Chapter 233: Set up
After leaving from Jian'anbo Mansion, Luo Tianhuo went back to Yamen directly, and Zhen Miao went back to Zhenguo Mansion alone.
As for Qingdai, Luo Tianhui bluntly said that he would wait for two days before entering the house.
Zhen Miao didn't ask much.
She is not really stupid, the second uncle broke her apart, maybe it has something to do with Qing Dai's strange appearance in Jian'anbo Mansion.
It's just that she is self-aware, and since she doesn't understand those court battles, she should be obedient, at least don't add to the chaos.
So much so that when he received a snow fox skin from Zhen Erbo on the second day, he was simply overjoyed.
Her second uncle, really gentle and amiable, the gift sent is so kind, the snow fox skin is inlaid on the brim of the hood, beautiful and warm, no more practical.
She didn't know that Zhen Erbo gave this snow fox skin because of the inexplicable rumors that he resolved some twists and turns for the uncle's mansion, and he was even more merciful to this niece.
Zhen Miao was full of joy here, but the Li family was half angry, and cried angrily: "Master, that snow fox skin, if you don't give me and my two daughters, you just want to honor the old lady, but you actually sent it to the four girls." If it weren't for me watching Wen's pregnancy and giving birth to a child, I would have said that the four girls were your daughters, and Bing'er and Yu'er were picked up outside! ”
Uncle Zhen was very helpless, and still said gently: "Madam, for the husband is the fourth grade, this snow fox skin is not worth it for you to be like this, if you like it, I will pay attention to it in the future." ”
"Master, it's not a matter of paying attention to it, in your heart, is the four girls heavier than our mother and daughter?"
Zhen Erbo frowned slightly and stood up: "Niece and daughter, it's not much different." There are still some things to deal with today, so I'll go to the study first, and Madame should rest early. After saying that, he turned his back and left.
Leaving the Li family and Zhen Bing sisters, as well as a table of cold dishes.
It was dark outside, and the stars were dim and hidden in the clouds. Only the breeze drilled down the neckline, and after a while, the warmth in the room was dispelled, and even the heart was cold.
Second Master Zhen smiled faintly, and exhaled white air between his mouth and nose.
It looks like the snow is about to fall.
"Father, you wait." A coquettish voice called from behind him.
Zhen Erbo turned around and saw a pair of daughters coming with a glass palace lamp.
Zhen Erbo stopped and asked with a smile: "Why did Bing'er and Yu'er come out too?" ”
Zhen Yu was anxious and fast-talking, pursed his lips and said, "It's full." My sister and I went back to the yard just in time to give my father a ride. ”
Zhen Erbo straightened out Zhen Yu's hair that was blown by the wind because he walked too quickly, and said: "It's cold at night, you are too anxious, remember to drink a bowl of ginger syrup when you go back." ”
"Got it, father." Zhen Yu smiled sweetly.
Zhen Bing found that today's father was extremely tired, and his eyes, which were originally black and white and clean like jade, seemed to be dyed with a layer of dark frost, although the light loneliness inside was difficult to touch. But it can't be dissolved.
Zhen Bing suddenly felt a pain in her heart, she had always been docile and sensible, and she couldn't help but blurt out: "Father, don't blame your mother-"
The Li family was born as a concubine, and her mother-in-law was not generous. When I was young, I suffered a lot of hardships, and naturally developed a temperament that was calculating and not giving in.
My father is such a beautiful man, I am afraid that in my mother's heart, I am afraid that I will lose him at any time. is even more concerned about his father's attitude towards others.
Zhen Bing originally only felt that her mother was too dull and gave up her roots, but she experienced a lot of things during this time. Knowing that the world is difficult, I feel that my mother is sad and lamentable.
What his daughter thought of, how could Uncle Zhen not think of it, and sighed lightly when he heard it: "Bing'er has grown up." Rest assured, my father doesn't care. ”
If you care, I'm afraid you won't be able to live a day.
Life is in the world, and nine times out of ten, things are unsatisfactory.
"Father, why are you so kind to your mother?" Zhen Yu looked at his father's gentle and jade-like face, and couldn't help but ask.
Zhen Erbo was slightly stunned, and then shook his head: "It's not good, it's just that my father knows what he should do." In the future, you will understand. ”
He has no love for the Li family, only this is something that he can't force himself, and all he can give is tolerance and decency for his wife.
Seeing that the two daughters were a little dazed, they smiled and said, "The study has arrived, you two go back quickly, be careful of slippery roads." ”
Zhen Bing and Zhen Yu curtsied, and then walked away with the lantern.
It wasn't until he couldn't see the backs of his two daughters that Zhen Erbo pushed the door and entered the study.
In the blink of an eye, November has passed, and the sky is getting colder and colder, but the capital is shrouded in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
The Tianshou Holy Day is coming, and those famous antique shops are crowded with people every day.
But the prince lost his temper and kicked his foot at the half-man-tall coral.
A sensitive chamberlain rushed over and hugged the prince's thigh: "Your Royal Highness the prince, you are angry." ”
This half-human-tall coral is a rarity, and now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has kicked it in flames, and it hurts to look back, and it is their minions who are unlucky.
There was a bang, and the crown princess Shuya walked in, only to feel that the room seemed to be colder than the outside.
"Prince, what's wrong with you?" Then he glanced at the eye-catching coral tree, and his eyes lit up, "This is the coral they transported from Dongyu, it's really beautiful, and my father will be happy when he sees it." ”
Red coral means wealth and auspiciousness, and there is a saying that it is said to ward off evil spirits, this time to the emperor's birthday to present such a tall coral tree, even if it is not the most brilliant, it will not be inferior to any birthday gift, the most important thing is to win in the middle of peace, and will never go on a business trip.
"Will my father like it? It's a joke! When the prince heard this, he became even more angry.
The crown princess made a look and asked the waiting chamberlain and the palace lady to retreat, and the room immediately became empty.
"Prince, what's wrong?"
The prince sat down with his sleeves brushed up, poured a sip of tea hard, and then said angrily: "I just heard that the third brother is preparing a coral more than one person tall this time, and his coral is there, and when the time comes, I will offer this coral, isn't it a big joke!" ”
Speaking of this, he was even more angry.
The third brother relies on the wealth of his mother's family, which is really too deceitful!
The crown princess frowned: "Could it be that the third brother already knows what kind of gift the prince is going to offer?" ”
The prince sneered: "What's so strange about this, don't I know what he offers?" ”
This coral is transported from Dongyu, the road is far away, and it is difficult to ensure that the news will not be leaked.
"Then I'll go back to Shilang's Mansion to see if my father has any suitable objects."
The prince lost his mother since he was a child, and the things he got were rewarded by his elders in addition to the share, and compared to the prince who was strong in his mother's family, he suffered a lot in this regard.
Hearing the crown princess say this, the prince sneered: "No need, I have my own plans." ”
Although the Shu family is good, after all, they are from a poor family and have a weak foundation, so what good can it be to compete with others for financial resources.
This birthday gift, since it is expensive and can't be spelled, it is the best ingenuity.
The prince hurriedly sent a confidant and gave a few words of advice.
In an ordinary teahouse box, two men sat opposite each other, one in purple and the other in blue, both of whom were handsome.
The sixth prince played with the ordinary tea Gu, raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Oh, so, the prince finally found out the news?" ”
There is an auspicious white pheasant in Kaiping County, and Kaiping County Ling happens to be the brother-in-law of the original Mu Enhou Shizi.
The deceased Mu Enhou Shizi was none other than Empress Zhao's brother and Zhao Feicui's father, who died in the assassination of the Yongwang Courtyard last year.
After Zhao Feicui's brother took the position of the prince, but he had to keep filial piety for three years, and the Muenhou Mansion gradually faded out of the upper circle of the capital.
The Kaiping county order is a nephew, afraid that the nephew will lose the sacred heart because he can't enter the palace, and the position of the son of the world will not be stable, so he wants to dedicate this auspicious thing to Emperor Zhaofeng by the nephew's hand, so as to win the favor of the saint, so as to get the white pheasant, he quietly sent someone to Beijing.
Of course, this news coincidentally reached the ears of the prince, who was eager to find a suitable birthday gift.
"The people who want to come to the prince are already on their way." Luo Tianhui replied respectfully and calmly.
The sixth prince took a deep look at him, and suddenly asked: "This king doesn't know that the prince has a good future, how can he be willing to be loyal to an ordinary prince?" ”
The two have been dealing with each other for a long time, and they have always been in the midst of mutual temptation, especially the six princes, although they are happy to have Luo Tianhui's help, but it is difficult to dispel their doubts.
This is the first time the two have talked about this sensitive topic.
Luo Tianhuo knew that after this pass, he would be able to be regarded as his own by the six princes like Xiao Shizi of Yuanwei Houfu, otherwise, he could only be a temporary partner, and in the future, the fate of the rabbit and the dog cooking would probably be repeated.
"The minister has just passed the weak crown, and he has been an official from the third grade, which can be described as a step to the sky in the eyes of many people, and the world thinks that the minister is stepping on the steps to the sky, which is the prince. The minister is a person who cherishes his life, so he naturally chooses a tree to live in. ”
The sixth prince said coldly: "What a good one to live in the wood, Luo Shizi, you are honest!" What about your loyalty? ”
Luo Tianhuo smiled slightly: "The minister is not a subordinate official of the East Palace, and now he is loyal to the emperor." ”
The sixth prince stared at Luo Tianhuo for a long time, and suddenly smiled: "Luo Shizi, you still haven't answered, why did you choose this king." ”
"The Sixth Prince doesn't believe in his charm?"
The sixth prince said lazily: "No, this king doesn't believe that others will have such a good vision. ”
Luo Tianhuo smiled when he heard this: "Unfortunately, the minister's vision is very good. ”
The two finally laughed tacitly.
Luo Tianhuo knew that he was different from Xiao Shizi, it was impossible for the Six Princes to completely dispel his vigilance against him, and he didn't want to be a good brother of the Six Princes.
What he wants to be is his right-hand man, even if he is jealous, if he really wants to get rid of it, it will be heart-rending pain.
The six princes were also satisfied.
What he wants is not a sound worm, if he is afraid that the courtier's ability is too strong and he does not dare to use it, it only means that he is a mediocre person, and that son, there is no need to think about it.
All of a sudden, everyone was happy.
In a blink of an eye, it was the Tiansheng Birthday Festival, it snowed on this day, and the carriages were wrapped in silver everywhere, and the carriages were slowly traveling before dawn, heading towards the imperial city. (To be continued......)
PS: Thank you Wu family for the coffee rewarded by fish, lcy8382, civet cat, Luo Xinmeng, Jin Tong reward of the peace charm, thank you for the pink children's shoes.