Zong Zhenglin's promise was fulfilled neatly. Mu Xiyao listened to Huilan's orderly reporting of things one by one, resting her head with one hand, her eyes blinking in approval.
"His Royal Highness specially took the wife's case, and went to the imperial hospital in person. Today, let Mrs. Wei send the newly opened one-way over. At the moment, Mammy is guarding the decoction in the small kitchen."
"I heard from Master Wei that the eldest young master was called by Master Yuan to the school grounds to practice for two hours yesterday afternoon. He also said that in the next two months, in addition to the confrontation drills, the eldest young master needs to be proficient in the art of war and semaphore when he receives military orders. "
Sure enough, it was Zong Zhenglin's method. Grabbing Mu Jinzhi's problem of being fond of Wu Yanwen, he sent Yuan Qizhao, whom he admired so much, to give orders. Now her brother should be careless. Mu Xiyao nodded, the Sixth Highness wanted to clean up the people, it was not easy.
"As for the uncle's side," Mu Xiyao's eyes swept away, Mo Lan quickly changed her words, "On the other side of Mr. Liang, His Highness has already sent someone to Fuzhou, and I think the Liang family will return to Beijing soon."
Oh? Is this Zong Zhenglin's plan to put people under his nose and use his power to deceive people? This method is not bad. If the person surnamed Liang is in Shengjing, there is no need to trouble Zong Zhenglin to take action. She has a way to clean up this man who has changed his mind and is happy all day.
"These are all what Wei Zhen said?" When Wei Zhen arrived, she was still sleeping soundly in the wing. When she got up, Lord Wei was already busy with errands. I thought about asking questions, but now I can only wait until the next time I see someone.
"Yes. Lord Wei also said that His Highness has been busy with government affairs for the past two days, and he has been summoned by the emperor to discuss matters in the imperial study. For three consecutive days, he will rest when he is ugly. Even if it is resettled, he will rest in the palace nearby, not even the prince's residence. back."
"That's it." Mu Xiyao pondered for a moment with her head propped up, then looked out at the sunny yard, thinking that she had to express herself.
If you don't respond to the temper of the Sixth Highness for a day, people are arrogant and suspect that you don't take his peace of mind as a serious matter...
"Master," Mo Lan hesitated as if she didn't know how to speak, Mu Xiyao raised her brows, indicating that she had nothing to say. "Mr. Wei has secretly disclosed a message to the servants." Getting closer, Mo Lan deliberately lowered her voice, "The emperor has pointed out two servants to each prince, who are dedicated to serving His Royal Highness, living and eating in the palace. ."
Mu Xiyao's eyelashes flickered twice, and then she pouted and took out the melon seeds in the fruit bowl and smashed.
"Wherever men go, there are people to serve them." The tone was full of envy.
Mo Lan stood up straight, yes, it was a waste of effort to tell the master this. The thoughts in this man's mind, they, the servants, have never understood.
"Please come here with Chengqing, Gui Momo. Put a sack around it, so as not to stain the clothes." With her son fiddling around, the Sixth Highness should be satisfied, right
Mu Xiyao took her son, and while Yu was resting in bed, he had a good time in the Mufu garden. Zong Zhenglin was very angry at the Ministry of War.
"How, how long do you want to delay the decision on the deployment of troops by Secretary Wu Jian?" With a gloomy face, Zong Zhenglin stood in front of the window and waited to see how the people who avoided their eyes and bowed their heads answered.
"His Royal Highness, does it seem a little early to transfer troops to the Division of Wu Jian at this time?" The troops stationed in the three states were already Chen soldiers. At this time, His Royal Highness suggested that the Division of Wu Jian was available. So anxious to transfer troops would only consume food and grass and empty army pay.
Zong Zhenglin swept over a group of old officials with his hands behind his back, frowning even tighter. Great Wei sent troops, not just to clear up the turmoil in the three states of Muyunlu. This time raising the army, but it has the meaning of conquest. If the battlefield expands to the northern imperial court, it is obviously not suitable for the garrison to stay away from the state city. And the garrison training is very different from the Wu Jian Division.
The barbarians in Mobei are strong and strong, mainly cavalry. The garrison drills are mostly crossbow soldiers and infantry, relying more on catapults and crossbows. In terms of conquest, it is not the best choice.
On the other hand, Wu Jiansi not only trained elite cavalry, but also had a lot of chariots and a heavy infantry battalion. As long as the supply of food and grass is effective, the two armies will face each other, and the advantages will be even more obvious.
Zong Zhenglin stroked his fingers and swept over most of the senior officials below. He didn't understand that most of the people in front of him were over half a hundred years old, and he wanted to step down safely and take care of his life.
"This matter is not listed, delaying the fighter plane, who will be responsible for it?"
With a question, the ministers fell silent immediately.
Zong Zhenglin glanced at him coldly, his phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. "Before the declaration tomorrow, those who still have objections to the deployment of troops will submit a report, and this hall will personally submit it for you and the imperial court."
As soon as the Sixth Highness said this, the people below understood that this confrontation was over. The imperial court made a submission, and it was not easy to shirk the blame at will. Can't tell a trick, it is the charge of beheading. The emperor now places great importance on Mo Bei, and if anyone dares to be selfish and only seek stability in this matter, it will be a matter of time before he is dismissed from office and charged with guilt.
Zong Zhenglin strongly suppressed a group of old officials, turned around and left the Ministry of War, and went to the Ministry of Officials to find the fifth court to discuss matters.
"Your Highness is so tough, so you're not afraid of losing your heart and reputation?" The fifth Yuchao made tea himself, and took advantage of this interval to find out what to say.
Zong Zhenglin took the chessboard and placed it on the desk, but the words he said were quite meaningful.
"The side concubine of this hall loves to fiddle with potted plants. Usually, pruning and tidying, the skills are only decent. If others dislike it and cut it irregularly, she will simply break all the rules of a green plant and rebuild it according to her own wishes. came."
Mu Xiyao has always been insightful when it comes to being the master. Wanting to tell that woman to stick to the rules and obediently follow the example of others is tantamount to asking herself to be unhappy.
"His Royal Highness, the concubine's potted plants are placed in the concubine's garden, and the concubine's love will be whatever you want. Even if you are interested, you want to show your concubine's unique vision and draw an eyebrow on the concubine's bamboo hairpin, which is also a concubine's pleasure. what?"
On that day, Zong Zhenglin only made fun of him, and he attracted Mu Xiyao's little claws to scratch, so he made a fool of himself.
The fifth Yichao poured tea for him with a chuckle, and took a cup of his own, and moved the chess piece with the other hand.
"His Royal Highness and Concubine Side are very similar in many places. Both of them are very thoughtful people."
"This hall thinks that this is the approval of Mr.
The fifth Yuchao coughed lightly and shook his head helplessly. Where is the praise, it clearly means that the two have their own domineering times. The meaning was forcibly distorted by His Royal Highness, the fifth Yuchao smiled and focused on the chess game.
The two had only started for a while, and Wei Zhen entered the room with a solemn face, holding a porcelain jar.
"His Royal Highness, the side concubine took the little master Chengqing and made a special gift, saying it was for you to be funny."
When Master Yao handed the porcelain jar to him, he smiled slyly on his face. That look made him tremble.
Secretly glanced at what was in his eyes, why did he just look at it... inscrutable? Fortunately, the master didn't understand him for the hard work of running errands and even gave him a reward. Otherwise, he would not be happy if he took this thing back and wanted to break his head.
"Oh?" No. 5 looked up, showing great interest. "It's the first time that Wei Chen has met a concubine and gave him a gift since he entered the mansion. If it's okay, can you let the minister take a look?"
Zong Zhenglin raised his eyebrows and looked at the porcelain jar.
"Why not?" Then he called Wei Zhen to present it.
Wei Zhen acted on orders, but hesitated in his heart. He just didn't give His Highness a breather in advance. If he showed the joke later... Shouldn't it be his business
Slowly uncovering the red silk covering the surface of the porcelain jar, Zong Zhenglin's expression froze, and he looked at the contents carefully and repeatedly.
"What's the meaning of this?" Not only was the sixth highness confused, but the fifth dynasty was also at a loss.
"Today, the side concubine took the little master Chengqing to play in the yard. She originally planned to bring the newly arrived rare camellia to the Mu's house. I didn't know that when I arrived in the yard, the little master was very dissatisfied, but she refused to send flowers. Hastily, the concubine held her forehead and screamed that she had a headache."
The fifth Yuchao laughed sullenly, so it seemed that it was his omission just now. More than just the two of them, His Royal Highness's family is very thoughtful.
"The side concubine couldn't stand the little master's entanglement. After thinking for a long time, she finally pointed at someone to pry the rockery and smashed a piece of gravel."
Zong Zhenglin looked at the porcelain jar with no shape at all, only two fist-sized stones, and suddenly felt that Wei Zhen's next words might not sound good.
Sure enough, I heard Commander Wei's trembling reply, "The concubine coaxed the little master and said, if you give your Highness this thing, water and fertilize every day, within a year, the little master's favorite monkey will pop out of it. baby."
Zong Zhenglin's breath stagnated, the corners of his eyes twitched, and he glanced at the most ordinary gravel.
Very good, Mu Xiyao's woman even used coaxing to stop his son's noise.
Watering and fertilizing rocks, you have to get a monkey... Is that so funny with him
"Why is a monkey popping out?" The fifth Yichao was puzzled. Seeing His Highness's expression, it seems that he is not lightly angry
"That's the story that the concubine's master told the little master. It is said that there is a hairy monkey who has the ability to reach the sky and can do anything. He likes to eat goblins the most. stern."
Zong Zhenglin pulled up the red silk to cover the porcelain jar, and handed it to Wei Zhen with a blank face.
The fifth Yuchao shook his shoulders, and there was a smile on the corners of his eyes and brows.
Excellent, the person with the most insight in His Royal Highness's mansion was originally that one.
"His Royal Highness, after one year's fight against the goblin monkey, how will Your Highness want to compensate your son?" Seeing the joke of the Sixth Highness, the fifth Yichao was so happy all of a sudden.
Zong Zhenglin tapped his fingertips, and the chess piece was settled.
"First clean up the goblin, and the monkey will naturally solve it."
This woman does not make trouble for a day, and is it difficult for a day to live? He is a goblin, and he is willing to create a monkey. That's why she is so heartless, and she has become the food of others.
food…
Thinking of this, Zong Zhenglin's eyes suddenly lit up, and when he looked at the porcelain jar again, he slowly revealed a smile.
The mind of the little woman is so twisted and twisted, so it needs to be interpreted in this way.
Even if she became the omnipotent monkey she said, she couldn't bear it.
"Put it away and put it on the Eight Treasures Pavilion in the study." Zong Zhenglin was in a happy mood when he screened back from Wei Zhen.
"His Highness Guan looks very good, should I finally figure it out?" These two ordinary gifts were actually a battle of wits and courage, with many twists and turns.
"Of course. But she was playing with her mind and made Mr. jokes." Zong Zhenglin smiled, but couldn't explain it any further.
The woman probably got the news and didn't like him very much in the palace "cuddling with fragrance and leaning on green".
Is this a change of direction to urge him to go back and "receive the goblin"? The Sixth Highness's mind was rippling, and it was very useful.
More than half an hour ago, Mu Mansion.
"Master, if you send a stone, you are not afraid that Your Highness will get angry?"
"Don't underestimate this stone. In two days, your Highness will return."
Her stone, but only for "monkeys".
Mu Yaonuyan smiled at Yan Yan, thinking she was complacent. When the Sixth Highness returns to the palace and collects demons in private, he will know why he hits the stone with an egg and binds himself as a cocoon...