In the past, Yinti saw Kuexu being affectionate and teasing him like "second cousin", "cousin Kuixu" or "bachelor of the academy", but today she suddenly called him by name, Kuixu, with a smile but not a smile.
I couldn't help but feel a thump in my heart.
Could it be that his cousin, the king of the county, was jealous because he praised his eighth prince? He couldn't let it go.
"Kaigong rarely praises others. It seems that my eighth brother is very popular with you." Yinti smiled and poured a cup of tea for Kuixu. "Here, let's continue drinking tea."
Kuixu moved his mouth, was he really jealous? After drinking this cup of tea, he said, "The Eighth Prince is indeed a refreshing breeze. In addition, that He Zhuo has been preaching about his simplicity all day long, and he is so ruthless that he is a little Fu."
If it’s low, the reputation won’t be too bad.”
If a person is really capable of doing things, and can laugh at flattery and say nice words in a generally arrogant environment, such a person will not be notorious. Yinti nodded slightly, acknowledging that Kui Xu's words were reasonable.
"Khan Amma also thinks that he is capable of getting things done, but that's all. Does the second cousin think that he has a bright future?"
"Today is different from the past. It will not be difficult to be a powerful prince in the future." Kuixu looked at Yinti in surprise, "Prince, haven't you never looked down on the eighth prince because of his humble mother's family?"
"Ah?" Only then did Yinti realize that he was overthinking it. Kuixu only had a slight appreciation for Yinti now, nothing more. He quickly covered it up and said, "It's okay at Lao Ba's mother's house. I just heard about it a few days ago."
He said that his uncle was still promoted to a minor level in Shengjing, which can be regarded as a promotion."
"I've heard this too."
Kui Xu said, "You know that the daily ministers are always selected from the Imperial Academy. As a bachelor in charge of the academy, I can hear more or less news. Some people say that the emperor once said that good concubines are obedient and cautious, and Babeile is capable, but
The good concubine's natal family is not good. I don't know what made the emperor unhappy, so I said this."
It's probably because his old man's "prejudice" has resurfaced. What else could it be? Yinti thought to himself. This old man has always looked down on the Xinzheku people under his leadership. There has been little improvement in the past few years.
, simply!
His behavior made Yinti couldn't help but wonder if the old man had suffered any psychological trauma due to Xin Zheku when he was a child, and he had been holding on to his hatred for many years.
It is true that Kangxi did not let the princes manage the affairs of the ministry, but he asked them to assist the prince in running the affairs of the flag as small flag masters, which in itself would involve dealing with all aspects. Those who are capable and capable will naturally pick out capable people at this time.
I will also take the opportunity to expand my network of contacts.
For creatures like "princes", as long as they are given a little chance to contact government affairs, they will try their best to expand their influence and power, but the size depends on their own abilities - this is a status environment
bring about instinctive reactions.
Yinreng was naturally aware of this situation, but he had no choice. The emperor ordered several princes, Baylor, to assist him. It was also the emperor who ordered the princes to handle their respective flag affairs. It was the emperor who told him sincerely that the crown prince "must have a prince."
demeanor".
In the past, there was only one Yinti who needed to be vigilant, but now it is better. Yinreng could not even imagine that Khan Ama was in the prime of spring and autumn, and he heard that Wang, the concubine in the harem, was pregnant again. More than ten or twenty years passed like this.
, what will happen to the princes... Yinreng was irritated and threw down the memorial in his hand. It happened that the eunuch outside came to send a message, "The Crown Princess invites the Crown Prince to come over. It concerns the Crown Prince's future."
"My Qianqiu is fine as usual, it's not just those things." Although he was very upset, facing his wife who was trying to cheer her up, Yinreng still managed to squeeze out a smile, "Don't worry too much, it's important to take good care of yourself."
"
The Crown Princess described her condition as diminished, but her spirits were much better than when her fourth brother had just died. She smiled softly and said, "It's not that I'm worried about His Highness Qianqiu, but this year the local governor's gift to His Highness came earlier than in previous years, and it was more generous.
Especially this one," she gestured to the prince to look at the things on the table, "this is from the governor of Gansu."
It is a piece of finely carved jade, made of Hetian jade, which is oily and shiny. The pattern on it is of auspicious clouds surrounding a dragon. Of course, the dragon pattern is not inappropriate, but this pattern is very auspicious.
Yinreng also smiled a little, "Just keep it... The people below just found out that Khan Amar ordered me to participate in the government, and came to flatter him." As the only crown prince in the history of this dynasty, Yinreng has seen a lot of good things.
There are many, and this kind of jade is the same, but this is the first time that I take the initiative to give you such a thing.
In the past, the governor below gave gifts to the crown prince. They were all specialties from various places, or precious calligraphy and painting Buddha statues. In short, they remained the same for many years. Yinreng could guess what they gave with his eyes closed. This year, it seems that they have put their heart into it.
The gifts are all interesting things.
Even though he has been the crown prince for almost thirty years, at this moment, His Majesty the East Palace still can't help but secretly sigh that power is such a good thing.
As the saying goes, once the power is in hand, orders will be carried out. Since the crown prince is in charge of auditing the flag officers and taking care of flag affairs, even the princes are quietly expanding their influence. But in the final analysis, Yin Reng is the East Palace.
The Yuqing Palace Qianqiu in the 40th year of Kangxi's reign was particularly lively. In addition, Kangxi and the empress dowager were all in Changchun Garden. The East Palace was not holding a birthday ceremony, but was just giving out rewards as usual. However, the princes, clan ministers and others wanted to express their congratulations.
Ti is no exception.
The sixth day of the sixth lunar month is, in addition to the emperor's longevity and the queen mother's birthday, a day for the royal family in the capital to celebrate together. Although the prince himself is not happy at all, whoever celebrates his birthday will inevitably think of his mother, Queen Renxiao.
"Brother, have you been idle recently?" Yinzhi came over and said, "Look, they are busy. It's just me, brother, and you, brother."
"Okay, you and my brother have been doing this with me for so many years." Yinti chuckled, "I'm talking about the third brother. Khan Amar ordered the banner leaders to verify their respective banners, and finally handed it over to the Eight Banners Commander. Didn't you
Are you worried? I heard that you visited Yuqing Palace a few days ago."
Speaking of this, Yinzhi was filled with bitterness. He came here last month just to avoid Yuqing Palace this month. In the conscience of heaven and earth, Chen Menglei said that he and the prince had conflicts in June!
But there was nothing he could say, so Yinzhi had to laugh and apologize until Ful Hulun, Yinzhi, Yaerjiang'a and Ban Di came over together. Wu Beile also looked depressed. His ninth brother, Yinzhen, had recently become obsessed with
Doing business.
"Brother, tell me, he is a prince, he is young, and he is doing business just when he is supposed to be in love with Chunhua!"
It's normal for Lao Wu to be unhappy. According to traditional ethics, dignitaries and dignitaries cannot have such a dishonorable smell of copper in their hands.
Although Yinti has a lot of shops, he will not talk about gold and silver and do as the locals do when he is in the country. But from the heart of Prince Zhi, maybe this ninth brother who talks about "making money" is the one who truly loves the new.
Jueluo's bloodline is the descendant of Emperor Gao.
"Well," seeing Lao Wu getting more and more angry, Yinti said, "Lao Wu, don't be angry. Lao Ninth has opened a business, how can you force him to quit? Besides, you can control it.
I can't control it for a while. Empress Yikun Palace didn't say anything? Either empress will come forward or... it's not good for Khan Ama to know about it."
"Eldest brother is right!" Yinqi was horrified. He wanted to discipline his younger brother, but he also didn't want to bring this matter to the emperor. "Yes, yes, I was confused." Only then did Yinqi realize that today's occasion
It's not appropriate to discuss this issue at all.
Lao Jiu still mingled with Lao Ba. After congratulating the prince, everyone walked out in twos and threes. Ban Di said to Yin Ti, "Last month, Ba Beile gave a generous gift to the princess for her birthday."
"He is apologizing, so just keep it for you." Yinti smiled nonchalantly and said, "If you look up and don't look down, if this matter breaks your face, people will say that you, a big brother-in-law, have no sense."
Yes, Bandi's brother-in-law had to admit that he was not so angry anymore as time passed. He whispered, "Babeile said that it was the first time for him to run such a big errand, and he didn't know what to do for a while, and he almost cheated me.
He bowed and apologized repeatedly... To be honest, I didn't expect him to reach this point. Even the princess said that he still lives with the Babeile Mansion on a daily basis. With this ability, Anda, are you good at it?"
Ban Di was teasing him without saying anything. After talking to Kuexu, Yinti's mentality became much calmer. He said, "I can't learn this kind of meticulousness and patience, but I can't do it even if I open and close him. Each person has his own personality.
It’s not necessarily the same for everyone.”
"From what the fifth brother said, the younger brother has to thank the elder brother, but I don't know if he thinks highly of me!"
Yinhu and Tenth Brother stepped aside and let Lao Jiu and Wu Beile talk. Yinzhen whispered, "Fifth Brother, don't get too close to Eldest Brother. Don't you know? I just heard what Eighth Brother said yesterday.
The son sent a message saying that the Heilongjiang general Sabusu was gone. Khan Ama originally wanted his eldest brother to come forward to comfort the court, but the prince also went to Chunyuan. He said that King Chun was the grandson-in-law of Sabusu, so it would be best for him to go.
, Khan Amma has already agreed."
"...That's right. Fulhun is the grandson-in-law of Sabusu. He is reasonable and reasonable, so there is no problem in letting him go." Yinqi frowned. "But you, I don't bother to say anything when I'm usually at E Niang's place.
Nine, just listen to what my brother has to say, Lao Ba’s mind is very discerning.”
"That's what Bage is capable of!" Yinzhen didn't care. "Look how old Bage is. He's already in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Fifth brother, you..."
These words made Yinqi so angry that he couldn't speak. In the end, he broke up unhappy. Lao Wu also figured out that when his younger brother grows up, he won't listen to everything. What's more, his younger brother has never been like that.
She is a good and obedient person, that's all. Wu Beile let out a long sigh, thinking that he would be better off. Even if Yinzhen got into trouble in the future, he would still be able to take care of his mother.
Yinti knew the news of Sabusu's death earlier than Chang Chunyuan. Naturally, Sabusu's legacy had to be sent to the emperor, but Changde wrote a letter to his daughter Chunwang Fujin Fucha early in the morning, asking her to
The son-in-law was mentally prepared. Moreover, Changde specifically mentioned in the letter that he was grateful to Prince Zhi for his previous help and that he had exonerated Sabsu in front of the emperor.
So when Ful Hulun came to Changchun Garden to receive the decree, Prince Zhi already guessed what the purpose was. He didn't care what the prince said. Because even if the matter was handed over to him, he would still refuse.
Anyway, he had to keep a low profile in the past two years to avoid the prince and let him do whatever he wanted.
Yinti really didn't have time to travel far away. Her aunt felt that Mrs. Luo was in poor health, and she was worried about other things except her granddaughter's marriage. Now the old lady immediately forced Chengde to find a good match for her.
Grandson-in-law, don’t let her live in despair.
At this moment, Chengde finally became anxious and searched for a good son-in-law all over the capital, and Yinti also joined in the fun.
"What did you say you were doing here earlier!" Yinti was also anxious. "It's almost enough to tell you earlier. With us taking care of her, the girl has an older brother above her and a younger brother below. How can you still wrong her? Just look for a husband-in-law in the capital.
Be reasonable and have an honest son-in-law." This is the idea that even if the girl wants to be domineering, she must support her to the end.
"I'm not...you are waiting for Su Rige to choose a son-in-law, what do I think of you!" Cheng De couldn't wait to choose from the young people he liked, and finally chose Nian Gengyao.
"I'm not very familiar with this Nian Er, but his brother Xiyao is a steady and peaceful person, which is quite good." Yinti was reluctant to marry his niece to this "Nian General", but overall, the family
After comparing personal status, population, family status, and personal talents, the second grade is actually the most suitable.
Just in time for Nian Xialing to go to Beijing to report on his duties, Chengde invited his in-law Alam to be the matchmaker. Naturally, Governor Nian happily agreed to the marriage. The eldest girl's dowry has been prepared for many years. After so many years in the Ming Dynasty, it has
When a girl gets married, it is natural that her relatives and relatives will give her generous gifts as a dowry.
In a nutshell, although the dowry only costs more than 80 kilograms, the benefits are no worse than those of a clan member marrying Fujin!
"You and Nian Gengyao have met, Fulton. You two are in the same department as him. How is he?" Yinti was a little curious. "Does he have the same temperament as Xiyao?"
"He has been studying with Governor Nian, and after getting along with him for the past six months, he is a bit arrogant because of his youth and talent, but he is a good person." Fulton said, "In addition, he will be an imperial scholar in Beijing for a few years, and his eldest sister will marry him.
That’s a good thing.”
Yinti breathed a sigh of relief. What Chengde said that day, "Su Rige will choose a son-in-law from now on" came to his heart. This time, Yinti was inevitably more concerned about the marriage between Nian Gengyao and his niece.
After this marriage, Mrs. Luo's health became worse and worse day by day. Mingzhu and her three sons stayed by her side as much as possible, and the daughters-in-law were also busy with their work. The Nalan family prepared a lot of things, and even gave them to the relatives of each family.
The funeral notices have all been written.
Less than half a month after the eldest daughter returned home, Mrs. Jueluo passed away. After hearing the letter in Chunming Garden, Yinti returned to the city to express condolences that night. Concubine Hui in the palace heard the news and cried for a while in Yanxi Palace.
The aunt and sister-in-law were so close back then, but when the eldest sister-in-law passed away, she had no choice but to ask her son and daughter-in-law to burn the incense sticks.
Unexpectedly, after hearing that Mrs. Mingzhu passed away, Suo'etu, who was already idle at home, actually came to visit and greet her in person. The two old men who had been at odds all their lives actually had something in common on the matter of "the absence of my old wife."
Feelings.
"Suo'etu hasn't given up yet." After Mrs. Jueluo's funeral, Mingzhu was in her study, putting a hot towel on her eyes, and said to Chengde and Kuixu, "I could see it as soon as I saw him. He hasn't given up yet. Now,
And it’s gathering strength.”
The eyes of brothers Chengde and Kuixu were red. Their mother's death was a huge blow to them. Their younger brother Kuifang was crying hard in front of the funeral during this period. Now he is lying down to recover from illness.
"Amma, are you saying that Suo'etu still wants to come out again?" Chengde said nothing, and Kuixu braced himself and said, "But the emperor has already asked him to become an official, what else can he do? Does he still want to count on the prince?"
"Why," Mingzhu asked calmly, "Looking at the prince's current popularity, do you think he can't be counted on? He also has two sons, and the Hesheli family has many children. Don't forget that one day the prince will ascend the throne, and Changtai and Lun will be born.
Bu, he is still his uncle. Just like Tong Guowei today!"