A Thousand Hills

Chapter 136

The First Prince's Mansion was only a little surprised, and accepted the imperial edict.The eldest concubine Cui also has no objection, not to mention that she didn't raise a son, even if she did raise a son, if His Majesty wants to bestow a side concubine, the Prince's Mansion will only continue.Forget it, there have never been many women in the Prince's Mansion, and now she is only a concubine, so Cui has nothing to worry about.

The fifth prince took the imperial decree and went to talk to his father in the palace. Emperor Mu Yuan was very busy, but he still found time to meet the fifth son. Seeing him holding the imperial decree, Emperor Mu Yuan said, "Just thank you at home, you don't have to come here alone. Thanks once."

"It's not about thanking you." The fifth prince didn't know why his father felt so good, he complained, "I'm already married, what kind of side concubine did you give me, father, and you didn't ask your son what he meant before. "

Emperor Mu Yuan didn't take it seriously, "It's just a side concubine, and it's not a big deal. I have ordered someone to ask. Although the Su family is not considered a lady of the family, she is also knowledgeable. have to."

"Father, the relationship between the son and the daughter-in-law is very good, so there is no need for a side concubine."

"A big man, why is he so sloppy? If you don't have a concubine, you have been married for almost three years. You have no children, and I gave you a concubine. Why, your wife asked you to come into the palace?"

"That's not true. She also persuaded me several times. It's just that my son thinks it's not good."

"She still understands." Emperor Mu Yuan said to the fifth prince, "Women and others are more sensible than you, and you still have the face to come into the palace to ask me." Taking a breath, Emperor Mu Yuan said, "Although your daughter-in-law is good, but your daughter-in-law You have to have a child. You think I don’t care about your affairs. How wise the late emperor was. Back then, he was still in turmoil when he had no children for many years. You did this not only for you, but also for your daughter-in-law’s sake. Bastard, she will be counted on in the future. Go! If you don’t understand these principles, ask your mother and concubine.”

The fifth prince still didn't leave, he dared to speak in front of his father, he said, "The son and daughter-in-law are still very young, but I don't know that there will be none in the future. The son really doesn't need a side concubine."

Emperor Mu Yuan knew the fifth son very well, so he changed his voice, "My will has been made, and I can't take it back. If you don't want it, what do you want this woman? Die, or go to Buddhism?"

The Fifth Prince was not a cruel person, so he was speechless for a while.Emperor Mu Yuan said again, "It is extremely shameful for a daughter of an ordinary family to be divorced, not to mention that I have issued a decree, if you don't want it, you will force her to die."

"Go ahead and ask your mother and concubine if you should do this." Send the person away.

The fifth prince hesitated and went to the harem, Emperor Mu Yuan sighed, in this respect, the fifth son is not as good as the elder son, he is just a side concubine, the fifth son is really soft-hearted.

Concubine Su was silent for a while, and said to the fifth prince, "There is a child, and you have something in your heart, so as to save many people from staring at me and finding fault with this."

The fifth prince sighed, "I just feel that my daughter-in-law is suffering too much." Concubine Su turned her face away and shed tears after saying a word.

The fifth prince hurriedly persuaded his mother and concubine, Concubine Su wiped her tears and said, "It's good that you are so considerate." Concentrating on herself, Concubine Su said, "Your concubine and concubine are different, you must know it in your heart."

"My son knows."

After the mother and son talked, Concubine Su didn't keep the fifth prince for dinner and sent him home to eat.

The fifth prince felt that he was sorry for his wife, and that he hadn't done what he had promised.Xie Moru said, "Aren't we here for our son? Since you feel sorry for me, why not accompany me to live in Wanmei Palace for a while. Spring is here, and the scenery on the mountain is just right."

The Fifth Prince nodded, "I'll go to the Ministry of Rites tomorrow to explain my mission, and we'll go."

Xie Moru hugged him, the fifth prince hugged his wife, neither of them spoke.

The fifth prince took his daughter-in-law out for an outing and stayed in Wanmei Palace for a few days. The fifth prince thought that he might as well go further away, and the two of them traveled to Zhili nearby.

The Empress Dowager Hu knew that her son gave the two grandsons side concubines, and she just did what she wanted, and she complained to Emperor Mu Yuan, "Only the eldest and the fifth have it, and the other children should blame you for being partial." rhythm.

Fortunately, Emperor Mu Yuan's head was still normal, and Emperor Mu Yuan said, "Let them worry about these things themselves."

Empress Dowager Hu said again, "Tell Xiao Wu to come into the palace, the Ai family has something good for him."

Empress Dowager Hu was concentrating on adding trouble to Xie Moru, not wanting that his husband and wife were not in the city at all, so Empress Dowager Hu said sourly, "They will live their lives."

Emperor Mu Yuan smiled, "Isn't it good that the children will live a good life? I just hope that their life will be smooth." If the fifth prince hadn't been married for three years, Emperor Mu Yuan would not have given his son a side concubine.

Empress Dowager Hu muttered for a while, after all, she didn't really love the fifth prince, but she complained to Xie Moru for a few words, and chatted with her son about how to reward Cheng Engong's succession to the noble.

Emperor Mu Yuan responded with a few words, coaxing the old lady to be happy, and went back to Zhaode Hall to rest.

These days, the eldest prince's head is dizzy, it's too bad.That is to say, when encountering Emperor Mu Yuan, who claims to be a peerless good father, and the old Mu's family has been underpopulated and has just improved, otherwise the eldest prince would not have passed the test so easily.

But regarding this matter, Concubine Zhao was also shamed by her son's troubles.A mother is more valuable than a son, and a son is more valuable than a mother. Emperor Mu Yuan lowered his opinion of the eldest prince, so he seldom went to Concubine Zhao's palace, but went to Concubine Xie's place more often.Concubine Xie has been in the palace for many years and has always been favored by Emperor Mu Yuan, otherwise she would not be able to be a noble concubine.Concubine Xie talked about the affairs in the palace, and said with a smile, "There is still a happy event to tell Your Majesty."

"What happy event?"

"The third daughter-in-law is happy again." Concubine Xie smiled openly. Although Concubine Xie regretted not marrying Xie Moru to her son when the fifth prince was a blockbuster before, but her daughter-in-law was also from a wealthy family, and she was always virtuous and docile. Later, Xie Moru With Empress Dowager Hu in the same situation, Concubine Xie Guifei has less regrets.Now, Concubine Xie has no regrets.Anyway, a woman is capable, if she can't have a child, she won't succeed. Xie Moru has not conceived for three years after marriage, but Chu's family is going to have a second child. Concubine Xie hopes that her daughter-in-law will give birth to more sons for her son. .

Emperor Mu Yuan was also delighted, and said with a smile, "Prepare more nourishing things for the third daughter-in-law."

"Yes." Concubine Xie happily agreed. When Mrs. Xie entered the palace to pay her respects, Concubine Xie said to her mother in private, "Although the fifth prince's mansion has entered the side concubine, mother should be kind enough to persuade her, there is a concubine That's fine, otherwise, the fifth prince's knees will be empty, and the queen mother will have something to say."

Mrs. Xie said, "That child is sensible and straightforward."

Concubine Xie sighed, "Although it's hard to say this clearly, she is too hot-tempered, and she talked too much at the beginning, otherwise, wouldn't it be the same to quietly arrange two palace servants to serve the fifth prince? She has a child and she will take care of it." , is no different from the one I gave birth to. Now that the side concubine is given a clear decree, the side concubine is going to be a jade spy. After giving birth, whoever should have it. If it is for Mo Ru's consideration, let her live a little softer. It’s true to get benefits.”

Mrs. Xie doesn't know these truths, but if Xie Moru is really able to listen to persuasion, then it is not Xie Moru.

Xie Moru didn't have these troubles. For her, the most painful moment had already passed. Although she and the Fifth Prince were on good terms, it was really normal for a man to take sides in this day and age.She enjoys the present life in peace and stability, without feeling bitter or painful.

On the contrary, the Su family is really uneasy. No one from the Fifth Prince's residence came to discuss the marriage with Emperor Mu Yuan. Instead, the Fifth Prince took Xie Moru on a trip. You said that you can scare the family of the prefect of Su, and your heart hangs in the air. If you don't go, you can't come down.Especially Xie Moru's terrible reputation, Mrs. Wei Shizi was the niece of the empress dowager, because she said some small words, Xie Moru slapped her twice.Now the entire family of the Duke of Wei's Mansion has suffered misfortune, they have won the title and resigned, and the huge family has collapsed in an instant.

Mrs. Su felt uncomfortable with the attitude of the Fifth Prince's House, and discussed with her husband Su Zhifu privately, "The fifth prince's concubine has such a temper, I'm afraid our eldest girl will have a hard time if she comes in."

Su Zhifu said, "A serious side concubine has a rank and an edict, and the imperial decree is clearly issued. As long as the big girl is careful, life will always go on. First, the dowry will be arranged for the big girl, and the utensils will be reduced. These fifth princes The government has them all, but more money is added."

Mrs. Su agreed, sighed, and felt in her heart that it would be great if the girl went to the emperor's eldest son's mansion, since the emperor's eldest son's concubine's reputation is much better.

The Su family was up and down like this, until the weather turned hot in April, when the fifth prince and Xie Morufang returned to the city, the husband and wife came back with Mrs. An Jiang Xingyun and his party.Jiang Xingyun invited Mrs. An to go hunting. The two met in Zhili Mansion and returned to the imperial capital together.

Xie Moru talked about Mrs. An's matter with the fifth prince, and said, "Although Mrs. An arranged some outstanding children from Nan'an to study in the Imperial College, I would say that although this move is good, it is only effective."

The fifth prince said, "The road has to be taken step by step, so why not be afraid, the imperial court is very kind to Nan'an Prefecture, take your time, with decades of achievements, it can be taught."

Xie Moru said, "Why don't you arrange some learned scholars or gentlemen to give lectures in Nan'an Prefecture?"

The fifth prince thought for a while, and said, "Nan'an Prefecture also has education and education."

Xie Moru said, "These officials are too strict. Han people often regard people in the border areas as barbarians, what are barbarians? After spending time with Mrs. An, I can also know that Mrs. An is not inferior to the Han people regardless of talent and resourcefulness. Calling them barbarians, It is nothing more than the fact that the culture is not comparable to the Han people, the rules and etiquette are not comparable to the Han people, and more specifically, agriculture, mulberry, medicine, and various crafts are not as good as the Han people. What is the use of studying the four books and the five classics? You can’t eat enough. What subset of classics and history do you still want to learn? The sages say that if you have enough food and clothing, you will know the etiquette. Instead of teaching these impractical things, it is better to teach some practical things.”

"There is one difficult thing. Nan'an Prefecture is located in a remote place, and few people are willing to go there. If they are not willing to go, it is useless to go there."

Xie Moru said, "In these matters, merchants have to endure hardships and stand hard work. Where there are people, there are merchants."

The fifth prince laughed, "Is it what profit is for?"

"The profit of a businessman is real gold and silver. It can be seen and touched, but it is a small profit. Many benefits that cannot be seen are big profits."

The two said that once they returned to Nan'an Prefecture, they would rest for a day after returning to the mansion. The fifth prince went to the palace to say hello to his emperor father, and then continued to work in the yamen.Xie Moru arranged for the steward of the mansion to go to the Su family to discuss the matter of Miss Su's entry into the mansion. The steward of the Wang's mansion came to the door in person, and the Su couple felt completely at ease.

Because the daughter of the family was selected as the side concubine of the Fifth Prince's Mansion, Emperor Mu Yuan arranged a good job for the prefect of Su, who came to the imperial capital to appraise his duties.After Xie Moru heard about this, he said to Ziteng, "That's also good, remember to remind me to send a copy to the Su family in the post."

The wisteria should go down.

Xie Moru also sent someone to Qintian Supervisor to choose an auspicious day, to tidy up the house, and pick out a few honest and useful nuns to be envoys to the Su family in the future, including the monthly salary of the side concubine, etc., all must be arranged first .

Su Buyu also specially came over to tell Xie Moru about Su Zhifu, no, now it is the details of Su Ting and Su Langzhong, "Don't listen to outsiders, the surname Su is my family. My family is in Huizhou, and Su Langzhong's hometown is Xuzhou It's far away. His family had the intention of joining the clan at the beginning, but my father never paid attention to this, so he didn't agree. Mrs. Su is a distant relative of Cheng'en Gong's mansion. How could the empress know about his family. "

Xie Moru nodded and said with a smile, "Are you afraid that I will be jealous, or are you afraid that I will be angry? Why don't you just come over and say something."

"I'm not afraid of being jealous and venting anger. My sister is not that kind of person. It's just that I don't want to explain it to my sister." Su Buyu has something to say to Xie Moru, "I'm here today, not only to talk about these gossips with my sister, but also with my sister. Sister said, I'm going to release it now."

Xie Moru was a little surprised, and asked with a smile, "Have you decided on a place?"

Su Buyu said, "My father is the most stern and selfless, and Nan'an prefect judges."

Xie Moru smiled, "It really is a good place."

Su Puyu smiled, "It's up to you, sister."

"When will you take office?"

"Hurry up, I heard that Mrs. An is going back to Nan'an Prefecture too. If it's about time, let's go together."

"That's also good." Xie Moru said, "Nan'an Prefecture is rich in products, and Mrs. An is also sensible. It would be great for you to go back to Nan'an Prefecture with her. Send someone to tell me when the date is confirmed."

Su Buyu naturally complied, and after talking about Nan'an Prefecture for a while, he got up and said goodbye.

Before Su Buyu took office, the Su family entered the house, and the fifth prince's mansion had a day's drinking. She was originally a side concubine. Xie Moru ordered someone to go to Qintianjian to choose an auspicious day. Certain rules.Even in the other prince's mansions, those who have side concubines brought their concubines over to have a drink, and those without side concubines just sent congratulatory gifts, and the princes and concubines did not come in person.On the contrary, the Charity Palace is ridiculous, and it has rewarded the Su family with a lot of things.The two noble concubines Zhao Xie wanted to stop them, but how could they stop them with Queen Mother Hu's temper.

That was the case when the Su family came in. The fifth prince and Xie Moru said, "The matter of the military training in Fujian is settled. The Marquis of Yongding moved to the general of Minzhou to preside over the military training. Zhu Yan was appointed as the prefect of Min'an Prefecture, and the second son of Prime Minister Su moved to Fujian. Governor."

Xie Moru said, "It seems that His Majesty has made up his mind."

"Yes." The Fifth Prince smiled, "Brother must be happy this time." Yongding Hou is the father-in-law of the First Prince.

"The Marquis of Yongding is the Marquis of Yongding, and the First Prince is the First Prince. It's not good to mix together." Xie Moru smiled and handed a cup of tea to the Fifth Prince, "However, I heard that a big merchant surnamed Xu who needs to be used by the First Prince's Mansion is Fujian. Zhou people, this time the Xu family is right."

The fifth prince scratched his chin, took two sips of tea and put it down, smiled, "Brother, this is a change of luck, I don't know where the Bodhisattva he is worshiping?"

Xie Moru was happy, "Why, the eldest prince still believes this?"

"I can't believe it. A few days ago, he seemed to be in a daze and did many things that the emperor didn't like. I heard that afterward, the gods and gods invited a Bodhisattva into the mansion."

"It's easier to ask gods than to send gods away." Xie Moru, who never believed in this, said, "It's better to believe in yourself than in gods."

The fifth prince flattered her, "My wife is more confident than a fairy."

(End of this chapter)