Jia Lian didn't know that just when Zhao Sheng told him what happened in Ningguo Mansion, a secret message was quietly passed into the Daming Palace in the Forbidden City.
It was evening, Emperor Ning Kang was relaxing and reading in the imperial study, when he suddenly saw his confidant walking over, bending over.
"What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, there is a secret report from the Royal Guards."
Emperor Ningkang didn't pay much attention at first. As the emperor's eyes to monitor the world, Jinyiwei had countless reports coming to the capital every day. After being screened and sent to his case, there would also be reports every day. It was not too strange.
thing.
However, when he received the secret report and read it, a sinister look suddenly appeared on the already majestic Shen Jun face.
"What a bastard!"
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The construction of the Grand View Garden was carried out in full swing under the leadership of Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, Jia Zhen and others.
First, the Huifang Garden of Ningguo Prefecture, as well as all the land planned to be built for the garden, were separated and surrounded by coarse cloth curtains. On the one hand, they prevented excessive dust from escaping to the two houses, and on the other hand, unrelated people were not allowed to move around at will.
Then the early craftsmen, building materials, etc. came in in batches. They dug trenches, planned roads, and built foundations. The project was in full swing, so much so that the two governments, from morning to night every day, saw what they saw with their eyes and talked about with their mouths.
, it all became the garden’s business.
And Jia Lian had already told his subordinates in the yamen that he would not go to Dian Mao in the morning every day. If he had something to do, he would do it, and if there was nothing, he would go back home as soon as possible.
If something unexpected happens, the Yamen will send someone to report it. The Yamen is also close to Ningrong Street, so there will be no delay.
Jia Zheng saw that Jia Lian had time to preside over the construction of the garden every day, so he simply handed over the power to him. As a result, the stewards and deacons working underneath gradually only knew Jia Lian, but not Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen.
When there are problems or problems, most people come to Jia Lian.
On that day, because there was nothing to do in the yamen, Jia Lian went back to his house early, changed his clothes at home, and prepared to go into the garden.
"Second Master, we also want to go into the garden and have a look, why don't you take us there..."
Qingwen held Xiangling with one hand and Jia Lian's arm with the other, begging.
"Oh, what are you doing in there?"
Qingwen wanted to enter the garden out of curiosity.
She had never seen such a big project since she was a child, so she wanted to go in and see the excitement.
Secondly, it’s also because of boredom.
Jia Lian spent half of his day in the garden. The rest of the time was spent mostly discussing matters with Jia Zheng and others, and he had very little time to go home.
But Jia Lian also won "freedom" for her and Xiang Ling. In the past, when there was nothing going on at home, it was better, and she could go and play with other maids and friends.
Now everyone is busy with the garden, and she can hardly find playmates.
Xiangling could still hide in the room, read and write, but she was pitiful and became a lonely ghost.
As for Xiangling...
She knew that Qingwen was afraid that she would be rejected by the second master alone, so she dragged her along just to make ends meet.
But she won't be stupid enough to cause trouble. It's naturally a good thing to follow the second master.
"We follow him in and we can serve him. For example, if he is tired from walking, we can find him a stool, bring him tea and water, or we can give him a tap on his legs and so on."
Qingwen is so smart, but I wouldn't say she is too boring.
Jia Lian shook his head and laughed: "If you really want to go in and have a look, it's not impossible, but you can't do it today."
"Ah, why not today?"
Jia Lian did not answer them directly, but said with a smile: "Tomorrow, if you are free, I will take you in for a walk.
But you'd better not dress up so nicely like you are today."
Qingwen and Xiangling were both a little happy when they heard Jia Lian agreed, but then they didn't know why and looked down at their clothes.
Jia Lianrang used the palace brocade as a reward from the emperor last time to make clothes for the sisters at home. In the end, even Qingwen and Xiangling got one.
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Because it is spring clothing, but now spring has passed. If you don't put it on quickly, it will be difficult to get dressed if you wait a little longer.
Although Wang Xifeng deliberately distinguished their two pieces from those of Daiyu, Yingchun and others, the workmanship was not as meticulous as those of the masters.
Even so, the fresh and bright material is unusually eye-catching, not to mention that it is extremely beautiful when it is worn on their slender bodies like theirs.
Therefore, Qingwen and Xiangling looked at each other to make sure that Jia Lian was not speaking sarcastically, and quickly asked Jia Lian why he said that.
"Tomorrow you should find a pair of simple clothes from the old days to wear, otherwise I won't be able to take you into the garden.
You are naturally beautiful, and if you dress up in such bright colors, I am afraid that the craftsmen wielding hoes will accidentally cut off the soles of your feet, and then you two will be guilty of a big crime."
Only then did Qingwen and Xiangling realize that Jia Lian was praising their beauty. They felt ashamed and happy, and then started laughing again.
"It's not as extreme as the second master said..."
"It's not too much, you know it in your heart."
Qingwen was elated by Jia Lian's words. She saw Jia Lian lower his head slightly and pointed at the side of his face.
Xiangling and Qingwen suddenly became embarrassed. Of course they understood what Jia Lian meant.
They looked at each other, and then shyly, one of them kissed Jia Lian on one side of the face, not daring to pause for fear of being laughed at by the other person.
Jia Lian was satisfied and ready to leave.
"Second Master, wait."
Qingwen came up with her own embroidered handkerchief and wiped away the faint lip marks on both sides of Jia Lian's lips. Then she pushed Jia Lian and said with a smile: "Second Master, go quickly and come back early for dinner."
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When I came to the park, I visited various construction sites to check on the situation as usual.
The early projects were mainly concentrated on the original Huifang Garden, which was the part of Ningguo Mansion.
Although it is not very hot yet, working on the construction site is still very tiring. At this time, the role of the servants of the two houses should come into play.
Bring water and food.
Even some light moving work was done by the servants of the two houses.
People from both houses joined forces to shorten the construction period.
Naturally, Wang Xifeng and You were responsible for arranging these female laborers.
Since Huifangyuan is close to Ningguo Mansion, Youshi is mainly responsible for it.
Naturally, Jia Lian would not work in the fields himself. The reason why he went to the garden every day was just to have the Grand View Garden, which the Jia family had worked hard to build, completely under his control.
Of course, understanding specific affairs and preventing subordinates from being greedy can also be regarded as a role.
After the general patrolled, he saw a girl walking across the original Huifang Bridge. She glanced at Jia Lian from a distance across the riverbed where the water source had just been cut off, and then walked back calmly.
"Lin Zhixiao, you watch what's going on here, I'll go over there and take a look."
After giving some instructions to Lin Zhixiao and others, Jia Lian walked away as usual and came downstairs to Tianxiang Downstairs.
Tianxiang Tower is the tallest and largest building in Huifang Garden, and Jia Zhen was definitely reluctant to "donate" it.
Therefore, when Jia Zheng and Jia Lian slashed from Huifang Garden, they only reached the foot of Tianxiang Tower, just to avoid causing Jia Zhen too much pain.
There was no one here, so Jia Lian went up the stairs of the turret from the hiding place and came to the familiar room.
At the door of the room, the maid Yindie stood obediently on the corridor. She was not surprised when she saw Jia Lian coming. Instead, she bowed respectfully and opened the door curtain.
Jia Lian only nodded slightly to her and walked in.
In the fragrant room, separated by two screens, a beautiful woman was waiting for him.