Femme Beauty

After leaving Prince Teng's house, Jia Lian returned to Lin Ruhai's house.Entering the main courtyard, I heard bursts of laughter coming from the house.The happiest among them must be his daughter-in-law who likes to be lively.Seeing that the lights were already lit, his heart warmed up like the warm sun.After walking a few steps and entering the house, Qiu Ju, Wang Xifeng's personal maid, greeted her.

Seeing that it was Jia Lian, Qiu Ju shouted into the room, "Auntie, Mrs. Lin, our Second Master Lian is back."

"Come in quickly, it's cold when you come back. There is hot sherbet. Last winter, there was sugar-pickled nako from the palace. I couldn't bear to eat it, so I boiled it and made this sherbet. It has been buried in the ground, and it tastes really good when I open it in spring." Jia Min smiled and called the girl to give Jia Lian a bowl of warm bright red sherbet, Jia Lian took it with a smile and drank half a bowl before opening her mouth: " It tastes really good."

"What can he eat? It's a waste of your thoughts." Lin Ruhai sighed: "What does Master Wang say?"

"My father-in-law said, I can get a Tanhua anyway. I think it's a bit too much, but it's not bad to be a Jinshi." Jia Lian was a little stunned at this time, and he didn't care whether he could win the third prize.But if there is, it is icing on the cake.Lin Ruhai thought about it after hearing the words: "Sure enough, Mr. Wang knows the emperor better than me."

After saying this, he changed the subject without saying anything: "Okay, let's have dinner when everyone is here!"

After dinner at Lin's house, Jia Lian drove home with Wang Xifeng before the curfew.There was an extra carriage, and Jia Lian thought it would be a hindrance for the two carriages to go back together in the middle of the night.Just let the car go back the next morning.

Sitting in the car, Wang Xifeng smiled happily: "Listening to Uncle Lin's words, I'm afraid I can really get a Tanhua Lang! Now, there will be more people thinking about you as a handsome talent."

"So what if there are too many?" Jia Lian knew what Wang Xifeng was referring to. He pursed his lips and smiled: "My master is Lin Ruhai. Anyone who can look at me more is because of the relationship between the master and your uncle. If you pay attention to these, I'm afraid." It will make the master unhappy. Whoever dares to touch this brow is not so ignorant."

"You also said that you are ignorant. The old lady has everything like that, so why worry about it. Let me tell you, if Chen you were not at home and sent to the house, I would have someone call him out." Wang Xifeng said with a smile.But Jia Lian nodded: "Beating is definitely a good thing. Even if you end up with a reputation of being henpecked in the future, you can't make trouble in this matter."

Listening to his sincerity, Wang Xifeng was speechless for a moment and just smiled.

In the early morning of the second day, Jia Lian got up very early.After practicing the sword in the courtyard, I sat in the open space outside the Rongxi Hall, with an incense table on it, and the curling cigarettes fluttered upwards with the morning breeze.He kept staring at the direction of the smoke, and put his hands into fists on his thighs, but at this moment his tense palms were already full of water vapor.

Wang Xifeng originally wanted to persuade him to go in. Even though the long robe seemed to be supported by a jacket inside, it was not warm.But Jia Lian insisted on wearing such a padded jacket and waiting.There is no beautiful tone, let alone the texture of silk and satin.That was what he wore when he participated in the palace examination. It should be said that almost all those who participated in the palace examination wore these.

At the beginning of time, the applicants came.Chui Chui Da Da, the servants waiting at the door opened the door of the mansion early.It's so lively to watch the libretto walk in with the silk and satin of the emperor's list.The people who followed along the road looked curiously at the duke's mansion, which had been closed for a long time.

This time is no longer the time when the old lady is around, and there is no such a scene full of flowers, wealth and glory.All that remains is the grandeur of the building and the exquisite decoration that lasts forever.

Jia Lian took the imperial list of thanks, enshrined it on the incense table, and bowed respectfully to the Rongxi Hall.Seeing his cautious expression, the people who came to join in the fun didn't dare to make more noise.After prostrating, it was time for the Rongguo Mansion to distribute the New Year's money.So far, the copper coins are not scattered in handfuls, but every ten coppers are wrapped into a red envelope.Anyone who comes to participate will receive one.I can't see what's inside, which also gives people a good impression.

After all, there are still many people, and joining in the fun is purely for family needs.Although ten copper coins are not worth anything to the Rongguo Mansion.However, it is better than someone picking up a lot when throwing money, and someone getting nothing.

This was Wang Xifeng's idea, and things like red paper are also very expensive in their house.Originally, I didn't think that Jia Lian would be famous, or Sanding.I just think that as long as you win the Jinshi, you will sprinkle money and spend money to buy a way.At the same time, I also made good porridge in the surrounding temples.The rice grains were shipped early from Jinling to ensure that although a bowl of porridge could not satisfy a man, it could also fill the stomachs of the elderly and children.At the same time, there are some sweet potatoes and newly planted corn.

Wang Xifeng always thought that, judging from the situation of his writing, the current time has changed to around the eighteenth century.Corn is a crop that should exist, but it doesn't.Although in her previous life, corn had already taken root in China in the [-]th century and was used as a crop.But here, there is no such crop.Therefore, she hopes to sell the accumulated corn seeds through this donation.After all, spring plowing is about to begin right now, and this species doesn't need much good land.Barren land can still produce.At the same time, it can also fill the stomach.

As for the sweet potato, it was something that existed in the early years.She just took the improved seeds she had on hand.

Some people are dissatisfied with the behavior of everyone waiting for the money distribution at the door.But most people think it's okay.After all, there was more or less face saving in it, not to mention joy.Not so rosy, of course, for those hoping for another Hawley.Especially when you open the paper bag and see that there is only ten cents in it.

When visiting relatives in Yuanchun, people who joined the fun said that although they looked like they had a large share, the poor in Rongguo Mansion are not as poor as Jia Zheng who went out.It was also said that Jia Lian was a stingy scholar.Of course, most of the people who say this are local ruffians, no matter what, they don't give you money for food for no reason.

Jia's mother was very happy when she heard that Jia Lian had won Tanhua at home.No matter what the relationship between the two mansions is right now, Jia Lian can't change Yuan Chun's identity as his blood-related elder sister.Because of this, Jia Lian's Tanhua Lang's face was not only given to the Rongguo Mansion, but also to Yuanchun.

Zhou Rui's family saw Jia's mother happy, and played drums beside her.After thinking for a while, she smiled and went over: "Old lady, Feng girl outside sent someone to give out coins. But I saw that each of the red envelopes was beautiful but only ten coins. Many people feel that they are stingy when they get it. I'm afraid the old man is outside, and the young couple don't have the money to prepare them. They can only use this method. Anyway, the second master of Lian has won the prize of Tanhua Sanding. We have to help, don't we? "

After Jia's mother became independent, she liked the prosperity and excitement even more.Not to mention, the money was not enough after the garden was built.But unexpectedly, the Zhen family had an accident and sent something over for storage.When the thing is in the hand, there is still a chance to spit it out.Besides, she could see clearly that the Zhen family was really going to collapse.

Turning around the black sandalwood beads in her hand, Mother Jia nodded: "It's time to help. Their children are ignorant. As a grandmother, I can't let them go like this. Take someone to the bank to exchange money. Its 500 taels of copper were scattered along the street and they were said to be congratulatory money from our government."

"Hey!" Zhou Rui's family smiled and took a pair of cards from a mandarin duck, and went to the cashier to get the money.Then greet your own people and go to the bank to get copper.

The coppers were scattered all the way, and it was very lively, not to mention the outside world, but also to speak nicely.Zhou Rui's family is also happy in their hearts, although the old lady and her master are worried that she is as strict as everyone in Lai's daily accounts.But she can also get out of the two sons, so instead of throwing out more than 100 taels, she hid 200 taels and kept it for herself. She was thinking about giving 100 taels to Mrs. Wang.The rest will be given to the helpers, and half a year's drink money will come out.

Thinking of this, she took a bank note and went to Mrs. Wang's place.After entering the room, Mrs. Wang was looking at the socks that had just come out of the needle thread.Baoyu grew up and needed new socks.Looking up at her coming in, she nodded: "You are here!"

"Just now the old lady said that the second master next door got the money. I took 500 taels and exchanged them for copper coins. I thought 500 taels was too much. But what the old lady wants is to celebrate, so I can't refute the old lady." No, I'll send the rest of the money to my wife." She carefully sat sideways on the spring stool beside Mrs. Wang, put the 150 taels of silver notes on the table beside her, and said with a grin:

"This is the rest of the money given by the old lady. I didn't exchange it for more. I only exchanged 300 taels, and it was much less than when it was scattered on the street at the end of the street. But it's also for fun. After all, the former Lian The second grandma gave out red envelopes. It’s just that there is only one for each person, and there are only ten coins. But this matter was not done according to the old lady’s order, so I used 50 taels to help exchange coins. It was left over, and I brought it to my grandma."

Mrs. Wang looked at the 150 taels, her expression darkened.She is indeed not short of money right now, so the matter of money in the previous example is only waiting for the money that has been thrown out to be recovered.After all, she also wants to accumulate virtue for Baoyu.The Zhen family sent things twice, but the old lady didn't know how much they took the first time.It looks like they are all box by box, I'm afraid they are all bank notes.What she accepted later was stuffed in hastily by someone from the Zhen family.There are also more than 40 taels of bank notes in it, although not as many as the old lady's.But in the end, it's enough.What's more, when the garden was established, I told the old lady privately that the land deed of the garden fell on Baoyu.After all, it will be Lang Geer who will inherit the mansion in the future.

The old lady also loves Baoyu alone, so there is no suspense about this matter.Just waiting for Baoyu to become an adult, that's his stuff.The rest is just silver.She lowered her head and smiled: "It's not easy for you. This big business is probably not easy to use. The old lady is old, if you like to be lively, spend money to have fun!"

She handed the 50 taels of silver bills to Zhou Rui's family: "You take this money. If the old lady has a good time in the future, I'm afraid she will need it. You have to go to the accountant to get everything. If you don’t bother people, things will still be delayed. I will keep the 100 taels, and I will have some left over when it is credited to the account in a few days. The old lady can talk about 500 taels! Anyway, if she is happy, she will good."

She speaks slowly, speaking softly and earnestly.Zhou Rui's family took the bank note with a smile.

While Wang Xifeng was at home, Jia Lian entered the palace.When Nanny Liu, the steward of the inner house, came to report that Jiamu next door had sent someone to scatter copper, Wang Xifeng curled her lips.This matter has been thought of for a long time, if not for this, she would not waste her effort to get someone to get a red envelope.

On the morning of visiting relatives in Yuanchun, a thousand taels of silver were scattered.Even Baoyu was made 100 taels less than that of Yuanchun.The copper on the ground is said to have made a sound when stepped on.A few days ago, Yuanchun visited relatives, which was also the result of the copper pavement of the bus.

Hearing that, she made up her mind over there.The redness was originally for the same joy, but it was more or less just a meaning.But among these meritorious deeds, it is more about competing for wealth.She didn't have the heart to compete with that, and the result of showing off too much wealth was fattened up and slaughtered by the emperor.This principle is the same as sweeping 00 pornography.Why is it once a year, but there is still the next year?It's just a year of recuperation, and it's just a merit to kill him.

So she only exchanged 50 taels of silver for copper, and then made a package with five taels of silver in red paper.Those who did it were all servants of the family, and each of them gave two red envelopes as a reward.The total cost is less than 60 taels.

What she was waiting for was for the old lady to spend money and give money.

Sure enough, Mother Liu brought news.She smiled and said to Qiu Ju, "Look. It's still the ancestors who know how to love others."

Seeing her smiling happily, Qiu Ju on the side was a little worried: "Grandma, I didn't say that. With this kind of involvement, to the second master..."

Wang Xifeng knew what she meant, and shook her head: "It's not a problem. Could it be that your second master has nothing to do with their family if you don't scrape the car? Who doesn't know that the current imperial concubine of Fengzao Palace is your second master's sister. Who doesn't You know, the younger brother of the imperial concubine fell in love with Tan Hualang? This matter has long been out of the question, unless one of these two people gets involved."

"Bah, bah, bah... the kid's nonsense is blown away." Qiu Ju glared at Wang Xifeng: "Grandma's mouth, fortunately, we are the only ones who are familiar with it."

"So what?" Wang Xifeng curled his lips: "Anyway, your second master will also be an editor in the Imperial Academy in the future. What kind of job? Isn't it just editing books and copying essays? After two or three years, who will know Tanhualang back then? Needless to say, there will be a new Tanhualang in three years, right?"

What Wang Xifeng said made sense, but Qiu Ju didn't say anything more.Not long ago, Mrs. Wang Ziteng introduced a marriage to her. The other party was the son of the steward of Huangzhuang, surnamed Zhang.I have already passed the examination of scholar, and I will only participate in this year.It's agreed, those who can't make it through will come to marry in August.The dowry gift or something will be delivered after a while.She is busy embroidering dowry recently!

It's just that she is a well-know person around Wang Xifeng, so she can only take advantage of this time to bring Ping'er who has grown up a bit.

After going to the palace, I kowtowed and thanked Long En as required by the Ministry of Rites.Jia Lian and Zhang Chunqiao, the freshly released number one, and Liu Chunlin, the second place.When Jia Lian heard the names of the two people, Jia Lian froze for a moment.If it wasn't for the different surnames, I would have thought they were brothers of the same generation.

However, Liu Chunlin couldn't compare to Zhang Chunqiao. The Zhang family in Luoshui was a big family that had been prosperous since the Tang Dynasty.Repeated wars, have not been defeated.Although he is not very conspicuous in the court at the moment, he holds the mouth of the censor.

And Liu Chunlin, the second in the list, is a real hard-working student.Jia Lian followed behind and looked at this Liu Chunlin, thinking about his previous understanding of this batch of candidates.I'm afraid this person will become the son-in-law of a big boss in the current cabinet!He smiled mockingly, looking at Qing Gao now, he didn't know what to do then.

Liu Chunlin didn't know what Jia Lian was thinking, and he didn't have the time to guess.It is already rare for him to become a Jinshi.Not to mention, being ranked second by the emperor.This is a real disciple of the Son of Heaven, coming out from the main entrance.What an honor, his mind was blank for a moment, he just pursed his lips and smiled and followed Zhang Chunqiao, saluted, dressed and kowtowed according to the requirements of the officials of the Ministry of Rites, and then rode through the streets.

Jiang Cheng was sitting in a private room on the second floor of the Huibin Building, and together with his eldest son, he watched the scene of Sanding parading the streets below.The people downstairs are lively, even hotter than when the fifteen lanterns were lit.He knocked on the table and looked at his eldest son: "But you think it's good?"

What he asked was about the marriage, and it was inconvenient for Jia Lian, the first three people, to get involved.Because of Lin Ruhai's relationship, it seems that she has become a noble line.Although Jiang's family is also a family of poems and books, they are still a little different from Qingliu in the final analysis.Not to mention noble honor, he is also a minister of the old dynasty.

Even if their family intends to contact Jia Lian for a second room, they don't need Lin Ruhai to come forward, just a Prince Teng is enough to make them fuss.No one in the capital knew that Wang Ziteng raised his son-in-law as his son.

As for Zhang Chunqiao, the Jiang family and the Zhang family have never dealt with it very well.Never the object of marriage.What's more, that Zhang Chunqiao already has a wife and two legitimate sons.The same principle applies to the current marriage with the second wife.The Jiang family has not yet reached the level of selling out their daughters to curry favor with their political opponents.

And the most suitable candidate right now is the eighteen-year-old Liu Chunlin.The family is poor, and there is only one widowed mother in Haining.Not to mention no wives and concubines, in the future, they must rely on their Jiang family for success.This time, he asked his son to see that Liu Chunlin.

Jiang Ji also looked at Liu Chunlin and frowned.This man is not a person with delicate features, but the gap between his eyebrows is not thick enough, so he looks like a widow.He looked at his father: "Although Chan'er is a concubine, she is the daughter of our Jiang family after all. Liu Chunlin doesn't look like a long-lived person."

Hearing what his son said, Jiang Cheng also pondered.Although she is a concubine, and she is still young.But when it comes to land, it is also a proof that he is old enough to have a son. If he marries a short-lived one, he will be fine.He frowned and said, "Then you think...that is suitable?"

Jiang Ji also thought for a while: "If my father insists on getting out of the three tripods, I personally think that Tanhualang is the most suitable. Although Jia Lian is a person, not only is there a lot of rumors on weekdays. But when it comes to Hey, my younger sister is also the concubine of our Jiang family. If he is the second wife, then Wang Ziteng won't say much. After all, Wang Ziteng's niece has been married for many years and has not moved. Jia Lian has never had any room. People, in many ways, probably rely on Wang Ziteng too much, so it's hard to speak. Why don't we talk to Wang Ziteng in private. As for Lin Ruhai...Although Jia Lian worships him as a teacher, when it comes to Jia Lian himself, he is a posthumous meritorious founding father. In the circle, it is impossible to be fixed on Qingliu."

Jiang Ji also analyzed everything, and Jiang Cheng also felt that it was feasible after hearing it.That Liu Bangyan, looking short-lived, does not say that the widowed mother in the family depends on the Jiang family for everything.But Jia Lian is different, that is the serious future Rong Guogong.He has his own fame and fame, and he will definitely not be degraded in terms of inheritance.Although it is said that the names of wives and concubines are very determined at the moment, but there is no gap.

Didn't the ancient etiquette still say, three wives and four concubines!Although, that is just a foolish joke of the Spring and Autumn Period.However, there was indeed a saying about having one wife and two wives afterwards. Although it was only said that it happened for a while, it was also recorded when it came to the land.Instead, you can walk around.