The thirteenth and fourteenth elder brothers no longer stayed.
Brother Jiu asked He Yuzhu to carry a lantern, take the people, and give them a ride.
To return to Zhaoxiang, we have to walk through the Imperial Garden, which is gloomy and gloomy at night.
Even Brother Jiu felt scared when he walked, let alone the two children.
The room became quiet, and Brother Jiu also fell silent.
Seeing this, Shu Shu sighed inwardly and said, "How about I go to the Fourth Institute tomorrow morning to have a look?"
Brother Jiu shook his head and said, "Don't look at it. It's no different from our place. Now the walls have been repainted and papered, and you can't see anything anymore."
Shu Shu changed her words and talked about the fifth elder brother's birthday.
Turning twenty is a full birthday, so it’s different after all.
"What should we prepare for Fifth Brother's birthday? What does Fifth Brother like?"
Brother Jiu thought for a while and said: "I have a good appetite. I seem to like to eat everything. Don't worry about birthday gifts. I have already greeted the building office first. I will greet you directly with the gold belt. I will add some birthday gifts then." Noodles, Shoudao is enough..."
Having said this, I did not forget to express my gratitude to Shu Shu: "Fifth Brother's account has been settled..."
He was too busy with work before, so when he had two days free, he asked He Yuzhu to go to the Hubu Yamen, exchange the household tickets for silver, and then exchange them for banknotes.
Fifth elder brother is at Honglu Temple these days.
Brother Jiu personally delivered it the day before yesterday.
Shu Shu was relieved after hearing this.
Although the money used to repay the money was not theirs, it was given by Concubine Yi and Kangxi.
But it's different after all.
Perhaps, this is the fun of "gnawing at the old"?
Shu Shu felt that this was not quite right.
Even if they are relatives, they should understand each other and be filial children.
She told Brother Jiu: "This year's New Year's gift for the Queen, let's pay tribute in private, and wear simple gold jewelry or something over there in the silver building, so that the Queen can reward people..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Well, in addition to my wife's, I will prepare another one. Aunt Xianglan is old and will go out after the New Year..."
When Shu Shu heard this, her heart skipped a beat.
Women from the Ministry of Internal Affairs will also work as errands after getting married!
She hurriedly said: "I see that your Majesty cannot live without Aunt Xianglan. Will you ask Aunt Xianglan to come back to serve?"
Brother Jiu said: "Who knows, even if I come back, it will be three to five years later! It takes time to get married and have children... By then, the queen will have other useful people around her, so it won't matter. Easy to talk about."
Shu Shu said: "If we move out, we will be short of manpower, especially the older ones... Aunt Qi is fine at home, but she won't be very smart when she goes out. Xiaochun and the others are still young..."
Brother Jiu glanced at her and said with a smile: "You are good at keeping an eye on people. Aunt Xianglan is really capable. Then tell me later?"
Shu Shu hurriedly shook his head and said: "No, no, master and servant are also fate, so both sides have to be consensual. When I go back to pay my respects to the empress, I will quietly ask Aunt Xianglan her plans."
Today is November 25th, the day when Shu Shu was supposed to go to Yikun Palace and Ningshou Palace to pay his respects.
Because she was wearing clothes, she was afraid of offending her elders, so she asked for leave from two places.
Ordinary days are a little spared, but when it comes to New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, they will inevitably pass.
When the time comes, it won't be a problem for those who wear court clothes or auspicious clothes.
"Consensual?"
Brother Jiu felt awkward hearing this word: "Why are you consensual? You are willing to do whatever you want, but you are promoting her, will she not be happy?"
Shu Shu rolled her eyes at him and did not answer his words. She only said: "The twelfth elder brother also has his birthday on the fourth day of the twelfth lunar month. I spent the day with the fifth elder brother. I asked walnuts to wrap the inkstone. Shou Noodles and Shou Tao also prepared a portion later.
Is it okay to send it off like this?"
Brother Jiu said: "Whatever, we haven't seen anything good from him...it's just a matter of face..."
Shu Shu mentioned "Fifteenth Brother" again.
My brother's examples are all ready-made, so you don't need to worry about them.
Brother Ninth Brother started to be speechless: "This birthday gift is endless. I won't touch your dowry again, right?"
Shu Shu shook her head: "No, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent a lot of gifts this year, and there were also a lot of gifts from Mongolia during the northern tour."
If it is a birthday gift from the prince's elder brother or something, the two of them can only register it in the treasury, so it is not easy to transfer it to others.
Otherwise, if the secret is exposed, people will be offended.
There is no need to worry about the courtesy of the Mongol princes and the filial piety from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as from the subordinates.
Brother Jiu was still distressed: "It seems that we are going to open two more shops, one for antiques and antiques, and one for silk and satin shops. It will be more convenient to give gifts and reward people, and it will also save the need to throw in the middle.
fee."
Shu Shu thought it was a good idea and said: "We happen to have several shops under our name that are leased to others. I asked Xiaochun to look at them from house to house in the past two days. Then we can take them back and open a shop."
The two's previous plan was to open two restaurants.
One is on Gulou Street, and the other is outside Qianmen.
The shops on Gulou Street are ready-made.
There is no need to go shopping for the shop outside the front door. The tenth prince bought one first and it is already ready.
The couple looked at each other with helplessness.
Still short of manpower.
Otherwise, you should prepare now for the year after.
Brother Jiu frowned and said: "Gui Dan went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs a few days ago. His family moved to the capital. I heard that they were going to hold a banquet. I don't know if they have chosen a date."
Guidan, the ninth elder brother's uncle and cousin.
The eldest son of Concubine Yi and her brother Daobao.
Shu Shu glanced at him: "You want to use someone from the Guo Luoluo family?"
Qianjinfang's lesson learned at the time was not long ago, and Shu Shu could not trust their family.
Brother Ninth had a look of disgust on his face: "I'm not that forgetful... I'm just afraid that Brother Five will be honest and don't let them take advantage of me later."
Daobao is now the chief of ceremonies of Wubeile Mansion.
He went to Beijing with his whole family for this reason.
Concubine Yi had five brothers, and the only one who shared the same mother was Daobao.
Shu Shu thought about the Jin family and said, "I have to remind my sister-in-law that she shouldn't be too close to this eldest aunt or too biased towards her natal family. The family tradition of the Jin family will not be good in the future..."
Brother Jiu didn't know about the changes in the Jin family yet, so he agreed with Shu Shu's idea and nodded: "Yes, yes, raising a girl and running around, you really are a fairy..."
The couple chatted and the time flew by unknowingly.
The sound of banging was heard in the distance, and it was already the second watch.
Shu Shu went back to Dongshoujian.
Walnut is in the side room, pay attention to the movements in the main room.
When she heard something moving here, she came in to serve.
Shu Shu had already finished washing, and Walnut helped her put down her hair and combed it a hundred times.
Shu Shu said: "Is there enough carbon? It's the twelfth lunar month soon and it's getting colder. If it's not enough, ask people to buy more. Just pay attention to the windows and don't close them too tightly to avoid being poisoned by carbon..."
Walnut said: "That's enough. Sister Xiaochun has already given instructions once."
Shu Shu thought about the allocation of the two houses, which were full of things.
The east wing of the main courtyard is her inner storeroom, and the three rooms in the west wing are where Aunt Qi leads Xiao Chun and the four of them.
Therefore, when Walnut and others came over, they crowded into the back room.
"Is it a pleasant place to live? Are those naughty people?"
Shu Shu asked about the other four palace maids, the two beside Ge Ge.
Those maids were serving two princesses, but in fact the masters were Shu Shu and Jiu Age.
"Be obedient. I am working in the palace as an errand. My family has already warned me about it. I have taught you too many times..."
At this point, she lowered her voice and said: "Look, slave, Wang Gege is probably scared this time. Be careful, Zhaojia Gege wants to go over to talk, but she is locked out..."
Shu Shu nodded and said, "As long as everything goes well."
After Shu Shu lay down, Walnut put down the curtain, put the teapot and other things away, then picked up the curtain and went out.
This is Shu Shu's rule, no one is left on duty at night.
Shu Shu rolled around and found it very spacious.
The hot kang also makes people iron from the inside out.
It seems that the things I stayed up late in my previous life have become very blurry.
In this life, she has been accustomed to this kind of old people's routine.
After a while, he fell into a deep sleep.
When Shu Shu woke up again, she felt hot under the quilt and her chest was heavy.
Hearing the familiar breathing sound, Shu Shu did not open his eyes, but moved his hand on his chest to make his breathing smoother, and then fell asleep.
When I opened my eyes, it was already bright outside.
Shu Shu's bed was already empty, as if no one had been there.
Shu Shu turned over and sat up, opened the window, and got some air.
As if it was a signal, there was movement outside.
Walnuts, pineapples, and longans came one after another.
Those who carry water carry water, and those who carry clothes carry clothes.
Serve and wash up.
Xiaoyu wasn't here yet, so Walnut took over and simply helped her tie up her hair.
Brother Jiu came in, flicked the snow on his body, and said, "It's been a long night, and it's half soaked..."
Shu Shu dressed neatly, walked out and picked out the curtain.
A breath of icy cold air greeted me.
She closed her mouth and looked around.
The sky and the earth are all white.
Several eunuchs were carrying brooms and were ready to start sweeping the snow.
When they saw Shu Shu at the door, they all bowed in greeting.
Just as Shu Shu was about to speak, Brother Jiu pulled him in.
"Really, you're not afraid of coughing either?"
Brother Jiu scolded: "You are not allowed to go outside, and you are not allowed to go when I leave!"
Shu Shu smiled and agreed, and said to Walnut: "Ask the kitchen to boil some ginger soup, and those who are clearing the snow outside will drink more to avoid catching a cold... And write down the people who do the work, and reward them together next month.
Half a month’s money.”
Walnut took note of it.
Brother Jiu was standing by and said, "Just a month. Let them go to the first and fourth houses and clean them. There is also the corridor here to avoid icy roads and slippery roads."
Walnut responded and went down to deliver the message.
Shu Shu said: "If the snow keeps falling, will we still move?"
Brother Jiu hummed softly: "It's fourteen's impetuous temperament, it's strange that he's willing to wait..."
As he was talking, there was movement next door.
Shu Shu sent Xiao Song to see it.
It turned out to be an eunuch from Zhaoxiang Institute who was sent by two elder brothers to clear the snow.
Brother Jiu raised his eyebrows at Shu Shu: "Look, as I said, not only is Fourteenth rude, but he is also unsteady when carrying Thirteenth."
Shu Shu just laughed.
Brother Thirteen also has a lively temper.
If you can't stop Brother Fourteen, what else can you do?
Just be together.
Breakfast is served.
Walnut took longan and served beside him.
Brother Jiu glanced at Guiyuan and said to Shu Shu: "Is the person you are calling good for you? If not, why don't you replace me with two?"
The walnuts were fine, but the longan was so frightened that it trembled.
Shu Shu didn't understand Brother Jiu's intention, so he cooperated and said, "Let's take a look again!"
Guiyuan's face turned even paler.
After breakfast was finished and no one was in the room, Shu Shu asked: "Why did you mention the personnel just now?"
Brother Jiu said: "Didn't you say that there was consensual consent? Now these guys should keep an eye on them. If anyone is not willing to sign with us, don't force it."
Only then did Shu Shu understand his intention.
These palace maids are wrapped in clothes that cannot be torn apart at home.
If you have external attachments, it would be better to get rid of them earlier.
Shu Shu nodded, knowing what he was doing.
To be honest, other people are dispensable and can be replaced, but she can't bear to part with walnuts.
He knows how to advance and retreat, knows how to look at his face, and can use it very conveniently.
When Brother Jiu went to the Yamen, Guiyuan went down.
Shu Shu did needlework as usual, with Walnut accompanying her.
Shu Shu asked her: "I will go out to open a government in the future, and I will take charge of it separately. However, your uncle has a good future, and several cousins are also young scholars. He should be reluctant to leave the Ministry of Internal Affairs. What do you think?
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Walnut put down his needle and thread and said: "To be honest with Fujin, I have thought about it eight hundred times. I am the eldest sister, but I don't dare to make the decision. This is a matter for future generations, so I thought about not taking over the master of the family."
, Anyway, the slave is going with Fujin. If you drive him out, he will not leave. If the slave's internal management is assigned to his elder brother, then it goes without saying that he will go with him; if not, then there is no need to bother.
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Shu Shu nodded, this choice was quite expected.
Walnut is such a sensible and thoughtful girl.
Shu Shu said: "As for the other few, you can ask them when you have time. If you are reluctant to leave your family and don't want to go to the Prince's Mansion as an errand, you don't have to go out with us."
Walnut nodded and said, "I'll take note of it and ask later."
But she didn't think those three would make the opposite choice.
Everyone sees Fujin's magnanimity towards those around him, who wouldn't envy him?
Moreover, if you stay in the palace, you will have to wait until you are old enough to leave the palace, and your marriage will be delayed...
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