The next day, Brother Jiu was not in a hurry to go out. Instead, he met with Fusong first and told Cao Shun about providing guards for Cao Shun, and then left the house.
When he arrived at the Yamen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the doctor of the Shenxing Division was already waiting for him.
"Master Jiu, yesterday the Crown Princess sent someone to the Shenxing Department to deliver a message about the theft of Yuqing Palace..." The doctor was in his forties, bowed, and looked extremely respectful and submissive.
Brother Ninth thought so too before. But after experiencing the incident at the Accounting Department yesterday, he no longer thought so.
They are all old foxes, very cunning. Do you want to use him to top the tank, or do you want to use him to top the tank? He looked at the doctor and said, "Then why are we delaying? Let's take someone to investigate?" The Shenxing Division has its own staff, so there is no need to call in people from other places.
The doctor hesitated and said: "The nun next to the Crown Princess mentioned the Li family of the Crown Princess and the Li family outside the palace..." After hearing this, Brother Jiu immediately lowered his face and said: "Then why are you bothering? The Crown Princess can't control her. Are you here?" The doctor didn't expect Brother Jiu's reaction, so he said: "But this involves the people of the East Palace...the prince's place..."
"Hutu! Without the Crown Prince's nod, how could the Crown Princess take care of the Li family? Who doesn't know that the Crown Princess is virtuous and virtuous? Who do you think the Crown Princess is?" Brother Jiu scolded mercilessly: "According to the rules. Just leave. If you are worried about offending others, just abdicate and make way for someone more worthy. Remember, in addition to the two doctors in your punishment department, there are four other ministers, right?" The doctor said with sweat on his face: "They are slaves. You are stupid. If you don’t dare to do it anymore, ask someone to go to Yuqing Palace to arrest Mr. Li!” Brother Jiu frowned and waved his hand: “Go quickly, go quickly, the Crown Princess is in charge of the palace and she is slacking off in communicating with you. It’s so shameful.” Well, if you continue to be disobedient like this, I will take care of you even if others don't care!" The doctor didn't dare to delay and left in a hurry.
Only then did the ninth elder brother look normal. He glanced at the twelfth elder brother next to him, with a face full of gossip, and said, "What news is there in the palace? Why did the prince think of cleaning up the Li family? Isn't that because he is taking advantage of his father-in-law's family?" It is nonsense to say that the Crown Princess cannot tolerate the Li family.
The emperor and his grandson are already in their teens, and if they can't be accommodated, they won't be tolerated long ago. Except for the prince, there is no one else who cannot tolerate the Li family.
The 12th elder brother glanced at the 9th elder brother and said, "It seems to be related to the rumors about the draft a while ago..." The 9th elder brother's expression solidified and said, "The Li family created it? What is it for?" The 12th elder brother thought for a while. Said: "According to the conjecture of the concubines, it was the crown prince's upbringing of the third elder brother, which made the Li family anxious, so they revealed that the crown prince's heirs were in trouble, thinking that the prince could justifiably apply for the title of Li family by saying that he had meritorious service in giving birth to a son. Side Fujin..."
"Why does it sound so untrue..." Brother Jiu suddenly became wiser. As for this person, he usually does bad things to benefit himself at the expense of others. There are not many people who are idle and sick but insist on harming others and benefiting themselves.
This sounds reasonable to the Li family, but we have to decide when. If there hadn't been the two events of Aktun fighting and Aktun riding horses, then the cause and effect could be sorted out clearly.
But last year, Aktun got into trouble one after another. The Li family's children were beaten and the whole family was evicted. How could they still dare to daydream?
"Then which family is concerned about the position of the crown prince's concubine and puts the blame on the Li family. This method is very clever..." Brother Jiu touched his chin and couldn't think of which family it was.
Seeing the strange look on the face of the twelfth elder brother, the ninth elder brother walked over and asked curiously: "What have you heard? Is there any speculation outside? Those wrapping masters have sharp eyes..." The twelfth elder brother He hesitated for a moment and said: "Someone mentioned the princess of Ma Xiang's family..." After hearing this, Brother Jiu couldn't help but said: "Fart!" When it comes to others clinging to the East Palace, Brother Ninth believes it; when it comes to Ma Qi clinging to the East Palace , he wouldn’t believe it.
If that really happened, Ma Qi wouldn't have to do anything, just not separate the families. Finding reasons to divide the family and separate the eldest sons, everyone could see that Ma Qi wanted to be a pure minister.
The twelfth elder brother shut his mouth and stopped talking. He just looked at the ninth elder brother quietly. The ninth elder brother hurriedly said: "I didn't talk about you, but the gossiping bastards outside..." The twelfth elder brother's expression softened.
The ninth elder brother said: "Who else was mentioned? Is there any princess from the Hesheli family or the princess from the Niu Hulu family?" The twelfth elder brother shook his head and said: "I haven't heard of it, but someone mentioned next year's batch of show girls. There are Princesses from the Tong family, Princesses from the Guarjia family, Princesses from the Yin Ergen Jueluo family..." Ninth Prince is not interested in these families, but the Tong family... the emperor may really let the Princesses from the Tong family stay. Brand refers to a good marriage.
But don't think about it in the East Palace. The fifth elder brother in Prince Yu's mansion or the few elder brothers in Prince Gong's mansion are pretty much the same.
They are all at the bottom of the ranking, and their titles will not be high in the future. They are ordinary members of the clan, but they are still close to the royal family, so they are somewhat decent.
While the ninth elder brother was taking care of his official duties, the twelfth elder brother continued to check the school population with a few notes.
This happened for several days in a row, which naturally attracted the attention of many wrappers. On this day, Gao Yanzhong just came back from Xiaotangshan and was blocked by his in-law Zhu Guoshan.
"In-laws, everything is uneasy outside now. What will Master Jiu do next..." Gao Yanzhong listened confused and said, "What did Master Jiu do?" Brother Jiu had previously been stuck in the appointment and dismissal of the Guo Luoluo family's children. , attracted a lot of criticism.
Later, it was discovered that not only the Guo Luoluo family, but other relatives were also closely investigated. There were two kinds of rhetoric from outside, some were good and some were bad.
As promised, those who benefit do not have to worry about being covered by related households. The ones who can't say the least are naturally the other relatives, who feel that Brother Nine is unkind. Not only has the family's future been ruined, but their family has also suffered.
Now that the Twelfth Prince has been checking the population for several days, some people are speculating on the Ninth Prince's next move. Some said that the Ministry of Internal Affairs will increase the number of official schools, some said that new yamen will be added, and some will prepare for recruitment examinations. There are all kinds of speculations.
That was the prince's elder brother. Although everyone disliked him for being noisy and noisy, no one dared to confront him. That is the emperor's beloved son, and he loves to complain. Who wouldn't be afraid?
But in private, there are a lot of people who have no idea, asking everywhere, including the in-laws of the Gao family.
Zhu Guoshan talked about checking the household register. Gao Yanzhong was also confused and couldn't figure out the reason, but he knew that Brother Jiu was actually a bit lazy and would not do useless things.
Since he ordered the twelfth prince to do it, there must be a purpose, but he doesn't know it now. He glanced at Zhu Guoshan suspiciously and said, "There is nothing illegal in your family, right? For example, taking people's concubines and adopting people's women and men for naturalization?" This was his family friend and the father-in-law of his eldest son. , currently serves as a member of Ningshou Palace.
Zhu Guoshan shook his head hurriedly and said: "No, no, I'm just afraid that something I don't know will violate the taboo..." Gao Yanzhong said: "Jiuye acts in the most fair and impartial way. No matter what he does, he will do it openly, and he will do it openly." After passing the imperial examination, you will not be independent, so as long as there are no violations of the law, don't worry..." Zhu Guoshan hesitated and said: "Is it to check the population of women of suitable age? Every year in the internal affairs office's small election, there are some who hide and do not sign up... ..."The Ministry of Internal Affairs conducts an annual
The "small selection" is different from the Eight Flags draft. In the Eight Banner draft, unless you are ill or have asked for grace, you must choose. The Eight Banner people are also used to it, and they have to go through the formalities.
Even if there is a chance to climb high in the House of Internal Affairs Office selection, most of the selected beauties of the House of Internal Affairs are ordinary palace ladies. Once they enter the palace, they will serve for ten years. Some leave the palace at the age of thirty, and some are in their twenties. If you leave the palace at the age of fifteen, even if you become a palace maid and ask for the master's grace to leave the palace early, it will still take ten years, not a few years earlier.
When he came out again, his marriage was delayed and he could only marry someone else. A family that truly loves their daughter would be reluctant to send her daughter to participate in the primary election.
There are a lot of people to be employed in the palace, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs does not force every family to send their daughters to be chosen. Therefore, in years when there are many people employed, there will be those who hide and pretend to be sick. After the age, there is no need to choose.
Gao Yan centrally felt that this would not be the case, but his expression remained unchanged and he did not deny it. Zhu Guoshan saw this and left worriedly.
His second daughter, who is thirteen this year, has also reached the age of selection... Gao Yanzhong had a meal at home, changed into clean clothes, checked the time, and went to the prince's mansion.
It's afternoon now, and Brother Jiu has returned from the Yamen. There were two early roses in the garden. After taking a nap, the couple went to the garden to see the roses.
One is rose pink, the other is light pink, and the flowers are as big as a child's fist. Brother Jiu asked: "It's not that the county master likes roses. Do you want to cut them and put them in bottles for the county master?" Shu Shu shook his head and said: "No, this place is next to A Mou's yard. A Mou will take a walk after dinner to enjoy it." It's perfect for flower viewing." The couple came to the front of the greenhouse after viewing the rose flowers.
Looking at the clear tiles in front of him, Shu Shu was very moved and said: "In a few years, when I clean up the courtyards of several small children, the study will all use clear tiles, which looks bright..." The ninth elder brother was thinking about the prince's mansion. He felt that Zhaojia Gege was an eyesore and said: "She occupies two yards..." One is Zhaojia Gege's small yard, and the other is the yard of the master craftsman.
Shu Shu thought for a while and said: "Old worshiper is not young anymore. After teaching for two years, he can go out..." Brother Jiu was still not happy and said: "We can't let Dagege's courtyard follow Zhao. Jiashi's is the same size, it's best to be like Ning'an Hall, with a small courtyard with two entrances..." Shu Shu looked at Brother Ninth, shook his head and said, "Don't mention this..." Zhaojia's said honestly, If they still can't tolerate it, then the couple are too cruel-hearted.
When the time comes, I will be clean, but I will feel guilty, and others will look shameless. While the couple was talking, the boy at the garden gate sent word that Gao Yanzhong had arrived and asked to see him for something. He was waiting for Brother Ninth at the garden gate.
Shu Shu said, "Go and do your work. I'll go sit with Ah Mou and then go back..." Brother Jiu nodded, but didn't leave immediately. He watched Shu Shu enter Ning'an Hall before leaving the garden.
Gao Yanzhong was standing in the corridor. When he saw Brother Jiu coming out, he was busy beating Qian'er. Brother Jiu waved his hand and said, "Okay, what's the heretic? Why are you here at this time? Is there something wrong with Xiaotangshan?" It's almost dinner time now.
Gao Yanzhong shook his head and said: "It's not over there, there are some speculations outside, related to Master Jiu. I'm afraid you don't know, so come here and report..." Then, he talked about the discussions and speculations outside the household registration book.
Only then did Brother Ninth remember that he had not told Gao Yanzhong about the new left leader, and said: "I'm bothering you this time, not for anything else, but to prevent you two from working in vain for a few years..."
