Xinshun 1730

Chapter 315 Don't Be a Virtuous Woman
In Duke Qi's mansion, Tian Zhenyi was bored listening to the mother-in-law in front of her talking about private affairs of men and women after marriage.

It is obscure and difficult to say, use more metaphors, and talk about mysterious words such as yin and yang.

However, Tian Zhenyi has known these things for a long time. Her boudoir friends are already married, and they would talk privately from time to time when they get together, and she herself has read some banned books.

At this time, Tian Zhenyi just wanted to laugh, especially after hearing some weird metaphors used by her mother-in-law, she couldn't help but think about it a little bit.

But thinking that at this time, if he had a clear look, it might be a joke, so he lowered his head, tried to hold his breath, let his face turn red for a while, and pretended to be very shy .

Seeing that Tian Zhenyi blushed from "shame", the old woman hurriedly said: "Miss, don't be shy, this kind of thing is a yin and yang conflict, a great gift of human relations, you can't be ignorant in the future."

The mother-in-law only thought that Tian Zhenyi was shy, but she didn't know that Tian Zhenyi's blushing face was pretending to show her because of holding her breath.

Seeing that the mother-in-law believed it, she nodded shyly and held back the smiles from those strange metaphors until the mother-in-law finished speaking.

After everyone left, Tian Zhenyi flipped through the almanac on the table and sighed faintly.

It has been several years since the two of them got acquainted, became close friends, and now the big event is finally settled.

But even if it's settled now, it's still too early for the real wedding day.

She knows a lot of things, probably more than some ministers, even more than her future in-laws, such as the war against Japan.

So she knew in her heart that the wedding date would probably be some time after Liu Yu returned from Ryukyu.

She doesn't need to worry about the wedding, it's not just a wedding, it's a kind of marriage in the honorable circle, so naturally it will be held in a splendid manner.

I just thought that even if the two of them got married, they would not be able to go to Weihai, so they might still get together less and leave more.

The imperial court has regulations that nobles are not allowed to bring their family members with them when they go out of town;

Xungui's family members have to stay in the capital obediently. Anyway, to solve some physical problems, they can take concubines outside the town.

Fortunately, in the previous letter, Liu Yu did not choose to "supervise Nanyang and be the chief protector of the 'Western Region'", but thought that it would be better to enter the court in the future. This finally has a hope.

If he really chose to govern Nanyang in the future, then it would be even more impossible for him to leave the capital.Chisu swan geese are beautiful because they are beautiful. After all, the sound of geese is desolate. Besides, swan geese may go to Nanyang?
You can't take the initiative to apply to the emperor for this kind of thing, you can only passively wait for the emperor to "grant a special license", but it seems impossible when she thinks about it.

"Hey……"

Facing Weihai's new glass mirror, I sat silently for a long time, holding my chin and looking at the people inside.

The books on the nearby bookshelf hadn't been touched for some time, the maid was cleaning the glass in the side room, and Tian Zhenyi just sat there quietly.

It wasn't until the Western clock jingled a few times that she came back to her senses.

Checking the time, I went to see my mother first, talked for a while, and then went around to my father.

Qi Guozheng was waiting for her there. He had spoiled this daughter since he was a child, and in the eyes of the people in the circle, he was already a bit spoiled, such as allowing women to ride horses, shoot and hunt for fun.

The matter with Liu Yu was also acquiesced by Duke Qi.

Tian Zhenyi entered the room, and after paying homage to her father, she sat aside.

Qi Guogong was still reminiscing about the feeling of being pointed at his nose and scolded because of the shipping, but there was no trace of displeasure on his face, but a smile.

Thinking of Liu Yu's performance in this matter, Qi Guogong asked: "Did Shou Chang mention the matter of water transport and sea transport to you?"

"Yes. Mentioned."

"He pretended to be a gourd in the court, and you reminded him? He didn't make a sound, but I was scolded by a group of people."

"Uh……"

Carefully looking at his father's face, seeing that his father was not angry, Tian Zhenyi also laughed and said: "Father is really good at self-cultivation, he does his own thing, but he is not angry."

"Hahahaha...you are right and well done. Why am I angry? Isn't that a common thing to be scolded at the top? I'm just worried that Shoutong will say something again. Seeing that he didn't say anything, I'm still thinking about it Who woke him up?"

The tone was three points proud, seven points gratified, proud of his daughter, and gratified that Liu Yu, a person who was too aggressive in doing things before, was finally able to be controlled. It would be no harm to remind him more in the future.

The two are married, and they will be responsible for the relationship in the future.I used to like Liu Yu because of Liu Yu's vigor, but now I feel a little flustered because of Liu Yu's vigor.

"Zhenyi, there are some things that you don't need to hide from you, and you can't hide them if you want to. I estimate that the wedding will be in July or August, and you know why."

"Your Majesty may be kind enough to allow you to go to Weihai. I don't worry about anything else, I only worry about one thing."

Tian Zhenyi wasn't shy when talking directly about the date of marriage with her daughter, she thought it was normal.

Hearing that the emperor might grant her permission to go to Weihai, my heart skipped a beat, and I really wanted to ask my father if this was true?How sure are you?

But I want to know that there is no need to be shy about the date of marriage. If I blurt out and ask this directly, I will feel a little embarrassed.

I had no choice but to accept my thoughts and listen to what my father said I was worried about. After thinking about it, I didn't think there was anything to worry about.

"What is father worried about?"

Qi Guogong stood up, shook his head and smiled wryly: "Before the ban on religion, this foreign religion spread very quickly among the noble women in the capital. If you talk about asking for the protection of gods, I think it is no different from believing in Buddhism and seeking Taoism. But there is one thing, this foreign religion The church forbids taking concubines, this fact alone is enough to spread quickly among the noble women in the capital. Your mother almost believed it back then."

"Religion is banned in the world today, but Weihai is quite different. Many foreigners work as instructors in the navy, and there are some family members in the local area. There is a church there. Firstly, it takes care of those people's desire to pray to God, and secondly, it is If the family members don’t go to Shouchang, they won’t be able to recruit the best staff.”

"Anyway, when you get there, be careful. I know his conservative temperament. He doesn't like women staying at home. At that time, you have to take care of many things, so you will inevitably show your face. Many local women are religious. You can tell me about this." Be very careful, don't just because the foreign religion doesn't allow concubines..."

"Many people are staring at the routine. It is impossible to expel all Westerners from Weihai for the time being. There are too many troubles inside."

At the beginning, Catholicism was very powerful in the capital. There were a lot of missionaries in the court, and there were two or three churches near the Forbidden City alone.

One was built by Matteo Ricci during the Wanli period of the previous dynasty; the other was built by Lilesi.The latter originated from some inside stories about the death of Zhang Xianzhong in the Great Western Army. As a missionary who served in the Great Western Army, he gave a completely different record of Zhang Xianzhong's death and last words from Zhang Xianzhong's adopted sons, and became a record of Zhang Xianzhong's death. Shunzhi is the key to disintegrating the rest of Daxi.

Before the ban on Christianity, Catholicism took the upper-level route again, especially the dogma that forbids concubines, which soon had a great influence on women.

Tian Zhenyi heard that her father was worried about this, and smiled softly: "Father is too worried. Women believe in gods, Buddhas and Gods. They just stay at home all day and are extremely bored. They ask for a sustenance in their hearts." .Or foreign religious gatherings, accompanied by someone, free from emptiness.”

"It's His Majesty's kindness to allow me to stay in Weihai, how can I be bored at home without going out?"

"Furthermore, although I like practical learning, most of the people who knew practical learning were missionaries before. If you want to learn practical learning, you must contact missionaries. How can missionaries compare to him? As for the local women, even if I have contact, There are not many Western women who understand this kind of knowledge."

"I was worried that my father would say that because I went to Europa and felt that it was indecent to see a woman in public, I came to warn my daughter. It turned out to be this... Father can rest assured. Believe in religion, pretend to convert, and regret it every day It can be seen everywhere in Western stories. If you really have the heart to take concubines, you can't stop it even if you believe in religion; if you don't have this kind of thought, you won't have thoughts if you don't believe in religion."

Qi Guogong took a look at his daughter, thinking about her usual views on Buddhism and Taoism, and said with a smile: "Yes, I worry too much. However, although I am not open-minded about public appearances, I don't care too much. Treat you If you get married, you will have another family, and I can't control it. I know his conservative temperament, and he is neither willing nor willing. You are also a bird that wants to fly out of the cage. What's the use of me saying it? "

"One more thing. That's what I think. In the future, if you try to persuade me to keep the routine, I will retire. If His Majesty establishes the Academy of Sciences in the future, he would like to study practically. Then he will retreat to the capital and serve as a sacrificial drink for the Academy of Sciences. That's good too. There are so many things going on in the world, how can we manage them all?"

Tian Zhenyi hummed, and agreed generously, but thought in her heart, I won't talk about this matter.

The third brother regards practical learning as a tool. In my opinion, it is not really a favorite, but just a tool.

Do woodcutters like axes?Do fishermen like fishing nets?
When the time comes, I will make him think that I don't understand him, so why bother?

Even if you are rich and honored, if you can't do what you want to do, and it's boring, then what's the point of being depressed every day?
It's nothing more than worrying about the death of the cunning rabbit and the cooking of the lackeys; the exhaustion of high birds and the hiding of good bows.To advance and retreat is to let go of one's heart.The third brother's original intention is not to pass on the honor and glory, so why do such things against his will?

Before, it was the land of the king under the whole world, and the shore of the land was the king's minister.If the way is not right, then one would hide in the deep mountains, or take a ride in the sea, and utter a few complaints, showing the attitude of Song Confucian women.

Life in the world, why bother not happy?If things really don't go his way, how can the third brother not be able to make a career out of the seven oceans and four continents now?Where can't be happy and happy?

Even if you don't go, if you really don't want to retreat, then don't retreat, even if you don't retreat to the point of dying, a vigorous fight is better than living against your will.

Thinking of this, Tian Zhenyi felt a strange sweetness in her heart.

I thought, if he has the heart, he will heal the world's diseases with a slow and steady attitude, and in the future he will retire after success, and then fulfill the promise of the year, and ride the balloon together to move naturally, with the wind as he pleases.

I'm afraid that he will be an octogenarian by then, and I will also have gray temples, but I don't know if I can still withstand the toss of dancing with the wind?

If he has no intention and thinks that the disease cannot be cured stably and needs to be impetuously treated with sword and stone, the worst is death.Even if that is the case, it is better to lament the failure of major events before death than to be depressed and die on the bed crying a few times.

If I can only choose to be a virtuous girl or a witch, I would rather be that witch.Father still don't expect me to persuade him to do such things.

Thinking like this in my heart, I understand that such things cannot be said, and there is no need to say them. The future is unknown, so why argue about these useless words at this time?

It's better to follow the father's words and be a good girl. After getting married, who will know what the pillow talk is?

"My daughter has remembered what my father said. If my father said it, this Academy of Sciences might be a good place to offer sacrifices. But thinking about it, it will not be a matter of ten years. But the accumulation of earth into mountains and water into rivers, my daughter will slowly improve in time."

Duke Qi nodded in relief, and said with a smile: "This is the best. You need to know that there are advances and retreats, so that you can live a prosperous life. Of course, you have to do what you have to do. You are smart and will figure out the choice. All I do is to seek the long-term fortune of the country and rest with the country. If he can understand this, it will not be in vain for my painstaking efforts."

(End of this chapter)