A Thousand Hills

Chapter 240

The next court is a pot of porridge.

Sure enough, some people began to talk about the relationship between Marquis of Nan'an and King Jingjiang. Xie Moru was preparing a gift for Tie's birthday, and Tie's birthday was at the end of June. The meaning of birthday.

The Tie family thought about it. After the sixth prince was recuperated, she did not return to her mother's house. Since she is the princess concubine, she still lives in the prince's mansion. Moreover, there is no sixth prince in her mansion. Being in charge of the family, the entire mansion was tidied up by Tie in a short period of time.Even Princess Yongfu said, "I think the six younger brothers and sisters can live a good life by themselves." In the past, the six princes' mansion was like a leaky sieve. Tie Shi was a little helpless.Looking at it now, they are quite capable.

In fact, this is Princess Yongfu's narrow mindedness, what kind of person is her father, how can she be careless in choosing a wife for the prince.Only a person with good family background and character can be a prince and concubine.The Tie clan was just unable to develop at first, and in addition, he really looked down on the sixth prince, and he was too lazy to pay attention to the affairs of the house.Now she is the only one in charge of the house, and the Tie clan also has the ability to manage the family. Those who didn't pay attention to the Tie clan in the past, those who should be dismissed, and the cooking that should be cooked, the Tie clan also wants to take care of it. Whose face? They don't even look at them, especially those who were bestowed by Concubine Liu earlier, the honest ones are still kept, and the dishonest ones should be dealt with.Perhaps Concubine Liu was dissatisfied with the person who sent her away from Tie Shi, or dissatisfied because Tie Shi did not intercede with the Sixth Prince. into the palace.

If you don't call, the Tie family can enter the palace. If the mother-in-law doesn't want to see her, she will show her face in front of the mother-in-law, the Queen Mother Hu.Basically, apart from Xie Moru, Empress Dowager Hu is very kind to the other granddaughters-in-law.

Furthermore, the Tie family went to the Pingguo Mansion to visit the Pingguo Duke's wife, the Wang family. The Tie family said to the Wang family, "I don't understand what selfishness and grudges are. Our Tie family is taught to follow the rules of etiquette in everything. I think it can't be wrong. of."

Tie's is the concubine of the prince, she took the initiative to communicate, Wang is a person who understands, even though Tie's relationship with the sixth prince is known to be at odds, what's the disadvantage of having a good relationship with Tie's?In addition to the status of the prince and concubine, the Tie family is also a famous family in the imperial capital.With these comings and goings, the relationship between the Tie family and the Pingguo Duke's family has improved a lot.As for the concubine, Tie didn't bother to deal with it, there is no such thing as two sides in the world.In addition to the matter of falling out with the Liu family, the dignified concubine of the Tie family, why should she look at the face of Ping Guogong's concubine.

What a joke!

Today's life is smooth, and it seems that it is Tie's 22nd birthday, and Tie's own size is also celebrating his birthday.

However, because there are no men in the mansion, the Tie family invited all the female relatives, relatives from the natal family's family in Pingguo Duke's mansion, and then there were sisters from the same family, and good friends from the boudoir. Everyone had a good time together. happy.

Xie Moru had read all the birthday gifts prepared for Tie Shi, and the fourth imperial concubine Hu Shi came with her youngest son. Hu Shi sat down, not in the mood for tea, rubbing her heart and said, "Don't talk to someone again. , I'm going to suffocate to death."

In the past, the fourth prince was afraid that his wife would be anxious, so he didn't tell his daughter-in-law about his father-in-law, but now that the court is arguing like this, the fourth prince and concubine are not deaf, so they already knew.The fourth concubine was so angry, she couldn't let out her breath, and she had to go home to comfort her mother. Fortunately, the women in their family are not weak, and her mother can still hold on.But this matter is so embarrassing, her father traveled thousands of miles to the south of the Yangtze River to shed blood and sweat for the court, and in the end many villains framed her father as colluding with Jingjiang, it was a thankless effort.Mrs. Hu suppressed her depression and said, "If you can't, call my father back. I heard that Wu Guogong is also capable. In addition, His Royal Highness has always been wise. If there are differences, even if they are all capable people, they will be chaotic in one place." , it would be better to let my father go back to the imperial capital, there are His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Duke Wu in the south of the Yangtze River, and they will be stable."

Xie Moru smiled, "I think so too." She now somewhat understands why the Eastern Palace department tried to persuade Nan'anhou back then.I am afraid that the Donggong faction was able to fight at the beginning, and if they can subdue Nan'anhou, they will add another general.As for Nan'an Hou's rectification of the army in the south of the Yangtze River, as long as Nan'an Hou returns to the imperial capital, all of these will naturally benefit the East Palace.

The fourth concubine came here for business. At first, the fourth concubine and Xie Moru jointly bought land and did real estate business. She knew that Xie Moru was a knowledgeable person. She came here today to ask for advice, and said, "Fifth younger sister, you You have a smarter brain than me, do you have any good ideas? I really want to call my dad back."

Xie Moru said, "It's easy too. Princess Ning Rong is the mother of the Marquis. I heard that Mrs. Shou'an is not in good health recently. If the two of them come forward to meet His Majesty, it will not be difficult to recall the Marquis."

The Fourth Prince's concubine looked sad, and said, "I've thought about this method too, but it's just a matter of self-reliance, loyalty and filial piety are difficult to have both, with this sentence, it can stop me."

Xie Moru said, "It can be said that after all, the Marquis of Nan'an and King Jingjiang are his nephew and nephew. According to the law, the Marquis of Nan'an is completely selfless, but now many people in the court question the relationship between Marquis of Nan'an and Jingjiang. In fact, there is not much difference between people. The imperial capital is like this. It can be seen what the situation in Jiangnan is. Naturally, His Majesty can trust the Marquis of Nan'an, but if the army's morale in Jiangnan is fluctuated because of Marquis Nan'an alone, it is not what Marquis of Nan'an wants to come here. God The land is big, and the world is most peaceful. The Duke of Wu has always been talented, and the crown prince has always been wise. There is no reason why the south of the Yangtze River is divided because of one person. Why don't you let the Marquis of Nan'an return to the imperial capital."

Hearing these words, the fourth prince and concubine were convinced, and said, "Fifth brother and sister, you are smarter than me. I didn't expect these words. I won't stay here any longer, so I'll go to Cheng'en Gong's mansion to see my grandmother." After finishing speaking, she was about to Let the maid take the son with her.

The fourth concubine has always been gentle and gentle, not in a hurry, but this time she is so anxious, it can be seen that the fourth concubine really wants her father to come back.Xie Moru smiled, "Sister-in-law Si is passing by right now, just in time for lunch, she might as well go after lunch at my place."

The fourth concubine sat down again, sighed and said to Xie Moru, "To tell you the truth, I am really worried about my father's affairs. My father is really being roasted on the fire now. Just let me When father returns to the imperial capital, it will be difficult for our family in the future." This is not only referring to Nan'anhou's mansion, but also includes the Fourth Prince's mansion.As long as the prince can directly go to the table to join her father, one can know what the status of the fourth prince's mansion is in the eyes of the prince.The prince is like this, in the future the prince will go one step further and ascend the throne as the emperor, and I am afraid that he will not take her husband seriously.

"Those men always talk about 'hundred-year plan' and 'jiangshanwannian', I don't understand, I just think, don't talk about a hundred years, who can say what will happen tomorrow?" Xie Moru said, "No need Worry about the future, just live well now."

This, this is the most impersonal consolation that the fourth concubine has heard in her life.

However, the fourth prince concubine thought that her family and the prince had a complete rift after this incident. It just so happened that the relationship between the fifth prince's mansion and the East Palace was not good. Her husband's family and the fifth prince's family were already close. It's better to have the best relationship among sisters-in-law, it seems that they will get closer in the future.

The fourth imperial concubine had lunch at Xie Moru's place. After thinking about it, I didn't go to Ning Rong's mansion that afternoon. After discussing with her husband in the evening, the fourth imperial concubine ordered someone to pick some from Zhuangzi. Seasonal fruits, Fang went to Ning Rong's Mansion.

In recent years, Princess Ningrong has aged, and she is not as active in the social circle of the imperial capital as she was back then. Even with Empress Dowager Hu, Princess Ningrong only goes to visit two or three times a month.Most of the time, she prefers to recuperate in her princess mansion.Coincidentally, her husband, Old Cheng Engong, has been given a noble title to the eldest son by His Majesty, and the couple are harmonious together.

Seeing that the fourth concubine brought her little grandson, Princess Ning Rong was also happy. She hugged the child in her arms and teased her for a while, and heard the fourth concubine say, "Zhuangzi sent some fruits that were only picked in the morning. This year The rain is less, and the fruit is extra sweet, so I picked some good ones and brought them here to honor my grandmother."

Princess Ningrong's sideburns had already grown silver threads, and when she looked over, the wrinkles at the end of her eyes could not be covered up with powder, she looked obviously old, but her face was a hundred times more pleasant than before.Of course, it is also true that Princess Ning Rong has always been kind to her grandchildren. Princess Ning Rong sighed, "You, like the third child, don't speak out when you have something to say. You don't like to beat around the bush."

The fourth prince's concubine blushed when she told her grandmother, so she took advantage of the situation and said, "Nothing can escape your eyes, grandma. These days, the dynasty is not peaceful, and I am really worried."

Princess Ningrong took a peach from the fruit plate to play with her grandson, and said, "I've been embarrassed all my life, and I don't want my son to continue to be embarrassed. Don't worry, I will let your father come back." The third son has never been very close to her, but mother and son are one body, if something happens to the Marquis of Nan'an, would it be good for Cheng Engong's family?Princess Ning Rong has to take care of this matter even if she doesn't want to.

The words prepared by the fourth concubine were useless, it seemed that the grandmother was a little disheartened in her words, but she put up all her energy to flatter Princess Ningrong for half a day.

When the fourth prince left in the evening, old Cheng Engong said to his wife, "You really asked Sanlang to come back?"

"Why don't you come back?" Eldest Princess Ning Rong asked angrily, "Can Sanlang stay in the south of the Yangtze River?" This incident of the crown prince also made Eldest Princess Ning Rong very displeased.Duke Cheng'en's mansion has always belonged to the Eastern Palace family, and the crown prince neither looks at the Buddha's face nor the monk's face, which has greatly embarrassed Cheng'en's mansion and Nan'anhou's mansion.Furthermore, Princess Ning Rong didn't want her son to go to war with her younger brother.Taking advantage of this opportunity, it would be better to call people back.

Old Cheng Engong was still rambling, "Sanlang is also born with a stubborn temper. Before I left, I told him to be a servant and obey the prince's orders."

Princess Ningrong's face was completely sunken, and the two deep law lines on the side of her nose drooped down, revealing Princess Ningrong's mood at the moment, Princess Ningrong said, "Are you confused? , I really think of myself as the prince's grandfather! I advise the Duke of the country to be vigilant, the prince's grandfather is not you! You are just an uncle!"

"Don't say that Sanlang is wrong all the time. People want to put you in their eyes. No matter how much Sanlang is wrong, he won't be able to directly bring it to the court. Ha, there is still someone behind, just wait and see, now Saying that Sanlang colluded with Jingjiang, you can say that Sanlang is a traitor in a short time. Just right, you are the father of a traitor, and I am a mother of a traitor." Princess Ningrong said what she wanted to say when she was enraged. He sneered and said, "That's right, don't involve me, I'm afraid some people will be unwilling! Our family is down, and Duke Cheng'en happened to let Xian, when the old prince left last year, he took the long house Yan with him. Ah Yan Duo is good, His Royal Highness is a serious cousin, close in blood, and young in age, giving some favors without heart and soul in return, is much better than San Lang who doesn't listen to orders, isn't it? You have been summoned, are you still talking about your son here? Are you really loyal? But, do you appreciate your loyalty?"

Princess Ning Rong stared coldly, there was a kind of frightening chill, Cheng Engong don't open his eyes, after all years of being a son-in-law, he has softened his temper, and said slowly, "Go back, just go back, don't do that to you."

"What? The knife is on your neck, but you can still sit still!" Princess Ningrong snorted coldly, "Immediately think of a way to call Sanlang back! From now on, even if you want to be loyal, you should keep your eyes open and pick a candidate." Your Majesty is still in power, so let’s go and praise Donggong’s stinky feet. It’s not rare for him to be born to someone else. Is it because the prince who was taught by the late emperor is excellent, or the prince who is taught today is capable!"

(End of this chapter)