Zhen Yinglian followed the eunuch into Prince Wu's Mansion. Princess Bao had been waiting for a long time. Zhen Yinglian bowed, and Mrs. Bao pointed to a chair and ordered her to sit on it. Zhen Yinglian sat down carefully. The princess looked at her and asked, "General Wei is in Japan."
How old is the concubine's son?"
Zhen Yinglian closed her eyes heavily: "Five...five years old."
"Just this one?"
The princess asked if Wei Ruoheng had only one other wife. Zhen Yinglian thought differently and lowered her head: "There is also a daughter, six years old."
The princess raised her eyebrows: "It's not that simple. Do you know the origin of that woman?"
"My grandfather also served as a seventh- or eighth-rank sesame official." Zhen Yinglian spoke smoothly now. "Later, there was a chaos in Beijing. Her grandfather lost his official position and couldn't find another way out. The family followed relatives to Luzhou.
.The Zeng family was married, and her father promised her to a soldier in Luzhou. The man had a bad temper and loved to beat his wife, so she ran away secretly and went to Japan with the ship. In all seriousness, she was still married to him.
That soldier Ming Matchmaker is marrying."
The princess smiled and said: "In that case, do you know the surname of the man named Zeng?"
Zhen Yinglian hesitated and said: "If someone runs away from his wife, they will always find her, right? I am thinking of secretly sending someone to Lu country to find out."
The princess shook her head: "The King of Lu and the King of Yan joined forces and went to fight in North America. Since that man is a soldier, there is no way he is still at sea right now. Besides, since your husband has given birth to a pair of children, can you still return them?" Zhen Yinglian?
Without a sound, the princess looked at her and asked, "How does she look?" Zhen Yinglian lowered her head and closed her mouth, pursed her lips hard. The princess understood and said, "In that case, what are you afraid of? She is a married woman.
, Wei Ruoheng cannot take her as a concubine at all, and her two children can only be recorded under the name of any girl who is in the same room. Once General Wei leaves, mother and son will be in your hands. "
Zhen Yinglian immediately said: "Our general does not have a wench girl!" The princess just looked at her indifferently. Tears suddenly rolled down Zhen Yinglian's eyes.
The princess had thousands of words in her heart to persuade her, but looking at her like that, she couldn't say a word. After a long time, she sighed: "After all, you can't leave me at the inn, just take her back. Anyway, I will make the decision for you."
Zhen Yinglian began to sob more and more. The princess slowly tried to persuade her.
After Zhen Yinglian left, an eunuch slipped in from outside and knelt down to answer. He said: "I just went to see General Wei's concubine. It's amazing! Not to mention how good it looks, how does that style look like something from Japan?"
The ones who came out are as good as other ladies. The two children were also taught to be smart and polite, and they are very lovable."
The princess was stunned for a while while holding the tea cup, and then asked for a long time: "Did you see Wei Ruoheng's wife just now? How does the one in the inn compare to her?"
The eunuch glanced at the princess secretly and said cautiously: "Your Majesty... do you want to hear the truth?"
"nature."
The eunuch said: "The appearance is the same, but Mrs. Wei looks like Xiaojiabiyu."
The princess was stunned for a long time after hearing this, and sighed: "In this case, when Wei Ruoheng leaves, the Wei family will not be sure who will be in charge."
The next day, the Wei family took back the mother and son who were in the inn. The person who pretended to be Wei Ruoheng's concubine was the eldest cousin of Princess Jian'an and the daughter of the Zeng family of Luzhou. In the past two years, the Wei family had been sent on official business in Japan, and now she is a stable and meticulous worker.
Aunt Zeng was originally prepared by her family for a wealthy family in Beijing. Although she eventually married a young military attache in Luzhou, what she learned in her early years can be put to use, and it is no problem to interact with the noble family members of the Wu Kingdom.
Jia Cong wanted to take Zhen Yinglian and Yuanyuan to Dajiala, and Wei Ruoheng was leading the troops outside. The King of Wu would not let his family leave. Several people discussed that if they were to be robbed by water bandits, they could only take away the people, in case something happened.
It was not easy to use the property of the Wei family. Besides, the two of them had run away, and the King of Wu was old, so it was easy for him to be suspicious of Wei Ruoheng. The troops and firearms were still supplied by Wu, so he asked Zeng to take them.
Due to her status as Wei Ruoheng's concubine, she also had a pair of children. After Zhen Yinglian left according to the plan, Zeng's work was cheaper. Anyway, Wei Ruoheng kept his confidants to take care of the property, and Zeng was just a tenant.
Just don't pay for the rent. With the Wei family as cover, she and her children are safe.
What remains is how to help Concubine Chen persuade King Wu to let Wei Ruoheng's son go to Taiwan to study. Several people have arranged it in different directions, but they are still not sure - from King Wu's point of view, Wei's eldest son is not suitable in any way.
It was the first time for Zhen Yinglian to be involved in such important matters. She sat aside and did not dare to speak. After listening for a long time, she was confused and couldn't help but ask: "How many children will the Prince of Shu send? Why are you talking about it again?"
It's a son, sometimes a son, sometimes a daughter."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "One, the eldest daughter. Our dynasty has not allowed women to be officials for thousands of years. It is not easy for the Shu Kingdom to create a daughter. We have studied how Empress Wu in the Tang Dynasty became the empress. Because she never became the empress.
From Huizi to the Queen Mother, she has been in charge of the government for many years and has accumulated great prestige. If the little girl wants to be the queen of Shu, she must first experience some majesty. Now the whole country has just let out the news, saying that the prince of Shu has a shady life experience.
The illegitimate child had to be sent to Taiwan to study, and the little princess was also sent as a cover. If the rumor persisted for a few years, it would be accepted as fact. Many years later, the little princess disguised herself as a man and returned to Shu Kingdom, only saying that he was the illegitimate son. Anyway,
Nowadays, not many people have seen her appearance, and even those who are are women from the back house, not in the same group as the men from the previous dynasty, so they are not afraid of being recognized."
Chen Ruijin interjected: "A woman's eighteen-year-old transformation, even when she was a child, she wouldn't recognize her."
Jia Cong nodded and continued: "Our rumor is that this illegitimate child is not only inappropriate in status, but also stupid. When she returned to Shu after studying, the civil and military officials in the court thought that this prince must be a fool, and their expectations were lowered to the lowest. Then.
She gradually showed her talents to others, and others were shocked and inevitably didn't care about her background. As the son of the Crown Prince, and supported by her uncle, it was natural for her father to appoint her as the 'Crown Crown Prince' after he ascended the throne.
"
Mrs. Zeng said: "What if the prince later gave birth to a real son?"
Chen Ruijin said: "Then we can only let the concubine not return to Shu. As for the little princess, she can make her own decision."
Jia Cong winked and said: "Judging from the current trend, it's quite difficult. Situ Cen's brother just got seven princesses, and the seven girls were born to six different women. Naturally, the prince is not willing to pass the kingdom of Shu to his nephew, and his daughter
After all, it was his own; Situ Cen sincerely had no interest in becoming the King of Shu and had no interest in letting his son become the King of Shu. This plan had to be hidden even from the old King and Princess of Shu, and it was secretly discussed by Situ Cen from the beginning to the end.
After the little commander leaves Chengdu, we will spread the rumors to Shu." He clapped his hands and said, "It's interesting to think about it!"
Zeng couldn't help laughing and said: "How did you come up with this idea!"
Jia Cong smiled and said, "I didn't come up with it, I copied it." There are too many such stories in later generations... Nai clapped his hands, "That's it. Sister-in-law Wei, do you have any ideas? How can we let Wu
The king believes that the little princess of Shu will not like anyone except your family Yuanyuan?"
Zhen Yinglian couldn't help but frown: "...I don't want to think about it." Mrs. Zeng burst into laughter.
Wei Ruoheng also smiled and said: "I don't want to either, Yuanyuan is still young. Isn't this meant to coax people."
Jia Cong thought for a while and asked: "Sister-in-law Wei, how did you fall in love with Brother Wei back then - tell the truth."
Zhen Yinglian looked at Wei Ruoheng and blushed: "He... doesn't look like a bad person."
"Maybe you felt pity for saving him, maybe you felt that he didn't look like a bad person, and you felt a sense of injustice. But that's not why you married him. What did you like about him?"
Wei Ruoheng smiled and said, "I was the one who pestered her later."
Jia Cong cupped his chin and said, "Yes. Pursuing someone closely can show sincerity. But this depends on nurture, what about innateness? Handsome? Good figure? Rich family? Highly skilled in martial arts? Sister-in-law, we need the truth."
Zhen Yinglian's face turned red with embarrassment, and she whispered: "You look pleasing to the eye."
Jia Cong nodded: "It can be seen that looks are a necessary condition. There are many good-looking boys, not just Yuanyuan."
Wei Ruoheng snorted: "I'm afraid there won't be anyone in the entire Wu Kingdom who is more handsome than my son."
Jia Cong rolled his eyes at him: "What you call the father filter doesn't count!" He looked at Zeng again and asked, "Has Sister Zeng ever liked any boys?"
Zeng said calmly: "Do you believe me when I say General Zhong Heng?"
Jia Cong managed to avoid falling off the chair: "Ha?! What did you say?" Zeng was silent. Jia Cong shuddered and forced a smile, "That... is all over..."
Zeng laughed and said, "It's been so many years, no need to mention it." Jia Cong was a bit embarrassed. But Zeng herself said, "I have never met General Xiao Zhong, I have only heard about their uncle and nephew.
He is very brave in breaking up banditry."
Jia Cong blinked: "Yeah, hero worship." Then he turned his head and looked at Chen Ruijin with bright eyes.
Chen Ruijin said: "My man is good at sweet talk, but I have cotton ears, so he coaxed me."
Several people chuckled in unison. Wei Ruoheng laughed and said: "Come on, come on, don't talk like this, let another ruffian coax you to see whether you like it or not."
Jia Cong knocked on the table twice: "Actually, I chased Ruijin, and Brother Wei chased Sister Wei, both of them have the most innate conditions." He sat upright and said seriously, "We have eliminated competitors." After a pause.
After a pause, "Ruijin's character is on display. In the early years, no other man pursued her. Firstly, she seldom showed her face in front of others and could not be contacted by others. Secondly, she often pretended to be my maid, so everyone could see her.
No man would bother her. Then I started chasing her. With my reputation and status, who dares to compete with me?" Chen Ruijin glanced at him. Jia Cong looked at Wei Ruoheng, "Brother Wei is the same.
The best water bandit in Taihu Lake has fallen in love with a girl. Who dares to snatch her away? One of the biggest characteristics of love is exclusivity. My woman is not allowed to be coveted by others, and my man is not allowed to be coveted by others. However, in Taiwan,
No child sent by Wu State has this kind of innate advantage - unless our cute child wants to chase someone."
Chen Ruijin said: "According to the letter I wrote to my sister, I can help the boy from Wu to get acquainted with the princess of Shu."
Jia Cong shook his head with a smile and said: "You don't know. The children you wrote in your letter are the children of the 'Chen family', not Chen Ruiwen. If they are not the children of the Chen family, why would you bother? Naturally, you will give up your mind. Regardless of Wu Guo
You don’t need to help anyone you choose. Only Yuanyuan, even if you don’t help him, there’s no way I will help him - I have a relationship with Brother Wei. Besides, Sister Wei also has a relationship with Sister Lin. Although Sister Lin
The war has gone, but Uncle Lin is still here. This kid Yuanyuan is cute, and my third sister likes him too. There is also Tuan Tuan, who is also planning to come from Malay to study. My father and brother all recognize Meng'er Quan'er.
Being able to find a large group of powerful elders and friends in Taiwan to help him. Having been to Dajiala and being loved by many powerful people in Dajiala is Yuanyuan's biggest advantage. This advantage can be decisive."
Zeng thought: "The Princess of Shu has just arrived in Taiwan and is not familiar with the place. Young Master Wei can teach her a lot and help her. Others are confused." Wei Ruoheng and others nodded unconsciously.
Zhen Yinglian suddenly said: "But...are you trying to trick King Wu?"
Wei Ruoheng said inexplicably: "Yes, how can Yuanyuan really be a county horse?"
Zhen Yinglian said anxiously: "The princess of Shu must return to her country sooner or later. By then, Yuanyuan will no longer be a princess. Will the prince blame her?"
Jia Cong burst into laughter: "How old is King Wu? He probably won't live long enough for you to return to the Kingdom of Wu. My sister-in-law can stay in Dajiala with peace of mind. We will be responsible for the rest." Zhen Yinglian blushed again.
Chen Ruijin said: "We'll probably start from here, and my sister will blow the pillow wind. That's it." Everyone said a few more words, then dismissed the meeting and opened the door to the study.
I saw a servant waiting outside. When I saw the door opened, I immediately came in and said, "General, Mr. Chen Ruiwen has been waiting for the general for a long time."
Everyone was stunned and looked at Chen Ruijin. Wei Ruoheng asked: "What did he say?"
"No, he just said he wanted to see the general. He was so angry."
Wei Ruoheng thought for a while, smiled, and waved his hand: "No problem, I'm probably here to ask for help. You just don't know, I'll send him away."
Chen Ruijin asked: "What's wrong with you?"
"Yesterday I made a rumor about him in front of the prince." Wei Ruoheng said with a smile, "I said that he had done many stupid things in the Taiwan government and brought the prince into disgrace."
Jia Cong said: "To be fair, he is quite decent there and doesn't pretend to understand."
Wei Ruoheng chuckled and said, "I just tricked the prince into pretending that he didn't understand." Then he picked up his feet and went outside.
Jia Cong was curious, turned around and said with a smile: "Ladies, you can play by yourselves, I'll eavesdrop!" and then chased Wei Ruoheng.
Wei Ruoheng walked faster than Jia Cong, and Jia Cong chased him for a long time. When he arrived outside the hall, he slowed down and tiptoed to the lattice door and pressed his ear against it. He heard Chen Ruiwen shouting from inside: "You
Why on earth are you slandering me in front of the prince!"
Wei Ruoheng said slowly: "Didn't I tell you? I'm annoying you."
Chen Ruiwen shouted: "I will go to the prince to sue you!"
Wei Ruoheng still said slowly: "Please do it. I don't know if the prince believes you or not."
"Wei, don't forget who my sister is."
Wei Ruoheng touched his palms and smiled: "I remember it, I remember it clearly. Mr. Chen, please feel free to sue the prince or the girl, or which girl you sue."
Chen Ruiwen yelled, "Wait!" and slammed the door. Jia Cong was hiding in the corner, but he didn't see it. Wei Ruoheng slowly came out with his hands behind his hands, and looked at Jia Cong with a smile.