Dressed as Su Peisheng

Kangxi 40 years

Tongfu

"Eighth elder brother?" Tong Guowei stood up and walked to the window, "Eighth elder brother's biological mother was born in Xin Zheku, the emperor might not pay attention to him."

"You can't talk too early," Elundai walked behind Tong Guowei, "my nephew has been in contact with the eighth elder brother recently, and the eighth elder brother is running around because of the money owed by Guangshan Treasury. He just came out Baylor of the palace gate has no background, but he can make the repair of Dongyue Temple go ahead staggeringly, this intelligence alone is no worse than the crown prince and elder brother."

"The eighth elder brother was raised by Concubine Hui," Tong Guowei frowned slightly, "Maybe the eldest elder brother is helping him behind."

Elundai shook his head, "My nephew has been investigated, but Suo Xiang didn't intervene. With Suo Xiang's power, if he intervenes, the matter of Dongyue Temple will not be so difficult. Our Tong Jia's strength is not There is a difference between Bisuo and Ming. If uncle is willing to help at this time, eighth elder brother will definitely be impressed. If there is any change in the position of the East Palace in the future, eighth elder brother will definitely be one of the candidates. With our Tong Jia family Backing it up, how much does the identity of the biological mother matter? Taking a step back, the eighth elder brother was raised by Concubine Hui, and helping him is not in conflict with helping the elder brother."

Tong Guowei looked out the window with deep eyes, and smiled slightly after a while, "Just as you said."

Cheng Qiangong

The vermilion-painted gate, the potted plants of osmanthus twigs, and the scene of the upstarts decorating the palace that has been empty for several years are very festive.

Huanyue and Liu An once again became the aunts in charge of Chengqian Palace and the chief eunuchs. The servants of the imperial dining room and the Ministry of Internal Affairs often shrink their necks when they see these two.Huanyue was walking on the road, and a group of young maids knelt down to plead guilty. Huanyue thought for a long time but couldn't remember who it was.

A day like a dream, but not as beautiful as a dream.Huanyue had imagined what it would be like to return to Chengqian Palace countless times, but when she really opened the door, she wasn't even a little excited.Things are changing, people are changing, flowers are blooming and falling, even if we return to the same starting point, our state of mind will be very different.

"Your Majesty, this is the account book presented by Concubine Yi and Concubine De," Huanyue said, carrying a tray into the inner hall.

Even though the palace was changed, Tong Jiashi was still happy to sit on the couch and read this historical record, as if the scenery in the courtyard had nothing to do with her.

"Let's put it down," Tong Jiashi turned the pages of the book, "There must be nothing wrong with the account books managed by the two empresses, I will just check it out in a while."

Huanyue nodded, and said as if thinking of something again, "Is it true that you don't need all the concubines to pay your respects? Although Concubine Hui didn't force her, she still wanted to get together with the concubines on the fifteenth day of every month. "

Tong Jiashi shook her head lightly, "People's hearts are not here, what's the point of forcing someone to come? Times have changed, and my palace is different from my cousin. If you want to secure this position, you have to grind slowly."

Huanyue pursed her lips, and slightly bent the corners of her mouth, "The empress is much calmer than when she first entered the palace, and she has her own ideas."

Tong Jiashi smiled, "People grow up only when they suffer from pain. I have been in the palace for so many years, how can I still be the same as before. All kinds of ways of life are lived through hardships and joys. I Why do you always make things difficult for yourself?"

"Your Majesty," Huanyue lowered her voice, "but because of Mrs. Fucha's visit, do you feel uncomfortable? If so, please tell your servants, don't hold it in your heart."

Tong Jia shook his head slightly, "It's nothing uncomfortable, I didn't expect it at all, how can I be jealous. It's just that I saw my former family members kneeling in the house with various facial makeup, and I felt a little bit emotional. At the beginning, my cousin's disappointment and indifference towards Tong Jia made me very surprised. She is the real Tong Jia's daughter, the jewel in the palm of the whole family. It's not up to anyone at all."

The weather in February has begun to warm up, and this winter seems to be passing very fast.Su Wei put on thin boots early, with soft black uppers, neat soles, snow-white uppers, and bright red stripes on the sides, which are extraordinarily delicate and beautiful.

Zhang Qilin, Wang Chaoqing and others all circled around Su Wei, envious of such a pair of new boots.Only the fourth elder brother always kept a dark face, showing 120 points of contempt for the color and workmanship of the pair of boots.But everything was blocked by Su Wei. The arrogant Eunuch Su wore new boots and swayed in front of the fourth elder brother every day, making all the servants in the room silent, wishing they could put their heads in vases.

In mid-February, Namutu, who was released as an official, returned to Beijing to report on his work. He specially came to visit the fourth elder brother and brought a big news at the same time.

"Elundai and Yinhu?" The fourth elder brother frowned.

"Yes," Namutu cupped his hands, and the etiquette was extraordinarily regular.Now the fourth elder brother is no longer the little elder brother who only has Haha Zhuzi and eunuchs. He has his own assistant leader, farmer and subordinates. The former Haha Zhuzi has become an outsider due to his complicated identity and background.

"The servant also learned about it from my father. Uncle Elundai made friends with the eighth elder brother and recommended the eighth elder brother to Tong Lao. Now Tong Lao has begun to intervene in the Dongyue Temple. My father specially asked me to play with the fourth elder brother. , my uncle has always been eclectic, but my father has always followed the rules, so I hope Si Age will learn from him."

The fourth elder brother nodded, "Don't worry, you have been with me since childhood, and I can trust the character of your father and son. Now that all civil and military officials have their own attachments, your uncle's behavior is also normal, there is nothing strange about it. If you are released as an official, you have to work hard, and when you have meritorious service, I will send you back to the capital, and you will save yourself from being under others."

"The servant will do his best, Lord Belle, please rest assured," Namutu half-kneeled and saluted, and the fourth elder brother smiled slightly.

Yuqing Palace

The prince was standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, while Xiao Chuzi was throwing the letter from Suo Xiang into the brazier and burning it.

"This palace really underestimated Lao Ba," the prince said silently, "I didn't expect him to take on the errand with all his strength, and even attracted Tong Guowei to help him."

Xiao Chuzi scratched the back of his head, "Does Tong Guowei want to support Babeile? Does the prince need to stop it? Tong Jia's power seems to be very strong."

The prince smiled slightly, "It's better for Tong Guowei to fall to the old eight than to fall directly to the elder brother. Why should I stop it? What's more, someone will be more anxious than me when Yinhu rises."

Mingxiang Mansion

Nalan Mingzhu leaned back in the chair, coughed twice, and the servants quickly served hot tea.

"What did the king say?" Nalan Kuixu sat down.

Nalan Mingzhu shook his head, "I don't know why Tong Guowei helped the eighth elder brother. Maybe he used this to show his favor to the county king. After all, the eighth elder brother was raised by Concubine Hui. Although the elder brother is impatient, he has to wait Otherwise, if we make a move, Yuqing Palace will be the one who will be happy."

Nalan Kuixu bowed his head and thought for a moment, "Tong Guowei helped the eighth elder brother in times of crisis, and the eighth elder brother will definitely remember it in his heart. On the contrary, the elder brother who should be close to the eighth elder brother has become a villain who is provoked by others." .Ama, over the years, has the emperor ever thought of appointing the eldest brother as the heir? Concubine Hui was banned, and Shun Anyan won the princess. According to her son, Huang Ama is no longer wary of the eldest brother. Put it down. Tong Guowei is very scheming, and the decisions he made may have more than one purpose. Why don't we learn from him, and after a few more chips, there will be more chances of winning."

When the tea lid touched the tea bowl, it was particularly crisp in the silent afternoon. Nalan Mingzhu didn't speak any more, but silently picked up the bowl lid again and scraped off the tea dust.

March

Wu's register was sent to the clan's mansion, and there was an extra Ge Ge in the fourth master's mansion.Su Wei was still very awkward, but Shiyue was so loyal that she couldn't pull the nine cows back.

On the day when Shiyue officially became the fourth elder brother's concubine, the fourth elder brother went to Shiyue's yard to spend the night.Su Wei walked around the East Courtyard eighteen times, and followed him to the West Side Courtyard with his last stamp of foot.

In the evening, the fourth elder brother and Shiyue sat in the inner hall, while Su Wei sat on the steps outside the door angrily, ignoring anyone.

The fourth elder brother looked at the man outside through the window, curled the corners of his mouth in amusement, but when he turned his head, he found that Shiyue was just like him, staring out of the window with her head sideways.

"You saw it that night," the fourth elder brother said in a low voice, "You really don't care? Would you rather sacrifice this far?"

Shiyue turned her head to look at the fourth elder brother, "The fourth elder brother is worrying too much. The servant does not think it is a sacrifice. I am very happy to see Mr. Su. My life is only a few decades, and I want to live it as I wish."

The fourth elder brother lowered his head and smiled, "It's a good one to let go, then have you ever thought about where Su Peisheng's heart is? If it is really for his good, you should probably let go of your own thoughts."

Shiyue pursed her lips, her eyes were shining brightly, "I understand Su Gonggong's feelings for Lord Belle, but I can't be sure about the feelings of Lord Belle for Su Gonggong. In my mind, Su Peisheng is the best person in the world. He will Smile for you, but also hurt because of you. The servant may not be able to make him happy, but the servant can give him a little warmth, a little support, and some care that Lord Baylor will never give him when he is sad."

The fourth elder brother was stunned for a while and didn't speak for a while.

Into the night

The fourth elder brother and Su Wei rested in the west wing, and Su Wei lay on the window and watched the candles in the main hall go out.

The fourth elder brother walked around the room a few times in dissatisfaction, and finally picked up Su Wei and threw him on the bed.

Su Wei hugged the quilt and hid in the bed, yelling under his breath, "I'm going to sleep well tonight and don't do anything!"

The fourth elder brother stroked his forehead, "Okay, don't do anything, just lie down quickly!"

Su Wei lay down on the pillow tentatively, while the fourth elder brother squeezed into the quilt.

There was silence in the room for a moment, Su Wei turned to look at the fourth elder brother, "What did you say to Shiyue? You are not allowed to bully her, she is still a little girl!"

The fourth elder brother secretly rolled his eyes, "Who do you think I am? What can we say between us? This Shiyue is just like you, no big or small!"

Su Wei flattened his mouth, "Shiyue is straightforward, you are a big man, don't care about it like a little girl."

The fourth elder brother turned over angrily, "Shiyue, Shiyue, you know Shiyue, sleep!"

Su Wei laughed twice, closed his eyes, and after a while, there was a low snoring sound in the room.

The fourth elder brother glanced at him, turned his head breathlessly, the moonlight coming in from the window formed a slight frost in the room, and in the white haze, the pair of black boots with red moiré patterns stood quietly in the corner.