Her words moved and amused Xia Qing, "Silly boy, why are you always with me? Are you not going to get married?"
He Jia said without hesitation: "If you don't marry, your sons and ministers won't marry anyone. They will just stay in the palace with E Niang!"
"What a silly boy." Saying this, Xia Qing hugged He Jia's small body tightly and murmured like a vow: "He Jia, E Niang will definitely protect you and won't let anyone hurt you.
E Niang will personally send you to the sedan chair and watch you get married with her own eyes!"
As for Concubine Xin, Xiuzhu, after supporting her all the way back to Jingren Palace, said softly: "Master, does Concubine Hui believe it?"
Concubine Xin took the tea handed to her by the palace attendant, brushed away the foam on the tea soup, took a sip and said: "What I said are all facts, I can't help but believe her."
A hint of joy flashed in Xiuzhu's eyes, "So, Concubine Hui will turn against the Queen as we thought?"
Concubine Xin sneered and said: "Looking at Concubine Hui's reaction just now, it will only be a matter of time before she turns against you. Just wait and see, the palace will soon become lively."
Xiuzhu said flatteringly: "For so many years, Concubine Hui and Concubine Ying have always been on the Queen's side. The three of them are like a piece of iron. Unexpectedly, today, they will be pried apart by the master."
Concubine Xin stared at the light yellow tea soup and said in a ferocious voice: "The queen caused me to have no children, how can I let her live easy? Concubine Hui is just the first step in my plan." After a pause.
After a pause, she turned around and asked, "How's it going at Guangxiu Garden?"
Xiuzhu lowered his head and said, "Everything is being done according to the master's instructions, but..." Seeing her expression of embarrassment, Concubine Xin frowned and said, "What's the problem? Is that Wang playing tricks?"
Xiuzhu shook his head and said: "There is nothing wrong with Wang Cheng. The problem lies with Miss Wei Er. Since the day she came back from the paddock and invited the emperor to Guangxiu Garden, she has never mentioned anything about the Wei family, nor has she ever
I asked about the queen."
Concubine Xin asked doubtfully: "Didn't Wang Cheng tell her that it was the queen who instigated the emperor to execute the Wei family?"
"Of course there is. At that time, Miss Wei Er also asked the emperor, but the emperor naturally refused to admit it. Miss Wei Er didn't say anything, and there has been no sound since then. From what Wang Cheng said, Miss Wei Er seemed to believe the emperor.
words."
"You are an idiot. She even believes this. She and her sister are really far apart." After scolding her angrily, Concubine Xin said coldly: "It seems like we have to help her."
Then, she whispered a few words into Xiuzhu's ear, and the latter nodded repeatedly. After Concubine Xin finished speaking, she said, "I'll take note of this. I'll leave the palace early tomorrow morning and notify Wang Cheng."
While Concubine Xin was preoccupied with scheming Xianyue, Zhaohui and a military attache of similar age were sitting in Wende's newly renovated mansion. When they were drinking the second cup of tea, Wende walked in, and Zhaohui and Zhaohui stood up.
He saluted and said, "I have met your Excellency."
"No courtesy." Wende said politely: "I kept the general waiting for a long time." After saying that, he turned his eyes to the people around Zhaohui and said with a smile: "Is Yan Dutong here too?"
Yan Le cupped his hands and said, "I came here uninvited. Please forgive me." He was from Zhenglan Banner and was newly promoted to the capital by Hongli. He was ordered to take over the two banners of Zhenglan and Xianglan. He has been in office for many years.
However, because Wen De has not handed over the military symbols for a long time, he has been unable to command the sergeants of the two banners, and they all have the same position. It can be said that they are in name only, which is quite depressing.
"Master Yan, what are you talking about? Sit down quickly!" After everyone sat down, Wen De said: "You two came here today, but what do you want?"
Zhaohui cupped his hands in the direction of the Forbidden City and said, "This official is here to tell you a few words on the emperor's order."
When Wen De heard this, he stood up solemnly and said: "I respectfully listen to the emperor's edict."
"Your Majesty knows that Mr. Wende has worked hard. Even though he has retired from the same post, he has always been thinking about the affairs of the two banners and working hard. But now that Mr. Yanle has arrived, the affairs of the two banners should be left to him to take care of."
Wen De sighed deeply and said: "Why don't I want to hand over the affairs of the two banners to Lord Yan Le as soon as possible, but just a few days ago, I unexpectedly learned that among the officials of the Zhenglan and Xianglan banners,
Some people privately enclosed land and occupied a lot of Han people's land, leaving them without
I have been pursuing this matter for a while, and now I finally have some clues. After all the officials involved in this matter are identified and punished according to law, I will immediately follow the emperor's instructions.
Please give the military talisman to Lord Wende."
Zhaohui said calmly: "My lord, the two flags are no longer unified. No matter what happens to the two flags, we should let it go."
"If it were any other matter, I would definitely let it go, but this matter..." Wende shook his head and said, "In a small way, it's just about enclosing land; but in a big way, it affects both Manchu and Han people.
If the peace between the two tribes is not properly handled, it is likely to intensify the conflict between the two tribes, and it will be difficult to end it at that time."
Zhaohui frowned slightly. This old fox refused to hand over the military talisman. He thought for a moment and said: "In this case, why not take advantage of everyone being here today to talk about what you have found?"
Let Master Yanle have an idea, and it will also be convenient for him to take over and investigate the matter."
Wen De said displeasedly: "I have said that I will handle this matter and there is no need for anyone to take over."
Zhaohui said coldly: "My lord, as the saying goes, if you are not in your position, you will not seek to govern. Now that you are no longer the commander of the two banners, if you pursue this matter again, it is really unfair. In my opinion, I still leave it to you.
Master Yanle is better."
Wen De's cheek twitched, he stared at Zhaohui for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "I have already said it very clearly, I believe there is no need for me to repeat it again." After that, he said: "Okay, I have more.
I won’t leave two more people here to see you off!”
Zhao Hui ignored the servant who was signaling at the side, stared at Wen De coldly and said: "So, your Excellency is determined not to hand over the military talisman?"
"When the time comes, I will naturally do it!" Before Wende finished speaking, Zhaohui said: "Even if it is the emperor's holy will, your Excellency, will you still give the same answer?"
Wen De's pupils shrank suddenly, and his hands hanging by his sides were shaking slightly. After a long time, he gritted his teeth and said: "When the matter of enclosure is found out, I will return the military talisman to the emperor with both hands."
"Okay!" Zhaohui suddenly stood up and said indifferently: "I hope you won't regret the decision you made today." After saying this, he took Yan Le and left.
After they left, Wen De slumped down in his chair as if his strength had been drained away. After taking a few breaths, he said to the servant beside him in a stern voice: "Go and ask Vice-Captain Mag to come over immediately."
"Hey!" Nearly an hour after the servant left, a middle-aged man wearing armor came in. He saluted Wende and said, "Your Excellency, you are so anxious to summon your servant, but something happened?"
Wen De said in a deep voice: "The emperor sent the prince just now to force me to hand over the military talisman. It seems that our previous guess was correct. The emperor was basically using the title of Jin to seize the military power from me.
"Now that he is a high-ranking official, he seems to have unlimited glory, but in fact, the power in his hands is far less than when he was the ruler of the capital.