Drunk Qingqiu

"Ninth elder brother, Chu Ying is polite." The young woman stepped down gently.The two nuns behind her frowned and winked at each other, probably thinking that it was impolite for the elder brother's wife to talk to a man alone.

But this concubine is the elder brother's favorite in the past few years. She had a baby in the first two years, but she lost it due to some reasons.If she gave birth to a boy and a half girl, she would have already been a side Fujin.However, after the child in her womb disappeared that year, the Song family who was competing with her at that time was sent to the clan's mansion, and there was no more news.Although the two nuns wanted to say a few words about her, but they were outside, Chu Ying had a good face and was fussy, so they didn't say anything in the end.

Yinzhen looked at her and frowned slightly, because Chu Ying once tried to seduce Yinqi, and he didn't like his little aunt, a distant niece.There is no intersection on weekdays, and at first glance, she is almost unrecognizable.

"Years ago, I heard Eldest Brother say that although Ninth Brother is young, he is very promising. He has already obtained the emperor's permission to start a business."

Chu Ying looked at him with a smile, Yinzhen remained expressionless, and replied flatly: "Brother is exaggerating, but it's just a joke."

Chu Yingjian Yinzhen was very indifferent to herself, and her face became a little unnatural, and she said: "If the ninth brother has difficulties, the elder brother said that you can look for him, I also have some considerations of my own, and I will try my best to help you. "

Yinzhen finally looked straight at Chu Ying: "Don't call me the ninth brother, I'm not used to it. Thank you, brother, for your kindness. For the time being, Yinzhen can still handle it." This first sentence made Chu Ying's face change immediately. Actually, Yinzhen is really just not used to it this time.

Except for a few elder brothers whom he often met and Fujin who was used to seeing each other, no one called him the ninth younger brother.According to the rules, Chu Ying is Yinzhen's concubine, she is not registered, has no crown uniform, and is not qualified to call Yinzhen the ninth younger brother.

But she claims to be Yinzhen's favorite person, and also a relative of Yinzhen's little aunt Tong, and she always treats herself as not an outsider.At this moment, he had his own plans, wanted to get closer to Yinzhen, and called him Ninth Brother.Who knew that this young man who usually looked quiet and harmless in the Duke's mansion would be so ruthless.

Chu Ying gritted her teeth, the two brothers were indeed so hated.Fu Lefu took people to Tong's courtyard, but the two nuns who came with her felt very comfortable in their hearts. Seeing that she was always moving, they would find Fujin's score not pleasing to the eye.

Yinzhen continued to go to Jiayu's yard, He Yuzhu wiped the sweat off his head, Liuli, the newly accused maidservant of Yinzhen, showed no emotion on her face, but her heart began to beat. This new master seems to be difficult to serve...

Jiayu is also going to participate in this year's draft, and she is practicing walking in the yard wearing flowerpot bottoms.Carrying the handkerchief, she walked away with a flick of the handkerchief.Seeing Yinzhen coming in, there was a smile on his face immediately.

Then he looked at the mammy standing beside her with a solemn face and staring at her, and said: "Mammy Xu, this is elder brother Jiu, who is also my cousin. He has played with him since he was a child, let him wait for me It doesn't matter."

The nanny turned her head and came over to greet Yinzhen.Yinzhen sat down on the bamboo bench in the courtyard, and the servants had already brought tea.Jiayu practiced for a full quarter of an hour before she stopped. Seeing her rapid progress, the nun was satisfied and led her to leave.

"In a few days, I will go to Jiangnan to buy a batch of silk and satin. It would be best if I can choose a long-term supplier, but unfortunately I can't go with you and cousin Qingyu." Yinzhen was also depressed.

"My brother is currently on official business, so unless he is released, naturally he can't leave Beijing casually; I'm going to participate in the draft this year, and I have to learn this rule before entering the palace, and I can't leave." Jiayu said while beating his legs, black There is longing in the big bead-like eyes: "Speaking of which, I have wanted to see the Jiangnan described in the book since I was a child, and the green rivers are as blue as spring. It is really a pity that I can't go to see it with you."

Yinzhen couldn't bear to see her disappointed, and said: "If there is a chance, I will draw the beautiful scenery I saw and bring it to you. Although my painting level is average, I can still see it." Speaking of the draft, Yinzhen suddenly sighed: "Participate In the draft, my cousin will be accused of others, I am really reluctant, I don’t know what kind of person my future brother-in-law will be.”

Jiayu smiled faintly, "You have the same concerns as your brother, but it's unnecessary for us to worry about this kind of thing now." Saying this, Jiayu was a little worried in her heart. Only her mother knew about this worry, and her brother didn't say anything about it. .

When I saw Yinzhen asking today, I have been close to him since childhood, so I couldn't help but said: "Speaking of which, my grandfather in the mansion has never said anything to me, so he must have some plans in his heart. My mother-in-law, My grandmother in the Guarja house wants me to marry into the royal family, which is to say to your brothers."

"With such a powerful position in our mansion, we should be able to refer to Fujin. Er Niang said that my grandmother intended to promote me, and she would greet both the queen mother and empress in the palace, and she probably hoped to make money in the future. But do the math, this year there is no Fujin and the right age, only the seventh elder brother and the eighth elder brother." When Jiayu said this, her eyes were a little red.

Yinzhen is also silent, does Jiayu want to become her sister-in-law?Seventh Brother Erniang's status is not high, and she has a disability in her legs, so she is not very favored in the palace, so...

"Don't marry starling." Yinzhen said in a low voice, whether the ending between me and him can be changed is still unknown, how can I let you also wade into this muddy water.

"I don't want to marry him either. Now many ministers are vying to please him, saying that the future is limitless. But I don't want to be distinguished and honored in the future. I just want to live in peace. Speaking of it, I don't want it at all. Marrying into the royal family, the relationship is too complicated, not to mention, you can't break the etiquette in speaking and doing things."

Yinzhen, you have a head, it's rare that Jiayu is a sensible person, should I go back to the palace and talk to my mother...

Yinzhen stretched out his hand and passed a small box from his bosom.As soon as Jiayu saw it, she knew that it was Yinzhen who sent her this month's dividend.She stretched out her hand and returned it to him: "Yinzhen, I wanted to tell you a long time ago. Although my brother and I helped out with some money at the beginning, you have already returned it to us many times. Don't send it over in the future. Besides, I After marrying my brother, how can I take your money again. Speaking of which, I am now the richest among the sisters in my family, and even my mother is amazed."

Yinzhen thought about it, and after Jiayu got married, it seemed unreasonable to take money from her brother, so you screwed up and didn't say much, just thinking about giving her a big gift when she got married.

Jiayu talked with him again, Yinzhen checked the time and prepared to go back to the palace.Jiayu gets up to see him off.

In the Chrysanthemum Garden of the Duke's Mansion, in the Jinping House.

"Little aunt, brother Ninth Brother Yinzhen is in business, do you know?"

"I heard that there is such a thing, but I found someone to help buy it at the pawnshop." Tong said.

"Auntie, I heard that Qingyu and Jiayu have dry shares in this pawnshop, but Wenyu and Yanyu don't. I think brother Jiu's partiality is too obvious." Chu Ying said in a soft voice.

"Is this really the case? He is very kind to Wenyu on weekdays, and often brings things over." Tong's words were full of doubts.

"My servant inquired clearly. My aunt always doesn't care about these things. Naturally, I don't know. Brother Jiu will send money here every month."

"Then I'll go back and talk to the master. If it's true, it would be a little unfair." Tong Shi was also angry when she heard it. Thinking of the grievances these days, she couldn't help but said: "This year's Jiayu draft, the wedding is probably just around the corner. Today, sister-in-law set aside seven or eight thousand taels of silver for her to buy things."

"In a few days, Qingyu will also get married. My sister-in-law is planning to make a big deal. Even if the family is rich now, it doesn't have to be like this. When Wenyu and Yanyu on our side use silver, they don't know what it is. scene."

Chu Ying naturally followed her words, and Tong felt more and more that she had to have a good talk with Jinping.

Ba Age Mansion, study room.

Yinhu tapped the table with his right hand, "Those guards who left the barracks without permission are actually under his command?"

A guard replied respectfully: "It's absolutely true, the humble position has been investigated."

"Okay, then continue to send people to watch him." Yinhu's face was hard to distinguish, and it seemed that he was not the only one who hoped that something would happen to the prince.

"Yes, Master Ba, there is one more thing." The guard hesitated for a moment, "When I got there, I saw a familiar person, but after looking closely, it turned out to be from Master Jiu."