Chapter 16 The Fourth Princess scolded Mingzhu with cold eyes
The ninth year of Kangxi passed smoothly. Wu Ciyou's strategy of "suppressing it with calm" was very effective. The rumors circulating in the spring quietly disappeared; the activities of Zhong Sanlang Incense Club were also greatly restrained in various places; almost all the incense halls in the Gyeonggi area
All the doors were closed. Mingzhu visited Shandong and Anhui. Luzhou, Fengyang, Yingzhou, Jinan, Dongchang, Wuding and Linqing were all very quiet and there were no bandit activities. Mingzhu could not be found.
Wu Ciyou returned to Beijing in April to resume the decree, and Kangxi did not blame him. According to the secret report of Bian Sanyuan, governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, Wu Ciyou was not kidnapped to Yunnan, and Kangxi was relieved. A few days ago, Yu Chenglong reported good news, and the Qing Dynasty
The silt of the Yellow River at the mouth of the river has been cleaned up, and the canal transportation has been dredged. Kangxi felt that everything was going smoothly, so he issued an edict to stop King Pingxi's right to elect officials, and began to rectify the administration of officials in the north, clearing up the backlog of cases, money and food. If he had a little spare time, he would summon Zhang Cheng at any time.
, Chen Houyao, Mei Wending and others gave lectures on mathematics, geography, astronomy, meteorology, poetry, poetry, calligraphy, painting, and music. He learned all useful things and was very busy. However, after the Beginning of Summer, the capital was busy again.
There were rumors circulating secretly that the Hui people were planning to gather a crowd to rebel, destroy the capital, and establish a new Huihe kingdom. This became a concern for Kangxi.
Mingzhu, a scholar of the University, was ordered to send students to various provinces, so there was a lot of traffic in front of his house. Green sedans were lined up from the entrance of the official residence to the street of Shanpailou. Since Ao Bai's misfortune, Mingzhu has been thinking about the Minister of Libu.
However, he had no choice but to hold on to the important position. This spring, the governor of Henan Province asked for relief due to the spring famine. Kangxi ordered Suo'etu to inspect Henan, and then handed over the affairs of the civil service department to him. He only had to select students to get the job.
After receiving 30,000 silver, he finally understood why Suo'etu refused to leave the capital despite all obstacles.
After seeing off a large group of farewell examinees, Mingzhu stared blankly out of the hospital. Time passed so fast. Before she knew it, the moss on the wall changed from dark red to bright green, including polygonum multiflorum and morning glory.
Tender vines climbed up the wall from the corner and connected with the peaches and plums outside the wall. Seeing that the Dragon Boat Festival is coming, the empress in the palace, there are several Prince Chineda and Wei Dongting, the close ministers and guards, should take care of each.
Everyone has their own temperament, so gifts cannot be the same. This requires some thought. I have been so busy these days that I didn't bother to think about it in detail.
After pondering for a long time, Mingzhu suddenly remembered that it was time to hand over the sign to the palace, so she stood up, stretched, and was about to order the sedan to be prepared. When she turned her face, she saw Zuo Bishen, the chief examiner of the Shaanxi Provincial Examination, sitting next to him.
Sitting on the chair, he looked at himself intently and asked: "What else do you want? Didn't I already say everything that needs to be said?"
"Ming Zhongtang," Zuo Bishen leaned over carefully. He was a little hard of hearing and could only hear half of Mingzhu's words, so he apologized and said with a smile: "Mr. Ming has just said what he said just now. He must take justice into his mind.
, I don’t deceive my father, and I have a clear conscience below. But I am afraid that the knowledge in the humble position will miss out the real talents, and I will let you down.” Although Mingzhu listened impatiently, she didn’t feel bad, so she said:
"You just need to work hard and it will be done. Brother has to go to the imperial court. If you are fine, come back another day!" Zuo Bishen said hurriedly: "I understand that I understand, because Mr. Ming visited Shaanxi before and must have met some talented people. Please
Master Ming told me their names, and I will go there this time to work for you and select them."
After hearing this, Mingzhu rolled her eyes and thought for a while, but she really didn't need his help. However, she felt a surge of air in her stomach and farted loudly. She felt it was indecent and smiled awkwardly.
"Huh?" Zuo Bishen asked with his ears tilted: "Sir, who are you talking about..."
"I didn't say anything!" Mingzhu said, "That's how it works!"
"Oh! Xia Qitong..."
Mingzhu was angry and funny. She didn't know how to deal with this living treasure, so she raised her voice again and said: "I have nothing to entrust you with, just to relieve the Qi!" After saying that, he went to order the sedan to be prepared. This time Zuo Bishen heard it clearly.
, seeing him leaving, he wrote the three words "Xia Qitong" on the table in the corner of the room, folded it and tucked it into his boots. This time he went to Shaanxi to be the examiner, and he must remember this Xia Qitong
Take it back.
After entering the palace, he met Suo'etu at the Pearl of Longzongmen. He stopped and said with a smile: "Suo Gong, where are you going in such a hurry?" Suo'etu shook a roll of paper in his hand and said with a smile: "That's right.
I can't see you. I have a little thing to ask you to do. - This is the list of Jinshi who have passed the Imperial Examination. There are two people among the top two who have to be transferred to the Hanlin Academy - please take a look." Mingzhu heard the tone of his words and said,
As if he was ordering himself, his anger rose in his heart, but he took the paper with a smile, browsed it casually and asked: "Which two people are you talking about?"
Suo'etu pointed with his finger and said: "Here, the two people in the circle are Li Guangdi and Chen Menglei." He held the pearl in his hand, weighed it in his mind, and was looking for excuses to refuse when he suddenly saw the red pen on it.
The circle, my heart moved, I knew it was Kangxi's circle, but why did he say that? He obviously wanted to set up a trap for himself to fall into. After taking a lot of thought, he giggled and said: "Well, it works! Let's talk about it.
With the addition of Yubi, even if you ask for a prime minister, Mingzhu can't reject it. Haven't you heard people say, 'If you want to be an official, find the third child'!" Suo'etu was startled, then smiled and replied: "That's right,
There is another sentence: 'If you want love, look for me!' That's all." The two looked at each other and laughed tacitly.
The two of them were talking when they saw Kong Sizhen coming out of Yongxiang. They all stood sideways and respectfully. When Sizhen came over, they all called Qian'er to say hello. Suo'etu saluted and said with a smile: "Fourth princess, I heard that you are going to accompany your grandson.
The general has returned to Guilin, it's a long way, so please take care along the way!"
"Yes," Kong Sizhen agreed coldly, without even looking at the two of them. After walking a few steps, Kong Sizhen seemed to have remembered something, and beckoned: "Mingzhu, come here!"
Mingzhu glanced at Suo Etu blankly, responded hurriedly, walked a few steps, and stood solemnly in front of Kong Sizhen with her hands lowered.
"I just went to see Aunt Suma." Kong Sizhen said sternly. "Oh!" Mingzhu's heart sank and she said with a smile, "I haven't seen her for more than a year. How is your health?" Kong Sizhen's lips
He was tense for a while before replying: "It's okay!"
"I'm relieved now!" Mingzhu sighed, "I never expected her back then... Now everyone... only her... ugh!"
Kong Sizhen stared at Mingzhu with a knife-like gaze and sneered: "I don't want to hear these words from you. I also know some of those past events! I don't want to argue about these things. Yesterday, I followed the imperial decree and took a detour to Shandong to visit Mr. Wu and return to Beijing.
What do you think when Mr. Wu returns to Beijing?"
Mingzhu responded: "Mr. Wu was my savior. I collapsed in the Yuepeng store from the cold..."
"Okay!" Kong Sizhen cut off Mingzhu's words, "Buddhist says that there is no limit to the sea of suffering, but turning back is the end. I hope you are consistent in your words! You must know that Aunt Sumala and I have wanted to be good since we were young. Don't expect my aunt to have such a good sex.
Son, do you think I can't cure you?" After saying that, he walked away proudly.
Mingzhu was scolded by her for no reason, and he didn't even have time to tell the difference. He remembered that Suo'etu had made a circle for him, and these prominent people also hated him, and he couldn't help but feel chilled. When Suo'etu returned,
At that time, he saw Mingzhu still standing dumbfounded from a distance, so he shouted from a distance: "Old Ming! Just now there was a message from inside that we won't be seen today, please go back!"
Mingzhu agreed and looked at Suo'etu going away without saying anything. Then she realized that the sun was blazing and she was sweating all over.
Kong Sizhen went out of the Meridian Gate and wanted to go back to his mansion. He saw Xiao Maozi holding a yellow box in his hand and a bundle of green moxa under his arm. He rushed out happily. When Xiao Maozi saw her, he stopped and smiled.
"Fourth Princess, you are so lucky!" Kong Sizhen said with a smile: "You don't recognize me as your god-aunt, so why are you calling me 'Fourth Princess' again? If you are not going to feed the Emperor, where are you lazying?"
"Although I have recognized you as my god-aunt, I can't do anything wrong with this big gift outside." Xiao Maozi chuckled, walked closer to Kong Sizhen and said, "Long live the Lord went to Wei Junmen's house today and asked the slave to return to the palace.
Take some realgar and mugwort leaves to reward him. Now that I am older, how can I dare to be as naughty as I was when I was a child? At what time do I dare to hide in the sand for a while?" After hearing this, Kong Sizhen nodded with a smile, and saw You Yemen.
Two officials were kneeling next to them. They had already been taken off their heads. He raised his chin and asked Xiao Maozi: "What's going on with those two officials?" Xiao Maozi turned around and looked at it, and said with a smile: "The one in the north is called Guo.
Xiu, I heard that he extorted money from others, but I don’t know the details. The one in the south is called Yao Diyu, and he is a censor. Today, I am going to the study to insult Guo Xiu, but he intervenes to make trouble. Long live the Lord did not mention him.
One sentence, but he actually contradicted him with two sentences. Long live the Lord simply punished the two of them to bask in the sun together."
Yao Diyu and Kong Sizhen did not know each other. When he was in Zhaoling, Guo Xiu was the local county magistrate, and later he was transferred to the Hubei Salt Road. He was a very straightforward and courageous person who valued justice over profit. How could he be guilty of corruption all of a sudden?
?Kong Sizhen thought, walked a few steps forward, turned around and smiled at Xiao Maozi: "I haven't seen Sister-in-law Jianmei for a long time. I heard that she is about to give birth, so I should go and have a look. Let's go together, okay?"
"Xiao Maozi called for a sedan and asked Kong Sizhen to ride on it. He then followed behind on his own horse.
Today's Wei Mansion has changed. The houses and courtyards are tall and neat. Everyone at the door knows Xiao Maozi. When they heard that the fourth princess was coming, they hurriedly went in to report. Kong Sizhen waved his hand to stop, and then
He and Xiao Maozi went straight in and saw Mu Zixu, Lang Ling and Jian Luzi waiting at the gate.
As soon as he entered the second door, he heard someone talking in the room, but it was Xiong Cilu's voice: "... Judging from these rumors, the Hui people's rebellion is related to the third prince Zhu..." Kong Sizhen guessed that Kangxi was also inside,
He opened the curtain and walked in. Kangxi sat cross-legged on the big Kang, waving a fan in his hand and was listening intently. When he saw Kong Sizhen coming in to salute, he leaned over and said with a smile: "You have such long legs. I heard that I
I came here in a hurry because I thought Wei Dongting would have something good to eat, right?" Kong Sizhen smiled and said, "I'm not here just to eat. I heard that Sister-in-law Jianmei is pregnant, but it's true.
The slave will go south in a few days. Firstly, he will meet the Long Live Lord, and secondly, he will also wish the Dongting couple." Kangxi looked at Wei Dongting, and seeing Wei Dongting nodding and smiling, he turned and asked Xiong Cilu: "Who is Li Guangdi?
How did you break the rumor?"
"In case of long live," Xiong Cilu bowed and replied, "Li Guangdi thought that the 'curved ruler carpenter' is a ruler hanging on the wood, which is combined into the word 'Zhu'; the 'Tianyang Qianxiang' is '' on the Bagua map,
The shape is similar to the character '三'; '狗上点 drop下' is the dot on the top of the character 'dog', moved to the bottom, it is the character '太'; 'grandson' is the character 'son of a woman', which should be the character 'good','
"No daughter-in-law" is the word for "child", and those four nursery rhymes, when put together, become "Prince Zhu San sits on the dragon gate"..."
Kong Sizhen was a little confused when he heard this, so he turned to look at Wei Dongting. Wei Dongting hurriedly handed over a piece of paper, and when Kong Sizhen looked at it, it read:
The curved ruler is inseparable from the carpenter's, and the image of the sky and the sun is the most realistic.
The barking dog drips from the sky, and there is no grandson sitting on the dragon gate.
Kangxi half-reclined on the big pillow, closed his eyes and put his hand on his forehead. After thinking for a while, he asked: "Then - have you dispelled the rumor of 'four mouths of rebellion' that I heard in Gu'an?" Xiong
Ci Lu hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "The slaves are stupid, and they haven't figured it out yet——"
"I have a little knowledge," Xiao Maozi next to me interjected, "I used to guess riddles with my brother when I was young..."
Before he finished speaking, Xiong Cilu shouted: "What are you talking about here? Get out!" He was a Taoist master who was most afraid of eunuchs interfering in politics. He hated Xiao Maozi's talkativeness, so he used his identity as a minister to reprimand Xiao Maozi. Kangxi
But he laughed and said: "Just listen to what he said as a joke. What are you afraid of? Can this little devil still be able to do politics?" Xiao Maozi was so frightened that he stuck out his tongue and said with a smile: "I almost scared away the true soul! Let's talk about it.
"If it's not right, the Holy Emperor and Lord Xiong just think it's farts - these 'four mouths' look like the word 'Hui Hui', and it seems to have something to do with the rumors in the city that the Hui people are going to rebel?"
Xiong Cilu couldn't help but be startled. He had already figured out the words "Five Star Alliance" in detail, but the more he thought about "Four Openings", the more he couldn't figure it out. He couldn't guess it. After Xiao Maozi figured it out, he laughed out loud.
He said to Wei Dongting: "The skins of cows, horseshoes, and drums can be used as medicine. This little thing really solved the mystery!" After hearing this, Kangxi's eyes shone with a strange light, and he said with a smile: "Very good! The Hui people have passed.
Let’s discuss it again after the Dragon Boat Festival. I came out today to have some free time, but I decided to discuss something here instead of talking about these annoying things. Dongting, I’ve heard that your Jianmei family is good at cooking. I want to bother you.
Now that we are happy, we can’t be bothered today..."
"Come on!" Mingzhu shouted deliberately outside, and came in with a plate in both hands. Everyone was stunned at first, wondering when he arrived. He looked like a waiter, grinning at Kangxi
Said: "Master, please have a meal!"
"You, my slave, are quite good at using tricks to please others," Kangxi said with a smile, "I will use it, and I only accept Jianmei's love!" Mingzhu said hurriedly: "Of course, these are all made by Jianmei's sister-in-law. Servant
I came here to give Dongting a gift, but by chance, I came to blame the master..."
The table was filled with dishes. Although there were not many categories, the workmanship was extremely exquisite, which made people salivate. Kangxi couldn't help but praise it repeatedly, and ordered Xiong to give him the shoes. Kong Sizhen and Mingzhu ate together, and Wei Dongting only stood to wait.
The monarch and his ministers dined at the same table and chatted with each other in an extremely cordial manner. Suddenly, a trembling voice was heard outside: "The old man is here? I miss you so much..." When Kangxi looked at it, Shi Jianmei held her belly and held her white hair like silver.
His mother-in-law, Grandma Sun, came in. Xiong Cilu and Mingzhu both stood up in a hurry. Kangxi also left his seat, approached Grandma Sun, and said loudly: "Emma, I see you are here!" Before Kangxi came over,
Mrs. Sun had already kowtowed. Grandma Sun stood up and looked at Kangxi up and down with squinted eyes. "Master looks good, but he's just lost weight! The thieves in the Yangxin Hall didn't serve him well either!... The first few times I went in, I gave him
Lafayette said hello, but he didn't even see the master, saying he was busy... I said even if I was asked to hide and take a look, who would have thought that the master would still be thinking about me, an old woman, and actually come here in person..." As he said this, he wiped away his tears.
Kangxi sat back and asked Grandma Sun to sit where Mingzhu had been sitting. He pointed at the food with an ivory chopstick and said loudly: "You should eat some too, this is what your wife made!"
"I can't chew any more!" Grandma Sun said with a smile, "The master is just useful, and the slave is watching, and he is also feeling happy..." She was Kangxi's wet nurse. She had been away from the palace for more than a year, and she was always thinking about Kangxi while watching.
Kangxi ate vegetables and babbled: "...Now that I am old, there are days when the sun is out, and I have nothing to do at home all day long. I always think about the old man. It's time to wear cotton and change clothes, and it's time to have a meal. Where are those people down there?
I know it clearly! Now that the slave is back, Long live the Lord himself must be more careful..."
Kangxi listened and nodded with a smile. When he saw Aunt Sun wearing an embroidered eight-tuan auspicious gown, hanging pearl beads, and an embroidered golden throne with only one ruby on the crown, he asked Xiong Cilu: "Aunt Sun is mine."
I am a wet nurse, this title is not suitable for me, is it? You can come up with another title."
"Yes!" Xiong Cilu pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "I think I should make Grandma Sun a consecrated lady, but I don't know what the holy intention is?"
"Mrs. Fengsheng," Kangxi was very satisfied after hearing this, nodded and said with a smile, "Very good, let's make her a Lady of Fengsheng - if future generations have this kind of situation again, this will be an example - Shi Jianmei is promoted to a first-class lady!"
"Thank you, Master!" Shi Jianmei first helped her mother-in-law to salute, and then kowtowed herself. Wei Dongting next to him was very moved, with tears in his eyes, and secretly wiped them away. Kong Sizhen saw that it was a gap, and asked hurriedly: "Long live my slave.
I just came out of the palace and saw Guo Xiu and Yao Diyu kneeling outside. I wonder what they have done?"
"Both of these are from Mingzhu Shen." Kangxi said casually, "The last time Yao Diyu asked for the forehead picture, and also for the political affairs of Wang Jie, it was all untrue. As a censor of the Han Dynasty,
, I used all the things I heard about to play, which made all the ministers uneasy. I gave him a few words of warning, but he actually contradicted me. How can I not deal with such a wild slave?" He took a sip of wine, and then
He said: "This Guo Xiu is not a thing. The money he spent on fire was increased to five cents. He took the money and said he was honoring his parents and wanted to have a good reputation. Such people who are just trying to gain reputation cannot be tolerated!" He said and knocked the wine glass heavily.
Wandering on the case.
Seeing Kong Sizhen staring at her, Mingzhu hurriedly smiled and said to Kangxi: "These two people are unbecoming, but Yao Diyu has no ill intentions, he is just rude in front of his master; I heard that Guo Xiu only increased his energy this year."
, His parents are indeed seriously ill, and it seems to be excusable. I thought that the emperor would just punish them lightly." Sun Amu also said: "Amitabha! Although we have just arrived at Duanyang, the sun is shining brightly today.
It's poisonous, and it's serious if it grows when exposed to the sun. The old man has been kind and generous since he was a child, so please forgive me if you have to!"
Kangxi looked at Nanny Sun, thought for a long time, then smiled and said: "Look at your face, Yao Diyu will be fined three months, Guo Xiu will be dismissed, and he will stay in office or not. I will talk about it after I see him and ask him carefully - Xiao Maozi