"That's right, Kunbo has a point." Another bearded man also spoke up, gritting his teeth, "Gilles is going to accompany the southern tour, isn't it obvious?!" We were really sold by him and are still counting the money for him! Despicable, despicable! ”

The more the princes listened, the more justified they felt, and their hearts seemed to set off a stormy wave.

Mo Kemo patted Kun Bo on the shoulder, "Kun Bo, calm down." The Baichuan clan is already the first clan in the northwest, and Gilles has nothing to ask the emperor for. ”

"There is a saying in the Central Plains that people's hearts are not enough for snakes to swallow elephants. Their Baichuan clan has always claimed to be the first clan in the northwest, and they are ambitious, and they have not occupied the borderless land in the past two years......" Kun Bo snorted dissatisfiedly, "Mo Kemo, you should really be careful. This year, your Uji clan has grown rapidly, and my tone is weird when I hear Gilles mention you. He mobilized the people this time, and the trouble was so big, he must have a big plan, maybe he wanted to use the emperor to collect the fiefdoms of our northern tribes. ”

As soon as he said this, the hearts of the princes of several other tribes instantly lifted. For the domineering of the Baichuan tribe, these tribes have the most feelings.

The bearded man said regretfully: "We are too careless, we should not be bewitched by Gilles, and we have been begging the emperor to let us go back." Now maybe the emperor still thinks we have any different intentions......"

"And the 600,000 taels of silver!" Kunbo's voice seemed to be squeezed out between his teeth, and the blue tendons in his forehead jumped and jumped.

Thinking that they gave out 600,000 taels of silver together to honor the emperor, those princes had a pain in their flesh again, and they originally regarded the 600,000 taels as ransom silver, but now that they think about it, these 600,000 taels were also persuaded by Gilles to pay tribute.

"Maybe the 600,000 taels will be used by Gilles as a favor to curry favor with the emperor!"

Thinking back to a recent incident, everyone just wanted to beat themselves.

It's too late, they're only now realizing that it's too late for Gilles' sinister intentions!

Now that the Emperor's decree has been issued, there is no room for them to turn around.

The sunset fell, sprinkling a golden-red light on all things on the earth, and the fire clouds on the horizon were red and bright like fire, faintly revealing an ominous atmosphere.

The princes looked at each other, all with solemn faces.

Suddenly, Mo Kemo spoke again: "Don't worry. We can take our time and think long-term. Whatever Giles had in mind, it wasn't something that could be done in a while. ”

A few other people around listened to it, and they also felt that what Mo Kemo said was very true.

Soon, they all dispersed, with different thoughts.

In the next few days, the tribes of the northern land left the capital one after another.

Except for these tribes who left by order and the three tribes left by the emperor, the prince and the county lord of the Huaqu tribe did not receive any will, and they did not know whether to leave or stay, let alone who to ask for, so they could only rely on the Siyi Pavilion for one day.

The news of the departure of these tribal princes from Beijing naturally reached the ears of the emperor, and the emperor only felt that there was a matter on his mind, and concentrated all his thoughts on the southern tour in early September.

On August 20, the autumn list was finally released.

In the morning, Duanmu Fei found that the atmosphere in the house was very different, even the maids and women in her courtyard were full of brilliance, and from time to time they could hear words such as "release list", "tribute courtyard", and "good news" floating into their ears.

Duanmu Fei skipped her boudoir class again, hid in a small room in the backyard to study dyes, she mixed seven or eight porcelain jars the size of copper basins, but the dyed materials were still not very satisfied......

Either the color is not satisfied, or the fragrance is not satisfied, or the feel of the material is ruined by the dye......

The little fox and the little starling saw that she was pouring something they had never seen before, and they ran curiously to see it, and squatted on a tree outside the house and looked at it with great interest.

Duanmu Fei instructed the pothos to fetch a few porcelain jars, intending to make minor adjustments according to one of the recipes, and the pothos responded, and met the cicada running quickly.

"Four girls! Four girls! Bi Cicada shouted excitedly, almost didn't shout a broken sound, and the little starling jumped up and down the tree, croaking and laughing at Bi Cicada.

Bi Chan didn't care about talking to the little starling anymore, and said happily: "Fourth girl, the eldest young master has been hit!" The eldest young master has won it, and he is the first place in the township test, and he is in the middle of the yuan! ”

"Go get my fox pen."

The corners of Duanmu's lips were hooked, his eyes were bright and sparkling with a smile, and the pear vortex was shallow, like a blooming spring flower.

At this time, Duanmu Fei didn't have the heart to continue tossing the dye, took off the deerskin gloves in his hand, and walked towards the small study with Bi Cicada and Pothos.

She often accompanied Duanmu Heng to Mr. Liu's class, Duanmu Heng had already written out all the articles written by him in Qiu, Mr. Liu, Duanmu Xian and she had already read them, and they all felt that Duanmu Heng was nine out of ten this time, that is, the ranking problem.

Really!

Thinking about it, Duanmu Fei smiled so much that the pear vortex at the corner of her lips deepened, so she had already prepared a congratulatory gift for Duanmu Heng, the pen she made with her own hands, the fox fur borrowed from the little fox, and the words on the pen were also engraved by her own hand, so she waited for the list to be released and gave this gift out.

When she entered the house, she happened to hear Duanmu Jun instructing with a smile: "Wisteria, add two dishes to everyone today." ”

Duanmu Jun is generous, and it is Duanmu Xian who is more generous than her.

After Duanmuxian heard the good news, he immediately made the decision to reward and reward in the mansion, added a month's monthly money to his subordinates, and ordered an extra autumn coat in the autumn, and the two meals at noon and evening were even more big fish and meat.

Up and down the house, all are beaming, the people straighten their waists one by one, walk with the wind, hang red lanterns everywhere in the house at the fastest speed, and also put firecrackers at the door, crackling, so lively and lively.

The Duanmu family has not had such a happy event for many years, but this time it is only a township test, and Duanmu Xian is also worried that the extravagant banquet will put too much pressure on the eldest grandson, after all, there is a spring festival behind!

In the final analysis, after the township test, it is only half a foot into the official career, according to the Dasheng law, people can also be awarded officials, but if you really want to have any future in the official career, you still have to be a serious Jinshi background.

Duanmu Xian lowered his eyes, and the teacup in his hand paused in mid-air, a little hesitant.

In the Chaohui Hall, there was a crowd of people at the moment, and the people in the Duanmu Mansion all rushed to the house after hearing the good news of Duanmu Hengzhongju.

There was a lot of laughter and laughter around, and everyone gave Duanmu Heng a congratulatory gift one by one, Duanmu Heng returned the gift one by one, and the young man who was not smiling on weekdays also had a dazzling look between his eyebrows at this time.

The one who was even more excited than Duanmu Heng was probably Xiao He's, and he only felt angry in his heart. It's been a long time since there has been such a happy event in the second room.

Xiao He was about to say something, when he heard a crisp female voice say: "Grandfather, it is a happy event for the eldest brother to understand Yuan, why don't you charter Luhua Pavilion and let the eldest brother invite his classmates to get together?" ”

Duanmu Fei could see at a glance what Duanmu Xian was struggling with, and gave a suggestion intimately.

Speaking of classmates, it must not only invite classmates, but also the children of courtiers and nobles, one to celebrate, and the other to accumulate contacts.

"That's a good idea." Duanmu Xian's eyes lit up, stroked his beard, and nodded, the more he looked at his little granddaughter, the more he felt like himself, smart and clever, and his brain was active.

What the?! Xiao He's complexion changed in an instant, his brows frowned, and he almost didn't jump up. How can this be?!

She wanted to object, but was stopped by Duanmu Chao pulling her sleeves in time.

Duanmu Chao quickly gave Xiao He a warning look.

Xiao He thought that Duanmu Chao hadn't entered his yard for two months because of Duanmu Qi's previous incident, so he could only endure it.

The couple's eye exchange occurred between the snap of their fingers, but it was still seen by someone with a heart, the fourth lady Ren and the fifth lady Ni secretly exchanged eyes, with a touch of ridicule in their eyes: their second sister-in-law is very stupid, that is, she has a good fate, she was born in the He family, and she gave birth to such a son who can read!

Ren and Ni twisted their veils sourly, secretly determined to spur their son to study, maybe he could also let the old lady take a look.

Xiao He's heart was very unhappy, and he held his breath in the position of his chest, not up or down, but he felt that this good happy event was ruined by Duanmufei's girl.

Her son was raised at a young age, and he was the first name Xie Yuan, so he should celebrate it vigorously, and that was the scenery.

The two sisters in the long house are really white-eyed wolves who can't be fed, and their son is usually so good to the two of them and takes care of them meticulously, they actually repay it like this!

Hum! Is there less of a narrow-minded little woman like this?!

The two sisters are obviously jealous of their son's beauty!

However, neither his own master nor his son were on his side, Xiao He glanced at Duanmu Heng not far away, and felt extremely aggrieved in his heart, obviously the son who was conceived and born in October was not with him......

Even Xiao He's heart was unwilling, but he didn't dare to mention the banquet.

She took a few deep breaths, barely calmed down, and said tentatively: "Father, Brother Heng is almost seventeen, and now he understands the yuan and has a successful career, you see, is his marriage ......?"

In Xiao He's opinion, it was only a matter of time before the young Xie Yuanzhong Jinshi was released, and it was time to discuss his son's marriage.

Duanmuxian drank the tea unhurriedly, calmly and relaxedly, and did not object.

Xiao He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Duanmu Xian should also have the intention of setting a family affair for his son, so he continued with confidence: "Father, my niece is dignified and virtuous ...... sister."

Only then did she speak, Duanmu Xian, who was still leisurely and comfortable, straightened his face and interrupted impatiently: "That's enough." Duanmuxian casually put down the teacup, and with a "snap", the teacup slammed heavily on the desk on the side.

This impact made Xiao He's heartbeat skip a beat, and he stopped talking, and his heart was even more aggrieved.

Duanmu Chao hurriedly pulled Xiao He's sleeve again, and this time, glared at her fiercely. Which pot should not be mentioned!

The other people present all showed a little bit of a smile, and Xiao He's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law all had the intention of kissing and kissing, and they all knew it.

It's just that Duanmu Heng is the eldest grandson in the house, and the He family is crazy, and his marriage is not up to the Xiao He family.

The atmosphere in the hall was a little delicate, and everyone else was waiting to see a good show.

Duanmu Fei didn't hear it, drank tea, ate the fruit in the fruit pot, and said in his heart: The pears in this season are really sweet, juicy and delicious.

Duanmuxian was too lazy to talk to an ignorant woman like Xiao He, so he lightly dropped a sentence: "Brother Heng'er's marriage, I will watch it, so you don't have to worry about it with the second child." ”

After that, Duanmu Xianhuo stood up and called Duanmu Heng, and the grandfather and grandson strode out of the hall, leaving the people in this room face each other.

Duanmu Fei was eating Sydney pears while looking at Duanmu Heng's departing back, thinking: I don't know what my future sister-in-law will look like......

Just thinking about it like this, Duanmu couldn't help but cry of sympathy for her future sister-in-law.

His eldest brother likes to discipline others to read so much, and the future sister-in-law may not be able to hide in the future, Duanmufei can almost imagine the scene when the couple holds books every day in the future, and even the eldest brother may teach the sister-in-law from time to time......

It's pathetic. Duanmu Fei decided that he must be kind to his "hard-working" sister-in-law in the future.

As for Duanmu Xian, what he said just now was good, but after leaving the hall, his complexion changed suddenly, and the corners of his lips were pursed.

Actually, Duanmu Xian was also very troubled about Duanmu Heng's marriage, after all, he was a man, so he couldn't ask the inner house woman in Beppu about which girl was how......

Hey, it's really sad that there is no female elder in the family!

Duanmu Xian also had a headache when he thought about it, and felt that this child's family affairs were even more difficult to deal with than court affairs.

hesitated for a night, and in the end, Duanmu Xian could only call Duanmu Jun, and tactfully asked her to enter the palace, and asked Duanmu Guifei to help Duanmu Heng take a look.

Of course, Duanmu Xian also knew that this was not suitable for a girl who had not left the cabinet, however, he was really out of line, several daughters-in-law were unreliable, and he could only rely on this eldest granddaughter.

The selection of the eldest granddaughter-in-law in the future is related to the future of their Duanmu family, and they can't marry a daughter-in-law like Xiaohe and Tang, which is really a disaster for three generations!

After that, Duanmujun handed a sign to the palace, and entered the palace with Duanmu Fei to see Duanmu Guifei early in the morning of August 22.

When they arrived at Zhong Cui Palace, it was only half of the hour, and there was only one Duanmu Guifei in the east side hall of Zhong Cui Palace.

Duanmu Guifei has always liked Duanmu and Duanmu Fei the most, and when she saw the two of them, she smiled amiably and noblely, and said, "Sister Jun, Sister Fei, sit down." Hanxing knew that you were coming, but he was so happy that he almost pretended to be sick and didn't go to the study in the morning. Or the palace promised to keep the two of you in the palace for lunch, so she was willing to go to class obediently. ”

Speaking of her own unconscious daughter, Duanmu Guifei is curious and funny, and it is difficult to hide her love.

"Aunt Guifei, then my sister and I will have a good fortune today." Duanmu replied with a smile, smiling so that his eyebrows were crooked, very cute.

The smile on Duanmu Guifei's bright face was even bigger, like a delicate rose.

After the palace maid served tea and snacks to the sisters, Duanmu Guifei said with joy about Duanmu Heng: "The palace has heard that Brother Heng understands Yuan in this autumn." ”

In order to solve the Yuan in Duanmu Heng, even the emperor made a special trip to Zhongcui Palace and praised Duanmu Heng.

For the emperor, it is not uncommon to move in the middle, but the sixteen-year-old Xie Yuan is different, maybe he will be able to win the Huiyuan and the champion in the future, that is, even the three yuan, and the Dasheng Dynasty has only Wen Wuchen in the past hundred years.

Thinking about it, Duanmu Guifei was proud of her nephew in her heart, her eyebrows fluttering, and she was gushing.

"Brother Heng is worthy of being a child of our Duanmu family, reading like your grandfather! Your grandfather was also Xie Yuan back then. ”

"Your grandfather was in the year of the weak crown when he was in the middle of the Yuan, and Brother Heng is not yet seventeen years old!"

"Brother Heng has always been smart and studious, and this Xie Yuan should be his!"

After a while, only the voice of Duanmu Guifei was left in the side hall, and Duanmu and Duanmu Fei were only responsible for occasionally nodding or "oh", "um", "yes" and responding a few times.

Seeing that the concubine was in a good mood, the palace maids around her were also smiling, and they were attentively adding tea to the three aunts and nephews on the side.

"By the way, the palace specially prepared a gift for Brother Heng to congratulate him on understanding the Yuan...... Linglong, go get that box. Duanmu Guifei commanded with a smile.

"Yes, Concubine Niangniang," Linglong bent her knees and quickly exited the side hall.

Duanmu Guifei said a little dryly, and her slender fingers picked up the teacup on the side, and the nails dyed red like fire reflected on the pastel teacup gorgeously bright.

Duanmujun saw that there were no outsiders in the side hall, so he spoke: "Aunt Guifei, my niece entered the palace today on the orders of my grandfather......

Duanmu Guifei took a sip of tea elegantly, moved her eyebrows, and heard a little meaningful. Her eldest niece has always been very intelligent, so naturally she will not mention her father for no reason.

Duanmu Jun continued euphemistically: "Grandfather said that Ah Heng is now considered to have a successful career, and he only has one thing left on his mind. ”

Duanmu Guifei knew the meaning of the song when she heard the strings, and immediately understood the meaning of Duanmu Jun, and said with a smile: "Your grandfather can be regarded as knowing that he is in a hurry." She smiled and winked at Duanmujun.

There are only three things about this man, starting a family and starting a family, Duanmu Heng has a successful career, and the next major thing is, of course, to start a family, and only then can there be heirs.

His nephew is doing everything well, since he divorced the year before last, Duanmu Guifei began to secretly pay attention to family affairs for him, and the past two years can be regarded as a small gain.

At this time, Linglong came back with a rosewood carved box, and Duanmu Guifei instructed her to get a pen and paper.

Linglong waited for Duanmu Guifei to write a few names on the silk paper, and then asked Linglong to hand the silk paper and the box to Duanmu Jun, "Sister Jun, you take it back to your grandfather first." If you think it's appropriate, this palace will find an excuse to call them into the palace and take a good look. ”

Duanmu Fei glanced at it with some curiosity, only to see that Duanmu Guifei's hairpin flower was very well-written, but it was less graceful and more strong.

Duanmu Fei couldn't help but say: "Aunt Guifei, your regular script must be written better." ”

This sentence made Duanmu Guifei and Duanmu Jun stunned, and the room was filled with a cheerful laughter.

The courtyard is breezy, and the swaying light and shadow are projected into the room through the glass windows, leisurely and peaceful.

"yes." Duanmu Guifei was blunt and winked a little playfully, "That's what your grandfather said. "She still practiced this hairpin when she was young because the emperor liked it.

Thinking of the emperor, Duanmu Guifei's deep eyes flashed with a complicated light, and she picked up the teacup casually.

Duanmujun carefully put away the silk paper, cleared his throat, and turned the topic back: "Grandfather said, please help Aunt Guifei take a look." ”

"Okay, then let your grandfather wait for news from this palace." Duanmu Guifei said happily, looking at Duanmu Jun, the more she looked at it, the more she liked it.

Her eldest niece is really no better, she took care of the huge Duanmu family properly at a young age, since she took charge of the house, the backyard of the Duanmu family is in order, and now she is in charge of Duanmu Heng's marriage, and she is also so down-to-earth and generous, there is no twisting strength of the ordinary girl's family at all, and she really has a little bit of her youthful demeanor.

It's no wonder that others often say that nephews are like uncles and nieces are like aunts.

Although I don't know why, Duanmu Jun hasn't decided on a family affair until now, but it's really good!

But......

Duanmu Guifei thought of something, not only the eldest niece, but also the eldest nephew Duanmu Heng did not settle for marriage, it is said that the marriage of the second niece and the fourth niece is also given by the emperor, the father is shrewd enough in court affairs, but in the marriage of the grandchildren, it is inevitable that it is too sloppy!

This man is just unreliable!

Duanmu Guifei sighed secretly in her heart, and after thinking about it, she said tactfully: "Your cousin Xian wrote back not long ago, saying that the battle situation has been much better recently, and our Dasheng has recovered two cities in a row, and the morale of the generals in front has risen greatly. ”

"Your cousin also said in the letter that he has benefited a lot from the south for more than a year, and now he knows the difficulties of the people and the hardships of the soldiers ahead."

"During this time, he was helping to rebuild the city and resettle the people......"

Duanmu Guifei said as she cautiously observed Duanmu Jun's face.

Duanmu Jun said with a smile: "Aunt Guifei, Cousin Xian is not worthy of this trip." ”

Duanmu Guifei looked at Duanmu Jun's down-to-earth and generous appearance, and felt a little disappointed, and she really couldn't see what this eldest niece thought of her son.

Duanmu Guifei took another sip of hot tea and hesitated. Her eldest niece has always been upright and capable, not like other girls.

After considering it, Duanmu Guifei simply asked directly: "Sister Jun, do you have any plans for your marriage?" ”

Duanmu Fei almost didn't choke on the hot tea in his mouth, and looked at Duanmu Guifei in surprise, and then his expression became a little subtle, so he heard Duanmu Jun and his faction say calmly: "Aunt Guifei, I don't plan to get married." ”

"......" This is the answer that Duanmu Guifei didn't expect at all, and her expression couldn't hide her surprise.

Duanmu hooked his lips and smiled, his smile was bright, bright and casual without losing his elegance and calmness, and said: "I have already bought a house on Zhongchen Street, and when Zhen Zhen gets married, I will move out to live." "When my sister gets married, Duanmu Heng will definitely marry a daughter-in-law, so I can justifiably hand over the middle feed to the eldest daughter-in-law of the Duanmu family.

Afraid of scaring the concubine's aunt, Duanmujun didn't mention his plan to set up a female household for the time being.

After Duanmu Guifei came back to her senses, she hurriedly persuaded: "Sister Jun, the man should marry the woman and the woman should marry, this is a great humanity. There is no hurry to get married, if you have any difficulties, it is inconvenient to tell your grandfather, this palace is in charge of you. Duanmu Guifei was still surprised in her heart, she didn't understand how her eldest niece could have such an idea, did her father know?!

Duanmujun looked at her and smiled without saying a word, his expression and posture were still so elegant and free.

"......" Duanmu Guifei suddenly had a feeling in her heart that her own Hanxing was also good, if the child was too smart and capable, it would be difficult to coax.

Duanmu Fei saw what Duanmu Guifei was thinking at a glance, and couldn't help but smile in his heart, his shoulders trembled, and he was very happy and sad when he was not careful, the grapes in his hand slipped from between his fingers, and then rolled along the mirror-like marble floor to the edge of Duanmu Guifei's shoes.

Duanmu Guifei subconsciously looked at Duanmu Fei, and saw the little girl sticking out her tongue suddenly, looking very playful and cute, she was still a child at all.

"......" Duanmu Guifei had a flash of inspiration and understood.

The reason why Duanmujun plans not to marry must be for the sake of this only sister.

Since the death of their sisters' parents and came to Beijing to join Duanmu Mansion, everything Duanmujun has done is for his sister Duanmufei, and even after Duanmufei gets married, Duanmujun has to move to live next door to the princess's mansion, in order to live closer to his sister.

This girl is too distressing, presumably because she has to take care of her sister, and she feels that since she has delayed the flowering period, she simply won't marry rather than let others pick and choose.

Yes, it must be so.

------Off topic------

Today is the last day of the monthly pass! Remember to vote.

The rules of the event are the same as before, leave a message in the book review area today (0:00 to 24:00), and there is a Keychain for every 50th floor, which is 1,51,101...... And so on. There will also be a Ah Yin pillow today, which will be randomly drawn from all the girls who left a message.

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