After receiving the news, Yiduli came with his nephew and was busy paying tribute to his thirteenth brother.
Brother Thirteen stretched out his hand to support him and said, "My condolences!"
Although Idori is the brother-in-law of the Thirteenth Brother, he is actually two years younger than the Thirteenth Brother, only seventeen, with a childish face.
Right now, he looked worried and looked very pitiful.
The nephews standing next to him all had beards.
Looking at the two older brothers, they are both in their forties.
The age difference between these brothers is so big that it's no wonder that the thirteenth elder brother and the ninth elder brother are worried about him being bullied.
Iduli's lips moved, his throat seemed to be mushy, and tears flashed in his eyes.
When a young man loses his father, there are three great tragedies in life.
This sorrow is beyond words.
Cao Shun was standing by and was not in a hurry to speak.
It was the Thirteenth Brother who pointed at Cao Shun and said, "Brother Ninth also sent someone here."
Idu Li looked at Cao Shun.
Cao Shun said: "I came here at the command of Master Jiu. Brother Man Ting, please express my condolences!"
Yi Duli breathed out and said in a hoarse voice: "Master Xie Jiu, please excuse me, Mr. Cao..."
The thirteenth elder brother and Cao Shun came to express their condolences, and they had to go to the funeral to offer incense.
Because Yisang was over 60 years old and had been seriously ill last year, all the materials and robes for his longevity were prepared.
It's just that there is no burial yet.
On the one hand, it was because it was in such a mess that I couldn't take care of it, and on the other hand, it was because I sent people to the Ministry of Rites to deliver the coupons, waiting for news from the emperor.
However, the memorial tablets have been put up so that people can have a place to express their condolences.
The thirteenth elder brother burned three sticks of incense.
Filial sons and filial grandsons all kneel down and bow in return.
After the thirteenth elder brother finished paying homage to him, Cao Shun paid his respects to the ninth elder brother again.
Cao Shun then completed his errand, presented the memorial ceremony, and left.
At this time, relatives and in-laws of the Irgenjueluo family also came to the door one after another.
It’s not good for the thirteenth brother to leave first, because he is here with Iduli’s father-in-law Malhan.
The funeral here was really deserted, so the young man and son-in-law had to stay here to make a scene.
While the two were talking, they were also paying attention to the news outside.
I thought that someone from the imperial court would come, after all, Yisang A has been in the imperial court for more than ten years and has made great contributions to the country.
As a result, when it was getting dark, there was no movement.
Weng and his son-in-law looked at each other, somewhat helpless.
It seems that the emperor has no grace anymore...
*
Jiubele Mansion, study room.
The tenth elder brother had finished his dinner and had already returned to the county prince's mansion.
Brother Ninth was listening to the funeral ceremony of General Cao Shun's scholar's residence.
"When I went there, no one came from my family. Only some neighbors showed up. When I came out, I saw relatives coming to the door, but I didn't see the head of the family either. Most of them were juniors..."
Brother Jiu shook his head when he heard this and said, "Why is this? Each and every one of them has not survived it, but they have learned to be snobbish!"
If only they were from high-ranking families, it would be okay to look down on their down-and-out relatives, but they are just from middle-class families.
Hearing that the Thirteenth Prince passed away, the Ninth Prince was not surprised.
The Thirteenth Brother has a certain sense of loyalty in his character, and the Manchu people attach great importance to in-laws, which also gives Fujin and his family dignity.
The ninth elder brother takes care of Iduri not only because of his love for talents, but mainly because of the face of the thirteenth elder brother. Since the thirteenth elder brother personally came forward to support Idu Li, there is no need to worry about Idu Li bullying the two brothers.
Brother Jiu put aside the matter, thinking that he would sneeze in the afternoon, so he asked He Yuzhu to take a medicine bag to soak his feet, and arranged it early...
*
Like the ninth elder brother and the tenth elder brother, the other princes who were to be escorted off tomorrow morning also chose to live in the city, so naturally they also got the news that Yisang had died.
Babel Mansion, study room.
The eighth prince didn't know why, but he was thinking about Yi Sang's age.
Ethan, sixty-six years old...
He thought again of the more sinister Wang Xi, Seventy-six...
Both of them were veterans who became officials during the Shunzhi Dynasty.
Old minister, he is almost withering away...
Issang'a is not a sororist, but he can still be considered a half-princeling.
His death was not a good thing for the prince.
In and outside the court, there is one less person who can help the prince speak in front of the emperor...
The eighth prince was secretly happy and thought about being sixty-six years old.
Isan Ah was a civil servant and lived to be sixty-six. What about Khan Amma who always valued health and was good at both civil and military affairs?
The eighth prince didn't dare to think about it.
Immediately, he thought of the six east and west palaces and the concubines who lived in ten palaces.
There are also princes and princesses who have no prefix teeth, totaling about fifty people.
There were at most thirty or forty people in the palace of Qianqing.
He felt again that he was thinking too much.
Khan Amma and Isan Ah are incomparable.
The third son of Yisang was a direct descendant. I don’t know if he had any concubines in his early years. In his later years, he was an old man with a young wife, and there was no concubine in the same room...
*
Sibeile Mansion, study room.
When the fourth elder brother came back, it was getting dark.
Even after getting the news and knowing about Yisang Aqun, he did not send anyone over to express condolences. He only told Fu Nai, "Take my post tomorrow morning and go to express my condolences!"
It's just that he didn't go back to the inner courtyard. Even though Li Gege sent someone to deliver sweet soup, he didn't go across the courtyard to visit Mr. Li. Instead, he copied scriptures in the study...
*
A night of silence.
Early the next morning, Liang Jiugong of the Qianqing Palace noticed that something was wrong with Kangxi.
There are red bloodshot eyes, and when dressing, I raise my right hand slowly.
Liang Jiugong didn't dare to look, he lowered his eyebrows and watched the two palace servants serving and dressing Kangxi.
When breakfast was served, Kangxi only picked up a few chopsticks and pickles to make the plain porridge, and left the rest untouched.
Liang Jiugong thought about the news reported yesterday and knew that the emperor was mourning the death of his old minister.
Just because he was so entangled, he didn't send the guards over to pay homage.
Liang Jiugong sighed in his heart.
Damn Suo'etu...
However, since Yisang'a chose to be Suo'etu's son-in-law, he deserved to be angered...
Outside Qianqing Palace, all the princes gathered together.
The ninth elder brother and the tenth elder brother were standing together and were talking about their plans to take leave today.
"I didn't get much rest yesterday, so I should rest for a few days..."
The tenth brother said: "It's hot in the morning this year. I'm sweating at noon, and it's still cold in the morning and evening. It's easy to get tired from traveling to and from Haidian. It's okay for the ninth brother to rest for a few days."
Brother Jiu frowned and said, "Fortunately, I built an ice cellar last year..."
It's just that I can't use it right now, but looking at this situation, I guess I'll start using ice after the Dragon Boat Festival.
You should know that in ordinary years, ice is not used until before the fall.
Given their status, they naturally have a share of ice, but not much.
Having an ice cellar at home makes it much more convenient to use.
Brother Ten nodded and said, "Brother Ninth is still thinking carefully..."
The two ice cellars are next to each other, just outside Andingmen. It will be convenient to transport ice to Baylor Mansion or Haidian.
"I heard it. When the time comes when we don't have any ice users, we'll borrow ice from Ninth Brother and Tenth Brother..."
Brother Fourteen came forward and said.
Brother Jiu glanced at him and saw the circles under his eyes were blue. He was startled and said, "Did you stay up all night?"
Everyone looked at Brother Fourteen.
Brother Fourteen's face turned red, his eyes flickered, and he said: "I was tired after reading last night..."
Brother Jiu raised his eyebrows and said, "Then why do you feel guilty?"
Fourteenth Brother: "..."
Everyone has been here before, who doesn’t know what’s going on?
Thinking about Brother Fourteen pointing out Princess this year, everyone knew it.
The eldest brother said: "Don't stay up late from now on, it will hurt your liver."
The third elder brother couldn't help but joked: "You are reading Xianshu, right?"
Fourth elder brother frowned and said nothing.
The fifth elder brother looked him up and down and said, "You're too thin. Your body can't stand it, so you still need to make up for it."
We're not even married yet, we have to work hard.
Young people don't know what's important.
The seventh elder brother didn't speak either.
Seeing the embarrassment of the fourteenth elder brother, the eighth elder brother interrupted and said: "There are not enough academicians at first, and now Wang Xi is seriously ill again. It is estimated that new cabinet ministers will be added this time!"
Sure enough, everyone turned their attention away from Brother Fourteen.
The Fourth Elder Brother answered: "As a rule, the Grand Bachelor is selected from the Dajiuqing..."
Brother Jiu said: "Isn't that just right? Li Guangdi!"
Li Guangdi, governor of Zhili, was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and he still serves as governor of Zhili. He has not returned to Beijing yet.
Everyone looked at Brother Ninth.
Third Brother said: "Does Lao Jiu have any news? How did you guess him?"
Brother Jiu said: "Is there anyone else?"
The third elder brother shook his head and said: "Even if there were no others, he would not be promoted so quickly. The Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has not yet taken office, how can he be directly promoted to a bachelor?"
Brother Ninth asked: "Do you have to go through qualifications to get promoted from one rank to another?"
The third elder brother said: "Of course, there are more than ten ministers in six departments, there are many who are qualified to join the cabinet!"
Brother Jiu just said it casually. Since he didn’t guess it, he wouldn’t guess it anymore.
The fourth elder brother and the eighth elder brother were deep in thought.
The six ministers had a lot of time to spare. When it comes to political achievements, no one is better than Li Guangdi.
Li Guangdi was successful in controlling the river, and Jane was in the emperor's heart.
It was only a matter of time before he entered the cabinet.
There were not all the bachelors before, but when Wang Xi left, the position became vacant again.
Li Guangdi has been serving as Minister of Civil Affairs for a year or two, and he is probably about to join the cabinet...
*
Haidian, North Fifth Institute.
Shu Shu was trapped in the quilt by Ni Guzhu.
"Enie slept in..."
Ni Guzhu was lying on the edge of the kang, muttering softly.
Ging Guo was by the side and whispered: "Da Ge Ge, Fujin had a late rest last night..."
Niguzhu whispered: "Then let Enie continue to sleep..."
With that said, she planned to go out.
Shu Shu opened her eyes, looked at her daughter, and looked at the clock.
Chen Chu...
It's not too late to wake up.
"You came so early? Didn't you have breakfast with Uku's mother?"
Shu Shu stood up and said.
Ni Guzhu said: "Mother Uku is going to be a vegetarian today and asked me to come back and have breakfast with Enie."
Shu Shu thought about today, the eighth day of April.
Buddha's birthday.
Shu Shu asked: "What do you want to eat? Meatloaf or small wontons?"
Ni Guzhu smiled and said: "The meat pie is just small wontons!"
Shu Shu then ordered Bai Guo to send someone to the dining room to deliver the message, and also gave one more instruction.
"Prepare more wontons..."
This is for when Brother Nine comes back.
After Shu Shu finished washing up, mother and daughter had breakfast, which was meatloaf and small wontons.
Ni Guzhu ate two meat patties and said, "Mother Uku also loves to eat meat, but she can't eat meat today. Isn't that too pitiful?"
Shu Shu said: "Isn't it pitiful that Mama has always been a vegetarian?"
Ni Guzhu thought for a while, shook his head and said: "Ma Ma doesn't like to eat meat, she likes to eat vegetarian food, which is different from Uku's mother."
Shu Shu said: "Even if you like to eat meat, you don't have to eat meat all the time. Today, Uku's mother wants to be vegetarian."
Ni Guzhu understood, so he stopped worrying and said: "Then I understand, as long as it is what I am willing to eat..."
