Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

On this day, official business was almost done and Qin Yunhe had a rare free time, so he and Li Chang chatted idly in the study.

"…..Your Excellency has heard that Si Han found his son a few days ago. He went home to recognize his ancestor yesterday, and the event was very lively."

Qin Yunhe smiled and said, "I heard about it. It is said that the two broke up their marriage that year, but he didn't know that his ex-wife was pregnant. Because he has been working outside, he only heard about the child recently and found it."

"The ex-wife would rather take me to her new husband's house than send me back. It shows that things really went awry that day."

"Alas, the couple fell out, it's just a pity for the child." Qin Yunhe thought of his daughter's experience in the previous life, and couldn't help but feel distressed: "I heard that the child was helping out in the pharmacy of her second husband's family at such a young age, it's also pitiful."

Li Chang said with a smile: "He is already in his teens. Didn't Zhao Ping also start his work at this age? It doesn't mean he was treated harshly..."

As the two were talking, Zhuzi came in.

After he finished his reply, Qin Yunhe and the other person changed the previous topic and started talking about something else.

"Zigao, have you found any clues about the sale of the biscuits and other food that you asked me about before?"

"That's not available for the moment. But I've asked about herbal medicine, and I do have some connections. Once they've collected their Scutellaria and Astragalus, I'll help them find a reliable pharmacy, and I guarantee they won't be forced to lower their prices.

In fact, now that the river beach has been taken back, Chen Er doesn’t have to worry about his livelihood anymore…”

Zhuzi was listening to the conversation between the two people and couldn't help feeling envious.

When he returned to the veranda room at night, he sighed to Zhao Ping: "The friendship of childhood is still strong. Chen Er doesn't have to say anything, the adults will take the initiative to help him find a solution."

"Uncle Chen is so lucky. The Qin family is the most capable in the whole village, and Mr. Qin is the most promising among the Qin family. But they are so good at having fun..."

After thinking for a long time, Zhuzi discussed with Zhao Ping: "I think it would be better to send your brother to school, so that he can make some friends."

He said this with some hesitation, not wanting his eldest son to think he was biased.

But at that time, he had no money and could not afford to send his eldest son to school, and now it is a little late for Zhao Ping to go to school.

Zhao Ping agreed and said, "Now that my father and I are working outside, our family doesn't have to worry about making a living. If there is another literate person in the family, then we will have everything we need."

"It's a pity that your family had little money when you were young..."

"Even if I had money, I'm not good at studying."

The father and son were silent for a while, and Zhao Ping said, "Dad, I was thinking...why not ask Master Li San to see if it's possible to let my second or third brother attend the Li family's clan school as an auditor, or be a companion.

Anyway, our family can't participate in the imperial examination. If we just want to make friends, wouldn't it be better to make friends with the young master of the Li family?"

Zhuzi was surprised and confused after hearing his son's words. After a while, he said, "Who is the Third Master? What kind of place is the Li Family School? How can we audit it? As for the companion study, isn't it just serving others?"

Zhuzi already regretted letting his eldest son come, so how could he be willing to let another son serve others?

"Dad, I've figured it out these past few days. It's okay to be a servant. A servant who can show respect to the master is no different from a half-master. As long as the master is not really hard-hearted, after a long time, he will be like a family member. Besides, we are not selling ourselves into slavery."

Zhuzi felt even more complicated after hearing his son's words. He didn't know what went through his son's mind to come up with these thoughts.

Zhao Ping continued, "The only way out for our family is to seek refuge with others. If it weren't for Dad following the Lord, how could we be here today? There are so many people who want to seek refuge with Lord Qin but cannot.

The same goes for Li's companion. Even if he wants to go, others may not look down on him.

If any of my brothers wins the favor of the young master of the Li family, the relationship they have grown up with is no less than that of Lord Qin and Uncle Chen. Won't they also help me in the future if I have any problems?"

Zhuzi knew that this was the truth.

However, such a request is really a bit inconsiderate.

"Let me think about it."

Over the next two days, Zhuzi pondered over his son's words over and over again. After a long while, he finally made up his mind to go and ask.

The worst that can happen is that it won’t work.

What if it succeeds?

One day, when he came out of the study, Zhuzi called out to the person in front of him.

"Third Master!"

Li Chang heard Zhuzi calling him, and turned around and asked, "Zhuzi, what's the matter?"

Zhuzi took two quick steps to catch up, and said nervously, "Third Master, I want to ask you a favor..."

"Well, you said."

"That's right, I just want to ask," Zhuzi knew that this request was a bit inappropriate, but thinking of his sons, he still asked, "Can I let my son go to your family school as a companion?"

Li Chang understood Zhuzi's thoughts as soon as he heard it, and felt a little complicated.

just,

"This... I'm afraid it's not very convenient. In my family school, not only the boys are studying, but the sisters are also attending. The girls are getting older, so I'm afraid it's not very convenient."

Zhuzi knew that this request was excessive, but now that it was rejected, he felt relieved.

"I am a little abrupt, please don't blame me, Third Master."

"It's okay. Parents who love their children will have long-term plans for them. But, in fact, it is not necessarily a good thing to have them study with the boys in my family. Although the boys in my family are not bad children, they have been spoiled and have some tempers. Once they become willful, they give us elders a headache. How can they compare to the sympathy of adults?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuzi quickly explained: "Third Master, you misunderstood. I naturally know that you are compassionate. I have always remembered your kindness, and I did not mean to let Zhao Ping go to study with me.

But my children are growing up, and I think that now that we have more financial resources at home, I might as well teach them a few words so that they won’t be blind.

This time I did have some undue ambitions, but I definitely don’t dare to have any evil intentions.”

Li Chang didn't really think Zhuzi had second thoughts, so he just casually pointed at Zhuzi. After hearing what he said, he comforted him and turned away.

Qin Yunhe returned to the inner house after finishing his official duties, and Yuru was listening to her daughter reciting a poem.

Qin Yunhe entered the house and ordered, "Set the table."

Chi'er Cun'er responded and went to the kitchen to serve the meal.

The family of three sat down to eat. Yu Ru still didn't have much appetite, but she didn't vomit after eating a few bites like she did when she was pregnant with Ru Yi.

At most, I feel sleepy from time to time.

"Why is it different from when I was pregnant with Ruyi?" Yuru said worriedly, "Maybe it's because the fetus is weak and the baby is not strong."

Ever since the doctor diagnosed that the fetus was a little weak, Yuru has been a little worried. She has been doing things very carefully these days, fearing that it might be unstable.

Qin Yunhe was naturally very worried, so he asked a doctor to see him after dinner.

The old doctor was still twisting his beard while taking the patient's pulse: "The pulse is much better than last time, Madam, don't worry."

"Then why didn't I react as much as when I was pregnant with my eldest sister?"

"Everyone's pregnancy reaction is different. It's not the case that a bigger reaction is better. Madam, don't worry too much. I'll adjust the prescription for you. Madam, just take it on time."

Qin Yunhe was still a little worried, so she invited two doctors who were good at gynecology to check it out the next day.

The two doctors behind them also said that there was no problem, and the two men felt relieved.

It was not until three months had passed that Qin Yunhe sent someone to take a message home to tell his family the good news that Yu Ru was pregnant.