A Thousand Hills

Chapter 41

Because he was going to Cheng'en Gong's mansion to attend the wedding ceremony of the Fifth Miss Hu, he might not be able to come back at noon, Xie Moru made arrangements for his mother's lunch in the morning, and then went to Songbaiyuan to pay his respects.

Mrs. Xie saw that Xie Moru had put on the bright red dress for her birthday, she nodded slightly.Xie Moyou was also dressed in red, she unconsciously glanced at Xie Moru, and compared it in her heart, Xie Moyou was also very confident in her beauty.Especially Xie Moru's thin lips, which looked too sharp, Xie Moyou still likes his own mouth, which is round and flower-like.

Xie Huan and Xie Pei came very early, and it was their mother Li who brought them here. Mrs. Xie didn't see Xie Qi, who was born in the second room of the third old lady's house, and didn't say anything.After the three of Li's mother and daughter had saluted, he asked them to sit down, and said with a smile, "It's still early, let's talk for a while. If you want something to do, it's okay to go back and serve your mother-in-law first."

Mrs. Li smiled, "My mother-in-law has a second younger brother and sister, so I'm looking for an opportunity to come here and steal a little bit." Xie Pei then said, "Later I found out that this girl is talkative. I don't know what kind of temperament she is, but she is born to love to be lively. Sister-in-law, tolerate her outspokenness. This time I have to trouble my sister-in-law again. Although they are a few years older than Mo Ru Moyou, they are not as knowledgeable as Mo Ru Moyou, so I have to give them more advice."

Mrs. Xie smiled and said, "We're all in the same family. They don't give pointers. Children like to be lively, so there's nothing wrong with being more knowledgeable. Cheng'en Gong's family is noble, and our children are not ignorant of etiquette. The four aunts and nephews, stay together with other girls, remember the word of harmony, there is nothing wrong with it."

The girls got up and answered.

Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Li looked at each other and smiled, Mrs. Li was full of gratitude, Mrs. Xie was very dissatisfied when their family offended Xie Moru, even Xie Yan was reprimanded, and now she is still willing to support her two daughters, Li Shi knew Mrs. Xie's love in his heart.In fact, Mrs. Xie felt that it was nothing. Her family had few girls. Xie Huan and Xie Pei came from a close family, and his father was also from Hanlin.Xie Pei is a little clever, so I still have to take a look. Girls, it’s okay to be heartless, but sometimes it’s not a good thing to be too hearty.

Mrs. Xie is not troubled by this. One is that Xie Pei is just a cousin, and the other is that world affairs are the touchstone. You can tell if you have the ability or not.Xie Pei could see an opportunity, so she gave her this opportunity to see if she could seize it.

Everyone talked for a while, until the sun was high, and Mrs. Xie took the girls out.The friendship between Xie's family and Duke Cheng'en's mansion is limited, so there is no need to go too early.

After Mrs. Li sent Mrs. Xie out, Fang turned and went back to his home.

There was already a bit of traffic jam outside Cheng'en Gong's mansion, but luckily his family often had feasts, and the dedicated steward arranged for these carriages, Xie's carriage only waited for a while, and then arrived in front of Cheng'en's mansion.The Shangshu Mansion is not a wealthy family among the emperors, and it is definitely considered noble. Mrs. Xie is the second-rank imperial order, but the Hu family is not very conspicuous today, especially the wives and grandmas of the Gongmen Hou Mansion who are here today. Hu Wu's mother-in-law, Princess Ningrong, and Empress Dowager Hu's daughter, Princess Wenkang, but both princesses sat under an old lady with silver hair.

Xie Huan and Xie Pei have already dazzled the room full of jewels and jewels. Xie Moyou followed her grandmother closely and took care of the two little aunts without any trace. What was going on in Xie Moru's mind? Years unchanged indifferent appearance.

Mrs. Xie first took the children to say hello to the silver-haired old lady, and then saluted the two princesses respectively. After the salute, Xie Moru and the others followed Mrs. Xie to the seats arranged for Xie's family.On the other hand, the silver-haired old lady couldn't help laughing when she heard that it was Xie's family, "I went to the palace to visit the Empress Dowager, and I heard that Mrs. Wei's daughter is very similar to the eldest princess. This is also blurred. Which girl is it? Come on!" Are you done, so that my old lady can take a look."

Being able to tell the story of visiting the Empress Dowager, and being able to sit on top of the two princesses, this old lady is naturally of extraordinary status.Mrs. Xie had already told their sisters when they were at home that the most honorable person of Cheng Engong is the mother of Cheng Engong and Empress Dowager Hu, who is now the first-line grandmother, Mrs. Shou'an.

Come to think of it this is it.Xie Moru took a step forward and said, "Greetings to Madam Shou'an."

Mrs. Shou'an's eyes were very bad. The maid put on the crystal glasses. Mrs. Shou'an placed Xie Moru on the bridge of her nose to take a closer look. Xie Moru raised her eyes to look at Mrs. Shou'an.With this kind of mirror, the eyes get tired after wearing it for a while. After a long time, Mrs. Shou An took off her glasses, rubbed her eyes and asked her daughter-in-law Princess Ning Rong, "Your Highness, do you look like it?"

Eldest Princess Ningrong has graceful features, she looks younger than Mrs. Xie, she smiled, "I see, Eldest Sister has spirits under the spring, seeing Mo Ru, she should also be happy."

Mrs. Shou'an smiled, "I really miss the style of the eldest princess back then. Now that the eldest princess has a successor, I am also happy for the eldest princess. In ten years or so, I will be another eldest princess."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sang and drank, after listening to them, Xie Moru understood, it seems that her previous judgment was not accurate enough, the Hu family ordered Princess Yi'an to marry the Xie family, not only for the sake of friendship, but also because of the temptation I mean, let's try to see if the Xie family can handle it!Or, it could be that the two people in front of them have too much hatred with Princess Ningping.No matter what kind, Xie Moru has a way to deal with it.After she quietly listened to Mrs. Shou'an and Princess Ningrong's evaluation of her and the remembrance of the eldest princess, Fang responded calmly, "The old lady is too famous. My surname is Xie, and I am not from the royal family. Old lady How can you say that you have been a eldest princess again for more than ten years? This is not appropriate. Even the eldest princess back then, what is there to miss?"

"Princess Dachang was in the past when the ruler of the country was suspicious and the officials in power were in power. Only then did Princess Dachang assist the Holy Lord. I was young and had little experience, but I also heard that today's children are prosperous, the government is well-organized and people are harmonious, the people are peaceful, and the world is peaceful. I am here At home, my grandfather has always taught the children and grandchildren in the family that prosperity is hard to come by. I only hope that there will be no eldest princess after the eldest princess. The old lady, everyone said that Duke Zhou is a saint. Do you think Duke Zhou wants to be Duke Zhou? Duke Zhou was so trembling back then, There are rumors all over the place. I think, according to Zhou Gong’s loyalty, he would rather be in the time when the Holy Lord was in the world, rather than assisting the young master and slandering him. Anyone who has made his name move the world is the one who saves the world from danger. Great sages and great talents, and these great sages and great talents, are they willing to use the dangers of the world to achieve their own great feats? That’s why I say that Duke Zhou never wanted to be Duke Zhou, and the person who keeps saying he wants to be Duke Zhou is Wang Mang.”

Mrs. Shou'an doesn't care about her high social status. In terms of political literacy, she is not as good as Xie Moyou. The main reason is that the Empress Dowager Hu was a grassroots palace worker. The only heir of the ancestor emperor, the Empress Dowager Cheng, the mother of the Taizu emperor, did not allow her mother to be the empress.Even if the emperor's son ascended the throne, Empress Dowager Hu's original title was Gui Taifei, and she was not given the title of empress dowager to her biological mother until she was in charge today.It is really a bitter tear!
Empress Dowager Hu has been in the palace for many years, and she has experienced a lot, and since her son took charge, no one dared to provoke her.As for Mrs. Shou'an, she has a daughter of the Empress Dowager, who has been honored infinitely for many years.Especially since the eldest princess Ningping passed away, the eldest son's revenge can be regarded as revenge.I just heard that Princess Ningping has a granddaughter, and that this girl is very similar to Princess Ningping... Xie Moru was not the one who killed her eldest son, but when she thought that Xie Moru was the son of Princess Ningping Granddaughter, Mrs. Shou'an just wanted to see her.It would be fine if she was humble and cowardly, but she was neither humble nor overbearing, calm and self-reliant, Mrs. Shou'an couldn't hold back.

In fact, Mrs. Shou'an didn't want to bear it at all. When she lost her eldest son, she begged so hard, and that woman has a heart made of steel!Now that that woman is dead, her descendants still dare to stand in front of me in a big way, why does she have to endure Mrs. Shou'an's status today?

The old man couldn't hold back, so Xie Moru used Wang Mang as an analogy.

Taking Wang Mang to talk to Mrs. Shou'an is actually playing the piano to Niu. Mrs. Shou'an doesn't even know who Wang Mang is.Even Mrs. Zhou Gong and Mrs. Shou'an don't know him very well.In fact, Mrs. Shou'an didn't understand what Xie Moru said at all.

Mrs. Shou'an doesn't understand, but none of the noble ladies present here understand.Everyone knows what Wang Mang does. Wang Mang is a relative. Wang Mang’s daughter became a queen.
I am a god!
It's strange that Mrs. Xie dared to take Miss Xie out. With this sharpness and skill, the eldest princess can really rest in peace.

None of Zhu Gaoming stood up to speak out, the main reason is that none of the people present here are fools, to support Xie Moru to offend the people in power, to support the Hu family, cut it, who is sure to kill Miss Xie?The fighting power of this big girl is daunting.

Don't do their business, just watch the excitement, don't be overwhelmed and be cannon fodder.

At this time, Zhu Gaoming was able to stand on the shore and watch a good show, but the Hu family had to speak.A girl with beautiful eyebrows said calmly, "Miss Xie was joking, you are talking about Wang Mang, if you don't know, you may misunderstand Miss Xie comparing Emperor Han Ping to today."

Xie Moru glanced at her, and earnestly asked, "What's wrong with Wang Mang? I only know that he wanted to be the Duke of Zhou, but he usurped the throne. It turns out that the emperor he usurped was called Emperor Han Ping. Thank you, girl, for teaching me. If you don't tell me, I don't know yet." "It was probably the first time in the Hu family's life that she encountered a shameless person like Xie Moru, who clearly and honestly used history to discuss the present, but this Xie pretended to be ignorant and refused to admit it!Miss Hu's complexion suddenly turned ugly, and Xie Moru complimented her even more, "Young lady is indeed worthy of being born in Cheng'en Gong's family. She knows the present and the past, which is admirable."

Not only are his words sharp, but he also has the excellent quality of being cheeky.Zhu Gaoming once again refreshed his perception of Xie Moru.

Princess Ningrong laughed, "Wu'er, the auspicious time is coming, let's get ready."

It turned out that this girl was Miss Hu Wu, and Miss Hu Wu also knew not to lose her composure in front of the orders, so she immediately recovered her composure and dignity, bowed to her grandmother and mother, got up and left.

Princess Ningrong beckoned Xie Moru to come forward, held Xie Moru's hand, and smiled kindly as if she was talking to her own daughter, she persuaded slowly, "Okay, I know your child doesn't want to mention your grandmother, but, After all, it's your grandmother, so don't hold any grudges in your heart, you know?"

Xie Moru smiled, "Your Highness is wrong. My mother is a first-rank wife, and my grandmother is a compatriot with the emperor Taizu. Even if I call you uncle, your majesty must also answer me. The empress of Shizu is also your majesty's." Mother, in terms of seniority, my name is great-grandmother. I can see His Highness today, and His Highness is holding my hand to talk, how can I feel resentment, maybe someone has resentment, but that person is not me." Xie Moru's voice was not It's not high, it's as crisp as pearls falling on a jade plate, because the room is so quiet that everyone can hear it too clearly.

Smart people have already understood that this little girl is not only outstanding in combat power, but also well-prepared. She knows the biggest weakness of her opponent.Yes, Princess Ningrong is the supreme princess, but in terms of bloodlines, Princess Ningrong and Emperor Taizu are just the same mother, not to mention compared with Princess Ningping, Princess Ningrong His bloodline is not even more noble than that of Xie Moru.Who is to blame?Xie Moru said, it's not me anyway.Who is that?Is it King Jingjiang who was once discussed as the crown prince and then expelled to the feudal domain by Princess Ningping?His elder brother lost the throne and was regarded as inferior along with the nobility of blood.

Xie Moru didn't point to what happened to King Jingjiang back then, but today, when he mentions the eldest princess again and again, people can't help but think of the eldest princess back then.

Princess Ningrong was very knowledgeable, she just smiled and said, "I am relieved that you are so sensible. Go and sit with your grandmother. Today is the birthday ceremony for my fifth son. How are you playing with the girls? What are you going to eat?" Just tell me what you want, I am also your aunt and grandmother."

Xie Moru immediately knelt down to kowtow to Princess Ning Rong, and said, "It's the first time I've seen my aunt and grandma today since I was a child, and I wish you well."

Xie Moru kowtowed so neatly, and the speed at which she climbed along the pole made Princess Ning Rong scold her in her heart.

When Princess Ningrong took off the jade pendant around her waist and gave it to Xie Moru as a meeting gift, her hands were trembling, the anger in her heart was almost ready to burst out, the old court grievances, today's words were like knives, she seemed to see her invincible The elder sister with power over the world, she endured it again and again, and finally endured until the elder sister fell into the ground.In her life, she has only endured her eldest sister in this way. She doesn't want to endure her descendants after a few years.Princess Ningrong almost sneered in her heart, but fortunately she was extraordinary in cultivation, she quickly stabilized her mind, and lovingly helped Xie Moru up with her own hands, with a noble smile, "I'll see you more in the future." Take a pair of white biscuits and ten bolts of brocade, and give them to Xie Moru as a meeting gift.

Xie Moru thanked you again.

Xie Moru was about to go back to Mrs. Xie, when Princess Wenkang suddenly said, "Since my little aunt rewards you, I have no choice but to reward you." Following the example of Princess Wenkang, I also rewarded Xie Moru.

Since it is said to be a reward, there is the etiquette of thanking it. Xie Moru was a blessing, and Princess Wenkang really said, "Why, if you don't give it to me, you will also give me one?"

Xie Moru was mentally prepared, so he knocked and got up, Princess Wenkang said, "I'll give you another pair of white biscuits and ten bolts of brocade, and knock one more."

Princess Wenkang is the daughter of Empress Dowager Hu, and she is her younger sister. Naturally, with such an identity, she does not need to learn to control her temper.Mrs. Xie was a little worried when Princess Wenkang made a statement.On the contrary, the ladies present here really feel that today is not in vain, such a good show, where can I see it in my spare time!

Princess Ning Rong's eyes flashed a gleam of happiness, but she was also ready to save the scene after Xie Moru knocked three or five times, so she didn't want to disturb her daughter's marriage ceremony because of this stinky girl, and didn't want to offend Xie's family too much.

Xie Moru didn't move, instead he said sincerely, "His Royal Highness the eldest princess has the heart to reward the courtiers, but the courtiers dare not fall into the injustice of the eldest princess because of property. In terms of seniority, the eldest princess is your aunt, In terms of rank, the Eldest Princess is also higher than you. Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess loves the courtiers, and the rewards given to the official daughters are the same as those given by the Eldest Princess. Don't go beyond the eldest princess. The grandfather of the minister's daughter is loyal to His Majesty, and the father of the minister's daughter is also a minister in the court. The minister's daughter was born in a scholarly family and was trained by the court at a young age. She never dared to be disrespectful to her highness the eldest princess. That's why , the courtiers dare not be rewarded by His Highness again."

What you said, no matter how many wives you say it, you have to give it a thumbs up.The royal family is high above, and Princess Wenkang has a noble status, but it is too much to humiliate a little girl.Everyone is afraid of the status of the eldest princess, but Xie Moru can win back face for himself without being humble, how many people are already showing admiration.

Princess Wenkang became more and more displeased, and sneered, "You are very eloquent!"

"Just to be human, it's better to be stupid. Those who are too smart generally don't live long!" After another glance at Mo Ru, Princess Wenkang said coldly, "Go down! I've been waiting for you for so long, do other people's wives still want me?" Come in!" Together with Mrs. Xie, "Teach her well! If she doesn't know how to shut up, wait for me to teach her, I'm afraid your Xie family will lose face!"

Princess Wenkang gave a very good interpretation of what it means to "break through all methods with one force".Xie Moru stopped talking, it's not that she has nothing to say, but if she said more, she was afraid that Princess Wenkang would directly attack.It would be too ugly to be slapped or something at this time, so she bowed her head respectfully as a sign of being taught.At this time, it is up to Mrs. Xie.Mrs. Xie got up and saluted, and said softly, "This child is only answering every question. If there is something wrong with her, Her Royal Highness can only teach my wife. My wife has watched this child grow up. If she is not good, it must be my wife's fault." fault."

Since she took Xie Moru out, she wouldn't let others bully Xie Moru.I can't thank Moru for striving ahead, but she admits her mistake and demolishes the stage later.What's more, we can't be a dwarf here in Duke Cheng'en's mansion just because Princess Yi'an married the Xie family!Mrs. Xie had her own ideas, her face was flushed, she was extremely embarrassed, and said, "It's my wife's fault to offend the eldest princess. My wife will take the children down now."

Xie Moru returned to Mrs. Xie's side, and the family was about to leave. Princess Ningrong hurriedly smoothed things over, "Wen Kang has a strict temper and a knife-mouthed bean curd heart. In fact, he loves juniors the most. Mrs. Xie, don't worry about it. It's better to live Advise your grandmother, don't take it to heart."

Xie Moru lowered his head, held Mrs. Xie's hand, and said softly, "Yes, grandma, the second uncle is going to be the master soon, after all, we are all relatives, but all relatives have their upper teeth knocking their lower teeth. The princess is just trying to scare me, it's fine. Don't be afraid, grandma."

Mrs. Xie's eyes were slightly red, and she said sadly, "Grandmother is not afraid, and you should not be afraid either. Grandmother has predicted for you that you will live a long life."

Xie Moru was also amazed at Mrs. Xie's acting skills, and she was also full of admiration. She helped Mrs. Xie back to sit, and said, "Grandma, please sit. I will guard grandma."

Mrs. Xie patted Xie Moru's hand, returned to her seat and sat down, sighed and stopped talking.

Princess Wenkang's face turned green.Nima, it seems that in the future, this little girl will have to blame the Xie family if she has a movie!
Princess Ning Rong couldn't help regretting, why bother to talk so much with this stinky girl from the Xie family, and disturb her daughter's good etiquette.Moreover, the family wanted to make friends with Xie's family, she just wanted to give Xie Moru a little flair at a young age.Unexpectedly, this stinking girl is so difficult to deal with, and Wen Kang's words are reckless, which offends Xie's family.Alas, Concubine Xie is also a noble concubine after all...

Fortunately, Xie's family came a bit late, and the auspicious time had come, and everyone moved to the atrium to attend Miss Hu's wedding ceremony.

Needless to say, Cheng En Gong's mansion was ostentatious, there were also musicians playing live music, and the guest of honor was also the old lady of Wei Guo Gong's mansion in Gao Deshao.Miss Hu Wu's wedding ceremony was extremely solemn, but the ladies who came here were obviously a little distracted, and they cast more eyes on Xie Moru than Miss Hu Wu.

Princess Ningrong is a new and old hatred, isn't this stealing my daughter's glory?After the ceremony was over, Mrs. Zhao Guogong talked to Mrs. Xie, seeing that Xie Moru liked it very much, she immediately put on the mutton fat jade bracelet on her hand, and praised Xie Moru again and again, she was very happy tight.Alas, she thought that Princess Yi'an's marriage to Xie Bai was the intention of Duke Cheng'en's government to befriend Xie's family, but it turned out not to be so~ It's really great.

There is a place for girls to talk at the girl's house. Mrs. Xie asked Xie Moyou to take Xie Huan and Xie Pei, who was pale and frightened, to the girls' group to talk, but she kept Xie Moru by her side, even at noon. Mrs. Xie also asked Xie Moru to eat with her when the Engong Mansion was eating noodles.After lunch, Mrs. Xie took the girls away immediately.

A wedding ceremony for Miss Hu Wu, everyone in the imperial capital, everyone knows thank you Mo Ru.

(End of this chapter)