Fate with you

Mu Sheng didn't want to speculate like this. Based on her understanding of Meng Xiuyi, she couldn't do such a thing of using someone else as a substitute. This was not only an insult to herself, but also an insult to Pei Zhao.A person as proud and arrogant as her would rather be alone for the rest of her life than casually find someone who looks like her.

Therefore, even if this imperial love came suddenly, she never thought that His Majesty might just be her substitute.But now, she was a little uncertain.

Pei Zhao never said a word, but only mentioned it briefly, and she lost her composure like this.Denial, denial without hesitation, the most obvious fact, but she denied it.Mu Sheng never expected to see Meng Xiuyi's retreating gesture in such a panic.Is she treating Pei Zhao like a goddess, hiding her in her heart, cherishing and loving her, and she doesn't even want to mention it to others?

Mu Sheng was really frustrated, could it be that she had fallen to the point where she wanted to compete with her for favor?With a sigh, he stood up and walked out of Weiyang Hall silently.

Compared to Mu Sheng who was unhappy, Cui Yunji looked very proud. Zhengshitang was originally a trusted confidant of the emperor, and everyone was pleased with the victory in the first battle.Cui Yunji is actively preparing for going south to Jiangnan.

According to their plan, the south of the Yangtze River is a place of salt production, and the Cui family has occupied a lot of salt land. This time, they are willing to spit out these huge profits and support the emperor. , still afraid of being down and out?

This time the troops were divided into two groups. First, Cui Yunji went south as the imperial censor, and then Lord Huai'an went south as the envoy and imperial envoy.

Among the four items, the daily essential salt for every household is the top priority.Once the salt land in the south of the Yangtze River is cleared, the rest will be like a broken bamboo.

So it seems natural to have to be a little tighter.With so much focus on their side, Pei Bo'an seems to have other plans.

A few days later, the minister proposed to send Cui Yunji as the censor to visit Jiangnan, and Huai'an Lord as the imperial envoy to supervise the salt affairs in Jiangnan. Pei Bo'an, who should have strongly opposed it or deployed his own staff at the same time, was silent.

This trip to the south, the focus is on Cui Yunji and the Cui family who have been entrenched in the south of the Yangtze River for several generations behind her. Lord Huai'an is only used as a deterrent, but if Pei Boan has other plans, Lord Huai'an, a person with a special status, should play a better role. The effect is.

Meng Xiuyi quickly exchanged glances with Meng Youshu who was below, and Meng Youshu nodded slightly in an almost indiscernible way.Meng Xiuyi immediately replaced her with an old minister who was hale and hearty and known for his integrity.

If she is replaced, it doesn't mean that she will be unemployed. I'm afraid there are more important things for her to do.All the crux lies in Jiangnan, and this trip to Jiangnan may still be unavoidable.

Waiting for the next court, Meng Youshu walked to the place where Ganquan Palace intersected with the imperial city lined with government offices, thought for a while, and instead of going to the government offices, he got on his horse and returned directly to the mansion.

Presumably Arlene is waiting for news from here at this moment. Things have changed. If she sends someone back casually, she may not be able to explain clearly.

After galloping all the way to the gate of the mansion, they saw a splendid carriage with several fine horses and numerous servants behind it.

This posture, this style...

Meng Youshu frowned in displeasure, but the leader among the many servants saw her coming, quickly dismounted, and saluted in front of her: "Your Majesty."

This is the old family order of the Pinglin County Prince's Mansion. She is loyal to her father and has always been the only follower of the Pinglin County Prince.

Meng Youshu waved his hand and walked in without saying a word.

It is said that they have already exhausted their inner pockets, and they still have spare money to support such a noble posture. It seems that last time, she was the one who showed mercy!

There is only one master in the house, Arlene, thinking that Arlene is going to face these people again, Meng Youshu is very angry.He quickened his pace and strode towards the main hall.

Before reaching the main hall, the woman's sharp and artificial voice was heard from a distance.A sneer appeared on Meng Youshu's lips, and he quickened his pace.

In the hall, on the first two couches were Prince Pinglin and Princess Princess, and below were her brothers and sisters who had changed from concubine to concubine. A group of people talked enthusiastically, and the imposing owner of this mansion, Meng Youlin, But he was pushed aside and ignored.

Meng Youshu sneered even worse, walked over and lightly touched Meng Youlin's shoulder, and said softly, "I'm back."

Meng Youlin raised her head, full of surprises, but she didn't talk happily and hug her like before, she was unusually quiet.

As soon as Meng Youshu entered the door, the noisy conversation in the hall quieted down, seeing her walking straight towards Meng Youlin as if there was no one else around, Duke Pinglin couldn't hold back his face, coughed majestically, and said: "Shu'er, you are back. "

As if seeing him just now, Meng Youshu bowed slightly: "I have seen my father."

Her words and actions were very relaxed, without any respect, let alone kindness.Prince Pinglin was immediately embarrassed. This daughter was not close to him, and her current title is one level higher than his. Let the daughter overwhelm Lao Tzu, and he is probably a pioneer in the past and present!

He is in such an embarrassing situation, this rebellious girl should be respectful and respectful, and she should be respectful, but she is not born, relying on her wings to be tough, she dares not to take her parents seriously.

Prince Pinglin lowered his face and said coldly: "And your mother, see the princess soon!"

Standing beside Meng Youlin, Meng Youshu put one hand on her shoulder naturally, raised his chin slightly, glanced at the dignified and virtuous woman, and smiled sarcastically: "Mother? Father is not confused. ? My mother passed away more than ten years ago—but a concubine, how can I be worthy of my gift? Since my father loves her, don't ruin her life."

As soon as these words came out, the three people on the opposite side immediately became aggrieved. The leader, the eldest son of Pinglin County Prince, Meng Youqu, who was asked to be the heir at birth, immediately stood up and scolded him, but before he could stand up, he The eyes that were stopped by the princess of the county.Only then did they think of the purpose of their visit this time, so they could only swallow this breath first.

Meng Youshu couldn't help laughing. When she was young, she and Arlene had no shelter and were bullied by them in every possible way. Now that she has established her own family, does she still want to be bullied by them?If Prince Pinglin was not still alive, she would not be able to bear the notoriety of killing her father, how could their family live well.

Over there, the Prince of Pinglin County was about to scold angrily, but the princess of the county stopped him: "Mr. Huai'an has been prejudiced against concubines since he was a child. I know this. After all, I also took her. Because of my mother's seat..." She was on the verge of crying as she said, if someone who didn't know the inside story saw it, she might really think that Meng Youshu had trouble with this stepmother since she was a child.

The stepmother was embarrassed, the princess treated the sisters so well, but only ended up being blamed.Prince Pinglin immediately felt distressed, and correspondingly became furious with Meng Youshu, glaring at Meng Youshu angrily.

Meng Youshu tidied up her robes at ease, knelt down, and ordered lunch again: "Our house is cold, presumably the county king and concubine will not keep meals, just prepare the meals for me and the second lady as usual. Can."

The servant suppressed a smile and complied.The eyes that looked around at everyone were full of contempt, which made people feel extremely uncomfortable.

Even the humble servants can despise them!Prince Pinglin was really furious, he stood up, and went towards Meng Youshu, intending to hit her with his hands.

Meng Youshu didn't dodge, his eyes passed through the side of Pinglin County King's brocade robe, and landed on the princess of the county, and smiled at her, the princess of the county suddenly felt cold.At the same time, the raised palm of Prince Pinglin was restrained by the servants of Huai'an Junfu, unable to move.

"Bastard! How dare you disobey!" Prince Pinglin was anxious, and glared at Meng Youshu with wide eyes.

In the face of absolute strength, this kind of shouting and screaming is really nothing.Meng Youshu held Meng Youlin's little hand, who had been bowing her head, and comforted her silently, her expression became even colder: "Who has seen this lord disobedient?"

The prince said loudly: "We have all seen each other!"

"You guys? Who are you? What qualifications do you have to identify me?" It's just a dandy who eats, drinks, and gambles.

Everyone in Beijing has heard about the mistreatment of the two sisters Meng Youshu by the Prince's Mansion of Pinglin County in the early years. Their testimony is nothing, and no one will believe it when they tell it.In the early years, Meng Youshu had just been enfeoffed as the king, and this group of people came to disturb him every day, yelling and yelling at him as his master.This made Meng Youshu very upset, and whenever he got the chance, he stepped on them until they lost their official positions.Even the king of Pinglin County was dismissed from his official position because he couldn't teach his son well, and he only lived on a title.

After doing this for more than a year, they were so frightened that they didn't dare to come to the door easily.

Why in the past few years, I have forgotten how panicked I was like a bereaved dog, and dare to come to her to show off my might!

The prince made her choke and blushed.

The princess of the county is also very annoyed. Back then, if she was not afraid of people gossiping, she would have disposed of these two unsightly things, so there is no need to be angry with her now.But at this point, the Pinglin County Prince's Mansion has no power and power, and the old relatives and friends are far away, because they can't count on it, and they have to ask her for help in the next matter.

To prevent the furious father and son from getting further and further away from the topic, the princess of the county had no choice but to speak in person: "Today we came to ask for something."

Meng Youshu remained silent.

The concubine of the county had no choice but to say again: "I heard that your majesty will send you south? Dalang is at home and has no errands. I wonder if I can entrust my lord's blessing to support my brother."

As soon as these words came out, the county king and the prince extinguished their anger together.The king of the county turned around and sat down on the upper seat, frowned, and said: "And mine, you are so capable, it shouldn't be difficult to find an official position for father."

Meng Youshu smiled, it seems that these few years of unemployed really let them sit and eat, otherwise they wouldn't be able to resist begging her.

"Official titles and titles are all public weapons, how dare I tamper with them. In this matter, I should ask the Holy One." Meng Youshu said calmly.

Is this why you don't intend to help?Prince Pinglin raised his eyebrows, and his face became even more difficult to look at.

It would be hopeless if he opened his mouth to yell again, the princess of the county quickly stopped him, and said softly again: "It's just a few trivial things, why bother your majesty? Your majesty has already reached the age of marriage, if father and elder brother are nothing Isn't it ugly to have a white body with a title?"

Although the title of title is unattainable and noble in the eyes of the common people, but in the same family, it still depends on the official position and the Sacred Heart. Meng Youshu is not the only one who is of marriageable age, but also her children.

As soon as the Princess Concubine's words fell, Meng Youshu felt that Meng Youlin, who was still calm at first, held her hand tightly, and the corners of her lips were tightly pursed. She raised her head to face her, and her lifeless eyes seemed to be begging.

Is Arlene scared?Afraid that she will soften her heart just because of such mere words?Afraid of being humiliated by relying on others to be beaten and scolded before?She took a deep breath, suppressed the burning anger in her heart, and said loudly: "Come, see off!"

The servants spent a lot of effort and finally "invited" the group of cursing people out.

Meng Youshu has been protecting Meng Youlin, trying to use her body to separate her from those ear-piercing noises.Just like many years ago, the princess of the county ordered someone to beat the three-year-old Arlene with a stick, and she, who was young and helpless, leaned on her body to separate her from the stick that was about to kill her.

When the hall finally quieted down, the outspoken scolding went away and disappeared, Meng Youlin raised her head, her little face was full of tears.It hurt Meng Youshu's heart, she hugged her in distress, and said softly: "Don't be afraid, we are not afraid of them anymore, they can't hurt us anymore."

"Ashu..." Meng Youlin called out in a low voice, like a helpless and fragile kitten.

Meng Youshu's heart trembled, she took a deep breath, and carried Meng Youlin back to her room.

Perhaps, she was too merciful in the past, so she shouldn't have too many scruples and keep them so that those shameless people can still appear in front of Arlene.

Go up a few steps.Meng Youlin suddenly said: "Ashu, will you marry?"

Meng Youshu was taken aback, and blurted out: "I don't know." This is a matter of fate, she can establish herself in the world, and she stands taller than most men in the world, so it doesn't really matter whether she gets married or not.As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Meng Youlin's teary face lowered quickly.

Meng Youshu was in a hurry, and it happened that their room was right in front of her eyes, so she put it aside first, walked in, let Meng Youlin sit on the soft couch, and asked softly, "Why do you ask this suddenly?"

Meng Youlin didn't answer.

Meng Youshu thought for a while, then joked with a smile: "Could it be that Arlene misses some young gentleman?"

"No!" Meng Youlin pouted and waved her hand to pat Meng Youshu, but she couldn't see, followed the sound, and just patted on Meng Youshu's shoulder, "You are talking nonsense!"

Meng Youshu couldn't help laughing, she seemed to be really annoyed, and hurriedly said: "Okay, I'm talking nonsense, I won't say it again."

Meng Youlin became quiet. She groped and grabbed Meng Youshu's sleeve, and then touched the end of the sleeve, then grabbed Meng Youshu's hand, and said: "Look, they are so annoying. If you are still in Beijing, you dare to come to the door. If you don't Now that I'm in Beijing, they will definitely come to bully me. Take me to the south together, don't leave me here alone. "

Meng Youshu sighed, if she could bring Arlene with her, how could she be willing to keep her in Beijing, the situation in the south of the Yangtze River is unknown, and it is more dangerous than the capital, she doesn't know what to do, so don't worry about Arlene going with her.

Perhaps, Arlene can be entrusted to His Majesty?Presumably His Majesty would not refuse.

"Are you okay?" Meng Youlin took Meng Youshu's hand and was still waiting anxiously.

Meng Youshu had no choice but to coax her: "Your Majesty has sent someone else, I won't go to Jiangnan anymore."

Meng Youlin didn't believe it: "Don't lie to me, I'm not that easy to lie to."

Meng Youshu helped her forehead helplessly: "I didn't lie to you, I really don't want to go this time. However, I might have to go again in a few days, so how about you stay in the palace for a few days?"

Often when she said this, it was when she had already made up her mind.Meng Youlin bulged her red cheeks, and finally she could only nod in agreement, after all, she didn't like being a burden to Ah Shu either.