Dressed as Su Peisheng

Kangxi 43 years

early April

The fourth elder brother watched the younger elder brothers return to their residences, but when they were about to leave the palace, they saw Yinxiang coming from the imperial garden.

"Fourth brother," Yinxiang greeted proactively, but his expression was a little lonely.

"Slave pays respects to Lord Thirteen," Su Wei bowed behind him.

"Get up," Yinxiang slightly raised his hand.

"Where are you going?" The fourth elder brother raised his eyebrows, "I was still wondering why you disappeared after the banquet?"

Yinxiang pursed his lips and sighed softly, "I sent my eldest brother out, and my eldest brother stopped me to talk for a while, and when I came back, I happened to meet my third brother, which wasted time."

"Big brother, third brother?" Fourth elder brother frowned slightly, "What did they tell you? Why are you so listless?"

Yinxiang looked at the fourth elder brother, hesitated for a while, "Big brother is okay, just asked me about my plans after getting married. The third brother's words were just some bitter words, and it was also because of the recent gossip in the court."

"The third brother is always Ma Feng's mouth, don't take it to heart," the fourth elder brother patted Yin Xiang's shoulder, "What others say, just do what you should do."

Yinxiang nodded, looked up at the fourth elder brother again and said, "Does the fourth elder believe what the courtiers say? Does Huang Ama really value me that much?"

The fourth elder brother was slightly taken aback, "Why do you ask like this? The words of the courtiers change three times a day, so don't pay attention to it. Huang Ama really values ​​you very much."

"I don't think so," Elder Brother Thirteen lowered his head, his usual peaceful brows showed slight resentment for the first time, "Brother doesn't want to be a target for no reason—"

"Yinxiang!" The fourth elder brother was taken aback for a moment, and hurriedly interrupted the thirteenth elder brother, "Don't talk nonsense!"

The thirteenth elder brother looked up at the fourth elder brother, pursed his lips tightly and lowered his shoulders.

The fourth elder brother sighed, took a step in front of the thirteenth elder brother, suppressed his voice and said, "Yinxiang, you must always remember that we are princes and even ministers, and we can't do anything according to our own will." , not to mention self-disruption."

Yinxiang let out a breath and nodded.

The fourth elder brother took a step back and bent the corners of his mouth, "There have been too many things recently, and you are also tired. Go back and have a good rest. If something happens, there is fourth brother."

"Thank you, fourth brother," Yinxiang cupped his hands, a slight smile appeared on his frozen face.

Tongfu

Longkodo told Tong Guowei what he saw in the Zhijun Palace.

Tong Guowei frowned deeply, and stood in front of the window for a long while in thought, "The emperor only mentioned Ling Pu a few years ago, and his participation in the performance at this time undoubtedly refuted the emperor's face."

"I'm afraid it's more than that," Long Kedo said in a deep voice, "King Zhijun and Prime Minister Ming have been eyeing the reserve position, and finally had the opportunity to weaken the prince's power. They shouldn't let it go so easily. I'm thinking, tomorrow There may be other arrangements."

"Your words are also reasonable." Tong Guowei thought for a while, then turned around and said, "Why did the king of Zhijun show you that letter, but did he test you?"

"I'm also guessing," Longkodo picked up the tea on the table, "Perhaps, King Zhijun needs someone to help him test the emperor's mind..."

"You want to agree?" Tong Guowei raised his eyebrows.

"Don't worry, Ama," Longkodo lowered his eyes, "My son will take responsibility for what he does, but I hope Ama will keep his promise, and no matter what happens to his son, don't bother Ye Ruo again."

Tong Guowei's eyes darkened, he turned to look out the window, and said in a deep voice, "As you wish..."

Yonghe Palace

After the fourteenth elder brother got married, the fourteenth Fujin Wanyan came to the Yonghe Palace to pay his respects for the first time, and the fourth Fujin also entered the palace to formally meet with his younger siblings.

"My daughter-in-law, Wanyan, pays her respects to Erniang, wishing her a long life and good health."

"Okay, get up quickly," Concubine De sat on the armchair in the middle, with a smile on her face.

Wanyan got up and bowed to Sifu Jin again, "Wanyan has seen Sisao, thank you for taking care of Fourteenth Master on weekdays."

"Your brother and sister are polite, please get up," Si Fujin got up and supported Wanyan, then turned to Concubine De and said, "Emiang is really lucky, brother and sister are filial at first glance."

"Yes, yes, both of you are filial, Er Niang will enjoy a lot of blessings in the future," Concubine De replied with a smile, and turned her head to let the maids serve hot tea.

Wan Yan pursed her lips, and said in a soft voice, "My daughter-in-law wanted to bring Hong Chun here today, but the child was caught in the wind and kept crying, so I had to give up. Next time, my daughter-in-law will bring him here again." , Greetings to Er Niang."

"No hurry, no hurry." Concubine De frowned, "Why did you catch the wind for no reason? The child is only over one year old, so we need to be more careful in taking care of him, not sloppy."

"Yes, Er Niang, don't worry," Wanyan lowered her head, "I've asked the imperial doctor to see it, and there's nothing serious about it. Hongchun's child is very naughty. He almost lost his grip when he hit the ground. It’s not like getting a cold.”

"Boys should be more naughty," Concubine De bent her lips, turned her head and said to Sifu Jin, "How old is Honghui this year? Are you calmer now?"

"Responding to Erniang's words," Sifujin nodded slightly, "Hong Hui is eight years old this year, and his temper is not as good as his, Amma. It is still a bit strenuous to sit in the study for a day."

"Don't worry, take your time," Concubine De leaned back in her chair, "You guys are building a mansion outside, and it's very close, so don't push too much. That kid Honghui is smart, and he's good at learning well." .”

"What Er Niang said is true," Si Fujin lowered his head slightly, with a slight smile on his face.

"Fourth sister-in-law is more blessed," Wanyan said from the sidelines, "I got the eldest son in one fell swoop, and the house will be more stable."

Concubine De tilted her head to look at Wanyan, Wanyan was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly lowered her head and said, "Daughter-in-law is not sensible, please don't blame Erniang. My daughter-in-law just didn't come to the fourteenth master as soon as possible because she entered the palace late. After giving birth to an heir, I feel a little disappointed. Shu Shu feels that Luo Shi gave birth to Hongchun, and she deserves some credit. My daughter-in-law is also thinking about it, discussing with Fourteenth Master, and asking her to be a side Fujin."

"En," Concubine De nodded, "You are a sensible person. Shu Shujue Luo Shi gave birth to Yinti's eldest son. It's nothing to seal a side Fujin. Don't worry too much. No matter how popular this side Fujin is, it's not Fujin, the children you give birth to are not considered legitimate sons. As long as you spread more branches and leaves, you can seal as many side Fujin and Shu Fujin as you can. It is not only for the stability of the status of the children, but also to show your virtue."

"Thank you Er Niang for teaching," Sifujin and Fourteenth Fujin bowed down together, Wanyan's face was happy, but Sifujin was unwilling.In terms of virtuousness, she is no worse than anyone else, but she really can't do anything about the backyard.

Siyefu

Mrs. Li has been preoccupied these few days, even wishing to hold her feet while walking with the maids.

"Little master," Xi'er stepped into the door, and moved closer to Li's side.

"What's the matter?" Mrs. Li pinned the needle to the spool, holding her breath in her chest and couldn't breathe.

"Slaves come to report," Xi'er suppressed her voice, "Song Gege just invited Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Niu Hulu to her yard for lunch."

"Mr. Song?" Mrs. Li frowned, "How could she get together with Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Niu Hulu?"

"This, I don't know about this." Xi'er scratched the back of her head, "Since you sealed the side Fujin, Song Gege has been complaining about illness, and he has only recovered a little in the past few days."

"Hmph," Mrs. Li leaned on the couch, "Is she trying to form a clique, or is she trying to borrow someone's favor? I've been bored for so many years, and she doesn't mind her age."

"My lord," Xi'er pursed her lips, "Song Gege always stays out of the door and doesn't go out of the door. Is it because you have sealed the side Fujin this time and stimulated her?"

"After all these years, hasn't she been stimulated less?" Li Shi glanced out the window coldly, "The sudden fanfare is probably because of the child..."

Evening

Su Wei left the fourth elder brother and went to the Xibei Hospital alone.

Shiyue sat on the couch in the inner hall, and she rarely lost her needle and thread. She was holding a book and read it with relish. When Su Wei entered the room, she put the book down and smiled a little shyly, "You are here, sit down." Have a cup of tea."

"Why are you reading at this time? Be careful not to hurt your eyes," Su Wei sat down at the round table with a gentle voice.

Shiyue curled her lips and stroked the cover of the book, "I only know a few words, and I don't usually like to read books. This book was given to me by Rong Yue, and I flipped through it in my spare time. Amusing."

"Niu Hulu, Gege?" Su Wei blinked, "The last time Fujin had a banquet, I saw that she kept mentioning you. Do you have a good relationship?"

"That's right," Shiyue raised the corners of her mouth, "It's not just Niu Hulu's, Song Gege specially invited me and Rong Yue to her room for dinner today."

Su Wei squinted his eyes, unable to accept it, "Why so suddenly? Did something happen in the backyard?"

"What's the matter? It's not about Li Gege sealing Fujin." Shiyue picked out two insoles from the basket and wrapped them in cloth. "That's why I came here today. No matter how you say it , There are more and more people in the backyard, even if the fourth prince seldom comes over, mosquitoes are still meat no matter how small they are, so you...be careful there."

"Don't worry," Su Wei took the insole, "Life in the inner courtyard is not easy, and you should be more careful. It's good to have a sister who can talk to you, but you have to be cautious about forming cliques."

"I understand," Shiyue straightened her hair, "The most important thing for a slave is to recognize the master, and it's the same now. Fujin is the master in the backyard, and the fourth elder brother is the master in Baylor's house. I always remember that I can't make mistakes. Besides, isn't there still you?"

Su Wei pursed his lips, looked at Shiyue's gentle face, and nodded solemnly.

"My lord, Song Gege and Niu Hulu Gege are here," Xu'er hurriedly opened the curtain, and the two Gege behind him had already entered the door.

Shiyue and Su Wei looked at each other, Su Wei leaned against the door, leaned down and said, "Slave Su Peisheng greets the two young masters."

"Hey, Eunuch Su is here," Song's voice was calm, but she wasn't too embarrassed.

Niu Hulu raised his smiling face, waved his hands lightly and said, "Grandpa Su, get up quickly, my sister and I are here to visit, it will delay the business of your father-in-law."

"There's no delay," Shiyue got off the couch, and said to Song Shi, "Sister, sit down quickly, Rong Yue will come to my side, and Xu'er will pour tea quickly."

"Yes," Xu'er saluted neatly, and took the order.

Shiyue and Niu Hulu sat together, with calm expressions, and said warmly to Song, "I just called Mr. Su over. The weather is getting hot, and I bought two thin sweat-absorbing insoles for Su Father-in-law put it on for Lord Baylor."

"My sister is more careful," Niu Hulu said from the side, "The weather will change, and I don't even know what clothes I want to wear, let alone thinking about Lord Belle."

"You," Song Shi and Shiyue both laughed, Su Wei was about to salute and leave, but Song Shi said, "I always knew that my sister's female worker is doing a good job. Now that I have caught up today, let me open my eyes." Eunuch Su, show me the insole."

Su Wei was slightly taken aback, turned his head to look at Shiyue, Shiyue pursed her lips, lowered her voice and said to Song, "Sister, please forgive me, what's so good about a pair of insoles. My sister heard My sister's embroidery is the most unique, I'm a small family, so don't let my sister lose face."

"Hey," Song patted Shiyue's hand, "I've become more and more lazy these few years, and the kung fu in my hands has been worn out. It just so happens that my health has improved recently, and I also want to give Mo Yaqi Don’t be modest if you accept two insoles, let my sister take this opportunity to learn from her experience.”

Niu Hulu didn't speak, but just looked at Su Wei, then turned to look at Shiyue.

Shiyue pursed her lips, and said to Su Wei, "Eunuch Su, show it to Sister Song."

"Yes," Su Wei glanced at Shiyue, took out the cloth bag from his arms, and handed it to Song Shi.

"Well, although this is ordinary, the stitches are dense enough," Song said holding the insole in her hand and looking back and forth.

"That's right, I also put two layers of thread on the inside and outside, so it must be strong to wear," Niu Hulu also stepped forward and said.

"Looking at the size, it's just right." Song Shi glanced at Shiyue, "It can be seen that my sister really cares about Lord Baylor."

"Sister, don't make fun of me." Shiyue lowered her head, glanced at Su Wei secretly, then took the insole and wrapped it up and handed it to Su Wei, "I'm sorry, Mr. Su, these two layers of thread are a little bit of my heart, I still hope Lord Baylor will not dislike you."

"Don't worry, my lord, I will convey it on my behalf, and I will leave." Su Wei took the insole, leaned over and exited the room.

Into the night, East Courtyard

Su Wei leaned on the couch, took a pair of large scissors and cut along the second layer of the insole.The fourth elder brother sat on the other side with a book in his hands, staring at someone from time to time.

"Don't be angry," Su Wei stuffed the cut insoles into the shoes, "In two days, the backyard will definitely start making insoles, and I will change three pairs of them a day for you."

"I don't have time to pay attention to the small things in the backyard." The fourth elder brother flipped the pages of the book, "You don't run to the west courtyard, what should you do if something happens?"

"I see," Su Wei sat next to the fourth elder brother with a smiling face, "Let's talk about business, I heard from Chang Lai that the emperor intends to build a residence for the elder brothers in the palace?"

"Yeah," the fourth elder brother glanced at Su Wei, still a little unwilling, "Now that Yinxiang and Yinti are married, they can't stay in elder brother's house all the time. It will be a matter of time before they leave the palace and build a mansion. .”

"Then what kind of titles will the thirteenth master and the fourteenth master get?" Su Wei blinked, "Will it be the same as the master?"

"I don't know," the fourth elder brother pursed his lips, "Now Yinxiang is being valued by Huang Ama, maybe the title will be higher. As for Yinti, the Lord and him are brothers, it depends on Huang Ama's consideration. "