Chapter 36: Another Year
That night, Jiang Yashuang brought the medicine to Qin Guogong, and suddenly heard his grandfather ask coldly: "Your uncle and grandfather are gone?" β
"What did grandfather say?" Jiang Yashuang was shocked in her heart, wondering if the person she was serving just now had a flaw? He refused to admit it, "Although my uncle and grandfather can't get up yet, it's not a big deal, because the uncle's family has recently gone back, and my uncle and grandfather are in good spirits on happy occasions, but they are getting stronger and stronger." β
"I just dreamed that he said goodbye to me." Qin Guogong said lightly.
Jiang Yashuang's face remained unchanged: "Grandfather thinks he is too worried about his uncle and grandfather, so he thinks about it day and night, and he can't take it seriously." β
"Put on your mourning clothes!" Qin Guogong closed his eyes and said softly, "That's the eldest brother of my generation, the founder of our Jiang family, don't neglect his future because of meβthe same is true for the condolence candidates!" Don't send the children of the Jingzi generation to perfunctory in order to hide from me, your generation is out, be sure to let him be buried in a grand manner! β
"......" Speaking of this, Jiang Yashuang knew that she couldn't hide it, and her heart sank, so she had to bow her head, "Grandson obeys!" β
Originally, the Jiang family was more pessimistic about whether Qin Guogong would follow in the footsteps of the two brothers, but now they know that Qin Guogong felt because of his dream and confirmed the death of the Kui County man, and they all felt extremely ominous.
"Anyway, do your best!" Jiang Tianqi sighed to his two sons while making a list, "Fortunately, our family still has the Queen Mother!" β
Empress Dowager Jiang was able to bring about the world because she had a good father, and the Jiang family did not rely on her to develop. So when Qin Guogong was here, the status of the queen mother in the eyes of her brothers was just the same thing: no matter how gold and jade she was, to put it bluntly, it was a cover for Qin Guogong to hold the government - especially when she was still eccentric to the four rooms, which was even more eye-catching for other rooms. But once Qin Guogong is gone, she is the biggest hole card for the Jiang family not to be taken advantage of by political enemies.
It's unpredictable.
What's even more unpredictable is that this time, the Jiang family was the same as when they received the news that Jiang Jingchan had been assassinated and the man in Kui County was bedridden, and they were ready to die after Qin Guogong couldn't stand the blow, but after Qin Guogong was groggy for two days, his spirit began to improve again!
Including Mrs. Tao, they all thought that this was a return to the light, and secretly began to wipe away tears.
But one day, two days, three days, four days...... More than ten days have passed in a blink of an eye, and it is late June, but Qin Guogong is still alive.
At this time, Dr. Lin finally confirmed: "The old lady is not returning to the light, she is really recovering!" β
ββ¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦οΌοΌοΌβ It's the second time that the Jiang family, who have been prepared to listen to the bad news, really don't know what kind of mood they are feeling?
The one who vomited the most blood was Sanfang, I thought that my father would definitely not be able to do it, in order to gain the favor of the Empress Dowager Jiang, he put the secret son who had worked so hard to insert it into the palace with both hands - only then did he turn around, and he actually turned around!
But it's useless to regret it now, this loss can't be told to Qin Guogong, after all, no one will be happy that when he is about to die, his children are not thinking about sadness, but about finding a way back.
"Anyway, if my father is here, the Jiang family will be stable, it's a good thing!" Sanfang can only comfort himself like this.
At the beginning of July, Empress Xin successfully gave birth to the eldest prince in the palace of the emperor's mountain - the queen mother and the emperor were overjoyed, passed the edict to amnesty the world, and sent people to fly to the frontier to celebrate the successor of Da Rui.
The full moon banquet of the little prince was also set up in the palace of the emperor's mountain, and at the full moon banquet, the Empress Dowager Jiang personally named this grandson "Shao", which means beautiful.
When the news reached the capital, Qiu Yulan and his wife secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "As long as this child has no accidents, he can be registered as the prince in two years." In that case, Jiang Huizhi can't afford to stir up any storms! β
In mid-August, the Holy Driver served the Empress Dowager and returned to Beijing with the queen and the prince, and in the face of the heavy news that the condition of the Duke of Qin had improved and the emperor and queen had a son, the Imperial City Forbidden Army changed a number of people, and almost did not cause any discussion.
It was probably because there were too many twists and turns in the first half of the year, and the share of the toss for the year was tossed away, and nothing major happened in the second half of the year - for some people, Ou Qinglan was unwilling to be delayed by the war in Western Xinjiang, so she resolutely decided to go to Western Xinjiang to marry Qiu Jinglan; and Mrs. Zhuang in September to go to the north again, which is also a big event. But from the perspective of the big picture, these two things are only some people's private affairs in the final analysis.
Time flies, the grass and trees in the courtyard are withered and prosperous, and another spring has arrived.
Under the brilliant spring light, Qiu Yulan looked at the two toddler figures in the court through the half-open window lattice, and didn't point a smile on Zhu's lips: "It's really rare, I've been playing for so long today, and I haven't come to pester me." β
"The two grandsons are chasing Nian Xue and Da Bai to play, Nian Xue and Da Bai are both very cute, don't the grandsons like it when they see it?" The maid hibiscus smiled respectfully while grinding ink for her.
Mu Hibiscus was originally Qiu Yulan's little maid to marry, because Qiu Yulan was unwilling to delay the lives of her henchmen and maids, and in the second half of last year, she pointed out marriage to Su He and others, including Chun Dye and Xia Ran, who insisted that they would not marry her for the rest of their lives.
So in the second half of last year, after giving Su He and them the marriage, they selected four people from the little maid and renamed them Hibiscus, Kapok, Mulan, and Mulian, so that Su He and others could teach - they were originally also serving in the courtyard, and now they have memorized the preferences and habits of the masters after learning them for half a year, and Qiu Yulan is now easy to use.
It's just that in the end, they don't have the affection that Su He has grown up together since childhood, and they don't have the qualifications to accompany Qiu Yulan and Xia Dye to go through hardships together, although the four of Mu Hibiscus dare to joke with Qiu Yulan now, but they are far less casual than Su He.
After receiving such a sentence, I heard Qiu Yulan laugh and scolded again: "If it's so big, it's all over the yard to catch cats, and if it's bigger, there is no time for Ansheng in this yard!" β
Hibiscus smiled, but couldn't find a suitable word for a while.
Fortunately, at this time, Su He lifted the curtain and walked in: "Young lady, the Lian family sent a post, saying that next month's birthday of Miss Wang Biao, please bring the two grandsons over to have a drink!" β
"Got it, you go and draw up a gift list for me to see." Qiu Yulan said while practicing calligraphy, "By the way, how are your own affairs?" Or I'll draw up the gift list! Don't delay you! β
Su He's face turned red, and he said angrily: "The maid is very idle, although the young lady can rest assured to hand over the errand to the maid!" β
"But it's only been five or six days, and you're still worrying about it here, I don't believe you!" Qiu Yulan stopped writing and instructed Mu Hibiscus, "Go to Mother Zhou and ask Su He's preparations for leaving the pavilion?" β
Hibiscus pursed her lips and smiled: "Yes!" β
After she went out, Su He complained: "The servant said that he would not marry and follow you for the rest of his life!" You refused to ask the servant to pay it back, and you allowed the servant to go outside the house, and burned the maidservant's deed - in the future, the servant wants to continue to serve you, so I want to do more for you in a few days, why do you want to drive the servant away? β
As he spoke, his eyes turned red.
Seeing this, Qiu Yulan put down Zihao, stepped forward to hold her hand, and said, "Let's grow up together, and there is no need to say more!" I have never been a subordinate to you, if it weren't for my production, and for the fact that Lang'er was a thorn in the side of many people before, I am afraid that there is no credible person by my side, and I should have found someone for you two years earlier! Speaking of which, you are only a few months younger than me, Lang'er will shout now, you haven't been out of the cabinet yet, how can you delay any longer? β
And he said, "Although you are married outside the house, can't you come back to see me?" Which door of the Guogong Mansion doesn't know you? Whoever dares to stop you from coming in, you can go to my dowry shop at any time to ask someone to talk, and I will give you a head! β
"But the Huang family also has some industry, and you said that if you marry your servant, you have to give them the head of the family - how can you have a lot of effort to come to see you if you are entangled in everything?" Su He said sadly, "The servant really doesn't want to be separated from you, can't you find a small servant for the servant in this mansion?" When the time comes, the servant can still serve you after she gets married. β
"What stupid things are you talking about? How can an ordinary guy be worthy of a talent like you? Qiu Yulan patted the back of her hand, "Although Huang Muyuan only has the fame of Xiucai, he has a good temperament and a good family background. The most rare thing is that his parents are no longer there, and he has separated from his brother and sister-in-law, so you can make your own decisions about everything after you pass, and you can live happily! If you have any troubles and grievances, don't keep them in your heart, just come and tell me! β
The voice was low, "In two years, if he treats you well, then I will get him some official positions, and if he does a good job, he will earn you a life in the future!" β
It was good to persuade Su He, and asked how the marriage of Chun Ran and others was prepared, the master and servant talked for a while, Jiang Yashuang came back, and Su He hurriedly retired when he saw this.
"Su He is so reluctant to let you go, why did you allow her to go outside in the first place?" Jiang Yashuang saw that the two of them were crying and her eyes were red, a little ridiculous, and while wearing a wide coat under Qiu Yulan's service, she said, "If you want to get her a fate, find someone to fight for from our family, and find an opportunity to get a release official, it's also a matter of time." β
"How can there be a girl who is not sad when she comes out of the cabinet? If you have a good life after passing through the door, you won't be sad. Qiu Yulan said disapprerovingly, "Although it is said that the subordinates of our family can also be promoted to be officials, how can they be more decent than a husband with a serious reputation?" β
Jiang Yashuang just mentioned it casually, and then said: "This year, Yongfu and they are going to be filial, and since the second half of last year, the Ministry of Rites has begun to prepare." I have heard today that the descent of Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess Le Xin may be set for July, just two days after Her Majesty's birthday. β
"After the longevity is over, the eldest princess will descend, will it be too urgent?" Qiu Yulan asked in surprise.
"After Her Royal Highness Princess Le Xin and His Royal Highness King Wei's lifelong events are over, it will be Yongfu's turn. It's twenty years old to calculate Yongfu, do you think the fourth aunt can not be in a hurry? Jiang Yashuang explained, "And with the scene of the Halloween, Her Royal Highness Princess Lexin descended, and the Ministry of Rites also saved a lot of hands and feet to arrange it, after all, it is a happy event, and it only needs to be slightly changed." β
The husband and wife then began to discuss the congratulatory gifts - there will be no less happy events for the royal family this year, these three were only delayed by the death of the first emperor and the violent death of the Empress Dowager Gu, and the younger brothers and sisters under the emperor, two or three people have reached the age where they can discuss marriage.
If there are no accidents, this year's royal wedding feast can be eaten from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.
"These are another big expense, although the northern Xinjiang continues to have good news, but the northern Hu is still not defeated; The Western Xinjiang side lost several games at the beginning, but fortunately it was not a big defeat, and it has only recently begun to have some good news, and I don't know what year and month the war stopped. β
So more wedding banquets do not necessarily mean that it is necessarily a good thing, "The default rules of this dynasty, the prince and the emperor and the daughter get married and open the house, they have to give hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to settle in, and only Le Xin, King Wei, and Yongfu will remove the small two million taels of silver - Yongfu is the only biological daughter of the Queen Mother, with the Queen Mother's person, I am afraid that she alone will not be able to beat one or two million!" The next few people add up, the treasury is worried! β