Yun Fenghuang was very enthusiastic about doing favors to her aunts and uncles, but that was not to express her anger - I hope her cousins were nothing special.
After all, that family is adjacent to Duke Yi, and they are both members of the Yun clan. Even if their bloodline is slightly different, Yue Chang has always had contacts with Duke Guo's mansion. Are you the kind of person who can help you up? Yun Zhao would never look up to his cousins and nephews
However, Yun Fenghuang stayed at his aunt's house for three years, and the whole family happily clung to the government's throne, working as dispensable officials with no real power, barely maintaining their official family status. The key is whether they can just muddle along and have no intention of rolling up their sleeves and going big.
To sum up, that family is actually not bad and can be said to be honest.
But really not very smart...
I don’t have much energy either…
Yun Fenghuang couldn't help but feel that it was a waste to give them the grace of Enze's family.
It would be better to give that benefit to Mr. Xie.
It happened that there was no one else around, so he said directly: "My aunt has always been deeply guilty for bringing me into the palace, and she feels that she can't fault my biological parents. After all, she brought me to the imperial capital in the first place. At that time, I vowed to take good care of me and find an honest and kind husband for me. It turns out that by some mistake, I actually came into the palace to serve my master. Although this is not my blessing, but My aunt is an honest person, she feels that she cannot keep her promise, and she is always depressed."
"If I give her another favor at this moment, I'm afraid I will become even more frustrated."
"It would be more comforting to my aunt if I could bestow some titles on my birth mother's sisters-in-law."
Empress Ji smiled when she heard this and said, "I guess I will do the same thing. Otherwise, that would be a bit ridiculous. The Yun family's daughter is promoted to the fourth concubine, but she is favored by the Xie family. What's going on? ? Please, can I restore the surname Xie?"
Yun Fenghuang shook his head and said: "The niece of Duke Yi has a very good status. It's easy for me to climb up that high branch, but I can't bear to part with my friendship with Sister Shufei!"
If she doesn't play with the Death Wing Duke's Palace, or even the eldest prince, she won't hold back. The queen was bright red, pondered for a while, and said: "Then I have to find a way to convince my aunt. After the canonization decree is passed, she will give I declined, and wrote a letter to me again, saying that she had never raised me, and that she was unworthy of receiving the grace. She recommended my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and the others to receive it. My mother-in-law was in the north and she was worried that it would be too late, so she let me The sisters-in-law in the imperial capital wrote letters of resignation on their behalf, and I went back and forth on both sides to make the scene complete. I would like to express my gratitude to those women who are all virtuous and humble, and conferred the title of Jin on them all... Of course I have to be bright, in that case , only two titles can be given, and at most four or five grades, the rest can be granted."
"Otherwise, it will definitely not be able to convince the public."
According to the rules copied from the previous dynasty, the first to fifth ranks are imperial orders, and the sixth to ninth rank are imperial orders.
According to convention, the queen's father is granted the title of Duke of the country, and her aunt is granted the title of Lady of the country. The fourth concubine is second only to the queen, but the difference between wives and concubines does not guarantee the interests of the legitimate son of the palace. Therefore, the treatment of Jiaen's mother clan is a little or two worse than that of the descendants. The concubine's father has great ability and family background. Those who are not allowed to be knighted can at most be given an official position that sounds noble but has no real power. The concubine can be granted the title of county wife because she is not a married woman and enjoys a salary and has no power.
The Ji family hated the Duke, so after Shenzong ascended the throne, she named her first wife as the queen and granted her father the title of Duke of Ye. After the old Duke of Ye died, the Empress Dowager's younger brother took over the title. Thanks to Shenzong's favor, he refused to surrender - and By the time the current Empress Ji entered the palace, the Ji family was extremely powerful. The two princes of Yeyuan, the regent and other important officials in the same family rebelled against each other to death, so the prince of Haixi could not be promoted to the Duke of the country.
The method proposed by Empress Ji now is equivalent to splitting up the second-grade county lady who was originally supposed to be given to Xie.
"Just as the empress." Yun Fenghuang thought about it for a while and then agreed. Of course, a county lady is not comparable to some low-level imperial orders, but the Xie family is not an outstanding person. Giving her a high position can't help her, it's really not worth it.
Moreover, the family members are all well-off but do not have high-ranking titles, which is conducive to maintaining her image of having no family background in front of Chunjia, which makes it easier for her to suffer.
Thinking of the misfortune, Yun Fenghuang thought, Luo Hanyi and Ouyang Fulu had already suffered a big fall, otherwise it would be time for them to turn around and suppress the limelight of Xuanqing Palace.
This would make it easier for Ji to distract herself from Luo and Ouyang. Secondly, she could also make Chunjia famous. Will she always be a weak, pitiful and helpless person who needs his protection
The two concubines talked about some palace affairs again. Yun Fenghuang looked at Chen Guang and was begging to leave. Empress Ji suddenly fell silent and then asked in a confused way: "Did I say he would allow them to stay alive?"
"..." Yun Fenghuang was startled. When she realized that the queen should have asked whether Chunjia would wrong the twin princes, she considered her words and said, "Is it true that I was sincere when I worked for you?" In fact, a person who has no legs cannot be forgiven and accepted. In fact, whether his nature is generous or not, in the final analysis, it is not Ji who has exceeded it."
Queen Ji sighed and said, "Is that the same?"
In this world, some people value reputation, and do so at all costs, regardless of their own lives, their joys and sorrows, and the honor and disgrace of life and death; some value interests, and can repay kindness with enmity to the point of madness; some value heirs, and use all means to do so. In order to inherit the bloodline, there are many people who attach great importance to love, or they are close relatives by blood, or they love each other as before, or they have seen each other for thousands of years, and then throw their heads and blood without hesitation.
And people who value love are also different. Those who cherish their family may not necessarily treat their friends well, those who dote on their wives and concubines may not necessarily be loyal to outsiders, and those who promise their friends a large sum of money may not be able to trust them for life...
Therefore, Chunjia could forgive Yun Fenghuang, who was once his enemy, and even treat her as his favorite concubine, but he might not be able to forgive the twin princes for their soft-heartedness.
Even if the twin princes did nothing, they are still his own flesh and blood.
But there was no point in discussing that issue, so Empress Ji said no more and said: "I'll go now. The matter of adding grace should be settled as soon as possible. The ceremony is only a few days away. I won't be able to get any other clothes." ancestral hall."
When Yun Fenghuang returned to Huanhua Hall, he sent people to deliver the letter to Mr. Xie and Mr. Chen.
Of course, the little Chen family had nothing to say, because Yun Fenghuang Ruming was the Yun family's daughter. Although she knew that her sister-in-law was promoted to the fourth concubine and could protect the family, she didn't expect anything. At that time, if the pie fell from the sky, even if the grade was not high, it would still be quite glorious.
And that sister-in-law is so powerful, maybe she can be promoted to a higher rank after the month
Xie Xiliu said to his wife: "How can Seventeenth Sister and our own people see each other? I will just keep Meng'er here for a while."
But the Xie family was a little confused. The eldest daughter-in-law, Lan, who had always been calm and smooth, felt that she couldn't control it: "Originally, the empress Jin Xianfei and the mother deserve to be registered as the county's wife. Can that be second only to the country's wife?" Damn..."
With their family's financial background, it would be unthinkable to have such a cheap sister-in-law and a title like the county lady.
It turned out that Yun Fenghuang was happily waiting for the wine to be served to celebrate, but Yun Fenghuang smashed it to pieces, and distributed it to her natal family, probably by blood. When it was Xie's turn, she was left with a fifth-grade imperial title!
That gap is too big!
So much so that Mrs. Lan couldn't help but persuade Mrs. Xie: "Please, mother, go into the palace and talk to the empress. No, we are just trying to offend you, but it is really against the rules. If the word spreads, I am afraid that the empress' reputation will be ruined." unfavorable."
But Mrs. Xie sighed and said, "I'm not ashamed to say that. I don't covet the county's wife's burden. Why should I tell the empress? Everyone has seen what the empress has done since she entered the palace, and she did such a thing. Isn't it strange that Zhi Tong doesn't want to mention it anymore? They have no credit for the empress, but are in debt. If they can get a life, it is already an extra joy. If they are greedy and insufficient, I am afraid it will be a disaster rather than a blessing. .”
After all, the eldest daughter-in-law grew up in the Imperial Capital and had little contact with her natal family, the Xie family, so she didn't know how powerful her fourth sister-in-law was.
It would be fine if Yun Fenghuang didn't mean to split the favor. Since Yun Fenghuang did that, do you dare to mutter insatiably, regardless of whether the thing can be done or not, let Fourth Sister-in-law Jiang know about it, or she will be the first to do so. Or if you try to trick your whole family to death - isn't that a good confinement period and you are looking for trouble on your own
Ms. Xie has always been very afraid of Mr. Jiang and doesn't want to get in the wrong with her sister-in-law.
Moreover, since the newly promoted virtuous concubine Yun Fenghuang did that, she obviously also favored her own mother and sister-in-law in her heart.
Even if Xie's side goes to make trouble and persuade, they may not get the original result.
It's better to just accept it.
With her in charge, the matter went very smoothly.
Mrs. Xie went out of her way to express her shame to Qingdu who was sent by Yun Fenghuang over and over again, saying that she was unworthy of receiving the imperial edict... This made Xie Fei very disappointed. She privately said to Xie Heng, "Isn't our cousin sensible?" , I thought she was dissatisfied with the request, and if Seventeenth Sister found out, maybe she could snatch her imperial edict and give it to Ninth Sister-in-law."
After all, there is a difference between closeness and distance. When Yun Fenghuang raises his niece, his first choice is Xie Meng, his direct relative, to support the female relatives of his natal family. Of course, he does not give priority to his biological mother-in-law and sister-in-law like Jiang and Xiao Chen.
Although my cousin-in-law, Xiao Luoshi, is also in the Imperial Capital, she has no share.
Xie Heng frowned and said: "Seventeenth sister and Twenty-three have always been close, let's not be too pushy. By then, even Twenty-three will be unpopular with Seventeenth sister."
"Brother Ninth, don't worry, he has sense." Xie Fei said, "That's wrong. How many months did Kuo'er spend playing with Meng'er?"
Mentioning that matter, Xie Hengdong frowned consciously, and then said: "Yueyue sent her there. They are the only two of Ruming's Xie's legitimate daughters in the imperial capital, but Meng'er doesn't seem to like Kuo'er very much. . But Kuo'er took the initiative to chase her and say this and that... It's really hard for that child."
Although Xie Heng himself did not see that scene, listening to Dongren's description, he couldn't help but feel sorry for his child.
In fact, they are all the legitimate daughters of Xie's generation, who is more noble than whom
But as for the future of Erfang, Xie Kuo had to be coaxed and even curry favor with Xie Meng.
"That's good." Xie Fu was not very concerned about Xie Kuo's grievance. In his opinion, the grievance was not worth the reward. He nodded slightly and said, "Now there is only one question left. How about making the Thirteenth Sister-in-law even more unhappy, to the point where she can't even go to the palace to see her?"
Xie Heng's heart skipped a beat and he said, "Can the child she is carrying be his Xie family's heir?"
"Just let Thirteenth Sister-in-law have to stay in bed to recuperate." Xie Fei comforted, "Brother Ninth thought that he was too vicious. He has never wronged the idea of the fourth landlord's vicious legs."
After all, the mistress of the fourth house, Mrs. Jiang, and the virtuous concubine in the palace, who can save fuel
He dared to do it because the two of them came from the northern land and were alone in the palace, and because they were twenty-three, the second wife had no prejudices and would not easily doubt him.
But please be careful and don't cause any big trouble, otherwise if those two people get suspicious and conduct a thorough investigation, then...
Xie Fu lowered his eyebrows and covered the gloom in his eyes. People's fate is so unpredictable. If he misses the most critical step, everything will be difficult and ordinary from now on.
If you are not willing to sink like this, you can take risks.
"He won't do anything wrong to Xie Wuzheng, because it would be beneficial for the whole clan to have a descendant of the Xie family still serve as the master. Since he has been granted a marriage, if he fights with her, causing complications and the Xie family will be eliminated, then it will not harm the whole clan. He didn't do anything about the loss." Xie Fu told himself silently, "He wouldn't have wronged the fourth landlord for being evil, so he would try to find a way to give Kuo'er a chance, so as not to have the second landlord fall into the trap when the Xie family rises. That’s all.”
So he has a clear conscience.
No matter how harmonious a big family is on the whole, who in the family doesn't have their own plans
The world is like this, so why blame yourself and others.
After all, he is not a saint.