Chapter 1740: Tianxi (please ask for a guaranteed monthly ticket)
When it comes to deeds, Brother Ninth must not mention going to the study today.
"I originally thought about buying a few houses and shops in Beicheng, but I can't do that now. When the time comes to bid, I will avoid suspicion. Otherwise, even if I pay a high price, it will be easy for others to complain."
Who asked him to walk in the household department, and it was him who proposed the bidding for the official sale, so it would be difficult to reach out.
Shu Shu said: "Don't worry, let's wait and see when we catch up. My family's property is enough now."
The prince is sixteen years old, but the descendants of the clan can only apply for the title when they are twenty years old.
Fengsheng and the others are only three years old this year, and there are still seventeen years left until the day when they can apply for the title.
Even Ni Guzhu was designated to stay until she was nineteen or twenty before she was willing to get married.
For Brother Jiu, he is happy to buy these properties on the surface; for Shu Shu, he is not willing to be too conspicuous.
In her opinion, it is enough not to slip away from the apparent property, but it is more secure to have real money and it is not easy for others to find out the family fortune.
Nowadays, their life in Baylor Mansion is considered high among brothers.
Everyone knows that Brother Jiu made a fortune when he was a child in Tangshan, and Shu Shu's dowry was also richer than that of other sisters-in-law.
Making a fortune in silence is the long-term way.
Otherwise, when the brothers split up the family and run out of money, and need to borrow money from the household department to live, they will be fat, and they will be reluctant to borrow money, and it would be impersonal to not borrow money.
"I was really excited at that time. Seeing how big the difference between the valuation and the market price was, Xunsihan Ama would have just rewarded my son with these properties. In the end, my joy was in vain..."
Mentioning this matter, Brother Jiu still feels a little distressed.
Shu Shu said: "The official sales of the Ministry of Household Affairs are different from those of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The money there is fixed for every expenditure. If the property there is really taken away, the censor will offend Yan Zhijian."
Brother Jiu curled his lips and said: "Hmph! I said that these censors are just idle when they have enough to eat. A minister's book, three festivals and two lifespans, and a screen is blackmail. It's ridiculous!"
Shu Shu smiled and said: "Their job is to impeach people. If they are not allowed to impeach, it would be dereliction of duty. How will the results be evaluated when the inspection comes to Beijing?"
Shu Shu thinks the separation of powers is a good system.
However, in an imperial society, these three law divisions follow the emperor's will and are more of a decoration.
This impeachment of the traitor is not about fearing the powerful, but more like trying to figure out the emperor's will, another kind of flattery.
Brother Jiu thought that this was also the case, and he also laughed and said: "Just don't stare at me and let them do whatever they want. As long as Khan Ama thinks that I am good, no matter how many impeachments are made, it will be nonsense..."
He felt that he was becoming treacherous too.
But what would a person be if he only grew older but not wiser?
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Qianqing Palace, Xinuang Pavilion.
It was already late, and besides Kangxi, Concubine Yi was also there.
After being away for several months, Kangxi also missed Yifei, so he turned over the sign and told Yifei to come and accompany him.
He remembered that Concubine Yi loved chicken wings, so he pointed out a dish of braised chicken wings with sauce and asked the eunuch serving the kitchen to move to Concubine Yi.
Concubine Yi was sitting by the Kang. When she saw this, she stood up and thanked her with a smile.
Kangxi waved his hand and said: "Nothing? You have worked hard these past six months..."
The concubine of the Yikun Palace was pregnant, and it was Concubine Yi who took care of her. Because of this, Concubine Yi did not accompany her troops on their northern tour this year.
Concubine Yi smiled and said: "Thanks to the emperor's words of 'hard work', I won't have to work hard anymore. I want to congratulate the emperor, and I will add another brother soon."
Concubine Gao was diagnosed with pregnancy at the beginning of the year. She has been pregnant for nearly nine months and is about to mature.
Kangxi was also happy after hearing this and said: "If he is a prince, he will be the 20th prince; if he is the princess, he will be the 19th prince."
If giving birth to a prince is a great joy, giving birth to a princess is not bad either.
Although there are more than a dozen princes living there now, who would think there are too many sons?
Starting from Emperor Taizong, the number of royal children and grandchildren became less numerous. With him, this situation finally changed.
Over the years, Concubine Yi had always been kind to the concubines and the princes and princesses, but she never showed any merit and acted leniently.
In contrast, Concubine De appears even more inadequate.
However, Kangxi did not complain about Concubine De in front of Concubine Yi. Instead, he praised Brother Jiu and said: "Every year, he is more and more successful. He is not acting recklessly like last year. He has also begun to learn to be thoughtful."
Kangxi did not elaborate on the Heshe family affairs.
Concubine Yi did not ask any further questions, and just followed Kangxi's words, saying: "Before, when he was on duty in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he knew that you, the emperor, would give him the full details of everything, so he dared to pretend to be powerful. Now in the former dynasty, although he has an elder brother, everyone else is there. He is timid because he is an outsider. He has not been a courageous person since he was a child."
Kangxi hummed and said, "How could anyone harm his own son like this?"
Concubine Yi took clean chopsticks, gave Kangxi a piece of millet cake, and said: "The emperor is so protective of his shortcomings that he can't even listen to the truth. Isn't Lao Jiu so bold?"
There is no better son than a father.
To say that Brother Jiu is bold, I really don't see it.
On the other hand, Dong E's daughter, the tiger girl in the general family, is not as gentle as she appears, otherwise there would be no lawsuit against the ninth elder brother.
However, Qi and Xi were taught well and behaved within the rules.
When thinking of this daughter-in-law, it is inevitable to think of Wufu Jin. Kangxi thought of the eldest son of Wubeile Mansion who was born as a concubine, and was favored to study in the study room. He was also afraid that he would be too ambitious in the future and cause quarrels between his siblings.
"What's the temperament of the eldest brother of the fifth family?" Kangxi asked.
As he got older and was busy with government affairs, Kangxi rarely went to the study in person, and he was not familiar with the emperor and his grandchildren.
When asked occasionally, I only know that none of these emperors' grandchildren are outstanding in their studies.
Among the princes and grandsons currently in the study room, the fifteenth elder brother and the sixteenth elder brother are more outstanding.
Concubine Yi thought for a while and said, "It seems a little silly to see that I follow Lao Wu's temperament. I heard that studying is also difficult."
Regarding this grandson, Concubine Yi only saw her two or three times, but as a biological grandmother, she did not really give up. She sent her brother to see her every month, so as to save the child from being neglected by the servants.
Kangxi said: "As long as your heart is right, other things are not important. If you are really smart, then it will be Lao Wu who will be in trouble."
Saying this, Kangxi remembered that the Wubeile Mansion also sent a princess, who was the biological mother of the eldest son and daughter of the fifth elder brother.
These people are poorly dressed and short-sighted, but they are easily arrogant.
If Li Gege of Yuqing Palace had kept to herself, it would be impossible to say that the crown prince's legitimate son would already be four or five years old.
Thinking of this, Kangxi still felt regretful.
The Crown Princess's upbringing and conduct are of the highest quality. If she gives birth to a legitimate grandson, her character and qualifications cannot be faulted.
In the past, he used to select the princes from the beautiful women of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In the future, it seems that he will still choose from the innocent families of the Eight Banners...
The imperial concubine finished her meal late and was ready to take a rest.
After returning from a long journey, Kangxi also felt tired, especially these days, he was busy dealing with the backlog of government affairs.
When the drum beat for the first watch sounded, and the two of them were preparing to settle down, there was movement at the door.
"Your Majesty, there are people coming from Yikun Palace, and Concubine Gao has launched an attack..."
Liang Jiugong reported through the door.
According to the rules of the palace, the concubines and above are the masters, the nobles and Chang Zai are the minor masters, and the concubines and concubines are the palace servants.
Yi Fei took off her hairpin and was about to put on her clothes outside. When she heard this, she quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Gao is young and is giving birth for the first time. I have to go back and take care of her."
The emperor's heir is the most important thing, so Kangxi nodded and said: "Then go back, the Gao family has always believed in you."
Concubine Yi agreed and walked out.
Kangxi said: "We just started. It's still early. We called the chariot to avoid slippery roads in the dark."
Concubine Yi knelt down and thanked her for the kindness, and waited for the chariot to be ready before leaving Qianqing Palace.
Since the imperial concubine was pregnant, the imperial physician who was good at gynecology was on duty at night. Now they were all summoned. They picked up the medical box and followed Concubine Yi to the West Sixth Palace.
It’s hard to say when this woman will give birth to a baby.
Gao's mother had a seizure in Xuchu, but she had not yet been born by Chenchu the next day.
Concubine Yi stayed with her all night in the west side hall behind Yikun Palace, and she looked haggard after staying up.
Yi Fei had given birth four times, so she naturally knew that this was not a good sign.
If this time goes on for a long time, adults can bear it, but children can't either.
She asked Peilan in a low voice: "Are you ready for Du Shen?"
Peilan nodded and said: "Ready."
Yifei lowered her eyes, holding the Buddhist beads in her hand, and could only hope that Gao would give birth safely.
Chen Guiren was sitting next to her. Seeing Concubine Yi's appearance, she asked with concern: "Your Majesty, you have stayed up all night. Do you want to go to the house and have a look?"
Concubine Yi waved her hand and said: "You've already gone eighty from a hundred, so don't be lazy."
The main reason is that if there is an emergency, she, the lord of the first house, should speak out.
Not to mention a little Han female concubine, even if she is a queen and a noble concubine, she can only protect the emperor's heir when facing childbirth.
Even if this is the case, the head of the first palace must nod, and the maternity and the imperial doctor will dare to act.
Thinking of this, Concubine Yi felt sullen.
This means you are in the palace. If you are outside, whoever wants to take the job can take it and leave early.
Seeing the sky was bright outside, Concubine Yi urged Chen Guiren: "Today is the day for greetings. You go back and wash your face. When Wufujin arrives, go to Ningshou Palace together and ask for leave from the Queen Mother for me."
Chen Guiren also knew that it was almost time and could not delay any further, so he stood up, apologized, and went back to the East Wing Hall to freshen up...
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Note: Previously, the concubines of the Gao family were all written in Chang Zai, but now they are unified into concubines.
