Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Exercise of Power and the Garden (I)
As soon as Pei Xu came out of the political hall, he saw his eldest brother Pei Ji from a distance.
"Big brother, why are you here?"
"Zhongshu Ling and Zhongshu Shilang asked me to come to the political affairs hall." Pei Ji grumbled.
His eldest brother has always been tired of officialdom, and no matter who advises him, he is always devoted to studying the history of scriptures and pictures. It can be divided into official security, which does not mean that it is divided at home. The two brothers have been fighting openly and secretly, and for many years, there has been no result.
Pei Xu remembered that a few days ago, because Pei Ji was talkative, he was scolded miserably.
"Xie Ge has gone to the East Palace. The squire was inside. Pei Xu forced a smile.
Pei Ji yawned, "Alas, wait to be preached by the elders." ”
It's this out of tune again!
Pei Xu was angry in his heart, everything at home was pressed on him, not to mention, this brother always has to be filial to his parents, when was the congratulatory gift given by Pei Ji, a nerd. It's not that he paid for a double portion, and while accompanying a smiling face, he explained that his eldest brother was busy with affairs.
He hurriedly stopped him: "Alas, my mother still told you to go back." ”
Pei Ji said solemnly: "When I have time, I will definitely go back to see my mother." ”
The soles of his feet were greased, and he went into the government hall. Pei Xu looked at his back helplessly.
Pei Xu went home and immediately went to worship his mother.
He didn't want to be scolded again this time. tremblingly, he went to worship Mrs. Jia.
"Say hello to my mother."
Pei Xu almost trembled this time, and last time he was scolded by his parents.
Mrs. Jia was in a good mood, "Have you seen your brother?" ”
"See, persuade him to go home today." Pei Xu hung his head.
"Well, that's like a word." Mrs. Jia said.
Pei Xu didn't dare to take a big breath, and held his breath in contemplation.
"When your father was leaving, he said that he wanted me to urge you, and how many days to linger in the land of right and wrong." Mrs. Jia admonished majestically, so frightened that Pei Xu didn't dare to look up at her. "The political hall and the East Palace are careful, and they will only harm themselves."
"Yes, my son understood."
"I heard that you have been worried about Guo Baoyi's affairs."
Pei Xu guessed that it was Pei Ji who was talking a lot again, and revealed his whereabouts these days to Mrs. Jia.
"Yes, the prince often asks what to do with Guo Baoyi."
Mrs. Jia stared at him tightly, "What did you say?" ”
"The son said that he would be punished and let Dali Temple try it."
Mrs. Jia was a little relieved, "Well, what about the prince?" ”
The prince said the same thing. We have already been ordered to draft an edict. ”
Guo Baoyi's case has not yet subsided, and there will be aftermath in the future. Pei Xu can only say this.
Mrs. Jia knew that the woman's body should not ask too much, "That's it, you go out first." ”
Pei Xu was finally relieved.
The road is narrow, and when I went out, I saw Pei Ji coming in.
"Big brother, you're back."
"yes, I'll talk for a while and leave." Pei Ji said with a smile.
"I heard that I want to repair the Zhou book, so my eldest brother should also participate."
"Yes, not only the secretary of the province attaches great importance to this matter, but also Guozijian, Hongwenguan, Chongwenguan, etc. will send people out. When the time comes, some people will be busy. Pei Ji cried with a sad face, "Alas, with that secretary's picky temperament, my life will be several times more." Besides, it's even more difficult to thank you for taking care of things. ”
"Big brother, don't worry so much. I've never seen you like this before. ”
Pei Xu looked at his eldest brother's stupidity, he really looked like the stupid young eunuch that the prince said.
"You are Xie Zhen's subordinate, can you know Xie Ge Lao's temper? His old man was angry, and Chang'an had to tremble. I don't want to bump into him and give him a beating. Pei Ji knew that he was bored, "Don't say it, don't say it, I still have to go in and talk to my mother." ”
Pei Xu suddenly asked, "Wait, you saw the general Han Cang?" ”
Pei Ji turned around and smiled shallowly.
"Yes."
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It's late at night, and the garden is still brightly lit.
"Tomorrow morning, I will order someone." Jin hurriedly came over to report the news.
Mrs. Wang was not afraid at all, "Is it true that Miss Feng is here?" She has a good temper and a soft temperament, and she probably can't suppress people. ”
They had already heard the rumors and said that the girl would take care of the internal affairs herself.
"Shhhh The girl's temper has grown, and she just kicked out the girls who served her the other day. Wan Zhao's nurse Kim said.
"I heard that it's not good to serve girls, so I asked them to go out to do rough work, how can it be as heavy as you say?" Mrs. Wang said.
Jin looked around carefully, and said like a mosquito, "That's not the case, the girl asked the servants to beat them, and then drove them out of the garden." ”
Miss Feng was taboo about people talking about her behind her back, and even took her maid's jokes to heart.
"Is there such a thing?" Mrs. Wang almost shouted.
"Be quiet. Of course, I'm her nurse and don't know anything. The girl is amazing, the maid used to treat her badly, she directly called someone to slap her mouth. Later, they were all charged with gambling and stealing, and they were directly caned. Kim shuddered, she saw with her own eyes how badly those few were beaten.
Mrs. Wang sighed, "Fortunately, there are many people today, and she is only counted one by one." You can still keep an old face. ”
"Be careful, the girl is so annoyed, we don't have any good fruit to eat. Don't talk about the past few months, look at Yiyuan, is it still like a word? ”
"Alas, there are many miscellaneous people in Yiyuan, and there are few stewards. There are only two serious masters, the old lady doesn't care about anything, and the girl has never seen the world when she is young. The whole garden is also full of words. Wang Po said.
Jin whispered: "The girl just asked about the situation in the house half a month ago, and asked people to check the accounts. and specially asked the housekeeper, and also asked the housekeeper's mother-in-law for questioning. ”
Mrs. Wang was anxious, "There is such a thing, but no one has told me." ”
"Who dares to say, the old lady is beside you." Jin said: "Alas, it is indeed time for Yiyuan to be cured. Fang Da only looked at the things on the outside, and didn't ask anything inside. Linlang is by the old lady's side every day, and she can't get out. It's good for the girl to take care of it. I just hope that tomorrow morning will not lose face, after all, how many years of hard work have been in it. ”
"Yes, yes."
Wang Po listened, she had been in Yiyuan for decades and had never seen anything. Although they are mothers-in-law with a little face, the master turned his face and there was nothing in an instant.
On March 17, spring is about to go, and most of the pear blossoms in Yiyuan are gone. If the jade skin is white and the snow falls, just wait for the spring break.
In less than five watches, Yun Zhao got up and drew his eyebrows and lips.
"Girl, you're ready. Here's the roster. ”
Liudan is becoming more and more capable, much more capable than when he first met.
Wan Zhao smiled: "Okay, I'll let the scholars call them one by one." ”
"Yes." Liudan responded.
"How about drawing Dai?"
Liudan said: "It's okay to paint Dai. ”
Akira smiled softly and stroked his hair. "Let's go."
Outside the hall, a group of people gathered in the dark.
Liu Dan and the new maidservant girl counted the number of people outside, and the mothers-in-law of the huge Yiyuan didn't even dare to make a sound.
Yun Zhao came early, and he probably flipped through the roster first. Then let his attendant Yun'er call in one by one.
"Divide them into groups in order. One by one, the name is noted, and whoever is missing or more is written down. If the newcomers are not included in the roster, they will be asked to write a list in regular script, and when I have seen it, I will create a new book. ”