Kido

Chapter 26

The third wife became interested, "Your eldest aunt married in the Nanyang Marquis Mansion in the capital city. The Nanyang Marquis Mansion has deep roots and lush leaves, and has many children. Last winter, your eldest aunt sent a letter, mentioning a nephew from her husband's family!" Xie Shou, the daughter, married the second son of Nanyang Hou.Xie Shou has a gentle and generous temperament, he will feel sorry for Qinian when he treats his nephews and nieces affectionately.

Don't you think he is an offshoot?Xie Qinian muttered inwardly.Besides, since you were sent back to the Miao family, there has been no news from your eldest aunt.This matter is not mentioned.

"Also, the eldest son of your fourth aunt's cousin is about the same age as you!" The third wife was thinking excitedly, "Jingninghou's mansion is a century-old family, the founding father of the country, and this family is also fine." After hearing from the fourth wife, Her cousin is the most kind-hearted.

Xie Qinian looked at the third wife helplessly. Although she is a mother, sometimes she is as innocent and innocent as a child, without any scheming.The fourth aunt had always kept a respectful distance from her concubine's sister-in-law, but she didn't notice it at all.

"Mother, we are a daughter's family, there is no reason to speak first." Xie Qinian smiled softly, "As long as our family is safe and sound, you are afraid that there will be no one for our daughter." After a long time, there will be good people coming to ask for help.

The third wife thought for a while, she would not be able to rely on her parents-in-law and her husband in the future, and could only rely on her son and daughter.In the first year, he was personally educated by Mrs. Xie, so he couldn't suffer.On the other hand, Qinian still wants to worry about her own mother.That's right, in order for Qinian to have a good marriage, she also has to pretend to be generous and virtuous.

After that, the third wife really enjoyed a lot of security.Although she looked at Xie Fengnian with dissatisfaction and Xie Liunian with dissatisfaction, she couldn't bear it. "Wait until I, Qi'er, is out of the door, let's talk!"

Xie Qinian is often by the side of the third wife.Whenever the third wife's face was not gentle enough and her words were harsh, she smoothed things over and secretly reminded the third wife, "Mother, if you can't bear it, you will make trouble." Sure enough, the third wife became more pleasant after listening to her daughter's words.

Every move of the third wife is naturally someone often goes back to thank the old lady.The old lady Xie Anfu has honored her for most of her life, but she has to waste energy with a concubine daughter-in-law at the end of her life, and she is very impatient, "As long as she doesn't embarrass the Xie family and doesn't take advantage of our Xiaoqi, let her go." If it wasn't because of She frightened Xiaoqi, so she wouldn't drive her back to her natal home.

The third wife complained that her mother-in-law was "partial, neglected the concubine's house" and that her husband was "lustful, spoiled by his wife, and the source of chaos in the family". Mrs. Xie naturally heard about it, but ignored it.

Mrs. Xie is fair and fair.Which woman who is the main wife can really treat the concubine as her own?In addition to neglecting Mrs. Xie, all the food and clothing are given to the concubine, and there is no shortage of half of the public affairs. Mrs. Xie has a clear conscience.

As for the third wife's complaints about the third master, Mrs. Xie didn't care.A woman relies on her parents when she is young, and when she grows up, she relies on her husband. If the husband is really unreliable, she will have children.The third wife has a son and a daughter. If she is sensible, she will naturally know how to live her life.

Ritual and etiquette can guarantee the status of the wife in the house, but it cannot guarantee the favor of the man.The four sons of the Xie family have been identical since they were young. Since they were 16 years old, they had two maids who served them in the house until they got married.After getting married, Mrs. Xie doesn't care about the matters in the house.

Unless her beloved grandkids are involved.

Mrs. Xie's family is outstanding in character and clever in means. She was loved by her husband not long after they got married, so much so that the former housekeeper did not care about her all the year round.Tong Fang's girl is a child of the family, and she complained flickeringly in front of Mrs. Xie, but Mrs. Xie ignored her.

The second wife of the Xie family is even more formidable. After more than ten years of marriage, the second wife "has no different children", and the two sons and one daughter are all descendants.This is the skill of the second wife, and Mrs. Xie also has nothing to say.

The third wife couldn't keep her husband down, so she made a house full of Yingying and Yanyan, but Mrs. Xie still didn't care.Anyway, these concubines and aunts can only make trouble in the three-bedroom courtyard, and cannot reach themselves.If the third master is his own son, Mrs. Xie will definitely order him to "take care of his body" and not to drink too much.But the third master is a bastard, old lady Xie is lazy to worry about this.

Even the most beloved youngest son Yulang, Mrs. Xie doesn't care how the fourth wife disciplines Yuan Zhao and He Li.It's just that if it hinders Xie Tangnian and Xie Liunian, a pair of children, it is absolutely forbidden.

There is the fourth wife, the direct daughter-in-law, who is in charge of the house, and Mrs. Xie doesn't care about those who have or don't, and only cares about her grandchildren every day.In Xuanhui Hall, Xie Yannian is often chasing Xie Jinnian, "Xiao Liu, don't run too fast!" Xie Tangnian chases Xie Liunian, "Xiao Qi, don't be naughty!" Xie Jinnian and Xie Liunian run around the ground with their short legs Dodging in disorder, the laughter of the whole room.

The two brothers and sisters also sometimes play in the garden.If you meet the third wife, you will stop to salute and say hello, and call out "third aunt".But she won't get close to her, let alone get close to her. She still has nails that are more than two inches long, and they are still dyed bright red like blood. Both Xie Jinnian and Xie Liunian are afraid.

The one from the concubine was not charming enough; the one from the concubine was of low status.The third wife despised the two little girls in her heart, turned and walked away.Hmph, no one can match my Qier.

In the spring of the 18th year of Taishi, the third wife's natal family had a happy event: the imperial court sent a large army to Annan, and the second uncle of the Miao family became a thousand households, and followed the army southward with a column of elite soldiers. "Duke Cheng is leading the army for this Southern Expedition!" The third wife said happily, "Duke Cheng, have you heard of him? A victorious general who has won hundreds of battles." My second brother followed Duke Cheng to go out to fight, and he will definitely be able to A big victory and a glorious return.

Both the second wife and the fourth wife smiled and said "Congratulations".It is a good thing for an elder brother from the natal family to be promising, and it is even more good for the elder brother from the natal family who loves the girl to be promising.Everyone knows that the two uncles of the Miao family love their sister.

In the spring of the same year, the imperial court enlisted celebrities. "Brother Wan Hong can't refuse this time." County Magistrate Yu reported Fourth Master Xie, "With your talent, if your Majesty sees it, you must put it to good use. When Wan Hong shows what he has learned in his life, he will definitely be able to make something It’s a great cause.” Although the imperial examinations were the most important in the imperial examinations, some officials were directly appointed by the emperor, which was called “Te Jian”, which was actually a relic of the system of expropriation during the Han and Wei dynasties.

"You're jealous of me." Fourth Master Xie said slowly, "You must be jealous of me." Jealous of my life being too comfortable, deliberately making me uncomfortable.

The magistrate of Yu County laughed, "Wan Hong, I've been working hard all day long with paperwork, but you're so incompetent! It's so unfair!" I'm just jealous of what's wrong with you, and I must drag you out to suffer with me.

After a few months, the court really issued a decree, asking Xie Si Ye to come to Beijing.No matter where Xie Siye was willing to go, he put on a sign, "Parents are old, beg to serve you often".I can't refuse.

Mrs. Xie strongly agreed, "What is there for an official to do? Don't go." It is enough to have the eldest son outside to support the family, so why take the youngest son out?Not idle.

Mrs. Xie had a different idea, "Tejian's official background is not right. Yulang, it's fine if you don't serve as an official for the rest of your life. If you want to be an official, it's better to be born in a proper way." This dynasty has been established since Emperor Taizong : Non-Jinshi does not enter the Hanlin, and non-Hanlin does not enter the cabinet.Officials who have been expropriated cannot achieve the position of prime minister in any case.

The fourth wife thinks so.If Yulang wants to become an official, the imperial examination is naturally the right way.No matter how talented a person is, without a Jinshi background, it is difficult to achieve a high position.Even if he was lucky enough to reach a high position, how could Qingliu Shilin be convinced.

Yuan Zhao's anxious face paled, "Yulang, why do you let such a matter of honoring your ancestors lightly?" If Yulang becomes an official, he will inevitably set off for the capital.The Fourth Wife wants to host the Xie Fuzhong Feed, and cannot do without it.He Li has Seventh Miss pestering him, and he can't leave.At that time, the only one who can live together with Yulang is himself.

He Li didn't even ask a single question.On the contrary, Xie Liunian was troublesome, so he threw himself into Fourth Master Xie's arms, pointed his small arms outwards, and said with a courteous expression, "The capital! The capital!" If you go to the capital, can I also go and have fun with you?If you want to travel, you can't always stay in one place.

"Xiaoqi wants to go to the capital? It's easy." Fourth Master Xie smiled, "When spring comes next year, let's live in Beijing for the first half of the year and meet your uncle." I haven't seen my eldest brother for several years, so I miss him.

"And your eldest aunt is also in the capital." Fourth Master Xie said belatedly.There is a ten-year difference between him and his eldest sister and elder brother. Not long after he was born, his eldest sister Xie Shou got married, so he is not very familiar with his eldest sister.

There are so many relatives in the capital, which is a good thing.Xie Liunian clapped his hands for joy, he really went to the capital to play, at least the houses are ready-made!You don't have to worry about eating, drinking, having fun, food, clothing, housing and transportation, which is not bad.

Since then, Xie Liunian would say "Daddy, Beijing" from time to time, often reminding Fourth Master Xie, lest he forget.Fourth Master Xie pinched her little cheek, "Don't worry, Daddy will remember." He will take you to the capital.

After resigning from enlistment, the imperial court rewarded him with the word "filial piety", and Fourth Master Xie became more famous than before.The magistrate of Yu County laughed at him, "This is a requisition and should not be called. It's a big air. The emperor can't see you even if he wants to."

The days are still leisurely, or writing and painting, or playing chess and piano.Sometimes I go out to meet friends, sometimes I drink and compose poems, and sometimes I have to ghostwrite with a knife to write a reply letter for my young daughter.

The Zhang family's handwriting seems to be a little more decent.Xie Siye finished writing the reply, picked up Zhang Yi's handwriting and looked at it again, yes, this is obviously practiced, and he already has a strong character.

Even Xie Liunian's small eyes can tell that Zhang Yi's handwriting gets better every time.To use an analogy, it’s like making dumplings. The dumplings made at the beginning are soft and squishy, ​​but slowly the dumplings will stand up.Zhang Xi's handwriting is much fuller and more energetic now, and it is no longer a soft mass.

Meixi.Zhang Xi walked into the main room with a letter, "Son, a little letter." Handed it to Zhang Xi.Xie Yu smiled slightly, that little one is less than three years old, how can he write letters?It was said to be a letter from the little one, but it was actually a letter from the little one's father.

Zhang Xi blushed slightly, took the letter and ran to the side, hiding in the corner to read the letter quietly by himself.After reading and reading, I had seen enough, and then quietly went to the study to practice calligraphy.

Zhang Yu laughed so hard that his stomach hurt, "Xie Yu, look at our son." The brat is only eight years old!Xie Yu also laughed, "Only him, he is different from anyone else." Neither A Chen nor A Chi cared so much about little girls, and Wuji only fell in love when he met him in his early twenties.It doesn't look like little Axie, the others are all slow, but this one opened up early.

Zhang Yu still has a childlike innocence, so he made a special trip to laugh at his youngest son, "Ah, I'm practicing calligraphy." Earlier, his father-in-law ordered him to practice one big character a day, and this stinky boy often avoided laziness.Now I can be diligent, and I don’t need adults to say that I come to the study to practice calligraphy!Zhang Yu couldn't help laughing.

"What are you laughing at, don't laugh!" Zhang Xie jumped up, threw himself on Zhang Xie's back, and commanded domineeringly, "Daddy, don't laugh!" .

The eldest son, Shen Chen, was already a tall and handsome young man, he walked in hastily, "Father, an official from the Ministry of Rites came outside." He came here in a hurry, and he didn't know what imperial edict he was going to deliver.

(End of this chapter)