A Thousand Hills

Chapter 64

Sending off the Li family brothers, Su Buyu also left.

Xie Bo asked Xie Moru, "Why are you talking to Li Qiao for so long?"

Xie Moru smiled, "Mr. Li hopes to repay me."

Xie Bai laughed, "Li Jiujiang, I've known him for so long, and he didn't think of repaying me." Xie Moru said, "This shows that Mr. Li is a friend as his second uncle." Li Qiao didn't want to owe her, so Fang I will think about repaying one for one.

Xie Bo has always been funny, "Then you should think of something difficult to let him repay you."

A branch of red apricot slanted out, and the branches full of apricot blossoms trembled in the evening wind of the setting sun. Xie Moru smiled slightly, "When will I think about it, and when will I talk about it."

Xie's nephew and uncle talked about Li Qiao, and Li Qiao and Li Xuan brothers also said Xie Moru.

Li Xuandao, "Sister Mo Ru treats elder brother very differently."

Li Qiao said, "The same people who have fallen in the end of the world."

Li Xuan scratched his head, Li Qiao smiled, "It's just a matter of fact, brother Xuan, don't worry about it."

Li Xuan has always been generous, but not stupid, and said, "Brother said so, I must be extra-conscious."

Li Qiao smiled, it was a rare thing in the world that his father taught Xuandi such a heart, Li Qiao changed the subject, "Miss Xie would not help me out of pity or sympathy."

Li Xuandao, "Why is that?"

Li Qiao joked solemnly, "Probably because I am handsome."

Li Xuan rolled his eyes, "Su Buyu is not bad either."

Li Qiao sighed, "So Miss Xie is very close even if she doesn't say a word."

Li Xuan couldn't bear to listen to such nonsense, and said, "Sister Mo Ru is not such a superficial person." At first, he thought that his elder brother and Su Buyu had no similarities except their faces, but he didn't know that his elder brother's head was the same as Su Buyu's. The language also occasionally has something in common.However, it also shows that the elder brother is really in a good mood.

"Yes, otherwise Miss Xie wouldn't be able to act out of righteousness." Li Qiao said, "It is rare for a man with wrists to be generous. Miss Xie is rare to have outstanding wrists and a generous heart. Brother Xuan, such a person is worth being a lifelong friend."

Li Xuan took it for granted.

There was a smile in Li Qiao's eyes, no matter what the reason was, he was sure that Xie Moru didn't want to see Mr. Beiling stay in the imperial capital.He had just received Xie Moru's favor, if Xie Moru made a mistake at this time, he could not have another word.Xie Moru refused, and would remind him of the emperor's heart.

This girl is perfecting him.

In fact, it’s not just about fulfilling him.

Xie Moru took action to save his reputation, Su Buyu and Li Xuan were all grateful to her, she didn't need any compensation, and he also respected her very much.

A person who perfects others will one day be able to perfect her.

Send me this feeling right now, and wait for the next day.

After Mrs. Xie learned that the Li brothers had bid farewell to Su Buyu, she was greatly impressed by Xie Moru's ability.The number of times Xie Moru went out was limited, only a few times he went out with Xie Bai, and it was Xie Moru's unique skill to be able to make friends with such people.

Mrs. Xie didn't ask much about Xie Moru's friendship with Li's brothers and Su Buyu. Fifteen is approaching, Mrs. Xie, as a married woman, will enter the palace to pay her respects.

Although she is familiar with the door and the way, Mrs. Xie dare not slack off twice a month.As usual, the family affairs were handed over to the two granddaughters first, and Mrs. Xie entered the palace under the escort of the second son.

Xie Bo was about to go on an envoy to Ximan, even though he was serving as a deputy envoy, but considering Xie Bo's age and official experience, it was rare and respectable.Originally thought that Shangzhu Xie Bai's official career would be difficult in the future, but unexpectedly, Concubine Xie Guifei was also happy for her younger brother.Mother and daughter meet, Mrs. Xie salutes, Concubine Xie presents a seat, after drinking tea, greets first, then Concubine Xie asks Xie Bai about his envoy, laughing, "Abo was just studying when I entered the palace. In a blink of an eye, he able to serve the country.”

Mrs. Xie smiled, "Yes." Xie's family was delighted when Xie Bo went on an envoy, even if it was a hard errand that traveled thousands of miles, it was still an errand.

Xie Bai had just become the lord, and he was very affectionate with Princess Yi'an, and was highly valued by Emperor Mu Yuan. The mother and daughter talked very easily.After talking about Xie Bai, Concubine Xie mentioned that Mr. Beiling was giving lectures in the Imperial College, and Xie Moru gave way for Li Qiao. Concubine Xie smiled, "It's like a girl, why do you still go to the Imperial College?" Xie Moru is favored a hundred times, and he doesn't have such freedom.

Regarding Xie Moru's behavior, Mrs. Xie seldom commented on it now. It's not that Mrs. Xie was prejudiced against Xie Moru's behavior, but it was really hard to explain what Xie Moru did for a while.Mrs. Xie thinks that her talents are limited to the inner house, so she doesn't care too much.Mrs. Xie smiled when she heard the concubine's daughter's question, "Mr. Beiling has a great reputation. If she wanted to go, Abo took her there."

If you want to go, take her there.

Hearing this answer, Concubine Xie was speechless.It turns out that Guozijian is a boudoir lady who can go there if she wants.Fortunately, Concubine Xie Guifei didn't want to express her opinion on Xie Moru's going to the Imperial College today, she just asked a little, and then told her mother that Concubine Liu was beating and drumming in Empress Dowager Hu's ears on this matter.Concubine Xie Guifei said, "Fortunately, the eldest princess is sensible, Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager didn't think too much about it."

Mrs. Xie secretly scolded Concubine Liu for being too talkative, but this could only be a scolding in the stomach.Mrs. Xie smiled, "Your Majesty, don't worry, since she dares to go, she has a way to deal with it."

Concubine Xie nodded, it turned out that her natal family had such confidence in Xie Moru, so she gave Xie Moru such freedom.

When Mrs. Xie returned home, she inevitably mentioned this matter to her husband.

Xie Shangshu sneered, no wonder Concubine Liu squeezed into the imperial concubine position only after giving birth to a prince due to the name of the Founding Duke.Xie Shangshu said, "This matter is irrelevant, let Mo Ru tell you." It seems that Concubine Liu is really ambitious, but she just wanted to move Concubine Xie's position as soon as she was promoted to concubine.Being ambitious is not a bad thing, if you are too ambitious, you will die if your methods are too stupid.

Xie Moru didn't say anything when she found out, she paid more attention to Li Qiao.

Li Qiao came to prominence through Mr. Beiling.

Different from the notoriety of the past, he was appreciated by Mr. Beiling, and he soon became friends with Mr. Beiling.Someone reminded Mr. Beiling of Li Qiao's reputation, Mr. Beiling's generosity is beyond imagination, Mr. smiled and said, "Compare your heart to your heart. I didn't know what Tang Sancai was when I was five years old. If you conclude that a person is virtuous or stupid, isn't it narrow?"

Mr. Beiling's words are obviously powerful.

Li Qiao's situation immediately improved greatly.

Li Xuan wanted to strike while the iron was hot and asked his father, Yong'anhou, to take his elder brother out to socialize, in order to aggravate Li Qiao's status, but Yong'anhou said indifferently, "Let's talk."

Li Xuandao, "Father and elder brother have been separated for many years, and now they have the opportunity to get closer. Otherwise, it would be a pity to lose the bond between father and son."

Marquis Yong'an obviously didn't want to talk about it, so he waved his hand, "I'm tired." He sent Li Xuan out.

Li Xuan wanted to persuade him again, but Marquis Yong'an had already closed his eyes, his brows were full of disgust.Li Xuan didn't dare to say any more, so he had to quietly back down.Even though he and Li Qiao were not from the same mother, he couldn't help feeling pity for this concubine brother at this time.

Li Qiao didn't care, he lived in the most remote Dongmei Courtyard in Yong'an Hou's Mansion. In fact, Li Xuanchu arranged for him to live in Langyue Residence, which was quite close to the main courtyard. Unexpectedly, he received orders from Yong'an Marquis as soon as he moved in. , and told him to move to Dongmei Courtyard in the northwest corner of the Hou Mansion.Without saying a word, Li Qiao immediately moved to Dongmei Courtyard. He was well prepared for today's event, and comforted Li Xuan, "Father and son must also pay attention to the law of fate. It is not a day that I don't have the eye of Lord Hou. Brother Xuan Don't bother about it anymore, and I don't want to meet Lord Hou." Li Qiao moved to the Hou's residence for a few days, and the father and son haven't seen each other yet.This is also a miracle.

Li Xuan tried to persuade him at both ends, "Brother, don't say this outside." His reputation has just improved, so it would be superfluous for others to hear this.Li Xuan was not only for Li Qiao, as the son of the Hou family and the future head of the Li clan, he did not want to see his brother's reputation ruined.What's more, brother Shu is not a bad person, since he has a place to save, this is his duty as a younger brother and future patriarch.

With Li Xuan like this, Li Qiao couldn't help smiling, "I know."

Li Xuan and Xie Moru said, "I really don't know why father and elder brother are together?"

It's not that he deliberately wants to tell Xie Moru about this matter.The main reason is that Mr. Beiling speaks for Li Qiao. After all, Li Qiao is the son of the Yong'an Houfu. At this time, the Yong'an Houfu should strike while the iron is hot to rectify Li Qiao's name. However, Yong'an Hou is like a normal person, and someone is asking him As for Li Qiao, the Marquis of Yong'an all looked indifferent, not to mention striking while the iron is hot, it would be polite to say not to hinder Li Qiao.How many people in the imperial capital have discerning eyes and hearts, and the discord between Li's father and son is not news now.

Xie Moru said, "It can't be helped."

Li Xuan stared at Xie Moru, Xie Moru touched his face and asked, "What's wrong?"

Li Xuandao, "Sister has always been resourceful, can't she teach me?" He came over and took the initiative to discuss the family affairs, which meant he wanted to ask Xie Moru for an idea.As for whether it would be embarrassing to ask a girl for advice, Li Xuan was not without such a heart.

Xie Moru said, "I'm not a god." Her father didn't like her either.

Xie Bai asked Li Xuan, "I'm going to Ximan soon, is Li Jiujiang ready?"

Li Xuan nodded, regretting, "It's a pity I can't go with you."

Xie Bo joked, "I don't want you in private, I should call you little uncle."

Li Xuandao, "Then what should my elder brother and Buyu call you?" They are similar in age to each other, and they used to talk about each other as equals, but now Xie Baishangshu has grown up for no reason.

The three of them all smiled, and Li Xuan said an interesting story, "The son of the Duke of Pingguo paid homage to Mr. Beiling, and specially bought a scroll of Qingsong Mingyue for Mr. Beiling, but when Mr. Beiling saw it, it turned out to be fake. .”

Xie Bo glanced at Xie Moru, and said, "The painting of Qingsong Mingyue was given to the eldest princess when the first emperor, how could it be living among the people? I saw Moru and Moru in a Wenwan shop before, and I knew it was not genuine when I saw it. The Duke’s Mansion is the same as the leader of the country, how could he not even know about this? It’s such a joke.”

Li Xuandao, "Ping Shizi is a fool, I don't know who is bluffing him."

Xie Moru said, "This matter must not have been done by outsiders."

Li Xuandao, "Sister, I don't know, Ping Shizi is very stupid, and he still has cotton ears." There are too many people who can coax him.

"I heard that Concubine Liu just gave birth to a little prince and was promoted to the position of concubine. At this time, who would offend Pingguo's mansion." Xie Moru was curious, "I'm afraid that Concubine Liu and Ping Shizi are not from the same mother? "

Xie Bai and Li Xuanqi looked at Xie Moru, how did you see that Liu Concubine and Empress Concubine were coming out about Mr. Ping?Xie Moru just acted normally, and said, "If Concubine Liu is a brother, who would dare to play tricks on Prince Ping?"

Li Xuan made a "shh" gesture, hey, this is His Majesty's concubine, we don't want to gossip in private.Xie Moru didn't take it seriously, "There's nothing to dare to say. The Queen Mother, the mother of Han Wu, is still remarried. Since ancient times, heroes have no matter their background. I just feel that the Pingguo Palace is messed up outside, but I know what's going on inside the mansion. .”

Li Xuan sighed, "Gongmen's wealthy mansion has rarely been quiet since it came."

Xie Moru smiled, "If people's minds are chaotic, the world will be chaotic. If people's hearts are not peaceful, the world will be uneasy. The same principle applies to a family."

It's not easy for Li Xuan to answer these words, Xie Moru said, "This is what Brother Li's great-grandmother said."

great-grandmother...

Then, isn't that his mother's grandmother?

His mother's grandmother, isn't that the grandmother of today.

Isn't today's grandmother the mother of Emperor Taizu?

Li Xuan wished he could stand up and listen to what that great woman said.As a result, he had just translated the identity of his great-grandmother to the official system for authentication, and when he wanted to stand up to show respect, Xie Moru finished speaking.Li Xuandao, "Sister Mo Ru, if you say something like this in the future, please remind me first."

Xie Moru laughed.

Li Xuan cast a reproachful glance at her.

Xie Mo asked like Li Xuan, "What is the character of Duke Pingguo?"

Li Xuandao, "Although he doesn't have great abilities, he is not a bad person in all honesty. It's just that Liu Guogong's second son is too outstanding, which shows that the son is a bit mediocre."

Li Xuan has always been kind, and being able to tell him to be mediocre shows that he is not ordinary mediocrity.

Xie Moru nodded and didn't say much.

After Li announced his resignation, Xie Bai was very suspicious that Xie Moru was going to attack the Pingguo government.Concubine Xie had already told Mrs. Xie about Concubine Liu's drumming in Empress Dowager Hu's ear.

The point is, neither can it be hidden from Concubine Xie, nor can it be hidden from Concubine Zhao.

So, heaven knows, the earth knows, you know and I know.

Within two days, the well-informed people knew about Concubine Liu's slander in front of Empress Dowager Hu.I don't know who spread the news, but when Concubine Liu found out about it, she was so angry that she dropped an emerald cup in the palace.

Concubine Xie immediately sent palace servants to make up an identical one for Concubine Liu, and Concubine Liu fell silent.

Concubine Xie Guifei has no impression of Xie Moru and has no feelings for Xie Moru. She also has taboos about Xie Moru's identity, and she is even more noncommittal about Xie Moru's actions in the imperial capital, but Xie Moru's surname is Xie after all.She is still in charge of the Six Palaces, Concubine Liu dares to talk nonsense to Xie Moru in Empress Dowager Hu's ear, treating her as a dead person!
Mrs. Xie also informed Xie Moru of this matter earlier, but Xie Moru did not make any movement at that time, now that she is inquiring about the affairs of the Duke of Pingguo, Xie Moru is obviously not aimless.

(End of this chapter)