The princes and elder brothers sitting here, except for the 13th and 14th princes, all of them have already been married and have also gone through the "approach ceremony".
The eldest brother looked a little dazed. He and his first wife were married in the 26th year of Kangxi's reign, so many years had passed.
When he took Da Fujin to kowtow at the Qianqing Palace, was he the same as Lao Shi?
Dafujin also came from the Eight Banners surname, but that branch was weaker, but she was also the daughter of a minister.
As the eldest daughter-in-law of the royal family, Fujin is also chosen from thousands of people. She has outstanding appearance and deeds. There is nothing dissatisfied with the eldest brother.
As a result, the year after the wedding, Mingzhu was dismissed from the prime ministership due to the "party strife" in the previous dynasty. Her father-in-law, who had always been friendly with Mingzhu, was also involved. He was criticized, designated as a party member, and dismissed from office together.
Even though no evidence was found later, the father-in-law never recovered.
Fujin was uneasy. Not only was he looking forward to his legitimate son, but Fujin was also looking forward to his legitimate son.
In the blink of an eye, everything became empty.
Fujin went, and so did his father-in-law.
The eldest brother took a sip of wine and lowered his eyes.
Thinking about it now, there were some things that were hard to figure out about the "party struggle" at that time.
It seems that the courtiers are criticizing each other, but is this really the case?
It's more like Khan Ama was afraid of his old ministers, so a new generation came up who were more submissive.
Third Brother is also craning his neck to watch, but he is not thinking about fairness or unfairness like San Fujin.
How can there be fairness in the palace?
He knew early on that although we were all princes and elder brothers, brothers were different and divided into three, six or nine levels.
Otherwise, why were the eldest brother and him sent out for foster care instead of the prince and fourth brother?
It's because the latter two have noble birth mothers and adoptive mothers.
He looked at his biological mother opposite and felt sad in his heart.
If the eldest brother of his compatriot is still alive, then there is no way that his empress is the first of the four concubines.
When the time comes for brothers to work together and be as powerful as gold, they won't be left alone without a helping hand now.
The fifth elder brother also recalled the "meeting ceremony" after his wedding the year before last. After kowtowing in Ningshou Palace, the Queen Mother not only gave Wu Fujin jewelry, but also gave them a pair of dragon and phoenix peace cards.
"What about the pair of dragon and phoenix cards?"
The fifth elder brother asked in a low voice.
Wu Fujin felt happy in his heart and said softly: "Keep it in the jewelry box, can we wear it later?"
"Uh-huh!"
The fifth elder brother pursed his lips, smiled and nodded.
The seventh prince didn't even raise his eyelids, just looking at the utensils on the table.
They are all high-quality porcelain from official kilns, and this is just an ordinary banquet for the royal family.
The Zhizhi Mansion keeps these utensils, is it specially prepared for pick-up?
He remembered the inspection of the palace in the north last year, and felt that there were probably a lot of tricks in the Zhizhi Mansion.
It's just that he's not a nosy person.
If you are not in your position, you will not seek your government.
Thinking about it, he put it behind him and looked at Brother Ninth.
There were so many people before that I didn't bother to talk. I wonder what's going on at Baylor Mansion?
I was pregnant in August last year, and now I am almost eight months old.
I wonder if Shengjia can return to Beijing in time before Fujin gives birth.
The eighth elder brother, who sat at the same table as the seventh elder brother, saw that the emperor valued the tenth elder brother and his wife, and actually thought of going together with the third elder brother.
In my mind, "Son is more valuable than mother".
The tenth prince is different from them.
There was a tightness in his chest.
The Eight Banners has always had a clear hierarchy, and he could understand if others saw it this way.
But Khan’s Ama is his own Ama, and the same goes for his son...
If you want a son of noble birth, why do you have so many concubines?
No one is picky about concubines who are also born in Baoyi and serve as subordinates of Baoyi Tuan. When it comes to his biological mother, because he is born in Baoyi and superintendent, it seems that he is inferior by one level?
The son of Concubine Xin Zheku...
The Eighth Prince remembered the whispers of the palace servants when he was a child, clenching his fists in his sleeves and feeling unwilling to give in.
Brother Jiu just complained casually, then gave up and said to Shu Shu happily: "Tomorrow we will wear the same purse and the same color clothes. We will go to Baoen Temple in the morning and go to Changmen Street to eat out at noon!"
Shu Shu's eyebrows were curved and she was filled with anticipation.
Before, Ninth Prince was away, so she had to be careful about her words and actions, and she was not allowed to move freely. She was basically confined to the boat. Occasionally she would follow the Queen Mother to worship Buddha when she got off the boat. She had never been anywhere else.
Suzhou Changmen was a place that often appeared in the Ming and Qing Dynasty notes of later generations. It was the most prosperous commercial street in Suzhou at that time.
When the thirteenth brother who was next heard it, his face also showed expectation, but he hesitated for a moment.
The brother and sister-in-law finally reunited, and they were affectionate and affectionate. It would be very unpleasant if they followed.
The fourteenth elder brother didn't think so much. He stretched his neck and said, "Brother Ninth, Sister-in-law Ninth, let's go together!"
Brother Jiu had a look of disgust on his face, and just as he was about to shake his head, he thought of Jiu Gege and asked Shu Shu, "Do you want to take Xiao Jiu with you?"
You can't let the girl stay with your wife when he's not here, and then put her aside when he comes. That's too unkind.
Shu Shu thought for a while and said, "After we break up later, I'll ask my sister. She must also want to go. She's been out for thousands of miles and only has a few days left to wander."
The ninth elder brother then looked at the fourteenth elder brother and said: "Then follow, as we have agreed, we must be obedient and not be willful, otherwise there will be no next time!"
The fourteenth elder brother smiled and nodded: "My brother is getting older every year, and he has become sensible by now!"
Although he was somewhat suspected of taking advantage of his sister, the Fourteenth Brother was not angry. He followed the Thirteenth Brother and smiled and said: "Who calls us young? If we don't follow shamelessly, Khan Ama will definitely not allow us to go out and naughty by ourselves..." "
This shows Brother Thirteen’s previous hesitation.
The thirteenth brother felt calm when he heard that Jiu Gege was there, and said with a smile: "They say that from Changmen to Fengqiao, there is a ten-mile long street with thousands of shops. It is one of the most prosperous places in Jiangnan. I really want to go. have a look."
Kangxi and the Queen Mother were sitting in high seats, so they could clearly see where they were seated below.
Seeing the thirteenth and fourteenth elder brothers looking at the seats next to each other, he knew that these two young brothers wanted to follow the ninth elder brother.
Later, the ninth elder brother nodded, and the fourteenth elder brother's beaming smile was also in his eyes.
He felt quite relieved, feeling that Jiu Age's son was a bit ungrateful, but the victory was that he did not hold grudges and was not careless.
In the twelfth lunar month of last year, because the fourteenth elder brother was ignorant, he was disliked by the ninth elder brother. Not to mention falling out, there seemed to be a rift. It was good to see it now.
Immediately, his eyes swept towards Ba Age.
The eighth elder brother was turning around to talk to the tenth elder brother. The tenth elder brother responded politely and then turned back to talk to Shi Fujin.
Brother Ba smiled and continued to eat the food in front of him...
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This night, Brother Jiu went a little crazy.
Shu Shu was worried because of the commotion, so she blocked Brother Jiu's mouth with a handkerchief, otherwise she was really afraid that the noise would get louder and spread to the yard.
There is also the Tenth Prince and his wife in the east wing. If they are alarmed, what will happen?
"Heartless, abusive master!"
Brother Jiu finally spit out the handkerchief, turned over and took a bite on Shu Shu's shoulder.
Shu Shumo rubbed his back, hoarsely, and whispered: "Didn't I agree to go to Baoen Temple tomorrow? How many more times do I have to go through this?"
Brother Jiu put his chin on her shoulder and said: "One more time, three times will give birth to all things, just three times will be enough!"
Shu Shu fluttered leisurely, her mind was still clear, and she was counting the time in her heart.
There are no people who want to go there in the afternoon to pay homage to the Buddha and offer incense. You have to go there before noon. That way you can get up at the latest, which is okay.
It was rare for him to be so good, so Shu Shu just let him.
Spring nights are short.
A night of love.
The next day, the yard was quiet.
It's already three poles a day.
Brother Shi took Shi Fujin out.
Xiao Chun, Xiao Tang, and Xiao Song were on the porch, looking at the upper room, waiting for the masters to get up and wash themselves.
He Yuzhu and Sun Jin were also there.
He Yuzhu looked at Xiao Chun and said, "Don't you urge us? The carriage is ready outside. If we delay for a while, we will be gone."
Xiao Chun exhaled and went to the room to knock on the door.
Shu Shu woke up in a daze, yawned, opened the curtain, and looked at the window.
The sky is bright.
"Fu Jin, it's the second day of the second lunar month..."
It was Xiaochun's voice.
Shu Shu heard the content clearly and immediately woke up. She raised her voice and said, "Here we come, prepare hot water!"
After saying that, she pushed Brother Jiu.
Brother Ninth was lying lazily on the bed, refusing to lift his fingers, and said pitifully: "I don't want to go, my waist is straight and my legs hurt..."
The spirit of Longhu was completely different from last night.
Shu Shu looked at the roots of his thighs, which were all red and swollen, as well as a few scabs the size of his thumb.
When she saw the gray under his eyes and her eyelids were too sleepy to open, Shu Shu felt distressed and stopped urging him.
She got out of bed, changed her clothes, and took off her shoes.
"Where's Master Ten?"
She saw that there was no movement in the east wing and looked at Xiaochun.
Xiaochun said: "Take Shifujin to the two concubines."
Shu Shu looked at the two courtyards to the east, then looked at He Yuzhu, and said, "Have you all gone out? Is there still brother here?"
He Yuzhu said: "I just saw that the uncle and the seventh master left, they seemed to go to the guard camp. The fifth master and Wu Fujin went to the Queen Mother's courtyard. It seemed that the female family members of the Li family were passed down by San Fujin. They followed Han Gongren out. The third master You and Ba Ye should still be there."
Shu Shu had no choice.
If the fifth elder brother and the tenth elder brother were here, she could still ask her to ask for incense and light offerings. She couldn't go to the third elder brother or the eighth elder brother now, right?
She thought about what would happen if she changed it to tomorrow, and there was a little eunuch at the door looking in.
Seeing Shu Shuzai, he hurriedly and respectfully came forward to greet him.
It is the haha bead eunuch of the fourteenth prince.
"Jiu Fujin, our master sent his servant to ask when we will set off..."
Shu Shu rubbed her temples and remembered her plan to go out today. Not only the couple, but also a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, all agreed upon yesterday.
Shu Shu said: "It's right!"
The little eunuch responded, and Xiao Chun and others also started to move.
Shu Shu hurried back to the house, thinking about how to coax people.
Brother Jiu closed his eyes, heard her footsteps, stretched out his hand and said: "Lie down quickly, I didn't close my eyes until the fourth watch this morning..."
He remembered the sound of a banging sound clearly.
Shu Shu sat over and whispered: "Master, let's go back and get a boat alone..."
Brother Jiu immediately opened his eyes and said, "Aren't you refusing to let me do it? Are you saying it's too much trouble?"
Shu Shu said: "We can deal with it on the Queen Mother's ship, but what about the tenth brother and the tenth younger brother and sister?"
If they, the newlyweds, live with their elders, they will go to Concubine Hui's ship.
It should be exchanged with the eighth prince.
But it’s not convenient either.
"There are still quite a few half-sized and small boats empty. Now we have one, and our tenth brother and his friends have one, so we can live more comfortably..."
Shu Shu suggested.
After leaving Suzhou on March 19, the team headed for Hangzhou. After staying in Hangzhou for a few days, they began to return to Luan.
It took nearly two months when I came, and even if it was faster when I returned, it would take more than a month.
The accommodation is more spacious so that everyone can feel comfortable.
Brother Jiu was completely awake, his eyes were gleaming, and he said: "Not only is the boat empty, but the two spare dragon boats are also empty..."
(End of chapter)
