Chapter 235: The Vanguard

After Chen Wenhui came back from Ma Mingsong, he told him about the matter and several of his senior stewards, especially Qiu Bi and Green Sprouts.

After saying that, after waiting for a while, Chen Wenhui said: "I will stay in Shanghai City in two months." By the time I arrived at Shinguang City on Yizhou Island, I estimated that it was going to be the New Year. But those craftsmen, the people can't wait, so, a few of you go to Luzon Island first, to carry out the construction of the foundation, as for the steps, we have already talked about it before, how to build it has also been discussed with the children of the black family, the four cities have also chosen the address, you just go to work with people, while clearing the wasteland, while building the city, the city wall, but also to build the people, the craftsmen live in the house, after I go, it is estimated that the house can be built, just to live, how about it? ”

Qiu Bi hurriedly said: "The girl arranged it very well. I was worried about how much I would suffer if the girl went and would not even have a place to live. In this way, we have built all the houses, and the girl will not have to be wronged when she goes. We also make it easy to do things. ”

Chen Wenhui nodded with satisfaction. In the past few years, several of his subordinates have become more and more capable.

In this way, Chen Wenhui arranged specific matters, and the next day let these capable generals around him set off for Yizhou Island. She only kept her master Wu Lixia, jade brocade, and jade belt by her side.

They, along with a dozen or so guards, are still very safe in Shanghai City, after all, they built it with their own hands.

Ma Mingsong was in a hurry, and he went to investigate and deal with those wealthy families without taking a break that day. In the following days, Chen Wenhui often received news about the officialdom in Jiangnan. The gentry families are all in the limelight. In just a few days. Five officials have already been beheaded, and more than a dozen officials have been transferred out of Jiangnan and to the northwest. These transferred officials did not collude with the King of Qi, but they were also corrupt and bribed, and the circumstances were relatively minor. It was transferred after a downgrade.

In comparison, the city of Shanghai is the only peaceful place in the south of the Yangtze River, where trade is carried out in an orderly manner under the secret control of Chen Wenhui, and it is growing bigger and bigger. In Shanghai, Chen Wenhui also received news from the capital, knowing that Shi Guiren became Shi Guifei, Zhao Chonghua became Zhao Concubine, and the two cousins became one of the four concubines.

Chen Wenhui drank tea with her master Wu Lixia while talking to the jade brocade and jade belts: "Shi Guifei's baby must be a princess." ”

There is something strange about Yujin. Question: "Isn't it true that mothers are more precious than sons?" If Shi Guifei is pregnant with a princess, can she become a noble concubine all of a sudden? ”

Chen Wenhui said: "There may be only one person who has become a noble concubine in this dynasty from a noble person to a noble concubine at once. This upgrade has also risen too fast. It's time to catch up with Wu Zetian. However, she was able to get this treatment because she was pregnant with a princess. Because all the princes are potential enemies of the prince, only the princess is the prince's helper. The prince and my eldest aunt must have known that Shi Guifei was pregnant with a princess, so they were relieved and boldly raised Shi Guifei's position so high, this is so that the little princess will be born in the future and have power to rely on. In the future, the more powerful the little princess is, the more she can help the prince. Think about it. ”

Chen Wenhui now often takes things out with Yu Jinyu to take them for analysis, just hoping that they will grow up as soon as possible and become Chen Wenhui's helper.

I have to say that Chen Wenhui's four big girls are all carefully selected, and they are all very talented people, coupled with Chen Wenhui's careful training, as well as the careful adjustment of those powerful housekeepers and grandmothers in the house, they have made rapid progress.

Yujin said: "How can others snore on the side of the couch, the girl guessed very right, and it is estimated that Shi Guifei may really be a princess." The princesses of our Great Chu Dynasty have always been very powerful and wealthy families. For example, the eldest princess, and Princess Lichuan. In the future, the eldest princess will pass away, Princess Lichuan will be the new eldest princess, although this little princess can't be the eldest princess, but there is no problem to be a powerful princess, just like the previous Qi family. ”

Yudai also said: "In this way, in the future, Shi Guifei can still become a concubine with the little princess, and she can also follow the little princess to the princess's mansion to enjoy her old age, which is a good ending." ”

Chen Wenhui sighed and said: "What you said is very right, in fact, if the ambition in the palace is not big, it is really not a man to give birth to a girl." Maybe there will be a time to use the power of this little princess in the future, after all, we are far overseas, and we must have our own strength in the palace and the court, so that our own people can develop better. Da Chu is our root. ”

Yudai nodded and said, "Did the girl send someone to congratulate Shi Guifei?" ”

Chen Wenhui nodded and said, "You are discussing and proposing a list for me to see, not only the concubine, but also the prince, the hall sister princess, Bai Liangdi, Ma Liangdi, Wang Liangdi, and the eldest aunt and queen, as well as Chen Shufei and Chen Defei, all of whom will send gifts." Especially the crown prince and the empress. We are the descendants of the crown prince and the queen. ”

Yujin asked: "This time Zhao Chonghua has also become Zhao Concubine, should we also send a congratulatory gift?" Although Concubine Zhao and we have never had a good relationship, the last time the girl entered the palace, she still gave the girl a valuable gift, and we should also give a copy of the gift. By the way, she is still the daughter of the Zhao family and the younger sister of the son of Chongyi. ”

Speaking of Zhao Chongyi, Chen Wenhui couldn't help but blush, and said: "Although she is Chongyi's sister, Chongyi told me that these sisters have never been close to him, but often make things difficult for him, why should I sell her face." Besides, last time, although she gave me a gift in the palace, it was quite valuable, but she didn't go to give gifts, she went for the emperor. In fact, she also got the favor of the emperor she wanted, that set of jewelry, she didn't suffer at all, on the contrary, she got much more than she sent, why should we accept her favor? However, what you said is also right, the gift is still exchanged, she gave a gift, and I have to return a point, or not, don't you seem to be stingy? Prepare yourselves. However, the thickness of this gift must be grasped well. Concubine Zhao's just send ordinary things that are not worth anything, just save face. and Wang Liangdi's, too. The same is true of the crown princess. Ma Liangdi's should be sent, and Concubine Bai's is generally fine. The crown prince and queen have to get the best. And Shi Guifei also wants the best. My two sisters who were the fourth concubines also gave the best shares. ”

Yujin and Yudai hurriedly agreed, and went out to run errands. Chen Wenhui then began to ask Xia He and Xia Yu about the recent events in Shanghai City.

In the capital, these people all received gifts from Chen Wenhui. The crown prince and Liu Jingyuan were talking in the study. The prince asked, "Have you got all the gift lists that Wen Hui gave to everyone?" How can it be so fast? ”

Liu Jingyuan said: "Actually, I was also surprised to do so quickly, but now that I think about it, I am afraid that Chen Wenhui's manpower deliberately showed me." Is this a deliberate attempt to hint at something to us through this gift? ”

The crown prince Liu Yan didn't speak, he looked at the gift list seriously, and after a long time, he said: "I'm afraid that this list is not only us, but also the queen in the palace, the emperor, and Chen Yuanheng of the Chen family each have a copy." What you said is not wrong, this list was deliberately shown to us by Chen Wenhui. Otherwise, her people have always been cautious and well-trained, how could we get such a detailed list? ”

Liu Jingyuan touched his nose and laughed and said: "Wen Hui, this person is really the smartest person in the world, she didn't say anything, just gave a few gifts, so that all of us people understood her intentions." “

Liu Yan smiled slightly, and there was a hint of warmth on his face: "Yes, you see, she treats me and the queen as the most precious gifts." In addition to the ordinary silk and satin gold and silver gifts to the queen, this coral statue and a white jade Guanyin statue are very precious. And mine, this set of zodiac red gold inlaid gemstone ornaments, each one is one foot high, pure gold, exquisite workmanship, each gemstone is perfect, can be called a masterpiece. Look at the princess again, a lot of silk and satin, it looks like a lot, but in fact, it's not worth anything, maybe not even one of my zodiac signs. Looking at Bai Liangdi and Wang Liangdi's things, they are also a lot of silk and satin, all of which are festive patterns, but they are also very cheesy, is this a gift, or is it a burying person? It's something for Ma Liangdi, it's relatively simple, but there is a delicate rosewood floor-to-ceiling gauze screen here, with exquisite embroidery on it, it is a picture of twelve beauties, and it can also be an elegant heirloom. What does this mean? It shows that in this prince's mansion, the only person she values besides me has become Ma Liangdi. Why, you say? ”

Liu Jingyuan said: "Wen Hui and the crown princess don't get along very well, this is something that everyone knows. It is natural to give such a gift, but it can be seen that Wen Hui is generous and takes care of the overall situation, and is willing to give such a lot of things to the crown princess, which is very face-saving. I think the crown princess is also satisfied. As for a few Liangdi, originally, I thought she would give Wang Liangdi something more precious, but who knew that she looked at Ma Liangdi differently. It can be seen that Wen Hui's friendship with Wang Liangdi has changed. The Wang family left Chen Yuanheng and contacted us alone, which made Chen Wenhui very dissatisfied. Wang Liangdi wants to know a thing or two about what she did in the house, which she doesn't like every day. Therefore, she no longer regards Wang Liangdi as a friend. On the contrary, the Ma family has been friendly with Wen Hui in recent years, and Wen Hui is still counting on the Ma family to get her more prisoners of war from the northwest, so it is probably because of this to give Ma Liangdi face. She also hopes that through these gift lists, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can understand her heart for these people in the palace. ”

Liu Yan smiled: "Wen Hui is meddling in the affairs of the inner courtyard of my house?" ”

Liu Jingyuan said: "I have already intervened, otherwise how could Wang Liangdi's concubine be born?" ”

Liu Yan was dumbfounded, Liu Jingyuan was right, Wen Hui had already intervened. However, I have to say that Wen Hui can really affect herself by doing this, at least now, Liu Yan understands that when she treats the four Liangdi, she should indeed pamper Ma Liangdi more. (To be continued......)