Chapter 309: Planning
Everyone in the room could see that the old prince's face was not good. Su Shi was a little anxious at first, and he was going to send someone to call Rong Chenghan and Liu Ruoxi.
"The concubine doesn't have to send someone." Rong Chengyi stood up and stopped the Su family, "The third brother must have something." I'll go to Yunshuiju to have a look. ”
Rong Chengyi went to Yunshui House in person, which was naturally more effective than any girl's mother-in-law. Moreover, Rong Chengyi came forward like this, which can be regarded as taking the matter down, and the old prince will not blame Rong Chenghan anymore. Su Shi glanced at Rong Chengyi gratefully.
The old prince waved his hand.
"You don't have to go." The old prince told Rong Chengyi that there was no need to go to Yunshuiju to find Rong Chenghan. "I'm also a little tired, you can share the wine and food, and go eat each."
The old prince didn't get angry, nor did he say anything about Rong Chenghan, but simply made fun of the banquet. When the old prince spoke, no one dared to have any objections. Rong Chengxiang and Lao Shi got up first and left, and Rong Chengyi stayed and seemed to want to say something to the old prince. The old prince only glanced at Rong Chengyi. Rong Chengyi understood, and immediately swallowed back the words that came to his mouth.
When everyone dispersed, the old prince glanced around again. There was no need for the old prince to speak, the people serving in this room were all very discerning people, and then he quietly withdrew.
The old prince and Su Shi were silent for a long time, and Su Shi felt that the atmosphere was not right, and he was inexplicably a little weak-hearted.
"At the end of the day today, did you call the third child to come over and talk?" The old prince opened his mouth and asked the Su family. Although it was a question, the tone was very firm.
Although Su Shi called Rong Chenghan to speak without telling the old prince, she also knew that she couldn't hide what the old prince wanted to know.
"Yes, the third child has been out for a few days, and I asked him to come and ask." Su Shi immediately admitted it and took the initiative to explain.
The old prince glanced at Su Shi deeply, and Su Shi thought that he had covered it up well. But her unconscious small movements and eyes when she was nervous couldn't escape the eyes of the old prince at all.
"Just to ask him to come and ask? What did you ask him? What else did you tell him? The old prince stared at Su Shi and asked.
"It's not ......," Su hurriedly denied. Although she dared to say those words to Rong Chenghan, she didn't dare to say a word in front of the old prince. If she still felt that she was taking some advantage before, after Rong Chenghan's questioning and analysis, she had completely lost her position. When she said those words, Rong Chenghan still lost his temper. That's her own son. If it was the old prince, the Su clan would hardly dare to imagine how angry the old prince would be.
"At this time, you still have to hide it!" There was already a faint anger in the old prince's tone. "The third child is no longer a teenager, and now he is more and more sophisticated. It would never be like this because of a small thing. He must not be like this because of something outside. He didn't do anything in the mansion today, and the only thing that could go wrong was to come to you. And thou shalt break them all apart, and speak to him for a long time. It must be you. ”
"The third dared to show me a look, he was sure that he had taken advantage of the reason, and he had suffered some great grievances. You still don't say it! Do you think it's a trifle? Do you have to wait until things get big and you can't clean it up anymore before you are willing to say it? The old prince spoke. His face turned a little red, and his breath became rapid.
Even if it is an iron body, after all, it is still old, and new injuries are added to old injuries. Although the conditioning is better, it is still not cured. There is also the old prince's quick temper, and the imperial doctor has long advised the Su family to pay special attention to the old prince's feelings. In addition to recuperating the body, don't let the old prince be anxious, angry, or angry.
On the one hand, the Su family was worried about the old prince's body, and on the other hand, he was also frightened by the old prince's words.
Rong Chenghan was angry. I almost broke with her, but Su Shi hadn't thought about things so strictly. She originally thought that Rong Chenghan was just angry with her and would not implicate other people or other things. But who knows, Rong Chenghan recognized the truth, and he didn't even come to the family banquet convened by the old prince, and the reasons given were also very perfunctory.
Where is Rong Chenghan's face for the old prince, it is clearly to show her color.
But the words of the old prince, Su couldn't ignore it. The importance of Rong Chenghan in the palace is also known to the Su family.
"I didn't say anything, it's just a ...... between mother and son," Su said vaguely. She didn't dare to go into too much detail, for fear that the old prince would be angry. As for Rong Chenghan's turn of face with her later, and when he mentioned the matter of Hongfei, Su didn't dare to confide in a word.
Even so, the old prince also heard a rough idea, and of course he also realized the strictness of the matter.
"You, you ......" The old prince pointed at the Su family, his face turned even redder, and his beard was almost curled. You...... You ......"
The old prince said a few words about you, but for a while, he couldn't find the right words to describe what the Su family did.
"It's just ...... How can this be reasonable, how can you ...... "How can you be so stupid!" The old prince stared at the Su family, but he still didn't say that stupid word after all. "The third child is angry with you, he did the right thing. You—You're a mother in vain! ”
"I—I'm a mother in vain?!" Su Shi's tears poured out like a tidal wave that broke the embankment, and she didn't know what hidden pain the old prince's words stung in her heart.
"You women!" Su's crying was unexpectedly fierce, but the old prince didn't have the heart to pay attention to Su's crying at the moment. "Much is wrong with nothing, and there is more than enough success and more than failure! You still have the heart to cry. Did you know that this is not just a family affair these days? If we don't do it well, we're going to be in trouble! ”
If it is said that Rong Chenghan and they all turned their faces, it is already a very strict matter, but it is just a family matter of the palace, and it will never let the palace be in trouble. Yongjing Wangfu is one of the few iron hat princes in the dynasty, and the Yongjing kings of all dynasties have shed blood for the stability of the dynasty and made great achievements. Today's old prince also has great military achievements and is deeply valued by the emperor. Who and what can cause disaster to the palace?
What scared Su even more was that there could be someone or something that could make the old prince so worried and say something about a catastrophe. The old prince has always been steady, and he has never been a person who can talk about it. Su Shi's face turned white for a while, and he forgot about his grievances and cried.
"Lord, what's the matter. Why ...... this?"
"You, you're still just gossip between women? Any man who knows that someone slanders his wife like this, is he willing to give up? Don't you know what kind of temper your son has? The old prince was full of anger and pointed at the Su clan and said.
"The prince is saying that he will ...... the third child"
The old prince immediately glanced around, and the subordinates serving in the house had all been sent out, but the old prince still stopped the Su family with his eyes and didn't let the Su family say it.
"When are you going to let me worry!" The old prince said helplessly. If it was just a family matter, the old prince would definitely be losing his temper with the Su family at this moment. But the severity of the matter was beyond the expectations of the old prince. The old prince has no mind to attack the Su clan again at this moment. He has more urgent and important things to think about at the moment.
What kind of person the eldest princess is, the old prince knows. The eldest princess has always been a bit domineering by virtue of her noble status. The Marquis of Zhending couldn't restrain the eldest princess at all. The eldest princess also has a son who is not angry, and she is very indulgent and doting on this son. The eldest princess has done a lot of illegal things in private, but over the years, no one can help the eldest princess.
This is not only because the eldest princess is the most expensive, but the emperor and empress in the palace have to protect her for three points. The eldest princess is an extremely intelligent and difficult person.
The old prince had already expected that Rong Chenghan would listen to Su's words. will turn his anger on the eldest princess. But what chance does Rong Chenghan have against the eldest princess?
This is not just Rong Chenghan's business alone, it is related to the honor and disgrace of the entire palace. Once something is triggered, there is little room for recovery.
"This thing. Don't sue anyone. The old prince's face turned cold, and the words he said were cold and seemed to have no temperature.
The Su family was silent on the side, after so many years of husband and wife, it is impossible for her to know nothing about the character of the old prince. If you say some of the words under the anger of the old prince, you can still discount them. The old prince's words at this moment are certain and cannot be disobeyed at all.
Su Shi is no longer confused. At this moment, I also know the strictness of things. She had no intention of putting Rong Chenghan in danger, let alone exposing the palace to any danger. If something really happens, then she is a sinner in the palace.
"You just act like nothing happened. Whoever asks you, you can't say half a word! Do you understand? ”
"The concubine understood. The concubine must be tight-lipped like a bottle. Su stood up tremblingly.
"Okay." The old prince stared at the Su family, confirmed that the Su family listened to his words, then nodded, and then ordered someone to prepare a sedan chair.
"It's this hour, where is the prince going?" Su Shi hurriedly asked.
"Go to the front study." The old prince replied.
"What can't be here......" Su Shi was puzzled, but when he saw the old prince's gaze, he immediately silenced.
The old prince has not yet recovered, and he is still not good at walking, but he still asked people to sit in a sedan chair and go to the front study. As soon as he sat down in the study, the old prince sent his henchmen to Yunshuiju.
"I must have invited Master Hou over and said that I have something important to discuss." The old prince specially instructed his henchmen.
Yunshui was in the center, Liu Ruoxi and Rong Chenghan had a simple dinner, and Rong Chenghan asked Liu Ruohan to rest early.
"My mother-in-law once told me that you will get tired more and more easily, and you should rest more. My mother-in-law told me to watch you rest more. Because Liu Ruoxi said that the hour was still early and she refused to rest, Rong Chenghan simply moved out the second wife of Liu to persuade Liu Ruoxi.
"Who knows if what you said is true or false," Liu Ruoxi expressed disbelief, "Anyway, my mother is biased towards you, you can say anything." ”
"You told me to rest early, what are you going to do?" Liu Ruoxi then asked Rong Chenghan again.
"I'm not going anywhere, I'm here with you." Rong Chenghan said.
"That's pretty much it." Liu Ruoxi nodded with satisfaction, "I don't bother you, whether you read books or put on papers, it's up to you." Don't rush me, I'll go to sleep when I'm tired. ”
"Okay." Rong Chenghan had to get the way.
There was a low table on the couch, Rong Chenghan really took a few volumes of documents to look through, Liu Ruoxi sat opposite Rong Chenghan on the pillow, and looked at the needlework that Mama Chang had made with the girls.
After a while, the henchmen sent by the old prince arrived.
Hearing that the old prince wanted Rong Chenghan to go to the study and had important matters to discuss with Rong Chenghan, Liu Ruoxi couldn't help but be taken aback. She sensed sensitively what was going on. For example, the old prince's health is not good, even if he wants to ask Rong Chenghan to talk about things, it is convenient in Chunhui Hall. During the period when the old prince was recuperating from his illness, all the things were handled in Chunhui Hall. It's so late today, so I went to the study in front of me.
Is it just because they didn't go to the family feast? Liu Ruoxi felt that this chance was very small.
In addition there are other important things. What could it be?
Compared with Liu Ruoxi, Rong Chenghan did not show the slightest surprise.
"My father called me, and I will come when I go." Rong Chenghan put down the paperwork in his hand and said to Liu Ruoxi.
"What will happen if your father calls you?" Liu Ruoxi asked.
"What else could there be. My father knew that I was not a stingy person, and I would not go to the family banquet for no reason. Father must have asked me clearly. Rong Chenghan said naturally, "It just so happens that I want to tell my father about it,...... The mother listens to her father the most. lest you suffer any further grievances in the future. ”
Rong Chenghan said this, but it is also reasonable and reasonable.
Liu Ruoxi couldn't think of anything else for a while. He nodded.
Rong Chenghan cleaned up a little, and followed the little guy to the front study.
"I always feel that Ahan has something to hide from me." Seeing Rong Chenghan leaving, Liu Ruoxi frowned slightly, and said to Mama Chang, who came to deliver tea.
"What can Master Hou hide from Madame? Never. The old slave saw it clearly, and the Hou Ye regarded the lady more than anything else in his heart. Mama Chang smiled, "Even if there is something, I don't want Mrs. to worry." Madame doesn't have to worry so much about things outside. Naturally, it was their grandfathers who dealt with it. Hou Ye is doing things safely, and if he doesn't tell his wife, it must not be a big deal, and he can handle it properly. Madame just needs to take care of herself. Take care of what's in your stomach. ”
"Hmm." Liu Ruoji took the teacup and took a sip slowly. She always felt that the second master Liu was good, and the second wife Liu was also good. and Mama Chang, these people who should have been closest to her seem to be more and more inclined to Rong Chenghan. In front of her. They will always speak for Rong Chenghan. "Really, I don't even know which side you are."
Mama Chang pretended not to hear Liu Ruoxi's whispered complaints, sat down happily on the pedal, and continued to embroider her half-embroidered belly pocket. It was naturally prepared for the baby in Liu Ruoxi's belly.
In the study room in the front yard, the old prince and Rong Chenghan sat opposite each other across the bookcase, and there was a dead silence between father and son.
"It's a big deal, and my father wants you to change your mind." After a while, the old prince said slowly to Rong Chenghan.
"Father, it's too late." Rong Chenghan calmly told the old prince.
"You've ......"
"Yes." Rong Chenghan nodded, "Father should know that the men in our military pay attention to the nobility and speed of their actions. ”
"That's what you do best." The old prince was a little emotional. Rong Chenghan led the troops to build a lot of miraculous feats, among the generals in northern Xinjiang, Rong Chenghan was famous for his unpredictable strange soldiers, often by surprise, the barbarians were caught off guard, and the whole line fell before they had time to resist.
was different from the attitude when facing the Su family in Chunhui Hall, now that he heard Rong Chenghan say that the matter was irreparable, the old prince was not in a hurry, nor was he angry.
"Third child, you know, my father asked you to stop, it's not that our palace is afraid of them." The old prince said slowly.
"I know." Rong Chenghan nodded, he had never doubted this.
“…… Now, what can Father do for you? The old prince asked Rong Chenghan.
"Everything is ready, and there is no need for my father to bother." Rong Chenghan said immediately, his tone was full of confidence.
"Well, Father believes in you. However, above the court, it is not quite the same as in the barracks. The old prince said, "I won't interfere, just give it to the two of you, and let you at your disposal." ”
This time, Rong Chenghan did not refuse, but accepted it happily. The old prince gave him not just two capable subordinates, but all the support in this matter.
Seeing Rong Chenghan like this, the old prince nodded secretly.
"You have to do this yourself, and my father understands your feelings. You young people, always want to show off your strengths, and I can understand this feeling. However, I hope that there is something you don't hide from your father. If you don't do it, you can't afford the slightest negligence. It's not your business anymore. Father can always do something. …… But if there is anything, you must be the first to sue your father. ”
"Yes." Rong Chenghan nodded in agreement. Although he can guarantee that his plan is foolproof, but with the old prince's promise to support, of course Rong Chenghan will not refuse. At the same time, Rong Chenghan also felt the mood of the old prince, and he couldn't push away the old prince's kindness.
The conversation between father and son began in a very strict and heavy atmosphere, but ended with a little lightheartedness. It seems that through this conversation, the relationship between father and son has become much more harmonious and closer.
Looking at the back of Rong Chenghan turning away, the old prince's eyes did not take his eyes off for a long time.
"This son is the most sorry for me." The old prince spit out a few words in a low voice, his eyes flashed, and his appreciation for Rong Chenghan was beyond words. However, soon the sparkle in the old prince's eyes dimmed. Rong Chenghan is indeed the most like him, and his future is limitless, but ......
The old prince closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. (To be continued......)