Ajiu

Chapter 93 Thief

Pei Shangshu made a decision, and none of the three sons objected.Uncle Pei felt that it was the most comfortable to stay in the capital without having to travel around. His father ordered him to stay, but he didn't dare to say anything, but he felt very sorry. "Zhonglang, Sanlang, you just let the outsiders go, and the children stay. Jingli School is good, besides, parents can't leave little Ajiu." Uncle Pei was very kind, thinking of you two leaving as soon as possible, The kids don't want to follow you two on the long trek.

Mr. Pei shook his head like a rattle, "Brother, this is not going to happen. I have worked hard all day outside, and I can't see my three sons when I get home. It's too desolate." It's not enough to just face her at home, I still want a son.

Second Master Pei smiled, "Brother, I've been thinking of releasing it for a long time, just to take Ajiu away." Uncle Pei was displeased, "Ajiu is gone, can father and mother be willing? Can I be willing? Delicate and tender It's better to stay in the capital, young lady." Second Master Pei smiled, "If I keep Ajiu, she will definitely be called to the palace from time to time. Brother, I don't like it."

When the children were young, it was fine to play together, but now that Ajiu is over seven years old, and seeing the Tenth Prince often, what is it?His Majesty the Emperor is very wise in political affairs, but he seems to be a little confused about housework. He is too indulgent and doting to the ten princes, and everything is left to him.The tenth prince is a good boy, but the problem is, no matter how good he is, as he gets older, it is not convenient for Ah Jiu to play with him.

Pei Shangshu remained silent, obviously agreeing with Zhonglang's words.Uncle Pei looked at his father, looked at his younger brother, and knew in his heart that his younger brother was right, but he really couldn't bear it, "I've only been calling you daddy for a few days, and I'm leaving soon." He muttered softly.

Third Master Pei also sighed, "How much effort did I have to get into Jinshi and let my daughter be called third father! This is actually about to be separated, second brother, my heart aches." He took Second Master Pei's hand and placed it on his chest On, very sad look.

"Big brother, third brother, it will be fine when you have a little granddaughter in the future." Second Master Pei comforted him very understandingly.Although you two don't have a daughter, but in the future, your son will give birth to a little granddaughter for you, wouldn't everyone be happy?Big brother, third brother, don't do this.

What year and month did the little granddaughter happen? The corners of the mouths of Uncle Pei and Third Master Pei twitched.

After the Pei family's father and son discussed, the matter was settled.

Both Lin Youhui and Mrs. Xu nodded, "It should be so." Mrs. Gu was a little embarrassed, "We are big brothers and sisters-in-law, we should leave it to our younger brothers, why are we enjoying life in the capital, and the two young ones have to run around outside. Both Lin Youhui and Xu Shi laughed, "How can it be a blessing? Parents have to rely on elder brothers and sisters-in-law to perform filial piety, and relatives and friends have to rely on elder brothers and sisters-in-law to socialize. Which one is easy?"

The palms of the hands and the backs of the hands are full of flesh. Madam Fang knew that she would let her two sons go to other jobs. Although she was reluctant to part with it, it was not too sad.As an official, father and son usually cannot be together, separation is common, and she is mentally prepared.However, Third Master Pei was going to take Mrs. Xu away from the capital, and she still felt sorry for Duke Wei's mansion. His precious daughter had only been back to Beijing for a long time before they had to separate again.Mrs. Xu knew what she wanted, and said with a smile: "Mother, look at me, I am the mother of three children, and I am still very playful. I am looking forward to going out with my husband and going to the mountains and rivers along the way. Look at the scenery more. My father and mother both laughed at me, but both elders would like me to go out for a walk while I am young." Mrs. Fang knew that the youngest daughter-in-law meant to comfort her, and nodded with emotion.

Children, are reasonable.

The emperor summoned Pei Shangshu and inquired about the taxation of land and officials' salaries.After Pei Shangshu reported back, seeing that the emperor seemed to be in a good mood, he took the opportunity to ask the second son and the youngest son to be released.The emperor was displeased, "Why the second son and the youngest son? The eldest son and the youngest son were released, while the second son stayed."

It has to be said that the emperor really thinks of his baby Xiao Shi.

Pei Shangshu then said that his second son was with him as an aide, "...Food, agriculture, water conservancy, farmland, Qing army, patrolling, Zhonglang has been involved in all of them, and there is nothing wrong with it. Your Majesty, take Zhong Lang Zhicai, not to mention a co-prefect of a prefecture, even a magistrate can do it." Pei Shangshu was very confident in Zhonglang's talent.

Mentioning this, the emperor was also tempted.The tax of Suzhou prefecture accounts for one-tenth of the whole country. If the tax of Suzhou can be paid in full, the pressure on the central finance will not be great.Since Pei Kai left Suzhou, although Guo Zhifu who took over was also a capable official, Suzhou's education, prison lawsuits, taxes and labor cannot be compared with the past.If Pei Jialang went to Suzhou to serve as a co-prefect, so that Suzhou could return to the level of a few years ago, the emperor would certainly be happy to see the success.

If it was only about government affairs, the emperor felt that Pei Zhonglang should be let go; if it was about personal relationships, he was unwilling, "...you are the one who gave up Xiaoshi and took Pei Kai!" The tenth prince's angry words, he has never forgotten.

"Zhonglang is released, and the children stay in Beijing to go to school." The emperor thought for a while, and came up with the best of both worlds.

"Your Majesty, children should follow their fathers. Zhonglang's two sons and one daughter are still young and cannot be separated from their parents." Pei Shangshu was unequivocal.

The emperor is so angry, Ah Jiu followed your family man away, Xiao Shi is not sure why he is making trouble with me.Pei Kai, you... don't treat the emperor as a person, the emperor is also a father, and he loves his son!

If the emperor is a fool and directly issued an edict, it doesn't matter whether Pei Shangshu agrees or not, that's it, and Pei Shangshu can't help it.However, isn't the emperor a Mingjun? Hehe, he wanted to convince his ministers with reason instead of overwhelming them with power, so he was passive.Pei Shangshu quoted scriptures and said generously and generously, to the effect that the relationship between parents and children is so sacred and inseparable that the emperor could not refute it.

The emperor claims to rule the world with filial piety, and when it comes to parents and children, he is unreasonable and not good.Pei Shangshu refused to give in at all, the emperor gritted his teeth seeing his stubborn appearance.If the Pei family's father and son were weaker, he could still order Ajiu to be raised in the palace, and be with the tenth prince as a companion since childhood, but the grandfather of the Pei family is the person in front of him, so don't have that dream.

Pei Shangshu is not a person who blindly pretends to be innocent. After his impassioned speech, his tone turned tactful, "Zhonglang will be released for six years. After six years, he will return to Beijing without any delay. What do you think, Your Majesty?" Six years later, the two children will grow up, and it's time to talk about marriage. If there is mutual interest at that time, wouldn't it be great to let the two children get married in an open and honest manner?

The emperor knew that Pei Shangshu didn't want his granddaughter to get too close to the tenth prince, although he was a little unhappy, he appreciated it.He is the emperor, there are many people who want to do everything possible to please him, people like Pei Shangshu who refuse to flatter him are really rare, very rare.

Ajiu is often called to the Qianqing Palace. If she changes households, she will be crazy.Do you have to try every means to let this situation continue, so as to curry favor with the emperor and get married to the royal family?The Pei family is not.

Although Pei Shangshu's stubbornness caused headaches for the emperor, the emperor still admired Pei Shangshu's integrity and integrity.He wants to be a wise king, and he can't have only obedient ministers who can flatter him.

Because Pei Jialang was indeed the best candidate for Suzhou Tongzhi, the emperor agreed after careful consideration.As for Pei Jiasanlang, he was young, and he had just entered the Imperial Academy not long ago, and he was a famous judge in Zhending.It must be very close to Beijing, and it is convenient to travel. Mr. Pei and Mrs. Xu estimated optimistically, "Maybe, every year on New Year's Day, we can go home and celebrate the New Year with our parents!"

Zhonglang and Sanlang will arrive in spring next year. This winter, they are busy packing and saying goodbye to relatives and friends. They are quite busy.Second Master Pei and Third Master Pei were afraid that the children would not be able to accept it for a while, so they talked about it gently and lovingly, "It is rare for officials and eunuchs to stay in one place, and it is common for them to be scattered in the east, west, north, south." Pei Qi and the others nodded sensiblely, "Well, although it's sad to leave grandparents, but they are still with their parents." As long as they kiss their parents, the children are happy.

Ah Jiu is the youngest, but she is the most serious and mature.When her parents carefully explained it to her, she said with a stern face, "I expected it a long time ago! Separation is inevitable." My grandfather is a high-ranking official, and my father and I still stay in the capital. possible.

Second Master Pei and Lin Youhui originally planned to coax Ajiu if she pouted and wanted to cry, but who knew she would be like this, for a while, the couple looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Ajiu smiled triumphantly and ran out to play.

When she arrived at the boudoir school, she bid farewell to her good classmates one by one, with a look of pity on her face, "We are about to part. Thinking about it, I really can't bear it." Wen Ya grabbed her viciously, "Reluctant? Look at your The eyes, are you reluctant?" Bad girl, you can't hide the joy in your eyes at all, okay, who are you coaxing?

Ajiu giggled, "Well, I grew up in Suzhou. Naturally, I am happy to revisit my hometown." Wen Ya, I have been in the capital for a long time, and I also yearn to go out to breathe.Don't you get bored of staying in one place for years and months?

Wen Ya refused to complain, Fang Xinxin, Qu Yingying and others also rushed up to join in the fun, "Ajiu, you leave as soon as you say, it's outrageous!" Ahjiu raised her arms and shouted, "I treat guests, I treat guests!" , eat, drink, play and drink, so much fun.

"A treat? Well then, I'll let you go for now." The students grinned.

Ajiu invited guests at home for two consecutive days and entertained the students comfortably. Finally, the little girls were satisfied and had nothing to say.Wen Ya still pouted, feeling aggrieved, but knowing that Ajiu was definitely going to leave, she had no choice but to go home and cry secretly, and then urged Mrs. Wen to find some special and distinctive things for her Son, I want to give it to Ajiu as a thought.

Among those who usually play well with Ajiu, the classmates are still easy to dismiss, but the tenth prince is not.One cold winter day, Ajiu was summoned to the Qianqing Palace. In the quiet hallway, the Tenth Prince sat alone with his back against the railing, his figure was lonely and lonely.

Ajiu was smiling happily, but when she saw his back, the smile on her mouth gradually faded away.

Ah Jiu walked over slowly and sat down beside him.

She didn't speak, not knowing what to say.At this time, it seems that everything is superfluous, and everything is out of date.

The tenth prince was also silent, the two of them sat quietly without making a sound.

After an unknown amount of time, the Tenth Prince was still sitting in front of him, stretched out his palm, and held Ajiu's little hand tightly.Ajiu wanted to play a mischievous joke on him, "Hey, you didn't even turn your head, but you caught it so accurately!" However, she hesitated for a while, but didn't speak.

"I don't want you to go." The Tenth Prince's voice was low, stubborn and aggrieved, "I want you to stay."

He has a sadness and depression that does not match his age. Ajiu has been playing with him for several years. Before that, he always thought that he was just a child. He never thought that he would be like this when he was sad, and he couldn't help but lose his mind for a moment.

"What you want to do doesn't mean you can do it." Ajiu said softly, "Brother Ten, even if you are an emperor, you have your own problems, not to mention you and me."

Junior brother, I understood a long time ago that this universe does not exist for my convenience.There is often a big difference between what I want to do and what I can do.We are not the masters of the universe, so don't insist that everything goes well.

Her voice was crisp and sweet, and it was very comfortable to hear. "I won't be able to hear it from now on!" The tenth prince felt sore, and turned his head to look at his little junior sister, with deep sadness in his eyes.

In the cold weather, Ajiu's small face became more and more white, more frosty than snowy, crystal clear.Her eyes are still as big and round as when she was a child, and her eyes are brighter, the autumn water is clean, pure and flawless. "My little junior sister is so pretty, but she is leaving, so I can't see her anymore." The tenth prince wanted to cry.

Ajiu patted his hand, and said in a soothing tone, "I'll write you a letter." The tenth prince's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "Is that okay? Mr. Peige promised us to communicate?" Ajiu was surprised, "Why not?" The Tenth Prince lowered his head and muttered in a low voice, "He guards me like a thief..."

"Thief, Brother Ten, you are a thief." Ajiu was overjoyed.The dignified prince, His Majesty the Emperor and His Royal Highness's sweetheart, are you a thief?What are you stealing?

The tenth prince was annoyed by Ajiu's smile, grabbed her two little hands, and said arrogantly: "Since I have already assumed the name of a thief, I might as well be a thief for real! Junior sister, I want to make Mr. Pei Ge the most beloved I stole it from my little granddaughter, and never give it back to him!" Ajiu giggled, "Come and steal, come and steal." Breaking free from him, she ran away briskly.The tenth prince chased after him like a shadow, the two laughed and played, and the happy laughter spread far, far away.

The emperor shook his head after hearing the servant's report.Xiao Ten, you silly boy, you can't tell the difference between stealing and robbing, are you stealing?Is it stealing?
In the spring of the following year, Ajiu left Beijing with her parents and brothers and returned to Suzhou.Director Lin from the Ministry of Rites once came to the door and begged Erye Pei to take his son Lin Mingtang back to visit relatives, but Erye Pei politely refused, "The foolish couple still have two sons and a daughter with them. The three children are just naughty. I My wife and I will watch one, and worry about what to do with the other one, because we really can't take care of your son." Seeing what Second Master Pei said, Master Lin couldn't force him, so he walked away awkwardly.

Of course Ajiu didn't care about such trivial matters, she said goodbye to this one, and said goodbye to that one, she was too busy.The classmates from the boudoir school, the children who were close friends on weekdays, gave her a farewell party one after another, and Ah Jiu was attending a banquet and receiving gifts in return, Lin Youhui was dizzy seeing it.Girlfriend, you are very popular.

Ajiu reluctantly shed tears and said farewell to her grandparents, grandparents, elder father and third father, elder uncle, brothers and sisters and other relatives.

When she returns to the capital, it will be six years later.

(End of this chapter)