A Thousand Hills

Chapter 310

This is the difference between men's feelings and women's feelings. For example, the eldest prince thinks that his annoying fifth brother is a representative of his husband's weakness, but the eldest princess thinks from the bottom of his heart that Xie Moru is not in vain. Waiting in the imperial capital for several years, seeing what the fifth prince said, how caring.She also took care of the family affairs for her husband for many years, and she also gave birth to her husband's legitimate son and daughter. It stands to reason that she has only contributed more to her husband's family than Xie Moru, but she has not been able to listen to it for the rest of her life. My husband said even a half-sentence of heartfelt words.

Every time the eldest prince and concubine thinks about this, she doesn't take a good look at the eldest prince.

As a result, the eldest prince hated that fifth younger brother who was hated even more. He behaved well, and he could say anything nasty in public.No, it also provoked the resentment of his daughter-in-law.It's true, the eldest prince finds that he doesn't understand women more and more.

The eldest prince and his wife had a night full of resentment, but the fifth prince and his wife were indescribably lingering.The fifth prince had been a bachelor outside for more than three years, so that, on the first night of his return, Meng Lang was a little bit angry.

Xie Moru didn't ask the fifth prince to guard his body like jade or anything, but at the beginning, the fifth prince went to Jiangnan secretly, and he didn't even bring any older officials like Zhang Changshi with him, let alone a woman.Of course, if he could bring a woman, the fifth prince would only bring Xie Moru.Because it was done in secret at the beginning, no one took it with him, so the fifth prince himself and the hidden guards sent by Emperor Mu Yuan secretly went to Jiangnan to preside over the overall situation.Xie Moru thought that the fifth prince would have to accept the two girls, who knows that the fifth prince's side is clean, Xie Moru said that it would be a lie if he was not moved, and said softly, "Although I don't like women who don't know the rules, if you know the etiquette A careful maid is also more careful than a guard and will serve."

The fifth prince held his wife in his arms. In the night, he saw his wife's bright eyes. The fifth prince said, "Sometimes it's not necessarily good, but it's better for the guards to save trouble." Xiao sat down and felt sick. Of course, the fifth prince couldn't say that Ling Xiao was bad. After all, he and his emperor's father were saved.For saving his life, Ling Xiao wanted to be his concubine, so it would be nothing if he accepted Ling Xiao as his concubine.But the Fifth Prince felt in his heart that women are a kind of creature that is difficult to see through and understand. They look one way at this moment, and they will look another at that time. They are good at changing and difficult to understand.It's good for them to have a good relationship between husband and wife, and his wife always thinks of him. It's not easy for him to be away these few years, and it doesn't mean that his wife is enjoying happiness in the imperial capital.Thinking about it this way, there was no one around the Fifth Prince.Otherwise, with the status of the fifth prince, those who give him women can be arranged from Fujian to the imperial capital.

The two lingered for most of the night, talked a few words, tired each other, hugged each other and fell asleep.

On the second day, Xie Moru woke up late, and the morning exercise was canceled, and when he woke up with the fifth prince, it was already full sun, and the children had gone to school in the morning.Xie Moru acted as if nothing happened, and said during breakfast with the Fifth Prince, "Your Highness is back, it's a good time to take a rest."

The fifth prince suppressed a smile, and blinked at Xie Moru. Xie Moru scolded him, and the fifth prince said, "What the princess said is true." He looked refreshed and energetic.Xie Moru couldn't help laughing.

After breakfast, the couple had their own affairs, the fifth prince went to the front hall to talk to the officials, Xie Moru ordered Ziteng to take out the property list that the fifth prince brought back yesterday, opened it, read it briefly, and couldn't help saying, "Strange way People say that Jiangnan is rich and rich, and it is true."

Wisteria is Xie Moru's personal maid. She has served by her side since she was a child, and she is determined not to marry. , Madam, do you want to go and have a look?"

Xie Moru then went to look at his new private house, pearls and gems, antique ornaments, calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, silk and satin, everything that one expects to find, stored separately, each box has a seal, it can be seen that no one has opened it.Xie Moru picked and looked at some of them, and ordered to take out a lot of things for future use.

At noon, the fifth prince hosted a banquet in the front hall to entertain all the officials. In the evening, it was a family reunion banquet. The children brought several side concubines, and Xie Mochun, Xie Si'an, who lived in the Prince's Mansion of Fujian. Everyone had a lively meal meal.

That night, after the fifth prince checked the children's homework, he had time to talk to his wife about family affairs.About the imperial capital, Xie Moru had already told the fifth prince in his letter. Now it is nothing more than rumors about the jade seal of the country. Fu Yan has already left Wendaotang to travel, and the fifth prince has just returned to court. No one in the imperial capital will mention it again. thing.The fifth prince said, "It's a pity for the grandson. I brought back a lot of tiger bones. When I pack them up, I will send a copy to the East Palace." He is completely human, and his appearance has not been affected.On the other hand, Taisun, who walks with a limp, can't hide this defect.

"I have ordered someone to clean it up." In the past few years, Xie Moru never forgot to send a copy to Dong Gong whenever he got medicinal materials such as tiger bones.

"That's good." The fifth prince said, "When I saw him yesterday, I didn't mention his foot injury, but thinking about it made the child feel uncomfortable."

Xie Moru said, "I think Taisun is not bad, he can calm down."

The fifth prince said that although he has some ambitions, he is not a narrow-minded person. The grandson is also a nephew. He injured his foot and became disabled. The fifth prince felt it was a pity, and he was angry with the princess for her incompetence. Children don't look good either?It has to be said that the Fifth Prince and the Eldest Prince are worthy of being brothers of the same father. On this matter, the two have a good understanding.However, the fifth prince is better than the eldest prince. The crown princess is the concubine of the East Palace and also a sister-in-law. No matter how the fifth prince feels that the crown prince is incompetent, it is hard to say anything about the crown princess.So, the fifth prince said without hesitation, "It's good to be able to calm down." He turned around and talked about the congratulatory gift for his grandson's wedding, and asked if there was anything at home in the past few years.

Xie Moru said, "It's nothing else, the children are all fine, just a few years ago, there was chaos in the imperial capital, and there was chaos in the mansion once, I sent some troublemakers away." Talked to the fifth prince in detail.

Compared with the princess who can't take care of her son well, the fifth prince only felt that his wife was capable, and said more and more, "It's thanks to you."

Xie Moru said, "But take precautions in advance, thanks to the Su family." He took this opportunity to tell the fifth prince about Su's side concubine's natal family.Xie Moru said, "I guessed that Su's natal family didn't know about it, but it's been two or three years, and they haven't heard anything about it. Whether it's life or death, there must be an explanation."

The fifth prince had just said that the crown princess was incompetent, but in a blink of an eye his side concubine's natal family came up with a secret work, and was so angry that his face turned blue, he said angrily, "This idiot!"

Xie Moru persuaded, "What to do when you are so angry, you can't blame Su Shi for this matter. Fortunately, the meticulous work did not succeed. She has been eating vegetarian food and reciting Buddha for the past few years, so she understands it. It's all in the past, sir. Lang is getting old too, so you know about it, don't mention it again. I asked my grandfather, but the Su family has never been punished by the Ministry of Punishment. I think His Majesty's secret interrogation, but there should be an explanation. If there is no crime, let him go Right." Xie Moru couldn't express his feelings to Emperor Mu Yuan on this matter, but after all, the Su family is also the side concubine of the palace, but the fifth prince should ask what is the end of this matter.Otherwise, I am afraid that I will be reborn in the future.

The fifth prince said coldly, "There are no family thieves, so you can't attract ghosts. She has always been a smart person. If she didn't have evil intentions, how could she be used by others?" He was very unwilling to meddle in the affairs of the Su family.

"When no one is confused, besides, she also understood afterwards. This matter is big or small, but it's not good not to let you know." Xie Moru doesn't like Su's, but she won't make trouble .

The fifth prince sighed again and again, "If I hadn't been fighting in the south, if something like this happened in our mansion, eight hundred mouths wouldn't be able to tell." Then he said to his wife, "Look at Dalang and the others who are here to say goodbye. Young, even if you can't find a very smart lady, don't marry such a fool who pretends to be smart." Fortunately, Mrs. Su is only a concubine, so whoever covets such a regular wife will have a different life, whether it is good or not It will be able to implicate the whole family.Really, when he was fighting in the south of the Yangtze River, the women in his family were almost cheated by tricksters.When thinking of Su Shi, the fifth prince really doesn't know how her head grows.Looking at her in the past, even if she wasn't smart, she was still docile, but I don't know when she had such a heart!Is it possible to find out that he is not in the palace, and he has something good or bad outside, what good is it for her?The Fifth Prince would not take his anger on Da Lang, Da Lang is only thirteen now, three years ago, that child was even younger, so he definitely wouldn't have such thoughts, but the Su family, who gave birth to the eldest son, became greedy!If it wasn't for the face of Su's having two sons, the fifth prince really couldn't bear the anger.He wasn't dead yet, but he claimed to be sick, so the concubine took the opportunity to test him... The fifth prince felt dizzy and dizzy when he thought about it deeply, and he decided to marry a good wife for his sons!

Xie Moru consoled, "Don't worry, don't talk about the grandson's marriage, even the marriages of the emperor's grandsons in the other houses are all famous ladies. On weekdays, His Majesty is very concerned about Dalang and the others. No way."

When the fifth prince thought of such stupid women as the Su family, he thought that his sons would grow up, and in a year or two they would have to discuss marriage and marry a wife, so it would be good to teach the sons some experience on the issue of wives and concubines.However, the fifth prince thought that his sons might not have his luck. In this imperial capital, the fifth prince has not found a better woman than his wife.Hey, as long as it's not a fool.

After chattering about the family affairs, the fifth prince also talked to Xie Moru about the Jiangnan incident, how the Marquis of Nan'an was in danger, and how Li Jiujiang rescued him. The fifth prince said, "Suddenly someone handed me a letter, but it surprised me Jump. After I arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, I searched for the whereabouts of the Marquis of Nan'an. Thinking of the identity of the Marquis of Nan'an, I have to see people and corpses. There is no news for several years, and the wars continue. I almost died. Those who have this intention, don't want to appear suddenly. They hide really well, Earl Jiang also has many spies in Huguang, only know that there are many bandits in Huguang, but they don't know that they are the two leaders."

Xie Moru said, "If it wasn't for this battle achievement, how could the Marquis of Nan'an return to the imperial capital?"

The fifth prince was deeply convinced, and after a long silence, he said to his wife, "The Marquis of Nan'an was indeed poisoned that day."

"Now that the princes of Jingjiang are all in the hands of the imperial court, why can't they confess." Xie Moru said, "The matter of the Marquis of Nan'an, as long as there is a result." related.Without him, if the Eastern Palace were to suffer the fault of poisoning the Marquis of Nan'an, the Eastern Palace would have no place to stand.But according to Xie Moru, if the East Palace hadn't favored Wu Guogong and imprisoned the Marquis of Nan'an back then, how could there have been chaos in the south of the Yangtze River?
The fifth prince just kept silent, and said for a long time, "Father also has the same difficulties as father." When the crown prince poisoned the generals of the three armies, if it was confirmed, it would be a scandal for the royal family.

Xie Moru snorted softly, very dissatisfied.The fifth prince laughed, "Let's not talk about these disappointing things. There is one more thing. Fufeng and I offended Earl Jiang once in Jiangnan. If you want to see her, please say hello to us."

"Where do you start with this?" Xie Moru knew that the fifth prince wanted to change the subject, so he followed his words and asked.

The fifth prince said, "Speaking of which, we are also good. You don't know that there is another disease in the world called pregnancy disease. It is also the first time I have seen it. When someone knocks on the head, I will vomit non-stop, like a woman. Generally pregnant."

"Xingyun has this disease?" Isn't it true?Xie Moru thought Jiang Xingyun was in love with someone.

The fifth prince told the story from the beginning, "At that time, Earl Jiang was beaten to the head in order to hold Feng Feiyu back. Later, the Marquis of Nan'an rescued her and saw that she was nauseated every day. I thought she had it. I asked Fufeng to express my condolences, but I don’t know why. Fufeng is so honest, he told me about his pregnancy, and for a few days afterwards, I always felt that Earl Jiang looked at Fufeng and me with cold eyes."

Xie Moru was speechless.

The Fifth Prince explained, "It's all a misunderstanding, but we are actually kind."

Xie Moru scolded, "Your Highness too, why don't you ask the imperial physician first? Even if there is no imperial physician in the army, there must be other doctors."

The fifth prince said, "You don't know, the symptoms are just like pregnancy, always throwing up and vomiting." The main reason was that the fifth prince was too sure at that time, he felt that one was the lord, and the other was that Jiang Xingyun was his daughter-in-law. As a close friend, he always needs to take care of him more, that's why he asked Liu Fufeng to go and express his condolences.Otherwise, with Liu Fufeng's status as the commander of Jiangnan, not everyone would be able to ask him a question.

Seeing his wife showing off her face, the Fifth Prince couldn't help gossiping, saying, "Now that Earl Jiang has a title, is it true that he really plans to never get married? She really has a higher vision. Otherwise, as long as she likes anyone, let's make a match." Media, there is nothing impossible."

Xie Moru said, "Life depends on everyone. In the past, when there was no title, Xingyun's life was not bad. Now that he has the title, it will be better."

Gossip went back to Jiang Xingyun, and the fifth prince talked about Peng Dalang's marriage again, "Father said that if Uncle Zhongyong gets married, he will give him a marriage. Look, does the emperor have any suitable ladies?" Peng Dalang is in the south of the Yangtze River. The prince's relationship is not far away. If the fifth prince doesn't worry about his marriage, he might be taken advantage of by others.

"Like Uncle Zhongyong, who is so accomplished and noble, and has no parents or relatives, even if the wealthy family of the aristocratic family brings out their descendants and daughters to match, they will be willing." With no parents and relatives, Uncle Zhongyong will definitely get close to the Yue family, even the current aristocratic family In the big clan, which family can have a son like Uncle Zhongyong, it is worthy of supporting the family.Xie Moru said, "But if you want to find a girl who is dedicated to Uncle Zhongyong and suitable for marriage, it is not easy. Let me tell you, Your Highness is not in a hurry, it is better to send someone to ask Jiujiang, he must know Uncle Zhongyong's intentions Your Highness will tell Jiujiang about the pros and cons during this period, Zhongyong Bo will definitely understand."

The fifth prince nodded, "You're right." Above all, women are still careful.

The husband and wife chatted for a while, and then went to bed early.

When the fifth prince returned to the imperial capital for the first time, he rested at home for a few days, but the fourth prince and his wife sent a heavy gift the next day, thanking the fifth prince for helping the Marquis of Nan'an in the south of the Yangtze River.The fifth prince and the fourth prince were talking in the study room, and said, "Thanks to the Marquis of Nan'an, otherwise how could the rebellion against Jiangnan be suppressed so quickly."

The fourth prince sighed, "Fifth brother, you are kind, so you think so. It's only because you are in charge of the overall situation in the south of the Yangtze River, otherwise the father-in-law would have the heart to make contributions to the country, and I'm afraid there will be no chance." If there is this opportunity, otherwise the prince who is close to the prince will be sent back to the imperial capital as soon as Nan'an Hou shows up. No matter how capable Nan'an Hou is, he may have nowhere to display it.

In the warm pavilion, the narcissus is in full bloom, and the fragrance hits people.The fourth prince concubine said, "It was originally my parents who wanted to come here in person, because it was not easy to visit during my grandmother's filial piety. So I came down with Your Highness."

Xie Moru said, "Sister-in-law Si is too polite."

The fourth prince concubine said, "My father can make meritorious deeds and pay back the court, so he can't be too polite."

"It's all over, Nan'an Hou Ping'an, the fourth sister-in-law can rest assured in the future."

The fourth concubine agreed, but she didn't have much joy on her face. Even if Emperor Mu Yuan changed the first noble of Nan'an to a hereditary title, as long as there is no explanation about the murder of the Marquis of Nan'an, the fourth concubine might not be convinced.

However, the fourth concubine is nothing more than a concubine. For Emperor Mu Yuan, the amount is probably limited.However, I don't know if Emperor Mu Yuan remembers that the fourth prince has only one concubine, and there is no concubine concubine in the mansion.

Xie Moru said some comforting words to the fourth prince and concubine, and said, "I've just sorted out the soil instrument that His Highness brought back from the south of the Yangtze River. I was supposed to send it to you. Now that you're here, you won't have to scold me for running errands."

The fourth concubine smiled, "It can be seen that I came here by coincidence." The fourth concubine is going to be a mother-in-law, and even though she doesn't pay much attention to government affairs and matters to her father, she is not without some political acumen.It's not that she forced her husband to find his father-in-law, Emperor Mu Yuan, to be fair. The fourth concubine couldn't offend Emperor Mu Yuan if she wanted to live her own life.But Emperor Mu Yuan was so biased, she had to find a fair person who was not biased.Originally, the four princes and concubines were close to Xie Moru, but now that the Marquis of Nan'an is still in court, the two families are getting closer.

The fourth prince and his wife had just resigned, the first princess sent someone to give Xie Moru two pots of wintersweet, and asked Xie Moru if he was free tomorrow, so she came to talk.The fourth prince and his wife came over, Xie Moru had a good idea, but Xie Moru couldn't figure out the purpose of the First Prince's concubine's visit for a while.

There is no need to guess, as soon as the eldest concubine arrived on the second day, she made it clear that the empress came to ask Xie Moru about Liu Fufeng's eldest son.The first prince and concubine couldn't hide her joy, she smiled, "In the blink of an eye, not only the sons have grown up, but the daughters have also reached their age."

Xie Moru made some eyebrows and said, "I'm not as well-informed as my sister-in-law. So, Sister Chen's marriage is settled?" Sister Chen is the eldest daughter of the eldest concubine. As far as the age of sixteen or seventeen, it is later for royal women, and the princesses are all eighteen or nineteen years old before leaving the cabinet.Emperor Mu Yuan proposed to marry his granddaughters, but he was also too late.

The first princess smiled, "Our Highness heard that the father mentioned the eldest son of the Duke of Jingguo. I heard that this child is very promising, but I rarely see him. I think my younger siblings are very familiar with the Duke and wife of Jingguo, so I came to ask you about it." Two." It stands to reason that the girl is the princess, so she doesn't have to worry about marrying a prince or concubine, as long as she doesn't live enough, she will never dare to neglect the princess.It's just that the princess is no better than a princess, and cannot open a mansion, so she must live with her in-law's family.Liu Fufeng is the upstart of the dynasty, his eldest son, not to mention the princess, is also worthy of a princess.The eldest concubine heard from her natal father that Liu Fufeng's character is extremely strict, and he thinks his eldest son is not bad.It's the same, now that Liu Fufeng is the eldest grandson of the eldest son, he naturally wants to live in the Pingguo Duke's Mansion, the reputation of the Pingguo Duke's Mansion, hey, the eldest prince and concubine always feel a little bit displeased.What's more, my daughter will be the great-grandson's daughter-in-law when she gets married, and the eldest concubine is also from a wealthy family, so I am very worried, so I came here to inquire with Xie Moru.

Xie Moru first congratulated the eldest concubine, and said with a smile, "I don't know if it's someone else, but if it's A Yu, I'll see him grow up. This child, speaking of him, is the eldest son of Duke Jingnan. Inheritance to the title will be indispensable in the future. He is quite motivated, but he wants to try it in the examination room. But any child with such ambitions will not be bad at learning. Now he has won the top of the case, and he is waiting for Qiu Wei to end next year Yes. Another thing, I said that my sister-in-law will be happy. A few days ago, I heard Jingnan Gong’s grandmother, Mrs. Ping Guogong, say that from Jingnan Gong down, the Liu family is in the same line. , otherwise there will be no more concubines and maidservants in the family."

As expected, the eldest concubine couldn't help raising the corners of her lips, and said with a smile, "I heard that Mrs. Pingguo is the most respectful of etiquette. Today, I heard from my fifth sibling that it is true."

Xie Moru said, "Sister-in-law, just feel at ease. I heard that His Majesty has ordered the Ministry of Industry to build the Jingnan Duke's Mansion. When the Duke's mansion is completed, it must not be left empty. Under Yu, there is only one younger brother, who is also a very sensible child. It is Mrs. Jingnan. I have known her since I was a child. The family is born with fate, and Ayu is also there. There are a lot of matchmakers for him. Because Jingnan Gong is not here, and Ayu wants to obtain fame, this marriage has never been settled. Today, His Majesty bestowed a marriage, it is not a match made in heaven. what?"

The eldest concubine was even happier when she heard that, she was a mother, and all she wanted was for her children to go well.The son is fine, he married one, and the daughter married, and she is the great-grandson daughter-in-law, even though she was born as a noble daughter of a princess, there are many secrets in the wealthy family, the eldest prince and concubine are afraid that it will be difficult for the daughter-in-law to deal with her in-law's house.It would be great if the Liu family's descendants were divided into another government, and An An lived a life.

The eldest concubine was in good spirits every happy event, she pulled Xie Moru and talked a lot about herself before she left.

The fifth prince was also very happy when he heard about this, thinking that although his elder brother was not sensible, his sister-in-law was sensible.I don't see many nieces, but as long as the mother is sensible, there are many children.This marriage is very suitable.

Compared with the smoky war in the south of the Yangtze River, the five princes gossip with their wives in the imperial capital and gossip about the royal wedding. It is a day like a fairy. However, within three days of this fairy day, the imperial censor impeached the fifth prince : In the south of the Yangtze River, the people's wealth was searched wantonly, and the methods were brutal.The gentry in the south of the Yangtze River were not allowed to give birth unless they donated money.

(End of this chapter)