When he came out of the upper room, Zhang Tingzhan slowed down, looked at Zhang Tingyu and said: "If you are interested in provoking the Yao family, you can choose a successor from the Yao family."
Zhang Tingyu's wife died of illness in early March last year. After one year of mourning, it was time to discuss marriage.
Zhang Tingyu shook his head and said: "My brother has no intention of marrying again."
After hearing this, Zhang Tingzhan couldn't help but frown and said: "Absurd! There are three kinds of unfilial piety, the greatest is not having an offspring. You don't have any bones and blood below your knees, how dare you think about being alone?"
He himself also lost his first wife and married a step-brother.
Zhang Tingyu said: "Now that the Wu family is here, you can ask for a son. If there are not many heirs in the future, you will also have a side wife, and then forget about it."
Wu was his concubine, the daughter of a cousin who Yao personally went to Jinling to adopt for him during his lifetime, just to beg for a son.
He and his wife have been together for twelve years, and they share a common understanding. However, they have trouble having children, and they have no sons or daughters.
His wife had already proposed taking concubines, but Zhang Tingyu refused.
He was more open-minded, and the Zhang family had many descendants. His grandfather had seven sons, and his father had seven more sons.
Even if there is no biological child in the end, the adoptive nephew will be.
Their parents never urged them.
But his wife couldn't think about it. After she fell ill, she insisted on taking Wu as his side wife.
Zhang Tingzhan still said with disapproval: "Let's not talk about the difference between legitimate concubines and concubines. I just want to say that in the officialdom, you will not be able to socialize with female relatives. What will you do then? The side chamber can ask for a child, but you cannot go out to socialize!"
Zhang Tingyu said: "My sister-in-law is here, and when my eldest brother returns home, there will be three younger brothers and sisters."
Zhang Tingzhan sighed. Although he didn't like the Yao family, he was still grateful to his second younger brother and sister.
Before the children of the Zhang family start their careers, they have to go back to their hometown to study. The academic style in Tongcheng is better than that in the capital.
Therefore, in recent years, the family has often been divided into two places.
His eldest son is in Beijing, and Zhang Tingyu is mostly looking after him in his hometown.
The second younger brother and sister also took on the responsibility of the eldest sister-in-law, and it was the second younger brother and sister who arranged the marriages of the next two younger sisters-in-law.
Even for his eldest son, his second younger brother and sister take care of all his marriage affairs.
Zhang Tingzhan looked at Zhang Tingyu and said, "You are still young. It is too early to say this. If you want to delay marrying again for two years, just delay it."
Zhang Tingyu said nothing. Ever since his wife died of illness, he had sworn not to marry.
Husband and wife have been in love for twelve years, and he doesn't want anyone else to take his wife's place.
As for the issue of heirs, it was once his wife's obsession. He would take concubines and ask for children, and record them in his wife's name...
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Early the next morning, Shu Shu and Brother Jiu woke up early.
They were all thinking about Fusong's visit to the Zhang family.
Not too early, there is no reason to block the door early in the morning.
It can't be too late. Nowadays, most wealthy people in the capital eat three meals a day. It would be too rash to go there in time for the meal.
"We set off at two o'clock in the morning. We have almost arrived, just in time!" Brother Jiu said.
Shu Shu had no objection and just said: "In addition to Fusong, let's ask an older adult to follow him and watch from the side when the time comes. This will save Fusong, who is young and can't look around and see the reaction of the Zhang family."
Brother Jiu said: "Don't worry, I sent Gao Bin to follow."
It was bitterly cold in the capital, and the crop fields would not start working until after the Qingming Festival, so the promotion of corn and potatoes would have to come later, so Ninth Brother was not in a hurry to recommend people.
Gao Bin is still working as an errand at the Ninth Prince's Mansion.
Shu Shu was a little worried after hearing this.
Gao Bin's appearance isn't bad either, can the little girl see the wrong person?
That’s so bloody!
"Gao Bin is too young, let's replace him with Gao Yanzhong!" Shu Shu said.
Brother Jiu glanced at Shu Shu and said, "Are you stupid? Red flowers need green leaves to match. These young people from the opposite class standing together can better complement Fusong's good looks and good demeanor."
Shu Shu had met Gao Bin, and after comparing it in her mind, she found that it was really similar to what Brother Jiu said.
She praised: "I'm smart, I didn't expect it to be so dry."
If we just talk about looks, Gao Bin is no worse than Fusong.
But when you raise people, their temperaments are naturally very different.
Gao Bin was born in a Baoyi family, and his family was in trouble when he was a child. He looks smoother and less tenacious.
The Fusong family was poor compared to the nobles, but the lean camels were bigger than horses. In addition, they were raised in Dong E's family, which gave them an air of nobility and made them stand out among their peers.
At the beginning of Chenchen, Fu Song came, wearing a brand new cinnabar-colored silk robe. It was also red, but the color was lighter than carmine, but it still made the lips red and the teeth white.
Shu Shu nodded with satisfaction and said: "This is a gesture. Others don't know it. At least Mr. Zhang knows that this is not your usual dress."
"Um."
Fusong nodded and said, "When I came back, I passed by Di'anmen. Is there anything you want to eat, sister?"
Shu Shu thought for a while and said, "I remember there is a time-honored store that sells steamed buns. Their vegetarian and assorted steamed buns are particularly delicious, but the ones made in the house don't taste like that."
Fusong nodded and said: "Then buy some when you come back, just in time for lunch."
Shu Shu smiled and said: "Wait a minute, ask the kitchen to make seaweed and egg drop soup, just steamed buns."
It was almost time, so Fusong didn't waste any time. He went to the front yard to meet Gao Bin and then rode to the imperial city.
Behind it was a carriage, which was a birthday gift prepared for Mrs. Yao by the Ninth Prince's Mansion.
However, it is not very generous. It is still based on the gift list prepared before and no additions were made.
The marriage has not started yet, so it is unnecessary to give heavy gifts now and burden people.
One yard is one yard.
The present gift list was prepared for Zhang Tingzhan.
Just click until you reach it.
When the two families are actually married, the favors and rituals will be discussed.
Gao Bin already had a door sticker for entering and exiting the Imperial City, and Fusong also had his own badge. When he arrived at Xi'an Gate, he made a simple registration and entered the Imperial City.
Gao Bin muttered in a low voice: "The Xi'an Gate side is fine. Most of them are given by high-ranking officials, so it's not that messy. The other houses in the rows are all messy and overcrowded. Human beings, one day this imperial city will Can’t fit it in”
His family is doing well now. After his father was promoted to doctor, the Ministry of Internal Affairs arranged a separate courtyard. Earlier, it was also a large courtyard.
Fusong said: "There are not enough houses in the inner city. I heard that the Eight Banners are going to build new barracks along the base of the city wall!"
Once the barracks are built, people will definitely have to go there.
Gao Bin said with anticipation: "When will it be good to have a yard in the inner city?"
Fusong looked at him and smiled and said: "There are still many vacant spaces in the courtyard behind the Prince's Mansion. If you want to live there, just let Master Jiu share the price."
Gao Bin shook his head and said: "It's not that kind of thing. It was purchased and will be the foundation forever. What we live in now is an official house after all. I don't feel comfortable."
The main reason is that the name is not justified.
His father went to attend the ceremony of the Prince's Palace and was relieved of his post as a doctor in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
If the doctor over at the Ministry of Internal Affairs speaks out, he can take back the yard at any time.
Although the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is the Ninth Prince, so there is no need to worry about this for the time being, but it is still uneasy.
Fusong didn't say anything else, the Gao family was different after all.
The foundation of the Gao family is in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Master Jiu had mentioned to him in private before that he wanted to give Gao Yanzhong a heavy reward.
Now the Holy Emperor is patrolling the Yongding River and is not in the capital. Otherwise, the issue of increasing the population and increasing the number of new leaders should be brought to the table.
By the time Lieutenant Colonel Gao Yan gets a share and a worldly position, the Gao family will become a middle-class family in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
From now on, the younger ones will have more opportunities to fill the vacancies than ordinary ones, and their future will be better.
While talking, the two of them arrived at Zhang's house.
The two of them turned over and dismounted.
Gao Bin took a step forward and said: "We are from the Ninth Prince's Mansion. We are here to give Madam a birthday gift on the orders of our master and Fujin."
The porter had already received the order, and while welcoming the two of them into the flower hall, he ordered someone to pass the message inside.
The tea was just served here, and Zhang Tingzhan and Zhang Tingyu came out.
In order to entertain Fu Song, Zhang Tingzhan took leave today and did not go to the Prince's Mansion.
Zhang Tingyu was studying in the study room. Hearing the noise, he followed out out of curiosity.
When she saw two slim young men, both seventeen or eighteen years old, one wearing red and one wearing blue, with good looks, Zhang Tingyu was a little surprised.
When he and his wife got married, he was also a handsome young man.
Fusong and Gao Bin also saw Zhang Tingyu.
Zhang Tingyu was two steps behind his brother and had a handsome appearance.
Zhang Tingzhan has an air of elegance, but his brother looks graceful and unhurried. Just standing there can make people feel good and think of the four words "elegant and elegant scholar".
"Master Zhang·
Fusong nodded.
Gao Bin followed beside him and bowed in salute.
Zhang Tingzhan patted Fusong on the shoulder and said sideways: "This is my second brother Tingyu."
Then he said to Zhang Tingyu: "This is Mr. Fu, the master of ceremonies of the Ninth Prince's Mansion."
Having said this, he pointed to Gao Bin and said: "This is the son of my colleague Mr. Gao.
I met a few people again.
Zhang Tingzhan then looked at Gao Bin and said, "Why did Master Jiu send you here? Didn't you say you went to Changping?"
It turned out that after Prince Zhuang changed his land, Brother Jiu was still a little worried, so he sent Gao Bin to take a trip to see what was going on with Prince Zhuang.
Finally, there was no trouble about setting up a tent, otherwise people who are getting old and catching a cold would be in trouble.
Prince Zhuang started transporting stones to Xiaotang Mountain. It looked like he was preparing for construction.
In a few days, we can start building a separate courtyard.
Gao Bin smiled and said, "Master Jiu was considerate of me, so he asked me to come with my brother to see the world."
Zhang Tingyu was standing by and did not interrupt, but he was also looking at Fusong carefully.
Completely different from the clan members he imagined.
The demeanor is more calm, the demeanor is more elegant, and the temperament is more stable.
No wonder the eldest brother took a fancy to it.
After delivering the gift list and finishing his errands, Fusong glanced at Zhang Tingzhan, his face a little red, and said, "If it's convenient, can I pay my respects to Madam?"
At this time, he should change his name to "Auntie". After all, since he and colleagues Zhang Tingzhan are here, it is also polite to pay greetings to their elders.
But he still didn't have the nerve to change his story.
I always feel that Zhang Tingzhan is like an elder, and the old lady is more like an ancestor.
Zhang Tingzhan stood up and said with a smile: "Come over, Jia Ci has been waiting for you."
The group of people entered the inner house and went to the main courtyard to go to the bedroom.
Surprisingly, there was not only an old lady but also an old man in the house.
Although the old man was wearing old clothes and looked kind-hearted, there was no one else who could sit in the Zhang family except the head of the family, Bachelor Zhang. )
Fusong and Gao Bin were already cautious, but now they are more honest.
Zhang Tingzhan said: "Father, mother, these two are Brother Fusong and Gao Bin. They came here to give birthday gifts at the request of Brother Nine."
Having said this, he said to Fusong and Gao Bin: "This is family strictness and family kindness."
Unlike in the flower hall, he did not mention Fusong's official position, but introduced him as a colleague and friend.
Gao Bin didn't know how to salute, so he looked at Fusong and planned to follow Fusong's lead.
Fusong's mind was racing, and then he held his hands in greeting and said: "Junior Fusong has met Madam, Sir...
Gao Bin was at the side, and he didn't say anything. He just bowed his hands to Fusong and stepped aside.
Zhang Ying looked at Fu Song, her expression unchanged, but her heart was critical.
Although I have learned Han etiquette, it is not very comprehensive.
How can it be called that?
Whose family is not the "adult" at the front?
But Mrs. Yao couldn't bear to look away. She greeted Fusong with a smile and said, "Brother, come and sit down."
Fusong bowed, listened to the instructions, and sat down under Mrs. Yao.
"I'm looking at you, my brother looks a little shy.
Mrs. Yao said with a smile.
Fusong glanced at the old lady and said: "This junior is uneasy and has lost his normal mind, which makes you laugh."
The smile on Mrs. Yao's face grew brighter and she said: "Don't be nervous, you are all colleagues. When you get here, you will be just like at home."
Fusong nodded obediently.
Mrs. Yao felt pity in her heart when she thought of Fusong's life experience, but she had to ask ugly questions first.
She said: "I heard that the rules of the Eight Banners are different from the customs of the Han Dynasty. When the eldest son becomes a man, he will be divided into households, and only the youngest son will be left in the family. Is this true?"
Fusong nodded and said: "That's true, because the Eight Banners Bidingbu errands are based on households. For errands, they are divided into more households. The same is true for the juniors. When they turned sixteen last year, they were divided into households with the old house of Xianglan Banner."
Speaking of this, he added: "The younger generation's maternal family left a title and some property. When the uncle who came later inherited the title, he gave half of the property to the younger generation. For this reason, there is no such thing as the old house. If I am willing to divide the property, it is up to me and Ama to come forward and make it clear to them. If I do not inherit the property there, my juniors will not need to come forward to provide for them in the future."
Mrs. Yao listened and sighed inwardly.
This is still the eldest son.
Where there is a stepmother, there is a stepfather.
He passed without any points.
What she was worried about before was that it would be difficult to deal with the dual in-laws of her biological parents and adoptive parents in the future.
The adoptive mother is not afraid here, she is her biological aunt, and she only hopes that the children will have a good life.
When it comes to stepmother, beware of causing trouble.
Now that she knows that after splitting up, even if she moves around in the future, she will be like a relative, and she feels at ease...
Gao Bin watched clearly and saw everything.
I find it eye-opening.
Yes, Brother Fusong's status sounds pitiful, but speaking of it, have you ever experienced hardship?
He was raised in the Dutong Mansion when he was born. He was raised by the Dutong-sama and his wife as their eldest son. Where could he go to endure hardships and suffer?
What are you talking about?
Look pitiful.
It's different from usual.
If Shu Shu were here, she would tell Gao Bin that this is called "beautiful and miserable", let alone middle-aged and elderly women, even little girls can't stand this...
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