"So what can I do? Apart from being anxious and angry, my ancestors probably have no better solution." Shi Xiangyun laughed at himself, "Do you think it is a good or bad thing for me to marry into the Prince's Palace in Beijing? Beijing
Wang is not very old. Although he is a laid-back prince, he has good relations with the Jia family, the Shi family and the Wang family. As a girl whose parents died young, I seemed to be able to accept being a concubine in the past. I also know that the key is this Beijing
Is Wang really just a good choice?"
Lin Daiyu hesitated and tilted her head and asked, "What are you worried about, Yun'er?"
"It's not that I'm worried about anything, but that I don't know what it means at all." Shi Xiangyun's usually bright and smiling face showed a trace of gloom, "My uncle and aunt have never considered my thoughts and wishes, they only think about themselves
How, so it would be fine if I just lived as a rich and idle person in the past, but I am afraid..."
Daiyu was a little surprised and realized that this girl Yun had grown up and was no longer ignorant of the outside world.
Although Daiyu doesn't pay much attention to external affairs, she also knows that the current situation in Beijing is no better than before. The power of martial arts forces like her uncle's family is shrinking rapidly. The glory of the old four in Jinling like Wang Xue, Jia Shi, is still in the capital city.
It also started to decline after a short period of time, but the rate of decline in the first few decades was relatively slow. Except for the Xue family, which declined faster, the other families could still manage to maintain their status.
But in the past ten or twenty years, except for the Wang family and Wang Ziteng who could barely support it, the Jia family and the Shi family had actually declined. Only then did the Jia family hope to let the eldest daughter enter the palace for a gamble, but the result was not satisfactory.
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Especially after the huge defeat in the battle between the Beijing camp and the Mongols, people inside and outside the government were full of dissatisfaction with Wu Xun. They believed that the army was filled with too many of Wu Xun's disciples, which was why the great Zhou Dynasty was defeated.
The military's combat effectiveness is deteriorating, and it's time for reforms.
When Daiyu and Feng Ziying were together, they would inevitably talk about some current affairs. Feng Ziying also mentioned that the Four Kings, Eight Dukes and Twelve Marquises were becoming increasingly dim. They also mentioned that people like Baoyu should not marry in Wu Xun.
If you can find someone from a scholar's family, it would be best. If not, it would be better to find someone from an official family.
The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Although Daiyu is not too concerned about such things, she is also attentive. She understands that Brother Feng is not optimistic about Wu Xun's prospects, but what does not being optimistic mean? Both Daiyu and Xiangyun
It's hard to really understand.
Do you just think that you will continue to decline like this, or is it something else?
While her mind was spinning, Daiyu thought for a while and then said: "Yun'er, I want to go to Yongping Mansion to meet Brother Feng. If you are not sure about your affairs, how about we go there together?
When I see Brother Feng, can I ask him for advice?"
"Ah? Do you want to go to Yongping Mansion?" Shi Xiangyun was moved for a moment, but then he immediately shook his head: "I'm afraid it won't work. Not to mention the freezing weather, if we go there, our reputation in the future will be hard to say..."
A look of hesitation flashed across Daiyu's face, but then she was determined: "Whoever wants to gossip is up to them. I will only marry Brother Feng in my life. As long as Brother Feng knows my heart, that's enough..."
Xiangyun laughed, "Although what my sister said is true, you are not afraid of getting sick and worrying your brother Feng this time. And of course you, brother Feng, understand this reputation, but what about the Feng family? There are also sisters Bao and
Girl Qin is going to get married soon. This kind of reputation is still important. There is no place for others to compare..."
I have to say that Xiangyun's words hit Daiyu's biggest worry. If her reputation is tarnished, Brother Feng will naturally know it. But what about the Feng family? Moreover, he also has sisters Shen and Bao who live with him. In the future, Feng will
It is inevitable for family members to make comparisons. If there is any loss, the people below will see it and mutter. This is something Daiyu would never want.
"What happened to make you so eager to see Brother Feng?" Xiangyun looked at Daiyu, with a strange look on his face, "Is it because you miss Brother Feng so much?"
"Damn Yun'er!" Dai Yu was so embarrassed that she wanted to tear Xiang Yun's mouth apart, but Xiang Yun dodged it with a smile, "Did I tell you right? You still feel that Sister Bao and Qin Yatou are about to get married, so she feels unhappy and wants to
Go and see Brother Feng and express your heartfelt feelings?"
"Oh, Yun'er, where did you learn such obscene words and words? You must have read too many of the books in Brother Bao's room. I'm going to tell my ancestors..." Daiyu was said by Shi Xiangyun
His cheeks were burning and he stamped his feet repeatedly.
"Okay, what happened that made you want to go to Yongping Mansion suddenly?"
"Brother Feng was assassinated and injured in Shuntian Mansion..." As soon as Daiyu said this, Xiangyun was startled, and she quickly asked: "What's going on? Is Brother Feng seriously injured? Does it matter?"
"I heard it's not very serious, but I'm still worried, so I wanted to take a look..." Daiyu looked worried.
"That's it,..." Xiangyun said hesitantly: "Girl Yu, if you want to reason, we should all go and see Brother Feng, but Sister Bao and Girl Qin definitely can't go. They are getting married soon.
It's definitely not the right time to meet. If we go and they can't go, they will definitely..."
Daiyu originally had some thoughts in this regard, but when Xiangyun said this, she felt that she was a little angry before. Once she did something like this, not to mention the reputation issue, I was afraid that Sister Bao and Xue Baoqin would be upset in all kinds of ways.
Can't wait to see you again.
"Then what should we do?" Daiyu bit her lip.
"Why don't you let Zicuckoo go for a trip? Well, I'll ask Cuixi to accompany Zicuckoo and ask about Tan Yatou and Sister Bao. Although it's not easy for us to go, it would be nice to ask someone to go and have a look.
Yes, it’s everyone’s wish. Brother Feng is very good to us. Now that he is injured, it would be unjustifiable if we ignore him..."
Daiyu struggled in her heart for a long time, but she still felt that Xiangyun's suggestion was more appropriate, but would the other sisters have to send someone there? Couldn't Zijuan do it alone?
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Baochai and Baoqin both looked pale, and the sweat towels they held in their hands were almost crumbled. They stared directly at Ying'er: "Where did you get the news?"
"It's the news that Uncle Xiao Rong brought back from Yongping Mansion. It said that the uncle was hit by an arrow in the shoulder. He was attacked by an assassin while handling the migration of refugees to Yongping in Yutian County. He is now recuperating in the mansion...
..." Ying'er also ran back to Hengwu Garden as soon as she got the news and reported the news to her lady. Baoqin was also here with Baochai, and it happened that both sisters heard the bad news.
"Assassin, was hit by an arrow? How is Brother Feng injured?" Baochai was a little dizzy and held onto the coffee table with one hand. Baoqin was so frightened that she quickly helped her sit down, "Who is so vicious?"
One moment, they were discussing with their mother and brother about getting married next month, but at this moment, they heard the shocking news that their lover was attacked and shot with an arrow. This was simply unacceptable to the two sisters.
"Uncle Xiao Rong said that fortunately Uncle Feng took precautions and wore armor when he went out, so the injury was not serious. He is recovering from his injuries now..." Uncle Xiao Rong also said that Uncle Feng gained many people through his work in Yongping.
His support has also offended many people, and it is inevitable that someone will do something evil..."
Ying'er's nose was covered with beads of sweat and her cheeks were red. After receiving the news, she ran all the way back to Hengwu Garden, but she was very tired.
"But that's not an assassination attempt, right?" Bao Qin's face was stern and his eyes were clear, "I know that Brother Feng will definitely do something when he goes to Yongping Mansion, and his actions will definitely offend people, but Brother Feng is the fifth-rank official of the imperial court.
, and they are in charge of military affairs and public security. Assassinating a court official is a serious crime of genocide. How can ordinary gentry do such a treasonous act because of such a conflict of interests?"
"But Ying'er didn't say that Uncle Xiao Rong was assassinated in Yutian County. Doesn't this have anything to do with Yongping Mansion?" Baochai slowly calmed down and muttered: "I don't know why he was assassinated in Yutian County.
Did something like this happen in Shuntian Mansion? Or maybe it was here in Shuntian Mansion..."
Bao Qin shook his head and frowned, "I'm afraid only Brother Feng will know about it. It's just my sister. What should we do now?"
Baochai sat firmly on the kang couch, with one hand on the kang table and the other hand on his forehead, "I'm all confused. I don't know what to do. Baoqin, you said we go to Yongping Mansion..."
"Sister, that's not right." Bao Qin also felt that her sister seemed to be upset. Normally she would never make such inappropriate suggestions, "We are getting married next month, and many people are watching. We are going
Well, there are so many people in Yongping Mansion, so it is inevitable that word will get out, and I am afraid it will attract criticism..., in my opinion, we might as well let Ying'er go on a trip for us, and bring some medicinal materials and supplies.
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Baochai thought for a while and then nodded slowly: "My sister is right, I was a little hasty and let Ying'er go, but I'm afraid I have to tell Girl Lin..."
A strange smile appeared on Bao Qin's face, "Yes, it's appropriate to tell Sister Lin, but I guess Sister Lin will know before us, right?"
"Huh?" Baochai was stunned for a moment, then just shook her head, "Maybe, but it doesn't matter. Even if she knows, she still wants to inform us."
She also had a vague feeling that Daiyu and Baoqin didn't seem to get along well. Outsiders couldn't tell. Only she, the person who was involved, could vaguely detect some clues.
Daiyu almost never went to Hongxiang Garden, while Baoqin also went to Zhujin Tower and Nuanxiangwu more than to Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Even when she went to Xiaoxiang Pavilion with her, she didn't talk much.
Bao Qin nodded, his eyes moving, and he seemed a little disapproving, "Do you think you need to talk to Sister-in-law Zhu, Second Sister, Third Sister, and Sister Yun?"