Thinking of the capital city, Brother Jiu was eager to return home.
He missed Fujin.
I still miss the children.
He was calculating the time in his mind. If he returned to Beijing early, he could still catch up with his youngest son's "hundred days".
However, it is more likely to be missed.
After heading north to the canal, the daily itinerary was fixed and it was not as fast as today.
Brother Jiu said: "Fourth brother, when the canal's locks were opened, when did the ship's speed become as fast as the river water?"
Brother Si shook his head and said: "If you open the gate again to store water, it will only be faster if you go downstream, not against the current."
The canal flows downstream from north to south, and countercurrent flows from south to north.
Brother Jiu thought about the speed of the canal and said, "Then we won't be able to return to Beijing until mid-March..."
It should be possible to catch up with the child's "100 Days", but because the male host is not in the capital, the "100 Days" banquet will not be organized in advance.
The youngest son, like his brothers and sisters, may have to hold a "Zhu Zhou Banquet" directly...
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Beijing, Baylor House.
After returning to her parents' home for three consecutive days, Shu Shu was a little uncomfortable with it.
Not a guest, but still different from before leaving the cabinet.
As March entered, she was looking forward to the return of her ninth elder brother.
In Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing, spring plowing has also begun.
In some barren villages in Daxing, except for some that are still planted with watermelons, the rest are planted with peanuts.
After the watermelons and peanuts are harvested, a crop of potatoes can be planted.
Zhuangzi in Haidian and Tongzhou mainly uses corn.
This can be used as feed and wine.
After changing out of my thick clothes, I felt a little lighter.
Shu Shu also looked forward to the greetings that came once every five days.
It is quite pleasing to look at the fresh little sisters-in-law and the outstanding-looking young nobles.
This day is the fifth day of March.
Shu Shu put on a willow-green Ning silk gown, and the brocade was made of gold inlaid with green tourmaline, which looked refreshing and refreshing.
Ging Guo came here with a new birth gift.
A few days ago, the twelfth elder brother gave birth to his eldest son. Today, the aunts and uncles have paid their respects at the Queen Mother's Palace and want to see this little nephew.
Even though he is a concubine, he is still the eldest son, which is different after all.
At the entrance of Baylor Mansion, the Eleventh Prince and his wife were already waiting.
Shu Shu and Shi Fujin got into their own carriage, while Tenth Brother got into the carriage behind.
Shi Fujin already knew a bit about human nature and said: "A few days ago, when I was at the Thirteenth Brother's place, the Thirteenth Brother and Sister's smiles were real. Today, when I go to the Twelfth Brother and Sister's place, it's always awkward."
It can only be said that the Twelve Fujins are unlucky.
Two years after the wedding, there was no news, and the concubine was born in front of her.
The situation was different from that of the Crown Princess, Wu Fu Jin and Qi Fu Jin.
Shu Shu said: "It's just a formality, sit down and come back."
Shi Fujin nodded and said, "Well, why don't you just sit here..."
When they arrived at the gate of Shenwu Gate, they met up with the Sifujin, Bafujin and Fucha clan and entered the palace.
Inside Shenwu Sect, Wu Fujin and Qi Fujin have arrived and are standing together talking.
Seeing them coming, followed by the girl, and the nanny holding big and small bags in her arms, Qi Fujin said in a low voice: "There is no need to express happiness when I go to Wusuo today, just say sorry!"
Everyone was stunned after hearing this.
The leader of Wufujin had already listened and was speechless while holding his handkerchief.
She couldn't put that word into words.
This is true even if it is not your own child.
Qi Fujin sighed: "My little brother died yesterday."
People who have given birth can't help but feel sad when they hear this news.
Ba Fujin, who had never given birth, had a pale face. Fucha lowered her head and couldn't see her expression clearly.
Qi Fujin urged everyone: "Please say hello to the ladies first. I was just afraid that you would congratulate me directly when you saw the twelve younger brothers and sisters, so I thought of giving this a few words."
Sifujin nodded.
The sisters-in-law divided into two groups, one going to the West Sixth Palace and the other to the East Sixth Palace.
Wu Fujin did not speak, and Shu Shu remained silent.
The Queen Mother said before that the sixth day of March is a good day.
That's tomorrow.
The Wubeile Mansion will have one more person, Xiang Fujin, who comes from a distinguished family.
It's strange that Wu Fujin is in a good mood.
The Bafujin and Fucha clans were also quiet.
When they arrived at Yikun Gate, Wufujin spoke and said to Bafujin and Fucha: "You go slowly, we will go in first!"
Ba Fujin said: "Fifth sister-in-law and ninth brother and sister, please excuse me."
Wu Fujin nodded, glanced at Shu Shu, and entered the Yikun Gate together with his sisters-in-law.
Wufujin slowed down his pace, but he hesitated to speak.
When Shu Shu saw it, he lowered his eyes and had no intention of speaking actively.
Wu Fujin is in such a situation, nothing she can say is good and it will easily arouse resentment.
That's the way the human heart is.
Easily prone to anger.
It is also easy to bully the weak and fear the strong.
It was Kangxi who proposed the marriage, and the Queen Mother who came forward, but Wufujin may not dare to resent those two people.
Shu Shu was originally a person who was afraid of trouble, and now she was somewhat avoiding Wufujin.
After being a sister-in-law for several years, she also saw that Wu Fujin was still the same sensitive and thoughtful Wu Fujin who didn't care about each other.
When Wu Fujin saw Shu Shu's reaction, he was a little surprised and a little at a loss.
At this moment, Peilan came out to welcome him.
"The five blessings are good, the nine blessings are good, the empress is waiting..."
Wufujin nodded and then moved on.
In the west room of Yikun Palace, Concubine Yi has finished dressing up.
Seeing the two daughters-in-law coming in, Concubine Yi accepted their courtesy and asked them to sit down.
"How are the preparations in the house going?"
Concubine Yi looked at Wufu Jin.
Wu Fujin stood up and responded: "Everything is ready, just waiting for the newcomer to come in tomorrow."
Fu Jin also needs to receive gifts and it also needs to be a ritual.
Wubaile's invitations have been sent out a long time ago, and the wedding banquet will be held tomorrow.
Concubine Yi nodded and said, "That's good. Whether it's in front of the Imperial Palace or in front of the Queen Mother, I'll ask you all."
If Wufujin is not well-organized, it will be recorded in front of the emperor again.
Although today's situation is mostly due to Wu Fujin's wrong trip, Concubine Yi is still looking forward to a turn for the better.
It's just that her praise and tolerance for Wufujin will no longer be seen in the future.
Before Wufu Jin, he was frivolous because he lacked fear in his heart.
How can we be less afraid when we are in the royal family?
Wufujin felt a little more frightened when he heard Concubine Yi's less warm words.
She knew that her mother's family was of low status and she could not rely on her.
What I relied on before was the birth of my little brother, and the respect and care of my two elders, the Queen Mother and Concubine Yi.
Now, it all seems to be an illusion.
Shu Shu is beside you, as quiet as a chicken.
There were eight blessings first, and then there were five blessings. Who among the remaining princes would dare to slack off?
"Kangdang" gave them a blessing, which not only slapped them in the face, but also caused their parents' family to be questioned about their incompetence in educating their daughters.
Concubine Yi originally liked liveliness, and her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had always been happy to get along with each other before. Now that the atmosphere is like this, she feels uncomfortable.
Seeing Shu Shu like this, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "No more 'hundred days of wine'?"
Shu Shu nodded and said, "Master Jiu is not at home, and my daughter-in-law cannot come here alone."
Concubine Yi looked at Shu Shu and said, "It's better to take the children in front of others when they are older."
This is a really smart person.
We know that the so-called prince's fortune, wealth and splendor all come from the prince.
Everyone knows that Ninth Prince’s progress after getting married is inseparable from Shu Shu’s advice, but Shu Shu never shows off his achievements in front of others. His filial piety to the palace and his love for his uncles and grandmothers are all in the name of Ninth Age.
in the name of.
Concubine Yi was very happy.
As for the Ninth Prince, who had a disgusting temper before him, if he had pointed someone else to be Fujin, he would probably still be a follower behind the Eighth Prince, how would he be as good as he is today?
Only this point made Concubine Yi feel good about Shu Shu.
But in front of Wu Fujin, she said these two sentences and said nothing more.
She can just act like her mother-in-law, there is no need to drive a wedge between the two daughters-in-law.
If the sisters-in-law don't get along with each other, what should they do if it affects the brothers?
They all have their own families, and their wives and children come before their brothers.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, all taciturn, went to Ningshou Palace.
The good concubine has already arrived first.
The Twelve and Eighth Fujins, and the Fucha family also arrived.
Shu Shu looked at Twelve Fujin, who was wearing a light blue flag uniform and looked more plain than usual.
The death of a concubine at an early age is not a good thing for the direct descendants of Fujin.
If there are melons and plums in the fields, it is easy for others to criticize you.
Sanfujin's reputation was not good before because of the succession of concubines.
Even if it is irrelevant, she will still be said to be a snake and scorpion woman.
The elders in the palace will also be unhappy.
The emperor's grandson Jingui, the prince Fujin who couldn't take good care of his grandson had this problem.
It's just that now is not the time to say hello, so everyone can only follow the mothers-in-law to say hello first.
Wufujin stood behind Yi Fei, his heart rising.
She was worried that the Queen Mother would also ask about tomorrow's wedding banquet.
Fortunately, the Queen Mother did not mention this.
The Queen Mother looked at the Twelve Fortunes and said: "My little brother is not lucky enough, but he has come here after all. You two, please copy some sutras for him, so that my little brother can be reincarnated as soon as possible."
Twelve Fujin responded in a low voice.
Shu Shu stood behind Yi Fei and thought of the inappropriateness.
There is no need for death in the palace.
Except for the emperor and empress, everyone else who was seriously ill had to be moved out.
The younger brother died in the palace, which was taboo.
Not to mention, there are bad signs before the Longevity Festival.
The Queen Mother is kind, this is to help the twelfth prince and his wife...