A Thousand Hills

Chapter 252

Xiao Tang's idiot-like words fell into the ears of the calm Su Xiang, a strange color flashed in his eyes, and he thought to himself, this man's words are so wonderful!
Su Xiang is so old-fashioned. At his age and status, he has met people who probably eat more rice than Xiao Tang. It is natural to see that Xiao Tang's words are not in the slightest artificial, nor are they intentional. It's straightforward to say what you want.However, there are a lot of straightforward people in the world, if someone were to be straightforward in front of Mr. Beiling, Mr. Beiling would just rely on him to be straightforward.Xiao Tang was different, he was born with the identity of Jiangbeiling's disciple and grandson, even Su Xiang would have to sigh to himself, Princess Xie is really very picky.

Sending Xiao Tang to come with him is a perfect complement.

Jiang Beiling didn't put on airs, but he also had his own conditions. He didn't participate in the specific affairs of the defense of the imperial capital.

Su Xiang immediately asked Mr. Beiling to face the saint together.

The defense of the imperial capital is a secret between the DPRK and China, so it is naturally impossible to discuss it in other courtyards.Since Jiang Beiling agreed, he naturally wouldn't regret it. Without changing his clothes, he took Xiao Tang to do some errands and went with Su.

Xiao Tang couldn't enter Zhaode Hall, but because he was brought by Mr. Beiling, Zheng Jia, the chief eunuch of Zhaode Hall, ordered someone to take him to a warm pavilion to rest, and did not make Xiao Tang wait outside.Yu Fen and Eunuch Yu heard that Xiao Tang was from the Prince of Fujian's mansion, so someone set him up with four-color tea fruits, melon seeds and almonds for him to eat and drink.Don't you think that Xiao Tang has no intentions. After all, he was born in a family of officials. His family has made a fortune since the Dafeng Dynasty. Now, the emperor has changed several houses. Their old Tang family is still safe and sound. It can be seen that the Tang family has its own faults. where people are.Just like Xiao Tang, his father had been worrying that he would be a rich loser in the future, but in fact, Xiao Tang was quite good at dealing with favors.His family is rich, and he was born by his father and mother. He brought his grandnephew Xiao Xiao Tang to the emperor to follow the fifth prince, and the family gave him a lot of money.Xiao Tang has always been straightforward in his dealings with people, seeing a few servants serving him tea and fruits, each with a purse, he was not stingy at all.The waiters were more enthusiastic, and at noon, they brought him four dishes and one soup, all of which were top-quality dishes.

Xiao Tang had nothing to do, so he chatted with the servants, and if he wanted to talk about the common topics with the servants who had never met before, Xiao Tang just found one, which was Su Buyu's new writing. The script "Purple Gold Record", Xiao Tang said happily, "If there are so many script writers in the imperial capital, I will obey Mr. Su's pen, it is beautiful! Especially our great grandfather, he is so benevolent and righteous!" , He also gesticulated the famous passages in "Zijinlu".

The servants are not educated, and they have heard several scriptures. This "Purple Gold Record" is a public opinion textbook for the imperial court. It is rare that Su Buyu writes ups and downs and is fascinating. Therefore, the servants also like to listen to it on weekdays. This book.What's more rare, the adults who usually enter the palace give them a few taels of silver to look down on them, who would talk to them like this.In particular, these little servants are able to serve as errands in the Zhaode Palace, even though it is not their turn to take the lead, they all know how to watch their faces, and they see that Mr. Tang is a straightforward and careless person, so they all join him. Come over and talk to Xiao Tang.

At the beginning, it was a talking book, and as they talked, they talked about the current war. Even though they were all working in the Zhaode Palace, they were some rough envoys and internal servants, and they didn't know what the war was going on.But someone started, and Xiao Tang said, "Just don't worry! Jingjiang is definitely looking for death! I just asked Master Wenxiu a while ago. Do you know Master Wenxiu? The famous magician, the one who knows the secrets best! "

"Master Xiao Tang still recognizes Master Wenxiu?" The servants have heard of Master Wenxiu's reputation even in the palace.Moreover, as a job of servant, the most believe in ghosts and gods!Therefore, when hearing the name of Master Wenxiu, everyone is very respectful.

"That's right!" Xiao Tang didn't say that he was the master he just met. He patted his chest and said, "Master Wenxiu said, this is a catastrophe for our court. If there is no danger, just go there. Think about it, Wen Xiu Master Xiu's hexagrams, are there any exceptions?"

The servants all shook their heads.

"That's it!" Xiao Tang said, "That's why I said, at this time, we have to do our jobs with all our heart. If we can't listen to the wind, it means the rain will be in a mess. It's obviously unstable. Who will use us in the future? Yes or no?"

Xiao Tang also gave others a political and ideological class, so he got another free high-end afternoon tea for the royal family. When he left the palace with Mr. Beiling back home in the evening, he would still chatter with Mr. Beiling, "I Father used to say that from childhood to adulthood, when my head entered the palace, the ones who had tea and fruits like this were all honored by your master. It also shows that His Majesty values ​​you, otherwise, how can I get it? Such treatment."

Mr. Beiling didn't want to talk to Xiao Tang at all, Xiao Tang looked at the old man's face, and asked, "Master, is it because you refused to be an official before, and you feel a little embarrassed when you go back to help the court? "

Mr. Beiling didn't speak, and Xiao Tang asked and answered by himself. He said, "What's so shameful about this? You didn't do it for the court, you did it for the people in the city. I didn't say it's war. The first to suffer is the common people. For example, those who have some money and some power have a place to live. The common people really have to resign themselves to their fate. Those places that are in chaos can’t be managed for a while, I just think That said, master, you are so capable, if you can help the court and prevent the people around the imperial capital from being seeded, it is also a great merit. In my case, I just want to help, but I don’t have such great ability. Master, you are different, You are born smart, and you have extraordinary abilities, with such abilities, God wants you, Master, to do something for the common people."

Xiao Tang sighed, "I really envy you, Master."

"Why do you envy me?" Mr. Beiling finally spoke.

"I envy you, master, for your ability." Xiao Tang was in high spirits, "I also want to do something for the common people, but unfortunately I can't do big things, but I am willing to do small things. Master, if there is something I can do the job that I can do, and I don’t shy away from relatives, you just recommend me, I will definitely not embarrass you."

"Follow the fifth prince, are you afraid that you won't be able to do errands in the future?"

"Our Highness has been ill all the time." Xiao Tang said, "Fortunately, there is a princess in our house, otherwise, I don't know what to do. Our princess is a kind person with a very kind heart. Doing good deeds, this time the city is full of chaos, so the princess asked the officials to move their families to the palace. I have quietly inquired about it, but there is no such thing in other palaces. It was the princess who told me to be careful Master, you came from the inner city..." As he spoke, Xiao Tang felt that something was wrong, he looked at Mr. Beiling and said, "At that time, there was no battle report from the south. Master, do you think our princess sensed that something was wrong at that moment, and ordered me to take you into the city all the time?"

It's okay not to mention Princess Xie, but when it comes to Princess Xie, Mr. Beiling is only about to vomit out a mouthful of old blood!

Although he was so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood, Mr. Beiling still told this silly little Tang, "It's good to listen to your highness and your princess, that's all." It's really rare for this kid to feel that something is wrong now. What kind of thing is this? Stupid melon seeds!He actually has such a disciple!Mr. Beiling wanted to vomit blood even more!
"Yes, although I really want you to introduce me to an errand, but right now, our Highness is sick, so I have to work harder than usual on the errand, I'm afraid I won't be free." Xiao Tang and Mr. Beiling He said, "However, there are still many people who can do things in our palace. Master, if you have a chance, don't take advantage of outsiders."

It was the first time in Mr. Beiling's life that he had seen Xiao Tang so shamelessly asking for a chance, he was really disturbed, and said, "Shut up!"

Xiao Tang was still very filial and sent him to the master's house first, and then returned to the palace to return to his command.

Xiao Tang told Xie Moru about his affairs in the palace in detail, including what he had for lunch and afternoon tea.The main reason is that Xiao Tang has always felt that the palace is a place where individuals gather together, and he is relatively stupid, so it is better to talk to the princess and ask the princess to help analyze and analyze.

Xie Moru was very satisfied with Xiao Tang, and said to him, "That's very good. You can still go there tomorrow, and see if Mr. Beiling has a job. Although Mr. Beiling has many people serving him, they are no more official than you. Cheap."

Xiao Tang agreed, and said, "I told my master, if there is any good errand, tell him to think about our mansion."

Xie Moru: ...

Fortunately, Xie Moru knew that Xiao Tang was such an honest person. She had always been patient, and said softly, "Mr. Beiling doesn't even work as an official, how could he meddle in the court's errands? Don't say such things in the future, he The old man is noble, don't let him worry about such mundane affairs."

"That's right." Xiao Tang touched his head and said, "I didn't turn the corner for a while. I just thought, His Majesty would also listen to the idea of ​​the master. If there is anything suitable, isn't it just a word from the master? Is it something? I didn't think much about it."

Xie Moru smiled and said to Xiao Tang, "You don't have to worry about this, even if you don't say anything, Prime Minister Su will arrange some suitable things for our family to do."

Why?Xiao Tang moved his head and pondered for a while, "Is it for the face of the master?"

"Yes." Xie Moru said, "So, there are some things, needless to say, will be the same."

Xiao Tang slapped his thigh, his eyes lit up, and he was instantly enlightened, "I understand! Once, a person wanted to please my father but couldn't, so he tried his best to show his affection to me. It's the same principle!"

Xie Moru was happy, "Alright, let's go and rest."

Xiao Tang said to Xie Moru with great admiration, "Niang Niang, the truth you said is easier for me to understand than what my father said."

Xie Moru encountered such blunt flattery for the first time in his life, and smiled, "Go."

Up to now, it's almost a matter of business, and Xie Moru is only a little bit, Xie Moru only cares about one thing: the success or failure of Jiangnan!

However, there has been no news from Jiangnan.

What should be done and what can be done, Xie Moru asked himself to do it.

For the rest, just wait.

Wisteria held out the planned memorial ceremony list for Duke Wu's mansion, Xie Moru glanced over it briefly, and said, "Yes, just follow this preparation and let Zhang Changshi go."

The third concubine came over to discuss with Xie Moru whether to go to the palace to comfort the concubine.Xie Moru didn't understand what the third concubine meant, if he wanted to comfort the concubine, he should have gone a few days earlier.Isn't it obviously deliberate to talk about this matter now.Xie Moru said, "Third sister-in-law also knows about our family's affairs. His Highness is recovering from illness. I don't know much about the outside affairs. Duke Wu died in battle. I don't know if the imperial court has an order for the son to inherit the title?"

The third concubine Chu shook her head lightly, her voice lowered a bit, "I haven't heard of it."

"Then let's wait a little longer. In such a situation in the court, the empress dowager in the palace is timid, and she has just passed the funeral ceremony of the old lady Shou'an. She is old and doesn't like to see parting." The third princess Chu Shi has always been Linglong's heart, how can she not know the benefits and disadvantages here, but she just said this through Xie Moru's mouth.Xie Moru didn't care about this, so he bluntly expressed his opinion.Speaking of which, it is not unreasonable for Concubine Xie to choose Mrs. Chu as her daughter-in-law. The temperaments of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are very similar.While talking, Xie Moru took a look at Chu Shi.

With this light and delicate glance, Chu Shi felt as if his whole heart and intestines had been seen through. Chu Shi only felt cold in his heart, and forced a smile, "What the fifth younger sibling said is true."

Xie Moru asked, "I don't have time to enter the palace these days, how is the imperial concubine?"

Chu's face was a little stiff, but she still smiled, "It's good, I entered the palace the other day, and the mother and concubine also mentioned that the fifth younger siblings have not entered the palace for a few days."

"That's good." Xie Moru thought that Concubine Xie Guifei was picking on Mrs. Chu, and Mrs. Chu has always been measured, so she must have been stimulated by something to suddenly do such an unreasonable thing.

Mrs. Chu left before sitting down, thinking all the way, how did Xie Moru know that her mother-in-law was a little moody recently.Speaking of her mother-in-law's temperament, Chu's heart is filled with anxiety. It is said that a woman's temper will change when she reaches this age. Her mother-in-law is warm and thoughtful to the outside world, but she is not satisfied with her at all.It's not that she was picky with her mouth, but the unsatisfactory meaning in her eyes was enough for Chu.Mrs. Chu has been a daughter-in-law for these years, and she also knows some old things. Her mother-in-law didn't choose Xie Moru as her daughter-in-law back then, but chose her.After marrying the Fifth Prince, Xie Moru has a unique position among the princes and concubines, even the Crown Princess is no more showy than Xie Moru, she knows what her mother-in-law is thinking...doesn't it just feel that she is not as capable as Xie Moru!Every time she thinks about this, Chu's heart feels blocked, it's so uncomfortable!

Therefore, Chu's visit this time is entirely to stimulate the mother-in-law Xie Guifei, a middle-aged and elderly woman in menopause.

A woman's small thoughts are not worth mentioning in front of the war. Because of the war situation, Xie Mo didn't celebrate his birthday this year, but Mrs. Xie came to talk for a while. .Xining is not peaceful, and the second son's family is in Xining.Not to mention Nanmianer, there has been no news for a long time, the second granddaughter Xie Moyou and grandson-in-law Qi Sanlang are both in Fujian.And Xie Yun and Xie Yuan are all descendants of the clan, especially Xie Yuan, the eldest son of the second wife Xie Feng.

Mrs. Xie worried about her children and grandchildren every day, and became a devout Buddhist.Today is Xie Moru's birthday, and the eldest grandson-in-law, Mrs. Wu, is going back to her natal home for the funeral. Mrs. Xie brought Xie Lan's wife, Mrs. Yu, and the second wife, Mrs. Su, to say something auspicious.Xie Moru said, "Grandmother don't have to worry too much. As early as when Jingjiang was about to move, the imperial court had a decree for Xining Pass, ordering it to guard against Ximan. If Xining Pass is vulnerable, there will be a battle report by now. Second Uncle I have been in Xining for many years, and I know Xining better than we do. If Xining is not stable, let alone the princess and the children must be sent back. If you want to put it in the past, I am afraid that the affairs of Xining will not attract so much attention because of the Jingjiang River. It is rampant, so everyone is particularly worried about the Xining defense line. But these years, Ximan has been disturbed once or twice, and there will be no disturbances in any year."

"Even in Fujian, just take peace of mind. Among the four provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, Fujian is the one with the best preserved strength. If something happens like this, it is God's will. If they are safe, their official careers will be opened in the future." Xie Moruzheng While talking, Wisteria came in in a hurry, looking anxious and nervous. Looking closely, in the early days of August, there was a layer of fine beads of sweat on Wisteria's forehead. In other words, King Jingjiang is coming to the city!"

Mrs. Xie, Mrs. Su and Mrs. Yu couldn't help exclaiming and stood up, at a loss, not knowing what to do.After a moment of silence, Xie Moru put the teacup in his hand back on the Begonia coffee table, and said lightly, "No! It is impossible for Jingjiang to approach the city. If you go to inquire again, the whole city should be under martial law!"

Wisteria straightened her expression, and hurried away.

Xie Moru said to Mrs. Xie, "No matter how bad the imperial court's soldiers and horses are, there will be time to send back the battle report in advance. The emperor can't be chaotic, so he will first implement martial law in the whole city to prepare for war! It's still early before Jingjiang hits the city."

Xie Moru has such calmness.

She could sit still, and Mrs. Xie and the others felt more at ease.

Xie Moru ordered, "Send the two senior officials, Zhang and Xue, to come and speak." Xie Moru had already discussed with the two senior officials about how the mansion would behave when the battle was tense, but now it is just following the instructions.

Xie Moru's methodical and unruffled demeanor can really calm the mind and calm the soul.For a while, Wisteria came in again and said, "Your Majesty has a fortune, the servant girl was in a hurry just now, and martial law is indeed enforced outside."

Mrs. Xie and the others were obviously relieved.

Xie Moru then said to Mrs. Xie, "Grandmother and Second Aunt also went home earlier to make arrangements. I have nothing to do here, just live with my heart in my stomach."

Mrs. Xie looked at Xie Moru's calm and composed face, she had thousands of thoughts and a hundred kinds of sighs in her heart, it was really natural, and others couldn't do it in panic at this time, but Xie Moru showed such a steady wrist and concentration, it was really natural talent.

This is not the talent of the Xie family, but the calmness, meticulousness, iron blood and strength that Xie Moru's maternal blood naturally endowed her with.

After Xie's family left, Xie Moru got the news that day that Concubine Su's family was secretly arrested.

Xie Moru said to Du Juan, "There is no need to say anything about this."

Du Juan replied, "Yes."

(End of this chapter)