Chapter 75: Doubt

After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the early dynasty was officially restored, Zhong Su was still ill, and with the wisdom of the imperial physician, Zhong Su obtained the right to recuperate in the palace until he fully recovered.

Early in the morning, after Ran Ning simply had breakfast, she went to the Lile Division. The Rite and Music Division will not have all holidays during the New Year's Festival, after all, there are constant banquets in the palace, and they are still needed to help the fun, so it has always been used to take turns off, Ran Ning is not in the palace because she is married, and her repertoire is not arranged during the New Year's Festival, so the time should be directly adjusted to the fifteenth day of the first month.

After greeting Le Qing, Ran Ning went to Zhuo Zuo Shangle.

As soon as she entered the door, Zuo Shangle pulled her to the table and sat down, and asked, "How is General Zhong?" When we heard that he had been poisoned at the palace banquet, we were all shocked. I originally wanted to go out to see you, but I really didn't have a chance to leave the palace. Father-in-law Chang was ordered to investigate, but he didn't find anything, do you know it in your heart? ”

Ran Ning shook her head and said, "The incident happened suddenly, none of us expected it. Fortunately, the imperial physician Wang had excellent medical skills, and with the help of several highly respected imperial doctors, the husband was able to wake up. However, the residual poison on the body has not been cleared, and Imperial Doctor Wang said that he needs to raise it for a period of time, so he can't be in a hurry. ”

Zuo Shangle sighed slightly and said, "It's good that people are fine." You've lost a lot of weight, and you have to pay attention to your body. ”

"Well, Xie Zuo Shangle cares. I have already told Le Qing that before my husband recovers, if there is nothing important, I will not come to answer the problem first. Ran Ning said.

"It should." Zuo Shangle nodded, "If I have time, I will also go to see you." ”

"Okay." Ran Ning responded, and said: "I heard that Zuo Shangle's father is going to be transferred back to Beijing, congratulations to Zuo Shangle." ”

This is also what she just heard from Le Qing. Zuo Shangle's father was just a seven-grade petty official when he first became an official, and then climbed up little by little with his ability, and was transferred from Beijing to Jin'an Mansion as a prefect three years ago.

Zuo Shangle also showed a joyful smile on his face, and said: "The emperor's decree has not yet been issued, but if I can return to Beijing, I can also feel at ease, and it can be regarded as a family reunion." ”

"yes, what could be more joyful than being together as a family?" Ran Ning said with a smile.

"Hmm." Zuo Shangle nodded.

Although Lord Zhuo is not a person in her grandfather's connections, if she can make friends, it will also be a help for Ran Ning.

After seeing Zuo Shangle, Ran Ning went to see Zou Jinyue again, and then asked the palace maid to take her to the virtuous concubine.

On the way, Ran Ning met a richly dressed man, the man had a Chinese face, not handsome, but very resolute, it seemed that he had just returned to the palace. Ran Ning couldn't guess who the other party was, and she didn't plan to talk, so she just stepped aside with the palace maid to salute, and when the man passed, they continued to go to Yaohua Palace.

But what she didn't expect was that the man actually stood in front of her and asked, "Are you Zhong Su's wife?" ”

The little palace maid immediately whispered beside Ran Ning: "This is His Royal Highness the Great Prince." ”

Ran Ning saluted when he heard this: "Yes, see His Royal Highness the Great Prince." ”

"No courtesy." The eldest prince waved his hand and let Ran Ning get up.

Ran Ning stood up with her head on her back and did not speak.

The eldest prince also asked, "Is Zhong Su better?" ”

"Yes, I've seen well, but I still need to cultivate." Ran Ning said.

The eldest prince nodded, "Then take care of it." This matter is really unexpected, and Father-in-law Chang is still investigating, and it will take some time. ”

"Yes, it's all up to the emperor." In the affairs of the palace, even if Zhong Su is the victim, he has no right to investigate.

"During the Chinese New Year, I thought I could hear Mrs. Zhong's piano, but I never thought that such a thing would happen." The eldest prince said with some regret.

"There are many talented people in the Lile Division, and Ran Ning is really nothing." Ran Ning said. Although the eldest prince took the initiative to care about Zhong Su, Ran Ning would not stop suspecting him because of this.

"Having said that, the ancients had a cloud: the beginning, the same as the same; From it, pure as also, bright as also, deduction as also, to become. Probably refers to your realm. The eldest prince smiled.

"The eldest prince praises falsely." With such a high evaluation, Ran Ning didn't dare to take it.

"I hope to have the opportunity to listen to Mrs. Zhong play again." The eldest prince said.

"Yes." Ran Ning responded, anyway, this matter is not what she said.

The eldest prince didn't say anything more and left.

Ran Ning didn't take this to heart, and continued to go to Yaohua Palace with the little palace maid.

Seeing Ran Ning, Concubine Xian didn't let her salute anymore, and directly grabbed her hand and asked Zhong Su how she was doing. Ran Ning told the virtuous concubine about the situation in the past few days, and also mentioned the uncle, but did not mention Chu Yan. also talked about the plans of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, and Concubine Wangxian continued to pretend to be worried, so as to fool those who wanted to harm Zhong Su.

After listening to Ran Ning's words, Concubine Xian really settled down, and agreed to conceal the fact that Zhong Su was already fine. If it weren't for the fact that she didn't have this right, she really wanted to check it herself, even if she turned the palace over. It was only at this time that she felt for the first time how not enough it was to be a concubine, and this was a position she had once felt very satisfied with.

promised Zhong Su to go back before he woke up, Ran Ning didn't stay long, and left after appeasing the virtuous concubine.

Walking out of the palace gate, Ran Ning saw a pure black horse from a distance, and there was a tall and mighty man standing next to the horse, about forty years old, looking energetic and high-spirited. This is no one else, it is the only Fengguo general who did not say anything after Ran Ning sent Bizhu to give a New Year's gift. General Fengguo is ranked as a second-rank soldier, although he is not resourceful, but he is also very brave, and he fought a lot of battles with Lao Wan Pingbo when he was young, and the relationship has accumulated in such battles.

Ran Ning stepped forward to salute and greet her, whether the other party had said it before or not, it was her elder.

General Fengguo looked at Ran Ning and said, "If you have time, would you like to walk with me for a while?" ”

Ran Ning knew that General Fengguo must have something to say to her when he made such a request, so he nodded and said, "It is really Ran Ning's luck to accompany the general on foot." ”

General Fengguo nodded and took the lead in moving forward. Ran Ning ordered Xiao Wu and Bizhu who were waiting by the carriage, and then followed.

"Is Zhong Su okay?" After walking a little farther, General Fengguo asked.

"It's okay, I just don't know when I'll really recover." Ran Ning said.

"Zhong Su is a very good general, even if he has a bad reputation, he is also the best among the generals." General Fengguo's tone seemed to be a little emotional.

"Exploits, fame, status, official position, these are not as important to me as his life. Even if he has nothing, as long as he lives, Ran Ning is still willing to be his wife. In front of General Fengguo, Ran Ning felt that it was better to be more real than clever words, and generals rarely liked too twisted attitudes.

"If Zhong Su doesn't have these, I'm afraid there is only a dead end." General Fengguo said truthfully. Everyone in the court has their place and a subtle check and balance.

"Yes. So if you can't live comfortably, you will strive for peace, at least you won't worry about your life. Ran Ning smiled.

General Fengguo looked at her and said, "You are very similar to Lao Wan Pingbo, the reason why he is willing to sit in this position, and he is only willing to sit in this position, is just to keep the palace safe." In this way, you can attack, retreat can defend, and look at the entire court, it is about Lao Wan Pingbo's share. ”

"Grandfather would be glad to know that you think so highly of him." Ran Ning smiled.

General Fengguo shook his head, "It's a pity, your father is not like Lao Wan Pingbo." ”

"Everyone has their own aspirations." For her father, Ran Ning doesn't comment much.

"I didn't respond to you when you gave you a New Year's gift, but you feel disappointed?" General Bongguo asked.

Ran Ning shook her head and said with a smile: "You are an elder, and Ran Ning's New Year's gift is to fulfill the obligation of a junior." Maybe you have been in the DPRK for a long time, you will think more and worry more, but this is nothing. In short, Ran Ning knows that you will not harm Ran Ning, and this is enough. ”

General Fengguo looked at Ran Ning and didn't speak for a long time.

Ran Ning didn't care either, and said: "I know that this may be more of a woo in other people's hearts, but Ran Ning is a little woman, all of you are elders, why should Ran Ning be wooed?" It's just for the sake of his grandfather's face and giving Ran Ning a few thin noodles. Ran Ning did his best for a junior, what the elders thought and how they decided was not something that Ran Ning could interfere with. If the elders are willing to help Ran Ning and her husband in the future, Ran Ning is grateful, and if they are unwilling to help, Ran Ning will never complain. Grandfather went, Ran Ning just didn't want the elders who were good friends with her grandfather to feel left out or neglected, so she gave a New Year's gift and talked about her heart. Ran Ning also knows that her identity is sensitive, and the elders may have concerns. But if you ignore the long-term friendship between the elders and your grandfather, it is Ran Ning's unfilial piety. ”

Ran Ning will not understand his purpose, honesty is one thing, but it is not what others want to see if he shows the side that is too calculating. Ran Ning knows this very well, who to talk to, what kind of degree to maintain, when to be honest, when to be roundabout and eloquent, her grandfather taught her when he was alive. Ran Ning also knew that it was impossible for her to pass one or two things, or impress and win over these people in a day or two, although she didn't have much time, as long as she was one step faster than others, when it came time for them to make a choice, most of these people would be more inclined to her in their hearts.

"If you say so, then I won't say anything more. You don't want to live up to the teachings of Lao Wan Pingbo. General Fengguo said.

"Yes." Ran Ning respectfully agreed.

After walking for a while, General Fengguo suddenly said: "Soon the imperial court will send people to the border to deliver grain and grass." Zhong Su will definitely not go this time, the emperor intends to send me there, I don't know if General Zhong is interested in going? ”

Ran Ning was stunned for a moment, the matter of sending grain and grass is definitely a national matter, and whether the supply in the rear is sufficient directly determines whether the soldiers in the front can fight without worries. And usually such a thing will send a general to lead the army, and sometimes there will be a request from the prince or the prince to go together to share the emperor's worries. Her grandfather had also been there, and it was almost always delivered safely. And since the emperor wants General Fengguo to go, why does General Fengguo ask her father, General Zhong, if he wants to go?

This kind of doubt only existed for a moment, Ran Ning figured it out, and said with a smile: "Thank you General Fengguo for mentioning it." ”

"I didn't say anything." General Fengguo walked straight forward and did not say a word again.

It wasn't until they came to the fork that General Fengguo wanted to go home, and Ran Ning wanted to go to Qinxiaoju, that the two separated, and they didn't say goodbye much, so as not to attract too much attention.

After Ran Ning got into the carriage, he went straight to Qinxiao Residence. It will take a little time for the dim sum to be ready, so Ran Ning went upstairs to the private room and waited while drinking tea.

After a while, Ran Ning saw Zhong Jin walking in the direction of Qin Xiaoju from a distance, and his pace seemed very anxious. Ran Ning frowned slightly, Zhong Jin should be studying in the house at this time, why did she appear here?

Zhong Jin stopped at the mouth of an alley very close to Qinxiaoju, looking left and right as if waiting for someone. Ran Ning quietly closed the originally open window to only a gap, and quietly observed Zhong Jin's actions. After about a pillar of incense, a not-so-inconspicuous carriage stopped in front of Zhong Jin, and to Ran Ning's great surprise, it was actually the eldest prince she had seen before who got out of the car...... Zhong Jin bowed to the eldest prince slightly, and then entered the alley with the eldest prince. The alley was so narrow that the carriage did not go in, but slowly ran away.

At this time, countless questions surged in Ran Ning's heart-

When did Zhong Jin meet the eldest prince? It stands to reason that the two should not have crossed paths at all.

What is the purpose of them gathering together in such a private place?

Will it be bad for Zhong Su?