A Thousand Hills

Chapter 80

Xie Shangshu made a bad move, and since then he knows everything about Xie Moru.

On the contrary, Xie Yan, the daughter of the three old ladies who went back to her natal family in private, said, "Tell me, what is the identity of Yong'an Hou Shizi, why is he so familiar with Mo Ru? He is a foreigner, and Mo Ru is a boudoir lady."

Xie Yan sneered, "Who knows, that girl, you always know that she is always evil and eccentric. Don't talk about her, even my sister-in-law can't explain it."

The third old lady sighed, "You don't know, this is not the past. Your sister-in-law is obedient to that girl. Even Mo You has to be inferior to that girl now. Alas, I can't say, As soon as I said it, your sister-in-law was not happy, and she didn't know what kind of poison was put on her by that girl."

The mother and daughter muttered for a while, that's all.

Since Xie Yan went back to her mother's house, Shangshu's mansion had to move around.Xie Yan saw that Xie Moru was wearing a smoky purple dress, and the hem of the leader's skirt was exquisitely embroidered, and she couldn't help laughing, "It's better than this dress."

Xie Moru knew that the words were not finished, she glanced at Xie Yan, and then heard Xie Yan continue, "I brought some bright red gauze, I wonder if you like it or not?"

Xie Moru said lightly, "Since my aunt has a gift, just give it to me. Even if I don't like it, it's the same to keep it for others."

Xie Yan choked to death immediately.

Xie Moyou and Xie Yan have a good relationship, so she relieved Xie Yan and smiled, "Eldest sister is always funny, my aunt has a taste of this tea, it was specially given to my grandmother, and my grandmother will not let anyone eat it when she is free."

Xie Yan swallowed her breath, took tea to eat, and smiled stiffly, "This tea is pretty good."

Mrs. Xie spoke softly, "Ayan, you like it, I will fill you a can when you leave."

Xie Yan smiled, "Since it was rewarded by the imperial concubine, how can my sister-in-law give it to me?"

"Our own family, why do we need to see outsiders. Even if the empress knows, she will allow it." Mrs. Xie chatted with Xie Yan, and stayed with Xie Yan for dinner at noon, but Xie Moru returned to the Dujuan courtyard.When Xie Yan left, she couldn't help but smile.

Mrs. Xie privately persuaded Xie Moru, "Ayan has such a temper, why should she be as knowledgeable as she is?"

Xie Moru said, "Grandmother, don't worry, I don't have the same knowledge as Mrs. Yan, I just think that Mrs. Yan will go back to her husband's house to report my affairs in detail. If she doesn't know anything, why don't you tell her to come here for nothing? Simply give her something to talk about, so that she can have an explanation with Mrs. Ning."

This kind remark, although suspected of alienation, is also reasonable. Mrs. Xie knows that Xie Moru has no affection for the Ning family, so she can't help but become suspicious of the Ning family: Mrs. Ning is indeed capable of doing this. thing.Mrs. Yining's morality, there is no need to deliberately inquire about it, a few simple words can get Xie Yan's words out.

Mrs. Xie sighed, "When there are more relatives, there are more things to do, that's all, we just live at home."

Xie Moru replied "Yes", and asked Mrs. Xie to order the servants to pay attention to Mrs. Shou'an's condition in Cheng'en Gong's residence. Mrs. Xie felt strange, "Old Mrs. Shou'an's illness has improved greatly, otherwise the princess would You can't go to Xining Prefecture."

"If one day the old lady of Shou'an goes to the palace to pay her respects to the queen mother, grandma will ask someone to tell me."

Mrs. Xie asked, "What's the mystery?"

The grandfather and grandson talked in private, and no one was there to serve them, so it was cheap to talk.Xie Moru glanced at a tree of red apricots outside the Xuan window, and said in a calm voice, "Since the Marquis of Nan'an has been named a Marquis, the position of Marquis is even higher than that of Cheng Engong's son. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for one brother and one younger brother to live together in the same house? Grandma is not as good as Ask your grandfather what he means, let me tell you that the Marquis of Nan'an returned to the imperial capital to serve the sick, and the old lady of Shou'an is still ill, so it's fine for him to live in Duke Cheng's mansion. When the old lady of Shou'an is in peace, I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant the mansion to the Marquis of Nan'an. It's time."

Mrs. Xie was shocked, "This is to divide the family for Duke Cheng'en's family." She was also born as an official, and married into an official's family. Now that her husband is a minister, how could she not know the benefits.

Mrs. Xie likes the fragrance of roses, so in summer, more roses are planted in indoor flower pots. Xie Moru shook the round fan, and the fragrance in the air was faint. , thinking about coming to Nan'an Hou also thinks this way."

Marquis of Nan'an?
Mrs. Xie frowned and thought about it. After her second son Shangzhu became a son-in-law, he spent less time at home.Even if it is not the Shangzhu, if the youngest son's title is higher than that of the eldest son, it is not cheap to live in the same place.Thinking about it this way, Duke Cheng'an's mansion is really separated, but Mrs. Xie is a little hesitant, "I'm afraid it's Mrs. Shou'an who doesn't want to."

"How can a woman in the inner house affect the important affairs of the dynasty." Xie Moru didn't take it seriously, and obviously didn't take the old lady Shou'an to heart. No matter how much this old lady wants to say, Xie Moru is happy to see what she sees.

Mrs. Xie said, "It's the old lady of Shou'an Da'an, but Princess Ningrong is still ill."

"Eldest Princess Ningrong?" Xie Moru's lips curled up with a hint of disdain, "Then it must be given to the Marquis of Nan'an, and also to the Eldest Princess Ningrong."

Mrs. Xie immediately understood that she had said something stupid, if the respect of the old lady of Shou'an could not prevent the matter of Nan'an Hou's branch, the princess Ning Rong would not have such weight.

Mrs. Xie saw that Xie Moru had thought carefully about Duke Cheng'en's mansion, and said seriously, "When your grandfather comes back in the evening, I will tell him about it first."

Xie Moru smiled slightly.

After Xie Shangshu heard this, he said for a long time, "If you are a man, what else will the Xie family have to worry about in the future."

Mrs. Xie said, "Just say such stupid things, so how could this idea still make sense?"

Xie Shangshu shook his head and separated the Marquis of Nan'an from Duke Cheng'en's mansion. The benefits are not small, and I'm afraid His Majesty would like to see it.

Xie Shangshu also specially asked Xie Moru to go to the study to talk, Xie Shangshu said, "It's not a bad idea to let the Marquis of Nan'an stand on his own, but I don't know what the Marquis of Nan'an is thinking."

"It doesn't matter what the Marquis of Nan'an thinks, the important thing is that His Majesty thinks so." Xie Moru smiled, "I'm afraid that grandfather is not undecided about this matter."

Xie Shangshu raised his eyebrows, said "Oh", took a sip of tea, and said, "Then tell me, I can't make up my mind about something."

"Your Majesty wanted to ask Mr. Beiling to be the prince's teacher when he wanted to keep Mr. Beiling. I think there is a vacancy for the position of prince's teacher." Xie Moru looked at Xie Shangshu with slightly surprised eyes, and said softly, "It must be Ning Jijiu Interested in the position of Prince Tutor." Ning Jijiu is naturally not enough to change the Xie family's stance towards her, but it is normal for the Xie family to be swayed by a Ning Jijiu who has become a prince tutor.

Xie Shangshu was also calm, "Yes." For Xie Moru, there must be no flaws, even if there is only a slight flaw, Xie Moru can guess everything by following the clues.

Xie Shangshu said, "Although Ning Jijiu has intentions, Your Majesty has not expressed his intentions. If I write a letter ordering the Marquis of Nan'an to open the mansion, and then make a statement about Ning Jijiu, I am afraid that people will misunderstand that I am clearing the way for the future prince. "

"Your Majesty hasn't expressed his intention yet?" Xie Moru was a little unconvinced.Fortunately, Shangshu Xie was thick-skinned, and smiled, "I can't hide it from you at all. Your Majesty has intentions, but Ning sacrifices wine to the Guozijian who has just been promoted and the East Palace Zhan. The former Minister of Rites, Wang Shangshu, lectures on the classics and history for the princes. Wang Shangshu He is old and wants to become an official three times, and His Majesty has already agreed. His Majesty originally entrusted Mr. Beiling with the position of Prince Tutor, but now Mr. Beiling wants to preside over the building of the library, so there is no time for him to attend. Ning Jijiu..."

Xie Shangshu was a little hard to say, Xie Moru said, "There are many things about Ning offering wine to Mr. Beiling. I am also surprised how His Majesty would accept the position of Prince's teacher."

"For example, after all, Mr. Beiling invited Ningjijiu to the imperial capital. If Mr. Beiling finally returns to Jiangzhou, His Majesty may still be angry with Ningjijiu. Mr. Beiling finally stays, so Ningjijiu will only be I have done nothing." Xie Shangshu said, "For this matter, Ning Jijiu really has to thank you."

Xie Moru has always had a good opinion of the Ning family, but now that he knew that he helped Ning sacrifice wine by mistake, Xie Shangshu felt that Xie Moru might feel unhappy.Unexpectedly, Xie Moru's face remained the same, and he just talked about the matter, "I still can't understand."

"Many things, after all, you have never experienced."

"No." Xie Moru was sure, "There must be something inside that I don't know."

This is not the first time in Xie Shangshu's life that he has encountered such a rational and calm woman as Xie Moru, but after many years, facing this kind of woman again, Xie Shangshu will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable, and finally said, "Ning Jijiu is also Jane's minister in the heart of the emperor. .But whoever His Majesty wants to praise, there is always a reason."

Xie Moru squinted his eyes, "If grandfather didn't hide the truth from me, no matter how you look at it, Ning Jijiu doesn't seem to be interested in the position of prince's teacher."

Xie Shangshu was very displeased, and said, "How can I lie to you?"

"That's not what it means." Xie Moru said, "Ning Jijiu depends on his merits and qualifications. It is too reluctant to be a prince's teacher, not to mention that he himself is also involved in the East Palace. Although there is no East Palace yet, since he is an official of the East Palace, how can he Can he be the teacher of the princes again? Or is Lord Ning planning to be promoted to the crown prince in the future?"

"Nonsense, what an important position the crown prince and grand tutor are, they have always been held concurrently by the ministers of the cabinet." Xie Shangshu believed that Mr. Ning had a lot of ambitions, but then again, among the ministers in the court, except those who are incompetent, who would not want to be a minister in the cabinet?
Xie Moru asked, "According to grandfather, how can Master Ning also be the emperor's teacher?" Jiang Beiling is different. Whoever has the reputation of Jiangbeiling, not to mention the prince's teacher, is not uncommon for him to suddenly become the emperor's teacher.

Xie Shangshu said, "If Your Majesty is so in mind, I think the ministers will not oppose this matter."

That's it, it doesn't matter that Ning Jijiu is not qualified, but he is so simple in the emperor's heart that even Xie Shangshu has to admit it.Xie Shangshu said, "But it is inevitable that the censor will talk too much." This is also one of the reasons why Ning Jijiu came to Xie's house first to leave the relationship.

Xie Moru's heart moved, and he said, "I'm afraid that Ning Jijiu is not the only one who is staring at the prince's teacher."

Xie Shangshu broke the news, "The Ning family wants to marry the Wang family."

Xie Moru asked, "Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites who became an official?"

Xie Shangshu acquiesced, Xie Moru suddenly smiled, "The one who seeks the top will get the middle, and the one who asks the middle will get the bottom. Ning Jijiu's scheme is probably not the position of the prince's teacher, but the position of the minister of the Ministry of Rites."

Xie Shangshu was shocked, Xie Moru said, "Whoever wants to seek the position of prince's teacher, who is not in the heart of the emperor? Ning Jijiu has no advantage, but there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Rites. If one of the two servants is promoted to be a minister Therefore, there is a shortage of servants. The servant is the third rank, which is half a rank higher than the fourth rank Guozijian Jijiu."

Ning Jijiu asked him to discuss the matter of the prince's teacher. Although Xie Shangshu felt that he was a bit forceful, he did not refuse. Now he feels that Ning Jijiu only treats him as a headliner. Forgive Xie Shangshu's city, and this insult is also acceptable. Can't help but change color slightly.

(End of this chapter)