Tian Shuangquan was completely forgotten about Yan Yu as soon as he returned to the capital. It's embarrassing to say that he was obviously someone who had something to do with the Ding'an Marquis Mansion, but his placement was all done by Lord Qin.
At this moment, Yan Yu remembered that he came here simply because he couldn't stand Qin Zhuen's villainous face. You must know that his third uncle recruited this man just to be Yan Tian's son-in-law. Regarding Yan Tian's temper, Yan Yu felt that Tian Shuangquan was actually more suitable than Qin Zhuen.
However, Yan Yu made a mistake. He forgot that Qin Zhuen was not only a good guy but also a badass.
"Tian Shuangquan is not a big deal." Qin Zhuen poured himself a glass of wine and smiled indifferently, "Where is the man? I already said hello to Lao Liu from the Ministry of Personnel a few days ago and got him to Jiangnan. . Although there is no shortage of booksellers there, there are not too many to fit in. Also accompanying us is a maid from our residence. The maid sent by the eldest princess’s mansion to take care of the food and daily life, a small bookkeeper Why don't you offer sacrifices like your ancestors?
"Speaking of it, that girl also has lofty ambitions. She wants to find a scholar outside the house to marry, and she must be the right wife. Isn't this Tian Shuangquan a ready candidate?
"As for whether Tian Shuangquan is happy or not, that's not up to him. That girl probably not only takes care of his food and daily life, but also urges him to study, improve, and take scientific examinations for his official career. Plus, as time goes by, something will inevitably happen. It's true. If nothing happens, a girl will accompany him thousands of miles to take office. For the sake of reputation, he has to admit it.
"Of course, with that girl's ambition, something won't happen to him. Besides, Jiangnan is such a wealthy and gentle place where romance, romance, beauty, and beauty, Tian Shuangquan will spend his whole life there for no reason. But it's also quite serious."
Yan Yu clenched his teeth after hearing this. This guy has so many evil intentions, why doesn't he follow the right path?
"However, your third uncle and the others just arrived in the capital today. Logically speaking, you should stay at home to catch the wind. Why do you still have time to come out and hang out with me?" Qin Zhuen felt strange and wanted to ask Yan Tian what happened after he returned to the Hou Mansion. However, she was afraid that her second cousin would pick up the stool again.
Yan Yu looked at him and sneered, feeling that this guy was alternately smart and stupid. Do you really think you couldn't see his little thoughts? !
But after all, they were brothers who had been together for nineteen years. If you include the time when they almost had a baby in their mother's womb, that was still twenty years short. So he just snorted coldly: "At noon, the imperial edict came, announcing that my third uncle will not see you soon. Yan Tian was also summoned to the palace by the Queen Mother to have an audience."
"What?!" Qin Zhuen was surprised at first, then frowned.
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After experiencing Qin Zhuen's ordeal at the city gate, Yan Tian felt that the opportunity to enter Beijing was not very good. Although she doesn't believe in ghosts and gods, everything still has to have a beginning. If you encounter auspiciousness at the beginning, you will have confidence that the journey will be smooth. If you encounter a sign of disaster, you should be alert to the dangers on the road. But if you meet a second-rate person... then this journey will be full of ups and downs, and the road ahead is unpredictable.
Okay, just take it one step at a time...
Ding'an Hou Mansion, a tall mansion with extraordinary grandeur. The two stone lions are majestic and the three animal-headed gates are magnificent.
When they arrived at the inner courtyard, Yan Tian was helped out of the sedan by the Marquis's wife. She raised her eyes and looked at the grand scene in front of her. The servants stood in two rows respectfully and neatly. She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly. The new Marquis of Ding'an is really good at running the family!
The new Marquis of Ding'an is a daughter of the clan. Although she is not as classy and distinguished as Princess Hekang, she is the companion of Princess Xiangning, the only eldest princess in the dynasty. The two grew up together since childhood and have a deep relationship. Although they are sisters from the same clan, they are like siblings.
And Princess Hekang is the serious aunt of Princess Xiangning. Therefore, Ding'anhou's Mansion and the Princess's Mansion are both relatives and friends, and they have always been close to each other. This is why Qin Zhuen, a rebellious and high-minded person like him, has been friends with Yan Yu since childhood, and sometimes even acts as a child.
As for Yan Tian, he followed his father step by step and was led by the maid and mother-in-law all the way to the flower hall of the back house. At this time, the whole Yan family has gathered here. Yan Tian raised his eyes to look at the main seat, and saw an old man wearing an indigo-green bamboo-patterned trousers. His face was kind and smiling, but there were tears in his eyes. At this time, he was looking at her father and daughter earnestly. .
She knew in her heart that this was her grandfather, so she hurriedly followed her father a few steps, stepped forward and knelt down to worship him.
Seeing this, Yan Gexing stood up and came to help them both, his face full of excitement. Yan Wenkuan had already burst into tears. When father and son meet, their emotions are hard to calm down. Everyone in the Yan family was afraid that the old Marquis would be too excited and hurt his body, so they hurriedly gathered around to try to persuade him. The old Marquis managed to calm down, but still held Yan Wenkuan with one hand and Yan Tian with the other, looking at them carefully. Let me start by saying that Yan Wenkuan has not seen much change in the vicissitudes of life for many years. He looked at Yan Tian again, his eyes filled with emotion, and after a while he said, "She looks very much like your grandmother."
The word "grandmother" naturally does not refer to Princess Hekang, and everyone present knew it. Especially when the couple was married, they felt extremely embarrassed.
However, Mrs. Ding'an Hou was really all-rounded. Before the embarrassment could be resolved, she immediately came forward to hold Yan Tian's hand, admiring her eyes: "Is there such a wonderful person in this world? My eyes have been opened today. Sure enough, She is the girl from our Ding'an Marquis Mansion! She is so beautiful and elegant, and she is the granddaughter of the old man!"
Yan Tian had a smile on her face, but her heart was twitching. A word from you is better than a word from you. This uncle of hers is truly a sweetheart. This tone and demeanor seemed to be praising her, but when you look closely at the words, it's as if you didn't say them at all.
Wasn't she originally the old man's granddaughter? The words were funny enough to make my grandfather happy without offending the eldest uncle, second uncle, and two brothers. She also took care of the feelings of the grandchildren in the second bedroom, especially the two granddaughters Yan Yi and Yan Xi.
Sure enough, everyone in the wealthy family is a smart person. And this second-grade Hou Madam, who was born in a clan and is in charge of the Hou Mansion, is the best among the best.
This charming aunt didn't give Yan Tian any time to continue to admire her, and immediately led her to recognize her relatives one by one.
When Princess Kanghe was still alive, Sanfang did not dare to go to the Marquis Mansion to stab her in the eyes easily. Therefore, not to mention that Yan Tian didn't know much about the relatives of the second wife, even Yan Wenkuan was very unfamiliar with his two direct brothers.
Fortunately, the three grown men have lived a long life and are experienced in the world. They have also been involved in the officialdom, so they look like brothers and sisters, clasping their fists and cupping their hands, laughing and talking, and they are all harmonious.
But the children's side seems not as smooth and sophisticated as the adults. Yan Xin, the eldest son of the eldest son of the eldest son of the house, the Marquis of Ding'an, wore a face as serious and rigid as his uncle, the Marquis of Ding'an, and saluted solemnly with his legitimate wife Sun.
It is said that Yan Xin is the most promising among his descendants. He is dignified, steady, modest and polite. He currently serves in the Ministry of Household Affairs and is even registered with the emperor. Although Yan Tian didn't have a good impression of the Marquis Mansion in the capital, he had given up his resistance after being taught a lesson by his father last time and thought about some things seriously. So at this moment, he stepped forward and bowed politely, but he didn't want to be beaten by the person opposite him. Mrs. Sun held her back.
Yan Tian looked up and saw Mrs. Sun smiling at her. The two small dimples on her pretty face were gentle and warm, making people feel close to her at first sight. Yan Tian couldn't help but smile at her.
Needless to say, Yan Yu. Yan Xi was too young to notice anything.
The eldest uncle has been deeply trusted and reused by the current emperor over the years, otherwise my grandfather would not have written to the court early to pass the title to the eldest family.
The second uncle is a first-class wealthy idler. Although he is also employed in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, according to his father, he does not like to pursue an official career and economy. Instead, he likes to invite friends and travel to cultural gatherings. The second aunt also came from a well-known family and was a noble person with a clean eyesight. As a result, the son and daughter of the second wife adopted some of their parents' unsullied demeanor. The legitimate son, Yan Ke, was dressed in rich clothes and had a smile on his face, looking like a child of a romantic and unruly family. The concubine Yan Yi has a cold and pretty face from beginning to end, as if she is not willing to get close to others. Yan Tian even vaguely felt that she was somewhat hostile to him.
But then this feeling was confirmed. Yan Tian was indeed not very attractive to her second cousin.
"Since the eldest sister is the eldest sister, she is naturally a role model for our sisters. I wonder what books the eldest sister usually studies in Luozhou?"
After everyone exchanged greetings and took their seats, the little sisters gathered together to chat and laugh. It's just that Yan Yi was provocative as soon as he opened his mouth, and his half-smiling eyes were clearly looking at a country bumpkin who had just come from the countryside.
Yan Yu, who was sitting not far away, patted his forehead: Mr. Qin! You have committed many sins!
Yan Tian raised her eyebrows. Although she didn't know where the jealousy was like her second cousin, she could still smell the second cousin's sour provocation from a long distance away. Yan Tian raised his eyes and looked at his father, who was reminiscing with his old father and brothers, and then lowered his eyes and smiled: "Second sister is really ridiculous. She doesn't dare to be a role model, and she hasn't read any books. She can't compare to my sisters who are full of poetry and knowledge. .”
Yo! Is this girl a sex changer? Yan Yu was shocked. Is the co-author's demeanor of not rubbing the sand in his eyes and being sharp-tongued in Luozhou just prepared for him?
I don't know if Yan Tian has changed his temperament, but his second cousin definitely still has the same temperament as before. Yan Yi smiled indifferently, but the scorn in her eyes was strong: "Luozhou is a small rural town after all. You know, it can't produce any famous teachers. Of course it can't compare with the capital. Sister, since you are lucky enough to come to the capital, don't miss it. Good opportunity.”
This is already quite unreasonable. Yan Tian was a little confused. He didn't know how he had offended the second cousin of the Hou family, and he didn't know where this second cousin's strong sense of superiority came from. Just because she grew up in the capital? Is it all countryside outside the capital? really interesting!
But before she could speak, Mrs. Ding'anhou suddenly came over, held her hand, and smiled at the old man and the three brothers of the Yan family: "...the sisters can also live in the same place and get close to each other. Get close. The yard is ready and the house has been tidied up. Just tell Third Uncle and Tianer what they want to add..."
"No need!" Before Mrs. Hou could finish her words, the old man stopped her, "The third mother left a dowry property not far from here. He can just take Tian Yatou to live in it. Everything is already there. The supplies are complete, if there is anything missing, you brothers and sisters-in-law can go and make up for it, and you have done your best."
"This...how...good..." Mrs. Ding'an Hou's words of humility gradually weakened under the frequent glances from Ding'an Hou Yan Wenshou.
The words thrown out by the old man really made everyone here breathe a sigh of relief...
