History of Cannon Fodder Struggle [Qing]

"Brother Thirteen, I heard that Brother Three is recruiting brothers to raise money, have you participated in it?"

On this day, when Thirteen returned to elder brother's office, he was arrested by elder brothers fifteen and sixteen.

Brother Thirteen looked helpless, "No, you came to me to ask about this?"

Because the fifteenth elder brother was raised in the concubine's place like the thirteenth elder brother, so the relationship is closer than other elder brothers.

The sixteenth brother is the fifteenth brother's follower, and these two people are basically Meng Buke.For the younger brothers below, Brother Thirteen is still familiar with Fifteen and Sixteen.

The thirteenth elder brother looked at the two younger brothers who had just reached his shoulders, one was 14 years old and the other was 12 years old, and he couldn't help scratching his head, feeling that it would be no good to come to him suddenly.

"No, no, we..." The two little elder brothers glanced at each other, a little embarrassed.

"Why, you want to get involved too?" Brother Thirteen asked.

The two little elder brothers nodded wildly immediately.

Elder Thirteen was thoughtful, but still shook his head, "You are still young, not suitable for participating." He was naive when he was a child, and together with Fourteen, he took a share of the toy store of the fourth sister-in-law. Take silver.

Among the elder brothers, he and Fourteen are considered to be rich. This time the seafaring trade is very profitable, but there are many people involved, and it is easy to cause disputes. He really doesn't want to get involved in this kind of thing.

Unexpectedly, the younger brother below him actually thought about it.

"Brother Thirteen, we are not young anymore, we are going to get married soon." In order to convince Brother Thirteen, the two little elder brothers spoke in unison.

Thirteenth elder brother thought it was funny, but sixteenth had no hair yet, and he even said that he was going to get married, "Then why are you looking for me?"

Brother Fifteen immediately said, "We want to borrow money from Brother Thirteen."

"Borrow money?" Brother Thirteen thought he had heard wrong.

Ten 56 and the two older brothers nodded, "It's borrowing money. Thirteenth brother, you also know that our monthly silver has been taken away by Er Niang, and we only have a few taels of pocket money in our hands. This time the third brother said to bring us to make money together." , this is a good opportunity to make money, of course we don't want to miss it."

The two little brothers can be said to be ambitious, "Since the thirteenth brother will not participate, then I will borrow some money from my younger brother. If I make money later, I will return it to you with interest."

The thirteenth elder brother laughed immediately, "Do you think I care about your little interest?" He patted each of the two little elder brothers on the head, "Tell me, how much do you plan to borrow?"

"1 taels!" The two little elder brothers said in unison.

"5000 taels per person?"

"No, 1 taels per person."

Thirteenth brother laughed angrily, "When your Thirteenth brother is being taken advantage of, how can I have so much money, do you want 5000 taels? If you don't, it will be gone!"

The two little elder brothers nodded immediately, "Yes, yes!"

They have made a plan, since the thirteenth brother only needs 5000 taels, then they will borrow some more money from other people, and when they have enough 1 taels, they will send it to the third brother.

The third brother said that he would not accept less than 1 taels.

"Then come with me." The thirteenth elder brother entered the elder brother's office, and the two younger elder brothers followed closely.

"Master." Mrs. Zhao Jia had heard a servant report early on, saying that her grandfather was blocked by a dozen or two elder brothers at the door, so she didn't come out to take a look.

"Fifteenth brother, sixteenth brother is here."

"I'm bothering the fourteenth sister-in-law." Seeing the sister-in-law, the two brothers immediately behaved a little better.

The thirteenth elder brother gave a "hmm", and then walked into the study with the two elder brothers.

Mrs. Zhao Jia is a bit sad. It has been two years since she married into the palace, but the relationship with Elder Thirteen is still lukewarm, especially when there is a Gege Guerjia family between the two of them. Last year, she gave birth to a son. Before the first wife gave birth, the concubine gave birth to a son. This is slapping her in the face.

Because of the existence of this child, it will inevitably cause a gap between the husband and wife.

Zhao Jiashi is also young and energetic, after being cold to Thirteenth Brother for a while, when she figured it out, she found that Thirteenth Brother had been lukewarm to her, which made Zhao Jia even more sad.

Why did he still treat her coldly when he did something wrong?

Now she took the initiative to show her favor, and even flirted with her.

After entering the study, the thirteenth elder brother found a box, and took out a stack of bank notes from the box, and the two little elder brothers stared at it.

"Brother Thirteen, you are really rich!" Brother Sixteen exclaimed.

The thirteenth elder brother smiled, where did he get the money to open the house, and the money was not all given to him by the fourth sister-in-law.

Thinking of the fourth brother, the thirteenth brother felt warm in his heart. After Er Niang passed away, the fourth brother took care of him all these years.

Even the fourth sister-in-law secretly gave him money, for fear that he would wrong her in the palace.

"Hey, 5000 taels per person." Brother Thirteen said, counted out the bank notes and handed them over.

The two little elder brothers nervously took it over and put them in their arms without counting.

"Brother Thirteen, don't worry, we will pay you back when we earn money."

Brother Thirteen smiled, "That's not necessary, I will lend you the money first, and then return it to me when you really make money." 5000 taels, how can you earn it all at once?

With a lot of money, he can't go out of the palace or use it. At most, he can spend some money to make the mansion under construction more beautiful.

Since the younger brother wants to borrow it, he will borrow it, and Brother Thirteen doesn't pay attention to this little money.

The two little elder brothers left without staying after getting the money.

The thirteenth elder brother didn't take it seriously, but he didn't know the two younger elder brothers, so he went out of the palace and went to the fourth elder brother's house.

"The fifteenth and sixteenth elder brothers came to see me at the mansion?" Minning felt really strange, these two elder brothers have never been to the mansion, why would they suddenly want to come to her?

"Where is he?" Minning asked.

The little eunuch replied respectfully, "Fu Jin is currently entertaining you."

Hearing this sentence, Minning paused immediately, why did he feel that this scene was a bit familiar, after thinking about it, it seemed that Fujin entertained him when he came to the mansion at Shisanshi back then, but in the end they all came to see her.

Presumably Fujin vomited blood from anger, don't forget that she is the serious sister-in-law of these little princes.

"Then invite the two little elder brothers over." Minning didn't think about going to Fujin's courtyard to see the two, but planned to invite the two over.

She has tried her best to avoid meeting Fujin now, so as not to make Fujin angry. After all, she is not in good health, and if she is really angry, it is her responsibility.

In the final analysis, it was all the fault of this era, she couldn't help but entered the backyard of the fourth master, but if she didn't climb up, she could only be pressed to death by Fujin, which she couldn't bear.

It doesn't matter if she only wants to be the little girl in the fourth master's backyard, but she still wants to change the world by herself, so naturally she won't allow herself to sit and wait for death.

What's more, she is not alone now, and she has her own children. The struggle with Fujin has affected the children, and she cannot be allowed to back down.

Min Ning was sitting in the room, still thinking about what the two little elder brothers came to her for no reason. After the people came, Min Ning was shocked when he heard what the two little elder brothers said.

"Looking for me to borrow money?" How should I say this? Why did you come to her to borrow money for no reason?

Elder Brother Fifteen felt embarrassed, lowered his head and said in a very low voice, "Little Sister-in-law, Sixteenth Brother and I also wanted to invest money with Third Brother, and borrowed money from Fourteenth Brother, but it was not enough. I can only borrow it from my little sister-in-law."

Now who doesn't know, the richest person in the royal family is not the princes and grandchildren, but the fourth sister-in-law of the fourth brother's family.

Of course, that is incomparable with Khan Ama, who is rich in the world.

Minning immediately understood that feelings are for alms.

"So how much do you two need?"

Brother Fifteen raised a finger, "It's still 1 taels short."

Minning nodded, and then shouted outside, "Bi Ying!"

Biying quickly came in, "Master."

Minning said to her, "Go and get 2 taels of silver notes." Then he asked the two older brothers, "Is 1 taels enough for one person?"

Ten 56 The two little elder brothers couldn't help but say, "Enough, enough!" The little fourth sister-in-law is really generous, and she deserves to be called the Goddess of Wealth.

Biying quickly went into Minning's bedroom to get the banknote, and Minning took it and handed it to the two young elder brothers.

Elder Brother Fifteen took the money and said excitedly, "Little Sister-in-Law, don't worry, I will return the money to you with interest."

Minning smiled, "No hurry." Then he asked, "Are you going to join the company run by the third prince?"

Brother Fifteen nodded.

Minning immediately raised his eyebrows, "But I remember, doesn't the third prince have his own boat? Why do you want to start a company?" Running the boat by yourself will make more money than opening a company and participating in the court.

Elder Brother Fifteen replied happily: "Because Ama Khan took away the money from Brother Starling, Third Brother was so frightened that he handed over the money as well. The current money is not enough to run away by himself."

Minning understood immediately, and then looked deeply at Brother Fifteen. Although these little brothers looked young, they were all human beings.

She just asked casually, but she didn't expect him to say it all.

She knew that Ba Ye had donated money. After all, for the sake of reputation, Ba Ye publicized it through newspapers and gained a good reputation for himself, but what she didn't expect was that the third prince also donated the money!

Then he smiled again, the third prince was still the same, scaring himself at the slightest disturbance, it seemed that he was frightened by the loss of position.

"Master An, there are people asking to see you outside." Not long after the two young elder brothers left the mansion, the concierge sent someone to report.

Minning felt strange, why both of them chose to come here today, and he didn't see so many people coming to the house on weekdays.

"Who's coming to see you?"

Someone handed over a greeting card.

Minning saw that it was a merchant from the south of the Yangtze River, who came to see her through Lin Yuan's way.

"Where are people, are you still outside the door?"

"Only the servants handed over the greeting card."

Minning immediately said, "You answer the other party, just say that you will come to the house at nine o'clock in the morning tomorrow, and I should be free at that time."

After the person came, he withdrew.

After a while, Jia Jinlu hurried in.

"After the master and the two young elder brothers left the mansion, they went directly to the third master's mansion."

Minning questioned, "Didn't you go to the next door?"

Jia Jinlu replied: "No."

Minning nodded, then thought that there was still trouble outside, and asked, "Those Japanese people are still on the other side?"

"Still."

Min Ning suddenly became angry, and sat quietly opposite the mansion without crying or making trouble, which was simply against her.

"Find someone to take it away as soon as possible!"

Jia Jinlu was a little hesitant, "Those Japanese seem to be warriors with a very fierce temperament. If our side speaks a little harshly, they will draw their knives and cut their stomachs."

Min Ning choked, "Forget it, let them go." Anyway, after the new year, the imperial ship will go to Japan, and these people will not be able to stay if they want to.

At most, she could endure for another two months.

On the second day, Minning met the businessman who delivered the greeting card yesterday, a businessman surnamed Huo.

Minning has already checked, and it has some relationship with Lin Yuan, and Xincheng also supports Lin Yuan's work very much, which can be regarded as a friendly side of the business community.

"You hand over the greeting card, please see me what's the matter?"

Huo Ting bowed respectfully, "Caomin wants to worship under the side of Fujin."

Minning smiled, "Should I worship under my sect, or under Lord Baylor's sect?"

Although in the eyes of outsiders, she and fourth master are one, she knows that there is a big difference between the two.

Now they are one, because the two have a common goal, but after the goal is achieved, it is probably time to part ways.

Fourth Master knew her strength well, and when he became the emperor, the person he would be afraid of would be her.

"Naturally, I'm worshiping under the side of Fujin."

Minning drank his tea without opening his mouth.

Huo Ting's heart was pounding, and then he said bluntly: "the grass people are willing to give away their wealth."

Compared with the property he owns now, he can get more in the future after offering it, even if it is not as good as Mr. Lin in the eyes of this Fujin, it doesn't matter if it is a little lower.

This is a good opportunity to transform the lintel. Compared with being a businessman, Huo Ting prefers to be a person with power.

Minning saw his ambition, but his conditions were not very attractive to her.

Huo Ting also understood, so he opened his mouth and said: "Caomin knows that Fang Fujin's goal is broad, and he wants to change the status of the businessman by himself, but it's hard to say the effect of only changing a few places. Caomin's family is considered to have some influence in the south of the Yangtze River. Caomin itself is not big. Not small is the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of a cloth merchant in the south of the Yangtze River, and he knows many merchants, Caomin and Caomin's family are willing to do a good job for Fang Fujin."

Minning can put down the glass and look at Huo Ting. This is the first person who bluntly said that he would vote for her.In the past, none of her things had worked hard to develop.

In fact, her power has expanded to the present, she no longer trusts outsiders, and only promotes orphans she has cultivated.

Even if there are occasional outsiders who want to join, they are still in charge of the periphery.

Like firearms, and some close experiments and inventions, but people who shouldn't know it have never been known.

"What do you want?" Anyone who seeks refuge here for no reason has what they want.

She's not that kind of young man who can attract people to join him if he leaks his bastard's air.

From her point of view, all the people who come here have other demands, otherwise why are they rushing here?

"Cian Fujin should know that there are rare goods to live in."

Only then did Minning stare at him seriously, "Do you want to be another Lu Buwei?"

"No, Caomin just wants to be Huo Ting." Huo Ting replied seriously.

Minning looked at him, but no one had ever expressed his ambition like this. He not only wanted to be a businessman, but also wanted to be a businessman who entered the court.

Min Ning shook his head, "You have to know that this is impossible." How can you be an official if you don't have a reputation?

But even if you donate an official, it's still a petty official or a false job. Min Ning doesn't think it can satisfy this person's appetite!

Huo Ting cupped his hands, "that's why I said that rare goods can be lived in, and I gambled my family wealth on the fourth prince."

Minning looked at him, "If your ultimate goal is to become an official, I can introduce you to Lord Baylor."

"Cao Min is only willing to worship under your sect, Fujin. If Master Baylor succeeds, please let Fujin make it happen, so that the grass people can live a life of officialdom."

It was really the first time that Minning saw such a thing being said outrightly.

"You're probably overthinking it. Our master has never considered that position."

"The grassroots are also willing to donate their wealth. Of all the people, you are probably the only one who didn't discriminate against merchants like us."

"Now the merchant is no longer a lowly citizen, and his status will be improved one day. You don't have to do this." Minning told him honestly.

In later generations, a businessman is a representative of a successful person. She believes that after her hard work over the years, the status of a businessman has improved somewhat.

Huo Ting smiled bitterly, "I don't know how many years later, the grassroots may not be able to see it in their lifetime." That's why he was in a hurry to change the lintel, especially because the family was in trouble because of money, he would rather donate it all.

"Okay, convert all your wealth and put it into my company, and you will help me manage the company in the future."

Huo Ting was overjoyed when he heard this, and then he made a long obeisance, "This subordinate has met the master." This obeisance can be regarded as a confirmation of his status.

It is not without benefits for Minning to bring Huo Ting into his sect.

In recent years, she and Lin Yuan have focused on the northern Mongolia area, leaving aside the southern affairs, the expansion of the factory has slowed down, and the high-yielding grain, because there is no one to promote it, only rely on the people to grow it spontaneously. The rate of adoption also appears to have slowed down.

At this time, someone should be arranged to take over these things, and Huo Ting's family is in the south of the Yangtze River, so it is obviously suitable to take over these things.

As for the company's affairs, Dongyang Trading is just the beginning, and it will take a few years before it explodes. Huo Ting is not needed at all.

It just so happened that after the ice melted in February, no matter whether it was a ship going to America or a ship going to Japan for business, it was ready. After the ship left the port, there was basically nothing to do, and it was time to hand over the southern affairs to Huo Ting.

The first thing is to promote improved seeds and farm tools. These two are used to test Huo Ting. If this person is not suitable, Minning considers arbitrarily arranging a position and leaving him idle.

If this person is really talented, she doesn't mind pushing him to fourth master. After all, he is rushing to become an official, and she will definitely not hinder his future.

In mid-November, the emperor received a report in Changchun Garden, saying that the newly built garden ten miles away had begun to take shape.

When receiving the news, the emperor was facing his cousin Prince Zhuang Boguoduo with a headache on his face.

"What on earth are you thinking? How can you have the face to say such things?"

Like Kangxi, this cousin belongs to the grandson of Huang Taiji, but he belongs to Shuosai, the fifth son of Huang Taiji, and his blood relationship with the royal family is quite close.

Prince Zhuang said eloquently, "Didn't I say it before, the money will be paid back after the money is earned, and I didn't say no to it."

The emperor had a headache, "But where do you get the dividends if you don't pay?"

Prince Zhuang turned around again, "Didn't you say everything, let the court put the money first, and pay it back later if you really make money." Luo Lu was flustered.

The emperor looked at his old cousin who was already in his 60s, but he didn't expect to play tricks on him at this age.

At this time, it happened that the eunuch came to report about the new garden, and the emperor couldn't wait to say to Prince Zhuang, "I have already handed over this matter to the fourth and eighth sons, what do you have to say to them." After speaking, he couldn't wait to drive Kick this bad thing to your son.

King Zhuang snorted, anyway, he doesn't have a son to inherit the title, so it's better to let him play with his temper.

Many people watched Prince Zhuang's coming to see the emperor, especially those clan relatives. Prince Zhuang was poked and rushed to find the emperor by their few words.

Seeing that Prince Zhuang had gone to the Ministry of Households at this time, many people were a little disappointed. It seemed that the emperor did not agree, and instead entrusted the matter to the two princes.

On this day, the yard that was temporarily used for office work was still busy. On the one hand, they were rushing to build the ship, on the other hand, they were preparing for the goods, and they were reviewing some companies that had invested in them.

Of course, at the beginning, he didn't intend to accept too many companies. Fourth Master only planned to select a few representative ones. As for the other unsuccessful candidates, he could only wait for a while before forming a fleet.

If the first nautical trade goes well, Khan Ama may open up the trade to the East. The next time it will not be a small business, but a large number of coastal trade will be opened. Any number of companies can set up ships to run .

Fourth master was busy when he heard noise from outside.

"What's going on?" He raised his head, his face full of dissatisfaction.

The eighth master on the side also raised his head.

But at this moment, the door was pushed open, seeing someone coming, fourth master and eighth master got up together, "I have seen Prince Zhuang."

Prince Zhuang looked at the two princes kindly, "It happens that you are all here, I will come and find you two when I come over."

Fourth master was a little puzzled, this cousin is not common, why come to find them?

Ba Ye hurriedly came out from behind the desk, helped Prince Zhuang to sit on a chair beside him.

"Old Ba, Uncle Tang asks you to do something." Prince Zhuang patted Ba Ye's hand and said kindly.

Ba Ye immediately changed his words, "Uncle, if you have anything to tell your nephew, just tell me."

The fourth master on the side also had a serious face, always feeling that Prince Zhuang's visit was not kind.

"Old man, my uncle's family is poor, and he only relies on the 1 taels of income every year. He doesn't even have money to repair the dilapidated houses in the house, and your aunt hasn't eaten meat for several years..."

Ba Ye blinked.

Aunt doesn't eat meat, isn't it because of chanting Buddha's name?

Regardless of the fact that Prince Zhuang has no heirs now, it is because his backyard is very chaotic, and several children died in the women's struggle. In addition, Prince Zhuang is too old to have children.Later, after his son's death, Prince Zhuang Fujin stopped working in the official residence and devoted himself to reciting Buddha's name.

"Uncle, if you have anything to do, just say it, and if I can do it, I will definitely help you."

Prince Zhuang smiled so much that his teeth were bared, "I'm still a filial son, so my cousin will not be polite. You see, if you invest money in your company, you will get a bonus later? Isn't your uncle rich? Just think about it." I owe it first, and when the dividends arrive later, I will remove the money owed to you from the dividends, don't worry, I promise not to default on my debts!"

Ba Ye's eyes widened, he couldn't believe what he heard, this uncle was too thick-skinned, he really dared to think about it.

Isn't that an empty glove white wolf?

This sentence immediately flashed in Fourth Master's mind, and then he stood up directly, "No, if you don't see cash, you are not eligible to participate."

Prince Zhuang put away his smile, blew his beard and stared at fourth master, "I said fourth, my cousin didn't say no to the money, but the money is owed first, and will be paid back from the dividend later."

Something flashed through the mind of Ba Ye on the side, put away his eager expression, this is a good opportunity to make friends with the clan.

As for not getting the money, it has nothing to do with him, he is only responsible for doing some chores, and the main responsibility can be attributed to the fourth child.

Thinking of this, the eighth child inevitably gloated, hoping to see the embarrassment of the fourth child.

"No!" The fourth master frowned, and returned to Prince Zhuang with a serious face, "This time, it's an errand entrusted to me by Khan Ama, and even the court has to pay the money. If Prince Zhuang doesn't want to pay the money, maybe, then Just don't participate!"

Which line do you not participate in?Who in the capital doesn't know that traveling across the sea can earn a lot of real money.

"Your majesty didn't even say no, why is it a problem to come to your boy?" Prince Zhuang stared at him.

Fourth Master immediately extended his hand to Prince Zhuang.

Prince Zhuang was taken aback, "What are you doing?"

"Khan Ama's handwriting, if there is no Khan Ama's handwriting, Prince Zhuang please return it."

"Fourth brother, this is my cousin, so let's show some kindness! How about we see if there is any other way?" Eighth Master on the side leaned over and whispered.

The other way is for the two of them to jointly conceal this matter and give Prince Zhuang some face.

The fourth master said with a cold face, "If you don't see the money, there will be no dividends. If you are willing to help, why don't you help Prince Zhuang out of the money!"

This hole cannot be opened, once opened, those clan members will tear this hole to pieces like hungry wolves.

At that time, they definitely don't want to pay, and everyone is waiting to share the money.

How can there be such a good thing in this world?

Originally, it was interesting enough to lead them to make money. If you don't want to work hard and want to get dividends, it's faster to dream.

When Lao Ba heard this, his face turned green.

Who in the clan doesn't know that Prince Zhuang's mouth is unreliable. If he asks him to help out with the money, it will definitely be publicized. When the clan members come to the door in the morning, what should he do?

Originally, he wanted to dig a hole for the fourth child, but he didn't expect the fourth child to kick him instead, almost kicking him into the hole.

Facing the expectant Prince Zhuang, Lao Ba complained, "My nephew also wanted to help my uncle with the money, but my nephew donated all the money before, so I really have no choice." Fortunately, he Can find an excuse to prevaricate.

Prince Zhuang immediately turned cold, and left angrily with his hands behind his back.I don't know if I went back to the mansion or went to complain to the emperor.

Prince Zhuang hit a snag, and soon the clan members received the news, lamenting one by one, resigning themselves to their fate to raise money.

If you don't raise it, you can't do it. If you miss this good opportunity to make money, it will be like cutting blood on your heart.

The emperor, who was playing in the new garden, soon learned of what had happened and couldn't help laughing.

"The fourth child is still so stern and selfless. After all, he is an elder, so why don't he save some face for his elders." This sentence is said to be strange, but the actual tone is still a little proud.

This made Zhang Tingyu, who was driving with him, feel slightly moved.

Prince Zhuang belonged to the emperor thrown out by the clan to test whether the voyage trade can reach out to make money.

The emperor kicked the ball to his son, and he left it up to the sons to decide how to deal with the two sons.

The emperor was very satisfied with the fourth brother's response, and his attitude was not tough, so he was easily led away by these clans.

As for the eighth...

The emperor frowned, then shook his head.

The old eight was too active, and he wanted to befriend Prince Zhuang, but he didn't forget to dig a hole for the fourth, and he offended both parties. This kind of behavior is really unworthy.

Before the new year comes, the annual small election in the palace starts quietly.

Jia Yuanchun looked out of place among a group of eight or nine-year-old girls. She was full of shame. She had already participated in the big draft, and it was too shameful to enter the small draft again.

During this period in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he only appeared when learning the rules, and hid in the house at other times.

Small elections are usually sent to the palace in the spring of the next year after the Ministry of Internal Affairs has learned the rules.

Every year, the small elections are managed by the fourth concubine and the crown princess together, but the small elections are basically decided by the crown princess, only the general election, the fourth concubine will come forward.

After the death of her youngest son, Concubine Yi inevitably felt empty these few years, and put all her thoughts on her two sons.

This time, just after the election, Concubine Yi asked the House of Internal Affairs for a roster.It has not been two years since her second son, Brother Jiu, opened the mansion. Considering that there are few people serving in the backyard, Concubine Yi plans to pick a few more maids to send to the second son's mansion. Can grow up.

Looking through the roster, Concubine Yi saw an unexpected name, she pointed to the name, and said to Guo Guiren beside her, "Anyway, she is also the granddaughter of the Duke, she was dismissed last time, why did she come in again this time?" This eating was too ugly, and then she showed a look of disdain.

Guo Guiren smiled and said, "This younger sister has heard about it. It is said that she has gone the way of the Crown Princess, and the Crown Princess personally ticked off her name."

Concubine Yi curled her lips, "I dare to rush to the prince, our princess is really virtuous." This time she personally set up a ladder to find a concubine for the prince.

"No, the prince is in a hurry, and now he is looking for support everywhere!"

The four concubines are already grandmothers, and they have long lost the favor they had in the early years, and they did not follow the emperor to the Changchun Garden. They only stayed in the palace and accompanied the emperor with promises from young nobles.

Without the fight for favor in the early years, the fourth concubine can occasionally play horse hanging or poker with the queen mother with a kind face.

The life in the palace is lonely and unbearable. If you don't have some fun, how can you pass the days.

For example, Yifei and Guo Guiren, a pair of sisters, may have had some conflicts when they were young, but as they got older, they regained the sisterhood of the past and often got together to talk.

Because the prince and princess also live in the palace together, news from that side can naturally spread to the harem as long as they want to.

What Guo Guiren said was that a few days ago the prince summoned his disciples from time to time, and the other princes all stared at Dongyang Navigation, but the prince did not move, but some of the prince's disciples entered Yuqing Palace from time to time.

How can this not attract the attention of others?

At least when you have nothing to do, Guo Guiren noticed this situation.

The others hid whenever they could, but they didn't expect the Rongguo Mansion to take the initiative to come forward and send the beautiful daughter into the palace, so they knew what they were planning.

Just as the two sisters of Concubine Yi of Yikun Palace were joking, the Crown Princess of Yuqing Palace also received the news that Concubine Yi was going to leave the roster, and her heart skipped a beat.

Originally, he wanted to sneak Jia Yuanchun into Yuqing Palace, but he was still discovered by Concubine Yi.

The Crown Princess has no doubt that Concubine Yi will find out, after all, the roster clearly records Jia Yuanchun's origin, a daughter of a Duke's mansion, how could the words "Dou Da" not be seen?

The Crown Princess blushed a little, and originally wanted to cover it up, but this time it was obvious that someone had discovered her, so the previous plan could be over.

After all, the concubine wanted some face. Even if she gave the prince a red line, it was when no one knew about it. Now that Concubine Yi found out, she has no face to commit crimes.

Forget it, turn around and put Jia Yuanchun as a female official first, choose a palace at random, wait for two years after Concubine Yi has forgotten, and then bring her into Yuqing Palace.

Jia Yuanchun, who was still working hard outside to learn the rules of serving people, didn't know that her future had already been determined by the princess by accident.

Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs learned the rules, it was not impossible for him to go home. No, Xiaonian was sent home as soon as Jia Yuanchun arrived.

It can also be regarded as her last New Year's reunion at home.

Minning has been sending people to watch Ning Rong's second residence, so he naturally knew that Jia Yuanchun was sent to the small election again.

She felt absurd for a moment, how blocked the Jia family's news, did not know that the crown prince's status was no longer stable?

Then he felt that this was not impossible, Ningguo Mansion was the head of the Ningrong Second Mansion, and Jia Jing had already left the mansion to practice in Yuanzhen Temple outside the city.

The Ningguo Mansion has no family members, and Jia Zhen is in charge.Just like Jia She, Jia Zhen only has the vain title of a great general, and she doesn't even have the honor of the court. Now she only eats herself, how can she get any good news?

And Jia Zheng, the only official in the two mansions, has been in office for so many years, and he is only a fifth-rank official, working in the Ministry of Industry.

Where is the Ministry of Industry?

In the place where the river is managed, the hardest and most tiring work is managed by the Ministry of Industry. Jia Zheng is always on duty, so he has no time to inquire about these news.

Mrs. You of Ningguo Mansion only cares about eating fast and praying to Buddha, and doesn't deal with outsiders at all.In the Rongguo Mansion, Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Jia are fighting because of Baoyu being taken away. Their minds are all on the inner house, and they don't understand the ups and downs outside. .

Although you are the Duke's mansion, you have actually been excluded from the list of nobles. No wonder the news is not well-informed. In addition, there is no one in charge of the family who deals with the outside world. Who would want to tell them the news?

It's no wonder that the Jia family will collapse in the later period. Except for no successors, the roots are already rotten.

Although Mrs. Jia knew that her son was useless and could only rely on her grandson to support the family, she only knew how to spoil her grandson, but never taught him. How could she expect her grandson to support her after being so pampered.

The princes and brothers in the palace still have to study at five o’clock in the morning every day. They read for an hour before going to pay their respects to their elders. Continue after lunch, and play for a while at three o'clock in the afternoon.

It is so difficult for the prince, a child who is about to shoulder the lintel should be even more difficult, but what kind of life Jia Baoyu lived, compared with the princes, it is simply heaven.