The rewards for everyone in the Liu family have also doubled. The adults all went to the Zheng family to congratulate, while the girls like Li Shu were in their own courtyard. Everyone was beaming with joy.
"I won the Huiyuan prize at the age of fourteen. I think the third uncle in the imperial examination may come back with the top prize." Li Zhen's two girls, Su Yun and Su Xin, had just received the reward and were very excited, but they knew that Li Zhen was not I am willing to listen, so I whisper outside.
How could Pian Lizhen not hear it? She couldn't help but said: "So what if I win? Uncle Yi started from the seventh rank county magistrate to the third rank now for almost twenty years. This is just a temporary moment." It’s just scenery.”
Su Yun said sarcastically: "Fifth girl, we are the slaves who are ignorant and know how happy it is to follow all the nonsense."
Lizhen was too lazy to say anything else. She had finally learned some results in learning the rules these days. She didn't dare to get angry in Xishun Hall at that time. Thinking about it now, she was lucky that she didn't get angry, otherwise her family wouldn't know what to say about her.
But she actually knew in her heart that Zheng Hao actually had better conditions. Although his family did not have a title, his father was a high-ranking official at the ministry level. He was now a Huiyuan. If he won the top prize, it would be even more extraordinary. Furthermore, although she is about the same age as Cen Shifang, 14 years old, she is really married for the first time, and I heard that she doesn't even have concubines in the same room.
Moreover, Zheng Hao's appearance was comparable to that of Wei Jie Song Yu. Even though Li Zhen was unwilling to think about this, she had to admit that Li Shu had made a good marriage.
Sometimes she wanted to talk to Lirou about something that was on her mind, but Lirou was very busy right now, either doing this or doing housework. Huh, her mother has already taught her these housekeeper affairs, so like them, they have to learn everything now.
Suyun and Suxin looked at their young lady and knew that she was not a bad person, but she was just narrow-minded and could not see good things in others.
Even my wife told her about this problem, but it was of no use. I hope she can change it when she goes to the Cen family in the future. These servants live in the Liu family on weekdays. They know that the third girl in this house is usually a little afraid of everyone. She is a very shrewd person who is not easy to fool. She is a good-looking person in life, but she has read many books and talks and does things in one way. Yes, many old servants are afraid of her.
The fourth girl is a nice person, very easy-going, and can handle relationships well with most people.
In fact, the servants say that two girls in one room are much better than their own girls.
Li Shu didn't even think about Li Zhen. She also set up a table in her yard and called the newly married Shui Zhi and Shui Yun over. There was a village in her dowry, which was about 300 acres, and these matters were left to Shuizhi's father-in-law. Shuizhi and her husband Sun Gui would become companions together.
And Shuiyun is married to Tong Shun'er, the son of Fu's wet nurse, and they will also go to the Zheng family together.
"I bothered you all to spend money with me on my birthday last time. Now that this happy event has happened at home, I will use this as an excuse to invite you all. We will go to Zheng's house together in the future, and we can support each other." Li Shu raised her wine glass. Say it to everyone.
All the maids also stood up and toasted, and they all drank it in one gulp.
Shui Zhi and Shui Yun were both sent to Li Shu from the old lady's side. After that, they were just like Li Shu's girls, without any single intention. Today, the uncle of the Zheng family won the first prize. Once the young lady is married, the uncle may win the first prize and be awarded an official position. They are all happy for the girl.
The master and the servants had a great time that night, and the adults of the Liu family who went to Zheng's house for a drink also drank happily.
Drunk.
When she woke up the next day, Lishu started working at Xiao Fu's place very early, and she didn't seem to be lazy at all. The servants immediately did not dare to take a nap. After Li Shu finished her work during the day, she still had to do needlework at night.
The whole room was filled with all kinds of reds. The red wedding dress, the bellybands with mandarin ducks playing in the water, and the dragon and phoenix embroidered shoes made Li Shu feel like she was turning red.
Lu Jingyi and Zeng Yingxiu came to see her together, and Li Shu hurriedly welcomed them in.
"I didn't expect you guys to come here. That's right. Sister Lu hasn't congratulated you on the birth of your son. Yingxiu and Minglun have also won the prize. Congratulations to you."
Lu Jingyi has an honest nature. After getting married, she is filial to her parents-in-law, takes care of her children, and has no choice in her behavior. Ever since Li Shu posted a message inviting her to come to her home, Lu Jingyi's gifts every time were substantial.
Zeng Yingxiu married Fu Minglun on the eighth day of August this year. Not to mention the relationship between them, they were already related by marriage, but now they were related twice.
Just because Lu Jingyi's father-in-law was transferred from the doctor of the Ministry of Industry to the doctor of the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Etiquette, they exchanged a few words, then sat down and said: "Fortunately, you are all engaged. I heard from my father-in-law that Princess Funing is currently choosing a husband. Son-in-law, let the Ministry of Rites be on the selection list."
After hearing this, Li Shu thought in her heart that there was no point in getting engaged. Zheng Hao was called back on the way to get married.
"Sister Lu, I think this is because Wusun and Dawan both asked to marry the princess, so the princess wanted to get engaged early."
"It must be so, but I heard that someone wants to marry a real princess, which is difficult." Speaking of which, Lu Jingyi was still very sympathetic.
Zeng Yingxiu couldn't help but said: "Since ancient times, men have suffered defeats, but let women repay them."
Some of the princesses who got married had good endings.
The three of them sighed, and Li Shu felt the most deeply. Zeng Yingxiu said to Li Shu again: "Did you know? Princess Shao'an heard that this person is going to marry my fourth brother. Tell me, the wedding will be held within this month. My family is really anxious. Fortunately, your first sister He is very capable, and my sister-in-law and I are busy working with my third aunt."
As for why Princess Shao'an was so anxious, Li Shu knew it very well.
The emperor dotes on his daughter very much, so why would he be willing to let his daughter get married, so these clan girls are the best choice. Princess Shao'an is the first to bear the brunt of this. It's no wonder she is getting married so soon.
But will the royal family let Princess Shaoan go?
She only knew about the situation of Wusun's dowry, but she didn't know much about the situation in Dawan.
That’s all, let’s take care of ourselves first.
Before the wedding day, Lijia and Liwan also came back, each with their own makeup. Lijia gave five pieces of white fox skins, ten pieces of stingy skins, and two paintings and calligraphy by famous people, while Liwan gave two pieces. The screens include the black lacquer ivory carvings with peony inserts, the black lacquer ivory carvings to remove all diseases, the red sandalwood inlaid with boxwood and five blessings holding longevity makeup boxes, and the black lacquer and gold inlaid Shoushan stone carvings with baby play pictures.
Li Shu thanked them again.
Lijia smiled and said: "Thank you, it's what you should be doing."
"Yeah, why be so polite. In fact, it's better if you get married. In the future, our sisters will have another place to move around." After Liwan's experience as a daughter-in-law in the Zeng family, she felt that she was indeed learning from little Fu's side. She received so many benefits that she felt like a fish in water in the Zeng family, and became somewhat close to Li Shu.
Lijia also nodded. Her life in the Song family was not easy, but as her family became increasingly prosperous, her husband's family did not dare to go too far.
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The most comfortable time is when I am at my parents’ house.
Those days she always felt were wasted,
The days of reading and having fun are long gone.
The two married sisters were left at home for dinner, and everyone gathered together. Lishu was also very emotional. This was probably the last time she would get together before she got married.
Many of the dishes cooked on the table were what Lijia and Liwan loved to eat when they were in the boudoir. Little Fu said to them: "I didn't go back that early. I know you are all busy, so I'd better eat some food at home before leaving."
Liwan held up the bowl and shed tears unconsciously: "Hey."
Braised short ribs with plums is her favorite dish, but unfortunately no one in the Zeng family remembers it. As a new daughter-in-law, it is difficult for her to express her preferences and she dare not be special.
Compared to Li Wan, Li Jia was doing better. If her mother had not gone to Qing Xiu, she would be a thousand times happier than she is now. She had only given birth to a daughter until now, and her health was severely damaged.
However, her brother-in-law is very good at playing tricks. Her daughter-in-law has given birth to a son and has a higher official position in the family than her. She usually talks sweet words, but when real things happen, she pushes her away. Her mother-in-law even tries to push her away. Fortunately, Song Mingji is a good person. , he is also progressive and cares about his mother's family's affairs. This time, Song Mingji got someone to get him.
She was the first to leave after dinner. She kept saying that her sister was clinging to her and it was difficult for anyone to keep her.
Later, Liwan also said to Lishu, "Don't blame her. You don't know that women are like this. There are a lot of things at home, and I can't get rid of them even if I don't have children."
Lishu was filled with fear when none of her unmarried sisters came. Lishu thought about how difficult it was for her mother in the first few years. She also had Mrs. Fu to compare with her. She could not do anything wrong at all times. Her father was quite open-minded. I am willing to listen to my mother if I have anything to do, but my mother is not at ease either.
I remember that it was after Fu’s Qing Dynasty that my mother was really relaxed, not after giving birth to a son.
It really echoes Bai Juyi's poem: "Don't be a woman in life. A hundred years of joy and sorrow will be left to others."
After saying this, Li Rou and Li Zhen felt the same. Li Rou was a little better. She was the youngest daughter-in-law and her burden was not that heavy. However, Li Zhen's reaction was that she felt terrible because she was the youngest at home. , even if there were arguments, everyone would let her go, and her parents would love her, but from now on she would be the prince's wife when she went to other people's homes.
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But when the day comes, they have to get married. Lishu is a brave person. She slept with little Fu last night. Mother and daughter had a lot of whispers. Little Fu also gave her a copy of "Pictures of Avoiding Fire" and asked her to Press the bottom of the box.
In the morning, all the relatives of the family came over. Lishu couldn't help but feel sad because she had to bathe, wash and dress up, and she didn't even have time to drink water.
Over there, Zheng Hao had already changed into three sets of wedding clothes. His clothes were not gorgeous, but he had to look good on his upper body. Mrs. Zheng urged, "Do you still want to change? Be careful of missing the auspicious time later. You start from My son is such a peacock, and your sisters don’t love beauty as much as you do. Tell me, you are too particular.”
"Okay, okay, don't I also want to dress better for the wedding?" Zheng Hao was also impatient with the urging.
If it weren't for the sake of face, Mrs. Zheng would really want to reveal all her son's "evil deeds", such as being picky, being picky, often not saying what he means when doing things, and being a hermaphrodite at every turn.
Finally, Zheng Hao went out. Most of the groomsmen he brought were classmates. When he arrived at the door of Liu's house, it was Fu Minglun who opened the door. Fu Minglun greeted him: "Although we are in the same department, we can distinguish between public and private affairs today."
Many people around Zheng Hao knew that his in-law's family was Liu Chengxu, deputy imperial envoy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and that the bride was from a well-matched family. It was shocking to hear that Fu Minglun was the bride's cousin. Fu Minglun was a son of the prime minister. There are also the in-laws of the Liu family, such as the Song family of the warehouse minister and the Zeng family of the governor, they are all extraordinary.
"It's easy to say, both civil and military." Zheng Hao said with a smile, not afraid at all.
Lishu sat in the room and knew everything about the world. Some people said that the third uncle shot a five-ball cannon. Another moment, the third girl crossed the threshold and wrote a poem to encourage makeup. How good is the poem? Even after several bowls of wine, the color of the noodles remains unchanged.
Finally, someone said: "Third Miss, Third Uncle has come to our yard."
Li Shu paused under the red hijab. There shouldn't be any accidents this time, right? !
