Bachelor

Chapter 238
Mrs. Liu said slowly: "Thank you, Brother Dan, my mother and son and the entire Sun family will rely on you."

When this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar.

From everyone's point of view, although Sun Henian's death was not directly related to Sun Dan, he should bear some joint and several responsibilities.As a widow, Mrs. Liu should hate Sun Dan very much.

But as soon as these words were spoken, not only did Mrs. Liu admit that Sun Dan was the head of the Sun family, but she also gave up all the power of the entire family.

This makes people a little difficult to understand.

But the mistress said so, what can everyone do.

In fact, Mrs. Liu has been in a panic these days.Although she is very scheming, she is still a woman, and she can't think of any other way when encountering such a big event.If Sun Dan really had to ignore the Sun family, he could be sure that the Sun family would die.She, her son, and everyone in the mansion had no choice but to starve to death.

What Sun Dan said just now was very clear.Sun Dan is not only willing to take on the livelihood of everyone in the Sun family, but also shoulders the important task of revitalizing the Sun family, restoring the fame and positions of his son and everyone in the mansion.This is also the only chance for the Sun family to stand up.

Mrs. Liu was originally Liu Daxia's daughter and Sun Henian's wife. She was much more knowledgeable than ordinary women.When her father had an accident before, she also experienced the ups and downs of honor and disgrace, and knew that if she wanted to survive, she really had to find a big backer.

Moreover, Sun Dan is sincere and a child of the Sun family.He is willing to help, which is already an act of righteousness.

Thinking of how she treated Sun Dan in the past, but Sun Dan gave her a helping hand regardless of past suspicions, Madam Liu suddenly felt guilty.

Hearing the uproar of the crowd, Mrs. Liu sternly shouted: "Be quiet, brother Dan is our grandson's family. What happened to the master this time was the fault of the master, how could it be blamed on brother Dan. If someone is talking too much down there, Immediately drive out of Sun's house."

After she finished speaking, she stood up and saluted Sun Dan together with her son Sun Yue: "I have met Master Dan."

Sun Dan hurriedly helped them up: "Madam please please, Yuege please please, they are all from my own family, so I won't say anything unnecessary."

With Mrs. Liu taking the lead, everyone came forward to salute, and they recognized Sun Dan as the head of the family.

Those present are either elders or peers, and many of them are friends of Sun Dan.Sun Dan politely returned the gift one by one.

Others are fine, such as Sun Hao, Sun Jia, Jiang Ruoying and other former friends of Sun Dan, when they came forward to pay respects, there was something different in their eyes, which made Sun Dan very emotional, and only said to everyone: "Everyone! Don’t worry about your living problems, if you need anything, you can find Zhi Niang and Ting Lan.”

Ting Lan was even more proud. When she thought of the time when she was driven to Sun Dan's side by the Sun's family, and the thought of getting along with Sun Dan day and night, there was a little excitement in her heart, but more disappointment.After all, Sun Dan is just a small scholar, how can he compare with the wealth and splendor of Huichang Hou Mansion.But she never expected that Sun Dan would be so prominent now, and she had transformed herself into a powerful person.

Zhiniang is an honest person, most of Sun Dan's housework is done by Ting Lan.So, the little girl gathered her energy to make arrangements: "Everyone has been hungry for several days, don't worry, I have already booked more than a dozen tables at Zui Chang'an Restaurant, and they will deliver the food later. The weather is also cold Come down, it's time to buy new clothes. Our Sun family has no shortage of fabrics, and we have also hired a tailor. When everyone is settled, we will come over and tailor your clothes. By the way, this place is too crowded to live in. Mr. Dan I have already built a house in Liulichang, but I have to wait a few years before I can live in it. Now, Master Dan has borrowed a yard from Boss Shi in Shanxi. The place is spacious, and everyone can live there temporarily. Don't worry, When you have something to say, you are all from your own family. You can’t write two grandchildren in one stroke..."

Sun Dan didn't bother to take care of housework, so he sat in front of the coffin and talked to his two wives, as well as good friends Sun Jia and Sun Hao.

Sun Dan said: "After my undergraduate degree in Shuntianfu Township Examination, I should be able to pass the examination. A few days ago, I asked for an imperial decree to go to Shuntianfu to find a county to be a county magistrate. Brother Yue and Brother Hao might as well come to me to be a staff member. Help me to be a brother. On the one hand, you can get a job, and on the other hand, you can study hard, and prepare to take the imperial examination after the completion of the three-year filial piety period. With Brother Yue's talent, there should be no one in the future. Any questions. As for Brother Hao, studying is not enough. I will find an opportunity to talk to His Majesty, and see if I can find a good position in the capital in the future."

Several people breathed a sigh of relief, you know, even if Sun Dan had a reputation for raising people, he would go to the Ministry of Officials to select officials, at most he would not go to the local county to become a county magistrate.If you want to be a county magistrate, according to the system, you should at least be from the same Jinshi background, so that you can talk about being an imperial official.Unexpectedly, Sun Dan can reserve the position of a county magistrate without even having a successful career, which shows how much honor he has received from the emperor.

Sun Hao was originally Sun Dan's friend, and his father's death had nothing to do with Sun Dan.To be honest, he hated his second uncle, Sun Henian, a little. If it wasn't for his second uncle's lust for profit and cheating in the field, his father would not have gotten involved.He hurriedly said: "I want to stay at home for three years, I'm afraid I can't go with brother Dan."

Sun Dan: "Three years of filial piety, I only said that in these three years, I can't take the imperial examination and I can't be an official. It doesn't matter if you come to my place to get a salary."

Sun Hao thought for a while: "It is true, then I will go."

Sun Yue: "I still won't go, I want to stay at home with my mother."

Sun Dan: "Okay, if you don't want to go down, just study quietly at home."

As he was talking, he called Zhiniang over and handed over a stack of banknotes: "You have been troubled these few days, so bury Song Nian and He Nian properly, and it must be dignified."

The two ladies are even more grateful.

Sun Dan looked around, suddenly felt a little strange, and asked hesitantly: "Accordingly, this mourning hall has been set up for several days, why don't you see anyone come to express condolences, and why your house was ransacked like water has been washed away? Sun Dan Jia, don’t you still have some money for yourself, why don’t you take it out and buy something to eat.”

Sun Jia said angrily: "After the mansion was ransacked, we still had some valuables hidden on our bodies, so we should be able to survive. But Huang Jin and the people from Dongchang ransacked us again and scratched off the money notes on our bodies." Jing Guang, said that you cheated him out of a lot of money when he was in Beiya, and now he wants to get it back from the Sun family.

Mrs. Liu also said: "It's understandable that no one came to express their condolences. People leave the tea to cool off. They may have had a little favor when He Nian was in power, but now they have an accident. Yang Shoufu deeply blames the cheating in the New Year's examination room, which is broken. The reputation of the Yang Clan. All the officials knew what Master Shoufu wanted, so they didn't dare to come here."

Speaking of this, the Sun family all lowered their heads and wept, their expressions were ashamed and angry.

Sun Dan snorted: "These bureaucrats are still hypocrites, but don't be sad, ma'am, the dead of He Nian Gong and Song Nian Gong have been dead for many days, let's find a good day to be buried in the earth for peace. This face, our grandson Sooner or later, the home will be found."

He hesitated in his heart whether he should write a few posts to invite some guests to come over. After thinking about it, he felt that it was boring. The twisted melon is not sweet, and it is not difficult to invite a few court officials to come over to cheer with his Sun Dan's face. , but is it so meaningful?

At this moment, a family member rushed in excitedly: "Master Dan, Master Dan, a distinguished guest has arrived."

Before Sun Dan could speak, Ting Lan scolded, "Why are you so flustered? You usually lack discipline. Who's here?"

The family hurriedly replied: "Returning to Mrs. Ru's words, Mr. Yin Luo of Shuntian Mansion asked to see him, saying that he came to express condolences to Duke He Nian."

Everyone was surprised, Shuntian Mansion is the highest official of the capital's government affairs and public security, he is the fourth grade, and he can directly go to the palace to face the king.Moreover, Shuntian Mansion is also qualified to undertake complaints from all over the country, which is equivalent to a small criminal department.

Shuntian Mansion is in charge of public security and government affairs in Beijing, and is also connected with the Six Ministries and the cabinet.In other words, if the official sitting in the seat of Shuntian Fu Yin is willing, he has the ability to influence, change, or even completely overthrow the resolutions of many yamen through the emperor.With the power of one position, he can intervene in the affairs of many central departments at the same time, and it is not considered ultra vires.

Shuntian Mansion is so important. As the governor of Shuntian Mansion, Mr. Luo is also a hot and powerful person in the court. Ordinary people can't invite him, but now he came to mourn Sun Henian.With Sun Henian's face during his lifetime, such a god can't be invited.

Therefore, when Master Luo came over in person, everyone knew that he was looking at Sun Dan's face.

As a result, the Sun family looked at Sun Dan with a trace of awe in their eyes.This is not over yet, before Sun Dan went out to greet him, another family member came to report: "Master Dan, Yang Shen, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, came to express his condolences to Duke He Nian."

Then another person came to report: "Master Dan, Mr. Qiao, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, came to express his condolences."

"Master Dan, Master Lu Bing of the Beiya came to mourn Duke He Nian."

……

Everyone in the main hall looked at each other in blank dismay, shocked in their hearts. These people are all heavyweight and powerful figures in the dynasty, representing different political forces, and they came here at the same time.Even the most stupid people know that these people are not just here to mourn the two deceased Sun family members, but for Sun Dan.

However, this situation also made the Sun family proud for a while.Thinking of the bleak and sparse homes in the past few days, and now that there are so many condolence guests suddenly, everyone feels very relieved.

People have a face, and a few days ago when the Sun family held a funeral, they sent out a lot of posts, but Sun Henian and Sun Songnian's former colleagues and classmates seemed to be afraid of sticking to the Sun family's bad luck. After so many days, they just didn't A person came to the door.

This time, the Sun family finally earned back the lost face.

Sun Dan ordered: "Open the middle door wide, and follow me to welcome all the adults."

After leaving the temple gate, Sun Dan was startled. There were so many people outside, and the street was already crowded with carriages, horses and sedan chairs.Yang Shen, Qiao Yu and Master Yin Luo of Shuntian Mansion were already waiting there.

Sun Dan hurriedly cupped his hands: "Sun Dan has met all the adults."

"Don't be too polite." Qiao Yu and Sun Dan have been locked up for more than half a month, and they have a very close relationship. "I am waiting to come here today. First, I came to mourn Sun Henian. Second, today is the day when the list is released. We are going to wait here for you, Sun Dan." good news."

Sun Dan knew in his heart that this was not the reason why these people came here, and they probably had other things to say, and said, "My lords, please come in."

(End of this chapter)