Chapter 49 Wang's Delusion
When Wang heard this, her face turned cold at first, then her eyes flickered and she said, "In my opinion, this is not appropriate. Lan'er is still young, and there is a generation gap between him and Cong'er. How can a nephew replace an uncle? Why not let Baoyu go? Baoyu was born with jade in his mouth, and he has great luck. I think he can also catch the eye of Lord Wei."
"This will not only save our family from losing face, but will also preserve the brotherhood between Baoyu and Cong'er!"
When these words came out, Mrs. Xing was disdainful, and Wang Xifeng felt a chill in her heart. Her aunt was so cruel! Li Wan was furious, but as a junior, she couldn't speak.
Jia Zheng's expression changed. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Jia's mother suddenly shout, "Foolish woman, kneel down!"
Wang was shocked, but she didn't dare to say anything and knelt down quickly. She only heard Grandmother Jia scolding her sternly, "Cong'er promoted Lan'er because of his kindness and filial piety. What do you want to do? Do you want Baoyu to take Cong'er's place and become his disciple? Aren't you afraid that my Jia family will be criticized by the world's writers, and that Baoyu will be stabbed in the back and have the reputation of a rebellious brother?"
"Second brother, take your wife back home and recite Buddhist scriptures and eat vegetarian food. If you can't figure it out, you don't have to come out!"
Wang's heart was chilled, but how could she dare to say anything more? The mistress of the Duke's family was naturally respectable, but she was not without means to deal with it. It was not uncommon for a family temple to be imprisoned until death.
"Mother, please calm down!" Jia Zheng apologized repeatedly, then asked the maid beside him to support Wang and turned away.
"Old lady, you are Cong'er's mistress. Cong'er is a filial son, but his father is ignorant! In the next two days, you will help to arrange everything. If there is anything missing, just pick it up. We have already owed Cong'er, and we can't let him down again!"
"yes!"
"Feng girl, you should also understand clearly why Congge is going! Although Congge is a bastard, he has a reputation. If he is not willing, even an old woman cannot force him. So, he went on behalf of Liange and Baoyu. You are his sister-in-law, you must remember Congge's kindness and remember that he died once on behalf of Liange and Baoyu!"
"After he leaves, you must pay attention to what he told you before and don't neglect it."
"Don't worry, ancestor, Feng'er remembers it!"
Wang Xifeng was indeed grateful in her heart. Jia Cong's fame was a talisman that no one could force. However, if Jia Cong did not leave, there would only be Baoyu and Jia Lian. It would be obvious what to choose at that time! Jia Lian was greedy and lustful, and Wang Xifeng did often dislike him, but he was still her husband and support after all.
" Brother Zhu's daughter-in-law, it has not been easy for you to raise Lan'er alone these years. However, now with his uncle's recommendation, Lan'er has a better future and support. If Lan'er can do something in the future, she must not forget the kindness of his uncle."
Li Wan nodded vigorously. Even if the old lady didn't say it, she would not forget it.
Afterwards, Li Wan left Rong Xi Tang and quickly returned to her own courtyard.
"Suyun, where's Lan'er?"
As soon as she entered the yard, Li Wan asked anxiously!
"Madam, the young master is studying in his room!"
Li Wan took two quick steps into the room. Jia Lan quickly put down the book in his hand and stood up to greet him. "Meet mother!" Li Wan stepped forward and hugged Jia Lan in her arms. Then she cried and said, "My dear Lan, you will soon be able to make a name for yourself."
Suyun and Biyue on the side hurried to persuade her, and Jia Lan also asked what happened. Only then did Li Wan calm down and tell the story.
Upon hearing this, the two maids hurriedly bowed and said, "Congratulations, Madam, congratulations, Master Lan!"
Li Wan pulled Jia Lan to sit down, and then said sternly, "Lan'er, you have this opportunity, you should first thank your uncle! You know how we are at home, but now your uncle is thinking about you and helping you pave the way for your future. If you have any ability, you must not forget your uncle's kindness, otherwise, I will not forgive you!"
"Your Third Uncle's room may be busy these two days, so you don't have to bother him. However, when he leaves for the battle in two days, you have to go and see him off in person!"
"Besides that, you have to study hard. Your grandfather has already allowed you to study at Mengpozhai. Also, whenever you visit your Third Uncle Master's residence, you must be respectful and polite, and not embarrass your Third Uncle! Have you taken note of this?"
Jia Lan nodded vigorously, and then said loudly, "Don't worry, mother, I'll remember it! Third uncle is the first in the three imperial examinations. Although I can't compare to him , I will definitely do my best. Moreover, since Third uncle has done me such a great favor, I will definitely respect him as my father and will never dare to be disrespectful."
Jia Lan had no impression of Jia Zhu and lacked fatherly love since childhood. However, as he came into contact with Jia Cong, his longing and imagination for a father gradually overlapped with Jia Cong.
Li Wan blushed when she heard this, but when she thought about how Jia Cong and Lan'er got along, wasn't it like a father and son? Moreover, even before he went to war, he had found a future for Lan'er, which was not necessarily the case even for father and son.
the next day!
In the Shenjing Imperial Palace and Daming Palace!
The retired emperor was wearing a dragon robe and leaning on the couch. Although he was already sixty-seven years old, the brilliance that occasionally flashed in his eyes could still make people tremble with fear.
Emperor Yuanping reigned for thirty years, and led his clan to conquer the south and the north. If it weren't for his excessive extravagance in his later years that led to corruption in the government, and the recurrence of his old injuries that almost killed him once, he would have been forced to pass the throne to Emperor Longxing and become the emperor emeritus.
However, even so, the real power in the court is still in his hands.
Most of the important officials in the court, such as the prime minister and the cabinet ministers, are old officials of the Yuanping Dynasty. The power in the army is under the control of the Yuanping lineage. Although the ministers of Emperor Longxing are gradually stepping into the court, it is not easy for them to control the power.
"Tram, tramp, tramp..." Almost inaudible footsteps were heard, but the emperor who was originally dozing off still opened his eyes.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has sent over the names of the eight dukes and twelve marquises!"
The Emperor took it and unfolded it for a moment before he smiled and said, "I'm afraid the Emperor will be disappointed this time. Except for Niu Jizong, all the names on this list are unpopular bastards from various prefectures. None of them are capable."
The emperor watched and commented with a smile.
In fact, this time the emperor deliberately gave the emperor an opportunity to intervene in the military power. The emperor had been on the throne for eight years and naturally wanted to take control of the army, but with the emperor in charge, he did not dare to reach out at will. This time, the emperor personally suppressed the Yuanping lineage and let the emperor choose the founding lineage.
The founding dynasty actually also respects the retired emperor first. However, if there are some capable young men, the emperor can use and promote them, which will naturally give the emperor some dignity and confidence.
