Ordinary clear day

Chapter 240
Shu Ning felt something was wrong in her heart. Although this place is not a place where people come and go like Zhengyangmen Street, but because it is not far from the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and Metropolitan Procuratorate, there are still many people passing by, most of them are from this place. People in the three yamen.

After she married Tong Ying, she knew a little bit about his family members. This Azhalan was always gloomy and didn't like to associate with his two elder brothers.He is okay in other things, but he is a little indulgent in female sex, but Prince Jane indulged him very much in this regard, and as a result, he made an inch of disrespect to Yarjan's maid, and was scolded by his elder brother After that, he became more and more rebellious.Tong Ying was very troubled by this.But if he made trouble in such a sensitive place, it would be no joke if the people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate knew about it.

Thinking of this, Shu Ning hurriedly said to the family: "Since you know him, go and persuade him quickly, and don't let him cause any trouble. The Metropolitan Procuratorate is near here. If the censor makes a complaint, But it would be bad."

The family also knew how powerful they were, so they quickly took their orders and left.Shuning asked people to drive the car to the side of the road, waiting for the result.

The noise gradually became quieter and disappeared after a while. Shuning lifted the curtains and took a look. It seemed that someone was leaving in a carriage, and the onlookers dispersed.Azaran and the family came this way, followed by several followers, one of whom was in a bit of a panic.Shuning's heart sank when she saw it, did she really make a move?
"Why did the second sister-in-law stop me? It's obviously that girl who is unreasonable. Hmph, I have to teach her a lesson." Azaran walked to the side of the car and said sternly.

Shuning persuaded him through the car window, pointing out the fact that this place is close to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and then he calmed down.She turned to ask what happened to his entourage, and felt a little dumbfounded.

It turned out that Azaran was quite innocent. He was riding a horse on the road, but two carriages in front of him accidentally bumped into each other. One of them was sitting with grandparents and grandchildren, and the old man injured his head.The other car was driven by a middle-aged couple. There were two young ladies sitting in the car. Seeing this, they wanted to take the old man to the hospital.The old man refused, but the young lady insisted, but both sides froze.

Azaran was stopped by them, and impatiently made a detour, so he asked them to go away quickly.As a result, one of the two ladies jumped out and pointed at his nose and cursed him, saying that he was cruel, heartless, and so on.Azaran had never encountered this kind of thing before, so he got angry at that time, seeing that the young lady was good-looking, he spoke frivolously, and someone in the entourage helped him to make a fuss, it is estimated that the young lady was not easy to trouble, and the two sides quarreled When he got up, the other side's coachman was protecting his master, and one of Azaran's followers suffered a bit.

If it wasn't for the family members sent by Shuning to persuade Azaran and remind him that the old man's wound has not been bandaged yet, it is important to send him to the doctor, I am afraid that both sides would not be so easy to give up.

Shu Ning supported her forehead, feeling a little headache, but she was also thankful that the matter did not involve the law.It’s not a big deal to say, if Azaran hadn’t told people to leave, he would have taken a short detour, otherwise it would be better if he spoke seriously; the same goes for the lady, the injured person hasn’t been rescued yet, so how come she Patronizing and arguing with others?I heard from family members just now that the two ladies were dressed as bannermen, about fourteen or fifteen years old, and most of them came from other places to participate in the draft, and they don't know much about the personnel in Beijing.It seems that they, like Azaran, are still children.

Shu Ning suddenly thought of something, so she asked Azhalan: "Aren't you going to school today? Why are you out so early?" Azhalan was still sulking unwillingly, but when he heard this, he said unnaturally "Sir, I'm not feeling well, so I'm going to leave school early." Shuning raised her eyebrows, looked at him carefully, saw that he was uncomfortable, and knew it, and said, "Forget it, it's getting late now, if you have nothing to do, just go Go back to the palace earlier. I have already mentioned your matter to the palace today, so don't make any unpleasant noises, and you will be fooled instead. "

Azaran coughed twice, squinted at her, responded indiscriminately, cupped his hands casually, and beckoned his people to leave.It's just that when Shu Ning asked people to go back on the road, the servants reported that they saw him from a distance not going in the direction of Prince Jane's mansion, but turning on another road and exiting Xuanwumen.Shuning sighed, once again feeling that she was thankless.

Passing through Prince Jane's Mansion on the way, she gave a brief report on the results of her entry into the palace today.Yaljan'a was very satisfied, and thanked him politely again.However, Guarjia was a little dissatisfied with her ambiguity in front of Concubine Tong.Shu Ning euphemistically explained the taboos in the palace, and said: "The queen mother and the emperor don't like this kind of thing, and I'm also afraid that it will hurt sister-in-law's clan. As long as the third brother is really destined to be with sister-in-law's sister, did you tell me in advance?" Sure, what does it matter?"

Guarjia also understood in his heart, but he just vented a little bit.She was bored in the yard, and hearing the rumors from the maids made her even more angry.Shu Ning just followed her tone of voice and advised her to be more active before giving birth, but somehow she was regarded as her confidant.The Guerjia family even took the opportunity to sue a certain "vixen": "Hooking up to the son of the world all day long, the master actually threw a banquet for her little son's full moon. Compared with our Delong's full moon wine back then, it is nothing How much is the difference. Brother and sister, do you think that the concubine and the concubine can be the same? But the master was stunned by her, and I tried to persuade him over and over again, but it fell on deaf ears..."

Shu Ning suffered a lot of exhaustion bombardment, and finally endured it, and only hurriedly escaped when Guarjia was tired and lay down.When they got to the corridor, they saw that "Miss Lian" looking over sadly, hesitating to speak, Shu Ning was in no mood to pay attention to her, so she hurriedly left.Previously, he had planned to visit Yiergenjueluo's mother and son, but now he gave up the idea, so as not to offend the Guarjia family again.Anyway, Ergenjue Luoshi is still in confinement.

In the evening, she and Tong Ying mentioned what happened today, and Tong Ying was also very happy when she said that the Queen Mother seemed to have changed her mind.It's just that he didn't take Shuning's words that he wanted to embroider a few more large pieces of embroidery to send to the Palace of Compassion Ning: "That's so tiring, you're busy enough just being a housekeeper and taking care of relatives, and you also practice handwriting every day. Needlework. Or, ask the maids to help. I remember that they did good work before. Didn’t they do the embroidery work that was sent to Chengwang’s Mansion, Yongwang’s Mansion and Hengwang’s Mansion last time? In fact, the mansion should also find needleworkers."

Shu Ning said: "It's right to find some needleworkers. It's already attracting people's attention. But it's better to do it yourself. I'm not boasting. I have been learning embroidery from famous masters in Guangdong since I was a child." After a few years in Beijing, I learned how to do it here. It is different from other people's needlework. Among the maids below, except Suxin's craftsmanship is somewhat similar, and no one else can imitate it. Let them do it. , sent up to be discovered by others, but it is the crime of deceiving the emperor."

Tongying rubbed her head, smiled wryly and said: "Then there is no other way, why don't you do other things so that you don't get tired." Shuning smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't force it too much." Then she mentioned When I met Azhalan on the road, seeing Tongying frown, she paused, pretending to ask casually: "Speaking of which, you and Shige get along well, why is Azhalan so distant from you? ?”

"Don't mention it." Tong Ying said with a wry smile, froze for a moment, sneaked a glance at Shu Ning, coughed lightly, thought for a while, and said, "Actually, it's nothing special. Among the brothers, my elder brother and I are Our compatriots are the oldest, so we are naturally closer. Azaran is not a few years younger than us, and he grew up together. But after all, they are not the same mother, and... Guo Fujin was very favored at the time, and I Erniang is sick, and she has been very sad since she was pregnant. We brothers have some opinions on his mother and son when we met. I’m fine with that. My elder brother sometimes bullies Azaran. This...children, naturally hold grudges ..."

Tongying faltered, but Shuning also imagined it, sighed, and didn't say anything.If it was her, she probably wouldn't have a good impression of the child born to the woman who took her father away, would she?She has complicated feelings towards her younger brother who was remarried to her father before time travel.

According to what Tong Ying said, this young prince is still quite favored by his father, Prince Jian. Among the brothers, except for the two from Yuan Fujin, even if he is the oldest, he must have had some kind of hope.It's just that as the two elder brothers have made promises one after another, he has not been appreciated, not even a serious title, and his homework is only mediocre, so he is a little discouraged and simply devotes his mind to the inner courtyard and eating, drinking and having fun.Not only does he hate his elder brother's admonition to him, but he also hates his sister-in-law's attempt to control his marriage.

Shu Ning asked: "Why does my sister-in-law always want to marry your natal sisters to your brothers? The Guerjia family is a common surname in Manchuria, and there are many high-ranking officials and rich salary in the clan. Why don't you want to let the girl into the palace, but only want to marry the clan?" "

Tong Ying said with a wry smile: "Sister-in-law just wants to have a few sisters-in-law of the same race, so she speaks harder. In fact, she was really not like this before, and she was very affectionate with her elder brother. There was a period of grievances for my elder brother, and my sister-in-law was always by my side. I saw him next to him, and I was very moved. Later, my eldest brother was promoted and had a concubine, but he was still as good to his sister-in-law. But one time, I don’t remember what happened, the eldest brother and sister-in-law quarreled. Because my concubine's words refuted my sister-in-law's meaning. Since then, when my elder brother wants to accept a new person, my sister-in-law will only look for a dowry girl or someone from my natal family. When I turned 15, she began to help me arrange marriage. Her natal sisters are cousins."

Shu Ning was silent, on this matter, the Guerjia family is really a pitiful person.Originally, it was a young couple who were in trouble together. Unexpectedly, as soon as the difficulties passed, the husband would have a new man, and his love for her would gradually decrease.But thinking of her performance today, Shu Ning felt that Yaerjiang's indifference to his wife might not be due to Guarjia's fault.

Thinking of this, she said to Tong Ying: "I understand your thoughts a little bit. It is precisely because of the harmonious days in the past that you always want to let your brother and sister-in-law get along well. I won't stop you, but if you don't let I know this, how can I know why you did this?"

Tongying took her hand and said: "I was negligent. In fact, ever since I escaped back to the capital after a narrow escape in the Northwest, I feel that the most important thing is for a family to be together safely. Your natal family can be said to be loving and caring. Brothers and friends Brother Gong, we are very close to each other, I am really envious. Although Er Niang has passed away, I still have my own brother, I hope we can also be in harmony."

Shuning smiled and took his other hand: "Then you have to tell me your thoughts, I am also your family, let's do our best together." Tong Ying looked at her and nodded emphatically.

A few days later, Shige came to play again, Shuning remembered what happened a few days ago, and quietly asked him if the master in Zongxue was sick and had dismissed school early.Shige opened his eyes wide and said, "No, gentlemen are fine, but Master Zhang has been very angry recently, causing many people to be punished."

Shu Ning had already guessed that Azaran played truant from school that day, but now she just confirmed it.Shige looked at her, suddenly remembered something, said: "Speaking of which, the third brother got several rulers on his palm because of leaving early, it hurts." Shuning was stunned, smiled, and asked: "Why didn't you hear me?" He said? Your second brother has a lot of good medicine here."

Shige smiled and said: "There are also in the mansion, the second brother has already stuffed a lot of them here. But the third brother is staying at home under the guise of recovering from his injuries. In fact, he doesn't know what to do with the people below. He is sneaky and no one is allowed. ask."

Shu Ning was a little suspicious, and was about to ask more clearly, but Mr. Shi sent someone to ask him to tell the truth about his homework, so she didn't ask any more questions.

Ergenjueluo's son was full moon, and Prince Jane's mansion set up twenty tables, and invited all the well-connected clan princes and colleagues in the Yaerjiang army.Yaerjiang wrote a letter back to Fengtian in advance, asking Prince Jane to name his grandson, and then announced at the banquet that his second son was named Alta.

Tongying accompanied her elder brother to receive the guests, and Shuning also helped to greet the female guests, but she also took time to accompany the Guerjia family who was "raising a baby", and endured another round of bombing from the other party.

After this banquet, it will soon be the day of the draft.After the primary election, Shu Ning sent people to inquire about the situation of some show girls.Fortunately, because Tong's cousin also participated in the election, she got some more reliable information from her grandfather's family.However, this year is a nationwide general election, unlike hers, which was discounted. Except for the beautiful women in Beijing, many people are not very clear about the situation.In addition, this kind of thing cannot be done too obviously, so there is not much information obtained.She sorted it out a bit, and then sent it to Azaran to see what his intentions were, but Azaran was not interested, and just flipped through it casually.When she stepped into the gate of Guerjia's courtyard, he stepped out of the palace.

Until the re-election, she was stepping up intelligence gathering.It wasn't until Zhenzhen sent someone to report that she knew that General Wudan's family had arrived in the capital, and Chongli's wedding was only three days away.

Tong Ying specially accompanied her to the banquet.But because of his status, Wu Dan was very polite to them, which made them feel embarrassed.Shuning finally understood Tongying's dislike of going to dinner parties with ordinary officials.However, thanks to Zhenzhen's blessing, she was able to enter a new house with Zhenzhen as a man's in-laws and daughter-in-law, so that she was able to avoid a bunch of women who came together to curry favor.

But when she saw Chongli and congratulated him with a smile, Chongli had a complicated expression on his face, hesitant to speak.She asked strangely: "Brother Chongli, do you have anything to ask me for help?" Chongli faltered and said nothing, and finally Mrs. Wen came over with a smile and said to her: "He is confused. Please accompany the new bride in the new house, so that the new couple can feel a bit more noble. But you are an in-law, don’t you invite you to have a drink at the front, instead of asking you to work hard? Don’t pay attention to him, he is so happy that he is dizzy .”

Shuning believed it was true, so she followed her away with a smile, not seeing the loneliness on Chongli's face.Liang Zhu came over and said softly: "Second Master, the sedan chair is here, Master told you to go quickly." Chongli glanced at her, nodded, and walked towards the gate.

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Concubine Tong ordered someone to bring out the letter, and called Shuning into the palace to drink tea with her.Shu Ning knew it well, and went there the next day.When we arrived at the Palace of Yanxi Palace, we met several beautiful women who also came to drink tea. Some were quiet, some were lively, and some were shy.But Shu Ning noticed that they were all the daughters of a famous family, and their father's official position or title was not low, but they were all above average in appearance.When the clan chooses a wife, the possibility of such a beautiful girl is the highest.

Listening to their conversations, she probably understood that the Guerjia family's outstanding girls who were selected this year were all outstanding, including the cousin of Yaerjiang'a's wife, the Guerjia family.However, there is a beautiful girl with the same surname as Guarjia, but a different branch, named Jialun. Although she is young, she is the most beautiful and has a very likable temperament. figure.

Speaking of this beauty, the few beautiful girls present gradually revealed their true nature.Some dismissed her, some were indifferent, and some only liked to gossip about her and make fun of her softly.Concubine Tong has been talking with them very kindly, Shuning only interjects a few words occasionally, most of the time she just listens.

She stayed in the palace for most of the day and had a meal.After meeting two groups of beautiful girls, she specially excluded those with sensitive surnames, such as Guo Luoluo or those related to the Ming and Suo factions, and then selected three from the remaining people, one surnamed Sai Ketu, one surnamed Ulanara, and the other surnamed Guarja, were the cousins ​​of the Guarja family.She wrote down the appearance and behavior of these three people, and planned to describe them to Tong Ying when she went back, so that he could draw them into portraits.

Concubine Yi learned that Shuning was here, and sent someone to bring some snacks over.It seems that because the fifth elder brother re-entered the court to run an official business, he was named king again, and the scars on his face have healed up a lot. In addition, Yuanning is about to give birth, and many people think that she must be pregnant with a son, so Concubine Yi is in a good mood , and even became more polite to Shuning.

It's just that after talking with her in the palace for a long time, Shu Ning was also tired. Seeing that it was getting late, she solemnly thanked Concubine Tong and left early.

After walking to the rockery in the imperial garden, she saw Yuanning standing in the pavilion on the rockery from a distance, staring ahead blankly.Seeing that her expression was a little off, Shu Ning stopped the little eunuch who was leading the way, and walked over to ask Yuan Ning what was wrong.

Yuanning has a big belly, but her figure looks very thin.After listening to Shuning's words, she just turned her head to look at it a few times, and then turned her gaze back again.Shu Ning followed her line of sight to look forward, but saw not far ahead, the fifth elder brother, the current king of Hengjun, was talking to some beautiful girls in light blue cheongsams, look at the expression on his face , seems very pleasant.

The few beautiful girls who were talking to him turned their backs to Shu Ning and the others, but they didn't know who they were.But judging by the demeanor of the leader, she seems to be a very cheerful and lively girl.

Yuan Ning said quietly: "He said he was going to see Brother Nine, but I didn't expect that I could still see him in the imperial garden when I walked a little slower. He hasn't been this happy for many years."

Shuning accompanied her silently, not knowing what to say.A maid hurried over, Shu Ning remembered that her name seemed to be Wen Yu, she was Yuan Ning's maid when she was not married.Only heard Wenyu report back: "Fu Jin, I asked, that beautiful girl is surnamed Guaerjia, what is her name, Runyu, and the one next to her is her sister, named Fuyu. Her father is just a small state judge, but with The Crown Princess’ natal family is a distant relative.”

Yuanning nodded slightly, and said: "Inquire more." Wenyu agreed, and asked cautiously: "Fu Jin, go back first, it's cool outside." Yuanning tugged at the corners of her mouth, turned her head and said to Shuning: " See you, third sister." Then he walked away slowly.

Shu Ning stayed there for quite a while, the little eunuch who led the way called her a few times, then she woke up and followed him out of the imperial garden.After returning to Beizi Mansion, she recalled the situation just now and sighed endlessly.

Suddenly, Suxin rushed in and reported: "The third master of Prince Jian's Mansion..." Before she could finish speaking, Azhalan rushed in and said, "Second sister-in-law, I know who I should ask for my wife, you have to help Me." His eyes were wide open, which startled Shuning.

She hurriedly comforted her: "Don't worry, sit down and take a breath first." Azaran waved away the tea brought by the maid, and said directly: "I want to marry a girl named Runyu, although her surname is Guar Good, but not with my sister-in-law. She is also this year's show girl, and I heard that she passed the re-election. Second sister-in-law, give me an answer, can you help me?"

(I couldn’t get online just now, I don’t know why...)
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