Both families were in Dashi Yongfang, and He Yaomin invited Jia Cong to ride with him. Jia Cong was suppressing laughter along the way.
The grandfather and grandson are quite interesting. The grandfather didn't ask his grandson's opinion, and the grandson hasn't figured out how to mention it to his grandfather. However, the two of them had the same idea, and they were determined to go to the Xue family to propose marriage.
Jia Cong just pretended that he didn't know anything and just watched the old man's performance to his heart's content.
He Yaomin almost relegated his grandson to the dirt. He sighed and hissed to Jia Cong, saying that his son was a nerd who didn't care about anything and only read books about sages, while his grandson was also a naive fool who failed to live up to his expectations.
If he doesn't find a smart and capable wife, he is worried that the He family will collapse like this in a hundred years.
It's not easy to find a suitable one. If he can't decide, he won't be able to eat well or sleep well, even if he dies, he won't be able to close his eyes.
The carriage headed south leisurely, going as slowly as possible, giving the old man enough time to perform.
It has to be said that those who can sit in the position of six central ministers are all acting talents. That pitiful look of someone who is old and worried about his children and grandchildren, hey, everyone feels pity for you!
If it weren't for the fact that this uncle and his father-in-law hadn't defeated several veterans of the Dudu Mansion at the Shangyuan Palace Banquet in Fengtian Hall yesterday, he would have almost believed it.
"Uncle Yongfeng, I come from the same family as your teacher. I would like to call you Brother Cong. You see, this is the only unfulfilled wish I have in this life..."
"Stop, stop, stop! My eldest uncle, your words make me panic. I promise you!"
Good guy, if you keep talking about it, the future of Lao He's family will depend on him.
Jia Cong reluctantly agreed to the old man's request and planned to take time to go to Xue's house the next day. But before that, we have to ask Baoyu about He Chong's private performance.
Matchmaking should not be taken carelessly. It would be great to have a good marriage. But if He Chong is a person who is different from what he appears to be, wouldn't he, Jia Cong, have committed a sin?
After returning home, Jia Cong asked Ergou about Baoyu's whereabouts. Unexpectedly, Ergou smiled bitterly and said, "Third Master, Second Master Bao is in Rongxi Hall. Today, Second Master lost his temper and almost broke the family law again."
"What's going on?"
One word after another, the daily life of Rongguo Mansion is revealed.
It is said that Master Zheng has not been angry for several months since Baoyu won the election in August last year.
The general examination was about to be held, why would he want to resort to family methods again?
Ergou whispered in Jia Cong's ear: "I don't know what's going on with Second Master Bao. He doesn't want to take part in the Jinke Examination. How can Second Master not be angry? If the old lady hadn't stopped him, he would have definitely given up."
"I see……"
Jia Cong laughed and shook his head. It's not because Mr. Zheng wanted his son to succeed. If Baoyu had always wanted his son to succeed, Mr. Zheng wouldn't have pushed him like this. Why is Mr. Bao's luck so good that he won the title of Juren with consecutive battles?
We have come to this point, and you suddenly retreat. Isn't this poaching Master Zheng's heart?
Mr. Zheng has been thinking about it for most of his life, but he just wants a Jinshi plaque.
Before people even entered the main hall of Rongxi Hall, they could already hear the commotion inside.
Mr. Bao’s harsh words, Mr. Zheng’s scolding, the old lady’s scolding and the little girl’s crying...
"Brother Zhu was forced to waste all his efforts just for Lao Shizi's imperial examination. Now you are here to force my Baoyu. Are you planning to force Baoyu to death too?"
"My mother's words are poking her son's heart. Isn't it because of this evil future that the son has already come to the doorstep and just gives up? The son is already in his forties, how many years can we take care of him? When the son is gone , what should he do? Is he going out begging for food while holding a broken bowl on crutches? "
"Second brother, what do you mean by this? Is it possible that the Rongguo Mansion can't survive without Baoyu's food and clothing? Is it possible that I can't support my nephew?"
"Boss, shut up, what are you messing with?"
Boy, this is all a mess!
Jia Cong couldn't listen anymore, so he lifted the curtain and walked in. Baoyu huddled in the old lady's arms and did not dare to look up. Master Zheng's eyes were red, and he was obviously very angry.
The Pardon Master's eyes were wide with anger, and he seemed to be very dissatisfied with Zheng Lao Er's words. As for the old lady, this will gently hold her forehead and relieve her headache.
The girls in Yingchun didn't dare to say anything, but when they saw Jia Cong back, they almost let out a sigh of relief at the same time.
When Mr. Zheng saw that Jia Cong was back, he looked at his nephew and cried.
"Brother Cong, why am I so useless to my second uncle? I can't even teach a son well. This evil has hindered him...he..."
In fact, in the entire mansion, only Jia Cong can understand Master Zheng's thoughts best.
Juan babies have been a normal phenomenon since ancient times, especially in the case of Mr. Zheng. The father and brother are too dazzling, and the nephews are more powerful than the other. He has put his own ideals on Baoyu.
He just wanted a plaque for Jinshi. If he didn't have the chance, wouldn't he put the treasure on his son?
Baoyu is only one step away from the plaque. If he works hard, his decades-long wish will come true. He doesn't want to be told that he relies on his father, his brother, or his daughter all his life!
"Second uncle, don't be impatient. Let's first ask Brother Bao why he doesn't want to take part in the examination..."
Before Jia Cong could finish his words, Mr. Zheng hugged his nephew and cried so sadly that it made anyone who heard it cry.
"You don't understand. My second uncle is suffering in my heart. My heart is half dead when Brother Zhu is gone. I finally hope that Baoyu will have a future, but how come this evil obstacle... why can't I Know how to cherish it!”
Now Baoyu didn't dare to wipe his tears. Li Wan, who was standing by him, hugged Jia Lan and secretly wiped his tears because his father-in-law mentioned Jia Zhu. Even the old lady stopped scolding Jia Zheng and looked a little sad. 's second son.
People in the whole room were crying, and Mr. Lin was shocked when he returned home.
After finally convincing all the sad and crying people to stop, it was already dark.
Master Zheng finally calmed down. Jia Cong asked Baoyu why he was unwilling to take part in the examination, and the answer he got was ridiculous.
"Gongyuan is too difficult, and I don't want to be an official. Being an official is very tiring."
Uh~
This is very precious and does not violate harmony at all.
Previously, Mr. Bao was still thinking about joining the imperial examination and becoming an official to serve the people. Recently, he figured out the rules of the officialdom, and the heroic spirit he finally mustered up was completely wiped out.
There are three major court meetings every month, and I get up early every day to go to the Yamen to attend work...
I’m so tired and troubled, but I feel comfortable at home. Besides, he had to stay in Gongyuan for several days during the examination. He had washed himself several times after returning from the last rural examination and felt that he was not clean. It was terrible.
Seeing that Master Zheng was getting irritable again, Jia Cong quickly pulled his sleeve and shook his head gently.
Then he said to Baoyu: "Who said that you have to be an official if you pass the Jinshi examination? Uncle Jing will always be at home~"
Mr. Jing not only gave him the official position of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but he could also continue to receive money and food subsidies from the court.
There are many such examples. There are not a few who passed the imperial examination and continued to live a life of idle clouds and wild cranes. Jia Cong never thought that Baoyu could go to the court.
With his temperament, throwing him into the court is not necessarily a blessing or a curse.
With the example of Mr. Jing, Baoyu's resistance to the examination suddenly disappeared. Jia Cong took advantage of the victory and continued: "And even if you are an official, you don't have to sit down and sit down. What a coincidence, I will do it now There is a position that is very suitable for Brother Bao..."
oh?
Hearing what Jia Cong said, everyone in the room became curious.
Jia Cong turned his attention to Master Zheng and asked: "Second uncle, will your Majesty ask the Ministry of Rites and the Metropolitan Procuratorate to prepare for the establishment of the Information Department? Isn't Brother Bao very suitable for the evaluation position of the Information Department?"
The Information Department is a subordinate agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Rites and is supervised by the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
The Information Department is tentatively set up with one doctor and two members, and a number of editors and reviewers. It is temporarily set up as the seventh rank. Main news official commentary, responsible for guiding public opinion. You can work from home, and occasionally go to the Yamen for a meeting, which is most suitable for people with Baoyu's temperament.
From the beginning Jia Cong mentioned to the emperor the establishment of the Information Department. When he started the newspaper, he had thought that it would be best for Baoyu to have a position in the Information Department.
A noble and idle person, with a very high social status, and in line with Baoyu's character, he kills two birds with one stone.
Baoyu found out about the evaluation position of the Information Department, and his resistance to the examination was reduced by three points. This time, even the old lady understood that this was a rare and good opportunity for Baoyu.
After the old lady's persuasion and Master Zheng's intimidation, Baoyu finally accepted the arrangement with a pale face and planned to go to Gongyuan to endure it again.
When the atmosphere in the room warmed up, Mr. Lin, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up: "Brother Cong, I'm not worried, but Baoyu needs to be careful. Baoyu's success in the hospital and provincial examinations was largely due to his plan. The question caters to the thoughts of a certain adult. It just so happens that during the examination, that adult is likely to be appointed as the examiner again. Therefore, as long as Baoyu continues to answer according to his original intention, he has at least a 60% chance of passing the exam."
Although Lin Ruhai didn't say who Baoyu's "lucky star" is, it's not difficult to guess.
He Chong will participate in the Jinke Examination, so He Yaomin, the Minister of Rites, has to avoid suspicion. The Ministry of Etiquette serves as the yamen in charge of the examination, and one of the left and right ministers must serve as the chief and deputy examiner.
It happened that Haigangfeng, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, was known as the Iron Faced Blue Sky. If he presided over the Jinke Examination, then Baoyu would have a great chance of passing the examination.
After all, this person has said many times that Jia Jue of Rongguo Mansion is a natural-born imperial censor.
…
This farce that made people laugh and cry but also filled with emotions was finally over, and everyone had dinner together directly in the Hall of Rongxi.
Jia Cong took the opportunity to talk about He Yaomin's entrustment and inquired about He Chong's situation from Baoyu. When it comes to the He family's family tradition, Lin Ruhai knows a lot about it.
The He family is not a wealthy family, Fujian is poor, and the He family only came from He Yaomin's generation. Moreover, after marrying a good wife, He Yaomin was able to take the imperial examination and become an official, and has been a central official such as the Minister of Rites.
"Brother Wenshan is humble and warm-hearted. I used to go to literary and poetry gatherings, and when I encountered difficulties, he would always help me out..."
Baoyu spoke highly of He Chong, and Jia Cong felt relieved. Even though Baoyu is a homebody who dislikes economic career, he has an extremely clear mind.
Unless He Chong can reach the level of water-soluble Yin people, Baoyu will definitely feel it as long as He Chong wears a mask to show others.
This is a talent that even Jia Cong cannot learn. If you don’t believe it, look at the people Baoyu has made friends with, including Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan, Liu Xianglian...
Excluding looks, the people Baoyu befriends are all of very good character.
"I didn't expect He Shangshu to want the girl from the Xue family to be his granddaughter-in-law. No wonder he glared at me today in the Qinzheng Palace. I thought he was dissatisfied with me for rejecting the funding from the Ministry of Rites. It turned out to be this reason."
Mr. Lin burst out laughing: "If we talk about the He family, it would be suitable for the Xue family girl. It is widely rumored in Beijing that He Shangshu is henpecked. In fact, the He family is peaceful. The eldest son of He Shangshu is the wife of Yanshan Academy, and his wife is the headmaster of Yanshan Academy. It is said that the daughter of Tan Ru is also a talented woman who loves poetry and books. This matchmaker is worth protecting."
Mr. Zheng had also forgotten the embarrassing incident of wiping away his tears just now. Baochai was still his niece. He said to his heart: "Master He is indeed an upright and easy-going person. The family tradition of the He family is very good. I heard that unless the heirs of the He family are in trouble, , there has never been any concubinage, if Bao Yatou is married, it will make people feel at ease."
Although Mr. Zheng has some objections to not taking concubines, it is definitely a good thing for his daughter.
This is what men are like. My son can take concubines, but it is best for my son-in-law not to take concubines.
Too far away...
The Baochai media said that there was almost unanimous agreement on the marriage at the dinner table, and the old lady specially arranged for someone to inquire about the situation of the He family, saying that she wanted to keep Baochai in check.
Early the next morning, Jia Cong went to the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works to show his face. After arranging work, he went to the East Palace to ask for leave from Xue Pan.
On the way out of the palace, when Jia Cong mentioned that the He family asked him to propose marriage, the look on Xue Pan's face became even weirder.
When he got into the carriage, he couldn't help but murmured in a low voice: "I always thought that my sister would marry you, why can't you bear to give your sister to someone else?"
hiss!
Jia Cong immediately covered Xue Pan's mouth. Fortunately, the sound was not loud and there were no outsiders around.
This guy's brain was eaten by zombies? Don’t you want to lose your sister’s reputation?
Jia Cong looked solemn and directly reprimanded Xue Pan for speaking without restraint.
"Next time, my brother will have nothing to do. It's okay that I'm a man, but I don't want Sister Bao's reputation anymore? Or do you think Sister Bao is living a comfortable life, and you want to force her to commit suicide in order to be innocent?"
Xue Pan was frightened by Jia Cong's solemnity and words. He was honest but not a fool. He just blurted out subconsciously. Hearing Jia Cong talk about committing suicide, his whole body trembled.
Jia Cong snorted coldly and continued: "You know my personality, and I have always identified Sister Lin in my life. Ever since I went south with my father, and when I met you and Sister Bao, I regarded her as my biological sister. Sister Bao also treats me as a younger brother. I will never say anything like this again!"
Hmm~
Xue Pan nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, not daring to talk nonsense anymore.
Seeing that he had listened, Jia Cong explained to him: "I have never said anything about the two ladies in my court. I won't tell you more about the incompatibility of etiquette and law. What kind of temperament does Sister Bao have? How could she do it? Commit yourself to someone else as your concubine? The He family has a good family tradition, and He Chong is a rare talent. Now that the boss has asked me to find out, it is also a very good opportunity. Brother Xue is interested, don't miss it."
Hmm~
At this moment, Xue Pan didn't even dare to express his anger. It was Jia Cong's harsh words just now that frightened him.
Until he arrived in front of Xue Mansion, he didn't dare to raise his eyes to see Jia Cong's face, but he made Jia Cong laugh and cry.
Forget it, telling him is useless. Sister Debao has to make her own decision on this matter.
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In the end, I chose a single heroine. Forget about wives and concubines. I really can't bear a good woman to be a concubine. A concubine is a daughter.
It's better to give Baochai a good home, realize her ambitions, and enjoy the happiness she deserves.
Sorry, if the reader doesn't like the so-called "giving away a daughter" plot, you can read the books "The Wind Blows Cool Outside" and "Tian Tian Qing", etc. These are all harem novels.
Don't scold me, it's hard to make up your mind to write a female lead. The single heroine of Red Mansion not only makes no money but also gets scolded, which makes her feel miserable.
Go to bed and continue coding tomorrow. Good night.
(End of chapter)
