The ninth elder brother took the eighth elder brother's arm and entered the study.
Shu Shu walked to the corridor, glanced at Yao Zixiao, and said: "Tell the kitchen to cut a watermelon and bring it over, and then pour half a pot of herbal tea from the well..."
Yao Zixiao responded respectfully, turned around and went to the dining room to deliver the message.
Xiao Chun heard the noise outside and came out of the wing yawning.
"It's okay. If you're sleepy, just sleep a little longer..." Shu Shu said.
Xiaochun shook his head: "I slept a lot, and I feel sleepy after sleeping at night..."
The master and servant went to the east room.
Shu Shu remembered that Xiao Chun didn't know about the rumors yet, so she briefly said it.
Xiaochun was so surprised that she covered her mouth and whispered: "Is this... done by the man from the Ministry of Internal Affairs? When I look at it, I don't feel like I am taking revenge on Fujin, but more like I am taking revenge on that person..." As he said this,
, raised his chin to the east.
Shu Shu didn't speak, but thought of a blind spot from before.
Ministry of Internal Affairs!
Why did Kangxi mention the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Xiao Chun also directly thought of the Ministry of Internal Affairs? It was because the news was adding fuel to the flames in the palace, and it must be someone who was prohibited from entering and leaving the palace.
In addition to several generations of royal masters, the remaining people in this palace are eunuchs, maids born in Baoyi, nuns and servants born in Baoyi.
In fact, in addition to the large group of officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there is also a group of people in the palace, namely the ministers and guards of the Three Banners.
Who is on the Three Flags list?
Royal relatives!
Several families with prominent surnames are all joining the Three Banners!
If it doesn’t involve clan disputes, what’s left?!
Seize the heir!
It seems reasonable to destroy the eighth prince's marriage with King An and prevent him from gaining a foothold in Zhenglan Banner.
Shu Shu felt that she was in a daze and could think of anything to win over her.
I just reflected on myself at noon, don’t be impatient, don’t be impatient, but I still can’t let go.
"At this time, the less likely it is that chaos will occur in the Second Institute... You should keep an eye more closely, and the nuns who are on duty should also pay more attention..."
Shu Shu ordered.
Even though I had asked about Grandma Gao from Brother Jiu before, she was too upright and was not a character that could be relied upon.
It would be great if one of the nuns down there could help lift me up.
Even without such high qualifications, it is easy to use.
Xiao Chun agreed and hesitated for a moment: "Fu Jin's reputation has been affected, how can it be restored?"
Such fierce jealousy is not a good character.
Especially for the royal family, the princes and elder brothers all have concubines, and there will also be concubines and concubines in the future.
If you lose the trust of your elders, you must be careful in everything you do in the future and not make any mistakes.
Shu Shu took a long breath: "I'll discuss it with you later and find a way to treat... I'll make amends with Bafujin..."
Xiaochun pursed her lips, not happy to bring it out: "It's not Fujin's fault... Wouldn't it be too unfair..."
Shu Shu smiled and shook his head.
What are you fighting for at this time?
There is an order between elder and younger, and distinction between superior and inferior.
What happened a few days ago was originally due to my own recklessness.
It's just that Concubine Yi had a grudge against Ba Fu Jin in her heart, so she forced her to "ground" her and not let her apologize. Otherwise, according to the rules, she should have come to the door long ago.
Xiaochun stopped talking.
There was movement in the main room outside.
Yao Zixiao took two young eunuchs and sent watermelon and herbal tea to the study.
After a while, another half plate of watermelon was brought over.
"Fu Jin, I asked you to send it over..."
Yao Zixiao bowed and said.
Shu Shu nodded: "Why haven't you seen He Yuzhu? Did you send him out?"
"He Yuzhu left the palace to find Manager Cui..." Yao Zixiao replied.
Manager Cui has been suffering from summer pain these past few days and has gone to live in the imperial city.
Shu Shu nodded and motioned to Xiao Chun to watch.
When Yao Zixiao went out, Shu Shu told Xiao Chun: "Call Li Yin. I have something to ask him..."
Xiaochun went out to deliver a message.
After a while, Li Yin came.
Shu Shu asked directly: "Yao Zixiao is very familiar with Touyuan? It seems that the eighth master treats him very familiarly."
Li Yin was stunned for a moment, then said: "Yao Zixiao has a cousin Yao Zicheng, who is the Eighth Master's eunuch with pearls..."
The eunuch "Haha Pearl" has been serving his master since he was a child.
Just like He Yuzhu, Sun Jin, Li Yin, and Yao Zixiao from the Second Institute, they were all assigned to the ninth elder brother since they were in their teens.
"You and Sun Jin were named by me, but where are He Yuzhu and Yao Zixiao?"
Shu Shu thought of the name.
In fact, Yao Zixiao's name is too elegant, unlike the names of ordinary young eunuchs.
His cousin's name also has the character Fan, followed by "filial piety" and "sincerity".
"He Yuzhu was named after the eighth master, and Yao Zixiao was named after the eighth master..."
Shu Shu remained calm and said: "No wonder Wenya, it doesn't look like me..."
*
In the study room.
The ninth elder brother no longer had the initial awkwardness, and he complained with the eighth elder brother: "Khan Ama, too, asked me to investigate this, but didn't give me manpower... I'm not like a headless fly. If it weren't for Lao Shi and Dong
Both the E's said that the investigation should be conducted from Prince An's Mansion, but I thought the root cause was the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs..."
The eighth elder brother smiled bitterly and said: "I only realized it when I heard my younger siblings talking..."
"Who do you think myna is?"
Brother Jiu asked curiously: "In King An's family, there are currently two county princes and one Beizi. The two generals are commoners and have little weight, and they can't get involved in flag affairs. They shouldn't be afraid of Brother Ba... Malhun?"
It shouldn't be him. I see that he is somewhat sincere towards his niece, Eight Sisters-in-law, and he is also really close to Eight Brothers... Is that King Jingxi of Xi Commandery, or Beizi Wu'erzhan? Or Ge Beizi Yunduan?"
These four people and one mother are the four legitimate sons of the Hesheli family of Taifu Jin in Prince An's palace.
The eighth elder brother thought about it carefully, shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "The Prince An's family is in a difficult situation. If we join forces with me, we will both benefit, and if we separate, we will suffer two harms... Even if the trouble comes from Prince An's palace, it may not be the people of Prince An's family who are acting.
…”
Brother Jiu frowned: "Are those the other lords of Zhenglan Banner? How many clans does Zhenglan Banner have?"
"The distant branch has descendants of Zhuangyong Baylor, Taizu's third son Qinyongzhen Guogong descendants, Taizu's thirteenth son Jiezhifu Guogong descendants, Taizu's fifteenth son descendants of Yujun Wang..."
The Eighth Prince thought about it and mentioned them one by one: "After the lineage of King An, those who have the ability to compete for the banner master are the descendants of the King of Yujun... There is a prince, a son, and a descendant of the Duke of Enfu...
Previously, I had dismissed Baylor Dong E, and now I am serving as the Commander-in-Chief of Manchuria under the Zhenglan Banner..."
The two brothers looked at each other and felt incredible.
The descendants of King Yu have been honest and honest all these years, how could they cause trouble?
It’s more like someone is fishing in troubled waters!
"I will go to Prince Anjun's Mansion and ask Malhun to help investigate this matter..."
Having said this, the eighth prince paused: "You ask Cui Nanshan to check the palace and see who is adding fuel to the flames..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "I have sent He Yuzhu to find Manager Cui..."
In this palace, the most informed person is not the master above, but the maids and eunuchs below.
If someone really wants to be a ghost, you can't hide it from their eyes.
The eighth prince was in a hurry to leave the palace. After saying this, he stood up to leave. The ninth prince followed him out.
Shu Shu heard the movement in Dongci Room and followed him out.
The eighth elder brother still looked calm, but the ninth elder brother was no longer the pitiful and aggrieved little look before, and returned to his previous ungrateful appearance. He said to Shu Shu: "Don't worry, the eighth elder brother is here, what kind of ghosts and monsters are there?"
Find them all for him..."
Shu Shu smiled and nodded, looking convinced.
The eighth prince saw this in his eyes and felt puzzled in his heart.
Dong E's temperament is not "submissive to the husband", but rather knowledgeable. However, in front of Lao Jiu, she looks like an ordinary woman and does not compete with others.
this……
It is also the way of husband and wife...
When they arrived at the front yard, Shu Shu remembered something and said with uneasiness: "I was supposed to hold a banquet to apologize to Eighth Sister-in-law. A few days ago, I had a quarrel with our father and got into trouble and bumped into Eighth Sister-in-law... It’s just that our mother-in-law
I was punished by being grounded, but it’s really hard to disobey the order. I also asked my eighth uncle to send a message to my eighth sister-in-law, and we will come to our house to plead guilty at a convenient time..."
Not only the eighth elder brother was stunned, but also the ninth elder brother was stunned and hesitantly said: "This...this...don't make a fuss..."
It's obviously Bafujin's fault...
Shu Shu is so strong, why should he bow to Ba Fujin?!
Brother Jiu is not a fool. He naturally knows that this step is for himself, and he is very unhappy. He does not want her to compromise for him.
Shu Shu smiled and said: "If you are wrong, you are wrong. I originally thought that after this period of time, things would calm down, and I would come to ask for forgiveness. Now I see, it is not appropriate to delay..."
The eighth prince nodded, understanding the intention.
Nowadays, the rumors are so ugly, if the two families don't move forward, it will seem like the rumors are true.
Doing the opposite is also a way to resolve rumors.
When the eighth elder brother left, the ninth elder brother held Shu Shu's hand and whispered: "Why did you bow your head first? She obviously had bad intentions. This time we were also dragged down by them, but we still have to be considerate for them...
"
"I'm doing it for you!"
Shu Shu said sincerely: "I can't stand my name being involved with other women, and I can't bear to have people question my character and behavior..."
Going round and round, we are back to the starting point.
Just from the way the ninth elder brother was convinced of his dependence on the eighth elder brother just now, we knew that the brotherhood was still deep.
Shu Shu was already calm.
Be calm and don't be impatient. Be calm and don't be impatient.
It's a blessing in disguise, how can you know it's not a blessing?
Just like this "rumor", even if the murderer behind the scenes is really traced, can it be completely wiped out?
impossible.
Things between men and women are the most taboo.
Just like the Eighth Prince, he came over today and entered the house without avoiding the family members. It seemed abrupt, but in fact, the two brothers had a deep relationship and were not outsiders.
In the past, Brother Ninth must have been so free and carefree.
From now on, it will no longer be possible...
What if Shu Shu takes the initiative and lowers her head?
This step is not for the Eight Fortunes and Jins, but for Kangxi.
It was she who took the overall situation into consideration and was willing to bend down in order to preserve her husband's dignity.
In comparison, what did the Eight Blessings become?
But we have to find a way to prevent the ninth elder brother from developing the habit of looking to the eighth elder brother for everything...
*
The first place, the main room.
Hearing what the Eighth Prince said about the "rumors", the Eighth Prince's face flushed with anger: "Which bastard made up this lie? How many times have I met the Ninth Prince?" He said with an uncertain tone.
He stood up and said, "Could it be that Brother Jiu really has sneaky thoughts? This is so disgusting!"