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It was a pleasant surprise that Jia Zheng was so easy to coax.

He Shen took in Jia Zheng's expression and walked forward. Only then did a smile appear on his indifferent face.

"Brother Cunzhou," He Shen called out.

As expected, Jia Zheng didn't seem offended at all. Instead, he smiled warmly at He Shen and said in surprise, "Brother Zhizhai is also on leave today. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to invite Brother Zhizhai."

"I've been feeling a little sick recently,

The Emperor empathized with me and allowed me to rest at home.

Yesterday, I went to the Taoist temple,

I went to ask the Taoist priest for medicine. "

Jia Zheng came to a sudden realization and said, "I'm going to the Daoist temple.

I just saw that it was quiet.

But if I really asked for medicine,

I'm afraid that the Taoist priest doesn't have any ability. "

Speaking of this,

Jia Zheng wanted to say something, but he stopped.

"Brother Cunzhou, what do you want to say,

Just say it,

Why are you hesitating? "He Shen's tone was obviously neither cold nor warm, but it always gave people an illusion of closeness,

They couldn't help but want to get closer to He Shen.

"There are doctors who often come to the mansion,

They're not miraculous,

But they have some insignificant ability.

If Brother Zhizhai doesn't mind, I'll ask someone to invite him over. "

He Shen didn't lack doctors,

Not to mention that he himself was a doctor.

Even if he was really sick,

With his current status and power,

If he wanted to find a good doctor,

Wouldn't it be easy,

If Jia Zheng had said this to anyone else, they would have been shocked.

They would probably be ridiculed.

But He Shen could tell at a glance that Jia Zheng actually sincerely wanted to be on good terms with him and treat him as a confidant.

He Shen didn't take it to heart.

After all, there were too many people who wanted to treat him as a confidant with just a few words.

"Why would I mind?" He Shen smiled. "Thank you."

"What a coincidence. That doctor is in the manor today."

"Oh."

Without waiting for He Shen to utter another syllable, Jia Zheng angrily said, "It's all because of my unfilial son. He's not the least bit motivated and only knows how to be stubborn all day long."

Baoyu was beaten.

He Shen wanted to laugh.

Jia Zheng scolded, "You're really unbearable."

He Shen certainly wouldn't agree with Jia Zheng.

The reason why Jia Zheng always lectured Jia Baoyu was because he had high hopes for Jia Baoyu.

Naturally, he could only allow himself to be beaten and scolded, but no one else could comment on him.

He Shen said indifferently, "I have long heard that in Rongguo Province there is a young Gongzi who was born with a jade in his mouth. He must have a great fortune on him. Brother Cunzhou, why should you be anxious?"

Jia Zheng scolded and scolded him, but after listening to He Shen's comforting words, his expression became much better.

"If he could be half as good as Brother Zhizhai, then I wouldn't be like this." Jia Zheng sighed.

He Shen didn't continue the conversation.

If Jia Zheng saw He Lin and saw that He Lin was already full of poetry at such a young age, wouldn't he be even angrier?

Would Baoyu be beaten until he couldn't get out of bed for ten days?

Seeing that He Shen didn't continue the conversation, Jia Zheng felt that something was wrong. He hurriedly led He Shen inside, "Brother Zhizhai, this way please."

After crossing the main door, they could see even more wealth and grandeur inside.

Many female servants were bowing with their heads down. They looked extremely well-behaved.

However, He Shen's expression didn't change.

He wasn't surprised at all that he could enter and leave the Imperial Palace.

What's more, it was only Rongguo Province.

After crossing the Yi Gate, He Shen opened his mouth again. He seemed to ask casually, "I heard that Rongguo Province and Gusu Province are in-laws."

Jia Zheng was stunned. He didn't understand why he suddenly brought this up, but he still nodded and said, "That's right."

Jia Zheng paused, then said, "Brother Zhizhai should know my brother-in-law. He is the Yangzhou Salt Patrol Imperial Censor.

My younger sister, the youngest in the family, married him. "

Speaking of this, Jia Zheng sighed, "My younger sister passed away a few years ago. Her remaining daughter had no one to take care of her. She didn't even have an elder to discuss marriage with.

The old lady missed her very much. As a matter of fact, a few months ago, she brought my niece over from Gusu Province. "

He Shen said, "Not only do I know her, but I also recognize her.

Imperial Censor Lin wrote a letter to me a long time ago. He mentioned that his daughter was coming to my maternal grandfather's home. "

Jia Zheng's smile widened, "It's really fate. Brother Zhizhai and my brother-in-law are friends."

It wasn't that Jia Zheng was close to his brother-in-law, Lin Ruhai.

However, there was such a strange thing when people interacted with each other.

As long as there were people who knew each other, their friendship would immediately become many times closer.

At this moment, Jia Zheng felt that He Shen's appearance was becoming more and more amiable.

Although he was a bit young, it was really rare to meet a bosom friend.

Jia Zheng felt that he and Assistant Minister He had the feeling of meeting a soulmate in the mountains and flowing water of the previous dynasty.

Jia Zheng smiled, "Shouldn't my niece also call Brother Zhizhai uncle?"

He Shen's face almost twisted.

Uncle?

What kind of seniority was this?

However, when he thought about it, it didn't seem to be wrong.

After all, he had been friends with Jia Yucun and Lin Ruhai for a long time. The former was a smart person, while the latter was a wise gentleman. Neither of them looked down on him because of his young age.

Especially Lin Ruhai, who had a lot of correspondence with him. They didn't seem like elders and juniors, but more like good friends.

He Shen wasn't satisfied with this title, but when he thought about it, if he wanted to meet Daiyu as his uncle, it would be much easier than meeting Daiyu as an equal.

It wasn't inappropriate for an elder to meet a junior.

However, it was inappropriate for a man to meet a woman in his backyard. There was a difference between men and women.

When he thought of this, He Shen was no longer dissatisfied with this title.

He smiled, "That's right.

I should take care of her. "

Jia Zheng waved his hand, "She's my niece. She's in Rongguo Province. Of course, I won't let her suffer."

Is that so?

He Shen didn't take Jia Zheng's words to heart at all.

Although Jia Zheng controlled the power of Rongguo Province, he didn't have the time to care about the affairs of his harem.

Although he was close to his niece, he wouldn't let Jia Zheng take care of her too much.

He Shen smiled again, "Of course.

However, I should take care of her more. Only then will I be worthy of the Imperial Censor. "

Jia Zheng didn't see He Shen's distrust at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "Why don't Brother Zhizhai send someone to take a look?"

He Shen nodded and called Liu Quan, "You go and take a look at your sister."

Jia Zheng was slightly surprised, "This is …"

"It's a coincidence.

The maid who serves Miss Lin is actually the long-lost sister of my long-time follower.

I found her a few years ago. However, we were separated in two different places and never met. "

Jia Zheng laughed and said, "It's really a coincidence. Let's go and take a look.

This way, Brother Zhizhai can also know how my niece is doing. "

After saying that, Jia Zheng gave a few orders to the servant beside him. The servant took Liu Quan to the harem.

Liu Quan couldn't enter the harem, but he could summon Xue Yan to see him.

For He Shen, this was enough to achieve his goal.

His aunt's sister finally treated him better. She was even willing to give him these things.

Therefore, Baoyu held the box in his arms and didn't show it to anyone.

"With the ginseng given by my sister, I don't feel any pain." Baoyu smiled brightly. He was born with good facial features. His smile naturally attracted a lot of attention.

Xue Baochai had been in Rongguo Province for a long time. In the past, Baoyu and Daiyu couldn't talk to each other. Therefore, Baoyu would choose some time to visit Baochai.

Now that Baoyu talked to everyone in such a friendly tone, Baochai couldn't help but take a second look at him.

Daiyu pursed his lips. He really didn't know what to say.

Although she and Baoyu were cousins, they weren't close enough. If she said that, wouldn't it be a bit frivolous? Daiyu quietly glanced around, but didn't see any surprised expressions on the others' faces.

It seemed to be normal.

Daiyu was shocked. He quietly held Ying Ge's arm and prepared to find an excuse to leave.

The girls in her maternal family were all good. However, this Baoyu always made people feel afraid for no reason.

At this time, Baoyu's gaze fell on Ying Ge again. He said, "Ying Ge used to follow Old Ancestor. Now, you're following Sister Lin. Have you taken good care of your sister?"

Ying Ge's expression became strange for a moment.

Baoyu really shouldn't have asked that.

However, Ying Ge still smiled and answered appropriately.

Baoyu's temperament was always capricious. At this time, she heard him say, "The name 'Parrot Brother' is not good. It's not good. Since it is already by Meimei's side, it should change its name."

Baoyu said and looked at Daiyu. He said, "Sister Xi Ren also used to serve Old Ancestor. At that time, she was called Pearl. Later, Old Ancestor made the decision to change her name and gave it to me."

Baoyu seemed to like it very much. This small detail was similar to Daiyu's. As he said that, he smiled even more brightly.

Daiyu only blinked slowly and didn't say anything.

Ying Ge was given by Old Ancestor. It was her first time in the Jia Mansion. How could she make the decision to change Ying Ge's name? Other things aside, it wouldn't be good if people misunderstood that she was dissatisfied with Old Ancestor.

However, Baoyu was interested. He said, "Ying Ge is too boring and doesn't have much spiritual energy.

Why don't you change your name to Zi Juan from now on? "

Baoyu had always been doted on by Old Ancestor. As long as his words didn't involve something important, he could make the decision.

Ying Ge saw through it clearly. He immediately smiled and said, "Then I have to thank Second Master for giving me a name."

Ying Ge's words were too formal. When Baoyu heard it, he felt that it was boring and didn't have the mood to continue.

Daiyu changed the way he addressed her and said, "Zi Juan, my body is a little cold."

Zi Juan met Daiyu's eyes. At first, she was stunned. Then, she understood Daiyu's meaning. She frowned and said, "You were fine before we left. Miss, I'm afraid you don't want to be exposed to the wind anymore."

The others, including Baoyu, became anxious. They hurriedly said, "Why don't you go back and rest first?"

"Yes, yes. We can still get together in the future."

Baochai also walked forward. "That's right. Younger Sister, don't catch a cold. It will ruin the previous doctor's treatment."

Daiyu raised her head to look at her. She felt that Baochai could tell that she was faking her illness.

However, Baochai's expression didn't change. She could only nod. Supported by Zi Juan, she led Xue Yan back to the green-screened cabinet.

Daiyu and the others' figures gradually disappeared into the distance.

Baoyu was moaning and groaning at the back; his interest was dampened.

Tanchun teased her for a while and felt that it was too boring. She brought her two sisters back to Xue Baochai to talk.

When they returned to the green-screened cabinet.

Daiyu couldn't help but ask, "Are those things very rare?"

"Miss, you haven't seen them in Gusu before. These things are popular in the capital.

It's just that most people have heard of them, but very few people have seen them.

They were all brought back from overseas. It's said that there aren't many in the palace. "After Zi Juan finished speaking, he suddenly remembered to ask," Miss, did you send them out today? "

"They were just sent here." Daiyu frowned slightly. "If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have sent such rare things."

Originally, when she saw so many things sent over, she thought that they wouldn't be expensive.

When she came to Rongguo Province alone, she didn't bring many things with her. Even if she wanted to give something away, she didn't have much to take out. That was why she casually picked a box from the things sent by her older brother.

Daiyu didn't feel uneasy in her heart.

In terms of relationship, she should be closer to her older brother. Now that she looked at it again, she felt that it was a pity to give it to Baoyu.

Zi Juan said, "But Miss's family sent it." Zi Juan misunderstood Daiyu's meaning. He said, "Miss, don't worry. No one will gossip because of the weight of the gift."

Only then did Daiyu realize what he meant.

It turned out that if the gift was too heavy, it would make her closer to Baoyu.

Daiyu frowned again.

He only hoped that Baoyu wouldn't misunderstand.

"Older Sister Zi Juan." Someone called out from outside the room.

Zi Juan responded. He excused himself from Daiyu and went outside the room to talk.

Xue Yan waited by the table and stammered, "Miss, don't you want to reply to a message from that side?"

"That side." Daiyu paused. "You said that they sent the gift? That side."

Xue Yan nodded.

This was what her older brother had told her before. He said that she should remember to remind Miss to keep in touch with that side.

Although it was against the rules, Xue Yan felt half relieved when she saw the gifts.

It was so well-ironed that she couldn't find anything wrong with it. Moreover, it was done in the open. If it was done right under Second Master's nose, it wouldn't put Miss in danger.

Daiyu pursed his lips. He seemed to be a little tempted.

"Xue Yan, grind the ink for me."

"Okay."

"Miss, the Old Ancestor has sent someone to deliver the medicine." Zi Juan's voice suddenly came closer.

Daiyu was originally deliberating whether or not his words had crossed the line. But now, he couldn't care less. He hurriedly closed the letter, stuffed it into a prepared envelope, and handed it to Xue Yan.

Xue Yan immediately put it into her clothes.

At this moment, Zi Juan stepped through the door.

There were a few servant girls behind her.

One of the maidservants came forward with the medicine. Another maidservant bowed and said, "Miss Lin."

"This is from Second Master's courtyard." Zi Juan pointed at the servant girl.

The servant girl smiled and said, "He's here to ask Miss Lin for a prescription."

"Second Master's orders are that one of Miss Lin's uncles said that the prescription Miss Lin usually uses must be changed every month. Otherwise, it will lose its effectiveness.

In the past, it was always changed in Gusu. Now that it's in the capital, we have to ask a new doctor to change the medicine. We have to ask Miss Lin to take out the prescription from before so that the doctor can take a look. "

Daiyu was very intelligent. He immediately understood the purpose of this.

Her prescription was originally given to her by that older brother of hers. There was no need for her to ask for the prescription from before.

This was probably just to make it easier for her to send out the letter.

By putting the prescription and the letter together, Second Uncle would be able to see it clearly. There wouldn't be any mistakes for others to pick out.

Daiyu brushed the loose strands of hair behind her ears and said softly, "Let me look for it."

"Xue Yan, go get that box and take a look. The prescription is still inside."

Xue Yan also understood. He nodded and turned around to get the box.

In the other room.

Jia Zheng once again arranged to meet He Shen at the Daoist temple.

Jia Zheng sighed and said, "That doctor is really useless. He couldn't even treat Brother Zhizhai's illness."

"It's no problem. The Daoist priest just said that he would get the medicine for me to try.

Perhaps it will succeed this time. "He Shen rubbed the teacup next to him with his fingertips and smiled slightly.

He really looked like a proper gentleman.

Jia Zheng continued, "I've already sent someone to get my niece's prescription. I'll have someone send it to you tomorrow."

"Okay." He Shen looked like he didn't care.

Jia Zheng didn't care much about his niece. Anyway, everything was taken care of by Lady Wang.

Therefore, his mind wasn't here. After a few words, the two of them changed the topic and talked about the Four Books and Five Classics.

He wasn't at all curious about whether He Shen cared too much for Daiyu.

The next day.

He Shen sat in the study room and wrote the last sentence with his brush.

The entire booklet was completed.

He put down the brush and couldn't help but look out the window.

A head wearing a hat popped up outside the window.

"Brother, are you looking at me?"

He Shen said unhappily, "Why are you still here?"

He Lin didn't answer. Instead, he craned his neck and asked, "Brother, you keep looking out. What are you waiting for?"

He Shen narrowed his eyes slightly, "Who told you what I'm waiting for?"

He Lin smiled, the flesh on her cheeks puffing up. "I can tell.

Brother, you don't feel at ease writing a booklet. Your strokes are faster than usual. You even look out the window from time to time. If you're not waiting for something, then you're looking at me. "

He Shen knocked on his head and was about to scold him when Liu Quan came in.

He Shen suddenly couldn't sit still, but he still controlled himself firmly in his seat.

"You're here?" He Shen asked.

Liu Quan smiled, "Yes."

"Give him some money and let him go."

"Yes."

Liu Quan walked quickly into the study room and put down something. Then he turned around and went out to give orders.

He Shen's eyes focused on that thing. His heart was strangely uneasy.

It was as if he had been looking forward to more than one day.

It was as if he had been looking forward to it for many years.

He Shen found it funny.

He just wanted to know about Daiyu's recent situation. Why did it seem like a young boy who had received a love letter?

He Shen shook his head and cleared his mind. Then he picked up the letter on the table. He tore off the prescription wrapped on the outside, opened the envelope, and finally took out the letter.

Unfolded it.

Smoothed it out.

Read it carefully.

Lady Wang was stunned. Her mouth and tongue seemed to be numb. She couldn't say a word.

"How's Baoyu? Didn't Second Master come?" Lady Jia asked.

Lady Jia only heard the maids making a big fuss. She was immediately displeased. She asked Wang Xifeng and Yuanyang to help her stand up and walk forward.

Baoyu's face crashed into Lady Jia's line of sight.

Lady Jia was shocked. Then she realized that Baoyu had been hit. "Baoyu, my Baoyu …" Lady Jia was deeply grieved. She didn't care about anything else. She just hugged Baoyu and cried.

Wang Xifeng was also frightened. He hurriedly shouted, "Old Madam, don't be sad. Let's get a doctor to take a look."

"Go get Second Master," Lady Jia gritted her teeth and said.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lady Jia fainted. Everyone was shocked again.

The whole room was in a mess. Cries and shouts shook the sky. It was as if someone had lost their life.

He Shen's mansion.

In the study room.

He Lin was whispering to He Shen about his studies.

Liu Quan came in from outside and said, "Master, someone wants to see you."

"Someone from Rongguo Province."

"No."

"Then who is it?"

He Shen was slightly surprised.

He didn't often interact with people in the imperial court. Because he was now in a high position and had a lot of power in his hands, he had to show that he was completely dependent on Qianlong.

It was not a good thing to be close to a colleague.

Fortunately, Rongguo Province was a thorn in Qianlong's side.

That was why he was able to get close to Rongguo Province so easily.

Therefore, other than people from Rongguo Province, it was unlikely that anyone would come to see him.

"He said he was from the Ministry of War."

He Shen stood up and said, "Please wait in the hall."

Liu Quan called a servant and went out to invite the person.

He Shen wasn't in a hurry. He first said a few words to He Lin. After settling He Lin down, he turned and left the study room. He went to the guest hall.

There was already someone inside.

It was a man who was much older than He Shen. He was shorter than He Shen.

Seeing He Shen come in, the man hurriedly said, "Assistant Minister He, I am An Ming from the Ministry of War."

An Ming from the Ministry of War.

He Shen felt that the name sounded familiar. However, based on this person's identity, he wouldn't have met him on a normal day.

He Shen didn't want to exchange pleasantries with this person. He immediately asked, "What do you want?"

The man was slightly restrained, but then he said, "I would like to ask Assistant Minister He to put in a good word for me in front of Minister He and recommend me for the position of Minister."

After saying that, the man handed over a box. It was wrapped in a gray cloth, but it looked heavy. Because the man was holding it with both hands, he seemed to be struggling.