Chapter 21: Yuan Chun
The topic of Jiang Yan looking like a noble person has also been passed on among the little maids for a while, after all, life in the house is boring, and there are only a few things to play, how new is this, it integrates wealthy families and grassroots, maybe you can add some stand-ins, stealing dragons and phoenixes, and you can make a TV series in modern times.
The green silk also sneered a few words of the same life from time to time, Jiang Yan said with a smile, similar to the noble, at least it proves that I am not bad. Green Silk was defeated by her cheekiness, and she didn't dare to say anything cold, otherwise she would be choked again.
It is not without benefit to know Xie Jingxing's little friend, Jiang Yan is afraid that the progress will be scary when she learns words, and she has not continued after learning the two books of the Three Character Classic and the Thousand Character Text, and the most she can do is to consolidate it every day, Xie Jingxing brought her several books of poetry after she knew about it, although it was like an underground party joint every time, but it could be regarded as making Jiang Yan's life less boring.
The whole mansion was weak in the hot weather in June, but the news came, which made Ning Rong's two mansions like water in an oil pot, and they became lively in an instant. Yuan Chun, who entered the palace as a female official three years ago, was pointed out to the Seventh Prince by the queen's mother, and now the person has been carried into the palace.
Ning Rong's second mansion has a wide range of connections among the nobles, and naturally knows that Prince Zhongjing, the seventh prince, is the real power prince in charge of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Rites, and his voice in the government and the opposition is also very high, and he is very hopeful of winning the throne.
When Mother Jia learned the news, she smiled happily, and shouted to reward the news, and when she saw that the old lady was happy, all the little maids gathered around to congratulate Mother Jia very brightly. Jia's mother, who was even happier by the kind words of the maids, said that everyone would be rewarded with a month's money.
Jiang Yan knew that the seventh prince was the later emperor, and it seemed that the current emperor had abdicated for only two years.
How can I say that Xie Jingxing and her are also friends, and they have never told her about it, so it seems a little unkind not to remind such an important event. When Xie Jingxing visited Jia Baoyu again, Jiang Yan asked him what the relationship between their family and Prince Zhongjing was.
Xie Jingxing wondered: "Why did you suddenly ask this?" ”
"The eldest girl in our house has entered Prince Zhongjing's mansion, and recently the mansion has talked about this, so I'm curious."
"I don't know about this, my father is only interested in His Majesty, and has nothing to do with the princes," he said in a low voice, "maybe there is a relationship, but I don't know." ”
The henchmen of the previous emperor are not easy to mix in any dynasty, although it is said that the emperor just abdicated and became the emperor, so that he would not be completely cold, but it is definitely not very comfortable. Jiang Yan felt that it was better to remind her.
She looked around, the two of them were standing against the wall, not far away Xie Jingxing's little servant Yongan was letting out the wind, and no one passed by at both ends of the road, she coughed and thought about the wording, "That, you know that I know how to do a little magic." ”
"Of course I know, you ......" Xie Jingxing was not stupid, and immediately reacted and contacted what she had just said, "But what's wrong with Prince Zhongjing?" No, you said that you would stay in Rongguo Mansion for several years, and there would be no accidents in the next few years, so that should be a good thing? "It's all princes, so what else can a good thing be at a glance?
Jiang Yan closed her mouth, she didn't say anything, this person was finished.
Xie Jingxing took a deep breath, "I thank you in advance for this, don't worry, I won't leak you." ”
Jiang Yancai didn't admit it: "Thank me for what?" I didn't say anything. It's all you who said a string of words inexplicably. I went back. ”
Xie Jingxing watched her walk away, and immediately turned around and went home.
Galloping all the way back to the house, Xie Jingxing dismounted and threw the reins, and went to the Hou Ye's study, where his father was usually at this time. It's just that the more he walks, the slower his pace becomes, just now he was shocked by the news revealed by Jiang Yan, and he only wanted to go back and tell his father quickly, but is this really necessary?
He remembered the surprise visit of his grandmother and mother to Rongguo Mansion a few days ago, and the fact that he went to find Jia Baoyu many times, but his father didn't say anything. He has always disliked those who have fallen and nobles, and feels that they have lost the glory of their ancestors.
Xie Jingxing hesitated for a moment, but still entered the study, after all, this matter is very important, even if he has some doubts, he still has to say his guess.
"Why did the Middle Palace suddenly assign the Seventh Prince to marry the Jia family?" Qing'an Hou is a little strange, his youngest son is a good martial artist, and he has never cared about the government, let alone this kind of house affairs, which is a little different from him.
Naturally, this matter was not a temporary idea, and people like them, who were close to the former dynasty and the harem, had actually expected it a long time ago. Jia is just a declining noble daughter, she is nothing in herself, but she represents the old nobles who are the most supportive of the emperor, before Prince Yizhong was still in power, he was orthodox, and the emperor also relied on this son, they naturally stood on his side, and even some people still wanted to change the lintel secretly from the dragon's work. After Prince Yizhong's bad deeds, these people still followed the emperor to act, after all, they followed the wrong one before, but now they are more obedient, and if the emperor does not completely express his position, they obediently shrink aside.
The entry of the Jia family into the Zhongjing Mansion is a signal given by the emperor, the four kings and eight princes are in the same breath and support each other, with such an introduction from the Jia family, Prince Zhongjing can naturally get in touch with them.
After all, the emperor's holy body has been sick, although he tried his best to cover it up, but the speed of dealing with the government can be seen to be slowing down, this time the flood in the south is 800 miles faster, and it was actually replied the next day, and it is estimated that the same is the case, and the emperor has the mind to pass on the throne.
Qing'an Hou is not only the emperor's cousin, but also his confidant, which means that he didn't hide it from him too much, after all, Qing'an Hou has a heavy army, and the new emperor still needs his support.
The family members of the Marquis of Qing'an Mansion went to the Rongguo Mansion to enjoy the flowers, and after the Jia family entered the palace, it became obvious that the Marquis of Qing'an was a die-hard loyalist of the emperor, and he would do this kind of thing for no reason? Those who were originally suspicious can also contact Prince Zhongjing with confidence.
Of course, it is not excluded that the emperor was scared, and the emperor also fully supported Prince Yizhong before, what was the result? Anyway, they don't want to fall into the pit again.
Of course, it was impossible for these insiders Qing'anhou to talk to Xie Jingxing, he only said: "When did you start caring about these things?" It seems that there is too little homework, and I practice one more hour of sword technique every day! ”
Xie Jingxing was most annoyed that his father would punish people at every turn, and he stiffened his neck and said, "Is Your Majesty going to promote Prince Zhongjing?" You haven't offended him, have you? ”
Qing'an Hou grabbed a book and threw it over, "Go back to your yard!" If you are so open-mouthed, you will ground me! Save yourself from getting in trouble! ”
Xie Jingxing dodged the smashed book, and went back! When he rarely comes here. Anyway, he has already said what he wants to say, so he will see for himself what to do.
After Jiang Yan and Xie Jingxing spoke, she removed one thing from her heart, and she was ready to make ice cubes to spend this summer.
The method of saltpeter ice making is common sense, but she hasn't tried it herself, and she doesn't know where to get saltpeter, as if Taoist alchemy will use it, but she doesn't know any Taoist priests, and most of the maids in this yard have grown up in the mansion since childhood, and they don't know what it is. Wu Shun, who is still a little girl who often runs outside, gave her a message, saying that it was sold in pharmacies.
She didn't work for anything, she promised him a plate of pastries, and asked Wu Shun to help her buy half a catty. Although it is a bit expensive, fortunately, she doesn't want much and can afford it. The next step is much simpler, put the saltpeter in a large basin, put a small basin in it, pour water into both basins and wait for it to react. Soon got two basins of ice.
One pot is used to dissipate heat, and the other is used for ice fruits and tea, Jiang Yan finally feels that she has come to life.
Everyone knew about the fact that she bought saltpeter before, and she was originally curious about what she was going to do, but Jiang Yan had always done these strange things, and everyone maintained a wait-and-see attitude. Now that the two pots of ice came out, the maids immediately gathered around, and a few of them who had a good time with Jiang Yan immediately asked her what was going on?
Jiang Yan remembered that saltpeter would absorb heat when dissolved in water, and the temperature of the water would drop and condense into ice, but it was strange to say, how did a maid who had never read a book know? I deduced that I had seen people do this, and I couldn't stand the heat so I tried it, but I didn't expect it to succeed.
Except for Jia Mu, who would be too much ice on this hot day, and immediately everyone went to buy saltpeter and prepare to make ice by themselves.
The treatment of Jiafu is still very good, these maids are not out of money and can't afford to buy ice, at this time, the ice cubes are sold wholesale in the ice cellar, and there are enough people to open a cellar, and they don't sell it at all, they can't buy it if they want to.
Because of this, Jiang Yan has formed a good fate in the entire Rongguo Mansion, after all, everyone has to use ice in summer, and this summer is so comfortable, everyone is still very grateful for Jiang Yan's benefits. For example, Lu Juan no longer has to look at her with white eyes, and Wu Shun doesn't charge errands for helping to buy things.
Well, although it is a little bit worse than other traversers who are the most unfortunate and make a fortune, they are all about making their lives better, and that's enough.
Rongguo Mansion is a happy event this year, in the middle of the year Yuan Chun into the palace, at the end of the year to add Ding. In Layue, Wang Xifeng was busy dealing with the New Year's goods, when she suddenly felt nauseous and called the imperial doctor to take a look, but she was already more than two months pregnant. This is the first one in the third generation of the big house, Jia's mother and Jia Yu attach great importance to it, and they are busy ordering Sister Feng to put down what she is doing and take care of the fetus. This is Sister Feng's first child, she naturally attaches great importance to it, and she doesn't want anyone to tell her to hand over everything to Mrs. Xing, who takes over, and she can only raise the fetus with peace of mind.
said that because Mrs. Xing was filling the house, she first had a younger brother and sister from a big family on her head, and then she had a capable daughter-in-law, and it was never her turn to be a housekeeper. If it weren't for the fact that things were really complicated at the end of the year, Jia Mu would rather Mrs. Wang be busy and tired than let her interfere. This eldest daughter-in-law is from a small household with little knowledge, but she is big-eyed and empty-minded, but fortunately, there are examples to follow in family affairs, and nothing big can happen if she thinks about it.
Once Mrs. Xing gained power, she naturally wanted to show her ability to Mother Jia, her companions have always been inferior since the master married into the Rongguo Mansion, although she wants to fight for the master, Zhou Rui and others in the second room have been shaking for a long time.