Emperor Qixiang has aged very much in the past two years, and his health has deteriorated, this year's New Year's celebration, he just showed his face, and never came out again, and the person in charge of the banquet was the seventh prince Ning Wang Xiao Jin.

The more at this time, Xiao Jin's attitude became more modest and cautious, and after a palace banquet, he was even more tired than he stayed up all night in a row, and as soon as he returned to the house, he lay on the bed and refused to get up.

Cui's also entered the palace today, because there is no queen in the harem, and the four concubines of Gui, Shu, De, and Xian preside over the palace banquet. The concubine was degraded, among the kings, King Yi Ning was dominant, and even the status of the concubine in the harem was also transcendent, this year's palace banquet to entertain the harem ladies and the women of each life was responsible for the concubine, and the two concubines of virtue and virtue were completely excluded, and it was ordered by Emperor Qixiang himself.

Emperor Qixiang's question of the selection of the next emperor is almost well known, so Cui's concubine, the concubine of King Ning, is complimented by many people. Cui's can be regarded as a person who can see more clearly, his husband's position as the prince has not yet been corrected, and at this juncture, he must be modest and cautious, and must not be arrogant. She kept smiling on her face today, and followed closely by her mother-in-law and concubine, until the end of the palace banquet, and specially sent Concubine Shu back to the palace, and after freshening up and changing clothes, she rushed out of the palace and returned home before the key to the palace gate.

At that time, Xiao Jin had already returned, dressed in bed clothes, lying lazily on the bed, and the two little eunuchs pressed him. As soon as he saw Cui's return, Xiao Jincai opened his eyes slightly and said, "Why is it so late?" He was going to wait for his wife outside the palace gate, but his wife sent someone to tell him to go back to the house first, and he ran back first.

"The mother is tired. I waited for her to fall asleep before I came out. Cui was also so tired that he almost sat down in front of the dresser. Lean, let the girl take off the phoenix crown and all kinds of head jewelry on her head. She moved her neck, feeling much more relaxed, "This crown is too heavy, it crushes me." ”

Xiao Jin hurriedly said: "What do you say about the New Year." ”

Cui Shi also hurriedly covered his mouth and said with a smile: "But I'm so tired that I'm talking nonsense." ”

When his wife came back, Xiao Jin waved his hand to let the eunuchs who were waiting close to him go down, and then leaned on the pillow to watch Cui's makeup, because Xiao Jin was there. The girl wanted to change Cui's hair bun again, Xiao Jin waved her hand and said, "There are only two of us in the house, there is no need to comb the bun anymore, just pull it up." ”

Cui's here has finished dressing and changing, the husband and wife each held a bowl of clear soup, sipping slowly, Cui's smiled: "Look at the meaning of the father, I will probably make the mother concubine the queen." "Today's palace banquet, Concubine Shu's costume made Cui stunned, and it has exceeded the specifications of the concubine too much. It's just a little bit like the Queen. She asked Concubine Shu in private, and Concubine Shu said that it was prepared by the saint herself, and she was asked to wear it at the New Year's feast.

Cui Shi pondered carefully, and Emperor Qixiang's meaning was very clear. If you want to canonize the concubine as the queen, and then canonize Xiao Jin and the prince, it is justified. It was in the palace at the time. She didn't like the colors, so she could barely hold back her excitement. Now. When I returned to my home, I excitedly told my husband.

Xiao Jin was also very happy when he heard it for the first time. It took a long time to calm down and tell his wife: "The more this is the case, the more careful we must be, and we must not be too public." ”

Cui Shi glanced at him with disgust: "I still don't know." ”

Xiao Jin laughed, got up, and took Cui's hand into the red tent. Poof, I'm so tired that I can only sleep.

The Lin family, which is across the street from King Ning's mansion, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min took their son to play with ice lanterns and set off fireworks with great interest, Lin Rui was very excited, he had already passed the point where he slept, and he didn't feel sleepy, so he and his father had been lighting firecrackers and setting off fireworks. Because Jia Min accidentally mentioned that in ancient times, firecrackers were set off during the Chinese New Year.

Lin Rui curiously pulled his mother and asked, "Why are you called firecrackers?" ”

Jia Min scratched his little nose and replied with a smile: "Because, when our ancestors celebrated the New Year, they burned bamboo." When bamboo encounters fire, it will make a loud noise, so it is called firecrackers. ”

Lin Rui was very interested, "Auntie, let's burn bamboo too." ”

Not ready? Jia Min has always satisfied her son's curiosity, but there is no condition at the moment, she thought about it, "I didn't prepare today, let's burn it tomorrow." ”

Lin Rui was a little disappointed, Jia Min leaned over and picked him up, and nodded his son's little nose that was a little red from the cold, "Good girl, it's time for you to sleep." ”

Lin Rui reluctantly looked at the fireworks in the courtyard that had not yet been released, and discussed with his mother: "Auntie, can I finish reading these before sleeping?" ”

Jia Min shook his head and took the opportunity to educate his son, "There are so many things you like in this world, it is impossible to play and watch them all at once, we have to stop in moderation." ”

Where would the little doll understand, staring at his mother with big eyes, "I don't understand." ”

"Then write it down, do what you say, the reason, one day you will understand." Jia Min kissed his fat face, "Let's go to sleep." ”

"Oh." Lin Rui knew that he couldn't play today, and in view of his past experience, if he cried endlessly about it, then for a long time to come, his mother would definitely not let him play again. If he is obedient now, he will beg his mother tomorrow, and he can play again.

Lin Ruhai stood aside with a smile, and when he saw that his son was fooled by his wife again, he came over and hugged his son and threw it up, "Bad boy, go to sleep." ”

Lin Rui giggled and stretched out his arm around his father's neck, and asked with big eyes shining, "Daddy, Auntie, can I sleep with you tonight?" ”

Jia Min nodded, "Yes." ”

Lin Ruhai was about to object, but when he heard his wife's words, he could only nod stupidly, and did not forget to emphasize: "It can only be one night, you are a big child, and you can't always stick to your mother." ”

I was very happy to be able to sleep for one night, Lin Rui cheered, and slept between my father and mother very satisfied.

The New Year always passes quickly, and there are so many gossips between the New Year, especially the rumors that Concubine Shu is going to be crowned and King Ning is going to be made the crown prince, which is endless. Even people like Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, who are filial piety at home, heard the news.

Jia Min was a little worried, so she sent someone outside to listen, and when she came back, she learned to listen, she really had a nose and eyes. She said to Lin Ruhai in private: "How can it be so powerful? "It shouldn't be passed on by Xiao Jin, it's too unwise, as if he is using public opinion to force the emperor to establish a queen and a prince as soon as possible.

Lin Ruhai was also worried. Privately, he asked his master, "How can this be?" Did the saint really have this in mind? "If not. Wouldn't it be to roast Xiao Jin on the fire?

Old man Yuan had a rare serious expression, "The body of the saint is probably not good." "He's also paving the way for the next emperor.

Lin Ruhai got the news from the teacher. Although he was uneasy in his heart, he was really happy for Xiao Jin. He has a good relationship with Xiao Jin, and after getting along in the past few years, Xiao Jin is not such a suspicious and mean person, if he becomes the emperor, it is foreseeable that his future prospects should be good.

After the New Year, Emperor Qixiang fell seriously ill, and Xiao Jin and Concubine Shu were ill. finally made him turn the corner, and as the weather got warmer, Emperor Qixiang became healthier day by day. Everyone thought that after this illness, the saint would definitely be crowned a prince. But unexpectedly, after Emperor Qixiang recovered from his illness, he never mentioned this matter, but slowly reduced Xiao Jin's errands, and gave the rest of his sons heavy responsibilities. To the two concubines of virtue and virtue. seems to pay attention to it, and often goes to sit, but it is a concubine, but it is a concubine, but she is snubbed again.

Xiao Jin was really tricked by his father. In the past, in front of the noisy mansion, with the rise of the sons of the two concubines of virtue and virtue, they gradually fell into the cold. March. When the peach blossoms were in full bloom, the Wu family entered the house. Xiao Jin brought Wu into the palace on the second day to thank him. was scolded by Emperor Qixiang on the grounds of Zhen. Xiao Jinchang knelt in front of the palace gate for a whole day, and finally fainted and was carried back to the house.

Cui's panicked and sent someone to invite the doctor, but the people from the hospital were reluctant to come. In the end, it was the Lin family who sent someone to send a famous doctor in the capital, so that Xiao Jin's leg did not have any sequelae.

During the second day of Emperor Qixiang's daily court, he asked Xiao Jin to recuperate in the palace on the grounds that Xiao Jin was ill, and then asked King Lu, the son of Concubine De, with a pleasant face: "I heard that your princess is pregnant?" ”

Chang Chao is above the court, and he has a family affair with his son, which makes the ministers look at each other, and Emperor Qixiang's mind is really getting harder and harder to guess. However, one thing is certain, Xiao Jin was indeed disgusted by Emperor Qixiang, knowing that his son was sick, but he didn't even send a doctor, isn't this disgusted?

When Jia Min returned to her parents' house again, Jia's mother nodded to her vaguely: "Your filial piety has not passed, so it's better not to always have too close relationships with people." ”

Jia Min is so smart, you will know it as soon as you hear it. Unlike everyone else's thoughts, she felt that Xiao Jin's hope was still very great. Gain, she knew about King Lu, the son of Concubine De, and King Qi, the son of Concubine Xian, both of whom have many brothers, King Lu also has two brothers of the same mother, and King Qi also has a brother of the same mother, and an aunt, who also gave birth to two sons. Moreover, the families of Concubine De and Concubine Xian are very prosperous, and their fathers and brothers are all officials in the court, and the family of Concubine Shu, whose family business is withering, is really incomparable. If the emperor felt that Xiao Jin was a threat, then the King of Lu and King Qi would be more threatening than Xiao Jin.

Could it be that the emperor thinks that these two sons may be hidden dangers after Xiao Jin landed, and wants to get rid of them himself? Jia Min immediately shook his head, this was unlikely. But if it's not this, what can it be? Do you really think Xiao Jin threatened him? So go on and bring up the two sons? Is he an old fool? How can you play with your son and the minister like this?

Anyway, Jia Min didn't understand what Emperor Qixiang meant when he thought about it, but he just determined that this old man was either old and confused, or he was a god.

Mother Jia saw her daughter flashing, and reached out to pat her: "Did you hear my words?" ”

"Ah......" Jia Min came back to his senses, smiled, and changed the topic directly, "How did the eldest brother do in the exam?" "Emperor Qixiang stipulated that if you want to inherit the title, you must take the exam, and only after passing can you give the title. The Jia family has been filial piety for a year, and as the eldest son of the Principality of Rong, he will definitely take the title. Since his filial piety, he has taken the exam twice, and this is the third time, if he doesn't do it again, the title will be lowered by one level.

At the mention of this Jia Mu's face, her face was very bad, "I eat and drink every day, and I don't read books, how can I do well in the exam." ”

Jia Min frowned slightly, "Big brother, don't you want to attack the lord?" ”

"Who knows him." Mother Jia didn't bother to mention her eldest son, "Your sister-in-law is not in good health these days, you can go and see her." Jia's mother sighed, Jia Yu was too angry, the exam was a mess, and she beat her brother-in-law for a prostitute, and directly made her wife angry. The son is older, and Jia's mother's words are not easy to use, and she has not changed after saying it a few times, and Jia's mother is too lazy to worry about that heart anymore. When it was the second son, he joined the Ministry of Industry and became the main worker, and in the past half a year, he has basically gained a firm foothold. Jia Zhu is smart and Yuan Chun is clever. often surrounds in front of the knee, making Jia's mother happy. Jia's mother, who was already good to her second son, was even more partial.

As soon as Jia Min heard this, he got up. "In that case, I'll go see my sister-in-law and come back later."

"Go ahead, leave Brother Rui behind." Mother Jia hugged her lovely grandson and didn't let go, and she picked up her daughter without raising her head.

Jia Min instructed his son, "Be good at accompanying the old lady and don't be naughty." ”

Lin Rui nodded obediently, and Mother Jia glanced at her daughter: "How old is he, you are so powerful." ”

Jia Min smiled: "It doesn't matter if it doesn't work." "Finished. Holding the girl's hand, he left.

Mother Jia hugged her grandson, called out heartily, and asked someone to bring a snack box, "Let's see if there is anything I like to eat, and when I leave for a while, I will bring it with me." ”

Lin Rui made a mistake before, was punished by Jia Min, and he was not allowed to eat snacks, and now he sees such a box. was happy at first, then flattened his mouth, was ruthless, and turned his face. "Thank you, old lady, I won't eat."

This doll is obviously yearning, but she still refuses. Then the little eyes peeked vigorously, and the little face was full of pity. Jia Muqi said: "Didn't you like it very much last time, why don't you love it this time?" ”

Lin Rui flattened his mouth. said aggrievedly: "I made a mistake, and my mother punished me for not eating snacks." ”

Mother Jia was distressed, "Don't be afraid, grandmother let you eat." ”

Lin Rui shook his head bitterly, "I ate today, A-Niang will double the punishment." "He already knew what it meant to double, that is, to extend time indefinitely.

Mother Jia kissed him lovingly, "I told your mother that she has to listen to me." ”

Lin Ruishi has the memory of being photographed by his mother too many times, although he is very moved, he still resists the temptation, "Old lady, it's okay, I can eat it in three days." The little fat paw seriously compared three out, which made Jia's mother feel distressed, I really don't know how to hurt him.

Jia Yuanchun had been sitting honestly on the side, looking at Lin Rui, and then interjected: "Brother, is my aunt very powerful?" "The little girl is more than eight months older than Lin Rui, almost four years old, her skin is like snow, her eyebrows are picturesque, and she is very cute. At this moment, he opened his mouth, and his voice was delicate, crisp, and indescribably good, just like the lark that his mother raised was singing.

Lin Rui still likes this young lady, smiled at Yuan Chun, and proudly showcased: "My aunt is good, she will play with me, tell me stories, and teach me words and reading." The most important thing is that Ah Niang can draw beautiful pictures. The little head of the flesh nodded vigorously, and also made a summary: "Like Achen, I like my mother very much." "Xiao Jin is sick, and he is tired of the two side concubines, and refuses to let them serve, the Cui family is in charge inside and outside the palace, and the youngest son is still young and needs her to take care of him, so it is inevitable that Xiao Chen will be neglected. Cui Shi simply sent his son to Lin's house and asked Jia Min to take him for two days.

In the past few days, Xiao Jin has seen that he has seen that Cui's family misses his son, so he sent someone to take Xiao Chen back, otherwise Jia Min will bring Xiao Chen with him when he returns to his parents' house today.

Jia Mu frowned secretly, and asked kindly, "Is Rui'er very good with King Ning's son?" ”

Lin Rui had a question mark written in his eyes, "What is the prince of King Ning?" "He doesn't know.

"Ahem, it's Achen."

"Oh, I'm not good with him." Lin Rui puffed out his cheeks and said angrily. Before the two separated, they had only had a fight, and they hadn't reconciled yet.

Such a familiar tone, where does it look bad. Mother Jia was secretly worried, her daughter and son-in-law were too deeply involved with King Ning, it would be easy to do if King Ning ascended the throne, but now it is clear that he has abandoned the saint, and if he is not estranged, what will the next emperor think? She secretly made up her mind that even if she made it clear for a while, she would ask her daughter to agree and keep a distance from King Ning.

Not only did Mother Jia think so, but Mrs. Wang, who was sitting on the side, also made up her mind, and when Jia Min came back in a while, even if she made the old lady unhappy, she would have to say a few words about her. Now the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty are eager to draw a clear line with King Ning, so they rush to catch up. The two of them are not afraid of death, but don't implicate the Jia family.

Jia Min had already gone to the eldest lady Song's room at this time, looking at the Song family who was sick in bed, so thin that only a handful of bones remained, and couldn't help but shed tears: "Sister-in-law, I haven't seen you for a few days, why are you sick like this?" ”

Song smiled slightly and shook his head slightly, "It's nothing, I'll just raise it." ”

"You have to take care of it, if nothing else, just to see that the two nephews are still so young, how can you bear to leave them." Jia Min sat sideways on the edge of the bed and shook Song's hand.

Song suddenly grabbed Jia Min hard and said, "Sister, sister-in-law begs you something." ”

"You say, if only I could do it."

"If I really can't afford to get sick. Please take care of my two poor children. There were already tears in Song's eyes, and she had a hunch. I'm afraid I'm really going to be able to do it this time.

Jia Min took a deep breath, "I will." But. You can't be discouraged, this disease is also afraid of people, and if you are bold, it will run away. ”

"Hmm." Song nodded, "I understand." ”

Jia Min saw that Song's illness was uncomfortable, and he didn't dare to work her too hard, so he sat down and said goodbye. When I went out, I saw that the curtains at the door were all young women with women's heads. There are as many as seven or eight, and when I think about it, I understand that these are all the concubines of the eldest brother. She was bored in her heart, and instructed Song's personal maid, "Take care of your wife, if anyone takes the opportunity to make trouble, go directly to the old lady and let the old lady be the master." ”

"Yes." The girl was blessed and sent Jia Min out of the door all the way.

When I returned to Rongqing Hall. Jia Min couldn't help but ask, "Why is my sister-in-law so sick?" ”

Jia Mu sighed, but didn't say anything.

"The old lady should also press some big brothers, and stop messing around like before. He is the eldest son, and it is time to hold up the portal. Jia Min was really dissatisfied with Jia Yu. My wife is sick like that, and she can't even see a shadow, how ruthless is her heart. "Now my sister-in-law is sick like that. What about my brother? Why don't you see it? The dissatisfaction in the words is already very obvious.

Jia Mu said: "He is your brother, what's wrong." I can say it, but you can't say it. ”

Jia Min raised his eyebrows and said, "He was wrong. Why can't I say? Not only that, but if he continues to be ridiculous, I can even scold him. She said in her heart, if it is easy to beat someone, I can also beat him.

Jia Mu was so angry that she poked her, "You can bear it!" A daughter's family, just take care of your husband and son, even your own eldest brother, and you are not afraid of people poking you in the back. ”

Jia Min sneered twice, "I'm not afraid, even if my parents are at fault, if I don't point it out as a child, it's not filial piety, let alone my brother." I did my best to be a sister, and my eldest brother didn't appreciate it, it was his business. ”

"Okay, okay, you're amazing." Mother Jia really can't take this girl, after getting married, she became more and more powerful, talking one by one, and educating her at every turn. She is too, and she is always persuaded by her daughter. "As for you, what kind of charter is it with the Ning Wang family? You have to be sure of your mind and don't make a mistake. ”

"Now in the son-in-law's family, there is only your family of three, and the future of the Lin family is pressed on the son-in-law, everything should be thought twice, not willful."

Mrs. Wang was free, and also interjected: "Such a saint is very tired of King Ning, and my sister still has to deal with them, aren't you afraid that the saint will blame?" ”

Jia Min lost his face at that time, and said coldly: "When you are in power, you are as good as a person with others, and when you lose power, you will immediately draw a clear relationship, so who are we?" Our lord is still thinking about the end, fighting for a background, and if he really wants to make a reputation that tends to be inflammatory, he will pass the examination, and will he still have the face to be an official? She sat up straight and looked at Mrs. Wang, "People all over the world know that our master and Lord Ning apprenticed on the same day, and they are the best brothers, can this relationship be clear." If you say that you draw it clearly, others will believe it. ”

She hugged her son, "If the second sister-in-law is afraid that we will burden you, I will come back less in the future." ”

Mother Jia glared at her daughter-in-law, and scolded her daughter again: "Your sister-in-law is worried about you, what kind of face are you turning over?" Do you know what's wrong! ”

Jia Min turned around, turned his back to Jia's mother, and said unhappily: "No matter how worried my sister-in-law is, she can't talk about the matter of the saint and King Ning!" The saint and King Ning are the father and son of the in-laws, and it is normal for a father to educate his son, but it is difficult to do it, if the father scolds his son, he is not a father and son. He also said that I should pay attention and take care of my mouth first. ”

Mrs. Wang was half angry and half frightened, the color on her face was very good-looking, especially Jia Min's words, which made her get up quickly, "Old lady, it's all the daughter-in-law's fault, you shouldn't talk too much." ”

Jia Mu also stopped talking for a long time, and raised her hand helplessly: "You go down first." ”

Mrs. Wang bowed her head and went out, and Jia Mu hated: "You can do it, it's getting more and more powerful." ”

Jia Min said: "Am I not right? ”

Mother Jia: "......" She can't take this girl. (To be continued......)