Qing Palace - Biography of Concubine Wan

Chapter 102 Snow Man (3)

"Your Majesty is too much of a compliment. In the past, Manxue was just a bit of a vain name, but it is Manxue's honor to have the honor to meet you, the 'Siquan Girl' today!"

Qingru waited to say more, but was interrupted by Suo'etu: "Huh? What's wrong with you two, why do you praise each other as soon as you meet?"

Hearing what he said, Qingru and Manxue immediately came back to their senses, isn't it? Come over there?"

Suo'etu replied: "It came from Kunning Palace. The queen rewarded us with many things, and so did the empress dowager. From the voice of the empress dowager, it can be heard that she attaches great importance to you, little sister!" He smiled for a while , the voice suddenly became a little depressed: "In a few days, I will go to Guangdong, and I am afraid it will take several months to return!"

"Guangdong?" Upon first hearing the name of the place, Qing Ru was a little puzzled and said: "What are you doing there? I heard that it is the sphere of influence of King Pingnan Shang Kexi!"

Suo'etu looked around and saw no outsiders and said: "The emperor got the news a few days ago. It is still gratifying that he secretly ordered his subordinates to charge salt merchants in Guangdong and privately tax them. I think Guangzhou is a foreign trade port. Since he came here, he has paid a lot of money every year. The private money obtained is no less than several million taels, and the loss of the court is even more immeasurable. Since it is the place where the king is enshrined in the land, the emperor should not send people there without clear evidence, so he ordered me to investigate secretly. Is the news you have received true?"

"What if it's true?" Suo'etu's words reminded Qingru of the sporadic words she heard outside the hall, among which was something about Sanfan, but she didn't hear clearly.

"After the investigation is over, please ask the emperor to come to the holy court. There is no news yet!" Suo'etu said truthfully. If it’s true, I’m afraid Shang Kexi’s position as the king of the Tibetans will not be so stable. At least the emperor doesn’t trust him so much anymore. It’s just a saying: one hair can move the whole body! There are a lot of troops in one place, and it is not so easy for the emperor to punish him, I am afraid that this matter will not be satisfactory in the end!"

She said this analysis from the perspective of the overall situation without thinking about it, which really surprised Qingru. It seems that this "Wu Dui Hui Nu" is indeed not in vain, and she is not only a pair, but also worthy of many things. Start with the word Hui.

"Sister-in-law is really talented. If sister-in-law is a man, I'm afraid she would already be a pillar of the country!" Qing Ru sighed greatly.

"Oh, that can't be done. If your sister-in-law is a man, then where can I find such a unparalleled woman to be my wife!" Suo'etu laughed at Qing Ru's, and made Man Xue amused. She blushed, spat lightly on him, and turned her face away.

After laughing, Qingru said worriedly: "Brother, you are going alone this time, but you must be careful. Although you are good at martial arts, there may be some dangers along the way. You must remember For your safety, Ama Erniang and sister-in-law are waiting for you to come back!"

"Don't worry, I will definitely do it!" When he said this, his eyes kept looking at Man Xue, lingering and tender, it seemed that Man Xue had trained his brother, a tough man, to be as soft as a finger, as clear as a She was happy for them, but at the same time couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. Although Fulin was the only person she loved, she was never his only one. She couldn't understand the feeling of a husband and wife in the world.

Qingru was a little lost in thought, until Suo'etu called her several times before she came back to her senses, and asked blankly, "Brother, did you call me?"

Suo'etu was about to ask what was wrong, when he suddenly felt someone tugging on his clothes. Looking back, he saw Manxue shaking his head slightly at him, signaling him not to ask more questions. He said he was obedient, and seeing her objection, he didn't ask any more questions, turned his head back to the main topic and said: "Sister, didn't you ask me to pay attention to people for Zi Pei a few days ago, I found a few good families outside to register I got the information, do you want to take a look first?"

Hearing that this was the case, Qingru immediately raised her spirits, stretched out her hand and said, "That's just right, quickly bring it for me to see!"

Suo'etu took out a bound booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Qingru, saying: "Some of these individuals are businessmen, some are scholars, and some are guards like me, some of the third rank and some of the fourth rank , generally speaking, it is not a rich family, but they also have small savings, and they are not married!"

Qingru was flipping through the booklet in her hand while listening, there were not only names and brief introductions in it, but also pictures were drawn one by one, making it clear at a glance.

It is reasonable to say that these are young talents, but there are many businessmen and scholars on the brochure, but Qing Rukan frowned: "Businessmen and scholars are not needed!" She rejected the two categories of people in one breath.

"Why is that?" Suo'etu asked inexplicably. It would be fine to deny one or two people. Why did he deny a bunch of people all at once? These people are all very good.

Qingru didn't answer, but Manxue next to Suo'etu lowered her eyes and instantly understood Qingru's thoughts. She explained on her behalf: "Businessmen value profits, and if Zipei Ruo marries such a person, their first consideration is not It's the bride, but the benefits from it. In this way, Zipei will become like a commodity; as for the scholars, most of them are pedantic and self-proclaimed. Although they don't say it in their mouths, they will inevitably look down on Zipei who was a slave in their hearts , if things go on like this, it will inevitably make Zipei angry in the future, my lady, am I right?"

Qingru nodded and smiled, and her admiration for Manxue increased a little: "Sister-in-law said exactly what Qingru thought in her heart, and it seems that sister-in-law knows Qingru's thoughts best." After finishing speaking, she said to Suo'etu : "Brother, I think it's better to choose a loyal and reliable guard from among the guards you know? Is there one in this book?"

"I don't know what you two are talking about. According to this, businessmen and scholars in the world don't need to marry wives?" Suo'etu looked at Qingru and Manxue dumbfounded, but he still agreed with Qingru's proposal. Thoughts, after all, he is a bodyguard himself, and he knows more about these people, so he said: "Turn pages thirteen to seventeen to have a look!"

After hearing what he said, Qing Ru didn't rush to read, but said to Man Xue: "Sister-in-law, come and help me take a look together, you must have a good eye!"

Man Xue didn't refuse, she responded with a smile, then got up and walked to Qing Ru's side, the two of them looked at the characters on the booklet together, when they turned to the sixteenth page, Qing Ru and Man Xue pointed at the people in the picture Ask the person, "How is this person?"

After finishing speaking, I found out that the other party also said the same thing as me. It was really a tacit understanding, and even Suo Er doubted whether they had discussed it beforehand.

After laughing for a while, Qing Ru said to Man Xue: "Sister-in-law also thinks this Zhang Shiyin is good?"

Manxue nodded slowly and said: "Looking at the picture, this person has an honest face and good martial arts. Although he is only a fourth-rank bodyguard, as long as he is a good person, it is fine, not to mention that his family is also simple, with only one father and younger sister."

At this time, Suo'etu also interjected: "I have been in contact with Zhang Shiyin a few times, he is very nice, he is willing to endure hardships, and he is very popular among colleagues, it would be a good destination for Zipei to marry him!"

Qingru nodded and said: "In that case, I'll call Zipei here and let her see for herself. If it's good, brother, you can let the Zhang family come to propose marriage earlier. As for the emperor, I will ask him to release Zipei earlier." For those who leave the palace, if there is no problem, it is estimated that they will be able to pass through the door in the second half of the year at the most." As she spoke, she invited Zijin in and asked her to find Zipei.

Not long after, Zijin came back and reported that Zipei could not be found. Qing Ru frowned secretly when she heard this, what happened to Zipei recently, she kept running away without seeing anyone, and she didn't even do her job well, she was not around, Then this matter can only be put on hold for the time being, and we will talk about it when he comes back.

"If Zipei comes back, let her come to see me right away!" Qingru told Zijin.

"Yes!" Zijin answered with her head bowed, but in fact she was also very anxious, wishing to find her back immediately.

"And..." Qingru glanced at the sky outside and said, "Order the imperial dining room to deliver the meals!"

After Zijin retired, Qingru said to Suo'etu and the two of them: "Brother and sister-in-law, it's rare for you to come here once, just eat at my place before leaving! As for this Zipei matter, I will wait for her to answer me." Send someone to tell you immediately!"

"Well, if I go on a long trip, it's the same if you tell your sister-in-law. She knows all about these things. I think she helped me choose many of these people together!"

Qingru responded with a smile, and after a while, the imperial dining room delivered food, a table was full, and the three of them sat around the table, Qingru personally poured the sweet-scented osmanthus wine she brewed for them, and then she did not immediately Sitting down, she raised her wine glass and said: "Brother, sister-in-law, this glass is for you from my younger sister. May you never leave your white heads!" Until today, she had no chance to congratulate.

Suo'etu and Manxue also each held their wine glasses and touched Qingru, Suo'etu said at the same time: "Yes, I finally married your sister-in-law, how can I let you go, don't talk about white heads, even in the next life." We still need to be husband and wife!"

Man Xue didn't speak, but held hands tightly with Suo'etu under the curtain of the table. As the wine glasses collided lightly, the three of them all raised their heads and drank the wine in their glasses in one gulp. This meal was as happy as eating it , Even drank a few more glasses of wine!

However, the good times always come to an end, and the banquet will eventually come to an end. After a brief meeting, they were about to leave. Qingru endured her sadness and handed them the gifts she had prepared, and then personally delivered them to Shenwumen. Reluctant to see them leave, looking back at every three steps, hesitating at every five steps, I don't know when we will see each other again, until they can't see the shadows clearly when they go, Qingru turns and leaves, the tears accumulated in her eyes The moment she turned around, it fell like a string of beads. Family love is extremely precious in everyone's heart. From birth to death, the blood is always connected!
(End of this chapter)