Brother Jiu felt a little regretful after hearing this.
Of course he had heard of such a big news about the Holy Emperor's southern tour.
Long before the Yamen were sealed, among the various official duties arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there were many errands related to the Southern Inspection.
The initial planned time for the emperor's departure from Beijing is early February, and the ninth prince will definitely not be able to make it, because the wedding date of the tenth prince will be in March.
Before Prince Fu Jin of Abahai County left Beijing, he had to choose an auspicious day to hold a wedding ceremony.
At that time, it was the Ministry of Internal Affairs that was organizing the wedding of the prince.
In both public and private matters, it is difficult for the ninth elder brother to leave.
But that was the southern tour!
It was the third time the Holy Emperor visited the South, but it was the first time he took the prince and his family with him.
Brother Ninth couldn't help but grind his teeth.
It’s so cheap to be fourteen years old.
Since Khan Amma used this to hang him, then there must be fourteen brothers on this list.
The fourteenth elder brother will only be honest and well-behaved in order to follow his followers, and there will be no excitement to see.
Brother Jiu lost his interest, said something to Wei Zhu and left.
After returning to the second institute, in front of Shu Shu, he showed regret.
"Why did we bump into each other? That's Jiangnan, not somewhere else! Who wouldn't want to go? The dragon boat went south in early February, and it happened to arrive in early March. It's raining in the south of the Yangtze River. I don't know what kind of beautiful scenery it will be like?"
"If it weren't for Lao Shi's marriage, I would have gone to the imperial court to beg you and take you out to see..."
Especially since the woolen velvet weaving factory is located in Jiangning, it would be nice to go there and see the conditions of the weavers in Jiangning.
It's just that no matter how regretful he is, Brother Jiu also has a choice.
It's a good thing to go out, but my brother's marriage has to come first.
Shu Shu smiled and said: "Don't be sorry, even if there is no marriage for the tenth brother, it may not be our turn. The emperor's dozen sons must take turns to take care of..."
Brother Ninth snorted: "Who said that? How many times have the boss and the third child been brought along? This time there are probably two more of them!"
Shu Shu felt that this was possible.
The eldest brother lost his wife, and Kangxi felt sorry for his eldest son and could not take him out to relax.
As for the young brothers and little princesses in the Prince's Palace of Zhijun, it is possible that they may be left with suitable people to take care of them in the Prince's Palace, or they may be sent directly to the palace to be looked after by Concubine Hui.
Needless to say, the third elder brother is the one responsible for Confucianism among the princes.
In Jiangnan, a place where literary style flourished, Kangxi always had a capable prince by his side.
Otherwise, if you see the talented people from the south of the Yangtze River, they will all be idiot princes, and the royal family will also be embarrassed.
Shu Shu remembered that Kangxi made six southern tours in total, and the last few tours were once every two years. They were very intensive, and they all stayed in Jiangning Weaving Mansion.
This is what was mentioned in "A Dream of Red Mansions", the four pick-ups of the Zhen family in Jiangnan.
From the third southern tour?!
Stay in Jiangning Weaving Mansion!
That's the Cao family!
Shu Shu was also itchy and said: "Let's try to go back next time..."
Brother Jiu sighed: "I wonder if it will take another ten years..."
As he said that, he rolled his eyes and said: "We want to go there, but it doesn't take that long. If I have some free time in the second half of the year, I will find an opportunity to visit some weaving houses in the south of the Yangtze River. I can also take you around."
lock up!"
Shu Shu followed her heartbeat.
It is also a long journey, but the water route is different from the land route.
The canal is smooth and the boat can travel faster than expected.
Brother Jiu also thought of this and said: "I heard that the dragon boat can reach the fastest speed of 360 miles in a day and night, and the official boat can reach it in more than 20 days even if it is slower..."
Shu Shu said: "Then I have done a good job in the first half of the year, and it will be easier for me to speak in the second half of the year."
The couple talked with longing.
The regret in Brother Jiu's heart disappeared. He mentioned Wei Zhu to Shu Shu, told him about his life experience, and then said: "You are only fourteen, and you have been working in Qianqing Palace for three years. It is interesting."
Shu Shu had never met him, but he knew in his heart that he was a legendary eunuch.
Liang Jiugong, Su Peisheng and Wu Shulai are all far behind compared to this one.
This is a great eunuch who lived through the three dynasties of Kang, Yong and Qian dynasties.
In the last years of Kangxi's reign, he replaced Liang Jiugong and became the first person in the imperial court.
The Yongzheng Dynasty was suppressed, but he was able to save himself.
It was reactivated during the Qianlong period, and finally reached the highest position - Chief Manager of the Jingshifang.
I only heard that this man lived a long life and lived to an old age.
So young?!
No wonder he is able to bend and stretch. He was trained in the temple, so it is not surprising that he is not surprised by honor or disgrace.
"My luck is bad. If I don't enter the palace, even if I don't study well, I can still have a good future by taking the martial arts exam..."
Brother Jiu sighed with some emotion: "What a pity."
Shu Shu said: "I am also a poor person. As long as my parents are still here, it will be a big problem."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "If you think about it carefully, we have both parents and don't have to run around to support our family. We are all blessed because we have received the grace of our ancestors. We should not be dissatisfied anymore..."
Shu Shu was also happy.
This is a hierarchical society, and life is difficult even if you are born into a commoner's family. If you were born directly into a slave's family, there would really be no place to cry.
When it was time to go to the study room and go to school, Brother Jiu ran to the yard in front and took a walk.
He felt that Brother Fourteen would not be able to wipe it off if he applied it to his face like this.
I don't dare to go to Qianqing Palace to cause trouble, and I don't think I'm going to cause a scene in Tousuo.
If that was the case, he would go and "make a fight" and teach that kid a lesson.
Ninth Prince has no concept of not being able to "bully the small with the big".
It's common for me to beat my son, so isn't it also reasonable for the elder brother to "discipline" the younger brother?
Unexpectedly, after waiting for two quarters of an hour, there was no noise.
Brother Jiu was curious and walked over without waiting any longer.
The courtyard in front was quiet, the eunuch and the nun in the name of the fourteenth elder brother were all gone.
Brother Thirteen got the news and came out to welcome him.
Brother Jiu saw that he was not wearing any outer clothes and said, "Go in quickly and don't talk outside."
The two brothers returned to the main room.
The ninth elder brother looked around and saw no sign of the fourteenth elder brother.
"Where's Fourteen?"
Brother Thirteen pointed to the east and said: "Wei Zhu passed by in the afternoon, and Brother Fourteen went directly to Dongtou Institute after school..."
Brother Jiu sneered.
But that's it, coward!
Seeing the Thirteenth Brother looking sad and drooping, the Ninth Brother looked at it and said, "What's wrong? I can't bear to see the Fourteenth move?"
The Thirteenth Brother shook his head and said: "I heard the Fourteenth say that Khan Ama has promised him to take him on a southern tour..."
Brother Jiu patted him and said, "What's the point? Khan Ama goes out two or three times a year. If I can't catch up this time, there will be a next time!"
Brother Thirteen said with some anxiety: "It's not because of this, it's because Khan Ama seems to be angry with me..."
Brother Jiu disagreed and said: "Just be angry and you will be fine after a few days! It's not you who is wronged, so what are you worried about? I guess Khan Ama is unhappy because you didn't obey the order, and everything else is secondary.
Yes, it’s a benefit anyway, so stay away from it these days, and things will turn around when his temper subsides..."
Listening to his relaxed words, Brother Thirteen became less worried and showed joy, saying, "Brother Ninth, I want to go over for dinner tonight..."
Brother Ninth said boldly: "Come if you want. Your Sister-in-law Ninth left an ice fish. It just so happens that we can make grilled fish at night..."
Speaking of this, he thought of the plain assorted dumplings sent by Wushuo yesterday and said, "Call Twelve too..."
Brother Thirteen had a smile on his face, nodded, and the tightness in his chest was relieved a lot.
That night, there was a small banquet in the second house.
In addition to grilled fish, there are also grilled venison, grilled pork belly, grilled chicken legs, plus grilled cabbage, grilled yams, grilled dried tofu, grilled gluten, four vegetarian dishes, and freshly squeezed apple juice, which are eaten by several princes and elder brothers.
My belly is round.
Not only the ninth elder brother was full, but also the twelfth elder brother also ate a lot more.
Shu Shu did not go to the same table to eat, but went to the side room to accompany Grandma Qi.
It’s not like I’m specifically avoiding taboos.
Firstly, the twelfth brother would feel uncomfortable if she was there; secondly, today happened to be Grandma Qi’s birthday, so Shu Shu asked the kitchen to make plain noodles and some vegetarian dishes, and went over to celebrate Grandma Qi’s birthday.
Aunt Qi changed into a silk-covered cotton-padded coat with a maroon color and longevity pattern. Shu Shu ordered the needleworker to make it for her.
Here, Shu Shu made a beaded forehead for Grandma Qi with her own hands, which was a simple swastika pattern.
Even so, Grandma Qi was also very moved.
She held Shu Shu's hand, her face showing struggle and pain: "It's all because of my selfishness. I wish I didn't do the dowry..."
Shu Shu hurriedly said: "What are you talking about? I am grandma's darling, can she not bear to see me?"
Aunt Qi's eyes were red: "But this old slave has a hard life..."
This is why she has been restless and regretful for the past six months.
Shu Shu regretted that she was negligent. She didn't expect that Aunt Qi would be so stubborn.
Before when I came to the Northern Tour to see my grandma losing weight, Shu Shu thought it was because she couldn't get used to living in the palace.
She advised: "Why do you still believe the nonsense outside? I have been by my side for fifteen years. If the obstacles had been overcome long ago, I wouldn't be able to wait until today... Master Jiu has nothing to do with her...
…”
In order to relieve Aunt Qi, she had to mention Guo Guiren in a low voice and put the blame for Brother Jiu's poor health on her.
Aunt Qi's face tightened and she reminded Shu Shu: "Fu Jin, this is the lesson of our predecessors. Even biological sisters who want to steal a man are enemies, let alone outsiders? Don't listen to the words of those outside who are virtuous and not virtuous.
, This man belongs to you only if you tie him in front of you, but if you put him on someone else's bed, he belongs to someone else..."
Shu Shu nodded and said: "I know, don't worry, mama, I need you to help keep an eye on the last two Geges, so as not to cause trouble and make people suffocated."
Aunt Qi put aside her frustration and cheered up, saying: "Don't worry, Fujin, I will definitely keep a close eye on you!"
*
By the time Shu Shu returned to the upper room, the dining table had already been removed, and the brothers were drinking hawthorn water.
They had already held the lamp, but several brothers were still there, waiting for Shu Shu to come back. They greeted her and thanked her, and then they went back to their respective places.
Shu Shu was sent to the corridor and was persuaded to come back by the tenth prince.
Brother Jiu didn't go to see him off at all. He lay on the kang and told Xiao Chun: "Go and make a cup of strong tea..."
Shu Shu didn't stop him.
The worst thing is to go to bed late.
Anyway, everything is fine these days before New Year's Eve. You can lie down.
When the tea was served, Brother Jiu waved his hand and sent Xiao Chun away. Then he looked at Shu Shu and said with a bit of a sly smile, "Why is it that the roasted cabbage is roasted and not the leeks?"
In the second dining room, there are also several pots of leeks outside.
I grilled it once when I had barbecue.
Brother Jiu knows the effect.
Shu Shu saw this and realized that he had made a mistake.
Thinking that her brothers-in-law were here, Shu Shu replaced the aphrodisiac leeks with cabbage, but forgot about the venison in front.
Looking at Brother Jiu's appearance, he is trying to cause trouble...
For young people, enough is enough.
Shu Shu didn't say anything to dampen the mood, but suppressed them with force.
Brother Jiu was so angry that he bit her on the arm: "It's so heartless. I feel so uncomfortable when I see you..."
How to do it?
Shu Shu had no choice but to comfort him for a while.
Brother Jiu then groaned and said, "I've been fooled by you again. I'll remember it and find it later..."
*
There was a strong north wind all night.
Early the next morning, it was completely white outside.
Brother Jiu stood on the porch and thought it was a good day even if it snowed.
Zhili suffered nine droughts in ten years, making people's livelihood difficult.
There are many homeless orphans like Wei Zhu.
It is said that auspicious snow heralds a good harvest. I hope the people of Zhili will have a good harvest this year.
He muttered a few words in his mind and shuddered to himself.
While having breakfast, Brother Jiu said to Shu Shu: "It's really strange. I actually have to worry about rain and snow all day?"
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