Dressed as Su Peisheng

Kangxi 43 years

August, East Courtyard

After a series of orders from the queen mother, Su Gonggong became completely manic.The fourth elder brother was coiled on the couch, watching Su Wei blow his hair.

"How did it become like this?" Su Wei walked around the room with his braids in his hands, "Longkoduo followed Zhijun Wang first, and now Nian Gengyao and Nalan Mingzhu are together again. Isn't he very loyal? How could he allow Nian Gengyao to do such double-faced things?"

"Nian Gengyao is not a three- or five-year-old baby." The fourth elder brother fanned the paper fan, and he became hot when he saw Su Wei circling. What's more, Nalan Mingzhu directly sought out the Queen Mother, so there is no room for old age to comment."

"What about the emperor?" Su Wei stared at a pair of big eyes, "Nalan Mingzhu is clearly forming a faction again, why doesn't the emperor object?"

The fourth elder brother shook his head and pulled the corners of his mouth helplessly, "This is an in-law. How can Huang Ama object to it for no reason? Besides, the ancestors of the Nalan family are prominent, and the status of Nalan Xingde's daughter is also noble. A virtuous son-in-law is reasonable both in public and in private. As for forming a clique and forming a clique for personal gain, it cannot be decided by a single in-law. Tong Guowei's wife is the daughter of the Hesheli family. Isn’t Etu like water and fire?”

"Really, there is still such a relationship," Grandpa Su scratched the back of his head, and was glared at by the fourth brother who hated iron and steel, "Then what should we do? We have to think of a way, or we will be poached again gone."

"Sit down honestly," the fourth elder brother pulled Su Wei to his side, sweating all over the sky this August, "Although I don't believe in Nian Gengyao, I trust the elder. Now that this happened, the elder is bound to I will find a way to save it, and I just have to wait. As for Nalan Mingzhu's in-laws, it must not be simple. They have been eyeing the Nian family for no reason. , Shaanxi’s alternation of authority.”

"Master, you mean the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi?" Su Wei blinked, turned to look at the fourth elder brother and said, "Didn't you say that there is a candidate? What is the name of Wu?"

"Qi Shiwu," the fourth elder brother patted Su Wei on the head, "this person's succession as governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi should make Nalan Mingzhu taboo. As for the reason, it must have something to do with Yuqing Palace."

Nianfu

Nian Xialing sat on the chair of the Eight Immortals in the main hall, narrowing his cloudy eyes slightly, looking at the second son Nian Gengyao standing upright in the center of the hall.

"Father, the Empress Dowager has made the decision on this matter, and we don't want to offend you," Nian Gengyao said respectfully, but his expression remained calm.

Nian Xialing slightly bent his hand on the table, and said after a long silence, "What did Nalan Mingzhu promise you?"

"Father--"

"The governor of Sichuan, isn't he?" Nian Gengyao interrupted Nian Gengyao, who pursed his lips and did not deny it.

"Stupid!" Nian Xialing slapped the tea table with a slap, "The fourth elder brother has arranged for you the most secure future. Once Ye Jiusi's term of office expires, you can be promoted one step higher based on your qualifications and achievements. Even if you don't The great officials in the frontier are also high-ranking officials. Why can't you just walk steadily and have to fight for the length of that moment?"

"Father," Nian Gengyao said with a stern expression, "Your allegiance to Si Baylor is clear to my son, and my son also understands the kindness our Nian family owes to Si Baylor. In the future, my son will never be ungrateful when he becomes an official in the local area. It's just that , this official career is no different than others, just relying on one step at a time, when will you be able to get ahead? Didn’t my father make his way to the top after befriending the fourth elder brother?”

"Okay, you are right," Nian Xialing stood up and walked up to Nian Gengyao, "I ask you, what will Nalan Mingzhu do to guarantee you the position of governor of Sichuan? The emperor's appointment and dismissal of Ye Jiusi is below the imperial decree, even if Nalan Mingzhu envoys What will you use to repay him in the future? The dispute between the Zhijun King and the Crown Prince is well known in the court, and now you are willing to push the entire Nian family into this whirlpool for your own selfishness?"

"Father, don't worry," Nian Gengyao lowered his head, "Since my son has agreed to this matter, he will take it personally. The marriage with Nalan Mingzhu is based on profit. The joints in this are clear in the son's heart, and he will never take it. The safety of the entire Nian family is at risk. As for the battle for the heir, why should my father take the important and avoid the less important, since my father joined Sibeile's family, our Nian family has already been in the middle of the game."

After Nian Gengyao finished speaking, he lowered his eyes and stood there. Ren Nianxia looked at him steadily for a while, "Okay, since you have your own opinions on everything, I can't restrain you now. The fourth elder brother's favor cannot tarnish your loyalty. I will find a comprehensive solution to the matter between you and Nalan Mingzhu. If you still consider yourself a member of the Nian family, then you can do it yourself!"

Mingxiang Mansion

King Zhijun got out of the car by the side door and was led into the living room all the way.

Nalan Mingzhu greeted him at the door, and after exchanging pleasantries, the two sat down to drink tea, "The king of the county came in such a hurry, but for the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi?"

"That's right," King Zhijun put the tea bowl on the table, "Cewang Allah Butan has been acting frequently since he took over as the Junggar Khan, Tubert's internal politics and religion are chaotic, Lhazang Khan and Badi Sangye Gyal are in conflict. Now the military situation in the west can be described as extremely complicated. Jue Luo Huaxian passed away, and only Qi Shiwu, who had served as governor of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, was elected by the officials. But the Prime Minister also knows that Qi Shiwu is from Suo'etu."

"Of course I am clear," Nalan Mingzhu sighed softly as he scraped off the tea powder, "According to the evidence investigated by my subordinates before, Qi Shiwu and Suo'etu's relationship is almost as deep as that of Tuo Heqi. However, we are worried The crown prince was not involved, so he kept it secret. It was just unexpected that Jue Luo Huaxian would die of illness at this joint. Now, apart from Qi Shiwu, who else can take charge of the Northwest military affairs. Calculated, we are one step too late. "

"Military conditions are the most important thing. Huang Ama will appoint Qi Shiwu in all likelihood." Eldest elder brother clenched the handrail, "If Qi Shiwu is still loyal to Yinfeng, with the support of the Northwest military power, we will be passive in the future. According to the king's order See, why don't you find ginseng and write Qi Shiwu's book to expose his collusion with Suo'etu. Huang Ama has some taboos, maybe we can find an opportunity to take advantage of it."

"The old minister has also thought about this matter." Nalan Mingzhu put down the tea bowl, "but the king of the county also knows that the military situation in the Northwest is complicated, and Qi Shiwu is almost the best candidate. And our evidence only refers to the deceased Suo'etu, which may not be as important as the military situation. What's more, the county king and the old ministers have been planning for so long, just waiting for the moment when the blow will hit, if they are forced to attack at this time, I am afraid that all previous efforts will be ruined."

The elder brother frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Then how does Ming Xiang plan to deal with it?"

"Don't worry, king of the county," Ming said, bending the corners of his lips, "the old minister has planted a nail in Sichuan and Shaanxi. As long as the prince's incident happens, the emperor will definitely use this person in order to restrain Qi Shiwu. At that time, the Northwest military power will say no." It must be our side."

"Mingxiang means," the elder brother thought for a while, "Nian Xialing's son, Nian Gengyao?"

"It's this person," Nalan Mingzhu stroked his beard and said, "The Empress Dowager has issued a decree to give Rong Ruo's daughter to Nian Gengyao. The emperor attaches great importance to Nian Gengyao, and this person will definitely become an important minister in the future. The old minister has already ordered people to collect evidence of bribery of the new Sichuan Governor Ye Jiusi, and when the evidence is complete, he will be recommended by others, and Nian Gengyao can easily replace him."

"Ming is wise," the king of Zhijun cupped his hands slightly, and hesitated again, "but, can Nian Gengyao be able to take over the military power? Qi Shiwu has deep qualifications. Even if Nian Gengyao is the governor of Sichuan, he may not be able to resist him. .”

"The county king's worries and old ministers also have concerns," Nalan Mingzhu cleared his throat, "but judging from the current situation, this is the most appropriate move. In fact, as long as the emperor has the idea of ​​easy storage, in the past, he and Suo'etu All the courtiers who have contacts are bound to be implicated. At that time, we only need to refer to the book with the evidence at hand, and it should not be difficult to get what we want."

"Ama," Nalan Kuixu hurried into the inner hall, interrupted Nalan Mingzhu's conversation, and hurriedly saluted when he saw the elder brother, "I send my greetings to King Zhijun."

"Why are you so reckless?" Nalan Mingzhu frowned.

"Ama calm down, the news just came from the palace," Nalan Kuixu said with a sigh of relief, "When Nian Xialing entered the palace to thank the Empress Dowager for her marriage, he begged the Holy One for his favor and wanted to send his daughter to Sibeile's residence. For a concubine."

"Sibeile?" Nalan Mingzhu and Zhijun Wang were both taken aback, "Then what does the emperor say?"

"The emperor agreed on the spot," Nalan Kuixu sighed, "I also decreed that Nian Xia's achievements are rich, and her daughter can't just serve as a concubine, so she specially ordered the clan's mansion, and Nian's family will enter the Sibeile mansion as a side blessing."

"It's the old minister's negligence," Nalan Mingzhu frowned, "Nian Xialing was recommended by Si Bei Le at the beginning, and the case between him and Guo Xiu was also pleaded by the fourth elder brother. However, the old minister did not expect that today, Nian Xia Ling Xia Ling is still so loyal to the fourth elder brother."

"Yinzhen has always been rigorous in employing people," Zhijun Wang pursed his lips, "However, the most important thing is Nian Gengyao."

"Don't worry, king," Nalan Mingzhu slightly cupped his hands, "Nian Gengyao is arrogant. If he was like his father, he would never accept this marriage. Just let him taste some sweetness in the days to come. As for Sibeile, "Nalan Mingzhu looked at Nalan Kuixu, then turned to elder brother and said, "As long as our plan succeeds, Sibeile will have no chance to obstruct it..."

The emperor's decree was passed to Si Ye's mansion, and Grandpa Su was stunned by the rolling wheels of history.

"Isn't it just that there is another woman, I know that well." The fourth elder brother pinched Su Wei's cheeks, "Don't be listless, even if it is an old daughter, I will not treat you specially."

"How can we not be treated specially?" Su Wei patted the fourth elder brother's hand away, "This is the loyalty of the elders, even if it is to win back Nian Gengyao, I have to put on a show."

"What kind of appearance?" The fourth elder brother glared at Su Wei, "He is a man who betrays his master and seeks glory, so I have to chase him down? This management subordinate also has to be relaxed, blindly accommodating and forbearing, in the end Just put your nose on your face."

"Then," Su Wei rubbed his arms, hesitated for a while, "When will Nian Fang Fujin enter the mansion?"

The fourth elder brother pursed his lips and leaned back on the couch, "Nian Gengyao will give you a marriage first, so why worry about it. What's more, Nian's family is not a beautiful woman, so she has to be educated for a while, so let the Nian's family hang there first." .”