A Thousand Hills

Chapter 338

Although the fifth prince and his wife had a common view on the governor of Sichuan, in fact, not only Xie Moru and the fifth prince, but also the officials of the fifth prince's mansion didn't like Governor Li very much.It's not just about Governor Li presenting beauties to Emperor Mu Yuan.For politicians, presenting beauties is not a big deal. Whoever has gone out to socialize has not eaten a few times of flowers and wine, and presenting women to literati is quite a romantic affair.Of course, if this happened to the emperor, because the officials have relatively high moral requirements for the emperor, in this respect, they are still very resistant.Like Governor Li, how many clear streams gave him a reputation as a courtier in his heart.

Although it is not that Qingliu have never done the thing of presenting maids among colleagues, as a minister of Qingliu, it is okay for colleagues to do it, but it is a big mistake to present it to His Majesty.

This is Qingliu's dislike for Governor Li's move, and the officials of the Fifth Prince's Mansion, what they dislike is Governor Li's political stance.It's not about Governor Li getting close to the First Prince. Governor Li should be close to the First Prince. Governor Li's beloved daughter is the First Prince's concubine. Just like Governor Li is to the First Prince, he is considered a side-law in his generation. up.However, while Governor Li is getting close to the First Prince, he also often shows favor to the Fifth Prince's House through his fourth daughter-in-law.Here I want to say that Governor Li's fourth daughter-in-law was born in the Yu family, and the wife of the Yu family is the daughter of the Xie family, the younger sister of Xie Shangshu's direct relative.Therefore, this relationship is not far away.

What the Fifth Prince's Mansion didn't like was Governor Li's vacillating political leanings.

At first, the fifth prince was a little bit hard to do because of Governor Li and his concubine's close relatives, but now knowing that his concubine doesn't like Governor Li, the fifth prince has made up his mind to get rid of this surnamed Li.

However, the governor of a province, the chief official of the frontier, and the second-rank official of the imperial court won the emperor's heart because of the fact that he presented a beauty to Emperor Mu Yuan, so it was not easy to get him out.

Even the fifth prince had no choice but to press this matter for now, and follow his father to deal with government affairs in a down-to-earth manner.

However, the Fifth Prince was not the only one who was thinking about Governor Li at this time. The First Prince Concubine was asking the First Prince, "Where did Governor Li find that Zhao Chongyi?"

The eldest prince was not very clear about this matter, and said, "It must be selected from Shu."

The eldest concubine frowned, "Why, Your Highness doesn't quite understand?"

The eldest prince said, "That's not the beauty I asked Governor Li to find, I don't know."

The eldest concubine frowned, and asked, "Since His Highness didn't ask Governor Li to find him, how could Governor Li give someone to His Highness? He just offered someone from his own family. Why should His Highness let His Highness be such a good person for nothing?"

The eldest prince said, "Grandpa asked Governor Li to choose a few Shu girls, what's the matter, why don't you just ask about this?"

The first princess grabbed the first prince's hand and said, "Your Highness, tell me the truth, is it Zhao Guogong himself who wants Governor Li to choose a Shu girl, or is it Zhao Guogong who was confessed by the mother and concubine?"

The eldest prince was hurt by his wife's scratching. He lowered his head and saw that his wife's nails had forcefully scratched his hands to the point of blood. He hurriedly said, "It's not me who took care of you. You're in such a hurry."

"Say it!"

The eldest prince felt that he would have to give his wife another scratch, so he hurriedly said, "The mother and concubine also wanted to make the father happy, and the father is so energetic now." Especially when his father came to see him recently than he looked at the fifth son. Much closer.

Deep exhaustion appeared on the face of the First Prince Concubine, almost earnestly saying, "Mourning the Crown Prince, he often presented beauty to His Majesty during his lifetime. What happened? Mr. Shi Yu always advised His Highness to behave in a dignified manner. His Highness usually rains at the same time Sir, you are so friendly, why don’t you listen to what people persuade you?”

The eldest prince said, "Mother worked so hard to get him here, and she has the face of Governor Li. Grandpa also put in a lot of effort, can you not donate?"

The eldest prince concubine sighed, "If there is such a thing in the future, His Highness will absolutely not respond."

"Got it, you've been moaning all day, what's wrong?"

The eldest prince and concubine said, "I don't know, but the fifth younger siblings took care of Zhao Chongyi as soon as they saw Zhao Chongyi. For this reason, they also lost face to the mother and concubine. Do you think it's strange?"

The eldest prince was dumbfounded, "Is the fifth daughter-in-law not mentally ill? Zhao Chongyi is one of us. Besides, she dares to disrespect the concubine mother!"

The first concubine talked roughly with the first prince about the matter in Ci'en, and said, "It stands to reason that there is Concubine Xie in the palace. All these years, Concubine Xie has been good to the five younger siblings. Zhao Chongyi is a favorite. After all, she is young and her status is not high." It's obvious." The eldest prince and concubine said this politely, with Zhao Chongyi's background, no matter how much she loves her, it is impossible for her to be promoted to a noble concubine.It can't even be compared with Concubine Xie who is in charge.Even after Empress Su passed away, Xie Moru rarely had a helping hand in the harem, but as long as Xie Moru wanted to, Concubine Xie Guifei would definitely join hands with Xie Moru.Why did Xie Moru show affection to Zhao Chongyi?

Moreover, not only Xie Moru's attitude towards Zhao Chongyi was too good, but the two noble concubines Zhao Xie seemed to be very concerned about Xie Moru's attitude towards Zhao Chongyi.

But what is there to pay attention to about Zhao Chongyi?

With Xie Moru's arrogance, even noble concubines are not necessarily in her eyes, so why should she treat someone who is full of beauty differently?As for sowing dissension, Zhao Chongyi is not an idiot like Zhang Meiren!
The eldest princess really couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.

The eldest concubine couldn't figure out what was so special about Zhao Chongyi, but Zhao Guifei was in pain of throwing a stone at her own feet. Ever since Zhao Chongyi gave birth to the prince, although she still looked docile in front of her, she and Xie Moru walked around It is quite close, as long as Xie Moru enters the palace to pay his respects, Zhao Chongyi can always have a few words with Xie Moru.As for Concubine Zhao's previous prediction, Xie Moru's explosive temper would explode as soon as she saw Zhao Chongyi, but it never happened.Even, for this investment, it can be said that Concubine Zhao supported Zhao Chongyi, but she didn't get enough good words from Zhao Chongyi.

Zhao Chongyi was favored by the emperor, and as a result, he didn't even blow the pillow beside Emperor Mu Yuan.Furthermore, since Zhao Chongyi is on good terms with Xie Moru, Concubine Xie Guifei is not stupid. Zhao Chongyi is the favorite concubine of Emperor Mu Yuan and has a little prince. In the past, Concubine Xie did not get close to Zhao Chongyi because of Concubine Zhao Gui. It's better to connect the two families, the relationship between Concubine Xie Guifei and Zhao Chongyi is also much closer than before.

For a while, Zhao Chongyi was able to have both sides in the harem.

Concubine Zhao Gui hated it, she really didn't have anything to lose by stealing chickens, she was so smart all her life, she actually supported such an ungrateful bitch like Zhao Chongyi.Concubine Zhao sneered, but a little Chongyi dared to double-face three swords. If she could support one Zhao Chongyi, she would naturally be able to support the second Zhao Chongyi.

In this way, Concubine Zhao said when her mother entered the palace to pay her respects, "Your Majesty is a nostalgic person, with Zhao Chongyi's appearance, it is better to find a few more."

Mrs. Zhao Guogong naturally agreed. When Zhao Guogong's family did this for Zhao Guifei, they were worried that Princess Xie would turn against her. Now it seems that Princess Xie has not expressed her displeasure. The Zhao family is naturally willing to share the worries for the noble concubine and daughter.Mrs. Zhao Guogong still has something to ask, and said, "I originally thought that Princess Wenhui got married last year, and this year happened to marry Princess Wen'an. Now Jingnan Gongfu is keeping filial piety, and Princess Wenhui may have to wait for a few more years. But our brother Qin This is also the marriageable age, I wonder if we can discuss the date of marriage first so that we can marry Princess Wen An."

Concubine Zhao sighed, "This is also a matter. Sister Chen's marriage is also a good one. It's just that the Jingnan government has been doing all the funerals for the past few years, and I don't know when his family will be able to finish their filial piety. It's not good to delay it." Sister Xi, when the eldest daughter-in-law enters the palace, I will ask her to see what her plan is."

Mrs. Zhao Guo responded repeatedly.

The marriage between the second granddaughter and her natal family was decided by Concubine Zhao herself, and the second granddaughter has also reached the age of marriage. Now it is not impossible to get married, and it is not necessary to keep the order of sisters.It's just that you have to discuss it with your daughter-in-law in the end.Thinking of that incompetent daughter-in-law, Concubine Zhao just sighed, she has been a concubine for so many years, and she is still so incompetent and incompetent. She was fine at the beginning, but after all these years, she has not improved at all.

Concubine Zhao disliked the Eldest Concubine even more, but she didn't know that the Eldest Concubine was frightened when she heard her mother's words.

The younger generation doesn't know who Zhao Chongyi looks like, but the older generation, noble daughters from wealthy families, of course, are also noble ladies now, as long as they are smarter, they can tell.

But, even if people can see it, who will tell the First Prince's Mansion.

The person was presented by the eldest prince, so those who don't know can still think that the eldest prince did it on purpose?

The one who came here purposely to talk to the First Concubine and ask why was the First Concubine's own mother.Mrs. Yongding Hou's complexion was very bad, the eldest princess thought that something happened at home, after the maid brought tea, the eldest princess sent her away.The eldest princess said, "Mother is here, is there something wrong?"

Mrs. Yongding Hou sat holding the teacup for a while and said, "There is something I want to ask my mother, but I feel offended."

The First Prince and Concubine hurriedly said, "We are mother and daughter, there is something we can't say. Mother just ask if you have anything to do."

Mrs. Yongding Hou said, "Yesterday, I went to the palace to pay my respects, and I was lucky enough to see Zhao Chongyi. Your Majesty, is this Zhao Chongyi dedicated to His Majesty by His Royal Highness?"

Although the matter was done by Concubine Zhao, it was actually done by the First Prince, so it is not wrong to say that the First Prince did it.However, the eldest concubine was puzzled by Zhao Chongyi for a long time. Seeing that her mother also mentioned Zhao Chongyi, the eldest concubine said, "This matter was only handled by my highness. In fact, it has nothing to do with your highness. But Zhao Chongyi, for some reason, It always feels kind of weird.”

"Your Majesty doesn't know?"

The eldest princess was even more surprised, and asked, "What does mother mean?"

"Your Majesty doesn't know, but this is a disaster." Mrs. Yongding Hou sighed and said, "I went to the palace yesterday to pay my respects, and I was lucky to see Zhao Chongyi, and I only thought she looked kind, but I couldn't remember who she looked like at the moment. I just remembered it last night, and I was so scared that I couldn't close my eyes all night." Seeing the puzzled expression on her daughter's face, Mrs. Yongding Hou sighed, "You are young, and you have never seen Mrs. Wei Guo back then. This Zhao Chongyi, Isn't she born somewhat similar to Mrs. Wei Guo when she was young?"

Mrs. Wei Guo?

The first princess didn't realize who it was for a moment, but then, the first princess lost her wits and said, "Mother is talking about the mother of the fifth sibling!"

"Who else but her?"

The eldest princess's face turned pale. I don't know whether it was thinking of Emperor Mu Yuan's affair with Mrs. Wei, or the attitude of the Fifth Prince's House towards this matter. The elder princess' fingertips trembled involuntarily!Seeing her daughter's pale face, Mrs. Yongding Hou hurriedly held her cold hand and called twice, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

The eldest princess concubine burst into tears, and cried, "What is this called!" Don't say thank you, if someone dares to insult his mother like this, the eldest princess concubine would like to peel this person alive and eat meat!What's more, it's more about the emperor's personal relationship!And Mrs. Wei Guo is Mrs. Xie's wife!Then the Xie family is also a well-known family in the imperial capital!
Even the eldest prince and concubine can't figure it out, the mother-in-law is out of her mind and insane!

Seeing her daughter's tears streaming down her face, Mrs. Yongding Hou quickly persuaded her, "What's the use of crying, I have to think of a way after all. The empress has to think for the princess and the little prince, not for herself."

"I don't know what's wrong with me. I met such a mother-in-law. She is already a noble concubine, so why can't she enjoy the honor in the palace in peace." The eldest princess wiped her tears and said, "I also watched Zhao Chongyi is a little weird, she is a senior who is promoted soon, and the fifth sibling treats her differently from ordinary people, but no matter how I think about it, I can't think of the reason. If my mother didn't come and tell me, I would still be confused."

Mrs. Yongding Hou sighed, "Your Majesty gave me this person. If I didn't know that you have always been safe, I would have thought you knew the inside story."

"If I knew, even if I risked my life, I wouldn't let His Highness be deceived." The First Princess had already figured it out in a short time. The matter was caused by her mother-in-law and Duke Zhao's mansion, and she couldn't let her husband take the lead. cylinder.She also has sons and daughters, all counting on her husband.You can't let your husband bear this stigma!The eldest concubine then told her mother what Concubine Zhao had done, and said with a sob, "I asked His Highness earlier, the matter was done by her mother-in-law, and His Highness can't do anything about it. But I didn't know such an inside story in the past, since I know, It is necessary to explain clearly, otherwise, our Highness will die unjustly."

Mrs. Yongding Hou had no other choice, and said, "Your Majesty, you need to be more careful." No matter how bad Concubine Zhao is, she is also the First Prince's biological mother.In this matter, the First Prince Concubine is thinking about the First Prince, throwing away Zhao Guifei, but with the First Prince, I am afraid that it will not go well.

The eldest prince concubine said bitterly, "His Royal Highness looks tough, but he is actually a soft-hearted person. If I just sit back and watch, His Highness will tell her to die! Think about it, mother, even Mourning the crown prince's background, twenty years old The East Palace was defeated by the Fifth Prince. What should our Highness do to fight for it? Do we rely on offering a woman to His Majesty! What about Zhao Chongyi, the fifth younger siblings have managed to win her over! Then Zhao Chongyi is not stupid, she is just thinking about the little prince. She doesn't dare to offend the fifth sibling!"

Mrs. Yongding Hou sighed, "In the past, people always said that Princess Xie is impatient and has a big temper. I really didn't expect that she would go to win over Zhao Chongyi." To judge according to Princess Xie's temperament in the past, it is better not to turn her face.As a result, the relationship between Princess Xie and Zhao Chongyi is very good.

The eldest princess looked down at her white hands, and said softly, "Where does mother know about her? In the past, the princess lived in the East Palace, and she was full of mistakes. However, if you want to have a chance of survival, you have to learn from her." Start here."

The eldest concubine and Xie Moru have been sisters-in-law for many years, and would not want to compete with Xie Moru. This kind of thing was done by the princess in the past, but it turned out to be a stepping stone for Xie Moru in vain.The eldest concubine thinks she is not as good as she is. Fortunately, she has some understanding of Xie Moru's temper. Although Xie Moru has means, he is unreasonable. As long as it is beneficial to her, he will be rewarded.

The eldest concubine couldn't let Concubine Zhao Gui lead her family to the pit, so she sent her mother away, washed up, and pondered quietly.The First Prince Concubine thought for a long time, and finally told the First Prince about Zhao Chongyi's resemblance to Mrs. Wei Guo. The First Prince was also shocked. If he couldn't believe it, he said straight away, "Isn't it?"

"Your Highness thinks I'm willing to believe it?" The eldest prince and concubine wiped her tears and said, "Although your Highness and the fifth prince have some disputes in the court, it is because they have different views on state affairs. But Zhao Chongyi, how could he do this? It's called Fifth Brother and Sister What do you think? Your Highness, listen to me, you are the head of the family, even the concubine in the palace and Zhao Guogong, who say they are doing things for His Highness’s benefit, and there is no such foolish way to ask His Highness to do things. Your Highness doesn’t even know the cause and effect. It is you who sacrificed the person, and in the end, the matter has to be remembered by His Highness."

The eldest prince was silent for a while, feeling a little uncomfortable. Over the years, he had first fought with the mourning prince, and later with the fifth prince, but the eldest prince had never used any insidious means.He doesn't know about Zhao Chongyi's resemblance to Mrs. Wei Guo. If he knows, he can't do it.No matter what Mrs. Wei Guo said, she is an elder, and she is a dead person. She has never humiliated a dead person like this.The eldest prince said in a muffled voice, "Don't worry, I'll think about this matter and how to deal with it."

The Eldest Prince intends to discuss with Zhao Shiyu, Zhao Shiyu is well-informed, but he was dumbfounded when he heard this, and sighed, "The imperial concubine is so confused." If the Eldest Prince can win the throne through this trick, it would be great, if the Eldest Prince Defeated, not to mention the fifth prince, if Princess Xie wants to settle today, it must be the Eldest Prince's responsibility.The main reason is that Emperor Mu Yuan is not like a master who loves beauties and does not love Jiangshan. Even if Zhao Chongrong is favored, Zhao Chongrong can't get involved in Jiangshan's affairs.

"When people get old, it's inevitable." The eldest prince said with a listless look, "Shi Yu, you can just say I'm a fan."

Zhao Shiyu was shocked again, and then shook his head, "Hiding is not the way to go. Besides, His Highness wants to become a vassal, and His Majesty may not allow it."

The eldest prince said, "In the past, I always felt that the fifth child was inferior to me, but my concubine did this, and morally, I feel sorry for the fifth child."

Zhao Shiyu wanted to laugh, this His Highness takes the throne as his duty all the time, with such a goal, how can he be moral?Even though the fifth prince who took the glorious road, in terms of morality, he didn't know how many dissidents were buried in the battle of Jiangnan.Zhao Shiyu asked, "Your Highness doesn't want to fight for the position?"

The eldest prince said, "It's mine, it's mine in the end. If it's not mine, you can't fight for it. Even if you fight, it's not a good way. Didn't you often persuade me not to follow the path of a villain before?"

"If Your Highness remembers what I said, how can you be in trouble today?" Zhao Shiyu choked the eldest prince speechless.

The eldest prince was depressed, "I'm worried, but you still choke me."

"It's useless to choke you to death." Zhao Shiyu sighed and asked, "What is the reason, tell me in detail."

The eldest prince was very moved and took Zhao Shiyu's hand and said, "Shiyu, you are my Shiyu."

Even if it wasn't the first time hearing these words, Zhao Shiyu was still disgusted enough.

However, Zhao Shiyu still thought of a way for the eldest prince, let the eldest prince go to Zhao Guogong's mansion first, and tell Zhao Guogong not to do things for Zhao Guifei behind his back, the eldest prince is the one who is in charge of the house!How can it be controlled by a woman!Of course, the last sentence was said by Zhao Shiyu, and the expression on the face of the eldest prince when he heard these words was very exciting.

Let's clean up Zhao Guogong's place first, and then talk about other things.The days are still long, and there is always a way to make up for it.

And the First Prince, when he came back from Zhao Guogong's mansion, he was really grateful to Zhao Shiyu for giving him this idea, and said to Zhao Shiyu, "Fortunately, he stopped him, otherwise he would cause trouble."

Zhao Shiyu said, "Your Highness, it's better to go to the palace and explain clearly to the imperial concubine and empress."

The First Prince sighed and agreed to this matter.

Concubine Zhao Gui was about to discuss with her son about the marriage of her second granddaughter, but her son came when she didn't want her son to. As a result, what her son said almost didn't anger Concubine Zhao to death.What her son said was, "I have given it to Zhao Guogong, and I can't look for any more beauties in the future. Mother should calm down, this is not the right way."

Concubine Zhao Guifei was born with one Buddha and two ascended to heaven, she said angrily, "You evil bastard, I didn't plan for you."

The eldest prince just said with a cold face, "If this is the method, son please ask mother to rest!" After finishing speaking, regardless of Concubine Zhao's reaction, the eldest prince got up and left.

It stands to reason that the eldest prince is not such a cold and sharp person, he can be so decisive thanks to the idea given by Ji Yu.

Not to mention, the First Prince's actions really calmed down Concubine Zhao, making Concubine Zhao sluggish until the end of the year.

During the New Year's Eve, at the palace banquet, Concubine Zhao did not see the eldest daughter-in-law enter the palace, but the two granddaughters arrived in Zhaoyang Palace. Concubine Zhao hurriedly asked the eldest granddaughter, Princess Wen Hui said, "Recently, my mother often feels sad. None of the doctors worked, so we had to keep it at home. Before we went out, my mother ordered us to honor grandma more on her behalf."

Concubine Zhao Guifei asked which imperial physician they invited and what medicine they took, and sighed, "I don't know about it, but I have some nourishing things here. I'll get someone to clean them up in a while, and you can take them back and give them to you." It's good for mother to mend it. It's still not good to wait, I beg Your Majesty to let Doctor Dou go and see."

The two quickly thanked their grandmother.

Concubine Zhao Gui sighed, and was about to talk to her daughter-in-law about the marriage of her second granddaughter.

Concubine Zhao Gui didn't even have time to speak about this, because as soon as the fifteenth day passed, the two princesses went to Jingxin Nunnery to pray for their mother.After the first month, Princess Wen Hui returned to the palace, but Princess Wen An stayed in Jingxin Nunnery.

Xie Moru asked Erlang, "Is there a reason?"

Erlang often went to Jingxin Nunnery to visit the Sixth Prince's Concubine, so he knew this matter quite well, and said, "The two cousins ​​went to pray for the eldest aunt. It's just that the eldest aunt is looking for someone, and the illness is always not good. , there is doom in fate, and someone has to recite scriptures for my aunt for three years before the calamity can be averted."

Xie Moru raised his eyebrows, and ordered Ziteng to say, "Prepare some medicinal materials, and after the first month, go and see my sister-in-law."

Since Xie Moru went, he didn't go alone, he invited all the princes and concubines to go, not to mention, even the five married princesses were also invited.Right now, Xie Moru seemed to be responding to everything, even Princess Yongfu didn't say anything.

When everyone went to the First Prince's Mansion, County Master Wen Hui quickly brought someone out to pick her up. Xie Moru took her hand and said with a smile, "My good boy, I know you are at home to take care of the sick. We are not outsiders, so there is no need to do so."

Princess Wen Hui has a quiet personality, somewhat similar to the eldest princess, she saluted the elders and led them in.

The First Prince and Concubine didn't make up her makeup either, her face was a bit haggard, she leaned on a big lead pillow with the maid's hand, and sighed weakly, "It's really my fault for alarming you."

"Where is the sister-in-law? I didn't know that the sister-in-law was not feeling well until the end of the year. It was not easy to come to the house in the first month of the year. Erlang went to Jingxin Nunnery to see the six younger brothers and sisters, but met Wen Hui and Wen'an. In the first month of the lunar year, we hurried over here, and we can't rest assured if we don't see you in person. What kind of illness is it?" Xie Moru asked with concern.

The eldest prince concubine said, "My body has always been excellent, but now I don't know why, since the end of last year, I feel uncomfortable from time to time. It didn't help after taking many medicines from the imperial physician. Later, His Highness invited Baiyun Immortal to come , said it was my fate, and I had to have relatives who belonged to the tiger go to the temple to recite the scriptures for three years on my behalf. There is a maid who belongs to the tiger, but sister Xi is stubborn and insists on going by herself. No one can stop her, so I have to tell her to go."

Xie Moru said, "Sister Chen and Sister Xi are both filial and sensible. The elder sister-in-law loves the child very much, but the child loves you just as much. As for the maid, she is loyal, but she is not as good as Sister Ruoxi. We are blood relatives with sister-in-law. I think sister-in-law looks better now than before, it can be seen that sister Xi's heart is here."

The fourth concubine answered, "Isn't that right? It's all about the filial piety of the child. Sister-in-law just take care of her with peace of mind and relax her heart, and the disease will recover quickly."

Everyone has countless words to comfort the eldest prince and concubine.

Because the eldest prince is recovering from illness, everyone can't stay longer, so they asked the prince one or two, left a gift, and got up to leave.The eldest concubine asked the eldest daughter to send everyone out, and Xie Moru asked County Master Wen Hui some things that went well in the presidency of the mansion, and told her, "Your mother is not good, you are an adult, the man in the mansion You learn to arrange things by yourself. Pay attention to everything, and if you have any difficulties, send someone to tell me."

Princess Wen Hui responded softly, and thanked Aunt Wu for her guidance.

Xie Moru patted Princess Wen Hui's hand, and let her go back when she reached the second gate.

After Princess Wen Hui went back, she told her mother what Xie Moru had said, and Princess Wen Hui said, "Aunt Wu is really a considerate person."

The eldest prince concubine said with emotion, "This is her advantage, and it is also her strength. You have to learn from it."

Princess Wenhui said, "Mother, do you think Fifth Aunt noticed anything?"

"Whether you can see it or not, you have to pull your sister out of the fire pit first."

(End of this chapter)