This palace is not like any other place. If you want to enter, there is nothing like this.
When summoned to the palace and at other times, you have to hand over an invitation sign.
In the past, when I was the emperor's elder brother, entering the palace was like going home. Even if the old man was not free, the officials who were walking in front of the emperor to deal with these trivial matters would let him go. Therefore, the Tenth Master had never felt that entering the palace was such a big deal.
Difficult things.
He handed over the sign for three days in a row, but the emperor didn't see it.
Master Shi wiped his face, isn't he a fool? We are good at it.
So early on the fourth day, the sign was handed over again.
The people below didn't dare not report it, but the fourth master was really annoyed, "Then call him in." He went to the palace every day to say hello, but he stayed at the door and refused to leave if he wasn't allowed in. What kind of people are these!
The Tenth Master finally entered the palace. He was more self-aware and did not go inside to disturb the Long Live Master. He only stayed where he was.
There is food and drink inside. Walking a hundred and eighty meters outside, there is a newly built dressing area. There are special people to clean up and take care of it. It is a place to relieve yourself. To be serious, the current Long Live Master is better than the old man at that time.
It has improved a lot. It was a dream to stay so comfortably in Houjianchu. There is no ice in summer and no charcoal in winter. I dare not drink water, not to mention that there are snacks and fruits on the table. The teapot is placed on
On one side, just point a finger and a little eunuch will come to refill it. It's cold today, and the tea poured out of the teapot is still ginger and jujube tea.
No wonder Wanzai has such a cold and hard temperament, and now people outside are praising Wanzai for his generosity.
He always thought that this was because everyone was forced by the power of the fourth child and could only keep flattering him. Now that he saw it, it may not be the case.
He sat down with peace of mind, holding tea, and picked up a piece of pastry. It was soft and fluffy, and tasted pretty good.
The eyes of the little eunuch next to him were all widened. Some of the adults who were about to meet were drinking tea, but no one had really touched the food since it was put on it.
This guy has such a big heart.
After a while, Old Thirteen came. He came in and took a look, good guy, what is Brother Ten doing?
"Try it?" Master Shi enthusiastically recommended, "This jujube cake has a different taste. Now the craftsmanship of the imperial kitchen has improved."
Thirteen wanted to laugh. This was because he considered Hou Jianchu, the Long Live Lord, as his own home, and even allowed people to come.
He saw that the pastry was cut like mahjong, it was small, and he ate it in one bite without dirtying his hands. He tasted it in a dignified manner. "This is not the craftsmanship of the imperial kitchen, it was brought from behind." Shisan pointed out in a low voice.
Pointing to the backyard.
"Master?" Thirteen nodded, "I didn't do it myself, but I brought it out from the kitchen at the back."
"Tell me, with the temperament of Mr. Long live, how could he be so considerate?" Mr. Shi muttered. But I have to say, this little thing warmed the hearts of those who came to see him.
This is the importance of marrying a good wife.
When Thirteen was about to speak, Su Peisheng came in and asked Thirteen to come in.
The Tenth Master pouts, this is differential treatment. The Thirteenth Old Man is really lucky. He hooked up with the Fourth Old Man earlier, and now he is Prince Heshuoyi. The new rich man in the capital, the most famous person.
Thirteen quickly stood up, nodded to Master Ten, and followed Su Peisheng in.
Master Shi didn't think anything of it at first, but why did he feel uncomfortable with this comparison?
It seems like you are so pitiful.
Thirteen went in and saluted. Fourth Master asked him to sit down and asked, "I want to call you Prime Minister of the Government and Minister of Military and Aircraft. Among the nine admirals in your hand, who do you think is suitable?"
Thirteen was really a little frightened and wanted to refuse, but heard the Fourth Master wave his hand, "We are kings and ministers, and we are also brothers, so just say it with confidence."
Thirteen is really difficult. This person does not want to satisfy himself, but wants to satisfy Long Live Lord.
If you want to be trustworthy, you have to look among your own brothers. They are definitely more trustworthy than outsiders. Who should you choose?
The third child? He's not good at it. He's better at writing an article praising someone's virtues, or a flattering poem at a banquet.
Lao Wu? He also has errands now. It is estimated that his errands will be endless. Starting from Mo Yaqi, all the princesses raised in the palace are getting married slowly. The princess mansion alone will keep Lao Wu busy for many years.
Lao Qi? He can defeat the Ministry of Rites.
Lao Ba? This person cannot be mentioned.
Lao Jiu has suddenly emerged as a new force. Long Live Lord actually gave him control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This is definitely a sign of trust.
Old Ten? Outside.
Thirteen couldn't help but look outside. Could it be that Lao Ten was asked to serve as the admiral of the nine gates?
He turned to look at Fourth Master, "Among the brothers, the one who is free now is also Tenth Brother."
Fourth Master didn't speak for a long time and asked: "Can it be used?"
Thirteen pondered for a long time before saying: "Know how to assess the situation."
This means that when you are strong, he will never dare to bully you. But once there is real danger and you want to expect him to fight for you, that is absolutely not possible.
The fourth master still didn't say anything. It was risky to use this person. What's more, he had no worries in the palace, and it was even harder to control.
This makes people a little undecided.
Fourth Master raised his head and said, "It's dinner time. You go and eat first and then tell me to think about it again."
Thirteen then withdrew.
Master Shi waited for half a morning and ate half a plate of snacks, but they were not considered meals.
Thirteen pulled Master Ten out and Master Ten smiled and said, "I think you are a very talented person. You are not like my brother who was sent out without food."
Being teased, Thirteen didn't mind, and pulled Master Ten away, "You don't come to the palace often, and the rules have changed now. Come and see, you will understand."
Following Thirteen, Master Ten was pulled into the side hall.
I was immediately shocked. There were several adults sitting here, all carrying plates to eat.
"These are all the people that Long live the Lord will meet in the afternoon, or those who have not finished talking in the morning and want to continue in the afternoon. They are all eating and resting here. See? Four dishes and one soup. There is also a couch for resting in the middle.
Some old people can also stretch." Thirteen briefly introduced, then raised his hand to suppress the person who was about to get up.
There was a large row of dishes on the table at the other end. The tenth master's eunuch, Xiao Xiaozi, followed the thirteenth eunuch to prepare food for his master.
"This is better than eating steamed buns before. The buns are much better." Mr. Shi still felt that it was a bit novel.
After a while, Su Peisheng also came to get the food. Everyone looked like they were not surprised.
Thirteen said: "Long live the food here too." Of course, that's what it looks like on the surface, and it was Su Peisheng, the slave, who brought it back and ate it. He met several times, Su Peisheng was making food with his front legs, and the Queen's food box was being delivered with his back legs.
The emperor definitely wanted to give the queen face, so all the food went into Su Peisheng's stomach. But this matter could not be told to the outside world. Long live the Lord did not avoid himself, so he trusted himself, so he still had to keep his mouth shut. Of course.
, Long live the Lord is not all a show. The meal brought by the Queen also has four dishes and one soup. The only difference is probably that the latter was cooked by the Queen herself.
Master Shi can already predict that it won't be long before the emperor's reputation for generosity, benevolence and simplicity will spread.
He grew up in the palace, but today Master Ten visited the palace from a new perspective. When he came back, Master Nine complained: "I even feel that the fourth child doesn't look like the fourth child anymore."
Master Jiu patted him, "I want to go home and die. Do you really think I'm really soft now that I've softened my temper? What kind of old man? Change it, don't call it smooth talk."
Master Shi quickly shut up.
But he still insisted on going to the palace every day. Two days later, when the emperor issued a decree that Master Shi would be the admiral of the Nine Sects, not only Master Ten was shocked, but everyone else was shocked.
But only Thirteen knew that before he decreed that Lao Shi be appointed as the Admiral of the Nine Sects, the Emperor had an extremely low-key resignation. Wuya Fobiao, the nephew of the Queen Mother and the biological cousin of Long Live Lord, was appointed as the Imperial Guardsman of the Capital.
The military capital was unified. The intention was very obvious, it was to guard against Lao Shi.
Lin Yutong listened to Fourth Master say: "If Lao Shi can do his job with sincerity, this is an opportunity. If he does well, I will use him. If he does not do well..."
Before he finished speaking, Lin Yutong knew what Fourth Master meant, and was afraid that he would be hidden forever.
"It's time for Hongzhao to find some haha beads." Fourth Master asked.
Lin Yutong didn't understand the change of topic, but still said: "Yes, I will take care of the arrangements."
Since he said it, he must have someone in mind.
"Choose one of the children from the Wuya family to follow Hongzhao." The fourth master said calmly.
The Queen Mother’s family? Lin Yutong responded.
The next day, I actually saw the child chosen by the fourth master in the palace. I have to say that the fourth master acted quickly.
"What's your name?" Lin Yutong waved and called the child to his side.
"His name is Zhaohui, E Niang." Hong Zhao said, pulling his friend and running away.
Zhaohui? Which Zhaohui from the Qianlong Dynasty?
Only then did she finally understand what the Fourth Master meant. The Admiral of the Nine Sects was handed over to Lao Shi, who was originally from the Eighth Master's party, and she used the Buddha's symbol of the Wuya family, who could only rely on him, to guard against Lao Shi.
But for the Buddha mark, he took someone else's child and made haha beads for his own son. This was a favor, and he wanted him to work hard. But it was also a hostage, holding it in his hands, so he had some scruples.
Lin Yutong didn't think there was anything wrong with doing this. After all, people's hearts are fickle. Longkodo is the best example.
The Queen Mother was very happy that the fourth master had hired someone from the Wuya family. When she talked to Lin Yutong, her voice was filled with joy.
Lin Yutong accompanied the Queen Mother and talked for a long time. As soon as she returned to the palace, Hong Yun came.
His expression was a little serious, "Empress Huang..."
There are actually some words that he hesitates to speak.
"What's wrong?" Lin Yutong pulled the child to sit down and asked.
Hong Yun pondered for a long time and then said: "My son has been meeting his twelfth uncle every time he leaves the palace these days. My son... feels a little bit insecure about his twelfth uncle."
The twelfth elder brother, Yinzhen. It is said that this prince came to prominence in the last years of Kangxi, but was suppressed by the Yongzheng Dynasty, but was extremely important in the Qianlong Dynasty. He even served as prime minister in government affairs, and was trusted and relied upon by Qianlong?
Lin Yutong remembered that history books recorded that the twelfth elder brother of the Kangxi Dynasty had done an impressive thing during the Yongzheng Dynasty. He mistakenly wrote the biological mother of Prince Bao at the time as Qian instead of Niu Colu.