A Thousand Hills

Chapter 335

Xie Moru's control over the inner house has always been strong and meticulous. Several side concubines have lived under Xie Wangfei's control for many years, and they already know Xie Wangfei's disposition. Concubines are the best, but Xie Moru is very taboo about side concubines meddling in foreign affairs.For example, Xie Moru was extremely displeased with Su's side concubine.Of course, the fate of Concubine Su is also well known.Even, many people speculated that Dalang lost the opportunity to take the place of his father because of his biological mother.

Of course, guesses are guesses, and no one dares to reveal half of such thoughts.

Not only did he not dare to show it, but he had to tell his children when he was paying his respects, "Young master Liu, you grew up together since childhood and have never been separated. Now he is going to Shuzhong. I don't know when it will be. Get along with the sixth son more, what should you bring to Sichuan, even if there is no shortage of the sixth son, as brothers and sisters, you have to have your own thoughts."

Da Lang has always been steady, and he also took note of his mother's words.Erlang said to his mother, Concubine Xu, "Liulang won't go until after the summer, don't worry." Sanlang was still envious of Liulang, and kept thinking, "Liulang is really lucky to be able to be with Aunt Jiang. Here If he has anything to give, I have a few pieces of good material, and I'll give them to Aunt Jiang in a while."

The children all have private property, so buying a farewell gift for the younger brother is always a no-brainer, but Sister Xin heard that Sanlang was going to Jiang Xingyun's place, so she asked him, "When will you go, third brother, take me with you."

"Where are you free, you have to study every day."

Sister Xin begged, "Third Brother, can't you wait until I'm taking a bath?"

Saburo was not very happy, "Girls are really troublesome."

"I just told you to wait for me for a few days, and see how you push back. If you do this again, I will tell my father."

Dalang glanced at Sanlang, and Sanlang said quickly, "I'm waiting for you, but I didn't say I won't wait for you." He said in his heart, what a complainer.

Da Lang was amused, and said to Sister Xin, "You too, you know how to sue without changing your tactics for so many years."

"I'll tell you, when will I really sue?"

Da Lang said, "Take Liu Lang with you."

San Lang said, "He will spend a long time with Aunt Jiang in the future."

Liu Lang said, "Brother, I'm not going. I'm going to listen to the third brother and sister talking to Aunt Jiang about wearing clothes. It makes people feel sleepy."

Erlang took it very seriously, "That's right, I don't know what to say about a piece of clothing. It takes half a day to talk about the one with embroidered flowers on the border." Erlang asked Liulang, "I asked the chef to make a vegetarian meal. Would you like it?" Come with me to Jingxin Nunnery, and let’s go to see Aunt Six together.” The sixth concubine is Erlang’s confidant, and both of them are food lovers, because the sixth concubine went to Jingxin nunnery to read scriptures, and any further communication can only be based on Su Zhai .

Liu Lang didn't even want to go to the nunnery, he said, "I won't go, I'll ask my mother later if there is anything I want to bring to Aunt Six, and second brother, you can bring it to Aunt Six when the time comes."

Jiro nodded.

Liu Lang said a few words, then left sullenly.

Sanlang asked Wulang, "What's wrong with Liulang? Look at him not very happy." It would be great to go to Sichuan. If his father hadn't directly decided to ask Liulang to go, Sanlang would be very happy to go. Aunt is in one place.

Because Goro is the elder brother who is the closest in age to Liulang, Goro thought for a while and said, "Perhaps he is reluctant to go home."

Saburo was very surprised, "What is there to be reluctant about?"

Da Lang knocked on him, "You think everyone is as heartless as you."

"I'm heartless, I'm broad-minded." Sanlang said, "I heard from Brother Tang that Sichuan is a good place. People say it's the land of abundance, and it's much better than Fujian. When we were in Fujian, how could we be here?" There is no typhoon every summer! Sometimes I am worried that the roof will be blown away! Shuzhong is different, especially the beauties in Shuzhong, have you heard that my uncle dedicated several Shuzhong beauties to the emperor..."

Shiro said very honestly, "Third brother, do you want Liulang to bring you back the beauty of Sichuan?"

Saburo immediately put on a serious face, "Am I that kind of person?"

Shiro nodded earnestly, and Saburo was very angry with him.

Liu Lang went back to his room very melancholy, waiting for dinner.Seeing that his brothers and sisters were all happy for him to go to Sichuan, Liu Lang felt that he was not happy at all, and he didn't want to leave home, parents, brothers and sisters. He felt that it was good to be in the imperial capital... He became a feudal clan on behalf of his father, and Liu Lang also wanted to help his father, but he couldn't be happy when he thought of leaving home.

The young Rokuro is still unaware of political choices, but simply feels depressed.

There are several maids and nuns around him, since someone has noticed Liu Lang's depression, someone has already reported to Xie Moru, Xie Moru didn't say anything, just ordered the maid to serve her well.Seeing that Liulang didn't delay his homework, he asked him to come to him to enlighten him. Liulang was depressed, and when his aunt asked him, he said because of the little man's face, "I know this is to share the worries of the father and the king." , mother, I am willing."

Xie Moru asked, "Then do you know why you were asked to go instead of your brothers?"

Liu Lang had some vague feelings, but that feeling was not real. He was the youngest son in the family. Although he was raised under his aunt's knees, his brothers and sisters would come over every day to eat together and check their homework. They are very concerned, and Liu Lang is a younger brother, so he doesn't think that he can beat his elder brothers in any way.Liu Lang shook his head and said, "Father and Mother told me to go, so I will go."

"I don't understand now, but when you grow up, you will understand. You have been raised with me since you were a child, and others will look up to you. This is an improvement of your status, but at the same time, you have to bear corresponding responsibilities. It’s like taking over the feudal clan on behalf of your father, your elder brothers are all older than you, so it’s okay to ask them to go, but because you are raised under my knees, a son is more precious than a mother, so I want you to go.” Thank you Mo Rudao, "Identity and responsibility are connected, no matter what time it is."

Liu Lang nodded and said in a low voice, "I just can't bear my family, and I can't bear my mother either."

Xie Moru sighed in his heart, Ling Xiao is such an indifferent person, but Liu Lang is very affectionate, Xie Moru touched Liu Lang's small face, held him in his arms and said, "Although you have gone to Sichuan, we can still communicate What. Besides, I want to go, but I can’t. Liulang will show me the mountains, rivers, scenery, people, and specialties in Sichuan.”

Liu Lang's eyes were red with sadness, and his small face quietly rubbed against his aunt's shoulder.

After comforting Liu Lang, in the evening, the fifth prince returned to the mansion, and said to his wife, "Li Xiangzhi's appointment was rejected by the emperor."

Xie Moru was a little bit regretful, but it was also understandable, after all, Li Xiang was Jane's old minister in the emperor's heart, not to mention, Li Xiang probably really didn't know about the prince's poisoning, otherwise, Li Xiang would have drawn a clear line with the East Palace long ago .After all, such a stupid idea doesn't look like Li Xiang's handwriting.Xie Moru said, "It seems that in His Majesty's heart, Li Xiang is still available."

The fifth prince said, "Although Li Xiang is always inclined to mourn the prince, there is still some bottom line."

Xie Moru knew who the fifth prince was talking about, so he asked, "Has Ning Jijiu repaired the mausoleum of mourning the prince?" Xie Moru said, this Ning Jijiu is really a little clever, mourning the prince committed suicide The mausoleum has not yet been built. Of course, according to the status of mourning the prince, although the funeral is carried out with the prince's ceremony, the scale of the mausoleum must not be compared with the prince's mausoleum.To mourn the crown prince and repair the tomb, no one is willing to do this job, and then, Ning Jijiu invites himself to accept this job.When he went to repair the mausoleum, he escaped Emperor Mu Yuan's purge of the old people in the East Palace.

The fifth prince snorted coldly and said mockingly, "His mausoleum will not be built for three to five years."

Xie Moru said lightly, "Since this is the case, it is very important whether it is his job of sacrificial wine or his concurrent job as a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. It seems that the spring is coming, and the candidates in the Imperial College must participate in it." Yes. Today, Ning Jijiu is not here. What is the regulation of the Guozijian? It is not good to delay the students. Moreover, after the spring, the imperial court will select officials, and the Hanlin will also have the examination of Shujishi. How to arrange after the Shujishi is selected? It’s another big event. Also, whoever is in charge of the evaluation of the Hanlin Hall, which is closed every year, is an important matter. It’s not that the imperial court has no available people, and it’s not that the imperial court has no available people, and if there is one, all the errands are assigned to one person, which makes Lord Ning tired.”

Xie Moru is not of the nature of "if you avoid it, I will not pursue it". She has had a long-standing rift with the Ning family, and now she has such an opportunity, she cannot let it go.Not to mention adding insult to injury, if Ning Jijiu hadn't gone to hide to repair the mausoleum for the crown prince, Xie Moru would have killed him long ago.However, even if he sacrificed wine and went to repair the mausoleum, he would never be able to save these tasks on him.

The fifth prince said, "Tomorrow, I must mention something to my father."

Of course the fifth prince would not speak up on his own, just like when mourning the prince's gain, most people mourned for the prince to embarrass the fifth prince. Now mourning the prince's death, there are also some people in the court who are willing to beat the dog in the water for the fifth prince.

There is no need for the fifth prince to come forward. From the censor's point of view, Mr. Ning is an envoy to repair the mausoleum, whether it is the position of offering wine, or the position of a bachelor in the academy, and the position of Xiao Jiuqing, they are all important positions.Especially with the coming of spring, both the Guozijian and the Hanlin Academy are very busy. Since Master Ning is repairing the mausoleum, someone must support these two tasks, so as not to miss the important affairs of the court.

Emperor Mu Yuan ordered the cabinet to discuss the candidates for the Guozijian's sacrificial wine and the academician of the Hanlin Academy, so that Lord Ning can live in peace and mourn the prince's mausoleum.

This year is the year of the competition, and the students came to the imperial capital early to prepare for the exam.Even in the fifth prince's mansion, there are two officials who are ready to take the test. One is Princess Xie's younger brother, Xie Zhi. end up.Another one is Xiao Tang, Xiao Tang and Xie Zhi are in the same situation.Both of them asked the fifth prince for leave in advance, and the fifth prince also spoke, just take the exam with peace of mind.

Xiao Tang was full of confidence, and said, "I went to Xishan Temple to figure it out, and there will be no problem."

Xie Zhi was always humble, saying that she was not sure.

Then, when the Chunwei list was posted, Xie Zhi ranked No. 30 and No. 78 on the second list, and Xiao Tang also took the test at No. [-] on the second list. The fifth prince was quite surprised, and said to his wife, "Ah Zhi has not published the article all these years. Put it down, I know it. But Xiao Tang, seeing him running around all day, I don't think there is some ink in his stomach."

Xie Moru smiled, "Your Highness, why have you forgotten that Xiao Tang often goes to Wen Dao Hall, speaking, whether it is Jiujiang or Ouyang Jing, they can be regarded as Jiang Beiling's lovers, but the two of them together are not as good as Xiao Tang. His teachings. Jiang Beiling gave little Tang a hand in hand. Even a piece of wood can be enlightened."

"Look at what you said, Xiao Tang is a hundred times stronger than wood." The fifth prince said, laughing himself.The subordinates have provenance, and the master is naturally happy.In particular, one is a brother-in-law, and the other is also a useful person.

The fifth prince said, "Azhi's ranking is good, so he can enter the Imperial Academy. Xiaotang will have to depend on his luck."

Xie Moru smiled, "Let them go."

Not only the Xie Tang family, but also the Xie Tang family's in-laws, and the Wu Tie family were all delighted to learn of Xie Zhi Xiao Tang's ranking.The Wu family's self-mourning for the prince was greatly hurt, and the son-in-law had such a happy event, so the Wu family was also happy.The same is true for the Tie family. The sixth prince was placed under house arrest to recuperate from his illness. The Tie family tried their best to get their daughter out of the sixth prince's mansion, but they could only arrange for the daughter to read scriptures in Jingxin Nunnery.Mrs. Tie wiped her tears when she learned that the third son-in-law had won the election, "I knew that son-in-law Tang is a good person, with a good character, and also knows how to make progress."

Tie Yushi's jaw was also very satisfied with Tang's son-in-law.

But son-in-law Tang did not pass the exam, Xie Zhi's essays were good, and he went directly to Hanlin to become a scholar, Xie's family was also happy, and Mrs. Xie even specially came to the Fifth Prince's Mansion to talk about Xie Zhi's entry into Hanlin , Mrs. Xie smiled, "Azhi is still hesitant, saying that studying in the Imperial Academy is better than doing some practical things in the palace."

Xie Moru smiled, "The Shu Jishi is only one year, speaking, it is less than a year. Staying in the Hanlin for a year, it is easy to find a real shortage. Since Azhi has the talent for studying, he must always test Heir to fame. Our family has been a scholarly heirloom, if he can't get a reputation, then he will be capable in the future, let some mean villains talk about it, just say that he only became an official because of his family's honor, what's the point? Meaning. The test of fame, one is to set an example for future generations, and the other is to stop the mouth of the villain."

Mrs. Xie nodded, "Your Majesty's words really touched your grandfather's heart."

Xie Moru told the fifth prince about Xie Zhi's entry into the Imperial Academy, the fifth prince already knew about it, and said, "I remember we have several good inkstones in our treasury, you pick out two ends and send them to Azhi."

Xie Moru agreed, and asked, "What's Xiao Tang's idea? Although he didn't pass the exam, if he wants to let it go, it's not difficult." Whether it's Tang Shangshu's official position or the fifth prince, he can take care of Xiao Tang one two.Speaking of which, Xiao Tang has been working in the palace for nearly ten years. Xie Moru asked this, thinking that if Xiao Tang is released, she will also pack some things for Xiao Tang.

The fifth prince said, "I asked, and Xiao Tang said that he was not happy to let him go unexpectedly, and wanted to continue working in the palace. I thought, after all, he has achieved fame and is a serious Jinshi, so it's not good to be a companion as before. It’s good to do something for him.”

Xie Zhi is Xie Moru's younger brother, and the errand is a good one. In the past, it was for Zhang Changshi. Zhang Changshi was going to Sichuan with Liu Lang. It's not bad to make a hand for Li Jiujiang.

Xie Moru smiled, "Then I will give Xiao Tang a set of the Four Treasures of the Study, and congratulate him on getting a Jinshi."

The Fifth Prince smiled, "You can do it as you see fit."

Xiao Tang has always been an enthusiastic person. Knowing that Liu Lang was going to Sichuan, he was busy with Chun Wei and couldn't get out.Now that Jinshi has also passed the examination, Xiao Tang introduced Xia Qingcheng to Liu Lang, so that Liu Lang can get to know Sichuan in advance.

After the spring, it was time to prepare the congratulatory gift for the marriage of the eldest son of the eldest prince.Speaking of which, the big wedding was originally scheduled for last year, but as a result, Emperor Mu Yuan suffered a serious illness, and the royal family died one after another after recovering from his illness, as well as the death of Empress Su.In fact, the Seventh Prince is also suitable for marriage, but the Seventh Prince, as a concubine prince, has to keep a filial piety for Empress Su for 27 months, so although the marriage is decided, it cannot be married in a short time.Therefore, the marriage of the eldest son of the eldest prince will be handled first.After the eldest son of the first prince got married, the eldest son of the third prince's family and the second eldest son of the fourth prince's family were all married the year before last.

Dalang's big wedding is scheduled for the year after next, and Erlang's three years is the year after his senior year. Liu Lang doesn't know if he has the chance to come to eat the wedding wine of his brothers, but before he leaves, he also asks his mother to prepare all the gifts for his brothers .After Sanlang heard about this, he said to Liulang, "Don't be in a hurry, you went to Shuzhong and saw something new, just bring me a few."

Erlang also had this intention.

Da Lang said, "I heard from my uncle's eldest cousin that there is a kind of green chrysanthemum in Sichuan, which is very rare. Liulang, you go to Sichuan to inquire about it and see if it is true."

Shiro couldn't believe it, "There are still green flowers in this world?"

San Lang was always well-informed, and said, "Cousin Gui must have said it. Cousin Gui's grandfather was the governor of Sichuan, Governor Li. Liu Lang has to deal with Governor Li when he is gone."

Wu Lang said, "Third brother, tell me, is the Shuzhong beauty that the uncle dedicated to the emperor's grandfather was found by Governor Li?"

"Nine times out of ten." Saburo was very sure.

Liu Lang said in his heart that Governor Li is not a decent person.He added, "When I go to Sichuan, if there are green chrysanthemums, I will definitely ask someone to bring them back."

Saburo sighed again, "Shuzhong is really a good place, there are such rare flowers." He believed it.

Everyone said that it was good to return to the middle of Sichuan. The fifth prince was about to send his son to the feudal land, and when he was talking in front of the emperor, he mentioned to his father, "Everything has been arranged at Liulang's place. I asked someone to go to the temple to predict the auspicious date." , Said that the third day of June is a good day, you can set off. I wonder how is Emperor Xue?"

Emperor Mu Yuan said, "He wanted to go back to Shuzhong early in the morning, and told me several times, hey, he was thinking about the radish he planted in Qingcheng Mountain, and said it was time to sow seeds, as if he had never eaten radish in his life."

The fifth prince smiled, "I heard that Emperor Xue is in Qingcheng Mountain. Every year, many students go to ask for advice. Some students still live on Qingcheng Mountain just to get advice from the old master. I think that although the old master has not I can’t let it go when I’m teaching classes.”

Emperor Mu Yuan sighed, "I'm afraid we won't see each other again after we bid farewell this time."

"Father, why did you say that? If you don't want to part with the old master, why don't you wait for Liulang to go, and bring Mrs. Xue to live in the imperial capital, it's the same."

Emperor Mu Yuan waved his hands again and again, "Don't do it, Mrs. Li has sent a letter to remind her. If she is asked to come to me, then I can't argue with her as a woman."

The fifth prince laughed, "Emperor Xue doesn't seem like a person who fears guilt."

"You can't judge people by their appearance." Emperor Mu Yuan and his son said with a smile, "Mr. was in his youth, and he won the first prize. I don't know how many ladies and noble ladies in the imperial capital fell in love with him. He was born with a wife. That year A girl from the Ge family of General Ge, a former general in the army, fell in love with him. He was the only one who would not marry. She even went to Mrs. Li and said that she was willing to be a flat wife. The girl beat a rotten sheep's head, and then beat the husband with black eyes, so that the husband asked for leave for several days and could not go to court. The Ge family was so frightened that they made a marriage for Miss Ge within a few days."

Emperor Mu Yuan said to his son, "Tell me, how can such a woman be provoked."

The fifth prince nodded sullenly, "It's really hard to mess with."

Emperor Mu Yuan sighed, "At that time, I felt that Mrs. Li was too fierce, but she also took good care of my husband. Once I went out of the palace and encountered an assassin, thanks to her for saving my life."

The fifth prince said, "Everyone has their own temperament. Although Mrs. Li is fierce, she also has her own advantages."

Emperor Mu Yuan nodded slightly, and the fifth prince took advantage of the situation and said, "Liulang is still at the age of studying, so I wanted to ask two gentlemen to take him with him, but when I think about it, he is working with Emperor Xue." Lu, is there any gentleman whose knowledge can match that of Emperor Xue. I thought, I will trouble Emperor Xue on the way."

The fifth prince mentioned the beginning, and Emperor Mu Yuan knew the plan of the fifth son, and said with a smile, "You can calculate."

The fifth prince smiled innocently, "I'll tell you the truth, my son wanted to ask Emperor Xue to go on the same journey at the beginning, that's what my son thought."

The fifth prince spoke frankly, but Emperor Mu Yuan would not think too much about it. Emperor Mu Yuan smiled, "This is a clever idea, you tell Liu Lang, and then just ask for advice. It's just that he is afraid that he won't accept disciples."

The fifth prince hurriedly said, "Even if you accept an apprentice, your seniority is not correct. Anyway, Liu Lang's books are not well read, so it is enough for Master Xue to give him a few pointers."

Emperor Mu Yuan slightly lowered his head, and specially called Liu Lang into the palace before he took his place as his father's vassal. The grandfather and grandson talked for a long time, and they didn't know what Emperor Mu Yuan said to Liu Lang. It looks like a little rooster, and in Saburo's words, "It's just short of crowing."

Liu Lang didn't pay attention to the third brother. After the encouragement of his grandfather, he felt that he had a new mission on his shoulders!
In short, it is simply outrageously energetic!
Liu Lang left in such high spirits, and then, Emperor Xue found out that he had met Little Cowhide Candy.

Well, early in the morning, Liu Lang asked Emperor Xue to give him a lecture with a book in his hand. Of course, it is not easy for Emperor Xue to refuse a child, but, Emperor Xue said very euphemistically, "Your Highness, do you have any questions?" Accompanying sir?"

Liu Lang said frankly, "Father said that the old man was here, so he didn't bring me a husband."

Emperor Xue suddenly felt that there was a long way to go. Also, did the Fifth Prince entrust the child to him?Liu Lang was kind enough to tell Master Xue about his study progress and what he needed to learn every day.In the past, there were not only one gentleman like the emperor’s grandson, but they all lectured on poetry, history, piano, and chess... Then, now, the five princes save trouble, and they are all contracted by Emperor Xue. Did not say hello to Master Xue.

Emperor Xue was depressed, and said to himself, the free carriage of the Fifth Prince's Mansion is really not easy to sit in.

However, with Liu Lang asking for homework along the way, Master Xue would not be bored.Furthermore, even in Emperor Xue's heart, he would not fail to understand that this was the Fifth Prince's intention of friendship.The five princes had several older sons, and Liu Lang was born on behalf of his father. Emperor Xue naturally knew that this sixth son had always been raised under the knee of Princess Xie.He can teach the sixth son, which is of great benefit to himself.

Even, Emperor Xue believed that this idea must not have been thought up by the Fifth Prince himself, but by Princess Xie.

It is true that there are talents from generation to generation. Although Fu Sheng is gone, there is such a granddaughter whose skills are not inferior to Fu Sheng's back then.

Emperor Xue smiled slightly. In a place like the Imperial Capital, there are always people who turn the clouds and turn the rain upside down.

Speaking of which, as soon as Emperor Xue left, there was an interesting saying in the elite circle of the imperial capital, and that saying was: It really is Emperor Xue, if you don't come or you don't come, this time, it really is the emperor's shock.The last time Emperor Xue came to the capital, he stayed in the capital for four years. Then, His Majesty took charge and Fu Sheng died.This time, Emperor Xue's morality gradually deepened, and he only stayed for one year. Then, the queen died and the prince committed suicide.

Then, people couldn't help saying with emotion: You really deserve to be Master Xue!
Xie Moru heard the rumors, but shook his head and smiled, the death of Empress Su and the suicide of the crown prince had nothing to do with Emperor Xue, but it seems that Xia Qingcheng was only [-]% sure of Emperor Mu Yuan's poison back then...

(End of this chapter)