Concubine's true colors

Chapter 153

It has been two days since the farce in front of the handsome mansion.

And because of Xiao Jinyu's incident, Xiao Qian's family became the focus of heated discussions in Changping City.

Especially the fact that the other party was pregnant was spread all over the city, and everyone knew about it.

Although the commander-in-chief came forward to clarify afterwards, saying that Xiao Jinyu fell down that day and accidentally cut his leg, and only then did he see blood, and it was definitely not a miscarriage.

But this kind of statement is obviously not enough to win people's trust. Therefore, this exile of the capital is still discussed with great interest, and people have speculated about who the person who had sex with her was. Some said it belonged to Qian Yunhong, and others It is said that it is a servant of the handsome mansion, but no matter what version it is, Xiao Jinyu's reputation is completely ruined.

And Xiao Jinyu, who was talking about the miscarriage, was sent out of the commander's mansion by the old lady in pain two days ago when she was still in a coma, and placed in a garden five miles outside the city.

What's interesting is that Xiao Jinke was also there this time, and she naturally didn't follow willingly, she was completely escorted by the old lady.

On the day of Xiao Jinyu's miscarriage, the old lady was furious and drove Mrs. Qian to the family temple. Xiao Jinke, who heard about her mother's distress, immediately ran to the old lady to intercede.

The old lady had just woke up from a coma, and she was immediately annoyed by Jin Ke's crying, so she asked the other party to leave the house with Xiao Jinyu, and said to the public that the two sisters were going to live in another garden, so it was still It can better cover people's eyes and ears.

So in today's handsome mansion, three people were kicked out of the mansion in one day, and the whole back house was half vacant in an instant, and the old lady didn't know whether she was angry or worried about Xiao Jinyu, so she fell ill directly and lay on the bed for two days. The sky has not come down to earth, and Zhao's wish has been fulfilled, and the power has been monopolized.
As for Xiao Jinxuan who made all of this happen, she spent the past two days in a rare leisurely way, and from now on, in this handsome mansion, she no longer needs to worry about her safety, because there are no more people who dared to harm her. exists.

Xiao Jinxuan nestled comfortably in the commander's mansion, living her own life, but some people were unhappy because of it, and this person was Zhou Xianyu who hadn't seen her for several days.

Speaking of Zhou Xianyu at this time, he didn't stay in the barracks, he didn't go back to his palace, instead he went to Prince Rui's mansion, and now he is sitting in Zhou Xianrui's study, doing nothing in a daze.

Zhou Xianyu didn't blink for a quarter of an hour. Zhou Xianyu seemed to be in a trance, staring straight at Zhou Xianrui, who was crouching in front of the desk, frowning and reviewing the official documents. The surroundings were quiet, and a needle probably fell on the ground. You have to hear everything clearly.

After another half-stick of incense passed, Zhou Xianyu, who was motionless, stood up abruptly, flew to the desk, and muttered with complaints and dissatisfaction on his face:
"Fifth brother, don't look at it first, okay, I've been here for an hour, and I haven't looked at your eyes, so I look away from the official document, you are only 23 now, why are you so meticulous like those old men in Chaoshang?" , it's very dull, so you won't be afraid of premature aging."

Hearing this, Zhou Xianrui still didn't move his eyes from the official document, but said in a calm voice:

"As the princes of the Great Zhou Dynasty, you and I have shouldered the heavy responsibility of supporting the government since birth. If we don't work hard at all times, how can the world of the Great Zhou Dynasty be prosperous and prosperous, and create a prosperous world."

Hearing these words, Zhou Xianyu's head drooped directly on the desk, obviously he felt very speechless for Zhou Xianrui's remarks.

Zhou Xianrui also saw his appearance, and immediately handed over the official document in his hand, and said with a worried face:
"Seventh brother, take a look at this. Gansu is in drought again. It hasn't rained at all for two consecutive months. If it continues like this, a drought will break out sooner or later, and the court has been slow to distribute food. I will return to the court tomorrow." This matter must be remonstrated with the emperor."

After receiving the official document from Gansu, Zhou Xianyu glanced at it roughly, and then threw it aside casually.

Then I saw him standing up straight, snorted and said:
"Fifth Brother, you have been admonishing ten times. As long as Prime Minister Xue doesn't let go, whoever dares to allocate a copper coin in the Manchu Dynasty will be worth a thousand of your admonitions as long as the state treasury is empty."

Hearing these words, Zhou Xianrui, who had never been in a mood to show emotions, clenched his right hand into a fist and hit the desk directly. It can be seen that he must be very annoyed at this moment.

"Xianyu, during the time you left the capital, the actions of the Xue family have never stopped, especially our second brother, who almost didn't murder the prince and brother. Fortunately, the fourth lady helped him. Kill Qian Ming to silence him, otherwise it might be really difficult to keep the crown prince's position as the heir apparent."

Hearing this, Zhou Xianyu smiled wickedly, and said frivolously with a proud expression on his face:
"Fifth brother, you can say that my Xuan'er is naturally the best. You have learned it when you were in Yangzhou. A little Huai'an Hou will naturally not be her opponent. But the prince Brother Huang owes Xuan'er a favor this time, so he should show it with a big gift."

Looking at Zhou Xianyu's radiant look when he mentioned Xiao Jinxuan, Zhou Xianrui couldn't help but shook his head and smiled wryly twice.

"Seventh brother, in fact, I didn't mention the fourth lady's help with the prince. You don't know the character of our emperor brother. He didn't think it was wrong to worship the rebellious king. In his opinion, the four Rebel kings are also relatives and elders, no matter what they did in life, they should be treated with courtesy after death, and they cannot be abandoned."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianyu snorted softly.

"Brother's elm head, I didn't say him, he was stupid in reading and studying, he talked about benevolence and righteousness, but kept his mouth on morality, and worshiped the rebellious king. If it weren't for you and Jinxuan to help behind him, he would probably be killed by the second brother. I kicked him down from the position of the prince, and see if he is stupid by then."

Zhou Xianrui has seen Zhou Xianyu's very inconspicuous personality in private for more than ten years, and now he is no stranger to it.

Frowning slightly, he said helplessly:
"You can't say that in Xianyu's words. The prince and the emperor are benevolent and righteous. If he can ascend the throne and become emperor in the future, I believe that with the benevolence of the other party, the world will be clear and bright, and the people will live and work in peace. He will become a benevolent lord." .”

But obviously, Zhou Xianyu didn't quite agree with this, so he raised his handsome eyebrows and said:

"As an emperor, benevolence is important, but if it is too benevolent, it will become indecisive, and without a decisive monarch, this is also a fatal shortcoming. At the least, the ministers form cliques for personal gain, and at worst, the rebellious ministers will Committing trouble, in fact, to be fair, I think the second brother is indeed more suitable to be enthroned and proclaimed emperor than the eldest brother."

Zhou Xianyu didn't look at him normally, as if he didn't care about anything, but being able to command troops to fight and win every battle, this in itself is enough to show that he can't be a mediocre fool at all.

Although he has no interest in state affairs and is not involved in party disputes, but when he analyzes the current situation and the pros and cons of the character between him and the prince, he does it casually and speaks clearly and logically.

And obviously, although Zhou Xianrui is a member of the princeling party, it seems that Zhou Xianyu is not optimistic about the prince.

Regarding this point, Zhou Xianrui was not angry after hearing it. After all, the difference between him and Zhou Xianyu was only three years old. The other party lost his mother when he was five years old, and was adopted by his mother and concubine when he was eight years old.

Therefore, the two of them have grown up together since they were young. In private, the two brothers have always been inseparable from each other, and there is no restraint in their speech.

And what Zhou Xianyu said is correct, the prince's character is too kind, this is an indisputable fact, but after Zhou Xianrui smiled, he said confidently:

"Seventh brother, isn't the benevolent prince still helping the elder brother, helping the country and stabilizing the country? I believe that after the prince emperor ascends the throne, under his benevolent regime, the ambition in my heart will be fulfilled."

Hearing this, Zhou Xianyu smiled and said: "Yes, fifth brother's ideal is to become a virtuous king, don't worry, when the eldest brother ascends the throne, this younger brother is not interested, but I can help you expand Jiang Anbang, guard the frontier, and protect Yongning from generation to generation."

In Zhou Xianyu's heart, it doesn't matter who becomes the emperor. He has always helped Zhou Xianrui, even if the other party said he wanted to seize the heir apparent, he would support him with both hands without hesitation.

Zhou Xianrui patted Zhou Xianyu's shoulder approvingly, then changed the subject and said suddenly:
"When you came in just now, I saw you and coughed a few times, but you caught a cold that night at the Lantern Festival, so you're not in any serious trouble."

Hearing this, Zhou Xianyu waved his hands, shrugged slightly and said:
"Fifth brother, I'm not as weak and sick as you said. It's not uncommon for the leader of the army to be out in the rain for several days. How can I stand in the lake for a while and then fall ill? Don't be blind." I'm worried."

But Zhou Xianrui stood up, walked to the tea table in the study, and said loudly:

"Yu An, go and make two cups of tea. My tea is the same as usual. I'll make ginger and goji berry tea for my seventh brother, and then bring in some snacks. I haven't run out of rice today, so I feel a little hungry now."

After seeing Yu An answering the voice outside the door, he quickly left. Zhou Xianyu also sat down next to the tea table, and then said with some disgust:

"Fifth brother, it's not that you don't know me. I've always hated ginger the most. They said I'm fine. Even if you bring ginger tea, I won't drink it."

Seeing Zhou Xianyu's appearance of not being able to drink even to death, Zhou Xianrui smiled silently and didn't say much, just waiting quietly for Yu An to bring the refreshments.

After not much effort, Yu An came back with a tray in his hand. After setting up two cups of steaming tea and three plates of delicate snacks, he bowed and retreated.

Zhou Xianyu picked up a piece of snack casually, and then glanced at the two cups of tea on the table.

Then I saw a smirk flashing in his eyes, and then he directly took the ginseng tea in front of Zhou Xianrui in his hand, and said triumphantly:
"Fifth Brother's tea looks good, why don't we brothers change it, anyway, you don't have to drink it, so I'd better leave ginger tea to you."

After Zhou Xianyu finished speaking, he took a bite of his snack, then he picked up the tea with a smile, and was about to send it to his lips.

Looking at the complacent look of the other party, Zhou Xianrui laughed instead, and then sighed helplessly and said:

"Hey! Brother Seven is really planning to exchange tea with Brother? That's really a pity for Miss Fourth's painstaking efforts. Since Brother Seven doesn't like the tea that he personally brewed for you, Brother will reluctantly drink it for you. "

The light words made Zhou Xianrui's movements froze, he stopped drinking the tea on his lips, and even forgot to swallow the snacks in his mouth. As a result, he was choked and coughed for a while, even crying Coughing it out, the dignified generation of war kings managed to avoid choking to death on a bite of snack.

(End of this chapter)