Unlike the Jiang family whose ancestors were founding nobles, all members of the Qi family were born in the top ranks. Although they have no titles, they are capable ministers before the holy chariot.

Qi Heju's grandfather won the second place in the rankings, Zeng Guan went to the Taifu, his father was a Jinshi, and his elder brother Qi Fengju was even less talented. The year Jiang Mengzhen came to Qi Mansion, Qi Fengju just won the Juren at the age of 16 , Xie Yuan, who is still the first name, Master Qi was promoted from the editor of the Imperial Academy to the Minister of Rites, and it was the most prosperous time for the Qi Mansion.But these scenes belong to others, and have little to do with Qi Heli, he is just a bastard who fights with little opera singers and young yaoer all day long, no one expects him to shine in his family and prosper his family.

Jiang Mengzhen got the consent of the Jianglinghou couple and the new princess to come to the Qi mansion for a temporary stay. He is a distinguished guest from afar and has a close relationship. He should have recognized the Qi family one by one at the family banquet, but Mrs. Qi is afraid of an uneducated bastard They bumped into the golden and precious Jiang Mengzhen, which made Qi's family displeased, so Qi Heju, the third young master, and the twin fourth young master and Brother Yao were only taken in by the mother to show off.

Qi Heju stood with his head bowed, and through the surrounding servants, he heard his brother's clear voice: "This is Jiang Mengzhen, your cousin of the Jiang family, and those are the younger brothers."

Another voice said with a gentle smile: "This is too restrictive, why don't you sit down?"

"They're still children, they can't sit still like monkeys, let them play." Mrs. Qi waved their hands and they were brought out again. Qi Hewei only saw Jiang Mengzhen's pale yellow clothes , He wondered if that man smiled as beautifully as he was under the wall when he was talking to his brother.

When they went out, they walked across from their sister-in-law Qi Queqiao, and the twins who were held in the arms of the nanny shouted together in a milky voice: "Big sister..."

Qi Queqiao didn't even look at them from the corner of his eye, and shouted: "Cousin Jiang is here, let me wait!" The fragrant wind swayed into the main room.

Back at Aunt Zhou's room, Qi Heju sat blankly, thinking to himself: So his name is Jiang Mengzhen, his name and voice are really nice.He is no longer as naughty as he was in the past, catching crickets and teasing dogs. Aunt Zhou put on paint in the mirror and ignored him.When she gave birth to her son, she also wanted to use the child to strengthen her heart, but Qi Feng held up pearls and jade in front of her, and Qi He was not enlightened, so she let him fend for himself.

When lighting the lamp, a woman brought a gift box. Inside the sandalwood box was a pair of gold and silver collars, which she said were gifts from Mr. Jiang to the second young master.Hearing the words, Qi He came back to life in a flash, hung the two collars around his neck overjoyed, rushed to the mirror and thought elatedly: Could it be that he just recognized me?

Looking at the mirror, he remembered that embarrassing big face again. He was ashamed and joyful for a while, and Qi Heju had to go through the strong emotions he hadn't felt in 12 years. His heart seemed to be held by someone, crying Crying and laughing is completely involuntary.

The next day, the little boys came to play with him as usual, but the master at the homeschool turned a blind eye and let them make trouble.The young master has long been a supervisor of the Guozijian, and none of the rest of them are educated, but teaching them to know a few words and read a few books, so as not to fall into the family tradition of a scholarly family.

The younger children waved to him by the window, but Qi Heji didn't sneak out as usual, he turned his face and lay down on the desk, touching the gold and silver collar around his neck with his hands back and forth.The master closed his eyes and talked about the Book of Poems: "The peach blossoms are shining brightly. The son returns home, suitable for his family." One chant and three sighs, with a long tone, Qi Heju listened, and for the first time felt that these books wrote The things he said were very meaningful, and some words seemed to flow out of his heart, and they were so appropriate that they couldn't be expressed in another sentence or a few words.

He sat up straight, listened to the lecture and flipped through the books for the first time. A younger brother saw him and laughed in a low voice: "It seems that our Qi family will produce another talented person. When will you go to the Imperial College to study?"

Qi Heju glared at him, then waved his fist, the clan brother flinched, and secretly rolled his eyes in disdain.

After [-] years of turmoil, Qi Heju was originally a chaotic and stubborn rock. After seeing Jiang Mengzhen, he became enlightened. He dug many holes in his body with one hammer and one hammer, and opened the seven orifices.

The concubine ordered someone to pick up Jiang Mengzhen, and invited her to the flower viewing banquet held in Yong'anbo Mansion.

"Sister, how is the lord treating you?" Jiang Mengzhen has a very good relationship with the elder sister. Their appearances are somewhat similar. The siblings walked in the garden arm in arm, and even the spring was taken up by three points.

"Prince Jin has a noble status, is gentle and kind, and is very kind to me." Jiang Mengyou pursed his lips and smiled, revealing a pair of dimples on his cheeks.

Jiang Meng calmed down a little, jokingly said, "I'm afraid it's not just kindness!"

"You are the only one who is smart!" Jiang Mengyou cast a reproachful glance at his younger brother, covered his sleeves and lowered his voice: "He drew my eyebrows today..."

"No wonder the painting is so good," Jiang Mengzhen shook his head deliberately and said, "The so-called Yuanshan Handai is nothing more than that."

"Don't be so talkative, how is your life at your aunt's house? I heard that the young master of the Qi family is gentle, elegant and talented. He is a wonderful person. I think in the future, singing poems and drinking wine, gambling books and splashing tea will be more enjoyable than thrush?"

Jiang Mengzhen lowered her eyes and said, "Auntie treats me very well. The eldest and young master and I have our own etiquette, and we haven't talked much."

"Actually, based on your background and appearance, what kind of son and grandson cannot marry? But I always knew that you envied your father for treating his mother wholeheartedly and knowing each other. But brother, you must know that in this world, it is easy to find priceless treasures, but it is rare to have a lover. Which of the phoenix sons and dragon grandchildren is not a group of wives and concubines? But for a family like the Qi family, if there is a firm hearted, intimate match, or who can fulfill your wish, it is not an insult." Jiang Mengyou in a white crabapple Standing still, stroking the broken hair on his younger brother's shoulder sideways, and said lovingly: "It's not in a hurry, just take your time, it's just that you always have an idea in your heart."

"Sister," Jiang Mengzhen looked at her gentle eyes, and replied softly, "My brother knows."

Jiang Mengyou patted the back of his hand, "Let's go, Yong'an Bo's two wives put the banquet on the pavilion."

"Why are there two wives?"

"One is a concubine's wife, and the other is a concubine's wife." Jiang Mengyou shook his head disapprovingly, "Some families don't have the reason for concubines to carry their wives. It is taboo for nobles. The main wife is in charge of the middle cabinet, but if the flat wife is not in charge, what is a flat wife? If two wives are in charge together, the inner house will be chaotic, what is the order?"

Jiang Mengzhen asked doubtfully, "What about Yong'anbo's original partner?"

"I heard that when I gave birth to a son-in-law, I hurt my roots and passed away within a few years. This son-in-law is even more pitiful. Both stepmothers have given birth to sons. Where is he left now? Life must be like walking on thin ice."

After talking, they had walked to a crowded place, the two tacitly stopped talking, and began to socialize politely with their contacts.The two wives of Yong'an Bo really competed and refused to give in to each other. There were two servants who didn't know whose order to listen to. One brought jade inlaid peony flowers and the other held a seven treasure coral tree. When they turned around, they bumped into each other hard. Instantly collapsed to the ground.

The faces of the two ladies were not good-looking, and the guests looked at each other in dismay, quite embarrassed. Fortunately, at this time, the lady Qingke who was sitting with her had an idea, and stepped forward to make a rescue and said: "It is said that the capital is rich and rich, and the family is beautiful. I only saw you today." I realized that it is true that pearls and jade paved the ground without any regrets. It is an old practice to write couplets of poems at the flower feast. I, a person who has never seen the world, thought to myself, if I write all the scenes of wealth and honor in the Duke's mansion in one couplet, then That’s good! It’s spread out and it also tells me to wait for the farmers to have a long time in the market and open their eyes.”

"I've heard a lot of compliments, but it's rare for her to be quick-witted, and the topic is interesting." Mrs. Wu Yangbo, who was the oldest at the banquet, answered, "Princess Jin, do you think it's okay?"

Jiang Mengyou smiled and nodded: "Of course it's good."

In addition to the princes and wives, there are also noble daughters and sons-in-law of various families in the audience. Many of them are gearing up to show their talents, impress the mistresses, and gain fame.

Someone stood up and pointed to the gold, silver and broken jade in front of the table and said: "The wind blows the golden lotus leaves, and the rain beats the green plantains."

Everyone praised "Yes", and several people stood up and chanted, all of them were piled with gold and silver, full of pearls and jade, the little brother sitting next to Mrs. Wuyang was very slender and pretty, with big black eyes After turning around, he also got up and said: "Light body and heavy waist, let me sleep leisurely and rest in the coolness of jade."

"It's getting better and better." Jiang Mengyou's eyebrows were curved. She knew that Jiang Mengzhen had never liked to show off, but when he first arrived in the capital, it was just when he was about to shake his reputation, so she smiled and said: "My younger brother also knows If I get a few words, I must ask him to say a couplet. It's just that he has been mean-spirited since he was a child, so please bear with me if he doesn't speak well."

"Where did the concubine come from?" Yong'an Bo's wife Ping said hurriedly, "My lord must have a good sentence, I'll wait and listen."

Jiang Mengzhen stood up. At this time, the sun was already in the west, but it had not yet set. The servants downstairs began to light the lamps early. He remembered the ancient saying "The candles are passed on in the Han Palace at dusk, and the light smoke diffuses into the Wuhou's house". It was so glorious and elegant that he opened his mouth and drew up a couplet: "The music goes to the courtyard, and the lights go down to the terrace."

This sentence does not focus on gold and jade, and it is not something that princes and rich families can't do. Everyone clapped their hands in surprise: "Jiangling Hou's mansion is a family of nobles and nobles for many generations, and I can't match it!"

The little brother next to Mrs. Wu Yang's hands were all red, and he looked at Jiang Mengzhen with bright eyes. He was as sincere and cute as a deer in the mountains. Jiang Mengzhen also smiled at him.

When the banquet was over, the little brother really caught up, bowed to Jiang Mengzhen in front of Jiang Mengyou's car, and said hurriedly: "I am the youngest son of Uncle Wuyang. I am very happy to see Mr. Jiang today." If you can't get to know each other, it's really a pity, so I offend you so abruptly, I hope you will forgive me."

"Where!" Jiang Mengzhen hurriedly returned the gift, "I also have the same intention, and I just want to ask my sister to recommend it for me."

"Then I can't wait! Do you also like to write poems? My name is Wu Xichun, and my name is Taoyuan. Does Mr. Jiang have words?"

Jiang Mengzhen smiled and shook her head, "No words."

"Then I'll give you a word, okay?" Wu Xichun is straightforward and naive, with a bit of infatuation in his temper, and now he regards Jiang Mengzhen as a confidant, "In my opinion, the word Huaxu is the best- If it weren't for Huaxu's dream and Gushe Mountain, I would never have found someone like you again!"

"How can I afford it!" Jiang Mengzhen took his hand, "I live in Qi Shilang's mansion now, and Mrs. Qi is my aunt. I will post a post to invite you in a few days, and you must come."

"I really wish I could go with you now!" Wu Xichun looked at him eagerly, the two of them spoke a few more words, and suddenly heard a "meow", a snow-white kitten ran to their feet , Dallying around intimately.

"Hey, it's so cute!" Wu Xichun picked up the cat, and asked the servant of Yong'anbo Mansion standing beside him: "Is this your raccoon slave?"

The servant said: "If you go back to your son, this cat has never been seen in the mansion."

"Then I'll take it away!" At this time, Wuyang Bofu sent someone to remind him, Wu Xichun waved the kitten's paw to Jiang Mengzhen, and reluctantly left.

The author has something to say:

"I always feel that my waist is heavy, and when I am lazy, I will sleep on the cool jade." ——Kou Zhun's "Sentences", with revisions

"At dusk, candles are passed on from the Han Palace, and light smoke is scattered into the homes of Wuhou." ——Han Hong's "Cold Food"

"The music and music return to the courtyard, and the lights go down to the terrace." ——Bai Juyi's "The Banquet"

[Chaos Chisel] The fable comes from "Zhuangzi Yingdiwang"

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