The family banquet at Duke Sheng Guo's Mansion ended with great excitement. The adults were relieved because there were no children to ask for beatings. The children were particularly happy because Sheng Yuan was laughing and laughing. As for Sheng Yuan, she didn't have to listen to the chatter of her uncle and the others. I was extremely satisfied with the exam.
A few days after the family banquet, Mrs. Chen, the fourth wife, came to the Yongxing Marquis Mansion.
Sheng Yuan had already devoted herself to reviewing for the college examination again, and the fourth aunt came and left without disturbing her. It was only through listening to my parents talking about it during the meal that I learned about it.
"Fortunately, we separated the houses early, otherwise Sister An's two younger sisters were already destined to be married, and I'm afraid she would have been under a lot of pressure!" Sheng Xiangxun sighed in a low voice.
Mrs. Zheng also agreed: "Although I don't like Mrs. Chang, I have to say that if she hadn't insisted, Sister Yun would have been wronged even more if your second sister-in-law valued Sheng Han!"
Mrs. Chang once wanted Sister Yun to try the scientific examination path, but Sister Yun had no intention of competing, so she had no choice but to give up. However, despite this, she still made her own decision and asked the Duke of Guo to send Sister Yun to Yunqi Academy to audit. She did not go to the academy that specializes in imperial examinations, but rotated among several deputy academies to audit. , just for the sake of long-term experience.
Two years ago, Mrs. Chang saw that Mr. He was so dizzy that she actually listened to Sheng Han and said that she wanted to marry her eldest daughter to the Xuanhe family, so she pushed forward the marriage to the Hanlin family. She couldn't help it anymore and asked Old Sheng Guogong to go directly. After many twists and turns when looking for a grandson-in-law, he actually got engaged to the youngest son of the crown prince of Zheng Guogong.
Mrs. Zheng has also seen that child, and he seems to be an honest and down-to-earth person. She was asked to say that this child is very good. He was the 69th Jinshi before and now he is working in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Although they had been engaged earlier, the engagement was finally abandoned because the girl from that family had established her own female household and threatened to get admitted to Kyoto instead of marrying into Kyoto.
If it weren't for the good relationship between Sheng and Zheng's old family, Zheng Guogong would not have mentioned it to his old friends.
"Sister Yun's wedding is scheduled to be after the general election. At this time, there are many happy events for relatives and friends. We must prepare gifts in advance to avoid confusion later." Sheng Xiangxun reminded because a reply from his son Brother Xin arrived.
Brother Xin said in the letter that when Sister Jing's election was settled and she was busy with her marriage, he would pick up the Shu family.
If this is the case, Mrs. Shu will be concerned about her sister and will have less time to think about other things. At that time, she may have to keep her wife busy.
"If you don't tell me, I have to make arrangements in advance. The Shu family has been in charge of the house for the past few years. I really don't have to worry about it. If I suddenly pick up the housekeeping affairs, I will inevitably be in a hurry. What's more, Sister Yuan is about to get her haircut. This haircut ceremony is a big deal and cannot be taken lightly; and Sister An, although her marriage is not urgent and we have already prepared the dowries for our two girls, when it comes to counting and replenishing them, we are still so busy that we feel dizzy."
It's okay that Zheng didn't say it. After thinking about it this way, there are really a lot of things to be busy with next, and he immediately started to worry.
Sheng Yuan was peeling fruit beside her. She originally wanted to hear about her fourth sister, but her elders became more and more biased. In the end, they even talked about their future arrangements. She was still waiting to hear the follow-up.
"Father, mother! Didn't you just talk about the fourth sister's marriage? Go on! Which family has she betrothed to?"
"..." Zheng and Sheng Xiangxun, who were talking happily, looked at each other in confusion when their little girl interrupted them.
Oh, why did they say it was wrong? !
But Sheng Yuan was still pressing forward, urging her: "Say it quickly! Say it quickly! Huh?! You must have forgotten, haven't you? Hahaha, have you really forgotten?! It's okay, I can remind you!"
Sheng Yuan volunteered and patted her chest, saying that she remembered it clearly.
Seeing her proud look, Mrs. Zheng and Sheng Xiangxun took a deep breath in unison.
"Sister Yuan, lunch has been gone for a long time, why are you still here?" Mrs. Zheng smiled particularly kindly.
Sheng Xiangxun nodded in agreement: "That's right! You should be studying hard in your study at the moment! If that doesn't work, you can take a nap."
Mrs. Zheng glanced at him, then stared into her little girl's eyes and said, "Didn't you say before that you have to take the exam again! You have to work hard again! You have to strive for good results again?! What's the matter, you just work hard for a while? "
Sheng Xiangxun helped: "That's right! Your father and I are waiting to set off another firecracker to celebrate you being the head of the case again. You can't be lazy!"
Mrs. Zheng looked at the little girl's eyes that were getting wider and wider, and asked kindly: "Sister Yuan, have you completed all your homework today? Have you practiced your calligraphy? Have you finished your recitation? Have you written enough articles? "
"Yes, yes! Have you practiced martial arts today? Have you practiced the basic skills? Have you used the sword? How many crossbow arrows were sent out and how many hit the target?"
Sheng Yuan was eating the fruit and was suddenly urged to work hard, and couldn't help but feel a little startled.
Her little head turned left and right for a while. Listening to her parents' questions, she felt like her head was about to be drowned by these words.
"...So, you haven't finished your homework, why are you still sitting here?"
Finally, Mrs. Zheng and Sheng Xiangxun said the words of their children in unison.
Sheng Yuan looked at their gazes and felt that if she didn't retreat quickly, she would be sorry for the emperor and her family!
Although she was still worried about her fourth sister's marriage, after hesitating for a moment, Sheng Yuan still slipped away obediently.
After dinner, Sheng Yuan finally heard what she had been curious about for a long time.
"The fourth sister-in-law came here just now. It was said that the second sister-in-law came to persuade her out of nowhere and told her to be more careful and not to marry her daughter to an unknown family." Mrs. Zheng wanted to laugh when she said this. .
"I don't know how the He family and her second wife are such a wealthy family, and they raise their second sister-in-law to be so high-minded! If the fourth uncle hadn't been in charge of the academy, and with his rank, he would have wanted his daughter to be with the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is not easy for the youngest son and younger brother who is studying politics in Shuntian Prefecture to get engaged!"
Sheng Xiangxun sneered: "You are talking to her! You are such a short-sighted person. She almost let her delay a good child! You still have the nerve to talk to others!"
Not to mention that Mr. Yan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, is expected to take over the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Even if he retires in this position, it will be beyond the reach of many people! That's the official department!
Not to mention that his eldest son was far from an ordinary person. He was already a great master before he was established. He was responsible for promoting culture and educating talents for the court. His status was ahead of the chief envoy and the inspector.
Ordinarily, the Shuntian Prefecture's academic administration should be concurrently held by the Fu Cheng, but the emperor chose him! It can be seen that the simplicity is in the heart of the emperor!
This scholar-administrator has a three-year term. When his term is over, the emperor will definitely use him again! Just wait and see, this son will definitely have a place in the cabinet in the future! "
When Sheng Yuan heard this, she was about to nod her head when she suddenly realized that the eldest son of the Minister of Civil Affairs mentioned by her father seemed to be Yan Xuezheng whom the government official had seen!
