Chapter 1802: The best of both worlds (rolling for monthly votes)
Chapter 1803 The best of both worlds (rolling for monthly votes)
Walking at the gate of the palace, the ninth elder brother and the eighth elder brother met face to face.
"Myna..."
"Ninth brother..."
The two brothers stood face to face, smiling politely.
Neither of them wanted to meet each other, but they bumped into each other again.
The eighth elder brother looked at the ninth elder brother. When Xiaotangshan opens next year, everyone will remember that it was the ninth elder brother who took the lead in building it.
besides……
Those loans...
All the princes owe Brother Jiu a big favor, including himself.
The eighth elder brother looked at the ninth elder brother with some inquiry.
If Brother Jiu had other ideas, or was partial to that brother, those favors from Xiaotangshan back then might have played a big role.
Unless Ninth Brother stays the same as he is now and doesn't get involved in anything, he will become the target of his brothers' wooing.
Brother Jiu didn't want to make eye contact with him, so he turned sideways and gave way, cupping his hands and saying, "You're busy."
The eighth prince bowed and went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
He always felt that it shouldn't be like this. He should be close to Ninth Age, and Ninth Age should be his helper.
Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in this world.
Brother Ninth returned to the Household Department to check the room and sat behind the desk.
As for why the eighth elder brother was looking for the fourth elder brother, he was not interested in asking.
He hesitated for a moment, whether he should write to Cao Yin to ask about the new cashmere market, but then rejected the matter.
Cao Yin was on the same level as Li Xu and could not be Li Xu's master, so he could not stop him.
Besides, Brother Ninth knows that he has already left the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so it is inappropriate to interfere in this matter.
But doing nothing made him feel even worse.
When he arrived at the Yamen and got into the carriage with the tenth elder brother, the tenth elder brother could tell that he was unhappy.
"What's wrong? Is there someone in the yamen who is neglecting Ninth Brother?"
Brother Jiu told him that Li Xu wanted to add a new weaving field.
Brother Ten thought for a while and said: "Brother Ninth is really not suitable to get involved in Jiangnan affairs, but there are others in Jiangnan. Compared with Suzhou, Hangzhou is more suitable for building a new weaving factory. There is a customs there, and cashmere cloth can be exported."
Brother Jiu immediately laughed after hearing this.
"Yes, yes, yes, Li Xu is Cao Yin's in-law, but Sun Wencheng is his cousin. If both of them add new weaving fields, Cao Yin can't help one or the other. It will be up to him when the time comes.
Khan Ama is here, and Khan Ama is well versed in the economy, so he naturally knows that Hangzhou is more suitable for setting up this business."
The tenth elder brother saw that the ninth elder brother did not like Li Xu.
"Khan Ama has become more and more nostalgic in recent years. The Li family is not only Khan Ama's confidant, but also has a relationship with the king. Unless it is a serious mistake, Huang Ama will not deal with Li Xu."
The Li family was arranged by the emperor's father to check and balance the Cao family.
Jiangnan is important, and we need people like the Cao family and the Li family who can be accepted by Jiangnan Shilin to infiltrate the inside and understand the dynamics of Jiangnan in more detail.
Cao Yin was the nephew of the Gu family, a prominent family in the south of the Yangtze River, and Li Xu's ancestor was a Confucian family in Shandong.
The two of them did not participate in the imperial examination, but their family background was no worse than that of the imperial examination officials.
The people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs can't find anyone who can replace the Cao family and the Li family.
There is also Wang Guiren, who now has three princes. The emperor's father is pity for the weak and will keep Li Xu as a foreign aid for their mother and son.
The ninth elder brother knew the tenth elder brother's worries and said: "It depends on the owner to beat the dog. That is Khan Ama's slave. I am not stupid. I will not cross Khan Ama and confront Li Xu."
In that case, he won't take any advantage of you when you get to the imperial court.
He can't say that he suspects Li Xu of saying bad things about him and wants to deal with him.
After returning to the house, Brother Ninth went directly to the front yard to check in with Cao Shun.
"The masters of the Tongzhou weaving field returned before the canal froze. They should arrive in Jiangning soon. You can write to your father-in-law and ask if the Hangzhou weaving house should also set up a weaving field. If so, hurry up and ask Cao Yin to borrow someone to avoid being arrested.
Suzhou Zhizao Mansion robbed it."
Cao Shun's step-sibling, Sun, was the eldest daughter of Sun Wen, a weaver in Hangzhou.
Cao Shun immediately understood Brother Jiu's intention, nodded and said: "I will write it right away."
Brother Jiu said: "The officials and gentry in Jiangnan are rushing to buy cashmere. The weaving field in Hangzhou can be larger. In addition to supplying the palace and Jiangnan, it can also go directly to the customs."
Cao Shun wrote it down.
After Brother Ninth finished making arrangements, his depression dissipated and he returned to the main courtyard.
Shushu is here, sitting by the Kang in the east room, with a population book spread out on the small table.
Brother Jiu took a closer look and said, "Are you looking after Ni Guzhu?"
Shu Shu nodded and said: "Let's first look at a few people who are about the same age, and then ask someone to inquire carefully."
He is said to be a young servant, but he is more of a playmate for Ni Guzhu, and his temperament and character must be carefully chosen.
She will give birth in the next year, and then undergo confinement. She will not be able to free her hands for several months, and she will not have the energy to accompany the children.
Fengsheng and Akdan can still keep each other company, and Niguzhu has a friend by his side, so Mrs. Bo can also breathe a sigh of relief.
Brother Jiu thought of Cao Shun, whom he had just met, and asked, "How old is Cao Shun's eldest daughter?"
Shu Shu thought for a while and said: "I haven't left my head yet, but it should be soon. I followed Sun in to say hello before the Mid-Autumn Festival. She looks like she is eight or nine years old."
Although the Cao family belongs to the Han army, they have been in the banner for many years and have become Manchus.
In the old Manchu custom, children, regardless of gender, have short hair, and they start to grow their hair when they are in their teens.
Brother Jiu said: "Isn't this a ready-made candidate? You can be a companion for Ni Guzhu. It's better than someone who doesn't know his background. You just assume that you are honest when you find out about it? When you were choosing a wet nurse before, wasn't it?
There are those who are arrogant, and sometimes the honest person is honest, not really, but because of his identity. He can only be obedient and has no chance to be dishonest..."
Cao Shun's daughter's nickname is Sister Hui, and she is a quiet little girl.
Her biological mother is the daughter of the Hou family, with a flawless background.
Shu Shu was a little moved and said: "My age and status are just right, and I don't have any arrogance."
Brother Jiu said: "Cao Shun's step-wife is young, and the mother and daughter are about the same age. She can learn more rules by following Ni Guzhu and being around the county master."
Shu Shu looked at Brother Ninth and said, "Let me ask Cao Shun, don't force it, otherwise a good thing will turn into a bad thing."
This is the daughter left behind by Cao Shun's original wife. Father and daughter have been dependent on each other for several years. Cao Shun may not be happy for his daughter to join the family as Da Gege's companion.
No matter how nice it is, the imperial granddaughter is still a half-servant.
This is also the reason why Shu Shu feels that Guizhen's daughter is not suitable.
Guizhen and Shu Shu grew up together. Even though they were non-titled clan daughters, their status was more noble than Shu Shu, a court daughter. When they got married, their hierarchy reversed.
When it comes to their daughters, the status gap further widens.
If Guizhen Gege feels unhappy, it will be a pity and it will hurt our relationship.
It's the same here with Cao Shun. The couple seems to have the best of both worlds, but it would be better if Cao Shun feels this way.
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Don't worry, we are looking for a playmate for Da Gege. This is a courtesy. If you don't like it, just find someone else."
Best of both worlds…
Shu Shu thought of Ging Guo's worries.
I thought about telling Brother Jiu before, but I haven't spoken yet.
She said: "Gui Dan is older than me. I said before that I wanted to let Gui Dan make the decision, so I blocked my uncle's side. Isn't it time to talk about it?"
Brother Jiu glanced at Shu Shu's belly and said, "It won't take more than half a year. We'll wait until you're out of confinement. We'll find a powerful man who can take charge of the house."
Shu Shu said: "What about Gui Yuan? Do you have any plans?"
Brother Jiu thought for a while and said: "Sun Jin's status is not good enough. I want to let Gui Yuan go to Suzhou to see the pearl market after getting married. I need to find someone who can handle the marriage. Why don't I go back and ask Gui Yuan
, if he doesn’t find anyone he likes, let’s help him find out at the red-belt man’s house.”
Guiyuan is the one who is in charge, otherwise Brother Jiu thinks that it is more suitable to have an idle clan. It is nothing in the capital, and her status as a clan daughter in the south of the Yangtze River can be used to deceive others.
After hearing this, Shu Shu didn't mention ginkgo.
Since Brother Jiu wants to ask Guiyuan first, then if Guiyuan is interested in Ginkgo, he will tell Brother Jiu. If it is not intentional, there is no need to force it.
When Brother Jiu mentioned Jueluo, he thought of the eldest daughter of the Prince of Shuncheng County who was "sold into marriage".
It is well known that it is difficult for a daughter of an untitled clan to marry.
Because of the extravagant marriages nowadays, the noble girls of the Eight Banners all get generous marriages.
The daughter of an untitled clan has no dowry, and she still needs the emperor's grace to ask the clan's family to prepare a dowry, and then things will get better.
"Gui Dan, let's see if there is a suitable eldest daughter. Gui Dan's family has been promoted to Shangsanqi. He also has the rank of assistant leader. It is not too high to say that the difference between an ordinary general's palace and an idle clan family is not high.
"Nine Ages said.
Shu Shu nodded and took note.
Guidan's family also has a stepmother named Jueluo. Finding someone with a better status, Fujin, will help her avoid being oppressed there in the future.
In a few days, it was the fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, and it was the day when Prince Shuncheng was to marry his daughter.
No matter how unhappy Mrs. Bo was, she prepared a few gifts to add to the box and asked Guizhen Gege to take them with her.
It’s not easy for a woman, especially a woman who falls in love with a bad woman.
Madame Bo prepared a set of gold-headed noodle sets, a set of gem-set noodle heads, eight pieces of good material, and four pairs of purses.
These can also be used as two dowries, which is also a little bit of her affection for her niece.
Here in Shushu, it’s hard to get past Madam Bo. All you need is a set of gold noodle, a pair of jewel-encrusted bracelets, four pieces of good material, and two pairs of purses.
Her share was also brought along by Guizhen Gege.
In the blink of an eye, it was the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, the day when Prince Shuncheng married his daughter...