Ajiu

Chapter 99 Ajiu's Baby

The tenth prince muttered in a low voice, "It's hard work to be the emperor. The ministers still have a rest day, but you can't rest for a day as the emperor." Of course, the emperor can also have extravagant pleasures, and he can ignore state affairs, but usually will be called a fool.

"It was hard work." The emperor smiled slightly, "I will hand over this hard work to your elder brother in the future. How about you, Xiao Shi, father has picked out a fertile and rich land in Zhongzhou for you, and you can become a rich man there." Lord, live your life leisurely."

The tenth prince heard the emperor mention "your elder brother", and asked casually: "Father, have you eaten the elixir that elder brother offered a few days ago? Elder brother said that the elixir contains..." The tenth prince didn't finish his sentence , the emperor waved his hand annoyedly, "Don't tell me the medicine."

He is not in good health, and has been dealing with all kinds of soups and pills for these years, and he has long been bored.Although the elixir presented by the crown prince was praised as a flower, he didn't even want to look at it.

The tenth prince thoughtfully stopped mentioning the elixir, and muttered in a low voice, "Father, I'm the prince, and it's very taboo to accompany you here to review memorials or something. Otherwise, you'd better call your elder brother back. Big brother should do it."

Although the emperor was tired and irritable, looking at his handsome Xiao Shi, he was still in a happy mood.He smiled and patted the tenth prince's shoulder, half joking, half intimidating, "You've only been serving daddy for a few days, and you're bored and want to be lazy? If you dare to be lazy, daddy will call Xiaoshi here and let him Run errands for dad."

The tenth prince was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "Father, Xiao Shi is not lazy, he is not lazy! If you have any orders, please tell me, and I will do them all." Call Xiao Shishi, it's terrible, if mother knows, she will definitely It is difficult to sleep and eat.

In fact, Empress Zhang was not happy with the Tenth Prince's contact with the emperor's political affairs.She is a mother, her palms and backs are full of flesh, and she loves both her elder son and her younger son.The eldest son is far away in Nanjing, but the younger son reads the memorial on his behalf. Does the eldest son not mind?If the two brothers made a mess about it, what should they do?

The Tenth Prince was not willing to do this either.He knew from birth that he was the youngest son, the elder brother was the crown prince, and the future emperor, so he didn't have to fight for anything, he didn't have to worry about anything, he just wanted to be a wealthy and idle king.But his emperor's father was old and his energy was low, and he couldn't just watch his father get tired and ignore him.Besides, if he refuses, the person next to the emperor will be replaced by Xiao Shiyi, which will be even more troublesome.

The emperor smiled, "It's agreed, don't be lazy."

The tenth prince smiled slightly, "Well, it's agreed, I won't be lazy. And you, don't ask Xiao Shishi to share favor with me."

The emperor smiled and agreed.

Xiao Shi, how could dad let Xiao Shi and the others do things like approving memorials?You and your elder brother are brothers from the same mother, and have a deep relationship. Your elder brother will treat you kindly no matter what, but Xiao Shiyi and the others are not necessarily so.If father let them get in touch with political affairs, wouldn't he be harming them?

The servants took the replies from the cabinet ministers and presented them. The Tenth Prince read them out word by word. The emperor thought for a long time, "This draft is inappropriate, so let them redraw it." The Tenth Prince agreed, marked it, and sent the memorial Back to the cabinet for further discussion.

It was late at night, and the maids in the palace had washed up with the emperor and went to bed to rest.The tenth prince saw that the emperor had rested and wanted to leave, but the emperor asked him to stay, "When you were young, you stayed with your father, how can you run away when you grow up?" The tenth prince was surprised, "Let me sleep with you? Not a beautiful woman." The emperor laughed amusedly by him, and then, An Ansheng fell asleep.

The tenth prince left the Qianqing Palace, got into a sedan chair, and went back to Dongsan where he lived.

The night was as cool as water, and the tenth prince was sitting in the sedan chair, his mood soaring.For the ten princes, the most ideal situation is that the emperor recalls his eldest brother, the prince, and the prince assists in government affairs.As for him, he can be a prince carefree and carefree, the most leisurely thing he can do.However, the Tenth Prince vaguely mentioned it a few times, but the Emperor didn't take it seriously.

"I don't want to get involved in government affairs." The tenth prince frowned slightly, "I think..." A figure of a cardamom girl appeared in front of his eyes, her eyes softened.

The tenth prince's sedan chair arrived at the East Third House, and the vermilion lacquered gate opened.A long row of red lanterns hung on both sides of the road, shining brightly like daytime. Two rows of maids and servants knelt by the road to greet them. The tenth prince walked in without even looking at these people.A middle-aged nanny with a fair face came up to her, bent her knees and called "Your Highness the Tenth Prince". The Tenth Prince smiled and said, "You haven't rested yet? Didn't you say that I come back late these days, don't wait for me .”

This middle-aged nanny, surnamed Qin, was the wet nurse of the Tenth Prince, and was also brought into the palace by Empress Zhang from Jinxianghou's Mansion. Of course, the Tenth Prince was polite to her.Qin Nanny smiled lovingly, "Your Highness, I have to wait because you came back late. You must be exhausted when you come back so late. If there is no one who can serve you, how about it?" The tenth prince smiled. Shaking his head, "Do you think I'm still a milk baby?" While talking, the maid had already prepared soup, and the tenth prince went in to wash up.

When the tenth prince came out of the clean room and saw Qin Nanny was still there, he said with a smile: "You are like this, you must have something to tell me. Tell me quickly. After you finish speaking, you can go back and rest. I am also very sleepy. Going to sleep." Qin Nanny hesitated for a moment, the tenth prince smiled slightly, and waved the maid back, "You all go down." Seeing that there was no one in the room, Qin Nanny hesitated and opened her mouth, her tone full of begging "His Royal Highness, no matter how late it is, don't rest in the Qianqing Palace, okay?"

The tenth prince was silent for a moment, then said gently: "Don't worry, I have my sense of proportion." A prince is a prince, and a prince is not a prince, don't I know.

The tenth prince thought it was over, but Qin Nanny still didn't leave, and wanted to say something, but couldn't say it for a long time.The tenth prince sighed softly, "I know all about it. Don't worry, I have a sense of proportion, and elder brother knows it." Mother Qin nodded with tears in her eyes, "Your Highness, don't be careless between brothers." Seeing that the tenth prince had no objection, she slightly Don't worry, I finally left, "Your Highness is tired, please take a good rest."

After Mother Qin left, the tenth prince was about to go to bed when the door opened, and a maid of fifteen or sixteen came in.She has a melon-shaped face and big eyes, she is charming and charming, her figure is also good, her waist is gently swaying like a willow, she is charming and charming.It was spring at this time, and it was still very cold at night, but she was only wearing a thin scarlet gauze, revealing a body of snowy flesh.

The Tenth Prince had never seen such a battle before, so he couldn't help being taken aback.When did Dongsan institute have such a maid?What kind of dress is this?Dare to walk into the prince's bedroom without being summoned, do you want to be beaten to death with random sticks?

Seeing the tenth prince staring at her, the maid's face flushed.She took two steps forward, knelt down and kowtowed, and said shyly: "My concubine's name is Chengzhu, and I came to serve His Highness the Tenth Highness by order of the Queen." , she became more shy, her voice gradually became low and inaudible, and that shyness was very lovable.

The tenth prince looked at her patiently, his anger rising.Is there anything more annoying in the world than a person who is so tired and sleepy that he is disturbed by others and cannot go to bed right away?

He didn't speak, the court lady didn't know what to do, she knelt forward and crawled two steps timidly, "Please have mercy on Your Highness." The tenth prince took two steps back, clapped his hands vigorously, "Come here!" Take this maid out, and no one is allowed to come in again.The servant agreed and took the court lady named Chengzhu out.Before going out, Cheng Zhu looked back with tears in her eyes, which made the ten princes even more disgusted.

After the room became quiet, the tenth prince lifted the quilt, lay down in the warm and comfortable quilt, and heaved a long sigh.Junior sister, it is so difficult for tenth brother to sleep peacefully. Have you ever seen a prince who suffers as much as me?

The next day, when the tenth prince saw Empress Zhang, he said coquettishly: "You gave me a court lady? Mother, that court lady is not beautiful, I don't like it. If you really want to give it to me, find another stunning one." Empress Zhang blamed, "That's not beautiful, do you want a fairy in the sky?" The tenth prince said casually, "The fairy in the sky is not necessary, but it can't be like the one last night, which makes people turn off their appetite at the first sight. "

That kind of thing makes you lose your appetite, what exactly is stunning?Queen Zhang has nothing to do with him.

"Xiao Shi, you've reached your age, let's draft for you." Empress Zhang said helplessly.

"Don't choose." The Tenth Prince's voice was calm, "Even if a commoner woman is beautiful, her bearing is not good. I don't want it."

Empress Zhang supported her forehead, "You want both stunning beauty and bearing, Xiao Shi, this will embarrass mother." The tenth prince smiled slightly, "What's so difficult about it?" It's not like there are no beautiful beauties with good bearing in the world.

Empress Zhang's complexion sank, and she said lightly: "Xiao Jiu's body is getting better, and Huiyin is about to grow old. It's time to arrange their marriage." The wedding was supposed to be arranged for the Ninth Prince and Cao Huiyin two years ago, but, The Ninth Prince happened to be ill and was bedridden, so the marriage was delayed.

This marriage, except for the emperor, no one is willing.Of course the Cao family was not happy, Jinghai Hou and his wife would not want to marry their only daughter to the ninth prince who was not born well, was in poor health, and was not favored by a concubine prince.Empress Zhang, don't even mention that, her favorite daughter-in-law was forced by the emperor to marry someone else, she was extremely annoyed.As for the Ninth Prince, he doesn't want to offend Empress Zhang by marrying the concubine. He wishes he could stay sick for another three or two years, and he will get out of bed when the Tenth Prince gets married.However, the emperor sent him an imperial physician to treat him meticulously, and he didn't dare to pretend to be sick, and he didn't dare to stay out of bed even though he was clearly able to get out of bed.

The tenth prince said freely and freely: "When cousin Cao's family and Brother Ninth get married, I will give you a big gift!" Finally, this big trouble is gone, and the whole world celebrates.A big gift, worth it, worth it.

Empress Zhang was so angry.Xiao Ten, did you do it on purpose?Isn't mother doing it for your own good, but you don't appreciate it, you heartless little ten.

The tenth prince stood up, "Being dragged by my father to do hard work every day, I'm getting tired and sick. Mother, I'm going to practice riding and archery, and exercise my body." Queen Zhang hurriedly said: "Go, Xiao Shi, this time It's a serious business." This is your serious business, to approve the memorial for your father, that's purely superfluous.

Shi Shiran, the tenth prince, left.

On the second day after Ajiu returned to Beijing, she started to get busy, and ordered the maid to open the box and distribute gifts one by one, "...this Suzhou embroidery is very beautiful, I will keep it for the second miss of the Wen family. These three pen holders are exactly the same, wrapped up, and given to the cousins ​​of the Lin family..." Chu He Zaihe and the others were very obedient, divided each one, wrapped them up, and sent some to them directly according to Ajiu's assignment. In the past, some were kept and delivered when they visited in person.

Ah Jiu still lived in the wing room of the main courtyard as before.Madam Fang hasn't seen her for a long time, how could she be willing to let her live elsewhere?She was busy in this room, so Mrs. Fang came over to watch the commotion, "My daughter is doing things in an orderly manner." It was not in vain to watch the commotion, and I couldn't forget to praise Ajiu.

Just as it was bustling, Madam Lin sent her mother-in-law over, bringing many of Lin Youhui's and Ajiu's favorite food.Mrs. Fang happily said, "My wife is missing a child." He called Erye Pei and Lin Youhui and told him, "Don't delay, let's go to Yinding Bridge today." Erye Pei and his wife agreed, "Yes, that's it Let's go." Order someone to send a message to Pei Qi and Pei Yu to pack up and go back to the grandfather's house with their parents, "Ajiu and you too, hurry up and pack up, let's leave early."

Ajiu was busy packing things, "Father, mother, where are the gifts I gave to my grandparents? Why can't I find them the more anxious I am?" Lin Youhui smiled, "Didn't you buy a few pieces from the antique dealer? Do you want to give the tripod from the Han Dynasty and the jade from the Han Dynasty to your grandparents? I remember that you put it in a pineapple cabinet in person.” Ajiu thought for a while, “Yes, it was placed together." He ordered Chuhe Zahe to look for the pineapple cabinet.

She was busy here, Erye Pei and Lin Youhui watched with a smile, not to expose her.Little Ajiu, the tripod from the Zhou Dynasty, the jade from the Han Dynasty, can you find it so easily?Come to think of it, that antique dealer must be eloquent and eloquent.

Chu He has always been smart and capable, and this time he lived up to expectations. It didn't take long to find the pineapple cabinet, "Miss Nine, it's still locked." Lin Youhui smiled, "Daughter, you keep the key yourself." Ajiu giggled , "It's hard to find, of course we should cherish it." Taking out the key, he ordered Chu He to open the cabinet.

Ajiu pulled Mrs. Fang over to look at them, "I carefully selected them. My grandfather and maternal grandfather are from the Zhou Dynasty, and you and your grandmother are from the Han Dynasty." Madam Fang smiled happily, "Look at my little Ajiu. , how sensible and filial!"

The cabinet was opened, and Chu He carefully took out a huge box. The box was opened, and inside was a bronze tripod mottled with ancient monuments.Zai He took out a box with great difficulty, and inside the box was also a bronze tripod, which was older than the previous one.

"Let's eat with a tripod. The tripod is a good thing. We have one, and one is for my grandfather's!" Ajiu was in high spirits.

Feng He and Yu He took out a mahogany box carved with rich and noble flowers from the cabinet respectively, opened it, and inside was covered with vermilion velvet, on which lay a white jade pendant quietly.This white jade pendant looks old, and the carving is very simple.

"One is a deer and the other is a lamb. I think they are both beautiful. Grandma, which one do you like?" Ajiu asked Mrs. Fang attentively.

Mrs. Fang smiled and said, "As long as it is given by my little Ajiu, grandma likes it no matter what it is." Looking carefully, the deer and lamb are both simple and cute. Mrs. Fang seems to have heard Mrs. Lin mention that when she was a child, her family raised She even fed the deer herself. It was very interesting. Guessing that Mrs. Lin should like the deer, she pointed to the lamb and said, "This lamb is good and cute." In his hand, "Grandmother, Ah Jiu gave it to you."

Mrs. Fang was so happy that she didn't know what to say. Second Master Pei coughed, "Mother, my wife and I seem to have honored you with many good things, but we haven't seen you like this." Mrs. Fang gave him a sideways glance, "You Did you two give me ancient jade from the Han Dynasty? It's from the Han Dynasty!" Second Master Pei was speechless, speechless.

It was the antique dealer who lied to Ajiu, and Ajiu took it seriously, and offered treasures in front of you.Do you really think this is an ancient relic from the Han Dynasty?Ajiu went out to play for a long time, and brought back these two tripods and two jade pendants from an antique shop. How can antiques be so easy to buy?

(End of this chapter)