A world of glory

The second wife was about to speak, when she suddenly heard a maid outside saying: "The second master sent someone back to pick up something." Seeing that the second wife had something to do, Qin Yi hurriedly got up and said goodbye, and went out of the yard.

Before returning to the courtyard, I ran into Nongyun in front of Ruixiang Pavilion, and saw that she was carrying a small basket of jasmine flowers, and was throwing them into the water one by one. The flesh on his face jumped up and down, but he couldn't blame him, so he just chanted Buddha in a low voice.Nongyun felt bored, so he threw away his hands and said, "What kind of crooked mouth sutra is it? I usually see my eldest sister screaming non-stop, but today I picked a few flowers, but my heart hurts again. Some sycophants, nothing annoying."

The woman knew that Nong Yun was Qin Yi's big servant girl, not to mention her status and power, she was very respectable even in front of the masters of the house, and she was very different from these poor women.Hearing Nongyun's words again, he became more and more anxious, afraid that Nongyun would blow some wind in front of Second Mistress, not only would she lose her job, but also the family members would be hurt.Feeling remorse for a moment, thinking of flattering Nongyun a few words, but he is not that smooth-tongued, unable to say anything, just walks away in embarrassment.

Seeing that the old woman left, Nongyun lost a few more flowers, but felt bored, and his previous temper was gone, so he went back to the yard with his basket.After walking a few steps, he saw Qin Yi standing in front of the impatiens, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.Qin Yi smiled and said: "Just now Peiyu said that you lost your way, but I didn't expect that you were fighting with your mother-in-law here. You should calm your temper and go back earlier."

After hearing this, Nong Yun said, "I'm going back now. I just said a few angry words before. Today I went to beg for favors, but I happened to encounter something annoying and felt uncomfortable, so I stayed here at the lake. Let's relax."

Qin Yi smiled slightly when he heard the words, and only said: "What can you be angry about? One after another, it's just a trivial matter. Why should you be angry or annoyed? It just makes me feel uncomfortable."

Hearing Qin Yi's words, Nongyun pouted and said, "Young Master, you have a good temper. I went to Linbo Pavilion today. Unexpectedly, Aunt Fang was also there, so it's fine to talk nonsense, but she He said that the thirteenth day of next month would be Brother Wen's birthday, and he said that the madam also ordered the second wife to organize a birthday banquet. It's just that the son's birthday has not been celebrated in previous years, but this year alone, the madam is afraid that it will delay the son's entry into school, so she will I just plan to set up a few tables of opera wine, and let the family have fun. It doesn’t make people angry, but Mr. Pian never cares about it, and people will be deceived.”

Qin Yi heard what Nong Yun said, but his expression was calm, and he just said casually: "Aunt Fang has always been a little out of tune, so it's all right to listen to these words, so why trust me. Besides, I'm used to leisure, Mr. It's not in your temperament to have people coming and going." Seeing that Nongyun was still a little angry, he laughed again: "What's more, this year, my father is at home, and I have to ask him about the banquet and so on. Counting. There is still one month until July, so we have to make arrangements, but it is still early, and you are in a hurry."

Because Qin Yi has old thoughts in his heart, thinking about the reincarnation of the two generations, although he doesn't want to be famous, he should do something, otherwise he will be mediocre and spend his whole life, dying with the grass and trees.Early the next morning, I went to the General's Mansion early. After entering the General's Mansion, I saw gorgeous carvings and gorgeous furnishings. It was not as spacious and grand as it used to be.

Qin Yi felt a little puzzled, and asked the servants in the mansion to find out that today the major general laid out several banquets in the mansion, and invited a few theater troupes, but he was preparing for a night banquet to enjoy the opera, and just return the previous banquet.And because it was a night banquet, it was still early at the moment, and the servants in the Mansion were just busy assigning servants, preparing things, and checking things. When I came, I hurriedly changed my clothes and chose another good place to entertain guests.

Crossing the bridge along the pool, the white platform is like jade, weeping willows and bamboos, and the green shade is quiet.Bead curtains are hung on several waterside pavilions, which are crystal clear under the hot morning light, and the cold invades the muscles and bones, but they are near the water and the pool, which is a place to escape from the summer heat.Listening to the gurgling water and looking at the exquisite landscape, Qin Yi only smiled and said: "When I entered the mansion today, I saw beautiful pavements everywhere, colorful and gorgeous, so I suspected that I entered the wrong gate of the mansion. I don't know why?"

The major general shook his head and smiled: "It's not that I like prosperity, but after all, there are distinguished guests, different from my relatives, so instead of losing dignity and causing people to misunderstand, it's better to spend some effort to decorate it and let the guests enjoy themselves. "Qin Yi heard the word esteemed guest, his heart moved slightly, but there was no trace on his face, he just smiled and asked Yanyan: "Your guest, can you make your cousin call you an honored guest, could it be someone from the royal family, or the current one? .” There was a little hesitation in his tone, but he was not sure.

The major general, however, smiled and ordered someone to make tea, while laughing and said: "There are children from the clan, and there are many guests who are either rich or noble. If Brother Yi wants to know, he will stay here today." In the mansion, it will be clear at night." Qin Yi only smiled slyly when he heard this, and said: "Since there are many guests here, I think my cousin must have business to talk about. If I stay, there will be too many people talking. But it’s not beautiful, if you delay my cousin’s business, it will be a bit more sinful.” Then, he said, “Tian Zun with immeasurable morality”, and then he covered his mouth and smiled.

At that moment, another maid came in with a tea tray, Qin Yi saw that the maid was charming and gorgeous, but she was totally lacking in charm, her every move was dull and stagnant, like a pearl cast in the dark, which made people sigh.In detail, although the general doesn't come back to Beijing often, the servants in this mansion are governed according to military law, and men and women are treated equally, but it's no wonder this maid behaved like this.Qin Yi took the tea, his eyes sparkled, he looked at the major general and said, "I'm going to the house today, but I have something to do, I beg my cousin for help?"

The major general smiled faintly, and only said: "Brother Yi, why did you ask me for something? You were not asking for that immeasurable celestial being before, but I didn't know that I was actually better than that full of gods and Buddhas."

Qin Yi knew that his cousin was joking on purpose, and he couldn't answer back, so he just said aggrievedly: "I came to see my cousin because I have a serious business, but I don't want my cousin to bully me too." Before the words were finished, Then he was a little annoyed, and only looked sideways at the crystal-clear bead curtain.

Seeing Qin Yi like this, the major general suppressed his smile, raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's the matter, but what's going on in that mansion?"

Qin Yi lowered his eyes slightly, and said indifferently: "My cousin also knows that I was born weak and sickly. Over the years, the soup, medicine and pills have never been stopped for a while. It's just that there are good times and bad times. Since my cousin left Beijing this year , I have been seriously ill for several times in a row, but it is getting worse and worse. I don't care, I just think that I am exhausted and hurt my body. Unexpectedly, a few days ago, my sister-in-law, the housekeeper, found out that there was a problem with the medicine storehouse in the mansion. , although it was settled, but I couldn't let it go, so I thought about asking my cousin to send someone to investigate, is it because I am suspicious?"

The major general's eyes turned cold, and he said: "I understand your temperament. I'm afraid this matter is not that simple, and there must be something else hidden. It doesn't matter if you don't want to say it, it will always be found out in the future. Only me I also persuaded you before that although Marquis Jingping is a capable minister, but he has been in office for a long time, he can't manage the affairs of the mansion. You are not only talented in the world, but also good at craftsmanship, why stay in the mansion for a long time, and let people plot and plot. "

Qin Yi was stunned for a moment, then forced a smile and said: "But I can't be praised by my cousin. I just read some miscellaneous books and have a little shallow knowledge. Besides, although there are some disputes in the house, the old lady and the others treat me very well. It's very good, if you let the official leave the mansion, it's fine. But if you leave the mansion well, but you don't have to worry the old lady, it's unfilial." Seeing that the young general frowned slightly, and wanted to persuade him, he said again: "Let's not talk about these things. I went outside the city the other day, and it can be seen that the drought is getting worse. Although there is relief from the imperial court, those orphans and abandoned babies have nowhere to go. It's really pitiful."

The major general raised his brows slightly when he heard the words, and said in confusion: "Why is there no place to go, isn't there a workhouse set up by officials and gentry?"

Qin Yi heard this, and said with a "puchi" with a smile: "My cousin has been in the court for a long time, so I don't know the inside story. Since the establishment of this dynasty, there have been many poorhouses set up by gentry and clans around the country. There are many orphans, widows, old and weak, but most of these old and weak are people of the same clan in the local area, and the refugees from other places are under the control of the government. Now that there is a severe drought in Lingao and Gaozhou, there are many refugees fleeing famine to Beijing, and naturally many of the children are old and weak , Most of the orphans and abandoned babies in Beijing today come because of this. Since there is no way to attract officials, and they are not members of the clan, how dare the poorhouse take them in, but give up a few meals for peace of mind."

After hearing some old-fashioned words, the young general nods his head endlessly, Fang sighed again: "So, the imperial court has been negligent, but there is not much grain in the official warehouse, and we are still waiting for the four states in the south to transport grain to Beijing. If we take in these orphans and abandoned babies again, I'm afraid there will be endless arguments in the court."

Qin Yi smiled slightly, and the young Zhilan was gentle and elegant, and said with a smile: "The imperial court takes shelter, not to mention the time of debate, even if a solution is discussed, it may not necessarily be implemented. Another thing is that orphans, widows, old and weak, old people just let it go." , Those young children and teenagers are at an ignorant age, if there are those who are uneasy and well-intentioned, they will be taken away, and they will be kind and ask for rewards, and they will use some means to do those unruly things, and it will not be a waste of trouble." Qin Yi only said a few words, and seeing that the major general seemed to have realized something, he stopped talking for a while, just took a sip of the green tea soup, smiled and watched the bead curtain shake slightly, transparent and clear, refracting five-color light.