Zhu didn't object to the old lady's approach, and said, "This year, because of Sister Xi'er's relationship, maybe many banquets will be posted for us." Mother, you are pretending to be sick, but you can't go. ”

This year is different from previous years. In previous years, invitations from the upper circles would never have been handed to them. It's a post in the middle circle, and they have to find a way to ask for it in order to get a few.

Not to mention anything else this year, just talk about the banquet held by the Zhennan Palace, and they will definitely be able to participate.

"I used to go to a banquet for the marriage of the children in the house. Now we don't have to worry about Sister Xi'er's marriage, Brother Tai is still young, so he is not in a hurry. The old lady waved her hand absently.

Seeing that his family was emotionally stable and had a countermeasure, Zhao Ruxi was relieved.

She said: "This matter is actually a dispute between the Bac Ninh Women's Academy and the Beijing Women's Academy, and I am just a pond fish that has been affected." I went back and wrote a letter to Princess Shangde and Madame Choi. ”

"Go, go, go, hurry." The old lady said.

Zhao Ruxi didn't go back to his yard, entered the side hall, and first ordered his subordinates to summon Ma Sheng over, and he wrote a letter with a pen, describing the situation just now.

Of course, in terms of wording, she beautified herself, and did not say that she could not stand the threat of the Pingyang County Lord, but only said that she was grateful for the kindness of Princess Shangde and Mrs. Cui, so she refused the invitation of the Pingyang County Lord. The county lord of Binh Duong was angry when she was rejected, and she and her family felt very uneasy.

After writing the letter, Ma Sheng was already waiting at the door.

She first briefly told Ma Sheng about the matter, and told him: "When you arrive in Bac Ninh, go to the women's academy to find Mrs. Cui first, tell Mrs. Cui about the matter, and then ask her to take you to the eldest princess of Shangde." After sending the letter, it is estimated that you will not be able to enter the city gate, so you can stay in Bac Ninh. ”

"Yes. Rest assured, the villain will get things done. Ma Sheng saluted and left in a hurry.

Zhao Ruxi went to Kangfu again.

Kang Shilin saw that the little apprentice had come over again not long after he went home, and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What's wrong?" Didn't Concubine Jin send someone to find you? ”

Zhao Ruxi nodded: "Yes, it was the county lord of Pingyang who went to find me." ”

She told the story again.

"Originally, I didn't want to offend people, so I originally planned to agree to go to the Beijing Women's Academy. It's just that her attitude is too bad. I was worried that once I got there, she would order me to do something unlimited in the name of the division commander, and we would be too passive, so I refused her. ”

Kang Shilin didn't expect this stubble at first. As soon as Zhao Ruxi said this, his face immediately became serious.

"You're doing the right thing, it's good to refuse."

He Kang Shilin has been iron-clad all his life, innocent, and never bows to others.

If Zhao Ruxi entered the Beijing Women's Academy, she would have to bow her head under the eaves. For the sake of the little apprentice, he still has to swallow his anger with Concubine Jin and Lord Pingyang, then his old man is really angry.

Thinking of this, he praised again: "You are still thoughtful." ”

"I have written to the eldest princess and told her what happened. This was the trouble she caused, so she went to court with the Beijing Women's Academy. I'm here to tell you, lest the emperor ask about it, you don't know. She said.

"Nope." Kang Shilin shook his head and stood up, "I'll go to the palace now and tell the emperor about the matter." ”

"No, Master." Zhao Ruxi hurriedly said, "I discussed it with my family, but my grandmother said that I would pretend to be sick, and I and my family would not attend the banquet at that time." If you want to come to Concubine Jin and Lord Pingyang, you can't find trouble with me. After a long time, they will not hold on to this little thing, and when I take the children's test again, this matter should be over. ”

"Come on." Kang Shilin glared at her, "Do you know the truth of 'strike first is strong, and then suffer'?" The lawsuit has to be preempted. Wait for Concubine Jin to blow a pillow wind first, even if I sue with Shangde, the emperor may not be biased towards you. When the time comes, Concubine Jin and Pingyang can do whatever they want, won't you have to suffer a big loss? ”

Seeing that Zhao Ruxi still wanted to speak, Kang Shilin waved his hand and stopped her from speaking: "I know you don't want me to come out, you want Princess Shangde to rush to the front, after all, she caused the trouble." But she is now in Bac Ninh, and it is too late to rush to the palace to file a complaint. You are my apprentice, and I have never stood by and watched you suffer. Okay, don't mother-in-law, I'm leaving. ”

As he spoke, he took the painting he had painted in the afternoon, went straight out of the door, and led his subordinates straight to the palace gate.

Zhao Ruxi's heart warmed, and he didn't dissuade the master anymore.

There is also a reason why Kang Shilin chose to enter the palace at this time.

Xiao Qi is quite diligent in political affairs, and he also favors the concubine. But as a man, he also needs to have his own entertainment. At this time, he would often leave close ministers to eat together, and after the meal, he would recite poems, paint, and play chess, and would not let people leave until the palace gate was closed.

When he was depressed, he often asked Kang Shilin to spit out his bitterness and chat at this time.

So Kang Shilin went to the palace to find Xiao Qi at this time, which couldn't be more appropriate.

In the palace, as Kang Shilin expected, at this time, Xiao Qi left a few ministers to eat, and asked the eunuch to take out his Tibetan paintings and enjoy them with these ministers.

Hearing that the eunuch came to report that Kang Shilin wanted to see him, he also turned his head to Wu Huaisi in surprise and said, "Why did his old man think about entering the palace today?" Then he commanded the eunuch, "Spread quickly." ”

After thinking about it, he said to several ministers: "Let's get here first today." If you want to see the paintings, come back tomorrow. ”

Kang Shilin didn't like to be in the tree hole with his father. So if they don't summon them, he won't come to the palace to meet them. Unless something happens.

If you come here uninvited today, there must be something.

Seeing that Wu Huaisi also bowed with everyone to say goodbye, Xiao Qi did not leave him, and he left the palace with several ministers.

After a while, Xiao Qi saw Kang Shilin come in with a serious face, and hurriedly asked, "Uncle Cousin, what's wrong?" ”

Kang Shilin didn't go around the bend with him, and saluted: "Your Majesty, Kang Shilin is over the New Year, and he will have eight out of sixty, and he won't have a few years to live, and I ask the emperor to allow me to keep my little apprentice by my side." ”

"Bah, under the big year, what do you say dead and alive. Uncle Cousin, you are in good health and will live a long life. Xiao Qi said.

After saying this, he asked again, "What's the matter?" What does it mean to allow you to keep your little apprentice by your side? Who robbed you of the apprentice? ”

Kang Shilin let out a long sigh and said the matter.

He said, "You also know that I like to be quiet and don't like trouble. That's why I went to Bac Ninh. There, I drank with a few people from the Beijing Painting School, chatted, and learned painting skills, and I don't know how happy I was. Although Zhiwei is busy teaching painting and studying, he will go to my place whenever he has time, and occasionally have a meal or something. My children and grandchildren are not angry, they like such a child, and seeing her energetic appearance, I can also eat two more bowls of rice. ”