A trip starting from the courtyard

Chapter 668 You pay for the extra dowry money!
"The teacher already guessed it." Wang Lidong looked around the emperor's bedroom and said, "The prince alone has four sons, and the princess also has four, plus wives and concubines, how can there be two families in this small palace. I have wronged the family of the teacher. I heard that the place has been found, a small courtyard with two entrances in the north of the outer city."

The old emperor's eyes darkened, he couldn't catch his breath...

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After all, he has been an emperor for decades, so why is his psychological quality so fragile.

Wang Lidong hurriedly checked and found that his throat was blocked by phlegm, he lifted the old emperor and patted his back lightly, a mouthful of thick phlegm flew out Zhang Xu far.

The old emperor took a few breaths, his eyes turned black, he reached out and grabbed Wang Lidong's wrist and said, "North of the outer city? Two small courtyards?"

Wang Lidong nodded and said, "It's not far from the charcoal cake workshop in the north of the city. I've been to that place a few times, and it's a bit messy."

The east of Tokyo is rich, the west is rich, the south is poor, and the north is cheap, and most of the rogues and other gangsters are concentrated in the north of the outer city. It is more than a little chaotic...

The old emperor said angrily, "This unfilial son! How dare you!!!"

There are 22 of his wives and concubines, plus two underage princesses, two into the courtyard, it can only be four or five people crowded into one room, and a group of women live in such a chaotic place, thinking of my own daughter The miserable ending of the woman's future made her heart feel like a knife was being twisted, and her whole body couldn't help trembling.

Wang Lidong helped to follow along, "Why don't you dare?! The teacher has no kindness to the current prince, but he saved your life in turn. He also grabbed the current reserve position with the sword in his hand. The prince does not owe you anything. of."

You are right.

The old emperor sighed sadly, "Yuan Ruo, go to Fukang tomorrow and ask her to arrange a big courtyard in the inner city, and then I will work hard to bring your teachers, wives and younger sisters to live in the courtyard."

Wang Lidong nodded.

But I thought in my heart that Princess Fukang could not protect herself now.The son-in-law's starling Li Hu was involved in the case of "Yan Wang's treason". The prince used this excuse to arrest all the son-in-law's brothers and put them in prison.But looking at the old emperor's body, I decided not to talk about it, so as not to be so angry that my neck tilted.

"Tat T T T T" there was a sound of footsteps in the distance, Wang Lidong said that he would come to see him again when he was free, and left the Palace of Funing. After a dozen or so breaths, he came to the outside of the Queen's bedroom, and saw the lights in the Hall of Ciyuan Already extinguished, the industrious queen finally fell asleep.

The Ciyuan Hall sits in the north and faces south, with 6 wide corridors, except for the east and west 2 corridors, and 4 indoors. The 4 rooms can be divided into three units, the middle unit is the living room, the east unit includes two rooms, namely the warm pavilion, which is the living place of the queen, and the west unit was originally a utility room, but now it has been converted into a study.

After carefully listening to the situation in the hall, there were a total of 5 breathing sounds, all of which were in the warm pavilion and the living room. When they came to the west study, they gently opened a window and flashed into the hall.

When I came to the desk, I saw a dozen wooden boxes on it. I opened one randomly, and there was a Fang Baiyu seal inside. I picked it up and looked at it, "Treasure of the Son of Heaven", and then opened several other wooden boxes. , "Emperor Xinbao" and "Zhenguo Shenbao". The "Eight Treasures of the Son of Heaven" of the Song Emperor did not fall.

This Empress Cao moved all the emperor's foodies to her.

Wang Lidong took out an imperial decree from his pocket, spread it out on the desk, picked up the "Treasure of Destiny", and tapped it with a "Pa-Ta".

Picked up the decree and looked at it, perfect!

knock off.

Returning the seal to its place, Wang Lidong was about to go home to sleep when he suddenly saw two small copper boxes on the upper right corner of the desk.

I went forward and picked up one and opened it to see that a bronze crouching tiger was lying obediently inside.

Mobilize troops and tiger charms.

He took it in his hand, turned it over, and there was only half a tiger. Looking at the inscription on the tiger's body, "The talisman of the armor of soldiers, the right is the king, and the left is Du."Every Xingshi who is armored and employs more than 500 soldiers must know the emperor's talisman, so he dares to do it.In the matter of Pan Sui, although the mother (not) met the talisman, she was beaten (also). '

Pick up the small box, the lid is engraved with 'Guard Ma Junsi', and pick up the other box, engraved with the words "Dianqiansi".

Wang Lidong thought for a while, found a brush and ink, and copied a copy of the two tiger charms.After leaving the Ciyuan Hall, he came to the Zichen Hall. After searching for a while, he found the tiger talisman of the "Guard Infantry Division" held by the prince.

On September 28th, the autumn was crisp and sunny, the first ray of sunshine in the morning shone in the courtyard of the Sheng family. The small courtyard, which used to be quiet in the past, was already extremely lively at this time.

Today is a big day for Gu Tingye to send a betrothal gift to his door. This guy is almost thirty and he is not yet a big lady. Thinking of Sheng Minglan's delicate and charming appearance, he was so hot that he was willing to wait for half a year. After discussing with Sheng's family, Liuli's The process was greatly simplified. The six ceremonies, which usually took more than half a year to complete, were shortened to 6 days. At the same time, the wedding date was agreed, which was set at the end of October.

Sheng Hualan and his wife came to Sheng's house to help before Brother Sun went to work.Yuan Wenshao was originally going to be transferred to the Front Division of the Palace, but a sudden rebellion disrupted the promotion plan. After finding out that Gu Tingye had been promoted to the Deputy Commander of the Infantry Guard Infantry Division, he found this young man. Gu Tingye was also worried about the lack of confidantes. Yuan Wenshao was promoted to three ranks in a row and became the commander of the army.

The pie fell from the sky, and Yuan Wenshao was so dizzy that it was smashed. After a few days, I heard that Gu Tingye and Sheng Minglan were engaged, and the two became brothers-in-law. Yuan Wenshao was so happy that he didn't sleep for several nights sleep well.

"Girl, girl." The little magpie rushed into the Wei Rui Pavilion like a small whirlwind, "Miss, the eldest girl gave the sixth girl a double gift this time! Last time when the uncle was at the grand meeting, the eldest girl only gave one gift." A congratulatory gift!"

Ru Lan was eating crystal shrimp dumplings, feeling bad for a while.Although she doesn't care much about these things that can't be eaten and drank, she feels a little uncomfortable in her heart. Hualan is her real sister, and she treats outsiders better than herself. After swallowing, he said, "The younger sister and the sixth are closer than I am. This time the eldest brother-in-law was promoted to such a high position, it is thanks to Gu Tingye's blessing. The double copy should be a thank you for the promotion of the eldest brother-in-law."

Just to flatter Miss Six.

But after the girl said so, the little magpie could only hum and feel dissatisfied for the girl.

"Quack." "Quack."

A few wild geese chirped outside the house, and the sounds seemed to be foreign enemies invading. The big magpie hurried out, and led a white and fat little Douding into the house after a while.

After Sister Zhuang entered the room, her little nose twitched and she smelled the smell of meat in the air. She couldn't help swallowing, and ran up to Ru Lan on her short legs, hugging her thighs. She called out childishly, "Fifth Aunt."

what!
It's the eldest sister's daughter.

Seeing the cute little niece, Ru Lan hugged Sister Zhuang on her lap happily, kissed her twice, and seeing the little guy kept looking at the various snacks on the table, "What does Sister Zhuang want to eat, tell auntie "

Hualan and Sheng Minglan were chatting, when they suddenly found that their daughter was gone, they were so frightened that cold sweat broke out on their foreheads, they hurriedly asked the servant girl to search frantically, and after a while, they realized that they had run into their sister's house, so they rushed to Wei Ruixuan, I saw my daughter lying in Rulan's arms hiccupping
furious!
Going forward to pick up the girl, she hit her butt twice, and Sister Zhuang cried 'wow' in pain.

Ru Lan snatched the little niece away and said, "Why did the elder sister hit the elder sister Zhuang?"

Hua Lan said angrily, "I ran away without making a sound, and my whole family has been looking for it for a long time."

Rubbing her niece's little pp, Ru Land said, "The little guy is only 2 years old, how can she know so much?"

"Sister Zhuang, don't cry. See what Auntie Wu is holding?" Taking out two lollipops from her pocket, Sister Zhuang's eyes lit up and she reached out to grab them. Rulan hurriedly said, "Little glutton , let my aunt peel off the paper shell"

Seeing one big and one small happily licking the lollipop, Hua Lan was speechless, "How grown up, you still eat this thing."

Ru Lan said indifferently, "Second Brother Heng and Brother Xuan still eat it often. They are several years older than me."

Birds of a feather really flock together, Hua Lan now knows why Qi Heng fell in love with her sister, sat next to Ru Lan, and whispered, "Didn't you persuade Brother Heng to stop making trouble?"

Rulan didn't understand, so she asked, "What's wrong with Second Brother Heng?"

Hua Lan said, "It's about Uncle Gu. Now that things have come to this point, we are all relatives anyway, so we all take a step back. If the trouble continues, Qi Xuan and Brother Heng will definitely suffer in the future."

Ru Lan glanced at Hua Lan, and snorted, "Big Sister is here to be a lobbyist?"

Hua Lan smiled and said, "I've wanted to talk to you about this for a long time. It's about to change the day. Uncle Gu is the prince's favorite. Although Qi Xuan's family has the Queen's backing, it can be done later. Da Song is still the emperor. .”

Rulan laughed and said, "Why are you telling me these things? My sister wants to be a peacemaker, so I should talk to Brother Xuan."

Hua Lan's face froze, asking her to be a woman and find a man to make peace with, is it reasonable?

After slowing down, he continued to persuade, "Brother Heng and Qi Xuan have a close relationship and are cousins. As long as Brother Heng speaks, he wants to come."

Ru Lan frowned and said, "Sister, I'm still not married, but I'm married, do you think I can be the master of Second Brother Heng? Besides, everyone knows who is right and who is wrong in this matter. You should persuade Gu Tingye, Robbed someone's wife, didn't even say an apology, and even came to threaten! Just because he is a prince's celebrity, he can be unreasonable."

Seeing that they were about to quarrel if they continued talking, Hua Lan hurriedly changed the subject, chatted for a few words, and asked, "Aren't you going to watch the ceremony?"

Ru Lan raised her small fist and said, "No. I want to draw a clear line with Xiao Liu, who is always on the go!"

How grown up, still as naive as a child.

After the two sisters chatted for a while, Hua Lan felt that it was getting late, so she carried Sister Zhuang and left Wei Ruixuan.

Back at Shou'an Hall, Sheng Minglan saw Sister Zhuang, "Tell Sixth Aunt, where did you go?"

Sister Zhuang licked the lollipop and said happily, "Go to Aunt Fifth."

Sheng Minglan looked at the eldest sister, Hua Lan shook her head slightly.

At this time, Xiaotao quietly leaned into Sheng Minglan's ear and whispered, "Miss, the fourth young lady and fourth uncle are here."

Sheng Minglan was a little surprised. Ever since Mo Lan got married, she hadn't seen anyone in the past half a year, except for a visit to the Sheng family when she went back to the door in three days. this daughter.

If Lin Xiaoniang is still alive, I think there will be people talking about her when she came to the Sheng family, but Lin Xiaoniang has just been sent to the farm, and after a few days of being locked up, she reported to the [-]th floor of hell
She just sent an invitation according to the usual practice. Sheng Molan didn't come back when Rulan went to the university last time. She didn't expect to come today.
Seeing that the sixth younger sister was in a daze, Hua Lan hurriedly reminded her in a low voice. Sheng Minglan hurriedly got up and went to the door, and saw Sheng Molan with a big belly, accompanied by her fourth brother-in-law Xu Kunxuan, "Fourth sister, fourth brother-in-law."

Mo Lan was very enthusiastic when she saw Ru Lan. It has been half a year since they parted, and the two sisters couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Sheng Molan walked into the room and greeted everyone one by one. Although the old lady and Mrs. Wang didn't want to see Molan, they didn't deliberately shake their faces on such a festive day.

"It's really lively. Hey, isn't this Mo Lan? I didn't see you last time when Ru Lan went down, but this time I have such a big belly, so it's convenient to come out?" Aunt Kang walked into the Shou'an Hall and saw Mo Lan In the end, as expected of a 'little spoiler', a few words of 'chug tuchu' made the atmosphere in the room drop by more than ten degrees.

After Sheng Molan greeted Auntie well with a smile, she became concerned about why Aunt Kang's two daughters didn't come. Today there are many big ladies from the Xungui family, and it's a good opportunity to see each other...

Mrs. Kang Wang looked at Mo Lan with admiration. The government really did not treat her in vain. The master who used to cry, make trouble and hang himself, now began to hide his knife behind his smile.
Seeing that Aunt Kang came uninvited, Old Madam Sheng immediately turned her head to look at Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Wang waved her hand slightly, Ming Lan was not born to her, not to mention that Gu Tingye and Qi Xuan's family had such a tense fight. None of the relatives shouted.

Mrs. Kang Wang came to the old lady, said hello, and said a few auspicious words to Ming Lan, then came to Mrs. Wang, and said to the maid beside her, "What are you waiting for? Go and move a chair." come."

Mrs. Wang nodded helplessly. Everyone is here, so what else can I do.

After Kang Wang sat down, he asked, "I heard that Li Shilang's family returned all the betrothal gifts yesterday? Is the marriage between Changbai and Li's family going to waste?"

Which pot is not open to mention which pot!
Wang's mouth felt stuffy.

Yesterday, Li Shilang personally came to the door to withdraw the marriage certificate. Retiring the engagement in this day and age will greatly affect the reputation of both parties, especially when the woman voluntarily withdraws the engagement. Now it is the Sheng family's fault that Yingfengstinks ten miles, Sheng Hong can only reluctantly agree.

Seeing her younger sister's ugly face, Mrs. Kang Wang felt very happy, which made her despise her two daughters.

Haha!

After stabbing Wang for a few words with yin and yang, he changed the subject and promoted his eldest daughter Kang Yuner, "Changbai was divorced, so it will be difficult to find a good family after that. Yuner, you grew up watching her." , I don’t dislike Bo’er either, let’s get closer and closer.”

Mrs. Wang was a little moved. Yun'er was well-educated, intelligent, sensible, respectful, kind and kind, and she was pretty and charming. She was really a good daughter-in-law.

If I marry into the Sheng family, I am not afraid that my daughter-in-law will turn the world upside down.
But thinking about Changbai's marriage, Sheng Hong and the old lady have always been the ones to make the decision, so they can only say that they have considered it. Kang Wang knew that he was tempted when he saw his sister's expression, and immediately regained his energy, and was about to strike while the iron was hot to finalize the matter.
At this moment, a door trotted into the house, came to the old lady, and said, "Old lady, lord, Gu Jiaerlang's recruitment team has already set off."

The old lady Sheng asked, "Which guests did Gu Jia Erlang invite to give the betrothal gift?"

Menzi laughed and said, "Gong Ying, Marquis of Weibei, An Dongbo and others are all here."

The prince's confidants and generals all came, and Mrs. Sheng hurriedly called all the female relatives to the front hall to take a seat.

After burning incense, the betrothal gift team arrived at the gate of Sheng's house. Sheng Hong hurried forward when he saw Mr. Ying Guogong and the others.

"The betrothal gift for the man. A pair of wild geese."

"2 taels of gold"

"20 taels of silver."

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Gold and silver alone are worth 80 guan!
All the guests looked at Sheng Hong and his wife with envy and jealousy. The three sons-in-law were all wealthy masters, the Korean government gave money, the fifth son-in-law was the God of Wealth of the Song Dynasty, and the sixth son-in-law was a prince. the Lord
Kang Wang glanced at Wang's face but didn't look very good, she immediately understood, and said in a low voice, "Tsk tsk tsk, the bride price is double that of the young father-in-law, my sister is really lucky.

The matchmaker is Ying Guogong, who is the eldest son of the crown prince, and the future crown prince will have more face than the prince's son-in-law hired by the young prince.

Look at this girl, Mo Lan, she has a big belly and she wants to come back, which shows how powerful Gu Tingye is now.

Sister, among the three sons-in-law of the Sheng family, I thought it was the fifth son-in-law who was the most promising, but now it seems that the sixth son-in-law is the most promising. Fortunately, the sixth son-in-law is under your name, so he is also your son-in-law."

Although she knew that her sister had bad intentions, the betrothal gift that Gu Tingye gave today was obviously going to step on Ru Lan, and Wang felt that her trachea was about to burst, and the handkerchief in her hand was twisted like a Tianjin marijuana flower.
In the afternoon, Sheng Hong, who had been drinking two hemp and two hemp, entered Wei Ruixuan with one foot high and one foot low. Seeing this, Mrs. Wang hurriedly asked the kitchen to cook a bowl of hangover soup.After Sheng Hong drank half a bowl of hangover soup, he felt much refreshed. He hiccupped, put down the celadon bowl, and pulled Mrs. Wang to say happily, "Today, Duke Ying came to the door to be a matchmaker, which is considered to be enough face for my family. I didn't expect to stay and eat wine together.

Can you guess what Ying Guogong said to me before he left? "

Wang asked curiously, "What?"

Sheng Hong said with a smile, "Although I didn't say it clearly, the meaning in the words is obvious. I should be able to transfer back to the capital soon."

Wang said in surprise, "Really?! That's great."

Sheng Hong lamented that this is the benefit of having a big backer, then thought of something, and asked,

"Girl Ming is getting married soon, how much dowry do you plan to prepare?"

Hearing Minglan's name, Wang's face paled. He took the chrysanthemum petal jade tea bowl handed over by the maid, poured it into boiling water, and slowly stirred the tea whisk with some tea, "As much as you want, not at home. Is there any custom?"

Glancing at Mrs. Wang, Sheng Hong asked, "Are you planning to have the same dowry as Mo Lan?"

Wang Shi nodded slowly.

Sheng Hong patted the table and said, "I knew you would do this! Confused."

Throwing the tea whisk in her hand, Wang stared and said, "Why am I confused? Ming Lan is your daughter, Mo Lan is also your daughter, and both are concubine daughters. Is it wrong to have the same dowry?!! Do you still want to be with Ru'er? Same, they deserve it too!?!"

Another concubine.

Wang's words made Sheng Hong's temples throb. He suppressed his anger and tried to persuade him, "Do you want me to stay in Yangzhai County as the county magistrate for the rest of my life? Do you want me to be transferred back to the capital immediately?"

"What do you mean, what does the dowry have to do with your transfer back to the capital?"

"Tsk, why did Ying Guogong come to my Sheng's house today? He stayed for a drink, and it was because of Ting Ye's face.

Today Ting Ye sent such a generous dowry, if tomorrow's dowry is as poor as Mo'er, do you think Ting Ye will have no idea?
Now that I haven't been transferred back to the capital, I've annoyed Ting Ye and smirked in front of the crown prince. I will never even think about going back to Beijing. "

Wang said with a sneer, "If you don't prepare more dowry for Ming girl, she won't talk to you, will she? Instead, she will speak ill of you. Then your son-in-law's character is really top-notch!"

Sheng Hong choked for a moment, and then threw out Changbai's trump card. The crown prince will become a regular in a short time, and when he becomes the leader of Song Dynasty, he can let Changbai sit on the little rocket with just one sentence,'biubiubiu "Bump up, let's talk about a good marriage at that time, Li Shilang, who is pissed at the wind, is so angry!"

When it comes to her son's future and lifelong events, although Wang is not reconciled, she finally nodded reluctantly and said, "Okay, Minglan's dowry will be prepared according to the Tathagata's share."

Sheng Hong was overjoyed, and just as he was about to praise his wife, Mrs. Wang said, "You pay for the extra dowry money!"

(End of this chapter)