It's really a suo'etu...
Shu Shu couldn't believe it.
Brother Ninth had already gritted his teeth and said the answer: "It's that old guy from Hirazon!"
Shu Shu was shocked.
What a big fish!
Hirazon is not only the manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but also a senior manager.
It has been more than thirty years since Kangxi was appointed as the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the fifth year of Kangxi's reign.
It is conceivable that this person must be a confidant of the emperor, otherwise he would not have been the general manager for so many years.
It was this person who arranged the engagement between Shu Shu and Brother Jiu.
"Why?"
Shu Shu found it unbelievable and remembered what Brother Jiu had just said: "Did he seek refuge with the prince? He also contributed to the rumors last time?"
"It's him... I thought it was an oversight at the time, but now that I think about it, the bullshit oversight is a sincere one..."
Brother Jiu sneered.
Shu Shu always felt something was wrong.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is a second-rank official, but because he is a close minister of the emperor, his status is no worse than that of Dajiu Qing.
Hirazon is in his sixtieth year and is about to enter officialdom.
What is the purpose of such a person being a "princeling" and helping to murder the eldest brother?
"What's the purpose? To help the prince?"
Shu Shu asked out her doubts.
If he really had contact with Yuqing Palace in private, would the emperor tolerate it?
Kangxi was in his prime, and he had not yet become deaf, blind or deceived.
"Who knows... maybe it's to curry favor with them, or maybe it's just for personal vendetta... Anyway, he didn't run away this time..."
Brother Jiu took out some pieces of paper and said: "The ranch steward followed his order and prepared the tigers and black bears. The bear keeper is his distant nephew... His people are also in the dining room to pass the message. In addition to honey, Mahua, and some honey fruits..."
"Then... what kind of personal hatred is..."
Shu Shu still felt weird.
A veteran manager of more than 30 years, he is like an arm waving his fingers from top to bottom in this house of internal affairs.
Using such a crude strategy to harm people?
Also, the cost of exposure is too great. It is a crime of exterminating a family and genocide. Do you not think twice before taking action?
The older one is in the arena, the less courageous he becomes.
I am afraid that an old man in his 60s, even though he has great-grandchildren, is so determined to go all out?
"His son was not born early. The eldest grandson was the boss's son. In the 29th year of Kangxi's reign, he followed the boss to conquer Ulan Butong and fell off his horse and died..."
Brother Jiu frowned and said: "He originally had a little grandson who only became a young man this year. The boss remembered this and asked someone to leave an errand for him early. As a result, there was a cold wind in March..."
"No more bloodline?"
Shu Shu asked.
Both of these sound like accidents. Are you going to offend the eldest brother just for this?
How could such a paranoid and rebellious person hide this from Kangxi for so many years?
"There is also a granddaughter... who married into the Wei family and is Bage's aunt. She died during childbirth a few years ago..."
Speaking of this, he said bitterly: "No wonder Bafujin is notorious in the palace. Last time he involved me in it, and the purpose was Bafu..."
Shu Shu couldn't sit still and said hurriedly: "Go and report to the emperor quickly..."
Regardless of whether what Brother Jiu found out is true, or whether others are preparing to let him know, at this point, the next step is to keep silent.
Brother Jiu hesitated: "It's already past three o'clock? It's time to rest at Khan Ama's place. I originally wanted to go to the Imperial Palace tomorrow morning..."
Khan Ama works diligently and usually wakes up before the fifth watch, which leaves only two hours.
"Delay will lead to change!"
Shu Shu thought about the serious relationship: "It would be okay if he really commits suicide out of fear of crime. If he is 'committed to suicide', there is no way that a basin of dirty water will be held on me and Qi Ye..."
It is not a good reputation for two princes to investigate the Ministry of Internal Affairs, intimidate senior ministers, and cause people to die.
Brother Jiu woke up and got off the kang: "You're right, I'll go right away..."
The ninth elder brother left in a hurry.
Shu Shu looked at the door and had a bad feeling.
I'm afraid it's too late.
She originally wanted to wait for her ninth brother to come back, but after an hour she couldn't bear it any longer. When the fourth watch clapper sounded, she fell into a drowsy sleep.
When I opened my eyes, it was already three o'clock in the morning.
Fortunately, there was nothing wrong with Nv Juan today, and the girls didn't wake up early.
She was full of sleep and resurrected with full blood.
"Master hasn't come back yet?"
Shu Shu took out his pocket watch and looked at it. It was Ji Zheng.
"without……"
Walnut responded, with hesitation on his face.
Shu Shu glanced at her and said, "What news is there from the Ministry of Internal Affairs? About me?"
This person is retained so as not to cut off the relationship with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and avoid becoming deaf and blind.
But Walnut's background affects her stance.
Hopefully, she will make a wise choice.
Walnut said hurriedly: "That's not what I'm talking about, it's the dining room... The new steward came in person this morning, brought a bunch of ingredients, and gave the slave money. I thought he'd ask the slave to give me a nice word. , I didn’t dare to accept it... Sister Xiaotang asked me to accept it first, and wait for the master’s instructions..."
Saying that, he took out a purse.
Inside are small and delicate gold cakes.
Two ounces each, a total of four ounces.
You must know that the annual salary of a registered palace lady like Walnut is only six taels of silver.
This is already six or seven years' annual salary, which can be described as a great gift.
"A relative you know?"
Shu Shu asked.
Otherwise, Walnut would not be used as a gateway to camp.
Just like the nobles of the Eight Banners who have relatives, the same is true for the people of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
"Well, he is my aunt's brother. He used to be the master of the imperial kitchen. He came out with the retinue. Yesterday, he was acting as the general manager of the kitchen..."
Walnut responded honestly.
Shu Shu remembered that Walnut's uncle was an in-house official, so this aunt should be referring to this person's family records.
A few days ago, I heard Xiaosong say that Ama, who is a walnut, is not very smart and did not make up for the errands. The older generation did not separate the family. Now her uncle and aunt are the head of the family.
The brothers who live with my aunt are also relatively close in-laws.
Shu Shu thinks it’s pretty good.
Although the couple wanted to leave the palace, it would take a year and a half even if they did so quickly.
It is much more convenient to have an acquaintance in the imperial dining room.
Moreover, this person was promoted because of Jiu Age's job in the dining room.
"Keep it, I'll ask you later..."
We have to live in Mulan Paddock for another twenty days.
But it's not just stationed here.
After all, with the Eight Banners guards dispatched, Qiuyi became a military exercise.
A small paddock of prey, a hunt.
After two or three days, we will go to the next small paddock.
The prince's dining room was also troublesome to build.
When the walnuts were gone, Xiaotang came in and quietly reported: "Fu Jin, this uncle of Walnuts is a smart man... Before we came out, the Second Institute went over to make arrangements or prepare ingredients. This guy was the one who helped with the preparations and watched. He is an amiable person, and he does not fight for anything... When the Queen Mother was not feeling well a few days ago, the kitchen manager changed several times, and he came out... This time he picked up the slack and became the acting manager..."
Shu Shu couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
I originally thought that the other party was frightened by the evil reputation of myself and Brother Jiu, so I came to pay homage to the dock first.
I see.
There is another benefit.
"It's very good. Just use it if you can. It will be convenient in the future..."
Shu Shu said.
Xiaotang also means the same thing.
Living in the palace, food and clothing are all provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Among them, eating is the big one, and seriousness cannot be separated from the imperial dining room.
After Shu Shu had breakfast and lunch, she tidied herself up and waited for her mother-in-law's call.
Even if the news from Yifei is delayed, it should be almost certain today.
Aunt Xianglan was coming without warning.
Whether it is a question of guilt or an inquiry, we must handle it carefully.
The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law also needs to be carefully managed and maintained.
Unexpected.
Until noon, when it was time for dinner, Concubine Yi still didn't send anyone.
Shu Shu hesitated for a moment, but still didn't take the initiative to go there.
Today is neither the fifth day nor the tenth day.
This is not a day for greetings.
At the end of July and the beginning of August, when everyone just came out of Beijing, Shu Shu, Wu Fujin and Qi Fujin went to pay their respects every day.
After a few times, Concubine Yi called it off.
After all, there is still a Seven Fortunes Jin, and although Concubine Yi is qualified to receive the Seven Fortunes as a concubine, it will not be good for a long time.
"Lie to Kangxi"
If we were to be particular about it, wouldn't several Fujins also have to be given provinces to Zhang Bin?
The less trouble, the better.
Just follow the rules of the palace.
Shushu and Wufujin went to pay their respects to Concubine Yi on every fifth and tenth day.
Seven blessings and Jin are exempted.
Qi Fujin, on the other hand, sent Haitang over.
"Jiu Fujin, our Fujin wants to come over and see the little rabbit. I don't know if it's convenient..."
"Convenient, convenient, Lord Jiu just sent someone over to say he won't be back for dinner..."
Shu Shu said: "I'll be setting up a small stove here tonight, and I was thinking of inviting you Fujin to come over..."
Qi Fujin asked if it was convenient, it was Brother Jiu.
It would be hard for her to come over if her brother-in-law was here.
When the house was tight before, it was okay to live in a courtyard. Now that we live in a spacious place, we should still avoid things that should be avoided.
Haitang went back.
Within a quarter of an hour, Qi Fujin hurried in.
"What's going on? Is Fifth Master injured?"
Qi Fujin looked at Shu Shu's expression, and when he saw that everything was as usual, he breathed a sigh of relief, and asked with a bit of gossip: "I asked our master, and our master was very generous..."
Shu Shu pulled her to sit next to the kang and discovered something strange.
"Why don't you wear high-soled shoes?"
It turns out that Qi Fujin is shorter. Instead of the four-inch flag shoes he usually wears these days, he has changed into flat shoes.
Qi Fujin raised his eyebrows and said with pride: "Our master said that you don't have to wear that all day long and twist your feet and suffer, because you are so small and exquisite like me..."
Shu Shu was so embarrassed.
Thinking about the cold and cold temperament of Brother Seven, I couldn't imagine him being so coaxing.
These words are 80% processed.
As for Qifujin’s “small and exquisite”?
This is just telling lies with your eyes open.
Qi Fujin is not tall, but who can he compare with in scoring?
Compared with the tall Shu Shu and Wu Fujin, they are two or three inches shorter, but they are still about 1.6 meters tall, which is considered a medium height.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for the royal family to choose her as Prince Fujin.
After Qi Fujin finished showing off, he remembered the business and urged: "Tell me quickly, what's going on? I'm worried to death, but the fifth master is recovering from his injuries, so I can't go directly to the fifth sister-in-law to ask this..."
