Chu Yiqing stood up and nodded lightly towards Chu Huan. Since she knew that Chu Huan was her biological brother, the strange feelings she had when seeing Chu Huan disappeared. Maybe Chu Yiqing in ancient times also understood that things in the world cannot be violated.
, let go of the obsession with Chu Huan.
Chu Zhantian looked at Chu Huan with satisfaction. Chu Huan was naturally willing to get close to Chu Yiqing, especially when he remembered that Chu Yuan took Wu Fangting home last time and Chu Huan refused to even show up.
He became even more pleased and said with a smile: "It's rare for your sister to come back today, so why not have a meal together!"
Chu Zhantian had never acknowledged the identity of Chu Huan's eldest son. Now, by saying this, he acknowledged the identity of Chu Huan's eldest son. Chu Huan was naturally happy and said: "Sister, just stay. The old lady in the kitchen of the house is still here."
How many of you still remember your favorite sweet and sour fish rolls and spicy chicken? Try them, but they still taste the same as before?"
Chu Zhantian nodded and looked at Chu Yiqing expectantly.
Chu Yiqing nodded and agreed.[
Seeing her nodding, Chu Zhantian and Chu Huan all had excited smiles on their faces, especially Chu Huan, who quickly ordered the housekeeper to prepare.
After a while, a woman wearing a lotus-colored skirt and her hair in a bun came in and served tea in person.
Chu Huan took the opportunity to introduce: "Sister, this is Shaozheng's wife, Fang!"
Mrs. Fang quickly made a blessing and said: "Greetings to the eldest lady, the eldest lady doesn't know, but both the master and the young master are thinking about the eldest lady. It's great to have the eldest lady back!"
Chu Shaozheng... Chu Yiqing's mind flashed back to the hostile young man. From childhood to adulthood, although she grew up with Chu Huan and Chu Shaozheng, she never had a good impression of that Chu Shaozheng.
.But now it seems that this Fang has an open-minded and transparent character, and his smile looks pure.
Chu Yiqing nodded lightly and asked a few questions casually. Fang answered them all crisply, and then said: "The eldest lady and the master, the young master were talking, and the slave went to the kitchen to have a look. This is what the master and the young master were looking forward to."
It’s been a long time since we had a meal, so we can’t be careless!”
As Fang said, she bowed respectfully and went out.
After Fang went out, she happened to run into Chu Shaozheng who was coming back from outside. She immediately pulled Chu Shaozheng outside mysteriously and said, "What a happy event, the eldest lady is back! I heard that this eldest lady is a legend.
, it’s really nice to see you today, both the master and the young master are very happy now, and they even asked the eldest lady to have dinner with them!”
Chu Shaozheng's eyes darkened, and there was no expression on his face, so he said coldly: "In that case, what are you still doing here? Why don't you hurry up and get ready?"
Fang was stunned. Chu Shaozheng was always polite to her, but he had never been so cold. She immediately asked, "But what's the matter? Are things not going well outside?"
Now Chu Shaozheng no longer follows Chu Huan, but is responsible for the supply and needs of the army alone. This is a fat job. Old Butler Chu is very grateful to Chu Zhantian and Chu Huan, but he does not know that Chu Shaozheng is not interested in them.
For this position, what he wanted was to stay by Chu Huan's side!
"I'm tired, you go and do your work!" Chu Shaozheng waved his hand, indicating that Fang was going to do his work, and didn't want to say more.
Fang felt a little aggrieved, but she still nodded and hurried to the kitchen.
Chu Shaozheng stood stunned for a while, then strode to the hall, but he did not go in, but hid outside the hall and eavesdropped.
In the hall, Chu Huan carefully inquired about Chu Yiqing's physical condition, and then said: "Originally, I was worried that you would not be able to adapt to the life in the capital after being away for so many years. Now it seems that I was worrying too much. Then Liu Hu
He has been running rampant in the court for several years, and now he suddenly fell into the hands of his sister. Speaking of which, it is really satisfying!"
When talking about the affairs of the Liu family, Chu Yiqing did not shy away and said: "Liu Hu is the second prince's son. Although the second prince is not favored and his mother's concubine is not high-born, he is the eldest son after all. Liu Hu is the second prince's son."
My father-in-law, he has won over many people in the court over the years. Fortunately, he is arrogant and gave birth to a son and a stupid daughter. This time he is seeking his own death. Now he is demoted to guard the city gate. In my opinion, this
The punishment is still a little lighter!”
The livelihood of four to five hundred people was ruined for half a year, but they only went to guard the city gate. The emperor did not kill Liu Hu at all!
Chu Huan nodded and said: "After the fall of the Liu family, the prince's power in the court became more stable. But after all, the prince has just come back. Apart from the second prince's right-hand man, there are also six princes and concubines. Compared with the second prince, these
The sixth prince and Concubine Wu are more difficult to deal with. First, the Concubine Wu is cautious and comes from a famous family. The eldest brother is the supervisory censor and has been trusted by the emperor in recent years; the second brother is a general and has been guarding the Wu border; the third brother is the youngest
, has outstanding literary talent, and is already a member of the Hanlin Academy at the age of less than thirty. Recently, there are rumors in the court that Su Yuan, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, will be promoted to censor. This position of a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy will most likely fall to
Fortunately for Wucheng, the sixth prince has an eye problem after all. Although he can barely see in recent years, he often suffers from it. However, it is said that the adviser of the sixth prince, Kaneto Noble, is good at evil arts. If the sixth prince's eyes become real one day,
The light will be restored, and if Concubine Wu is also called the Queen, the Sixth Prince will indeed become the Crown Prince's biggest rival!"
Chu Yiqing said quietly: "I have never met the sixth prince, so I don't know what his character is like, but I have met the princess twice!" [
Chu Huan said: "The Sixth Prince stopped going out many years ago. He is so mysterious that even I don't know what he looks like!"
Chu Yiqing pondered for a moment and suddenly said: "Chu Yuan seems to have come back often with his martial arts daughter Wu Fangting in the past few days!"
Chu Huan was startled, and seemed to understand Chu Yiqing's purpose of coming today, so he smiled and said: "Don't worry, I have no interest in Wu Fangting at all. Besides, my father has warned me a long time ago that behind Wu Fangting is martial arts.
It’s Concubine Wu and the Sixth Prince, I will definitely not help outsiders deal with my own relatives!"
When Chu Huan said this, Chu Yiqing knew what he was talking about and said with a smile: "Eldest brother should really talk about a marriage!"
Chu Huan raised his lips and smiled bitterly, but did not answer the question.
Chu Zhantian said softly: "Huan'er, Qing'er is right. Most of the children of your age in this court are seven or eight years old. Speaking of which, you are indeed a bit old. You can't delay it any longer."
Now that you're gone, why don't you let your sister help you find a good girl?"
Chu Huan narrowed his eyes and lowered his eyebrows, and after a long time he said: "I listen to daddy!"
Chu Zhantian nodded happily, looked at Chu Yiqing with a smile and said: "If you meet a girl from a good family, give your brother a lot of attention and long eyes!"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "Of course I will take notice! In the future, the eldest brother will also visit my place more often. There are many noble ladies visiting me every day. Maybe one day the eldest brother will see the one he likes!"
Chu Huan still said nothing and just nodded.
I haven't been back to the Chu Mansion for a long time, and everything seems a lot strange. However, without the presence of annoying people like the Zheng family and the Yao family, it feels a lot quieter. On weekdays, there are only two elders in the mansion, Chu Zhantian and Chu Huan.
Men are usually served by wives, and there are very few maids. Chu Shaozheng's wife Fang is considered a relatively young woman in the Chu Mansion. Although she is not a slave, she voluntarily becomes the same as Chu Shaozheng.
Self-identity.
There was a cook named Xu in the kitchen. When Chu Yiqing was in the Chu Mansion, he loved to eat the dishes she cooked, especially the sweet and sour fish rolls and spicy chicken. When he was young, Chu Yiqing would have them every few days.
Let’s have a meal. There have been many changes in the kitchen now, but Chu Huan insisted on keeping the cook named Xu. Now tasting this familiar taste, Chu Yiqing showed a satisfied smile on his face.
Come.
Seeing that Chu Yiqing was satisfied with the meal, Chu Huan said happily: "If you like to eat, come here often. Dad and I usually eat separately. Now that you are here, we can have more fun!"
Chu Yiqing saw that Chu Huan and Chu Zhantian were full of expectations, but he couldn't bear to refuse them, so he nodded.
Returning to the Prince's Mansion from the Chu Mansion, Chu Yiqing had just changed his clothes when Li Huang opened the curtain and came in and asked: "Why did you come back from eating there? I thought you wouldn't stay, and you asked someone to cook you at noon.
I got your favorite meatballs!”
Chu Yiqing said calmly: "I don't know why I didn't refuse... but Wu Fangting's matter has been resolved, and Chu Huan has made it clear that he will not marry Wu Fangting!"
Li Huang nodded and said, "That's good! Yang Xin also came to me that day and expressed his intention to marry the Chu family, and I agreed!"
Chu Yiqing thought for a while and then said: "It seems a bit harsh to put it forward like this. If Chu Huan refuses, the Yang family will really have no place to put their face. If the in-laws can't do it, they will become enemies! It's better to find someone.
What are the chances?”
Li Huang thought for a while and then said: "Next year will be the year of the great competition. Now many scholars have entered the city. Those scholars often hold poetry competitions and so on in the suburbs. Many noble ladies participate, so it's not a bad idea.
It’s lively. But with Chu Huan’s current age and status, it seems a little inappropriate to attend such a gathering again!”
Chu Huan was already the eldest son of the King of Chu, and was about twenty-six years old. He was about to reach his thirtieth year, so he was indeed not suitable to travel with those young scholars.
"My eldest brother is not suitable to go alone, why don't you accompany him? In the year of the Great Competition, you are the prince, and you should know something about those scholars!" Chu Yiqing smiled lightly, "Besides, you and I
If you get closer to Chu Huan, the people of the Wu family will give up the idea as soon as possible! When the time comes, I will ask Yang Moer to make good preparations, and I will definitely impress my eldest brother!"
Li Huang pondered for a while and then said: "This is a good idea. It not only defeats the people who have evil thoughts about the Crown Princess, but also prevents Yang Mo'er from appearing out of the blue. It is indeed killing two birds with one stone!" [
"Let your father know that you attach great importance to next year's competition. This is killing three birds with one stone!"
Li Huang raised his eyebrows happily, gently held Chu Yiqing in his arms and said: "Before, I was worried that you were too upright and couldn't get around these twists and turns, but now it turns out that my wife is
The all-powerful man, whether in the court or in the countryside, can make clouds and rain with his hands!"
Chu Yiqing couldn't help but laugh and said: "You praise me too much. I don't want to argue with those villains. It's not because I don't have a plan!"
"I know, I know, I just want to keep myself safe and don't care about those people!" Li Huang chuckled softly.
Chu Yiqing glared at him, but felt happy in her heart. Fortunately, she was born in an angel organization. In those years, there was no one she had seen or any scenes she had not experienced. It was just that Chu Yiqing didn't want to get into trouble.
Before the ninth day of September, Tie Shuan and Xu Zhi rushed to the capital from Chu Han. Because Tie Shuan entered the capital, Xu Zhi had to take care of him, so before arriving, Li Laoer and Xu Ting discussed it and asked them to
They get married first to avoid any gossip. Anyway, the two of them have been engaged for several years.
Now Xu Zhi has put her two big braids into a bun, with straight bangs, fair complexion, intelligent eyes, and a concubine-colored dress, which is quite elegant. As soon as she entered the door, she hurriedly gave Chu
Yiqing saluted, and then asked with concern: "Aunt Chu, how are you?"
Chu Yiqing nodded and said: "I have eaten well and slept well these days, and I don't feel any discomfort. However, I would like to trouble you to take a closer look at Yingqian's place. Yingqian is almost in her first month!"
Yingqian listened on the sidelines and said quickly: "Thank you madam for your concern. Yingqian is in good health. Let Miss Xu Zhi concentrate on serving madam!"
Xu Zhi smiled at her and said: "Sister Yingqian, you don't have to be so polite. I'll check Auntie's pulse later and show it to you! Anyway, I will temporarily live in the Prince's Mansion from now on, but Auntie won't let me live there.
I have to live there too, so that I can take care of my aunt and your daily life in the future!"
Xu Zhi laughed heartily. Not only were they not unfamiliar with Chu Yiqing, but they were also quite intimate.
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "There is plenty of space in the backyard. You can live wherever you want, but I'm afraid you won't come!"
Xu Zhi nodded and said: "Aunt Chu, I just want to live here by myself, and just let Tie Shuan stay at the inn, so as not to let people gossip!"
Chu Yiqing nodded. After not seeing each other for several years, Xu Zhi became more and more cautious in his behavior. It seemed that if she hadn't been pregnant, Xu Zhi would not have stayed in the Prince's Mansion for fear of causing trouble to her.
"The inn is crowded, and the food and accommodation are not comfortable. Later, I entered Tianque Academy. There is a place to live in the academy, and the food and accommodation are convenient. The scholars are there, so I can make friends by the way!" Chu Yiqing said with a smile.
Xu Zhi was naturally happy when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Then I will listen to Aunt Chu's arrangement!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and asked her about the situation at home while letting her feel her pulse.
"My family is all well. I was planting wheat when I came here and was very busy. Fortunately, there are many people in the house now, so I can't be tired. Uncle Zhao's health has also improved a lot. He has basically recovered.
He can go to work in the fields, but his aunt feels sorry for him and won't let him do it. The two of them have been nagging about it all day long." Xu Zhi said with a smile.
When Chu Yiqing heard this, it was as if Jin Yu and Zhao Xiaomai were quarreling right in front of him, and he couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart.
"Have my mother and aunt gone back?" Chu Yiqing asked again.
"I'm back. I've been back a long time ago. The two of them will take care of things at home and walk around the village to exercise when they have nothing to do!" Xu Zhi said with a smile. Although he knew Concubine Qing's identity, he didn't reveal it anyway.
They also understand each other tacitly.
"That's good!" Chu Yiqing nodded.
"I also saw the clothes that Aunt Chu sent back a few days ago. Grandma and aunt like them both. The weather has been cold these days, so they have already put them on. The women in the village said they look good.
The beautiful "grandmother" and the auntie are always talking from ear to ear, and when they meet everyone, they say that Aunt Chu made it from the capital, and the style and materials are good!" Xu Zhi laughed softly.
Chu Yiqing couldn't help but laugh. In fact, the clothes were less important. The main thing was her heart, her filial piety to Mrs. Huangfu and her good looks. She would definitely make the people in the village envious, lest anyone think she had come to the capital.
No matter what kind of trouble comes up in the house.
"Ajin and Ayin have grown taller again? Are they still naughty?" Chu Yiqing asked with a smile.
"After a summer this year, they have grown a lot taller. The clothes Aunt Chu made for them are just suitable for them now, but I'm afraid they won't be able to wear them next year! Speaking of naughty, the two of them have become a lot more honest. A girl came from the village.
The young master was very strict. Because he was the aunt of Ah Jin and Ah Yin, Master Huangfu was afraid that the two of them would not be afraid of her, so he asked the young master to teach the two naughty children. If they were naughty, they would be beaten, even though he was harsh.
, I really feel more at ease!" Xu Zhi said with a smile.
Chu Yiqing nodded and said: "Ajin and Ayin have been spoiled by Sister Jinyu. Now they are still young, and they can be restrained if they are disciplined more strictly!"
Xu Zhi nodded and said: "Boy, I'm a little skinny, but Pan'er is quite cute and has a sweet mouth. Sister Jin Yu keeps talking all day long and doesn't know who Pan'er looks like. Now that he's so young, he's coaxing.
Everyone in the house loves her!"
When he said this to Xu Zhi, he seemed to have returned to the peaceful and peaceful house, and Chu Yiqing had more smiles on his face.
After a while, Tie Shuan finished talking to Li Huang and hurried over to see Chu Yiqing.
Chu Yiqing took a look at Tie Shuan and saw that he had grown a lot taller and looked more handsome. Perhaps Xu Zhi had been by his side in the past few years and had been helping him take care of his body. He was not like other scholars.
, looks so fragile, but has a very strong body.
Chu Yiqing said something to Tieshuan and asked about the current situation of Li Lin and Li Laoer. At this time, Xu Zhi had also taken Yingqian's pulse.
"Aunt Chu, sister Yingqian's fetus is very quiet. Now it seems that she is going to be lazy!" Originally, there were still five or six days until the fetus, but it was still in the middle of the lower abdomen and showed no sign of going down, so Xu Zhicai
Said this.
"People say that daughters usually live a lazy life, Yingqian, maybe you are a daughter!" Chu Yiqing said with a smile.
Yingqian said happily: "Hello, my daughter. My husband likes my daughter!"
Chu Yiqing nodded: "If you are a real daughter, then I will cover all your daughter's clothes from now on!"
Yingqian was startled, but without being polite, she quickly bent down and thanked her: "Thank you so much, madam!"
Chu Yiqing laughed softly.
Xu Zhi looked at Chu Yiqing and asked, "Do you want this baby to be a little royal highness or a little princess?"
Chu Yiqing thought for a while and said with a smile: "Everything is good, I like them all!"
Xu Zhi pursed her lips and smiled: "It would be great if I could have twins like Sister Jinyu, one boy and one girl, which would fulfill Aunt Chu's wish!"
Chu Yiqing couldn't help but laugh and said: "I don't want to suffer such a big sin. Sister Jinyu suffered so much when she gave birth to twins. Now that she gave birth to Pan'er, she slowly recovered her health!
"
Xu Zhi nodded and said: "That's right, Auntie is still young, she will give birth slowly!"
Chu Yiqing chuckled: "Look what you said, I'm not a sow!"
When Chu Yiqing said this, Yingqian couldn't help but laugh.
From that day on, Xu Zhi also lived in the palace, while Tie Shuan followed Hua Lin to Tianque Academy.
The ninth day of September is the Double Ninth Festival. On this day, many scholars gathered at the Chrysanthemum Valley on the outskirts of the capital. The large chrysanthemums there were blooming just in time to welcome the autumn wind. One by one, one piece after another, white and yellow, welcomed the autumn wind.
Stretching your body in the cooling autumn wind.
I heard that today's poetry festival is very different. The prince and the prince of Chu will personally inspect it in private. So many scholars regard this as an opportunity to leap over the dragon gate. Whether they are valued by the prince or the prince, they will naturally be able to do so during the palace examination in the future.
The more opportunities you have, the more likely you will be hired.
On the Double Ninth Festival, Chu Yiqing specially asked Hua Qi to make an appointment with Tieshuan to go to the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Party, so that he could get to know scholars from various places and lay a foundation.
It is said that the chrysanthemum concave was the front garden of Prince Lu's villa before. However, since Prince Lu and Prince Yu went to the mountain to live in seclusion, no one has lived here anymore. However, it is still well maintained and does not feel dilapidated at all. There are patches of chrysanthemums everywhere.
Behind, there is a long corridor, with vermilion lacquered columns, eaves carved with complex patterns, hollow and stacked flower walls, or half-moon or vase doors. They all look exquisite and luxurious. Occasionally, there are a few rose bushes or rose bushes planted in the corners or on the walls.
Green bamboo adds a bit of elegance.
Hua Qi entered Tianque Academy early, so she invited a few of her friends to come with her today, and introduced Tie Shuan to them.
When those colleagues heard that Tie Shuan was from Chu Han, they immediately curled their lips and seemed to look down on them. However, there were also two people who fell in love with Tie Shuan at first sight. One was named Zhou Tiancheng and the other was named Yu Shikai.
He was from the capital, and there were people in his family who were officials in the imperial court, but he didn't have the slightest bit of contempt. Along the way, he would explain a few words to Tie Shuan from time to time, and along the way, he and Tie Shuan actually became good friends.
"I heard that today the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince of Chu will come to the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Party in person. Brother Hua will have to show off his skills at that time!" A man named Wu Di who had previously looked down on Tie Shuan, now pulled him.
Zhuhualin said eagerly.
Speaking of which, Wu Di also had a background. His mother had some relatives with the Wu family, so she naturally tried her best to find out Hua Lin's identity. These days, she often hung around Hua Lin and made friends with him.
Hua Lin smiled faintly and said: "With all the knowledgeable senior brothers here, it's my turn!"
Wu Di was very impressed by what he said, but he didn't show it at all, so he said: "That's right, with the relationship between Brother Hua and the prince, there is really no need to be in the limelight and take this shortcut!"
Hua Lin smiled coldly and stopped saying anything. He just whispered to Tie Shuan about the origin of the chrysanthemum and left Wu Di aside.
Wu Di was depressed, but he couldn't get angry. Suddenly he saw several ladies sitting in the pavilion in front of him, and immediately shouted loudly: "Everyone, the prince hasn't come yet, and these ladies have already arrived. How can we
If you perform well, maybe you will be number one in the next year and marry a beautiful girl, a double happiness!"
Although Wu Di yelled these words loudly, which was a bit rude, but most of the scholars who came this time had this feeling in their hearts. They immediately smiled in understanding and walked forward, one by one.
They all held their heads high and held paper fans, looking so elegant and graceful.
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Xiaoyao will leave for Guilin tomorrow and will come back on the 23rd, so I may not be able to reply to my messages in time, but the updates these days are all at 10:30 in the morning, except for weekends, they are all 6,000. Xiaoyao will work hard again when he comes back.