A Thousand Hills

Chapter 294

Recently, the fourth concubine is in a good mood. Not only is she pregnant with her fifth child, she also received the good news that her father is still alive.It is said that when the news that her father was still alive reached the East Palace, His Highness the Crown Prince accidentally dropped the glazed cup in his hand.

The fourth concubine doesn't bother to pay attention to the East Palace now, since the East Palace joined her father in colluding with Jingjiang, unless she had to go according to the rules of etiquette, otherwise, the Fourth Concubine would never have passed the threshold of the East Palace.In the past few years, the Fourth Prince and Xie Moru have been walking closer and closer. What is the news about the Jiangnan War? After all, the Fifth Prince is not in the imperial capital. It is better to let his wife talk to Xie Moru, so that Xie Moru has a good idea.

Including the defeat in the Jiangnan War.

The first one to talk to Xie Moru was the fourth imperial concubine. In recent years, the fourth imperial concubine felt that this younger sibling was knowledgeable, which could be seen from the judgment of her father's life and death.Only Xie Moru insisted that her father was not dead.Look, it really didn't die.

The second one who told Xie Moru that Jiangnan lost was Xie Shangshu. Xie Shangshu is old and is already thinking about retiring. However, the fifth prince is not in the imperial capital these few years. If he retires, the eldest son will take the position of servant , there is no one in the cabinet, what should I do?Therefore, Xie Shangshu pondered, when the fifth prince returned to the imperial capital, he would retire.Without him, Qin Chuan, Minister of the Ministry of Rites in the cabinet, was brought up by the fifth prince. At the beginning, Xu Shangshu, the former minister of the Ministry of Rites, died of illness. The Ministry of Rites has always been the territory of the fifth prince. When Emperor Mu Yuan was considering the candidate for the Minister of Rites, the fifth prince was the candidate for the Minister of Rites Qin Chuan had spoken.Later, the relationship between Qin Chuan and the fifth prince has always been good.However, Qin Chuan and Xie Moru didn't have much friendship.

Xie Shangshu said, "The meaning of the East Palace is to send troops from the imperial court to contain Henan and Anhui, so as to reduce the pressure on General Liu's front line."

Xie Moru thought for a while and said, "In the past few years, there have been constant wars in Xining, and troops have been dispatched to Xining Pass several times to fight against the barbarians. Marquis Yong'an has fifty thousand Yulin troops under his command, and the imperial court also has two imperial guards, Xuanjia and Huben. Up to [-], it is the strength of the imperial capital. There are always victories and losses in wars. In Huguang, there have always been victories. How could the court not see it. According to me, Jiangnan has not yet reached the time when the imperial guards need to be used. The Marquis of Yongan is in Yudi , has restrained Jingjiang soldiers and horses."

Xie Shangshu said, "Your Majesty is still optimistic about the war in the south of the Yangtze River?"

"It's natural." Xie Moru couldn't deal with Xie Shangshu with the straight-talking demeanor he used to deal with the fourth prince and concubine, Xie Moru said, "The Marquis of Nan'an and Liu Fufeng are already the strongest in the court. If you can't recover Jiangnan, it will be useless for the imperial court to send troops again."

Xie Shangshu was worried, "Many people in the court are worried that Jiangnan will reproduce the dispute between Nan'an and Wu Guogong."

Xie Moru's heart moved, and he said, "I'm afraid someone wants to call the Marquis of Nan'an back to the court?"

Xie Shangshu's worried old face immediately revealed a look of approval. Xie Moru has this kind of spirituality. If you touch it a little bit, she will understand immediately. Xie Moru said, "I don't need others for this matter. Seeing the Marquis of Nan'an returning to court like this."

Xie Shangshu said, "Your Majesty, don't forget that Princess Ningrong has passed away, and Marquis Nan'an, as a son of man, is in the midst of filial piety."

Xie Moru's eyes were slightly turbulent, and then he returned to calm, Xie Moru said, "A military position is no better than a civil servant. Before the war, seizing one's feelings is also a common practice."

Xie Shangshu said, "You have to talk to the fourth prince and concubine to be safe."

Xie Moru agreed.

Men have men's way, women have women's way, don't look at the fourth prince who is not outstanding among the princes, the fourth prince's concubine has always had face in the Palace of Mercy, not for other reasons, it's all because of her surname Hu.Duke Cheng'en's mansion has also been evil in recent years. Mrs. Shou'an died first, and the whole family kept their filial piety.It's just a filial piety, and then Princess Ning Rong passed away, so I have to continue to guard my filial piety.Only the fourth concubine can enter the palace from time to time because of her status as a concubine.

The fourth concubine didn't have to do anything else, she just told the queen mother that her father was safe, and that when she made achievements, she would also give the queen mother a face.Empress Dowager Hu was very happy. Empress Dowager Hu is a foolish person, and she also has a strong heart. She has promoted Cheng'en Gong's mansion for decades.He was born in Cheng'en Gong's mansion who were not too promising children. Speaking of it, there was only one Marquis of Nan'an who came from a separate mansion, and he was the face of the Empress Dowager Hu's natal family.Empress Dowager Hu also attached great importance to Marquis Nan'an. At first it was said that Marquis Nan'an was dead, but Empress Dowager Hu shed a few tears.Now suddenly the Marquis of Nan'an is alive again, and the Empress Dowager Hu has recited a few times of Buddha. Even the fourth concubine also enters the palace every day to talk with the Empress Dowager Hu in the Palace of Mercy.The fourth concubine sighed, "Before my grandmother passed away, I always thought about my father. If I knew my father was still alive, I don't know how happy I would be."

Empress Dowager Hu has been with Princess Ningrong's sister-in-law for many years, and Princess Ningrong had a good relationship with Queen Mother Hu when she was alive. Speaking of Ning Rong, it is the Ai family, knowing that Nan An is still alive, I am very happy." He said again, "The fifth child is also, so don't tell the Ai family sooner, it has made the Ai family uncomfortable for several years."

The fourth concubine knows that the Queen Mother Hu has always been a soft-hearted person. When she heard this, she knew that someone had whispered in the ear of the Queen Mother Hu. It's not easy either. The five siblings have always said that my father is fine, and I have told the emperor's grandmother before, can the emperor forget?"

Empress Dowager Hu said, "How can you believe her words?"

"Others don't believe it, but I do." The Fourth Prince said, "Over the years, how many people have persuaded my mother to hold a funeral for my father. Every time I think of the words of my fifth sibling, I also feel that my father is here."

"Isn't that right? If you want me to say that the fifth sibling is not like a concubine, but like a fairy, you can pinch and count." Princess Yongfu couldn't help but answer outside the door when she heard what the fourth concubine said.

The fourth concubine saw that Princess Yongfu was wearing a red pomegranate phoenix tail dress, her hair was combed in a high bun, and she was wearing a phoenix hairpin. She was all magnificent and came with a group of court ladies. The fourth concubine stood up to greet her, and said with a smile, "Sister Yongfu coming."

Princess Yongfu was full of blessings in front of the Queen Mother, she lifted her skirt and stepped forward, turned around and sat beside Queen Mother Hu, and said with a smile, "If I don't come, I won't hear the fourth sibling talking about immortals."

The fourth concubine is not afraid of Princess Yongfu. Although Princess Yongfu is a princess, the fourth concubine is still a concubine, and her status is not inferior to Princess Yongfu at all.The fourth concubine also gave birth to four sons, and she was pregnant with the fifth one. She was born in the Hou Mansion, the grand-niece of Empress Dowager Hu. The fourth concubine laughed after hearing what Princess Yongfu said, "My father died, but she said that my father was still alive." In Jiangnan, the story of my father’s death has just been reported, and my mother is so sad. I can only comfort my mother with these words. Now my father is blessed by the emperor’s grandmother, and he is still alive. Not only I feel this gratitude, but also the emperor’s grandmother Grateful. Speaking of which, my father has not heard from me in the past few years, so who remembers him? That’s all my family and the emperor’s grandmother.”

The fourth concubine knew that Empress Dowager Hu didn't like Xie Moru, and she was also with Princess Yongfu, so she didn't mention Xie Moru's name any more. It was a good word, so I couldn't help nodding, "Yeah, I always think about Nan'an. If he was here, the emperor would have arrested King Jingjiang's bad guy. Now that Nan'an is fine, I see, the matter in Jiangnan can be settled."

The fourth prince and concubine smiled, "As expected, she is the emperor's grandmother, she has great insight, and no one else has such insight."

Empress Dowager Hu felt more comfortable taking photos of the four princes and concubines, and she became more and more proud, saying, "That's the reason. When it comes to fighting, who else in the court can compare with Nan'an."

"Even though my father is brave, he doesn't dare to praise him like the emperor's grandmother. He just wants to be loyal to his father and win the honor of his emperor's grandmother."

Empress Dowager Hu liked to hear these words very much, she immediately regained her spirits, and praised Nan'anhou's ability again and again.

Princess Yongfu was upset when she heard that, and said with a smile, "The Marquis of Nan'an is also fine, why don't you send a letter back and make these people worry about him. How many times did the imperial grandmother cry without telling me, no, the eldest princess also Miss him when he got sick and passed away."

This shit pot is buckled, so vicious.The fourth prince's concubine got angry, and she didn't chat and laugh like Princess Yongfu, but said seriously, "Princess, I don't dare to agree with you. Come on, if you don't keep secrets, you will lose your ministers, and if your ministers don't keep secrets, you will lose your status. If things are not kept secret, there will be harm. Wars are no small matter. If everyone knows about the troubles, there is no need to fight this war. In everything, we should put the country's affairs first, and no one will take the opportunity of the country for the sake of our women's hearts. Everyone who wants to yell knows the truth. I understand this truth, and the emperor's grandmother and grandmother understand it even more. Grandma is old and her body is getting sick. The imperial doctor said that if grandma didn't care about my father, she wouldn't be able to survive until this time Speaking of which, if Wu Guogong hadn't framed my father earlier, how could Jiangnan fall!"

Princess Yongfu gave the Marquis of Nanan a shit bowl, and the fourth concubine also pointedly pointed at Princess Yongfu's pain. It has been more than three years since Duke Wu died, and the title of the eldest son has not yet come down.Everyone in the world knows that His Majesty is dissatisfied with Duke Wu's mansion because of the incident in the south of the Yangtze River. In recent years, Princess Yongfu has repeatedly been unhappy about her husband's title. Ignoring her, she turned her head to eat the grapes from the Empress Dowager's palace, and said, "The grapes from the imperial grandmother's place are exceptionally delicious, and they are unmatched in my residence."

Empress Dowager Hu's old eyes are dim, and she can't see that Princess Yongfu is about to explode. Her old man has always liked to hear people praise her for her good things and flatter her. Go home, I'll ask someone to pack a basket for you."

"That's good. I'd like to thank the emperor's grandmother first. Our Highness also loves the food served by the emperor's grandmother. It's just that he is busy with work. I'll take it back and give him a taste."

So, Queen Mother Hu was even happier.

Princess Yongfu was about to reprimand the four princes and concubines, when the palace servants announced that the crown prince, princess Wenkang, princess Changtai, the first prince, the third prince, and the sixth prince had arrived.At this time, if it is no longer appropriate to talk about the length of the tongue, Princess Yongfu can only suppress her anger for the time being, and tell the princess afterwards, "Now that the Marquis of Nan'an has not yet returned to the imperial capital, the old four dare to say that, and when the Marquis of Nan'an makes meritorious deeds, he will return the capital." , I'm afraid there will be no way for the Wu family to survive."

Knowing the news that Marquis Nan'an is still alive, the concubine is worried about her family's future in every possible way. Now that she heard what Princess Yongfu said, she will inevitably chat with the prince for a while. After all, this matter is not a matter of Duke Wu's family. If Marquis of Nan'an is really turned around However, not only the Duke of Wu's mansion will not be able to please him, but the East Palace may also lose face.

The prince was also worried about this festival, so the war in the south of the Yangtze River was not settled, and the previous dynasty had been arguing endlessly about the matter of the Marquis of Nan'an.

Not only is the former court lively, but the harem is also non-stop. Xie Moru also enters the palace from time to time. She is not going to the Palace of Mercy, she is going to the Palace of Shuren. Ever since Concubine Su heard the news that Min'an City was broken, she felt very sad install.

Xie Moru comforted her, "Fortunately, there is no danger."

Concubine Su said, "I expected it to be dangerous before the battle, but I didn't expect it to be so dangerous!"

Xie Moru said, "There is only one Feng Feiyu in Jingjiang, Feng Feiyu has lost power, His Highness has already arrived in front of the army, there is nothing safer than being in the army."

Concubine Su sighed, "I heard that the marshal surnamed Zhao changed in Jingjiang this time is more powerful than the one surnamed Feng." Concubine Su couldn't feel at ease when her son was in front of the army.

Xie Moru said, "Mother and concubine just need to be at ease, Jiangnan has been stalemate for several years, and it is almost the same. After the Double Ninth Festival, we will see the result."

Concubine Su asked carefully, "How do you say that?"

"Although I haven't been to Jiangnan, I also know that since this spring, both sides have assembled 10,000+ troops to confront Jiangxi. In this war, each has its own trump card. Jingjiang's trump card is Feng Feiyu's raid on Min'an City, trying to hijack His Highness. Your Highness is blessed by heaven, The loyal minister rushed to help, so there was no danger. Feng Feiyu lost his hand here, and then lost the position of commander in chief of the three armies. Our trump card is Nan'an Hou. Even if the Marquis of Nan'an does not go out, as long as the news of his survival reaches Jingjiang, he will be able to put great pressure on Jingjiang. Both sides have shown their cards, and it is necessary to fight to the death. It is already August now, and once October is over, the weather will turn cold, which is not good War, so I said, if it is a matter of life and death, it must be before October." Although Xie Moru often speaks out like an immortal, of course there is a basis for it.

Concubine Su was very worried about her son, and said, "What if it's delayed until next year?"

"The reason for the decisive battle is that it can't be dragged on. The cost of the war is huge, not only for the court, but also for Jingjiang." Xie Moru said, "At present, the courtiers are all focusing on the dispute in Jiangxi, which is short-sighted. Let’s not talk about General Peng Huguang’s repeated victories along the way, I wonder if anyone has noticed, since the former Jingjiang was defeated and retreated to the imperial capital, Jingjiang no longer has the strength to go north.”

Concubine Su patted Xie Moru's hand and said, "Fortunately, you are here to relieve me from time to time. Otherwise, I'm really worried to death."

"At that time, I was shocked when I saw Feng Feiyu's surprise attack on Min'an City. Fortunately, there was no danger. I hope that the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe in the future, and there will be no more wars."

Concubine Su liked this very much, Concubine Su said, "Yes, peace is a blessing."

Concubine Su calmed down, and asked Xie Moru about the Mid-Autumn Festival, and then said, "Although it's not yet the right day, I asked the small kitchen to make some mooncakes, and you can take them back later for the children to try."

Xie Moru smiled, "The mooncakes here are the best, and the children love to eat them."

Concubine Su quietly said to Xie Moru, "I heard that the grandson's marriage is settled, she is the granddaughter of Su Xiang's family."

Xie Moru's eyes became serious, and he continued, "Su Xiang is loyal and a pillar of the country. It is not an exaggeration to have such kindness."

(End of this chapter)