When we arrived at Shenzheng, Brother Jiu came back from the Yamen.
It has started to snow outside.
The sky was overcast.
Shu Shu had prepared her cloak and was about to call someone to greet him.
Brother Jiu saw the cloak and said, "You don't need this. Wearing an end cap, you won't get any colder..."
The snowy days have just begun.
Brother Jiu couldn't bear to wear that.
After getting dressed outside, he sat down and drank half a cup of hot tea. Brother Jiu said, "I underestimated Mr. Zhang before. He is very patient in doing things. He has been busy at the Yamen these days. He has done his duty and prepared all kinds of things." Things have been prioritized and organized neatly, which saves me a lot of worry."
Shu Shu smiled and said: "I have been grinding the pen post style for more than ten years, and it should be worn out. Isn't that right? It's easier for me. It has the best of both worlds, and it doesn't have to tie me to trivial matters in the Yamen."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Yes, I have noticed that Ma Qi is just a name, so he doesn't have time to come to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Usually he has to make his own decision. If Mr. Zhang can use it, it will really save money." A lot of effort.”
Shu Shu thought for a while and said: "With the New Year in sight, the emperor definitely doesn't want to make any big changes. I will be in charge and all the yamen will continue as usual."
Brother Jiu raised his eyebrows and said: "I guess it will be stable until the end of the year. I don't know what will happen after the new year..."
Shu Shu knows that this is indeed the truth,
Whether it's a eunuch or a palace maid, I'm afraid we have to get to the bottom of it this time.
Who knows how many more invisible relationships there will be in the future.
For a small family like the Jin family, they are obviously in-laws of the Guo Luoluo family, and there is also the Hesheli family behind them. What about the interest disputes between other families?
Does this involve anything else?
The impression from my previous life was that the entrance to the Forbidden City should be very strict. After living there for more than a month in this life, I realized that this was not the case at all.
In addition to eunuchs and maids, there were also a large number of coats and coats women from the Ministry of Internal Affairs who worked in the palace every day.
Not as imagined, there are only three types of men in the harem: the emperor, the guards, and the imperial doctors, and the rest are the eunuchs.
In fact, the so-called forbidden areas are only the six east and west palaces.
That's only a small part of the Forbidden City.
There are many gates in the six east and west palaces.
There are guards guarding the door.
Other places are much more relaxed.
Therefore, there are many places where it is easy to place manpower.
Before, Kangxi treated Baoyi as a domestic slave, so he felt relatively at ease.
But if it were known that there were other masters behind these domestic slaves, I am afraid that the previous peace of mind would become doubly uneasy.
"Sir, why don't you worry about your title first? Just move if you can. I'm still too uncomfortable in the palace..."
Shu Shu was talking to Brother Jiu.
She actually thought of going together with Brother Jiu.
I feel that if the title is low, it would be better than the bald prince Fujin. It would be nice to not have to bend down to pay respects when going out.
As for the title, if you slowly accumulate merit, you will be able to take your time.
Unlike now, thinking about it makes people anxious.
Brother Jiu nodded: "That's what I mean. After a while, I will find an opportunity to mention the matter of spring repairs to Khan Amati. If everything goes well, we can move in next autumn or winter..."
Shu Shu felt that this time was not bad and she had more expectations.
Brother Jiu glanced at her and said: "I thought about it today, and there is no one around me who wants to praise me. Otherwise, let Fusong come over and hang up a ceremony."
Shu Shu felt a little moved after hearing this.
But thinking of Enie's previous teachings, she still shook her head and said: "It's not very appropriate. When the time comes, I will have banners and coats under my name. It is best to choose people from the banners for these vacancies..."
Brother Jiu rolled his eyes at her and said: "You yourself said that Khan Ama would not be able to seal the throne because he was old, so where can you find the population of the banner? Besides, it's not like Fusong is allowed to stay in this position. Raise the rank first, then say hello to the eldest brother, look back to see if there are any public high school flags that are missing, leave a vacancy for Fusong, and join the Sixth Ministry as a doctor or a Yuanwailang. This future will be good, and the remaining He just needs to take it easy..."
Shu Shu pulled Brother Jiu, unable to say any words of rejection.
Fu Song belongs to the Lan Lan Banner, and the eldest brother is now a minor lord of the Lan Lan Banner. Even if he is not the boss of Fu Song's family, he still has care and guidance.
For Fusong, he has good qualifications and is not bad at both civil and military affairs. The only thing he lacks is the qualifications for promotion.
"It's so kind..."
Shu Shu praised Brother Jiu not a hundred times, but dozens of times, and this time he was most sincere.
For Fusong, buying a house or a shop is not important, the most important thing is the future.
Brother Jiu raised his chin and said: "It's just a trivial matter, but it's worth embarrassing you for once...Our mansion is not a relative's house, or I just didn't think of it. If you mention it, can I still refuse?"
Shu Shu smiled and said: "Don't worry, sir, I'm not that polite. I've thought about this before and asked Enie to reprimand me, saying that I didn't think about you. Enie thought that she should make a vacancy for me to collect the flags." …”
Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "My mother-in-law thinks too much. Even if I have subordinates now, they are still fawning over me. There is no reason for me to please them. Isn't that a reversal of priorities?"
Shu Shu thought more.
The Fusong family still has the sins of their ancestors.
Kangxi had no intention of finding fault with the other cousins and regarded them as ordinary clan members.
But you still have to be careful in this room of the Fusong family.
She told Brother Jiu: "Fusong is still young. If it succeeds, it will happen. If it fails, we will find other opportunities next time. So let's not be self-absorbed. I will find an opportunity to report to the emperor later and ask." The emperor’s opinion...if the emperor is not worried, then forget it..."
Brother Jiu frowned and said, "What happened to great-grandfather Fusong happened in eight lifetimes. It's not a big sin. Khan Ama won't care about it..."
Shu Shu shook her head and said: "This is my relative. I always employ people on nepotism. This is nothing. But if the emperor doesn't like it, then there is no need... No matter the ceremony or the king's bodyguard, he is a good official." , it’s all the salary provided by the imperial court, it’s all the emperor’s grace..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Okay, I remember. Anyway, I will keep an eye on Fusong's future, so don't worry about it..."
Shu Shu nodded trustingly and said, "Well, it all depends on me..."
Brother Jiu could treat his brother-in-law like this, and Shu Shu felt that she could be more patient with her brother-in-law.
Otherwise, what would Kangxi think if it fell into Kangxi's eyes?
The son worries about his brother-in-law and ignores his brother?
This son was raised in vain.
The daughter-in-law here is not responsible enough and only cares about her mother's family.
That's not a good impression.
Shu Shu talked about how the 14th elder brother brought the 13th elder brother to eat at noon.
After hearing this, Brother Jiu became as worried as Walnut.
"This brat won't turn around and move back to the fourth house from the dining room of Qianqing Palace and completely rely on us, right?"
Shu Shu smiled and said: "If that's the case, don't say anything, it won't cost you anything. I don't dare to woo the fourteenth brother in July. It's not stingy, it's mainly because I'm in the way of the fourth sister-in-law... plus I'm afraid of someone." It's not what he wants, it's thankless, and it doesn't please the Empress of Yonghe Palace... At noon, I saw Brother Fourteen being willful, but he behaved well... There are some rules missing, so I'll remind him a few times... …”
For example, you can't just enter your sister-in-law's room.
There is an age difference between Shu Shu and her fourteenth brother.
In Shu Shu's eyes, this is nothing.
A twelve-year-old kid is still young.
But you must abide by public rules.
Seven-year-old boys and girls sit on separate seats.
This is why the prince moved the palace at the age of six.
Biological mothers and children still need to avoid taboos, let alone only uncles and sisters-in-law.
However, Brother Jiu's eyes lit up and he said: "I know how to deal with Old Fourteenth! Later, I will act like my elder brother. I will imitate Brother Four and discipline him whenever I see him. All the faults in his body will be the same every day." , he won’t be the same for half a month! I guarantee that he will hide when he sees me, and will fly away quietly when he reaches the door of our second house..."
Shu Shu was stunned.
That's not what she meant!
She put aside her petty thoughts and was willing to be a tolerant sister-in-law.
But thinking about the method of the ninth elder brother, he can indeed restrain a naughty kid like the fourteenth elder brother.
Come to think of it, it's pretty good.
Shu Shu did not pretend to stop him, but only reminded: "Although I have good intentions, don't make it too obvious. The twelfth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother also talked about it twice... "
Brother Jiu smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I can't run away. Who can let me be my brother..."
Shu Shu smiled.
She had a premonition in her heart.
The younger brother is also going to be offended.
But nothing.
It's good to have Tenth Brother here.
Otherwise, if they are all good brothers and gather around Brother Ninth, others will be uneasy.
The Eighth Prince in history is a good example. He was so popular that he won the support of his younger brothers, and everyone ended up playing together.
The ninth elder brother also thought of the tenth elder brother and said: "I went to the Zongren Mansion today, which is half a mile away from the inner hall. I asked Lao Shi to hand over the post there today. Lao Ten went to see the county prince Fujin. , I want to see Taiji..."
Shu Shu said: "Today I was looking for a cloak for me, and I found two pieces. They were sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs during the two days we returned to the palace. The ones we used are doluo velvet, which is just in use now. I asked someone to pack one, sir." Bring it to me tomorrow and forward it to you..."
Brother Jiu heard this and said unhappily: "I remember this, you only got two pieces from the materials imported from Guangdong, and you haven't even got them yet. Why do you give them away?"
Shu Shu said: "I kept the fragrant-colored one. This red one is not suitable for me to wear this year. It is distressing to keep it on the bottom of the box. It can be used to dress Buyin..."
Shu Shu went to the inner hall and met Buyin in person.
Buyin was a fist shorter than her and slightly wider.
But it was a cloak, so it was loose.
Because it is snowproof, it does not cover the top of the feet.
Just ask Xiao Chun to tighten it by an inch tonight, and that will be enough.
Brother Jiu was still a little unhappy: "Since it is a rare and good ingredient, you can keep it until next year. I told Lao Shi to send someone to the imperial dining room to get some cakes and take them out. She's decent, that's enough... I'm not familiar with you, why are you being so nice to her?"
Shu Shu was helpless.
Brother Ninth is a bit jealous.
She could only say kindly: "It's not because of Buyin Gege, but for the sake of the tenth brother. Master, have you forgotten? When we returned to the province, the tenth brother even collected something. At that time, the tenth brother was for the sake of the master... the imperial concubine. He has passed away and there are no other elders in the palace. As brothers and sisters-in-law, if we show kindness to Princess, we will treat our tenth brother well..."
Brother Jiu's expression changed, he nodded and said, "I know, I'm also looking for two things to give to Tai Ji..."
As long as Shu Shu doesn't do it for Buyin Gege, that's fine.
Otherwise, he would not be happy.
Brother Jiu thought of the news received by the Ministry of Internal Affairs today and said: "The annual tribute from the Governor's Office of Guangdong and Guangxi has arrived. I sent someone to ask, and they can still get two barrels of sweet oranges..."
Shu Shu brought a surprise and said: "I just told Sister-in-law Seven yesterday that if I want to share some with her, I will send a bucket over. The remaining bucket will be sent to the eldest brother. Several princesses and little brothers Keeping filial piety is hard work..."
There are only two barrels in total, so we are not worried about scarcity but inequality.
As for Ba Fujin, who is also pregnant, just skip it.
It's not a good idea to send it to Wubeile Mansion. In that case, the brothers will really be separated.
Kangxi would not be happy, and there was no need to make other princes feel uncomfortable because of this.
Brother Jiu was startled: "We won't keep them anymore? Didn't you say that steamed oranges are like stewed pears, and they also have the effect of relieving coughs and moisturizing the lungs?"
Shu Shu pointed to the left and right, and then pointed in the direction of the palace, with helplessness.
"If we really want to go to the palace, can we still eat alone? Anyway, the annual tributes from various places are arriving one after another. I will go to the palace and ask for more for my brother, that's all..."
Brother Ninth hesitated for a while, nodded, and said: "Yes, we are juniors and the oldest among the juniors. It is indeed difficult to eat alone. Really, we can't even eat anything to make a living..."
But thinking of Shu Shu's proposal, he said: "But the Fourth Brother, the Fifth Brother, and the annoying Third Brother all have small ones in the house. How else should we divide it into several shares?"
Shu Shu has seen fresh fruits from the south.
They are all fruit trees.
It looks like it could be used as a green plant display.
If you take it off, there won't actually be much.
She shook her head and said: "The emperor will reward you. Brother, it's different after all. It's good for the children to get an extra share..."
Brother Jiu knew that she was kind-hearted and said: "Then it depends on you. There are few things and they look expensive. Only one bite will attract attention. Wait for us to go out later and charter a boat to transport the fruit from the south..."
Shu Shu smiled and listened.
It's a good idea, but it doesn't work.
Summer fruits are not uncommon, and there are many local varieties in the capital.
Therefore there is no need to transport fresh fruits in summer.
In winter, the canal freezes.
It's okay in Jiangnan, but when we get here in Shandong, the canal will stop.
How to sail?
But this is a good idea and deserves encouragement...
