A Thousand Hills

Chapter 340

Since his daughter-in-law came in, Xie Moru changed her previous reputation and became a well-known good mother-in-law in the capital.

Xie Moru seldom asks his daughter-in-law to set the rules, of course, there are times when he wakes up in the morning and evening, but it is just to say hello in the morning and evening, and he will not tie his daughter-in-law to be around as a maid.What made Princess Yongfu especially happy was that since her daughter got married, Xie Moru let the young couple eat in their own room instead of going to the Indus Courtyard to share the meal with the big family.This made ninety-nine percent of the daughter-in-laws in the royal circle envy the imperial capital. In fact, most of the imperial capital Kuan and others would not be mean to their daughter-in-laws. Of course, daughters-in-law also had to be sensible.However, as long as there are big families, there are many rules, no matter how lenient, there are ordinary rules. It is a rare family to let the daughter-in-law eat at the same table.There are no more parents-in-law, and the younger couple eats in their own courtyard.Xie Moru set a precedent.

Princess Yongfu smiled, and said to her daughter, "At the beginning, I really misunderstood her. I didn't want her temperament, but I loved my daughter-in-law. When you were young, the eminent monk of Tianqi Temple said that you are blessed, and it is true."

Wu Zhen said, "I'm very uneasy. I heard that the sisters-in-law are not like this."

"You don't care what other people do, it's serious when you feel comfortable." Princess Yongfu said, "Your mother-in-law, I have also dealt with her for many years. Although she has a bad temper, she is not such a duplicity. She said let You eat in the room by yourself, that's what you really intend. Otherwise, if you are a daughter-in-law, she asks you to stand by and serve according to the rules. Even if I am unhappy, I can't say anything. You are the eldest daughter-in-law , you are like this, and Erlang’s daughter-in-law and Sanlang’s daughter-in-law will naturally be like this in the future.” After speaking, Princess Yongfu became happy again, and said with a smile, “Originally, she didn’t ask you to serve meals, so I just recited Buddha, I don’t want her to love you so much, Don’t lie at all. You have to be a human being. When I married some of your cooks, you and Da Lang were allowed to eat alone in your own yard, and your food was also cheap. If there is anything good, ask someone to make it and send it to you. It's also your heart to be a daughter-in-law."

Wu Zhen nodded, "I am always like this."

Princess Yongfu was no longer worried, and asked her daughter how to arrange things in the courtyard, Wu Zhen said, "My aunt gave me two second-class girls, and let me arrange the rest by myself, and let me take care of things myself. "

Princess Yongfu quickly asked, "What kind of girl is she? But Hu Meizi?"

"No, it's already 22, and they say they will be released in a year or two. I thought, my aunt gave me these two girls because I was not familiar with the mansion, and stayed for a while. I have known each other for two years, and they are getting old enough to match each other."

Princess Yongfu chanted straight to the Buddha, and said, "Your mother-in-law didn't say anything about it."

Knowing Xie Moru's actions, Zhao Guogong's Chu Guogong's mansion is full of joy and recitation, no matter Xie Moru is because of Princess Yongfu or what, anyway, Xie Moru is so kind to Wu Zhen, waiting for other daughters-in-law to come in , can't be worse.Even Princess Changtai said, "I don't have a daughter. If I want a daughter, I will definitely be a daughter-in-law for my fifth sibling."

Xie Moru smiled, "Sister Zhen is also sensible, and deserves to be loved by others. If I meet someone who is out of tune, I will definitely not be so good-natured."

The third princess laughed, "Why don't everyone say that the fifth sister-in-law is a good mother-in-law, the second sister praises you, and you praise the daughter-in-law again."

"It's just my daughter-in-law." Xie Moru smiled, "It's not the same as my in-laws' temper."

Princess Yongfu laughed and was angry, put down the teacup and said, "I'm not deaf yet."

Everyone was delighted to hear it again, and felt in their hearts that Xie Moru and Princess Yongfu became in-laws, even now, everyone is really surprised.

Xie Moru not only treats sister Zhen well, but also especially encourages sister Zhen to enter the palace to flatter Queen Mother Hu. Anyway, Xie Moru only enters the palace on the [-]th day of every month. She is lazy to go there on weekdays. Now that she has a daughter-in-law, Besides, this daughter-in-law is very good at speaking in front of the Queen Mother Hu, regardless of her background or affection, so she simply asked Sister Zhen to go more.Therefore, after Empress Su passed away, Xie Moru's stagnation in the harem situation due to her mediocre relationship with Empress Dowager Hu was due to the improved relationship with sister Yin Zhen.Not only sister Zhen wants to contribute to her own political stance because of Xie Moru, a peerless good mother-in-law, but also Princess Yongfu, who mourns the death of the crown prince. Even though Princess Yongfu is not very smart, she has been a princess for forty years , Self-aware of their own political crisis.Under such circumstances, the eldest daughter married into the fifth prince's mansion, which largely eased Princess Yongfu's political difficulties.Now that the two families are married, Princess Yongfu is also willing to show her favor to the fifth prince.Not for anyone else, Princess Yongfu had to seek political support even for the future of her own children. Moreover, the entire Wu family wished to befriend the fifth prince through this marriage.

In this way, Xie Moru is not in the Mercy Palace, but with Princess Yongfu and her daughter, she can also breathe a sigh of relief.

At this time, there is a deep understanding in the elite circle of the imperial capital, how beneficial this marriage in the Fifth Prince's Mansion is.Moreover, at this moment, everyone understands that although mourning the crown prince's suicide, Princess Yongfu still has great political value, not for anyone else, she can speak in front of the confused Empress Dowager Hu in the Palace of Mercy!Concubine Xie subduing Princess Yongfu is equivalent to subduing most of the Queen Mother Hu.

It's a bargain!

This marriage is really a bargain!
What's more, Princess Xie has also washed away her domineering reputation from this marriage. Now, no one knows that Princess Xie is already a well-known good mother-in-law in the royal family.

Speaking of the present, the most regrettable one is the Xie family. Mrs. Xie regretted it. She regretted that she was only anxious to let her grandson focus on getting a good name, and she was not in a hurry to get her grandson to get married.As a result, once the grandson's marriage was delayed, it was the age of the fourth-generation children that was directly delayed. The fourth-generation descendants of the Xie family are obviously younger, and the eldest great-granddaughter Xie Si'an is less than ten years old, far from the age of marriage .

Oh, Mrs. Xie has also been promoted to Mrs. Xie now. Mrs. Xie is also a well-known and blessed person in the imperial capital. The descendants of the family are promising, making Mrs. Xie more and more nourished as she gets older, especially after being promoted to an old lady, Mrs. Xie She felt that it would be no problem for her to live to the age of Mrs. Shou'an.

Seeing that Xie Moru's reputation has been wiped out, Mrs. Xie's life is becoming more and more prosperous. She said to her two granddaughter-in-laws, Wu Shi and Song Shi, "Your eldest sister, because you are straightforward and always value etiquette, so before There are many people who misunderstood her. Only by getting along with her personally can I know that she is a very good person."

Although these words are a bit of a compliment to Xie Moru, but Wu Shi and Song Shi still nodded repeatedly, saying that the elder aunt is unique.This is a bit exaggerated, but Wu's and Song's have a good impression of Xie Moru. Although Xie Moru is a bit majestic, as long as she doesn't offend her, he will take care of her natal family.

The two granddaughters-in-law were flattering the old lady when they heard the word from the maid outside that the aunt from the third old lady's house had come.When Mrs. Xie heard that it was Xie Yan who had come, she waved her hands and said, "I'm a bit tired. Azhi's daughter-in-law is going to visit your auntie." With all the errands of academicians removed, and the Ning family's family in decline, Xie Yan would come to the Shangshu Mansion from time to time to complain and flatter, and really wanted to restore the friendship between the Ning and Xie families.The old lady Xie didn't mean that at all, she mourned how arrogant the Ning family was when the crown prince was in power.Oh, as soon as the mourning prince fell, he wanted to follow the path of the fifth prince, who is not a saint.Not to mention the fifth prince, Xie Moru couldn't spare the Ning family.

Hey, this feud is far away.

Many years have passed, can it be solved with just one Xie Yan?

There is no such good thing in the world.

Mrs. Xie simply disappeared.

Xie Moru didn't know about these things, after the Wanshou Festival, Wu Zhen was diagnosed to be two months pregnant, and the Fifth Prince's House was full of joy.Xie Moru smiled and told Wisteria, "You go to the princess mansion first, and tell Princess Yongfu that our grandma is happy. It's just that sister Zhen's month is still young, so tell the princess, don't talk about it everywhere, it's just Just tell her quietly."

Wisteria smiled and went away.

Xie Moru said it was quietly, Princess Yongfu's temperament, how could she be so quiet.Hearing the news at that time, he couldn't sit still, and came directly to the Fifth Prince's Mansion by car, Xie Moru smiled, "Don't tell me to keep quiet, look at your panic-stricken look."

"It's quiet, I came here by myself." Princess Yongfu was full of joy, and didn't mind Xie Moru saying that she was "in a hurry", and said, "When I heard that Sister Zhen is pregnant, I can't sit still." I asked Sister Zhen again, "How does your body feel?"

Sister Zhen's face was a little ashamed, but also a little bit of uncontrollable joy, and said, "Mother, I'm fine, I don't feel anything, and I don't feel sick even after eating."

Princess Yongfu said, "It's all like me. When I was pregnant with your siblings, I never vomited."

Xie Moru said, "Sister Zhen is blessed, I see some people will vomit until they are pregnant."

Princess Yongfu smiled, "That's right. Changtai is like this when she has a body. She will have to vomit for four months to recover." She then told her daughter, "Just tell me what you want to eat. Don't lose your mouth. There is food in your stomach." I'm a small one, so I can't be sloppy at all. I'll ask the imperial doctor tomorrow if I need supplements. It's okay to eat well after I have a body, but don't blindly nourish it. Otherwise, if the child is supplemented too much, it will be difficult to give birth in the future After talking about a long article on how to give birth, Princess Yongfu said again, "You are really young. It took two months to realize it belatedly. How can Lu Nanny be so unreasonable."

Lu Nanny smiled and said, "Grandma came to Kuishui last month. When the imperial doctor asked for a safe pulse, he said it was a bit similar, but it was a shallow month, so I couldn't be sure. It was only this month that the pulse appeared, which alarmed the concubine and princess."

Princess Yongfu just wanted to say, she was really blind, she should have said it last month.I heard Xie Moru say, "Sister Zhen has always been careful. Just take care of her health and give me a little granddaughter."

"For the first child, it's better to have a son." Princess Yongfu saw that her daughter was worried, and quickly changed her words, "However, your mother-in-law is different, and it's true that she favors girls in particular. Look how precious she is." Sister Xin, although my son is good, if you want to give birth to a girl, your mother-in-law will like it even more."

Xie Moru said, "Anything is fine, there is no need to worry about this in your heart, you are just the first child, in our family, daughters and sons are equally honorable."

"Yes, yes, that's what it means."

Sister Zhen's pregnancy made the whole family of the Fifth Prince's Mansion happy, and Da Lang needless to say, he was about to become a father.Even the fifth prince was very happy. Isn't the purpose of marrying a daughter-in-law is to spread the branches and leaves for his son? The daughter-in-law was pregnant when she entered the house. When the son goes to visit his daughter-in-law, the young couple should have a lot to say.

Dalang went happily.

The fifth prince changed his court clothes, sighed, Xie Moru said, "It's pretty good, I'm going to be a grandfather soon, what a sigh."

The fifth prince said, "Father has lost his temper today about the Jingjiang Port matter."

"I didn't hear His Highness say that there is something wrong with Jingjiang Port."

"There's nothing wrong with it, except that you can't see the silver." The fifth prince and his wife said, "This is also strange. You said, our Fujian region is so poor that the imperial court couldn't allocate money when the port was built. The port has also been built. For such a small port, the annual tax bank is not much less than that of Jingjiang Port. In the first two years, it can be said that Jingjiang has survived the war and all industries are waiting for prosperity. But this is the first few years. The tax bank of Jingjiang Port It's still the same, the emperor is very displeased."

Xie Moru handed a cup of tea to the fifth prince, and said, "Just go and check it out." Because the tax money involved in the port is more than one million taels every year, so it is all in charge of it, and Emperor Mu Yuan specially set up a third-rank imperial envoy , who is specifically responsible for the port and is directly responsible to the imperial court.Therefore, apart from Jingjiang imperial envoys, other officials from Jiangsu and Zhejiang were not involved in the Jingjiang port incident.

"Investigation is necessary, but the amount of corrupted ink is not a small number, and I'm afraid it will be another big case."

"Don't be afraid of major cases. If you should confiscate your home, if you should be demoted, you have to get the money back." There are official rules in the officialdom, and those who reach out to touch the tax money are idiots.For example, when Xie Moru was in Fujian, Huang and Xu's family came to shelter with her, and they were filial to her every year.There is no need to reach out to the tax bank.Moreover, the hands are still so black!

The fifth prince held the tea and didn't even think about eating, and said, "It's not difficult to investigate the case, but there are endless disputes between the court and China over who will take over the Jingjiang port."

Xie Moru said, "It's not only a fat job, but also a hot potato. If Xingyun didn't leave, she would be more suitable than everyone else. However, she is a woman, if she is allowed to take charge of Jingjiang Port, a group of men in the court will not cry Two troubles and three hanged themselves."

The Fifth Prince loves to hear his wife being mean, and he is delighted to hear it, "Don't tell me, Earl Jiang is really the right candidate. Minzhou Port is thanks to her. And she has the means to deter those greedy things! "

"How many people have been recommended by the cabinet to take over Jingjiang Port?"

"One is Zheng Yushi, the left deputy capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, one is the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, and the other is his father-in-law." The fifth prince said, and glanced at his wife.

Xie Moru's biological father, Xie Song, had already made it to the position of servant, but the six servants basically took turns, but he still couldn't make it to Shangshu.Now I am working as the left servant in the household department, which is also considered as a fat job in the sixth department.Xie Moru said, "I didn't hear that my father wanted to let it go. What's more, in the case of Jingjiang Port, I pulled out a carrot and brought out the mud, and asked my father to go. I just thought that he is His Highness's old man and dared to offend others."

The fifth prince asked, "Does father-in-law mean to let it out?"

"If my father wants to let it out, how can I wait until now? It was released 30 years ago." Xie Moru said, "Furthermore, let me say that Jingjiang Port is really hot right now. The person who takes over must make a decision. You have to be courageous and have an understanding of business affairs."

The fifth prince nodded while listening, "You are right."

Xie Moru said, "Which one does His Highness wish?"

"Zheng Yushi was promoted all the way from the local road patrol censor. He is 45 this year. He has a hand in participating. The Jingjiang Port matter is that he participated in a book at the time. The writing is spicy. He is also very clean and honest. In the imperial capital For more than ten years, I have been renting a low-cost house from the imperial court. Lord Du, governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, is in charge of government affairs in Shaanxi and Gansu. Things at the port." Then there is the old father-in-law.In fact, the fifth prince didn't really want to let his father-in-law go outside, because with the status of the fifth prince's father-in-law alone, there were too many places to make a fuss about.Besides, thanks to his father-in-law's age, as Xie Moru said, if he wanted to go outside, he would have done so 30 years ago.Xie Song has always followed the path of six books, and now he is in excellent health. He has been a servant for many years, and after a few more years, he may not be able to compete for the position of Minister.Why bother to pick up Jingjiang, a hot potato.

Xie Moru has been married to the fifth prince for many years, once he heard what the fifth prince said, he knew that the fifth prince was not very satisfied with the three of them.Xie Moru said casually, "Zheng Yushi is clean and honest. You can tell from the fact that he is still renting a low-priced house in the imperial court. This person may not be good at running a business. As for Mr. Du, Mr. Du may not know about the port affairs, but Don’t forget, Your Highness, there is a trading market in Shaanxi and Gansu, although the income of the trading market cannot be compared with that of the port, it is still a trade between the two countries.”

"Isn't Uncle Yi'an in charge of the discussions?" The Fifth Prince didn't like Governor Du, and that's why he first mourned the prince's party. Of course, Governor Du was inclined to mourn the prince, and he didn't do anything harmful. , but the fifth prince didn't like this person much.

"Why don't you call Second Uncle over and ask Governor Du who he is? It's Zheng Yushi. Your Highness might as well ask Tie Yushi to find out." Xie Moru said, "I have to tell Your Highness something, Yong'an Marquis is looking after Ah Chu. married." Li Xuan and Princess Changtai's eldest son, Mingchu.

The fifth prince hurriedly asked, "Which family is the girl from?"

"General Lin Fanlin's granddaughter." Xie Moru said, "I heard that His Majesty is going to give the marriage in person."

"General Lin is a loyal and upright man. Even though he is a surrendered general, he does not lose his character. Uncle chose a good marriage." Lin Fan is a surrendered general in Jingjiang. In recent years, he has helped Marquis Yong'an, Li Yu and his son reel bandits in the south of the Yangtze River, and subdued some ruffians. The remnants of Jingjiang soldiers who jumped out also made meritorious deeds.The surrender has all come down. At first, Emperor Mu Yuan made all kinds of marriages to the Jingjiang female family members. In fact, it is not a marriage proposal in a serious sense. It is just that the Jingjiang female family members are bestowed on relatives in the court. , which can be called a finger marriage.Now the Marquis of Yong'an is seeking to marry Lin's daughter for his eldest grandson, this is a formal marriage.If Emperor Mu Yuan bestows the marriage in person again, he will be even more delighted.

The fifth prince was very happy in his heart, and he was very optimistic about this marriage, and said, "I will definitely give a generous gift to Sister Changtai at the time of the introduction."

Xie Moru smiled, "Don't worry, Your Highness, this ceremony will not be trivial."

The fifth prince smiled, "It seems that Uncle Yong'an is going back to the imperial capital too."

Saburo was the most happy about the return of Marquis Yong'an to the imperial capital. You must know that Marquis Yong'an also held the title of Minister of the Ministry of War. Sanlang decided that when Marquis Yong'an came back, he must establish a good relationship so that he could take advantage of Marquis Yong'an's position in the Ministry of War. Stand firm.

However, Saburo has also made great progress recently. Since he was scolded by his father once, he has been working as a secretary to organize military materials seriously and down-to-earth.He felt that he was half a military strategist now.Of course, it's just on paper.Even though San Lang was in the military department, his father told him how Zhao Bin was killed by Liu Fufeng on the first day he entered the military department, and Jingjiang suffered a crushing defeat from then on.

Therefore, although Saburo was in the Ministry of War, he dared not express any opinions on military affairs.This Zhao Bin is already Zhao Kuo's second, and he is afraid that he will become Zhao Kuo's third.

However, knowing that Marquis Yong'an was going back to court, Saburo was still very happy.

When Marquis Yong'an received the imperial decree, the Fifth Prince was asking Xie Bo about Governor Du. Xie Bo said something to the point, "Master Du is a disciple of Li Xiangai, and he is quite capable. I just arrived at the meeting time Not long after, a batch of smuggled ordnance happened to be seized, all of which were high-grade ordnance. His Highness also knew that the people of Xining Prefecture were tough, and when the smuggling was found out, those merchants would immediately turn against each other, drawing out their knives and guns. There are only a few hundred people around me, and there are only twenty people around me. They are not opponents of such thugs. Fortunately, I have learned some self-defense with fists and feet, but I am no better than Mr. Du. I beheaded 11 people in a row. "

The fifth prince was quite surprised, and said, "Isn't Mr. Du a civil servant?"

"Master Du is a civil servant, but his hometown is Henan, he used to practice martial arts in Shaolin when he was young, and he is a disciple of Shaolin laymen." Xie Bo said, "Mr. Du is bold and unrestrained, and he can be promoted to governor, although Xiang Li has taken special care of him. The reason is that he is strong himself. Otherwise, if there is an incompetent person, no matter how much he takes care of him, he will not be able to do so."

The Fifth Prince said, "Uncle also knows that there is quite a dispute about the Jingjiang Port between the courts. Someone suggested Governor Du to take over the Jingjiang Port. I don't know what kind of person he is, so I want to ask Uncle for help."

Xie Bai said, "I have known Lord Du for many years in Shaanxi and Gansu, and that's all we know. Your Highness, why don't you ask Li Xiang, Li Xiang and Governor Du have been mentoring for many years, and he must know Governor Du better than I do." Mourning the crown prince It has been three years since he died, and if Li Xiang has assisted the crown prince in mourning, he can still remain in the emperor's heart, so let's woo him.Xie Bai is gentle and refined, even if he persuades others, he only makes a few points.

The fifth prince felt refreshed when he heard Xie Bai's words, and said with a smile, "What Uncle said is true."

Xie Bai said, "There is one more thing. Maybe it's because I'm careless, but I still need to remind His Highness. I always feel that Beiliang is not at ease right now."

The fifth prince looked solemn, and asked quickly, "How do you say that?"

"At the end of last year, Beiliang blocked the road with heavy snow in the middle school. In the future, I will congratulate the new year. I checked the transaction amount between me and Beiliang, and it has risen sharply recently. Your Highness also knows that my court and I Beiliang, Ximan, and Nanyue, the types of items traded in these countries are limited. In fact, the annual transaction quota is also the same. There must be a reason for the sudden increase. I will find someone to go to the Ministry of Accounts After checking the business tax in the Xiliang market, the three trades of tea, silk and porcelain have increased significantly."

"The tea, silk, and porcelain of our dynasty have always been loved by Beiliang people. It is not unusual for these three items to increase in volume." The fifth prince frowned. s things?"

"Your Highness, the population of Beiliang will not suddenly increase, but the number of things entering the door will suddenly increase, which is very strange. It is hard to say whether there is a private trade. This kind of private trade with a name is still good, but , are all reflected in the commercial tax, it is better to send someone to check." Xie Bai said.

The fifth prince responded sternly, and said, "Uncle has always been a prudent person, why don't you write a note and report it to your father, so that your father knows what's on his mind."

"I have already handed in the papers, but His Majesty has not given any instructions yet." Xie Bai said, "The prince of Beiliang is weak and sick, and the king of Beiliang is also very old. I was born before the year before the envoy came to court, so I am a little worried." Xie Bai was in charge of Hong Lu Temple is specialized in foreign affairs.

The fifth prince couldn't help feeling a little more uneasy.

(End of this chapter)