boudoir

Chapter 427
When Xu Yuan returned to the capital, the first thing he did was to go to Huai'an Palace to report the details.

Knowing that Ye Huaichang personally took people to Yuhang, Liuli inevitably wrote a sincere thank you letter.

In April, the Mu family gave birth to a son, named Zizheng, and the two houses held another big banquet.The Ye family also came, but this time it was not only Ye Huaichang alone, not only the third wife Gu came with her daughter Ye Ming, but also the wife of the fifth master Ye Huaiji, Pang, also came at the order of Mrs. Tai.

Both the Gu family and the Pang family are the daughters of the Jiangnan family, their upbringing is first-class, and even the elegance has not disappeared with motherhood.It was the first time for Liuli to see the female relatives of the Ye family, and after meeting and chatting this time, she immediately felt a little close.As for Gu's Pangzi, since they heard that she was Xu Shen's granddaughter, they naturally became very close to her.

Ye Ming was only ten years old, and he also had dimples on his cheeks. He was very beautiful, and his eyes were as pure as Qingxi.King Dingbei raised his eyebrows at Liuli behind his back and said: "Ye Ming and Peiyin look alike, but compared to her aunt, Ming girl is still a little worse." The pride in the words made Liuli unable to bear it. Keep your mouth shut.

The Ye family lived in the mansion for half a month, and Ye Huaichang had someone to accompany him, but the women of the Ye family seldom went to Beijing, so Liuli didn't dare to slack off, but went to wherever they liked.

Ye Ming and Qi Mulan got along pretty well, and they were about the same age as Chunyang's daughter Qi, and after meeting each other a few times, they became reluctant to leave.

Liuli simply said: "Ms. Ming rarely comes to Beijing, why not just stay in the palace for a while? Our girl Lan doesn't have many playmates on weekdays."

Thinking that Liuli and the others would go south to pay homage to Xu Shen in Dongyue, Mrs. Gu agreed, and confessed: "I will listen to your cousin. I will come back with your cousin as long as I live in Dongyue at most. Don't be naughty. "On the one hand, he said to Liuli embarrassingly: "Don't look at this girl who doesn't talk much, she is a bit naughty in private. If you are too busy, send her back at any time."

Liuli and Ye Ming have been together for more than ten days, so how could they not know that Gu's words are modest?Ye Ming is relatively quiet in front of others, and he is not mischievous behind others, at most he is more lively.Liuli likes girls who are full of vigor, so she immediately said: "Miss Ming can live as long as she wants. I'm just afraid that my aunt won't want to part with her daughter."

"Putting it here with you, why would I be reluctant?" Gu said with a smile.Seeing little knowledge, these days I also met some noble ladies in Beijing who are close to Liuli, all of them are of good character, so I can imagine Liuli's normal life.Although Jiangnan is good, it is not as prosperous as Kyoto. Sister Ming is too shy in front of others, and she wants her to follow Liuli to learn to be more generous.

With Ye Ming as her companion, Qi Mulan became more lively.

King Dingbei heard that Ye Ming had enlightened him, so he asked Chen Qingshi to teach them some poetry and books occasionally because he saw that Chen Qingshi was knowledgeable. Chen Qingshi's daughter Chen Cuizhi was only 13 years old, so he could join them.

So every morning, I pray that Mulan will come over to discuss the matter with Liuli Mu, and in the afternoon, I will meet Ye Chen.

As a result, the East and the West became lively.

After Mu's confinement, happy events came one after another. Huanhua gave birth to a pair of twins. Mrs. Lin spoiled Huanhua's mother and child like babies, and Lou Mingfang was pregnant again, and she would give birth in winter.Lu Muyang gave birth to a daughter, and Nie Jue was tired and happy being tossed about by their wives.The Luo family sisters also became pregnant one after another.And the most important thing is that in April, when the queen invited Liuli to the palace to gossip, she couldn't hold back her joy and told her that she was also two months pregnant.

The queen's pregnancy is naturally a great joy.Liuli expressed his congratulations sincerely.

The queen said: "I just don't know if it's a man or a woman."

Liuli comforted: "Even if she is a princess, she will naturally have a prince in the future. Jiaofang has many children, so the queen doesn't have to worry."

The queen smiled and said: "I'm not worried about anything else, I just want to give birth to a prince earlier to marry your Min Niang."

Liuli laughed too, but didn't answer.Living in the palace surrounded by wolves, the queen was indeed worried about the future in her heart.He couldn't help but feel pity for her, after all, she got to this point because of her help.

Then he asked, "Is your majesty busy these days?" It meant to ask how Lu Zhao treated her in private.

The queen said: "I heard that there is a flood in the south, and the imperial envoys sent there are not effective. These days, I am busy re-selecting people to manage it." After speaking, she smiled softly: "But no matter how late, these few nights On the contrary, he will also come to Bengong for a while. He has recently become obsessed with Bengong's newly made Hundred Flowers Tea."

When she said this, there was a hint of coquettishness at the tip of her eyebrows, and she couldn't help but bend her lips when she looked at Liuli.

At first, she thought that the queen was too resolute and she lacked a bit of femininity, but seeing her like this now made her feel happy.Lu Zhao is a man after all, how can a man not like a woman and a small bird?Therefore, it is good for oneself to accept some softness and show some weakness appropriately.

The temple next to Princess Ye's tomb was built at the end of June, and it was named Guici Temple, which was started by King Dingbei.Liuli and Qi Yunhao went up the mountain to have a look, only to see the white walls and gray tiles, the front nunnery and the back room, shaded by green bamboos, it is quiet and pleasant.But the formation inside is simple, except for some necessary utensils, there is nothing else.

King Dingbei entrusted Liuli with the task of buying a nun. Liuli knew that this meant her to decide the rest of Mei's life, so she was not polite, and immediately spent a lot of money to invite a nun with some merits, and bought another nun. Four clever little girls shaved their heads and put them in as aunts.

When Mei entered the nunnery, she had enough food and clothing, but how long she could endure was up to her.

After finishing the colored glaze, King Dingbei chose a day and asked Wu Zhong to lead four people to carry a small gray sedan chair, and quietly sent Mrs. Mei to the foot of the cemetery.

Princess Ye is halfway up the mountain, and the temple is built near the foot of the mountain. The Mei family has to look up every day to see Princess Ye's tomb.

Every day, Mrs. Mei has to breathe under the watchful eyes of the ancestors of the Qi family.

In July, King Dingbei took Xiangying and the children to live in Zhuangzi in the southern suburbs.

Liuli sent thirty or forty bodyguards and maids and servants to accompany her.The children were free from Liuli's daily nagging, needless to say they were excited.King Dingbei also began to ask the tenant farmers for tips on growing flowers and vegetables.

At the end of the month, He Pusong was sent to deal with floods along the Yellow River. He accidentally drowned in the water and died on duty.The imperial court greatly increased the compensation, He Tingrong competed with the five-year-old brother Ping for the family property, Liu Li went to express condolences after hearing about it, and slapped Ning and He Tingrong twice before He Pu Songling, and then invited the Yin of Shuntian Mansion as a witness, All the family property was assigned to Brother Ping's name, and another 200 taels of silver was given to let the Ning family settle down. He Tingrong didn't give them a penny and drove them out.

The Liu family is responsible for raising Ping Ge'er, who is called the concubine mother.Liuli decided to divide part of the property under Ping'er's name for the Liu family's retirement. Ping'er's family property was temporarily managed by the Liu family, but no matter how big or small the money was, it had to be registered.

Both Lin Weiran and Huanhua expressed no objection.

In August, Shuhua came to the mansion and said that Song Pi had been rewarded by the emperor for his achievements in farming and mulberry.Although there are still more than a year before the three-year period, it is a good sign.Afterwards, Mrs. Song led her youngest son, Song Zilan, to the door to thank her with gifts of four colors, first for Song Bi, and second for Song Ziyu.Now that Song Ziyu is flourishing in the East Pavilion, his gestures are a little less sour and rotten as a literati, but a little more calm and prudent as the person in charge.Mrs. Song was overjoyed, and simply handed over all the affairs of the house to Shuhua and him, and she was happy to be the shopkeeper.

But this time she still has one thing to ask, the Song family had four brothers and sisters, the younger sister Song Zijun was sent to the western border with the deposed prince and the others.Now there are two sons and one daughter under her knees, Song Ziyu is now at ease, but her younger brother Song Zilan has no errands, and is now 16 years old, so she wants to follow Master Lu Shiyi and his brother to Dongge to learn some knowledge.

Liuli glanced at Song Zilan, she is worthy of a famous family, her actions and conversations are not unconventional, and Dongge is not short of errands, but Song Piruo came back and resumed her job, and she might have to leave again, Song Ziyu is already very reluctant , if you walk two in a row, I'm afraid Jin Xuan will also have a headache.

Then he said to Mrs. Song: "The second son still wants to learn?"

Mrs. Song dismissed Song Zilan, and sighed with Liuli: "This change in the family is also the result of our master's aggressiveness. Accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger. Originally, our master only wanted his two sons to be able to follow him into the official position, but this road is in the end. It's not so easy to leave. To tell the truth, Lan'er is also a little discouraged about the officialdom. Recently, I told our master about the changes in the family. After thinking about it, our master decided not to force him. So let Lan'er It is our master's tacit consent to walk with his brother."

"Then the second young master himself is willing to enter this line of work?"

Song Ziyu is talented and knowledgeable, so naturally he will return to the court.Even if he refuses, Shuhua will definitely persuade him.Shuhua will not look back on what she is sure of. If she wants to be an official's wife, she will definitely not let her go another way.

Dongge's business has been booming since its opening, and she is now planning to buy the Zhuangzi with a thousand acres of land next to it. At that time, there will definitely be a need for a lot of talents.

So if Song Zilan can calm down, then Song Ziyu can just take over his position after he leaves, and there will be no chaos in personnel.

"Let Lan'er tell the princess herself." Mrs. Song thought for a while and said.

Liuli nodded.

Song Zilan heard it from outside the door, and when she came in, she lifted her robe and knelt down, and said loudly: "Returning to the princess, I didn't propose to enter the East Pavilion with my brother on a whim. During these days, I not only heard some things about the East Pavilion from my brother I have also observed the matter on the spot, and I am very much looking forward to being able to work in such a large-scale organization, and I hope the princess can give me the next opportunity."

Having said that, Liuli stopped beating around the bush, and said directly: "The East Pavilion needs not only talented people, but also people who can be at ease. Your brother is special, if you want to go in, you can't Let’s make it special. Nowadays, everyone hired in Dongge has written a contract document, agreeing on the number of years of employment. If the contract is broken, it will be handed over to the government for arbitration. Can you promise me how many years to sign?”

Song Zilan thought for a while and said, "Ten years is not a problem."

What else is there to talk about if you can sign for ten years?

Liuli said: "Tomorrow, you will go with your brother to the East Pavilion to find Master Lu Shiyi, and he will arrange for you."

Mrs. Song hurriedly bowed down with Song Zilan to thank them, and went back to the mansion with peace of mind.

(End of this chapter)