The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

Chapter 659

A strange thing happened in the prince's mansion of Shu, a little princess suddenly turned into a baby boy.The imperial concubine was vigilant, and she asked for help from Mrs. Qiu as soon as she got a sign, which attracted two couples of Jia Cong and Situ Cen to gather in Jia's Ma Xingke courtyard to discuss matters.Situ Cen said: "Although I don't know the origin of that beauty Fan, I can't think of a family named Fan."

Jia Cong pondered: "Then... is she a tool? Was she used? The timing is still very sensitive right now. Shizi's 'illegitimate child' has just been publicized, and well-informed people also know that Shizi Concubine intends to admit an illegitimate child in her name If you seriously admit it, even if the Lord of the Seventh Princess becomes a baby boy, he will not be a grandson—in terms of age, he is young, and in terms of birth, a concubine is taller than Meiren Fan." He snapped his fingers, "Ah Cen, we probably It ruined their plan. Their original intention was probably to raise the child as a girl first, and wait until he was older—at least five or six years old, as many as ten years old, and then try to let the eunuch of the prince or the concubine's mother Mammy notices."

Situ Cen raised his leg and kicked him: "Don't be a fool!"

Jia Cong spread his hands: "Silence, the most stupid thing is that all the people involved in this matter suddenly died. For example, Wen Po, there must be more than one."

How did Situ Cen know!He turned to look at his wife.Qiu said, "Four."

Jia Cong said: "The four stable women all died suddenly, and all fools know something is wrong. If they died slowly due to various reasons within a few years or even ten years, people would not be suspicious. Besides, as time goes by, many The traces can no longer be found. What's more, the older the son is, the more anxious the prince and concubine and the son will be. When they suddenly get a grandson or son, they will hope that this matter is true. It is difficult for people to calm down under a strong will .”

Qiu said: "What if the son has a new male heir within ten years?"

Jia Cong said: "Then this one is still the biggest. Since they have the strength to steal dragons and turn them into phoenixes, and have the advantage of age, they are not afraid. I can't think of anyone in Shu who is so powerful and can exchange children from the Shizifu .”

Chen Ruijin said: "As long as it is not a secret change at birth, it is not difficult. After all, not many people see a woman giving birth, and the baby looks similar. After knowing that it is a girl, less and less people pay attention."

Qiu said: "I figured it out, if an unfavorable beauty gives birth, and has seen with her own eyes whether the baby is male or female, except for the four stable women, there are at most three or four nuns and maids who help, she must be the confidant of Fan Mei. Those who are not confidantes just keep silent. Neither change the child on the same day, but there are not many nurses."

Situ Cen shouted: "Wait! The witness who killed the delivery room and Wen Po was killed. How can I prove that the child is born as a boy? It is clear that the whole country knows that it is a girl."

Jia Cong lazily said: "Because the prince of Shu needs a male heir, and the King of Shu expects an eldest son and grandson, their eyes may be selectively blind."

Situ Cen waved his hands again and again: "It's still not right. It's ridiculous. Our whole family is not a fool."

Qiu thought: "They must have someone behind them, so they should find out first before they talk about it." But looking at Situ Cen, "I only told Shizi Concubine that I told you about this matter, and the others didn't know about it. That's fine. Don't let her owe me a favor." Chen Ruijin glanced at her with a smile.Qiu sighed: "The two evils are the lesser." The two of them looked at each other and smiled.Jia Cong and Situ Cen looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing what was so ridiculous.There was nothing new to say for the time being, so Situ Cen went back to the yamen to wait for news, and Mrs. Qiu also went back to the mansion to inquire if there was any news about the concubine.

Later, a letter came out from the Shizi's residence, Fan Meiren really said that she gave birth to a son, because she was afraid that the Shizi concubine would take the son, Fang bought Wenpo and lied that the child was a daughter.I'm afraid I've revealed the truth, not to mention that Meiren Fan actually feeds the child herself, she and her personal nurse usually take care of the child, and have never passed anyone else.The crown prince asked the rest of the attendants in Fan Mei Nursery, and they never changed diapers when the child was young.It wasn't until Xia Tian that someone gradually realized that it was a baby boy. Fan Mei ordered the whole courtyard to keep the secret strictly - there were only six or seven servants in her courtyard.

The son was full of surprises.Before he had time to vent his anger on the imperial concubine or others, someone from the Jia family came.The man sent a swollen letter, saying: "It was ordered by our third master to send it to the son immediately." It turned out that Chen Ruijin used Bell as a clerk and ordered her to record the conversation between the four just now, omitting the two women. The section about discussing the concubine's temperament was hurriedly sent to the prince for viewing.The prince looked at it, and it looked like a pickle shop opened, with red, green, soap, white and purple in all colors.Nai immediately shouted: "Call the third child..."

Situ Cen has been waiting in the mansion for a long time.He still had two underlings, and while the son hadn't recovered from the joy of having a son, he divided his troops into multiple ways to investigate the four Wen Po and Fan Meiren.Two of Wen's mothers-in-law died together, the elder sister and sister ate the same pot of poisonous mushroom soup, and three other women and daughters-in-law died together; the other two Wen's mothers-in-law were safe and sound.Fan Meiren's father is a small seven-rank sesame official, honest and somewhat pedantic, and has not taken refuge in any son of the King of Shu.Situ Cen personally interrogated the two stable women, and both of them even said that Meiren Fan gave birth to a boy.

According to what Wen Po said, Meiren Fan begged them before giving birth that day.If it’s a daughter, that’s all. If it’s a son, tell the outside world that it’s a daughter.Wen Po asked what was going on, but Mei Fan just cried and didn't speak.A nun next to her wept and said: "I don't dare to say anything about the affairs of our house. Anyway, if our girl gives birth to a girl, everyone will be happy." Naturally, Mrs. Wen dare not agree to such a big event, and Fan Meiren has no money to bribe they.It was the nanny again who said, "Old sisters, our king and grandson will grow up in the future, and you will all be his saviors." This sentence hit a greedy nanny, and then discussed with the other three people: If Miss Fan When a baby boy is really born, this is the eldest son of Shizi, the future King of Shu.Saved the grandson's life, his own children must be high-ranking officials and generous salaries, with a bright future.The other three agreed.

Even if the son didn't have Jia Cong's trust, he didn't dare to believe it, not to mention that two Wen Po died.This matter is troublesome.No one dares to say that the child is not the son of the world, and there is no evidence to prove otherwise.The prince thought about it for a long time, and said, "Check!"

Seeing that Situ Cen had no priority in investigating this matter, he hesitated a little: "Second brother, I'll interrogate those two stable women." The prince glanced at him.Situ Cen immediately raised his hands, "I'm afraid that my second brother is impatient."

"Do you know?"

"No." Situ Cen said, "Brother, give me some people who can judge the case, and I will listen in. Jia Cong has a lot of tricks, so I just force him to help me." The prince thought for a long time, and waved his hand.Situ Cen saluted deeply, turned around and left.

In the next few days, Situ Cen often took Jia Cong to listen to the case, and Jia Cong's scalp was numb!The two stable wives said that the two of them really helped Beauty Fan to hide their words because they were greedy for future glory for a while.And the people in the Fanmei Asylum didn't ask anything.Both Situ Cen and Jia Cong were suspicious of her confidant nanny, and discussed asking the prince to come and ask.

Jia Cong came out of Situ Cen's house that day, remembering that Chen Ruijin had praised a shop for its good dim sum two days ago, so he made a detour to buy it.The shop was very busy, and there was a queue.A scholar in Tsing Yi, who was at the front of the line and was about to arrive, waved to him: "What does that gentleman want to buy? Wansheng bought it for you."

Jia Cong hurriedly said, "Thank you for one catty of walnut crisps, one catty of thin fried noodle fruit, and one catty of brown sugar jujube cake." The scholar nodded slightly.

Not long after, the scholar really bought three snacks for him.Jia Cong bowed his hands in thanks, and took out the money from his pocket.The scholar said: "The late student saved Mr. Jia the trouble of queuing up, can I ask you a question or two?"

Jia Cong was startled: "Huh? Do you recognize me?"

The scholar said: "Otherwise, what should I do to buy things for you?"

"I thought I was good-looking."

The scholar smiled: "Just take care of Mr. Jia for a moment. Queuing is not exhausting."

Jia Cong sighed: "Of course it's exhausting to line up...it's also exhausting for the daughter-in-law, and the exhaustion is meaningful."

The scholar smiled: "Mr. Jia is really afraid of guilt."

Jia Cong said listlessly, "Fear of your wife is a manly virtue."

Having said that, we had no choice but to walk with the scholar to a small teahouse next to the dim sum shop and sit down.But he asked the man's surname, and he said that his surname was Mei, and he was a clean guest in front of the prince.Jia Cong's heart moved for no reason, as if he wanted to think of something but couldn't.The two had two sips of tea, and Mr. Mei said, "Wansheng didn't ask for advice. I heard that Mr. Jia is a person who values ​​affection. The girl Wansheng loves was taken away by the rich and powerful. I want to ask Mr. Jia to help guide the way."

Jia Cong frowned slightly: "Am I so gossip..." He twitched the corner of his mouth, "You want to snatch her back, but you can't find me, you might as well ask your son."

Mr. Mei smiled wryly and said: "The late students are not great talents... How can the son care about the trivial matters of clearing up customers?"

Jia Cong shrugged, noncommittal: "Your attitude really doesn't seem to be trapped by love. Either you were not the one who took away the woman you like, or you don't like that woman that much."

Mr. Mei was stunned for a long time, then sighed softly: "Mr. Jia is really not easy to deceive." After thinking for a while, "It's really not me, but a friend." Then sighed softly, "He is very affectionate, I think he is almost useless." .”

Jia Cong said: "If you have the time to complain, try to snatch people back."

Mr. Mei shook his head: "A powerful family, how can you snatch the woman who goes in. Seeing that he really couldn't do it, he wanted to help that woman win favor again."

"Crazy!" Jia Cong said, "Your friend is hopeless. The woman can't dote on him, but there is something he can do. After all, women in the backyard are like objects. If she offends the man and the eldest wife, she can be sold to the house. , Can he just prepare the money to buy it? Oh, this is too dangerous, and he may be killed in the hall. Or find an excuse to become a nun, and then make some troubles and run away from the nunnery."

Mr. Mei laughed and said, "Mr. Jia really has a lot of ideas."

"It's just that I grew up in the backyard of the high gate and saw a lot." Jia Cong said, "But it depends on whether the woman is willing to go with him. There are quite a few people who like rich clothes and jade food. What if he is wishful thinking?"

Mr. Mei's eyes moved, and he thought: "I don't know about this. From what he said, they are in love with each other. His sweetheart was spotted because of his outstanding appearance and was recommended to the rich and powerful to recruit beauties for the powerful. Steward."

Jia Cong looked at Mr. Mei for half a day with a half-smile, and said, "Just tell the truth, whether you are the king of Shu or the prince." Mr. Mei suddenly shut up.Jia Cong said, "If it's the other sons of the King of Shu, you can just sue the dead son and take advantage of his shortcomings. You can use the power of the dead son."

Mr. Mei took a deep breath and said calmly, "My lord."

Jia Cong tilted his head and said, "The people under Shizi's subordinates forcibly snatched the daughters of the people?"

"That's not true. Seriously hired." Mr. Mei said casually, "Master Fan is also willing."

Jia Cong jumped up: "Who?! Master Fan? The sweetheart of this friend you are talking about is Mei Fan?" Mr. Mei nodded.Jia Cong wiped off his sweat, "Dude, don't tell lies in front of real people. What is your origin?"

Mr. Mei smiled wryly and said, "Anyway, I will not be an enemy of Mr. Jia."

Jia Cong snorted, "I knew that beauty Fan didn't have such great skills. What do you mean by coming to me?"

Mr. Mei said: "Wan Sheng learned that the two stable women are in the hands of His Highness the Third Highness, and that Mr. Jia has often been in and out of the Third Highness's house these few days." He smiled wryly and sighed, "Wan Sheng really understands Mr. Jia's abilities."

Jia Cong squinted at him: "To tell you the truth, Ah Cen and I really haven't figured out the clue yet."

Mr. Mei said: "Mr. Jia's behavior is different from ordinary people, and he has a quick temper. I am afraid that Mr. Jia will be able to see the clues after a long time. Mr. Jia, would you like to go with me to see what my friend made?" Jia Cong fell down. Take a breath.Mr. Mei earnestly said, "It won't delay Mr. Jia for a long time. By the way, Wan Sheng never lied to Mr. Jia. He really has a deep affection for Miss Fan."

"That's why he helped Beauty Fan to compete for favor? And helped her transport a fake son in?" Jia Cong smirked, "What cards do you have left? I don't think you are a presumptuous master. I am not one either." Helpful people."

Mr. Mei silently took out something from his pocket.Jia Cong was taken aback when he saw it: it was a domino, five cakes.On the back of the domino is a pattern of a five-petaled lotus.The five loaves on the front and the lotus flower on the back are exactly the keepsake made by Lu Kingdom—this Mr. Mei belongs to the King of Lu.Now the head is getting bigger - Lu Wang is also his own, and Jia Huan's brother-in-law.Mr. Mei silently put away the dominoes again and said, "Mr. Jia, when I was in Lu country earlier, I heard that the Taiwan government has been looking for someone who can make fine copper wire for many years."

Jia Cong was still a little confused at the moment, and he said after a while, "Yes. But what we want is not a craftsman who draws fine copper wire, but an inventor who makes a machine for drawing fine copper wire—well, I don't know if you understand what I mean What. What I want is not a skilled wire spinner, because a craftsman only has twelve hours a day. Even if he pulls copper wire non-stop, how much can he pull out?"

Mr. Mei nodded: "Wansheng knows. What Mr. Jia wants is a machine that can mass-produce copper wire like Lingnan Factory." He smiled proudly, "My friend has this ability."

Jia Cong said: "In fact, the Taiwan government has already made a prototype of a copper wire drawing machine."

Mr. Mei said: "It's definitely not as good as his. Mr. Jia, what you hear is not as good as what you see. Since Mr. Jia can use it, why don't you see it last time?"

Jia Cong thought for a while: "Forget it. There will always be geniuses in the world, so I'll go with you." He waved outside and called a guard to come in, "Ask the third grandma to come and tell her that there is a copper wire drawing machine to look at."