In the early morning of New Year's Day, Xie Pei was still in Su Wan's room.
Don’t ask how he got in, the answer is that he climbed over the wall.
But at this moment Su Wan really wanted to talk to Xie Pei.
"Aunt said she needed to think about it. She had never thought about this matter before, so she needs to think about it." Su Wan said.
In fact, with so many thoughts in mind, Su Wan could sense the indecision in her aunt's heart.
It is indeed difficult to take this step. It is normal that most people cannot take this step because they are used to the environment, people and things around them.
Some things may be unbearable to others, but for those who are used to it, they can just endure it.
And now life is much better than before.
Xie Pei said, "What about you? In fact, you can tell your aunt that if she stays in the Su family, you will be easily controlled by the Su family in the future. She will be your hostage when you become a female official in the future."
"As long as you say it, she will definitely agree to leave immediately."
This is the truth.
My aunt is very timid most of the time, but if it’s for Su Wan, she will definitely leave, even tonight.
Because the aunt is in the Su family, it proves that Su Wan, her biological mother, will always be a member of the Su family, so she has to take care of her, or take steps to balance things out.
But Su Wan didn't say any of this. She just asked her aunt whether she was willing to leave. It all depended on her aunt's wishes.
Su Wan smiled: "Although it is a bit troublesome that my aunt doesn't leave, it's not a big deal. They are very capable and can basically solve the problem by threatening or intimidating them."
"She was a maid raised in a mansion since she was a child. She didn't know anything. Many people may not understand this, but before she opened the shop, the outside world was indeed too unfamiliar to her. So she can make any decision. She is a concubine and a woman. Many times, she can't make her own decisions."
That being said, Su Wan looked at Xie Pei and asked, "Have you eaten?"
Xie Pei also smiled: "I have eaten."
"Okay." Su Wan said, "I guess my aunt is still awake. Forget it, let her think about it first. Whatever decision she makes is fine."
Xie Pei can always see Su Wan's softness.
She obviously knows everything and understands everything, but she can still make stubborn decisions.
This kind of stubbornness is particularly cute.
Xie Pei looked at the Ruyi hairpin on Su Wan's head again, and the smile in the corners of his eyes deepened. After midnight, Xie Pei climbed over the wall and went out again.
The guards driving the carriage outside were no longer surprised.
It's normal for them to meet each other anyway.
Early morning on New Year's Day.
Every family started to pay New Year's greetings, and the palace was no exception, but the prince just had to sit in the Qinzheng Hall and wait for everyone to come over. He would just chat about family matters on New Year's Day.
Some people were trying to figure out the prince's marriage, but more people were asking when he would ascend the throne.
Only the Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace, who was also wearing casual clothes, came to retire and return to his hometown. His hometown was Jianzhou, and his ancestral property was there. Although his family must have been in a state of great silence after this incident, fortunately he was still alive.
I originally thought that although he did not directly stand up in the incident, he also expressed his inclination, and was just waiting for the prince to find a reason to deal with him afterwards.
Unexpectedly, the delay lasted until after the New Year. On the first day of the New Year, the Grand Secretary of Jianji Hall found an opportunity to retire and return home.
Xie Pei was too lazy to be polite and just said, "If you have any other requests, please tell me together."
The Grand Secretary of Jianji Hall paused, he did have another request.
That was her granddaughter's marriage. At the beginning, he stood on the side of the second prince, and his granddaughter was engaged to the second prince. He originally thought that if it went through, his granddaughter would be the future queen.
But now the eldest prince is slow but not causing trouble, and he can even celebrate the New Year with Concubine Jiang. It seems that the crown prince will not raise his hand.
But the second prince cursed loudly in the Taimiao, and Concubine Chu failed to persuade him. She was imprisoned in the cold palace and cried all day long.
In this situation, he lets his granddaughter marry the second prince. How can he be qualified to be a grandfather?
So this time he came here with gritted teeth, hoping that the Crown Prince would consider that he was chosen by the late emperor. No, the late emperor now is Huaizong.
Considering that he was personally chosen by Emperor Yuanzong, that is, the prince's grandfather, he can be punished, scolded, or even punished without any decency.
Please ask the prince for permission to cancel the engagement and let his granddaughter go back to his hometown with him. Even if her reputation is damaged, she can really marry the second prince. She doesn't want to be tied to the second prince anymore.
He accepted the fact that he would be the king or the loser.
But before he could finish his words, the prince had already asked.
Seeing that the Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace was speechless, Xie Pei was too lazy to say more. He originally wanted to speak directly to resolve the matter, but he thought of what Su Wan said last night, that she was a woman, and many times she could not make her own decisions.
Xie Pei didn't have any opinion on this matter, but when he thought of the expression on Su Wan's face when she said this, he thought that if she knew that he handled the matter in a simple and rough manner, she would understand him.
But if he was a little troublesome and given some respect, she would look at him with the same sparkling eyes as last time.
Just like the porridge he had left as a reward that day, before he even opened his mouth, Xie Pei said, "You stay in Kyoto for a while longer and let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter."
"It won't affect my family."
When the Grand Secretary of Jianji Hall left Qinzheng Hall, he was still in disbelief.
He followed the second prince and wanted to seize the position of crown prince!
How could they just let him go like that? Although he was not given the dignity of retirement, he had won the throne, so he could still retire and return home, leaving some dignity for his family.
He even asked the Ministry of Rites to handle the cancellation of his granddaughter's engagement.
The Ministry of Rites handled it, and the prince, no, the future emperor approved it.
Who would mention the engagement between my granddaughter and the second prince in the future? Definitely not.
This honor was enough to allow his family to breathe a sigh of relief and at the same time express gratitude to the emperor.
Before, I always thought that the prince must be a vindictive and ruthless person. From the moment he started to lie in wait, I was terrified.
The current situation made the Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace regretful. If he had known earlier that the Crown Prince was such an upright and charitable prince, he would definitely not have bet on the Second Prince.
When the Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace was leaving, he happened to meet the Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace and the Grand Secretary of Dongge who came to pay New Year's greetings hand in hand. He couldn't help but pull their sleeves and said, "From now on, you must assist the Crown Prince well. With the current Crown Prince, there is no need to worry that Tianxiang Kingdom will not prosper as before."
Grand Secretary of Zhongji Hall, Grand Secretary of Dongge: ???
Are you okay?
However, looking at my colleagues who have worked together for decades, although we have different political views in many cases, we have been together for such a long time. When I saw him coming over and saying such things, I knew that he was retiring and returning home.
I don’t know how many of these old people are left.
However, they were shocked when they learned about how the prince handled the matter of the Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace.
Seeing the excitement of the Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace, they also felt comforted. The prince was indeed kind and benevolent. If he treated this person like this, wouldn't it be better for them?
Even if something happens in the future, the prince will probably let him go for the sake of the old minister.
Who doesn't want a boss like this?
Who wouldn't want to assist such a monarch?
Maybe they won't use such opportunities, but having them and not using them are two different things.
Since the death of Emperor Huaizong, the crown prince has completely taken power. Instead of becoming arrogant, he has become more wise.
This is what a good monarch does, right?
But when they entered the Qinzheng Palace, just as they praised the prince a few words, the emperor said: "Sheren Kongzhang has always been kind and gentle. The matter has been settled, and she does not want to add to the resentment of killing."
The Grand Secretary of the Dongge Academy, who knew the inside story, immediately shut up.
Are you okay?
But in his heart, he already knew that this matter would definitely cause a storm.
Three years later, the prince said he wanted to marry a young palace maid. All the civil and military officials in the court would be shocked. He could only keep this secret. The prince could be lenient with Su Wan on other matters, but if this matter was revealed in advance, even if he was one of the meritorious officials who assisted the prince, there would be no good results.
This is the keen intuition unique to the Dongge Grand Secretary who has served in office for many years.
At this moment, Su Wan is still at home.
It was only the first day of the Lunar New Year this year, and she didn't get up very early. The food was already on the table outside and was still warm. It must be because her aunt Jing Ju had been busy that Su Wan was able to eat the hot meal as soon as she got up.
But when Su Wan stood up, she only saw Jing Ju there, and asked in confusion, "Where's my aunt?"
Usually after she came back, her aunt was always by her side, and Su Wan was used to it.
"Aunt Gui said she wanted to go to the fried food shop. It has been closed for some time." Jing Ju said.
The business has not been open since Emperor Huaizong's death. Although it only takes one month to open, the Chinese New Year will come soon, so my aunt discussed with Wei Jun's mother and others about taking a break.
They are basically in the store all year round, and they take advantage of the mourning period to let everyone take a break and reopen on the sixth day of the New Year.
On weekdays, my aunt just looks at the stinky tofu and adds sauce.
This time, it was rare to see the Lunar New Year's Day pass by.
Su Wan knew in her heart that her aunt must still be considering it. When Aunt Gui came back, her eyes were dark circles, obviously she had not slept well the night before, but she was in good spirits this time, with a rare firmness in her eyes.
When Jing Ju had the foresight to leave, the aunt said, "I want to move out."
"Mrs. Wei also lives on her own, right behind the spicy hot pot restaurant."
"There are two small houses behind the fried food shop next door. I can live there and take care of Wei Niang."
Wei Niang is Wei Jun's mother. Su Wan didn't expect that her aunt would even think of this when she went out.
The aunt also said, "The room was full of clutter before. It would be nice if we cleaned it up. Buy some paper for the windows and some simple utensils. When I clean it up, we can each have a room."
The aunt became more and more determined as she spoke, and she seemed to have seen what would happen after she left.
Although she was a little uneasy at the end, Su Wan smiled and said, "Okay, we'll each have a room."
Su Wan wanted to say that when she became a court lady, the government would grant her a house, but she decided not to say that for now, as her aunt had enough courage now.
Then, it's time for her to fish.
Now watch which fish falls into the net first.
The fish in the Su family were very anxious, because Su Wan said that she would return to the palace on the fourth day of the New Year, and they would not meet again until three months later.
So they must say whatever they have to say quickly.
For example, they have already made a plan, and although they think they made it themselves, it is hard to say whether Su Wan guided them or not.
You don't need to let them know this, just know that they think their plan is perfect.
Three days is enough to have a "good" start.
Sure enough, on the evening of New Year's Day, the food on the Su family's dinner table was very sumptuous, and even Mr. Su made some snacks and served them.
Su Wan tasted it lightly and saw that everyone's eyes were on her. Su Wan finally asked what Master Su, Su's legal wife, and Su's second concubine wanted to hear.
"Did something happen?"
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
Yes, I have!
It’s really great!
Shall we talk in detail after dinner?
Su Wan smiled and nodded, as if she didn't notice anything.
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