In Mrs. Bo's room, she had a good afternoon nap. When she opened her eyes again, Shu Shu saw a familiar figure sitting by the kang.
She felt warm in her heart and had a smile on her face.
It's Brother Ninth who is here.
"Why didn't you call me?"
Shu Shu asked with a smile.
Brother Jiu said: "It's nothing."
Next to him is a basket of tangerines.
When Shu Shu saw this, her mouth started to feel sore and she immediately reached out.
Brother Jiu quickly stopped him and said, "Careful if your fingers hurt, I'll peel them off for you."
The oranges were as big as a child's fist, so Shu Shu ate two in a row before she was satisfied, and said, "Why are these ones older?"
It's not yet time for the tributes to go to Beijing. The fresh tributes from the Northeast are in October, but there are no oranges.
When he was in the palace before, Brother Jiu asked people to buy things outside several times, but there wasn't much.
Brother Ninth Brother said: "That boy Ji Hong has a whole basket full of things. He is really well-connected."
After hearing this, Shu Shu felt at ease.
Although it is said that you are courteous to others, you must ask for something.
But it also depends on what the other person is asking for.
Like the Jin family in Hangzhou, those who seek a future for their children should stay away from them.
Because he was Kangxi's confidant, he would definitely not be happy to see his son get involved, and the vacancies in the Ministry of Internal Affairs were fixed. If you pick someone up, you will be squeezed out. There is no need to offend people for no reason.
As for the vacancies created by the Ninth Prince himself, which increased the vacancies in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the favors sold between the brothers were not enough, and it was not the turn of an outsider with little connection to share the vacancies.
It is much simpler for imperial merchants like the Ji family.
The other party didn't dare to ask for any deal with the prince.
As long as Brother Jiu gives him face and accepts his filial piety, it is a grace to him.
In this way, he will not be embarrassed by the boss or doctor below him when he collects the tickets from the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
But after all, eaters have soft mouths and takers have short hands, so Shu Shu said: "When there are more oranges next year, I will also make some sugary oranges and put them away. When I want to eat them, I don't have to worry about them."
Brother Jiu said: "Let's do it, it's not a rare thing."
Speaking of this, he remembered that when he drank Feilong soup during the Northern Tour last year, Shu Shu drank an extra bowl and said, "Do you want to eat Feilong? The fresh tribute from Shengjing will come in October, and I will have people squat in Shengjing." People from the General’s Mansion, grab some tribute…”
After hearing this, Shu Shu hurriedly shook his head and said: "Don't mention meat, I feel bad hearing it. It would be nice if there were some mountain fruits to grab some..."
In fact, this was not the case, but it was game after all, and she was afraid that there would be something inappropriate about it, so she would not eat it casually.
She thought for a while and said: "If you don't vomit after three months, I will kill two of the piglets on Zhuangzi..."
Brother Jiu thought for a while and said: "The food they serve is chilled. I will store some in the freezer when the time comes. You can eat it when you want to eat it."
Shu Shu thought of the delicious food he had eaten on the northern tour last year. Among other things, venison was indeed more delicious than beef and mutton, especially when grilled.
Spicy venison.
She was greedy again and nodded: "Then I want venison. Deer tongue and tendons are also fine."
Brother Jiu nodded and said, "Okay, I'll ask someone to prepare when the time comes."
If Brother Ninth comes here at this time, he will definitely leave some food.
The uncle's house is full of vegetarian dishes, so his wife will send someone to the restaurant to order the dishes.
Shu Shu stopped and said: "We are eating with A Mou, and we also want to eat the vegetarian buns at home..."
Although it is vegetarian, it contains vermicelli, eggs, and chopped seeds, and it tastes very delicious.
Vegetarian steamed buns, millet porridge, and four side dishes.
Tiger skin eggs, sesame sauce radish tassels, spiced dried tofu, fungus yam.
Brother Ninth Brother was originally worried that Shu Shu would be bad at speaking, but he watched her eat five fist-sized vegetarian buns, two tiger eggs, and two bowls of porridge...
He looked uneasy and looked at Mrs. Uncle, hoping that Mrs. Uncle would stop him.
Mrs. Bo smiled and said to him: "Now is the time to eat. You can't be hungry because you don't have much to eat."
Brother Jiu looked at Shu Shu and said, "Didn't I tell you to eat more meals before? Now that I have eaten so much, what should I do before going to bed?"
If you don’t fill it up, you’ll be hungry easily, and if you eat it, you’ll be full.
Shu Shu thought for a while and said: "Then I will eat chicken cakes and have a mouthful of water to fill up. Sister-in-law Five and Sister-in-law Seven are here at noon. I haven't eaten much. I won't eat like this tomorrow!"
Taking a lesson from Qi Fujin's experience, it was not only Shu Shu who was afraid, but also Brother Jiu.
The main reason is that if you don’t ask, you won’t know, and if you ask, you will be shocked.
If you don't control it and eat freely, the baby in your belly will grow bigger. When the time comes, it will be a disaster if it is light, and it will be fatal if it is serious.
Brother Ninth was worried about her, and then Mother-in-law got up.
Shu Shu was not annoyed and said patiently: "I just ate a few more bites of vegetarian food tonight. It's okay. If you don't mix it up, you won't gain weight."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "If you want to eat whatever you like in the future, just leave it in the morning and noon, and you should eat less in the evening."
Shu Shu obediently agreed.
Mrs. Bo looked at the interaction between the two with a smile, but she was really worried.
She herself had never given birth, and neither did Aunt Qi.
I'm afraid that when the time comes to take care of me, I won't be able to take care of it thoroughly.
She said to Shu Shu: "When you move, ask your wet nurse to come over and work as an errand."
Shu Shu thought for a moment and said, "We'll see what you mean when the time comes."
Brother Jiu knew that Shu Shu had two roommates, so he said to Shu Shu: "Everyone is called over to help. This is not the time to be on duty. Whenever you can be on duty, it is better than strangers..."
Having said this, he said to his uncle: "Auntie, I don't trust those people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Even if they are divided to oversee the population, they certainly wouldn't dare to use them directly. On the contrary, if you have a trustworthy Zao Shang here, please lend me a hand first." There are several places where we can use the kitchen as well as others,..."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Bo became serious and said, "Where are the men before me?"
Brother Ninth said: "Those who followed us out of the palace are all servants around us. The stoves, needlework, and sweepers are all people from the House of Internal Affairs. If they are not under our names, they will be returned directly to the House of Internal Affairs."
Mrs. Bo is really worried.
The things at this entrance are naturally very important.
She looked at Shu Shu and said, "Then I'll pick a few people who work on the stove and go there. It would be a pity to leave a few masters in the sewing room for nothing.'"
Earlier, there were four masters in the uncle's house, so the manpower in the house was naturally complete.
Now she is the only one left, mostly idle.
Shu Shu smiled and nodded: "I want them all, I want them all, the more the merrier."
Mrs. Bo said dotingly: "Even if I give you ready-made manpower, you can't be lazy. When you are out of confinement, you still have to train some manpower yourself."
Shu Shu hummed softly: "I don't like to worry, as long as someone can help me."
Mrs. Bo shook her head, looked at Brother Ninth and said, "When the elder brother is divided into households, the Baoyi people become the subordinates of the household, so he obeys, and the elder brother can't always be on guard."
Brother Jiu said: "Well, I will keep an eye on it when the time comes, and I won't let them sit idle if there are any that can be used."
It's getting dark early now, and it's already dark outside.
Shu Shu urged Brother Jiu to return to the palace and said, "Master will pick me up again tomorrow."
Brother Jiu asked: "Take the amulet and the birth control charm with you and put them in your purse."
Shu Shu nodded and said: "Tie it up tomorrow morning, Ruyi is ready."
The ninth elder brother reluctantly left the uncle's residence and returned to the palace.
When I entered the corridor of my elder brother's house, I saw a man standing at the door of the second house.
It's the tenth prince.
I didn't know what to think there, and Brother Jiu didn't notice when he came over.
Brother Jiu looked at him carefully and found that his face was not very good-looking. He frowned and said, "What's wrong?"
The tenth elder brother was awakened, looked at the ninth elder brother, and said: "Ninth elder brother is back..."
Brother Jiu said: "You are reluctant to move, are you feeling uncomfortable?"
While talking, the brothers entered the second house.
Shu Shu is not here, and everything in the main room has been sorted out. Brother Ninth has been resting in the study in the front yard for the past two days.
He directly brought the tenth brother in, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Or is it because of other reasons, the Khan Ama said it?"
Brother Ten shook his head and said: "It's not for this. I sent someone to the Beicheng Army and Horse Department in the morning to inquire about the Yin De family..."
Brother Ninth asked: "The eldest son who died? Isn't it an accident? There are other reasons?"
Although he heard Fusong say something yesterday, he didn't take it too seriously.
If he hadn't regretted the marriage before, he wouldn't have sent people to visit the funeral for the sake of the tenth elder brother; but after regretting the marriage, even the tenth elder brother didn't bother to talk to Yin De, his uncle, and naturally he didn't have one with the ninth elder brother either. What cards.
The tenth prince smiled bitterly and said: "This strange combination of circumstances seems to have something to do with me."
Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "I haven't seen this person twice even if I have nothing to do with you. What does it have to do with you? Stop trying to figure it out!"
Brother Ten took a long breath and said: "It was because of my uncle Yanzhu's kindness that I felt that Yin De, who would rather offend the government than care for the orphan, was good. I recommended him to be the chief historian, and also intervened in Niu Hulu Gege's death. The result of the marriage seemed to be counterproductive..."
As he spoke, he told the reasons behind Zhengtai's unjust death.
Niu Hulu was hateful, but it was too unjust for this little one to die.
After hearing this, Brother Jiu frowned and said, "How could there be such a stupid and vicious sister? Are you sure they are siblings? Maybe one of them is registered?"
The tenth elder brother said: "They are indeed biological siblings."
The ninth elder brother glanced at the tenth elder brother and said: "From now on, you should keep a respectful distance from the Niu Hulu family. Birds of a feather flock together, and people are divided into groups. With Aling'a in the front, the younger generation will still be like this. Who knows? The others are humans and ghosts..."
The tenth elder brother nodded and said: "I didn't want to talk to him anymore, just because it's a pity that Uncle Yanzhu only has this legitimate son."
As for the three concubines raised in the palace, they were raised in vain if they recognized a thief as their father.
Brother Jiu asked: "What should we do with the Niu Hulu family? This big brother has already killed people?"
Brother Ten said: "I heard that Yin De's wife took her children back to her parents' house and had sex."
Brother Jiu frowned and said, "Even if you don't send it to Shengjing, you should send it to Zhuangzi, right? How dare you stay at home?"
The tenth prince sneered: "So he is a good old man."
A good person has a soft ear and is easily led astray.
In addition, Niu Hulu Da Gege is now in a desperate situation, and I am afraid that he will be even more reluctant to deal with it cruelly...
