The second prince happened to follow the eldest prince back to Chengxiang Palace, and he also wanted to persuade the eldest brother more, so as not to make the eldest brother depressed, so he knelt together and listened to the will.

After the chamberlain announced the decree, the eldest prince calmly responded, got up to accept the decree, and ordered the palace maid to take some reward money.

The chamberlain congratulated the eldest prince with a smile, received the reward from Mingxin, and observed the eldest prince attentively. Seeing the smile on the corner of the eldest prince's mouth, he respectfully held the holy decree, took it inside and put it away, without the slightest unwillingness and helplessness, nodded secretly in his heart, and said a few words of greeting before going back to reply to the decree.

Emperor Hongxuan naturally knew what the eldest prince was doing in the morning, and at this time, after listening to the return of the inner servant, he was extremely satisfied when he saw that the eldest prince knew the trade-off, and ordered the inner servant to go to Tu Hanlin's family to pass on the decree. At the same time, the edict told the world that the eldest prince chose a concubine.

A year later, when the eldest prince turned eighteen years old, he officially married.

The Great Qi Dynasty set the rules from Emperor Taizu Fan Huize, and the prince was less than eighteen years old.

Can't get married. The princess is free and has no laws to govern her. However, the more expensive the Great Qi Dynasty, the later she married, so the princess did not marry before the age of eighteen.

The eldest prince made a family appointment here, and the news soon spread throughout the capital.

In the Zhenguo Mansion, He Ningxin and Jian Feiyang were not surprised at all. The name of Jian Feiyi was reported, but it was just an expedient measure used by Emperor Hongxuan to block others, Jian Feiyang had already told Emperor Hongxuan that Jian Feiyi was illiterate and was not suitable to be the prince's concubine. Of course, Emperor Hongxuan didn't believe it, but it was also an excuse for seriousness.

The Great Qi Dynasty believed that a woman's lack of talent was virtue. Therefore, it is not a big deal that women are illiterate. Besides, Jian Feiyang did not deceive the king. When Jian Feiyi followed Old Madam Jian. is blindly pampered, refuses to learn to read and write, recognizes many words with mistakes and omissions, says that she is illiterate, and really did not wronged her.

He Ningxin now asked Jian Feiyi to help the housekeeper, she was a little anxious, learning to read and write at home, reading the account book, and she looked a little bit better.

And in the Mansion of Marquis Ning Yuan, the family was sending Marquis Ning Yuan Chu Hua out of the house. The Qincha honor guard outside had already set up a street at the gate of the Marquis of Ningyuan's mansion, just waiting for him to come out and get in the car and go southwest.

Chu Huajin went out this time, and he had a lot of things to bring.

Pei Shufen and Mrs. Tai worked overnight and sent four older subordinates to follow, so that they could be called outside. There are two more servants, who are waiting for them closely. There are also two staff masters who help with outside affairs. In addition to these people, Mrs. Tai was worried that these men would not be able to serve them well, so she gave two rough maids.

Originally, Pei Shufen also wanted to instigate Chu Hua to take Aunt Fang out with him, so that he could take Aunt Fang's son over and raise him. Who knew that Aunt Fang would not slip her hands, and she would be sick a few days in advance, so she naturally couldn't travel along.

Pei Shufen couldn't, so she had to let Chu Huajin be the only room now, and the big girl beside Mrs. Tai hugged the qin to take care of her.

Aunt Qi also personally sent a package of shoes over, and asked Baoqin to help put them away, so that they could be changed and washed on the way.

When Mrs. Tai saw Aunt Qi coming, she gave her more and more face. Mrs. Tai knew that Aunt Qi's daughter-in-law, Geqi, was now a candidate for the eldest prince's concubine. In Mrs. Tai's opinion, the selection of this Qi girl is almost a certainty. So when the holy decree came, saying that Emperor Hongxuan had selected the daughter of the Tu Hanlin family as the concubine for the eldest prince, the people in the Marquis of Ningyuan Mansion were dumbfounded.

Aunt Qi's face was very ugly, and she only hurriedly saluted Mrs. Tai and was about to retreat.

Pei Shufen just felt a bad breath, where could she easily let Aunt Qi go, stretched out her hand to stop her, and teased Aunt Qi: "Aunt Qi go slowly." The Holy Divine Decree has been given, and no matter how fast you go, you can't change the result. He took a handkerchief to cover his mouth and smiled: "Aunt Qi, do you want to go back to your parents' house to appease your niece?" The position of the eldest prince and concubine was lost to an inconspicuous Hanlin in this way, tsk, but anyone who has some temperament will be killed by a head. ”

Aunt Qi was so angry that she trembled, and couldn't help but sneer at each other, and said, "The prince chooses a concubine, it's good to be selected." It's better than those who didn't do it, but took advantage of their sister's serious illness to get up. You have to be a filler! ”

Pei Shufen's face immediately sank, and she said to the mother-in-law on the left and right: "Aunt Qi is crazy, give me a palm!" ”

The mother-in-law on the side answered, but she didn't dare to do it. Aunt Qi looked at Chu Huajin aggrievedly.

Chu Hua put on a red cloak and said, "Okay! Both of them were at fault, and it was settled. He said to Pei Shufen: "You are the main room, you should have the appearance of the main room." What do you do if you can't get along with your aunts? I left this time, and it took half a year to come back. You should also be careful, serve your mother, take care of the children, and wait for me to come back. ”

Pei Shufen smiled awkwardly and leaned back to answer "yes".

Aunt Qi hurriedly bent her knees to thank Master Hou and hurriedly went back to her yard.

Chu Huajin went to Mrs. Tai's Cining Courtyard to say goodbye, and talked to Chu Qianyi and Chu Qianqian for a while, "Ding instructed Chu Qianyi to be a companion to the three princes in the palace, to be careful, not to be naughty, and not to make trouble with the three princes." Chu Qianyi responded one by one.

Chu Qianqian took a medium-sized burden over, handed it to Chu Huajin, and said, "Qianqian knows that my father is not short of silver, this is just a little bit of my brother and I's heart. ”

Chu Huajin took it and took a look, it was full of broken silver and small gold and nickel made in the palace, and it was the cheapest to take the reward, so he took it, put it in his sleeve pocket, and hugged Humility for a while.

Mrs. Tai commanded a few more times, and then said: "It's not early, you can start early, and you can also find a post station to stay in front." ”

Chu Hua was about to say goodbye and leave, but the senior steward of Qin outside hurried over and replied, saying that the staff master had suddenly fallen ill and couldn't get out of bed and couldn't leave.

Chu Huajin frowned and said, "If you can't go, you can count it." I'll just bring a master. ”

Mrs. Tai said, "How can it be done? This is the first time you have gone out to do a Qin errand, how can one master be enough? ”

and Qin Lisheng again: "There are so many masters in the outer courtyard, can't you find another one to go out with the boss?" ”

Qin Lisheng was a little embarrassed. In fact, there are not many masters in the outer courtyard, they are all a radish and a pit, each performing its own duties. The matter of the two masters before has been shared by others. If one is temporarily transferred, the outer courtyard will be chaotic again.

Seeing Qin Lisheng's embarrassed appearance, Chu Huajin didn't speak anymore and went out with someone.

Come to the gate of the house. Chu Huajin and his entourage were running into Mr. Meng who brought the little guy into the house.

Chu Huajin stopped and talked to Mr. Shan for a while. When he knew that there was a shortage of a useful master around Hou Ye, Mr. Shan recommended himself: "If Hou Ye does not give up his dislike, I am willing to go to the southwest with Hou Ye." ”

Chu Hua was overjoyed. Mr. Shan's name is stronger than those masters. Besides, it's just to do some clerical sorting and polishing, and with Mr. Shan's ability, it should be more than enough.

Pei Shufen saw it in the back, was taken aback, and hurriedly stepped forward to laugh and said, "Master Hou, how can you rob Mr. with the children in the homeschool......

Before he finished speaking, Mr. Shan said lightly: "I heard that your prince is going to enter the palace to be a companion to the third prince, but I have actually become an idler, there is no one to teach, and I shouldn't have come to the mansion." However, Hou Ye is now the time to employ people, if I can help Hou Ye, it will not be in vain for Hou Ye to invite me. ”

Chu Hua hurriedly pushed Pei Shufen aside, frowned at her, and said, "What are you doing when you come out?" Why don't you go back soon?! As he spoke, he said to Mr. Shan: "It's better to pick the day than to hit the sun, why don't you go out with us." ”

Mr. Shan naturally agreed. On the first day of today, when I arrived at the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, the things I brought were all complete, and at this time, as long as I put the cart with luggage in Qincha, I could immediately follow the people.

Pei Shufen couldn't, so she had to watch Chu Hua get into Qincha's car with anxiety, and Baoqin followed to serve. Mr. Shan and another staff member got into the car behind. There are also the subordinates, mothers-in-law, and maids of the Marquis of Ningyuan's mansion, all of whom got into the car one after another. Around the cart, there were also 500 soldiers sent by the imperial court, escorting them all the way. The guard of honor in front of him was set aside and had gone out of the city.

As soon as Chu Hua left, the Marquis of Ningyuan's mansion quieted down.

Chu Qianyi entered the palace every morning to accompany the three princes to study, and he could see his grandfather in the imperial study.

The third prince is a good-natured person, and he especially values people who can read, and he admires Chu Qianyi very much. The two get along well, Chu Qianyi used to learn boxing and riding with Jian Feiyang, and now he is with the third prince, just like a fish in water. Seeing that his companion could not only study, but also some riding and archery kung fu, the third prince couldn't help but inspire a little competitiveness, and he also got up early every day and memorized books greedily. Even Emperor Hongxuan was amazed when he found out, and his opinion of him changed a lot.

Pei Shufen originally planned to wait for Chu Huajin to leave, so that he could free up his hands and clean up a few aunts. Who knew that when Chu Hua was leaving, he cut off her mind in front of everyone, and she was not allowed to find out what was wrong with her aunts.

Pei Shufen was unwilling, and tried a few times, but several aunts did not dare to take a step beyond the thunder pool, and it was difficult to find the mistake.

Pei Shufen had no choice but to press it for the time being and concentrate on cleaning up the industry in the outer courtyard of the Marquis Ningyuan's mansion. This time, Qin Lisheng, the chief steward of the outer courtyard, was very cooperative, and showed Pei Shufen all the properties taken care of by the outer courtyard of Ningyuan Hou.

Looking at the accounts of these industries, Pei Shufen was very disappointed. I thought that those industries in the outer courtyard could make money every day, but now it seems that they are only slightly better than a few shops in their hands. This idea is far from enough to become a big thing.

After pondering in his room for a few days, Pei Shufen summoned the Qin Steward to come in and asked, "What are the most profitable industries in the capital today?" Qin Lisheng said with a smile: "The most profitable is, of course, Yinlou."

However, the imperial court has a clear decree that officials and family members cannot meddle in the affairs of the silver building. Madam, you don't know that the Luo family's silver building used to be the leading silver number in our Great Qi Dynasty, just because their eldest young master became an official, they gave their silver number to the second room of the Luo family, which had no one to be an official.

It's really a strong man's broken wrist! ”

Pei Shufen snorted, thinking of the third sister who refused to make a fortune with her, her eyes rolled, and she asked again, "What else?" ”

Qin Lisheng thought for a while and said, "There is also a sea salt shop." However, anyone who opens a sea salt shop must have his own salt farm. We, the Marquis of Ningyuan, have never set foot in this business. If we want to intervene now, I'm afraid we don't have so much cash to turnover. ”

Another road was blocked.

Pei Shufen didn't understand how people crossed women, no matter what they did, the silver was caught. When it comes to his own position, he is holding on to his own position, which is really different from his life, and he can't help but feel a little excited. Every day, I focus on replenishing my body. Just wait for Hou Ye to come back, and when her five-year period is up, she can give birth to a child of her own.

In the Zhenguo Mansion here, after the New Year, He Ningxin found a few reliable brokers to come over and asked them to go outside to find a small house with three entrances, a dry field Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing, and two shops in the capital, to make plans for Lu Zhenxian.

Jian Feiyang gave He Ningxin a large sum of silver for this matter. He Ningxin calculated and felt that there was no need for it, so she returned the excess to Jian Feiyang. Jian Feiyang smiled and said, "You can keep it." "I want to save some private money for He Ningxin.

He Ningxin was stunned for a long time, and her heart was a little full of flavors.

In the past, she took care of others, but this time, someone also took care of her.

The corners of Jian Feiyang's mouth curled slightly, and he pulled her out, saying that he was going to see the newly bought house for Lu Zhenxian, and he wanted to give her a set of furniture, and let He Ningxin help pick it out.

He Ningxin felt that this was the right matter, so she changed into a lotus-colored gold thread woven huā placket long jacket, tied a royal blue brocade inlaid huā horse-faced skirt, and put on a stone blue silk sable sable cloak, got in the car, and went to Lu Zhenxian's new house with Jian Feiyang.

Lu Zhenxian's new house is in the southwest of the capital, where a middle-sized family lives, and it is still a little far away from the Zhenguo Mansion. The area where the Zhenguo Mansion is located can only be lived in. Now it has just been transferred from the government, and it is still empty and uninhabited.

He Ningxin and Jian Feiyang got out of the car together, came to the door of this house to take a look, and saw that the plaque at the door had been replaced with a new brush of "Lu House" tung oil, and the oil was shiny.

The two of them went in and took a casual look, got a general understanding of the furnishings and style of the house, and thought about what kind of furniture to use. After looking at the house, Jian Feiyang took He Ningxin to the area where the shops in the west of the capital gathered, first went to the furniture store to negotiate the style and price with the boss, gave the address to the boss, and asked the owner of the furniture store to go to the new house to measure the size and make furniture.

Hurriedly finished doing this, it was already noon.

Jian Feiyang asked He Ningxin: "Are you tired?" Hungry or not? ”

He Ningxin knew that Jian Feiyang had to eat lunch, and said with a smile: "I'm a little hungry." Let's go back. ”

Jian Feiyang shook his head with a smile, put on a curtain for her, and took her to a familiar restaurant nearby, saying, "I'll invite you to dinner." ”

He Ningxin had never eaten in a restaurant outside, so she felt very novel, smiled and followed him, and came to the private room above the restaurant.

The maid who came with her was cramped and restless in the private room, watching the little maid in the restaurant serve the food at the same price, wanting to come forward to serve, but afraid of hindering others' ways, they all looked at each other a little.

Jian Feiyang then ordered: "There is another private room, you go over and eat." Whatever you want, put it on my account. ”

He Ningxin's eldest maid Fufeng boldly looked at He Ningxin and asked, "Madam, why don't you stay and serve Madame?" ”

Before He Ningxin could speak, Jian Feiyang had already said lightly: "Let you go and eat, just hurry over." Your wife has me here. ”

He Ningxin glanced at Fufeng.

Fufeng understood, smiled and saluted, and took a group of maids and ladies to the private room next door to eat and drink.

In the private room here, only Jian Feiyang and He Ningxin were left.

Jian Feiyang's interest was a little higher, and he frequently served He Ningxin vegetables.

"Try this squirrel fish, which is the treasure of this restaurant. It looks unremarkable, but if you take a bite, you know what is unusual about this fish. Jian Feiyang pointed to a plate of golden-colored dishes in the middle of the table, hooked with thick vegetables, and offered treasures to He Ningxin with his eyebrows.

He Ningxin looked at Jian Feiyang's rare relaxed appearance with a smile, and kept nodding in agreement.

Jian Feiyang took a chopstick squirrel fish, put it on a small plate in front of He Ningxin, and said, "You taste it?" ”

He Ningxin tilted her head and opened her mouth at Jian Feiyang.

Jian Feiyang was stunned for a moment, but then understood, quickly picked up the small plate, clamped the fish with chopsticks, fed it to He Ningxin's mouth, and asked nervously, "Delicious, right?" "I really want to get He Ningxin's approval.

He Ningxin didn't know what was wrong with her, she actually did this kind of thing in front of Jian Feiyang.

A mouthful of tender fish meat in his mouth, he didn't know the taste of it, he only felt his heart beating wildly, and his face was even more dizzy, so he quickly removed his eyes and didn't look at Jian Feiyang.

Jian Feiyang smiled, in a very happy mood, poured some wine for He Ningxin, and said, "Taste the daughter red here, of course, it is not as good as the father-in-law's cellar daughter red, but in the capital, it is second to none." ”

He Ningxin looked at the wine glass, and was about to reach out to take it, but Jian Feiyang had already raised the wine glass and sent it to He Ningxin's mouth.

He Ningxin had no choice but to take a sip of Jian Feiyang's hand. Amber daughter red, Cheng,

Fragrant, mellow, soft, soft in the mouth, full of stamina. Jian Feiyang only let He Ningxin take a sip, and she was not allowed to drink it again. I drank the rest of the wine by myself.

Seeing this, He Ningxin hurriedly scooped up a bowl of sour soup, used it as a sobering soup, and persuaded Jian Feiyang to drink it.

The two talked and laughed during the banquet, and the meal lasted for more than an hour.

Coming out of the restaurant, He Ningxin originally wanted to go home, but Jian Feiyang pulled her to a jewelry store again, and said to the owner of the store: "What new jewelry do you have here?" Bring them to us and show them. ”

As soon as the boss saw that the two men were dressed extraordinarily, followed by a large group of servants, he knew that it was the ladies of the rich and noble families, so he hurriedly invited them into the VIP room to sit inside, and personally brought the new jewelry that he had just entered.

He Ningxin took a closer look and felt that the style and workmanship were good, but in addition to gold and silver jewelry, those dotted emerald, inlaid with blue, jadeite and precious stones, the materials used were not of the highest quality. But Jian Feiyang's mind, He Ningxin looked at these jewelry, and carefully selected a huā crown, a red gold silk phoenix nodded and shook with a step, and a plain silver full pond Jiaohan was distracted. In addition, I picked three gold-headed noodles, and planned to bring one to each of the three girls in the house.

Quietly Feiyang smiled and shook his head, and let the boss wrap it up.

Coming out of the jewelry store, He Ningxin had already understood Jian Feiyang's intentions, and felt even more strange in her heart.

However, when the two of them returned to the Zhenguo Mansion and faced a large family, they quickly put this kind of thinking behind them and tried their best to plan for their families.

Soon a month passed, and on this day, Jian Feiyang came back from the court, and said to He Ningxin with a strange expression: "Ning Xin, do you know that the queen mother is pregnant again." ”