Ordinary clear day

Chapter 97 Will
The eunuch who came to pass the decree didn't see the old lady, so he asked, "Is the old Feng Jun in the house not there?" Jin Bao hurriedly said: "My mother is sick in bed, and I just tried to get up to receive the decree. If you don’t come, I hope you will forgive me. Or, the next official will ask someone to help her come out?”

The eunuch waved his hand and said: "No need, our family is just asking, the emperor can tell you, don't tire the old lady." Then he put on a posture and read out the imperial edict.

Shu Ning knelt in the back to listen to the decree, she just felt uncomfortable all over her body, the content of the decree was also prose, gorgeous and difficult to understand.Shu Ning listened for a long time, and only guessed that she was talking about her ancestors, what achievements she had made, and then how her grandfather was when she was alive, how outstanding her father and his brothers were, and how good the family tradition was.Generally speaking, they are praising their family.

In the end, considering the situation of their family, the emperor let the eldest son Jinbao inherit his father's title and become the second-class Uncle Weiyuan; An outstanding official and filial piety, he was awarded the title of second-class captain of light vehicles; his second son, Xingbao, was also awarded the title of captain of cavalry.I hope these brothers can understand the emperor's intentions, be loyal to the court, and work hard.

The whole family kowtowed to thank each other. After receiving the imperial decree, they invited the eunuch into the house for tea.The eunuch smiled and said that he had to go back to hand in the decree. Nalashi hurriedly said: "Elder-in-law has worked hard on this trip, and he came to our house to pass the decree on such a hot day. At least drink a cup of tea to cool off before leaving. Delayed your errand." The eunuch followed his advice and entered the room to take his seat.

Jinbao and his wife accompanied him to chat some gossip, and then insinuated to find out what the emperor's orders meant.The eunuch sat for a long time with a smile on his face, without revealing anything, and finally left with a few delicate and precious gadgets in his arms.

As soon as their figures disappeared, Xing Bao, who was sitting quietly with him in the hall, suddenly changed his expression: "What's going on? Could it be that you did something?"

Jin Bao frowned: "What's wrong with the second brother? Is there something wrong?"

Xing Bao's face was ashen, and he said: "Brother is a noble, and our brothers will recognize it, but I don't accept the titles that the emperor gave our brothers! It's fine for the fourth child to work in the palace, but the third child is now an official. Even if they don’t do it, why can he be a captain of light vehicles, but I’m just a captain of cavalry? (Note) Is it the last one?!”

Rong Bao said: "Second Brother's words are unavoidable. Who and what kind of titles to confer are all up to the Emperor. Does Second Brother think that the Emperor is wrong?"

Xing Bao glared: "Fourth brother, don't you try to blackmail me. When did I say that the emperor was wrong? I asked if you did something wrong? Otherwise, why is my title the lowest?"

Jin Bao frowned, and said: "What kind of manipulation? The emperor's will is reasonable. The fourth child is from the third rank, and the third is the fourth rank. It is normal to be awarded the title of the third rank. You have nothing to do at home, and you only donated one." There is a fifth-rank dragon guard in the body, and there is a fourth-rank cavalry captain, which is already a mighty grace of the emperor. You don’t want to make such a fuss, if someone spreads your words to the outside, you let the emperor What do you think of our family?!"

Xing Bao shut his mouth angrily, shook his hands and left.Suo Chuo Luo Shi flicked his handkerchief and followed.

As early as when Xingbao started to get angry, Li Shi pulled Qing Ning and took all the siblings away, so Shu Ning didn't hear much of the quarrel between the uncles, but found that Wan Ning was a little restless.She seemed to know the eunuch who passed the decree, and just whispered a few words to him, and then remained silent.

Seeing her like this, Yuanning sneered and went back to her room.Because Xianning kept shouting for heat, Shuning put aside the question, pulled her elder brother to pick up her younger brother, and rushed back to Huaiyuan.

She settled her younger brother, changed back into brisk clothes, and went to the upper room to chat with him.After a while, the parents came back, and it was another big project to change clothes in a hurry.After changing into the homely summer clothes, Zhang Bao breathed a sigh of relief, and said to his wife and children, "Just now, I was so hot that I knelt under the sun for a long time, but didn't dare to move. It's hard for them to quarrel."

Tong said with a smile: "Although it's hotter, it's worth it. Now we also have titles. Although the annual salary and rice grains are not much, at least future generations can benefit. As long as we save a little, we don't have to worry about supporting ourselves."

Shuning asked curiously: "How much silver does this second-class captain of Qingche earn every year?" Tong replied: "Only 185 taels, although not much, but there are 185 dendrobium of rice, which is a thousand buckets of grain. We have a small population in Sanfang, and this alone is enough to eat."

In other words, you won't be hungry anyway?That's not bad.Although the hereditary title is traditionally handed down from one generation to the next, it must still be inherited for several generations.When her father resigned, Shuning was still a little worried, but now she is a little relieved.

Duan Ning asked at this time: "Why did the emperor suddenly confer titles on our family? It's not common for four brothers like this to have Speech titles in Beijing, right?"

Zhang Baoruo thought: "Although I heard some rumors, I'm not sure. I heard that the horse racer with you Mafa was a certain prince?"

Duan Ning said: "I found out from the third brother that they are two old county kings, and they brought several clans with them."

Zhang Bao thought for a while and said: "Since there is a decree from the Holy Spirit, don't spread these words. When people ask, they just say that the old man accidentally fell. Go back and remind your brothers."

Duan Ning agreed, and wentssip with his parents, but because Shun Ning called someone to invite him, he left.Shu Ning thought that it was almost time to copy scriptures, so she also apologized and left, leaving only Zhang Bao and Tong in the room to continue talking.

Zhang Bao waved his fan and sighed: "I don't know what happened that day, but since the emperor has compensated secretly, we should know what is good or bad. It is not bad to get a title for nothing."

Tong Shi said: "I was worried that you resigned from the official position. This idea alone will not be enough for the family, but now I feel relieved. If we buy some land later, we will have a lot of income."

Zhang Baodao: "Actually speaking, our house has always been the most frugal. Even if the money has become looser in recent years, we have never imitated those ostentatious styles. Unlike the other brothers, they always like to spend money recklessly."

Tong Shi nodded: "Isn't it? After returning to the mansion, I looked at the other houses coldly, and felt that they spent too much. The first house wants to maintain the dignity of the house, but that's all. There's no need to show off all day long. The second sister-in-law has 'cured her illness' and occasionally comes out to see people. I looked at what she was wearing, and it didn't repeat the same thing. Even the fourth girl started to dress up at a young age. This is still in mourning. Sifang is plain, but it is not cheap. The fourth brother and sister wrote a post asking me to gossip, and I also need to use those Xuelang poems, tea, and a pot It costs five or sixty taels of silver. In comparison, we seem to be from the countryside."

Zhang Bao smiled: "The ones who come from the countryside are the ones who came from the countryside. It's not like we haven't seen the world. You can ask them, have you seen hundreds of boxes of silver dangling in front of your eyes? You can see big pieces of jade Emerald walking with a bullock cart? Pearls and gemstones in buckets? A gold chime clock? The idea of ​​jewelry sent back to Beijing at the end of last year can only be regarded as a trivial matter over there. They all treat them as treasures. down?"

Tong couldn't help laughing: "Husband, your words are so poisonous."

Zhang Bao sat on the Suanzhi recliner, shook his fan, and said, "It's not that I speak badly, but I really don't think it's necessary to show off gold and jade all day long. As long as life is comfortable, those are all external things." That's all."

Tong Shi sat down on the round stool beside him, and said with a smile, "I just hope that the children are safe and sound, and they will be successful in the future, so I am satisfied."

"Nowadays, Duan'er's martial arts and literary talent are second to none among the brothers. Shuning is sensible and well-behaved, and Xian'er is also smart and cute. What else do you have to worry about? Speaking of which, why don't you see our youngest son? Where did the maid take him? ?”

"Just now, I was in the sun. I'm afraid he might have some heat stroke. Shu'er made him drink some heat-relieving tea, and took him back to his room to sleep. I went to see him when I was changing clothes, and he was sleeping soundly. Don't disturb him." Tong Shi grabbed her husband and prevented him from getting up to find his son.

Zhang Bao sat down obediently, and Tong said again: "I have something to discuss with you. Yesterday, little sister Liu went to see her son quietly, and when she came back, she complained to me, saying that Xiaobao's aunt is going to marry a daughter-in-law, and the house I can't stay, and I don't want to keep Xiaobao in her house anymore. What do you think should be done?"

"Could it be that you want to extort money? Just give some more money, and you can't really take it back to the mansion. Now that Er Niang is ill, and she's acting weird all day long, who knows what she will say?"

Tong said: "it's not a matter of a few taels of silver. It's not the way to do this. We have given a lot of money, but how can people's hearts be satisfied? Besides, although we have given money, how could Aunt Guo really give it away?" Spending it on Xiaobao? It’s better to take the child out, the original money alone is enough to pay for a house outside.”

Zhang Bao thought for a while, and said: "In this case, then choose a house with an honest and reliable family member, and take the child to live in a house nearby. It will be more convenient for Aunt Liu to look after the child. After a while, you Go tell your sister-in-law to bring him into the mansion."

Mrs. Tong nodded, and then went to call the Lin's family to enter the house on Thursday.

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Shuning copied Buddhist scriptures with other sisters, but found that it was Wanning's turn to be restless today.She always copied wrong characters, and she changed the blank paper one after another. She planned to crumple it into a ball and throw it away. Seeing Yuanning's gaze, she politely imitated Shuning and put the paper into the basket next to her.Yuanning glanced at her sarcastically, and continued to copy.

Wanning continued to look unsteadily, looking outside the water pavilion from time to time.Shu Ning asked: "Second Sister, who are you waiting for?" Wan Ning smiled indifferently, and said: "It's nothing, I just asked Qiao Yun to get some things, but I haven't seen her come back for a long time. I'm just anxious."

"But what's the important thing? If it's the Four Treasures of the Study, I still have it here, and the second sister can just take it." You've made it clear that it's not that simple, who would believe you?

Wanning looked outside, but said in her mouth: "No need, I don't need anything."

As she was talking, she saw a figure flashing outside the window, Wanning was overjoyed, she hurriedly stood up to greet her, and indeed it was Qiaoyun.Wan Ning pulled her over and whispered beside a bunch of flowers, Shu Ning couldn't hear what they were saying, only saw the change of expression on Wan Ning's face.

They talked for a while, only to hear Wanning say "What? Really?", her voice became louder, and faintly heard words such as "Xiu Nu", "Selected", "Brother".Shu Ning knew it well, it was probably talking about this year's draft.

Wanning was supposed to run for election this year, but she had to postpone it because her grandfather passed away and she had to keep her filial piety.In the past, there were also examples of show girls participating in the election after a hundred days of mourning, but this year's draft date was set early. The primary election will be in May, and the re-election will be in June. Now that the results are out, Wanning is considered to have missed it this year, but Three years later, she was 17 years old, but she was a little too old.

Since returning to Beijing, Shu Ning has known about Wan Ning's inability to run for election this year, seeing that she didn't show any emotion, she thought she didn't care.Girls who want to travel back from modern times probably think that 14 is too early to marry, right?After three years of election, the age will be more appropriate, and she should be happy.What's more, the fifth elder brother who has a crush on Wanning is one year younger than her. It's too early to marry a wife now. Getting married in the next draft will be more beneficial to the physical and mental health of young people.

But now it seems that Wanning still cares about the draft.She may have learned something from the eunuch who announced the decree, so she couldn't sit still, wondering what she was worried about?

After a while, Wanning returned to the water pavilion with a cloudy expression, and sat in front of the desk staring at the pen and paper in a daze.Fang Ning continued to bury her head in copying, never paying attention to what happened around her.Shuning and Yuanning looked at each other, and spoke first: "Second Sister, what happened?"

Wanning forced a smile, and said: "It's nothing, Qiaoyun actually took the wrong things, she was really careless."

Yuanning sneered: "Who are you lying to? She is obviously going to help you inquire about the results of this year's draft. What? Could it be that your enemy was selected and entered the palace to become the master and empress?"

Wanning cleared her throat, picked up the pen and said, "Where did I come from as an enemy? The fourth sister can really joke. Just now, Qiaoyun did tell me some news by the way, but there is nothing bad about it."

Shuning smiled lightly, and asked, "Speaking of which, sister Yumin is also running for the election this year, right? I wonder if she was selected?"

"Yu Min has been registered, and she will be re-elected in three years." She raised her head and smiled at Shu Ning, "There are a few other girls who were assigned to the crown prince and elder brother respectively, but they are all concubines."

Yuanning raised her eyebrows: "Speaking of which, the girl from the Song family who quarreled with you is also elected this year, right?"

Wanning paused, looked at the white paper in front of her, and said, "It was indeed this year's election, she was selected, and she was pointed to the fourth elder brother."

(Note: The first-class light car captains belong to the third rank, and the second and third class light car captains belong to the third rank. Riding captains are the fourth rank. This was originally a custom-made title that only existed during the Qianlong period. I went to the Kangxi dynasty in advance. , please treat it as a butterfly effect.)
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