A Thousand Hills

Chapter 75

Xie Bo brought back a lot of good furs from Ximan, and Mrs. Xie was delighted that her second son would be promising, so each member of the family added a fur.

The Xie family girls are particularly pampered, and Mrs. Xie asked the two younger sisters to pick out some skins for storage, and it would be cheaper to make some things by themselves.Xie Moyou put Xie Moru first in everything, Xie Moru picked a few small ones, and kept them for making hand mugs or Zhaojun condoms or something.Xie Moyou imitated the example, thinking in his heart, he has already added a fur coat to his big clothes, so it is really not easy to choose bigger ones.

After the choice was made, Mrs. Xie took the two sisters to sort out the gift list for Mrs. Shou'an.

Mrs. Shou'an's birthday is just around the corner.

Xie Moru looked at it, and it was similar to last year's gift list. Xie Moyou was neglected at Cheng'en Gong's last osmanthus banquet. Looking at this gift list, he couldn't help but say, "My relatives are all honored. Other families pay attention to reciprocity, but his family , only in and out."

Mrs. Xie smiled, "Where is this? After all, it is the family of Shang Shang and the princess's family, so don't neglect it."

Xie Moyou rolled his eyes, thinking that even if it was Princess Yi'an's family, the list of gifts was just the same as before, and there was no increase.

The etiquette of Duke Cheng'en's mansion is well prepared, anyway, they are not very close to the Hu family, so just don't be rude.What worries Mrs. Xie is that Fang's birthday is just around the corner.Mrs. Xie simply gave Xie Moru the clothing and jewelry, and let Xie Moru arrange for Fang.

Mrs. Xie also picked the best purple lamb skin that Xie Bo brought back from Ximan and gave it to Mrs. Fang, absolutely without any neglect.

This time Mrs. Xie went to Cheng'en Gong's mansion to celebrate her birthday, Xie Moyou didn't go with her, but stayed at home with Xie Moru, and didn't go to join in the fun.Princess Yi'an said to Xie Bo afterwards, "Did Mo You hold a grudge? Speaking of which, it was Yu Niang who offended her, and Wu'er and San Niang even inquired about Mo You."

Xie Bo had just returned to the imperial capital and didn't know about the sweet-scented osmanthus feast, so he asked with a smile, "How can I say, is there any story here?" It is her in-law's family, and Cheng'en Gong's mansion is her natal family, they are all close, Princess Yi'an doesn't want the two mansions to be alienated.After the beginning, Princess Yi'an briefly explained the matter.

Xie Bai said, "The Marquis of Yongyi has always been high-profile, but I don't know that his girl is so hot."

"Yu Niang is also young, and her family has taught her that she has admitted to the wrong person, so it is a misunderstanding that she has not offended her."

With Xie Bai's age and status, he will never say that Xue Yuniang is a girl, but let's talk about the matter, "I'm not worried about Mo Ru, it's Mo You, who was accidentally injured by her. It's Miss Xue, fortunately, she admitted her mistake, Mo You is easy to talk , our two families, looking at your face, will not care too much. It's just that Miss Xue is so impulsive, so she is easy to be taken advantage of by villains. When others talk about it, they will only say that Miss Xue is ignorant."

Princess Yi'an sighed, "Who says it's not. I don't know who provoked Yuniang?"

"If it's an outsider's instigation, even if Miss Xue is more impulsive, I'm afraid she won't trust outsiders' words. If things go bad, it's mostly because of people close to them." Xie Bailue said a few words, and then said again, "Forget it, Yongyi Hou Mansion No matter what, it has nothing to do with us. Miss Xue is not clean around her, and she has a prejudice against Mo Ru Mo You. It's better if Mo You doesn't go to Cheng'en Gong's Mansion, so as not to encounter any trouble again."

Princess Yi'an hurriedly said, "Yu Niang is ready."

Xie Bai held Princess Yi'an's hand, and said softly, "Okay, why take this risk. Mrs. Shou'an's birthday is no better than anyone else's. At the sweet-scented osmanthus banquet, everyone just laughed it off. If it was at this birthday banquet If anything happens, the three families will be ashamed, so it’s better for our family to retreat and be careful."

Xie Bai's words made sense, Princess Yi'an didn't want to say anything else, she just said, "Yu Niang really knows she was wrong, and she wants to make amends with Mo You."

Xie Bai's wisdom completely killed Princess Yi'an in seconds. He is a big man, and he would not argue with Princess Yi'an about the matters between these little girls. Mo You mistook Mo Ru for her luck, otherwise she would really seek death in front of Mo Ru, and today would not be the case.Xie Bai softly comforted his wife, "Don't worry, don't worry, I know it and I don't care about it. Some things are hard to say in Cheng'en Gong's mansion. I just tell you that the person behind the scenes is still unknown, so don't talk about it. Home, even Duke Cheng's Mansion should be more careful."

"What's wrong with Duke Cheng'en's mansion?"

"The sweet-scented osmanthus banquet is also a grand event in the imperial capital. All the daughters of wealthy families will go there. Miss Xue's matter is very strange. From what you say, it doesn't seem to happen by accident, but it seems that someone deliberately arranged it." Xie Bo looked at Princess Yi'an , worried, "If you think about it, you can see it too?"

Two months have passed since the sweet-scented osmanthus feast, Princess Yi'an couldn't say that she didn't think about it too much, she sighed, "This is an internal matter of the Duke's residence, if I mention it, it will make my grandmother and Aunt Ning Rong feel ashamed."

"Yes, we can imagine it, and the Duke's mansion can also predict this place." Xie Bai changed the conversation, "But then again, Cheng'en's mansion, the emperor's family, is so mysterious that people don't know it. Arrange things like this. Every time I expect this, I shudder."

When Princess Yi'an said this to Xie Bo, she couldn't help but be terrified.

Xie Bo sighed, "You and I are a husband and wife, you just have to know about these things." He really doesn't like the Cheng'en Palace, and if Princess Yi'an is willing to treat the Cheng'en Palace rationally, Xie Bai would be happy to see it thing.As a son-in-law, he is also considered a relative, but his relative is a relative of the royal family, not a relative of the Hu family.From Princess Yi'an's point of view, Princess Yi'an's natal family is Prince Jin's Mansion, not Cheng'en Gong's Mansion.Even if Princess Yi'an wanted to find a political alliance, it would be better to find Princess Wenkang than Cheng'en Gongfu.I've never heard of women's nepotism being able to last long. First, the Hu family is not a scholarly official, and second, Princess Ningrong is also very terrible here.Xie Bo has political reports, so he has to pay attention to these minefields, otherwise he will be involved in one or two in the future, and even ten thousand mouths will not be able to tell clearly.It's Princess Wenkang, this eldest princess is notoriously bad-tempered, but her blood is strong enough, she is the only younger sister in the world.What's more, the eldest princess has a bad temper, everyone understands it.Xie Bo paid attention to it, the eldest princess didn't go to the sweet-scented osmanthus feast at all.Even in Cheng'en Gong's mansion, the eldest princess rarely goes there.Even Li Xuan, the eldest son of the Marquis of Yong'an, was about the same age as the eldest son and the second son of the emperor, and the eldest princess did not ask his son to be a companion in the palace.

This is really careless and ignorant. Looking at Princess Wenkang, one has to understand that it doesn't matter how bad her temper is, as long as she understands the key points.Comparing Princess Yi'an again, Xie Bai really felt tired.

He is a dignified husband and wants his wife to stay away from his natal family. He doesn't bother to do sinister things, and he can't speak out. He has to brainwash his wife over and over again. You have to open your eyes to see clearly. Your natal family, he, It's really not a reliable place!

Xie Bai once again made up his mind that he must complete the matter that was released outside, and even take away the princess's daughter-in-law. When he arrived in Xining, the sky was far away from Hu's family, so he could shape his daughter-in-law's political views.

Xie Bo's mission to Ximan was indeed well done. Although there was a official envoy, it can be said that the official envoy was a well-behaved person. It was no problem to go on a normal mission. His official position, seniority, background, and age were very good. Pass the level, but the chaos in Ximan will not be completed.Just as your lord is useless, it was Xie Bai and Li Qiao who negotiated and settled the internal mediation of the Ximan royal court.During the chaos in the royal court of the Western Man, Xie Bo also made a cameo appearance and made inquires about the internal affairs of the royal court quite clearly.

Xie Baisheng was born in a family of officials. Although he is young, he is very good at handling affairs.He has worked hard this trip, and of course, he deserves the most credit.However, Xie Bo generously distributed the credit to all members of the mission, especially Mr. Zhengshi. Don't let Mr. Zhengshi look good to be successful.Therefore, the mission went away with colorful flowers, and then returned with colorful flowers.Emperor Mu Yuan was also generous. Those who should be rewarded were rewarded, and the last one was also rewarded for hard work.Emperor Mu Yuan was generous, but he was not stupid at all. During this mission, whoever contributed and who put his heart into it can be known by just asking.

Emperor Mu Yuan summoned Xie Bo several times in private, although what the two monarchs and ministers said is unknown, but if His Majesty did not value him highly, His Majesty would not have the time to chat with you.

Emperor Mu Yuan looked at Xie Bai pleasingly in the front court, and when he returned to the harem, he also looked pleasingly at Xie Bai and his sister.Concubine Xie Guifei served him for more than ten years, and gave birth to a son for him, and the two of them naturally had a relationship.What's more, Concubine Xie Gui was quite good at interpreting words, Emperor Mu Yuan was happy physically and mentally, and the two of them were quite able to talk together.Emperor Mu Yuan already had the intention of releasing Xie Bai, so he first communicated with Concubine Xie Gui, "Although Han Qiao is young, he is quite capable. Nowadays, the children of nobles are so pampered, it is rare for Han Qiao to listen to him in the past. He is talented and handsome, and this time in Ximan, he is brave and resourceful."

Concubine Xie picked up the incense ashes in the jade stove, picked up the incense pieces and put them in, covered the incense burner, and smiled with crooked eyes, "Abo, since I came here, I have been different from others. When I was young, I liked to run around. This time, His Majesty sent him to Ximan. If it was someone else, he might feel tired. If it was him, he would definitely not be like this. At first, I was worried that he was young and he had never done a job. Okay. Now that I am a deputy, I think I will not miss His Majesty's business. Now that His Majesty says that he is still able to do so, I feel at ease."

Of course Xie Bai was outstanding, otherwise, he would not have been able to find a flower in his weak crown year, nor would he have been able to get into the eyes of Emperor Mu Yuan and recruit Princess Yi'an as his son-in-law.That's because of seniority, otherwise it would be good to match one's daughter.However, in the imperial capital, there is no shortage of geniuses, and none of the civil and military people in the Manchu Dynasty who can stand in the Zhaode Hall is stupid.Xie Bai was outstanding, and he could not be obliterated by everyone, but to say that Emperor Mu Yuan looked at him with admiration, it was this trip to the Western Barbarians.Emperor Mu Yuan had to say that Xie Bai not only wrote well, but also acted wisely and thoughtfully.Even though the trip to the Western Man was not initiated by Xie Bo, Xie Bai did all the practical things. In the Western Man's royal court, Xie Bai performed quite well.

The key is to have the ability and know how to divide the work.

This kid is quite good at being an official.

Emperor Mu Yuan was not stupid when he was able to win power from Princess Ningping.This His Majesty is not only not stupid, but also has good vision and dares to do things.Then he said to Concubine Xie, "I want to let Han Qiao out."

Concubine Xie's heart skipped a beat. Her mother had vaguely mentioned this matter to her long ago. Concubine Xie contemplated and said, "Your Majesty values ​​him. He is my natal brother. He should be loyal to His Majesty. This is his duty. The courtiers and concubines can only be happy. The courtiers and concubines are like others, and they don't understand these important affairs in the court. The ministers and concubines only ask His Majesty, what can Princess Yi'an do if Abo is released?"

Emperor Mu Yuan had never been unable to decide on major affairs in the court, but he never cared about this woman's affairs, and said, "What's wrong with Princess Yi'an?" This cousin is quite good.Sincerely well-behaved.

Concubine Xie's eyes widened, and she blamed, "Since they got married last year, the total time they have been together as a young couple has not been half a year. And it's not that they don't have a good relationship. Isn't this release going to separate the two places?"

Concubine Xie also complained, "You men have always been careless in these matters."

Emperor Mu Yuan thought it was important, he couldn't hear these little things, and said with a smile, "What's the matter, just let Yi'an go with Han Qiao."

Concubine Xie breathed a sigh of relief, "The concubine has one more thing to say, Princess Yi'an has always understood righteousness and needs a generous reward."

Emperor Mu Yuan thought of the Zhuma King Jin who died early, and that the old Mu's family had been underpopulated since his father. Although this cousin was far away in blood, she was also surnamed Mu, and she had to go to Xining with Xie Bai to endure hardships. Emperor Mu Yuan was not a child The man of the utensils expressed very happily that the clan will be rewarded on the New Year's Day, and Princess Yi'an will be generously bestowed.

The imperial concubine and the concubine just let Xie Bai go, and Princess Yi'an was given a decision to accompany her.

As for whether Princess Yi'an is willing or not, Concubine Xie is well versed in the art of language, and she has already put a hat on Princess Yi'an as "understanding righteousness" in front of Emperor Mu Yuan. How can Princess Yi'an not be happy?

As for what official position Xie Baiwai took, it was not for Concubine Xie to ask, she knew how to advance and retreat, and she didn't talk too much.

Thanks to Xie Bo's own strength, and the help of Concubine Xie Gui, the matter was released to the outside world, nine out of ten.When Cheng Engong's mansion heard the letter, Princess Ningrong immediately felt that it was not good. At the beginning, she made Princess Yi'an marry Xie Bai because she wanted to win Xie's family over. He also brought Xie Moyou with him. This year, Mrs. Xie is the only female family member of the Xie family who came here, so we can know whether he has been recruited to the Xie family.But even if the Xie family can't be won over, there can't be another Princess Yi'an.

Princess Yi'an is definitely from the Cheng En Gong faction. If she is released with Xie Bo, after a long time, with Xie Bo's ability, it is easy to brainwash Princess Yi'an.

Princess Ningrong must not sit idly by on such matters.

You, Xie Bai, are willing to let you out, but Princess Yi'an must never leave the imperial capital!

Cheng Li said, "Let's see what your majesty wants." The Marquis of Yong'an, the eldest princess of Wenkang, is no longer allowed to lead the army. Therefore, Cheng Li thought that Emperor Mu Yuan was somewhat wary of his relatives, so why did he suddenly order Xie Bowai? Let it go, where is Princess Yi'an accompanying?There is something strange here, if he can't solve it, Cheng Li dare not use tricks.

Princess Ning Rong didn't want to see His Majesty's will anymore, she said, "No matter what, Yi'an must not leave the imperial capital."

Cheng Li wanted to persuade her again, but seeing that Princess Ning Rong seemed to have made up her mind, she didn't say any more.

(End of this chapter)