"This is our first annual wedding after our wedding. It's really different!"
Shu Shu smiled and said: "It was only in the first year that things got a lot worse. The favors and gifts only increased year by year and never decreased..."
In the first year, you will receive two or three thousand taels of silver. How much will you receive in the future?
Brother Jiu couldn't think of anything else. He felt that what Shu Shu was talking about was a matter of human nature and should indeed be taken into account.
But in the past six months, it was not only the issue of Shu Shu's dowry, but also the two horses that his father-in-law gave to the 10th and 13th princes during the northern tour, and the two carts of cotton cloaks that his mother-in-law gave to him a few days ago.
Ninth Brother thinks that it would be bad if there is less.
He said: "Then it will not be included in the New Year's gift, and there is no need to put it on the gift list. It will be treated as a filial piety from you in private!"
Shu Shu was very moved after hearing this.
Brother Jiu’s sincerity in giving gifts.
But she didn't want to set this precedent.
The other princes and their wives are all trying different ways to give money to support the prince, but only their own family takes advantage, so what's going on?
Doesn't conform to current rules.
It was not that the official salt was sold as private salt and spread to Kangxi, and Concubine Yi had a bad taste in it.
She took Brother Ninth Brother's hand and said with a smile: "We have prepared a big gift this year, no need to subsidize it. If we make money next year, we will give a big gift at the end of the year, not only to the Dutong Mansion, but also to the Queen Mother, the Emperor, the Empress, we
They are all respectful!"
Brother Jiu snorted and said disapprovingly: "You still worry too much! What's the difference between the Queen Mother and Khan Amma? I will remember to leave a copy for the Queen Mother."
Shu Shu shook his head and said: "It's the elders' business. Being filial or not is the behavior of our younger generation... We don't worry about the scarcity but the inequality. If we have a little brother in the future, we should give him a good education.
If I marry a daughter-in-law and only know how to be filial to my mother-in-law and my father-in-law, I will feel sour to death!"
"How dare you little bastard?! If he's so unfilial, I'll tell him to get lost!"
Brother Jiu felt angry when he heard this.
Shu Shu said: "It's not easy to be a parent. Let's be more considerate and don't take it for granted."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Yes, if the son and daughter-in-law are like that, the parents will be too depressed..."
Speaking of this, he remembered Shu Shu's words just now: "What kind of gift have you prepared? Why didn't you know about it? It couldn't be that you used the leather from the previous two cars to prop it up. That would be too silly."
When they first returned to the palace, they sent someone to deliver leather to the Dutong Mansion.
Shu Shu said: "It's about Fusong. I'm thinking about my future. I just solved the biggest problem in my family..."
Fusong was raised in Dutong Mansion since he was a baby, and he was named his nephew. In fact, he was the adopted son of Dutong Mansion.
Qi Xi and Jueluo Shi also treated him as his own sons.
Brother Jiu disapproved and said: "What is this? Your brother, isn't he my brother? It's just a simple task, don't use it to talk about it, as if you are chasing the family to appreciate it, the New Year's gifts that should be prepared are still prepared...
…”
Shu Shu's heart moved and she remembered her previous thoughts.
Brother Jiu was in a bad mood a few days ago, and she didn't bother to mention it, but now the atmosphere was just right.
"Fu Song's marriage is also a big problem. My uncle has a soft ear, and my aunt is the stepmother. I thought of a candidate..."
As Shu Shu spoke, she mentioned the eldest daughter from the fourth room of Niu Hulu's family.
"If the fourth master and the fourth wife are still alive, naturally they won't even think about it. It's inappropriate..."
The noble daughter of Fengchao is also a descendant of the mother's clan. When she reaches the age, she will not marry into the royal family, but will marry the prince of the clan in order to be a match.
Not to mention that Fusong was expelled from the clan, even if she had not been expelled, as a distant clan clan, she would not be able to reach such a noble daughter.
Brother Jiu was moved after hearing this.
The rumors about the fourth wife have a great impact on the children.
My son is better here, but my daughter is bigger.
Brother Jiu said: "Lao Shi also mentioned something before, if it doesn't work out, just find one among the Mongolians in Beijing, and then follow my husband to Mongolia..."
Since the tenth elder brother remembered the kindness of his fourth uncle, he would naturally also think about the children he left behind.
Don't worry about your son. The fourth master Niu Hulu was a first-class bodyguard before his death, and he was a third-rank official. He was also qualified to send his son to the Imperial Academy.
When you reach adulthood, you can directly fill the vacancy of a flag or guard.
It was this daughter who received a generous dowry, but who was also the most deeply influenced by her mother.
Families with a similar family background would not consider such a daughter-in-law, and it is unsettling to see a daughter-in-law who is not even close to her and comes here just for money.
It would be a good thing if this marriage can happen.
Brother Jiu said, "I'll tell Lao Shi later..."
Shu Shu quickly stopped him and said, "Don't worry, let's not make any mistakes! I'd like to find a chance to meet you later..."
As she said this, she felt it was inappropriate.
This is too disrespectful to Niu Hulu Gege.
It's like being picked over by someone.
"I'm gone. Let's go back and ask about Niu Hulu Gege's character and behavior..."
Shu Shu said: "Then tell the other side about Fusong's situation. If the other side is picky, forget it."
Brother Jiu snorted and said: "You don't know me yet? You must look at your face first! Don't worry, I have met the fourth master Niu Hulu, he is very handsome. The fourth wife is the sister of Concubine Tong's mother.
It shouldn’t be too bad.”
Shu Shu sighed: "Where is this for? Even if we are helping, Fusong's identity is here..."
Shu Shu is also very conflicted.
Such a high-ranking woman, even if she is down and out, has arrogance engraved in her bones, and may not be easy to get along with.
The daughter of an ordinary bannerman, Shu Shu was worried that she had lost her upbringing.
Brother Jiu thought for a while and said: "Then let's take another look and wait until Fusong's shortcomings are confirmed before mentioning it. By then, if the Niu Hulu family can't do it, there will be other families..."
The chief of Beizi Mansion only started from the fifth rank ceremony.
The chief of Baylor Mansion is the fourth-grade chief of ceremonies.
Even if there are many tops in Beijing, the fourth grade is still respectable.
This is a matter of prosperity and prosperity.
If his starting point is low, it will be difficult to raise relatives and relatives.
Brother Ninth pulled Shu Shu to the desk and said: "As for the Western cloth weaving field, let's do a good accounting. Whether it is the purchase of raw materials or the export of finished products, it must go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it must be government-run... Master
Let’s discuss this with Khan Ama. We also don’t want the medicine sellers. We all told Khan Ama that our house should be built according to Baylor Mansion, and our staff should also follow Baylor Mansion first..."
Shu Shu was very moved after hearing this.
Not only is it a matter of money, but the timing is just right.
Because he had just uncovered the old story of the eleventh elder brother and hit the ninth elder brother with an inkstone, Kangxi should now feel a little guilty towards the ninth elder brother.
But there is no need to point this out.
She looked like she was thinking, and said: "You don't need to mention your staff, just talk about your house... I have been with my eighth and tenth brothers since I was a child, and I don't want to be pulled too far away by my brothers. This is human nature...
…”
It is not good to bring up staff now, as if it is for the benefit of the Yue family.
Brother Jiu had no idea when he mentioned this, but when he saw Shu Shu agreeing, he was immediately happy and nodded: "That's right, that's right! When I looked at the regulations of various governments at the Ministry of Internal Affairs today, I felt so sad! I thought if we don't fix it for us,
If it’s a big one, let’s build a prince’s mansion with our own money. Then I’ll see who picks the prince’s house! Whoever dares not to allow me to live in a house with five entrances can only have four entrances!”
Shu Shu thought about it for a while and realized that Kangxi might not be in a good mood these days, so it would be inappropriate to talk about it now.
She whispered: "Sir, let's wait until the reward money comes down, so as not to prevent the emperor from deducting our money again if he is not happy..."
Brother Jiu had a lingering fear on his face and said: "Fortunately you reminded me, I still want to go there tomorrow..."
If you miss a moment, it's time to use it later.
Shu Shu thought of Xibei yesterday and asked someone to make millet noodles.
Today’s dinner is the Xibei restored version.
There are four kinds of snacks: yellow steamed buns, yellow rice cold cakes, mutton shaomai, and crispy meat buns.
It comes with chicken soup, cabbage stewed with tofu, and braised pork with dried bamboo shoots.
"Brother Fourteen is so cheap!"
Shu Shu said with displeasure.
Since we have asked people to prepare once, there will be plenty of everything.
The first, third, and fifth offices were all sent away.
Brother Jiu glanced at her with a smile and said, "Since you don't like it, just don't give it away next time."
Shu Shu shook his head and said: "There is also the thirteenth brother..."
The yellow steamed bun looks ordinary, with the size of a child's fist and a cracked mouth, but it tastes very soft.
Brother Jiu took a bite and noticed that it was good. He looked at it carefully several times and said, "Has this been admitted?"
Shu Shu raised the corner of her mouth and said: "No, I sent someone to Ningshou Palace and Yikun Palace!"
Brother Jiu was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "You want to remember when to go?"
Shu Shu thought for a while, and said with a bit of domineering: "I don't know! If the silver reward is decent and the affairs of the mansion are settled, then let's not worry about the things ahead for now; if it can't be settled, then we can
Don’t go to the imperial court!”
If you can't afford to offend, can you still afford to hide?
Who knows when it will happen again.
What will the future generations say?
Domestic violence only occurs zero times and countless times!
Don't give the scumbag a second chance to take action!
Brother Jiu looked at Shu Shu like this, with the corners of his mouth curled up, and his heart felt numb...
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Qianqing Palace, Xinuang Pavilion.
Also use a later time.
Cao Yin had already gone to the General Administration Department for a visit, the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the Ministry of Personnel also walked around before returning to the imperial court.
The monarch and his minister had grown up together, and they also accepted the rules.
Kangxi sat cross-legged, and Cao Yin sat beside the Kang to keep him company.
Kangxi pointed at the black sesame milk roll in front of Cao Yin and said: "I remember that you made this when you were a child. Try it and see if it tastes the same back then..."
Cao Yin also laughed and ate it.
The aroma of black sesame, the richness of milk rolls, and a lot of sugar are added together, and it still tastes like the old days.
However, I can no longer taste the same feeling as before.
When I was a child, I ate the fragrant and sweet food and loved it, but now it just feels so sweet and sticky.
There was melancholy on his face and he said: "I am old, I have to drink this with strong tea!"
Kangxi frowned and said, "You are four years younger than me. You are just over 40 years old. How come you are old?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Cao Yin's beard with disdain and said, "Others are still dyeing their hair and eyebrows when they are almost seventy years old. They are afraid of being labeled 'old'. What are you doing with your beard?"
Nowadays, it is customary for men to grow beards after their fiftieth birthday, which is also called "growing a beard."
Some people don't recognize their old age, and some still refuse to stay after their sixtieth birthday.
Cao Yin was also helpless.
Who told him that he had a round face before and looked younger than his actual age.
In Jiangnan officialdom, people always speculate about age.
It wasn't until he grew his beard a few years ago that things got better.
Cao Yin said sarcastically: "When I go back today, I will shave off my hair!"
Now that ten years have passed, his round face has almost become a square face, and he no longer has to worry about being mistaken for his age.
When the dining table was removed, Cao Yin couldn't help but praise the ninth elder brother to Kangxi: "The emperor has a sharp eye, and everyone makes the best use of their talents. The ninth elder has a lot of troubles in his heart..."
Then, he narrated the conversation between the two people: "Look, my servant, Master Jiu has a plan, and this matter is indeed feasible..."
Kangxi raised his eyebrows with a bit of pride and said: "This is just trying to get money, and it comes out as soon as you think about it! But I rewarded him with two Western horses a few days ago, so I asked him to figure out another trick.
…”
Speaking of this, he remembered the complaint filed by Brother Fourteen in the afternoon and asked Liang Jiugong: "I asked you to pay attention to the second dining room. Is there any news?"
Liang Jiugong had hesitation on his face.
Kangxi noticed something was wrong and stared at him.
Liang Jiugong bowed and said: "Today at noon, a plate of red bean and mixed grain cakes will be brought to the two dining rooms of Ningshou Palace, and a plate of red bean and mixed grain cakes will be brought to Yikun Palace..."