Dingjing had been snowing for several days in a row, and the sky finally cleared up.
Shen Miao was drying the books in the yard, all of them were military books that Shen Qiu had brought over, they were kept in the house these days because they were afraid that mold would grow and they should be dried in the sun. Jing Zhe and Gu Yu were drying the quilts in the yard, Jing Zhe said: "I heard that the lawsuit between the Chen family and the Shen family is very lively, many people are watching, and it has dragged on for so long now, and I don't know what the final result will be. "
"What else can happen, both sides are thankless." Gu Yu said disdainfully, "It's really a good laugh to bring housework into a lawsuit. Fortunately, the master and wife split up the family early, otherwise, it may not be Get involved together."
Chen Rouqiu's mother's family had a lawsuit with the Shen family.
Master Chen is a stubborn old man, and he is very good-faced and refuses to admit defeat. Although Chen Rouqiu was already married, Master Chen still wanted to maintain Chen Rouqiu's reputation, this was naturally not because he loved Chen Rouqiu, but because he did not allow the Shen family to look down on the Chen family like this. Chen Rouqiu's mother was a formidable one. She felt sorry for Chen Rouqiu, and in a few words, she persuaded Master Chen to have a fierce lawsuit with the Shen family about divorce.
The Chen family said that Chen Rouqiu married into the Shen residence diligently, took care of the family business for Shen Wan, and once wanted to take a concubine for Shen Wan, but Shen Wan herself refused. Chen Rouqiu had been married to the Shen residence for many years, and everyone outside knew that she was knowledgeable, gentle and graceful. Now that he divorced his wife for a woman of unknown origin who went out to defect, it was really a favored concubine to destroy his wife.
The Shen family said that although Chen Rouqiu was a mistress, she could not give birth to a son, and she didn't want to help her husband open up branches and get a few concubines, but now her husband still blocked people in the house, she was very jealous.
One said that the mother-in-law was unkind, and the other said that the daughter-in-law was unfilial. It was a big farce. The passers-by who looked directly at Dingjing were all interested.
And the last lawsuit was filed against the yamen, but the yamen rarely filed such a lawsuit. Moreover, this lawsuit is not a big deal. The Chen family is a county official, and Shen Wan's official position is not a sesame official. Both sides can't afford to offend, so they have to drag it on.
Shen Wan and Chen Rouqiu were in this lawsuit, and the fate of husband and wife had come to an end. First of all, it was because Shen Wan was also a courtier, but he was in a lawsuit because of housework, and those censors who had been eating idle meals all day managed to catch someone who could talk, and naturally they would not let them go. Shen Wan's career will be hindered. Second, it was because Chang Zaiqing had a body.
Chang Zaiqing's body was also a coincidence, being pregnant at this juncture almost pushed Chen Rou Qiu out. Although Shen Wan had loved Chen Rou Qiu for so many years, it did not mean that he really did not expect his son. If Chang in the green belly is pregnant with a son, he will be passed down in this life. Therefore, the more things looked at Chang Zaiqing, the better he felt, but Chen Rouqiu became a disgusted piece of cloth and didn't even look at it.
Shen Miao smiled slightly and said, "Don't forget to give some money to the lord of the yamen."
Gu Yu said yes, but he was a little puzzled, and asked, "Is this girl trying to help the third master or the third lady? Where is the money being paid?"
Shen Miao asked Gu Yu to take some money to pay for the people in the yamen, but she did not know who Shen Miao was going to pay for, and because of Shen Miao's letter, she did not let them see it.
Gu Yu said in a low voice, "It's better not to get involved in this kind of thing. That family is not a good person."
Although her voice was small, she was still heard by Shen Miao. Shen Miao said, "It's not either."
The most expensive thing to do in a lawsuit is to burn silver coins. The poor people's lawsuits are all naked, so they are judged very quickly. But for those who are a little wealthy, most of them have to stick to it for a few more days, nothing else. Yamen people also want to make money. The longer the fight, the more the yamen fished.
When Shen Miao was in the palace in her previous life, she had seen Fu Xiuyi want to deal with a courtier, that courtier was someone who had been with the king of Zhou before, and Fu Xiuyi wanted to deal with him but could not deal with him in an open and honest way, so he calculated that the courtier was involved. The lawsuit ended in bankruptcy.
The yamen and the medical hall are the places that eat the most money. The Shen family and the Chen family, as long as Shen Miao thought that Shen Wan and Chen Rouqiu were also in the previous life to frame the Shen family's big room, she would like to tear up these two arrogant people.
The original gentleman's husband and wife have to go to court, isn't it a big joke? Besides, Shen Miao provided some money herself to remind the people in the yamen to drag out the case for a longer time, not to mention bankruptcy, the Shen and Chen family would not be able to escape if their vitality was severely damaged. Besides, Shen Wan and Chen Rouqiu were both people who wanted to save face, this time, it was absolutely impossible to get back together.
There is nothing more complete than this.
Shen Miao's eyes turned cold slightly, but Chang Zaiqing would be pregnant at this time... Thinking of what role Chang Zaiqing played in Luo Xueyan's death in her previous life, Shen Miao couldn't help but sneer.
She said, "Call Mo Qing over and ask him to find some more people to pick up someone from Liuzhou for me."
In Liuzhou, there are not only Chang Zaiqing. Naturally, there is also Chang Zaiqing's husband and son. In the previous life, Chang Zaiqing destroyed Luo Xueyan, and after a long time of worrying about food and clothing, he was removed by someone, and now he has to lift the old man himself.
There must be some jokes added to this farce.
While Shen Miao was thinking about the third room of the Shen family, Shen Wan stayed in Prince Ding's mansion.
Shen Wan was a wise man who was always unsteady in his own footsteps during the several times of the prince's succession. The prince is orthodox but weak, the king of Zhou has a concubine who is favored but acts arrogantly, and the king's connections are not popular with Emperor Wen Hui, only King Ding has his own faction, but he is unintentional when looking at the throne.
However, Shen Wan had an intuition that Fu Xiuyi was not as disinterested in the throne as he appeared to be. And this made Shen Wan even more hesitant, but now that the Shen residence has been unlucky one after another since Shen Xin came back, even Shen Wan himself felt a little unlucky. His career was becoming more and more difficult, and he was afraid that no one wanted to stand in the line of other princes. At this time, he thought of Fu Xiuyi.
In the early years, when Shen Xin hadn't split up, Fu Xiuyi treated Shen Wan well, and even had the intention of trying to win over Shen Wan. Of course Shen Wan understood that Fu Xiuyi was aiming at Shen Xin's military power, but at that time he had more options, so he also delayed the practice of Tai Chi. Later, Fu Xiuyi seemed to understand what he meant, and he was not as enthusiastic as at the beginning. network.
Now that the Shen family is not as bad as before, Shen Wanruo still wants to keep his official career splendid and prosperous... In addition, Chang Zaiqing may be able to give birth to a son for him, Shen Wan's original "moderate" approach has instantly become a desire Go for a ride.
Seeking wealth in danger, great wealth comes with great danger, and he still wants to give it a try.
So Shen Wan finally came to Prince Ding's mansion, and he finally chose to surrender. Shen Wan himself thought it was a little funny. If he had made this decision earlier, perhaps Shen Yue would not have to marry into the Wang family, or change relatives, or run away. Shen Yue was still able to win over Fu Xiuyi's heart. But if it wasn't for Shen Yue to change relatives, perhaps he and Chen Rouqiu would not have reached this point, Chang Zaiqing would not have become pregnant, and he would not have defected to King Ding.
The world is full of yin and yang, and fate loves to trick people.
Fu Xiuyi sat on the throne and ordered Shen Wan to serve tea. There is no need to say polite words, they all know their intentions. Fu Xiuyi smiled gently: "Sir Shen was busy with housework today and suddenly came to the door, what's the matter?"
Shen Wan's face was full of embarrassment. Now, the matter between him and Chen Rouqiu caused a lot of uproar in the entire court, and his colleagues looked at him with a joking expression, which was simply a painful torment for Shen Wan, who cherished his feathers.
Shen Wan said: "I am willing to rub the ground for His Highness's liver and brain!"
When Fu Xiuyi heard the words, she just smiled and didn't answer. She didn't know whether to believe Shen Wan's words or not. There were only the two of them and their servants in the entire hall, and the silence gradually made the atmosphere tense. Shen Wan's forehead gradually began to seep cold sweat.
I don't know how long this silence lasted, until Shen Wan felt that his whole body was soaked with sweat, then he heard Fu Xiuyi's voice coming from above, he said, "But now Shen Xin has left the residence, you are here again. how?"
Shen Wan's mind "squeaked", and Fu Xiuyi really came for Shen Xin.
Before the second room had fallen, Shen Wan guessed that Shen Yuan was working for Fu Xiuyi. It's just that Fu Xiuyi can let Shen Yuan do what, Shen Yuan was accepted by Fu Xiuyi when he was still young, and it's not enough just because of those talents. Later, Shen Wan figured it out clearly, it was probably because Shen Yuan was convenient to monitor Shen Xin, or he was doing something in Shen Xin's daily routine.
But after Shen Yuan died, Fu Xiuyi thought that there was a shortage of someone like Shen Yuan. Later, Shen Xin simply went to Xiaochun City, so this person was saved.
Who knew that Shen Xin would return to Beijing with a force that could not be ignored in two years, and he would definitely become a particularly dazzling presence in Fu Xiuyi's eyes.
Shen Wan said cautiously, "Even though the manor is opened, there is still one or two points of brotherhood. If Your Highness has instructed me, I will do my best."
"Okay." Fu Xiuyi said, "This hall appreciates talented people, and I also believe in Lord Shen's ability. Recently, there happened to be one thing, since Lord Shen happened today, I won't bother others. Since they are all my own, I believe that Lord Shen will Done."
Shen Wan was a little uneasy. Fu Xiuyi's words clearly meant to create a problem for him. If he did it well, he would naturally belong to Fu Xiuyi. If he didn't do it well, he would not be able to prove that he was a "talented person", and he would be ruthlessly thrown out by Fu Xiuyi. abandoned. And Shen Wan must bear the consequences of this problem.
This is a deal.
Shen Wan's heart froze, and said, "Your Highness please instruct me!"
Fu Xiuyi looked at him with satisfaction, and said, "It's not difficult. This hall knows that General Shen has a daughter, Fifth Shen, who loves jewelry. Now Fifth Shen has reached the age of engagement."
Shen Wan suddenly raised his head!
Originally, when Shen Miao was chasing behind Fu Xiu Yi and shouting to marry Fu Xiu Yi, Fu Xiu Yi did not even look at Shen Miao. Occasionally, when talking to other princes and courtiers, he is also very annoyed. After all, being liked by such a sloppy and stupid person is tantamount to humiliation for the prince. But now… Shen Wan’s heart was pounding, Shen Miao became more and more beautiful, her temperament gradually became calm, and she lost her original sloppy appearance, she could actually be called a very good lady in the Ding capital. If Fu Xiu Yi wanted to ask to marry Shen Miao... With the bad relationship between the eldest and third of the Shen family, once Shen Miao gained power, he would definitely be suppressed.
In terms of public and private, the better Shen Miao lived, the better the Shen family's house, the more dangerous Shen Wan herself would be! He did not want Shen Miao to go higher and higher and hoped that Shen Miao was as cheap as dust!
Shen Wan held back the bitterness in his heart and said, "Your Highness... do you want to ask to marry Fifth Sister?"
"This hall?" Fu Xiuyi laughed, as if he heard some funny joke, he shook his head and said, "It's not this hall, it's the emperor's brother."
Shen Wan was startled.
Fu Xiuyi's voice slowly reached his ears.
"Let Fifth Miss Shen marry the fourth brother of this hall, King Zhou."
Shen Wan was surprised at first, but when he thought about it for a moment, when he realized it, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart.
Who is Shen Miao, Shen Xin’s direct daughter, Nan Xie Bei Shen, Xie family is truly in decline, Ming Qi Shen family is the only one. Whoever married Shen Miao would have the military power of Ming Qi Tianda. Shen Miao's status meant that she could not marry a powerful dignitary, which would make the already suspicious Emperor Wen Hui even more afraid. It is best for Shen Miao to marry a white body, the worst is not to marry a military officer. It was probably because of this that Shen Miao had not yet decided on a marriage at her current age, because if she really married a white man, Shen Xin would definitely feel that she would have wronged her daughter.
The dignitaries are still like this, the princes are even less afraid to attack Shen Miao's idea. The crown prince is better, after all, it is orthodox, if other princes marry Shen Miao, they are almost clearly stating their ambition to win the heirloom, such a heavy weight looks like a blessing, but it is actually a disaster.
Right now, in the struggle for succession, it seems that Zhou Wang's faction is the most in the limelight. Zhou Wangjing's mother and concubine were favored, and she also had some skills. Seeing that the power is getting stronger and more followers, if it is related to Shen Miao, then King Zhou will be pushed to the forefront, Emperor Wen Hui will definitely be displeased and jealous, and the rest of the princes will definitely be jealous, King Zhou is afraid that he will Was oppressed badly. As for the Shen family, not to mention, standing in the line with such a big fanfare, I am afraid that the Shen family will die miserably if Qin and the people from Great Liang leave.
Kill two birds with one stone, and use the best of the best. Shen Wan suddenly felt timid towards Fu Xiuyi, this person was too deep and ruthless, it was a bit scary.
However, Fu Xiuyi didn't seem to see Shen Wan's expression, smiled gently, and said, "This matter will be left to Lord Shen." He didn't say how to do it, nor how much he would do it. Zhou Wang already had Zhou Wangfei, if Shen Miao married, she could only be a side concubine.
Shen Wan didn't have a clue in his heart, but he couldn't show it. He bowed to Fu Xiuyi and said, "I must do my best."
What followed was a few polite words between the two of them. Fu Xiuyi's attitude was neither warm nor cold. If it was two years ago, Fu Xiuyi would have had a better attitude towards Shen Wan. It's not as good as before, Shen Wan himself has a forehead lawsuit, so Fu Xiuyi doesn't have to value him as much as before.
After Shen Wan left the Ding Palace, Pei Lang walked out from behind the screen.
Pei Lang walked to Fu Xiuyi's first place, looked at the tea cup Shen Wan had left behind after drinking tea, and said, "Your Highness intends to use Shen Wan?"
Fu Xiuyi looked at Pei Lang, "What do you think of Shen Wan, sir?"
Pei Lang shook his head: "Although forbearance also has means, but it lacks ruthlessness and family affairs are chaotic. If it is used, it will inevitably cause trouble in the future.
Fu Xiuyi laughed, looking at Pei Lang with admiration, and said, "Sir thinks the same as me." After that, he sighed and said, "Since the Xie brothers died, some things are not easy to explain to others. Don't do it. The Xie brothers were a useful pawn when they were raised, but now they have been completely destroyed. Although they are not important pawns, they have caused trouble in the end."
Pei Lang frowned, "Your Highness doesn't plan to reuse Shen Wan?"
"The wall is grass." Fu Xiuyi smiled a little vainly: "I used to be able to sway, but now I am forced to go to me. I don't dare to use such a person who is undecided. It's just to ask him to do some small things."
Pei Lang said again, "Let Shen Wan think of ways to match up the fourth prince and Shen Miao, does Your Highness think it is feasible?"
"I don't know if it's feasible or not. It's just that since this is Shen Wan's only chance, he will definitely make it happen at all costs. Shen's family has high merit and Zhou Wang is the only one. ."
Pei Lang stopped talking. But he saw Fu Xiuyi suddenly say, "If I marry Shen Miao, what would Master think?"
Pei Lang's heart jumped fiercely, but his face was still calm and calm, and he analyzed: "I'm afraid that if it is not good, it will lead to His Majesty's suspicion, and it will also make the rest of the princes feel jealous."
Fu Xiuyi nodded, his expression was a bit regretful, he couldn't tell the tone of his words, and said, "It's a pity."
Pei Lang did not understand what Fu Xiuyi was pity for, above affection, Fu Xiuyi did not seem to have any other affection for Shen Miao. If so, when Shen Miao chased after him, Manding Jingjing would not have been so indifferent when they knew about it, if Fu Xiuyi had been partial to Shen Miao back then, the rumors would not have been so unscrupulous.
Then what is Fu Xiuyi pity for? It's a pity that the military power of the Shen family was missed
Pei Lang didn't know what the answer was. After Fu Xiuyi left, he also returned to his room, and when he saw that there was no one else, he started to write a letter.
…
Tonight's Prince Rui's Mansion was a bit chilling.
The people below all had a solemn expression, and they did not dare to let out the atmosphere. Today, when His Royal Highness Prince Rui came back, his expression was very indifferent. Gao Yang and Ji Yushu, who were next to him, also had a rare look of solemnity, while Tie Yi and Nan Qi brought a person dressed as a bodyguard, together with Rui. Wang entered the house.
Even the personal study room has been renovated and very spacious. With some magnificent furnishings, it doesn't look like a study room, and it feels like a corner of a palace. There was a person sitting on the front seat, bored and playing with the wrench in his hand. He was dressed in a gorgeous robe embroidered with dark purple and gold, and the clothes were slowly covered with a wide seat, as if a purple cloud was streaming down from the sky.
The man kneeling on the ground was crawling, and he could only see the boots in front of him, the blue-black moccasins. The stitching was also the most neat, and the fine seam did not move at all, and the silk thread seemed to be rolled with silver edges. But just a boot, it seems to be able to glimpse the owner's arrogant and luxurious bearing.
Xie Jing Xing put one foot on the soft couch, leaned halfway in the seat, lowered his eyes and looked at the person below. His brows and eyes are unbelievably handsome, and when he smiles, he can't stop the overflowing spring scenery, but when his face is cold, it makes people feel terrified at first glance. In the eyes of the beautiful peach blossoms, it seemed that the spring water had turned into an ice spring on the top of the mountain in an instant.
The man gritted his teeth.
Gao Yang and Ji Yushu also frowned.
Xie Jing Xing smiled lazily and said, “It’s fine if you don’t say anything, just throw it in the tower.” He suddenly bent over, approached the guard, and said in a low voice, “I know who it is anyway.”
The guard's expression was still and his body was covered with scars, obviously he had been tortured a lot before, Xie Jing Xing smiled slightly, but the smile did not end in his eyes, and said, "Accepted his token."
Ji Yushu and Gao Yang were stunned at the same time, and looked at the guard involuntarily.
The guard was stunned, and then a hint of struggle flashed across his face. A token, obviously Xie Jing Xing already knew his identity. Everyone knows that Prince Rui of Great Liang is ruthless and unscrupulous, and the tower prison is a terrifying existence. Rao is that he will also tremble in his heart.
The guard's heart sank, and he simply knelt down and kowtowed to Xie Jing Xing, "Your Highness is gracious!"
Xie Jing Xing glanced at the other party and said with a sneer, “The person sent by the imperial brother has this virtue.” There was a deep sarcasm in his tone, “I thought the bones were so hard, it’s boring.”
Ji Yushu couldn't help but said, "What does Your Majesty want you to do to Fifth Miss Shen?"
This man was caught at the gate of Shen's house. It was also fortunate that Xie Jing Xing sent his own people to keep an eye on Shen's house all day to avoid another accident. This person was extremely strong in martial arts and was quite vigilant. Xie Jing Xing's people squatted and guarded him for several days before catching him. Now that I think about it, it is not surprising. After all, he is a secret agent by Emperor Yong Le's side. If he doesn't have this ability, then the royal family of Great Liang is in danger.
That guard wanted to say something, but when he met Xie Jing Xing's half-smile but not smiling eyes, he couldn't help feeling chills down his spine, one must know that in the entire Liang Dynasty royal family, this lazy and handsome Prince Rui who always wore a casual smile was the best Not to be messed with. When he returned to Great Liang two years ago, how many forces in the DPRK secretly competed in it, but Xie Yuan settled them one by one, and those ministers who were against him were also eliminated without leaving a single root. The wrist is ruthless, the scheming is deep, but it is impossible to grasp the handle when doing things. However, in addition to Chaodou, he has also done several beautiful things, leaving those old-fashioned officials speechless.
Now, under his keen eyes that know everything, the guards no longer dared to hide it, so they had to tell the whole story, saying: "Your Majesty knows about Fifth Young Miss Shen, I am afraid that His Highness is staying in Ming Qi because of Fifth Young Miss Shen, and sent your subordinates to investigate. ... I didn't want my subordinates to hurt Fifth Young Miss Shen, they were all investigating... "
Gao Yang and Ji Yushu both had the same expressions on their faces. Although Emperor Yong Le was in Great Liang, he might not have no eyeliner in Ming Qi Dingjing. After discovering the relationship between Shen Miao and Xie Jing Xing, it is really hard to say what will happen in the end. But with Emperor Yongle's temperament, he would never allow unplanned things to happen. Shen Miao was from Ming Qi after all, and this identity would bring many variables. Judging from Ji Yushu and Gao Yang, Emperor Yong Le might not agree with Xie Jing Xing's thoughts.
But the most troublesome thing is that the two brothers are both stubborn and will never change what they believe. If Emperor Yong Le stopped him, how could Xie Jing Xing obey him obediently. In addition, compared to Emperor Yong Le, Xie Jing Xing had not a few assassinations in Ming Qi over the years, and his temperament was even more arrogant and perverse.
Sure enough, when Xie Jing Xing heard the words, he laughed and said, "Oh? Since it's just to check the news, then there is no need to lock you in the tower and prison, let's take you back to Great Liang."
The guard was slightly startled, and before he could speak, he heard Xie Jing Xing's voice coming from above his head, "Do you know how to say it?"
The guard hesitated for a while. Prince Rui and Emperor Yongle were both equally terrifying beings. His heart was filled with despair and he asked tentatively, "Your Highness is not related to Fifth Young Lady Shen?"
Xie Jing Xing looked at him with great interest, there seemed to be some kind of deep meaning in his beautiful eyes, he slowly said, "How can the people of the emperor lie?"
Gao Yang squeezed the folding fan in his hand, and Ji Yushu swallowed.
“Go back and tell the royal brother that he is right, this king is here because of Shen Miao.” The young man smiled softly, but his eyebrows were not inferior, and said lightly, “Don’t try to change anything because this king does not allow it. "
"By the way, remember to remind the emperor," he yawned, "don't forget the agreement with this king."
…
The quiet night covered everything, the undercurrent of Prince Rui's mansion, the calculations in Prince Ding's mansion, and the whispers in the general's mansion.
Qiu Shui Yuan had already been taken into the room, the former hostess returned to her parents’ house in a rage, and even started a lawsuit with her husband’s house. With such incompatibility, everyone knew that Chen Rou Qiu would not be able to have her former glory again. And this newly arrived concubine, with gentle eyebrows and eyes, even has a child in her belly, I am afraid that she will go to the sky in the future. There are not a few people who step down and hold up high, and immediately turn their heads to flatter the new master.
Chang Zaiqing sat in the room, rubbing his stomach, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
After all, the West Courtyard was too far away, and it was a bit cold all day long. Mrs. Shen found someone to do the math. The one who was always in the green belly was a son. Immediately, he offered Chang Zaiqing a good offering, and Shen Wan even took Chang Zaiqing to Qiushuiyuan to take care of him.
Chang Zaiqing seemed to be the new mistress of Qiushuiyuan, and she herself was very satisfied with the situation in front of her. Although Chen Rouqiu had a strong morality, but in the end, he was old and had not given birth to a son, so this battle was downhill.
Shen Wan came into the room, put down the supplements in his hand, walked over to Chang Zaiqing, touched her stomach, and said with a smile, "It's good."
Chang Zaiqing responded with a smile, then suddenly hesitated, and said softly, "Master, what's the matter?"
Shen Wan was stunned for a while, then smiled bitterly, and said, "I really have something to worry about."