Chapter 983 Are You Wenquxing?
After listening to the reminder from his colleagues, Xiao Wu also knew that everyone's mouth was worth the money. The key was that the current direction of the wind was a bit unclear. He wondered if someone in the family had taken action?
I have to ask Xiaosi when I go back today, is it him who caused the public opinion?
Just as he was deep in thought, a white-faced and beardless chamberlain appeared at the door, "Bai Hanlin, the official has chosen you to appear in court."
As soon as these words came out, several colleagues couldn't help but look over. Some were worried, while others had excitement in their eyes. In recent days, rumors have spread everywhere, including the little princess of the Ning family. Many people are waiting for the next chapter.
Xiao Wu ignored everyone's looks, stood up directly, and left with the waiter.
"This noble man, does he know what the official announcement is about me?" Xiao Wu said, taking out a banknote from his sleeve pocket and stuffing it into the hand of the chamberlain. These are the things that are always available when you are always walking in the presence of the Heavenly Family.
For the servants in the palace, nothing is as affordable as gold, silver, and copper coins.
Sure enough, when the waiter saw the banknote in his hand, the smile on his face suddenly became more sincere.
"To be honest with Mr. Bai, in the past two days, there has been a stack of impeachment papers on the official table, all of which have something to do with Mr. Bai. The official has read a few books without having any trouble, and today there is another pile. It looks like yesterday's There are some differences, Bai Hanlin is careful."
"Thank you,"
Xiao Wu squinted his eyes, feeling somewhat agitated.
Sure enough, some people couldn't sit still and wanted to use their strength.
The other party wants to use the Ning family to deal with him and then reap the benefits, which is a bad idea. Although the rumors this time are not good for the Ning family, Grand Master Ning can be the emperor's teacher, how can he allow people to jump on his head?
Anyone who has no brains would naturally pursue the rumors instead of targeting her directly.
Moreover, the rumors have been circulating for several days, and the Ning family has been keeping quiet. Maybe they have already started investigating in private.
Living under the emperor's feet, who would stand still and let others beat him if he had some ability? This is the same thing for him.
As soon as the rumors started to spread, he sent people to investigate, but the other party's tail was very clean, and he couldn't grasp the clue for a while.
In the midst of his thoughts, Bai Ansheng arrived at Wende Palace. The chamberlain guarding the door saw him and immediately led the people in.
"See Your Majesty,"
"Get flat."
Emperor Cheng Xuan raised his head from the memorial and looked at Xiao Wu who was bowing with a calm expression on his face.
"What do Bai Hanlin think of the rumors outside?"
"Reporting to the Holy One, rumors stop at the wise. From the beginning of enlightenment, my father once taught me that reading can make people understand. This concept has been engraved in my mind for more than ten years and has never wavered."
Xiao Wu said and bowed again,
"Wei ministers already have wives and children, and my mother has taught me that the Bai family is not allowed to have three wives and four concubines. Unless a man is over forty years old and has no children, he can take concubines to continue his heirs. Anyone who violates the family rules will be expelled from the family."
I have to say that my mother had the foresight. I listed the house rules in advance, but I managed to get him out of the way.
Listening to Xiao Wu's reply, Emperor Cheng Xuan raised his eyebrows.
"Oh, as the head of the house, who doesn't want to have prosperous heirs and a strong family? Your mother's thoughts are different from others."
"It makes the Holy Spirit laugh. My mother has always said that everything in the family is harmonious, and having a group of wives and concubines is not conducive to harmony. As for the children, if they want to have children and grandchildren, the couple should work hard to have children. If it doesn't work, they should quickly raise the grandson and marry him as soon as possible. After all, there will be no shortage of people to have children.”
Xiao Wu said with a gentle look on his face, which touched Emperor Cheng Xuan's heart.
With such a mentality, you can see that you respect your elders from the bottom of your heart. Such pure and filial people are rare.
"What your mother said makes sense. As long as you work harder as sons, your heirs will always have nothing to worry about."
"My mother likes peace and quiet, but she doesn't like the noise and jealousy in the backyard, which makes the Lord laugh."
Emperor Cheng Xuan put down the Zhubu, looked at Xiao Wu quietly for a moment, and couldn't help but chuckle.
People have explained it very clearly that the Bai family's family rules are only monogamy and do not allow concubines. Naturally, there is no need to entangle Princess Hehui to be an equal wife.
Sure enough, when he brought Bai Hanlin to this position, someone became anxious.
Unfortunately, this stumbling block hit the horse's hoof.
He had already ordered people to investigate the situation of the Bai family, and indeed there was no mention of concubinage. On the contrary, the eldest son of the Bai family was a maverick. He secretly married another daughter-in-law for himself and gave birth to a son. Not only was he almost expelled from the house, both of his daughters-in-law were divorced by Mrs. Bai.
Bai Hanlin brought his family to Beijing to report on his work, but the old lady of the Bai family sent her eldest son back to his hometown to guard the ancestral home. Her method was unusually bold.
Most women in general are indecisive and value the inheritance of blood and will never let their blood flow outside. The old lady of the Bai family is different. Not only did she leave her concubine and grandson to her, but she also unceremoniously drove her son back to her hometown, while leaving her divorced daughter-in-law. Taking her with you and raising her as a daughter is something that most people cannot do.
This alone is admirable enough.
"After your father passed away, you brothers have been taught by your mother?"
"Back to the Holy Spirit, my mother did suffer a lot for Wei Chen and her brothers and sisters. Especially the year after my father passed away, there was no food in the family. It was my mother who led Wei Chen and my brother into the mountains to find food and dig herbs. Find mountain goods and sell them to the town for food."
Bai Ansheng did not hide this. Moreover, he understood that since the officials dared to let him go, they had already inquired about their family affairs.
Sure enough, after hearing Xiao Wu's narration, Emperor Cheng Xuan was silent for a moment and sighed,
"It is said that motherhood is strong. It is indeed not easy for your mother."
A woman, with several children who have their own thoughts, has to pull them on the right path. Just thinking about it, you can know how much energy she has spent during this period.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. My mother has indeed spent a lot of energy for us. Although we brothers have not made great achievements, we have all found our own preferences. Maybe my mother likes peace now because she was too hard in the early stage."
Emperor Chengxuan nodded, which was irrefutable.
It's not easy to enjoy the happiness, so naturally I hope that the harem will be peaceful, and it is understandable that she does not allow her son to take concubines.
Just like what you said just now, if you want to have many offspring, can't you just work harder to have more children? At worst, you can raise your grandson, and quickly marry a wife and try to have children. Moreover, they are all legitimate sons and grandsons, which are much more noble than illegitimate sons and daughters.
"If Tai Shi Ning blames you, do you have any countermeasures?"
After thinking it through, Emperor Chengxuan looked at Xiaowu with a much softer look.
But his teacher is not an ordinary person. He is knowledgeable and serious. He has always looked down on such despicable methods. Moreover, this rumor involves Princess He Hui, the darling of the Ning family. If the culprit is not caught, Grand Master Ning may transfer his anger to Bai Hanlin. (End of this chapter)