At the end of the new year, news of the defeat came. The capital always had better news than the local area. When she was in Chuzhou in her previous life, the news was not available, so she only knew that she had suffered a defeat. In the end, I learned which countries I had fought with and lost, and it was when I was kidnapped and trafficked to the Yang family.
Liu Chengxu and others were naturally worried about the country and the people. Sometimes they scolded anyone for being too aggressive, sometimes they suspected that there were spies on the front line, but the most important thing was that they wanted to choose a princess to get married this time.
"I heard that Wusun and Dawan are going to marry their princesses and humiliate our Qi country."
"We, Da Qi, are the country of the Son of Heaven. The Holy Lord has been practicing Zuo for many years and has always been proud and arrogant. This time, Da Qi actually asked us to send the princess to get married. This is something that has never happened before."
Even Liu Chengxu thinks of Man Jianghong.
Little Fu laid the dishes for him at the table: "Sir, will the court agree? I heard that during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Princess Wencheng was married to Tubo. Now the choice is to choose a daughter of the clan."
Liu Chengxu snorted coldly: "Dawan and Wusun want real princesses."
"Real princess? The only princess of the right age for your Majesty is Princess Funing." Little Fu was also full of worry.
Although Liu Chengxu is now a third-rank official, Jiu Qing's court recommendation has nothing to do with him. He had to say: "Those foreign countries originally wanted real money and silver, but now that we, Da Qi, are not the China of the Chanyuan Alliance, the emperor does not agree. In this way, they Seeing that I couldn't take any advantage, I promised to marry her as a princess."
When Lishu heard this, she probably understood why Princess Funing wanted to marry Zheng Hao so suddenly. The reason was that she was asked to marry in person.
After breakfast, Liu Chengxu immediately went to the Yamen.
Little Fu said to Li Shu and Li Ju: "Let's go and greet the old lady now. After that, you two will go back to your room or read a book, or learn acupuncture."
Li Shu and Li Rou looked at each other, not daring to delay.
Soon, Mrs. Fu called Aunt Ding over: "Li Rou's marriage must be arranged as soon as possible. You don't know that the master said today that Da Qi was defeated and even the real princess was going to get married. Who knew that the daughters of us ministers would It will not be affected. Lishu is okay and will get married next month. Lirou happens to be pregnant this month. I plan to let them get married as soon as possible. You are her biological mother. If you agree, I will go and tell the old lady, if you If you don’t agree, just think that I said it in vain.”
Although she doesn't like Aunt Ding very much, just like she did to Mrs. Fu back then, she knows that every injustice has its own owner. Aunt Ding may have acted strangely when Rao's mother and Aunt Su framed her, but the harm will not affect her children. did not do.
Young Mrs. Fu once remembered the tragic situation of prostitutes during the war. Although it does not necessarily have anything to do with unmarried girls, it is better to prepare for a rainy day.
Of course Aunt Ding is not stupid. Her father has been the county magistrate in Macheng all year round. She was his favorite child when he was a child. He often held her on his knees and told stories. The most talked about was that our country recovered the sixteen states of Yanyun and pacified Mongolia. Wait, but now, Daqi is no longer the Daqi of the past.
Even real princesses may be married, but what about the daughters of these ministers? Even if the master may not agree, the daughter is in danger after all.
But she didn't say that she agreed. She only said: "I am just an aunt, and I have to trouble my wife to make the final decision on Sister Rou's affairs."
Little Fu didn't bother to argue with her: "Well, you go down first and I'll talk to the old lady."
As the saying goes, you can tell the autumn with just one leaf. Lishu thought that little Fu was really very sharp, and she was immediately afraid that someone would come to her door.
A girl from the Liu family will marry on your behalf.
Get married quickly.
But Li Shu obviously had something on her mind.
In her previous life, she was in Chuzhou and had nothing to trouble Zheng Hao. In this life, Zheng Hao would send someone to keep an eye on him. She was really worried that he wouldn't be able to pass the exam because of her.
A slight difference can make a huge difference.
The examination was held in three sessions on the 9th, 12th and 15th of February respectively. This was a major event for the whole country to recruit talents. Lishu knew that she could not go out now, so she went to Mrs. Liu's Buddhist shrine in person to kowtow devoutly.
Strangely enough, she herself did not believe in ghosts and gods, because she had always believed in asking gods for divination, and it was better to make the decision herself. Chanting sutras and chanting Buddha's name are not as good as taking care of yourself.
But for Zheng Hao, for the first time, she hoped that what she asked for would come true.
Mrs. Liu thought that Li Shu was worried that Zheng Hao would not pass the exam, so she quietly said to Wei's mother: "Girls are really outgoing."
"Old lady, this is human nature. Mr. Zheng is also very fond of the third girl. He knew that the third girl was not going out during the Lantern Festival, so he sent lanterns here early in the morning." Mother Wei joked.
Mrs. Liu smiled and said: "Yes, this is the best!"
Mr. Fu got Aunt Ding's consent and talked about Li Rou's marriage with Mrs. Liu. Mrs. Liu praised: "You are right. The cicada wakes up before the spring breeze moves. Since ancient times, fighting has been nothing more than giving away daughters. Money, ceding land, it would be better if things were done early."
There are still people in the imperial city who are filled with the sense that they have suffered a defeat but it is not a big deal. They claim that the emperor will conquer the country and will defeat the barbarians in the future. He didn't take it to heart, but the people who were really in the whirlpool were already starting to get anxious.
Golden Cicada Palace
Princess Xiao Yaoguang of Funing raised her chin. She was still a little princess like a phoenix. She was a princess from the middle palace. She was very loved by her father and regarded her as the apple of his eye.
She liked horseback riding the most. Emperor Yongchu called this daughter "Yao and Shun among women", saying that she was smart and bold, and if he were a man, he would definitely pass his position to her.
But now both Wusun and Dawan countries are demanding to marry the real princess, and her eldest royal sister is only ten years old this year.
Only she is the same age.
But how could she get married? There are several princesses who have lived long enough to marry, so how could she become someone else's plaything?
Funing always thought that her father was the emperor, omnipotent, but now she discovered that his father could not protect her from the wind and rain.
"Princess, don't worry, the Queen will definitely find a way for you." The palace man advised.
They knew that if the princess really went to get married, the palace people like them would definitely follow them to those barbarian lands. One can imagine what would happen to the princess of the defeated country.
Another palace servant echoed: "Yes, yes, there is also the Chi family. Besides, the emperor has always doted on you, princess, and he will definitely not let you get married."
Princess Funing finally couldn't keep her temper and went to see her mother. The queen was still so virtuous. When she came over, the queen mother was giving instructions to the maids in the East Palace.
Although Donggong was not the daughter of the queen, and her body was weak, the queen regarded her as her own child.
Queen Chi smiled when she saw her: "It's Chan'er here. Come and sit here with the Queen Mother. Although it's the beginning of spring, it's very cold. Why don't you put on your cloak? What if you catch a cold?"
"Mother, my daughter is..." Princess Funing had a lot to say and feared to say to her mother.
Queen Chi knew what her daughter wanted to say.
But she was also very calm, because she expected that the emperor would never want his daughter to actually get married. If a real princess wanted to get married, it would be humiliating.
So after she waited for the nuns in the East Palace to leave, Empress Chi said to Princess Funing: "Sit down, why are you so aggrieved? Your grievances should be seen by your father."
Princess Funing has been in the palace for a long time, and of course she knows that the people in the palace, including her own mother, don't speak too clearly, so she just needs to hit the point.
Yes, why should she sit here with her mother? She should ask her father.
"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your advice."
Princess Funing smiled.
Empress Chi nodded slightly, and when the princess walked away, she continued: "Fu Ning is only thirteen this year. The emperor told me last time to choose a scholar. The emperor has always liked these scholars. I heard that Donghua was called. You are a good man just now. If you please Your Majesty to watch the roll call of the scholars at the new platform near Donghua Terrace this time, if you can make a marriage contract, it will be a good time to get married in three years."
The palace people thought that this might be because the queen wanted to get engaged as soon as possible, because there would be exams in February and palace exams in March. What better person to ask about than a new scholar.
These people who were able to pass the Jinshi examination were originally outstanding people, and their fathers, ancestors, age, and unmarried spouses were clearly written down on their registration records. They were more promising than Xungui.
You must know that in the current war, you can't even rely on the guards. Most of them rely on the salt soldiers in the southeast. Most nobles rest on their merits, especially after several generations, they are no longer what they used to be.
As for those who have passed the Jinshi examination, they are young, definitely good-looking, come from a good family background, and at least have a very smart mind.
Queen Chi thought so.
Besides, there are also princesses from the clan who are getting married. As long as they are princesses, it doesn't matter.
Especially Prince Yun, who has been favored by the emperor for a long time and worshiped by the world, so he should do his best for the world. If it weren't for your majesty's magnanimity, how could Prince Yun's status be so high?
"Sister Song has been betrothed to the crown prince, have you sent your congratulatory gifts?" Queen Chi asked.
The palace attendant quickly said: "Empress, the imperial edict for the spring of this year has just been issued. I will bring you the list."
"Well, make it 30% thicker." Empress Chi now still has to rely on her family.
Yes, the person Xiao Yun is accused of marrying is the Queen's niece Chi Song. This is one of the noble girls in the capital. I heard that her aunt is beautiful, dignified, graceful and noble according to her zodiac sign. Of course, there are rumors that Chi Song failed to choose the crown princess, so it would be great to marry Xiao Yun.
Although the Liu family has nothing to do with these two families, if you give a gift to such a happy event, people may not remember it, but if you don't give it, it will be your fault.
Lishu was helping Mr. Fu take care of the housework. Because the second room had too many things to do, and the old lady seemed to have some disagreements with her eldest aunt, the housekeeping rights were once again in the hands of Mr. Fu.
"Mom, what do you think of this list?" Lishu showed it to little Fu.
Little Fu nodded: "Yes, the bride and groom must be sent in pairs."
Li Shu smiled and said, "I said the same."
After the mother and daughter finished talking, they saw Lirou coming over again. Mrs. Fu threw an account book to Lirou and taught her the key points of palm feeding. After speaking, she smiled and said: "Your aunt also used to manage Family, I just gave you a few words in vain."
Lirou knew that Mrs. Fu meant well by her words, and quickly said, "I am lucky to have my wife give me some advice."
"You're a kid who can talk. Your sister and I are similar in age. Now I'll let her and you get two rooms each."
Little Fu smiled.
Li Shu asked, "Mom, my fourth sister and I both want to be female celebrities and have to take care of the house. How can we be so busy?"
"Then it depends on you. Is it possible that when you go to your husband's house in the future, you can do whatever you want? There are relatives coming and going in the morning and dusk, and maybe there are sisters-in-law to deal with. It's not as quiet as you do at home. ." Little Fu slapped them both.
Of course, life as a girl is the best. It is filial piety to make as many colored silk threads as you can at home. Others will praise you countless times for the sake of your parents. But it will be different when you get married.
Mrs. Fu used to think that when she was young, no one in her natal family taught her this, so it would be difficult to explore this path. Li Jia and Li Wan, who are now married, are not included. Now Li Shu and Li Rou are both married. If someone from a secular family does something wrong, others will think it is because they were not taught well at home.
Lishu responded quickly. She always maintained her mother's dignity outside: "Mom, my daughter will do a good job, please don't worry."
"I feel relieved when you say that." Little Fu was satisfied.
Li Rou also knew that her wedding was scheduled for June, because April was the Qingming Festival, May was the Dragon Boat Festival, and July was the Ghost Festival. It must have taken a long time to pick this date, otherwise it would have been August or later. According to Lirou's thoughts, she certainly didn't want to leave the house before she was born, but it had to be said that the imperial court was defeated and she didn't know what the future would be like.
She would feel at ease if she got married as soon as possible. If something went wrong along the way and the marriage was not harmonious, she would be the unlucky one.
In fact, Lirou knew that Liwan had a good reputation as a housekeeper in the Zeng family after she got married. Especially during the Chinese New Year this year, she heard that the old lady of the Zeng family couldn't eat, so she cooked a few side dishes, and the old lady Zeng who served her felt very comfortable.
Even Mrs. Zeng Er, who was always picky, praised her for being very good at running a house. She always managed the household chores in an orderly manner.
It is said that the madam taught her these things step by step. Lirou has benefited a lot from Aunt Ding's teachings and the old lady's guidance. Now that Mr. Fu asked her to actually practice, she is even more interested.
Lishu is now in charge of the family's human relations. She has a very good memory and can memorize things quickly when she is studying, especially now. As long as she has dealings with anyone, she can quickly draw up an order. When the mother-in-law comes over, she has gone from being averse to socializing to now being good-natured, which is what Xiao Fu wants from her.
On weekdays, Mrs. Fu felt that although her daughter knew everything, she was impatient with worldly affairs, but she was a clan wife, how could she be impatient with such things, so she specially restrained her.
Lishu is a person who may not really like whatever she is learning at the beginning, but once she finds the fun, she will find it very interesting and even enjoy it.
Especially since she can easily identify from these gift lists who her family is close to and who they are most common with, which is very interesting. Furthermore, this kind of human relationship usually involves knowing one’s own family background. The Liu family has indeed accumulated wealth for generations. Of course, the Liu family's father and son are now officials in the government, which is naturally unusual.
But it’s hard to say for the next generation, which is why dad wants his daughter to marry a scholar.
Everything is of inferior quality, but the only one with a high level of education is education. Even the second bedroom of the Zeng family, if it is not covered by the eldest and third bedrooms, then some money may not be able to protect it.
She used to be in charge of the porcelain room and night patrol, but now she is in charge of human relations, the needlework room and the garden.
To support my wife, I have to do needlework with the girls in the evening.
Li Rou followed Little Fu and first explained the rituals of the clan wives, weddings and funerals, and the rules of the four seasons and eight festivals. Little Fu said, "Your two sisters have learned these from me when I was in office. Now you are the only one who needs to learn this, it won’t hurt if you have heard it and done it before.”
Li Rou's expression was a little complicated, because Mrs. Fu had indeed done her duty as a legitimate mother. Compared to Mrs. Xu's indulgence of Li Zhen, she had done her best in teaching and had no secrets.
Of course, Xiao Fu didn't do this just to make Lirou Liwan say good things. She herself had been a concubine, and she wasn't originally a dwarf when she crawled out of her wife's belly. If you don't understand anything, you will be a dwarf in your husband's family. Only if you know these skills, you will not panic.
She also knew very well that just like she loved her children, they did not crawl out of her belly, and of course they would not be truly close to them.
But when the girls in the second room of the Liu family go out, if one of them is bad, people will doubt the Liu family's tutoring.
While he was busy, Zheng Hao finished three exams. I heard that he walked out very calmly, but after returning home, he slept for a full day before waking up. Fu Minglun of the Fu family also participated in the modern imperial examination. In this life, Fu Minglun had no so-called entanglements with civilian girls because he got engaged early.
Both families are related by marriage and have children, so Liu Chengxu took little Fu to visit them personally.
There is no way, the eldest brother Liu Shujing is not very good at studying. I heard that the family is planning to marry him next year. The third brother Shuyi is pretty good. It's a pity that he prefers poetry and painting, but he doesn't work hard on eight-part essays.
This is also the problem of wealthy people. Few of them can afford the hardship of studying.
Every year, out of three thousand exams, only 300 people can become a Jinshi, and it is even more difficult to become a Jinshi. Those who can read it are the best. But not everyone can bear the hardships and dangers involved.
No matter how talented you are, you still have to study hard and practice hard.
Lishu went to Mrs. Liu's Buddhist hall to pay her respects. When she came out, even Lirou joked: "Third sister, your sincerity has moved the world. As soon as my third brother-in-law reaches high school tomorrow, you will be waiting to be the wife of a Jinshi scholar." Bar."
"I don't want to be a Jinshi's wife, so I will be your sister. You will not dare to point eastward or westward for the rest of your life. Now you are used to it every day." Lishu's mouth was also famous for her sharp mouth.
In fact, her relationship with Li Rou has never been far or close. Now that they are in the same business, their relationship seems to be better than before.
Lirou pushed Lishu: "Third sister, please go to the kitchen quickly. I'll guard here."
"good."
Li Shu was going to make some food herself and send it to the Zheng family, and now she was no longer polite to Li Rou. As soon as Li Shu left, she saw Li Zhen coming over.
"Fourth sister, why are you getting better with her after not seeing her for a few days?" Li Zhen curled her lips.
Li Rou used to think that Li Zhen was a good person, but now she is tired of it. Li Zhen is not young anymore, and she is always so vindictive. .
In the kitchen, Lishu cooked a pot of abalone and chicken soup. It was sizzling in the pot. It contained lean chicken, pork tenderloin, abalone, and Jinhua ham. This soup was a great tonic, especially for those who had just endured a physical crisis. It’s best to drink this.
She also made the buttered abalone that she was good at, and also made gold and silver flower-stuffed slices.
To make gold and silver sandwich, roll the dough into dough first, then put crab roe and crab meat on it.
Then roll it into a long roll and cut it into small sections with a knife, causing the yellow and white to interweave, so it is called this name.
I made another small Tiansu, using chicken and venison to make porridge. To make it delicious, the trick is to put some milk in the middle.
There were also a lot of Liu family's secret pickles in the food box. After they were prepared, Lishu asked little Fu to have them delivered.
Little Fu smiled and said, "Be reserved, be reserved."
"I know, he made a special trip to send me lanterns, and I reciprocated the favor!"
Li Shu said.
Little Mrs. Fu scratched her nose and knew that this was why she was busy going in and out like a butterfly today, so she didn't say much more.
The meal was quickly delivered to the Zheng family, brought by Danhong. Danhong was married but still working as an errand for little Fu. Mrs. Zheng was also very happy with the cheerful Dan Hong. When she saw her coming to deliver the tonic soup, she added, "Yesterday, you and your wife came to see our eldest brother in person, and now you are sending someone to deliver this. It's really too much work."
Danhong smiled: "It was made by our third girl. She is also busy these days. She also heard that the eldest son is studying hard, so she cooked some soup."
"Hey, you girls are very good at your craftsmanship. Brother Hao just has a bitter taste in mouth, so I'll just have someone send it over." Mrs. Zheng agreed with a smile.
She didn't know when her body was gone. Her middle child was weak, so she wasn't as possessive as her mother-in-law, so she didn't have the feeling of being afraid of her daughter-in-law asking for something good.
On the contrary, she hopes that her son and daughter-in-law will be harmonious and beautiful, so that she can rest assured.
Zheng Hao is taking a nap on the recliner. He likes to be in the study, very quiet. He already knew that his father wanted to quit. He was defeated in the battle on the front line. As Minister of the Ministry of War, if he didn't retire early and still clung to power, it would be bad if he would be dumped.
Now that he has become an official, and his father has become an official again, the Zheng family can be considered to have people from generation to generation.
Just as he was thinking about it, Mrs. Zheng's maid brought a food box, also joking with a smile, saying that it was Li Shu who made it. Zheng Hao felt warm in his heart after hearing this, but he felt a little disappointed because they could not meet each other.
Mrs. Zheng's maid wondered whether the eldest son's expression was happy or unhappy. Who said that a woman's heart was as deep as the bottom of the sea, and a man's heart was also very difficult to guess.
After the girl left, Zheng Hao opened the food box. He put a buttered abalone in his mouth first. He felt it was so sweet that he took another bite of porridge. Liu's pickles were famous for their good cooking. .
While eating, cousin Li Dan came over again. Seeing Zheng Hao eating in the study, he was very surprised and said: "My aunt said that you are usually the most picky. You are almost an immortal. It is rare that you can finish all the food."
Zheng Hao's servant knew that young master Biao was usually easy-going, so he joked: "This is from the Liu family. She is our future young mistress. Her craftsmanship is very good."
"Oh, it turns out it was sent here by the Liu family. Your cousin-in-law hasn't met the younger siblings yet? It seems that the younger siblings are so virtuous, which is indeed good." Li Dan winked.
Zheng Hao nodded: "Marrying a virtuous wife, you think I am you, I only care about looks."
Li Dan heard something wrong. It seemed that the appearance of his future siblings was not very impressive. You must know that his cousin's appearance was unparalleled.
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On the day when the results were released, Zheng Hao was in the guild hall. He was a son of an aristocratic family and was quite social. His father was the biggest official in the province now, but he had a good relationship with his sons.
Even if there was no guarantee, he would come forward to solve the problem.
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The problem is not solved well. "A plainly dressed man said to Zheng Hao.
Zheng Hao patted him on the shoulder: "Brother Wei, you don't have to be discouraged. It's too early to say anything now that the ranking has not been announced. If you stay in Beijing in the future, I will also help you."
In fact, he had already failed the examination in Beijing several times, and even the people in the guild hall despised him. Unexpectedly, the son of the dignified Zheng family in Xingyang, Lord Shangshu, was a person who attached great importance to the friendship between his hometown and his family. He treated others with enthusiasm and did not look down upon him at all. mean.
Of course, this does not mean that Mr. Zheng is weak. He has seen with his own eyes what happens to those who offend Mr. Zheng.
As soon as the two of them finished speaking, there were official messengers running to report the news. At this time, everyone calmed down, and even Zheng Hao, who was chatting and laughing, stopped.
Lishu also gathered with her parents, grandparents and grandparents. Of course, everyone was waiting for Zheng Hao's ranking, but they just acted calmly.
For some reason, Mrs. Liu smiled: "We were not so nervous when the second child was selected as Jinshi?"
Li Shu thought it was because the old man was the governor of the left at that time, and it didn't matter whether her father was a Jinshi or not. But later, something happened to the old man, and dad, as a Jinshi, became useful.
I wonder if Zheng Hao was hit?
Hearing the servant's hurried footsteps, Old Mrs. Liu stood up suddenly, but it was to deliver tea. Old Mrs. Liu pretended to think for a long time and sat down with his hands behind his back.
Everyone thought after seeing this, it seems that the old man is not as calm as they thought!
After a while, someone came over again, and they were looking for Mr. Fu: "My aunt, our third young master has won, and he has won the ninth place."
Little Mrs. Fu has no hatred against Fu Minglun. The child has not despised her like the Fu family did since she was a child. Instead, she respectfully calls her aunt. Lishu also said that Minglun often gave her new books.
Mrs. Fu here had just watched the reward, and Mrs. Liu also said: "I knew Minglun was a talented person, and I really won."
Li Shu also said: "Cousin Minglun is indeed a great talent."
But Zheng Hao only knew that he was the number one scholar in his previous life, but she didn't know if he could test for ranking? And could things have changed because of her rebirth?
Just when she was anxious, Dan Hong stumbled in.
"Our third uncle is the winner. If he wins, he will try to be the first. The Zheng family, the Zheng family picked up our old master and his wife. The eldest master and his wife, the second master and his wife are going to the Zheng family to have a drink together."
Will try for the top spot! If he were to win the first place in the imperial examination, he would have won the dual qualifications. You must know that Zheng Hao is still so young.
Rao Shi Lishu knew that he had won the first prize in his previous life, but now she heard that he was a Huiyuan. Regardless of his ranking in the palace examination, he was now a definite Jinshi, and she was relieved.
Danhong quietly handed over another note, which read: "Thanks to you for the abalone and chicken soup."
Lishu guessed who it was by looking at the handwriting. She didn't expect that he still remembered to leave a note for herself despite his busy schedule, which made her feel sweet. !
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