Madam Wang's expression made Jia Xuan not know whether to laugh or cry. Not to mention that Jia Yuanchun was a concubine, even if it was the Empress, what could she do? The harem could not interfere with politics. This was an iron law. She was not stupid enough to think that just because her daughter was the emperor's concubine, she could do whatever she wanted.
In the original novel, after the Jia family was raided, Madam Wang took over the lawsuit, put the money in the seal, and committed many crimes. It could be seen that this Madam Wang was a gutsy and greedy person.
Madam Wang supported Grandmother Jia and walked past Jia Xuan arrogantly.
Jia Xuan looked at Madam Wang's appearance and ignored her as he walked directly to his sisters.
After Grandmother Jia and Madam Wang left, the atmosphere in Rongqing Hall finally heated up.
"Third Brother, when are you going to pick me up? We can go to the Zhenbei Manor to play. Fried Bean said that the Zhenbei Manor is huge, even bigger than the Rong Manor. It also has a big garden, bigger than the Ningguo Manor's Huifang Garden.”Little Xichun said coquettishly. Then, he proudly pouted at the fried beans behind Jia Xuan. Fried Bean immediately returned the favor and glared at Little Xichun with her big eyes. The two of them looked at each other with black eyes, making Lin Daiyu and the other girls laugh.
"Fourth Sister, the Zhenbei Manor used to belong to the King's Mansion, so it's obviously bigger than the Rong Mansion.”Lin Daiyu smiled.
"Good, good! Stop shaking, if you keep shaking, Third Brother will leave. Third Brother will agree to your request." Jia Xuan surrendered.
"Stir-fried beans, give the posts I prepared to the ladies.”
"Alright, Third Master!" Fried Bean opened the small bag he carried with him, revealing the invitation cards inside. Then, he gave them to the girls according to their names.
"Third brother, what about mine?" Jia Baoyu said.
"Are you a girl? The people who are returning the invitation are all girls. What is a man doing?”Jia Xuan laughed.
Jia Baoyu instantly wilted and muttered," Third Brother, aren't you a man? How can you be with your sisters?”
When Jia Xuan heard this, he smiled slightly." Because I am the master of Zhenbei Marquis Manor. Of course, I have to accompany the guests.”Jia Xuan said word by word.
"Alright, stop teasing her." Lin Daiyu couldn't help but say when she saw Jia Baoyu's hopeless look.
Jia Xuan laughed loudly, then took out an invitation from his bosom and handed it to Jia Baoyu. Jia Baoyu immediately took it happily. He thought that Sister Lin was still the best to him.
" It's for Second Sister-in-law. Who's going to deliver it?" Wang Xifeng had accompanied Grandmother Jia and the others to change their makeup, so she didn't have time to deliver it to them.
"I'll go, I'll go." Little Xichun volunteered and said to Jia Xuan," Third Brother, I want to eat the pot that Enshun brought tomorrow. You must remember." After saying that, she ran away without a trace.
"Alright, it's getting late and I should go back. I'll send my personal guards to pick you up tomorrow.”After saying that, he turned around and left Rongqing Hall. The girls and Baoyu walked out of Rongqing Hall. After Jia Xuan's back disappeared, they turned around and returned to the house.
After Grandmother Jia and the others returned from the palace, Grandmother Jia sat on the main seat. Below her were Jia She and Lady Xing on the left, and Jia Zheng and Lady Wang on the right.
Grandmother Jia said with a smile," Now that Little Yuan has finally made it through, our Jia family has an additional guarantee." This is a joyous occasion."
"It's been hard on my Yuan 'er. At the age of fifteen, he had to endure in that place where he could not be seen for nearly ten years.”When Madam Wang thought of the sad part, she really burst into tears this time. The smug look on her face was gone.
Grandmother Jia also sighed." Alright, why are you crying on such a big day? We should be happy for Yuan 'er.”
However, Jia She was very bitter in his heart. It was not easy for him to have a son who stood out. He had just been proud for a few days, but now he had to open a residence and give it away. However, since her son was the Marquis of Zhenbei, Grandmother Jia was more amiable to him. Unexpectedly, a bolt of lightning struck out of the blue, and Jia Yuanchun was conferred the title of Consort. Then, how could their First Branch have a day to stand out?
But Jia Zheng was very happy in his heart. If Yuan Chun became a concubine, his position in Rong Mansion would be even more stable. It was even more impossible for the First household to be placed in Rongxi Hall again. Therefore, he was very friendly to Madam Wang along the way.
"In the future, we, the Rong Mansion, will be relatives of the royal family. We must be more cautious when we go out in the future. Don't lose face for Yuan Chun.”Grandmother Jia said.
"Zheng 'er, the East Mansion might already know, but you still have to send someone to inform them. Don't let others say that we've lost our manners.”This was because Jia Zhen and his son had been beaten up badly and had yet to recover from their injuries. Therefore, he did not attend Jia Zheng's birthday banquet. Jia Lian was the same.
As they were talking, they saw a little girl peeking out from the door. Yuanyang hurriedly walked over and asked the little girl what had happened. "Sister Yuanyang, Grandmother You from the East Mansion and Grandmother Xiao Rong are here. They said they're here to congratulate the old lady. We're almost at the second gate." the little girl said.
"Go ahead. I understand." The little servant girl that Yuanyang had sent away came back and said to Grandmother Jia," Old Lady, the two grandmothers from the East Mansion are here.”
"Please come in." Grandmother Jia said.
After a while, Madam You and Qin Keqing walked in. "Congratulations to the old lady." You Shi and Qing Qing came in and bowed.
"I was just about to send someone to inform you. I didn't expect you mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to make a trip so late.”Grandmother Jia said with a smile.
"What are you saying, Old Madam? The Eldest Young Lady becoming a concubine was a joyous matter for the entire clan. Isn't it our duty to come and congratulate the old lady?”Madam You smiled and said," It's just that our Master and Brother Rong can't come for the time being. I hope Old Lady won't blame us.”
"No, no, go back and let them take care of their bodies. Their bodies are still more important.”Grandmother Jia said with a smile.
"It's all that bastard Jia Xuan's fault. Brother Zhen and Brother Rong, how could they suffer so much?”Madam Wang said.
Madam Wang's words made the atmosphere tense. What made Madam You feel awkward was that she didn't know what to say. She couldn't afford to offend either side now. She could only remain silent, thinking to herself that this Second Mistress was a little arrogant.
"Why are you saying this on such a joyous day?”Grandmother Jia said. Grandmother Jia knew at a glance that this was Madam Wang's daughter being conferred the title of consort. She didn't put Jia Xuan in her eyes, so she dared to speak arrogantly. It seemed that she had to talk to this wife in private. Even if her daughter was made a concubine, Jia Xuan was not someone she could provoke. The harem could not interfere with politics. This principle, the old lady still knew.
"Yes! Yes, or was it the old lady who was old and experienced? It was still better for the family to live in harmony. This residence had a consort, and then a court, and it was even a residence and yamen. It was simply a great honor. Old Madam, just wait and enjoy your life.”Aunt Xue saw that Madam Wang was a little embarrassed and quickly added.
Grandmother Jia was so amused by Aunt Xue's words that her teeth and eyes could not be seen. She was getting on in years, so she hoped that her children and grandchildren would be around. Moreover, if there was nothing important, they would just come and disturb her enjoyment. He did not want the house to be in a mess all day long.
"Auntie is still the most sensible! My wife doesn't have many years left to live either. I just hope that this family will live a peaceful and harmonious life!”Grandmother Jia looked at Madam Wang and said earnestly.
"I think that this young lady was able to smoothly become a consort because of Old Lady's good training.”Aunt Xue continued to praise him.
On the other side, Madam Wang did not think much of it. If I didn't work for the Zhen family. Can Yuan Chun be granted the title of concubine smoothly?
"Old Madam, look at such a big happy occasion. Shouldn't we invite our relatives and friends to congratulate us?”Madam Wang said.
"I don't think it's necessary. All the relatives and friends who came today know about it, so there's no need to do it again. Otherwise, people outside will say that Rong Mansion is too proud.”Grandmother Jia thought for a moment and said. Although Madam Wang was unwilling, she had no choice.
"Wife, I know." Madam Wang could only reply.
The juniors on the other side had finished talking after seeing what had happened.
"Old ancestor, third brother has sent us an invitation to visit the Zhenbei Marquis Manor tomorrow.”Little Xichun ran over and said.
"Oh? Who did Brother Xuan invite?" Grandmother Jia asked curiously.
"They've all been invited. Second Sister, Third Sister, Sister Lin, Sister Bao, Second Brother, me, and Second Sister-in-law.”Little Xichun chattered.
Grandmother Jia listened to Little Xichun's words and saw that Jia Xuan had even invited Baoyu. She was satisfied and smiled brightly.
"Good, good! Then you guys can go play tomorrow. However, he had to bring more servants with him to avoid any problems on the way.”Grandmother Jia said.
"Don't worry Old Ancestor, tomorrow Third Brother said he would send his personal guards to pick us up. Nothing will happen!" Little Xichun quickly said.
Aunt Xue heard that even Baochai was invited, and for some reason, she felt a surge of joy. There was also a strange emotion in her eyes.
"Alright, this old woman is tired. She doesn't have as much energy as you guys. Disperse." Grandmother Jia had chased them away. She had indeed been up and down today and was too nervous, so she was already tired. She had just been holding on.
Early the next morning, a hundred black-armored soldiers arrived at the gate of Rong Mansion, looking very mighty and domineering. Some of the servants in Rong Mansion did not dare to approach.
When Daiyu and the others came out, they saw this scene. Lin Daiyu and the other girls only felt the might of the bodyguards, but they didn't feel anything else.
Xue Baochai was different. She was born in a business and was more sensitive to certain things. This was the true style of the aristocrats of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Even if you were a first-grade official, your subordinates, soldiers, or bailiffs could only use it during office hours. Otherwise, if they were caught by the censor, it would be a public tool for private use.
Nobles were different. Some nobles with titles had personal guards. For example, Jia Xuan, as a first-class marquis, had 300 personal guards. The imperial court did not care about the use of these people. They could use them however they wanted.
Xue Baochai looked at this imposing manner and a desire appeared from the bottom of her heart. This was the style of nobility in the Great Zhou Dynasty. How could the down-and-out nobles in Rong Mansion compare to it? Up until now, there was no noble title in Rong Mansion. Jia She was only a first-class general, not a real noble title.
Just as Xue Baochai was deep in thought. "Sister Bao, let's go. What are you thinking about?”Tanchun said.
"Let's go. I'm not thinking about anything." Xue Baochai said as she regained her senses.
After the few of them got into the carriage, they headed straight for the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion under the protection of their personal guards. The person leading the team this time was Wang Chao, whom Jia Xuan had brought back from Yangzhou. Ever since the two brothers had come to the capital with Jia Xuan, they had been in Jia Xuan's personal army. Now, Zhang Yi and Wang Biao had been transferred away by Jia Xuan to manage the Asura Army. Zhang Yi was the commander, and Wang Biao was the deputy commander. Wang Chao was left behind as the captain of the personal guards.
The distance between Rong Mansion and Zhenbei Marquis Mansion was not far, only two streets apart. After a while, the carriage stopped. Daiyu and the other girls got out of the carriage under the service of their maids. Because Baoyu was a man, he did not sit in a carriage but rode a horse. After getting off the horse, he stood beside the girls.
Looking at the vermilion painted door, there were two rows of twenty halberd-wielding bodyguards standing there, looking mighty and domineering. On it was a black plaque with golden words. Written on it was the name of the Northern Garrison Lord's Mansion.
The gatekeeper had already noticed the commotion and quickly sent someone to pass the message inside. After a while, the door opened wide. Jia Xuan stood there with the fried beans and smiled at them.
"Why aren't you coming in? What are you standing there for? You're just a monkey for others to watch." Jia Xuan laughed.
"Pfft!" The girls immediately spat. "Third brother is not a good person, he actually called us monkeys!”Little Xichun immediately retorted.
"Alright, alright, it's all Third Brother's fault, come in quickly.”Jia Xuan welcomed them with a smile. Baoyu and the girls entered the manor. They passed through the front courtyard and came to the front hall. They passed through a veranda and came to the main hall. They saw writing in the hall and listened to the plum hall.
"Third brother, I didn't think that a general like you would have such an elegant name.”Tanchun sighed.
"It's just a name. There's no need to be so particular about it.”Jia Xuan laughed.
The few of them walked around the main hall and saw Jia Xuan's study. However, he saw that it was written on it: Corner Study.
"Third Brother, why is your study called the Corner Study?”Tanchun asked in confusion. This was also the question in everyone's heart. Why did they give it such a name?
"Ha, because I don't usually go to the study. Sometimes, I can't remember where the study is. Therefore, he named it the Corner Study.”Jia Xuan laughed.
After hearing Jia Xuan's words, they all laughed until they couldn't straighten their backs. Even the usually steady Baochai was like this.
"Third brother, you're too humorous.”Yingchun laughed as she clutched her stomach.
The few of them finished walking around the main hall and went straight through the second door to the back hall. The back hall was exquisitely decorated, with overlapping rockery, rugged paths, and beautiful scenery. The few of them were amazed. Even Dai Yu, the chief designer, did not expect Jia Xuan to be able to do this.
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