Ajiu

Chapter 131

The palace change in the winter of Tianqing's 17th year was still fresh in the memory of the courtiers.They have nothing to say about the old prince being deposed. The prince is taking advantage of the emperor's serious illness and is going to force the palace to usurp the throne. How can the prince do such a treasonous thing?As for the establishment of the tenth son of the emperor as the new prince, no one has any objection: although the old prince is abolished, the status of Empress Zhang remains the same, and she is still the empress of the middle palace.The old prince was abolished because of his rebellious behavior and had nothing to do with the queen.Empress Zhang only had two biological sons, and the eldest son was abolished, so the second son should logically become the new prince.It is universally recognized that the crown prince establishes a descendant.

The prince is the crown prince's brother, so there is not much difference between the prince's dress and the prince's dress.King Wei, no, it's time to call him the prince. He once proposed with a sense of frugality that there is no need to make too many new clothes for him. The old prince's regular clothes can still be worn. "Thrift leads to prosperity", the new prince looked sincere.

The frugality of the new prince was unanimously praised by the courtiers.

This is not a trivial matter. The imperial court spends no less than 20 taels of silver on the emperor's dress every year, and the crown prince is not much lower than the emperor.The new prince advocated frugality from the very beginning, which is simply good news for civil servants.

The new prince is gentle and courteous, respects the veterans, and often asks Mr. Pei Ge and others about government affairs with an open mind.If there is something wrong with his decision, he has the courage to correct it, showing generosity and magnanimity.The courtiers looked on coldly, thinking that although the new crown prince was brought up as an idle prince, at first he became the heir apparent, but he still looks pretty good.

The emperor was in poor health, so the early court was reduced to once every ten days.However, the emperor still often summoned the ministers, and when the emperor summoned the ministers, the new crown prince would definitely accompany him.Between the emperor and the new crown prince, there is a kind of loving harmony rarely seen between royal fathers and sons.

In the side hall of the Qianqing Palace, the prince finished all the emergency government affairs for the day, showed it to the emperor, and asked hopefully, "Father, can I leave the palace the day after tomorrow? My junior sister and fifth brother are getting married."

He has experienced a palace coup and personally commanded a fierce battle. He is much more mature and stable than before.However, at this moment, he looked like a child who had just finished his homework. He hurriedly handed the homework to his father, stared at his father eagerly, and hoped that his father would allow him to go out to play.

The emperor closed his eyes and meditated, ignoring him.Xiao Shi, can you be a little promising? You are now a prince, much more capable and calm than before. Standing in front of others, you are really a well-deserved prince.Why do I still think about my junior sister all day long?Just think about it, it's unreasonable for you to dare to tell dad clearly.How did dad teach you?You are the future emperor, no one can compare to you, not even the queen.

"Father, Fifth Brother is marrying a wife." The crown prince gently shook the emperor, and his voice was soft, flattering.

Ah Jiu is about to marry Ji, and after Ah Jiu gets married, the decree of marriage will be announced soon.Once the marriage decree comes down, Ajiu becomes the crown princess, and Pei's family becomes the crown princess's natal family, the market will rise even higher.The Pei family has always kept a low profile, and they don't want to have too many congratulatory guests when Pei Heng and Pei Yu get married, so they have to finish the two marriages before Ah Jiu and Ji.After Pei Heng got married, she soon became Pei Xuan.

The prince kept shaking the emperor, begging softly.The emperor couldn't be bothered by him, so he opened his eyes helplessly, "Little Ten, when will you grow up?" It’s fine if Xiao Shi doesn’t grow up.” The emperor pushed him away angrily, “Go, go, what do you want to exhaust your father to death?” The crown prince was stunned, “You don’t like it? I’m still thinking, when I have a son, Let my son be raised by you, and you will teach me a capable son."

The emperor was very tempted, thought about it carefully, and generously agreed, "Show." The prince hurriedly thanked him, and then brought up the matter of going to the Pei family to congratulate him, the emperor reluctantly nodded, "The Pei family doesn't want to make public, but you just want to come up , I guess Pei Kai will not give you a good face. However, you must go, so go there." The prince was overjoyed, "Father, you are so kind."

The prince coaxed the emperor's father to agree, so he wanted to leave, "Father, I'll go back and look at the congratulations." The emperor didn't stop him, and said cheerfully: "Go." The prince left happily.The emperor looked at Xiao Shiqi's tall and straight back, and felt as if he had drunk honey. Xiao Shi had a son and handed it over to me to raise?The son of Xiao Shi and Ajiu, how beautiful and smart that is, I am happy to teach such a child!
The prince now lives in the Ciqing Palace. He bid farewell to the emperor and returned to the Ciqing Palace. He sat down excitedly and wrote a letter, "...When the fifth brother gets married, I will go to the house to congratulate you. Junior sister, you are the master. Yes, when the time comes, you have to entertain guests well, and you must do your best to be a landlord."

After writing the letter, I asked a confidant servant surnamed Chang, "Send it to Jiuning Street, to Mrs. Fang." Chang's servant took the letter and said with a flattering smile: "Your Highness is really a good errand for the servant, and the servant sent the letter to In the Pei Mansion, Mrs. Fang rewards slaves and maidservants as a top-notch seal." A very greedy look.

Although the servant is greedy for money, how can he see Mrs. Fang's high-class seal?So to speak, but to tell the prince, your letter is very popular, you are very popular in Pei's family, you turned over!Chang Nei's servant intended to flatter the prince, and sure enough, the corner of the prince's lips curled up when he heard what he said, obviously very happy.

The regular servant arrived at Pei's mansion on Jiuning Street, and personally delivered the letter to Mrs. Fang, "His Royal Highness ordered you to accept it yourself." Mrs. Fang accepted it with a smile, "The servant has worked hard, please wait for tea in the wing room." Dare to be so blank-eyed, and hurriedly smiled and said: "I still have an order when I go back to the palace." Madam Fang didn't stay any longer, and ordered someone to send him out, and rewarded him with a first-class seal.The regular servant took it back to the Ciqing Palace like a treasure, and specially presented it to the prince, "Mrs. Fang is really a kind and kind old man." The prince was very happy, and rewarded him with a colorful and brilliant purse. Contains ingots of gold.

"This trip is really worth it!" Chang Neishi smiled wryly.

Mrs. Fang took the letter, but did not hand it to Ah Jiu.After Mr. Pei Ge returned home, Mrs. Fang took it out with a smile, "I don't know what he wants to say to my daughter this time." Mr. Pei Ge snorted, opened the letter and read it carefully, "There is nothing that should not be said. Ah Heng wants to come when he gets married, let Ah Jiu do his best as a landlord."

Mrs. Fang smiled, "You can eat and drink." How could Ah Jiu do her best to be a landlord, anyway, the Pei family won't let you go home hungry, that's all.

Mr. Pei Ge pondered for a moment, "Madam, let him see you."

Mrs. Fang was surprised, "Let them meet? Master, haven't you always opposed it?"

When the abolished prince forced the palace, the prince led the crowd to resist and was injured.Afterwards, Ah Jiu went to the palace to visit the emperor. At that time, the emperor sat up and sat up as usual, but the prince was lying on the bed, and the two did not see each other.Afterwards, Pei Ge always regarded his little granddaughter seriously, and the two had no chance to meet each other.

Pei Ge coughed, "King Wei, no, Prince, these days he is very diligent and humble. He calls me Mr. Pei in front of people, and calls me grandfather in private. He is not respectful like a grandson-in-law, but like a son-in-law." grandson……"

Mrs. Fang was overjoyed, "You can't bear it anymore, can you?" There are times when you can't bear it.

Embarrassed, Mr. Pei Ge lowered his head and drank his tea.Mrs. Fang smiled and Mimi looked at him, not to mention how happy she was.

The Pei family is now a family reunion, the family is happy, and the situation is very good.Mr. Pei originally worked in another place, and he was close to the capital. After the official seal on the [-]th day of the twelfth lunar month, he took his wife and children back to Beijing, and arrived home before the Chinese New Year.The three sons were all in front of them, Mr. Pei Ge and Mrs. Fang were overjoyed, and the whole family had a peaceful New Year.

After the new year, the Pei family was busy marrying Pei Heng.Pei Heng's fiancée is the daughter of the second wife of Duke Cheng's mansion. His grandfather is a cabinet minister, his maternal grandfather is Duke Wei, and his father-in-law is the younger brother of Duke Cheng's mansion. Each family has a large number of in-laws and a large group of relatives and friends. His marriage is said to be Low-key management, in fact, it doesn't matter if you don't want to be lively, there must be a lot of congratulatory guests.

Third Master Pei and Mrs. Xu are married to their daughter-in-law for the first time, and there are many things they don't understand.As the younger brother, Mr. Pei is very righteous, "Big brother and second brother, sister-in-law and second sister-in-law, you have married daughters-in-law, come and help!" Grab all brothers and sisters-in-law and do things for him.

Uncle Pei was very proud, "Sanlang, elder brother has already married three daughters-in-law, if there is anything you don't understand, just ask elder brother." As soon as he finished speaking, Gu blamed, "Master, what have you done? Which one? Isn't it my job from beginning to end? You are a hands-off shopkeeper, and you have a big tone."

Uncle Pei said awkwardly, "My lady, those who are capable work harder, and those who are capable work harder." Although he is not considered a hands-off shopkeeper, Gu's is indeed busy with family affairs inside and out, and he doesn't care much.It's fair to work less and not speak loudly.

When Second Master Pei and Third Master Pei saw their elder brother bragging, they couldn't help but make fun of him.Uncle Pei glared at the two younger brothers, "Big brother is blessed to be a shopkeeper, do you two have this blessing? Is it reasonable to laugh at others if you are not blessed?" The two younger brothers laughed loudly at his training.

Gu Shi, Lin Youhui, and Xu Shi also had smiles on their faces.The Pei family was originally harmonious. Since the terrible palace coup, after the family reunion of the Pei family, everyone was beaming with joy and laughter everywhere.

"After Heng'er marries a daughter-in-law, Jing'er and Lin'er's marriage will be left in advance." Mr. Pei calculated enthusiastically, "Jing'er and Lin'er are not married, and if someone wants to make a move on Ajiu, it will not work. We have to wait." The eldest brother and the second brother, the eldest sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law, am I right?"

The smile on the corner of Lin Youhui's mouth disappeared, and Second Master Pei also put on a straight face.Mr. Pei felt that something was wrong, and quickly asked, "Second brother, what's the matter?" Uncle Pei stretched out his hand to pat him, and sighed, "Sanlang, after Ajiu and Ji, the marriage decree will come down soon." Mr. Pei was surprised "So soon? Our baby, little Ajiu, who has just reached the age of Ji, is going to be easily married by that brat?" Uncle Pei and Second Master Pei nodded silently.

Third Master Pei was very indignant, "How can this happen! The sweetheart of the three families will marry away before he reaches the age of Ji! Big Brother and Second Brother, we have to find a way to get rid of that brat."

Xu said suspiciously: "If he is not a child of the royal family, it would be easier to deal with it. If he is just King Wei, there is nothing he can do. But now he is the prince, how to deal with it?"

Cleaning up the prince, the future emperor, is not an easy task no matter how you think about it.

When it came to the day when Pei Heng got married, the Pei Mansion on Jiuning Street was decorated with lanterns and festoons, and the door was filled with congratulatory guests.There are quite a lot of in-laws in the Pei family and Xu family, and many old disciples of Mr. Pei Ge came here uninvited, and it was very lively.

It was even more lively when the prince came to congratulate him.

The crown prince has a high status, the Pei family didn't invite him to sit with relatives and friends, but put him on the waterside pavilion by the lake.It is quiet and elegant here, and looking out of the window, a pool of blue waves can be seen, which makes people feel refreshed.

Standing in front of the window is a young girl in light green clothes. She has a slim figure and stands facing the window, as if admiring the scenery on the water.

"Junior Junior Sister!" The Junior Junior Sister who hadn't seen him for many days appeared in front of him, and the prince couldn't contain his excitement.

"Brother Ten." Ah Jiu turned around and looked at him with a smile.

He has changed and so has she.He has matured, and his face and demeanor have added a lot of calmness, but she has grown up, her face is charming and radiant.

The prince walked towards the window step by step, "Little junior sister..." Thousands of words came to my heart at the same time, I didn't know which one to say first.

"Brother Ten, I have something to tell you." Ajiu asked him to sit down on the rose chair in front of the window, and told him about the prince's visit to Pei's house on the day the deposed prince was forced into the palace, "...Brother Ten, I am the first When I saw him back, I lied to him and tricked him into approaching me so that I could hold him hostage; when I saw him the second time, I lied to him again in order to fool him away."

Ajiu looked up at the prince with open eyes.The deposed prince is not dead, he and Queen Zhang are mother and son, there is always a way to meet each other, sooner or later, these words will reach the ears of Queen Zhang, and then to the kind and upright ears.Instead of letting him hear it from others, it is better to tell him face to face.

"Thank you, Junior Sister." The prince whispered: "That day... the situation was very dangerous. If you hadn't been clever enough to coax him away, the consequences would have been disastrous. Thank you, Junior Sister."

If you don't coax him, or the blood is splashed on the spot, or you are forcibly taken away by him.Either way, it's scary.Coaxing him away is the most convenient and least harmful.

"Tell him to come and let him go, you have to lie to him." Ajiu's heart relaxed, and said teasingly.

"If you ask me to come, or tell me to go, just tell me directly." The prince was as gentle as water.

I'm different from him, you don't need to lie to me, just tell me.Junior sister, let me come or let me go, it's all your words.

Ajiu moved closer to him, and looked at him with great interest, "I told you to go, will you go?"

The prince blushed and nodded, "Ken. Junior sister, if you tell me to leave, I will leave. I will come back when your anger subsides."

"What if I don't want to calm down?" Ah Jiu's eyes widened.

"I will coax you." The prince was like coaxing a child.

(End of this chapter)