Ajiu

Chapter 83 Climbing the Wall
Empress Zhang was already angry, but what Princess Fushou said made it worse, "Is my honor as a dignified empress being controlled by the Pei family like this? You are heartless, helping outsiders to anger your mother." Princess Fushou Seeing her trembling with anger, she didn't dare to say any more, and smiled all over her face, "How dare my daughter?"

They talked about their own things with their mother and daughter, and the Crown Princess Tang knew how to avoid them.Tang copied Buddhist scriptures for Empress Zhang stroke by stroke in the side. Her calligraphy was Mrs. Xuewei's.

After the crown princess finished copying the Buddhist scriptures, Princess Ningshou and Princess Fushou also finished their private chat with Queen Zhang, took their leave, and left the palace to return home.Empress Zhang was moody, "Go back, so I can serve the prince." She ordered Tang to return to Ciqing Palace.Tang agreed, served for a while, and then left.

Empress Zhang dismissed the maids and servants and sat alone in front of the window, feeling depressed.I didn't ask for anything, I just wanted the little girl from the Pei family to play with my son, but the Fang family refused in person!But I, being a queen, have nothing to do with her.Alas, meeting the Pei family who is not afraid of death, even if His Majesty the Emperor pampers them, the gods will have nothing to do.

It's not appropriate to punish Mrs. Fang; to let Mrs. Fang lose face; after thinking about it, Queen Zhang is really angry.There are so many noble girls in Beijing, why did Xiao Shi fall in love with a girl from the Pei family?This Pei family is more rigid than the other, they don't know how to flatter and make progress, and they insist on going against the royal family just out of gambling, they really don't know what it means.

At dusk, the crown prince went to Kunning Palace to pay his respects, and gently reminded Empress Zhang, "Mother, Pei Kai has been working in the household department since he worked in the household department, and he has done things quite well. My son watched him coldly. This person is really capable and can be used."

Not only must the men of the Pei family be reused, but of course they should be more polite to the female family members of the Pei family, don't you think so?

Empress Zhang said lightly: "There are many people in the court who have poems and books. As long as they can be reused, who will do things without rules? Even if Pei Kai is really talented and can do things that others can't, he can rely on this to despise the royal family. The queen puts it in your eyes? Too arrogant." Today, she was first slapped in the face by Mrs. Fang, then persuaded by her two daughters, and then persuaded by the prince's own son. She felt very uncomfortable and couldn't say anything good.

The prince was of course very patient with his own mother, and slowly talked to Queen Zhang, "Mother, it's really not like sending someone casually over to make things happen. The abilities of officials vary greatly. Big one. Pei Kai is really a leader among civil servants, there is no doubt about it. You said he was contemptuous of the royal family, but that’s not true. He just loves face and respects integrity. Mother, Pei Kai only has one little granddaughter, like a baby, you He loves Xiao Shi, and he loves his granddaughter too."

You can use Xiaoshi as a treasure, but you can use the little granddaughter of the Pei family as a grass, but you can't.

Empress Zhang was a little tired, "When your father was young, no matter whether it was a noble family or a civil servant's family, there were many people vying to give him a woman. The courtier's family sent their daughter to the palace, and your father was willing to take it. , they kowtowed their heads to thank them, and they were overjoyed. Mother really didn't expect that there would be such a Pei family in the world."

Is the British government a top honor?It doesn't matter if you are not favored, it doesn't matter if you don't have a prince or princess, as long as the emperor knows that the British government is loyal and willing to dedicate everything to the emperor, it will be done.

The strength of the British government is not known to be much stronger than that of the Marquis of Jinxiang, but Concubine Duan, who was born in the British government, is respectful and extremely humble in front of the queen.The British government donated the concubine Duan not at all to invite favor, but to show loyalty.

There are so many examples above, Queen Zhang really never dreamed of it, but it was just two children playing together, the Pei family could reject it sternly, and there was no room for change.

The prince didn't know how to respond.This minister, civil servants and military generals are of course different, and civil servants and civil servants are quite different.Some civil servants are willing to flatter and flatter, while others pay attention to integrity.The Pei family belonged to the kind that talked about character and integrity. It was impossible for them to dedicate their daughter to the royal family.

"Mother, treat the Pei family kindly for me." The prince begged in a low voice.

He is a prince, and it is difficult to be a prince throughout the ages, and he is no exception.In particular, the emperor was already old and not in good spirits, but he was in his early twenties and full of energy. He could not be too mediocre, nor could he be too capable.At this time, it would be unwise to make enemies among senior civil servants due to personal matters.

Empress Zhang nodded slowly, "Okay, treat the Pei family kindly." Although she was really angry, for the sake of the eldest son's future, bear with it.

Empress Zhang rewarded Mrs. Fang with two baskets of fresh fruits tribute from other countries. When the maid sent them to Mrs. Fang, she smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to thank me." Mrs. Fang agreed with a smile. Thanks for the excerpt.

The tenth prince has been taciturn these days, he doesn't like to laugh or talk, and spends his time in the martial arts arena except for class, which makes the commander of Jinyiwei who is in charge of teaching him kung fu very tired.Second Master Pei's business as usual, he will come to class when it's time to go to class, and leave after class, without staying too long.The tenth prince took a gamble, kept a straight face, and didn't ask any more questions.

The emperor couldn't see it, so he made a special trip to ask Empress Zhang, "Seeing Xiao Shi like this, are you happy and satisfied?" I would like to stay in Kunning Palace for a long time, so I got up and went to Yuehua Palace.There is a new beauty in Yuehua Palace, her skin is very good, like a lychee that has just been peeled, smooth and delicate, as white as jade, the emperor likes it.

The emperor felt pity for the tenth prince and treated him extra leniently.Empress Zhang took great pains to often invite some little girls into the palace. There were in-laws of the Zhang family, and there were also young girls from nobles, civil servants and the tenth prince who were about the same age as the tenth prince. However, the tenth prince was not interested, "It's not fun."

The tenth prince still likes Junior Junior Sister, she is beautiful and agile, making people feel comfortable at first glance.

Ah Jiu played at home for a few more days, and then went to Guozijian Street to go to school.When she came back, she was warmly welcomed by all the students in Bai Yupan, "Here comes the daughter of the Shangshu Mansion!" Everyone knew that her grandfather had just been promoted to the Minister of the Household Department, and he was given a mansion by the emperor, and everyone was envious.

"You still know how to come back." Wen Ya caught her, her eyes widened, "How many days have you been away from school? Have you counted them? Do you know that if you don't go to school, I will be alone, you Heartless."

Ajiu giggled, "I'm not idle, I'm helping out at home, but I'm diligent. Wen Ya, my house is going to hold house wine, so you can come too when the time comes, let's have fun all day long !"

Knowing that she was the first person invited by Ah Jiu, Wen Ya nodded in satisfaction, "You still have a conscience." She happily agreed.

Mei Qiong took advantage of the class break and pulled Ajiu to whisper, "Is your family going to have a banquet? Auntie continued to post, but...but Auntie doesn't like to take my mother with her when she goes out. Ajiu, I want to go to you too." Home." That was the original Jinxiang Hou Mansion, and I heard that the scenery is very beautiful.

Ajiu readily agreed, "What's the matter, I'll post it for you! My grandparents promised me that all my classmates can be invited, and then we can play freely and not be with adults .”

All of Bai Yupan's classmates can go, not just you.

Mei Qiong hesitated for a while, and really wanted to ask for an invitation for her mother again.Her mother's life was hard, Madam Nanxiong Hou didn't take her with her when she went out, she wanted her mother to spend half a day at Pei's house, listening to operas, drinking wine, talking and laughing with noble ladies...

Mei Qiong was hesitating, Ah Jiu smiled and patted her, "That's it, Ah Qiong, I will ask my mother to post when I get home, and you must come when the time comes." After finishing speaking, she was happy Back to seat.

Fang Xinxin, Qu Yingying and others all came to ask for invitations, and Ajiu agreed one by one, "Okay, okay, what do you want to play then? Don't be polite with me. Let's discuss it early and have a good day then." The little girls chattered about, swinging, rowing, picking fruit, whatever they want to play, Ajiu found a piece of paper and wrote down one by one, "Well, I won't let go of any of them, don't worry."

"My third uncle hired a small theater troupe for us." Ajiu told everyone.

"How small? Does it mean that there are few people?" Wen Ya asked casually.

"No, the people in the rap opera are very young." Ajiu explained, "My third uncle was afraid that we would find it boring to listen to the opera sung by adults, so he asked someone specifically to invite this small opera troupe. Although they are young, they can sing well. It's pretty good."

"That's it." "It must be very interesting!" The little girls laughed happily when they understood what the troupe meant.

To Ajiu's surprise, Cao Huiyin from Zhuoyu Yixuan, who had eyes on the top of her head, condescended to find her and asked for an invitation, "Ajiu, the students are all going, I'll make one too." It's lively, okay?" Ajiu stared at her with wide eyes for a while, "You are an older child, you can't play with us." The student of Bai Yupan is over five years old, and the student of Zhuoyu Yixuan is six years old Many, actually about the same age, but the students of Zhuo Yuxuan always regard themselves as older children, and look down on the little kids like Bai Yupan.

Cao Huiyin's face froze, and she secretly scolded Ah Jiu for not knowing good and bad.You think I don't want to go to the Shangshufu, I'm not doing this to show my easy-going and magnanimous.

Ah Jiu didn't invite Cao Huiyin in the end.

"When I see her, I think of Deyin and the so-called sisters. I'm not happy!" Ajiu went home and complained to her grandmother, who said in a loud voice: "Little Ajiu doesn't like her, so don't invite her, what can I say?" Don't please either!"

Although Cao Huiyin, the eldest lady of the Jinghai Hou Mansion, was not invited, there was no shortage of nobles at the banquet of the Pei family.Wei Guogong, who is highly respected and has rarely been seen in recent years, came to congratulate him in person, and everyone in the audience was shocked.Regardless of Wei Guogong's status and status, he has lived in seclusion these years, took sick leave, and didn't even go to court, but he came to Pei's house to drink.

Pei Shangshu went all the way to the gate, let him go to the big flower hall, please take the seat.Wei Guogong was very reluctant, "Lin Shangshu first." Lin Shangshu stroked his beard and smiled, "Old Pei can't wait to build a partition on the wall and put you on it. If I sit in front of you, he won't bite me Ah." Everyone laughed.

Duke Wei took the seat.Because of his injuries, he does not drink alcohol. He is tall and powerful. Although he has retired, he is still not angry. He said that he cannot drink because of his injuries, but no one dared to persuade him to drink.

"Ask the children to come and meet," Wei Guogong said with a smile.

The eight brothers Pei Wei, Pei Jue, Pei Qi, Pei Lang, Pei Heng, Pei Yu, Pei Jing, and Pei Lin lined up in a row. The older Yushu Linfeng was gentle and elegant, and the younger ones were handsome and gentle. These eight brothers , all of them have good looks and good manners.

"Zhilan Yushu, born on the court steps." The guests praised it one after another.

Looking at the eight grandsons of Pei Shangshu, they are so angry.

Wei Guogong smiled slightly, "Is there one more, why don't you see Xiaojiu?" Lin Shangshu also smiled, "Where is my precious granddaughter? Call me quickly. I haven't seen you for a long time, this makes me miss you." Pei Shangshu smiled proudly Laughing, order someone to call Ajiu.

Ajiu was busy entertaining the little girls on the white jade plate, when she heard her grandfather calling, she hurriedly apologized to her classmates, "Everyone can play freely, if there is anything you want to eat or play, just tell the girls." Wen Ya Mimi smiled and said, "I'll be the host of the meeting for you." Ah Jiu hugged her happily, "That would be great!" Saying goodbye to everyone, she went to the Dahua Hall to meet her third father-in-law.

When Ajiu entered the big flower hall, Wei Guogong saw a five-year-old, immature and cute little girl walking briskly, his eyes flashed with surprise.This precious little girl from the Pei family is so beautiful.

Ajiu was wearing a light green brocade shirt and dress, the green was a little yellow, and there was a hint of blue, crystal clear and beautiful, emitting a soft and rich light.Such a bright green color is very picky, and ordinary people would not look good in it, but Ajiu has a white complexion and vivid eyes. Once she wears this dress, she looks even more charming and charming.

Wei Guogong smiled slightly, son, you are only five years old and you have such a demeanor, what will happen when you grow up?

Wei Guogong beckoned Ajiu to come closer, looked at it for a while, and ordered someone to take a gold necklace and put it on Ajiu's neck.This wreath ring is made of gold, and a high-quality ruby ​​lock is hung on the bottom, which is fiery red and crystal clear.

The eight brothers of the Pei family were also given a gold Chi Yingluo ring, inlaid with jewels and jewels, which was very precious.However, there is no rare ruby ​​lock like Ajiu.

"Ajiu, let's play with it." Wei Guogong smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.Such a little girl is painful.

Originally, they were just thinking about reciprocity, the Pei family treated the daughter of the Xu family kindly, and the Xu family refused to fall behind in everything, so they had to treat the daughter of the Pei family kindly.Now it seems that such a little girl must try to snatch her home.

Little money fan Ajiu is very modest, "Grandfather, this is too expensive, I can't accept it."

Between cousins, the appellation is almost shared.For example, Ah Jiu's uncle, uncle and third uncle's cousins ​​will also be called uncle when they meet.As for the cousin's grandfather, if Ah Jiu saw it, he would also call him grandfather.

Pei Shangshu was also very reluctant, "It's a child's family, how can you spend so much money." Wei Guogong smiled, "I still have two boxes of jewelry and jade at home, so my in-laws don't want to be polite to me. "Pei Shangshu stopped giving way, and ordered the children to thank him.

Ajiu looked down at the wreath around her neck, her heart bursting with joy.Third father, your father-in-law is so generous.

Lin Shangshu waved at Ajiu, "Little Ajiu, come here." Ajiu hurried past, "Grandfather!" The grandpa and grandson hadn't seen each other for many days, and they were very close. Little Ajiu called over and spoke to her in a gentle voice.Pei Shangshu is very proud, look, the in-laws are so discerning, they all know that my little Ajiu is cute!
"Grandfather, two grandfathers, Ajiu is leaving. I invited Bai Yupan's classmate to our house as a guest. Today I am the host." Ajiu said with a smile on Mimi.

"You're so sensible, let's go." The grandfathers smiled and nodded.

Ajiu had a rather valuable wreath ring hanging around her neck, she went back happily and continued to be the little master.

Wen Yaxian gave a curious "huh", "Ajiu, you didn't go out for nothing." She leaned her head over to look at Ajiu's new possessions, and said, "Luxurious, extravagant." Fang Xinxin and the others also Surrounded me, I was very envious, "Who is so generous? Why doesn't my family have such relatives?"

Ajiu smiled and said, "The gift from Xu's grandfather is my third aunt's father."

Wen Ya patted her hard, "Wei Guogong, that is the hero my father admires the most! I have never heard of a little girl treated so well by his old man. You are the first one!"

Wei Guogong's prestige in the army is unparalleled, and in Wen Ya's father's mind, he is simply a god-like figure.Wen Ya immediately announced, "Ajiu, I'm jealous of you!" Qu Yingying hugged Ajiu's arm excitedly, "Ajiu, are you going to visit Duke Wei's mansion? Yes? Take me with you when the time comes, okay?" she asked , shaking Ajiu's arm non-stop.

"That's my cousin's grandfather, not my biological grandfather." Ajiu fainted.

Mei Qiong also surrounded Ajiu at first, but then quietly retreated to a corner, secretly sad.Ajiu, if I go to Wei Guogong's mansion, let alone Wei Guogong, no one in the Xu family will take me seriously.It's also a relative who turned around, why the treatment between you and me is so different.

After that, Ajiu was called out two more times.Once the eldest princess of Xining came to visit, Mrs. Fang ordered her to meet the guests; once the emperor gave a plaque, and the Pei family wanted to thank her.

On this day, the little girls in Bai Yupan had an eye-opening experience at Pei's house and were very happy.After Wen Ya returned home, she showed off to her parents, brothers and sisters for a long time, "We are watching children's plays, you know? Their voices are tender and tender, which is different from adults. We also use small plates and small bowls. The portions are very small, but they look so good that I can’t bear to eat them! Ajiu took us to the garden. The garden is very big. We couldn’t walk, so we had to take a car..."

Her mother and her brothers and sisters all laughed, her father, General Wen, generously promised, "Next time we have a banquet at our house, you also invite the classmates from Bai Yupan, and we will do the same!" Wen Ya was very happy.

Wen Ya mentioned that Wei Guogong also went to Pei's house, and called Ajiu over specially, and gave Ajiu a beautiful wreath ring.General Wen sighed, "The old man hasn't shown up for a long time, if I knew he would go to Pei's house, I would post an invitation card!" Wen Ya giggled, "I can't do it now, it's too late, it's too late " Her father was even more depressed, and Wen Ya smiled wickedly.

In the summer, the Sub-district Department under the Department of Yuheng of the Ministry of Industry dredged the ditches and repaired the roads along Jinning Street. Considering that Jinxiang Hou's Mansion had become Pei's Mansion, the street name was changed.After the street name was changed, it became Jiuning Street.

"This street is really named after me!" Ajiu fainted with joy.

Second Master Pei and Lin Youhui took their two sons and one daughter to Yuhuaju to celebrate.After returning home, grandparents took the whole family to the garden for a picnic and had a good time.

Life in Pei's Mansion on Jiuning Street is really pleasant.

The weather was getting hotter, and Bai Yupan's students were young, so the boudoir school gave them a vacation because they were afraid of heat stroke.Ajiu doesn't even need to go to school, so she feels more at ease.

When the lotus is in full bloom, Ajiu likes to pick a piece of lotus by the lotus pond, and then watch the water drops rolling on the lotus leaves.At this time, Lin Youhui carefully selected two seven or eight-year-old girls from the Lin family's children for her, and Ajiu casually named them Chu He and Zai He.

Chu He and Zai He are very obedient, they listen to whatever Ajiu says.However, if Ajiu is too close to the water, or wants to climb up and down, they will definitely stop her, "Miss Jiu, it's very dangerous."

In the summer, people are sunburned and wilted by the sun, but the kid Ajiu is very energetic. He takes Chu He and Za He to the lotus pond to pick lotus leaves and flowers, and it is a lot of fun to run around.

Next to the lotus pond is a high fence, and Ah Jiu was having fun when a small head poked out from the fence, looking at her with a smile. "Miss Jiu, look." Chu He cleverly pointed to Ajiu.

Chu He didn't think about yelling or anything, the main reason was that the wall was too high, and the protruding head was obviously a child's.Chu He didn't feel the danger.

The head protruding out had black hair like ink, skin as white as jade, bright eyes, and didn't look like a bad guy at all.Not only does it not look like a bad guy, but it is also very good-looking and pleasing to the eye.

Ajiu looked at Chu He's hand, very surprised, "You are kind and upright, when did you learn to climb walls?"

(End of this chapter)