Dream of the Red Chamber: I can upgrade my entries!

Chapter 44 The Khorchin tribe betrays us, Aunt Xue enters the mansion!

"It can't go on like this."

"The blood and bones of the Khorchin tribe must not be buried outside Datong City."

With deep-set eyes, Suril and Kena's heavy words echoed within the tent.

"Abu."

Batel and Narisong both looked up at their father, the 'old fox' recognized by all the Mongol tribes.

"The garrisons of the Bairin Khanate, Chechen Khanate, Tushetu Khanate, and Zasagtu Khanate are gone."

“The Jia family has already marched from the northern desert to the Hetao region, right behind us.”

Then, a few words from Surile and Ke made the atmosphere inside the tent extremely tense.

"Abu."

Batel and Narisong looked surprised, completely unaware of what had happened.

“Jia Jing and I have been friends for many years. Back then, the warhorses of the Crown Prince’s palace all came from Ujumchin.”

"This old fellow hadn't written in years, so his letter was quite a surprise."

"His son was only sixteen years old when he led 800 cavalrymen on a 4-mile journey from Gubeikou, capturing four tribal settlements in succession."

“The offspring of the two Dukes Ning and Rong are indeed extraordinary. I was still considering this matter, but now it seems that I have no choice.”

"If the Khorchin tribe wants to protect itself, it must stand on the same side as the Jia family. I will personally reply and agree to marry Bao Rilongmei to the Jia family boy as a secondary wife."

"Ah this?"

Batel and Narisong exchanged a glance, even more confused than before.

"Abu."

"My younger sister is the most dazzling pearl of Horqin."

"Isn't it too unfair to my younger sister to marry someone else as a secondary wife?"

"It's true that Batel is always honest and straightforward," Batel said.

"That day, the pine."

"You come and explain it to him."

Surile and Ke waved their hands and gave the order.

"Yes, Abu."

Na Risong stepped forward and explained, "Brother, the Central Plains are different from our grasslands; they have many more customs and etiquette."

"With Jia's current military achievements, he is at least a super-rank earl."

"According to the system of the Great Qian Dynasty, the wife of an earl is granted the title of a third-rank imperial consort, known as a Shuren, with the same rank as a third-rank official. An earl may have one concubine, who is recorded in the imperial clan register and granted the title of a fourth-rank imperial consort, known as a Gongren, with the same rank as a fourth-rank official."

"Otherwise, ordinary officials would only be of the third rank or above. Their grandmothers, mothers, and wives would be granted the title of Shuren, which is of the fourth rank. Their mothers and wives would be granted the title of Gongren, which is of the fifth rank. Their mothers and wives would be granted the title of Yiren."

"One day, when the son of the Jia family is granted the title of Duke, his principal wife will be a first-rank noblewoman, the Lady of the State, and his two secondary wives will be second-rank noblewomen, the Lady of the County. The younger sister, as a secondary wife, will be no less powerful than the General of the Nine Border Garrisons and the Military Governor of Ping'an Prefecture."

"oh oh."

With that explained it, Batel understood. Others' wives might not seem like much, but marrying into the Jia family as a wife would certainly not disgrace Bao Rilongmei.

“Bater, Nari Song.”

"Gather all your people and be ready to obey my orders at any time."

“Borjigin, if you want to seek your own death that day, our Khorchin tribe will not accompany you.”

Surel and Ke gave instructions to their two sons.

"Yes, Abu."

Batel and Narisong responded earnestly.

In the capital city, at the Rongguo Mansion.

"Sister Lin."

What story will we tell today?

Little Xichun rested her chin on her hands, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Daiyu. "You, you."

Lin Daiyu extended her slender, jade-like finger and gently tapped Xichun's brow, her tone full of affection.

Thanks to Jia Yan's favoritism towards Xiao Xichun, her personal maid Xiaoxue took care of her, and the second branch of the East Mansion provided for her. As a result, she benefited a lot and lived a quiet life in this corner of the backyard. She usually played with Xiao Xichun and was quite content.

"I heard someone from the manor has come. Sister, do you have anything to tell me?"

Lin Daiyu showed great respect for Xiaoxue, unlike the arrogant attitude that Jia family masters had towards their servants.

"Someone's here? Who is it?"

Little Xichun immediately heard the key words, and her chubby little face showed a gossipy expression.

"We have guests."

Xiaoxue calmly replied, "Aunt Xue, who came from Jinling, has a son and a daughter."

"The Xue family is related to the Jia and Wang families by marriage. Aunt Xue and Lady Wang are sisters, and Prince Teng, the military governor of the capital, is their brother."

"Our ancestors were Ziwei Sheren, and now they are in charge of the Imperial Treasury Bank. Aunt Xue's son got into a murder case in Jinling and fled to the capital. Under the pretense of being Aunt Xue's daughter, he was assigned to Lixiang Courtyard. Lixiang Courtyard was originally the place where the first Duke of Rongguo spent his later years in seclusion."

"Oh?"

Lin Daiyu was exceptionally intelligent and naturally understood the deeper meaning behind the Xue family's residence in the Pear Fragrance Courtyard.

"girl."

Xueyan said indignantly, "That Xue family girl is about your age, and everyone in the household praises her for her upright character and beautiful appearance."

"On the contrary, it portrays the girl as narrow-minded and utterly worthless."

"Ignore them."

Lin Daiyu did not care about this and remained calm and composed throughout.

'good. ’

Xiaoxue, who was standing to the side, observed Lin Daiyu's demeanor and secretly admired her. Lin Daiyu was indeed worthy of being the eldest daughter of the Lin family. In just a few months, she had grown into someone who was unperturbed by favor or disgrace and undisturbed by external things. She was somewhat similar to Jia Yan.

"The Xue family came to the capital with the help of the Jia and Wang families, and Aunt Xue wanted to take this opportunity to find a good place for the Xue family's daughter."

“These days, Master Bao has been getting along very well with Miss Xue, and it is no surprise that Madam Wang has been pushing him along.”

"Thank you for your guidance, sister."

After hearing Xiaoxue's words, Lin Daiyu understood the cause and effect and became even more indifferent.

"Sister Xiaoxue".

"I miss my brother."

Little Xichun frowned and looked at Xiaoxue.

Having grown up without parental care and living in the Rongguo Mansion, she matured earlier than most people. That's why Jia Yan's kindness to her was something that little Xichun always remembered and naturally cared deeply for Jia Yan.

Not only Xiao Xichun, but Lin Daiyu was also very interested in news about Jia Yan, keeping her eyes glued to Xiao Xue.

"Young lady, there's no need to worry."

Xiaoxue comforted him, "Master has almost finished on his end, and he should be able to return to the capital in a few days."

The Phoenix Pavilion's information channels were no wider than those of the Embroidered Uniform Army, the Blood Droplets, or the Hidden Dragon Guard. However, because the Black Cloud Guard always had people following Jia Yan and constantly sending back information, they benefited a lot from this and thus learned about the movements in the Northern Desert.

"really?"

Little Xichun opened her big eyes wide, her little face full of surprise.

"That's certainly true."

Xiaoxue smiled and said, "Master has made a great contribution this time. He will surely be promoted and ennobled after returning to the capital. In the future, you will not have to fear anyone in these two mansions. They will be the only ones who will fear you."

"Uh-huh."

Xiao Xichun was overjoyed to hear this.

Lin Daiyu sighed inwardly, 'Indeed, he's a remarkable person wherever he goes!'

　Bao Rilongmei

　　
　
(End of this chapter)