White Moonlight of Powerful Officials at large

Chapter 113
She doesn't have much time to act freely, no matter who is above, Wen Ning doesn't want to deal with it.

But that group of people blocked her way, as if she would not get along well if she didn't go with them, Wen Ning had to take a deep breath, suppress the impatience in her heart, and followed the ordinary-looking servant .

In the end, it was still in Sifeng Pavilion, and even the wing room was the same as last time.

Chu Heng was still courteous, he didn't put on the airs of a prince, but took each "cousin" one by one, poured her tea, and invited her to sit down.

When the dishes came, they were all dishes that she stretched out two extra chopsticks that night.

Wen Ning couldn't help but look at Chu Heng more. She was only seventeen, but she was in a high position but was well-rounded. No wonder she was able to compete with King Rui who seemed to have more advantages in all aspects.

"Cousin sister-in-law, I just learned today that my cousin is busy with business in Hangzhou Mansion and hasn't returned yet, leaving you alone in the official post. I thought it would be boring to come to you alone, so I invited you here to have dinner together without authorization. You must forgive me." .”

Chu Heng's words were also gentle and polite, and he couldn't find any faults.

Of course Wen Ning knew that he was not as easy to get along with as he appeared on the surface, and probably every word was targeted, trying to get something from her.

Although she is not so happy to see Pei You's good, but now they are in the same boat, she can't give herself a cold shot.

"Your Highness misses Ah Ning so much, and Ah Ning is deeply moved." Wen Ning smiled appropriately, "It is not appropriate for female family members to ask more questions about court affairs, so when my husband went to Hangzhou Mansion, Ah Ning did not follow him. But seeing that he has not returned for a day, it is true that he is in his heart." I'm a little worried, I don't know if His Highness knows if he has encountered any troubles?"

Chu Heng narrowed his phoenix eyes lightly when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "It's not a big deal, it's just that there are some disputes about the appointment of several officials, and my cousin can coordinate it."

"That's why." Wen Ning took a sip of tea, "Then I can rest assured."

Then start eating.

"The cousin said last time that she wanted to go to Jiangnan, where does she plan to go next?" Chu Heng asked very casually.

Set Pei You's itinerary?

Wen Ning put down her chopsticks and said softly: "My husband still has official duties, and Ah Ning dare not be willful. I will follow wherever my husband goes. Occasionally, I can walk and stroll by myself like today when I have free time. Very satisfied."

At the end of the sentence, he turned his back on the guest: "Is your Highness planning to visit Jiangnan? I don't know which towns you want to go to next?"

Chu Heng also avoided answering: "It's hard to meet an old friend here. I planned to go with my cousin and sister-in-law, but I was afraid of causing inconvenience to you and my wife."

Of course it will be inconvenient.

If it were any other woman, even if it was "inconvenient", she would pretend to say "how could it be", and the other party would just climb up the pole?

Wen Ning was not fooled, and raised the teacup: "Your Highness is so thoughtful and has made my husband and wife's world a reality. Ah Ning is very grateful, so I offer tea instead of wine to His Highness."

A dark haze flashed across Chu Heng's smiling eyes.

Pei You is like an iron wall, no matter how he wins over, he remains calm and composed. He originally wanted to save the country by breaking the road, but he didn't expect this good daughter raised by the minister of Honglu Temple to be as smart as a rabbit.

It's really the same nest as that Pei You snake mouse, a natural pair.

But it's just a woman, he doesn't believe that her heart is as firm as Pei You's.

"Biao sister-in-law, this time my cousin came to Jiangnan because of the collapse of the school more than a month ago, has my cousin heard of it?" Chu Heng drank tea, seemingly unintentionally asked.

"Of course I've heard of it, but this is a court event, so Ah Ning won't discuss it with His Highness. Your Highness, today's West Lake vinegar fish tastes even more delicious than last time."

However, Chu Heng didn't seem to hear Wen Ning's last words, and said to himself: "Cousin is the safest. The five schools in Jiangning Mansion were supervised and built by myself. If the problem lies in the schools, I don't believe it. What does my cousin think? "

Wen Ning knew that he would not give up easily, and said with a smile: "Naturally, Ah Ning also believes in her husband."

"A school collapsed in the past, and Wen's mansion was inexplicably slandered later, and my cousin's wine shop was also smashed. Does my cousin know who is attacking your father and brother in court?"

Come on, this is to sow discord.

Oh, and it's not quite right to say "stove a divisive person".After all, Pei You and King Rui have never had any friendship, so why bother to divorce?
Chu Heng just wanted to beat her up, Pei You had already had an affair with King Rui, and there were only two princes who still had a fight in this court.Since King Rui and Pei You are no longer dealing with each other, he is of course the best choice.

Sure enough, Chu Heng's next sentence was: "Biao sister-in-law, my cousin and I have blood thicker than water, and we should have a deep relationship. However, he has been living outside these years, and he has a weak nature. I want to get closer to him, but I still can't find the right way." Cousin, my younger brother would like to ask you to be a bridge between the two of us. Cousin is very talented, and will be the backbone of my country in Dayin in the future. If you can get help from cousin, Heng will definitely repay you with the ring."

After all, Chu Heng was only seventeen, his eyes were clear and shining, and what he said was sincere and swearing.In terms of his status, he can be regarded as condescending, bowing his eyebrows and bowing his waist.

Compared with King Rui, he seems to be a good candidate, but unfortunately...

She knew he wasn't.

In the 16th year of Jiahe, the epidemic ravaged Dayin, and Dayin suffered greatly;

In the 17th year of Jiahe, one north and one south, foreign races frequently invaded the border;

At the beginning of the 18th year of Jiahe, the empress passed away, and Emperor Jiahe suffered a severe blow and fell ill. The battle between the two princes for the heir apparent became fierce;

In November of the 18th year of Jiahe, Emperor Jiahe became seriously ill and stopped the court for a month, but insisted on refusing to choose the East Palace from among the two princes;

In December of the 18th year of Jiahe, King Rui rebelled and set up troops in Nanyang, approaching the imperial city. In the same month, the four princes colluded with foreign vassals and led Hu people south to break through the gate of the capital.

King Rui's name is Chuxuan, his style name is Xuanyun, and the fourth prince's name is Chuheng, and his style name is Pingqing. The historian called this catastrophe of subjugation the Xuanping Rebellion.

After Chu Heng spoke generously, he lifted the wine glass in his hand with burning eyes, just waiting for Wen Ning to raise his glass and touch each other.

Wen Ning chewed the dishes in her mouth carefully, and slowly picked up the teacup, just a few inches high, when she shook her hand, the teacup fell on the table, and the tea spilled all over the table.

She hurriedly got up and knelt and confessed: "Your Highness, forgive Ah Ning for being rude. Ah Ning is a woman who can't be on the stage. Such important matters are so frightening that she can't even hold a teacup steadily."

Chu Heng also stood up, his eyes full of smiles darkened faintly, and he stared at Wen Ning with unclear meaning.

After a while, the ink color was finally suppressed, and the expression on his face became more gentle, and he helped Wen Ning up himself: "Biao sister-in-law is so polite, I was the one who was abrupt, but I want to share with my cousin-in-law for such a good night's food. Said such unsightly things."

Wen Ning stood up, and was supported by him to sit down again.

Sure enough, Chu Heng didn't mention the incident just now, but started to talk about the interesting things in Beijing, chatted for a while, and suddenly said: "I heard that my sister-in-law likes Zhufangge's jewelry more?"

It seems that Chu Heng came to her not on a whim, but because he had been prepared for a long time.

Wen Ning replied calmly: "It's not like I like it very much, but there are only so many shops that women can visit. I went there once a few days ago."

Chu Heng's phoenix eyes slightly curved: "I will occasionally go to have a look, I remember that there is a butterfly hairpin inside, which is very unique, I think my cousin will also like it."

After the words fell, he clapped his hands three times.

Immediately, someone bowed his waist and presented a tray covered with brocade cloth.

It was the first time for Wen Ning to deal with such a scene, and for a moment she had no idea what would be under the tray.

But she saw the man walk up to her, and pulled the bright yellow brocade cloth, inside neatly, there was a plate of golden butterfly hairpins.

Wen Ning tried her best to restrain herself so that she didn't let out a sigh of relief on the spot. This is... It doesn't make sense, is it a bribe?

Ten, twenty, thirty...

From a rough look, there must be a hundred roots.

The abacus in Wen Ning's heart began to pull out uncontrollably, 3000 taels for a stick, a hundred or so...

Three... 30 taels? !

Chu Heng's very friendly voice rang in his ears: "Oh, my brother is so reckless. With so many hairpins, how can my cousin carry them easily? And they are all the same style. I think my cousin will get tired of carrying them for two days."

His phoenix eyes curved, and there was a smile in his heart: "Then exchange them into bank notes and take them away for my cousin?"

Wen Ning blinked her almost dazzled eyes slowly.

30 taels...

Mr. Pei, this person's thighs seem to be much thicker than yours? ! -
"Madam only went to see Boss Qian today, and there was no other change."

In the Hangzhou mansion, the new prefect had already allocated a room for Pei You.After dinner, Tu Bai continued his daily report as usual.

"Also tonight, His Highness went to find his wife." Tu Bai continued.

Even when he was away from home, when Pei You was free, he only had a book in his hand, and the red mole on his nose was still deserted under the candlelight. Hearing this, he raised his eyes and looked over, but said nothing.

Tu Bai bowed his head and said: "Young Master, don't worry, Eleven has been following Madam to ensure Madam's safety."

Pei You's eyes fell back to the scroll, and he asked lightly, "How did she react?"

"There is no further news on the [-]th, but..." Tu Bai rarely said a few words of flattery, "Madam is extremely intelligent, and she has a deep affection with the son, so it is definitely not something that can be fooled by others."

Pei You snorted softly.

Is the flounder deeply affectionate?I'm afraid that now I'm regretting that I asked for too little money from him, and I'm thinking about how to get more money.

He had never seen an official lady who was more greedy than her.

"My lord, it's still early today, why not..." Tu Bai glanced at the sky outside, "Go back to the official post?"

In fact, he felt that he didn't need to stay in Hangzhou Mansion yesterday. Although the transfer of officials involved disputes between old and new factions, the new magistrate was his own, and they didn't need much effort.

Pei You didn't answer this question, but asked: "She went to Boss Qian today, and the matter is settled?"

"Probably not yet." Tu Bai hesitated for a moment, and said, "The other party seems to... treat Madam as a liar..."

Pei You sneered, put down the scroll, and looked at Tu Bai: "Are you still saying that she is extremely intelligent?"

Tu Bai: "..."

"I'll go back after finishing the business in Hangzhou." Pei Youfu picked up the scroll again, and said calmly.

But... leave the wife alone in the official post?
Thinking he was smart just now, Tu Bai had doubts in his heart, but he didn't dare to ask more, he just said: "Then the Fourth Highness..."

Pei You raised her eyebrows: "Forgive her for not daring to make her own claims."

Wen Ning really didn't dare to make her own claims.

In the Sifeng Pavilion, the golden butterfly hairpins that had been neatly arranged just now were lying scattered on the ground at this moment, and some of them even had their wings broken. Obviously, when they were thrown to the ground just now, the force was not small.

"Your Highness, why bother with a little woman? It's just that she doesn't know what to do." Fan Liu bowed and poured a cup of tea for Chu Heng. Don't give her a look."

Chu Heng's young face was full of restless hostility, and his chest heaved a little, obviously because he was very angry.

He thinks that he has never had the airs of a prince, and his temper is much better than that of many children from aristocratic families.

Surrounding the husband and wife these past few days, the cousin and sister-in-law did their best to please Pei You. He knew that he was a tough bone, and it was very difficult to chew on, but today, even a little Hong The daughter of Lu Siqing dares to disobey him!

The row of gold hairpins just now was in front of his eyes, and he clearly saw her heartbeat, 30 taels of silver, how many people have never seen it in a few lifetimes, she wants to do business at the risk of ruining her reputation, isn't she just loves silver?

But what did she say?
"Weak water is three thousand, just take a scoop to drink."

He took a gold hairpin from it.

It would be fine if she accepted it, but she turned around and called Xiaoer, and used the golden hairpin to pay for the banquet tonight.

As soon as the person left, he lifted the row of golden hairpins.

None of the husband and wife took him seriously!
"Your Highness, those who achieve great things don't care about small things. Looking back in the future, these are small things now. We have been out for more than half a month, and it is time to return to Beijing." Fan Liu said respectfully beside him without haste.

Chu Heng is different from King Rui.His background was not good enough, and when he was young, there was a third prince above him, who didn't get much attention.

He knows what it means to be able to bend and stretch, and what it means to suffer from hardships and taste courage.

Therefore, when people around him persuaded him, his anger had dissipated a lot, and he said a little unwillingly: "If you go back to Beijing this time, won't you gain nothing by mobilizing people to come to the south of the Yangtze River this time?"

Anything to play in Jiangnan is of course a cover.

He came for Pei You.

The original news was that Pei You would travel by land and arrive within ten days. He also traveled by land with a group of people, and he wanted to arrive earlier.

Unexpectedly, after coming, he said that Pei You had changed to take the water route, and this time, he walked slowly for more than half a month.

With so many important matters in Beijing, he could only restrain himself and wait patiently in Qiantang.

After all the people came, they had a meal together on the first night and didn't talk about anything.In the past two days, he went to look for him again, but he was always gone.

Only then did he try to use his new wife as a breakthrough.

"Of course not." Fan Liu and Fan Jiu were brought out by the same master, but he was much calmer in situations, and he spoke even softer, "In ancient times, Zhuge Kongming was invited by three visits to the thatched cottage. It can't be won over in three or two days, otherwise, how could the Second Highness be forced to tear himself apart with him?"

That's right, his superior second brother also received a lot of rejection from Pei You.

"Your Highness, although Prince Pei didn't look sideways this time, we made him see our sincerity." Fan Liu continued, "Now he looks aloof and lonely, but he is in court, How could it be possible to be Zhuo Qinglian and not a monster? Mr. Pei, maybe he is just waiting and watching."

Hearing what Fan Liu said, Chu Heng became more angry.

The surname is Chu in this world. In the end, he is either King Rui, or him. As far as his second brother is so virtuous, how can he be ashamed to ask for peace with him?
Prince Pei, the Duke's Mansion, and the eldest princess can only stand by his side in the end.

Fan Liu said again: "Also, Your Highness, do you think...the appearance of Mrs. Shizi's clear soup and face is somewhat familiar?"

Chu Heng has completely lost his breath: "Eunuch, what does this mean?"

Fan Liu lowered his voice: "Your Highness, do you still remember the 'Xiaoya girl' whom Pei Shizi has been looking for?"

If you want to win over Prince Pei, of course you should pay attention to his every move.Pei You was never the only one looking for "Xiaoya", Chu Heng had already found someone to copy the portrait of the Duke's mansion when he was looking for someone, and searched secretly.

"That madam used to wear make-up, but I still don't notice it. But seeing her in plain men's clothing these past two days, I feel that... she looks five or six points like that woman."

"You mean... this Wen's Ah Ning is..."

"Your Highness is wrong. If the wife of this son is that Xiaoya girl, why did Shizi Pei take the heir as a joke to marry her? He can move out of his previous marriage contract with her. His Majesty values ​​'filial piety' the most, so he probably won't stop him."

Emperor Jiahe really valued filial piety. In order to show respect for the late emperor, he changed the name of the country only ten years after he ascended the throne, which is unprecedented.

"Then what do you mean..."

"Your Highness, is it because of the glory of that face that Mrs. Shizi is so favored?" Fan Liu raised his brows lightly, hiding the light in his eyes. I think it's because of the deep-rooted love for that woman. Let alone the capital, Dayin has searched all over the place, but he can't find anyone, presumably..."

Fan Liu shook his head, so many people have not been found, most likely they are no longer in this world.

He said again: "Then Wen's Ah Ning is probably a substitute for Prince Pei's affection!"

Chu Heng closed his eyes, thoughtfully touched his chin.

Of course he has seen that portrait, Fan Liuyi reminded, it really is...

Otherwise, why would Pei You let those aristocratic daughters not marry, and choose any means to marry a Wen's A Ning who didn't help him at all?

"What's the plan, father-in-law?" At this moment, Chu Heng became gentle and amiable again, with a pure and harmless appearance.

Fan Liu lowered his eyebrows and smiled slightly, of course he did.

You have to punch seven inches to beat a snake, and you have to send gifts to people's hearts.

The stand-in is so favored, what if there is a real master?
(End of this chapter)