Song Yixiao pondered and meditated for a long time to no avail, and finally had to ask her husband at night: "Even if my father and grandmother don't know the severity, and Gu Gong is in the Song Mansion, how can I not mention a thing or two?" ”

"What is it to take a concubine and fight against the prince?" I didn't want to hear the words in vain, but I was surprised, "It's just a plaything - you can buy it today and sell it tomorrow, how much business does the prince have to worry about, how can he have the time to take care of his father-in-law's backyard?" ”

He also said, "In the past, the daughters of criminal officials did not enter the court, but there were also those who were favored as concubines and gave birth to royal heirs? The current warm beauty in the palace is a similar example, this Xiaoliu family is just an aunt. ”

Song Yixiao listened with a red face: "I've been in the backyard for a long time, but I want to be narrow." I thought this would affect the previous dynasty! ”

"Compared to being in the dust, the aunt who can be a father-in-law is indeed a blessing from the sky for that Xiaoliu family, so it's no wonder you're worried." Jian Xubai saw that his wife was embarrassed, comforted him, and changed the topic, "Actually, when it comes to the Yue family, Gu Gong's borrowing this time is something that people can't understand." ”

As mentioned earlier, Gu Shao is a son of a famous family, and he himself is the leader of the literary world who is proud of his youth, so even if he has been in office for nearly 20 years, his house in the imperial capital still remains, and there is more than one.

In this case, when he arrived at the emperor, he did not go to live in his own house, but went to live in the Song Mansion, which was very contrary to common sense.

Even if he felt that those mansions had been uninhabited for a long time and the yin qi was too strong, not to mention that the prince was very willing to perform filial piety for the king of Zhongling County and get him a comfortable place to live; Let's just say that Gu Shao's nephew, the one who was sent to the imperial capital last year and recommended to the crown prince, where he lives is always ready-made, right?

As a result, Gu Shao didn't go anywhere, and went to the Song Mansion!

"Even if the father-in-law is the deceased of Gu Gong, but there is still an old lady in the Song Mansion, even if Gu Gong goes to the guest house, far away from the back hall where the old lady lives, it is not suitable after all." "If it's such an unruly person, it's okay; But Gu was born in a family, and the observance of etiquette has long been accustomed to nature. made such a move, but people really can't figure it out! ”

Song Yixiao didn't know Gu Shao as well as him, and after thinking about it for a while, it was fruitless, so she saw that the hour was not early, so she simply threw herself into her husband's arms: "Settle!" ”

The next day, I got up and inquired, and sure enough, as Jian Xubai said, Song Yuan's matter of taking Liu Zhijin as a concubine did not attract much attention in the government and the opposition - what everyone is most concerned about at the moment is the result of the banquet on the day of Shangsi, except for the palace test scheduled for March 15.

"Yesterday, my sister-in-law came to see me and said that one of my cousins also took the post for the banquet that day, and of course she was just accompanying the guests. However, the two young ladies of the Su family were pulled by Aunt Daiguo to talk for a long time. A few days later, Song Yixiao hurriedly embroidered a few embroidered handkerchiefs, personally sent them to Yipingbo's Mansion, and visited Xie Yiren by the way.

Xie Yiren dismissed the left and right, and quietly told her, "Aunt especially praised Miss Su Qi for being knowledgeable and courteous, and gentle and elegant. ”

"So, Aunt Daiguo is planning to join forces with the queen mother?" Song Yixiao was taken aback, "It's just that Miss Su Qi has a quiet temperament, and I don't know if I can talk to Cousin Ji?" ”

Although it is said that the princess of the acting country personally went out to see the banquet, it was held for Ji Mingfei and Ji Zifu brothers. But picking Su Shaoling, this is obviously for the marriage of King Wei and King Zhao - then this candidate must be Ji Zifu, Ji Mingfei is just the nephew of the acting princess and his wife, and he can't be this representative.

Compared with Ji Mingfei, who regards ethics as floating clouds, Ji Zifu is at least a gentleman within the normal range.

But Song Yixiao still didn't think he would be Su Shaoling's lover.

This tone will inevitably carry a little regret - Xie Yiren is not familiar with the Su family sisters, but he didn't notice Song Yixiao's emotions, and said casually: "Although Cousin Ji has a temperament, he is sensible if he becomes a relative?" ”

The reason why she said this was to lead to the following words, "The Ministry of War has always been the final say of the Su family before, and now it has only been a year since it was released." Although He Shangshu is the prince's person, Cousin Jian and her husband have also been very attentive these days - but if Cousin Ji becomes the son-in-law of the Su family, do you say that the Su family's forces left in the military department can not help him? ”

is afraid that this marriage will affect her husband's career in the future.

"Your Majesty is here, but the secretary of the military department was personally appointed by His Majesty, since this is the case, how can the Su family be allowed to continue to do tricks?" Song Yixiao shook his head, "What's more, Cousin Ji has been in the office for a short time, and listening to his husband, he is not a person who listens to persuasion, even if someone wants to assist him, it depends on whether he is willing or not?" ”

Xie Yiren breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and said with a smile: "When the husband was in the Ministry of Officials earlier, he was not less deceived by the villain joining forces - thanks to the help of Cousin Jane, he breathed a sigh of relief after being transferred to the Ministry of War!" It's because when I heard about this, I was worried that the military department would also be in chaos, so don't laugh at my shallow knowledge! ”

Song Yixiao knew that she must have been instructed by Xu Xioan to explore the situation with herself, and she couldn't help but wonder how much this Cousin Xu was squeezed out in the ministry? I just heard the news of Ji Su's marriage, and I was worried that I would be bullied by Ji Zifu in the future?

But of course she won't say this kind of speculation, she only smiled and said: "We are all detained in the backyard, who is more knowledgeable than whom?" I also occasionally heard my husband mention a few words and write them down. Sister-in-law, you haven't been through the door for a long time, and I want to come to a lot of things, Cousin Xu hasn't had time to tell you, otherwise why do you want me to relax your heart? ”

"By the way, the Jiang family is saying goodbye to Sister Jiang, do you know about this?" Confirming that there would be no change in her husband's career, Xie Yiren remembered one more thing, "It's just that considering the Wei Wang and his wife, the Jiang family doesn't plan to find her a husband in the imperial capital, but just wants to pick a ranking in this gold list, the kind that will be released-so as to send Sister Jiang away from the imperial capital!" ”

She was very regretful, "Actually, Sister Jiang's appearance and temperament, one of my aunts likes it very much." If it weren't for the fact that the Jiang family didn't want her to marry in the imperial capital, my aunt would have wanted to talk about her for my cousin! It's just that although my cousin has already made a name for himself, this subject has not ended, I'm afraid the Jiang family won't consider it? ”

When Xie Yiren said this, he was actually asking Song Yixiao euphemistically: If you have the opportunity, can you help deliver a message, maybe the Jiang family will change their minds? After all, compared with the scholars who came from afar, the grandson of Lai Guogong is a native of the imperial capital, and he belongs to the roots.

It's just that after Song Yixiao heard the news, she was secretly surprised in her heart: "Sister Jiang has always been favored at home, when the rumors between her and the three of them were flying in the sky, how many people in the imperial capital were sure that the Jiang family would quickly marry her to calm down the discussion, and the Jiang family did not snub her." Now that the times have passed, how can the Jiang family become taboo? ”

She thought of the thick stack of prescriptions almost immediately!

"Could it be that the Jiang family has discovered her thoughts?" Song Yixiao felt that it was very possible, "That's why I have to find someone for her in a hurry, and don't let her stay in the imperial capital!" ”

It's just that if this matter is said, it will inevitably be unfavorable to Jiang Muyao's reputation, so Song Yixiao pretended not to hear the meaning of Xie Yiren's words, and only smiled: "Is it?" If Sister Jiang marries and goes to another place, she won't have much chance to meet often in the future. When she goes out of the cabinet, I have to embroider more things to add makeup to her, cousin, don't you say I'm biased! ”

"Don't say you're biased - we're all in the imperial capital, and we'll have a chance to ask you in the future!" Seeing this, Xie Yiren showed a touch of disappointment, and then thought about it again, and said with a light smile, "Speaking of which, Sister Yuan's wedding date is also approaching!" ”

The wedding date of Yuan Xuexu and Lu Guanlun is set for the end of this month, March twenty-two.

"Their wedding date is a coincidence." Song Yi smiled and said, "Just in time for the dust to settle after the palace exam, I can get a touch of the joy of the gold list!" ”

Then the two chatted a little more, Song Yi smiled and saw that it was not early, and was about to say goodbye, when there was a sudden commotion in the court, Xie Yiren couldn't help frowning, and raised his voice: "What is so noisy?!" Don't you see that I'm having a guest here! ”

But he heard a clear voice from the outside reply: "The prince and wife are receiving distinguished guests, and the concubines should not come to disturb them." It's just that the rouge hasn't been bought this month, but the concubine's body has long been used up, what can I do? ”

"I heard that my mother liked to be plain before her death, and she didn't like to apply grease and powder." Xie Yiren didn't raise his eyelids when he heard this, and said coldly, "It's because I think a few aunts are not easy to overcome, right?" Of course, if the aunts insist on dressing up, I will send someone to buy it. ”

"You ——!" Why can't the aunt in the court hear that she is intentional? This will be angry, just talk about the difference between wives and concubines, it is impossible for them to cross their wives on the scene, just say that Yi Pingbo's wife is the eldest princess of Lu from the queen mother, and they don't dare to be disrespectful!

was angry for a moment, but there was no way to take Xie Yiren, and after pointing to Sang and scolding Huai, he left in the end.

"Drag the mother-in-law who guards the door down, and the rod will be punished for thirty, and it will never be used again!" Xie Yiren waited for them to leave, and then ordered, "Let them watch the door, and let those things make trouble for me?!" It's a shame that Brother and Sister Song are not outsiders, otherwise if it spreads, who wouldn't say that I am incompetent, and my own yard will be broken into as many people as they want? ! ”

Song Yi smiled and saw that she had all disposed of it, and then asked curiously: "Are those aunts serving my uncle?" ”

"Isn't it?" At the mention of those people, a look of disgust flashed on Xie Yiren's face, and he said, "My mother is no longer here, and my father is a generous person. Son, I get used to these things ......"

In the end, it is the one who serves the elders, Xie Yiren's upbringing made her unable to say too ugly words, and she shook her head before saying, "It's okay to try to take advantage all day long, and the careful thinking and small means are endless!" You reminded me before I left the cabinet, otherwise I might have to suffer a loss after passing the door! ”

"No matter how generous my uncle is, I can't let them lose their reverence for you as a son and wife in this world!" Song Yi smiled and groaned, "Next time I will ask the Queen Mother to say goodbye, will I help you talk about it?" ”

"Not necessarily." Xie Yiren smiled and patted the back of her hand to show gratitude, but said, "It's not a big deal, don't let the Queen Mother worry about it - they can't make any waves, but they have no children under their knees, and they are afraid that they will be helpless when they get old, so they just want to save something." If they hadn't made my husband dislike, I wouldn't have bothered to bother with them! ”

Song Yixiao thought about it, and also felt that it was not good to alarm the Queen Mother for a few boxes of rouge, which also seemed that Xie Yiren was too stingy and helpless, so he bowed his head and said: "If you need anything, sister-in-law, don't be polite to me!" ”

After not sitting for a while, she took her leave.

After returning to the Yanguo Mansion, he took a sip of tea, and Qiaoqin came up to say: "Madam, Sister Miaocui said that she had thought about it, Yu Shiheng is good!" ”

——After Ying Xia Xia found a good family for Miaocui last year, Song Yixiao was worried about the spring.

After many screenings, identifications, open visits and secret investigations, a list was finally drawn up, and Qiaoqin was sent to tell Xuancui that she could choose by herself. Emerald hesitated for a few days, but now it can be regarded as a decision.

"Yu Shiheng?" Song Yixiao felt a little familiar when she heard this name, and only remembered it after thinking about it - wasn't this the head of the guard who gave hats and clothes to the roadside soldiers when the weather was still cold?

She had a good impression of this person, and asked a few special questions at that time, which would bow slightly, "This Yu Shouzhi is a careful and kind person, but he has a vision." She still remembers Yu Shiheng's word Shouzhi.

It's just that after a while, the people below replied: "Mrs. Hui, what Chief Yu meant in his words was that the ethereal girl came out of the Queen Mother, he was from a humble background, but he couldn't climb high!" ”