[Qing Chuan] Yongzheng's embarrassing empress

Brother Nine is a bit worthless, he couldn't help but boast.The fourth elder brother just praised him a few words, and he was so excited that he didn't sleep well at night.

In the early morning of the next day, Brother Nine went to the household department early, and then went straight to the place where Brother Four worked.

The fourth elder brother also came early, he saw the ninth elder brother and said: "I have already written the scriptures for participation, and I will send it to the palace in a while."

Brother Jiu said in surprise: "So urgent!"

The fourth elder brother explained: "There are many things in the household department. I can't keep an eye on this matter. Besides, things will change if it is delayed. If it is delayed, the evidence will be gone. How can we investigate the case?"

Brother Nine nodded, expressing his understanding.

The fourth elder brother asked: "Do you want to be together? Of course, if you don't want to, I can understand."

Brother Nine's blood was hot, and his mind was hot, so he agreed impulsively.

"Does Fourth Brother look down on me? It's just to investigate and deal with corrupt officials. Am I afraid of them?"

Ninth brother rolled up his sleeves, "It's too late for me to write the memorial now, fourth brother let me sign your name on your notebook! I'll take advantage of fourth brother, it's our joint memorial!"

Of course, the fourth elder brother didn't mind letting him take advantage of it. He handed the written book to the ninth elder brother and asked him to read it first.Brother Nine waved his hand, saying that he could trust Fourth Brother's character, and wrote his name neatly at the end with a pen.

The fourth elder brother looked at the signature on the memorial, and the corners of his lips curled slightly.

He praised Brother Jiu again, saying that he has a sense of responsibility and that he has a sincere heart for the country and the community.

The ninth elder brother was a little embarrassed by the praise, and he said goodbye to the fourth elder brother in a daze.During the day, when dealing with official business, I still laugh out loud from time to time.

Brother Jiu's state of indulging in praise lasted until he came home from get off work at night. When his carriage passed by the alley of Ba Age's Mansion, Brother Jiu suddenly felt guilty.

Yesterday, he just told my starling that he was going to accept the bribe from the subordinates, but he changed his mind today.Not only that, but he also signed his name on the paper that the fourth brother participated in. How should he explain this to the starling?

Brother Jiu stopped the car, and the carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley for a long time. Brother Jiu thought about it, waved his hand annoyedly, and asked the driver to continue driving home.

He didn't know how to explain it to the starling. Could it be that he said that he was in a daze because he couldn't find Bei after a few compliments from the fourth elder brother?That's too embarrassing!

The good mood brought by the fourth elder brother's praise disappeared, and the ninth elder brother was extremely heartless. He secretly complained that the fourth elder brother was meddling in his own business.

The ninth elder brother hadn't figured out how to explain it to the eighth elder brother. The emperor acted vigorously and ordered someone to thoroughly investigate the case of tax corruption by the officials of the household department.

The fourth elder brother and the ninth elder brother are from the household department. The two of them need to avoid suspicion. In the end, the case was handed over to the third elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother.

The matter was a big mess, and of course the eighth elder brother also got the news, and he also knew about the joint performance of the fourth elder brother and the ninth elder brother.

Knowing this, Brother Ba's mood was very complicated. His younger brother who had always been obedient to him suddenly concealed and deceived him, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

Ninth elder brother was afraid that eighth elder brother would misunderstand, he didn't care whether he would lose face, so he hurried to eighth elder brother's house to explain.

"Brother, don't get me wrong. It's just a coincidence. The fourth brother told me that last year's tax revenue from the household department was much lower. Next year will be Huang Ama's [-]th birthday, and this year's tax revenue will be less. The old man will definitely check. He It was about to play at that time, and I didn’t give me time to think about it, let alone discuss it with you, so I joined him in playing.”

Brother Nine scratched his cheeks, "Later I thought, this is not a big deal, so I didn't tell you."

Eighth Brother smiled gently, "You don't need to explain to me, you are on an errand outside, you can make many decisions by yourself. You are an adult, it is impossible to discuss everything with me. I understand your heart, let's Brothers don’t need to explain so much.”

Brother Jiu was both moved and ashamed by these words, "Myna, don't worry, there will be no such thing in the future."

Brother Ba bowed his head and smiled, he remembered the conversation with Fujin and Fujin Chou yesterday.

Yesterday he was restless and went to Fujin's yard.

Fujin sneered at that time, "You must have encountered trouble! If there is no trouble, you would not come to my place."

The eighth elder brother told the story of the ninth elder brother in a good-tempered manner to the eight Fujin, and the eighth elder brother laughed.

"Congratulations! Your good brother is about to be snatched away by Prince Yong. Fortunately, you still have the thought to come to me and let me explain it. You still haven't tried to win the heart of your ninth brother? If you delay, your good The brother is about to be snatched away."

Eighth Brother said something for Ninth Brother, "Old Ninth is not that kind of person."

Ba Fujin said harshly: "That's your brother. I don't know what kind of person he is. I only know that people go to high places and water flows to low places. The emperor gave up on you. You stay in the mansion every day with nothing to do. , is no different from the imprisoned elder brother. Ninth elder brother is not a fool, why do people burn your cold stove?"

Ba Fujin has been locked up in the courtyard for many years, and he is even more cynical than before.

"Let's talk about Jiufujin, she and Sifujin are so close that they are about to wear a pair of pants. She is Brother Jiu's wife, and she often blows the pillow wind, which is more effective than anything else. Do you think Brother Jiu just separated from you now? Hmph, Maybe he has already become Prince Yong's good younger brother!"

At that time, Bafujin didn't have a good word to say, so Ba Gege listened to his heart, got up and left to hang out in the garden.

In the garden, Wang Fangfujin was taking a walk. When she saw Brother Ba coming, she said hello nonchalantly, turned around and wanted to leave.

Eighth Brother stopped her, "Don't go, I'll ask you something. You occasionally go out to socialize, how good is the relationship between Sifujin and Jiufujin next door?"

Wang Ze Fujin thought for a while and said, "It's probably similar to Si Fujin and Wu Fujin."

Everyone in the royal family knows that the fourth elder brother and the fifth elder brother used to live next to each other in the palace, and the fourth and fifth princes lived close to each other, and they forged a deep friendship.

Hearing what Wang Zefujin said, the eighth elder brother felt even more worried.Doesn't this just confirm Ba Fujin's words?

The eighth elder brother asked Wang Zaifujin to accompany him for a walk. He wanted to hear different people's opinions on the ninth elder brother.

"If a pair of brothers used to be very good, and then one of them fell down, and his good brother treats him as before, but he is also on good terms with the other, do you think... do you think this pair of brothers can continue to do it? ?”

Wang Fangfujin is not an ill-informed woman in a deep house, she has been in private contact with Shuwan.

Hearing the question from the eighth elder brother, Wang Fangfujin said: "Of course the brother can continue. The downcast person doesn't have to think too much. Feelings are feelings, and the future is the future. The relationship between the two brothers will not change, but each has to start a family. , of course you have to think about your own family. You can’t accompany your brother in downfall to be a real brother!”

What Wang Zefujin said was very pertinent and reasonable, but the eighth brother felt even more uncomfortable.

Looking at the younger brother with sincere eyes in front of him, combined with the words of the two Fujins yesterday, the eighth elder brother felt sore and unbearable.

Brother Jiu saw that his good starling was still as gentle as before, and felt that he had explained clearly, and the stone in his heart fell to the ground.

But he didn't know that what Brother Ba was thinking was completely different from what he thought.

Eighth Prince is best at playing with people's hearts, he knows the dark side of people very well.People are selfish, just like what Wang Fangfujin said, even if it is not for yourself, you have to consider for your family.

Ninth elder brother obviously leans towards fourth elder brother, he is turning his back on him little by little, and gradually falls to fourth elder brother, which is what eighth elder brother wants to see the most.

Without Brother Nine, who would provide him with financial support.He has been suppressed to the bottom by the emperor, he can't lose the help of Brother Nine.

The eighth elder brother deliberately tested the ninth elder brother to see what step he was willing to do for himself.

"Ninth brother, I want to ask you something."

Brother Nine patted his chest and said, "Go ahead and tell me, I will do it if I can!"

Brother Ba smiled and said, "Several people are involved in this tax case. They belong to me. Can you give them a hand?"

This request stumped Brother Jiu.

The eighth elder brother said: "Ninth brother, how many of them even contributed to your entry into the household department, we are not going to kill the donkey!"

Brother Jiu said in embarrassment: "Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you. You can ask me to do other things, but I don't care about the trial of the case! That's the job of the third and the thirteenth, I'll intervene." Don't go in."

The eighth elder brother: "But you and the fourth brother brought this case up. I see that you have gotten along well with the fourth brother recently. Can't you ask the fourth brother to intercede for you? The thirteenth brother has the best relationship with the fourth brother. "

Brother Jiu always felt that something was wrong when he heard this.

"Brother, fourth brother is stern and selfless, it's useless for me to kneel down and beg him."

The eighth elder brother smiled bitterly, "Okay! I made it difficult for you, I'm sorry. If that's the case, I'll think of another way."

The ninth elder brother couldn't stand the eighth elder brother saying sorry, he hurriedly said: "I... I will try my best!"

The eighth elder brother thanked him with a smile, the ninth elder brother smiled and waved his hands, telling him not to be polite to him, but he always felt weird in his heart.

Shuwan has her ears to tell the gods, and she and the fourth elder brother also know about the things in the eighth elder brother's house.

The plan to sow dissension is progressing smoothly, and the fourth elder brother is in a very good mood recently.

"I think the relationship between Lao Ba and Lao Jiu is just the same. Recently, Lao Jiu has become more and more submissive when he sees me. In a few days, he will submit to me without any effort on my part."

Shuwan rolled her eyes and scolded him for daydreaming.

"You have a good idea. After so many years of relationship, how can one or two small things wear away the relationship? Think about you and Thirteenth Brother. You teach him to write and accompany him to study. If Thirteenth Brother helps him Eighth elder brother say a few words, get closer to him, will you sever ties with him?

You will be angry for a few days at most, and you will reconcile with him in a few days.

The same is true for Thirteenth Brother, he may be close to Eighth Brother because of sympathy or other reasons, but if you put you and Eighth Brother together and weigh you in his heart, you must be more important. "

The fourth elder brother didn't dare to be complacent, "You are right."

"It's a long road, and you still have a lot of work to do! Don't let your guard down!" Shuwan put her hands on the shoulders of the fourth elder brother and massaged his shoulders.

"You provoke the relationship between the eighth elder brother and the ninth elder brother. The eighth elder brother must be aware of it. Of course, he can reverse the relationship between you and your brothers and children. We have to be careful."

The fourth elder brother said: "I have been on guard against this matter, you don't have to worry."

Shuwan said again: "Jiu elder brother likes to hear you praise him, don't be stingy with your praise, say a few nice words, and you won't lose a piece of meat. It's just that you can't praise him, you have to let others praise him , It’s best to let the emperor praise. There is nothing more exciting than the emperor’s praise. A praise from the emperor is worth a car of yours.”

The fourth elder brother sighed, "Do you think it's easy to praise him? They all have the same problem in doing things, and they all like to separate public and private interests. They like to use the interests of the public to develop their connections and power. The emperor hates them the most. In this way, Lao Jiu will learn from Lao Ba, and there will inevitably be conflicts between me and him because of this kind of thing."

Shuwan nodded, "Indeed, the emperor also said that the eighth elder brother likes to give favors to ministers, but the things that are favored belong to the court, and strictly speaking, they all belong to the emperor. It is obvious that the emperor paid real money, and in the end The ministers accepted the favor of the eighth elder brother, no wonder the emperor would not be happy.

But the emperor's praise is very necessary!

man!Accomplishing a major event and gaining the emperor's approval will give you a great sense of accomplishment.With a sense of accomplishment, there is motivation to move forward. Brother Nine is busy working hard on his career, so he doesn't have the time to think about trivial things like which brother to get along with. "

The fourth elder brother laughed at Shuwan for thinking too simply, "Brothers are friendly with each other in the end because they want to fight for that position. Is this a trivial matter?"

Shuwan shrugged, "Then who can tell clearly? Back then, Wu Fujin shed tears every day, worrying about things in the back house. Later, she started doing business with me, so she didn't care about the back house. You see She is living a chic and nourishing life now. The fifth elder brother who didn't like her at the beginning has changed his mind. Maybe the ninth elder brother will also have such a change, it's not certain!"

The fourth elder brother smiled and said: "You always have a lot of reasons. I will listen to you and try my best."

The fourth elder brother is still thinking about how to persuade the emperor to let him praise the ninth elder brother more.As a result, the ninth elder brother did something that annoyed the emperor. If the fourth elder brother hadn't received the news in advance and stopped the emperor, the emperor might have sent someone to catch him and hold him down on the ground to beat the board.

"This old nine, I haven't figured out the errand yet, so I'm here to plead for mercy first!"

The emperor was furious, he had already expressed his attitude to severely punish the moths in the household department, isn't Brother Jiu blatantly confronting him?

The fourth elder brother persuaded the emperor to calm down, "The ninth younger brother has just entered the court on business, and there are many things that he still doesn't understand. In the past two years, the emperor has employed people leniently. He may think that the emperor wants to let go of this matter, so he..."

The emperor slapped the table and said: "He is trying to figure out the holy will, which is even more hateful!"

The fourth elder brother slandered, didn't figure out what you meant, you disliked people's stupidity, figured out what you meant, and you accused him of crimes, how can you be satisfied?

The fourth elder brother persuaded: "Huang Ama calm down, your dragon body is important, don't get angry because of this, it will hurt you!"

He was extremely embarrassed. Under such circumstances, how could the emperor change from scolding Laojiu to boasting Laojiu?

At this time, the emperor sighed: "Don't I know the truth of being angry? How can I not be angry!

Lao Jiu is not young anymore, he hangs around behind Lao Ba all day long, and has learned all kinds of bad habits!I have tried my best to make the court clean and bright, but he is lucky, as a prince, he will take the lead in favoritism and bending the law!Such people are in the household department, and the national treasury is in danger! "

The fourth elder brother complained in his heart, forget it!Where is Qingming in the court?Sometimes I want to investigate corrupt officials, but you still stop me!It is always said that those elders have worked hard and made great achievements, so let them dawdle.

The fourth elder brother pondered the deep meaning behind the emperor's words. He seemed to want to take this opportunity to get the ninth elder brother out of the household department and relieve him of his errands.It seems that Huang Ama is still worried about Lao Ba, and doesn't want people from Lao Ba's faction to stay in the court.

The fourth elder brother hurriedly said: "Huang Ama, you have wronged Lao Jiu a bit by saying that."

The emperor glanced at the fourth elder brother, "Oh? Where did you wrong him?"

"Huang Ama, I have worked with Lao Jiu for a while, and I think Lao Jiu is still very capable, but no one guides him well. If he is taught well, he will change."

The emperor said coolly: "You have gotten closer to him recently."

The fourth elder brother pretended not to understand the meaning of the emperor, he said with a smile.

"The last time our two brothers played together, in fact, I was the only one who wanted to play at the beginning. Brother Jiu didn't want to get involved in this matter. I went to his house to talk to him, and I told him, Brother Jiu, you shouldn't be like this You are a mediocre person, you are capable, so you should do more for the court and share the worries of Huang Ama.

Ninth Brother is the most afraid of people's compliments. I just praised him a few times, and he was so excited that he signed my memorial the next day. "

The emperor laughed and said, "I never thought there would be such a story."

The fourth elder brother continued: "The ninth brother has followed the eighth brother since he was a child. Everyone praises the eighth brother. The bright spots of the ninth brother and the tenth brother are covered up. If the emperor is willing to praise the ninth brother a lot, guide He is walking on the right path, I think the ninth brother will change a lot."

Finally, the fourth elder brother said: "No one wants to be a shadow all the time. Why don't they shine when they can shine?"

After hearing these words, the emperor bowed his head in thought and remained silent for a long time.

The fourth elder brother stood respectfully in front of the emperor, quietly waiting for the emperor's order.

After a long time, the emperor sent the fourth elder brother out.A few days later, the fourth elder brother heard that the emperor called the ninth elder brother into the palace. The father and son chatted for a long time, and finally the ninth elder brother left the palace with red eyes.

No one knows what the emperor said to the ninth elder brother. The fourth elder brother only knows that the officials involved in embezzlement and taxation have been severely punished this time, and the eighth elder brother's old friend is no exception.

The tax matters came to an end, Brother Thirteen participated in the investigation and performed well, the emperor didn't let him stay at home, and sent him directly to the Ministry of Criminal Justice, this time Brother Thirteen also has an errand.

The fourth elder brother was very happy for the thirteenth elder brother. He specially arranged wine for the thirteenth elder brother and his wife to come to the house for dinner.

The fourth elder brother and the thirteenth elder brother have a close relationship. They have no separate seats, and they all sit at the same table to eat regardless of gender.Shuwan and Thirteen Fujin didn't drink, and left the table after eating. The two of them sat aside and listened to the men talking.

The fourth elder brother raised his glass to congratulate the thirteenth elder brother for getting the errand, "Congratulations, you have a good job. If you work hard and make achievements, the emperor will definitely grant you a title."

Elder Brother Thirteen smiled and said, "I don't expect too much, as long as Huang Ama doesn't give up."

The two brothers drank and sighed together.Companion to the king is like companion to the tiger, they are always on tenterhooks in front of the emperor, for fear of making mistakes.

The fourth elder brother said: "March next year will be Huang Ama's birthday, how are you preparing for the birthday gift?"

Elder Brother Thirteen said, "It's already on the way. It's two big corals I got from the south. With these corals, I'll just add a few decorations. Fourth brother, where are you?"

"Coincidentally, it was also fished out of the sea, a box of pearls."

Shuwan smiled and said: "I selected those pearls out of thousands of choices. They are big, round and plump, and very well-proportioned. I plan to find a craftsman to wear them and wear them into a Chinese character for longevity."

Thirteen Fujin said: "This is good! It's because my sister-in-law has an ingenious idea!"

Shuwan waved her hands again and again, "Oh, what a clever idea, it's just made of gold and silver, it's enough to win the emperor's smile."

Thirteen Fujin said again: "Sister-in-law, the third brother came forward to ask the princes and grandchildren to give a birthday gift together. It's a screen with the birthday characters embroidered with various fonts. We daughter-in-laws have to go up and sew a few I mean, I don't know when it will be our turn."

Shuwan said: "I plan to invite the five Fujin, nine Fujin and fourteen Fujin together, and let's embroider together. How rare is that screen! If it gets to us, who accidentally breaks it, We can’t speak clearly. Why don’t we get together and be careful when opening and embroidering. Everyone should be a witness to each other, if it is passed on to the next person, if there is damage, it can’t be blamed on us.”

Thirteen Fujin nodded and said that this method is good.

The thirteenth elder brother looked at them, turned his head and whispered to the fourth elder brother: "I found out, the starling seems to be planning to send some sea dongqings."

The fourth elder brother raised his eyebrows, "Haitongqing? From what I know about the emperor, he should like it."

Brother Thirteen said: "Haitongqing is difficult to raise. If something goes wrong, the starling can't blame others."

Of course, the fourth elder brother didn't want the eighth elder brother to get well in front of the emperor, but this matter was not easy to operate.

"Lao Ba is not a fool. He knows that things are difficult to raise, so he will definitely be fully prepared."

Brother Thirteen sighed, "Forget it, there are still some days before Huang Ama's birthday, let's find a way!"

The fourth elder brother persuaded: "As long as our birthday gift is not wrong, everything else is trivial."

The two diverted the conversation and talked about Brother Nine.

"Recently, Ninth Brother seems to seldom go to Mynah's place." Thirteenth Brother laughed.

"The emperor has arranged a lot of trivial and complicated things for him. How can he have time?" The fourth elder brother smiled, "Jiang is still old and hot, and the emperor is obviously worried about entrusting him with important things, but he can arrange many things every time." Doing important things for him, Lao Jiu is very busy now."

Elder Brother Thirteen said, "Mynah must be feeling uneasy over there, right?"

Fourth elder brother: "Doesn't he still have a helper? It is estimated that Lao Ten will contact Lao Jiu soon."