After Xiangye finished delivering the cakes, Xie Yixiao took Mingxin Qingluo Xianye out of the palace with him.
This is the residence where officials work. Dali Temple, Six Ministries, Hanlin Academy and other official residences are all here. If the official family has nothing to do, they will not run inside. It is normal to send food to the family, and they will not make excuses at this time if they have nothing to do.
Come out to see her.
After getting on the carriage, Xie Yixiao asked Xiangye: "You have gone to the Ministry of War, but is your young master okay inside?"
Xiangye ate a pine nut candy and thought for a while after hearing this: "Young Master is very good. Although others are dissatisfied with the Young Master sitting in this position, it is His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince's intention. Even if someone has any objections, they dare not show it.
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In other words, no one will make things difficult for him.
"By the way, the young master also told me that Ke Shangshu is entertaining guests at Fan Yue Tower today, so he shouldn't go back for dinner. I asked you to tell your wife that he will go back later today."
Today is the first day of February, and it is the day to go to Mulan Garden for an evening meal. Ke Shangshu is the one who took up the post after Chen Shangshu resigned. He was also the left minister of the Ministry of War.
Xie Yixiao raised his eyebrows slightly: "Ke Shangshu is inviting guests? Is it Fan Yuelou who is inviting us?"
A meal at Fan Yue Tower is not cheap. Looking at the situation, everyone in the military department must have been invited, and the banquet cannot be a loss of dignity. It costs a lot to treat these guests.
"Exactly."
Xie Yi smiled: "That must be delicious."
After Ke Shangshu came to power, Xie Yixiao also got to know him. He was a boy from a poor family who came from the imperial examination. But it was a coincidence that the wife he married was the daughter of the Duke of Lu, and she was the aunt of Ming Jing's concubine.
Duke Lu's palace has been in decline over the years. As a Duke, Duke Lu's qualifications are mediocre, and there are no outstanding sons in the next generation. I don't know how many years these glory can last.
It is said that there was a fiancée back then, but she disappeared inexplicably when she came to the Imperial City to get married. Later, she married the noble daughter of the Duke of Lu. I don’t know if it was a coincidence or something shady.
Xie Yixiao closed his eyes and told the driver driving the carriage outside: "There is still some time. Let's go to Xie's house first."
"yes."
The coachman drove the carriage to Xie's house. When they arrived at Xie's house, Mrs. Xie was a little surprised: "Why are you back today? You didn't ask anyone to tell you."
Xie Yixiao didn't say much, and explained the purpose of his visit: "Sister-in-law, I have snow ginseng at home, but you can give me some in exchange."
"Yes, yes, do you want to eat it yourself? How much do you want?"
"It's not that I want to eat it myself, but it's of some use." Xie Yixiao didn't want to talk about Concubine Shu eating the snow ginseng used to prepare for the Wanshou Festival. "If you have it, you can give me as much as you can."
Mrs. Xie saw that she was speaking vaguely, as if she didn't want people to know the reason, so she didn't ask much, so she sent someone to get it: "I did collect some snow ginseng at home last year, and the only one who lives in the house is Azhuo, his daughter-in-law."
If you want to eat some, just leave three or four sticks and that’s it. I’ll give you the rest first.”
Xie Yi smiled and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I'll go see her later."
Because there is a pregnant woman in the Xie family, they have saved quite a lot of snow ginseng, leaving enough for Jiang Zhaoling to use these days. There are still ten ginseng in total. Xie Yixiao smiled: "Thank you, sister-in-law."
She handed over the money she had prepared: "There are ten pieces in total, so I gave them according to the market price."
Mrs. Xie didn't answer: "You can just take it if you want. It's not worth much. I'll have someone collect a few more in a few days."
Xie Yi smiled and said: "I want to take it. To be honest with my sister-in-law, this is not what I want. I just ran errands for others and gave them money. It's just that it's not easy for others to know about it, so I can go to my house on my own."
Ran away."
Mrs. Xie paused, and she began to guess in her mind who it was that asked Xie Yixiao to "run errands", and also wanted so much snow ginseng. After thinking about it carefully, she also had some understanding in her mind.
Mrs. Xie asked: "How much is left?"
Xie Yi smiled and said: "It's still a lot short." She gestured with her five fingers, "Originally this was the number I wanted."
Mrs. Xie paused slightly, and then said: "I asked a few people for you, and they said it was prepared for Azhuo's wife, and I will send it to you when the time comes."
Xie Yixiao smiled: "Thank you, sister-in-law. Sister-in-law is still kind to me."
The Crown Princess didn't want to publicize this matter to avoid embarrassing the royal family, and it was difficult for Xie Yixiao to publicize it. If she was asked to ask family after family, she would have to make up an excuse. She thought about it, but if it didn't work, she would risk it and say it was her.
If you plan to have a child, be prepared to make up for yourself.
"I plan to ask Mrs. Cao Guogong and the Changning Marquis Mansion. The Rong family should also have some. My sister-in-law will help me collect some. I will pay according to the market price. I will give you the amount at that time."
Since it was not for personal use, Mrs. Xie would not refuse the money. She nodded and said, "I'll ask."
"It's best to get this matter settled in the next few days."
"I'll invite them to have tea tomorrow."
Xie Yi smiled with crooked eyebrows: "Thank you, sister-in-law, you are really my savior!"
Mrs. Xie stretched out her hand and tapped her: "You, you, you can say nice words to coax me."
"I'm not trying to coax you. What I'm telling you is all the truth. Without you, I don't know how I would have said this."
Mrs. Xie shook her head and smiled softly. Seeing that her smile was a little crooked and she seemed to be more lively than before she left the court, she thought she was living a good life after getting married, so she felt relieved.
Xie Yixiao stayed with Mrs.
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When she came back, it was almost time for dinner. She went directly to Mulan Garden and told Mrs. Rong Guogong that Rong Ci would not be back for dinner today.
Today Rong Xun is on duty in the palace and is not at home. Only Mr. Rong Guogong and his wife, along with their two daughters-in-law and two grandsons, are dining together. The two boys are just growing up, eating with humming sounds, like
It's like I've been hungry for three days.
Mrs. Rong Guogong sighed, thinking why she was such a brat, not a delicate and soft girl. Rong Qing used to be her granddaughter, but Mrs. Liao was not very willing to let Rong Qing get in front of her, and
The child was closer to the Liao family than to the Rong family, and was taught a bad lesson by her mother.
Thinking of Rong Qing, she realized in a daze that she had not heard from Rong Qing for a long time, so she asked Ming, "Do you know how Rong Qing is doing recently?"
Mingshi said: "I've never heard of her. Should I have someone go to Tianyu Lane to have a look someday?"
Mrs. Rong Guogong nodded and said: "Didn't Mr. Liao say that he wanted to marry her earlier? I don't know which family to marry. Just know the situation and there is no need to interfere."