Lin Jiabiyu

After the announcement of the gold list in April, in May, the famous scholars on the list also began to think about it. Those with connections looked for connections, and those without connections tried their best to find some connections in the eyes of some nobles.The imperial court also began to gradually arrange the appointment of these Jinshi.The number one scholar, Xu Chengshan, was directly appointed by the emperor to Jiangnan as a county magistrate.The Wang family had already negotiated well, avoiding the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry, and chose the Ministry of Rites.

Chen Xu has yet to make a decision on this side. Although it is a side branch of the Chen family, it is No. 2 after all. With the attention of Mr. Chen San, the Chen family naturally pays more attention to it.According to the wishes of the Chen family's masters, it is naturally best to stay in Beijing for a job, but this position is troublesome.Master Chen and Fourth Master advocated entering the Ministry of Household Affairs, Second Master Chen favored the Ministry of Officials or the Ministry of Rites, and Master Chen Third favored the Imperial Academy.

After Xu Chengshan got the appointment, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. After so many years of wasting, he finally had a place to flex his muscles, and his heart flew to the south of the Yangtze River.After being dragged by the old housekeeper to rest for a few days, he hurriedly packed his things, saying that he wanted to get acquainted first.Two days before leaving, Xu Chengshan took Wang Shuo and Chen Xu to Lanyue Tower for a drink, which was also a farewell for himself.

Wang Shuo and Chen Xun were dragged by Xu Chengshan for a sea irrigation. In the end, both of them were a little top-heavy, but Xu Chengshan was sober-minded, holding a wine bowl and laughing. Can't drink.

Xu Chengshan didn't force it, ordered a jar of wine by himself, drank it slowly, and talked while drinking.It wasn't until half a jar of wine went down that Xu Chengshan's eyes became a little tipsy, and his tongue began to spin.He babbled and said words that others could not understand, and finally cried while hugging the wine jar.

Seeing this, Wang Shuo and Wang Shuo had to look at each other, hurriedly stepped forward to persuade them, but the more they persuaded, the more useless they were, so they had to let Xu Chengshan howl.Turning around to recruit the servant who was waiting at the side, several people supported Xu Chengshan who was dizzy from crying and sent him back to Zhuangyuan Mansion.

Wang Shuo and Chen Xu followed behind and saw that the old steward of Xu's mansion approached the house, and they were relieved.The two drank a lot, but they just rested for a while, and were blown by the wind on the road again.He also woke up a little from the drunkenness, and slowly started gossiping on the road.

"Brother Wang is staying in the Ministry of Rites?"

Wang Shuo nodded with a smile, patted Chen Xu on the shoulder and said, "Zi Chao doesn't have to be so polite, just call me in a small print and be careful. The family has discussed that they will serve in the Ministry of Rites for three years first, and then we will see the situation later. In short, it’s good to have a firm foothold in the court. What about you?”

Chen Xu sighed slightly, and said with a smile: "I might as well tell you, I originally thought that I could stay in the Ministry of Industry, or be released as an official for one of my parents like Brother Xu. It's just that some uncles in the capital wanted to persuade me to stay in the court. other departments."

Wang Shuo also sighed, and patted Chen Xu's shoulder heavily.After thinking for a while, he said with a smile: "The adults of the Chen family have been officials for many years. They have their own ideas. I don't want to persuade you too much, but your family has moved to the capital, and your marriage is not settled. If you let it out, the family will be in trouble. Can the parents let it go? If you go to the Ministry of Industry..." Wang Shuo paused, then smiled sadly, "It's fine to go to the Ministry of Industry. It's just that there are many disputes, so Zichao should pay more attention."

Chen Xu listened to Wang Shuo's words sincerely.Naturally, I got closer in my heart, smiled and said thank you, and congratulated Wang Shuo on being married.

The smile on Wang Shuo's face froze for a moment, then he smiled at Chen Xu and thanked him.

Chen Xu saw that Wang Shuo's face was a little strange, and he was puzzled, but he didn't ask any more questions.

Wang Shuo went all the way back to the Wang's house, stretched out his hand and waved the servant away, went straight to the study, carefully took out the calligraphy in the drawer and unfolded it, caressing it carefully as if looking at a treasure, his eyes gradually soaked in mist.It took a long time before he laughed at himself, put the words back, put them in the bottom drawer of the desk, and locked them.The man fell back on the chair, covered his eyes with his hands, and wept silently.

Since seeing her, he has always been very happy in his heart. He never thought that his wife would be such a young girl. She is big and generous, her smile is as bright as spring, and her shy appearance is even more beautiful, which makes people feel soft-hearted. .In the end, he was going to miss her...

Mrs. Xiao was relieved when she heard the report that her son had returned, and she frowned at Ruan Nanny and said, "There is something wrong with Wulang these days. Although there is nothing on his face, he must have a lump in his heart. His thoughts on that girl of the Lin family... …Forget it, he has always been sober and clear, and the third girl of the Yuan family is also good, and she will figure it out after a while. ——Minger said that he drank a lot of wine, so Mammy went to the kitchen and asked them to cook a bowl of hangover soup Send it over. Hey, I'd better go over and take a look." Mrs. Xiao sighed for a long time, but finally she was still worried, and hurried to Wang Shuo's small study.

When Chen Xu returned home, his face was still a little flushed after drinking.Mrs. Su San worriedly ordered the girl to wait for Chen Xu to wash up, and asked the kitchen to make hangover soup, and watched Chen Xu drink it.

"What's the matter? Why did you drink so much?" Third Mrs. Su asked Chen Xu's hand distressedly.

"It's okay, mother, don't worry. It's Brother Xu who let us go. I'm going to say goodbye to him today. I drank an extra glass." Chen Xu was still a little dizzy, but he spoke clearly and comforted him with a smile. "It's getting late, mother, go and rest."

Mrs. Su San nodded. Before she could walk out of the door, the person turned back again, hesitated for a moment, and asked: "Several wives came to visit today and asked about your marriage. I went to Chen's house a while ago, how many of you are there?" An aunt also mentioned a few words. Mother thought, just pick a good girl from the families mentioned by your aunt, okay?"

Chen Xu suddenly opened his eyes, but in the blink of an eye, he was discouraged again, and fell down on the chair weakly, and said in a low voice: "My son is not filial, and mother is bothering me."

Mrs. Su San frowned, her eyes were full of distress, she thought about it, stared at her son's instantly haggard face, and sighed: "The girl from the Lin family doesn't seem to be engaged yet, mother should go and ask."

Chen Xu froze, then stood up from the chair, looked at Mrs. Su San with eyes full of astonishment, and surprise jumped on his face.

Mrs. Su San forced a smile, pulled her son, and sighed in a gentle voice: "Mother can guess how much you are thinking. Although there are rumors that the girl from the Lin family has a bad fate, she is really innocent. With no evidence, mother didn't think too much about it. Hey, when I turned around, I quietly asked someone to match the horoscope. If it can be matched, it would be the best."

Chen Xu's eyes were reddish, he lowered his head and muttered, "My son, thank you mother."

"You are my son, what mother wishes is for you to have a better life." Mrs. Su San sighed softly.

In the Xining Palace, Princess Wei was holding the Xining King and sighing, also worrying about her son's marriage.

"I'm thinking of visiting Mrs. Liu San. Who knows... Hey, it's still a while. I'll go find out when Mrs. Liu San is out of her filial piety. People like Mrs. Wang can go as they please. gone?"

King Xining was also full of depression and helplessness. Hearing Princess Wei sigh for a long time, King Xining changed his mind and laughed again.In another three months, the war in the north will almost have a clue.If the Lu family went to the Lin family to propose marriage, others would think that the girl was weird, and it would be a matter of time.Besides, it's only natural for his daughter-in-law of the Lu family to do some business in the north, and no one wants to make any decisions!Well, maybe the emperor can grant a marriage.Thinking of this, King Xining instantly felt relieved.

"It's okay, it's okay! It's the same when that bastard comes back! Huh, if he doesn't let me take care of it, I'll just wait for him to beg me!" King Xining twirled his beard and snorted triumphantly.

Princess Wei couldn't laugh or cry, she shook her head again and again but had nothing to say, the father and son never stopped.

Lin Wan lived quite comfortably in Zhuangzi these days, occasionally followed Er Niu to the stream outside Zhuangzi and watched some village boys fishing for fish and shrimps, and the depression in her heart dissipated a lot.Living in this way, the days slipped by quickly, and it was mid-May in a blink of an eye.

The two little foxes had already been fattened up by the forsythia. Lin Wan poked the little thing's chubby stomach in shock, and said in distaste: "It's growing too fast! If you get so fat, even if you let you go, you won't be able to eat." I can't run away!"

Qiu Zi, who was tidying up the house, gave a snort and looked at Lin Wan amusedly. "The jade bamboo in front said that it will be released, but the girl is still reluctant!"

"It's not reluctance!" Lin Wan hurriedly retracted her fingers, stared at the little white fox in the cage, and snorted, "Girl, I raised them with delicious food and drink, and they haven't returned their money yet, so naturally I can't let them go for nothing. gone."

Zhou Ming looked at Lin Wan teasing the fox amusedly from the side. After being bored for a long time, he touched his head and explained: "Girl, this fox grows fast in the front, but when it grows up, it will be a little bigger than it is now, and it won't work if it grows any longer. gone."

Lin Wan squinted at Zhou Ming, and snorted, "Are you sending a message again?"

Zhou Ming laughed twice, but still delivered the message firmly: "My lord said, I'm afraid I won't be able to send news here in the next two months, so don't worry, girl. There is no news from Hu Wanda for the time being, it's just people I will definitely bring it back to the girl. The master also said that when he comes back, he will catch two foxes for the girl!"

The teacup in Lin Wan's hand was unsteady, water splashed with one hand, and the tea in her mouth almost spewed out. She glared at Zhou Ming impatiently and said, "Let him go to war by himself! Don't think about foxes all day long!"

Ever since this vile face was sent to the fox, every time he sent a message, there was no less fox!He couldn't say anything else—no, nothing else.And let her not worry, who has the spare time to worry about him!Lin Wan snorted angrily.

Zhou Ming hurriedly responded with a smile, but when he turned around, he disappeared again.

Qiu Zi looked at Lian Qiao in the room, then pursed her lips silently and laughed.The girl hated General Lu from head to toe, and there was no time to wait to see her.

"Stop laughing!" Lin Wan said angrily, squinting at the girl in the room.

Just as she was talking, Yu Zhu ran in from outside and replied, "Girl, shopkeeper Liao is here outside, and Ding Chang'an has just delivered a message." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote Recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation.)

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