No disturbance in the capital could escape Emperor Chen's eyes.
"Back to my father, I don't know the specific details. I went to Uncle Jiu's house last night just to settle the case. In order to catch the thief, Ge Chu from the City Patrol Department broke into the uncle's house and accidentally damaged it. The property belonging to the emperor's uncle's house was seized by the emperor's aunt."
"I heard that the things Commander Ge damaged were all gifts given to Uncle Ninth by the Imperial Grandfather. The Imperial Grandfather has the most items in the Imperial Uncle's house. I just want to take this opportunity to open my eyes."
He didn't go to support Ge Chu. King Yun had to pick him off.
These words touched Emperor Chen's pain. The late emperor's favorite prince was Chu Zhiyi, and his favorite candidate for prince was also Chu Zhiyi. At that time, all the uses of the Nine Princes' Mansion were based on the standards of the prince.
He deliberately ignored the Ninth Prince's Mansion, watching the Nine Prince's Mansion from its prosperity to its current decline, and seeing how the high-spirited people at the time now did such dishonorable things for a few things...
King Yun observed Emperor Chen's expression.
"Commander Ge is indeed shameless. He can catch any thief in Uncle Jiu's house! He deserves to be impeached!"
Emperor Chen raised his eyes to look at him.
King Yun's scalp felt numb. He wondered if his father believed that he did not win over Ge Ju? Last night was...
"Back off."
King Yun handed over his hand.
After exiting the imperial study room, he was blown by the wind and realized that his back was covered in sweat. Last night, he didn't want to care about this matter, but someone threatened him with a letter from him to win over the courtiers.
He re-examined the case of Yishantang. The account book was true, and the content recorded in the account book was richer than he imagined!
I wanted to test the opponent's strength last night, but I didn't expect that Ge Chu was so vulnerable that he couldn't even deal with a woman!
It seems like he doesn’t need to pay too much attention to that account book!
Nine Princes' Mansion.
Chu Zhiyi woke up when Liansui got up and listened to her order Xiaotao to take care of him, but he had important things to do today.
"Xiao Tao, go to the kitchen and help me cook a bowl of red bean porridge while staring at the kitchen."
The red bean porridge needs to be cooked one night in advance and simmered on the fire overnight. The taste will be better when you eat it the next morning. If you are making red bean porridge now, can't you eat it until noon?
Xiao Tao was confused, but she couldn't refuse the master's order. She said yes and left the room.
Shuying touches in.
"master."
Chu Zhiyi picked up his clothes and put them on.
"Those people touched the palace last night. If I don't appear in front of people today, I'm afraid they will still be suspicious."
There are too many secrets in the palace. If someone is watching, it will be inconvenient to act in the future.
"Prepare the car and leave the house."
…
Meng Shuang went out for a party and stayed out all night. When he returned home at noon, he found many carriages parked at the door.
"Are there any guests at home?"
"Sir, why are you back at this time? Princess Huirong, the Ninth Princess and the Lian family are all here today."
Meng Shuang was stunned for a moment.
"What day is today?"
"You rebellious son, do you still know how to come back?"
Meng Jijiu's furious voice came from the yard.
"Dad, please calm down and tell me what day it is today?"
Meng Jijiu grabbed the thing at hand and threw it over. Meng Shuang was on guard and nimbly dodged. When he saw his father found a broom and brought it over to beat him, he ran away.
"Dad, I don't like you to be like this. There is a crime to be convicted in the yamen. Why don't you tell me what mistake I made? You get angry without saying anything. When did you become so irritable?"
"What day? What day did you say today is?"
Meng Ji's face turned green due to alcohol.
"Dad, there are guests at home today, don't let others see the joke!"
The father and son chased each other in the front yard, and the sound reached the flower hall in the backyard.
Mrs. Meng explained: "It made everyone laugh... The father and son have always been like this. They fight whenever they meet, no matter what day it is! Young or old, no one makes people worry!"
Despite her seemingly angry tone, Mrs. Meng's face was filled with a smile.
"My son is outstanding in academics and has a lively and lovable personality. He is nothing like my family. He is young and looks like an old scholar. I would rather young people be more lively."
Lian Jiaying stood behind Mrs. Qin, who had deliberately tidied up today. She was wearing a smoky blue straight gown, her hair was all pulled up on top of her head, her body was straight and her brows were pretty, and she looked like a talented person.
They talked for a long time, but he didn't show any impatience. He was really calm.
There is a screen in the flower hall, and a figure is hidden behind the screen.
The servant came in to deliver a message.
"Madam, the master said that the young master goes out and messes around every day. He is afraid that the young master will forget all the books he studied before taking office, so he took the young master to the study room to review his books. He may not be able to accompany him to dinner at noon today. Please don't worry about them. Just pay attention to them. Just entertain the guests well.”
Meng Jijiu had just inspected Lian Jiaying's homework and found that although he did not have a very clever mind, he had a good foundation and worked steadily. He was very satisfied with him. This was because he had a comparison and started to find fault with Meng Shuang.
Mrs. Meng said angrily: "He doesn't care about the time of day when he goes crazy. There is no time when he can't read books. He chose this time..."
From Meng's attitude towards offering wine, Mrs. Meng knew what he meant.
"It doesn't matter. If Master Meng has something to do, just go and get busy. We are here today just to talk to Mrs. Meng. It's nothing important..."
The Qin family lowered their attitude. Now that they were begging to marry the Meng family, they naturally wanted to give the Meng family enough face.
Mrs. Meng is also satisfied.
"Meng Jijiu and Mrs. Meng have a deep love for each other, which is really enviable!"
Princess Huirong revealed the Meng family's thoughts with one word, and sure enough, Mrs. Meng began to answer.
"In this life, what we women care about is that our husbands know how to be cool and how hot they are, and that our children are filial and promising. What the men do outside is their business, and our world is ours in the back house!"
"Although our master's official position is not prominent enough, apart from focusing on the students, the rest of his heart is with me! I'm going to make you laugh, but no one who goes to the capital to be an official has a clean backyard!"
Princess Huirong and the Qin family understand this very well.
Mrs. Meng's meaning was very clear. The reason why her family lowered their standards for in-laws was to find a family for their daughter that would not take concubines.
Mrs. Qin looked back at Lian Jiaying, and Lian Jiaying understood.
"When you see a talented person, you should choose the good and follow him. Students admire Mr. Meng and should follow Mr. Meng as an example."
At this point, Mrs. Meng also understood.
Lian Jialiang is not only diligent and down-to-earth, but also smart and respectful.
"Go and talk to the master. There is no point in lecturing your son in front of the guests. Why don't he offer wine as a sacrifice and he doesn't even understand this etiquette? Go and call the eldest son here. He usually acts like a fool, but today he is the number one scholar. When Lang comes to visit, why don’t he seize the opportunity to ask for advice!”
Mrs. Meng told her servants, "It's time to order. Are you planning to keep them for dinner?"
It seems that this marriage is almost going to happen!
In the front yard, Meng Jijiu asked Meng Shuang about Lian Jiaying's character.
"How many days have I entrusted you with your sister's affairs? If I ask you to inquire, you will never touch the family."
Meng Shuang chuckled.
"You and mother are both convinced, why do you still ask for my opinion?"
He added before his father could get angry.
"There are two bastards in the Lian family. Lian Jialiang has a bad reputation. I heard that he was addicted to gambling when he was at Yueshan Academy. After returning to the capital, he stopped doing his job and hung out with a bunch of dandies all day long. I heard that he even gave commissions to the maids around him. If you mention your aunt before you get married, you should be creating a bastard."
Are you raising your aunt before you even get married?
And the bastard?
How much better can Lian Jiaying, who is his brother, be?
"However, the second young master of the Lian family is different. He is not a show-off, and he hid his incompetence when he was at Yueshan Academy. Not even your husband knows how good he is. No one has heard of him before he won the first prize in the exam."
It's not easy to get information about other people's back houses.
Meng Shuang sat down proudly on the back of the chair under Meng Jijiu's suspicious eyes.
“Dad, do you really think that your son only drinks wine when you go out during this period?
