Ajiu

Chapter 113 The Power of Love

The emperor's decoction was in charge of the full-time servants and imperial physicians, but King Wei didn't know about it.King Wei was very favored by the emperor and had always been close to the emperor. However, if the matter was important and the emperor hadn't told him, he would not ask.

The emperor wanted to summon the ministers, and King Wei hurriedly came over and looked at him carefully, "You look very energetic, please summon me." The emperor laughed a lot, "Young ministers are promised, then dad will call the cabinet ministers to discuss matters." King Wei He also laughed, "You can discuss the matter, I just got lazy and practiced riding and shooting." The emperor promised, "You can play in the palace first, and after a while, the imperial court will stop, and father will take you hunting." Joking Then, King Wei came out of the Qianqing Palace refreshed, and the emperor successively summoned ministers from the Ministry of War, the Governor's Mansion, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Industry, and Taichang Temple to discuss state affairs.

The emperor is usually lazy and not very energetic, but he is very kind.When he came in front of the ministers, he seemed to be a different person, majestic, noble, and aloof. When the ministers spoke to him, they were all cautious.

Due to the recent drought and no rain, the court will sacrifice to heaven and earth in this situation.Officials from the Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple reported the matter of worshiping heaven to the emperor, and the emperor ordered, "Order King Liang to perform sacrifices on my behalf." King Liang is the title of the nine princes, and the emperor wants the nine princes to let him sacrifice to heaven.

Usually the emperor comes to offer sacrifices to the heavens. This is a heavy physical work, requiring hundreds of kneeling and worshiping, and the whole process lasts for several hours.Therefore, when the emperor was old, the prince or prince would usually perform sacrifices on his behalf, and the emperor himself could not do it anyway.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Minister of Taichang Temple dare not say anything, but only accept orders.Out of the palace gate, Minister Taichang couldn't help asking in a low voice, "Why is it the Ninth Prince?" Does your Majesty have any profound intentions for this, why is it not the Tenth Prince offering sacrifices to heaven, but the Ninth Prince?The Minister of the Ministry of Rites gave him a half-smile and said, "I don't know about this." Who does His Majesty the Emperor ask for a sacrifice? Do we have any control?You are so worried.

The Minister of Taichang Temple was a little awkward, and the Minister of Rites paced slowly, with the corners of his mouth curled up.His Majesty didn't seem to have any intentions in doing this, maybe he just felt sorry for the tenth prince, so the physical work should be handed over to the ninth prince.

The Ninth Prince, King Liang, lived in the Tenth Prince's Mansion. When he received the emperor's order, he kowtowed in fear and respect, "I obey the order."I'm not afraid of being tired, but this is the duty of the Son of Heaven, I perform it on my behalf, in case someone thinks too much...?
Ninth Prince, this does not belong to overthinking. Some people really think too much and can't sleep at night.When Empress Zhang heard that the emperor ordered Liang Wang to sacrifice to heaven, she felt as if she was fried in oil, feeling extremely uncomfortable.This is the duty of the Son of Heaven. What does His Majesty order the King of Liang to act on his behalf?After thinking about it, Queen Zhang almost fell ill from suffering.It wasn't until the end of King Liang's sacrifice to the heavens that the emperor rewarded him and ordered him to marry the concubine and then go to the feudal domain immediately, and Empress Zhang breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as you stay in the capital, there is no threat.

The Clan Mansion chose the daughter of Tan Xiao, the Commander of Nanjing Wei, as his concubine for King Liang. The Emperor and Empress Zhang summoned the daughter of the Tan family together. Seeing that she was elegant, dignified, and well-behaved, the marriage was settled. down.The Ministry of Etiquette began to get busy with the affairs of King Liang's acceptance of the concubine again.

Mrs. Jinghaihou knew that Princess Liang had decided to talk to Tongzhi's daughter, and she clapped her hands together to celebrate.Well, Huiyin finally doesn't have to marry that worthless concubine prince.Her husband, Jinghaihou, is about to go to battle, and he is too busy to stay home all day. Mrs. Jinghaihou hopes that her husband will win the battle and make great achievements.At that time, wouldn't Huiyin's future be bright?
In June of this year, the imperial court worshiped Jinghaihou as the general of Pingbei, and the eunuch Wang Ji and Du Yushi Yin Huaigang as the supervising army. They led a total of 10 soldiers from the Jingying and Bianzhen, and set off in the suburbs of Beijing to crusade against Beiyuan.The emperor went to the suburbs to support the army, the morale was high, the army was majestic, and everyone was excited.

The caring Ah Jiu donated a lot of private money and hairpin jewelry as military expenses.However, this is not her alone. Everyone in the Pei family is like this, starting from Mrs. Fang.It's not just the female family members of the Pei family who have done some good deeds. There are distinguished ladies in the capital, and few of them are silent, and most of them donate generously.Fighting a war costs a lot of money. Among other things, the supply and transportation of military rations alone is a big expense.The property donated by the female family members arrived at the household department, and was quickly replaced with a large amount of military rations, which were continuously transported to the north.

Wen Ya wrote a letter and asked Ah Jiu to visit her. She and Pei Rong were engaged, so of course it would be inconvenient to come to Pei's house before they got married.Ah Jiu's sister-in-law went to visit her in the future, but it didn't hinder her, and it was justified.Ajiu is a very loyal little girl. When she saw Wen Ya's letter, she told Mrs. Fang and Lin Youhui to ask the concierge grandpa to act as a coachman and go to Wen's house.

"My brother set out with the army." Wen Ya looked troubled, "I usually don't take it seriously, but I am very worried when my brother really leaves." Swords and guns don't have eyes, and the Beiyuan cavalry is fierce... The more I think about it, the more I think about it. disturbed.

"I've seen Brother Wen's face. I'm very lucky. I'm sure he will make a contribution and come back in triumph!" Ajiu said firmly.

Wen Ya's eyes lit up, and she grabbed Ajiu's little hand excitedly, "Really? Ajiu, you are a good fortune teller. When you were only a few months old, what you said was very accurate! You will be very accurate this time." Well, it must be very accurate, right?"

Wen Ya's little face was flushed with excitement, but Ajiu looked at her strangely, "I never told you, where did you know?" What good is it to be treated as a magic stick?I'm not bragging to you.

"You, haven't you told me?" Wen Ya stammered, a little flustered, blushing as if she was about to bleed.

Ajiu wondered, "Sixth Brother told you? But, when did he tell you?" If I remember correctly, you and my Sixth Brother met once, right?
Wen Ya with a straightforward disposition, but this time swallowed softly. No matter whether Ajiu asked gently or forced a confession, she gritted her teeth and refused to say a word.Ajiu looked at her with ill intentions, "Forget it, I don't care to ask you. Me, go home and ask my mother for advice."

Wen Ya stomped anxiously, "Ajiu, how dare you!" If the elders knew about this, they would be ashamed to death.

Ajiu giggled, "We're so good, if you tell me it's over? Wen Ya, I won't tell anyone." She coaxed Wen Ya softly, trying to tell her the truth.Wen Ya twisted her handkerchief, and said in a low voice embarrassedly: "My brother is going to go to war, so my mother took my sister, sister-in-law and me to Shiyan Temple to offer incense. Shiyan Temple is very spiritual, Ajiu, do you know? I... …I got separated from my mother and sister, and I was resting in the forest behind Shiyan Temple, and I happened to meet…I met him…He also went to offer incense, and I happened to meet…”

Ajiu looked up to the sky and was speechless.My sixth brother never goes to any temples, okay? If he really has religious beliefs, it should be Confucianism!When did he go to the temple to offer incense?

"The power of love is too great." Ajiu can only attribute it to this point.

"That's my sixth brother. If it were my third brother, no matter how much he wanted to see his fiancée, he would wait until the wedding night." Ah Jiu thought of Pei Qi's rigidity and Pei Yu's liveliness, and felt amused. .She felt it was funny in her heart, so the corners of her mouth turned up, and Wen Ya peeked at her, feeling more guilty, "Well, Ajiu, I met by chance, don't tell the elders, okay?" Ajiu also stopped teasing her, and agreed with a smile Yes, but by the way, I blackmailed a beautiful Zhanzhi Jinbuyao as a hush money.

"Safety first. In the woods at the back of the mountain, what should I do if I meet a bad guy? Next time I really need a 'coincidence', please change to a place where you can rest assured." The worry-loving Ajiu accepted the bribe and promised to keep her mouth shut for Wen Ya. Don't forget to say something.

Wen Ya was in a state of shock, and bragged livelyly, "Who am I? Jiangmen Tiger Girl! Who dares to provoke me, eat the bear heart and leopard guts?" Ajiu opened her eyes wide in surprise, "Is that so? I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" He bowed his hands politely to her to express his admiration.

When Ah Jiu came, Wen Ya was still a little sad.When Ah Jiu left, Wen Ya was already full of confidence.Even the little Ajiu, the fortune teller, has spoken, and that brother must be able to achieve his wish and make great achievements. He is safe and sound, and he can't be wrong.

Sending Ajiu away, Wen Ya recalled that "coincidence encounter", his handsome face, gentle and flustered voice, she was fascinated.Mrs. Wen came in quietly to have a look, and seeing her little daughter's face was flushed with stars shining in her eyes, she didn't dare to disturb her, and left quietly.

My daughter has grown up.Mrs. Wen was filled with emotion.

Ah Jiu returned to Pei's house and sighed in front of her grandmother and mother, "Even a little girl like Wen Ya is worried about her elder brother. It can be seen that war is really not a good thing. If it can be avoided, it should be avoided as much as possible. Ordinary people live their lives, looking forward to nothing but peace. Character."

Mrs. Fang and Lin Youhui didn't praise her like a child this time, they all sighed, "Who said it wasn't. A family lives in peace, isn't it?"

After the King of Liang married his concubine Tan, the temple meeting ceremony was completed, and the wives in Beijing had to go to the Liang Palace to meet according to the etiquette system.Mrs. Fang, Mrs. Gu, and Lin Youhui all went, and Ajiu stayed at home to play with her nephews.Brother Jun and Brother Xiao are both over half a year old. Although they can’t walk or talk yet, they seem to be able to understand words. They love to laugh and are very lively. It’s the time for fun and fun. Ajiu likes them .There are Brother Hua and Brother Qi, and Ajiu also likes them.

Qi Yingying and Xiao Gu also had nothing to do, Ajiu was playing with the children, and the two of them watched with smiles.Little Gu asked curiously: "Sister, why didn't you follow grandma and mother to Prince Liang's Mansion?" In Little Gu's impression, Ajiu still loves to play and go out. Do not go, some puzzled.

"I don't like to go." Ajiu made a face at her in a good mood, and the two children Jun and Xiao saw it and giggled.

Qi Yingying sat at the table and drank tea slowly, said with a smile: "Second brother and sister, this is to visit Princess Liang, I'm afraid it's not fun, it's not fun. If my sister goes, she will only be restrained."

"So that's how it is." Xiao Gu suddenly realized.

It's not fun, so of course my sister won't go.

Qi Yingying smiled, and there was something she was embarrassed to say to Xiao Gu.King Liang was an unknown prince in the court, and after he took over his concubine, he was about to become a vassal.Don't say that Ajiu doesn't have to go, I'm afraid that even among those who have the rank and must go to visit, there are many who are reluctant.Liang Wang was not valued in front of the emperor, and Liang Wangfei had no weight in the eyes of the wives.

A few of them were teasing their children and chatting casually about the family affairs, when the maid rushed to report, "His Royal Highness King Wei heard that the third son is about to be admitted to the imperial examination, so he personally came to deliver the congratulatory gifts, and he has already arrived in the outer courtyard."

Both Qi Yingying and Xiao Gu were surprised, "The third younger brother's marriage is scheduled for September, is it time to give the gift? It seems a little early." Besides, you are a prince, so you don't have to come to the door to give gifts so exaggerated.

Ah Jiu was surprised by another thing, "Where is the concierge grandfather, where is it?" Concierge grandpa, with you here, my junior brother can actually enter the door of Pei's house?
The maid muttered, "His Royal Highness has a guard by his side, he is the elder brother of the concierge grandpa..." Ajiu tsk tsk, kind and upright, you can do it, and you actually invited the elder concierge grandpa out.

(End of this chapter)