"Enie, what on earth do the emperor think? The clan brother's corruption of ink cannot be hidden from the clan members, how can he hide it from the emperor?"
Shu Shu whispered: "What do you think of letting such a person out to become a local official?"
Jueluo said: "What else could be the reason? It's just that no one can use it."
Shu Shu: "..."
The officials under the Five Banners make people worry. There are second-level masters, but there are still so many Han officials?
You studied the Three Cardinal Guidelines and the Five Constant Rules, and you passed the imperial examination, so you don’t feel at ease?
Jueluo lowered his voice and said: "The Han people's books say, 'Those who are not of our race will have different minds.' This is what they have learned since elementary school. What will the emperor do? You can order them to work, but you can trust them.
It has to be the Eight Banners. The Eight Banners are the foundation of the Qing Dynasty and the foundation of the royal family..."
Shu Shu felt that the taste was very sour and refreshing.
But think about the structure of the imperial court.
Among the six divisions, they are all equipped with Manchu and Han officials.
The double ministers, the Han ministers work, the Manchu ministers hold the seals.
The four ministers have some sense of balance at this time.
Jueluo said: "You are about to move out. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will also send some servants to come over. How will you use it then?"
Shu Shu thought for a while and realized that it was really nepotism.
The ones she trusted the most were Xiaochun and the others, and then there were the elder brothers such as Walnut and Sun Jin who served her. It took a year to get used to them.
When the time comes, the newly appointed people in the mansion will not be allowed to queue up in front of Xiaochun and the others.
It's not just a matter of qualifications, but she trusts Xiaochun and others more.
This is the confidant.
Shu Shu whispered: "Is the Emperor deliberately raising moths?"
When the time comes, you will gain a good reputation and benefit from it.
After saying that, she shook her head.
Not to the point.
It is different now than it was in the last years of the Qianlong Dynasty.
At that time, wars were going on one after another in the northwest and southwest, and the country's finances were in trouble.
Everyone just started a conspiracy theory.
At present, the scene in the entire court and local area is still tending to be peaceful.
Kangxi was also in his prime.
Maybe just follow your heart.
"I'm afraid I've set a bad precedent..."
Shu Shu whispered.
No one is a saint. If there is no law prohibiting it, it is only human nature to be greedy.
The officials themselves are not greedy, and they have relatives and subordinates.
After a little greed, you will become a big greed.
This is how courage and greed are raised little by little.
Jue Luo Shi nodded her forehead and said: "You are so brave. You dare to say anything. Just know these things well and don't show them in front of others. Who cares about this?"
Shu Shu said coquettishly: "This is in front of Enie and Master Jiu, and my daughter doesn't even mention this."
Jueluo Shi nodded and said, "That's good. You have to know what you're doing and don't be fooled by others; but you don't have to show your shrewdness on your face to make people guard you."
Shu Shu smiled and nodded, saying: "Don't worry, Enie."
She and Brother Jiu came out early, and now it was breakfast time.
Shu Shu stood up and said, "I dealt with it this morning. I'll go have breakfast with Ah Mou and come back later."
Madam Bo's identity is different now than in the past.
As a widowed person, it is not easy to come and have a meal while still being filial to her husband.
Jueluoshi waved his hand and said: "Go, go!"
Shu Shu took the walnuts to the uncle's house.
As for Xiao Chun and Xiao Song, they also came back and were given a leave by Shu Shu to reunite with their relatives.
The uncle's mansion, the main room.
The dining table has just been set, but Madam Uncle has not yet touched her chopsticks.
Seeing Shu Shu coming over, Mrs. Bo had a smile on her face.
Shu Shu first looked for the washbasin stand, washed his hands, and said: "I got up early in the morning and couldn't eat, so I just took a few bites..."
After getting the bowls and chopsticks, she sat down comfortably and saw the palm-sized fried scallion pancakes, mutton siomai, pickles with pickles, shredded mustard mixed with celery, double yolk salted duck eggs, and sesame sauce radish skin, all of which she loved to eat.
You've watched her grow up since you were a child, so why don't you know what's wrong with her?
Sometimes he is really steady, but sometimes his temper can be irritable.
Since we said yesterday that we would return to Ning today, we must set off early this morning.
Shu Shu ate the golden millet porridge, which didn't contain a grain of rice. She ate two scallion pancakes, half a plate of mutton siomai, and all the salted egg yolks.
After putting down her chopsticks, she said: "I didn't expect to be able to go home after so long this time. I thought it would be easier for us to get in and out if the emperor moved to the garden..."
There are also various rumors outside about the removal of the concubines.
Mrs. Bo has passed the age of gossiping, so she only said: "It doesn't involve you, does it?"
Shu Shu nodded and said, "It's irrelevant. It's just that the ladies in the palace are moving to the palace, and we have to prepare some housewarming gifts."
As for the rest, there is no need to explain it to Ah Mou in detail, so as not to worry her.
"Um……"
A small humming sound came from the door.
Shu Shu looked up and saw a small thing, not much bigger than a palm, standing at the door.
Looking cowardly.
"Is this the puppy raised by Amou?"
Shu Shu looked over and saw that it was probably the puppy stage of a pug that would not grow up.
She took two steps forward, and the puppy took two steps back.
"Ruyi, come here..."
Mrs. Bo waved to the puppy.
"Woof..."
The puppy barked, ran in, surrounded the lady, and wagged its tail vigorously.
Mrs. Bo stretched out her hand to hug her, and signaled the maid to get a clean towel, wiped all four of Ruyi's little paws, and then wiped her body, and then said to Shu Shu: "Come and touch it..."
Shu Shu stepped forward and wiped it.
The snow-white hair is very soft.
The puppy raised his eyelids and glanced at her, still pressing Madam Uncle's wrist affectionately.
Mrs. Bo's face also became much softer, and she said: "It's a coward. It's afraid of animals, but I don't dare to bite anyone... You can come out later and ask it to relieve your boredom!"
Shu Shu said: "I don't dare to raise it. Ah Mou will come and live with me later, and then I will take it there, and Ah Mou will raise it..."
Mrs. Bo thought for a while, shook her head and said, "It's inappropriate. Don't think about it. There's not much distance left and right..."
Shu Shu didn't say anything, but her desire to repair the garden became even more urgent.
Here at the Prince's Mansion, Madam Uncle might be able to stay occasionally, but that would be under special circumstances such as giving birth, but it would normally be inconvenient for her to stay for a long time.
On the other hand, the other courtyard, the Zhuangzi was originally given to her by Mrs. Uncle. When she builds the garden, she can build a separate villa for Mrs. Uncle and then pay tribute to Mrs. Uncle.
That way, others can't say anything.
Madam Uncle can be more comfortable living in her own territory.
*
The front yard of Dutong Mansion.
Looking at his father-in-law's vicissitudes of life, Brother Ninth thought he was helping Ling cure his grief, and he felt very disapproval.
It takes such a lot of effort and effort to achieve success, and others think he is hypocritical.
But he knew how to be tactful, and he still said with concern: "The deceased has passed away, you should take good care of yourself..."
Qi Xi nodded and said, "It's okay."
Brother Jiu glanced at Fusong, who was looking down, and said, "Is the time for changing posts set at the end of the month?"
Fusong's face turned slightly red and he nodded.
It's been half a year since Xiaoxiao was born there, and the household registration here in Fusong has already been assigned.
It's just that one thing in Dong E's family has been delayed one after another.
"Where's the matchmaker?"
Brother Ninth said.
If there is no suitable one, maybe the couple can act as matchmakers?
Fusong is not an outsider and will stay with the couple from now on.
Fu Song said: "The great matchmaker invited Sunu Beizi."
Brother Jiu asked: "Does that mean that once we are engaged, we can choose a date?"
The couple also plans to buy a property for Fusong. If the date is set early, they will really have to hurry.
Fusong said: "Don't worry, we'll talk about it next year."
Many families wanted to keep the noble girls of the Eight Banners for seventeen or eight years before they came out of the palace. Brother Jiu also thought it was the Niu Hulu family's intention, so he didn't ask any more questions.
He looked at Zhuliang again, he would be a young man in one year.
Zhuliang's marriage was decided in advance, so she had to worry about her future.
"What did Prince Kang's palace say? Are there any guards?"
Brother Ninth said.
The sons of distinguished nobles usually served as bodyguards after they became adults.
The difference is that the upper three flags make up for the guards in the palace, while the lower five flags make up for the palace guards.
The status of Dong E's family is that they are still in-laws with Prince Kang's palace, so it should not be difficult to find a guard for the palace.
Zhu Liang nodded and said: "Yes, but Ama said that I should stay in Dutong Mansion to learn how to do errands and walk with the flag in the future. I will keep this favor and wait for my little five to make up for it later..."
Brother Jiu nodded, knowing what he was doing.
It seems that the father-in-law has also made general arrangements for the brothers-in-law.
Perhaps there was no need to be so clear in the early days, but now the situation should be settled as early as possible, and everyone knows it well.
The two elders are both nobles, Xiaosi has the best academic performance, and it seems that there is no help for him to become an official in the Eight Banners imperial examination. Then most of the future marriages will be with the imperial examination family in the Eight Banners. Xiaoliu is the daughter of the fifteenth elder brother, and he will also be married in the future.
I can follow my fifteenth brother to lower the flag.
Xiaowu's future here is also determined, and the family's moral support is also stable.
As for the infant Xiao Qi, he is the youngest son.
Banner people have the custom of "young sons guarding the stove".
Now that some titles have been assigned, whatever merits my father-in-law has in the next twenty years will probably fall on this youngest son.
Even if things don't go as planned and there are no new achievements, the family property will be richer than other brothers.
Shu Shu stayed with the uncle's wife in the uncle's house for an hour before coming out.
The previous old housekeeper had gone to Fangshan to guard the uncle's grave, and now the former steward is Mrs. Uncle's servant.
"Fu Jin, Madam asked people to tidy up the house in the back street of the palace a few days ago..."
The steward personally escorted Shu Shu out and reported in a low voice.
Shu Shu paused, looked at the steward, and said, "What are you doing to clean up the house?"
After saying that, she suddenly said: "Are you going to add makeup to cousin Guizhen? My cousin's marriage has been decided?"
Guizhen and Xizhu have been divorced for half a year. It is hard for a young woman to live alone forever, and it is inevitable to have a matchmaker.
Guizhen is not a daughter of a noble family, but she has a generous dowry and still inherits the royal family's high status.
There should be many people with positive red flags who are willing to propose marriage.
The manager shook his head and said hesitantly: "Looking at what Madam means, she wants to move..."
Shu Shu immediately turned around and returned to the main room.
Mrs. Bo was holding Ruyi in her arms, lowering her head and groping.
Hearing the movement at the door, Mrs. Bo raised her head with surprise.
Shu Shu felt unhappy and angrily sat down next to Madam Uncle.
"The little mouth is so pouted that it can hang a bottle of oil, what's wrong?"
The uncle said.
Shu Shu said: "Ah Mou, why are you like this? You just think about it..."