Chapter 73 Gaining New Courage
This "mistake" started when Mingluo saw the first piece of different handwriting -
Different handwritings represent that different people copied the scriptures. This is a common thing. After all, it was not only the wife of Duke Zheng who came to the Duke Zheng's mansion. Anyone who is willing can pray for blessings and copy the scriptures.
The next moment, Ming Luo's eyes fell on the signature at the bottom of the paper.
Yao Xia, the second wife of the Yao family? Ming Luo had no impression of this person.
It was not surprising that the copied scriptures appeared in the house of the wife of Duke Zheng. It was common for the female relatives who came this time to get together to copy scriptures because they were good friends with each other.
Ming Luo didn't care, turned the page and continued reading.
Another one with a different handwriting.
Ming Luo subconsciously looked at the signature - Sui Ning of Chang Shi, General of the Cavalry's Mansion.
The girl's face flashed through his mind, Ming Luo's expression remained calm as he turned over again.
The next one had a completely different handwriting.
Ming Luo frowned suddenly.
She picked up the scripture and read it carefully. The more she read, the more certain she became.
This is actually imitating the handwriting of Princess Chongyue when she was alive.
Her eyes quickly moved to the signature, and when she saw the four words "Changshi Suining", her brows furrowed even deeper.
Why did Chang Suining copy the sutras in two different handwritings, and why did he imitate the handwriting of Princess Chongyue? Princess Chongyue's handwriting was not easy to learn, but the other party wrote 70% similar... It can be seen that it was not a one-day effort, and he must have been copying secretly for a long time.
What was the purpose of this move? Thinking of a possibility, Ming Luo sneered silently.
Copying the scriptures in two different handwritings might be just a superficial act of showing off, but imitating Princess Chongyue's handwriting alone must have other intentions.
Do you want to catch the eyes of the saints?
"Madam, is there something wrong?" Liuzhu, the personal maid who was serving at the side, saw Ming Luo looking at the scripture for a long time with an unhappy expression, so she asked cautiously.
Ming Luo crumpled the paper scripture into a ball with an indifferent expression and threw it into the charcoal basin beside him.
"You dare to send this letter to the saint with so many typos in it—"
Liuzhu: "I wonder who could be so careless?"
Ming Luo didn't say much, just said: "That's it."
Liuzhu didn't ask any more questions.
The two palace maids who were serving tea and snacks understood what was going on when they heard this conversation.
They all knew that the lady hated people who did things carelessly.
But the other party dared to send it even though the copy was full of mistakes. If the saint saw it, even if he was not punished, he would definitely leave a very bad impression in front of the saint. In this way, the lady was helping the other party.
The lady has always been like this, although a little strict, she has a kind heart.
This has been witnessed by everyone in the palace for many years.
Ming Luo had already sat down behind the desk.
She took a last look at the scripture that had been burned to ashes in the charcoal brazier.
Her expression had long since returned to calm, with only a hint of sarcasm remaining in the depths of her eyes.
She is just the adopted daughter of a military general, an outsider of low status, yet she dares to have such thoughts.
You really don't know your own limitations.
And it's extremely clumsy.
But people who don't know their own identity and harbor delusions are truly disgusting.
Ming Luo withdrew his gaze and flipped through the scriptures at hand one by one.
After she had read them all and heard that Cui Jing had left, she asked her maid to take the scriptures to see the Emperor of the Holy Book.
"These are the scriptures copied by the ladies of each mansion these past two days. Your Majesty, please take a look at them when you have time."
"Well, put it down."
The Emperor of the Holy Ceme put down the red brush in his hand, leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.
Seeing this, Ming Luo walked around behind the Emperor of the Holy Ce and rubbed his shoulders as usual: "Aunt has a lot of things to do every day, and she has to take care of the blessing matters. She is already tired... Today, Ah Shen did such a ridiculous thing again. He is really ignorant. Luo'er has just reprimanded and reminded him. When he returns home, I believe his father will also punish and admonish him. Let him reflect on himself at home during this period of time-"
She said softly, "I hope Auntie can calm down and take care of herself."
The Holy Ceremonial Emperor did not comment: "It would be great if he could learn to reflect on his mistakes."
Ming Luo: "He has learned a lesson today..."
The Holy Ce Emperor thought of Ming Jin's embarrassed look just now, closed his eyes and said slowly: "At the ceremony yesterday, it was clear that the Chang family lady was indeed different from ordinary ladies... Ah Shen was unlucky to meet her today."
It is hard to say whether this is a compliment or criticism.
"This lady from the Chang family has really unusual words and actions." Ming Luo's men continued to press her shoulders, and said softly, "From the two things that happened yesterday to today, it can be seen that she is a person who will not back down if she has a grudge. This is understandable, but she just acts... without a lot of scruples after all."
The Holy Ceremonial Emperor still had his eyes closed: "It seems that he has fewer scruples, but he has not left anyone with any faults to point out."
Ming Luo's hand on his shoulder paused slightly.
Was this praise? "How is Li Lu? Did the doctor see him again today?" The Emperor of the Holy Ce had changed the subject.
Ming Luo immediately came back to his senses: "Don't worry, Auntie. Prince Rong was just frightened and had asthma yesterday. He is fine now."
The Holy Ce Emperor nodded slightly: "He has always been in poor health. I didn't want him to come here, but he wanted to do it sincerely, so I couldn't stop him... The temple is not as comfortable as Prince Rong's Mansion. I need to let the attendants and doctors take good care of him."
Ming Luo agreed: "Yes, please rest assured, aunt."
At this time, a palace maid came in and announced, "Your Majesty, Yu Changshi is outside asking to see you."
"Let him in."
Yu Zengxing went into the Zen hall and paid his respects.
At Ming Luo's signal, all the eunuchs and palace maids who had nothing to do with the palace withdrew and stood guard.
Yu Zeng was the head of the Sigongtai. For ordinary matters, he only needed to send his subordinates to pass on the message. The matters that made him come in person were mostly urgent or not suitable for publicizing.
"We have already investigated the truth of what the criminal Pei said yesterday." Yu Zeng said, "The young lady in General Chang's mansion is not the daughter of Yao Tingwei."
“Isn’t it…” The Holy Ce Emperor finally opened his eyes: “But Yao Yi is looking for someone in private, so it can’t be fake.”
"There is indeed an attempt to find someone. They said they were looking for a daughter for an old friend. I don't know if this is true or not, and I don't know if it is inconvenient to say it clearly..." Yu Zeng lowered his eyes and said, "But they are definitely looking for the wrong person."
In other words, he was really looking for someone, but the person he was looking for was not the girl from the Chang family.
The Emperor of the Holy Cemeter understood and nodded slightly.
She had no intention of interfering in the family affairs of her subjects, but just as the court and the harem have always been closely connected, the family affairs of her subjects were, in a sense, also within the scope of her control.
Her eyes always needed to see more.
Because there are countless pairs of eyes watching her all the time.
…
During the vegetarian lunch, Chang Kuo frequently put food into his daughter's bowl: "Eat more!"
Qiao Yumian nodded and said softly, "Yes, Ningning, you need to eat more so that your injury can heal faster."
Qiao Yubai said, "Besides, carrying water is very tiring."
Chang Sui'an: "Beating people is also tiring!"
Qiao Yubai rarely refuted his words. He was silent for a moment and nodded: "Yes."
After all, it must have taken a lot of effort to beat the man like that.
After hearing this again, Qiao Yumian hesitated to speak.
She wanted to say that hitting people is not good after all.
But on second thought, the person Ningning hit wasn't a human, right?
The prince of Yingguo was famous for not doing his job.
It’s wrong to hit someone, but Ning Ning didn’t hit anyone—
After figuring this out, Qiao Yumian suddenly felt that there would be no problem.
She also tried to pick up some food for Chang Suining: "Come, Ningning, have some bamboo shoots."
She couldn't see, so she could only pick up the dish in front of her and pass it to Chang Suining, who hurriedly picked up the bowl to take it.
Soon, the dishes in front of her piled up like a small mountain.
Chang Suining was a little worried.
Xier was watching from the side, and she always felt that her own girl would say something that would damage her virtue in the next moment - without meat, the meal would not be enjoyable.
Although the rice did not taste good, Chang Suining still ate all the food in front of him.
In the afternoon, her Zen temple suddenly became lively.
"I thought Sister Chang was injured and needed to rest, so I didn't dare to come and disturb her..."
But who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, I heard that the Chang family sister not only went to the back mountain to fetch water, but also beat up the prince of Yingguo! When Yao Xia thought of this, he couldn't help but show admiration: "This is the first time I heard that the prince of Yingguo was beaten!"
"Yeah yeah……"
"Mrs. Chang is so brave!"
The five or six girls who followed Yao Xia chattered in agreement.
"Then the Prince of Yingguo is not a good person..." A pretty girl lowered her voice and said angrily, "He acts arrogantly and absurdly, and he is a perverted person."
"That's right. This man is addicted to alcohol and sex, and acts frivolously... It's a well-known fact. When it comes to being extremely bold and daring, the only one in the capital who can compete with him is Madam Yao Er!" A girl said seriously.
Yao Xia: "Pooh, pooh, pooh, I'm not like him!"
"What's the difference?"
The girls laughed and made noises.
Most of those who can play with Yao Xia are lively and cheerful, love to talk and make fun, and are bolder than ordinary ladies.
Someone asked in a low voice out of concern: "Why did Madam Chang come into conflict with the Prince of Ying? Could it be that he coveted Madam Chang's beauty and wanted to do something frivolous to her?"
Chang Suining shook his head: "Not really."
At least not in time.
I don’t think I’ll dare to do that in the future.
"That's good..."
"Mrs. Chang, you must be careful and watch out for this person in the future."
"Then why did Sister Chang teach him a lesson?" Yao Xia asked curiously.
Chang Suining covered his mouth and yawned: "He bullied a friend of mine, and he insisted on fighting, so I had no choice but to fight back."
The group of girls were surprised to hear this.
Madam Chang actually beat the Prince of Yingguo for her friend!
And we won!
Some people couldn't help but think of the heroic figure of Mrs. Chang stepping on insects at the flower party that day.
——Madam Chang, are you still in need of friends? Chang Suining yawned and raised her eyes, and was met with a pair of sparkling eyes.
So...she beat up someone today, and it turned out to be a win-win for everyone?
And there is a possibility of becoming famous with just one beating.
I think this is the same as when you kill the enemy on the battlefield, you specifically target those with status in the enemy army to kill.
Hmm... my thoughts suddenly opened up.
Chang Suining tried to draw up a small booklet in his mind, listing the people in the capital who could be beaten, in case of emergency.
After Yao Xia and others left, Chang Suining stood up from his chair and walked out.
Xier quickly followed: "Girl, do you still want to fetch water?"
"I won't pick today."
Xier breathed a sigh of relief.
She had secretly calculated for the girl. If ordinary women could add ten merits by copying scriptures and doing morning prayers, the girl could add a hundred merits by carrying water. Moreover, the girl also beat up the Ming prince. In a sense, it could be said that she had purified the Buddha's eyes and ears. If the Buddha was a little more particular, he would at least add a thousand merits to her girl, right? With this calculation, the girl's merits were already far ahead of others. She could not carry water anymore, otherwise she would really leave no way for other women to survive.
"Where is that girl going?"
"Go find Mr. Yu."
Ah? The girl used to be most afraid of Yu Gong.
Xier's eyes fell on her girl's round head, and she couldn't help thinking, is this what it means to gain something when you lose something? Although the girl lost her old brain, she gained new courage.
Seeing Chang Suining coming alone, Yu Zeng had the same feeling and made a new addition - this guy not only gained new courage, but also became extremely thick-skinned.
"I was injured and frightened yesterday, why didn't Mr. Yu send anyone to show concern?" The girl asked as soon as she came up, as if asking - is this how you act as a father? Yu Zeng sneered: "I don't see how you are frightened, but I am the one who is frightened."
He had heard that today she had beaten the son of the Duke of Ying in the back hills, and that she had not beaten him the way an ordinary lady would do, by throwing a pearl flower or a stone, or scratching him a few times; she had used a carrying pole to beat him.
He raised his eyes coldly: "Do you know that the prince of Yingguo is definitely not a good person--"
Chang Suining sat there and said, "So I came to look for Mr. Yu."
"Why, do you want me to help you clean up the mess?"
Chang Suining asked in confusion: "What mess do we need to clean up?"
The person who deserves to be punished has been punished, and the person who deserves to be expelled has been expelled.
As for what happens after that, hasn’t that happened yet?
Yu Zeng: "...Then what are you doing here?"
"I want to ask Mr. Yu for a list of names." Chang Suining said, "The list of the clan members, officials and their families who are accompanying this trip."
Yu Zeng frowned: "What do you want this for?"
"Mr. Yu also knows that my brain is broken and many people can't recognize me."
Chang Suining said seriously, "Before I beat the prince of Yingguo today, he first announced his family background - but if I run into a stubborn guy someday who refuses to tell me his identity, I must know who I am beating, right?"
Yu Zeng: “???”
His expression hasn't been so out of control in many years!
He frowned and looked at Xi'er: "The palace doctors can't do anything... What about the Rejuvenation Pavilion? Have you been there?"
We have to think of a solution, right?
Xi'er had a complicated expression, and Chang Suining answered on his own: "Don't worry, Mr. Yu. I invited a doctor from Huichun Pavilion to come and see you on the first day after returning to Beijing."
"What did you say?"
"Let it be."
Yu Zeng: “…….”
"Don't be afraid, Mr. Yu. I don't want this list just to beat people with it." Chang Suining said to comfort him, "I can't recognize all the maids around many people. In order to avoid offending the wrong people, you should know what's going on."
Yu Zeng chuckled, "...In your eyes, are there still people you shouldn't bump into?"
Having said that, he was too lazy to waste any more words with her and told his confidant, "Okay, get it for her."
After all, it is not a secret who came.
Chang Suining got the list and left. Before leaving, he took out the Chang family's highest etiquette of thanking -
"Thank you, Mr. Yu."
Simple and perfunctory.
…
That night, Chang Suining held the long list and read it until late at night.
Now that the matter of A Li is over, it is time for her to understand the current situation and those who have the ability to influence it.
…
Early the next morning, Chang Suining got up on time and went to the back mountain to fetch water again.
This water was pumped for four days in a row.
Early in the morning of that day, when Chang Suining was carrying a bucket and walking towards the river, he heard the sound of a flute coming from afar.
When she arrived at the river, she saw a moon-white male figure standing by the river with a flute in his hand.
I will write until 11:59 with precision...
(End of this chapter)
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