Poor Family Laity

  Chapter 83, can't go back

  Wuchangbo Mansion.

  As an honorable family, even if it declines, the Shi family is very busy every day.

  Although the old lady Shi didn't have any errands, as the patriarch of the Shi clan, everyone in the clan would come to him for anything, and he also had to maintain the few remaining circles of contacts in the Shi family, so there were still a lot of socializing and entertainment on weekdays.

  Since the Shi family has been quiet, the old lady has been out less often. However, she has to take care of the old lady Shi and her own private property, and also to inquire about things in Beijing. She still needs to meet many people every day.

  Master Shi Zhengmao, as a fifth-rank member of the Ministry of War, Uai Lang, has to go to the Ministry of War every day to work.

   Mrs. Shi is the current housekeeper of the Shi family, so there are more things to do, and she has to deal with all kinds of things in the house, big and small.

  At that time, as a concubine, the fifth master was in charge of taking care of the farm and shop at home, and often ran outside.

  Shi Wu's wife was born in a merchant's family, married many shops, and had to look at the account books and take care of her own shops every day.

  At that time, the Seventh Master was a teacher at Qianji Academy in Nancheng, and he went to the academy to teach and teach every day.

  At that time, Mrs. Seven did not have as many affairs as the two sister-in-laws, but she also had to take care of her own yard and raise her children.

   As for the grandchildren, except for the uncle, second master, and eldest daughter of the Shi family who are married, other grandchildren must go to ethnology classes.

  Everyone has their own affairs to be busy. On weekdays, it is difficult for the whole family to gather together.

  But today, from the old lady Shi, the old lady Shi, down to the eighth master Shi Jia who is only a few years old, everyone gathered in Yixiang Hall.

  Why?

  All because yesterday the concierge received the letter sent back by Manager Shi.

  The letter said that today, Li Changsen's family, who were wronged in the past, will come back.

  For Li Changsen's family, each house in the Shifu has its own considerations and careful considerations.

  Growing up in the lack of education and barren border, his vision and vision can be imagined, and the fact that Shi Zhengkun took the initiative to move out of the Shifu earlier made the Shi family somewhat uncomfortable.

   Therefore, for this relative who is really related to them by blood, everyone can't say how welcome they are.

   But seeing that Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi attach so much importance to it, they are willing to cooperate.

  As for the three married aunts, Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi planned to wait for Li Changsen's family to arrive, rest for two days, and then let the three go back home to recognize their relatives.

  It is rare for the family to get together, talking and laughing, and everyone is very happy.

  In the first half of the day, the Yixiang Hall was full of laughter and laughter. Until almost noon, when Shi Zhengmao received the news that Governor Huaiyuan returned to Beijing to report on his duties today, he couldn't sit still.

   "Father, mother, Governor Huaiyuan will go to the Ministry of War when he returns to Beijing today. My son wants to go back to the Ministry of War."

  Shi the old man was silent: "Governor Huaiyuan wants to go to the palace to face the saint, even if he goes to the Ministry of War, he probably just goes and leaves, and won't stay longer. It doesn't matter if you go back or not."

  Shi Zhengmao showed disapproval: "This son also knows, but there are not many opportunities to see the governor. It is good for the son to show his face in the past."

  The old man stopped talking.

  Shi the old lady glanced at the eldest son: "Your younger brother should be here soon. You are the eldest brother. You will welcome him in later. I think he will be very happy."

Shi Zhengmao hesitated for a moment, and then replied: "Mother, it's a rare opportunity to meet the governor. We can meet every day at Changsen's side in the future. It doesn't matter if I'm not there. It's the same for the fifth and seventh brothers to meet him later." Yes."

  The eldest lady looked at her in-laws and then at her husband, hesitating whether to speak to dissuade her husband.

  According to gossip, the governor of Huaiyuan returned to Beijing this time, and the emperor planned to make him the next secretary of the Ministry of War.

  So, as an official of the Ministry of War, it is necessary for the husband to show his face in the past at this time.

  When the old lady looked at the anxious eldest son, she sighed slightly in her heart.

  These elder sons are afraid of being oppressed. Whenever they have a chance, they want to move up. However, they don’t know that if they can’t offer equal value, others will ignore them.

   Not wanting the eldest son to feel resentment before seeing the second son, Mrs. Shi said: "If you want to go back to the Ministry of War, go to Changsen's place. Your father and I will explain later."

  Shi Zhengmao stood up happily: "Thank you, father and mother." After speaking, he strode out of Yixiang Hall.

   Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi looked at each other, and they were both a little silent.

  The atmosphere in the living room was a little more stagnant than before.

  When the old lady saw her, she smiled and said, "Don't stay here any longer. Come here later when the people arrive."

  Hearing this, everyone stood up and retreated.

  Out of Yixiang Hall, Mrs. Shi Wu and Mrs. Shi Qi followed Mrs. Shi, and followed her to Yiming Hall.

"Sister-in-law, the new fourth sister-in-law who came back heard that she is a farmer's woman. Do you think she can get along with us? Can she understand what we say? Don't we talk to her like chickens and ducks." , that would really be a joke."

   Mrs. Shi glanced at the fifth Mrs. Shi who covered her mouth and laughed, looked at the deep laugh lines in the corners of her eyes, and thought clearly about the little care in her heart.

  The four sons of the Shi family, except her, all come from the family of officials.

  Although this dynasty does not despise merchants, and the status of merchants is much higher than other dynasties, but scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants are still at the bottom.

  The five younger siblings feel that they are inferior to their sisters-in-law in the family world, and they have always felt a little inferior in their hearts.

   When talking to them, they are not very rigid.

   But now it's better, a family background worse than her has come, and she can finally stand upright.

   "Are you speaking chicken language or duck language? Why can't the fourth sibling understand it?"

  Shi Wu's wife froze with a smile on her face: "Sister-in-law, you know that's not what I meant."

  The eldest lady's expression was calm: "I don't care what you mean, how you get along with the fourth sibling is your own business, but please don't pull me in the future."

  Shi Qi Madam also interjected: "There is me."

  Looking at Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi Qi who were walking in front side by side, Mrs. Shi Wu was so angry that she twisted the handkerchief into a ball.

   It's like this again!

   Could it be that just because she is a daughter-in-law and came from a businessman background, can she still not be able to blend in with several sisters-in-law?

   In the past, Zeng Yuwei was there, her family background was good, they rejected her, that was fine; but now, when facing the peasant women who came over there, she was obviously better than that person in everything, but they still looked down on her.

  On the other side, Master Shi Wu and Master Shi Qi also walked side by side.

   "What are you going to do about that fourth brother and seventh brother?" Master Shi Wu took the lead to ask.

  Shi Seventh Master was puzzled: "What should I do?"

  At that time, the fifth master was a little speechless, but thinking of the stupid mind of the seventh brother, he had to speak clearly: "It is the new fourth brother who is back, how do you get along with him?"

  Shi Seventh Master corrected: "Fifth Brother, you asked the wrong question, what is the new Fourth Brother, that is our Fourth Brother."

  Shi fifth master took a deep breath silently: "Okay, I've said something wrong, then how are you going to get along with fourth brother?"

Master Shi Qi frowned: "What do you mean you were wrong? You were the one who said it was wrong." Seeing Master Shi Wu, his eyes widened in anger, and he said leisurely, "He is a brother, I am a younger brother, I will do it myself." Treat the fourth brother with the etiquette you treat your elder brother."

  Master Shi Wu looked at Master Shi Qi, showing disbelief on his face: "Do you really recognize a border soldier who doesn't understand anything as your brother?"

  Master Qi corrected him again: "Fifth brother, it's not a question of whether we recognize it or not. He is our elder brother, so we can't choose."

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  Master Shi Wu was a little angry and didn't want to talk to Master Shi Qi anymore, so he flung off his sleeves and left, muttering as he walked.

   "I'm really out of my mind, and I came here to ask the idiot!"

   At the same time, Baishun Street, Shi Zhai.

  Shi Zhengkun was sitting in the study, looking out the window, in a daze.

  The wife has someone in her hands. Although they moved out of Shifu, the news from Shifu has not stopped.

  Yesterday, the manager Shi sent someone to send a letter back, and he knew that night that the real Shi family would arrive today, so he deliberately asked for leave today and didn't go to the Imperial Academy.

  He thought, if Shifu still treated him as a family member, he might be called over today.

  But the sun was rising into the sky little by little, and no one came to Shifu.

  Afraid that his existence would make the real Shi Jiazi unhappy?

  Shi Zhengkun showed a bitter smile on his face, and he took the initiative to move out of Shifu, which gave him a wave of sympathy, but it also made him and Shifu have a real difference.

  Since then, he is no longer the fourth master of the Shi family, but just an adopted son of the Shi family who was wronged.

  Shi Zhengkun had mist in his eyes, he was homeless!

  Hearing the sound of footsteps outside the door, Shi Zhengkun blinked quickly, and just as his complexion returned to normal, he saw his wife coming in with a soup cup.

   "Sir, are you okay?"

   Zeng Yuwei asked with some concern.

  Shi Zhengkun forced a smile: "What's wrong with me." Then he paused, "I've been mentally prepared for that one to come back."

  Zeng Yuwei quickly comforted: "Master, don't worry, you are a Hanlin scholar, and that person can't compare to you no matter what. He and the Shi family are only related by blood."

"Just wait and see. This is the capital city, and there is no room for useless people. When that person exhausts the blood relationship of the Shi family, the Shi family will know about you. At that time, whether you want to go back or not is up to you." You decide."

  Shi Zhengkun laughed at himself, and then let out a long breath: "I can't go back, I can't go back again." He and the Shi family can never go back to the past.

  Deshengmen.

   After shaking off their tails, Li Wuya and Li Qilang quickly returned to Deshengmen, just in time to see Governor Huaiyuan's chariots and horses entering the city.

   There were cavalry in front of the road, and soldiers guarding in the back, surrounded by the luxury carriages in the middle, walking in a magnificent manner on the empty Desheng Road.

   "This ostentation is absolutely perfect!" Li Wuya sighed.

  After Governor Huaiyuan entered the city, Desheng Gate was lifted, and the people entered the city one after another.

   Li Wuya and Li Qilang waited at the gate of the city, and did not get into the carriage until the family's carriage arrived.

  Beishi is close to the inner city. Li Wuya and Li Qilang took a detour before, and felt that the route was far away. They could take Desheng Road and found that they could reach it by going straight all the way, which saved a lot of time.

  After passing Beishi, Li Wuya saw the second city wall.

"We're about to reach Shangdemen soon. After passing the city gate, we'll enter the inner city." Madam Xu said excitedly, "Wuchangbo's Mansion is in the southwest of the inner city. After passing Shangdemen, you can go straight to Dewu Road and go straight to the inner city." Bofu."

  The inspection of the gates of the inner city is stricter. If there is no real estate transaction in the inner city, you need to go to the government to apply for a pass before you can enter.

  The manager Shi took out the tokens of the Shi family, and the gatekeepers saw them and immediately let them in.

  When the carriage entered Shangdemen, Li Wuya noticed the difference between the inner city and the inner city.

  The houses in the inner city are obviously much better than those in the outer city. The houses in the city are majestic, with vast facades and luxurious decorations. The streets are as lively as ever, but they are obviously not as crowded as the outer city.

   "It's coming soon."

   "The location of our Bofu is very good. It is very close to the West Market. It is very convenient to watch lanterns, put lanterns on the river, and swim in the lake during festivals."

  During Mother Xu's explanation, Changle Street arrived.

  Wuchangbo Mansion is on the west side of Dewu Road, the carriage turns west and enters Changle East Street.

  The street is eight meters wide, and there are continuous walls on the left and right sides. One can tell that it is a wealthy family.

  The carriage drove for half an hour before the coachman shouted: "The uncle's residence is here."

  (end of this chapter)