Dressed as Su Peisheng

Kangxi 48 years

Nineteenth day of the first lunar month, Baye Mansion

Jiayi knelt in the middle of the room, secretly raising her head from time to time to glance at Eighth Brother who was sitting on the soft couch.

Brother Ba's eyes were slightly closed, one hand was placed on the kang table, and he didn't know what he was thinking. After a long while, he opened his mouth and said, "After all, she is Fujin..."

"Yes," Jiayi hurriedly lowered her head, "It's my fault, and I'm guilty. No matter how resentful I am, I shouldn't have the desire to frame Fujin, let alone blindly conceal Lord Baylor."

As she said that, Jiayi's eyes were weeping, and her expression was quite pitiful, "Just please Lord Belle see that serving you as a concubine is still doing his best, for the sake of taking care of the little elder brother and little Gege, don't hand over the concubine's status to you." To Fujin, if I want to leave, I can leave with some dignity."

"Okay," Brother Ba opened his eyes and raised his hand to Jiayi, "I don't know how to say anything. If I want to investigate, I won't come here in person today. After all, it's been so long , I don’t want any disturbances in the back house.”

"Master—" Jiayi stood up, with tears in her eyes, and walked carefully to the side of Eighth Prince.

"It's just one thing," the eighth elder brother straightened his expression, "this kind of sinister and vicious things are not allowed in the backyard of the master. Whether it is you, or the Zhang family and the Mao family, we must respect Fujin. The past grievances, Don’t keep it in your heart forever!”

"Yes," Jiayi pursed her lips slightly, and blessed Fushen hastily, "I will definitely take good care of Fujin in the future, so that Lord Belle won't be bothered anymore."

Eighth Brother nodded, picked up the tea bowl on the table, took a sip, and a glint of darkness flashed across his eyes.

After sending off the eighth elder brother, Xu'er walked into the bedroom lightly, and while resting Jiayi's makeup and hair, asked in a low voice, "Master Baylor believed our words? Do you have any extra blame for the young master? "

"He didn't blame me much," Jiayi sat down in front of the vanity mirror, and sighed softly, "It's just that this person's suspicion cannot be counteracted by a few words. For now, we can barely get by. Just close."

Xu'er bit her lips, her eyes filled with melancholy, Jiayi turned to Xu'er and said, "What do you mean by that? What do you want us to do?"

Xu'er paused, and lightly made a bun for Jia Yitong, "It is said that the young master will find a way to promote the people around Lord Baylor. After all, we have been suspected by Lord Baylor. What we will do in the future can be replaced by someone else." Make it easier."

When Jiayi heard this, she turned around and smiled coldly. The figure in the mirror was like the moon falling in the water, and it became increasingly difficult to see clearly.

In the evening, Prince Yong's Mansion

The fourth elder brother was still discussing matters with the disciples in the main courtyard, while Su Wei was alone on the couch in the inner hall, threading needles.

Xiaoyingzi walked into the door with tea, and looked at Su Wei with a look of resentment.

That is the best piece of silk in the storeroom, the snow-white silk is printed with silver thread, so many girls in the backyard are thinking about it.In the end, it fell into the hands of his prodigal master, who cut one piece on the left and one piece on the right and ruined more than three feet.

"Master, you haven't embroidered it yet. I think the previous ones are pretty good." Xiao Yingzi put the tray on the table and glanced at the pile of defective products.

"I'll give it to you if it looks good," Grandpa Su puffed up his cheeks. If it wasn't for a vinegar jar that came up on a whim, you would think he was happy to poke his finger here.

Xiaoyingzi picked up a few pieces of handkerchiefs embroidered by Mr. Su, looked at them, and threw them aside in disgust, "Master, the shopkeepers of Wu Ji and Longsheng have all gone to Beijing to hand over their accounts. Mr. Mu checked with him. This year The business of the salt industry is much better than last year. Jisheng Tang sent someone to ask you, should the money collected continue to support Mongolia, or should it be collected into the palace?"

"Brother Wang said before he left that this year's silver is enough," Su Wei tugged at the silk thread wrapped around the handkerchief, "Mongolia is also a place with complicated situations. If Jisheng Tang wants to expand the market, it must be done steadily. This year's silver we Just stay in the capital, Master Zihua can use the rest to open a few more shops."

"How many more shops will you open?" Xiaoyingzi blinked, "Master, aren't you afraid that the big tree will attract the wind?"

"We are attracting a lot of wind now," Su Wei pouted, and the silk thread in his hand was clogged at the pinhole, "Besides, with that Tianhe company jumping ahead, what are we afraid of? The several caravans we have cooperated with have now stabilized. Regardless of whether it is spices, tea, silk, or things from Nanyang, they are all very popular in the capital. Let me say that jewelry stores, silk and satin shops It can be opened this year, and if we can hire good craftsmen, it would be great to add a tailor shop."

"Master is more courageous," Xiaoyingzi scratched the back of his head with a smirk, rolled his eyes in their sockets, and said with some embarrassment, "One more thing, Master, Xiaoshuzi—"

Su Wei raised his head and watched Xiaoyingzi lower his head lower and lower, "Okay, I know what you're worried about."

Xiao Yingzi pursed her lips, stretched out a finger and poked Su Wei's arm, "Master, I am the only apprentice. Although Xiao Shuzi looks dull, he actually has a lot of ideas in his mind."

"Then what do you want?" Su Wei bowed his head and continued to fight against the tangled silk thread, "Let him follow Brother Hongyun and serve the only son of our palace, so that he will be prosperous in the future?"

"Master, you know that's not what I meant," Xiaoyingzi tugged at his sleeve awkwardly, "I wonder if I can let Xiao Shuzi follow Brother Hongshi. In case, Fujin and—"

Xiao Yingzi paused for a moment, glanced at his master, turned around and said, "If there is such a day, wouldn't my master and I be able to get involved?"

"Alas," Su Wei sighed in a moderate manner, and looked up at Xiaoyingzi, "How could things be as simple as you think? If there is a real dispute between the eldest son and the eldest son, Xiaoshuzi will be assigned to the kitchen. The two of us can't escape either. So, the little scholar's life is up to him. That child may be more blessed than us."

New year 23

The Fujin Courtyard was unusually lively. Jia Jinlu led a group of nine-year-old and ten-year-old eunuchs to greet Fujin and the young masters, and then waited quietly, waiting for the selection.

Fujin sat in the hall, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "According to the lord, let the children choose two lovable slaves first. Now that they are young, I don't expect them to do anything, just get along with each other." After a long time, it will be convenient to use in the future.”

"My lord is thoughtful, this is a great thing," Niu Hulu took over the conversation without looking at Fujin, "Not to mention anything else, if the little brothers can find a servant like Su Gonggong, How much worry will I have to save in the future."

Shiyue frowned, looked up at Fujin, and gently touched Niu Hulu.

Niu Hulu didn't speak anymore, and Fujin didn't seem to care much, he just turned his head to Mo Yaqi and Yi Erha who were sitting at the bottom, "You two are girls' family, and the girls are usually close to you. , Nunnies to serve. But now, after all, they all have their own yards, and each person needs an eunuch to go back, and it’s good to do physical work.”

"Yes, thank you Fujin," the two girls got up and saluted Fujin.

Fujin nodded, then raised his eyes to Geng Shi and said, "Hongshi's body is weak, and the servants who serve him must be more careful. Whoever you fall in love with, let Hongshi take it first."

Geng was taken aback for a moment, subconsciously glanced at Hongshi who was standing beside him, and quickly stood up and saluted, "Thank you Fujin for caring, Hongshi is honest, as long as he has a dutyful servant. Elder brother Hongyun has a noble status, and he is still Fujin." Pick first."

Fujin didn't push back much, but just glanced at Niu Hulu again.

Niu Hulu curled his lips and said in a clear voice, "Brother Hongyun should choose first, of course."

Fujin pursed his lips slightly, and reached out to touch Hong Yun's head, "Brothers let you, so you take Hong Pan and Hong Shi to pick together."

The three young elder brothers walked together among a group of young eunuchs, and all the young masters present followed the elder brothers' footsteps and moved their eyes.

It has to be said that the little eunuchs taught by Jia Jinlu are very well-behaved, and their behavior is also generous, and they don't panic when they see brothers approaching.The most eye-catching of this group of dwarfs is still Wu Shulai.Apart from his complicated background, that slightly convex belly is also very conspicuous.

Geng's and Niu Hulu's gazes finally fell on Xiao Shuzi, and even Song's gestures to Mo Yaqi anxiously, Mo Yaqi could only turn his face away, pretending not to see it.

Hong Pan and Hong Shi walked left and right in the crowd, looking at Hong Yun from time to time, both of them were ordered by Er Niang to wait for Hong Yun to finish picking before picking.

Hong Yun had almost seen it, turned back to glance at his mother-in-law, turned around and walked to Jia Jinlu's side, and picked the two young eunuchs closest to Jia Jinlu.

I don't know how many people breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and the rest of their eyes fell on Hong Pan and Hong Shi.

Hong Shi tugged at his clothes, and what was the name of the little eunuch that Er Niang asked him to pick, "No, no, yes—"

"Slave Wu Youwen," an older eunuch took a step forward, and Hong Shi froze in place.

On the other side, Hong Pan walked all the way to Wu Shulai. He often went to see Eunuch Su, and met Xiao Shuzi more than once, "Hey, little fat man!"

Xiao Shuzi pursed his lips, and muttered twice, "The slave is called Xiao Shuzi."

Hong Pan sticks out his tongue at him, and picks out another tall, thin man, and names him Little Slender.

The little elder brothers have chosen the little eunuch, some are happy and some are sad.

When it was the turn of Mo Yaqi and Ilha, the situation was much simpler.

Jia Jinlu led out two well-built little eunuchs, and said to the two little Gege, "Fu'an and Fuliang both learned some fists and kicks from the guards of the palace, and asked them to serve by Gege's side. If there is an emergency, they can also protect them." Very thorough."

"Eunuch Jia is very thoughtful," Mo Yaqi smiled, and picked one with Yilha.Men and women are different, they are not always accompanied by guards.If they were really in danger, it would be much safer to have a eunuch who knew kung fu.

Coming out of Fujin Courtyard, Niu Hulu liked the little book more and more, held Hongpan with one hand, pointed to the little book and said, "Look at the little book's stomach, if you eat it hard, In the future, you will be fatter than Xiao Shuzi. From now on, both of you are not allowed to eat snacks."

"Ah—" Hong Pan wrinkled his face, and winked at Xiao Shuzi.

Xiao Shuzi rubbed his stomach, he was still thinking about the peanut candy in Master's cabinet.

"You still have the intention to tease the child." Shiyue turned around, her face full of melancholy, "I was scared to death by you today, even if you want to fight against Fujin, you can't come here in public. Also, Su Father-in-law has taken care of us so much, if you just use him as a weapon, I won't obey."

Niu Hulu was taken aback by Shiyue's cold face, and after realizing it, he quickly stepped forward and took Shiyue's arm, "Oh, my good sister, I will never dare to do it next time, I'm holding back There's a fire in my heart."

Shiyue took a look at Niu Hulu, swallowed a sigh of relief, and said, "Now, Xiao Shuzi has followed Hongpan. From now on, no matter what you do, you will always have something to do with Su Gonggong." If you want to be good for Hongpan, listen to me, don't take the initiative to provoke Fujin, let alone use Eunuch Su to deal with Fujin. Eunuch Su has been with the prince for more than 20 years, and he is not someone you and I can control. You Don't draw a tiger and fail, but it will hinder Hongpan's future."

Niu Hulu's eyes paused, and he nodded slowly.

Into the night, East Courtyard

Grand Duke Su was valiantly standing in the center of the room, while Fourth Elder Ren held up the handkerchief in his hand and looked back and forth.

"This is the result of your more than ten days of embroidery?" The fourth elder brother touched the uneven stitches on the handkerchief, and wiped his sweat with this thing. Wouldn't it really scratch the skin?

"That's right," Su Wei raised his chin, "This is the one that has gathered my father-in-law's greatest skills. If you are still not satisfied, you can find a woman to embroider."

The fourth elder brother raised his eyebrows and glanced at someone, and his hands twitched again, "Did you use the snow cicada silk from the master?"

"That's right." Eunuch Su didn't have the slightest sense of recklessness, "I have lived for more than 30 years, and this is the first time I do embroidery work. I don't need any good fabrics. How can I be worthy of so many holes in my hands?"

The fourth elder brother pursed his lips, swallowed hard, and then raised the handkerchief in his hand to look at it, "This embroidered one is wax gourd?"

"What kind of eyes?" Grandpa Su immediately became irritable, "My embroidery is bamboo shoots! Bamboo is a gentleman, do you understand?"

"Then, the area next to it is pitch black—"

Su Wei's eyes widened, and the fourth elder brother rolled his eyes and said tentatively, "It's a stone, right?"

"Bingo!" Su Wei snapped his fingers, crossed his waist, and laughed, "I just said, I'm talented in everything I do, ahahaha..."

February

The New Year's Eve has passed, and Lord Kangxi brought up the Nanshan Ji case that last year was in trouble in the court again.

The crown prince has been abolished, the bribery case of Jiangnan Examination Center, Zhang Boxing, Galihushen case, and Tuoheqi and other cases of meeting drinks have all been settled one after another. Immediately, Lord Kangxi decreed that Dai Mingshi, the principal culprit in the Nanshanji case, be forgiven Ling Chi. Immediately beheaded; Wang Hao, Fang Bao, etc. were exonerated and entered the flag; You Yune and Fang Zhengyu were exempted from death and moved to their homes; so far, more than [-] people have been exempted from the death of Nanshan Ji, which is also counted in the literary prisons of previous dynasties. Take it easy.

In mid-February, there was a change of officials in the court. Under the recommendation of the fourth elder brother, Nian Xiyao, Nian Gengyao's elder brother, was promoted from Zhili Daming Road to Guangxi Inspectorate.

February [-]th, Old Summer Palace

Fu Ning'an, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, came in from the side door and greeted the fourth elder brother, "This time, the emperor transferred Zhang Penghe, Minister of the Ministry of Households, to manage the Ministry of Officials with his ministers, and promoted Zhao Shenqiao, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, to be Minister of the Ministry of Households. There are not many personnel transfers in the Ministry of Industry. I recently got news that Zhang Tingshu, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Man Du have contacts with Ba Age."

"The power of the eighth brother has penetrated into the court, and there is more than one Ministry of Industry." The fourth elder brother leaned against the desk, "but Zhang Penghe and Zhao Shenqiao are somewhat connected with the second brother. You should pay more attention to it."

"I understand," Fu Ning'an bowed his head and cupped his hands, "Recently, the west is not very peaceful. The sixth Dalai Lama established by Lhazang Khan has not been widely recognized by Tibetans. I am afraid that sooner or later there will be disputes. I will look at the Long Live Lord." , seems to want to further deepen the court's influence on U-Tsang, but there has been no clear action."

"Huang Ama has not acted all this time, and I am afraid that he is worried about being used by Cewang Allah Butan." The fourth elder brother stood up from behind the table and walked slowly to the window. "After all, Junggar has always coveted this piece of fat. Let them succeed, and there will be no peace at the border of our Qing Dynasty."

At noon, at the entrance of Chenghuang Temple Street

Su Dacaidong, who was looking around the shop, dragged his hungry and suffocated second-hand apprentice into a Hunan restaurant.

"Master, I can swallow a cow now," Xiaoyingzi pointed at the menu board unceremoniously, since he didn't feel bad if he didn't eat his own.

"I paid a deposit for all the money just now," Su Wei said lightly, and turned his head to look at the stairs. The group of people who just came up looked familiar.

"What?" Xiaoyingzi stood up, "Master, you are too much——"

"Hush!" Su Wei held Xiao Yingzi down, and the two hid behind Xiao Er, watching the group of people enter the box.

"Huh? Isn't that Lu Rui next to the Fourteenth Master?" Xiaoyingzi broke away from Su Wei's hand and lowered his voice, "There are also Tao Guotai and Cao Guide beside the fifteenth and sixteenth elder brothers!"

"Hush, keep your voice down," Su Wei waved his hand at Xiaoer, and leaned into Xiaoyingzi's ear and said, "Let's go to the box next door to listen!"

Xiaoyingzi immediately squinted his eyes, "My lord has warned you not to go to dangerous places just for nothing!"

"Stop talking! Come with me," Su Wei turned around and knocked Xiao Yingzi out of his head.

Xiao Yingzi mumbled and followed Su Wei, and the two entered the box next to Lu Rui and the others one by one.

The boxes of this Hunan restaurant are all surrounded by wooden grids, which have almost no sound insulation effect. After Su Wei and Xiaoyingzi sat down, the voice from the next door quickly came intermittently.

"I'll tell you directly, this is a sure-fire deal!"

"But we have to let our master know—"

"Don't worry, without the support of the masters on this matter, how dare we move our minds."

"That's right, you guys have more courage to do it, and don't look at who are sitting here."

"That Xifuna is a well-known corrupt official. With our backs against the big tree and our hands in hand, he dare not refuse to pay the money!"

Su Wei stared, and looked at Xiaoyingzi who was covering his mouth tightly.

This Lu Rui actually participated in the blackmailing of the courtiers!So, does Brother Fourteen know about it?