Chapter 0441 - Just Do Your Duty
The marriage in Jiafu has become a topic of recent conversation among the major families in the imperial capital.
This is so because there is something legendary about this marriage.
The first is that the identity of the bride and groom is sensitive.
As soon as Baoyu was born, he was born with the aura of jade, and this alone aroused curiosity.
Tana is an alien woman, and the story of her saving Baoyu has also spread in the imperial capital. He was also named the lord of Yongping by the emperor, which is also very curious.
In addition, Tana is pregnant, which also makes many people want to come and see the excitement.
Something like the marriage of a sister-in-law is a big deal in any family. Even if there is not much contact between the various families, they should come to congratulate each other. This is the basic requirement for human relations.
Therefore, from the first day of the wedding, guests from all walks of life, especially those from far away, came to Jiafu one after another.
For a while, the top and bottom of Jiafu were very busy.
Wang Xifeng, in particular, is even busier.
She is in charge of the wedding. The affairs of Rongguo Mansion were mainly handed over to Li Kun in terms of internal affairs.
Ning Guofu is also not idle, and has a banquet with Xifu. Qin Keqing and You Shi are in charge of the overall situation.
Although things are complicated and complicated, it is not the first time that Jiafu has handled this kind of big scene, and Wang Xifeng and others are shrewd and capable, so everything is handled in an orderly manner.
The third day of the second month of February is the first day, and today is the second dragon of the first month of February, and the Rongguo Mansion and the Ning Guofu are already very lively.
The guests were certainly here for the wedding, but many of them also had another thought, and they all wanted to see another prominent figure in Rongguofu: Jia Min.
Rong Guofu, an eighteen-year-old concubine, has become a famous figure in the imperial capital and even the entire Dade Empire in the past two years. It is not in vain to be able to take this opportunity to meet this influential person.
The West Flower Hall is the first stop to enter the Jia Mansion, and when the guests enter the door, they are introduced to the East Flower Hall, where they register, receive gifts, write gift lists, and then are introduced to various places in the house.
The reception started three days ago, and it is currently being received by Xue Pan and Li Hua, the housekeeper of the Eastern Mansion.
It's the second day of February.
Xue Pan had just received a group of guests and handed them over to his subordinates to send them into the house. Just as he was about to enter the house, he saw a group of people outside.
He recognized these people at a glance and immediately froze.
This is exactly what Jia Min came back with the children of Jiafu.
The first is Jia Min, the second is Jia Lian, and then Qin Zhong, Jia Qiang, Jia Yun and others.
"What's the matter, Brother Xue, don't you know each other?"
Jia Min said with a smile.
"No, I know, I know, Brother Min is back."
Xue Pan still felt uncomfortable when he saw Jia Min now.
"Brother Xue has worked hard."
"Where, where, as it should be. Fourth Brother Min, Second Brother Lian, go in quickly, the ancestors are in a hurry, and they ask every day. ”
Li Hua and others listened to the movement and also came out to greet them. Then he sent Xing'er and went to report to his ancestors first. Jia Min and the children of Jiafu led the horse into the mansion slowly.
This is the first time Jia Min has returned to Jiafu since he left Jiafu in the first month of last year and returned to his hometown in Shandong.
In the blink of an eye, another year had passed, and he was already eighteen years old.
Walking and walking, I arrived at the place where I met Jia Huan when I first entered the house that year. It was here that Jia Huan asked him: What are you doing here?
Thinking that Jia Huan had died in North Wendula, Jia Min couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Creation makes people, and in the blink of an eye, things are people.
As he was walking, he saw a group of women coming next to him, obviously just coming from Ning Guofu.
The first one, the beautiful woman who admired the jingling, surrounded by a group of women, came in a hurry.
When he saw Jia Min and the others, he was obviously stunned and stood still.
As soon as I saw this pomp, I knew that it was Wang Xifeng.
Jia Lian went up first, while Jia Min, Qin Zhong and the others lagged behind and watched not far away.
Wang Xifeng said a few words to Jia Lian, and shouted at Jia Min's side.
"What are you doing standing there stupidly, you can't come over."
The words were impulsive, but with joy.
"Hello second sister-in-law, we're back."
Jia Min said with a grin.
"Do you still know to come back? I thought someone was out of the house and didn't recognize this family? ”
Wang Xifeng said ruthlessly, but there were faint tears flashing in his eyes.
"What did the second sister-in-law say, this is my home, where will I go if I don't come back?"
"Hmph, I still know it's your house, I've been gone for more than a year, and I haven't even seen a figure. For the sake of you bringing Baoyu back, I'll spare you this time, otherwise, hum! Let's go, wait until it gets dark? ”
"Second sister-in-law Lian doesn't leave, I don't dare to go first?"
"Then follow me, it sounds good, but it seems like how fierce I am."
As soon as you meet, you will lose your temper, and you are not fierce?
After a while, they came to Rongxi Hall, where the old lady, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Aunt Xue, Mrs. He, two Mrs. Shi, and several relatives were all here.
The rest are Shi Xiangyun, a few girls who welcome spring, poke out, and cherish spring.
At this time, they had already received the letter and were all ready.
Jia Min and the others entered the house, first knelt down and saluted the old lady, and then saluted the other elders one by one, which can be regarded as meeting one by one.
The old lady was naturally very happy, and for a while, she was also excited when she spoke.
"A bunch of little monkey cubs, they finally came back in time, otherwise, see if I don't whip you with a cane."
"The old ancestor is ruthless, people don't come back, and they talk about it every day. I only have my grandson in my heart, but I told me to run again and again, and my legs were straight, and I didn't see you feel sorry for me. ”
On this occasion, Wang Xifeng naturally has to gag.
"Look at it, this conscienceless Brother Feng'er, I told you just now that I have lost all my money to Brother Feng these days, praising her for her ability, and after a while, she said that I was biased."
"Yes, the old ancestor praised you just now."
Mrs. He smiled.
"Come, a few of you come here, let me take a good look, why I look familiar, but I don't dare to recognize it."
The old lady beckoned to Jia Qiang and Jia Yun.
Several people leaned over and stood in front of the old lady, who watched one by one.
"You are Brother Qiang, you are Brother Yun, you are Brother Qin, you are Brother Zhi, you are Brother Ping, this is Li Gui, this child is familiar, why can't I remember who it is?"
"Old Ancestor, isn't this Qin Zhong?"
"Qin Zhong? Ouch, no wonder. I just feel familiar. It's been more than two years, and I still think of him as the child I used to be, but now I'm an adult. You see, it's much stronger than before, and I heard that they all became battalion commanders, and at a young age, they started from the fifth grade. Well, there's a point. ”
"Alright, just come and meet up. Go home first, and the family is looking forward to your return. Qin Zhong, go and meet your sister, she always thinks about you. Come and eat and drink in the evening, go, don't have to guard us. ”
"Brother Lian, Brother Min, you should go too, see you Lao Tzu go, they are also thinking about you. I'll come back and talk when I have the time to do it later. ”
Coming out of Rongxi Hall, Jia Lian went home to see Jia Yu, and Jia Min went to see Jia Zheng.
Jia Zheng was chatting with a few Qingke, and when he saw Jia Min coming in, Zhan Guang, Cheng Rixing, Shan Pingren and others praised Jia Min a few words, so they went out first, leaving the space for Jia Zheng and Jia Min.
"Sit down and pour your own tea."
Jia Zheng said, and sat down himself, looking a little depressed.
"What Brother Huan'er did is true?"
Jia Zheng is reluctant to mention this topic now, but he still has to mention it.
"It's true, I've checked it myself."
Jia Min knows that Jia Huan is a topic that cannot be avoided.
For others, Jia Huan deserves it. However, for Jia Zheng, after all, he is his son. No matter how heinous it is, it will inevitably be sad.
"Well, it seems that you were right at the beginning. If they hadn't gone to North Windura, where would they be today? ”
"Father, don't mention the past, it must be fate, no matter who it is, there is no power to return to heaven."
"Your uncle wrote to say that you don't want to be an official anymore, but is there such a thing?"
"It is true."
"Alas, if you don't do it, don't do it, the career is sinister. As long as you are safe, it's not bad to be an idler. What are your plans for the future? ”
"Let's talk about it in a few days, anyway, I'm not in a hurry now."
"Do it yourself as you see fit. Now the court is not peaceful, so it is better to stay away. Sometimes, good intentions don't always pay off. As long as you have a clear conscience, you will be fine. If you rescue the prince and princess and recover South Wendula, you should do your duty, and don't worry about it. ”
"I see, father."
Jia Zheng's remarks made Jia Min a little impressed.
In the past, he always thought that Jia Zheng was more pedantic, but now it seems that this is not the case. His views on things are still very sensible.
didn't force Jia Min to think about becoming an official, and let Jia Min do everything at his own discretion, in fact, it implied his concern for Jia Min, and it also showed his trust in Jia Min.
Based on this alone, Jia Zheng is not confused.
"Baoyu is like this, he is your brother after all, you still have to take care of him if you can take care of him in the future."
"I will, father."
"I know you have some skills in doing things, but you also need to know that what you do, others are watching. If a person is not good to his family, in the eyes of others, he may not be able to be trusted and trustworthy. ”
Jia Zheng agrees with this point of view.
This is the reason why Baoyu, Jia Huan, Jia Rong, Xue Pan and others, although they have repeatedly opposed themselves, Jia Min is still responsible for them.
Therefore, when he met Baoyu in Luoyan Lake, Jia Min decided without hesitation to bring Baoyu back.
No matter how bad Baoyu is, he is his own brother after all. The emperor was so unfair to him, he could sacrifice his life to save Chang'an. There was no reason for him to leave Baoyu there.
As Jia Zheng said, everything you do, others are watching.
If you don't even care about the life and death of your brother, others will have reason to wonder what your character is.
He doesn't even love his own family, can he love others?
It's easy to ask questions like this,
Once a person is questioned in this way, it is difficult for him to establish his authority and find followers.