulging in the sweet scent of the Immortal Crimson Pearl Grass.
After a while, Jia Heng looked at Daiyu's rosy face and said, "Sister Lin, please also be considerate of your sister Bao."
Daiyu: "???"
Sure enough, this man still wanted her to serve him.
Baochai's plump, fair face was filled with rosy charm. When she raised her head, her pink lips were crystal clear.
As Daiyu spoke, she also moved closer and spat secretly, but her slender hands still held tightly.
Although the Immortal Grass of the Crimson Pearl had served Jia Heng more than once, she was still a little shy and embarrassed.
And this is exactly the charming mood that Jia Heng likes to see.
At this moment, Jia Heng cast a calm gaze at the winter snow on the branches outside the window, feeling the sweeping back and forth, his brows wrinkled and relaxed.
I secretly thought, this is what a man should do.
Then, Jia Heng gently took Baochai's soft hand and walked into the side room.
Baochai had experienced sex after all, and her plump, white face was as red as fire, and she also had some infatuation in her heart, and she said in a trembling voice, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng pulled Baochai's arm and held her in his arms.
At this moment, Zijuan and Xiren in the outer room had already lowered the curtains with blushing faces, leaving space for the couple and their two companions in the room.
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(End of this chapter)