The eighth prince was speechless, but did not continue to stop him.
Brother Jiu took He Yuzhu with him. Instead of going to Qianqing Palace immediately, he took a detour back to Brother's house.
But he remembered his mother's instructions, telling him to listen to his wife more and trust Shu Shu's intelligence.
"Yes, yes! My decision is so right!"
After listening to Brother Jiu's inquiry, Shu Shu smiled sincerely: "Professional matters should be left to professional people for interrogation... This palace is the emperor's home. If someone stirs up trouble, it should naturally be handled by the emperor." To deal with the situation..."
Brother Jiu was determined. He held Xia Shushu's hand and put it down. His body felt much lighter: "Then I will go to Qianqing Palace..."
"Uh-huh!"
Shu Shu's eyes were bright and she personally sent Brother Jiu out.
As for Soetu...
Regardless of whether it is really because of Brother Eleven's incident, or whether it is a coincidence that he got here, he must be punished...
*
Qianqing Palace, Xinuang Pavilion.
The table is set, and today's main course is chicken.
A portion of braised chicken legs, braised quail eggs, a portion of shredded chicken bird's nest, and a few seasonal vegetables.
Concubine Yi was ordered to accompany the driver and came over with a food box.
"What's the food again?"
Kangxi couldn't help but be curious and looked at Concubine Yi.
Because Yifei had already had a "serve dish" a few days ago, according to previous habits, it would not be twice a month.
Concubine Yi smiled like a flower and said with a bit of flattery: "Isn't this because I have something to beg the emperor for..."
Kangxi immediately thought of Brother Jiu.
Did Brother Jiu and Concubine Yi ask for help?
He immediately rejected the idea and never sent any news.
Moreover, with the Dong E family watching from the side, he should also know the propriety and know that it is not good to involve the palace concubine in this kind of thing.
Concubine Yi had already taken the handkerchief from the palace servant, wiped her hands, opened the food box herself, and took out a plate of sesame cakes.
It is smaller than ordinary sesame cakes and much thinner than ordinary sesame cakes, with thinly sliced lamb in sauce sandwiched in the middle.
After the food was tasted by the eunuch, Kangxi took a sesame seed cake and it was as crispy as it looked.
The sesame seed cakes themselves are sesame-flavored, with no base added, and the mutton flavored with soy sauce is just right. It is rare that it is eaten cold, but it is not fishy or greasy at all.
Kangxi used two of them in succession and thought: "This is suitable for making street food..."
Concubine Yi chuckled and said, "Isn't this just for the road... I'll eat well. I'll give it to the emperor to try. If you think it's good, I'll go back and ask for a reward from the Queen Mother..."
Kangxi hummed and said: "Didn't you say you came to beg me? Why are you offering filial piety to the Queen Mother? My beloved concubine has a share of food, and I want to exchange for some rewards..."
"Of course, the more, the better..."
Concubine Yi, who was always at home, sat down at the dining table and served Kangxi with chopsticks.
The two of them had always been comfortable getting along, and Kangxi also signaled the young eunuch to serve bird's nests to Concubine Yi.
After the dining table was cleared, Concubine Yi served tea diligently, and then she said: "Who asked me to become a mother-in-law? If I encounter difficulties, I can only come to the emperor to ask for help..."
Kangxi's mood became less wonderful. He had too many sons, which were all debts.
It's not as good as when I was little, well-behaved and cute.
"Is it Lao Wu? Or Lao Ninth? What's there to worry about?"
Kangxi asked with a frown.
"This is not the emperor's invitation to the Empress Dowager to visit the north. The empress mentioned that she would take the fifth daughter-in-law with her to recognize her old relatives... I was just thinking about the ninth daughter-in-law... taking one or not,
Those who don’t know think that I don’t want to see the child... Oh my conscience, just because she can find out about the Liu family, I feel grateful... If it weren’t for the emperor’s grace, I pointed out this child to the old man.
Nine, I really don’t dare to think about it..."
At the end of the sentence, Concubine Yi also choked up: "Without Brother Eleven, I have already lost half of my life. If there is an emergency with Lao Jiu, I am afraid I will have to follow him..."
This is the first time that the emperor and concubine have mentioned this matter after Brother Jiu's health problem broke out.
Kangxi took a long breath and reprimanded: "You dare to say anything? You don't know how to avoid taboos! I asked the imperial doctor carefully. Although Lao Jiu's health is delayed, it is not too late. With careful conditioning, there will always be a day when Kangtai...
…”
Concubine Yi lowered her head and wiped her tears. When she raised her head again, she still smiled and said: "With the emperor protecting him, I will never be worried again..."
Before he finished speaking, Liang Jiugong came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Master Jiu wants to see you..."
The emperors and concubines looked at each other and saw that Kangxi was hesitant, so Concubine Yi stood up and said: "I am impatient to see him, so go to the back hall..."
Kangxi nodded, and Concubine Yi felt blessed and retreated.
When Brother Ninth came in, he felt a bit proud: "Khan Ama, my son has found out..."
Seeing that there was sweat on his forehead, Kangxi raised his chin and asked Liang Jiugong to pour tea.
Brother Jiu took it and looked at it with a smile. It was barley tea. Although it was not iced, it was still made into warm tea. He drank it in one gulp.
Putting down the tea cup, he did not ask Kangxi for questioning. He simply recounted the confession of the Criminal Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the anomalies of the Suo'etu family he was investigating, and then said: "My son is not capable enough."
, we can only check here, and the remaining Khan Ama will check... Suo'etu is so full that he wants to bully Bage and involves me..." At the end of the sentence, he did not hide his dissatisfaction.
Kangxi's expression remained unchanged, but his overall aura changed.
Brother Jiu was obedient, knowing that the person in front of him was not only his own Khan, but also the Prince's Khan. He always favored the Prince, so he said: "My son has returned first. He has been running outside for a long time and hasn't eaten yet."
Woolen cloth……"
Kangxi glanced at him angrily and waved his hand: "Go down..."
Brother Jiu was not lying. He was indeed outside the palace today and ran to several places. He was so dizzy and weak from the sun.
*
Second institute.
Shu Shu asked Xiao Chun to open the east wing. The master and servant took the dowry list and counted the items that could be given as gifts.
In addition to Ba Fujin's need to "apologize" and give gifts; the Crown Princess's side needs to return favors, and her daughter happens to be one year old in August, so gifts must be prepared.
Then there is my cousin Sanfujin, whose due date is at the end of August or early September, so she has to prepare congratulatory gifts.
Thinking that the Eight Blessings would bring luxury, Shu Shu picked up a gem bonsai.
The Crown Princess was graceful and well-dressed. It was difficult to choose a suitable gift, so Shu Shu chose a pair of gold necklaces among several colorful jewel-encrusted items, which she could keep for Little Princess as a dowry later.
My cousin has a pair of gold necklaces, bracelets, and a gorgeous jewel-encrusted hand mirror as a gift for a newborn baby.
Sanfujin is good-looking and loves beauty, which is just what he likes.
Xiaochun made a note in the account book and sighed: "There will be more gifts in the future, and we can't always look for it in Fujin's dowry... Otherwise, we will only get out but not get in, and everything will be empty..."
Brother Jiu had already entered the main courtyard and saw that the inner warehouse door was open, so he stood at the door. Hearing this sentence, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.
It seems that I am too poor.
For this daily ritual, the public warehouse should have been used.
However, after being "cleaned out" by Madam Liu, the Gongzhong warehouse had long been gone, and there were only about ten boxes of things left. Fortunately, the proportion of gold and silver items was not large, and there were only three boxes in total, which were replaced.
But some of them were found in Liu's man's outer house.
Mrs. Liu's second husband was married to a man with dirty hands. He had previously lied to Mrs. Liu that he had a gambling debt, but in fact it was all a lie. He was raising a foreigner outside the home.
What makes Brother Jiu the most happy is that the golden hexagram plate has not melted.
However, these things are gifts from the emperor. They can be used or kept for oneself and cannot be given as gifts.
Brother Jiu was feeling uncomfortable when he heard his wife say with a smile: "What's the point? I will earn more in the future, and I will have to make room for it..."
Xiao Chun joked: "Fu Jin is Mr. Xin Zhong..."
"That's natural! Our father is well versed in the economy, and the prince and brother are the only ones in the family. From now on, I won't be short of money for anything..."
Shu Shu's tone was very determined.
This person is the famous "Nine Gods of Wealth", and he has single-handedly become the financial backer behind the "Ba Ye Party".
Regardless of whether history is true or "false rumors are passed down", with her behind you, even if you are not a God of Wealth, you will become a God of Wealth.
Brother Jiu's mood was agitated as he listened. Not only did his heart feel soft, but his body also felt soft. His eyes were flashing with light, and he heard a surprised voice coming from his ears: "Master..."
Afterwards, Brother Jiu really softened.
Fortunately, Shu Shu reacted quickly and rushed over to help him.
Brother Jiu's eyes were closed tightly, his face was pure, and he had fainted.
Shu Shu's heart almost jumped out of her chest.
Xiao Chun reacted quickly. While helping Shu Shu, he shouted: "Xiao Song, Xiao Yu, come out quickly, I'm unconscious..."
Aunt Qi, Aunt Zhou and a few girls all came out.
The noise was so loud that I could hear it in the front yard.
He Yuzhu and the others were eating watermelon in Cui Nanshan's check-in room and listening to Manager Cui talk about ancient times.
All came out.
Brother Jiu's body was burning and his palms were sweaty.
Grandma Zhou was old and experienced, so she frowned: "Brother, it seems he has suffered from heatstroke..."
Shu Shuben also suspected this, and immediately ordered Xiaochun and others: "Bring all the ice from each house..." He also ordered Yao Zixiao: "Go to the head office to find Ba Ye or Ba Fu Jin, who said they want to borrow ice..." He also told Yao Zixiao:
Sun Jin, Li Yin and others: "Go and bring the water from the water tank in the dining room... and get a handful of fine salt..."
Xiao Chun and Yao Zixiao all left in a hurry.
There was an ice basin in the main room, and Shu Shu wrapped it in a towel and placed it on Brother Jiu's forehead, armpits, palms, and soles of his feet.
She had a straight face, but her arms were shaking.
Although I had known that Brother Jiu was weak, he was not too worried.
After all, even if he "died in his prime", he would still have more than twenty years to go.
But at this moment, Shu Shu was really scared.
Cui Nanshan saw that Fujin did everything by himself, and only had the ninth elder brother in his eyes. He didn't care about anything else. He reminded him: "Fujin, do you want to pass on the imperial doctor and ask someone to report it to the emperor and the empress..."
While he was talking, Brother Jiu moved. He thrust his upper body hard, his brain twisted, and he vomited it out.
The sour smell immediately filled the air.
Shu Shu felt anxious.
This is already a symptom of severe heat stroke. Even in modern times, if rescue is not timely, people will die.