Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 375 Matchmaking

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was filled with fear!

Peeping into the forbidden area!

This crime could be a big one or a small one. Especially since the Queen Mother even mentioned that Tong Yi had "other things to do".

If this statement is interpreted in the wrong way, the entire Princess's Mansion will be implicated!

Daiyu and Tanchun both silently looked at Princess Tongyi, who was always courting death but still alive. They wondered what means she would use to escape this disaster today.

Who would have thought that at this moment Princess Shouchang lowered her head timidly, her face flushed, and she fiddled with her belt, looking shy.

Daiyu looked at Tanchun in surprise.

What does this mean?

Princess Tongyi was a little embarrassed, but she still cleared her throat, glared at Princess Duncheng, and said to the Queen Mother with a smile:

"You really said it!

"The other day, the Duke Rong's Mansion asked the Crown Prince's Consort Zhongshun to find out what Shouchang of our family felt.

"His current second son, Jia Jue, the eldest son of the second wife, who is also the younger brother of Consort Jia of Fengzao Palace, has just passed the imperial examination and is now studying hard to prepare for the spring imperial examination.

“The Crown Prince’s Consort said that this person’s temperament is first-rate, gentle and considerate, and his appearance and character are also excellent.

"I was thinking, if there is an explanation for what happened last night, and it has nothing to do with the Duke Rong's Mansion, I will meet this child and take a look at him for Shouchang."

It turned out to be the most appropriate excuse.

The Queen Mother's eyes flashed coldly, and she turned back to Aunt Meng and asked her, "Have you visited the old lady of Rong Mansion recently?"

Aunt Meng was a little confused. After thinking for a while, she said, "The last time I went there was on the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month."

"Has the old lady ever told you that she is interested in marrying her precious grandson to Shouchang?" The Queen Mother asked Aunt Meng, but her eyes were coldly looking at Xue Baochai who was sitting obediently below.

Everyone subconsciously followed the Queen Mother's gaze, and when they saw that it was Prince Zhongshun's wife, they all felt a little strange.

Aunt Meng also reacted and snorted, "Not a single word was mentioned.

"This young master has a filial son and a good future, but I'm afraid he won't marry so freely, right?"

Princess Tongyi's expression suddenly tightened. She frowned and looked back at Baochai: "Xue, who asked you to mediate? Wasn't it his old lady?"

Xue Baochai stood up quickly, lowering her head and said, "This is not the case.

"The second master of the Jia family is my uncle.

"When my aunt was alive, my family lived in the Jia Mansion for a few years. Since I knew this cousin very well, I knew he would treat the princess well.

"And since my uncle can say it, it must have been discussed by the family.

"Otherwise, could it be possible that they have made fun of both the Prince's Mansion and the Princess's Mansion?"

Tanchun was furious when she heard her words. She snorted coldly and said, "The second branch of the Jia family has no mistress now and is in mourning. The second master Jia's leg injury has not healed yet and he cannot leave the house.

"The Crown Prince's Consort said that it was Master Jia who asked you to come. May I ask, who did he let into the Zhongshun Palace, a concubine? The housekeeper's wife?"

Xue Baochai hesitated for a moment and was speechless.

Princess Duncheng's eyes lit up, and she immediately followed up: "Yes! An uncle can't personally meet you face to face, right?

"I heard that your brother has left Beijing and returned to his old home in Nanjing, so he can't go to see your mother!

"If it's someone like the housekeeper's wife, it's even more ridiculous! After all, it's the marriage of my own son, and the one who wants to marry is the eldest princess's mansion. This is too disgraceful!"

The Queen Mother glanced at the angry Tanchun, then at Daiyu who was distracted, and then looked up at Baochai: "Ms. Xue?"

No matter how reluctant Baochai was, she had to tell the truth: "The day after my wedding, my uncle sent someone to deliver a gift and a letter, asking me to mediate."

"A letter!" Princess Tongyi was immediately displeased. She snorted and turned away. "This is insincere. Let's talk about it later!"

Shouchang was anxious when he heard this. He hurriedly pulled Princess Tongyi's sleeve and begged in a low voice: "Mother!~~"

Princess Leping looked at her and couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Oh my! What's going on? It turns out that it's not someone asking, but you have already taken a fancy to him?"

"Earlier... the Crown Prince's wife took me to see it... it was quite beautiful..." Shouchang smiled with a red face and lowered his head.

Tanchun looked at Baochai and Shouchang angrily. Just as she was about to open her mouth, Hongchang grabbed her arm and whispered in her ear:

"Remember, your last name is Chen. Not Jia."

Tanchun took a deep breath, gritted her teeth and turned away.

Daiyu glanced at her.

Tanchun was also looking at her earnestly.

Daiyu sighed softly in her heart, and could only turn around, facing the women below who were thinking different things, and said with a smile:

“If you put aside the intentions of my grandmother and the imperial concubine, this is actually a good marriage.

"My cousin is kind-hearted, gentle, kind, and proud. He may offend others in his career.

"If the eldest princess helps, my grandmother and uncles will feel more at ease.

"As for Shouchang, he is innocent and straightforward, and his emotions are in accordance with his heart. He needs someone with a soft temper like my cousin to tolerate him.

"Now, the Ning branch of the Jia family has been stripped of its title and has fallen into decline. Among the two brothers of Rong, only this cousin has the most promising future. Shouchang really has a good eye."

Princess Tongyi felt something was not right the more she listened. Her eyebrows raised as she asked Daiyu, "I heard that many of the Jia family passed the imperial examinations last year. How come you say that only this boy has the best prospects?"

"So Princess Tongyi didn't know?" Daiyu looked at Baochai and smiled. "Since the Crown Prince's Consort has been entrusted by someone, she must know more about it. Why don't you tell the Princess?"

Baochai said without hesitation: "I have been away from the Jia Mansion for a long time, so I am sure I am not as clear about these details as Princess Zhaoqing."

Princess Tongyi's face suddenly darkened: "You know nothing, how can you be a matchmaker?!"

"Oh! Sister, don't blame the Crown Prince's Consort. How old is she?" Princess Leping smiled and advised half-truthfully:

"For people like us, we have a daughter, we are old, and we have spent half our lives to build relationships with relatives and friends. Now we dare to act as matchmakers.

"The Crown Prince's Consort is young and has only been married for three days, how would she know the ins and outs of this?

“Just trying to help out.

"Sister Tongyi, don't blame her. After all, she took Shouchang to see the emperor, and Shouchang nodded, so she..."

"What do you mean by seeing each other?" Princess Tongyi was immediately annoyed and interrupted loudly, "It was just a chance encounter on the street! She told my daughter that it was just a piece of green onion!"

Then he looked at Daiyu with hatred and shouted, "Since you know his family background, just tell me!

"Otherwise, I will think that you are colluding with your uncle's family to tease me!"

Daiyu was not angry, and kindly gave her some scientific advice:

"There are two branches in the Rong Mansion. The eldest son of the eldest branch donated money to become a county magistrate, and the other illegitimate son is only a little over ten years old.

“The second wife’s eldest son died young, leaving behind a son who is only ten years old this year.

"The second son is this Jia Jue, nicknamed Baoyu, who was born with a jade in his mouth.

"There is also a young illegitimate son, who is now with his aunt. He is imprisoned in a prison somewhere unknown because he is involved in the case of Taoist Zhang from Qingxu Temple.

"Because of this unfilial son, my two uncles have resigned from their jobs and are waiting for punishment at home!"