After a brief moment of surprise, Shi Shangshu smiled.

He waved his hand casually, "Go down." ”

Zeng, who was originally going to face Shi Shangshu's anger, was pardoned and hurriedly retreated.

Shi Zijun looked at his father, wanted to say something but didn't dare, and lowered his head again and again.

"It's a casual plan, but it makes it a little fun to be a father."

Shi Shangshu smiled, "You say, is this the handiwork of that Xia Jingyun?" ”

Shi Zijun thought for a while, "It is said that Wang Langzhong has no such ability, I don't know if Concubine De Niangniang helped." ”

Shi Shangshu shook his head, "We'll find out soon." ”

As soon as the words fell, another steward in the mansion who was responsible for "plotting" Zhou Xiaogui hurriedly walked in, and told him about the feedback from Zhou Xiaogui, as well as the news that he took the initiative to inquire about after learning the news.

"According to Wang Ruoshui's itinerary, it must be Jiang Anhou's Mansion that has given help. According to the latest news, after Wang Ruoshui left the Jiang'an Hou Mansion, he also went to Mingyu Tower, and he should have put wine in Mingyu Tower to thank him. ”

Shi Shangshu looked at this intimate subordinate brought out by himself with satisfaction, and analyzed: "Gongsun Jing is more than successful, not enterprising enough, and he has not achieved much to help Concubine De take care of everything for so many years, he definitely can't think of such a new way." From this point of view, this is most likely done by that Xia Jingyun. ”

Knowing that it was Xia Jingyun who foiled their plan again, Shi Zijun was even more unhappy.

But he knew that when his father was frustrated, he would inevitably have to find the field, and he didn't need to go to the fire again.

Sure enough, Shi Shangshu groaned slightly, "Did you have a dispute with the third prince of the British Duke in the Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion before?" ”

Shi Zijun's face stiffened, Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion is the most famous Qinglou in Zhongjing, and he was mentioned by his father at this moment, so that he had the embarrassment of being caught by his parents in slow motion with his left hand and right hand, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Shi Shangshu glanced at his son, his brows furrowed slightly, "I'm talking about business!" ”

Shi Zijun hurriedly said: "There is such a thing. ”

"You go to the British Mansion later, and treat him to a drink tonight."

Shi Zijun hesitated, not mentioning the young man's heart, judging from the actual situation, his status is not as good as others, and he still took advantage of it at the beginning, so he went to the door to ask for it, I am afraid that people will think that he is showing off!

Shi Shangshu took a sip of tea, "Don't worry, hand the post to the British duke, he will agree for Third Young Master Lu." As for the location, it's in Mingyu Tower! ”

A bright light flashed in Shi Zijun's heart, and he was blessed to his heart, "Father wants the Lu family, who has a deep blood feud with Xia Jingyun, to help deal with Xia Jingyun?" ”

Shi Shangshu didn't speak, which was considered a tacit acquiescence.

"But father, won't they be angry when they find out about the situation afterwards?"

Shi Shangshu shook his head, "Go ahead." It's going to be fine. ”

After finishing speaking, Shi Shangshu got up, surrounded by his personal entourage, got into a sedan chair, and walked towards the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

——

The British government, after the initial turmoil, was marked by the lifting of the ban on the concubine, and it was once again in the market.

But in any case, the son of a Shangshu can still occupy a priority position among these visiting guests.

handed over the post, and he didn't have tea in the foyer like ordinary guests, but was invited directly into the house.

When he was sitting in the mansion drinking tea with a little trepidation, the British Duke Lu Rusong also got his greeting post and looked at the concierge, "What did this Shi Gongzi say?" ”

"Shi Gongzi said that he wanted to have a banquet for the third prince in Mingyulou at night." The porter frowned, "He just went directly to the third prince for this kind of thing, and I don't know why he handed the post to you." ”

He smiled and said, "It seems that the most important rules in the world, the Ministry of Rites Shangshu does things at home, and that's it!" ”

The British Duke raised his head and calmly looked at him, as if he had the power of a thousand powers, instantly flattening all his expressions.

"If you don't get there, don't say these sneering and generous words. Go and call the third child. ”

Soon, the third prince of the British princess came and saluted respectfully, "Father." ”

"The son of the Shi Shangshu family of the Ministry of Rites invites you to have a banquet in Mingyu Tower tonight."

The third prince was stunned, and then sneered, "What is this dog crazy about, what kind of spring and autumn dream is it!" I'm definitely not going! ”

The British Duke said lightly: "You have to go." ”

The third prince's expression froze, "Huh? ”

"Most of them have a plan tonight, and want to use you as a gunman, or to gain some advantage in the name of our British Commonwealth, as long as it is not too much, you will let them do it."

"Huh?"

"This year, our Lu family has four children who are going to take the spring exam."

The third prince instantly realized in his heart, and said respectfully: "The child obeys!" ”

——

Imperial City, Changle Palace.

Concubine De slowly walked in the garden outside the palace, her appearance was picturesque, her temperament was like a fairy, the well-made brocade clothes outlined the perfect figure with its amazing falling force, and the skin was hidden in the dress, but anyone who looked at it could imagine the snow white and silky, the waist and hips were slightly wide over the shoulders, and the full moon arc in front and back revealed the charm of mature beauties.

And the elegant makeup, noble bun, and dignified bearing, and the grace and nobility of the imperial concubine of Daxia.

If the only regret is her frowning slightly at the moment.

But to another extent, it can arouse men's desire to protect.

It's a pity that there are no men here.

When she was tired of walking, Concubine De sat down in the pavilion in the courtyard, and a confidant palace maid reached out to help her knead her shoulders, "Niangniang, Concubine Niangniang has been locked up for a long time, and she has just been released, and it is natural to feel a little resentful in her heart, and in a few days, she will not be as annoying as these days." ”

"Yes, after all, Niangniang is the head of the six palaces, and no matter how much the concubine jumps, she can't lose her dignity and humility!"

The other maid smiled and set up some small fruit bowls, and opened her mouth to echo.

Concubine De didn't say a word, reached out and picked up a book, and used reading to cover up the worries in her heart.

In the past, Concubine Shu didn't face her squarely, or the battle between the two sides was only limited to the harem for favor, so she was naturally not afraid.

But when the Surabaya Prefecture party revealed that idea intentionally or unintentionally, she immediately realized the huge gap in strength between herself and the Shufei faction, and the pressure instantly increased countless times.

What's more, her enemy is not only a concubine, if she wants to get to that point, the crown prince, the prime minister, and even the unfavored prince will also be a threat.

Over the years, the biggest progress she has made in the court has only been brought about by the trip to Surabaya.

She turned her head to look out the window, and a thought inexplicably floated in her heart: Ah Di is about to enter Beijing, right?

"!"

A somewhat cold voice interrupted her thoughts, she came back to her senses, looked at Feng Xiuyun, who was dressed in palace clothes, cold and moving, and said with a smile: "Coming?" ”

Feng Xiuyun came to him and saluted respectfully, Concubine De smiled, "I told you, you don't have to be so polite between you and me. ”

A wisp of blush appeared on Feng Xiuyun's face, and she lowered her eyebrows shyly.

Concubine De was slightly stunned, but even though she guessed a possibility, her eyes showed surprise, "Brother is here?"

Feng Xiuyun was greatly impressed, "Niangniang's intelligence is really impressive to the slave maid." I just received news from Hou Mansion that Gao Yang arrived at Chunfeng Post the day before yesterday and arrived at Hou Mansion yesterday. ”

"Good!" Concubine De smiled happily, "After waiting for so long, he finally came." ”

After laughing twice, her smile faded and her brow began to furrow slightly.

"Mother, I think."

"Your Majesty has arrived!"

Just as Feng Xiuyun was about to ask, outside the palace gate, a sharp shout from the big yellow door sounded in the distance.

Feng Xiuyun hurriedly hid in the side hall with a light car, and Concubine De also hurriedly led a group of palace maids to get up to greet the holy car.

Emperor Chongning walked in with a smile, took Concubine De's hand, walked to the hall and leaned on the soft collapse, drank some tea, closed his eyes and enjoyed the massage of his concubine, chatting with or without a match.

After gossiping for a while, Emperor Chongning smiled and said, "That righteous brother of yours has some skills!" Before entering Beijing, he first had a quarrel with the son of Shi Dingzhong, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, in the post station. ”

Concubine De hurriedly got up, "Your Majesty, Gao Yang is a newcomer, and he doesn't understand the rules of Beijing, his nature is definitely not like this, please forgive your Majesty." ”

"Huh! What are you doing! ”

Emperor Chongning pulled her up with a smile, stroked her hand, and said softly: "If I were mindful, I wouldn't mention it in front of you." ”

He smiled, "I know what happened, it's not his fault, and I don't think there's anything,"

"This kid, it's really not worry-free, Your Majesty has a lot of opportunities, and it also adds chaos to Your Majesty, and the concubines will give birth to him!"

"No need, this Beijing is like a pool of stagnant water, it has been silent for too long, and there should be some living water, I really hope that he can bring something different."

Emperor Chongning said with a smile: "Since you want to see him, then announce him to the palace tonight, and I will also take a look at him, and see what kind of demeanor the person who can write [The worries of the world first, and the joy of the world after the world] are." ”

He patted Concubine De's hand, "What do you think?" ”

Concubine De chuckled, "The concubines are all under His Majesty's orders. ”

Emperor Chongning stayed for a while, and then left to get busy.

Seeing the emperor go away, Concubine De's expression immediately became ugly, not because Emperor Chongning's words contained any deep meaning, but because she had just received the news of Xia Jingyun's entry into Beijing, but His Majesty already knew about it, and it was much more detailed than her.

What do you eat for Gongsun Jing!

She was already worried about the forces outside her palace, and her worries became heavier and heavier.

——

At the beginning of the unitary period, Xia Jingyun, accompanied by Su Yuanshang and Bai Yunbian, followed Gongsun Jing out of the Jiang'an Hou Mansion.

(End of chapter)