After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 1074 New Year’s Eve
Haitang told her brother Haijiao the news revealed by Wu Qiong.

Hai Jiao couldn't help but sigh: "Is this what we call a fool's luck? Earlier, I saw Xiao Jin was so upright and upright. Although I didn't stop him, I felt that he was a bit stupid. Now that I think about it, I was wrong."

Jin Jiashu helped Prince Kang and Wu Ke. The former was the surviving son of Empress Wu, the grandson raised by the Grand Empress Dowager, and the old master raised and cared for by Empress Dowager Xu for many years, while the latter was the only grandson of the Grand Empress Dowager's sister, who also grew up in the Cining Palace. How could the Grand Empress Dowager in the palace not care about these two cousins? If she knew that Jin Jiashu helped Prince Kang and Wu Ke solve their financial difficulties, how could she not repay Jin Jiashu in addition to being happy? As long as the Grand Empress Dowager spoke, Empress Dowager Xu, who had always wanted to make up for her own son, would naturally take advantage of the situation and seek benefits for Jin Jiashu.

This is something bestowed by the palace openly. Isn't it more secure than the dividends from Jiyuan? And Jin Jiashu doesn't need to do anything. Jiyuan still needs to seek the protection of the Kangwang Mansion and Chengenbo Mansion, do a good job in business, and make more money to ensure that it can send generous dividends every quarter!

Haijiao was too lazy to think about it. Did Jin Jiashu have thought of this long ago, and that's why he decided to match King Kang with Jiyuan? He had lived in the palace for so long, and he probably had a clearer idea of ​​the temperament of the nobles in the palace. Anyway, as long as the final result was good, beneficial to Jin Jiashu and his future wife, Haijiao had no objection.

He also said to his younger sister Haitang, "I used to worry that if you didn't like the empress dowager after you married Xiaojin and you couldn't bring yourself to show your courtesy, you would have to rely on the dowry to ensure a comfortable life. Now I can finally rest assured. Since Miss Wu said that the empress dowager Xu has been saying good things about you, I think she must have accepted you as her daughter-in-law and no longer despises your family background. You don't have to worry about being embarrassed when you go to the palace to see her in the future. Xiaojin has more property rewarded by the palace, and his family wealth will be even richer in the future. You can live a more comfortable life and don't have to use your dowry to subsidize him."

Haitang smiled and said, "This is an unexpected surprise. I never thought of it. I wonder what kind of property the palace will reward me with? Since it is the private property of the criminals confiscated by the government, I think it must be good things, right?"

Haijiao thought for a moment and said, "I'll try to find out later. But Mammy should know something about it. I can ask her later."

Haitang hesitated after hearing this: "Forget it, let's not ask about it, lest people find out and think that I'm eyeing my husband's family's property before I even get married. Brother Jin never hides these things from me. Once he leaves the palace, he will definitely send me a letter, and I'll know it then."

Haijiao thought it made sense, so he stopped insisting: "I still have to go to the palace for duty during the New Year. I'll see if I can meet Xiao Jin in the palace by then. Maybe I can even send him a message!"

As a newly promoted military officer of the Jinyiwei, Hai Jiao often served in the palace, so he would naturally be assigned to serve in the palace during the New Year. As a new member of the Qishouwei, Hai Changan was no exception. During the last New Year, he worked three consecutive days and also took over for others twice so that his colleagues could go home to visit their families. Because of this, Hai Changan had a good relationship with the Qishouwei. Even if others knew that his family background was weak and his family was not favored by the previous emperor, no one would deliberately make things difficult for him.

However, during the last New Year, Hai Chang'an's wife and children were not in the capital, and his nephew was older and did not need him to look after him all the time, so he could rest assured to go to the palace to work. This year, his wife and children came to the capital to reunite with him, so of course he could not take over for others and reduce the time he and his family could enjoy. He had already informed his superiors and colleagues that this New Year, except for the normal rotation days, he would not work an extra day, let alone take over for others. New Year's Eve was coming soon. The capital was full of joy. The sound of firecrackers and gongs and drums came one after another, and the streets and alleys were full of laughter.

Haitang came to the front yard and sat on the warm kang with her brother, second uncle, second aunt, younger cousin, and Grandpa Lu Bainian, and had a lively New Year's Eve dinner. Although everyone was very concerned about Hai Xiya and his wife and Xie Wenzai and others who were far away in Yongping, they knew that they had already arrived at the old house safely and things were going very smoothly, so they didn't feel sad at all and just hoped that they would return soon.

Haijiao told everyone about the news he had recently received: "Cousin Qiao has been privately reporting to me through the Jinyiwei channel on the road. Jiyuan also has a way to contact the guys. Grandpa and his friends returned to their hometown before noon yesterday. I heard that the journey was smooth, without a heavy snowstorm or any accidents. The food and accommodation on the road were well arranged. Grandpa also praised the people of Jiyuan for their good arrangements. When they arrived home, the house in their hometown was cleaned up, and the chickens, ducks, fish, meat, vegetables, and wine for the New Year's Eve dinner were all purchased. The old servants in the family are very honest. The old stewards who dared to be rude to Grandpa in the past because they relied on the support of their great-uncle in the eldest house are now very well-behaved. The clan members are also very afraid of Grandpa's fifth-rank official position, and dare not neglect him in the slightest. Even those who used to scold the eldest cousin and Baozhu's mother and daughter loudly, now no one dares to say a word when they see them."

That was enough. As long as the old family members didn't dare to act rashly at the beginning, Hai Jiao didn't worry about what would happen later. He believed that his grandparents would keep the family members in line and they wouldn't dare to cause any more trouble.

Everything is going well back home, so those who stay in Beijing have nothing to worry about.

Lu Bainian made fun of his old friend Cao Gengyun, saying that he and his children and grandchildren had spent all their savings on giving out red envelopes during the New Year, and he didn't know how much money he would have left for the coming year. He was afraid that if he wanted to buy some good books, pens and ink, he would have to borrow money from old friends.

Second uncle Hai Changan talked about the arrangements for his son: "Baoyan is grown up now. When he first came to Beijing, there were many things going on at home and there was a national mourning outside. Everything was in chaos. I was busy with official duties and had no time to take care of him. I could only let him have fun at home. Now that Beijing has settled down, it's time for him to go to school and can't run around outside all day. I have already arranged for the Wei School where the flag bearer Wei Guan goes. School will start on the first day of February, and Baoyan can go directly to report then. Remember to study hard in school, abide by the rules, and don't make trouble! I will check your homework from time to time. If you have not made any progress, but have regressed, watch your skin!"

Little Stone nodded with a sad face. He had heard about this matter from his mother, Mrs. Hu, a long time ago, so he was prepared and not panicked. It was just that he had always been educated at home by his uncle and his two grandfathers, Cao and Lu, and learned martial arts from his father and cousins, so he was used to being casual. Now that he was going to formally study at the Wei School, he would inevitably feel constrained. But what could he do? He couldn't just not go to school, could he? Fortunately, he had already asked the new friends he had made after coming to Beijing, and knew that the Wei School homework was not heavy, and there were many familiar friends who were classmates. He thought that life after going to school would not be too difficult, so he just had to bear with it.

Mrs. Hu touched her son's back, feeling a little distressed, but she said nothing. Her husband always made such arrangements for the good of his son. Haijiao also went to the Wei School to study, and then took the military examination to seek a military position. It went smoothly and he has a good future now. With him as an example, Xiao Shitou also followed this path and could have a stable and bright life in the future.