Wenwan finished hibernating again and returned to the capital.
Wenwan was in the carriage, opening the curtain and looking at the greenery all around, feeling very good. Winter has passed and spring has come.
Wenwan likes spring the most, when everything wakes up, watching bees and butterflies dancing in groups, birds singing in groups, and flowers, plants and trees spreading on the earth. Feel that everything around you exudes vitality. She also felt that she was full of life.
"Well, the hot spring village is your blessed place. I haven't seen you for more than four months, and your complexion has improved a lot. However, I miss you so much. Come, play two games with your uncle." The emperor looks very good. . The saying that people are in good spirits during happy events is indeed true.
"Okay, come. Today I am going to kill the emperor's uncle until every last bit of him is left alive." Wen Wan spoke boldly. The two started fighting. In the past few months, Wen Wan has focused on studying chess. After more than half an hour, the emperor was gradually at a disadvantage. After another half hour, the emperor was killed and no one was left alive.
"Haha, it's most enjoyable to play chess with Wan'er." The emperor laughed when he saw that he lost miserably. That means Wen Wan doesn't care about her own identity and doesn't show any mercy.
Sun Degong glanced at it and murmured in his heart. You can still be happy if you play like this with the princess. If you play chess with other people and you are killed without even a single piece left, you still have to be furious. Even if you don't get angry on the spot, you'll still put someone's shoes on. Who wants to be the one who stands out?
"Uncle Emperor, I have developed several new dishes at the hot spring village. Do you want to try them? If you want to try them, I will cook them myself." It is already dinner time.
"Haha, okay, let uncle try something new." Seeing that Wen Wan has regained her previous agility, she also looks much better. Recently, everything has gone smoothly for me and I am in a very good mood.
After hearing this, Wen Wan went straight to the kitchen. certainly. She only made two side dishes. While the uncle and nephew were eating, Eunuch Sun came to report, "Your Majesty, Concubine Li is outside asking for an audience."
Wen Wan frowned imperceptibly. Wen Wan knew that this concubine Li was the new concubine. A distant relative of the Concubine Xian. Moreover, she is a beauty that Yan Qixuan found just to help her mother maintain her favor. Undecided status. It's a pity that the beauty is spoiled. But the emperor didn't even show his favor.
The emperor looked at Wen Wan's somewhat unhappy look and smiled, "What's the matter? You don't like it?"
Wen Wan told the truth, "We don't know each other, so it would be awkward to sit and eat together." In fact, Wen Wan was disgusting. She remembered eating with the emperor's grandfather and the concubine De. Concubine De looked so affectionate at the dinner table. She got goosebumps just thinking about it. If I had dinner with this concubine. You can bet on gentleness, showing off your charm 100% of the time. Express all love. Then does she want to eat? I have to vomit even after eating.
The emperor joked, "I'm afraid it's not that you don't know someone like this, but it's just that you don't want others to eat the food you cooked." Although it was a joke, the gentle and small-mindedness was true. It's better to be indifferent to people you don't know well than when you were a child. But really stingy.
The emperor not only didn¡¯t dislike Wen Wan¡¯s stinginess, but actually liked it very much.
Wen Wan didn¡¯t feel embarrassed after hearing the emperor¡¯s words. She pouted and said that she just didn't want others to eat the food she cooked. I don¡¯t know him, so it¡¯s awkward.
"Since Wan'er doesn't like it, let her go back." The emperor didn't care. In the emperor's eyes now, those concubines are naturally not as important as Wen Wan.
Eunuch Sun lowered his head. It seems that even the most popular Empress Li can't compare to the princess's words. Princess, even if I leave for several months, no one can shake the status of the princess (Wenwan Tucao, I am a niece, not a beloved concubine. I still have to be like this when I come back after a year away).
The emperor and Wen Wan were both full, so naturally they went out to walk around to eat. The best place is naturally the Imperial Garden. The view there is great. air is fresh.
Now is the end of spring, the season when flowers are in full bloom. Wen Wan looked at the hundreds of exotic flowers and plants in the imperial garden. Beautiful and colorful. Even though Wen Wanrao often looked at it, she still couldn't help but exclaim, "It's so beautiful."
"Not only is it beautiful, it is also very practical! Look, peach blossoms have peach blossom wine, chrysanthemums have chrysanthemum wine, and lychees have lychee wine, and they are also made so delicious. Zuixianglou, Yiyuan, and Mingyue Villa have several businesses, but they are not Just average. I have made a lot of money this month, Wan'er is not ordinary." The emperor joked Wen Wan happily.
"Uncle Emperor is really disappointing. When I talk about flowers and you talk about money, you are vulgar and vulgar. If anyone calls me vulgar in the future, I will criticize him." Wen Wan rudely criticized the emperor for only having money in his eyes.
The emperor laughed and said, "Okay, Uncle Su, as long as Wan'er has a perfect life."
"Your Majesty." A voice as sweet as a thrush sounded beside Wen Wan's ears. Wen Wan turned her head unconsciously. I saw a woman, and Wenwan thoughtThere is only one sentence for ??.
"Wan'er, Wan'er, Wan'er, what's wrong with you?" The emperor called her twice but didn't answer, and pushed her worriedly.
The beauty saluted the emperor and Wen Wan, "Good luck to the emperor, and peace to the princess."
Wen Wan complained softly, "Uncle Emperor, this is the beautiful lady who has just entered the palace. She really is like 'when she looks back, she will be alluring with a smile, and the pink and white in the sixth palace will be colorless'. Well, people are really incomparable. I am standing next to her. , but it will become a grass that no one looks at.¡±
"Nonsense, my Wan'er is also unique in the world, no one can compare to her." The emperor chuckled. The emperor was still very happy to praise his newly favored beauty like this.
Wen Wan pretended to be unhappy and said, "Nothing new, the emperor's grandpa comforted me like this. I don't know what makes me unique in the world. However, it is indeed unparalleled in the world. Looking at the emperor's uncle, I don't even need to look in the mirror to know what I look like. ¡±
¡°So, uncle is very ugly?¡± The emperor immediately made a serious face and pretended to be unhappy. Concubine Li looked at the emperor like this and wanted to step forward to comfort him. But he was blocked by Sun Degong carelessly. This is the special feature of the relationship between the emperor and the gentle princess. Therefore, others cannot get in. If you try to get in, you'll only be asking for trouble.
Wen Wan lowered her head, looking very pitiful. "No, uncle the emperor is so handsome. Standing there, not angry and proud. But I am just a grass, standing beside the red flowers, so pitiful."
"No, you are not usually like this. Do you have something you want?" The emperor began to want to comfort him, but then he remembered that Wen Wan was not that kind of person with low self-esteem. There must be something going on.
"Uncle Emperor is so smart. I heard at the hot spring village that many rare items were sent as tribute from all over the world. I want to go pick out a few." Wen Wan immediately smiled playfully. The speed of the change of face made Concubine Li on the side stunned. There is no one who can be so confident in asking the emperor for something.
"Whatever I do and what I want, I can choose from the treasurer." The emperor didn't care.
"Haha. I knew that the emperor's uncle was the best and the emperor's uncle was the most generous." Wen Wan heard this and immediately flattered the emperor.
Concubine Li Gui looked at the two uncles and nephews who regarded themselves as nothing. Looking at them like this, they were obviously their own father and daughter instead of uncles and nephews. I felt bitter and envious in my heart, and there was also a hint of jealousy. I have always heard that the emperor dotes on Princess Xingguo. Unexpectedly, he was really spoiled to no end.
"Then I'll go." After Wen Wan got the letter, she acted coquettishly and behaved well. In fact, my heart has long been itchy. The emperor looked at Wen Wan like this and guessed that there was something in it that he wanted. He waved his hand and let her go.
Wen Wan ran to the emperor's treasurer and picked out many rare medicinal materials, antique calligraphy and paintings, and valuable jewelry. The five boxes full went back. The chief treasurer's eyelids jumped at the sight, and I really wanted her to put it down. Pick less. Otherwise, the treasurer would be completely wiped out by her.
Wenwan packed up five boxes of valuables and quickly slipped home. The emperor got the news. Laughed. It's rare to see Wen Wan so playful. Even if Wen Wan doesn't take it himself, he will reward it. Seeing Wen Wan like this makes her happy. Wen Wan made him a large amount of private money last year. Although it now exists in Wenwan's bank, this money is for him. But it can come in handy.
Wenwan looked at the five boxes of good things and felt embarrassed. She didn't want so much herself. As soon as he entered the treasure house, he wanted everything. He accidentally took five boxes. I still forced myself to tell myself that I couldn't take it anymore, and finally gave up.
Bai Shinian, who was at the border, was burdened with endless messages. why? Because he has been sleeping in the military camp from the time he got married until now, except for that night. Rumors spread.
Zhang Yi and Bao Baogang both tried to persuade me several times. Until Bai Shinian said that he was still in the period of filial piety and taking concubines was a last resort. How can we still consummate the marriage? After saying this, everyone had nothing to say.
Ye Hu said with a cheerful smile: "General, your filial piety period is only less than a year. If you have such an excuse to eliminate disasters, what will you say after one year?"
Bai Shinian said very calmly: "My grandmother and my father have been filial piety for a total of six years. It has only been more than a year now, and there are still more than four years left. I will keep my filial piety and will not overlap."
Ye Huhu muttered: "You are strong." He turned and walked away. But when he turned around, he saw Bai Shinian also returning to the camp.
Ye Hu looked at Bai Shinian's back with doubts in his eyes: "What kind of woman can make you so infatuated and unrepentant? Is she really Princess Wenwan?" After saying that, he shook his head again, thinking that he was fanciful. In his cognition, Bai Shinian would never like a superficial and self-righteous woman. Ye is not the kind of person who judges people by their appearance. And Qi Liniang is like this. He thinks he has unparalleled talent and beauty. Don¡¯t even think about it, ?With that kind of appearance, even in the capital, it would only be considered average.
The reason why he suspected Wen Wan was mainly because Bai Shinian paid too much attention to Wen Wan. Moreover, Bai Shinian should also like a smart and capable woman like Wen Wan. But if Princess Wenwan is the wife Bai Shinian mentioned, it would be incredible. Ye Hu was a little confused. I gave up after thinking about it. Bai Shinian was very good at hiding things. He wanted to get to the bottom of it, and there was no point in trying to figure it out.
The days have not been quiet for two days. Wen Wan is looking at the daily balance sheets sent by the people below. Aunt Gu came over with an ugly face, "Princess, something big happened in the fifth house."
Wen Wan looked at it, it was strange that it was rare for Mother Gu to change her face like this.
"That Qingshan, I really don't want it She actually had an affair with a married man from the market, and she got pregnant. She was found out by the wife. The head of the Ping family already knew about this and said he wanted to close it. The chicken coop is sinking into the pond. What's going on?" Mother Gu said angrily.
"What does this have to do with me?" Wen Wan asked strangely.
"Of course he has something to do with the princess. No matter what, he is a father. And when Chun Niang got the news, the master wanted to find you as soon as the matter came out. But Chun Niang stopped him, saying that he would send someone to ask, are you still there? If you haven't come back from the palace, come here as soon as you get the news." Mother Gu lowered her head. The meaning is obvious, this must have happened over several days.
"You mean, my cheap dad will come to plead for mercy. Can he say this?" Wen Wan was very curious. Fortunately, this opening has been opened. The fun is great. People in this society value etiquette, etiquette, integrity and shame the most. As a full-fledged scholar in ancient times, you must be able to speak this way. Wenwan is willing to accompany you. I just wanted to take an opportunity to let out the evil spirit that I had been harboring in my heart.
"Ask Chun Niang to send him a message and tell him that I'm back. I'm at the princess's mansion now." Wen Wan's calmness was beyond Gu's mother's expectation. In the past, the princess would still show disgust, but now, there was no expression on her face at all.
"In addition, you go and investigate. Why did something like this happen in such a short period of time? Is there someone behind the scenes? If so, put it away temporarily after finding the evidence. I will use it when I need it." Wen Wan finished listening. . He was not as angry as his mother, but instead showed a weird smile.
Wen Wan said to Xia Yao: "It's time to use the chess pieces laid out. Let them persuade Ping Xiangxi to come to me to plead for Qingshan."
Xia Yao said in a low voice: "Yes."
Ping Xiangxi has a fatal flaw, that is, his ears are soft. In the past, this matter was often used to deal with Wen Wan. This time it was just right to use people to deal with myself. Take a look at it by throwing a rock at your own feet.
After giving the gentle instructions, he continued to do his own thing.
Xia Yao pursed her lips. The expression on his face remained the same. She never told Wen Wan, for fear of dirtying Wen Wan's ears. After Ping Xiangxi came out of prison. It has become like wanting both a man and a woman. The Chun Niang who sent it before was not very interested, but the boy who sent it aroused sexual interest. She dotes on Chun Niang very much. But the little waiter named Xiaotong who was sent was just as sweet and sweet. Sometimes, three people even share a room. Both Chun Niang and Boy Guan came from that place, so they could accept this kind of thing. Xia Yao had seen this incident so many times that she didn't take it to heart at all. But she was afraid that Wen Wan wouldn't be able to accept it.
Of course, it¡¯s also because Xia Yao let the two pillowcases pass by. So when the wind blows beside the pillow, it becomes even more like the wind. Let Ping Xiangxi agree.
Two days later. Ping Xiangxi kept Shang Tang and Shang Qi secret. He took Shang Lin to the princess's mansion. Wen Wan got the news and opened the main door to welcome him in.
When Wen Wan saw Ping Xiangxi. His face was pale. The best tea was served, and the best pastries and dried fruits were served. But he never took the initiative to speak.
"Wen Wan, for the sake of being of the same lineage, please save Qingshan. Qingshan said she didn't do it voluntarily, and she was forced to do so. It's all my fault that I shouldn't have sent her to my mother in the first place." Shang Qi immediately knelt down. In front of Wenwan, beg hard. The place where Qingshan's accident happened has been cleared. Then Yao is a rich man and also has big ideas. Shang Lin was persuaded. Of course, it is true that Shang Lin himself does not want his sister to die. Otherwise, like Shang Qi, he would never come to plead for mercy even if he died.
After listening to Shang Lin's words, Wen Wan asked Xia Yao strangely: "What happened outside?" After saying that, she said apologetically: "I have been feeling a little bad these past few days. This disease keeps coming back. .So these days, there is no big director.¡±
Wen Wan looked at Xia Ying, Xia Yao lowered her hands, "Princess, I was afraid that I would taint your ears if I told you about this. So I didn't tell you." She whispered a few words into Wen Wan's ears.
Wen Wan¡¯s face suddenly turned ugly. Wen Wan looked at Ping Xiangxi with a calm expression, "You mean, you want me to save her? Do you know what crime she committed, soaking the chicken coop."
Ping Xiangxi was angry at first. But being exposed?? people moved. After all, it was his own daughter, how could he just watch her die, and it was such a tragic death? "I have already asked clearly, it was that person who forced Qingshan, not Qingshan voluntarily. Wenwan, I I know you are very smart. You solved the problem last time. This time, for the sake of the reputation of the daughter of the Heng family, you helped Qingshan. "
Wen Wan showed a very funny expression, "Well, the love between father and daughter, and the love between brother and sister are very touching." Several people didn't know what Wen Wan meant.
After Wen Wan said that, she turned around and left. "You go back first, I will give you an explanation later." The father and son were left behind, who were surprised, happy and confused.
After the incident broke out, Shang Tang and Shang Qi were like ants on a hot pot when they got the news. Shang Tang advised Wen Wan not to care about this matter.
Wen smiled and asked another question, "I heard that you had a heated relationship with your sister-in-law's sister. If it weren't for the fact that you were still in the period of filial piety, I would have taken her home."
"It's not true, it's just rumors spread by others. How could I do such a thing? I'm still shocked at Xiaoshang Hall and immediately explained. If I am impeached by the censor, my career will be completely ruined." He I was very angry, who was talking nonsense.
Wen Wan chuckled and said, "It's not easy for your brother to achieve the position of Chief Secretary (from the sixth grade) now. Although you are lucky to be where you are today, it is also due to your diligence. Everything is hard-won, Don¡¯t destroy it easily.¡±
Shang Tang looked at Wen Wan with a faint expression. She was a little scared in her heart: "Wen Wan, who are you listening to? It's nothing."
Wen Wan waved her hand and said impatiently, "It's okay if you don't. What I hate most is people who don't keep their promises. I hope you don't become the kind of person I hate. That's all. I won't talk to you again in the future. You're talking nonsense. Go back, I have something to do."
This was the first time Shangtang saw Wen Wan treat him like this, and he felt anxious and uneasy, "Sister. What about this time?"
"You don't have to worry about my affairs. Do your job well." Wen Wan sneered in her heart, right? I really thought I was an idiot, that such a thing could be made up out of nowhere. The Xu family has lost its title, and all those who hold official positions have been kidnapped. If it weren't for the fact that there was Xu Jingqiu in the palace, they would be no different from other down-and-out aristocratic families.
Faced with a situation like this in my mother¡¯s family. Xu's heart was naturally very excited. This was not as good as before. The natal family lost power. A younger sister was married to Shang Tang as a concubine, and when she gave birth to a son in the future, she was raised to be the second wife's grandmother. Everything Shangtang has now does not belong to her nephew.
In Xu¡¯s eyes, no matter who gave birth to Shang Tang¡¯s son, he was still her nephew. With such a relationship, she will definitely help the child in the future. When that child grows up, he will definitely help the Xu family. Xu did this. It¡¯s for Shangtang¡¯s sake. It's a good way to win the favor of your husband and kill two birds with one stone. Of course everyone is happy.
The person Shangtang respects the most, besides Wenwan, is Shangtu. It would be strange if Shang Tang was not moved by Shang Tang if he was told a few times that the woman was very beautiful and knew etiquette.
But she doesn¡¯t know that Wen Wan hates people who break promises the most, and she also doesn¡¯t care whether she has a son or heir. Their calculations will naturally come to nothing. Moreover, everyone around him was completely unrecognizable. Even though she was really angry, she couldn't argue with it. But he is the only one among the eight who has not changed. She didn't want Zhenzhen to become that cruel and scheming person.
As Princess Fuling said, to her and many people, Princess Fuhui is stupid. But for Princess Fuhui, she feels that she will be happy all her life. Really bad temper. But there is no denying that, apart from the anxiety that she has not given birth to a son, she is living the best life among them.
Wen Wan calmed down her thoughts, picked up the pen, and stayed quietly in the study.
Shang Tang just came back from Wen Wan, wiped off his sweat, and rushed to his brother's house, "Brother, please quickly send your sister-in-law's sister back to the Xu family. Otherwise, I will not come to your place in the future." "
"What happened? Did Su make a fuss with you?" Shang Qi looked very unhappy. My younger brother is already twenty-three years old. They have been married for five years and they don¡¯t even have a son. The Su family even refused to allow her younger brother to have a concubine. It's been four years since we got married, and we still haven't been able to give birth to a son. Taking concubines is not allowed. This is really unkind. How could a daughter from the prime minister's house be so ignorant of the general situation?
"Zhenzhen didn't know about this at all. It was Wenwan. Wenwan knew about it and said a few words to me today. It scared me to the point of sweating. Brother, if you are really good for your brother, don't stop talking about it. This is too much. Anyway, if Su is really destined to have no children, I won¡¯t be in a hurry to take a concubine in the next few years. Otherwise, you will make your brother a dishonest person. It hurts. He also wanted to have a son, but he didn't have the courage.
"I said a few gentle words, and you were so scared. You are still a fourth-grade official!" Since Shang Tang has been adopted, he does not need to observe the three-year filial piety. But the figurines must observe filial piety for three years. So just at home.
"You will know when you meet the emperor. You don't know that the gentle and stern face, talking to people coldly, that aura and demeanor are exactly like the emperor. Brother, if you are really good to me, Don't mess around with this matter again. It's not easy for us today, and I don't want to ruin him. I can only survive today because of Wen Wan. If Wen Wan is upset, he will deny me as his brother in a rage. , Then then I am nothing." Shang Tang was sweating coldly.
When Shang Tu saw his younger brother like this, he guessed that it was Wen Wan, not Su, who did not allow Shang Tang to take concubines. Although he was depressed, Shang Tang knew better, and he knew even better that everything his brother had was given to him by Wen Wan. "Now that I say so, it's up to you."
"Send your concubine away tomorrow. Shang Tang lost my temper today. If you don't send her away, it will affect the relationship between the brothers." Shang You said, and Xu naturally obeyed. The next day, he sent her concubine home. Went to Pingguo Duke's Mansion again.
"Aunt, seventh brother didn't agree." Mrs. Xu felt a little regretful.
The Duke¡¯s wife was very surprised. It sounded like everything was fine before, but why did she change her mind now? Wen Wan really didn't know that this was actually the Duke's wife's idea.
"Xiangong said that it was probably not the Su family who did not allow Shang Tang to take a concubine, but the princess. It seems that the princess asked the seventh brother to agree. He would have to wait until the Su family was thirty and had no legitimate children before he could take a concubine." Xu I don't know if it's jealousy or envy. She has given birth to legitimate sons and daughters. Before the Xu family lost power, they did not stop Shang Qi from taking concubines. Now her husband has two concubines and three wives. Su had been married for more than five years and had not given birth to a son. She only had an invisible first-in-law, and her life was so comfortable that she was extremely jealous.
"I said that Shang Tang obviously likes your concubine, but he still resists not taking a concubine. It turns out that it is hidden in the toothpaste. If this is the case, you must not mention this matter again in the future. Su Shi is in good luck. Wenwan has such a plan for her," the Duke's wife sighed. No wonder after giving birth to three daughters, the fifth child couldn't even force him to take a concubine. It turns out there is such a reason.
Wen Wan doesn¡¯t know that many people are interested in Zhenzhen, who has no son, and they rush to marry their daughters to Shangtang as concubines. In order to give birth to a nephew. Look at Wen Wan liking her niece. Giving birth to a son would not be more joyful. This will have a chain reaction and bring benefits to the family.
"Yes, he has a good life." Mr. Xu was gloomy. Whose sister-in-law would stand up for her sister-in-law like this? No one would believe her if she told her.
"You don't have to be envious. Not everyone is as lucky as Su. Who makes her Wen Wan's cousin? They are still close friends, and Wen Wan is a person who values ??friendship. But speaking of it, Su's The fate is indeed good. Your actions this time must have angered the Su family. You must be careful to protect Shang Tu's future. Don't let this matter cause any resentment. Keep your head, personal predestined relationships are different, and you can¡¯t force it.
"I know, aunt." Mrs. Xu naturally knew. For my husband to be promoted to a sixth-rank official position and get such a good job. Firstly, being an official is not bad, and secondly, it is also a job for the emperor. Now you have to keep your filial piety at home, but in the future you will have to rely on the Shangtang to get up again.
At this time, Ping Qingshan, who should have been locked up, escaped somehow. Moreover, she knelt in front of the gate of the princess's mansion, crying and shouting: "Wen Wan, please save me? Wen Wan, please, please save me? I don't want to die, I don't want to die. Wen Wan, sister I beg you."
In the distance of the Princess's Mansion, there were people standing all over, watching the fun. People who do good things are wondering what is going on. As a result, everyone knew about Ping Qingshan's scandal as soon as possible.
When Xia Yao found out, she was so angry that she jumped up and wanted to kill someone. Wen Wan smiled and said: "Ask the head of the Ping family to pick him up. Also, give this lieutenant to the governor." Seeing that it was the lieutenant, Xia Yao immediately gave the order. (To be continued)