Mrs. Wang took her family and servants to the palace gate in a sedan chair and handed the sign to the palace.
The little eunuch in charge didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly sent the message inside, and soon it reached Xue Baochai in Chengqian Palace.
Xue Baochai was a little amused after hearing the reports from the outside. She had also heard about Jia Huan's marriage in the past few days. It seemed that Empress Dowager Zhao could not defeat her sister-in-law, so she had to invite Jia Zheng as reinforcements.
Now Empress Dowager Zhao got her wish and married a daughter-in-law of a wealthy family. It seems that her sister-in-law got the news and came to investigate.
However, this matter had nothing to do with Xue Baochai, so Xue Baochai issued a sign at that time and asked Wang to enter the palace to see Princess Zhao.
Mrs. Wang finally entered the palace with great difficulty, and then hurried to Kangning Palace and met Concubine Zhao in the side hall of Kangning Palace.
The Empress Dowager Zhao knew about this trick after Jia Ke passed the decree and granted marriage to Jia Huan. This time her sister-in-law didn't worry when she came to find him, but just sat there pretending to be sad.
When Mrs. Wang entered the side hall, she was stunned when she saw Mrs. Zhao's sad face there. What's going on? Her son has found a well-matched and well-matched daughter. Why is she unhappy?
So Mrs. Wang first bowed to Concubine Zhao, and then she signaled Concubine Zao to sit aside. Then she asked in a strange way: "What's going on, empress? I heard that King Kang was a thousand years old, but he found a good house and a wealthy family."
Wife, your Majesty should be happy."
Concubine Zhao sighed, and then said: "No matter how wealthy a family is, it's all the same when it comes to my family. Now I hope that this daughter-in-law will be considerate."
After hearing what Concubine Zhao said, Mrs. Wang was a little confused as to what she was thinking, so she had to calm down her anger temporarily and asked: "Since the empress thought so, why did she end up taking advantage of Zhao Shu's daughter?"
Concubine Zhao said helplessly: "I would like to agree, but how can I, a woman, take the initiative in this matter? After you went back last time, I immediately reported the matter to the Supreme Emperor, and the Supreme Emperor scolded me when he heard it.
He made a bloody show, and then told me not to worry about it anymore. As a result, within a few days, news came out about the marriage to Huan'er."
After hearing this, Mrs. Wang was even more helpless. Who dared to violate the words of the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor? It seemed that the matter was settled. Her daughter would not have this blessing.
So Wang had no choice but to chat with Mrs. Zhao for a few more words, and then left the palace in a hurry on the grounds that she had something to do at home.
Concubine Zhao looked at the Wang family leaving with a proud smile on her face. She didn't even look at what her daughter was like and how she was worthy of her family.
Seeing that Jia Huan's marriage was getting closer, Xue Baochai suddenly invited Jia Ke to his Chengqian Palace on this day, saying that they had important matters to discuss.
Jia Ke was also puzzled. Xue Baochai was in charge of the harem. He could discuss anything important with him. But since Xue Baochai had said it, he had to give him face, so after handling the official business, he took his people with him.
Arrive at Chengqian Palace.
As soon as Jia Ke entered the Chengqian Palace, he heard the laughter of children inside, and then a child with a tiger head and a tiger brain ran out.
When Jia Ke saw it, he immediately went up and held him in his arms. It turned out that the child was none other than King Jia Hui of Qi.
This Jia Hui was held in Jia Ke's arms, and he was even more happy that he held Jia Ke's neck and kept acting coquettishly in Jia Ke's arms.
While Jia Ke and Jia Hui and his son were playing around here, Xue Baochai walked out and looked at Jia Ke holding Jia Hui, and the smile on his face became even brighter.
Xue Baochai came forward and bowed to Jia Ke, then took the reluctant Jia Hui from Jia Ke's arms and handed it to the nurse beside him.
Jia Ke looked at Xue Baochai and laughed, then hugged her hand and entered Chengqian Palace.
At this time, Xue Baoqin, who lived in the side hall of Chengqian Palace, heard that Jia Ke was coming and hurried over to see him.
Next, Xue Baochai held a banquet in Chengqian Palace to serve Jia Ke.
After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, Xue Baochai said casually: "I heard that Prince Kang is getting married soon."
When Jia Ke heard about it, he was stunned at first. This matter had spread all over the city. Xue Baochai should have known about it for a long time. Now he still asked about it, and he didn't know what it meant.
"Yes, King Kang has reached his age, and the Supreme Emperor has also informed me of the news. I want to get him married as soon as possible."
After hearing what Jia Ke said, Xue Baochai pursed her lips and smiled, then gave Jia Ke a piece of steamed bear paw and put it on the plate in front of Jia Ke.
"Your Majesty, you are so noble and forgetful. Have you forgotten that there is another princess in our family who is also getting married?"
As soon as Jia Ke heard Xue Baochai's words, he was stunned for a moment, and then immediately thought of Jia Tanchun.
Jia Tanchun is Jia Huan's sister. She is several years older than Jia Huan. Now even Jia Huan is getting married, and she is still in the palace, so she is no longer an old girl.
"Oh my concubine, I forgot about this matter even if I didn't tell you. What should I do now? My concubine has an idea."
After Xue Baochai heard this, the smile on her face became even brighter. She said to Jia Ke: "All the sisters in our family are outstanding in learning and full of knowledge. If they marry into an ordinary family, I'm afraid the couple won't be able to go together. How about that?
Choose someone who is talented and learned, and it doesn’t matter whether he is a high official or a small official.”
Jia Ke nodded after hearing this, and then said: "Li Rong, the beauty hunter in the last imperial examination, is a young talent, and I heard that he hasn't been engaged yet, so why not make him a couple with our family?"
Yes, what do you think?"
After Xue Baochai listened, he thought about it silently in his mind and retrieved this person from his memory.
On the 15th day of the first lunar month of this year, when all the officials came to congratulate the flowers, Xue Baochai actually met the Tanhua Lang. The Tanhua Lang even composed a poem at that time, and his art surpassed all others. He even ranked first and second in the rankings.
Pressed down.
Now that I think about it, this man really has a beautiful face and outstanding literature. If he is paired with Jia Tanchun, they will be a match made in heaven.
"He is indeed a good candidate. With such a good son-in-law, I hope that I can be happy in the future."
Jia Ke also nodded, and then Xue Baochai said: "Among the girls in our family, Tanchun is a hero. If she marries an ordinary family, it will really waste her talents."
Jia Yuanchun smiled, and then said: "This is your Majesty's fault. Don't spread the word outside. I'll go to the palace and ask Tanchun if he is willing. Don't let us mess up the mandarin duck book."
Jia Ke naturally had no objection to this. An ordinary emperor would have been annoyed by Xue Baochai's words.
We must know that in ancient times, kings and ministers, fathers and sons, and fathers and kings made a will, and there was no reason to disagree.
That is to say, Jia Ke still has modern thoughts, so he doesn't care.
Since Jia Huan's wedding was about to begin, Xue Baochai did not dare to delay and hurriedly took the maids and eunuchs to Yonghe Palace where Jia Tanchun and other sisters lived.
Currently, only two sisters, Jia Tanchun and Jia Xichun, live in Yonghe Palace. The two of them live in such a large palace, which can be said to be very spacious.
When Xue Baochai arrived in front of Jia Tanchun's palace, a eunuch had already gone in to report, but Jia Tanchun hurriedly came out to greet him.
After everyone saluted each other, they entered the main hall, and the guests and hosts took their seats. Then Jia Tanchun asked: "Is there anything you want to do when your Majesty comes to my little sister this time?"
Xue Baochai sat there and took a sip of tea, and then said seriously: "I came here today to ask for gifts. If what you want to give me is not in line with my wishes, you will suffer the consequences."
When Jia Tanchun heard Xue Baochai laughing there, he knew it was a good thing, so he stood up, came to Xue Baochai's side, shook her arm and said: "Good sister-in-law, whatever you want, as long as I have it here
, you can just take it. What’s the matter? Just tell me, sister-in-law."
Xue Baochai was a little dizzy after being shaken by Jia Tanchun, so he could only beg her for mercy: "Okay, okay, stop shaking. This time I'm afraid of you."
After Xue Baochai finished speaking, he pulled Jia Tanchun to sit on the seat next to him, and then looked at Jia Tanchun up and down.
I saw that Jia Tanchun at this time was completely different from when he was in Rongguo Mansion. Jia Tanchun was wearing a phoenix crown and Xia Pei, like a fairy descending from the mortal world.
Jia Tanchun felt a little embarrassed by Xue Baochai, so he turned his head to the other side and ignored Xue Baochai.
Xue Baochai could only put away his eyes, took Jia Tanchun's hand and said: "Your brother Jia Huan is going to get married soon, do you know?"
After Jia Tanchun finished listening, a smile finally appeared on his face, "I have heard from the people below that the girl is the daughter of Zhao Shu, the Minister of Civil Affairs. She is a lady and the daughter of a wealthy family. This turn of events can be regarded as a turning point.
Found a perfect match."
Xue Baochai looked a little funny at Jia Tanchun's happy look. She was patronizing others and had probably forgotten all about her own affairs.
So Xue Baochai continued to fight with Jia Tanchun and said, "It's a pity that this marriage will be delayed for I don't know how long it will take."
"What do you say? Hasn't the Emperor's brother already issued an edict? I think it's just right for them to get married this year, what's the point of delaying it?"
Xue Baochai sighed, and then said: "That's what I say, but this matter of marriage cannot be ignored. It must be done in an orderly manner."
Jia Tanchun didn't even think that he was talking about himself, but asked with some confusion: "Brother Baoyu has been married for several years. How could Huan'er get in the way?"
Seeing that Jia Tanchun still didn't understand, these Baochai couldn't help it, so they smiled and nodded her forehead and said: "Although King Kang's brothers are already married, who let her have a sister waiting to be married?"
When Jia Tanchun heard this, he realized that Xue Baochai was talking about her, and his face immediately turned red with embarrassment. Jia Tanchun now fully understood that Xue Baochai came here for her marriage.
Xue Baochai didn't seem to notice the shyness on Jia Tanchun's face, and continued: "Yesterday your brother and I discussed it and decided that before Jia Huan's marriage can be arranged, your affairs should be taken care of first."
When Xue Baochai said this, he glanced at Jia Tanchun again, and then asked: "What do you like? There is nothing taboo in a family like ours. If you tell me, I will naturally let your brother make the decision for you.