After the Queen Mother finished speaking, she couldn't help but worry about Jiu Gege.
She said to the Crown Princess: "Send someone back to tell Xiaojiu and ask her to come to the palace according to the date to pay her respects!"
In this case, the Tong family would not dare to bully Jiu Gege because they were worried about the palace.
Otherwise, the palace will see that there will be no good fruit for them.
The Crown Princess stood up and said, "I'll send someone to see my sister soon."
The Queen Mother was still not at ease, worried that Jiu Gege would report good news but not bad news, so she said to Shi Fujin: "You live outside, and you are better informed. Ask people to ask more about the news about the Princess Mansion. If you have free time, go to the Princess Mansion to sit there."
Shi Fujin nodded and said: "Don't worry, there are so many princes, if the nine-headed prince dares to disobey, everyone will beat him!"
The Queen Mother did not stop her, but nodded and said, "That's how it should be. The mother's family will protect her, and the husband's family will not dare to bully her."
Shi Fujin nodded and said: "That means their family is arrogant. If it were another family, there would be no need to worry."
The Queen Mother felt so too.
But that was the Tong family, the emperor's maternal family, the natal family of Queen Xiaokangzhang, and it was hard for her, the aunt, to say anything.
Over the years, whenever the emperor promoted the Tong family, the queen mother kept silent because she did not like to touch this taboo.
Shifujin also lost a good impression of Concubine Tong because of Longkodo.
The two are siblings. Her brother is so bad, and Concubine Tong, her sister, doesn't know at all?
This kind of brother should be locked at home so as not to be an eyesore.
She asked the Crown Princess in a low voice: "Has the Empress of Yongshou Palace 'reported illness'?"
This time Long Keduo was accused, and the Tong family was no less embarrassed than it was in the first month of last year.
Last year, the Tong family suspended Duke Cheng'en and expelled him from the capital, which sounded disgraceful, but there was no other punishment and the property was complete.
This time, he was whipped, exiled from the army, and lost his citizenship, leaving his wife and children as slaves.
Going north in this winter, whether you can stay alive in the ancient pagoda is a matter of two minds.
The Crown Princess shook her head slightly and said: "'No'..."
Shi Fujin was a little angry and muttered: "You are so thick-skinned!"
Seeing Shi Fujin still innocent and innocent, the princess felt envious.
Concubine Tong is either thick-skinned or afraid.
At this time, if she "complains about illness", she will feel resentful, and no one will tolerate her.
At that time, it is said that we cannot deal with them together, as the main position is not guaranteed.
At this moment, the concubines outside arrived one after another.
Shifujin was also a little unable to sit still.
She was looking forward to meeting San Fujin and Qi Fujin soon and chatting with them.
Fortunately, it's almost time and there are plenty of people outside.
Shi Fujin followed the Queen Mother and Crown Princess out.
The third day of October is the birthday of the Queen Mother.
This was what the Queen Mother was talking about to Concubine Hui today, saying: "It will be a mess when the time comes. You tell people to keep an eye on the princes and grandsons, and don't ask people to rush into each other."
During the Queen Mother's holy birthday, her great-grandsons and great-granddaughters who are over six years old must go to Ningshou Palace to kowtow.
The Empress Dowager was talking about the four princesses in the Zhijun Prince's Mansion. Without their biological mother to lead them, she was afraid that they would be neglected.
Concubine Hui said: "Don't worry, Da Gege is thirteen this year. When adults use it, he is a reassuring child."
The Queen Mother nodded and said: "That's good. I didn't start growing my hair last time I saw you."
Then, she looked at Concubine Yi and said, "Bring the dominoes from Yikun Palace. When the people outside are gone, let's play cards and have a relaxing day."
Concubine Yi smiled and said: "Then my concubine, you can burn incense and worship Buddha, there are many and two cards!"
The Queen Mother smiled and said: "How can I have a matchmaker like you? I'm celebrating my birthday, and I don't want to say hello?"
Concubine Yi sighed and said: "I understand, the empress is thinking about my golden son and won't let me get rich!"
The Queen Mother smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will get money if you win, and I will prepare delicious food for you if you lose."
At this point, she looked at Shu Shu and said: "On the third day of the Lunar New Year, I will fast for a day, not eating meat, to accumulate blessings. A vegetarian banquet will be prepared in the palace. I don't like to eat, so I am waiting for your snacks?"
Shu Shu said: "Grandmother, please wait. My granddaughter-in-law is thinking about food and preparing to go to Ningshou Palace to pay her respects!"
In the next two days, the dining room will start preparing side dishes. In addition to meat, there are also various vegetarian dishes.
This is because we worry that meat will spoil easily over time, while vegetarian food will last longer.
It is more convenient to make an extra portion and send it directly to Ningshou Palace.
The Queen Mother looked forward to it and asked, "Have you eaten snacks that are not so vegetarian?"
She heard that the old man outside left after his birthday, so she felt a little taboo in her heart.
That’s why I wanted to be a vegetarian on my birthday, but I didn’t like to eat the vegetarian food in the palace, so I was hoping that Shu Shu would have delicious food here.
Shu Shu said: "Yes, I will bring them to the palace for you to taste the day after tomorrow. Some are sweet and some are salty."
The Queen Mother felt relieved and said with a smile: "Then just wait, I love salty food."
After the greetings at Ningshou Palace were over, the sisters-in-law got together and walked out.
Sanfujin said: "I thought that only the Tong family was too arrogant to see the Jueluo girl, but I didn't expect that there are many other families in the capital, and all of them have been revealed in the past few days."
Qifu Jin said: "When Emperor Taizu was conquering the world, the clan followed him in the war. Jueluo was against Emperor Taizu. I found out later, but they had no merit. They were not held accountable for their crimes. It was already honorable to give them a red belt. Compared with the serious nobles who have contributed to the founding of the country for eight hundred years, Jueluo is indeed nothing."
Shi Fujin was confused as he listened and said: "Jue Luo is so bad, why is he still considered to be in the royal family?"
Sanfujin said: "What could be the reason? There are few Manchus, and the royal family is a minor surname. If Jueluo is not included in the royal family, then there will be even fewer people in the royal family."
If there is less, how can the big surnames within the Eight Banners be suppressed?
Just making up the numbers.
Jueluo also knew that his family's status was empty and he didn't dare to take advantage of it.
In recent years, it seems that the children of Jueluo are more motivated than the children of the clan. Some have participated in the Eight Banners imperial examinations, while others have been sent to the green camp.
Shu Shu listened without interrupting.
The population of the clan was very small before entering the customs. After entering the customs, smallpox raged and many princes died in their youth.
But since the "variol" came out, things have been different.
There are many sons and daughters, and the royal family has no shortage of people. Instead, it has to restrict and restrict the titles.
Qi Fujin said: "It's time for all the beauties to submit their reports. This can be said quickly. The election will be held next year. This time, there are many serious candidates for Fujin, including Prince Zhi, twelfth elder brother, thirteenth elder brother, and so on. The fourth elder brother of Prince Yu’s Palace and the fifth elder brother of Prince Gong’s Palace…”
The prince and the emperor's nephew are worlds apart.
Qi Fujin thought about the sisters-in-law of the two royal palaces, and felt that in comparison, the Royal Fujin was better.
If Wangfu Jin is in trouble, he will be in trouble.
When they arrived outside the Shenwu Gate, the sisters-in-law didn't want to separate. Look at me and I look at you. I don't want to fall in love with the carriage.
Shu Shu asked, "How about everyone go sit in our house?"
It is convenient to eat and drink there, and the population is small.
Sanfujin and Qifuxin responded immediately.
Everyone hasn't mentioned the Tong family yet, and they are all holding back their words.
When the carriage arrived at the Ninth Prince's Mansion, the sisters-in-law looked at each other and smiled.
Everyone has scruples about speaking in the palace, but now they have no scruples.
"Someone is looking into the Tong family's old accounts outside. Queen Xiaokangzhang's biological mother was the eldest daughter and died young; Duke Tong's wife, also the eldest daughter, also died long ago. Now some people are speculating on the cause of death..."
Sanfu Jindao.
Qi Fujin also heard about it and nodded: "The Tong family all have lustful habits. The old man in Shengjing has only two sons out of eight sons. This Longkodo's lustfulness is just rooted in his roots!"
Shu Shu and Shi Fujin had little interaction outside, but this was the first time they heard about this.
Shifujin said in surprise: "Do they dare to harm even the clan's daughter? Then is the ninth sister in danger?"
Shu Shu shook his head and said: "It's been too long, there's no way to say that. There's no need to worry about Jiu Gege. The princess's mansion is full of dowry people."
However, if there is such a suspicion, it will be a dark cloud for the Tong family.
Whether it was Kangxi or the Prince of the Five Banners, they would all be wary of the Tong family.
Qi Fujin shook his head and said: "Even if you are an untitled clan daughter, as long as you stand up for yourself, can you still be bullied? Or the current rules are taught crookedly, everyone is docile, why don't you have to let your husband's family bully you..."
To be honest, these four people are all descendants of the clan daughter.
But who dares to neglect their eldest daughter?
Even if there is a side room or a concubine room, no one dares to kill his wife.
San Fujin sneered and said: "That's not a rule of thumb. They can deceive for a while, but they can also deceive for a lifetime? The evil they do will always be repaid to themselves."
Qifu Jin said: "Anyway, let's remember this lesson. When teaching our daughters, don't teach them the three obediences and four virtues. You should stick to them and then rest assured in the future."
In addition to Shifujin, the three sisters-in-law have daughters who will also be eldest daughters in the future.
San Fujin had some feelings for his eldest daughter before, but he has been taking care of her for the past six months. He said, "Our family is very big. When the time comes, let the third master ask for a favor from the emperor. If he doesn't marry outside, he can give it to her." If you want to stay in Beijing for your aunts’ families, look for them among the children of Dong E’s family.”
Qi Fujin was noncommittal. The flag belonged to someone else's family. She thought it was good and her parents-in-law would obey.
As for the princess's family, let's forget it. There are many aunts and sisters, but will life be smooth?
Longkodo's wife was serving as her aunt's daughter-in-law, but she was still discouraged by the advice.
There is also Shu Shu, who was as close as mother and daughter to Prince Kang Taifu, but they did not become mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the end.
It is true that the niece is a biological niece, but can she still be ranked ahead of her son?
When the time comes, it will be better to be polite to outsiders, and it will be easier for both sides...
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Next update on June 10th around 12 noon
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