Jiazhu of the Red Chamber

For the next half month, Jia Zhu went to the mansion to study every day, but there was no trace of Shui Rong. When he went to the Beijing Palace, the disciples only said that he had never returned.

The rest of the people changed their usual style of gathering together rather than going away, and went home after school. However, the guards on the street became more and more day by day, and people in the capital were panic-stricken. They tried their best to stay at home on weekdays. Going to the street, lest you get into trouble.

Wu Zhaoqi was still the same as in the past, taking Miao Yun to and from school, and after returning from Wu Zhaoqi's mansion that day, Jia Zhu also became less interested in making friends with him. Although he was not as wooing as Wu Zhaoqi thought, but I also understand Wu Zhaoqi's way of protecting himself wisely in Beijing alone.

Only the safety of Shui Rong made Jia Zhu flustered, he had no way to inquire about it, so he had to go to Jia Zheng's office to find out, not wanting that Jia Zheng didn't know about Shui Rong's entry into the palace, and only said that the guard on the street was because there were people a few days ago Entering the palace for an assassination, the Holy One was simply a real dragon, but the man failed, but Long Yan was furious, and immediately ordered the city gates to be closed, only allowed to enter but not to exit, and the thief must be arrested and brought to justice.Jia Zheng also said that he had already reported all the names and surnames in the mansion to the imperial guards, the whole mansion was safe and secure, there were gatekeepers at the entrance and exit, and people were guarded at night, so the thief would not dare to come to the mansion, so Jia Zhu could read the book at ease.

Jia Zhu returned disappointed, Jia Zheng only learned some irrelevant things from Wai Lang, a member of the Fifth Grade Industry Department, chatting with his colleagues, which was far less thorough than what Shui Rong told him.He is a smart person, he knows everything, seeing this situation, apart from worrying about Shui Rong, he can't help worrying about Jia's family.

The Jia family has been involved in the battle for the throne, but the Jia family is unprepared. The uncle Jia She, who attacked the first-class general, is an official in the court, but he only knows greed and lust. I had heard some gossip in the mansion, and knew that this uncle had a bad reputation abroad, and he barely relied on the shadow of his ancestors to keep an official position.But Jia Zheng is humble and honest, hardworking as an official, but too pedantic, ignorant of the important affairs of the court, and too easy to be deceived by others, how could it be possible to preserve Jia's mansion in the strange competition of Feng Xing?

The more Jia Zhu thought about it, the more frightened he became, he staggered and almost fell, Ruqing and Xueru hurriedly supported him, and asked with concern, "What's the matter today, master?"

Jia Zhu waved her hands to indicate that it was okay, and sat at the desk after returning to the house, somehow it was fine.

According to Shui Rong's statement, the Jia family was on the side of the eldest prince, but Shui Rong was recruited into the palace the next day after talking to him, and has not returned yet. With his status, if he hadn't committed the wrath of the sky, how could he Will he go away and never return, without even a word coming out?

If something happens to Shui Rong, how can the Jia family who are closely related to Shui Rong live in peace?

He was very anxious, but he couldn't think of anything else, so he had to go through it day by day, hoping that when he entered the school that day, he could see Shui Rong sitting safe and sound.

Just as he was thinking about this unsolvable trouble, Jia Zheng's servant notified him that someone had come to the Beijing Palace.

Jia Zhu felt uneasy, she didn't know what happened to the visitor from the Beijing Palace, whether it was joy or worry, so she hurriedly followed the servant to Jia Zheng's office, and saw Shui Huai, the steward of the Beijing Palace, greeting Jia Zheng, Jia Zhu hurriedly saluted and asked the Beijing King Ann, Shui Huai said with a smile: "Master Lao is worried, my lord has just returned from the palace, and it has been very hard to accompany the eldest prince to study day and night these few days. I heard that the eldest prince visits the mansion every day, so please ask me immediately." The eldest son is going."

Hearing that Shui Rong was fine, Jia Zhu felt relieved, and said, "It's just a matter of letting a young man come and let you know. Why don't you bother the chief executive to come here in person."

Shui Huai said: "Of course it's time for me to come personally. I just told Mr. Zheng that my lord has learned a lot from studying with me these few days. I want to invite the eldest son to stay there for a few days, and slowly tell him what he has learned. Mr. Zheng The master has already agreed, so please come with me, Eldest Young Master."

Jia Zheng said: "It's rare for the prince to value you. When you go to the palace, you must read the book carefully, so as to live up to the prince's kindness."

Jia Zhu knew that this time he would not be able to decline, and was also anxious to see Shui Rong, so he left Jia Zheng and went to the Beijing Palace with Shuiping. After that, Wen Xin and others packed up his usual things, and sent a few servants from his entourage to the palace. The palace didn't mention it.

The Beijing Prince's Mansion is composed of twelve quadrangle courtyards, which are divided into middle, east and west roads. Jia Zhu was led by Shui Shun, walked through the gate of the middle road, dismounted at the gate, and led by two servants, walked through all the way. The front hall, the middle hall and the cloister finally arrived at the Shuiting Hall. There were two young servants standing at the entrance of the Shuiting Hall. They were the two who often followed Shui Rong to the mansion. Waiting for the eldest son."

It was not the first time for Jia Zhu to come to the Beijing Palace, but she had never been to the back hall, but she didn't ask too many questions, and followed the young man to the back hall.The vermilion wooden door of the back hall was closed tightly, and there were two maids standing at the door, saluting: "My lord ordered that only Mr. Jia can go in alone, please trouble the steward."

Shui Shui nodded and said goodbye to Jia Zhu, the two maids opened the door, and after Jia Zhu entered, they closed the door again, and then Jia Zhu saw Shui Rong, who was wearing a white silk dress with a silver brocade belt around his waist, and his hair was loose. The one is holding a white ribbon, sitting cross-legged on a futon with a pale face.

Jia Zhu hurried over, knelt down and hugged his arms and said, "Are you okay?"

Shui Rong's face was bloodless and haggard, and he said in a hoarse voice: "Finally saved my life." After speaking, he took Jia Zhu to sit on the podium

On the group, said: "I almost didn't see you."

Jia Zhu expected that he had had a hard time these past ten days, so she felt sad and said, "It's good if I can come back."

Shui Rong tilted his head and leaned on Jia Zhu's shoulder, and said dejectedly: "The matter was revealed, the eldest prince was imprisoned, and Prince Yizhong's old age is probably just a few days ago."

Jia Zhu was shocked and said, "How could this happen!"

Shui Rong said: "You don't need me to tell you the reason. After the second prince disappeared, Prince Zhongshun and His Majesty sent people to search everywhere, and finally found him last night. The person was sent by Prince Yizhong. He was the first to bear the brunt of the prince's denunciation, and the eldest prince tried his best to defend him, and finally angered His Majesty, and put the eldest prince under confinement."

Jia Zhu asked the doubts that had troubled him for many days: "But the day of the hunting ground?"

Shui Rong smiled and said: "It was that day, because I had the habit of hunting during the Qingming Festival, Prince Yizhong set the time to act in the hunting ground, thinking of me

Helping to cover, who would have thought that the second prince was so fateful that he escaped. "

Jia Zhu thought about the person he rescued that day, and thought about the water-soluble words that day, and asked, "You knew that the person was rescued by me, why didn't you chase him out then?"

Shui Rong smiled wryly and said: "How could he be unprepared? There must be someone in the hunting ground who will respond to him, and chasing after him will only reveal his whereabouts. I thought about it afterward, maybe this opportunity in the hunting ground was his bitter trick, deliberately He took the risk and lured us into the bait. The Holy Majesty hates brotherhood the most, and Prince Zhongshun deliberately induced the Holy Majesty to doubt the Eldest Prince, and since the Holy Majesty has become suspicious, what the Eldest Prince says and does is naturally wrong."

Although Jia Zhu didn't regret the act of saving people that day, but seeing the serious consequences, she couldn't help but feel guilty: "It's because I didn't think carefully."

Shui Rong reassured him and said, "It has nothing to do with you. Even if you don't save him, someone else will. Do you remember Zhu Ting's look after we entered the city? The crazy look of knowing everything in his mind, waiting to see a good show, it can be seen that they have already arranged Good move."

Jia Zhu didn't notice Zhu Ting's expression at the time, and couldn't help admiring Shui Rong's carefulness, but now that Prince Yizhong is in trouble, how could Shui Rong, who participated in it, retreat completely? ?

Shui Rong seemed to know what was on his mind, and said with a smile: "Prince Yizhong took care of this matter alone. Although the Holy Majesty is suspicious of me, he will not kill them all. He must not involve too much. It will shake the foundation of the country. The same is true for your family. It's just the second prince. After succeeding to the throne, I'm afraid you will have to worry about it. You can rest assured that I will guarantee that you will be fine."

Seeing that he had just escaped from danger, Jia Zhu sighed, "Why do you do this? I only hope that you are safe."

Shui Rong wrapped his arms around his waist, and sighed softly: "I just entered the mansion and heard the doorman say that you came every day, I am very happy. You can stay with me for a few days, after this period of limelight, I will send you back to the mansion. "

Seeing that he was tired, Jia Zhu couldn't bear to reject his kindness, nodded and said, "Of course, you just came back, so you can take a break."

Shui Rong looked at him with a smile, but didn't answer, closed his eyes and leaned on his shoulder and fell into a deep sleep.

You need to know carefully, and listen to the next chapter to break it down.

Chapter 12 The Seventh Chapter

It is said that Shui Rong was disheartened because of the failure of the assassination, so he left Jia Zhu to live with him in the Beijing Palace, and sent someone to the palace to apply for leave for the two of them. There is a garden in the backyard of his palace, which is bigger than the front yard, and there are people from the outside. The flowing water introduced by Yuquan Lake is called Qingshui Lake. There are lotus flowers in the lake and a pavilion on the lake. This is the time when the lotus leaves are just blooming.

Jia Zhu saw that her water-soluble complexion was gradually getting better, and she felt relieved, and she only said that from now on, she would be able to save her life and not worry about it.From this incident, he saw the dangers of the imperial court, and on the contrary, he weakened his desire for fame, thinking that in the future, by guarding the property left by his ancestors and managing it carefully, the whole family will have no worries about food and clothing.As for water solubility, there is nothing wrong with expressing love for mountains, rivers, poems and books. It would be a beautiful thing to be an idle prince in the future.

It is a good idea to keep away from right and wrong. Suddenly, what Wu Zhaoqi said that day appeared in his mind. After careful consideration, Wu Zhaoqi's words were indeed frank and wise. Only after entering this game today, did he understand it. Taste, can't help but look at Wu Zhaoqi with admiration.

However, the tree wanted to be quiet but the wind kept blowing, Jia Zhu couldn't go out, but he couldn't stop someone from looking for him. Today, the two of them were discussing the customs of Sichuan in the pavilion. Shui Rong explained that he was unwell and didn't see any guests, but Zhu Ting didn't want to listen at all, and now he broke into the Shuiting Palace, and the butler's level was dealing with him.

Shui Rong sighed softly, and said: "Bring them over here, and prepare good tea to entertain the little prince Zhongshun."

Jia Zhu stood up to dodge, but Shui Rong stopped him and said, "No, just join me and listen to what he has to say."

Jia Zhu had no choice but to sit down again. Since the first prince's faction had lost power, the Zhongshun Palace, which supported the second prince, was naturally in the limelight. Otherwise, Zhu Ting would not have been so arrogant and broke into the Beijing Palace.

Hearing Zhu Ting's angry voice from a distance, Shui Rong didn't look at him, but focused on the koi in the lake, but Jia Zhu stood up, saluted Zhu Ting respectfully, "Please be loyal to the little prince. "

Zhu Ting snorted twice, without looking at Jia Zhu, he only said to Shui Rong, "Prince Beijing Jing is so imposing, you don't even look at who is coming."

Jia Zhu had already seen a young man following Zhu Ting, and he thought it was a young man from an upstart family who accompanied Zhu Ting. Now that he heard Zhu Ting's words, this man must be of unusual identity, because he looked up at him, The man was wearing a blue brocade gown with mottled patterns, a black gold-inlaid ribbon around his waist, and stone blue thick-soled boots. A pair of jet-black eyes stared playfully at Shui Rong.

Shui Rong turned his head slowly, stood up lazily and bowed to the man, "I don't know that the second prince is coming, and I'm not far away to welcome you, why don't you let the servants inform you?"

Zhu Ting said, "You..."

The second prince stopped Zhu Ting, took a step forward to support Shui Rong, and said, "Prince Beijing doesn't need to salute. Father heard that you were sick, so he asked me to come and have a look, but I didn't see you asking for a doctor. I don't know why?" After finishing speaking , squinted his eyes and glanced at Jia Zhu who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "Get up too."

Shui Rong immediately stood up and asked the second prince and Zhu Ting to sit down. The four of them sat on the four sides of the square table. Shui Rong was facing the second prince and said, "It's not really serious. I'm tired and don't want to move."

The second prince asked with concern: "You are so young, why do you have such a stubborn illness? Later, I told my father that I will find a way with a few imperial doctors, and the root cause of the disease will always be gone. The Palace of Beijing and the Palace of Zhongshun have always been the same. As the right-hand man of the imperial court, there will be many places to rely on you in the future, for the sake of the imperial court, you must take care of your health."

Shui Rong said: "Thank you, Second Prince, you don't need to bother the imperial physician, I just need to meditate for this illness, and when the weather clears up, I will be cured."

Zhu Ting said: "This disease is caused by the rain. Why do you often sit by the lake? You need to find a dry and warm place to benefit your body."

Jia Zhu didn't expect Zhu Ting to say words of concern. Seeing his sincerity, he didn't seem to have ulterior motives. She didn't understand what he meant, so she just listened to Shui Rong and said with a smile: "Don't worry about the loyal little prince. As long as no one always comes to trouble me, I will It will be much more comfortable.”

Zhu Ting patted the table and stood up angrily, just as a young servant came in with tea, he was so frightened that he dropped the tea tray on the ground, knelt down to apologize, Shui Rong waved his hands and said, "Go down first, there is nothing here for you thing."

The second prince pulled Zhu Ting to sit down, and said to Shui Rong: "Who would dare to trouble you, come and tell me and Father, Father has loved you the most since childhood, how could someone bully you?"

Shui Rong said: "The jumping clown, how dare you bother the emperor. I am really tired today, I want to go back to my room to rest first. If the second prince is fine, just sit here for a while, I will leave first."

The second prince said: "The first thing I came to see you today is to see that you are safe, and the second thing can be said. Father sent you and me to Jiangsu and Zhejiang together."

Shui Rong said seriously: "Why?"

The second prince said: "First, I came to check whether the river embankment built in winter is firm. Si Tianjian looked at the sky at night and said that this year's summer news is similar to previous years. It is the biggest one in 50 years. Father is not at ease, worried that the river embankment will not hold up." There will be problems; secondly, I will go to the Weaving Bureau to have a look. Last year, the Weaving Bureau did a big business with foreigners and added a lot of silver taels to the national treasury. The emperor asked you and me to go and reward them as a show of favor."

After listening to Shui Rong, he pondered for a moment, and said, "I'm not feeling well, and I'm afraid the trip will be delayed. The second prince should find someone else to accompany him."

The second prince said: "The climate in the south of the Yangtze River is pleasant, and the spring is warm and flowers are blooming at this time, which is suitable for relaxation. Father is also worried that you will be troubled by the matter of the eldest brother, so he sent you a good job. How can you refuse?"

Shui Rong said again: "Your Majesty Longchong is very grateful, but I don't know anything about government affairs, why should I take on such a heavy responsibility?"

The second prince smiled and said, "Prince Beijing is humble. Father always praises you in front of us. If you keep humble, what will you do to me? Don't refuse, is it necessary for father to issue an imperial edict to bring an old eunuch over here?" Are you willing to go after the decree?"

Shui Rong had no choice but to decline, fearing to hurt the second prince's face, he could only say: "Then I have to accompany the second prince for a while."

Seeing that he agreed, the second prince said with a smile in his eyes: "This is my good brother. I used to see you and the eldest brother are very close, talking and laughing. They also grew up together since childhood, but I am so reserved. .”

Shui Rong frowned and said, "The second prince was joking."

The second prince smiled and said: "That's right, don't mention that person. One more thing, this time it's not just you and me going together, Prince Zhongshun asked for an order to let the little prince Zhongshun go out to practice, and Zhu Ting will also go with you. Look How are you?"

Shui Rong smiled and said: "But the second prince is the one to decide."

The second prince said: "I want to take this opportunity to get you closer to Zhu Ting. If you are an official in the same court in the future, how can there be any suspicions. There is another person, Jia Zhu, the son of Jia Zheng, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. I heard that you and Zhu Ting He has a very close relationship, are you satisfied with him?"

Shui Rong lowered her head and said nothing, Jia Zhu knelt on the ground and said, "The villain has no official position yet, how can we go with him?"

The second prince raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? You are Jia Zhu?"

Jia Zhu whispered, "Exactly."

The second prince said: "That's good. Someone has gone to your house to announce the decree, so I will wait at the gate of Yongding in the future." After speaking, he exchanged greetings with Shui Rong, took his leave and left.

After he left, Shui Rong sat for a while with a lot of thoughts, and then remembered that Jia Zhu was still sitting next to him, and hurriedly asked the housekeeper to take him back to Rongguo Mansion. He didn't have to come here for two days, and talked more with his family.

Chapter 13 The Seventh Chapter

Just as Jia Zhu had this intention, he was called to Jia Zheng's study as soon as he entered the mansion. Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen were there. After Jia Zhu saluted one by one, Jia Zheng asked him to sit down.

Jia Zhu repeated the words of the second prince, and Jia Zheng said joyfully, "Could it be that His Majesty wants to use my Jia family again?"

Jia She said: "A few days ago, the old Prince Yizhong passed away suddenly and was buried hastily. We only found out after the fact that it was rumored that he committed a crime. I, Ning Rong and the Second Mansion have always been close to him, so I somehow escaped being implicated. How could it be reused after only a few days?"

Jia Zhen also said: "That's exactly the reason. It must be because of the honor of the King of Beijing that the eldest son has this errand."

Jia Zheng was puzzled and said: "Then the king of Beijing has always advanced and retreated with the old prince Yizhong. It is said that the old prince Yizhong committed crimes. He was the first to be implicated. How could the emperor not pursue it and suddenly ordered him to go with the second prince?" ?”

Jia She said: "God's grace is unpredictable, you and I can guess it. Now we can only take one step at a time, but I don't know what Zhu'er's plan is for this trip?"

What plans can Jia Zhu have as a teenager?A few days ago, when he saw Shui Rong depressed, he had thought of retiring. Now that he saw the second prince's words, Shui Rong and him had no choice but to go to Jiangsu and Zhejiang. People were the knife and I was the fish, and Shui Rong was the king of Beijing. The house of a fallen duke that has been conquered for three generations?On weekdays, Jia pardoned Jia Zhen for being domineering and domineering. He never put others in his eyes. Today, the eldest prince just lost power, and the emperor and the second prince's actions made them restless and at a loss. They even asked him what his plans were. ?Usually, if you think about your family, you won't be so unbearable at this moment.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen gave Jia Zheng a wink and asked him to ask. Jia Zhu always respected him, so she had to say: "My lord didn't say anything to me. He just asked me to wait at Yongdingmen early in the morning. It's a blessing." I don't know if it's a disaster, but I obey the destiny."

Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen looked at each other, their faces were ugly, Jia Zheng still said: "My family has never done anything against etiquette, the Holy One will not commit crimes for no reason, Zhuer, don't worry, go, as long as you do your job well , nothing will happen."

Jia Zhu smiled wryly, "I hope so."

Jia She said: "After these two years, it will be fine. The eldest girl is waiting for the draft, and she should be sent to the draft in the next year according to her age. At that time, she will do some work up and down, and put more silver. With some hands and feet, being selected is a sure thing. When there are people in the palace, everything will be much easier."

Jia Zhen clapped her hands and said: "Exactly, with the talents and virtues of the elder sister, it is not impossible to enter the palace as a concubine."

Jia Zhu felt restless, although in the past he was not worthy of his sister, but today, he saw that the second prince was about the same age as him, and the emperor was also almost the same age as Jia Zheng. This event was regarded as a great joyous event, and it was a shame to think that the younger sister would enter the palace to protect the safety of the family, not to be ashamed but to be proud.But there was nothing he could do, so he just sat there sullenly.

Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen were talking vigorously, when someone outside reported that the old lady had heard that Uncle Zhu had returned to the mansion, and asked him to come over.

Seeing him, Jia Baoyu rushed over and hugged his thigh, saying, "My dear brother, where have you been? You didn't even come to play with me."

Jia Zhu picked him up, looked at his pink and jade-carved little face, couldn't help being happy, pinched his nose lovingly and said: "Big brother has something to do and can't accompany you all day, have you listened to grandma and mother?" if?"

Baoyu reached out to touch Jia Zhu's face, stroked it back and forth a few times, and said, "Of course, I'm very good."

Mother Jia asked the nanny to bring Jia Baoyu over, called Jia Zhu to her side, and said, "I heard that you are going on a long journey. I have a few words to tell you personally so I can rest assured. You are the eldest son of the family, so the burden on your shoulders is natural." Heavier than the others. Both your uncle and your father are useless. I have been spoiled by me since I was a child. At this age, I can’t change it, so I can only rely on you. Although I have a brother Lianer, I don’t think he can make progress Yes, as long as I don’t get you into trouble. Baoyu is clever, but it’s a pity she’s too young.”

Seeing that the gray-haired old grandmother was still worrying about the future of the family, Jia Zhu felt mixed emotions in his heart, and felt a heavy burden on his body, which made him unable to breathe, and saw Yuan Chun sitting beside Jia's mother. , with a sad look on her face, thinking that she would understand her own destiny in the future, she would inevitably feel a bit connected with fate, and suppress the desire to escape.

Then I heard Mother Jia say: "I received a letter from your aunt a few days ago, saying that she is not feeling well. You will pass through Suzhou on your trip to the south of the Yangtze River. I have something to bring to her. You can help me take it there."

Jia Zhu asked, "I don't know what's wrong with my aunt?"

Mother Jia sighed and said, "Since your sister was born, her health has deteriorated day by day. In my letter, I advised her to have a good child. Both she and your uncle are still young, and they are still worried about children? Didn't a concubine give birth last year?" My son, I just got better. But for some reason, last winter I fell into the old problem again. I only have your aunt as a daughter, but she is far away, so I don’t see you often, and I miss you day and night, and I can’t do anything.” After finishing speaking, the corners of her eyes were moist. , Two lines of turbid tears flowed down.

Yuan Chun hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe away Jia Mu's tears, and comforted her lightly, "Grandmother, relax, Auntie thinks she got sick because of the cold for a while and missed Grandmother. My brother will bring it to Grandmother." Things, she thinks of her mother's heart, this disease can be cured even if it is not cured."

Jia Mu said: "I hope so." After finishing speaking, Yuanyang asked Yuanyang to take out a mahogany box with a lock, handed it to Jia Zhu herself, and said, "Zhu Er, I must go and see your aunt and your sister, and I will also see you." I don't have any other concerns, I just want their mothers to be safe, even if I die now, it's worth it."

Jia Zhu took the box and followed Yuan Chun to comfort Jia Mu. After a while, Jia Mu regained her composure and said, "Stay with me for dinner tonight, and let's have a good talk. It is because they are ignorant to say that I am partial to your younger sister and younger brother. You have been a well-behaved and sensible child since you were a child. I am at ease, so I spend less effort on you than your younger siblings. You naturally understand this truth."

Jia Zhu felt pity for Yuanchun in her heart, loved Baoyu, and after several months of external affairs, her thoughts were no longer the feelings of children, so she said suddenly: "How can my grandson take the words of servants to heart? Think about it."

Mother Jia was naturally happy, so she asked Mrs. Wang to come over to accompany her. The girls were gossiping, and after dinner, Mrs. Wang called Jia Zhu into the room and gave her some careful instructions.

On the second day, Mrs. Wang went to Jia Zhu's courtyard in person and watched Wen Xin and others pack their luggage, fearing that it would be inconvenient for Jia Zhu to be outside.

Don't mention trivial matters, if you want to know what's going on with Jia Zhu and the other four, let's listen to the next chapter.