A Thousand Hills

Chapter 137

Su Buyu put wine on the table, Xie Moru quietly sent something over.

When Mrs. An returned to Nan'an Prefecture, Xie Moru also gave her a gift, and went to An Mansion to have a banquet, and the concubine went to her and the fourth concubine, needless to say, this is Mrs. An's granddaughter.There are many reasons why Xie Moru was invited. Mrs. An's summary to her granddaughter is, "Princess Xie is a person who can talk together."

The fourth concubine said in her heart that in the grandmother's heart, the first person who cannot talk together is probably her grandmother, Princess Ning Rong.

Xie Moru could not only talk together, but she also spoke very pleasantly. Xie Moru said, "Although I have never been to Nan'an Prefecture, I know that it must be a wonderful place when I see Madam. Madam will go back this time. I don't know when we will see you again." .”

Mrs. An smiled, "My wife is still in good health, and she will definitely come again in the future when she is honored by the Emperor. It's just that the princess has a high status, otherwise I will definitely invite the princess to Nan'an Prefecture for a visit."

Jiang Xingyun smiled, "Madam only invites her, not me?"

Mrs. An laughed loudly, "Your Majesty, you can't go here, whether I invite you or not. You can go here, whether I invite you or not, it just depends on whether you go or not."

Jiang Xingyun said, "It's hot right now, I won't go until autumn, I heard from my wife that Nan'an Prefecture only wears single clothes in winter, so I'll go to Nan'an Prefecture for the winter."

"It's a deal." Mrs. An finalized it, "I'll seal your handwritten letter for you in a while. If you go to Nan'an Prefecture, don't forget to come and see me. I'll take you to Nan'an Prefecture. Although it's poor, But I think it’s better than the imperial capital.”

"The moon is the brightness of my hometown, that's for sure."

Mrs. An didn't invite many people, everyone talked and laughed together, and it was very happy.

In fact, Emperor Mu Yuan also intended to order a banquet in the harem before Mrs. An left. However, Empress Dowager Hu was very afraid of Mrs. An, and Emperor Mu Yuan was worried that the old lady would make a fool of herself. , and told her something about the construction of Nan'an Prefecture, and she was very kind.

When Mrs. An Su Buyu and his party went to Nan'an Prefecture, Zhu Yan was about to go to Fujian. Before leaving, Zhu Yan specially thanked the fifth prince. Weichen, Your Highness has cleared up the rumors, I am deeply grateful, and I am here to express my thanks to Your Highness."

The fifth prince said very seriously, "This matter is related to Wanmei Palace. Naturally, I can't sit idly by, and it's not for you. You're welcome."

Zhu Yan bowed, "Your Highness, please accept the courtier's gift on behalf of the princess."

The fifth prince was still a little puzzled. He went home and asked his daughter-in-law when she did something good. He didn't know why.When the fifth prince asked, Xie Moru didn't hide it from him, "It was my grandmother who came to talk a few years ago and mentioned it to me. I asked Xingyun, and Xingyun said that he didn't mean anything to him, so I asked him to reprimand him and tell him to be honest. Some. Looking at it now, he still understands, if he doesn’t get any benefits, he doesn’t know.”

The fifth prince said, "Well, Zhu Yan is not bad."

When someone goes, someone comes.

After five months, first Xie Bo and Princess Yi'an returned to court to report on their duties, and then Aunt Yu, Aunt Xie and his wife returned to the imperial capital after their term of office, also to reunite with their sons in the imperial capital.

The Xie family couldn't do without a celebration.Xie Moru's five princes all went, Xie Moyou and her husband also went back to her mother's house, Xie Bai was very happy to see the two nieces, and said, "Mo Ru is still the same as before, but Mo You has gained weight."

Xie Moyou touched his cheek, Qi Sanlang smiled, "It's a joy."

Everyone in the Xie family was surprised and delighted, Mrs. Xie hurriedly ordered someone to exchange longan tea for Xie Moyou, and said with a smile, "I didn't hear what you said."

Xie Mo smiled sadly, "At first, the moon was light, so I didn't dare to disturb my grandparents. Now it's almost three months, and I was just about to send someone to say that I heard that my second uncle is back. I thought we would come too, so I happened to announce the good news in person. .”

Princess Yi'an hasn't returned to the imperial capital for a few years, her face is much plumper than before, and she is more friendly, she said with a smile, "When I first got married with my son-in-law, Mo You was as tall as Mo You." My lord. It's just a pity that when you got married, my son-in-law and I were not there, and we couldn't attend the wedding."

Xie Moru smiled, "It's okay, it's just polite."

Princess Yi'an laughed, "Mo Ru has also learned how to be playful. I heard that you and the fifth prince love each other very much, and you will travel together from time to time." She also said that the fifth prince Xie Moru loves each other very well.

These two people really have a good relationship. Princess Yi'an will know this because of Queen Mother Hu's sour complaint, "Hooking on the fifth child all day long and not doing business seriously." Princess Yi'an was not the little princess who was trembling in the royal family before Now, she has a husband and son, and her husband's family is prosperous, and her husband is capable. Even if her status is lacking, she still has the status of a princess. After all these years of experience outside, Princess Yi'an has heard the words of Queen Mother Hu. Xie Mo is five The prince's concubine, what's wrong with the husband and wife getting along well?Even Princess Yi'an didn't want to take care of the affairs of Duke Cheng'en's mansion, it was beyond her control.

The Fifth Prince said, "I only went out of the Yamen because there was nothing important to do. Little Auntie, you will also go shopping with Uncle when you come back this time. If you don't go out, you won't be able to see the beautiful scenery."

Princess Yi'an smiled, "It's hot right now, and I have Zhuangzi in the suburbs, so I can avoid the heat."

"Yeah, I always feel that Yuemo in the suburbs is cooler than the city because of the abundance of trees and water."

Everyone was talking, and Princess Yi'an's two sons and Xie Moyou's son came forward to greet the elders. Xie Moru gave a generous meeting gift and said with a smile, "Other families are looking forward to their sons, but here we are. It's a boy." Touching his head, each child praised it once, and waited without showing any difference.

Mrs. Xie laughed, "That's true."

When it came to children, Princess Yi'an beamed with joy and said with a smile, "When I gave birth to Erlang, the son-in-law hoped that it would be a daughter. I also like little daughters. The boy's family is too rough."

Xie Moru even prepared Yu Yao's meeting ceremony, a set of gem jewelry, and said with a smile, "It's a big girl, it's time to dress up." Yu Yao is indeed a big girl, and there are male elders in this room. Just backed off.

The first day of Xie's family was to entertain important relatives, and the fifth prince Xie Moru only came here on the first day, and the rest of the two days will come to drink.

Xie Bo had just returned to the imperial capital, he had to go to the palace to report on his work, and there was even a banquet at home, and he walked around, so busy that he didn't touch the ground.Although Princess Yi'an is more relaxed than her husband, she can't go anywhere. There is a queen mother in the palace who wants to pay her respects, and there are royal relatives outside the palace who have to go around. What's more, when the children are naughty, they don't have a day of leisure.On the other hand, Uncle Yu is much better. After the affairs in the official arena are sorted out, Uncle Xie’s wife, Uncle Yu, brought her children to the Fifth Prince’s Mansion to talk. Yao, I heard from Afan that he is highly valued by the Fifth Prince in the Ministry of Rites, and we are close relatives, it’s just that we are not together in the past, we meet each other so easily, we should move around more.”

Uncle Yu twitched his beard and smiled, "That's very true."

The couple came here on a rest day, and the fifth prince didn't go out. The fifth prince talked with Yu's father and son. Xie Moru entertained Aunt Xie's mother and daughter. Hearing that Yu Yao's marriage was settled, he asked which family it was.Aunt Xie smiled, "Our master is an excellent old friend. He is also from Fujian. He was born in the second place, and his official position is similar to that of my master. Now he is the prefect of Luoyang."

Xie Moru knew, "Li Zhongnan, Li Zhifu."

"Your Majesty also knows?" Aunt Xie was really surprised.

Xie Moru smiled, "The girl in his family is well-bred, and His Majesty bestowed a marriage on her as the eldest son and side concubine of the emperor. We know something about it."

When it came to the side concubine, Mrs. Xie regretted mentioning the matter of the Li family, and the fifth prince's mansion also got a side concubine.Xie Moru didn't feel anything, and asked with a smile, "Is the date set?"

"Not yet. This time, the two families just met in the imperial capital to discuss a good date."

Xie Moru nodded slightly, and said, "I have a small banquet here the day after tomorrow, and there will be Princess Changtai and the third concubine. She's also a girl from Duke Chu's mansion, if Ayao is free, I'll send someone to pick you up."

Yu Yao's voice was clear and crisp, revealing a bright spirit, "I'm also doing needlework at home when I'm free."

Aunt Xie smiled, "Your Majesty always thinks about us."

"It's just by the way. Ayao is not a child who doesn't understand the rules. It's always a good thing to see the world. I like her straightforwardness and generosity." Xie Moru has always been a generous person. She didn't show up until she was ten years old. Passing through the house, he has never been stingy with these girls who can help.

Xie Moru was talking to Aunt Xie's mother and daughter, and the fifth prince was chatting with Yu's father and son in the study, just asking about the situation in Beichang Mansion, and then asking Uncle Yu's plans.

Uncle Yu laughed, "I really want to stay on as the magistrate of Beichang."

The fifth prince said, "It is said that Beichang is bitter and cold, but there are very few people like Master Yu who are willing to stay."

Aunt Yu laughed, "As a minister, I am here to appease the world for His Majesty. I am used to living here, and I don't feel the bitter cold. What's more, if I can actually do something, I won't feel that my life is wasted."

Alas, these words are too appetizing to the Fifth Prince, who said, "Sure enough, a son is like a father. Mr. Xiao Yu is also a diligent and capable person in the ministry, and he always puts his heart into his errands."

Uncle Yu laughed, "He is just young and strong. If His Highness has any hard work or embarrassing errands, just entrust him with experience. Otherwise, it would be a pity to waste such a good time."

The Fifth Prince said, "We need to be relaxed, not only us young people are like this, Master Yu should pay more attention to maintenance, Father needs to have loyal ministers like you, the country will be safe and stable."

Once the fifth prince was happy, he left the father and son of Yu's family to have dinner in the mansion, and Xie Moru also left Aunt Xie's mother and daughter, and waited for the Yu family to leave the mansion of the fifth prince. They all said that the fifth prince and his wife were kind and sincere .

Mrs. Xie said in her heart that Xie Moru's five princes are all good, but for some reason, they are always less lucky.

Xie Moru has never been pregnant, but Su Shi is quite upbeat, and after two months, she was diagnosed as pregnant. Xie Moru entered the palace and talked to Concubine Su. Concubine Su was afraid that Xie Moru would be sad, so she talked to Xie Moru for a long time .Xie Moru said, "I thought, since Mrs. Su is pregnant, why don't you ask His Majesty to grant some side concubines to live in the house."

Concubine Su was stunned for a long time when she heard this.

Xie Moru said, "I like children. It doesn't matter if there are more side concubines in the house. They are all educated girls. Su's loves the piano, and she plays the piano very well. A few more, we can be together Just joking and having fun, it’s also lively when there are more children.”

Concubine Su told Emperor Mu Yuan about Xie Moru's mention. The main reason was that Xie Moru didn't want to let Queen Mother Hu choose someone, and she trusted Emperor Mu Yuan's vision.It was also the first time for Emperor Mu Yuan to meet such a strange person as Xie Moru. Not to mention other women, even the concubines in the palace were jealous, Xie Moru took the initiative to ask for a few more side concubines, which really stunned Emperor Mu Yuan.

It was not only Emperor Mu Yuan who flickered, Su Shi was even a little bit dizzy. At the beginning, she entered the mansion tremblingly, and she must be careful in front of Xie Moru. She dared not say a word and did not dare to take an extra step. Xie Moru treated her It's not too harsh, as long as you go to greet her on the [-]th day of the lunar new year, you don't need her to serve you on weekdays, and all the treatment is top-notch. The fifth prince doesn't say how much he likes her, and he treats her kindly, especially when he is pregnant two months after entering the mansion. Just as Su Shi felt that he was in his early years, Xie Moru immediately recruited two side concubines, Su Shi didn't know what to do.

This time, Empress Dowager Hu complained to Emperor Mu Yuan about the new topic, "If you get those women, don't let Lao Wu ruin his body. I don't understand, I really don't understand."

A filial son like Emperor Mu Yuan felt that his mother was making trouble for no reason.

(End of this chapter)