The days when I fished in Daming

Chapter 244 Family Meeting
Zheng Xiong, who came home, realized something was wrong as soon as he entered the door.

Seeing Zheng Xiong, the two concierges at the door hesitated to speak, but they still didn't say what they wanted to say.

This scene was noticed by Zheng Xiong, but he didn't ask much.

Then when Zheng Xiong entered the door, the two porters stretched their necks and looked inside.

The same is true inside, after the servant girl saw Zheng Xiong, she was a little more cautious when meeting her in the past.

Zheng Xiong didn't let Zheng Xiong think too much, and before he even reached the backyard, he was called over by Lao Zheng.

A neat collection of the whole family.

Old Zheng sat in the main seat, and Jia Shi was next to him.

On the left are Zheng Hu and Zheng Zhi.

On the right are mothers-in-law Han Yueer and Zheng Xiu, plus the eldest daughter-in-law and his own daughter-in-law, all present.

Zheng Xiong entered the door and was startled when he saw this scene.

Except for a few special days, this scene is rare on weekdays.

A very formal family meeting.

Seeing this scene, Zheng Xiong also put away his lazy attitude.

Especially after seeing Jia Shi's chilly face and the intentional or unintentional hints made by Han Yue'er and Zheng Xiu, Zheng Xiong also understood.

It seems that Mrs. Jia filed a complaint in front of Lao Zheng first.

I don't know how to say it, but it just so happened that I also took advantage of this time to make a good deal with my family, so that I would not only have to worry about outside, but also face the family and hinder me.

After saluting respectfully to several people, Zheng Xiong then asked Zheng Qi.

"Father, tell the child to come here, do you have any orders?"

It's not surprising that many people are polite, Zheng Xiong's attitude is in place, and he is still respectful to his family. Old Zheng nodded, then pointed to the left, and said.

"Well, there are indeed some things to talk about today, you sit down first."

"Oh."

Zheng Xiong simply replied, then went to sit under the boss Zheng Hu, waiting for Lao Zheng's next words.

Old Zheng cleared his throat slightly, organized his words, and then spoke.

"Now that Xiong'er is here, everyone is here, and some things can be explained clearly in person."

"Let's start with Xiong'er!"

"Some time ago, there was some disagreement between Xiong'er and his aunt, and each played [-] big boards."

"Xiong'er admits his mistake, I also said, let his aunt stay at home well, don't go out to make trouble for Xiong'er."

"Today! It's still about you two. Your aunt told me that she went to the government office of Yiyingtian Mansion to have a look, but you didn't show any face and made your aunt embarrassed. Is there such a thing?"

When the head of the family asked questions, Lao Zheng didn't have to make so many twists and turns, and told the matter directly.

The matter is indeed such a matter, but there is more to be said about it, and Zheng Xiong also opened his mouth to talk about the reason.

"Father, what Auntie said is similar, but it's not that simple."

"The boy told the aunt at the time that he would explain the reason well when he came back."

"Since they're all there, the kid will speak up."

"May I ask you, what is your relationship with Mrs. Liu?"

"After listening to his few words, he came to the government office to talk to the Liu family, did he take their favor?"

"Please tell me the truth."

Hearing this, Jia's eyes dodged a little, quite awkward.

Zheng Qi also felt the unusualness.

Receiving gifts is the beginning of corruption. The onlookers don't say that they are as clean as water, but they can't take other people's things so straightforwardly and speak to others.

Old Zheng's face was a little serious, and he immediately asked Jia Shi.

"What Xiong'er said, is it true? Did you collect something?"

Seeing that she couldn't hide it, Mrs. Liu saw quite a few people when she came, Jia could only admit it.

"I received something, but it was a small gift from someone who came to visit, and I gave it back afterwards. Normal human relations, it's not that serious."

Jia Shi's reply was reasonable, and Lao Zheng's serious eyes widened a lot, but he still asked a question in a serious manner.

"What did they take? Is it something valuable? What gift did you return? Tell me clearly."

Seeing that he couldn't escape, Jia Shi said angrily.

"It's nothing, it's just some perfume and toilet water. Xiong'er got it from the pharmacy, but the output of it has not been much. She snatched it and gave me some."

"It's not unusual. I returned some souvenirs. I thought it would be enough to give some other gifts in return next time I visit."

"It's just such a little thing, there's no need to investigate the root cause!"

What Jia said seemed to make sense, and his family did not lack this little money.

But the embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed by an ant's nest. After coming here once, others saw the effect and followed suit. If you accept everything according to the order, everything will change.

Seeing that Lao Zheng's attitude eased, Zheng Xiong expressed his opinion.

"What my aunt said has some truth, as long as the gift is returned, that's enough, but have you ever thought about it?"

"After collecting these things today, you go to the government office and ask me to take care of things for her. Another day, others will follow suit and send you things, and you have to intercede."

"Maybe you think it's just a little thing, and our family doesn't lack it, but it's completely different in the eyes of others."

"Because others will only see that he sent gifts to my house, and it doesn't matter whether the offender in his family is really guilty or not."

"As long as you are released, you will think that it has something to do with the gift. If you are not released, you may only think that the thing is not in place, but it doesn't care whether you will return the gift."

"You also know that our family is not short of these things, but why do we still accept other people's things?"

"Baby is working in the government office of Yingtian Mansion, and when you come here, you say that others are not guilty, and dispose of him in front of everyone."

"If you don't enforce the law impartially, if you don't talk about this official robe in the future, you won't even know if you will have a future."

"Auntie, whether this matter is big or small, it's not as simple as you see it. You'd better not make it difficult for the child."

Zheng Xiong's explanation made the people present understand the reason behind it.

However, Jia Shi still had a different opinion and struggled for a few sentences.

"What you said was for your mother's sake, but Mrs. Liu said about today's matter. His second uncle didn't participate, but just happened to meet."

"Didn't I think that you are all colleagues, and if you form a good relationship, you will be able to help me in the future?"

"If you just say that it's not right for your mother, it would be too chilling for your mother."

Yes, thank you very much.

Except for this period, Zheng Xiong might really be good at dancing with his sleeves, and he can play around in the officialdom well.

But who let it be such a coincidence!

Even if you don't lie down to the end, you have to be a lone minister and draw a line from forming cliques for personal gain.

It's not that simple, it can be said in one or two sentences.

"Auntie, things in court are not that simple."

"Some time ago, the baby was almost fucked, don't you know!"

"The boy still says the same thing. If the aunt is not afraid, if the boy doesn't say anything, he will be afraid that the boy will not be alone, and the whole family will be involved."

"One mistake, the Nine Clans may be over, and they will all be over by then. It's not something that can be explained in such a light and fluffy sentence."

I have to say that Zheng Xiong's words were a bit scary, and the serious consequences made Old Zheng frown, and Jia's expression was no longer calm, he felt a little scared.

"Also, aunt, you have to pay attention to your words and deeds in the future."

"This government office in Yingtian Mansion is not run by Haier. It doesn't matter if you go this once. The mistake is that you brought people here, and even interceded with the Liu family in person."

"Just let it go. Where do you put the law? If you don't make it clear in person, how will your majesty feel about it?"

"If everyone is like this, then is this yamen owned by the state or an individual."

"Ma'am, what the child said, think about it, is it true?"

In a few words, Zheng Xiong explained all the developments of the matter clearly.

Except for Jia Shi who still couldn't accept it, everyone else nodded, obviously agreeing with Zheng Xiong's statement.

And Lao Zheng is not a stunned young man, he has his own philosophy on how to behave in the world.

Shopping malls can be smooth, but they also depend on the people who order the dishes. They can't figure out the character of those in power. The best situation is to do things honestly and dutifully.

Even if you don't do well in this way, it won't be a big mistake.

Jia's behavior clearly violated the official taboo.

You said, you don’t lack anything, take advantage of this, is it worth it for this little face!
"Xiong'er is right. In this matter, you are wrong, madam."

"I told you to stay at home and don't make trouble if you have nothing to do. Why didn't you listen!"

"Fortunately, it's not a big deal. Xiong'er did nothing wrong. No gossip was made, and it won't fall into His Majesty's ears and make His Majesty look down on you."

"Our family is just such a juren, and finally became a marquis, and even became a high-ranking official."

"Besides, Xiong'er is still young, so he may not be able to achieve a higher position in the future, honoring his ancestors."

"For the sake of Xiong'er's future, you will stay at home honestly in the future, and don't accept anything delivered to your door, and return it."

"Otherwise, don't blame your husband for not showing affection."

Lao Zheng's words were a bit serious, causing Jia to put on a mask of pain.

There is a saying that give me liberty or give me death.

Jia's temperament is not idle.

Parental short stories are her favorite topic, she loves to save face and likes to pretend.

To put it simply, it is both food and fun.

However, the promotion of status did not understand his own situation.

People who are not in one circle suddenly break into another circle, and the result is either assimilated by others, or they can't adapt to the role, and they are easy to be used as guns.

Because you have to do something if you want people to agree with you.

For example, what happened this time was not an expression to express myself and make my identity more acceptable.

Seeing Jia Shi's painful mask, Jia Shi did not refute it, obviously Lao Zheng's authority is still there.

When Zheng Xiong saw Jia Shi like this, his eyes rolled around and he thought of a good way.

There are no useless people in the world, but many times they don't understand their value.

Although this matter can ensure that Jia Shi will be more stable in the future, it will inevitably make people bear grudges. If he can find something for her to do by taking the opportunity, it can also reduce Jia Shi's hostility, which is the best of both worlds.

Zheng Xiong thought for a while, then said to Old Zheng.

"Father, foot restraint is too much for the aunt, and the gift is not acceptable."

"Here I want to say something, family members, no matter who you are, you can't accept gifts from others. The future is a small matter, but your life is the most important thing. Don't take your life as a joke."

Old Zheng listened and interjected at the right time.

"Xiong'er's future is also great, you all keep it in your heart."

"Xiong'er, keep talking."

This cross made Zheng Xiong's brewing words stuck in his throat, and he coughed twice before continuing.

"It's true that my aunt went out to socialize, but she just met the wrong person."

"The wives of these officials, the wives of the nobility don't need to socialize, they are all drags."

"Auntie, don't ask why, because the court is not easy to mess with, and it may be gone after a change. It is not a good thing to involve too much."

Jia Shi originally liked Zheng Xiong's words for him, but Zheng Xiong's words were a little confusing, and he couldn't help asking.

"You said you made a mistake, but you rejected all these people, who else should I socialize with?"

The question was very good, Zheng Xiong followed the Huatou, just in time to answer Jia's question in his heart.

"Ma'am, who owns this world? It belongs to His Majesty. We all work for His Majesty."

"Who should please, isn't it obvious?"

"If you are free, you can go to the empress to chat with her, hang out with her, and strive to become good sisters with the empress, which is the greatest help for the child."

What Zheng Xiong said sounds nice, but Jia still has self-knowledge.

Who will spend all day chatting with you.

Especially for Empress Ma, the difference in status showed the difficulty.

It's okay to meet twice once in a while, but it's definitely not worth it if there are too many.

"Wei Niang would like to think about this, but the queen empress looks after the world, and commands the harem, so how can she have time to chat with Wei Niang?"

"What you say makes sense, but it's not realistic."

Unexpectedly, Jia Shi was still a little self-aware, Zheng Xiong was a little surprised, and then said.

"You don't have to worry about this aunt, I will teach you when I have time, and I guarantee that you can talk to the empress."

Jia Shi was a little surprised, Zheng Xiong's swearing appearance really frightened Jia Shi.

Although he didn't believe it in his heart, he had successfully aroused Jia's curiosity and said to Zheng Xiong.

"How to say, what else is there to say?"

What can be said about this, it is nothing more than to liberate women, improve women's status, and have a bit of feminist meaning.

This has to be taught slowly, so that Jia can agree with it, so as to get the queen's interest from the queen.

With interest and a common topic, then you can naturally become good sisters and work hard for the common goal.

In this way, with the blessing of Queen Ma, I have Lao Zhu's preference, and my relationship with Zhu Biao is not bad.

Two of the family members that Lao Zhu cared most about were taken care of by himself, and his own life safety could be more guaranteed.

"Auntie, this child will teach you in private. My mother, my younger sister, daughter-in-law and eldest daughter-in-law can all come and listen. As for now, I won't say much."

Seeing that Zheng Xiong mentioned himself, the women were at a loss, but they didn't say much, and they would know after hearing what Zheng Xiong said.

Old Zheng and the boss didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Zheng Xiong's gourd.

I can't listen anymore, what's the reason, I can't help asking.

"Second, what can't you tell us? If it's so mysterious, why don't you come and listen?"

You can say it, but I just want you to lower your status, can you accept it!It's obviously not that easy, so it's better not to say it.

Zheng Xiong shook his head and said.

"Unspeakable, unspeakable."

Lao Zheng mainly talked about Zheng Xiong and Jia Shi today.

Now that it's out of the way, and the relationship between Zheng Xiong and Jia's relationship has improved in the end, I'm also happy.

Old Zheng didn't ask much about Zheng Xiong's mysterious behavior.

The matter was perfectly resolved, and Lao Zheng announced the adjournment of the meeting.

(End of this chapter)