Chapter 188 I Want to Count
After the two returned home, Mo Yi went back to his room to rest as usual.
Li Jing still went to the front study.
After sleeping for a while, Mo Yi didn't know what to eat for dinner. Li Jing came in and said that he had something to do and had to eat in the front study. This was perfect! Mo Yi asked Bai Mei to tell the stove to cook some porridge for her in the evening.
Although Concubine Feng had figured it out, she still kept an eye on her. When she heard that she wanted to drink porridge at night, she felt a little disdainful.
The dinner was served in the evening. In addition to the porridge, there were four side dishes and four snacks...
I'm afraid that with Mo Yuan and Mo Wen present, none of the three of them would be able to eat these things. Thinking about the dishes from yesterday, everyone only used a small half... What a waste.
When Li Jing came back, Mo Yi was already fast asleep. He scratched his head... Was she tired these past two days, or was she not used to waiting for her husband? So he washed up and lay down beside her to sleep.
The next morning, I went to the Zhao family to recognize my relatives.
The weather is not very good and it looks like it is going to snow.
"I'll go with you to see the old lady, and then I'll go directly to Cangzhou. It'll snow soon and the roads will be hard to walk on. After you have dinner at Zhao's house, come back by yourself."
"Okay, how many days will you be gone?" asked Mo Yi, who was being dressed up by the maid.
"It depends on the weather. It should be three days. But if it snows heavily, it will be delayed for another two days."
"Well. Have you arranged for the accompanying personnel? And what should we bring with us on the road..." Mo Yi really didn't know.
"Everyone has been arranged. Things on the road are usually handled by the front. If you don't understand these, don't worry about it. Li Chang will also go with us this time."
After packing up, the two of them walked out. Halfway, they met Concubine Feng and saluted them. Li Jing paused, "What's the matter?"
Concubine Feng smiled and said, "I heard that the prince is going out today. It's too cold. I prepared a set of leather leg covers for the prince. Put them on and don't let your legs get frozen."
"It's already prepared..." But Li Jing still took it, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, you can get busy first..."
After saying that, he took Mo Yi away.
Concubine Feng looked at their backs with an unchanged smile...
In the car, Mo Yi suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, you said..."
"What's the matter?" Li Jing was thinking about something and asked casually.
"Hmm...you said, is it possible for Sister Yunqing and Fourteenth Brother?"
"What's the possibility? Oh, you mean..." Li Jing looked at Mo Yi with amusement. At such a young age, he had just gotten married, but he actually wanted to act as a matchmaker... This was really...
"Last time, when we were all talking, I saw them laughing and joking, and I liked them. I heard that Sister Yunqing hasn't arranged a marriage yet, and Fourteenth Brother is the right age. Why haven't you thought about this?"
Li Jing smiled and said, "That's because Fourteen's mother is of low status and has no dowry. Fourteen has no real job, but only receives an allowance. If the house in his house leaks, he has to report it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for money to repair it. But who will take care of him for a while when he is not favored? He has to rely on his mother's subsidies, or I can help him a little, so that he can live. It's so poor, Sister Yunqing can't marry into the family and suffer.
But now... Concubine Liang's position is certain, and her treatment is much better. Little Fourteen, I will remind the emperor after the New Year to find him a real job. That way, it will be fine. You will have a chance to ask your aunt later."
"Yes. But...will my aunt laugh at me?"
"Yes." Li Jing teased her.
The two of them laughed.
When they arrived at Zhao's house, Zhao Yunqing and Zhao Yunkai, dressed beautifully, greeted them at the second gate.
Seeing him coming, he quickly saluted: "Cousin!"
He came closer to Mo Yi and winked, "Greetings, Princess!"
"Your Highness is so beautiful! She is beautiful from head to toe!"
Mo Yi smiled with his head down.
The two Miss Zhaos secretly glanced at Li Jing: his expression became much softer. Look, he has become a different person after marrying the girl he loves!
When they got into the house, Old Lady Zhao sat on the main seat, with her two grandsons' wives and several great-grandsons' wives serving her.
Li Jing and Mo Yi came forward and knelt down, "Great-grandmother, Li Jing and his wife Mo Yi kowtow to you."
The old lady was very excited, "Hurry up and get up! Come... let me see..." She stretched out her hands.
Both men stepped forward, and the old lady took their hands and looked at them carefully, "Good children!" Her eyes were extremely gentle.
"From now on, you two should live a good life. Mo Yi... the old lady has lived for so many years, and her vision is not given in vain. Although we have known each other for a short time, the old lady knows: you are a smart and strong girl! Qilang, he has worked very hard. The burden is too heavy, and sometimes he is careless. I hope you understand and take good care of him."
"Yes! Mo Yi will definitely remember the old lady's teachings. I will do my best to take care of the prince!"
"The old lady believes in you." She waved her hand, and the maid next to her handed over a box. "The banknotes in the box, and the things in the box next to it. They are from the old lady's private property, which were allocated to Qilang. I hand them over to you today. Keep them well..."
Mo Yi turned to look at Li Jing, and when he nodded, he took it with both hands. "Thank you, great-grandmother."
How much is this box of banknotes? I really want to count them...
"Great-grandmother, I have to go to Cangzhou. I'm afraid it will snow, so I won't have dinner with you. Let Mo Yi accompany you!"
"Then go quickly. If it snows, walk slower or rest on the road for a night."
"Okay. Don't worry." Li Jing greeted his aunt, glanced at Mo Yi, and left.
Mo Yi sat obediently beside the old lady and presented her with the headband he had made for her.
I listened to her chattering for a long time, and then let the old lady rest for a while before dinner.
After sending the person away, Mrs. Zhao drank tea and chatted with her:
"You are young and have little experience. You must be unfamiliar with marriage. Everyone has to go through this process. Concubines and concubines are the norm in many families. Just remember to follow the rules and don't worry too much.
The prince has devoted himself to official business. Over the years, he has not spoiled anyone to the point of disregarding the rules. You can rest assured about this."
Mo Yi nodded slightly.
"I don't know how many times Zhao Hui has told you that the former Princess Zhou was the most outstanding lady in the capital. She was not only beautiful, but also very talented. She could play the piano, write calligraphy, and compose poetry. She could do everything with ease."
Looking at Mo Yi's blinking eyes, which showed curiosity but not the slightest negative emotion, Madam Zhao sighed softly: This girl is really steady.
"But the prince and her don't get along well."
"Please tell me more, Aunt. Mo Yi also wants to know more about the prince."
"Well... the prince's temper... he and our Princess Ming'an are twins. When Princess Ming'an was very young, she was always chattering and very lovable. The emperor loved her the most. But the prince didn't start talking until he was over two years old, and he often spoke one word at a time. So, he developed a bad temper. He would often get into a fight if he couldn't get through to her after three sentences.
At that time, the most favored person in the palace was the eldest concubine Dong, the cousin of the current little concubine Dong. She was really... prettier than the current little concubine Dong. She gave birth to the emperor's son, Li Zhen, and was also the emperor's favorite. The mother and son were very energetic in the harem. They bullied everyone they caught. The only people they didn't dare to provoke were Princess Ming'an and the prince.
Princess Ming'an is very smart. Not only is she familiar with the palace rules, but she also knows the court laws very well. No one can argue with her. As for the prince... the prince is not good at talking, but he can fight..."
At this point, Madam Zhao smiled, but also a little sadly, "Hey, look at me, where am I going? The prince is like this. He puts official business first, and everything else is secondary. Princess Zhou is sensitive, and she loves romance. She is always a little sad, and still hopes to have a husband who loves her without principles. In fact, she has a good character, but she can't get along with the prince. The two of them don't know what the other is thinking... They are getting further and further away, and neither of them is happy.
Everyone thinks their marriage is good, but they just can't live well. What I mean is that the prince is a bit stubborn, which is good for official business. But when it comes to husband and wife getting along, it's a bit inhumane. "
"I see that you are young, but you are a successful person. Since ancient times, women have to rely on their husbands and sons to live, and often neglect themselves. They never think about what to do when their husbands and sons can no longer be relied on one day.
We in the Zhao family attach great importance to the cultivation of our daughters. From the old lady to Yunqing and the others, everyone can stand up. I see that you look a bit like that..."
"Mo Yi thinks so too. It is of course good to have the protection of parents, brothers, husband and son. But you can't be too dependent on them. Otherwise, it will be unbalanced. Princess Zhou, I'm afraid that's the case..." Mo Yi smiled.
"Yes. You are right to think so! Good boy... The old lady is very good at judging people."
"Aunt, on the way here, the prince talked about sister Yunqing. Do you have any plans for her marriage?"
"There are a few companies that are interested, but they haven't said anything yet and are still looking... There are always things that you are satisfied with and things that you are not satisfied with."
"Then...what do you think of Fourteenth Brother?" Mo Yi asked.
"Ah?" Mrs. Zhao was a little surprised.
"The prince said that he had no such plan before because Fourteenth Brother had no official business, and his mother's position was low, so the dowry was not generous, and he was afraid that Sister Yunqing would suffer if she married him. But now, Concubine Liang has treated her well in all aspects, and after the New Year, the prince also said that he would find a good position for Fourteenth Brother. That's much better than before. If you and Sister Yunqing like him..."
Madam Zhao was very touched. "Your Highness does things properly. I watched Fourteenth grow up, and I didn't treat him as an outsider, so I didn't think about this matter... It's not that I despise him for being poor. How about... ask Yunqing later?"
"I'll go ask her..." Mo Yi was very interested...
(End of this chapter)
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