The maid of the red house

Yu Liansheng was wearing ordinary clothes when he went out today, which was not very expensive, and his attendants were also dressed in ordinary clothes. He originally wanted to take Zhao Qi and Haoer to have fun in the capital so as not to attract attention. Unexpectedly, he would meet someone who recognized him , but he also understood that there are acquaintances who can be seen everywhere in the capital, so when he heard the sound, he turned around and saw that it was a woman with a vaguely kind face.

Both Zhao Qi and Hao'er were surprised and looked at the person with wide eyes.

The woman was wearing a half-new scarlet flowered beanie, a peach red pleated skirt, and a few gold and silver hairpins on her head. Although they were all old things, they were gorgeous. She had a long face by nature, and she was only in her thirties. At this young age, her temples were covered with hoarfrost, her eyes were wrinkled, and she was very haggard. When she saw Yu Liansheng turning around, she couldn't help showing a look of humility on her face. She quickly blessed his body respectfully and said, "I look like the manager My lord, I spoke recklessly, and please forgive me, my lord."

Seeing that there was still doubt on Yu Liansheng's face, the woman couldn't help but gave a wry smile, gathered herself together, and said, "I'm afraid the chief manager doesn't remember me. I used to be the big girl who served the second master Bao. Humans are."

Yu Liansheng suddenly realized that when Xueyan accompanied Daiyu to live in Rongguo Mansion, he went there several times, and naturally met the girl next to Jia Baoyu, but he did not expect that the woman in front of him was the first woman in front of Baoyu in Xueyan's mouth. Proud man, he remembered Xueyan said that Xiren, Zijuan and Yuanyang were the same age as her, but now looking at Xiren, she seemed to be more than ten years older than her.

Thinking about it, it is understandable, Xueyan has been living a comfortable life, but the woman in front of her is obviously living a difficult life.

Yu Liansheng smiled and said, "Why are you here?"

Xiren was just a girl from the Rongguo Mansion, and Yu Liansheng didn't take it seriously, nor did he know that she had already married Jiang Yuhan.

After hearing this, Xiren blushed and helped the hairpin on his temples. There was still a glimmer of light on the golden hairpin and silver hairpin. His voice was a little tired. Tears, said: "I just miss my old master, come over and have a look. The sister in the arms of Mr. Manager looks a bit like Xueyan, could it be a girl from Xueyan's family?"

Although Hao'er is young, but she was born with skin like jade snow, with gentle eyes, and looks very much like a snow goose, and she was held in Julien's arms. After seeing her, she is clever by nature, and she guessed something of the truth in her heart. Come.

Since Jiang Yuhan left home that year, she has never returned. Except for some rascals who often talk and talk, she doesn't have to let others abuse her like Jiang Yuhan did when she was there. She moved several times, and gradually no one bothered her. , just relying on her natal brother is not a long-term solution after all, so she had to move back to the original place, close the door and close the house. No one would know that she was back again, and her life was fine, but she was a woman with two little girls and two girls. Boy, she couldn't just sit and eat, so she took the girl to do some needlework.

Last year, she was kicked by Baoyu to the ribs. Although she didn't hurt her muscles and bones, after all, the young man vomited blood, and her body was not as good as before. When Jiang Yuhan was there, she didn't have a baby. The land alone guards the vacant room.Every time Xiren recalled that he had also lived the life of husband and wife, he would think of Baoyu's love again, so he often walked to Ningrong Street.

Yu Liansheng smiled lightly, and said: "Ningrong's mansion has been sealed off, and the Jia family is long gone, so there is no need to come here." But he didn't answer Xiren's question, neither admitted Haoer's identity nor denied it.

Xiren's expression was rather sad. The days of living in Rongguo Mansion were the happiest time in her life. Even after many years, it was still unforgettable. Seeing a few acquaintances, I had to whisper: "What the boss said is true, but I was wrong."

30 years in Hedong, 30 years in Hexi, who would have thought that Miss Lin, who was sent under the fence at the beginning, is now a first-class wife, and Xueyan, who is of low status, can also become an order of the court. In contrast, the Rongguo Mansion has fallen, and she has also fallen to such a point .

Thinking of this, Xiren hurriedly asked: "I wonder how Xueyan is doing now?"

Yu Liansheng glanced at her, saw her sighing, and said lightly: "Everything is fine."

Yu Liansheng didn't intend to talk to her more, Zhao Qi saw this and hurriedly tugged at Yu Liansheng's sleeve, saying: "Uncle, let's go, Haoer and I still have a lot of things to stick with."

Yu Liansheng smiled and said, "Okay, let's go, what do you fancy, uncle will buy it for you."

Holly immediately applauded.

A group of people chatted and laughed, and gradually drifted away, Xiren couldn't help being stunned, and stood there in a daze.

Her two maids, Chun Tao and Chun Xing, rushed over, stretched out their hands to support her, and said softly: "Grandma, we should go back too. What can we see when we come to this street? It's all up to the court."

Xiren looked back at the two dukes' mansions, the gates were deserted, the ground was full of yellow leaves in front of the steps, and the seal pasted on the door had turned yellow and became old, which was very clear in the cold wind. She couldn't help but shed tears, choked up and said: "Who would have thought that this would end up like this. The big family is gone like this. I don't know how Second Master Bao and Second Grandma Bao will live after they return to the South."

Chuntao and Chunxing didn't answer, they helped her walk home slowly.

On the way, Xiren suddenly saw a very beautiful daughter-in-law walking by in front of him, holding a three or four-year-old child and talking and laughing with a man, Xiren was stunned for a moment, the daughter-in-law did not recognize Xiren, She walked by, but Xiren recognized her. She was Si'er who was expelled from the Rongguo Mansion back then. At that time, Mrs. Wang ordered her family to marry her, so Si'er was let out. It is said that she promised a farmer , I think it was the person walking with her.

Seeing the peaceful and joyful couple, Xiren couldn't help but get reddened eyes, feeling even more sad.Everyone said that Jiang Yuhan was blessed. After marrying her, he didn't want to spend only a year or two, and he was humiliated by others, and he never came back. If I had known this, I might as well have obeyed my brother's wishes and married an ordinary farmer. .

It's just that it's too late to regret.

Xiren took the two girls to send the needlework they had made recently to the needlework shop for consignment, and then went home sullenly.

Chun Tao and Chun Xing came up with hot water and helped her to wash up.

Xiren looked in the mirror and removed the gold and silver hairpins from her head, and put them in the empty dowry. She had lived in Rongguo Mansion for more than ten years, and she was used to enjoying it. I spent a lot of time in the year, most of them were sent to the pawn shop, and I only went in with these few clothes and jewelry, so as not to dress poorly and make people laugh.

When she had money, she thought about buying a few acres of land, but Chang'an City is at the foot of the emperor, and there are high-ranking officials and dignitaries all over the city. They bought all the good farmland around her, and she was a little woman, helpless, How dare I buy any fertile land from others, so the family only has the [-] mu of Susukida that Jiang Yuhan bought when he was there, which is not very profitable, and after paying the tax, it will be enough to make ends meet.

Chuntao picked up the comb and said suddenly: "Grandma, the hair oil is gone."

Xiren sighed, and said, "I'll buy a bottle of sweet-scented osmanthus oil when I go out tomorrow, I can't live without hair oil."

Chuntao hesitated a little, and said in a low voice: "Our family is out of money, and we have to wait for some time to get the money for the needle and thread we consigned today. After taking the money, we have to settle the bills of the butcher shop and the rice shop first." .”

Xiren couldn't help but said: "What was a bottle of sweet-scented osmanthus oil back then? I don't know how much it has been abused by the makeup and hair oil stuff."

Chuntao pursed her lips, thinking what was she thinking about the previous years at this time?No matter how good life is, it is the past, and now there is not enough money for food and clothing.She was still the girl bought by Jiang Yuhan when she got married, and she has served Xiren for many years. She often heard Xiren talk about how rich Rongguo Mansion was, how generous it was, and how gorgeous it was dressed.

After Xiren finished his sewing, whenever he was free, he would only think about these things and talk about the past. Apart from that, he had no other entertainment. After two days, he went to the needlework shop to deliver the needlework and pay the bill. He planned to go to the butcher shop and The rice shop pays the bill.

As soon as he stepped into the sewing shop, Xiren heard a suspicious sound from behind the curtain in the inner hall, and said, "But sister Xiren?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Xiren raised his head and saw a woman walking out of the room, not another one but Xiangling.

Xiangling has long since changed back to her original name, and is now called Yinglian. The wife of Zhen's family is from Gusu, and she is very good at embroidery. After giving it to Jin Wang, he opened a needlework shop, usually selling some embroidery and pattern materials, and also accepting some needlework for consignment. In the courtyard behind the shop, Fang walked out today because he heard the sound of attackers in the inner hall.

When Xiren saw her suddenly, he was surprised and said, "Why are you here?"

I also saw that she was handsome and elegant, although she was a little older than before, she didn't really show it.

Yinglian hurriedly invited her into the inner hall to talk, and said with a smile: "This is our family's shop. It has been open for several years. Because I draw good patterns and embroider things exquisitely, the business is very good. It's just how about my sister?" Come to us?"

Ying Liansu has a good relationship with Xiren, so she speaks bluntly.

Xiren's face flushed, and he said in shame, "I'm the only one left in the family. I'm doing some needlework consignment, barely enough to eat and drink."

Yinglian was startled, and couldn't help sighing again and again.

Xiren asked her: "That year I heard that you found your own mother and lived a very good life. When you went out, I couldn't give birth and didn't go to congratulate you. How are you now?"

Yinglian sighed: "My mother went away two years ago. Now I am doing well. After several years of recuperation, I finally gave birth to a sister. My mother-in-law took her to a relative's house. Today my sister will not be seen. Next time See you later, sister. I don’t know how my sister is? Why did you sell your own needlework? If there is any embarrassment, just tell me, if you can help me, you will definitely not stand idly by.”

As if nothing had happened, Xiren said: "The family has a house and land, and there are maids and servants, and life is not bad."

Yinglian smiled and said, "Sister is doing well, I am also relieved."

Xiren heard this, but he was very envious of her life. At first, he disliked the vulgar and poor peasants and refused to marry. Later, Hua Zifang picked Jiang Yuhan for herself. Jiang Yuhan was born well, had a family business, and saved money. The original way is a good relationship, but who knows that the two places are separated, where people like Si'er, Xiangling and others can live comfortably.

Yinglian was born with a dull air, she had no doubts about what Xiren said, she just thought that Xiren was really having a great time.

Xiren didn't want to tell the truth, and left immediately after paying the bill, planning not to send her needlework here in the future, so as not to let others know her poor and humble situation, but Yinglian didn't know, and when sending her out, she asked Xiren Come here often.

Jin Wang laughed when he heard this, shook his head, and said, "If you say that, I'm afraid people will think you did it on purpose!"

Yinglian asked puzzledly: "What do you mean? I saw that Xiren's sister's clothes are old-fashioned, but they are still decent, and she also said that she has a house and land in her family, so she is not short of food and clothing." .”

Then he said angrily: "Since you met sister Xiren, why didn't you tell me?"

Jin Wang laughed and said, "I don't know any flower girl or sister Xiren. How do I know that she is your old friend? You say she is doing well, but I don't think so. The three of them, the master and the servant, have been here several times. , have always been these few pieces of clothing and jewelry, and they haven’t changed. If you live a good life, why sell needlework? Only you think her words are true.”

Yinglian was astonished when she heard this.

Jin Wang said: "Rongguo Mansion is defeated, master and slave are separated, what good can they get? Don't think about it, it's almost Chongyang, don't forget the gifts we sent to Zhou's and Zhao's."

Yinglian cheered up and said: "It's all ready, just waiting to be delivered."

All these years, thanks to the Zhou family's decency, their needlework shop was able to do business in a stable manner. Therefore, every three festivals and two birthdays, Yinglian and Jinwang never forget to give gifts to the Zhou family. sent.

When Jin Wang's family was sending gifts everywhere, Xueyan was also packing presents everywhere.

As soon as Yu Liansheng sent Zhao Qi and Haoer back, Xueyan asked him to send someone to deliver the festival gift to her family. Yu Liansheng agreed not to mention it, and sat drinking tea while listening to Zhao Qi and Haoer's vivid narration. What I saw and heard in the capital.

Xueyan only sighed when she heard about her encounter with the attacker.

She knew that after the Rongguo mansion ransacked the house, few people lived contentedly, but she is an outsider, and her days are not enough to work on herself, so why not hurry to help?It doesn't make sense either.

Yu Liansheng didn't take it seriously, and beckoned the girl to take the two children back to the room to rest. He only said that he was tired after walking for a day. After they left, Fang turned to Xueyan and said, "It's been a few years, and you don't have to. With emotion, it was Hao Sheng who taught Qi Er and Hao Er what is important, these two days I took them two to play in the capital, met many people, they all praised Qi Er for being smart."

But Xueyan said: "Qi'er is still young, it shouldn't be like this."

Concubine De always remembers to ask Zhao Qi to be the companion of the Ninth Prince, so she should be careful at this juncture.

Yu Liansheng chuckled, and said, "So what if the concubine de concubine is interested? The master doesn't want to. The master said that when choosing companions for several princes to read, he only chooses cousins ​​from his maternal ancestral family or relatives. Select the sons of famous court officials and eunuchs."

Xueyan's heart trembled, and she stroked her palm and said: "The sage is indeed wise." Selecting the children of the concubine's natal family to accompany the prince to read, to prevent the prince from interacting with other courtiers, this is one of the first, and the second is not to take it lightly The job is that the princes are their own people, so it is not easy to have quarrels, even if they are angry, it will not hurt the harmony.

Julien sighed and said: "Not everyone understands the master's meaning. Although the master is not willing to choose us Qi'er as the companion of the Ninth Prince, but the concubine de concubine may not give up. I would rather be careful."

Xueyan nodded, keeping it in mind.

Yu Liansheng said again: "Now that the princes have their own thoughts, the master feels uncomfortable."

Xueyan asked back: "Did the sage have no plans?" What kind of tactics did Emperor Changqian do? I don't know when I will be able to return to Beijing.

Hu Yong is a capable minister, although he looked at Emperor Changqian as if he couldn't afford to use him, and discussed it with Daiyu that day, but looking through the history books, there are those capable ministers who have not had a few ups and downs in their lives, Xueyan thinks that he It is very possible to come back, and it would be great if they come back, they always had a bit of a passion when they were in Xihaiyanzi.

Yu Liansheng touched the agate string on his wrist, smiled slightly, and said, "Of course the master has a plan. Now that the master is in the prime of life, he only wants to test the princes in his heart. It's just that the older they are, the more thoughts they have, and the master also has plans." I feel very bored, and there is no proper way for them to study and do business safely."

Although Emperor Changqian pays attention to the princes, but knowing that the princes are eyeing his throne, he is naturally chilled.Yu Liansheng followed Emperor Changgan for a long time, just because of Emperor Changgan, but there was nothing good to do.

Xueyan asked: "Is there really no way?"

Yu Liansheng sighed: "The battle for succession has always been a life-and-death struggle. What can be done? Unless the crown prince is established, but even if the crown prince is established, the brothers below are watching. Prince, what happened later was abolished? The master has experienced bloody storms, so he doesn't want to see the princes fighting each other."

Xueyan smiled and said: "In that case, it's better to secretly build the Crown Prince."

Yu Liansheng knew Xueyan's deep thoughts, so he hurriedly asked, "What is the Crown Prince of Secret Construction?"

Xueyan recalled the method used by Emperor Yongzheng to establish a reserve, and said: "It is to seal the imperial edict into a secret box, and let the sage choose a secret place to place it. At that time, the royal clan and ministers of civil and military affairs will open the box at the same time as evidence, and the imperial edict will be established. The crown prince is the emperor, so no one knows who is the crown prince in the secret edict, and the princes can only be filial to the saint, love brothers, and reduce disputes between each other."

Yu Liansheng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "How did you come up with this idea?"

He knew that Xueyan was smart, but he never thought that he would come up with such a method. If he were not a woman, why would he not be able to make contributions.

Of course Xueyan would not say that she got it from history books, and said with a smile: "I have a good thing, Qi'er wants it, and Haoer also wants it. I'm a petty person, but I can't favor one over the other, it's okay for everyone, so I put it in the box and told Qi'er and Hao'er, which of the two of them reads better and who writes better, in the future I will use this thing Give it to whoever, in order to get this thing, both of them worked hard."

Yu Liansheng pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "It's really good. I'll go back and tell the master."

Xueyan hurriedly said: "Brother, please don't say it's my idea."

Yu Liansheng nodded and smiled, "Don't worry."

Back in the palace, Yu Liansheng really didn't mention Xueyan's words, but only talked about the interesting stories of his nephew and niece, because he said: "Two children are fighting for one thing, and the younger sister came up with this method. The two children I want to get it all, so I work harder.”

Emperor Changqian was worried because the princes were getting older, and he didn't react for a while after hearing Yu Liansheng's words.

Yu Liansheng repeated with a smile.

Emperor Changgan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked, "Say it again? What method?"

Yu Liansheng said it a third time with a smile, and finally said: "There is something in the box. The two children don't know where it is, and they don't know if they can get it, but for that thing, both of them worked extraordinarily hard. study hard."

Emperor Changqian laughed loudly and said: "They are getting more and more thoughtful, it's better that you do this."

After finishing speaking, Emperor Changqian thought about this method in his heart. If he secretly established a reserve, the princes would not know who could ascend the throne, and they would flatter him one after another. It can also reduce all kinds of disputes between their brothers and sisters. After all, once they are not good in front of themselves, they will lose the prospect of inheriting the throne.

The more Emperor Changqian thought about it, the more he felt that this method was feasible, and the next day he summoned his officials and promulgated this method.

Regardless of whether it is the royal family, or civil and military officials, they are all shocked and puzzled when they hear this method, but the eldest son of the emperor and others are all awe-inspiring, and each secretly smiles. It would be better if the crown prince was established clearly. , no one knows who is their opponent.

Emperor Changgan said with a smile: "Your sons are still young today, the elders are only eighteen, and I am only over thirty. There is no rush to establish a reserve. We must be cautious, but people have misfortunes and fortunes, and we have to guard against them." .I have personally written the secret edict, sealed it in a box, and placed it in the middle of the Daming Palace. If there is anything wrong with me, all the princes and ministers will read it and establish the emperor."

Although everyone felt that this method was unimaginable, they all knew about the affairs of the princes and had no objection for a while.

After the secret establishment of the crown prince, the inside and outside of the court suddenly stopped.

Emperor Changqian secretly sent someone to watch, and learned that the princes no longer confronted each other. Although it was only for a while, it was better than them fighting to the death, so he said to Yu Liansheng: "Although the secret edict to establish the crown prince is very good, but If they kill each other, even if the other party is above the secret edict, then I can only change the secret edict again."

Speaking of this, Emperor Changgan couldn't help but sigh.

Julien raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "How can there be the best of both worlds? It's just the master who bothers you."

Emperor Changgan nodded and said: "You are right, there is no such thing as the best of both worlds, and it is enough to stop for a few days now."

It is extremely cold at the high place, sitting on the emperor's seat overlooking the world, you will know your loneliness.

Emperor Changqian sighed and said that there was no father and son in the Tian family. As expected, the first emperor had several sons under his knees, and they were all outstanding. If he hadn't been careful, how could he have become the final winner. Being an empress but being ruled by the former emperor, now it is very easy to control the world, but she has to worry about her sons.

Yu Liansheng stood aside quietly without saying a word.

It was his blessing that Emperor Changqian valued him. If he surpassed him, it would not be a blessing.

The most understanding of Emperor Changgan belongs to Liansheng. Emperor Changgan is ruthless, mean and ungrateful, but at the same time, he also has a clear love and hate. Don't look at Emperor Changgan who relies on him very much now, and is willing to listen to his own opinions occasionally, but If he really did those things that caused harm to Chao Gang's harem, the first person who would not spare him would definitely be Emperor Changqian.

Because of the secret establishment of the crown prince, the atmosphere around the Double Ninth Festival became a bit lighter, which eased the tense situation in the capital.

The queen first breathed a sigh of relief. At present, the performance of the eldest prince is the best, which is most in line with Emperor Changqian's mind. Except for the eldest prince and her sons, the other princes are blatantly trying to win power for themselves. A prince also has his mother trying to find ways, isn't that the case with Concubine De?It is impossible for Emperor Changgan not to see it, as long as the eldest prince follows the rules and does practical things, loves his brothers and sisters, raises more sons, and shows covetousness for the throne without wishful thinking, Emperor Changgan will be satisfied.

The queen was holding a bowl of chrysanthemum tea, and the dense mist covered the expression in her eyes.

Emperor Changgan is still young now, and he usually pays great attention to maintenance. He rarely gets sick all year round, and he may live for at least three to fifty years. Well done, satisfying Emperor Changgan everywhere, she doesn't believe that other women and children can surpass her.Emperor Changqian was wise and powerful, and he valued the country, the country, and his concubines very much. As long as he didn't get lost in favor of his concubine and his son, he didn't have to worry about it.

The eldest prince is doing very well now, he is the most outstanding one among the princes and the one who reassures Emperor Changqian. Next, she should teach the eldest grandson of the emperor well. Emperor Qian knew what it means to have a successor, and the emperor's eldest grandson taught him well, which would definitely increase the weight of the eldest prince in Emperor Changqian's heart.

It is the most joyful and gratifying thing to have a successor.

People in the world pay attention to intergenerational relatives, and some people say that grandchildren are not children, and that is why.

Without hesitation, the queen ordered the maids to invite the eldest prince to discuss the matter with him, and put the eldest grandson in front of her; the Ji family was enough to teach the eldest grandson, but when it came to scheming, the Ji family was not as good as her after all.

The eldest prince respected his mother very much, but said hesitantly: "Isn't it too tiring for the queen?"

The queen smiled slightly and said softly: "Silly boy, I am only in my thirties this year. How can I raise my grandson if I am tired or not? What's more, my palace is quiet and there are no black-hearted people. No matter how old you are in your mansion No matter what, there are Ji concubines and girls. There is no such woman who does not want to climb up. If they make trouble secretly and the eldest grandson is gone, not only will the Ji family be hit, but they will also have the opportunity to give birth to the eldest son, so it is better to be with us. Here, I can protect him from leaking."

The eldest prince's heart trembled, and he suddenly remembered what happened in the palace before Emperor Changqian ascended the throne. He was the eldest son, and he was often plotted against at that time. calculating.Right now, he is the eldest son of the emperor, and all the women in the mansion have their backgrounds, and it is not uncommon for them to try to replace Ji's mother and son.

After thinking it over clearly, the First Prince respectfully said: "Since the empress mother said so, the son will send the child after he goes back and tells the Ji family."

The queen nodded, and whispered the reason for her plan: "Only I can legally raise my grandson in the palace, and the child is safe with me. He is the master's first grandson and the only one. He looks good, and he often sees the face of the master, so the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is naturally deeper than others, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone."

The eldest prince suddenly realized, and bowed to answer.

The queen thought about it carefully, and found that she had no omissions. There is no need to take any action now and in the future. The happier people like Concubine De are, the more accidents are likely to happen. Although I don't know how long it will last, but there are still some benefits. You should honestly obey the master's will and show your talents. As long as you are serving the country and the people, don't be afraid of offending civil servants and generals. Think back to when the master was on business, But I offended those official families a lot."

Offending the courtiers by doing errands is more reassuring than forming a party for personal gain. Emperor Changgan was like this back then. The first emperor was kind and generous. He wanted to win a good name and govern the country. Do it, the eldest prince thought of this, and quickly said: "Mother, don't worry, the son knows."

The queen thought for a while, and then said: "You are less than 20 years old this year. Although you are talented, you are young after all. It is very good to ask the master for advice when you are free. There is no father in the world who does not like to admire himself. son."

The eldest prince knows a thing or two, he is very clear about the heart of a child, he said that the heights are too cold, those who covet the throne are like crucian carp crossing the river, the emperor also hopes to get the affection between father and son that is common to ordinary people.

After the mother and son discussed, the eldest prince went back and talked to the Ji family, and sent the son to the empress.

Ji secretly rejoiced that she met a good mother-in-law who is sensible, open-minded, open-minded and obedient, especially the empress mother-in-law often taught her some methods, which opened her eyes. Doing it will be of great benefit to his son, there is no reason not to agree, and he immediately agreed.

After Mrs. Ji learned about it, she quietly relieved herself.

Unlike the empress, the concubines who have sons are both happy and uneasy, but they are also afraid that the crown prince among the crown princes of Mijian is the eldest son of the emperor. A virtuous person, but in the emperor's house, I am used to the power of one-sidedness. There is no concubine who does not expect her son to inherit the throne, especially Concubine De. She has two sons, and they are smart. The third prince has already entered the court. As an errand, the Ninth Prince was often praised by others.

Concubine De thinks that except for the fact that she has fewer children than the Empress, she can compete with the Empress in other matters. Although the Empress's natal family is famous, the power is not obvious. Civilian position, how can it compare to myself, Prince Yizhong's concubine was her own elder sister, but it's a pity that she is a concubine, otherwise, she can be the concubine of Emperor Changqian.But it's not bad at the moment, the elder sister who is the princess has long since died, but she has become one of the four concubines in the palace. This shows how prominent her natal family is. With this help, the third prince can also compete with the eldest son of the emperor length.

The queen's temperament is as timid as a mouse. For more than ten years, she is now in charge of the central palace and is worshiped by the court's wife, but she dare not win over the eldest prince's power. She really took the opportunity to meet the princes and concubines in good faith!If she presides over Zhongfu, she will definitely use the time to meet the orders of the princesses to expand her power.

Concubine De sneered, secretly planning how to win over her son's family from court officials.Zhao Qi, who was a companion for the Ninth Prince, was excellent. His father was Zhou Hong's confidant and friend, his mother was the sister of the saint's savior, and his uncle was the confidant of the saint. If he was the companion of the Ninth Prince , they belong to the third prince's faction, even if they don't want to, others will think so.What's more, he came from a low family background, he is only the son of a fourth-rank official, and his mother was born as a girl, so it's fine to study in the upper study for the Ninth Prince, or to be bullied by the Ninth Prince, forgive that the Zhao family would not dare say what.

It's just that she specially chose a low-status companion for the Ninth Prince, how could the saint not agree?

Thinking of this, Concubine De frowned, she had to think of a comprehensive and appropriate way to ask the saint to agree, although the son of the official family in the imperial court is good, he is more noble and powerful than Zhao Qi, but he is not as suitable as Zhao Qi .

After waving to her confidant maid, Concubine De asked, "When will the old lady enter the palace to pay her respects?"

The maid hurriedly said: "Today you can only enter the palace on the seventh day of the lunar month and the sixth day of the second day."

Concubine De frowned and said: "That means it will take four or five days to enter the palace? No, it's too late. The master has already said that after the Double Ninth Festival, Xiao Jiu will be sent to study in the study room. There is no delay now. .Forget it. Go and call Xia Shouzhong to come and reward the Double Ninth Festival gifts, and then ask the little eunuch in our palace to follow me and pass on my words to the old lady."

The maid hurriedly agreed, and sure enough, Xia Shouzhong was passed on.

Xia Shouzhong is the eunuch of the Six Palaces. Although he is not as good as Yu Liansheng, who is in charge of the Daming Palace, he is also different from the little eunuchs below. He is the one who orders any concubine to reward her natal family, and he can get it every time. The tea money is very generous, so she is very happy, and if she is short of silver envoys and sends a little eunuch to borrow it, she will definitely be able to borrow it, and there is no need to pay it back.

Hearing that Concubine De rewarded her natal family with the Double Ninth Festival gift, Xia Shouzhong quickly agreed. Concubine De gave birth to two sons, who were more worthy of flattery than those childless concubines, so Xia Shouzhong was naturally respectful.

The little eunuch who followed Xia Shouzhong to reward the ceremony quickly conveyed Concubine De's meaning to the old lady.

Concubine De's maiden name is Han, Mrs. Han is her aunt, she is the most shrewd person, first she asks her daughter-in-law to lead Xia Shouzhong to have tea, then asks the little eunuch to come over, and after listening to what the little eunuch said, Fang sips Taking a sip of tea, she asked, "Your Majesty, you want Xu'er to make friends with the son of the fourth-rank official, Laoshizi. What's his name, Zhao Qi?"

The little eunuch lowered his eyebrows and said pleasingly: "Your Majesty means exactly that."

After a pause, the little eunuch told Concubine De's words truthfully: "Your Majesty said, let Brother Xu and Zhao Qi befriend each other, and don't be stingy with anything stubborn. You're just a child. The palace is decent as the prince's companion, forgive him for not being tempted, if he wants, our mother can talk to the saint smoothly, if the saint objected before, now the children are eager to enter the palace, and then The father-in-law loves his nephew, so it is expected that he will not refute it."

After listening to Mrs. Han, she fell into deep thought. What she loved was the eldest daughter, but the beloved daughter was not blessed. On the contrary, the youngest daughter of the concubine became the pillow of the emperor, and her family followed the concubine De. The two princes of the two princes rose up step by step, so she couldn't help but plan for her grandson without listening to Concubine De's words.

Although Xueyan had never walked around among high-ranking officials and dignitaries, Mrs. Han knew Xueyan's reputation, and she was secretly surprised that such a girl had such luck. A good sister who passed away, a good brother who is alive, and a good master, her husband also has classmates of the same year, and she worships a famous teacher, and she is very friendly with Zhongshun Prince's Mansion, Ning'an Princess and others, and she has a great network of contacts relation.

Mrs. Han knew that if these people were all recruited into the third prince's faction, even the eldest prince would not be able to contend with them in the court, so she agreed with Concubine De's idea, but she heard that Zhao Yun Dingyou was at home, and Zhao Qi was hardly at home. When entering the capital, how should we make friends?Is it impossible to let my grandson run to the wilderness?

After the little eunuch left, Mrs. Han called Concubine De's brother Han Lin and his son Han Xu to discuss.

Concubine De is a concubine, and although she also praised her brothers who were concubines, she was not as good as her elder brother Han Lin, who was a compatriot from the same mother. Mrs. Han knew that no matter how good Han Lin was, the family fortune would not be divided much, let alone her own son. His grandson was much more promising than Han Lin, so he pushed the boat along and only called their father and son over.

Han Xu was only seven or eight years old, and he was always sensible. After listening to Mrs. Han's words, he didn't interrupt, but Han Lin pondered for a moment, and said: "Since your mother issued an edict before the Double Ninth Festival, she must be thinking that the Double Ninth Festival is very good." Chance."

Mrs. Han was slightly taken aback when she heard the words, but she didn't react.

Han Lin said with a smile: "Ming'er asked Xu'er to take more people to climb mountains outside the city. Even if we don't meet Zhao Qi, if we use tiredness as an excuse, we might not be able to stay in Bajing Town where Zhao Yun's family lives. Our family With such an identity, even if a slave comes to Bajing Town, he will only be flattered by others, let alone the three young masters? Why not panic so that everyone in Bajing Town comes to see him?"

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