When we arrived at Shenzheng, Brother Jiu came back from the Yamen.
It has started to snow outside.
The sky was overcast.
Shu Shu had prepared her cloak and was about to call someone to greet her.
Brother Jiu saw the cloak and said, "You don't need this. Wearing an end cap, you won't get any colder..."
The snowy days have just begun.
Brother Jiu couldn't bear to wear that.
After getting dressed outside and sitting down to drink half a cup of hot tea, Brother Jiu said: "I underestimated Mr. Zhang before. He is very patient in doing things. He has been busy at the Yamen these days. He has done his duty and prepared all kinds of things."
Things have been prioritized and organized neatly, which saves me a lot of worry."
Shu Shu smiled and said: "I have been grinding on the pen post for more than ten years, and it should be worn out. Isn't that right? It gives me the best of both worlds, and I don't have to tie myself to trivial matters in the Yamen."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Yes, I have noticed that Ma Qi is just a name, so he doesn't have time to come to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Usually he has to make his own decisions. If Mr. Zhang can use it, it will really save money."
A lot of effort.”
Shu Shu thought for a while and said: "Seeing the Chinese New Year, the emperor definitely doesn't want to make any big changes. I will be in charge and all the yamen will continue as usual."
Brother Jiu raised his eyebrows and said: "I guess it will be stable until the year before. I don't know what will happen after the year..."
Shu Shu knows that this is indeed the truth,
Whether it's a eunuch or a palace maid, I'm afraid we have to get to the bottom of it this time.
Who knows how many more invisible relationships there will be in the future.
For a small family like the Jin family, they are obviously in-laws of the Guo Luoluo family, and there is also the Hesheli family behind them. What about the disputes over the interests of other families?
Does this involve anything else?
In my previous life, I had the impression that the entrance guard of the Forbidden City should be very strict. After living there for more than a month in this life, I realized that this was not the case at all.
In addition to the eunuchs and maids, there were also a large number of coats and coats women from the Ministry of Internal Affairs who worked in the palace every day.
It's not as imagined. There are three types of men in the harem: the emperor, the guards, and the imperial doctors, and the rest are the eunuchs.
In fact, the so-called forbidden areas are only the six east and west palaces.
That's only a small part of the Forbidden City.
There are many gates in the East and West Sixth Palace.
There are guards guarding the door.
Other places are much more relaxed.
Therefore, there are many places where it is easy to place manpower.
Previously, Kangxi treated Baoyi as a domestic slave, so he felt relatively at ease.
But if we know that there are other masters behind these domestic slaves, I am afraid that the previous peace of mind will become doubly uneasy.
"Sir, why don't you worry about your title first? Just move if you can. I'm still too uncomfortable in the palace..."
Shu Shu was talking to Brother Jiu.
She actually thought of going together with Brother Jiu.
I feel that if the title is low, it would be better to be like the bald prince Fujin, who doesn't have to bend down to pay respects when going out, which is pretty good.
As for the title, if you slowly accumulate merit, you will also have time to spare.
Unlike now, thinking about it makes people anxious.
Brother Jiu nodded: "That's what I mean. After a while, I will find an opportunity to discuss the spring repairs with Khan Amati. If everything goes well, we can move in next autumn or winter..."
Shu Shu felt that this time was not bad and she had more expectations.
Brother Jiu glanced at her and said: "I thought about it today, and there is no one around me who wants to praise me. Otherwise, let Fusong come over and hold a ceremony."
Shu Shu felt a little moved after hearing this.
But thinking of Enie's previous teachings, she still shook her head and said: "It's not appropriate. When the time comes, I will have banners and coats under my name. It is best to choose people from the banners for these vacancies..."
Brother Jiu rolled his eyes at her and said: "You said that Khan Ama will not be sealed because of Lao Shi, so where are you going to find people for the banner? Besides, it's not like Fusong is allowed to stay in this position.
First raise the rank, then say hello to the eldest brother, look back and see if there are any public high school flags that are missing, leave a vacancy for Fusong, and join the Sixth Ministry as a doctor or a Yuanwailang. This future will be good, and the rest
He just needs to take it easy..."
Shu Shu pulled Brother Jiu, unable to say any words of rejection.
Fu Song belongs to the Blue Banner, and the eldest brother is now a minor lord of the Blue Banner. Even if he is not the boss of Fu Song's family, he still has care and guidance. There is a difference.
For Fusong, he has good qualifications and is not bad at both civil and military affairs. The only thing he lacks is his qualifications for promotion.
"It's so kind..."
Shu Shu praised Brother Jiu not a hundred times, but dozens of times, and this time he was most sincere.
For Fu Song, buying a house or a shop is not important, the most important thing is the future.
Brother Jiu raised his chin and said: "It's just a trivial matter, but it's worth embarrassing you for once...Our mansion is not a relative's house, or I just didn't think of it. If you mention it, can I still refuse?"
Shu Shu smiled and said: "Don't worry, I'm not that polite. I thought about this before and asked Enie to teach me that I didn't think about you. Enie thought that she should make a vacancy for me to collect the flags."
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Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "My mother-in-law thinks too much. Even if I have banners now, they are still fawning over me. There is no reason for me to please them. Isn't that a reversal of priorities?"
Shu Shu thought more.
The Fusong family still has the sins of their ancestors.
Kangxi had no intention of finding fault with the other cousins and regarded them as ordinary clan members.
But you still have to be careful in this room of the Fusong family.
She told Brother Jiu: "Fusong is still young. If it succeeds, it will happen. If it fails, we will find other opportunities next time, so let's not be self-absorbed. I will find an opportunity to report to the emperor and ask."
The emperor's opinion... If the emperor is not worried, then forget it..."
Brother Jiu frowned and said, "What happened to great-grandfather Fusong happened in eight lifetimes. It's not a big sin. Khan Ama won't care about it..."
Shu Shu shook her head and said: "This is my relative. I always employ people on nepotism. This is nothing. But if the emperor doesn't like it, then there is no need... No matter the ceremony or the king's bodyguard, he is a high-quality official."
, it’s all the salary provided by the imperial court, it’s all the emperor’s grace..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Okay, I remember. Anyway, I will keep an eye on Fusong's future, so don't worry about it..."
Shu Shu nodded trustingly and said, "Well, it all depends on me..."
Brother Jiu can treat his brother-in-law like this, Shu Shu feels that she can be more patient with her brother-in-law.
Otherwise, what would Kangxi think if it fell into Kangxi's eyes?
The son worries about his brother-in-law and ignores his brothers?
This son was raised in vain.
The daughter-in-law here is not responsible enough and only cares about her mother's family.
That's not a good impression.
Shu Shu talked about how the fourteenth elder brother brought the thirteenth elder brother to eat at noon.
After hearing this, Brother Jiu became as worried as Walnut.
"This brat won't turn around and move back to the fourth house from the dining room of Qianqing Palace and completely rely on us, right?"
Shu Shu smiled and said: "If that's the case, don't say anything, it won't cost you anything. I don't dare to woo the fourteenth brother in July. It's not stingy, it's mainly because I'm in the way of the fourth sister-in-law... plus I'm afraid there will be someone else." It's not what he wants, it's thankless, and it doesn't please the Empress of Yonghe Palace... At noon, I saw the fourteenth brother being willful, but he behaved well... There are some rules missing, so I'll remind him a few times... …”
For example, you can't just enter your sister-in-law's room.
There is an age difference between Shu Shu and her fourteenth brother.
In Shu Shu's eyes, this is nothing.
A twelve-year-old brat is still too old.
But you must abide by public rules.
There are separate seats for men and women at the age of seven.
This is why the prince moved to the palace at the age of six.
Biological mothers and children still need to avoid taboos, let alone only uncles and sisters-in-law.
Brother Jiu's eyes lit up and he said: "I know how to deal with the fourteenth old man now! Then I will show off my elder brother's style, imitate the fourth brother, and discipline him when I see him. All the faults are the same every day." , he won’t be the same for half a month! I guarantee that he will hide when he sees me, and when he reaches the door of our second house, he will fly away quietly..."
Shu Shu was stunned.
That's not what she meant!
She put aside her petty thoughts and was willing to be a tolerant sister-in-law.
But think about the method of the ninth elder brother, he can indeed restrain a naughty kid like the fourteenth elder brother.
Come to think of it, it's pretty good.
Shu Shu did not pretend to stop him, but only reminded: "Although I have good intentions, don't make it too obvious. The twelfth and thirteenth elders also interfered and said a few times... "
Brother Jiu smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I can't run away. Who can let me be my brother..."
Shu Shu smiled.
She had a premonition in her heart.
The younger brother, Ninth Prince, will also be offended.
But it's nothing.
It's good to have Tenth Brother here.
Otherwise, if they are all good brothers and gather around Brother Jiu, others will be uneasy.
The Eighth Prince in history is a good example. He was so popular that he won the support of his younger brothers and ended up playing together.
The ninth elder brother also thought of the tenth elder brother and said: "I went to the Zongren Mansion today, which is half a mile away from the inner hall. I asked Lao Shi to hand over the post there today. Lao Ten went to see the county prince Fujin. , I want to see Taiji..."
Shu Shu said: "Today I was looking for a cloak for me, and I found two pieces. They were sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs during the two days when we returned to the palace. The ones we used are doluo velvet, which is just in use now. I asked someone to pack one for me. Bring it to me tomorrow and forward it to you..."
Brother Jiu heard this and said unhappily: "I remember this, you only got two of the materials imported from Guangdong, and you haven't even got them yet. Why do you give them away?"
Shu Shu said: "I kept the fragrant-colored one. This red one is not suitable for me to wear this year. It is distressing to keep it on the bottom of the box. It is just right for Bu Yinge..."
Shu Shu went to the inner hall and met Buyin in person.
Buyin was a fist shorter than her and slightly wider.
But it was a cloak and it was loose.
Because it is snowproof, it does not cover the top of the feet.
Just ask Xiao Chun to tighten it by an inch tonight, and that will be enough.
Brother Jiu was still a little unhappy: "Since it is a rare and good ingredient, you can keep it until next year. I told Lao Shi and asked him to send someone to the imperial dining room to get some cakes and take them out.
She's decent, that's enough... I'm not familiar with her, why are you being so nice to her?"
Shu Shu was helpless.
Brother Ninth is a bit jealous.
She could only say kindly: "It's not because of Buyin Gege, but because of the tenth brother. Have you forgotten? When we returned to the province, the tenth brother even collected something. At that time, the tenth brother was doing it for me... the imperial concubine.
He has passed away and there are no other elders in the palace. As brothers and sisters-in-law, if we show kindness to Princess, we will treat our tenth brother no less..."
Only then did Brother Jiu's expression change. He nodded and said, "I know. I'm also looking for two things to give to Taiji..."
As long as Shu Shu doesn't do it for Buyin Gege, that's fine.
Otherwise, he would not be happy.
Brother Jiu thought of the news received by the Ministry of Internal Affairs today and said: "The annual tribute from the Governor's Office of Guangdong and Guangxi has arrived. I sent someone to ask and found out that two barrels of sweet oranges can be found..."
Shu Shu brought a surprise and said: "I just told Sister-in-law Seven yesterday that if I want to share some with her, I will send a bucket over. The remaining bucket will be sent to the eldest brother, Gege, little brother.
Keeping filial piety is hard work..."
There are only two barrels in total, so we don’t worry about scarcity but inequality.
As for Ba Fujin, who is also pregnant, just skip it.
It's not good to really send it to Wubeile Mansion, otherwise the brothers will really be separated.
Kangxi would not be happy, and there was no need to make other princes feel uncomfortable because of this.
Brother Jiu was startled: "We won't keep them anymore? Didn't you say that steamed oranges are like stewed pears, and they also have the effect of relieving coughs and moisturizing the lungs?"
Shu Shu pointed to the left and right, and then pointed in the direction of the palace, with helplessness.
"If we really want to go to the palace, can we still eat alone? Anyway, the annual tributes from various places are arriving one after another. I will go to the palace and ask for more for my brother, that's all..."
Brother Ninth hesitated for a while, nodded, and said: "Yes, we are juniors and the oldest among the juniors. It is indeed difficult to eat alone. Really, we can't even eat anything to make a living..."
But thinking of Shu Shu's proposal, he said: "But the Fourth Brother, the Fifth Brother, and the disgusting Third Brother all have small ones in the house. How else should we divide it into several shares?"
Shu Shu has seen fresh fruits from the south.
They are all fruit trees.
It looks like it could be used as a green plant display.
If you take it off, there won't actually be much.
She shook her head and said: "The emperor will reward you. Brother, it's different after all. It's good for the children to get an extra share..."
Brother Jiu knew that she was kind-hearted and said: "Then it depends on you. There are few things and they are expensive. Only one bite will attract attention. Wait for us to go out later and charter a boat to transport the fruit from the south..."
Shu Shu smiled and listened.
It's a good idea, but it doesn't work.
Summer fruits are not uncommon, and there are many local varieties in the capital.
Therefore there is no need to transport fresh fruits in summer.
In winter, the canal freezes.
It's okay in Jiangnan, but when we get here in Shandong, the canal will stop.
How to sail?
But this is a good idea and deserves encouragement...