[Qing Chuan] Yongzheng's embarrassing empress

Chapter 94

Shuwan asked her mother to stay in the county palace for a few more days, "You stay here for a few days and play with your grandson. When you have had enough fun, I will take you home and meet some sisters-in-law by the way."

The old lady refused to stay, "Forget it! The golden nest and the silver nest are not as good as my own nest. I don't like to live elsewhere. You don't want to go back to your mother's house. I don't want to see you quarreling with your sisters-in-law."

Shuwan was a little annoyed, "They've all plotted against me, so why aren't I allowed to fight back?"

The old lady said angrily: "Just relying on your temper, how do you fight back? You must go home and ridicule your sister-in-law and younger siblings. They are all adults. In front of interests, who is afraid of a few words of ridicule?"

Shuwan rolled her eyes and pouted again.

The old lady frowned, "Don't be so weird! You are the county king Fujin, born to be in a high position, your words do carry weight. But many things in this world cannot be resolved with a few words, you have to use some tactful and effective methods, Completely suppress those who disobey you, so that they cannot stand up."

Shuwan had to admit that what her mother-in-law said made sense.

"I know Er Niang, I will change it."

The old lady added: "If you want to clean up your sister-in-law and younger siblings, I will definitely not care, but you don't have anything to do with me. I am an old lord now, and I rely on your brothers to support me. You send me home and scold others, Don't your sister-in-law and younger sister know who tipped off the news? Aren't you putting me in it now?"

Shuwan smiled and said: "Okay! I thought Er Niang was really doing it for my own good, so you are a secret agent. You speak ill of my natal sister-in-law here, but when you come back home, you are a kind and loving mother-in-law. All good people Let you do it!"

The old lady patted her, "You child! How could you say that about my mother? Who am I here to sue you for? It's not for you."

Shuwan stuck out her tongue at her, the old lady shook her head and laughed, silly daughter, at such an age, she still looks like a child.

The old lady stayed and had a meal before leaving. Although Shuwan resented that her sister-in-laws didn't understand her, she didn't get angry immediately.

One and a half months later, Xia'er sent a letter back and reported to Shuwan that they were safe, saying that they had arrived in the south of the Yangtze River and were living in an inn. Write to Shuwan again.

Knowing that Xia'er and others are safe, Shuwan is relieved.

Although everything is difficult at the beginning, but they have Prince Yong and Wubeile as their backers, and they should be able to open the situation soon.

The first round of primary elections began at the palace. Generally speaking, general elections are held every three years. This year was not a year for general elections, but the emperor decided to add one.

Some people said that the emperor chose Fujin for the sake of the eldest elder brother, and some said that the emperor chose Fujin for the twelve elder brothers and other elder brothers.

In the past, Shuwan was heartless and rarely paid attention to the general election, but this time it was different. Er Niang personally came to remind her, explaining that in private, many people were eyeing the fourth elder brother who had just been promoted to the county king.

There is also Empress Defei, she hasn't talked to Shuwan about taking concubines for a long time, she is probably waiting for the general election to choose one or two girls from the Eight Banners, and then ask the emperor to order them to be stuffed into the backyard of the fourth elder brother.

Shuwan quietly inquired about the situation of the draft, and just after the primary election, her natal second sister-in-law and third sister-in-law handed over a post, saying that they came to pay their respects.

When her natal sister-in-law came over, there was no reason for Shuwan to disappear.

The two sister-in-laws rarely came to the door, and they didn't come empty-handed.

According to their status, the two sister-in-laws had to salute Shuwan.After seeing the ceremony, Shuwan warmly greeted them to sit down.

"I haven't seen my sisters-in-law for a long time. Why didn't the eldest sister-in-law, fourth sister-in-law and fifth younger siblings come?"

The second sister-in-law said: "My sister-in-law is the housekeeper, she is too busy to get away. The fourth and fifth siblings..."

The second sister-in-law looked a bit embarrassed, and the third sister-in-law said quickly, "The fourth and fifth siblings say that the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and they don't like to move."

"Oh, that's what it is!"

Shuwan smiled and greeted them for tea, but she didn't take their words seriously.The words of the two sisters-in-law are not true, and they are probably deliberately discrediting others.

Shuwan can understand that her natal family is not harmonious.

At this time, we should pay attention to the clan. Only when the clan is strong can it obtain more resources. No clan is easy to be bullied by itself.The capital city is even more intricate and complex. In order to find a way out for some small officials, many people will find a backer. With the same surname and the backer, the two families become a clan.

High-ranking officials are also willing to accept this kind of person to seek relatives and spread their relationship network.After all, you don't know what official position the current Lianzong will have in the future.

Born in this era, as long as the parents are still there, the family cannot be separated. The whole family lives together, and the unity can last longer.

However, Shuwan has five brothers, some of whom are descended from the concubine, and there will inevitably be problems of uneven distribution of resources.

When brothers and sisters-in-law get married, they all want to get more benefits for their small family, and disputes between sisters-in-law and sisters-in-law are inevitable.

The conflict between several sister-in-laws and younger siblings may be greater than the conflict between the royal Fujin.

After all, the royal family has already divided the property. Everyone will have Anjia money after sharing, and there will be some rewards later, but the most important property belongs to the prince. As long as the prince exists, no one else can think about it.

Shuwan's two sisters-in-law showed Shuwan the gifts they had prepared, and they kept flattering Shuwan.

Shuwan covered her mouth and laughed wildly, but she became wary in her heart.

After chatting for a long time, the second sister-in-law deliberately directed the conversation to the fourth elder brother.

"Our aunt is very lucky. Back then, when she married King Yong, the prince was just an elder brother! Look at it, it's only been a few years, and the elder brother has become a prince!"

The third sister-in-law smiled and said: "That's right! I often tell my daughter, you, if you have half of your aunt's blessing, that's enough."

Shuwan was very polite, "My nieces are all smart and good girls, good fortune lies ahead!"

"Then I will thank Fujin for his auspicious words." The third sister-in-law smiled, "Speaking of which, I wonder if Fujin has heard the rumors in the capital. Everyone says that the prince and Fujin are loving couples, which is enviable."

The second sister-in-law smiled and said: "Yes! Many girls in the boudoir say that if you marry someone, you will marry the king of Yong County..."

The third sister-in-law tugged on the sleeve of the second sister-in-law, and the second sister-in-law quickly covered her mouth.

"Look at me! Don't blame Fujin for making a slip of the tongue for a while. This... Fujin and the prince are loving husband and wife, and no one else can get in."

Shuwan lowered her head, touched the embroidery on her cuffs with a smile, "Girls who are not out of the court, if they say they marry, they will marry the King of Yongjun? This is probably not a girl from a good family! After the eight banners girls go through the draft, if they are not selected, they can take their own marriage leave .The one who can enter our county palace must be a beautiful girl who left a sign. The girl who said this must not be a beautiful girl of the Eight Banners. The two sister-in-laws should not take such nonsense seriously."

The two sisters-in-law looked at each other, and the third sister-in-law sighed: "There is no one else here, so I will call you sister. Sister! Of course, what you said makes sense, but there are so many people staring at the prince now! Everyone knows that the prince is an expert." It hurts people, those who want to cling to the palace and want their daughter to be depended on for life, all want to use their connections to put people in the county palace!"

The second sister-in-law also said: "Yes! Those people are not coveting the position of your concubine Fujin. If the elders in the family go out of their way to beg the emperor, and they want the girl in the family to be the prince's concubine, the emperor will agree. of."

The third sister-in-law sighed: "Those who can force people into the palace must be officials with backgrounds. If they marry in, they will be sealed as a side Fujin, and my sister's status will be threatened."

Shuwan wanted to laugh when she heard it, and felt sorry for the two sister-in-laws. These words must have been pondered at home for several days before they came up with it.

"Thank you sisters-in-law for your concern, but the selection of candidates is up to the emperor. As a daughter-in-law, I just do my own thing well, and I don't dare to cause trouble for the emperor and the county king."

Shuwan refused to take over, and the second sister-in-law felt a little anxious.

"Sister! What you said is wrong! You can't blindly be virtuous and end up hurting yourself!"

Third sister-in-law: "Yes! You don't have to think for yourself, you have to think for the children. If the emperor puts a side Fujin on the prince, the status of the two little elder brothers will also be threatened!"

Second sister-in-law: "In this back house, you can't help but fight! Sitting still is waiting to give way to someone else!"

Shuwan tilted her head and asked: "Second sister-in-law looks very skilled, don't tell me you treat second brother's concubine at home..."

Second sister-in-law: "No!"

She waved her hands in fright, "I didn't! I... I heard too many messy things about my friends' homes, so I figured it out myself."

The third sister-in-law swallowed and did not dare to interrupt.

Shuwan nodded thoughtfully, "It seems that the friends of the second sister-in-law are having a bad time! Then... in my current situation, how do the second and third sister-in-law think to break the situation?"

The two sisters-in-law were overjoyed, and the second sister-in-law hurriedly said: "We women still have to rely on men in the back house. The younger sister is young and beautiful, and she doesn't look old, but time is ruthless, and people will grow old one day. Wait until the younger sister is old." When I grow up, I can no longer serve the county king, and those young and beautiful girls will have a chance."

Shuwan took a deep breath, the second sister-in-law was still unable to speak as before, she was not yet 30 years old!What does it mean not to look old, is she not old at all?Not only am I not old, but I am also a young woman, you know what a fart!

The third sister-in-law continued, "Your younger sister can't tie the prince alone, why not find some helpers for yourself while you are young."

"helper?"

The third sister-in-law smiled and said: "Yes! To find a few young and beautiful girls, you must be the kind of girl who has a fair fortune and a clear background. If they are favored, the younger sister will not be afraid even if she is old and decrepit. Naturally, someone else will replace you Compete for favor, help you watch the prince."

Shuwan nodded, her mother-in-law was right, these sister-in-laws didn't hold back their farts.

"Then, who do the sister-in-laws think is reliable? I have a few beautiful maids here, and they are loyal enough."

The second sister-in-law hurriedly said: "The maid is not good! The maid is too familiar with you, if you betray, it will cause trouble for the younger sister. It is better to choose two or three young girls from relatives and friends."

The third sister-in-law said with a smile: "Speaking of which, there are a few cousins ​​in my natal family who are beautiful and soft-tempered. They don't step out of the door without going through the second door. They haven't seen anything. It's easier to handle. And they are all educated. I can chat with the prince."

The second sister-in-law said tit-for-tat: "It's not a girl's duty to read and write. It's better to know how to knit women's red and serve others."

She smiled at Shuwan and said: "My natal family has a distant cousin who used to live in Shengjing, and has come to my natal family in recent years. She has a bright personality, no heart, and is a good embroidery worker. She is the most virtuous."

The third sister-in-law smiled and said: "It's not that the palace can't afford to support the embroidered lady."

Second Sister-in-Law: "Oh, having read a book should mean that you have read Women's Precepts, right? Can you talk about this kind of thing with the prince?"

Shuwan sat at the side, feeling that she had just watched a good show.

Look, look, before she agrees, the two of them are already quarreling for benefits.

Shuwan saw enough excitement, she waved her hand to tell them to shut up.

"I already know why the sister-in-laws are here, I'm tired, please come back, sister-in-laws!"

The second sister-in-law asked anxiously: "Then... what we just said..."

Shuwan said coolly: "You will know the result in a few days."

Shuwan's two natal sister-in-laws left the Yongjun palace with anxiety. When they returned home, they sat in a carriage, analyzed Shuwan's expression and tone, and studied whether she answered or not.

"Looking at her cold look, she probably doesn't want to agree." said the third sister-in-law.

The second sister-in-law frowned, "Oh, she is too stingy just to put someone in her house. Her family has a big business, can't she afford to support two girls? Besides, we have no malicious intentions."

The third sister-in-law glanced at her, your hands are stuck in the back of the house, it's good that they didn't beat you out, you have the nerve to complain.Besides, your natal cousin must have been found according to the temperament of my sister-in-law!I thought King Yong would like this type.Hmph, I didn't expect you to look carefree, but you have a lot of heart.

The third sister-in-law said coolly: "Sister-in-law, you don't feel guilty after listening to your complaints?"

The second sister-in-law smiled awkwardly, "This... After all, the interests are charming, so what if you offend my sister-in-law? We are her sister-in-law and her natal family, so she can only suffer from being dumb."

The third sister-in-law smiled, and the two talked about the fifth sibling.

"She's the most cunning, and she won't come when it's over."

"Ignore her, she doesn't want to take risks, and it won't be her part if there are benefits in the future."

The guest left, Shuwan flicked her shoes and leaned on the soft couch in a daze, Chun'er arranged the shoes and gently beat her legs.

"Fu Jin, I was guarding the door just now, and I heard what was said in the room. The servant said something that shouldn't be said, so you must not believe them."

Shuwan looked at her and smiled, "Oh? I think they are doing it for my own good!"

"That's not it!" Chun'er said excitedly, "How well the county king has treated you these years! You and the county king will definitely be able to love each other for a long time. If you don't believe in the county king, give him a concubine to help you win favor , the county king will be sad!"

Shuwan didn't expect Chun'er to see it so clearly, she nodded with a smile, "Don't worry! I won't be fooled by them, I'm not that stupid."

Chun'er smiled and said: "I also think so. Fujin is extremely smart, and he will definitely not be fooled by them. It's just...why do the two of them dare to make such a request? Are they not afraid of Fujin's anger?"

"Well, so what if you get annoyed? That's my natal sister-in-law. At most, she can scold her, or quarrel, or sue her brothers. They won't lose anything if they get scolded. If things work out, then It's a great benefit. Their natal family also climbed up to the fourth elder brother.

For outsiders, I can also let you copy guys and type them out. The closer you are, the harder it is to manipulate.Everyone in the world knows that when a woman gets married, she still has to rely on her natal family, and if she loses face with her natal family, other princes Fujin will laugh at me. "

Chun'er felt annoyed, "Is this the way to go?"

Shuwan rubbed her chin and smiled, "Of course you can't forget it like that, you'll find out in a few days."

After the fourth elder brother came back that day, Shuwan made some small requests to him.

"Good brother, can you help me walk through the back door? I want to help my natal nephews."

The fourth elder brother was surprised, he knew Shuwan well, she had a weird temper, she didn't like to accept bribes, and she didn't like to give gifts out of connections.

This is the first time since she got married, she begged him for the sake of her natal family.

"Which nephew?"

"The second sister-in-law and the third sister-in-law's family, um...the children of the fifth sibling's family are too young, so they don't need to be taken care of."

The fourth elder brother thought for a while, "Your second and third brothers are bastards, right? Don't you apply for an official position for your nephew?"

Shuwan smiled and said: "Don't worry about my nephew. If he is capable, he will be an official, and if he is not, he will be a rich man. These nephews who are concubines must be taken good care of. Do you know any official position that sounds nice, but is not Is the officer very tired? Or a military camp, you have to go to the military camp to practice riding and archery every day. In short, it can't be an idle official position, it must be very tired."

The fourth elder brother understood that Shuwan did it on purpose, she was not asking for an errand for her natal nephew, she was trying to harm others.

"How did your natal nephew offend you?"

Shuwan poked her neck and looked proud, "They didn't offend me, but their mother-in-law offended them. Mother's debt is repaid, and it's only natural for me to punish them!"

Shuwan has always been unreasonable and has to argue three points, "I did this for the good of my nephews. They all eat fat and big ears. They should also exercise well, so as not to eat badly."

Shuwan refused to say, and the fourth elder brother didn't ask any more.He also knew that her natal family was the girl's backer, so Shuwan would be too embarrassed to tell him about her natal family's nasty things.

"Okay, I will look at the arrangement, you wait for the news at home!"

Shuwan clasped her fists in thanks and said, "Thank you, my lord, thank you, the cold-faced county king, for allowing me to walk through the back door!"

Knew it!No matter how cold and ruthless a man is, his rectum is still warm!

Shuwan made a sneak attack with a smirk, and poked Si elder brother's ass.

The fourth elder brother's face turned red immediately, "You, what are you doing? Shameless!"

Shuwan suppressed her laugh, and said solemnly: "I didn't do anything! I'm expressing my gratitude."

The fourth elder brother gritted his teeth, "You bad guy!"

After speaking, he put his arms around Shuwan's waist, picked her up like a carrot and carried her on his shoulders.

Shuwan's blood flowed backwards, and tassels made of rice beads dangled in front of her eyes.

"Let me down, I know I was wrong! My eyes, nose and mouth are all wrong!"

The fourth elder brother sneered, "Let's go to bed and discuss right or wrong!"

This night, Shuwan paid a terrible price for her finger, and she didn't get up the next day.

A few days later, when it was time to fall into ambush, Shuwan sat in the house eating watermelon to cool off the heat, and the cicadas outside were making my head hurt.

The little eunuch came in to report, saying that Shuwan's two natal sisters-in-law were very angry when they asked to see her, and if Fujin didn't want to see her, they would drive them out.

Shuwan wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, she said with a smile: "Confused! That's my mother's family, how can I get kicked out? Hurry up!"

The two sister-in-laws soon came in. They were sitting in the carriage, sweltering in the heat, sweat on their foreheads, and their makeup was all over.There is ice in Shuwan's room, and she eats watermelon again, looking very comfortable.

Seeing Shuwan so comfortable and at ease, the two sister-in-laws were furious.

The second sister-in-law couldn't help shouting: "Fu Jin is so majestic, he threw your nephews into the barracks. In such hot weather, they have to wear thick armor and run under the sun to practice marksmanship. You are an aunt Do you have the heart to do it?"

The third sister-in-law echoed in a low voice, "Yes! Fujin, that's your own nephew."

Chun'er stepped forward and scolded: "Seeing Fujin being rude, how dare you talk to Fujin in such a tone? How dare you!"

Being scolded by the maid, the two sister-in-laws were stunned.They looked at Shuwan, who lowered her head to eat the watermelon, as if she didn't hear it.

The second sister-in-law became even more angry, "Fujin is so majestic, now that you have developed, you don't even recognize your natal family!"

The third sister-in-law was even smarter, she sat down on the ground and started spitting.

"Fu Jin let us live! We did something wrong before, but you can't implicate your nephew! We sister-in-laws are not related to you by blood. If you don't like us, we have nothing to do. But Your nephews are connected with you, how can you bear to see your nephews suffering under the scorching heat?"

The second sister-in-law understood, and she also sat on the ground and patted her thigh and began to cry.

"Fu Jin doesn't like the two of us as sister-in-laws, so let's divorce us! It's a pity that we have been serving the family for so many years, and finally we will be forced to divorce by the county king Fujin!"

Chun'er was furious, "How can the county palace allow you to be presumptuous! Someone, tie them up and gag them!"

The two sister-in-laws were a little scared, but after hearing Shuwan's words, they were not afraid anymore.

"Chun'er, they are my natal sister-in-law, what are you doing!"

The two sister-in-laws breathed a sigh of relief, yes, they are Fujin's natal family, who would dare to touch them?If Fujin doesn't give an explanation today, they will go out and ruin her reputation!They are barefoot, not afraid of wearing shoes!

Shuwan smiled and said: "Please stand up, the two sisters-in-laws. To be honest, among the people in my natal family, I admire the two sisters-in-laws."

You can really be a monster, you're so daring!

The two sister-in-laws stood up with some complacent expressions on their faces.

Shuwan smiled and said: "A few days ago, you were going to send me my natal cousins. I said there would be a result in a few days. Now that the result has come, why are the two sister-in-laws still fighting? Are you not satisfied with the result?" ?”

Chun'er stood aside and said, "How can you two be dissatisfied? The young masters of your mansion went to the military camp to experience their experience. They will go out to fight in the future and earn a share of military merit. When they come back, the two of you will also be wives. The military camp is the most tempering place. Yes, Fujin stuffed his nephews in, it was for the good of the young masters!"

The second sister-in-law was about to speak when Shuwan interrupted her.

"My kindness was treated as a donkey's liver and lungs by the two sisters-in-law. I am also very distressed. But it doesn't matter. I have always been tolerant to the sister-in-laws. If the sister-in-laws make mistakes, then blame them on the brothers and nephews! You are a loving family, I should have the same blessings and share the hardships. Besides, everything I do is for the good of my nephews, right?"

Shuwan smiled and said: "If I really have bad intentions, then my brothers' official positions and titles will be gone. You should know that the brothers have titles because I bought Zhuangzi and sent people to study the effects of cowpox. I can make my brothers get promoted and get rich, and I can also find a way to get everything back."

Shuwan finally said: "I hope you all recognize the reality and know who gave the bowl of rice in your hand."