"It would be great if the prince is still here. Why does Gege have to compromise like this..."
Grandma felt distressed and couldn't help but look back in the direction of the two places and made some comparisons in her mind.
Both of them were prince Fujin who married into the palace in the same year, but their situations are very different now.
Bafujin is the master, no one dares to prick her in front of her.
Auntie knew the difference, but she didn't dare to "make the fire" so she didn't say anything about it.
The reason why the Dong E family is so wanton is because her mother-in-law has a Sacred Heart outside her family, and her mother-in-law in the palace is also a doting concubine.
If my princess had proposed marriage to Brother Jiu, would my life have been more carefree?
When the master and servant said this, the maid came to report it, and people from the two houses came.
Just as Shu Shu expected, when he met Aunt Qi and found out her purpose of coming, Ba Fujin did not act coquettishly, but said with a bit of reserve: "I just got two taels of good tea. If your family Fu Jin
If you have time, you can come over and sit..."
Aunt Qi bowed and said, "Since I'm free, I'll go back first."
Bafujin nodded and motioned for the nanny to reward him.
The nanny did not ask for help at the moment. She stuffed her purse and delivered it herself.
When the nanny turned around, she couldn't help but recite: "Amitabha! Finally Jiu Fujin is sensible and doesn't delay... No matter what, you must have a good face, so as not to let those nasty things that rot your heart and soul continue to talk...
"
It turns out that the eighth elder brother had already mentioned that the ninth elder brother and his wife would come over to "apologise", and he also hoped that the two sisters-in-law could resolve their previous differences.
Ba Fu Jin had not taken it seriously before and was not willing to let Dong E go off lightly for having offended Tou Suo.
However, after what happened yesterday, and thinking about the disgusting "rumors" reaching the imperial court, Bafujin didn't have the confidence to continue to put on airs.
*
Since they had agreed to meet in the afternoon, Shu Shu estimated the time.
At noon, after having dinner with Brother Jiu, Shu Shu asked Xiao Chun to go to the east wing to get a gem bonsai.
I picked it out yesterday, but because Brother Jiu suddenly fainted at that time and couldn't take care of it, I haven't put it away yet.
Brother Jiu saw this and remembered what he heard outside the wing yesterday. Now he had to use his wife's dowry for the ceremony. He felt awkward in his heart, as if he was eating soft rice.
He remembered the two boxes of items recovered from the Liu family, some of which were not given by the emperor. He took the key from the drawer of the kang cabinet and handed it to Shu Shu: "You have time to ask someone to put the boxes in the study in front of you back together again. If there is any
Use whatever you can use..."
Shu Shu did not refuse. When the things were brought back, she glanced at them a few times. Most of them could not be moved. The few that could be moved were all very decent things. They could be used as gifts in the future.
But she remembered one thing and said, "If I didn't tell you what I told my uncle before, forget it..."
Previously, I wanted to use that as evidence to prove that Aunt Liu was corrupt, but now compared to the charges of murdering her master, stealing gifts from the emperor, and embezzling small necklaces, small bracelets, etc., it really is nothing.
Brother Jiu thought about what happened on the day he returned home again. Shu Shu had obviously noticed the clues, but he didn't dare to say it clearly, so he beat around the bush.
He looked solemn: "Don't do that again in the future. It makes you look like a fool... If you have anything to say, tell me directly. I believe you..."
Shu Shu stopped smiling, looked a little serious, and nodded: "I believe you for the time being, but I also have to promise me, don't hide anything from me, the two of you will discuss it with each other..."
"discuss?"
Brother Jiu had disbelief on his face, and his tone was a bit sour: "Both Ama Khan and Empress, I believe in you... Even Lao Shi told me to listen to you... so much support.
, there will be no room for me to speak in the future..."
"Without me, who am I? I'm just a 'love house and a bird'!"
Shu Shu is very self-aware.
An iron-clad son and a charming wife.
Not to mention, in name it is a polygamy with multiple concubines, but there is also a side Fujin level sandwiched in the middle.
Some emperors directly refer to Fujin, such as Si Age's small rice cakes.
There are also those who have been granted the title "for meritorious service in childbearing", such as Li Zefujin after Si Age, and Li Gege now.
Why are the Five and Seven Fortune Jins in such an awkward position? Isn’t it because the eldest son is a doting concubine?
It seems that in history, those two people were also blessed because they gave birth to the eldest son.
Just looking at the current status of the eldest brother and the current ranking of Concubine Hui, one can see that men treat their eldest son differently.
If you are distracted by a few good words, that is a recipe for disaster.
*
I guess it was early in the morning, so Shu Shu changed into the clothes she wore when going out, including a Gesha robe and Xiangyun gauze vest, which looked very refreshing.
Apart from the gem bonsai, Shu Shu prepared nothing else.
Now, in the two places, only food can be taken.
However, things at the entrance were taboo, and since it was only in the kitchen, Shu Shu would naturally not cause trouble.
The people following were Xiaochun and Walnut.
When we arrived at the door of Tousho, perhaps because of what Ba Fujin had told us, the eunuch at the door did not ask anyone to wait outside. He sent someone to pass the news and led Shu Shu and his entourage into the courtyard.
Although Shu Shu said she had been here once, she could only see it clearly behind a lamp, and it was only in the front yard.
After following the little eunuch all the way to the main courtyard, Shu Shu discovered the exquisiteness of the head room.
There is nothing in the front yard. In the main yard, on the south side is a row of half-meter-high ceramic vats, in which cannas and albizia flowers are blooming.
On both sides of the corridor at the entrance to the main house, there are two half-foot-high flower beds. One side is planted with golden crabapples, and the other side is planted with pomegranates. It is also the flowering season, and the yard is filled with clusters of flowers.
Shu Shu looked at it and was speechless.
It's all piled up with money.
Every plant and tree in the palace was provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
These things that are not included in the regulations naturally require money to be arranged.
These flowers and trees are not newly planted, and the ones who arranged them are naturally the owner of the place - Ba Age.
Shu Shu wanted to grind her teeth again.
From the exquisiteness of this courtyard, we can see the eighth prince's expectation for this marriage.
In contrast, what did Brother Nine do?
At first, I was clamoring to break off the engagement...
It seems that not only she and Ba Fujin can be regarded as the "control group", but also the ninth elder brother and the eighth elder brother are the "control group"!
But what can we do when we face all kinds of idiots?
Forget it, I took out the banknote and it was finally generous...
After receiving the pass, the Eighth Fortune Jin did not ask for help, his expression remained reserved, but he took the initiative to greet him.
"Eighth sister-in-law!"
Shu Shu raised her right hand and performed a ritual of stroking her temples.
The Eight Blessings are also a return gift.
If she was more polite, she could call Shu Shu "Nine Aunt"; if she wanted to get closer, she could call her "Nine Younger Sister", but Ba Fujin didn't even call her "Nine Aunt".
To be honest, the two of them didn't meet many times, and most of the time they broke up on bad terms. I really never heard Bafujin calling anyone.
Although everyone knew that they had to go to the next level, Bafujin still felt uncomfortable and stiff.
Once they were let into the room and the guests and hosts took their seats, the atmosphere became quiet.
Shu Shu gritted her teeth and said with a look of guilt on her face: "The quarrel between our husband and wife a few days ago ended up causing trouble and disturbing the eighth sister-in-law. I really can't help it..."
Bafujin glanced at Shu Shu but did not speak immediately.
In fact, she felt quite regretful.
Even if she didn't like Dong E's eyes, she shouldn't have made it so obvious.
Using these to eat is not aimed at Dong E's family, but at Brother Jiu.
Seeing that Ninth Prince's health has been getting worse and worse these days, Dong E's words about not eating cold food were not without purpose. Ba Fujin also felt guilty, fearing that what he had done would be spread to the ears of Kangxi and Concubine Yi.
And my husband also blamed me for that.
Offending Ninth Prince and his wife is nothing in her eyes, but she doesn't want her husband to blame her.
It's just that she was used to being arrogant and couldn't say soft words. After a while, she nodded and said: "The past is over. Remember, there is no next time..."
Shu Shu took the gift box from Xiao Chun, handed it to the kang table, and opened it herself: "There is nothing good, only a bonsai with a decent color matching, for my eighth sister-in-law to play with..."
Looking at the gorgeous brocade box and the magnificent coral, ruby, and rich bonsai, Bafujin raised his eyebrows. He remembered that the earliest unpleasantness was the comparison of the two people's dowries. He sneered in his heart, unwilling to show his timidity, and ordered his nanny.
Said: "Sorry, I chose the good stuff from Jiufujin. I got that mutton-fat jade collar before and found it..." After saying that, he said to Shu Shu: "The material is good, but I don't like mutton-fat jade. Look.
Since you are so simple in your daily life...well, let's take the reward envoy..."
This gesture was really annoying, and the tone was contemptuous, but Shu Shu's expression remained unchanged and she had no intention of refusing.
What's wrong with taking out the gem bonsai yourself and replacing it with something?!
Even if you don't care about it yourself, it's also good to give gifts to others.
From then on, throughout the year, there will be indispensable exchanges of favors, one more is one more.
Bafujin was deliberately trying to hurt people with his words, but when he saw Shu Shu smiling and looking unchanged, he was surprised.
The nanny held out the brocade box with a stiff smile on her face, her eyes glued to the brocade box reluctantly.
When Shu Shu saw it, she knew in her heart that this must be a good thing. She smiled and motioned for Xiao Chun to take it, and said, "Thank you for the collar, Sister-in-law Eight. It's 15th tomorrow. I wonder where Sister-in-law Eight will go?"
Bafujin felt uneasy and pressed the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief: "I'm going to Qixiang Palace, so I happen to be on the way with you..."
What Shu Shu wanted was nothing more than harmony in front of others. Seeing that Ba Fujin was not yet stubborn, he nodded and said, "Then I'll wait for Ba Fujin tomorrow..."
Ba Fujin didn't know how to show off. After Shu Shu finished the formalities, he didn't bother to deal with it and said: "Then I won't disturb Ba Fujin..." After saying that, he stood up to make a speech.
Bafujin had no intention of staying as a guest and just nodded.
Auntie was scolding her behind her back. Seeing that her little master did not move, she sent it out with a smile, not forgetting to ask for credit from her master: "We Fujin said we are humble, but in fact this collar was given by Mongolia. We
Princess also values …”
Shu Shu nodded and said cooperatively: "Eighth sister-in-law is rich and her things are good. I took a big advantage..."
Grandma looked at Shushu several times, but she didn't expect her to be so kind to others.
You must know that because of the incident involving Aunt Zhao and Aunt Liu, among the palace people on the lower level, Jiu Fujin was almost rumored to be a vicious Yaksha.
Gege has more cities than his own, so he must be careful not to let his own Gege suffer in the future.