Chapter Ninety-Nine: To Each His Own Calculation
Duan Xiang and Xuanyuan looked at her in unison.
Yang Nianci can't say that the south is going to flood, and he is not a half-immortal who can pinch and calculate. He smiled dryly and said, "Dad, you said that the Jinshui River won't flood, right?" ”
The Jinshui River is the big river where Yang Nianci fell into the water, meandering through the capital from north to south, and is the largest river in Beijing.
Duan Xiang smiled: "I'll worry about something." Don't worry, the river embankment is repaired every year, and it is a few feet higher than the highest water mark in the past years. ”
Yang Nianci sighed and pretended to ask, "Heding? You're in charge of flood control, right? Is there every great river in the country? ”
Duan Xiang said: "There are all the big river sections that flow through the county and town, and those with small streams and small branches are enough. ”
Yang Nianci pretended to be puzzled and asked: "There is so much rain this year, we are still in the north." Is there more to the south, so that those river dings have to be checked day and night? Tse's hard work. ”
Duan Xiang suddenly remembered that at the beginning of the year, the emperor listened to Qin Tianjian's prediction, so he allocated one million silver for the south of the river embankment to prevent flooding, and also specially ordered the river yamen to send additional manpower.
smiled and said: "The saint has already decided, don't think about these government affairs, it's serious to take care of Kang'er." ”
Yang Nianci thought in his heart that a few months later in his previous life, he saw the displaced people from the south in the capital, who were not clothed and fed, and his heart was uncomfortable, and he sighed: "How can natural disasters be prevented and controlled by manpower?" Like this heavy rain today, is it that the emperor can't say it won't rain? The south has always been waterlogged, and there was no shortage of holy kings in ancient times, so they avoided all of them when they were in power? How can there be a much-talked-about drama of Ming Jun beheading traitorous ministers to calm the anger of the victims? ”
Duan Xiang's eyelids jumped, can this girl say something light-hearted?
"Have you watched the excerpts?"
Yang Nianci hadn't spoken yet, but Xuanyuan frowned and said, "After the drought, there are easy floods. Father-in-law, son-in-law remember that there was a drought in the Central Plains last year, right? ”
Duan Xiang is displeased, why are one or two eager for an accident? Just can't see yourself idle?
"There was a drought last year, but the imperial court provided timely relief and there was no major damage." Think about it, and tell the two of them about the emperor's measures at the beginning of this year.
Yang Nianci only shook his head: "It's just a drought, there will be no ten suns in the sky that will dry everyone at once, and the people will still have time to find a way to live." But if there is a flood, the waves come and the house is pushed in the blink of an eye, how can people run? ”
It's a pity that Yang Nianci, who has gone through three generations, has never heard of effective flood control measures, and they are all covered by water, just waiting for God to have mercy on himself to retreat.
Yang Nianci thought about it and sighed: "If there is really a flood, the big and small officials will ride their horses and run, closing the city gate like spending time and drinking." It's a pity, how many ordinary people have left their hometowns and their wives have been separated? Is it true that the people are suffering when they are prospering, and the people are suffering when they die? ”
Looking at Yang Nianci, who sighed again and again, the two looked at each other in horror, this is not right, how can this person usually have such feelings of worrying about the country and the people? Wasn't Mo stupid by thunder?
Xuanyuan asked tentatively, "Xi'er, are you aware of something?" Why do you keep saying that you want to flood? ”
Yang Nianci couldn't bear to just watch, maybe his prime minister father could play some role?
straightened his face and said seriously: "It's nothing?" Just when I entered the door, I was frightened by the thunder, and when I came out and saw the rain all over the sky, I felt in a trance that I heard many life-saving sounds, as well as the cries of children, and my heart was very uncomfortable. ”
The first thought of the two was that this was a soft-hearted and sentimental child, and after watching the play, they took advantage of the scene to be sad.
Duan Xiang was worried about this in his heart, and if it was okay, everyone was happy. But this is a natural disaster, how can human beings change it? If something really happens, it can only be remedied after the fact, but it can be passed down from layer to layer, who knows how much the people will suffer? Do you want to prepare quietly? He is in charge of the three departments of the household ceremony, and whether there is a problem with the person or the money, it will be enough for him to be questioned.
Because he remembered the events of his previous life, Yang Nianci didn't have the heart to play tricks with Duan Xiang anymore, and shouted to leave after the rain stopped.
Duan Xiang had something in his heart, but he didn't stay, he only told her to go out less, and there was no shortage of people around her.
Xuanyuan was unhappy when he heard it, didn't he say that he was useless as a man?
When she returned home, Yang Nianci changed her clothes and came out.
While playing with Xiao Yangkang, Xuanyuan asked her, "Why do I always think that you think that something will happen to the south?" ”
Yang Nianci combed her half-lowered hair, turned her head and said, "A woman's sixth sense is always very strong. ”
Xuanyuan pursed his lips, but he had other plans in his heart.
Yang Nianci was worried about the rain curtain, but someone was secretly happy.
When the rain was heavy, King Duan watched the rain and tasted tea with his grandfather Xu Taishi in the small flower hall of a single-family wooden building in the outer courtyard of the palace, and the guards of the palace were scattered far away from the vigilant guards.
The two of them were cautious, and although no one else was there, they leaned together and whispered something about something, and only after each of them smiled did they sit down across the wooden table.
King Duan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "... Hopefully it will happen. ”
Master Xu said smugly: "It's been arranged for so long, even if you can't defeat the other party, you have to tear off a piece of flesh and let him know that it hurts." ”
King Duan smiled even more heartily.
Xu Taishi reminded: "But the prince must love his brothers, our saint likes to see brothers, friends and brothers." ”
Duan Wang immediately raised his eyebrows: "He is my own brother, how can I not help him?" ”
The two looked at each other and smiled.
After the rain stopped, Taishi Xu said goodbye and left, and King Duan walked slowly to the backyard alone, at this time the dark clouds in the sky were all dispersed, and some white clouds floated on the washed sky, which were blown by the wind and swept quickly. King Duan avoided the puddles, lowered his head and saw the blue sky and white clouds reflected inside, and his mood was even clearer than the sky.
Suddenly, I heard a greeting: "Master-"
When King Duan looked up, he saw Concubine Duan standing alone under the flower tree on the side of the road, at this time there were no flowers on the tree at this time, but the leaves of the tree washed by the rain were bright and pleasant. Concubine Duan wore a light red skirt, and the wind blew with moisture, and the skirt swayed, and the end was more delicate than a flower.
Duan Wang's brows furrowed slightly.
"Tong'er, why are you standing here, be careful of getting your shoes wet."
Duan Sijiao smiled: "What's the matter, Ye still feels sorry for a pair of shoes?" The concubine saw that the garden after the rain was particularly gratifying, and she came out to take a stroll, but she happened to meet the master. ”
As he spoke, he put a pair of small hands on King Duan's arm: "Are you interested in visiting the garden?" ”
Duan Wang smiled, he had seen a lot of this means of competing for favor, but he just enjoyed the feeling that the women regarded themselves as the sky, so he walked all the way with Duan Si, and the direction was naturally Duan Si's courtyard. I only watched the cyan skirt flash a few times along the way, and I couldn't help but guess in my heart, whose yard were those little maids hiding on the side of the road? It's a pity that I was preempted, will I be scolded when I go back?
Duan Si proudly invited King Duan into his courtyard, and proposed to accompany King Duan to have a drink in the stone pavilion in the courtyard.
Duan Wang was very satisfied with the arrangement with Master Xu, thinking about the appearance of the deflated face in the future, the smile on his face couldn't stop, and he also intended to have a drink.
Duan Si accompanied him to eat a few glasses of wine, and King Duan suddenly asked, "Is there anyone in your house who has come to see you?" ”
If it is then, Duan Xiang will also be on his side... Wouldn't it be more effective with less?
Duan Si was taken aback, panicked, and hid his face and smiled: "Master, the concubine has only been married for more than a month, how can she come and see her mother's family, isn't it a joke?" ”
Unless it is a foreign married girl who has a major incident in her mother-in-law's house, her mother's family does not shy away from coming to the door not long after getting married.
Duanwang smiled and nodded: "It's me who asked the wrong thing, Tong'er is not strange." ”
If Duan Si does not comply, he will be punished for drinking. Duan Wang took a cup of her hand.
"Huh? I vaguely remember your third sister, but she got married and still lives in her parents' house, right? ”
Duan Si felt uncomfortable, and his face was still affectionate: "Master remembers clearly, the third sister's husband was in the field and did not return for a long time, and my father was worried about the two of them, so he took them back." ”
Duan Si said with a burst of jealousy in his heart, is it okay for his father to treat that slut and to himself? Too eccentric!
King Duan asked in a deep voice, "What is your third sister's husband doing outside?" ”
Duan Si shook his head: "I don't know about this concubine's body." It seems that he is doing things for his father, but his father has made a rule that the back house is not allowed to participate in the foreign affairs of the house, let alone his errands. My mother has taught me since I was a child that I should not inquire about this. ”
King Duan was dissatisfied, but nodded on his face: "Duan Xiang's rules are excellent. ”
Duan Si thanked him with a smile, and asked with a pretending not to care, "Why do you want to ask the third sister about it?" Her husband is just white. ”
Duanwang just mentioned it casually, what do you think? But hearing her ask like this, Yang Nianci's amazing face couldn't help but flash in front of her.
opened his mouth and smiled: "Your sisters are all beautiful, and your third sister's appearance is also the first to enter the palace." However, Duan Xiang will not have such thoughts. Father's Father... Hehe, I'm just casually mentioning it. ”
Duan Wang really just mentioned it casually, but he couldn't bear the jealousy of the weeds in Duan Si's heart growing like crazy. Yes, the emperor is old, not suitable, and there is no future for entering the palace. But what about you? The prince who is in the prime of life, isn't it just right? It's a pity that the slut didn't marry into the Duanwang Mansion, right? With me Duan Yingtong here, she won't think about it!
Duan Si didn't want to think about it, when did Yang Nianci express his interest in Duanwang?
Because of King Duan's unintentional words, Duan Si even decided that Yang Nianci had to die!
Duan Si accompanied Duan Wang softly, Duan Wang was worried about Duan Xiang's help, and the two got along for a while, and Duan Wang naturally stayed here, and he tossed Duan Siyi for a night.
In the main courtyard, Princess Liu listened to the inconspicuous little maid in front of her, nodded and said, "Reward." ”
The little girl kowtowed and thanked her, came out, and took a reward purse from the big girl's hand, and Sister Xie was neat-tongued.
The eldest girl smiled and said, "Doing errands for the princess with your heart is indispensable for your good." If there is anything in the future, remember to report it immediately like this time. ”
Seeing the little maid out of the yard, the big maid opened the curtain and entered the house, and saw Princess Liu leisurely arranging flowers.
couldn't help but be a little anxious: "Princess, Concubine Duan is really good at robbing people, and she has succeeded a few times." You're not in a hurry either? ”
Princess Liu smiled lightly: "What am I anxious about?" The prince has a plan in his heart, don't listen to the wind or rain, and when you have time, go and fold a few buds for me. Immersed in the rain, the buds are pleasing to the eye. ”
The eldest girl saw that the princess's faint eyebrows and eyes were becoming more and more majestic, and she didn't dare to say any more, so she stomped her feet and went out to fold the buds.
"It seems that the prince is going to use Duan Xiang." Princess Liu picked up a blooming flower, threw it aside, and whispered to herself: "Duan Si and Duan San are not in harmony? I really don't know what kind of character Duan San is..."(To be continued.) )