A Thousand Hills

Chapter 95

It is not without reason that Princess Wenkang is the head of all the princesses.Mrs. Shou'an was just sour on Mrs. Wei Guo. Princess Wenkang took the opportunity to raise the issue of the inheritance of the princess mansion. What is the property of Princess Ningping's mansion? century plan.

Emperor Mu Yuan just smiled when he knew about his younger sister's fishing in troubled waters, and said, "The princess's mansion should be like this." If he didn't agree, he would offend all the daughters.However, the princess is still required to take back the princess mansion after a hundred years. The princesses have no objection. Anyway, the house is custom-made, and the princess's house is highly regulated, and the princess's children cannot live in it.

Duke Cheng'en's mansion was very embarrassing, and he didn't complain about the marriage, and it seemed that the two princesses, Yongfu and Changtai, were getting married.Needless to say, Shanda, Princess Yongfu married the son of Lord Wu, and Princess Changtai married the son of Hou of Yongan. They are both prominent families, and the two princesses are also of noble status.Xie Moru went with Mrs. Xie to the wedding ceremony in the Yong'an Hou Mansion.

Afterwards, Princess Wenkang looked at the gift list and noticed that Xie Moru had prepared a single congratulatory gift, she couldn't help sighing.

Xie Moru looked at Princess Ningping's property list at home, there is not much gold and silver in it, but about ten thousand taels, the Zhuangtian mansion is evidenced by land deeds, the rest are gold, silver, copper, porcelain, jade and ornamental objects, and Jewelry and clothing materials, calligraphy and paintings in the study were also listed one by one, but there was no book collection, Xie Moru frowned slightly.There is also one missing painting, "The Picture of Breeze and Bright Moon" painted by Xue Dongli that my second uncle mentioned.

Xie Moru didn't want to ask, the emperor, did you confiscate things from my house or something.Anyway, being able to pay back so much is a waste of money.

Jiang Xingyun came to tell Xie Moru the inconsequential rumors outside, "It is said that the empress dowager and the Hu family are coveting the things behind Princess Ningping, and the rumors have their noses and eyes."

Xie Moru said, "It's not surprising that the Hu family and Princess Ningping have had old grievances for a long time. This matter is true if it is true, and it is false if it is false, but it should not be spread outside."

"Yes." Jiang Xingyun said, "At first I thought it was you who spread the word, but after thinking about it later, it's unlikely." Xie Moru was younger than her, and it was not her turn to make decisions in the Xie family, and the Xie family , it is impossible to do such a thing.

Xie Moru shook his head, "It's not me."

Jiang Xingyun said, "There are not many people who dare to say that the Queen Mother is gossiping with the Hu family."

Xie Moru said, "Yes." He ordered someone to take out a mahogany box and hand it to Jiang Xingyun. Jiang Xingyun asked, "What is it?"

Xie Moru opened the mahogany box, a box of ruby ​​jewellery, shining brightly.Rao Jiang Xingyun is so rich as a frontier general, it is rare to see such fine gem jewelry, Jiang Xingyun said quickly, "It's too expensive."

"Everyone in the capital knows that I got something from the eldest princess. When I saw this set of jewelry that day, I kept it on purpose." Xie Moru handed it over again, "There is no need to see outsiders between you and me."

It's not that Jiang Xingyun has never seen the world, so he took it and smiled, "Then I will not be polite. I will use this set of jewelry when the eldest princess enjoys the plum feast." Xie Moru smiled, and took out another box to show Jiang Xingyun, Inside is a pair of cloud-patterned jade walls, "This is for Mr. Li and Mr. Li. They are brothers, and each of them happens to have one."

Xie Moru has always been generous, but this time Emperor He knew that Xie Moru was generous.Xie Moru not only gave things to Jiang Xingyun, Li Qiao and Li Xuan brothers, but also selected a few calligraphy and paintings for Xie Bai, and Su Buyu got a glazed chess piece.In addition, Xie Moyou, the wife of the family, each has a set of jewelry, Xie Zhi and Xie Yu each have a piece of jewelry, and Xie Shangshu asked them to keep it after reading it.

Mrs. Xie smiled, "You should save it." Although the Xie family did not dare to take the belongings of Princess Ningping, Mrs. Xie was extremely happy to be in Xie Moru's hands.

Xie Moru said, "Things are for use, grandma just keep them."

Mrs. Xie accepted it, and Xie Moyou also thanked Xie Moru. Now she is so jealous that she can't get jealous anymore. In the future, Xie Moru's dowry, let alone her, is afraid that the princess will not be able to thank Moru for a generous dowry.However, she didn't envy Xie Moru either, she said that Xie Moru would marry to the Western Man, no matter how rich the dowry was, who would want to marry to the barbarian land.

Xie Moyou made a few needles and threads in return, she is no better than Xie Moru, without these valuable things, the needles and threads are made by her own hands, and it is her heart.Now that he is getting older, Xie Moyou has long since lost his mind to fight for power, and there are constant things at home. Thinking about those trivial things in the past, it is really a blessing.

Xie Shangshu saw that Xie Moru's family had been given to him, so he didn't give it to him and his eldest son, so he really didn't know what to say.Of course, it was hard for him to say anything, he was a dignified scholar, and he would never be greedy for things, but he felt that Xie Moru's favoritism was a bit too obvious.Xie Shangshu dutifully analyzed with Xie Moru, "Since Your Majesty bestowed these things, the rumors outside have finally stopped."

Xie Moru said, "The two princesses are married, and the emperor already has something new to talk about. I'm afraid it won't be passed on."

Xie Shangshu sighed, "It's a pity that I don't know who did this. I have inquired many ways but have not found out."

"If you have done something good, there is no reason why it should not be known. The person who did this will show up sooner or later." Xie Moru was not in a hurry.

The grandparent and grandson discussed it for a while, but they didn't discuss the reason, but they knew each other well.

Li Xuan got Xie Moru's things and showed them to Princess Changtai once. Although the things are good, Princess Changtai has seen many good things in the palace, but these are the things from the Dachang Princess' mansion back then. Very different.Princess Changtai put the mutton fat jade in her hands with a kind of warmth, and said, "I heard that Miss Xie has a good relationship with the son-in-law, it is true."

Sitting on the warm couch with Princess Changtai, Li Xuan took the ginger tea brought by the palace people, and said casually, "Mo Ru's sister is not an outsider. Uncle and mother are brothers and sisters. If you do the math, it means that Mo Ru's sister is related by blood." We're getting closer." Pointing to the jade bi, he said, "After all, it's the belongings of the eldest princess, you can keep it for me and pass it on to my son later."

Princess Changtai heard Li Xuan talking about her son casually, she couldn't help but blushed, and said angrily, "You are too anxious." She put the jade in the box and ordered her confidants to put it away properly. .

"It's not a matter of time." Li Xuan has always been good-tempered. He comes from a noble family, and he already has a princess wife, so there is no pressure to marry another princess wife.Furthermore, he and Princess Changtai have known each other for a long time, Princess Changtai has a good temperament, and the young couple get along very well.

Princess Changtai sighed, "Speaking of which, Aunt Yi'an and Concubine Xie have a very good relationship. They have been married for several years, but they are not pregnant. The imperial doctor can't see any problem."

"Since there is no problem, it means that fate has not yet come." Li Xuandao, "Children, it may be God's will. If you are destined to have no children, it is useless even if you marry a seventeen or eighteen wife. It can be. Xie Consort is not that rigid and pedantic person, even if I say it, affection is more important. Otherwise, if the husband and wife are at odds, what's the point of giving birth to five boys and three girls?"

Princess Changtai felt warm when she heard this, and said, "My son-in-law doesn't want to marry Miss Xie to Ximan, does she?"

"In terms of personal relationship, we are relatives with Mo Ru's younger sister. Of course, I don't want to see Mo Ru's younger sister marry so far away. From a selfish point of view, the most important thing about the marriage between the two countries is not how powerful the married princess must be, but The married princess must have affection for the country. This is not suitable for her." Li Xuan did not deny it.

Princess Changtai can't say what kindness the country has to Xie Moru, but the marriage of princesses from other countries is only supported by this dynasty. Under the circumstances, marrying a princess will not be detrimental to this dynasty.If it was someone else, Princess Changtai really had the confidence to put Xie Moru here, Princess Changtai felt that Xie Moru was different from ordinary people.

Princess Changtai said, "Father will definitely consider this matter."

All the emperors were wondering whether Xie Moru would marry Ximanzhong, and the new year was coming.This year, Xie's family is still very lively, but Xie Shangshu is worried. Years ago, he tested His Majesty about Xie Moru's marriage, and seeing what His Majesty meant, he was still noncommittal.

Xie Shangshu's head turned gray with worry.

Even though Xie Moru was always disliked, the third old lady who wished for Xie Moru's bad luck also asked Mrs. Xie several times for news that the enemy's family was going to be in trouble, even if the third old lady put on a worried face, she couldn't hide it. Stop the gloating in your eyes.To say that in the past there was still some affection between uncle and nephew, after Xie Moru's incident, Mrs. Xie really got tired of the three old ladies.

Xie Moru is still the same, these matters of getting married or not seem to have nothing to do with her at all, she just said when the third old lady came over to take pleasure in others' misfortune, "Don't worry, third old lady, even if I marry to Ximan, If you want to bring one or two acquaintances to relieve the loneliness, you must tell the Ming court to bring you, an old man, with me to experience the customs of the Western Barbarians."

The third old lady was too frightened to go to the gate of the Shangshu Mansion.

On the other hand, Mrs. Su came over to persuade Mrs. Xie tactfully after hearing about it, "It's a great grace, I'm afraid we'll never see each other again."

Mrs. Xie was also very worried, "Who says it is not?" After entering the palace last time, even if she entered the palace again, she would not discuss Xie Moru's matter with the concubine and daughter.It's just that even her husband, who is a minister, can't do anything about it, and Mrs. Xie is a girl, let alone can't do anything about it.

Mrs. Xie decided whether she should take Xie Moru to the temple to burn incense and ask the Bodhisattva after the fifteenth day.Thinking of asking the Bodhisattva, Mrs. Xie had an idea, and specifically discussed it with Xie Moru, "Master Wenxiu is a rare eminent monk, and the time when your second uncle and the others returned to the imperial capital was calculated last time. Otherwise, let's go to Wen Xiu Master Xie does the math."

Xie Moru said, "I'm afraid that with Master Wenxiu's Taoism, it can't be counted as the emperor's heart."

"It's good to go and relax."

Xie Moru still complied.

When Princess Ningrong heard the news that Xie's family was going to the temple, the corners of her lips twitched, "Unexpectedly, Xie Moru will have today!"

Cheng Li said, "Your Majesty's mind is uncertain for a day, and the subordinates can't be at ease for a day."

Princess Ning Rong pinched off a tender and tender narcissus with a smile on her face, "How can your majesty be undecided? His majesty's will, he will definitely marry Xie Moru far away, somewhere he can't see .”

Cheng Li lowered his eyes and dared not speak again.

The Marquis of Nan'an said to his father, "Father must not talk too much about the marriage between the two countries."

Cheng En is fair, "I think His Majesty is willing to thank you for marrying Ximan."

"No matter what His Majesty wants, father should not get involved in this matter."

Cheng Engong is actually quite willing to get involved, not to mention that he was picked up by a duke after his brother's accident, but his brother died at the hands of Princess Ningping after all. May not report.Furthermore, Xie Moru even glanced at his mother's face, Xie Moru married, Cheng Engong is happy to see it succeed.Why not get involved, he fully intends to vote for it.

Nan'an Hou said, "The men in our family, as long as they can talk, don't worry about this matter. Father, this matter has nothing to do with our family. Father thinks that Xie Moru will marry Ximan, but if there is Just in case."

"What if? How could there be an event?" Cheng Engong said, "I heard that Xie's family has accepted their fate. Xie Moru had already left a thought for those close to him before, and he went out of the city to pray for God and worship Buddha. I think , this matter is inseparable."

"It's been many years since Uncle's matter, could it possibly involve a little girl like her? Even before, she swept my grandmother's face, which was nothing trivial, so why put someone to death? After all, our Hu family Tong Xie Moru, There is no deep hatred." Nan'an Hou had a cold and handsome face, and his eyes were full of coldness, "I don't understand why my father is so brooding."

Marquis Nan'an reminded his father, "Princess Yi'an married the Xie family, our Hu family intended to befriend the Xie family, didn't we?"

Cheng Engong choked, and continued, "Your mother..."

"My mother is just a girl. Last time she encouraged my grandmother to pretend to be sick, which frightened the empress dowager and angered His Majesty. She is a woman with long hair and short knowledge. After all, this is the Hu family. It is the father who decides the most important matters in the family. In the future, my father should not let my mother interfere in the affairs of the court. Even with my grandmother, I ask my father to persuade me more." Nan'anhou said, "Father wants to make friends with the Xie family. There is nowhere to get close. Father wants to have another prince and concubine in the family, and among all the princes, only the second prince is born, but the second prince and concubine, I am afraid that father will not be able to fulfill his wish?"

Cheng Engong was shocked, "Where do you start with this?" Compared with Xie Moru's marriage to Ximan, Cheng Engong is naturally more concerned about the position of the prince and concubine.

Nan'an Hou said lightly, "Your Majesty likes a quiet family, not a family that wants to use the Queen Mother's hand to jump up and down all day long."

The Marquis of Nan'an didn't save any face when he said this, Cheng Engong couldn't hold back his face for a while, and said in a low voice, "Presumptuous! Who are you talking to?"

Marquis Nan'an bowed slightly, and Cheng Engong waved his hand, "Okay, I know what you mean, have we ever been arrogant? It's not like you don't know how I restrain my children on weekdays. Xie Moru, after all, it's Ning Ping Her Majesty returned the peaceful things. If she can't marry Ximan, she will marry a nobleman in the future. You think you have no enmity or grudge with her, but she doesn't necessarily think so in her heart. While I'm still here, get rid of the hidden dangers as soon as possible, so that future generations will be safe."

"Our family has a Duke and a Marquis. I don't know what kind of girl will become a hidden danger to our family."

"It's been a short time since you returned to the imperial capital, how would you know that girl's evil nature. Your grandmother said that seeing her makes you feel uncomfortable."

The Marquis of Nan'an simply convinced his father's logic: evil nature = your grandmother said that seeing her makes her feel uncomfortable.

"Grandmother has presbyopia for many years, who will she look at? Elderly, just enjoy the happiness at home." Nan'an Hou said, "Besides, there are so many people in the world. From the point of view of the court, not everyone agrees with our family. The same, is it possible that everyone has become a future trouble for our family? Why bother to set up such a great enemy?"

Cheng Engong didn't want to let go of such a good opportunity, and said, "I've done everything, it's hard to stop right now."

Nan'an Hou tried hard to persuade his father, but he didn't persuade him.

Cheng Engong deeply felt that he was wise and invincible, because after the year, Xie Bai, who was full of worries, took Princess Yi'an to bid farewell to the imperial capital, and continued to serve outside Xining Prefecture.And the imperial decree of the marriage was issued in early February.

At that time, Xie Moru had just had breakfast.

The Xie family set up an incense table to welcome the imperial edict, because it was an imperial edict for Xie Moru, Xie Moru received it in the middle.It was Yu Fen Yu Gonggong who came to deliver the decree, and Yu Gonggong Piansi Liliu read out the imperial decree. The general idea is that Xie Moru is the queen of the Fusheng Dachang Princess. She has a noble blood and outstanding character. Marriage is so barbaric.

Eunuch Yu quickly finished reading the imperial decree. The bright and yellow imperial edicts were combined. Eunuch Yu held the scroll respectfully and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, please accept the order."

Xie Moru got up, but she didn't receive the imperial edict, she said flatly, "It's fine to marry into Ximan, but I have a father and a mother, so I will never adopt him!"

Eunuch Yu suddenly felt that what he was holding in his hand was not an imperial decree, but a hot potato. His mouth was filled with bitterness, and he persuaded, "Your Highness, we dare not resist the decree. If you resist the decree, you will be beheaded!"

Xie Moru said, "Oh, then I will stay at home and wait for the decapitation."

Eunuch Yu thought about it, he heard that the land in Ximan is full of barbarians, marrying into Ximan is no better than beheading.This is not even afraid of death. As the servant of Emperor Mu Yuan, Eunuch Yu has seen a lot of the world, so he immediately persuaded, "Your Highness, Your Highness, once the imperial edict is issued, how can there be any reason to take it back?"

"If you can get it, you can get it."

"Your Highness, think about it, this, this is how people in the world think of Your Highness."

"Your Highness, Your Highness always thinks about your family." In desperation, Eunuch Yu said something stupid.

Xie Moru's face was as cold as mountains and rivers, and then she said three words that Eunuch Yu would never forget, "I'll wait."

(End of this chapter)