First Prince of Qing Dynasty

Yuqing Palace.

As soon as Yinreng finished listening to the political discussion, he heard the news: the girl from the Shi family found Tajiguli.

Yinfeng was very surprised: "She is looking for Taji Guli?"

Xiao Zhuzi's face was troubled: "Yes. He Junwang's mansion sent someone to send a letter, saying that at the flower banquet that day, someone said something that shouldn't be said behind the scenes. Words speculate about the prince and Miss Bai..."

Xiao Zhuzi took a look at Yinfeng, and Yinfeng understood in seconds.

"Tell the county king Fujin that she didn't handle it well, because the other party hid from others, and she didn't notice it in time. Later, I found out the clues from the mouths of the girls. Today, I received a report from Xiaoman in the medical hall , Said that the girl from the Shi family has gone. Thinking that the girl from the Shi family was also at the flower banquet that day, Fujin was worried that she had heard something."

"Did Prince Hejun rush over?"

Xiao Zhuzi shook his head: "He Junwang Fujin went to Zhuangzi in the suburbs, and he is not in the city. The news was sent by Fujin's mother who stayed in the mansion. The other party also sent a letter to Fujin, but he was afraid that Zhuangzi would be too far away. If he couldn't come back in time, he sent a message to the palace with the servant next to the king of the county. Prince, what should we do now?"

Yinfeng sighed: "Change clothes, and leave the palace alone."

"Whoo."

The two of them packed up and went outside the palace, where they met Ling Guang's servant again at the gate of the palace.

Yinfeng frowned: "But what happened?"

The servant shook his head: "The servant just came to remind the prince that Miss Shi went to the medical clinic, but now she has brought Miss Bai into the Taibai Restaurant. The two of them are in the wing room, and the servant doesn't know what's going on inside."

"I understand."

Then he ordered Xiao Zhuzi to drive to the restaurant.

On the way, Yinreng frowned slightly, worried in his heart, thinking about how to explain to the Shi family girl, and worried whether he could explain clearly.As a result, they hurried all the way to the restaurant, opened the door and entered in a hurry, and saw the girl from the Shi family and Taji Guli holding hands, talking and laughing, looking like sisters.

Yinfeng:? ? ?

It's not what he thought.

Yinfeng's sudden intrusion interrupted the conversation between the two, Shi Lingyi and Taji Guli were both stunned for a moment, and when they came back to their senses, they saluted with blessings.Taji Guli smiled and looked at Yinreng, then at Shi Lingyi, and said, "Forgive me, the prince, but the textile factory still has work to do, and the girl will leave first."

Yinfeng:? ? ?

Is this gone?

As soon as she left, Xiao Zhuzi thought he was very caring and left immediately, and he didn't forget to close the door of the wing room for him.

Yinfeng: ...

Only he and Shi Lingyi were left in the room. This was the first time the two met, but on such an occasion.For some reason, Yinfeng suddenly thought of the blind date scene in the later generations, and was a little at a loss, and the atmosphere was awkward for a moment.

Yinfeng, a single mother and child in two lifetimes, has no love experience, is full of confidence in other things, and is very blind in this kind of thing.In the end, he took a deep breath and felt that as a man, he should be the first to speak, so he opened his mouth to speak, but Shi Lingyi snatched him first: "I have seen the prince, I don't know why the prince came here suddenly?"

Yinfeng: ...

This is different from what he imagined.

"Gu received the letter. I heard that someone was talking nonsense at the flower banquet at the Prince's Palace that day. I also heard that you came to see Bai Shaoqin. I was afraid that you might misunderstand. Gu and Bai Shaoqin are not what you think. It is true that Bai Shaoqin was imprisoned last year. Gu shot, but Gu just saw that she was quite talented and wanted to use her, but he had no affection for her."

Shi Lingyi looked up, only to hear Yinfeng say again: "If you have any questions, you can ask Gu, and Gu can explain."

Shi Lingyi:? ? ?so direct?

Shi Lingyi had a double smile in his eyes: "Lingyi understands."

Yinfeng: ...that's it?That's it?This is the end?

"Your name is Lingyi? Shi Lingyi?"

"Yes."

"Oh."

It was the first time Yinfeng heard the name of his fiancée, and he recited it twice in his heart.

Shi Lingyi.Its tung and its chairs are actually separated.Qi Di Gentleman, there is no exception.The name is quite unique.

Then...then they didn't know what to say, and the two fell into silence again.

After a while, it was still Shi Lingyi who spoke first: "During this year, Lingyi has heard a lot about Miss Bai's deeds, especially the name of Bai's Textile Machinery recently. I had a hasty meeting with Miss Bai at the flower banquet two days ago. , Lingyi regretted not being able to communicate more. Lingyi was very curious and admired her, and hoped to become friends with her, so she came here to visit.

"Ling Yi's grandfather is very old. He was injured in the battlefield in the early years, leaving behind old diseases. Whenever it is cloudy and rainy, he will have a dull pain. It is rumored that the medicinal wine from the Weiyi Museum is very effective for this. Ling Yi also asked about it. The meaning of the medicinal wine situation. Miss Bai has explained the effects and usage of the medicinal wine with Ling Yi in detail, and Ling Yi wants to buy a jar of medicinal wine for grandfather to try."

Yinfeng: ...So it's not what he thought at all?He misunderstood?This is embarrassing.Thinking about the words he blurted out without asking the situation clearly, it was even more embarrassing.

Yinfeng's eyes wandered, shouldn't he find a crack in the ground to drill now?

Probably seeing his embarrassment, Shi Lingyi said again: "However, at the flower banquet that day, Lingyi did hear some gossip."

Yinrong was taken aback.Shi Lingyi told the whole story of Shi Yunyi, and then pointed out the key point: "Sister She said, the fifth girl from the Yiergenjueluo family was whispering to the maid at that time, and she didn't know that she was in the dark. Sister She drank too much during the banquet. I wanted to go around to sober up, and I happened upon it by chance. On the surface, things seemed normal, but the coincidence was too coincidental.

"Sister She is simple-minded, straight-tempered, and easily impulsive. In the past two years, she also got into two small troubles. Since the emperor issued a decree to grant me a marriage last year, my grandfather has specially strengthened the discipline of the children in the family. It is a girl. , and also invited the nuns to teach. After a year of discipline and teaching, Sister Sister, her temperament has changed a lot."

Yinfeng nodded: "Gu knows."

Shi Lingyi thought for a while, and then said: "Lingyi asked Shemei carefully, and the words of the fifth girl from the Yiergenjueluo family were mostly guesses about the matter between the prince and Miss Bai. There is a white girl's carriage at the door; and when he saw the figure of Xiao Zhuzi's father-in-law that day, his tone was quite firm."

Yinfeng narrowed his eyes: "They know Gu's whereabouts very well."

There was a burst of coldness in the words.

Shi Lingyi remained silent.The prince is a smart person, so he will naturally understand these points.She was just worried and couldn't help but say a few more words.

"What you said is clear. Thank you. Gu will pay attention."

Shi Lingyi paused, thank you?

"Gu did go to Hejun Prince's Mansion many times, and it was indeed to meet Bai Shaoqin. Outsiders only know that Bai Shaoqin opened the Bai's textile factory, but in fact this matter was led by Gu alone. When Gu met her, it was about the textile factory. thing, nothing else."

The corner of Shi Lingyi's mouth rose a little bit, with a smile in his eyes: "Lingyi understands."

Probably because of Yinfeng's attitude and kindness, Shi Lingyi was a little more courageous, hesitated for a while, and said: "Last year the prince came back from Nisk, and ordered the father-in-law Xiao Zhuzi to give me some things. Among them is a firecracker , delicate and small, only half the size of an adult's palm."

Yinfeng also laughed: "There is such a thing, do you still like it?"

"I like it." Shi Lingyi rolled his eyes, "The firecracker, can Lingyi use it?"

Yinfeng was puzzled: "Since I gave it to you, it is for your use, why not?"

The smile on Shi Lingyi's face widened: "It's just that Lingyi doesn't know how to use firecrackers. I wonder if Lingyi can ask her brother to teach firecrackers to shoot?"

Yinfeng felt even more baffled, you asked your brother to teach you how to shoot, shouldn't you go home and ask your brother?What do you ask me for?

He was confused and spit out a word: "Yes."

Shi Lingyi was suddenly overjoyed, and thanked him with blessings: "Thank you, Prince."

Yinfeng:? ? ?

Just when he was confused and confused, Xiao Zhuzi knocked on the door lightly and reported: "Master, Miss Shi's two elder brothers are downstairs and said they are here to pick Miss Shi back home."

Yinreng came back to his senses suddenly, and looked at Shi Lingyi: "Since that's the case, you can go back."

Shi Lingyi saluted and left.

On the carriage, Shi Lingyi smiled and asked, "Why are the eldest and second brothers here?"

Qingde glared at him: "You still have the nerve to ask, Yunyi told us about the flower banquet that day. You came to look for Bai Shaoqin suddenly, and when you turned around, you heard that the prince was out of the palace and went straight to the restaurant where you were. We Can you not come? The prince... did he blame you?"

"Elder brother and second brother are too worried. The prince is modest and easy to talk to. He never blamed me."

The tone was full of joy, and the pitch was two points higher than before.

Fu Dali was a little strange: "What did you and the prince say to make you so happy?"

Shi Lingyi pursed her lips: "The prince told you to teach me how to use firecrackers."

Fu Dali was stunned: "The prince asked you to learn how to shoot firecrackers?"

"Brother, don't you believe me?"

Fu Dali was silent, but his expression was clearly saying, I'm afraid you are kidding me.Swords and wooden warehouses have no eyes, and firecrackers are even more powerful weapons. Is this thing suitable for girls?The prince will let the future princess learn this thing?

Especially Shi Lingyi, a boudoir girl, can still go out to play now. When she marries into the East Palace, it may be difficult to even leave the palace gate.Can the palace let Shi Lingyi carry firearms close to his body?When can Shi Lingyi use firearms in the palace?Isn't this learned for nothing!

Shi Lingyi sighed, she knew it would be like this, so she didn't speak before, but she knew that even if her brother loved her, he would not agree.But now it's different.

"It's indeed what the crown prince said. Can I still pass on the crown prince's will? If you don't believe me, you can ask His Royal Highness the crown prince."

Fu Dali: ...how could he ask!He also needs to be able to see the prince, so he can ask questions!

But since the younger sister said so swearingly, Fu Dali felt that this matter should be true.

Qingde still hesitated: "Prince really said that? Could it be you holding a chicken feather as an arrow?"

Shi Lingyi glanced over: "Second brother, what does the prince mean, are chicken feathers?"

Qingde froze and waved his hands again and again: "I'm not, I'm not, don't talk nonsense!"

He can't bear such a big crime!Who is the prince? He is the crown prince, especially since he is still in charge of the country!

The goal was achieved, Shi Lingyi smiled and bowed his head.

Back at the mansion, Shi Lingyi's good mood still hasn't diminished.Ya Tan was very surprised: "Miss is especially happy today."

Shi Lingyi did not refute.

Ya Tan said again: "It's time for the lunch break, the servants are going to make the girl's bed."

Shi Lingyi shook her head: "I won't sleep today, I can't sleep. I want to read a book."

"What book does the girl want to read, the servant will get it."

Shi Lingyi refused, and walked to the study in the west wing by herself. Her father and brother loved her since she was a child.The study here is specially set up for her, and it is exclusive to her.There is a shelf full of story books.If Yinfeng is here, you will find that these scripts are not only fairy tales, but also based on him.

Shi Lingyi took out a copy and held it in his arms.

She knew that her father and brother never wanted her to marry into the royal family.The position of princess was not what they asked for intentionally.When the imperial decree was issued, the brothers were still worried for a while.Because of the family background of the Shi family, if she married an ordinary family and was wronged, her father and brother could come forward to make decisions for her and seek justice.But if it is the royal family, I am afraid that this grievance can only be swallowed by knocking out teeth.

But she was happy in her heart.

She grew up listening to the deeds of the prince, and felt the changes that the things the prince made brought to her and to the whole Qing Dynasty.In recent years, there have been a lot of folk stories about the prince.Every time a copy is released, she buys a copy.Not only the story books, if any teahouse released a new storytelling related to it, she would listen to it.

Slowly, even she herself didn't know when, her feelings for the prince changed from the initial appreciation, admiration, and admiration to the secret love of her daughter's family in her heart.

I went to see Bai Shaoqin today because I was curious about her and wanted to make friends with her, nothing else.Even after listening to Shi Yunyi's words, even knowing that the prince had helped Bai Shaoqin to settle his grievances and had been in contact with him all the time, she didn't think it was because of the prince's affection for Bai Shaoqin.

For one thing, if the prince has feelings for him, he doesn't have to be so roundabout.Secondly, seeing Bai Shaoqin's creation of Bai's textile machinery, she can understand a thing or two.It is well known how much the prince has attached importance to the way of mechanical investigation of things these years.Based on this alone, it is only natural that Bai Shaoqin should be valued and supported by the crown prince.Why do you need to mix love?

Especially after meeting Bai Shaoqin today, she knows that this is not a woman who will be trapped in love after just getting along with her.

She never misunderstood the prince and Bai Shaoqin, but she was still very happy to hear the prince's personal explanation.

Shi Lingyi went back to the bedroom with the script in hand.Ya Tan was surprised to find that her master was smiling like a fool.

……

Yuqing Palace.

Yinzhi and Yinzhen were all there, and they were stunned for a while when they heard the ins and outs.

Yinzhi was very puzzled: "What is the big brother doing like this? Don't say that the second brother has no such relationship with Tajiguli, but there is. What can the Shi family do if they know? How dare they do anything to the second brother?"

As soon as the words fell, Yin Reng and Yin Zhen swept over with both eyes.

Yinzhi:? ? ?

Yinzhen was quite surprised: "You actually know that the second brother has no such relationship with Taji Guli?"

Yinzhi: ...

Although there was indeed a misunderstanding before, but after looking at it for so long, if he still can't tell the difference, he is an awesome mallet.

Yinzhi glared at Yinzhen: "You're the smart one, that's fine."

Yinzhen:……

Yinfeng couldn't help laughing, he coughed lightly, and answered Yinzhi's previous question: "The third girl from the Shi family was simple-minded, straight-tempered, and easily impulsive."

Yinzhi didn't react at all: "What does it matter to the third girl of the Shi family? The second brother didn't marry her. Khan Ama meant to marry the eldest girl of the Shi family, right?"

Yinfeng: ...

Yinzhen sighed: "The third girl of the Shi family has such a temper, if she explodes on the spot when she hears these words, and quarrels with the Yiergenjueluo family, what will happen?"

Yinzhi suddenly realized that the flower banquet that day was attended by more than half of the aristocratic families in Beijing, and if there was a dispute, everyone must know about it.At that time, the Shi family had no face, and the second brother would not look good either.

Yinfeng nodded: "The third girl of the Shi family is still young, so it's fine to spoil her in the past. Now that the Shi family will have a princess, the situation is different from the past. Shi Huashan is the one who can see it clearly, so she refers to the marriage in Khan Ama. After that, vigorously restrain the children in the family."

Shi Huashan is smart, with the current situation in the court and China, and Kangxi's attitude.The Shi family didn't have to do anything at all, and they didn't even have to help him, as long as they took care of themselves and didn't hold back, they would have a bright future.

Thanks to his early preparations, the third girl's temperament has changed a lot now, so she didn't fall into the trap.Yinfeng found out later that the third girl was really a tiger. Shi Lingyi's so-called two minor misfortunes were an understatement, and she was covering up her family's ugliness.The third girl from the Shi family even fought with someone directly.

The people behind must also know this, so they chose her as a breakthrough point.What I want is that she has a bad temper. It's better to fight with the girl from Yiergenjueluo's family and make things big. That's good.

Yinzhi looked at Yinzhen, then at Yinreng: "Just to make the second brother look bad, did you go through so much effort?"

Don't you feel thankless?

Yinfeng smiled lightly: "Ama Khan attaches great importance to his sons and grandsons, and he can't take over the side of his son. But if he gives birth to a son first, he will be the eldest grandson of Ama Khan, and he will definitely be more loved by Ama Khan. .”

Yinzhen went on to say: "Sister-in-law has been pregnant twice in a row, and she gave birth to a daughter. If the second brother doesn't get married, he can wait slowly. But now that the second brother is engaged, the Ministry of Rites is already discussing the regulation of big marriages. Qin Tian The prison is also picking a date. Although Khan Ama has not made a final decision, it is expected to come within two years.

"If things get serious that day, the second brother will definitely be unhappy, so will he anger the third girl of the Shi family? Even the future crown princess? The crown princess is a marriage bestowed by imperial decree and cannot be changed. The family also has a grudge because of this. Can she live in harmony with the second brother after she gets married? If the two do not get along, the Crown Princess will not be favored. Where did the first son come from?"

Yinzhi is still puzzled: "Is it because of this?"

"Of course it's more than that. The incident got serious, and Tajiguli was pushed to the stage. If this kind of rumor spreads, even if the second brother came forward to clarify it, would it be useful?"

Yinzhi shook his head, it was useless, everyone would think that Tajiguli was the prince's woman, and no one would believe their innocence.

"In this way, the second brother's plan will be completely disrupted. And if the matter is too big and the rumors are rampant, Khan Ama will definitely intervene after knowing. Even if the problem is not in Tajiguli, as the key person in the whole incident, Khan Ama Ma can see her pleasing to the eye?

"At that time, regardless of whether Taji Guli and the second brother are innocent or not, and what kind of situation Taji Guli will face, she will no longer be in charge of the textile factory. Nowadays, no one knows the importance of Bai's Textile Factory, but if the textile factory There's been a huge change. Is there an opportunity for them to take advantage of?"

With the current prospect and market of the textile industry, there are many people who want to get involved.This is a big piece of fat, and the benefits are too lucrative.Yinzhi's complexion changed suddenly.

Yinzhen said again: "One more thing, the flower banquet was held in Hejun Prince's Mansion. Is the host also responsible for causing such a big disturbance at the flower banquet? Since it is said about anger, if the second brother's anger is wider Woolen cloth?"

Yinzhi sneered: "Do they still want to use this method to separate Brother Guang and Second Brother? What's the big deal, as for it? Are they taking it for granted?"

Yinzhen shook his head: "Of course not once. But what if there are two, three, or even four or five times in the future?"

Yinzhi paused and remained silent.

Real gold can be broken by fire, how can the human heart stand such a test.What's more, things piled up, and every time it was related to the Prince's Mansion, everyone would be suspicious.

Everyone knows that King Hejun is the second brother's right-hand man, and the people behind the scenes are trying to tear off the second brother's arm.

Yinzhi's face was very ugly.

Yinzhen looked at Yinreng: "Second brother, this time the third girl of the Shi family was not fooled, and the other party failed. Since we have already noticed their purpose, we will naturally not give them another chance to divorce. That's all. For now Most importantly, they know too much about the whereabouts of the second brother."

Yinfeng scoffed: "It's okay. It's not a secret that Gu went to Hejun Palace. They will know it if they pay a little attention. On other trips, they don't have such ability."

For example, when he went to Nisk, Yinti didn't know it at all.Only his public itinerary can be found, which means that Yinti's ability is limited to this.Then the matter is not too serious and is still within the controllable range.

"Gu will pay more attention when traveling in the future. Gu is curious about two things now."

"Two things?"

Yinfeng nodded: "A few days ago Tianjin Wei Ge Yong sent a letter saying that he had found out the whereabouts of the money in the account of the Hon Hai caravan. It was not sent to the capital, but sent to Jiangnan."

"Jiangnan?" Yinzhen was shocked, "How could it be Jiangnan?"

Yinfeng frowned: "Gu also wants to know why it is Jiangnan. It stands to reason that the Hon Hai caravan belongs to the eldest brother, and the money should be sent to Beijing to the eldest brother. But according to the information Ge Yong investigated, the Hon Hai caravan does We will send money to Beijing every month, but it only accounts for half of the profit, and the other half goes to Jiangnan."

Yinzhi was even more puzzled: "Could it be the elder brother's instruction? Elder brother still has arrangements in Jiangnan? Who will help him work in Jiangnan? What does he want to do? Does he still want to recruit troops?"

Yinfeng shook his head: "This amount of money is far from enough to recruit troops."

"What is that for?"

For this question, Yinreng and Yinzhen can't give an answer for the time being.Therefore, he could only put it aside first, and Yinzhen asked again: "Since the second brother said that he was curious about two things, this is one, and there is another one?"

Yinfeng hooked his lips: "How do you think the eldest brother is compared to the past?"

Yinzhi: "It's like two different people."

Yinzhen: "He is good at means."

Yinfeng nodded: "Yes, he is good at means. He has grown tremendously in the past two years. Whether it is his performance in front of Khan Ama, his attitude towards his brothers, and the way he handles errands in the court, they are all similar. present style.

"Including borrowing Hon Hai's caravan to raise money, wooing the concubine Liu Guiren to inquire about Khan Ama's information, etc., it was done carefully and secretly, and it was decent. Gu originally thought that he had found an aide with outstanding ability and intelligence, and there was a high-ranking officer behind him. Professor Ren. I have a high opinion of this gentleman. But the tricks at the flower banquet seem to be..."

Yinfeng stopped and didn't speak directly.Yinzhen completed for him: "Small family?"

Yinfeng nodded: "It's too roundabout, and the layout is too small."

Yinzhen said: "I'll go and check the staff around my elder brother."

"Regardless of the staff, check everyone around him, men and women. Don't stare at the investigation in the past two years. Although the other party only made a move in the past two years, it doesn't mean that he is only in the past two years. To the elder brother's side."

Yinzhen responded, "I understand."

The three of them just made an agreement and were about to leave.Xiao Zhuzi rushed to report: "Prince, there is an urgent message from the Western Expedition Army."

An urgent letter from the army marching west to Junggar?That must be the thing.

Yinfeng stood up immediately, stepped forward to grab the letter from Xiaozhuzi's hand and opened it, his complexion changed suddenly.

Yinzhi Yinzhen's heart tightened: "Second brother, is something wrong?"

"Ama Khan is sick." Yinfeng said, stuffing the letter randomly into the envelope, "I want to go out of Beijing to see Ama Khan. The third child will go with me."

Yinzhi should be.

Seeing that Yinzhen's face was anxious and wanted to follow, Yinreng said first, "You stay in Beijing. We are all gone, my brother is still young, what should we do if something happens in Beijing?"

Yinzhen had no choice but to give up.

Yinfeng said again: "Don't worry, although the letter didn't mention it in detail, since it didn't say critically ill, Khan Ama's condition should not be too serious. Just now you promised to help me investigate the matter of my eldest brother."

Yinzhen pursed her lips: "Okay. I'll stay in Beijing. I will check with the eldest brother, and I will also watch the affairs in Beijing. If there is any change, please send a message to the second brother in time."

Yinfeng showed a smile: "If you are undecided, go find Wuku's mother."

Seeing Yinzhen's response, Yinreng sent Yinzhi back to make preparations, and he went to the Cining Palace to report to the Empress Dowager. It was also Empress Dowager An's heart, so that she would not be too worried, and then went to see him again Queen Mother.

All parties are in order.The next day, Yinreng ordered Xiaozhuzi to accompany the prince Yijia to go first, as a cover to attract everyone's attention.And secretly, he and Yinzhi took the two hundred prince's personal guards to go to Gulu Fuerjian Jiahunga Mountain Palace.