Chapter 80: Exploration

Jiang Shi was startled when he heard the words, and said: "Nonsense! What is the status of Your Royal Highness, how can you condescend to come to pay my respects?"

As he spoke, he led the crowd to welcome him out. He happened to meet the eldest princess and his wife in the court. Seeing Suian come up to do the family ceremony, he hurriedly stepped forward to help him, and said, "How dare you go to pay your respects to His Highness the eldest princess?" His Majesty Labor?"

Princess Sui'an noticed that she was looking at Xie Wuzheng with reproach, and quickly smiled and said, "Auntie is the son-in-law's aunt, isn't she also the elder of Sui'an? It is only natural for the younger generation to greet the elder, so why not work? Auntie said this, but she didn't see it."

"Your Highness is a golden branch and jade leaf." Jiang Shi was moved when he heard the words, "Is it the same as an ordinary woman? A minister's wife is just a rural person, and cannot be treated with such courtesy as His Highness."

Princess Sui'an said: "My aunt is virtuous and virtuous, she teaches her daughter well, she is a virtuous person respected by the emperor and brothers, what can I not be worthy of?"

The two sides exchanged a few words of greeting, and sat down together, talking about their farewell.

Jiang Shi and Xie Wuzheng talked about some things about the big house, probably everything in the family is fine, let them not worry about it.

But Xie Wuzheng and his wife pleaded guilty to the Jiang family, because they failed to stop the fight between the Xie family's children some time ago: "It made the mother sad, and it also caused the fourth aunt to travel thousands of miles."

"How can I blame you for this matter?" Jiang sighed softly when he heard the words, and said, "I know twenty-one's temperament best. He has always been a child who abides by the rules. Now the children whose family lives in the imperial capital , who are older than you, how can you shamelessly say something to them? It’s okay for the concubine to blame other people, why blame you? I know you are all sensible people. But those who are confused, It has ruined the bond of the family. But since they are all of Xie's blood, as long as they are not obsessed with obsession and open their minds, they are still my family!"

There is such harmony among relatives.

The Jiang family decided to leave Xie Wuzheng and his wife to have dinner together. During the dinner, Xie Wuzheng served Princess Sui'an with vegetables. It was natural. Princess Sui'an was a little shy at first, so she paid attention to Jiang's expression from time to time. Seeing this Instead of showing a look of boredom or displeasure, the elders of the husband and elders had a smile on their lips, as if they were happy to see their affection, and they were secretly relieved just now.

After eating, rinsing their mouths, and chatting a few gossips, Jiang personally sent them to the Chuihua Gate, and the eldest princess and son-in-law also left.

Jiang Ai helped Jiang Shi back to the room, brewed a cup of warm rose water for her, mixed some honey, Jiang Shi drank it slowly, and asked softly: "How do you feel?"

"The son-in-law coaxed Her Royal Highness the Princess very well." Jiang Ai said, "I didn't let up the painstaking efforts of the imperial concubine... Alas, it's just that Her Royal Highness Princess Yun'an is about to give birth soon, so Princess Su'an There is no news from His Highness yet, so it's no wonder that Da Furen is anxious, and she didn't forget to remind you when she was lucky."

"Sister-in-law is just a fool." Jiang said lightly, "What kind of family is Xie? It is a blessing to be honored by the Lord. If you want to climb a high branch and want to give nothing at all, is it not a dream? Let alone Sui'an It has only been a few years since Her Royal Highness entered the door. Even if Her Royal Highness has no heirs for the rest of her life, our family should respect her! This is still Her Royal Highness's way of keeping women. She is not the heir of Xie's descendants, but if His Majesty does not dislike this sister, we have to hold our noses to admit it... If you don't have such a little awareness, you shouldn't accept this marriage in the first place!"

Jiang Ai smiled and said: "The eldest lady is always such a person, and she can't afford to take care of things. You came to the imperial capital and she was so instigated. If she met Her Royal Highness, how would she dare to make irresponsible remarks?"

"Let's not talk about her." Jiang sighed, and said, "My sister-in-law has been confused all her life, and her children are just like that in the past. It's not that I didn't pay attention to this twenty-one before. I always feel that although he was not born well, Poor, her studies are not bad, but that’s what happened. Who knew that she would hide her clumsiness, but now, looking at it, this scheming palace is not much worse than a noble concubine.”

"You're flattering him by saying that." Jiang Ai thought, "He can have today, in the final analysis, he has been honored by his empress! Without an empress, he has a lot of talents from such a background, and it's his turn to become the royal family." Son-in-law? Even if the performance is not bad now, in the end, it’s the empress’s suggestion that he’s willing to listen to. Our empress is the one who started from scratch and has come to this day, how can he compare?”

Jiang said: "No matter how he got here today, with his status as a consort, and the Eldest Princess's obedience to him, even because he is willing to condescend to pay me respects, we should not take it lightly. he goes!"

Speaking of this, he held his breath and concentrated his attention, making sure that no one was eavesdropping outside. Just now he sighed with some melancholy, saying that he knew this would happen, "I shouldn't be so eager to get Shiba married in the first place."

Otherwise, if Xie Xiaoyu, who shared the same teacher with Yun Fenghuang and his mother, was unmarried, how could it be possible for him to get the big house's turn for such a good thing as a son-in-law?

"Let's not talk about that." Jinzhiyuye's first marriage is impossible for someone to be a continuation. Even if there are exceptions, it must be a considerable minister or later. If it is not the turn of a family like Xie, Jiang does not regret it , and said, "It's just that the lady is in the deep palace, and the younger brothers outside were under the control of Xiao Jiu in the past. Now it seems that Xie Heng's talent and prestige are not enough, and he can't restrain the younger brothers. According to our Selfishly, of course I hope that Thirteen can stand up, but this is not up to date... Tell me, if things go on like this, who will be the leader of the family?"

Jiang Ai said in a low voice: "That's why I want you to come over and give advice to the thirteenth son and the eighteenth son. Presumably this is what the empress of the palace meant. After all, how can cousins ​​compare to brothers of the same mother?"

Jiang said: "Everyone has selfishness. I naturally hope that my children will get all the benefits, and all the leaders will be my children. But the empress is fine. We can't help, what we can do is not To add to her confusion, the problem is, looking at Thirteen and Eighteen now, they may not be the opponent of Twenty One!"

... Yun Fenghuang in the palace had already received the news of Jiang's mother and son's arrival, and she felt a little nostalgic: "I haven't seen Brother Shiba for several years, and sister-in-law Shiba, I used to play with her in the boudoir , I don’t know what it’s like now?”

The Qing people said: "Why don't we mention it to His Majesty tomorrow, so that the eighteenth son and the eighteenth young lady will come to the palace to have an audience?"

Yun Fenghuang thought for a while, and said: "Let's see when Mother will hand over the post. Anyway, everyone is here, so there is no rush. Maybe Mother wants to talk to Xie Heng and the others first?"

Just as he was talking, a report came from outside, saying that Concubine Shu was asking to see her.

"Why are you here now?" Yun Fenghuang was a little surprised when he heard the words, and ordered someone to invite him to the flower hall to serve tea, and he went in and changed into the clothes he was wearing to meet the guests, before going, and waved to stop Concubine Shu after meeting her He saluted and asked, "Is there something wrong?"

Because Concubine Shu was not feeling well some time ago, her greetings for the past two days have been intermittent, and it is impossible to come and walk around without incident.

Listening to the imperial concubine's words at this moment, she really showed a hesitant expression.

Seeing this, Yun Fenghuang asked all the servants to leave, and Concubine Shu carefully explained the purpose of her visit: "Your Majesty, you know, not long ago, Duke Yi's son-in-law passed away, and he left in a very disgraceful manner..."

Despite many rumors, Duke Yi's mansion persisted in declaring that the eldest son's mother collapsed after giving birth, and the premature grandson was not kept because of his weakness, so the mother and son passed away one after another.

This statement was fueled by some people, so few people in the market believed it, and even the rich and powerful knew it clearly.

It's just that although the Han family is not a first-class family, it is also the lintel of the five generations of officials. In the past two years, there is a tendency to decline. After all, the ancestor Yu Ze is still there, and their family is already caring for the old lady. Crying and begging, and coupled with the fact that Duke Yi and his son always have to think about the dignity of Mrs. Yi, all in all, everyone's scene is still according to the declaration of Duke Yi's mansion, and it will be more tactful if it is not good. a decency.

These Yun Fenghuang knew it well, and said at this moment: "This matter, could it have something to do with your family?"

"...Yesterday, a family sent a message, saying that Yi Guogong entrusted someone to find out whether his younger sister Fulu agreed." Concubine Shu carefully observed Yun Fenghuang's expression, and said, "Although it's just a spy. The tone of voice, but the family did not dare to answer without authorization, so let the concubine come and tell the empress."

Yun Fenghuang looked calm, and said with a smile: "How can you tell me about such things? Although I am a daughter of the Yun family, the son is my cousin. How can there be a cousin in this world? The reason for marriage? Let alone uncle and aunt.”

Concubine Shu apologized and said with a smile: "Don't dare to lie to your mother, it's like this. The family didn't have much contact with the Yun family in the past, so they don't understand the temperament of the son, and how can the Duke of Yi get along well? Fulu is a concubine. The first cousin is also the first-born daughter who is loved by the family. Of course, the uncles and aunts of the family hope that she can entrust her to her husband. Although Yi Guogong's son-in-law has passed away, there is no heir under his knees, and the son-in-law is still young, and he looks talented A person with both good looks and perfect looks. It is rumored that the Duke and Mrs. Guo are also very kind... But as the saying goes, knowing people, knowing faces, not knowing the heart, I don't know whether Fulu and the prince will definitely agree with each other. Therefore, I think that the empress is the son of the prince. Cousin, maybe you can help clear up the confusion?"

The implication: Duke Yi's position is stable. Although he was married before, and remarrying is a continuation, everyone knows that Xiao Han's act of smothering his parents and children is considered a disservice to the whole family. In contrast, the requirements for the bride are greatly reduced.

Coupled with the fact that Yun Qike is young and handsome, and his character and reputation are not bad. Most people seem to be responsible for the death of his wife and children this time, especially after Xiao Han killed his parents and children, there are no original spouses left behind. Being in the way of the second wife's eyes is actually the treatment of the first wife... After all, the Xiaohan family's practice, the so-called treatment of asking the second wife to salute the first wife during festivals and burial together in the future, I think I know it, the Yun family is sure will not give.

And the Han family has no face to ask for it.

In short, Ouyang's family was quite interested in this marriage, but they were afraid of offending Yun Fenghuang because of it, so they asked Concubine Shu to come over to say hello in advance.

If they got Yun Fenghuang's consent, they would agree.

"At that time, my status was low. Although I often went in and out of the Duke's Mansion because of Concubine Xie, I was not very familiar with the people in the Duke's Mansion." Yun Fenghuang took a sip of tea, smiled and said, "What is the matter?" I don't dare to talk nonsense about your first cousin's life, otherwise, what should I do if I miss her for the rest of my life?"

"Your Majesty..." Concubine Shu thought she was unwilling, felt sorry for her, and subconsciously called out.

But I heard Yun Fenghuang say: "It's just that I'm a little curious. The funeral of Duke Yi's mansion has just been finished. Why is uncle so eager to choose a lady from a famous family for the son?"

Although the Yun family definitely hates Mrs. Xiao Han now, and would not be willing to let Yun Xike keep her filial piety for her, but since they all claim that Mrs. Han died of postpartum hemorrhage, it is not that they are so eager to let Yun Xike remarry. Hurry up to let the Yun family down, and make the outsiders think that Yun Qike has no conscience!

Or is it that Yunzhao and his wife's desire to have a grandson is so strong that they can't even wait ten days and half a month?

"Your Majesty, what Duke Yi means is to finalize the marriage first, and wait a few months before performing the sixth ceremony." Concubine Shu hurriedly said, "But it was not announced immediately."

But it was still too hasty.

Yun Fenghuang hadn't decided whether to support the marriage between Ouyang's family and the Yun's family, and he prevaricated to send Concubine Shu away, so he wondered why Yun Zhao was in such a hurry?

She thought about it for a long time to no avail, and when she saw Chunjia coming in the evening, she took advantage of the opportunity and asked him: "Concubine Shu came here today, and my concubine said that Duke Yi secretly asked someone to say that her first cousin would be the successor to the prince. , I feel that this is too urgent! Could it be that there has been some change in the Duke's mansion recently?"

Chunjia thought for a while after hearing the words, and said, "Isn't the biggest change in the Duke's Mansion now the work of that poisonous little Han family?"

"Is there nothing else to do?" Yun Fenghuang said, "Then why is Uncle so anxious?"

"...Maybe you got mad at Mrs. Han, right?" Chunjia wanted to say something, but when the words came to her lips, she turned around and said with a smile, "If you don't want to, just push it away. Since the Ouyang family let Concubine Shu Come here to ask what you mean, obviously even if you have a heart for this marriage, I still value you more after all."

Yun Fenghuang said with a half smile but not a smile: "I'm afraid that after the resignation, Duke Yi will feel sad and feel sorry for His Majesty!"

"I also love you more." Chunjia said calmly, "Don't you know?"

Yun Fenghuang thought in his heart that if you really love me more, Xiao Han still has a chance to commit suicide?

She didn't bother to talk about it with the emperor, so she accepted it with a smile, and then changed the topic to say something else: "Forget it, Concubine Xian is about to give birth, and there will be good news in about two days."

Chunjia wasn't very interested in Yuan Zhiniang, so she said a few perfunctory words, but then she remembered: "Yun'an is about the same time, I'm thinking about whether I should give the child something as a reward."

...Why is my cousin-in-law not pregnant?

Yun Fenghuang felt regretful in his heart, and said on his mouth: "In my opinion, even if Your Majesty wants to be kind, you should wait for His Royal Highness Princess Yun'an to recover? Otherwise, when the time comes, I will congratulate you wave after wave, don't give her If there is any chronic disease during confinement, it will be troublesome."

Procrastinate for a while, in case there is good news in Sui'an, you can also wait for it!

Chunjia didn't know what she was thinking, so she nodded after thinking about it, "Then wait until the child is a week old."

In the morning of the next day, Yun Fenghuang asked Chen Jing to inquire whether there was anything that was not good to publicize in Yi Guogong's mansion in the past two days?

But Chen Jing made some investigations and told her that the atmosphere in Duke Yi's mansion was not very good in the past two days, but nothing happened.

And Concubine Shu came over again in the afternoon, and the inside and outside words were that if the concubine was willing to agree to this marriage, the Ouyang family would be willing to offer certain benefits as a reward for her high hand.