Chapter 77: Good Karma

Imperial Palace, Kunlin Palace——

The queen sat gracefully on the Luohan bed, with a very stern expression. The third prince, Di Shao, stood beside her, bowing his head and saying nothing.

The queen stirred the bird's nest in the bowl with a spoon in her hand, but she didn't seem to have any intention of eating. A pair of eyes are full of coldness, her appearance is far less beautiful than that of the virtuous concubine, and the years have also left certain traces on her face, which can not be covered up by no amount of maintenance, in the same way, immersed in the palace for many years, and above ten thousand people under one person, that kind of temperament that is not angry and powerful is not something that others can learn. The years take away something, and it brings something.

After a while, the queen threw the spoon into the bowl and asked, "Do you really want Ran Ji?" ”

"Queen Mother, no matter how you weigh it, Ran Ji is the most suitable candidate." Di Shao replied with a light smile, not nervous because of the queen's strictness, and did not seem to be worried that the queen would not agree with his idea.

Di Shao's eyes were very similar to those of the queen, but the queen was too strict, and the smile on Di Shao's face would make people ignore the unsatisfactory coldness in his eyes.

"The current Wan Pingbo is extremely useless, even if you welcome Ran Ji into the door, he may not be able to help you. And Ran Ji's brother-in-law, I heard that he is a very troublemaker, aren't you asking for trouble? In the opinion of this palace, if you marry Ran Ji, her brother will definitely become even worse, and it will not benefit you at all. The queen said with a dissatisfied face.

"Queen Mother, Zhong Su married Ran Ning, which is equivalent to giving the old 60,000 Pingbo Mansion this help. Wan Pingbo is incompetent now, which does not mean that the people left behind by the old Wan Pingbo are incompetent. Instead of adding a boost to the sixth child for nothing, I should go and grab this help. If Wan Pingbo is really useless, forget it, if it is useful, he can't let the sixth child take advantage of it in vain. Di Shao said to the queen indifferently: "It's just a woman, why should the queen mother care too much?" If you really don't like her, when I ascend the throne, I can quietly solve the problem. As for that Ran Mi, he is so good at causing trouble, it's hard to say when he will die. ”

In Desau's view, the road to the throne was paved with white bones, and sacrificing a few useless people was nothing.

The queen sighed and said, "I understand what you say, but I heard the old lady Zeenhou say that Ran Ning's character is problematic, and she actually dared to steal a pair of Dongzhu earrings from the virtuous concubine in Ran Ning's dowry gift, and openly brought them to the makeup ceremony, and many ladies and wives saw it." If you marry such a woman as the main house, it is your reputation that is bad, and it is not worth it. ”

When Di Shao heard this, he immediately laughed and said, "Isn't this just right?" Since the queen mother doesn't like her, and she has problems with her own conduct, then carry it into the house to make a side room, presumably Wan Pingbo can't say anything, and you don't have to meet her all the time, so as not to annoy you. As for the fact that she has a problem with her conduct, as long as she spreads out, she will definitely think that Ran Ning said it, and she will be resentful. Their sisters are already incompatible, and when she loses her position in the main room, she will definitely hate Ran Ning even more, as long as they are incompatible, if they really fight, Wan Pingbo can only choose one of the two, and it is impossible to please both sides. Isn't that a win-win-win? ”

The queen thought for a moment, nodded and said, "You have a point. That's it, I don't like that girl anyway, so I won't let her dangle in front of my eyes in the future. ”

Di Shao immediately stepped forward and said while pinching the queen's shoulder: "Don't worry, the queen mother, as long as she enters the door, isn't it up to me to say where to circle her?" ”

"Hmm." The queen nodded with satisfaction, and after a while, she suddenly remembered something important, turned her head and said to Di Shao sternly: "Don't let her have children." ”

"Don't worry, Erchen understands."

When the queen was talking to Di Shao, the virtuous concubine and a group of concubines happened to come together to greet her.

The queen's personal palace maid asked a few ladies to say that the third prince was inside.

Concubine Xian was not in a hurry, she only asked with a smile: "The queen and the third prince have a deep love for mother and son, I don't know what important things are being discussed?" In fact, she just said it casually, just like she usually laughed with the sisters in the palace, and she didn't expect to get any answers.

Unexpectedly, the queen's personal palace maid actually replied to her words, "Niangniang and His Royal Highness are discussing His Highness's marriage." ”

It is not a secret that the three princes discuss marriage, and everyone knows that Wan Pingbo's concubine is in the screening list this time, but the queen has her own favorites.

"But the emperor urged it?" Concubine Xian asked with a smile.

The palace maid smiled: "Yes." His Royal Highness's marriage is a major event, although it can't be sloppy, but it's not good to drag it all the time. ”

"Yes. I heard before that the third prince likes the daughter of Uncle Wanping, but this time it can be decided? Concubine Xian asked again.

"This slave doesn't know." This palace maid is not stupid, she naturally knows what she can say and what she can't say.

Concubine Xiangui didn't ask any more, she estimated that the queen still didn't want the third prince to marry Ran Ji, otherwise it would be impossible for the palace maid not to mention it, after all, it was a happy event, and there was nothing to avoid, unless the opinions of the third prince and the queen were still different. But no matter how different their opinions are, they will do their best to negotiate a unified result, after all, the emperor will not like their twists and turns, and he has no time to wait forever.

In the morning, the queen and the three princes discussed the marriage in the palace, and the matter was soon sent by the virtuous concubine to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion.

Ran Ning didn't want to participate in Ran Ji's affairs, but she had an intuition, I'm afraid that this time Ran Ji won't be able to make the main room.

Five days later, the army escorting grain and grass to the border pass had been reorganized and was ready to set off. Zhong Su was inconvenient to go, and the Zhenbei Hou was not suitable in the past, so General Zhong went to send the six princes on behalf of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, and by the way, he also wanted to ask General Fengguo to take care of one or two more, and at the same time expressed his gratitude to him, if it wasn't for General Fengguo to mention it to Ran Ning in advance, the six princes would not have asked for their lives in time, and even the Zhenbei Hou Mansion would have to consider one or two. Because General Fengguo is trustworthy, they don't have too many worries. Of course, there are no fewer people who accompany the army to protect the six princes, and these people will be arranged by General Fengguo and will not make any mistakes.

"When you're away from home, be extra careful. Listen to General Fengguo's words and don't do things for yourself. General Zhong told the six princes. After all, this is his nephew, who has been close to him since he was a child, and now he has to go far away, even if he is properly prepared, he still can't be completely at ease.

"Uncle, don't worry, I'm not a child and I know how to protect myself." As he spoke, the sixth prince lowered his voice and said, "I heard that the person in the palace who wanted to harm my cousin had collusion with Xiya, so I happened to go here to check and see who dared to harm him like this." ”

General Zhong patted the Sixth Prince on the shoulder and said, "We all understand your intentions, but we still have to put our own safety first. Those who can't be found are fine, the fox will always show its tail, and your safe return is the most important thing. ”

Yao'er understood, and my uncle was relieved. I also asked my uncle to tell my grandfather on my behalf, asking him not to worry about me. The sixth prince said.

"Okay." General Zhong nodded.

The hour had come, and the six princes didn't say anything more, and after getting on the horse, they set off with General Fengguo.

General Zhong hugged his fist at General Fengguo, and General Fengguo nodded, all without saying a word.

In Qingfeng Courtyard, Ran Ning looked at the list of New Year's gifts during the New Year, Zhong Su sat beside her, helped her knock walnuts, and the charcoal pot in the house burned very strongly, making people feel like they were in spring. There are a lot of contacts in the house this month, so you have to look at it early, otherwise you will definitely not be busy at the end of the month.

Estimating that the walnuts in the small plate were enough for Ran Ning to eat, Zhong Su stopped, and after cleaning his hands, he asked, "How many more are there to see?" ”

"I'll be done right away." Ran Ning replied without raising his head, and took two pieces of walnut meat.

Zhong Su walked to the window and looked at the sky outside.

Ran Ning saw that he seemed to have something to say, so he put the booklet aside for the time being and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

"At this hour, the six princes should have already set off." Zhong Su said.

"Well, it's time to go." Ran Ning replied, it is estimated that it will not be long before his father will come back.

"It's all thanks to you this time." Zhong Su turned to look at Ran Ning, "If we hadn't known that the emperor wanted General Fengguo to escort the grain and grass, we wouldn't have dared to let the six princes ask for their lives." ”

Generally speaking, the emperor first asks if anyone wants to go, and only after determining the person who is willing to go will he announce the military generals who will lead the army. Therefore, many people will worry that if they take the initiative to stand up, what if the generals pointed out by the emperor have old grudges with them or are not reliable at all? This time, because they knew the news in advance, and the military general was General Fengguo, they would be so relieved.

"I don't dare take credit for this." Ran Ning smiled and said, "It was about General Fengguo who wanted to bring the six princes with him, so he found an opportunity to mention it to me." You know, after my grandfather left, I didn't have any contact with the Fengguo General's Mansion. ”

Zhong Su shook his head and said, "The Zhenbei Hou Mansion has no contact with General Fengguo, if it weren't for your face, General Fengguo would not want to take the six princes." My grandfather, my father, and I saw this very clearly. ”

In other words, General Fengguo is still biased towards Ran Ning, and further, if it is time to compete for the position, General Fengguo is likely to be on their side. This time, I took the six princes out of Beijing, probably to observe the character and behavior of the six princes. If there is no difference, this matter can basically be decided.

"It's all good karma left by my grandfather, and I just happened to enjoy it." Ran Ning didn't think she was very powerful, and if it weren't for her grandfather, she wouldn't have been able to talk to such a powerful person.

"Old Wan Pingbo's blessing has blessed you, and he has also taken care of our Zhenbei Hou Mansion." Zhong Su said with emotion.

Ran Ning smiled, people like this who take into account everything after their death, looking at Quanbeixin, it is estimated that there are not many people, and her grandfather is one of them.

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you." Ran Ning said in a calm tone: "My grandfather left a lot of contacts, I want to have more contacts with those elders, whether you use it or not, it will not hurt after all." I am also more relieved about the people left behind by my grandfather. ”

Zhong Su looked at Ran Ning deeply, of course he knew how much help it would be if these people were all inclined to the Six Princes. He never thought that Ran Ning could come into contact with these connections, and he could even speak.

After being silent for a while, Zhong Su sighed, "After all, it's up to you to be cāo for me." He knew Ran Ning, and naturally understood why Ran Ning wanted to interact with those elders. Ran Ning was not the sixth prince, but him.

"Between you and me, why be so polite? Hello, I'll be good. We can't be calculated passively all the time, so it's more important to take the initiative. Ran Ning felt that there was no need to say much, Zhong Su would understand.

Zhong Su nodded, although he wanted Ran Ning to live a carefree life, he would definitely not be able to achieve it at present. He didn't want to bind Ran Ning in this courtyard and waste her talent. Instead of wasting it empty, let her go out.

After the two reached an agreement, Ran Ning began to sit in the mansion where she had received the invitation before, and talked to those ladies and wives. Although the chats of women, especially in the main room of the eunuchs' house, sometimes seem to be just gossip, the mystery and meaning of it are only known to each other, and they can reach a consensus without having to say it directly.