Chapter 288 Visit (Part 2)
In Dream of Red Mansions, several places in the Zhen family were mentioned. The most eye-catching thing was the 74th chapter. When searching the Grand View Garden, Tanchun made an indignant remark that "the centipede worm dies but does not become stiff", mentioning that the Zhen family was searched.
According to the timeline, it was the autumn of the 15th year of the Red Mansion. By comparison, you can tell that the Zhen family would be searched four years later.
In other words, the prince is destined to be deposed. The prince's wife's house is searched. Can the prince's position be firmly in place?
As for the information Jia Huan knew, the Jia family had a great probability of supporting the prince in the future imperial power struggle. At this time, the intimate relationship between the Jia family and the Zhen family also proved this.
As we all know, Emperor Yongzhi became a coup and did not like the Zhen family, a die-hard supporter who did not like the Supreme Emperor, was expected. It was probably the position of the Crown Princess, which saved the Zhen family's wealth at this time.
Basically, no emperor would have nothing to do to depose the crown prince unless it threatens the emperor's status. For example, Li Shimin deposed the crown prince Li Chengqian, and the deposed crown prince Yinreng during the Kangxi period.
Emperor Yongzhi is only forty-one years old this year. At this age, no matter who the prince is, he must stay with him honestly.
The prince's deposed in the next three or four years can only show one thing: this kid is not honest and jumps up and down, which makes his father unhappy.
Another possibility is that the prince does not like the prince, and he makes an early arrangement and is preparing to replace him, and succeeds in one fell swoop a few years later.
No matter which possibility it is, it makes people feel terrifying and sweating behind it. The struggle for imperial power has always been extremely cruel. Winners take all.
The defeat of the Jia family was caused by Jia Yuanchun and Wang Ziteng was involved in the struggle for imperial power and was defeated. Jia Huan was mentally prepared for the Jia family to be involved in the struggle for imperial power: fear and fear is useless. Who is his surname Jia and decided to stay in the Jia family?
He could only respond actively. Jia Huan's strategy had long been decided, and then let Mr. Zheng "change bet" by then. The information reflected by the Zhen family will complete the scene of the battle and make him see it more clearly.
In Jia Huan's opinion, the second possibility is that the prince was replaced is probably greater. Under normal circumstances, the emperor is in his prime, and as long as the prince is not stupid, he will not cause trouble. However, Jia Huan has an understanding of Emperor Yongzhi's methods. It is very powerful.
While Jia Huan was thinking in her heart, Zhang San was still talking about the friendship between the two mansions in Jia Huan's ear, and Jia Huan smiled bitterly.
The Zhen family is a character that will definitely be killed. Miss Zhen is the crown princess. In this battle of imperial power, the Zhen family has no way out. Unlike the Jia family, there is still a certain room for maneuver.
He wanted to break up with the Zhen family immediately. Who would like to get involved in this big trouble? The closer the relationship now, the greater the probability of being liquidated in the future.
Chapter 75 of the original book of the Red Mansion clearly wrote that the Jia family helped the Zhen family transfer property: the old nanny who followed him replied quietly: "Grandma, don't go up the room. Only a few people from the Zhen family came, and there were some things, I don't know what secret matters it was. Grandma might be inconvenient to go there."
After hearing this, Youshi said, "I heard your grandfather say yesterday that the Zhen family had committed a crime. Now that the house is confiscated, he has been transferred to Beijing for punishment. Why are there anyone coming again?" The old lady said, "That's right. A few women have just come. They are not in a state of complexion and are in a panic. I guess there are some things that have hidden people."
This is conclusive evidence. Therefore, some Hongxue believes that the reasons for the defeat of the Jia family include: helping the Zhen family transfer property. The emperor confiscated the house, but the Jia family took over the property of the Zhen family. What do you mean?
Jia Huan sat for a short half an hour and saw a child from the Zhen family walking in quickly. He was about twenty-seven or eight years old, wearing a sky blue gown, wearing a jade belt, and dressed in a noble young man. He was tall and handsome, with a tall face and a handsome demeanor.
"Haha, Ziyu, don't blame me if I'm late for my brother."
Zhang San whispered: "This is Mr. Zhen's eldest son, Mr. Li."
Jia Huan was stunned for a moment. There was a Zhen Baoyu in the Zhen family, which looked exactly the same as the big-faced treasure in the Jia family. He thought the young master should be called Zhen Zhu. It turned out that it was not. He stood up and saluted and said, "I have met Brother Li."
Zhen Li smiled enthusiastically and said, "It's all my family, so there's no need to be polite. Sit, sit." He asked the housekeeper who came with him to make tea and explained, "This summer, Jiangnan was flooded. My father was discussing with the left censor Zhang Zongxian, Nanjing, to request the court to reduce taxes in Jiangnan. Ziyu came home for the first time, and my father ordered me to have a good time to entertain me. I will meet Ziyu after lunch later."
Jia Huan laughed, "Uncle, you are polite. I should put state affairs first." I knew in my heart that Zhen Yingjia had the authority to submit secret comments.
If there is a disaster in the south of the Yangtze River, all parties will definitely report it to the court. It is estimated that Zhang Zongxian came to coordinate and communicate with Zhen Yingjia in advance. After all, there are many local officials who have lied and exaggerated the disaster in the past few years, and they all want to reduce more money and grain for their hometowns.
Zhen Li smiled and chatted with Jia Huan: Ask Jia Huan when he came to Jinling, how long he stayed, what to do, etc. Finally, he smiled and said, "Haha, look at me, I'm just talking. Speaking of which, the old ladies and wives are waiting."
As he spoke, he ordered someone to entertain Zhang San and took Jia Huan to the back house of Zhen’s mansion. He walked through the corridor and arrived in an exquisite flower hall.
The family members of Zhen’s mansion were already waiting here, the fragrance lingered in the room and the rings were clanging.
Although the Jia family and the Zhen family are the best friends. When Jia Huan came to the Zhen family's inner house, he would naturally not shake his head, look around, and look at the female family members of the Zhen family.
Zhen Li smiled and introduced Mrs. Zhen to Jia Huan to Old Lady Zhen, Mrs. Wu, Mrs. Zhen Er’s wife, Mrs. Song, Mrs. Zhen Li’s wife, Mrs. Xu, and Mrs. Chen, the second cousin’s wife. In the field, there were also concubines, housekeepers, and other female relatives accompanying her.
Jia Huan greeted each other and relayed the greetings of Jia Mu and others.
After talking for a while, Old Mrs. Zhen looked at the thin but not at all nervous in front of her with a smile, and sighed: "What a rare brother, how old is he?" She ordered: "Go and call Baoyu and the girls out, and see the third brother of the Jia family."
A moment later, a boy who looked exactly like Jia Baoyu came out with three little girls. The leader was Miss Zhen San, who was about the same age as Tanchun, about twelve years old, wearing a lilac long skirt with a popular style. His facial features were pretty and his eyebrows were a little heroic.
After the ceremony, Zhen Baoyu snuggled in the arms of Mrs. Zhen and sighed with pain: "Brother Huan, how could you write such good poems? Why did you take the imperial examination? Alas... it was a mess and a place where dirt was hidden. I didn't expect you were a vulgar person."
Jia Huan was speechless.
He taught Dafaibao in the Jia Mansion that he should not do anything. Dafaibao dared not make these strange and strange arguments in front of him, and made a lot of talk. Suddenly, when he heard Zhen Baoyu's remarks, he suddenly felt like he was a dumbfounded person.
What is the difference between this damn and "Why not eat meat minced"?
It can be seen that Zhen Baoyu has a high status at home. The women said Baoyu with a smile and changed the topic.
Jia Huan does not have the habit of flattering women. He has a soul in his thirties in his body. It can be seen that the Zhen family is a little curious about him. Jia Huan naturally answers questions and questions. He is not cute, and of course he will not be cold. It is just normal interpersonal communication. However, in such occasions, the topic will not last long.
After chatting for a cup of tea, Old Mrs. Zhen ordered: "Brother Li, please treat you brother Huan."
"Yes, old lady." Zhen Li agreed. Jia Huan stood up and said goodbye to the female family of the Zhen family. Follow Zhen Li out. As soon as he arrived at the gate of the yard, he blocked Miss Zhen San with two maids. "Brother Huan, wait, I have a question to ask Brother Huan. Why did you reject my Zhen family's engagement on the grounds of age last year, but this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, spread the reputation of my daughter's family in the world? What is the reason?"
Zhen Li, dressed as a noble young master, smiled bitterly, "Three sisters, brother Huan is a distinguished guest at home."
Miss Zhen San puffed her cheeks and said angrily: "I know."
The two big maids beside Miss Zhen San laughed and looked at Jia Huan nearby. As expected, they looked like the rumors. Their appearance was far worse than that of Master Bao Er at home. They could only be considered ordinary. However, his calm demeanor was indeed not like a young man. He was probably quite boring! Compared with the girl, he was not a perfect match.
Jia Huan didn't expect that Cheng Yaojin would appear on the way, and he could probably understand the mood of the beautiful little girl in front of him. He refused to marry him. Now he asked him for an explanation, and the subtext was: You are not very good either!
Jia Huan naturally would not be angry with the precocious little girl. He smiled quietly and said, "Love is unknown, but it goes deeper. The third girl is elegant and smart, and she will have a good son-in-law in the future."
The women of the Zhen family were all pointed out by the royal family. He remembered that the girl of the Zhen family seemed to have married into the capital. Before getting married, she stayed in the Jia family.
Fool me. Miss Zhen San glared at Jia Huan with a funny look and took the maid to make way. The boy seemed gentle, but he was proud in his bones!
Zhen Li took Jia Huan along the corridor and said with a smile: "Brother Huan is indeed a elegant person. Unfortunately, after Tang Xianzu's Peony Pavilion, there is no other masterpiece passed down from the Peony Pavilion." The sentence just now, "I don't know where the love arises, but it goes deeper" comes from "Peony Pavilion".
Jia Huan smiled and said, "There will be." Kong Shangren's "Peach Blossom Fan" is a masterpiece that can be compared to "The Peony Pavilion".
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Jia Huan and Zhen Yingjia met and left Zhen’s mansion in the afternoon.
Tirenyuan is a false position under the Ministry of Rites, a third-rank official. He is responsible for demonstrating the royal family and the court's benevolence. Zhen Yingjia's real position is the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a weaving doctor stationed in Jiangnan. At the same time, he also serves as a royal secret agent.
After meeting in the afternoon, Zhen Yingjia took a break in a garden at home, called his eldest son Zhen Li and asked, "How?"
Zhen Li smiled and said, "Jia Ziyu said he came to Jinling to study. I think so. He is too young after all."
Zhen Yingjia sighed, "I think so." The four major families of Jia Shi, King and Xue, and the century-old aristocratic families, were intertwined and confused in Jinling City. There are still some forces. For example, Jia Yucun, the current prefect of Jinling, is even the power of the Jia family.
If there is a communication bridge, the Zhen family will be able to use it easily. But Jia Huan is too young and it is estimated that the Jia family did not authorize him.
Chapter completed!