Lonely non-good minister

"It's a small injury, it's not a problem." Song Yuan noticed the files on the desk and asked carefully: "Master Huo has been investigating in Zhangye for so long, but have you found anything important?"

When she talked about business, Huo Ying immediately became serious: "Your Highness, are you trying to trick the officials?"

"Asking casually, it's okay if Mr. Huo doesn't want to talk." She smiled at Huo Ying: "You want to impeach me anyway, I can't protect myself, and I don't care about other people's business."

The casual tone made Huo Ying's conscience feel a little condemned, but even so, it was her duty to impeach Song Yuan, and she could not offset the matter just because she saved him.

"Is that Miss Mu the concubine pointed out to His Highness by the late Emperor?" Huo Ying suddenly became concerned about her personal affairs.

Song Yuan perked up and said, "Have you never seen Mr. Huo before?" She thought Huo Ying had seen him before. After all, Tingwei Mansion had eyes and ears everywhere.

"Have you investigated the background and family background of this girl Mu?" Huo Ying was very concerned.

Song Yuan looked at him and thought about it for a moment, then simply sat down and said, "Listen to Mr. Huo's tone, did you check it specially? I didn't check it carefully, please ask Mr. Huo to elaborate."

"This girl Mu was born as a merchant. Her father was the most successful businessman among the Mu clan. He had a huge family fortune. He had close contacts with Mu's government in the past. Every year, he would send several cartloads of money and jewelry to Beijing to supplement Mu's family. The family's expenses. A few years ago, her father died suddenly of illness, and the family's business also plummeted.

There is only one sibling brother in Miss Mu's family. He is seven or eight years older than her, but there has been no news for many years. Now her life and death are unknown. Her maternal grandfather's family is also a merchant, and the business depends entirely on her father. After her father passed away, the business It has also become depressed, and has few heirs. It is not a prosperous family with a prosperous population.

As for Miss Mu’s mother, she was a dedicated woman. However, because of her husband’s death, she became exhausted due to sadness. Now she is sick and weak and cannot go out for a long time. Miss Mu takes care of all the business and household affairs by herself. Although it is not in line with the etiquette of a woman in my court to show up in public, she is still a capable person. "

Song Yuan listened carefully: "I know all these things."

"Then your Highness should understand that this Miss Mu cannot bring you any benefit. Duke Mu's granddaughter is now Donggong Liangdi. He will not leave his granddaughter alone and not help. Instead, he will help someone who is being held down by the late emperor. The head recognizes his granddaughter."

So many people said this that Song Yuan could hear calluses in his ears: "Master Huo also wants to persuade me to marry a daughter with a good family background?"

"No, the official thinks that although Miss Mu's family background is low, her ability to be the leader of the family is not what those rich ladies can have. Although the rich ladies of high families are raised carefully and have the ability to manage their families. The ability of a director varies, but the level cannot be verified before marriage. Instead of taking risks, it is better to choose someone who is familiar with his abilities. If His Highness does not mind Miss Mu's origin, she is the best candidate for His Highness's wife."

Huo Ying's answer was beyond Song Yuan's expectation, and she became interested: "Master Huo is the first person to say this." "Marrying a wife and marrying a virtuous person, His Highness avoided all other Highnesses and found another way to pursue civil affairs, and what he has saved is not If you are competing with them, why put yourself in the spotlight just because of a marriage? If the in-law family you want is too powerful, I am afraid that His Highness will be constrained by it. In this case, it is better to seek stability. "

Song Yuan smiled and said nothing, and deliberately asked: "Master Huo seems to be targeting Duke Mu, what? Master Huo is dissatisfied with Duke Mu."

"Mu Guo Gong is already old, but he is reluctant to retire and return to his hometown. His purpose is to pave the way for the rest of the Mu family. Mu Guo Gong has many disciples and former officials. If the person who marries his granddaughter is someone else, , I'm afraid that the previous dynasty has already caused a storm." Huo Ying said, and frowned: "Besides, most of the girls in their family pave the way for the family. If it is useless, Song Shu's wife Mu will learn from the past."

Song Yuan heard it, and Huo Ying was still worried about Mu's suicide.

"I understand what you mean. Now the interests of the Duke's Palace are bound to the East Palace. Anyone who may threaten the East Palace will become a thorn in the side of the Duke's Palace. I took the path of civil affairs in order not to be beaten by my brothers. Suppression can be considered to have achieved results now. It is my eldest brother's shortcoming to be partial to civil affairs. Therefore, if I honestly surrender to my eldest brother's rule and work hard for him, then the government will not make things too difficult for me. , but if I dare to marry a high-ranking dignitary and have the capital to surpass my eldest brother, then I will be a thorn in the side of the Duke of Guo. Marrying Miss Mu as my wife will not only make her a good match, but also show my stance to the Duke of Guo. .”

Huo Ying nodded: "That's right. Although the Crown Prince is extremely protective of His Highness, this brotherly love is not enough to support His Highness's wanton behavior. The Crown Prince is determined to find a good match for His Highness. Although he is sincere in it, but His Highness also has to consider whether, compared to the power of the Duke's Palace, he has the confidence to have the Crown Prince support him all the time. If not, then it is best not to place too much hope on the Crown Prince."

"I have self-knowledge."

"I believe your highness." Huo Ying covered his mouth and coughed twice: "Also, how do you plan to explain the capture of the Huns?"

Song Yuan was a little confused: "Explanation? I have no control over whether the person is handed over to the military for disposal, whether he is released or killed. Moreover, they will definitely report the matter truthfully. This matter has little to do with me."

"Xiaguan went to the northwest to handle a case, and it happened that he met His Highness here. It happened that His Highness ran into Xiaguan being robbed. It happened that His Highness rescued Xiaguan and captured one person alive. If it was that person's His status is not low, and the young master of the court has no choice but to ask His Highness about this. Does Your Highness think there is no need to explain?" Huo Ying reminded her: "The sixth and eighth masters colluded with the Huns. Once the official impeaches His Highness, he bribed the Sixth Master with cotton. Master, someone will definitely investigate the whereabouts of that batch of cotton. When the time comes, it will be extended to this matter, and it is not impossible to cover up a cover-up for His Highness."

Only then did Song Yuan realize the importance of the matter. Her expression changed slightly and she stared at Huo Ying: "I'm afraid some people will guess that Mr. Huo was saved by me by chance because I was responsible for the whole thing. The purpose of acting in the bureau is to make Mr. Huo let me go in exchange for saving my life. As for the Huns, if they are replaced, I will be even more incapable of defending myself."

"Yes, that's why I asked, has your Highness figured out how to explain the capture of the Hun?" Huo Ying sat up a little: "If His Highness hasn't thought of a reason yet, I have an idea. Your Highness can come up Zhe said that he was injured while trying to capture the Xiongnu, and thanks to Miss Mu's careful care, he praised Miss Mu a few words, and took advantage of the situation to ask for her to be his wife."

Song Yuan smiled: "Is this going to block the mouth of the Duke's mansion?"

"Gong Mu has set his sights on His Highness, and it's time for His Highness to express his stance."