Because Xiao Su's condition was not optimistic, although with his insistence, the wedding of Xiao Mu and Chu Chunxiao was held as scheduled, it was not very lively after all - the Puyang Palace did not invite too many people, and did not let the drum music play for too long. I don't think so. It’s hard to stay quiet.
The capital had only seen Princess Yongfu's decline ten days ago. The Duke of Duanrou County and Princess Yongfu had always been in and out together, and they both left the cabinet in the same month. Even though one is the eldest princess and the other is the county head, there is a gap in rank, but they are both familiar eldest daughters among the nobles. The grand occasion of this life-long event was as high as the sky, and it was inevitable that people would talk about it.
Fortunately, Mrs. Chu personally led Xiao Mu to the table to apologize: "Normally, there is a big happy event in our family today and it should be lively, but everyone knows that Su'er has been in a lot of trouble these days, and the Taiyuan Hospital said that she can't bear it. Shocked. As a mother who didn’t practice cultivation in my previous life, I have two children at my knees in this life. I really don’t dare to neglect it, so I can only wrong my wife and neglect you all!”
Prince Puyang's popularity has always been good, and Xiao Su's physical condition is no secret. The guests all expressed their understanding: "A good person is really good. The concubine is so polite!"
"The county master brought joy when he came in. Maybe with such a rush, the prince will turn around and feel better! Then we can come again to congratulate you!"
The guests and the host worked together to smooth things over, thus covering up the embarrassment caused by the deserted wedding.
April ended after this happy event. In early May, both Zhuang Man and Xue Nongqing reported pregnancy news - the latter's wedding to Xun Yuxi was held last year. Since Xun Yuxi no longer has any relatives, the Xue family The excuse was that I didn’t want to put too much pressure on my grandson-in-law, so I did it in a low-key manner.
However, although the wedding was low-key, the benefits that Xun Yuxi derived from it were unambiguous: after his sister and brother-in-law came back together, the former imperial son Si Ye Zhuang Mo finally got his wish and became a third-rank official and served as the Minister of Etiquette. The position he vacated There were originally several people watching, but with Jiang Yashuang's mediation, Zhuang Mo's recommendation and Xue Chang's approval, it finally fell on Xun Yuxi, who was less than thirty years old.
Counting the days, it has been less than a full year since Xun Yuxi took up the post of Imperial Prince, and he has welcomed an heir again. It can be said that good things come in pairs.
In order to show respect for Jiang Yashuang, he came to report the good news in person. After Qiu Yilan entertained him, she had people pack their things and go to visit Xue Nongqing in person.
It turns out that Xun Yuxi was cast under Jiang Yashuang's family, and his wife was pregnant, so she was not able to work for Qiu Yilan. But Xue Nongqing had a good personal relationship with Qiu Yilan before she left the cabinet, so it was naturally a different matter.
After Qiu Yilan arrived at Xunfu, she was surprised to see that Xue Nongqing was not in a very high mood. After a while, she kept saying that she was fine, but the gloomy look on her brows could not go away, so she became suspicious: "You are like this You're pregnant less than a year after getting married, and you don't have a sister-in-law to trouble you, so why are you worried? Is it because Xun Yuxi treats you badly? I'll go find him!"
Xue Nongqing quickly grabbed her: "It's nothing!"
"I've known for a long time that you are honest and will excuse others!" Qiu Yilan said, half disbelieving and half forcing, "What credibility do you have when you say he didn't bully you? I'm going to find him personally to get it for me. Believe the evidence!”
Xue Nongqing couldn't resist her, so she had to tell the truth: "I just heard from my husband two days ago that the Nineteenth Young Master promised him to be released as governor next year. He has worked hard for several years to accumulate qualifications. After being transferred back to the central court, he can directly enter the central government. Now I have She is pregnant, and counting the days, the birth will be around the end of next year or the beginning of next year. Even if he gives birth at the end of next year, the baby will not be very big at that time. It’s so different from Jingli that I might not be able to go with him. That’s why I’m a little worried... He’s very nice to me!”
"What's going on!" Qiu Yilan breathed a sigh of relief and scolded her, "You haven't even shown your pregnancy now, so you're worried about it in a year or two? This is also not good for the child. So-called There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. Maybe then you won’t need to worry about all these things?”
His voice lowered, "You are really stupid. You want to transfer officials through the Ministry of Personnel. Who has been in charge of the Ministry of Personnel all these years? If you are worried about this, go back and tell Mrs. Sun, or you are afraid that your biological mother will not give it to you." You convey it to Xue Xiang?"
Xue Nongqing sighed: "My grandfather is old now, and he is worried about his brother. I really don't want him to worry about it anymore!"
"Then I'll talk to you when I go back, so you can relax and have a good pregnancy!" Qiu Yilan thought to herself that you underestimated your grandfather, how could he worry about such a small thing? It is estimated that it is just to give an explanation to the Ministry of Personnel, and there will be people below to coordinate and handle it. How can a veteran who has been in charge of the Ministry of Personnel for decades not get this benefit for his grandson-in-law
After comforting Xue Nongqing, she looked at the sky, thinking about her three children at home, and said goodbye.
Xue Nongqing's waist has not changed and her movements have not been affected, so she took her hand in hand.
The two of them walked to the door of the yard while talking, and were greeted by a couple walking over. They were surprised when they met each other: "Mrs. Qiu is leaving already?"
"Mr. Xue, Mrs. Cheng!" A look of surprise flashed through Qiu Yilan's eyes. It was nothing for Cheng Guoxi, her sister-in-law, to come to see Xue Nongqing, but Xue Nongying, who had not been seen in public for several years, actually came in person. Seeing that his complexion and posture no longer looked sick, could it be that he was completely healed
As if aware of her doubts, Xue Nongying smiled and said: "I have been feeling better in the past two days. I heard that my sister was pregnant, so I came with Guo Xi to have a look. I didn't want Mrs. Qiu to come earlier, but let us This brother and sister-in-law are ashamed!”
"Where! I was afraid of being entangled by the three children at home, so I came over to take a look while they were still awake. I have to leave after sitting for a long time. I am the one who should be ashamed!" Qiu Yi! Lan was deliberately squeezed by Cheng Guoxi in the past. Even in front of her, she was unwilling to say more to Xue Nongying in broad daylight. After being polite, she asked Xue Nongying to stay and planned to leave on her own.
Xue Nongqing naturally refused, and Xue Nongying also said that she could not neglect her. During the process of giving in, Cheng Guoxi covered her sleeves and chuckled: "Mrs. Qiu said that we are brother and sister-in-law. Are you afraid that no one will greet you here? Just Let Qing'er see you off first and talk to us when you come back!"
Qiu Yilan didn't want to delay any longer, so she followed the suggestion. When she returned to the Duke's Mansion, she asked Jiang Yashuang in the study, and went over to ask: "Is Xue Nongying recovered? I just saw him in Xun Mansion and went to visit him in person. Sister, he seems to be in good spirits. If he hadn’t known how seriously he had been injured before, he would have never had any accidents!”
Jiang Yashuang didn't know yet, and said unexpectedly: "I haven't heard anyone mention it, but when I saw him in the middle of last year, although he still looked sick, he was much better than the year before. Maybe he recovered in this little year? This is A happy event."
After thinking about it, he reminded his wife, "First prepare the gifts to congratulate him on his recovery. If he is really well, it is estimated that there will be news in the Prime Minister Xue's Mansion in a few days to pave the way for him... By then, he can be sent over. "
Qiu Yilan also thought the same, nodded and said: "Among the gifts I received during the New Year, I haven't had time to put away the one of good fortune and longevity, so I just sent it over!"
A few days later, the Xue Mansion indeed held a banquet to celebrate Xue Nongying's official recovery. While the government and the public came to congratulate him, some rumors inevitably spread: "Xue Nongying was considered a talent back then, but he was unlucky. Since the earthquake, he suffered He was seriously injured and has been recovering until now. I don’t know how much of his lessons he still remembers, and whether he will be able to end it.”
"After becoming a prime minister, what if he can't end up? Don't forget that behind him is not only the Xue family, but also Ruan Qingyan, who is involved in civil and military affairs. Are you afraid that he will have no future?"
"Speaking of Ruan Qingyan, the siege of Wangcheng has not been solved yet, and I don't know how long he can hold on. Now he doesn't have Han Jishan to hold the tank for him. It's okay to get through this, but if he can't, Xue Xiang will have to take his place. Is he trying to get away with it?"
"Well, if this is the case, the situation is very delicate! After all, Xue Nongying is Xue Xiang's direct grandson, and Xue Xiang is getting older. I am afraid that in order to exchange a good arrangement for Xue Nongying, he will not care about Ruan Qingyan so much... "
"It's okay if Prime Minister Xue doesn't contribute. After all, Ruan Qingyan is the youngest Jinshi in this dynasty, and his brother-in-law is still the most valued grandson of the Jiang family. With Jiang Yashuang's support, he will not be able to go anywhere no matter how much he is accused. The most he can do is to be punished. Just withdraw from the Western Army!”
"That's not a good thing. After all, Jiang Yashuang is the son of the Fourth Fang, and sooner or later he will go to the Zhenbei Army to replace Uncle Zhenbei. The power of the Jiang Family's Fourth Fang in the court is not very good. If Ruan Qingyan returns to the court, I’m afraid I’ll be in trouble from the first and third bedrooms of the Jiang family.”
"But what can be done? We can't let Xue Xiang support his grandson to help him, right? This is too much to impose on others!"
Of course Qiu Yilan couldn't hear this kind of discussion at the table, but after returning to the Duke's mansion, the servants immediately told her: "Many people said that if the war gets serious over there, Mr. Biao, I'm afraid Prime Minister Xue won't have time to pay attention to it!"
"What a waste of time! Can't the Xue family's good wine and food stop them from talking?" Qiu Yilan sneered, "Besides, Wangcheng has not been lost until now, so they dare to speculate that my brother can't win?!"
Although she said this, she was very worried, because the Zhenxi Army now had no shortage of supplies. Ordinarily, it had been a few months since the last defeat. The morale of the army should have stabilized, and it was time to plan a counterattack. —But there is still no such sign in the recent messages. I don’t know if there is any trouble again
"With the reputation of my grandfather and father, even if the army is unwilling to accept my brother as commander-in-chief, there shouldn't be too much resistance, right?" She thought silently, "After all, the Kuang family and his son have been eliminated. Even if I have some residue, I don’t dare to reveal it publicly... With Ren Ziyong’s help, how come my brother hasn’t organized a counterattack yet?”
In fact, she was not the only one who was confused. Duke Qin Guo also told Jiang Yashuang in private: "Qiu Jinglan will not fail to understand the principle of making great efforts, then weakening again, and then exhausting three times. Even if he really doesn't know, then any Ziyong Chengfu understands deeply, so he won't remind him! Ordinarily, he should be prepared before the baggage donated by the donation arrives, to boost morale and go out to fight when the baggage arrives, so as to dampen the spirit of the Western Barbarians. ! But there has been no such movement so far. If he hadn’t had other plans, something might have gone wrong in Wangcheng or Zhenxi Army!”
Jiang Yashuang said with a solemn expression: "My grandson has already sent a message to An Zi in the Zhenxi Army to ask about the reason for this matter!"
"Qiu Jinglan has the city and talent, but it doesn't mean that he is equally good at commanding troops!" Qin Guogong pointed out, "This time it is time to weigh him. Although the two levels after Wangcheng are useless. But I have already People began to set up defenses in Duanyun County, which was the junction of Shazhou and Xiangzhou, and the terrain was extremely dangerous. If the Western Barbarians had not advanced quickly, Xiangzhou would not have had time to react, so they would not have been able to enter Xiangzhou! The situation in Western Xinjiang can be left alone... We don't really count on Qiu Jinglan. In Northern Xinjiang, your father has always been calm. I don't know what he is thinking!"
Jiang Yashuang lowered her eyes and said, "My grandson doesn't know his father's arrangements either."
"I know." Qin Guogong sighed, looking down at the age spots on the back of his hands - just three or four years ago, he remembered that his hands were still red and smooth, and he could dance dozens or hundreds of kilograms of maces. Tiger and tiger make wind. But now that he has been ill, the bronze he gained from spending half his life as a soldier has faded to pale, the once tight muscles have relaxed, large and small brown spots have appeared all over his body, and the breath of death has been swallowed up bit by bit.
I don’t know how long I can survive
Duke Qin's mood was both heavy and indifferent, and he said lightly, "I hope he is not trying to deal with his own family!"