I [Imperial] Am Not This Kind of Man: 232. Pei Ling Fanwai

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Three days later, 　　 soon, Qin Nuo understood why Dongbo was so gloomy.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is here. As a prefectural palace, I have to walk around with my family and friends.

"The prince, the servants and servants have roughly estimated that according to the status of our county palace, this festival will cost about four thousand taels of silver."

"So much?" Qin Nuo was taken aback, "Just after a festival, his salary for half a year will be gone."

"It's already the most frugal. This is because the prince has just opened his mansion now, and there are not many people who come and go. It only needs a few clan princes to walk around." Dongbo said honestly.

After leaving the palace, the social circle of people gradually expands. In the future, the number of concubines and concubines, friends, and people who need to walk around will have to be at least five or six times higher.

Qin Nuo flipped through the gift list drawn up by Dongbo. I immediately realized that this would be a net expenditure.

As a royal family member, we must pay attention to a decent person. It is impossible to take in with the left hand and send it out with the right hand like modern human relations. It is impossible to circulate those gold and silver gifts back and forth.

If the jade peach ornaments that the king prince gave to Li Guogong unexpectedly appeared on Song Guogong's mansion a month later, it can only show two things, either Li Guogong looks down on the prince, or Li Guogong's family has been ruined. , I can’t bring out any other decent things, no matter which kind, it will be a laughing stock in the social circles of the capital, greatly hurting the reputation of Li Guogong's mansion.

This phenomenon is caused by this era or the era of handicraft industry. Both antique toys and gold and jade utensils are unique. Even common objects such as gold bowls and silver chopsticks cast by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in batches must be in A special mark is printed underneath, listing the date and serial number of the show. Unlike later generations, the same merchandise will go around and be the same.

Just one Mid-Autumn Festival will have so many, and in a few months, there will be a more grand New Year. This is still under the premise that any festival etiquette must be simplified during the national funeral. When there is a funeral next year, won't the expenses have to be doubled? According to the etiquette of the Great Zhou, the period of filial piety is nominally three years, but after the New Year's Day, the daily banquets can be resumed, and the marriage of ordinary people is not prohibited.

No wonder Qin Xun is clamoring to make money. It is really difficult to make money only from the salary and the little money from Zhuangzi.

It's just that the nausea of ​​gambling can never be contaminated.

After pondering for a moment, Qin Nuo asked, "Dongbo, have you heard of other royal palaces and how do they make money?"

Dongbo's face showed a sense of relief. My prince has improved his brain a lot since he suffered a serious illness six months ago, but his gentle and kind character is still there.

"As far as slaves and maidservants know, most of the princes’ homes have shops and farms, some of them are involved in sea trade, they have several caravans, and some have big business in northern Xinjiang. Like Dongjun Wang’s Mansion, it has many businesses. The silk and satin shop buys from Nanyang every year..."

Sure enough, everyone has a way to get rich.

Handing the ledger back to Dongbo, Qin Nuo said: "Let me think about it. I have to make some money."

"The prince is wise, in fact, there is no need to be impatient. I have just opened the mansion, and I will save some silver in the future, and slowly buy manor shops. Money can generate money, and naturally I will gradually become rich." Dong Bo took the account book, warmly Persuade.

This is trying to persuade myself not to spend money in disguise. It's really not something ordinary people can do for six hundred taels to buy a badly wounded person who is of no use. Qin Nuo knew it well and said with a smile, "I know, it won't be anymore." He doesn't have a special hobby, he just wants a cheap master.

The big plan for making a fortune can be discussed slowly, and now Qin Nuo still has a top priority to be busy.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival of the Great Zhou Dynasty. According to tradition, the clan and officials are to enter the palace to meet and give a banquet. This year because of the national funeral, the scale of the banquet has been greatly reduced. Officials are only Grade 3 or above, and only princes, county princes and their elder sons enter the palace to participate in the banquet. Qin Nuo happened to be in the palace.

So after leaving the palace for half a month, Qin Nuo once again returned to the center of Da Zhou's power.

Enter the palace by car, walk past Qinghe Gate, and get on and off in the square on the west side of the palace. Following the leading eunuchs through the corridors, the familiar pavilions are still familiar, but there is a sense of alienation in the eyes.

He was not the only one who felt this way. As soon as he walked into the Liuguang Palace, he heard Qin Xun's voice: "I haven't seen you for more than half a month, how come this palace has changed its appearance."

Qin Xun's chubby body sits on the seat near the east. Seeing Qin Nuo coming in, the first one greeted: "Nine brothers, among the brothers, you are the latest one."

Qin Nuo glanced over, the familiar location, familiar people, and all the princes were basically there, except for Qin Ze, who was guarding the imperial tomb, and Qin Jian was also missing.

I smiled casually: "Isn't the third brother here yet."

"The third brother came here early this morning, and he reported on official affairs at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, I'm afraid he will come later."

Qin Jian is not the same as the few of them who have taken the banquet and banquet. The title is a higher prince, and the position is also compiled by the Wenshiku.

It stands to reason that Qin Jian’s position is actually a leisurely first-class position. No one expects His Royal Highness to participate in the technical work of compiling books. He just waits for the completion of the compilation of literature and history and adds a signature to him. Why do you have to go back to the official business for so long?

Qin Xun showed a playful smile about Qin Nuo’s doubts, "Brother Brother, you are busy with everything."

There is a play! From Qin Xun's expression, I knew that Qin Jian was definitely in an accident, but this fat man didn't say what exactly happened, and he couldn't follow it up. After all, all the brothers were in the temple.

After a while, the princes and county princes from the clan family gradually arrived, and they greeted each other in the wide hall. Qin Xun, a socialist, was so busy that he was reminiscing with this one while chatting with that one.

Qin Nuo was much more leisurely, and he had never liked this kind of occasion, so he slipped out without any attention.

Withholding the imperial follower, he pretended to admire the scenery of the small garden of Qianyuan Palace and walked slowly alone.

Walking westward along the Qianyuan Hall, turning to a secluded corridor, Qin Nuo carefully looked around. Confirming that there is no one, he climbed the railing, jumped up, and jumped onto the crossbar at the corner.

In the corner of the beam, a small package is lying quietly there. Qin Nuo breathed a sigh of relief instantly. Last time I walked here pretending to be Concubine Ge Xian, he took off Concubine Ge's cloak and hairpin and hid it on the beam. Immediately after that, Emperor Jing Yao died, the national funeral was a major event, and Qianyuan Palace went in and out frequently. He didn't find time to come here to take his clothes until the king opened his mansion and left the palace.

Now, taking advantage of the opportunity to enter the palace, he quickly wiped out this crime. Putting the cloak into his arms, Qin Nuo jumped off the beam, and then headed north along Xiyue Lake, finally finding a hidden place.

He took off his shoes and socks, stepped barefoot into the water, lifted a large rock in the lake, and pressed the cloak to the bottom.

In another year or a half, even if this cloak is found, it will only be thought that Concubine Ge Xian accidentally fell off when she fell into the lake, and was involved in a crack in the stone.

Let go of a worry, Qin Nuo went back to the rocky crevice on the shore and put on his shoes and socks, thinking that it was still early to leave the feast anyway, should I go see Qin Zhi first? I don’t know how my sister is doing.

I haven't acted yet, suddenly I heard a crisp voice coming from behind, with anger: "His Royal Highness, please respect yourself!"

Qin Nuo was startled, and his hand in the shoes trembled suddenly.

"Is there any place that doesn't respect yourself? You can tell me!"

Isn't it Qin Jian that the familiar voice of Yin test sounded?

Qin Nuo stood up cautiously and looked in the direction of the sound source through the gap in the stone.

On the opposite side of the rockery is a maple forest, the land is in full swing, and a girl with a sagittarius appearance stands in the rich background. She wears a long yellow dress with glittering pearls and a satin shawl studded with white fox velvet on her shoulders. Although he is only fourteen or five years old, he already looks alluring. Was this the lady who came to the palace to come to the court?

Qin Jian, who was opposite her, dressed in a dark purple prince's court clothes, reflected the already dark face more and more gloomy and unpredictable.

"No, I lost my ugliness this time. I think the green lotus will be able to rest for a while." Qin Nuo sighed. With Ge Xianfei's power, even if it was changed to another one, it would be no different from Green Lotus. Moreover, Concubine Ge Xian has always awed the palace people for her harsh temperament. The girl in Green Lotus really wants to send her back, I'm afraid she will soon be beaten to death with an excuse.

Li Wan understood his scruples and couldn't help but muttered: "His Royal Highness is kindness." But he didn't oppose this decision anymore.

Serve Qin Nuo well, and Li Wan goes out to urge meals.

Qin Nuo is alone in the room, carefully looking at the delicate face reflected in the mirror. This body is a bit good, that is, it perfectly inherits the appearance of his mother, Concubine Chen, with delicate brows and delicate eyes. Thin body, if you put on women's clothing, it is really easy to be mistaken for a girl.

I was looking at it, and suddenly a figure rushed up from behind the cabinet.

Qin Nuo didn't dodge, just stretched out a hand to block the opponent firmly.

"Brother." The girl's delicate voice sounded. Appearance is similar to Qin Nuo's seven or eight points, and it is the 13th princess Qin Zhi, the sister of his twins.

She angrily opened Qin Nuo's hand on her forehead, "Every time, I look thinner than me, how can I be so strong!"

"Who made you eat so much, getting fatter, like a ball."

"You are eating better than me." Qin Zhi exclaimed angrily. What she said was correct. Qin Nuo's appetite was almost two or three times as much as hers, and he didn't know where all the things he ate in his stomach went to.

Because of the early death of Concubine Chen, brothers and sisters Qin Nuo have a very good relationship. Qin Zhi was full of joy for his brother's gradual resuscitation in the past six months, and he was no longer so dumb. He never thought that his brother had already died in a serious illness a few months ago. Now it is another person who has woken up.

Qin Nuo still likes this cheap sister who posted it. And since he inherited Qin Nuo's identity, he should take good care of his family.

Qin Nuo asked casually: "Why did you come here again today? Not with the two emperor sisters."

According to Da Zhou’s palace rules, the prince must move out to live alone when he arrives at Kaimeng. Instead, the daughter can always be raised under the concubine’s knees. Of course, princesses like Qin Zhi who do not have a mother and concubine are not included in this list.

There are three such princesses, namely the Ninth Princess, the Twelve Princess, and the Thirteen Princess Qin Zhi. The three of them lived together in Shunde Palace on the north side of Xiyue Lake.

"Recently, Shunde Palace cannot live anymore. Sister Nine Emperors and Sister Twelve Emperors wash their faces with tears every day. I can't stand it anymore."

"What's wrong?"

"I heard that there was another courtier's memorial today, mentioning the marriage with Beishuo, who wants to marry those barbarians."

Beishuo is in the north of the Great Zhou. There are nomadic horse races everywhere. They were originally vassals of the Great Zhou. They were called vassals and paid tribute every year. They were eager to get some rewards until a few dozen years ago. The tribes have come out of an extraordinary genius, unified the tribes, founded the country and became the king, and the power quickly became stronger. At the beginning, it maintained the tradition of claiming courtiers to the Great Zhou. Two generations later, it began to rebel against the guests, harassing the northern border and becoming a major problem.

On the other hand, in the Great Zhou Dynasty, there have been civil strifes in recent decades, especially the Four Kings Rebellion 20 years ago, which greatly damaged the vitality of the entire imperial court. Although Emperor Jing Yao successfully ascended the throne, the forces in the DPRK were complicated, Jing Yao The emperor himself was not the master of talents and roughness, and the authority of the court has been declining in recent years.

No matter how you look at it, it is the end of the dynasty!

Qin Nuo sighed brightly and sadly. He finally had a good life without worrying about food and clothes. He didn't want to go back to before liberation.

In terms of marriage, there are only a few unmarried princesses in the middle of Korea today. Others are dependent on mothers and families. Most of the selected are the nine princesses or the twelve princesses. Both of them were mothers and concubines from humble birth and died young, and there was no brother in the palace to rely on. They could only live cautiously in this palace.

Qin Nuo couldn't help but be fortunate that Qin Zhi was still young, so don't worry about this.

With the effort of speaking, Li Wan brought the waiter to bring dinner. Turning a blind eye to Qin Zhi who appeared in the room, he obviously knew that the thirteenth princess had come.

The two palace ladies laid out a dozen cups and saucers one by one, and stepped out one after another.

Qin Zhi excitedly picked up his chopsticks, "It's better for you to eat more comfortably here, and you don't need to listen to those old mothers talking."

There are many rules in the palace, Qin Zhi is lively by nature, and her life in Shunde Palace is extremely unhappy. Although those educating female officials would not openly oppress the princess, they naturally did not respect the princesses who had no background background.

Every time at this time, Qin Nuo couldn't help but be grateful that he was dressed as a man. In this age of male and female inferiority, even the princess is not free.

"I heard that Beishuo has a cold climate, and the snow in winter can bury the whole person. The Nine Emperor Sisters are most afraid of the cold and can't stand it in the palace. How can I live there!"

Qin Nuo followed with a sigh, but was helpless.

While stuffing honey-glazed ham into his mouth, Qin Zhi grumbled dissatisfiedly: "It's better to use General Pei to ensure that the gang of savage thieves will be beaten down."

Qin Nuo moved in his heart and asked, "Why do you think of General Pei?"

"The people in the palace have been saying that recently. If General Pei goes out, then there is no need to worry about the barbarians like Beishuo."

Qin Nuo set off a huge wave in his heart. General Pei Ling was a famous general of the Great Zhou Dynasty. In the past ten years, almost all of the most brilliant achievements of the Great Zhou came from his hands.

Just ten years ago, the world was still confronting north and south. Nanchen ruled Jiangnan for nearly a hundred years. It was when Pei Ling led his army to capture his capital, Jianye City, to dominate the world. After that, he went north to fight against Beishuo and wiped out his 100,000 elite soldiers in one fell swoop, and even Wang Zhang was forced to retreat three hundred li to avoid his sharp edge.

For such a peerless general, such an outstanding achievement, the court is almost beyond reward. After all, as early as when Nan Chen was destroyed, Pei Ling was already a general of the first rank. Therefore, after repelling the Xiongnu, the imperial court granted him the post of Marshal of Marshals. This post was only held by the prince who was famous for his bravery at the beginning of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Together with the prime ministers who are the first grade are behind.

Shook the sky and honored the favor, Pei Ling refused to refuse, connected to the table, the tone was humble and respectful.

However, the apparent humility cannot dispel the fear of Emperor Jing Yao and the court. After many years of fighting, almost all the generals in the world are looking forward to their heads, and 50% of the best soldiers in the Great Zhou Dynasty are in his hands.

Qin Nuo rummaged through the historical figures in his mind. I am afraid that only Cao Cao or Sima Yi can compare this momentum.

How could such a person reassure the emperor! Especially Pei Ling and the Qin clan, but there is a hatred of extermination!

The Pei family was once a prominent clan of the Great Zhou, and Pei Ling herself was also the childhood companion of Emperor Jing Yao. Unfortunately, her ancestor was involved in the political struggle, his family was ransacked, and his descendants were exiled to the frontier. Pei Ling himself started from a low-ranking soldier in the frontier, and forcibly laid a piece of ground.

Such a strongman at the heaven-defying level is indeed a confidant of the court. Last year, when the frontier was stable, the imperial court recalled General Pei back to the capital to recover from his injuries and temporarily relieved him of his military power. However, since the beginning of this year, the Huns have plundered the border, but the defenders have been retreating steadily. The calls from the ruling and the opposition to ask Pei Ling to come back are increasing, and even the palace is also talking about it.

This kind of public opinion environment makes Qin Nuo unable to help but think of the heart of Sima Zhao, who was well-known to passers-by back then!

What the army wants, what everyone hopes, the king’s suspicion, the hatred of annihilation, no matter which one, is a harbinger of the addition of the yellow robe!

"Brother, why don't you eat it? Don't you have to go to wait for the sick at night?" Maybe Qin Nuo had been thinking for too long, Qin Zhi couldn't help but remind.

Qin Nuo came back to his senses and forced herself to start eating, and might have to stay overnight at night.

Since Emperor Jing Yao fell ill last month, all the princes have been sick. Fortunately, Qin Nuo is an unfavored prince, and only takes his turn once in a few days.

After dinner, the **** from Qianyuan Palace soon came to greet the two princes, and it was Qin Nuo and Qin Ze tonight.

The age is close, everything has to be lined up together, Qin Nuo is a bit speechless about the mechanical personnel operation of the court, it's okay, he doesn't like to stay with Qin Ze all day. Even if this kid looks good, he can't resist the annoying energy of holding his nose and eyes straight.

No, it started as soon as we met.

"Brother Nine, you are late, you don't have to eat so much for dinner, there are also snacks in Qianyuan Hall." In front of outsiders, Qin Ze has always been polite, respectful and gentle.

Qin Nuo rolled his eyes in his heart and smiled naively: "Thank you ten brothers for your concern, don't I think that I will have the strength to serve my father well when I am full." Can't act.

Qin Ze turned his head blankly, not wanting to see this smile.

His Royal Highness Nine is really stupid, and he didn't even hear the irony in the words of His Highness Ten. The prince who came to pick up the people secretly said with a smile: "The two princes are ready, let's go over."

After a long time, Gong Bian didn't cause trouble at all! Before I was nervous, it turned out to be a dumb gun.

You vomit blood and comatose? Think of the domineering General Pei I met last night. Such a weak condition appeared on his mighty body. Imagine that scene. Qin Nuo wanted to laugh inexplicably.

Next, I thought that I was already at the gate of Qianyuan Hall when I met Pei Ling. Before entering the palace, he vomited blood and fell into a coma... Could it be... "Where did General Pei go to get sick?"

Li Wan thought for a while: "It seems to be at the gate of Qianyuan Palace. The servant just listened to the palace man over there."

The entrance of Qianyuan Hall! Could it be that General Pei fell ill as soon as he left? There is something wrong, the road has been walked for more than half of the time, but it is going to come out at the gate of the palace. It should be that Pei Ling suddenly discovered something wrong, and then temporarily changed the decision to enter the palace. This is not the place where it's wrong, isn't it me?

Things are so weird, Qin Nuo will inevitably be hesitant. But there is no time for him to think carefully. After changing clothes in a hurry, rushed to Qianyuan Palace.

The memorial ceremony for the emperor’s Daxing has been quickly arranged. The entire Qianyuan Palace is hung with solemn white silk. The once magnificent palace is very cold, like winter is coming,

The princes were all concentrated in the Dongbian Hall. Qin Nuo wanted to inquire about Pei Ling's news, but when he entered the door, he felt that the atmosphere was not right.

Everyone's faces were silent, especially Qin Ze, pale and haggard, looking like he was on the verge of collapse.

Qin Nuo's heart shook all of a sudden.

Seeing him coming in, Qin Xun stepped forward and reminded in a low voice: "Nine brother, just now the concubine Xianniang went."

Sure enough, the Dongchuang incident happened! Qin Nuo can't suppress his fierce heartbeat, what should I do? Fantuo hasn't made a confession yet...

I was in a panic, but I heard Qin Xun continue to sigh and say: "The concubine Xian was mourned for the death of her father and the emperor, she threw herself into the water, and died in each other's lives. Such virginity is really a model of my Da Zhou woman."

Throwing water... committing suicide? Qin Nuo couldn't turn his head for a while.

How did this conclusion come about? God TM committed suicide by throwing water into it. With such a big wound on Concubine Ge Xian's stomach, a blind man would consider suicide!

"This... how could this happen?" Qin Nuo's eyes flickered.

"Just now, there have been no traces of the concubine in the hall. The empress sent someone to search, but she didn't expect to get such news." Qin Xun sighed, "Ah, the concubine has an upright temperament. It is reasonable to choose such a concubine. ."

Queen Huo suppressed the news! Qin Nuo immediately realized why? Is it because you don't want to make the funeral more troublesome? After all, the emperor had just died, and the people were in panic. If the news that Ge Xianfei was killed for no reason is heard again, it will inevitably trigger unnecessary associations in all aspects. For Empress Huo, the opportunity to assassinate Pei Ling has been lost, and now that the crown prince has successfully ascended the throne is more important than anything else.

If Empress Huo made a move, there would be no flaws. Thinking about this, Qin Nuo relaxed a little, and suddenly felt a cold gaze lock on him.

It's Qin Ze, he doesn't need to look back, he can understand how gloomy and probing that gaze will be.

Qin Ze should not easily believe the lie of committing suicide by throwing water into the water. How should he hide it from him?

Fortunately, Qin Ze didn't immediately ask about it. After all, it's hard to tell the truth about Qin Nuo, and the funeral is about to begin.

The emperor’s funeral is such a major event, and the etiquette is extremely complicated. Qin Nuo can't remember how many times he knelt down, kowtows, and cries with everyone, repeating it over and over again from dark to dawn, and then to dark. The foreign ministers were better, and could take advantage of the timing of official duties to leave and rest for a while. The clan was miserable. In the square in front of Qianyuan Hall, there were people kneeling in darkness, among them were 70-80-year-old men and five- or six-year-old children. I heard that there are several pregnant ladies on the female family, so they can only kneel on the cold bluestone ground honestly at this time.

As the princes and princes of the direct line, they knelt directly in the hall. At any rate, there was no need to kneel outside and blow the cold wind. However, because of this, there were still several weak princesses and princes who fell on their posts.

On the second day, even Qin Jian, who had always gritted his teeth, couldn't hold it anymore, and was faltering. Empress Huo didn't order the palace people to move him to rest in time like the previous princes and princesses, but ignored him.

Qin Jian was also a hard-headed man. After being in a coma for a while, he woke up leisurely, knelt down on the ground again, and began to cry. His voice is the loudest and most tragic in the whole inner hall, making people sad and crying.

Qin Nuo knelt behind him, simmering in sorrow, trance, and from time to time he could feel a gloomy line of sight falling on him, and suddenly a sharp spirit woke up, his line of sight left, and then another round of sadness. Sadly...

Having such a big confession makes people not cry well!

Finally returned from the Qianyuan Palace, lying in his room, Qin Nuo lying on the bed like a dead dog, really tired, these ancient etiquettes are really not human, but fortunately he has always been physically strong and thorough again. Wumai.

Speaking of, he has been so busy these days that he hasn't had time to consider this matter carefully. Struggling to get up from the bed, to the small study.

As a prince, he has his own matching study room, but Qin Nuo's study room is much cleaner than other princes. Not only is the furnishings simple, but the number of books is also small, which shows that the utilization rate is extremely low. This also greatly reduced Qin Nuo's workload.

The dozen or so parts of the lower level were all made by Qin Nuo after Qin Nuo crossed over and let Li Wan learn about this era for himself. I had already read it, and Qin Nuo glanced across it, then turned his eyes to the original collection, taking them out one by one to examine them carefully.

Yes, Qin Nuo is looking for the legendary martial arts secrets.

Qin Nuo, who had passed through before, could actually martial arts, this thing is too bizarre. In this short half-year of life, he has already understood Qin Nuo's life trajectory, and the Great Zhou Dynasty still paid attention to the education of the prince.

Except for the festivals and other holidays, the prince will begin enrollment at the age of five and will start enrollment in the morning and practice martial arts in the afternoon.

As a stupid prince who is not motivated, Qin Nuo's courses are undoubtedly easy. The cultural courses are all pretends, and it doesn't matter if you don't even go. Several masters will not ask about his schoolwork at all. He is also the only prince who has no accompanying students in the school. I don't know if Concubine Ge Xian moved her hands or feet, or the Ministry of Internal Affairs really completely forgot.

The afternoon class is martial arts, and the degree of freedom is greater. Some princes choose to practice bow and arrow riding, and some like to practice martial arts. People like Qin Jian who are interested in warfare can also choose to teach in this area. .

Qin Nuo is one of the members who learns boxing skills, and Qin Ze secretly scolds Wu Manzi for this reason. Only after crossing over, Qin Nuo became seriously ill, so he didn't participate in the afternoon class for a long time, and didn't go there a few times until last month.

From the only few contacts, Qin Nuo could feel that the two guards who taught him his fist and kick skills were purely dealing with errands. Although their attitude was respectful, they were completely playing with children.

So Qin Nuo felt disappointed after going there a few times. He had no interest in this at all. I never thought that after experiencing the crisis of the palace change, I discovered that my body had martial arts. I'm afraid that even the guards who taught him Kungfu didn't notice it.