cabinet first lady

Chapter 5

The old man of the Zhang family was originally the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and he was very favored by the Holy Majesty. After he became an official, everyone still respectfully called him "Old Shangshu".

The old Shangshu and the old lady have two sons.Zhang Anyi's father, Zhang Ji, was the eldest son of the eldest son.

When Ruan Muyang and Zhang Anyi arrived, the chatter and laughter in the hall immediately disappeared.It seemed that when they came, the original harmonious atmosphere was destroyed.

Ruan Muyang glanced at Zhang Anyi, seeing that he still had a gentle smile on his face, as if he didn't seem to care at all, so she remained calm.

"Greetings to grandparents, father and mother, second uncle and second aunt."

After the two met the elders together, Ruan Muyang, the bride, began to offer tea.

"Grandfather, please drink tea, and grandmother, please drink tea." Ruan Muyang held the teacup in both hands, with a straight back, demure and dignified.

The old Shangshu and the old lady did not take the tea in time.They are looking at her.

Ruan Muyang quietly let them look at him, the arm holding the teacup high did not tremble at all.

Finally, the old Shangshu and the old lady drank her tea.

"Now that you are a member of the Zhang family, I hope that you and your wife will play harmoniously and support each other." Old Shangshu's tone was full of emotion.

The qin and the cymbal sing in harmony, supporting each other.

Ruan Muyang recited these eight words silently in his heart, feeling a little sour in his heart.She came here for revenge, so she was destined to miss these eight characters.

Even Lao Shangshu recognizes this grandson-in-law, and it is not easy for others to openly embarrass Ruan Muyang and refute Lao Shangshu's face.

After respecting the elders, the sisters-in-law get to know each other.

There are five grandchildren of the Zhang family.There are three brothers in the first room, and two brothers and sisters in the second room.Although Zhang Anyi is the second child, he is not the second to start a family.Before him, his half-brother Zhang Anchao had already married.

"Sister-in-law, third sibling." Ruan Muyang took the pre-made sachet from Dian Cui, and gave it to Wang and Chen.

The two of them also returned the meeting ceremony.

After everyone greeted each other, the old Shangshu asked Zhang Ji, "When will you return to your post?"

Zhang Anyi's father, Zhang Ji, was the magistrate of Jingzhou. This time Zhang Anyi got married, and the couple, as parents-in-law, made a special trip back.

Zhang Ji replied, "I'll be back in four days."

The Zhang family has been going downhill since Zhang Ji's generation. The old man was the former minister of the Ministry of Rites, but neither of the two sons had a great future.Most of Zhang Ji's current official positions are arranged by the old minister.

But Lao Shangshu didn't like this confused eldest son.The Zhang family is a scholarly family with a profound heritage and has a family rule of not taking concubines.However, Zhang Ji broke this rule and had a concubine.Lao Shangshu's eldest grandson, Zhang Anyan, looks very much like Zhang Ji, so he is not liked by Lao Shangshu.Old Shangshu's favorite is Zhang Anyi, his grandson, who has been raised by his side since he was a child, but it is a pity that the child prodigy has grown up and turned into Hu Zhongyong, who will never succeed after failing the exam.

Thinking of this, the old Shangshu sighed, looked at Zhang Anyi with some regret and said, "Now that you have a family, you have grown up completely. The Holy One punished many officials a few days ago, and there are still vacancies in various places. You have the fame of raising people, so you should also be a half-time official and go to the officialdom to practice and practice."

The implication is that Lao Shangshu wants to find an official for Zhang Anyi.

As soon as his words fell, the faces of the entire Zhang family changed.

Ruan Muyang on the side saw everyone's reactions, and secretly thought that the old Shangshu really liked Zhang Anyi's grandson, and others might be jealous.

The first one who was dissatisfied was the eldest grandson-in-law Wang.With a smile on her face, she seemed to be joking and said, "Grandfather, with so many grandchildren, you only seek an official position for the second brother. Is it a bit biased? How can we juniors be convinced?"

"That's right, grandfather." As the eldest grandson, Zhang Anyan worked as a shopkeeper.

Zhang Anchao is a concubine, and he and the Chen couple dare not speak too much.

The old Shangshu snorted coldly and said: "If you want to be an official, you must first have the fame of raising people."

Although Zhang Anyu of the second bedroom is still young, she is also a grandson.His mother, Ji, couldn't help planning for his future, saying: "Yes, father, they are all grandsons, you have to be fair. Although An Yu is still young, he is also a juren. If Chunwei wins next year, he will be a Gongsheng." , not worse than his second brother."

Ji Shi was reminding Zhang Anyi that he would fail the exam.

Ruan Muyang couldn't help but look at Zhang Anyi, and he saw Zhang Anyi standing with his hands behind his back, a tall and straight figure with a warm smile on his face, as if he wasn't the one standing on the cusp of the storm.

This person really... has no temper.

Next, to Ruan Muyang's surprise, Zhang Ji also opposed it.

Seeing that the old Shangshu was unmoved, the juniors almost started to quarrel, and the conversation was directed at Zhang Anyi, and the more they said it, the more ugly it was.

At this moment, Zhang Anyi's gentle and calm voice sounded with a hint of pride: "No need for grandfather, I am going to participate in the next year's Spring Festival and enter the Imperial Academy."

The hall fell silent for an instant.

Although his voice was not loud, each word struck Ruan Muyang's heart forcefully.The inexplicable turbulence made her heart beat faster, giving birth to a lofty ambition.

According to Lao Shangshu's arrangement, start from the county magistrate, at most he will be the same as Zhang Ji in the future, and become the magistrate from the fourth rank.

And what he wants is to enter the Imperial Academy, be close to the emperor, and be a powerful minister of the dynasty!Official thanks!
(End of this chapter)