Chapter 227: Corruption
Everywhere there are rich areas, and slums.
The Xue family has long been in decline, and the Xu family is not rich, so they are quite economically, and they all live in the dense, middle-to-low poor alleys of the capital.
Barely a neighbor.
But they are separated by several streets, and they don't know each other very well.
If you want to say that Emperor Yan Cheng's home in his early years is not a little better than here.
It's just because of the down-and-out royal family, living in a slum closer to the palace. Otherwise, how could he marry Concubine Xu Xian?
Because the cottage was narrow, soon, the owner of the house, who heard the child's cry, had already walked out.
This is an ordinary man with thin eyebrows and fine eyes, who is seven or eight points similar to Concubine Xu Xian, but he is more honest. It is Concubine Xu Xian's brother, the uncle of His Royal Highness King Han, Xu Tong.
Although Xue Shen was not familiar with Xu Tong, after all, he lived close to him, and he still heard of this person.
The Xu family is not rich, but after Concubine Xu Xian flew on the branches, the Xu family did not come to the door to pump Feng. On the contrary, he restrained his family and lived in peace.
It is precisely because of their interest that Emperor Yan Cheng is willing to take care of one or two.
Like Xu Tong is now in the capital of a Qing idle yamen, leading an idle job, it can be regarded as giving him a piece of food and clothing for the whole family, and from time to time he also gives some fresh gadgets.
Otherwise, how could the Xu family kid leisurely squat at the door and gnaw on sugarcane?
This thing is nothing in the south, but it can be transported to the north, which is considered a rarity.
Like ordinary people, they can't eat it.
It's a pity that Fu Xihua didn't pay attention.
Because sugar cane, in the Earl's Palace, it is only when the juice is squeezed before it is presented to the master. Squatting on the side of the road and munching like this, she thought that this was the way the people ate it, and she was very disgusted.
It's just that now that she learned that the child she disliked and cried was the son of the Xu family, the pear vortex on Fu Xihua's face couldn't laugh anymore and froze there.
She still remembers that in later generations, although the Xu family did not become a big official, they were just and blessed. I was very kind to Min Bai and gave him the title.
Now she still wants to ask someone to help her bring a message to the palace and leave a good impression, but she offended people first, but how can she be good?
But the honest man Xu Tong saw that the child was fine, so he had no intention of pursuing it.
"Okay, okay, don't cry, don't cry. Go back and your father will wash you, and you can eat it. ”
frowned and looked at Fu Xihua again, "You should also pay attention to the car, but fortunately, you only splashed mud." What if an old man or child comes out and walks around and bumps into it? Then it's time to have a lawsuit. ”
After speaking, he was about to go back with the child in his arms, but Fu Xihua hurriedly stopped the person.
"Xu, Uncle Xu!"
She wanted to get out of the car and talk, after all, it seemed polite. But the ground was so dirty.
The extremely good-looking inferior military attache deliberately said in a loud voice, "Miss, don't come down, in case we splash you with mud, but we can't afford to pay for it!" ”
Seeing that Xu Tong was honest and didn't pay attention to these, Fu Xihua was not verbose, and handed out a delicate box directly from the car window.
“…… My surname is Fu, and I am the fifth lady of the Earl of Yongding. Because he entered the palace in the past, he had several encounters with Concubine Xian, and she also had to take care of her. I happened to be passing by today, and I heard that her mother's house was nearby, so I brought you a bag of spices...... I don't want to be rude, but it's rude to splash the son of the house by mistake...... In this box, this is my own chrysanthemum fragrance, but it is stronger than the one I bought outside. ”
The Double Festival is approaching, and chrysanthemums and spices are given to each other to express blessings, which can be regarded as the occasion.
It's just that this happens to be passing by or something, it's all nonsense.
No matter where the Earl's Court goes, it is impossible to pass by their slums.
Although Xu Tong is honest, he also knows this basic common sense.
Only a young girl from the family came to offer courtesy, even if it was a little inexplicable, it was a good intention.
And this box is not cheap at first glance. So Xu Tong honestly shook his head and thanked him, but said that the spices were expensive and he didn't dare to accept them.
This spice is actually not expensive, it is all leftovers, and it is made to match.
Fu Xihua was sure that the Xu family was from a low background and couldn't see whether things were good or bad, so he used cheap goods to coax them.
If you want to say that it is valuable, there is really only that box, which is a delicate thing.
Seeing that he had been deceived, Fu Xihua handed the box to the car maid and stuffed it into the child's arms.
Seeing this, Xu Tong thanked him and accepted it.
Only he didn't accept other people's things in vain, and asked his family to take out a good satin rewarded by the palace as a return gift.
Seeing that he had earned a piece of satin for nothing, Fu Xihua was proud in his heart, and said falsely, "Actually, I came here today, and I still have a few words, and I don't know whether to say it or not." ”
Yes, obviously, it is meant to be spoken.
Looking at Xu Tongmune, Xue Shen answered with knowledge and interest.
Miss said. If it's good, who won't listen to it? ”
Fu Xihua glanced at him with satisfaction and said, "I heard that a few days ago, His Royal Highness the King of Han went against the local minister for a people's daughter and sued the emperor. Although I don't know what it is, in the end, His Royal Highness's status is expensive, so he shouldn't make a big fight for a people's girl. Now the ministers of the DPRK and China do not say anything about this, but they have a lot of complaints in private. If it is a big trouble, I am afraid that it will damage the reputation of His Royal Highness and Niangniang, and the minister's heart will respond. That's why I'm kind enough to remind me, I just hope you don't blame me for talking too much. ”
These are the words she has pondered for a long time, and she feels that if it reaches the ears of Concubine Xu Xian, she will suddenly earn a reputation of being wise and sensible. Even if the emperor listens to it, doesn't he have to praise her for thinking about His Highness?
When Xu Tong heard this, he was frightened!
He didn't want to touch his sister and nephew, but he also hoped that they would come.
If it really arouses the public outrage of the ministers, will the matter become serious?
It is said that my sister was originally the wife of Ming Media, but because her background was too low, she was talked about by those ministers and became a concubine.
If you say it again, won't you even have to be a concubine? And the nephew, the King of Han, can't he keep it?
I thought about going back to the house to get the sign and enter the palace and tell Concubine Xu Xian about it.
Next to him, Xue Shen stepped forward with a slightly cold smile.
"Miss Fu, don't say that you are not the concubine of His Royal Highness the King of Han now, even if you are, you have not interfered in the government like this.
Did His Royal Highness the King of Han casually sue the emperor for a people's daughter? That's obviously his junior sister! If the friendship of the same family is ignored, this reputation will be good?
Hmph, you said that those ministers were not convinced, why didn't anyone dare to say it in front of the emperor? Can you represent several ministers, or do you represent the Earl's Court of Yongding?
Besides, is Your Majesty a fool, listening to the wind is the rain? Now that Lord Qincha has been sent to investigate the truth thoroughly, now the facts are unknown, which round got you a girl's film, and you are here to tell right and wrong? ”
Fu Xihua revealed his thoughts, and his face turned red, "You...... I'm clearly a kind reminder! ”
Xue Shen raised his eyebrows, "Are you kind?" I think you're just ill-intentioned and sowing discord! Your Highness's good reputation has been ruined by people like you! ”