Dressed as Su Peisheng

Kangxi 43 years

At the beginning of May, Mingxiang Mansion

"How could Longkodo be willing to do such a thing for the Zhijun King?" Nalan Kuixu looked puzzled, and followed Nalan Mingzhu in the promenade beside the garden. Pu, it's clearly to refute the emperor's face, just relying on those few evidences of accepting bribes, no matter how you look at it, it's hard to gain a firm foothold."

Nalan Mingzhu smiled slowly, and stroked the jade pot in his palm, "The prince of Zhijun has been immersed in the court for not a year or two. He is the first person to fight with the prince. He may not know less than us about what people want. You and Erlun Dai got close to the eighth elder brother, and the king of Zhijun won over Longkodo. Although Longkodo was at odds with Tong Guowei, he was also a descendant of the Tong Jia family. Now it seems that the king of Zhijun is bound to be against Longkodo. Extremely reliant."

"But after this encounter, Longkodo was dismissed from his official position, wouldn't the king of Zhijun cut off his own arm?" Nalan Kuixu raised his eyebrows.

"A skinny camel is bigger than a horse," Nalan Mingzhu breathed out slowly, and was supported by Nalan Kuixu to sit on the rocking chair deep in the corridor, "Although Longkodo was reprimanded, he did help We are very busy. Judging from the emperor's attitude, it will take a lot of work if he wants to move the prince. But on the other hand, the emperor finally retained Long Kedo, and the first-class guards are close in front of the emperor. It's not that simple..."

"My son knows exactly what Ama means," Nalan Kuixu bowed, "Now is a good opportunity. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is building a mansion for the princes. The oil and water in it are not as good as those few pieces of paper before. Not to mention, there is also the supervisor of the county king Baylor, once the incident happens and someone is killed, it will be a big case."

Nalan Mingzhu raised her eyes to look at Nalan Kuixu, and said in a slow and forceful voice, "This matter is a double-edged guillotine. If it is not important, it will be destroyed. The current Holy Majesty is not blind."

Nalan Kuixu tensed up, lowered his head and said, "My son understands, so don't worry, Ama."

Siyefu

In the study room, Nian Yaling presented the arranged list from the Ministry of Industry to the fourth elder brother. The fourth elder brother looked over it and frowned, "It's hard work and old, and I have to work hard for me when I return to Beijing."

"Master Baylor, you are being polite. This is what the old ministers do," Nian Xialing cupped his hands, with a friendly and easygoing demeanor.

The fourth elder brother smiled, "It's already noon, please stay and have dinner with me, I just happen to have something to ask."

"Thank you, Lord Baylor," Nian Xialing bent down.

Su Wei asked people to set up meals in the outer hall, and the meals on the elderly side were soft, glutinous and nutritious meals, which were very useful for the elderly, looked at Su Wei and said softly, "Ten years are like a day. Lord Belle's fate is still due to Eunuch Su's kindness. Fifteen years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I am getting old, but Eunuch Su still has such clear eyes and bright heart."

The fourth elder brother smiled slightly, picked up his wine glass and glanced at Su Wei, "The elder brother really praised him too much. In my opinion, it's just that he hasn't made much progress in the past ten years."

The old man let out a long laugh when he heard the words, and Grandpa Su, who was originally embarrassed, was suddenly filled with anger.

After drinking and eating, the fourth prince and Nian Xialing went for a walk in the East Garden together. Su Wei sent the others away, leaving only himself to follow behind the two.

"Nowadays the situation in central Beijing, I've heard about veterans working in Huguang." Nian Xialing put one hand behind his back and frowned slightly, "The emperor's intentions are unclear, the crown prince is getting weaker and weaker, the king of Zhijun's ambitions are leaking, and the courtiers are acting frequently. Lord Baylor It would be wise to stay out of it at this point.”

"Old age makes sense," the fourth elder brother straightened up and sighed softly, "I didn't want to go up against the wind, but it's different now. The princes are getting older, and the courtiers are beginning to alternate powers I'm afraid I'll just watch from the sidelines at this time, and I'll let the mermaid go.”

"Lord Baylor, don't worry," Nian Xialing restrained his voice, "The old minister doesn't want Lord Baylor's pearls to be secretive votes. Back then, Mr. Guo Xiuguo was still in office, and he discussed the East Palace dispute with me. The so-called bystanders are clear, we stay away from the capital to watch It’s quite clear. The situation in Beijing and China seems to be turbulent, but it’s not monolithic, and opportunities can be found everywhere.”

"How do you say that?" Brother Si raised his eyebrows.

Nian Xialing twisted his beard and smiled, "In fact, what Lord Baylor has done is beyond this reason. The battle for the reserve has always been at the feet of the emperor. Whether it is Suo'etu, Nalan Mingzhu, or Tong Guowei, they are all powerful officials and relatives. It's just that They seem to be in power, but in fact they have neither military power nor people's hearts. Life and death are all at the emperor's word. If they really want to grab something, these powerful officials still have to rely on the Eight Banners soldiers and local governors they usually win over, otherwise It’s just plain words, a piece of paper.”

The fourth elder brother was stunned, and Nian Xialing stopped under the pond and continued, "Master Baylor usually stays away from court disputes, and it makes sense for the inland to send his subordinates out of Beijing. In fact, even a magistrate or a county magistrate holds People's livelihood. The entanglement among officials in various places is no simpler than that in the capital. In the eyes of veterans, it is better to cultivate local forces and seize real power than to win over powerful officials in Beijing and put yourself under the eyes of the Holy One."

Standing behind the fourth elder brother, Su Wei blinked fiercely, only to feel that Mr. Nian had the air of a warlord who embraced the soldiers and ruled one side rushing towards him.

While the fourth elder brother was silent, there was a sudden movement in the bushes beside him, Su Wei suddenly widened his eyes and shouted, "Who is there? Get out!"

"My slave pays respects to Lord Baylor, and Lord Baylor forgives your sins." Behind the tree, a man in a blue gown hurried out and knelt down on the ground.

"Dai Duo?" The fourth elder brother frowned, and looked at Su Wei twice.

The fourth elder brother and Mr. Nian entered the East Courtyard, and Dai Duo was handed over to Zhang Bao by Su Wei.

"Master Nian, don't worry," Su Wei served tea to the fourth elder brother and Nian Xialing, "This Dai Duo is a gentleman in the family, and was recommended by our master's confidantes. Although he is always a bit cautious, he is still loyal."

"That's good," Nian Xianling twirled his beard again, "Master Baylor is building his own mansion now, and the servants who come and go must pay more attention."

"What the old man said is," the fourth elder brother picked up the tea bowl and scraped off the tea powder, "Now that the old man has begged for a rest and returned to Beijing, what is his plan for the future? Your son, middle-aged Gengyao, is the most promising material. Now In the Imperial Academy, Huang Ama also admired her a lot. Nian Xiyao is smart and intelligent, but his mind is not all in the officialdom, so it is more than enough for a civil post."

Nian Xialing smiled, shook his head lightly, and said, "Master Baylor praised me, the old minister's son, the old minister, knows it well. Xiyao is a simple and honest man, but his mind is full of strange and weird ideas. He is full of twists and turns in his official career, and it is difficult to become a master." Gengyao is indeed quite wise, but he was full of arrogance since he was a child, so I blamed me for not restraining him too much and developing his current disposition."

"Young people need experience," the fourth elder brother pursed his lips, "Don't underestimate yourself when you are old. It just so happens that Nengtai, the governor of Sichuan, will retire this year, and Huang Ama intends to guide Ye Jiusi to take over. I plan to find a place in Sichuan for Nian Gengyao Let him take the post with Ye Jiusi. With this kind of friendship, coupled with Nian Gengyao's brains, and Huang Ama's reliance on old age, when Ye Jiusi's term of office expires, your son will definitely be promoted one step higher."

"Thank you Lord Baylor for planning," Nian Xialing got up and knelt down to salute, "The old minister will strictly restrain Geng Yao in order to repay Lord Baylor's kindness in the future."

"You don't have to be like this," the fourth elder brother helped Nian Xia Ling up, "Yinzhen always remembers my loyalty to me all these years. Now that I am returning to Beijing, I can take a good rest. Zhen will take it upon herself.”

After Nian Xialing resigned, Su Wei was still a little dazed, and the fourth elder brother fiddled with his face for a long time before he returned a blank stare.

"What are you thinking, stupid?" Fourth elder brother and Su Wei sat side by side on the couch.

"I didn't think about anything," Su Wei rubbed the back of his neck, "I just think that Master and Nian Xialing are closer than Fu Nai and the others, and what they say is much more frank..."

"What's so strange about this?" The fourth elder brother raised his eyebrows, "I have known Lao Lao for 15 years. When I was young, I was recommended by my master to Huang Ama. However, it also shows that you have a good vision , the people I recommend to my master are better than the last one."

"Cut," Su Wei rubbed his hands together, "You have known the old man for 15 years, so how many years have you known me? Why don't I know what you told him?"

"What's the matter?" Fourth elder brother was taken aback.

"Don't pretend to be stupid," Su Wei grinned, "It's something you can't hold back! I'm afraid that if you don't make a move, you will be mermaid in the future! Why do you always look like an old god in front of me? Do you think you have a plan in your chest?"

"This," the fourth elder brother hugged Su Wei's waist behind him, and was slapped away, "I didn't hide anything from you, but I just don't want you to worry with me."

"Hmph," Su Wei turned his face away, looking angry.

The fourth elder brother leaned forward, stuck to Su Wei's face and said, "By the way, when we talked about the Nian family today, I just remembered, you have been with me for so many years, why have you never seen your family?" Woolen cloth?"

"Huh?" Eunuch Su froze in place.

The fourth elder brother didn't quite understand, "Even if you entered the palace at a young age, you should have family members, and the place of origin of the people in the respect room must be clear."

Su Wei swallowed, looked at the fourth elder brother for a while and said, "I am a native of Daxing County, Shuntian Prefecture," he remembered that it was written in the records of the respect room.

"That's not far away, isn't it just on the outskirts of the city?" Si elder brother frowned and said.

"Well, all the family members have passed away, and the rest of the relatives have also gone far away," Su Wei scratched the back of his head and began to make nonsense.

As a result, the fourth elder brother narrowed his eyes slowly, Su Wei pursed his mouth, rubbed to the side, hung his head and stopped talking.

After a while, the fourth elder brother hugged Su Wei to his side and said softly, "Is it because they sent you to the palace?"

Su Wei pursed his lips and nodded slowly, anyway, you say yes...

West Hospital

Xi'er hurried into the house, seeing Li Shi with a heavy face, but hesitated to go forward.

Mrs. Li raised her eyebrows and looked at Xi'er, her voice was dark, "Did you find out?"

"Yes," Xi'er replied in a low voice, and took two steps forward.

"Fu Jin invited Master Baylor, what did he say?" Shi Li put the tea bowl on the kang table and made a crisp sound.

Xi'er shrank her shoulders, lowered her head, and almost buried her neck in her collar, "Fu Jin said, please give Song Gege a side Fujin—"

With a blunt sound, Li Shi's hand was half clenched into a fist and hit the Kang table.

"Little master," Xi'er knelt down, walked to the couch, and held Li Shi's hand.

"I'm fine," Li Shi breathed out slowly, turned around and picked up a heavy purse from the couch and handed it to Xi'er, "Go and play with Xu'er, don't worry about me."

"My lord..." Xi'er took the purse, hesitated for a while, then saluted and left.

The author has something to say: Nian Xialing was drunk at the court banquet, and was met by Xiao Suzi, who took him to rest and change clothes, and later introduced him to the fourth elder brother.The fourth elder brother used the first conquest of Galdan, Galdan escaped, and when Lord Kangxi condemned the powerful ministers, he recommended Nian Xialing as a cabinet bachelor.

Besides, Xu'er is Shiyue's girl.