Shu Shu took it and looked at it, but was also speechless. When it comes to the reputation of the princess, it is really not a matter of importance.
Brother Jiu thought about Garzang's appearance and said: "It's a bit ugly, and it doesn't match the third sister very well." Shu Shu shook his head and said: "There is no proof, otherwise the prince-in-law would just cover his forehead and wouldn't bother like this." Among Kangxi's princesses, some of them got married, the Thirteenth Prince's two sisters and Princess Wen Xian all had short lives. The others should be fine, otherwise Shu Shu would have no impression at all.
Since there is no fear of life, the rest is a trivial matter. Everyone is close and distant, so even if the princess really had something to do with the guards, the consort would not dare to really cause trouble in front of the emperor.
Of course the emperor would blame the princess, but wouldn't he blame the prince? If the husband-in-law serves the princess well and the couple is harmonious, no other troubles will arise.
The husband-in-law of Garzang raised concubines and concubine children, which is difficult to elaborate on. If he really wanted to argue, he was also wrong about the rules.
Garzang should be able to weigh the pros and cons. At the moment, it seems like a game with the princess, but I didn't expect someone to pass by in the middle.
Brother Ninth stroked his forehead and said: "I hope Third Sister knows what to do. No matter what the reason is, if it really comes to that point, it will also damage the reputation of the imperial concubine..." In Brother Ninth's heart, there are naturally distances and distances.
The biological mother of the third princess was a concubine of Yongshou Palace in her early years, so the third princess was also raised by the concubine.
Shu Shu said: "It depends on the emperor's arrangements..." It is not easy for peers to interfere in such matters, and it also depends on Kangxi's wishes.
Brother Jiu lay down on the kang and said: "Hey, we are here to choose a location for the palace. Khan Ama still refuses to decide. In these half months, first it is about Longkodo, and then it is about the lack of food. , are enough to make people upset." Shu Shu said: "When I was in the capital, I was a young man, and there was no one to blame for ordinary things outside. When I went outside, I was the backbone of the team, so naturally everything happened. I'm worried about you." Brother Jiu stood up and said, "I haven't replied to Khan Ama yet, so I'll write one and send it back as soon as possible." Shu Shu was not sleepy yet, so she came over to grind ink for Brother Jiu.
Brother Jiu took up the pen and took a long time to finish it. What he wrote was relatively simple, that is, he had received the imperial father's order and was preparing to return to the capital. However, there was news from Haraqin that Princess Duanjing was ill since the Golden Festival and closed the palace. No, this place is three hundred miles away from the princess's residence. I would like to ask the emperor to let him know if he will arrange for someone to go and visit.
Shu Shu could not help but be stunned after seeing the content clearly. Brother Ninth Brother didn’t mention Erhe’s purchase of grain, nor did he say anything private about avoiding people. This letter was going to be sent through the post channel of the Ministry of War, and he wasn’t going to send someone to send it back in person?
Brother Jiu put down his pen, looked at Shu Shu and said: "For the sake of the court's face, and for the sake of Third Sister's dignity, this matter will probably be reduced to a major matter, a trivial matter. But whoever discovers this matter will probably be beaten by Khan." Ma Qian was angry and felt that the family's scandal was being exposed and causing trouble, so we have to be careful and don't ask Erhe to go to the imperial palace. After a year and a half, we will let the matter be settled..." Shu Shu looked at Brother Jiu, this growth His speed is really fast. He was so stupid before, but now he knows how to protect himself in advance.
She thought that Brother Jiu would be impulsive, so when the emperor agreed, she quickly ran to Haraqin and beat up Garzang.
Brother Jiu looked at her and said, "Are you laughing at me for being unloyal?" Shu Shu shook his head hurriedly and said, "No, I just think that now I am acting steadily and thoughtfully, and can protect the people below me." Jiu A Brother hugged Shu Shu's waist and said in a low voice: "Brothers and sisters in the palace are different from brothers and sisters outside. As long as the friendship is not there, we must put the dignity of the court first in everything. That is, I get along with my brothers." "There is some sincerity, but the other half is for Khan Amma to see..." Shu Shu sighed softly and said, "You are so honest. From now on, you just know this in your heart and don't need to say it out loud."
"Yeah!" Brother Jiu nodded and said, "You don't know how much I envy you. You grew up being loved and pampered by your parents. Your younger brothers also share the same father and mother. I dare to say that others will definitely There are also many people who envy you." Shu Shu said: "Then from now on, let's let others envy Fengsheng and the others, right?"
"Okay..." Brother Jiu responded without hesitation. What's so hard about this? He is just the son of the same belly.
I am a very cute Fujin, and I always remind myself of this in an insinuating way. Just eat the jealousy that has no trace.
Early the next morning, Brother Jiu's letter to the emperor was sent to the nearest post station of the palace, using the
"Five hundred miles expedited", this is the fastest speed during non-wartime. This letter will be delivered on the morning of the 21st, and will arrive at the main post station in the capital on the early morning of the 22nd.
The fifty Mongolian warriors completed their escort mission and left. Cao Shun followed Erhe out and breathed a sigh of relief.
Because of the previous oversight by the palace manager, Cao Shun is now taking over the palace logistics. With more than two thousand kilograms of more grain, the food shortage was suddenly lifted.
But if the fifty Mongolian warriors really had to stay for a few days, it would not be easy for everyone to eat from a big pot. They would only be allowed to eat the dry food they brought with them, which would inevitably lead to a waste of food.
The guards below thought little and only listened to the orders from above. However, the subordinates in the Prince's Mansion also knew about the food shortage and were worried about it on behalf of Brother Jiu.
It's not a big deal, but it makes people laugh. There were less than 200 people, and the logistics arrangements were all flawed, which inevitably led to people questioning whether Ninth Prince had the ability to take charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Now that the difficulty has been solved, everyone's mood is different. Yesterday afternoon everyone had a hunting competition, but today they continued in a different direction.
Shu Shu and Brother Jiu also came out. There were a total of 150 guardsmen, excluding those who had just returned from Mongolia and those on duty at the palace, there were another 100 people, and they were divided into two teams.
One group is Chunlin and Xiaosong with fifty guards, and the other group is Fuqing, Cao Shun, and Gao Bin with fifty guards.
Brother Jiu directly told everyone: "Today you must have fun and do your best, and you are not allowed to slack off. In addition to a month's salary, the bonus will also be a cart full of Dongzi vegetables!" Everyone cheered after hearing this.
An extra month's salary is equivalent to three taels of silver. This is an unexpected surprise. Can we still have something to eat? Everyone's morale suddenly rose, and they roared towards the two designated hunting areas.
Behind the trees in the distance, a Mongolian man looked out, watched everyone's movements, and retreated to the hillside. There were the Mongolian warriors who left the palace in the morning.
They were not too far away from the palace, waiting to see what happened on the palace side. When they saw someone riding a horse heading toward the capital along the official road, they remembered it in their hearts; when they saw other people from the palace riding out to hunt, they also followed.
They left only after confirming it with their own eyes. Here in the temporary tent, Shu Shu and Brother Jiu were sitting on small stools at the entrance of the tent, looking at the people riding horses in the distance.
Walnut is nearby, boiling water on the small charcoal stove with He Yuzhu. Brother Jiu said: "In addition to money, we should also stock up on food in the future. We will build a granary in Huangzhuang over there in Baoding and store tens of thousands of kilograms, just in case." Shu Shu thought of corn, and Yi Yi Different from aged millet and wheat, corn is more durable in storage and has been used as reserve grain for decades in later generations.
She said: "Next year for the promotion of corn, let's see if it can be settled in Baoding. If so, our Huangzhuang will also contribute and we will store the corn. This is originally intended to be used as feed or for making wine. We are not afraid of it getting old. If there is a disaster, we can help the tenants by releasing them." Brother Jiu heard his heartbeat and said, "Then I will have a good talk with my fourth brother when I get back." The hunting competition ends at noon.
Surprisingly, the winner was not Chunlin and Xiaosong's team, but Fu Qing and Gao Bin's team. At the hunting spot assigned to Fu Qing and Gao Bin, there happened to be three leopards chasing the yellow sheep. When they caught up with their hunting circle, they killed them all.
As a result, although Chunlin and Xiaosong shot roe deer, foxes, wolves, hares, and pheasants, without the big guys, they were slightly inferior.
Shu Shu and Brother Jiu also sat around the stove making tea, and spent half a day leisurely before following everyone back to the palace.
Zhang Tingzhan and Cao Yueying, on the other hand, had rested for a few days and were almost recovered from their cold. When they heard that they would have to postpone their return to Beijing for two days, they did not sit idle and went to Rehe Gorge to enjoy the scenery and paint.
Next year when the palace is built here, the road must be built first. By then, the natural scenery will be flawed and the game will be lost.
Shu Shu saw that everyone had friends, so she quietly said to Walnut: "It's rare to go out once, and I'm about to return to Beijing, so you should go out more often." Walnut didn't nod this time, but said with red eyes: "I still want to serve Fujin for a few more days." Shu Shu: "..." This is another person who is uneasy before marriage.
Walnut's wedding date is the twelfth lunar month. When they return to Beijing, Walnut will leave the house and go home to be married.
Although the relationship between master and servant only lasted for two and a half years, it can be said that Walnut acted more thoughtfully than Xiaochun. Because she was born in a royal family and grew up as a palace maid, her behavior was more in line with royal rules.
Shu Shu sighed. I really can't bear to marry Walnut. Walnut said he wanted to go back to his hometown as an errand, but if Gao Bin wanted to become a local official, Walnut would definitely go with him.
She looked at Walnut and said, "Master Gao Yanzhong is a kind-hearted person, and Mrs. Gao is also understanding. Things will be fine in the future, so don't worry." The Gao family has a good family tradition, and the couple has to divide the second son and daughter-in-law. If you go out and live alone, your life will be easy to manage in the future.
Walnut rubbed the handkerchief and whispered: "I have a small plan. I want to ask Fujin..." Shu Shu looked at her and said, "Tell me, are you worried about your mother's family?" Walnut is the eldest daughter, and Amma He has a bad mind, Enie was born in a poor family, and is timid and unable to stand up.
The next younger brother seems to have nothing wrong with him, but his mind is a bit dull. Although she worked as an errand in the palace and the mansion before, she was still considered a member of the family.
Walnut nodded and said: "Before I was assigned to the second house in my early years, I gave all my money to the family every year. After I arrived at the second house, I had more money, so I gave half to the family and kept half with me. Over the past three years, I have received various rewards and paid back the money." I have saved a total of one hundred and eighty taels of silver in my wallet from when I was running errands. I wanted to keep the money at home and give it to my brother for his marriage. My uncle and aunt refused to let me go, saying that the Gao family is now five years old. I have a high family status, I also got the left collar, the dowry money is short, and I will live in poverty from now on, and my life is not happy. The money for my brother's wedding, my second uncle has prepared it..."
"Because my aunt is Gao Bin's aunt, slave Enie said privately that she had selfish motives, but I knew that was not the case, but I, Enie, still made irresponsible remarks in front of my brother all day long, only talking about my second uncle. My fault is because I have taken advantage of my slave, and it is my second uncle's duty to buy a dowry for my slave..." After hearing this, Shu Shu couldn't help but frown.
Walnut's uncle was originally a post-worker in the construction department, but was later promoted to the construction department by the ninth prince to take charge.
This is indeed stained with the glory of walnuts, otherwise who would know which one he is. However, Ninth Brother is not a nepotist. He was only promoted when the other party's seniority was reached.
She had met Walnut Enie, and she seemed to be an honest woman before. Why was her mind so twisted? Regardless of whether Uncle and Aunt Walnut have selfish motives, it is good for Walnut to bring more dowry money.
On the contrary, Walnut Enie is here, but it is obvious that he wants to plunder his daughter to supplement his son. She looked at Walnut and said, "Where's your brother? Did you also listen to what you said?" Before Brother Jiu and Shu Shu opened their mansion, the Walnut family and the second uncle's family were separated. Take the lead.
Walnut's younger brother Baoshan served as a long-term follower to Brother Ninth last year. Because Brother Ninth was used to being followed by eunuchs, he was later asked to learn other jobs.
Walnut shook his head and said: "Baoshan said that he is still young and is receiving money and food now. He has to save money for marriage..." Shu Shu looked at Walnut and said: "You must be a sensible person and you should have made up your mind. What else is there to be embarrassed about?" "?" Walnut said: "This slave is thinking that Baoshan's head is not working well. He always listens to Enie's talk, and his character is bad. Then he will not be able to be sorry for the upbringing of his second uncle and his second aunt, so he wants to ask Fujin to wait for him. When he is older, can you arrange for him to go on an errand away from home, and wait until he gets a powerful wife and has the final say before returning to the capital..."
