A Thousand Hills

Chapter 58

The Xie family only now knows that Xie Moru also has eloquent words, alas, since Xie Moru casually opened his mouth and said the word "cousin" to Eunuch Yu kindly and freely, even old foxes like Xie Shangshu are also numb .

After dismissing Eunuch Yu, Xie Moru went back to the Rhododendron Courtyard to rest.

Princess Yongfu went to Jingxin Nunnery to pray for blessings, which is of course an official statement.Afterwards, the social world of the imperial capital's women's family suddenly fell silent.Xie Moru stopped going out with Mrs. Xie after the New Year's wine in Princess Yi'an's mansion. She thought she was keeping a low profile, but when someone came to Xie's house for the New Year's wine, she politely avoided her.Such effects, Xie Moru also unexpected.

That is, after the third old lady heard that His Majesty Lian Emperor gave Xie Moru a bird, she said to Jiang Xingyun in private, quite frightened, "Tell me, will that girl take revenge on me?" Jiang Xingyun said, firstly, this is her own niece; secondly, the third old lady also knew that Xie Moru had sent things to Jiang Xingyun several times.The two of them have a good relationship, and the third old lady wanted Jiang Xingyun to speak nicely or calm down in front of Xie Moru for her.

Jiang Xingyun asked knowingly, "Auntie offended Miss Xie?"

"That's right." The third old lady said, "Her mother used to—" At this point, the third old lady had a deep shame and embarrassment on her face, she clenched her fists, and couldn't continue speaking halfway through.Jiang Xingyun knew that this was not an ordinary embarrassment, so she comforted her, "Don't worry, Auntie, Miss Xie is not that kind of person. You are an elder, how could she be disrespectful to you?"

The third old lady gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "You don't know what kind of people they are, they don't care about their elders when they get angry, they are all denied by their relatives!"

It seems that my aunt was never recognized by her relatives.

The third old lady said with a sigh, "God really has no eyes, why did this little one turn over?"

Jiang Xingyun said, "If my aunt wants to reconcile, she should not talk about such things. How about I make peace on your behalf with Miss Xie?"

For Xie Moru, the three old ladies hated and feared but also knew the times, she pursed her mouth, "Success. In the worst case, I will avoid her from now on."

Jiang Xingyun smiled slightly.The third old lady knew that her niece was working for her, so she asked, "Do you want any expenses? How about we give her a bird too?"

Oh, what a bad idea!Are you sure that His Majesty's appreciation is nothing like a lark, isn't it mocking her?Or, did you always think that if His Majesty rewarded her with a lark, everyone would be able to give her a lark?Jiang Xingyun said, "No, Miss Xie is not such a person."

Two days later, Jiang Xingyun sent a maid to bring something back to Xie Moru, and said to the third old lady on the same day, "I have already told Miss Xie, and Miss Xie really doesn't mind."

The third old lady took a deep breath, relieved her heart, praised Jiang Xingyun's ability, and asked her quietly, "How did you tell her?"

Jiang Xingyun smiled, "Auntie, just rest assured." Why bother to make peace with Xie Moru, Xie Moru's eyes were far enough away, as long as Auntie doesn't provoke her, I'm afraid she won't be interested in fussing over trivial matters with Auntie.Furthermore, Xie Moru's most convenient source of support is Shangshu Mansion, his aunt is Xie Shangshu's aunt, Xie Shangshu has always treated his third uncle and aunt with courtesy, how could Xie Moru treat Xie's family for no reason? People shot?It would be foolish to cut off your own arm.

A determined person can always give people confidence.Although curious, the third old lady believed what Jiang Xingyun said.

After returning to her small courtyard from the three old ladies, Jiang Xingyun couldn't help but pay attention to the birdcage under the corridor. She has no interest in raising birds to amuse them. Jinger.These birds are also taken care of by special mothers-in-law and maids, which are very expensive.Jiang Xingyun caressed the birdcage made of ebony, purple light and bamboo silk. Inside, the thrush with white eyes, brown forehead and folded tail was chirping energetically... What is this bird thinking?However, you have to make sure first, is the bird in the cage really a hundred-smart lark?
If it was an eagle, such a cage would not be able to hold her.

Xie Moru didn't know that the third old lady wanted to make peace with her, even if she knew, she wouldn't take it to heart.The three old ladies didn't matter, but after exchanging a book with Jiang Xingyun, after the fifth day, His Majesty opened the pen and seal, and the courtiers also began to go to the court to serve as errands.

Xie Moru knows that he is now a group of evils and evils, except for going to Songbaiyuan in the morning to learn housework from Mrs. Xie, the rest of the time he spends his time quietly reading in his room.Even if Princess Yi'an went to the spring banquet at the Princess Chang's mansion, only Xie Moyou would accompany her, Xie Moru would not go.

After this new year, Xie Moyou's outlook on life was overturned again. She thought that Xie Moru had offended Princess Yongfu like that, and she was worried that her family would be affected by Xie Moru. Princess, toss yourself to the meditation nunnery.Even if the royal family said that Princess Yongfu went to Jingxin Nunnery to pray for blessings, Xie Moyou believed in the royal family's explanation, but she also felt that this matter might have something to do with Xie Moru.Moreover, I heard that Xie Moru also got a lark bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor.On the night when Princess Yongfu went to Jingxin Nunnery, the servants came twice, all looking for Xie Moru.

Now, Xie Moyou has long since lost her desire to compete with Xie Moru. She completely feels that apart from the fact that she and Xie Moru both have the surname Xie and are both daughters of the Xie family, Xie Moru is a kind of person beyond her cognition. biology.

Xie Moyou even regretted it, if he had known Xie Moru's ability earlier, he should have persuaded his aunt at the beginning.I want to be the main wife again, and I want to be the first daughter, but when I meet Xie Moru, who can even pick out what the queen mother says, and the princess can get into the Jingxin nunnery, their mother and daughter, no matter how they think about it, they can't do it. It's time to endure.

Not only Xie Moyou regretted it, but Mrs. Ning also regretted it at home. Unlike Xie Moyou, Mrs. Ning was more informed.Mrs. Ning is simply regretting it to the Nth power. She acted rashly last time.

Compared to the fidgeting old wife, Mrs. Ning is as usual, why are you in a hurry, those in the cage are not in a hurry, and those outside the cage can't hold their breath first.Furthermore, his Ning family and Xie Moru, except for his unworthy daughter, are all enemies.If Xie Mo Ru really had the ambition of the Eldest Princess, he shouldn't seek revenge from him.If Xie Moru wants to seek revenge from Ning's family, then there are too many people in the imperial capital who have hatred against Xie Moru, not to mention other families, Xie's family is also one of them.In fact, he was looking forward to Xie Moru's situation, no one needs to do anything during the introduction, Xie Moru himself will be the target of public criticism!

It's a pity that the ones outside the cage are too impatient, while the ones inside the cage are too patient.

Xie Moru in the cage was looking at the winter jasmine flowers in the garden. Once the winter jasmine flowers bloomed, the weather would gradually warm up.As the spring breeze blew, Xie Moru moved back to the wisteria courtyard.

Xie Bo came to see Xie Moru, and the two went to the wisteria courtyard to talk, Xie Bo smiled, "Will the wisteria flowers be blooming in a few days?"

"Yes." Four seasons reincarnate, every year.

The maid brought fragrant tea, Xie Bo took it, and smiled, "Why are you so lethargic?"

"Spring is sleepy and autumn is exhausting." The early bird couldn't help beating, and the rest all shrunk their necks, no wonder Xie Moru was out of spirit.

Xie Bo laughed, "Say one thing and you will be energetic."

"what's up?"

"The birthday of King Ximan is in May. I will write a letter to His Majesty, asking if His Majesty will send an emissary to greet him. Your Majesty will agree." Xie Bo was not greedy to thank Mo Ru for his contribution, and came here to tell her.

Xie Moru smiled, "Congratulations, Second Uncle."

"It should be me thanking you." Xie Bai smiled, "Come on, tell me to the study."

Xie Moru said, "Wait for me to change my clothes." She always wears ordinary clothes in Dujuan Courtyard.

"hurry up."

Xie Moru didn't need to remind him, Xie Moru was also very neat.After quickly changing clothes, Xie Moru and Xie Bai went to the study, Xie Bai's own study.Mo Ju served two cups of tea, Xie Bai sent her off, and sat down with Xie Moru as the guest of honour, and said, "Since the founding of the Taizu, there have been constant border troubles. In the year when His Majesty was in charge, the King of Jin was killed in Xining. Guan. How many sons do you think this Western Barbarian king has?"

Without waiting for Xie Moru to ask, Xie Bo smiled, "There are 21 sons and fifteen daughters in adulthood."

Xie Moru exclaimed, "It's so easy."

Xie Bai took out a piece of thin silk from his sleeve and unfolded it. On it was a diagram of the marriage relationship of the Ximan king's children. It was extremely detailed, and even their ages were recorded.Xie Moru admired, and asked in a low voice, "Where did the second uncle get it?" These are all secrets, right?

"Of course I asked."

Xie Moru said, "There are still people in the imperial capital who are so clear about the situation of the western barbarians."

"Guess what?"

Xie Moru thought for a moment, then looked at Xie Bo, "Those who communicate with the world must be merchants."

"It's really a guess." Xie Bai smiled, "You reminded me last year, and I thought, what's going on in Ximan, only people who have been there will know. There is only one family that is familiar with Ximan, the Marquis of Yong'an. The Marquis of Yong'an once fought in Xining Pass, and the Marquis of Yong'an must know what the West Man is like. But in terms of the current situation, the Marquis of Yong'an has passed away. Today, the Marquis of Yong'an hasn't been out of the imperial capital since the Shangzhu, so I'm afraid that the Marquis of Yong'an doesn't know much about it. However, I still asked the Marquis of Yong'an about some things about Ximan. The next year's princess got a sable fur. , is produced in Ximan. I just thought of the discussion of doing business with Ximan."

"You have always been interested in Ximan. I have reported these matters to His Majesty for you to see. You know it in your heart, so don't say it." Xie Bai was still very relieved of Xie Moru's mouth.

Xie Moru lowered his head to read the record on the silk, then returned it to Xie Bo, and smiled, "Then Second Uncle should be ready to go to Ximan."

Speaking of this, Xie Bo sighed, "Since King Jin died in the battle of Xining Pass, His Majesty seldom used relatives to value dangerous things."

Xie Moru said, "When it comes to King Jin's death, I have been puzzled for a long time. Last time I heard from my grandfather that His Majesty blamed the old guard of Xining Gate at that time for the death of King Jin. The Marquis of Yong'an was able to honor the lord again, so it's rare to question the crime like this." Your family is guilty, and I promise my sister-in-law to your son?There is such logic in the world?No way!

Xie Bo sipped his tea, "What happened here is early, and I don't know much about it. However, there is one thing that shocked the government and the public. After the death of King Jin, the old Yong'an Hou returned to the court and replaced the old Yong'an Hou's guard Song Da. After the general pacified the Xining Pass, he wrote a memorial to His Majesty, which is called "Admonishing the Powers to Join the Army."

"Anyway, I'm guessing that King Jin probably had some other cause of death, not necessarily the old Marquis Yong'an's fault." Xie Baisuo didn't know the inside story due to his age, but he could also see something strange, Thinking that King Jin is still his father-in-law, he warned again, "Don't mention this festival in front of the princess."

Xie Moru responded with a smile, and said, "The guard of Nan'an Pass is also the son of Duke Cheng'en. Since he is the son of the second uncle, His Majesty has also approved it. I guess the envoy must have the role of the second uncle. Is it possible to compare the envoys?" Is Mr. Hu still dangerous to fight at Nan'an Pass?"

Xie Bo smiled, "That makes sense. Anyway, I have done everything that should be done. If His Majesty wants to use me, I will always be there. If you don't need me, you can relax. It happens to be brewing peach blossom wine in March."

Xie Moru also smiled, he was born in a family of officials, and he was proud of his youth, second uncle naturally has a heart for fame and fortune, but Xie's family is noble, second uncle is already a son-in-law, so there is no need to worry too much, so there is more room for advancement and retreat One point free and easy.Xie Bo smiled, "Let me tell you, when I was young, my ambition was to serve the country with loyalty, love the people with virtue, and my ambition was empty. Now that I am a real official, I realize that it is not easy to do well."

"If it was so easy, everyone would be able to be a minister."

Xie Bo laughed, and said, "Yes."

While speaking, Xie Bo suppressed his smile and said, "I entrusted the princess to test Li Qiao for the spring banquet at the eldest princess's mansion. Who would have thought that the first princess spoke, the eldest princess' face would be somber. Su Buyu asked Li Xuan first, He also hit a wall in front of the eldest princess. Li Qiao still wants to take the Qiuwei exam next year, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to sign up."

Xie Moru listened carefully, and said, "I advise Second Uncle, don't follow the path of the eldest princess in the future, the eldest princess is not a person who can be moved by words. Moreover, what happened to Mr. Li when he was young is definitely not the eldest princess's doing. It is the eldest princess. Princess, I’m afraid I’ve suffered it on behalf of others.” At first, I heard the word of mouth, I only thought that Princess Wenkang was reckless and tough, but after I got to know her, I realized that the eldest princess is really tough, and there is absolutely no recklessness.This eldest princess is clear and decisive, she is an extraordinary person, even if she looks down on concubine sons, she will not know such low-level methods.It's just that the eldest princess was too tough, and she tried her best to subdue all methods, so many people misunderstood that what happened to Li Qiao when he was young was the eldest princess's orders.

Xie Bo also agrees with Xie Moru's words. Since he became the lord, he has directly entered the circle of the royal family, and he has some understanding of the eldest princess, and he also feels that the eldest princess is not like the person who would do such a thing.

What happened to Li Qiao when he was young has become a mystery.

Xie Moru suddenly said, "Second Uncle, if you want to be an envoy, it's better to ask Mr. Li to accompany you."

Xie Bo said, "You mean, let the Yong'an Hou Mansion..." Bind the Yong'an Hou Mansion together.

"Mr. Li's imperial examination is quite difficult. Why hang him on a tree? There is no other way to survive besides the imperial examination." Xie Moru of course thought that Li Qiao's background could be useful. Two generals from their hometown can help the second uncle a lot.She said, "The imperial examination is nothing more than a rank of promotion. Like my second uncle, now that he is an official, how can he use the articles on etiquette and righteousness in the Four Books and Five Classics that he read in the ten-year cold window? Besides, the opportunity to go to the Western Barbarians is not It’s usually possible. It’s great if Mr. Li is interested, but if Mr. Li is not interested, it’s fine. I don’t want to force him, I just think this is a good thing that benefits both sides, so I made this suggestion.” A person , being available is not a bad thing.The most fearful thing is that if there is no usable place, it will be sad.

Xie Bai said seriously, "Li Qiao has another great advantage. He is proficient in Western barbarian literature."

Xie Moru was quite surprised, "Mr. Li is really knowledgeable."

"Li Qiao's excellence is more than that." Xie Bai smiled, "Let's see, if I can really be included in the mission, I will invite Li Qiao to go with me."

(End of this chapter)