The eighth prince was speechless, but did not continue to stop him.
Brother Jiu took He Yuzhu with him. Instead of going to Qianqing Palace immediately, he took a detour back to Brother's house.
He remembered his mother's instructions, telling him to listen to his wife more and trust Shu Shu's intelligence.
"Yes, yes! My decision is so right!"
After listening to Brother Jiu's inquiry, Shu Shu smiled sincerely: "Professional matters should be left to professional people for interrogation... This palace is the emperor's home. If someone stirs up trouble, naturally it should be handled by the emperor." To deal with the situation..."
Brother Jiu was determined, he held Shu Shu's hand and put it down. He felt much lighter: "Then I will go to Qianqing Palace..."
"Uh-huh!"
Shu Shu's eyes were bright and he personally sent Brother Jiu out.
As for Soetu...
Regardless of whether it is really because of Brother Eleven's incident, or whether it is a coincidence that he got here, he must be punished...
*
Qianqing Palace, Xinuang Pavilion.
The dinner table is set, and today's main course is chicken.
A portion of braised chicken legs, braised quail eggs, a portion of shredded bird's nest, and a few seasonal vegetables.
Concubine Yi was ordered to accompany the driver and came over with a food box.
"What's the food again?"
Kangxi couldn't help but be curious and looked at Concubine Yi.
Because Yifei had already had a "serve dish" a few days ago, according to previous habits, it would not be twice a month.
Concubine Yi smiled like a flower and said with a bit of flattery: "This is not because I have something to beg the emperor for..."
Kangxi immediately thought of Brother Jiu.
Could it be that Brother Jiu and Concubine Yi asked for help?
He immediately rejected the idea and never sent any news.
Moreover, with Dong E watching from the side, he should also know the propriety and know that it is not good to involve the palace concubine in this kind of thing.
Concubine Yi had already taken the handkerchief from the palace servant, wiped her hands, opened the food box herself, and took out a plate of sesame cakes.
It is smaller than ordinary sesame cakes and much thinner than ordinary sesame cakes, with thinly sliced lamb in sauce sandwiched in the middle.
After the food was tasted by the eunuch, Kangxi took a sesame seed cake and it was as crispy as it looked.
The sesame seed cakes themselves are sesame-flavored, with no base added, and the mutton flavored with soy sauce is just right. It is rare that it is eaten cold, but it is not fishy or greasy at all.
Kangxi used two of them in succession and thought: "This is suitable for making street food..."
Concubine Yi chuckled and said: "Isn't this just for the road... I'll eat well, I'll bring it to the emperor to try. If you think it's good, I'll go back and ask for the reward from the Queen Mother..."
Kangxi hummed softly: "Didn't you say you came to beg me? Why are you offering filial piety to the Queen Mother? My beloved concubine has a share of food, and I want to exchange for some rewards..."
"Of course, the more, the better..."
Concubine Yi was always at ease. She sat down at the table and served Kangxi with chopsticks.
The two got along well with each other, and Kangxi also signaled the young eunuch to serve bird's nests to Concubine Yi.
After the dining table was cleared, Concubine Yi was diligent in serving tea, and then she said: "Who asked me to become a mother-in-law? If I encounter a problem, I can only come to the emperor to ask..."
Kangxi's mood became less wonderful. He had too many sons, which were all debts.
It's not as good as when I was little, well-behaved and cute.
"Is it the fifth child? Or the ninth child? What's there to worry about?"
Kangxi asked with a frown.
"This is not the emperor's invitation to the Empress Dowager to visit the north. The empress mentioned that she would take the fifth daughter-in-law with her to recognize her old relatives... I was just thinking about the ninth daughter-in-law... taking one or not, Those who don't know think that I don't want to see the child... Oh my conscience, just because she can find out about the Liu family, I can only feel grateful... If it weren't for the emperor's grace, I pointed out the child to the old man. Nine, I really don’t dare to think about it..."
At the end of the sentence, Concubine Yi also choked up: "Without Brother Eleven, I have already lost half of my life. If there is an emergency with Lao Jiu, I am afraid that I will have to follow him..."
This was the first time that the two emperors and concubines mentioned this matter after Brother Ninth Brother's health broke out.
Kangxi took a long breath and reprimanded: "You dare to say anything? You don't know how to avoid taboos! I asked the imperial doctor carefully. Although Lao Jiu's health is delayed, it is not too late. With careful conditioning, there will always be a day when Kangtai... …”
Concubine Yi lowered her head to wipe her tears. When she raised her head again, she still smiled and said: "With the emperor protecting him, I will never have to worry..."
Before he finished speaking, Liang Jiugong came in and said: "Your Majesty, Master Jiu wants to see you..."
The emperors and concubines looked at each other. Seeing that Kangxi was hesitant, Concubine Yi stood up and said: "I am impatient to see him, so go to the back hall..."
Kangxi nodded, and Concubine Yi felt blessed and retreated.
When Brother Ninth came in, he felt a bit proud: "Khan Ama, my son has found out..."
Seeing that there was sweat on his forehead, Kangxi raised his chin and asked Liang Jiugong to pour tea.
Brother Jiu took it and looked at it with a smile. It was barley tea. Although it was not iced, it was still made into warm tea. He drank it in one gulp.
Putting down the tea cup, he did not ask Kangxi for questioning. He told the confession of the Criminal Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the strange things about the Suo'etu family he was investigating, and then said: "My son is not capable enough." , we can only check here, and Khan Ama will check the rest... Suo'etu is full, wants to bully Bage, and involves me..." At the end of the sentence, he did not hide his dissatisfaction.
Kangxi's expression remained unchanged, but his overall aura changed.
Brother Jiu was obedient, knowing that the person in front of him was not only his own Khan, but also the Prince's Khan. He always favored the Prince, so he said: "My son came back first. He ran outside for a long time and hasn't eaten yet." Woolen cloth……"
Kangxi glanced at him angrily and waved his hand: "Go down..."
Brother Jiu was not lying. He was indeed outside the palace today and ran to several places. He was so dizzy and weak from the sun.
*
Two institutes.
Shu Shu asked Xiao Chun to open the east wing. The master and servant took the dowry list and counted the items that could be given as gifts.
In addition to Ba Fujin's need to "apologise" and give gifts; the Crown Princess's side needs to return favors. Her daughter happens to be one year old in August, so gifts must be prepared.
Then there is my cousin Sanfujin. Her due date is at the end of August or early September, so she has to prepare gifts.
Thinking that the Eight Blessings would bring luxury, Shu Shu picked up a gem bonsai.
The Crown Princess was graceful and well-dressed. It was difficult to choose a suitable gift, so Shu Shu chose a pair of gold necklaces among several colorful jewel-encrusted items, which she could keep for Little Princess as a dowry for later.
My cousin had a pair of gold necklaces, bracelets, and a gorgeous jewel-encrusted hand mirror that were given to her as a newborn gift.
Sanfujin is good-looking and loves beauty, which is just what he likes.
Xiaochun made a note in the account book and sighed: "There will be more time to give gifts in the future, and we can't always look for it in Fujin's dowry... Otherwise, we will only get out but not get in, and everything will be empty..."
Brother Jiu had already entered the main courtyard and saw that the inner warehouse door was open, so he stood at the door. Hearing this sentence, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.
It seems that I am too poor.
For this daily ritual, the public warehouse should have been used.
However, after being "cleaned out" by Mrs. Liu before, the Gongzhong warehouse was no longer there, and there were only about ten boxes of things left. Fortunately, the proportion of gold and silver items was not large, and there were only three boxes in total, which were replaced.
But some of them were found in Liu's man's outer house.
Mrs. Liu's second husband was married to a man with unclean hands. He had previously lied to Mrs. Liu that he had a gambling debt, but in fact it was all a lie. He was raising a foreigner.
What makes Brother Jiu the most happy is that the golden hexagram plate has not melted.
However, these things are gifts from the emperor. You can use them or keep them for yourself and cannot be given as gifts.
Brother Jiu was feeling uncomfortable when he heard his wife say with a smile: "What's the point? I will earn more in the future, and I will have to make room for it..."
Xiao Chun joked: "Fu Jin is Mr. Xin Zhong..."
"That's natural! Our father is well versed in the economy, and the prince and brother are the only ones in the family. We won't be short of money for anything in the future..."
Shu Shu's tone was very determined.
This person is the famous "God of Wealth Nine". He has single-handedly become the financial backer behind the "Ba Ye Party".
Regardless of whether the history is true or "false rumors spread", with her behind her, even if she is not the God of Wealth, she will become a God of Wealth.
Brother Jiu's heart was agitated as he listened. He not only felt soft in his heart, but also felt soft all over his body. His eyes were also filled with light, and he heard a surprised voice coming from his ears: "Master..."
Afterwards, Brother Jiu really softened.
Fortunately, Shu Shu reacted quickly and rushed over to help him.
Brother Jiu's eyes were closed tightly, his face was pure, and he had fainted.
Shu Shu's heart will beat out.
Xiao Chun reacted quickly. While helping Shu Shu, he shouted: "Xiao Song, Xiao Yu, come out quickly, I'm unconscious..."
Aunt Qi, Aunt Zhou and a few girls all came out.
The noise was so loud that it was heard in the front yard.
He Yuzhu and others were eating watermelon in Cui Nanshan's duty room and listening to Manager Cui talk about the past.
All came out.
Brother Jiu's body was burning and his palms were sweaty.
Grandma Zhou was old and experienced, so she frowned and said, "Brother seems to have suffered from heatstroke..."
Shu Shu originally had the same suspicion, and immediately ordered Xiao Chun and others: "Bring the ice from each room..." He also ordered Yao Zixiao: "Go to the head office to find Ba Ye or Ba Fu Jin, who said they want to borrow ice..." He also told Yao Zixiao: Sun Jin, Li Yin and others: "Go and bring the water from the water tank in the dining room... and get a handful of fine salt..."
Xiao Chun, Yao Zixiao and others hurried away.
There was an ice basin in the main room. Shu Shu wrapped it in a towel and placed it on Brother Jiu's forehead, armpits, palms, and soles of his feet.
She had a straight face, but her arms were shaking.
Even though he had known that Brother Jiu was weak, he was not too worried.
After all, even if he "died in his prime", he would still have more than twenty years to go.
But at this moment, Shu Shu was really scared.
Cui Nanshan saw that Fujin did everything by himself and only had the ninth elder brother in his eyes. He didn't care about anything else. He reminded him: "Fujin, do you want to pass on the imperial doctor and ask someone to report it to the emperor and the empress..."
While he was speaking, Brother Jiu moved. He thrust his upper body hard, his brain twisted, and he vomited it out.
The sour smell immediately filled the air.
Shu Shuxin became confused.
This is already a symptom of severe heat stroke. Even in modern times, if rescue is not timely, people will die.
