The ninth elder brother shook his head: "It is the custom in the palace that the prince's elder brother will be rewarded for the 'three baptism ceremonies' and the 'centenary ceremony' for the queen mother, but not for other birthdays; for the emperor's grandchildren, the prince, the eldest, and the fifth brother's family will be rewarded. The eldest son is like this...think about it, there are so many grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the palace...someone has a birthday every month, and there is also the palace outside, who remembers to come here..."
Shu Shu understood that the Queen Mother acted not because she didn't think about these things, but because she didn't want to get too close to the prince's brothers for fear that the emperor would be unhappy.
The exceptions of the eldest brother and the prince's family were due to the emperor's preference.
The fifth elder brother was raised by her herself, so there was no need for taboos and she could put all her love and affection on him.
For the fifth elder brother, being raised by the Queen Mother may be the greatest luck in life.
Because among the four concubines, the sons of the other three concubines were involved in the "Nine Dragons Seizing the Progeny" and were still central figures.
Except for the ultimate winner, the losers have a tragic ending.
The fifth elder brother, the eldest son of the beloved concubine, was preserved partly because of his character and partly because of his relationship with the Queen Mother.
Horqin became the fifth prince’s backing.
Brother Jiu looked at Shu Shu's clothes. They didn't look as good as before, and said: "It's getting late, let's take a rest..."
Shu Shu stood up and was about to speak when an "uninvited guest" came.
Liang Jiugong is here.
Bring Kangxi's reward.
An open purse.
Brother Jiu took it with both hands and took it out. He saw that it was the household receipt for withdrawing money from the household department.
There are actually five thousand taels!
Brother Ninth was happy at first, and then hesitated: "Liang Shuda, what did Khan Amma say? Didn't he give me the reward at the end of the year first? And then use this as a birthday gift?"
Thinking of this possibility, Brother Jiu became unhappy: "Then I am not at a loss..."
Liang Jiugong bowed and said, "Don't worry, Master Jiu. The emperor said that he knows Master Jiu is short of money, so these money will be given to Master Jiu first, and then he can return it when Master Jiu is rich!"
Not to mention Brother Jiu, even Shu Shu was stunned.
"Ah? You still want to give it back. Isn't this Khan Ama's birthday gift? Why do you want to give it back?"
Brother Jiu was surprised.
Liang Jiugong pointed to the purse in his hand: "In there is the birthday gift prepared by the emperor for Master Jiu. It is the only one, not even for the prince... The emperor hopes that Master Jiu will live a long life and have many descendants..."
Brother Jiu realized that there was something else in his wallet and took out an agarwood longevity tablet.
It is one and a half inches wide and two inches long. The carving is a little rough and the polishing is not smooth.
"Why isn't it from Jade?"
Brother Jiu looked at it over and over, feeling that the color of agarwood was a bit old-fashioned, and the wood looked not as noble as jade.
Liang Jiugong glanced at Brother Jiu and felt that this man was really innocent and romantic, and he would say whatever he wanted.
If it were any other prince's elder brother, he would have knelt down to thank him for receiving such a birthday card carved by the emperor himself. How could he be so picky?
However, he had seen many rich people and shallow-minded people, so he had no ill feelings. He said in a good voice: "When the emperor was choosing the materials, he was hesitant... Hetian white jade and sapphire were all taken out to look at them, and he still chose them. This...this agarwood is not afraid of bumps and can be worn for a long time..."
Otherwise, if you replace it with mutton-fat jade, it will look good, but if it breaks, it will be a bad omen.
Brother Jiu endured his joy, rubbed his birthday card, and said with a few words: "Tomorrow morning, I will kowtow to Khan Ama to thank him, and I have other business to see Khan Ama..."
As he said that, he took the order: "I'd like to thank you for conveying this order to Khan Ama. This is my filial piety to Khan Ama... Khan Ama was reluctant to give the money, and was only willing to lend it... I told Khan Ama But it’s different, I’m being generous...”ŴŴŴ.
Liang Jiugong took it with both hands and said: "I also wish Lord Jiu good luck in the future and everything goes well..."
Brother Jiu smiled and replied: "Thank you Liang Shuda for your kind words, and I also wish that Shuda will be promoted to general manager as soon as possible!"
Although Liang Jiugong is currently the first person among the imperial attendants, he only has the deputy general manager of Qianqing Palace, and above him there is also a senior general manager from two dynasties.
Liang Jiugong smiled from ear to ear: "Then I thank Lord Jiu for your good words..."
Shu Shu quietly handed the purse she had prepared to Brother Jiu.
Brother Jiu knew it well, and the only thing he weighed was the one-pound gold ring finger.
He couldn't bear to part with it and stuffed it into Liang Jiugong's hands: "These days, I have met some Mongolian princes and made some small fortunes. Anyone who meets them will have a share. Shuanda will take them as rewards..."
Liang Jiugong only felt his hands sink, and the smile on his face became closer and closer: "Then the servant has the audacity to accept Master Jiu's reward..."
When he returned to the imperial court, Liang Jiugong was still smiling and in a good mood.
When Kangxi saw it, he asked curiously: "Is this a big reward? Brother Jiu is short of money, and he is raking in money everywhere, but he is still willing to give out rewards?"
Liang Jiugong held the purse with both hands, revealing the golden wrench inside: "My elder brother said that he has made a small fortune recently, and everyone who sees it will have a share. This is to share the profits with the slaves..."
In Kangxi's mind, he thought of today's dinner again, where Brother Jiu was wearing a gold belt and entangled Prince Horqin one by one. He couldn't help but have a headache and rubbed his forehead: "This Brother Jiu is really fooling around. The court has lost all face..."
Liang Jiugong did not dare to delay and quickly handed over the order with both hands: "I am afraid that the emperor has misunderstood Master Jiu. I look at you, Master Jiu is filial and can't stand the eldest princess's domineering behavior. It is more like venting anger on the emperor and the empress dowager. Otherwise, he will not do anything." I will use this to directly honor the emperor... When looking for someone during the banquet, I can also use Tai Ji from the palace as the main..."
Kangxi took the order and looked at it several times.
The Ninth Age Brother came to see him last time in the Kalaqin Department. Of course he knew that this was an order and estimated the profit from it.
The price of a single belt this time was twice as much as that of the Karaqin tribe, two hundred taels of gold each.
The same thing, even if it was 30% profit before, is now 65% profit.
Kangxi faintly regretted it.
If I had known this, those five thousand taels should have been rewarded directly instead of in the name of loan.
This son is barely filial.
As for the gold...
Kangxi thought of several princes, Fujin.
Even the princes Fujin knew not to take Horqin's gold to avoid being looked down upon. Didn't he, the emperor, know that?
They can be gathered together and distributed with flags to prepare for white disasters and demonstrate the divine grace.
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Peace returned to the small courtyard where Shu Shu lived.
No one was left in the house.
Xiaoyu, Walnut and He Yuzhu who were on duty were all placed in the wing rooms.
The east wing has the same layout as the west wing, with two bedrooms in the north and south.
There is no reason for the husband and wife to separate. The bedding is placed in the north room and the south room is used as a bathroom.
When Ninth Brother travels, he also has a separate bathtub.
The bath water was prepared beforehand.
A little cold.
Fortunately, there was a pot of hot water on the small stove, which I added.
After Brother Jiu took a bath, he felt something was wrong and shouted: "Help me get some clothes..."
Shu Shu walked in with a smile, holding a large bath towel in her hand.
Brother Jiu got out of the bathtub, wiped his body randomly, and tied it around his waist: "Where are my clothes?"
Shu Shu held his hand: "Don't worry, I haven't seen my birthday gift yet..."
Brother Jiu was surprised: "And besides, isn't there the golden belt and the wish-fulfilling cake?"
"This is also a belt..."
Shu Shu smiled a little weirdly.
Brother Jiu didn't notice it and said happily: "Leather or satin? I'll start changing it tomorrow..."
Shu Shu shook her head and said: "This is for wearing inside the house, it's not easy to tie it out..."
"That's a sweat towel..."
Brother Ninth became more and more curious and expectant.
The two of them had already passed through the middle hall to the north room.
There is a tent on the kang.
Beside the tent, there was a brocade box.
Brother Jiu took two quick steps and opened it, feeling a little confused: "What kind of belt? So long? It's too thin, not as thick as a little finger..."
As he spoke, he gestured at his waist: "How to tie it? There are several heads..."
Shu Shu smiled and stepped forward: "Give it to me, I will help you tie it..."
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Early the next morning, Brother Jiu looked at Shu Shu with fire in his eyes.
Shu Shu helped him rub his wrist: "Is this annoying? Didn't Master also like it last night..."
Brother Jiu gritted his teeth and said: "You are too bad, you can't win without force..."
Shu Shu smiled flatteringly: "Aren't you a little curious? Just give it a try..."
Brother Ninth was very angry: "What kind of random books are you reading? When I get back to Beijing, I will also go shopping for books. Then you are not allowed to cheat, and you have to 'study'!"
Shu Shu's eyebrows curved: "Well, well, I'll be waiting then..."
The couple chatted for a few words.
Shu Shu asked Brother Jiu to cut the wishful cake.
I cut it into equal portions and cut it into many one-inch-thick triangular slices about the size of my palm.
After he finished cutting, Shu Shu ordered He Yuzhu and Sun Jin to send them around. In addition to the person who gave the gift yesterday, there was also a queen mother.
Brother Jiu hesitated and said: "Just eat in one bite, what's the matter? I didn't give it to you yesterday, but I will give it to you today."
Shu Shu smiled and said: "I sent it over before accepting the gift yesterday, as if I was urging you to ask for something. I sent it over today as a return gift."
Brother Jiu couldn't help but said: "Is this piece of cake a return gift? That's too sneaky! It's time for the Queen Mother and the Empress to take a good look at your behavior and see if they will praise you for your generosity next time!"
Shu Shu said confidently: "Why are you not generous? This is an improved version of Ruyi Cake that I specially thought about for my birthday... This style is the first one in the world... I have my feelings for you in it, so I share it with everyone, Isn’t that generous?”
Normal wish-fulfilling cakes are all small and exquisite, about half a palm in size at most, and they look like towel rolls.
This is a first for such a large cake with a diameter of one foot.
Brother Ninth looked at her and joked: "These days, I see you are docile and well-behaved, and I thought that you would learn to be virtuous from Sister-in-law Five, but in the end you are still 'very reasonable'!"
Shu Shu raised her eyebrows: "Then I don't want to see me anymore?"
Brother Jiu muttered: "So what if you don't want to see me? Who told you to do it? Who else can spoil you like this except me? I didn't listen to what Lao Shi and Lao Thirteen said yesterday. I put you in everything." In the head, I act like a fairy daughter and offer it up!"
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