As long as you pass the skill test, the palace test will be a matter of ranking. The Liu family instantly became excited. Liu Chengxu and Mr. Fu began to reward their servants. Li Shu also helped greet the people who came to celebrate at home.
Strangely enough, Liwan, who usually runs the fastest for such things, was the last to arrive. Even Lirou joked, "Second sister must have fallen asleep at home."
Liwan looked troubled. Lishu looked at her face and knew it was a family matter, so she pulled Lirou's sleeve. Lirou also reacted and smiled: "Sisters, let's go in first. There are many Rui brothers over there." came to my door the same year.”
Although Liu Chengxu was dismissed, the Liu family was not the kind of poor family with a threat of death, so for the time being the house was full of guests, as if they could see the bustle of the past.
The good news about Shurui made Mr. Liu feel much more relieved. In any case, his grandson did not feel depressed because of the marriage, but instead became a proud man. This is a great thing.
The family arranged a good banquet, which seemed to wash away the depression of the past. Even Mrs. Xu had a smile on her face. However, Li Shu was surprised that Li Zhen did not come back.
When she asked about little Fu, little Fu said: "Who knew that this child Lizhen was destined to marry and obey her husband? The loyalty and courage shown by Marquis Guangyang on weekdays seemed to attach great importance to love and righteousness. In fact, the most important thing You know how to look at people's faces. Now that your uncle has retired, Concubine Shu is not very favored. Your father has been reprimanded several times by decrees. They feel that the Liu family has lost its holy will, so it is appropriate not to come."
"Hmph, if the cunning rabbit dies and is cooked by the lackey, who can live a long life." Li Shu shook her head.
Little Fu patted Li Shu on the shoulder: "In any case, he is now a popular person around the emperor, and his status is extraordinary. He also sent people to send congratulatory gifts."
Lishu didn't care when she saw little Fu, so she was no longer aggrieved.
Li Shu now understands the words "tea cools down after leaving". The reason why she lives so happily is also because of Zheng Hao's relationship. Zheng Hao has a well-established official career, so she can be respected by everyone in front of and behind her.
And she didn't rely on her family background, it all depended on Zheng Hao's liking for her.
As night fell, Lishu felt a little tired looking at the excitement in front of her, so she asked someone to hitch her horse and go home. Because she left early, she didn't know that Liwan stayed to talk to little Fu.
"He has already taken Brother Ding to inspect the shop. The implication is that he wants to give him half of his property. Telling me in advance also allows me to prepare first." Liwan was very unhappy.
Little Fu frowned: "Brother Ding is not that old, why is he so impatient? You don't have to be intimidated. The first thing is to raise Brother Xin well. Brother Ding has been raised by your side since he was a child, and he also values you. For the sake of my mother, please don’t show any trace on your face. The most important thing is to take good care of Brother Xin. If he gets better, what if Brother Ding shares half of the money?"
In fact, Mrs. Fu also started from her own example. Her husband was dismissed from office and her son immediately won the Jinshi. Still, no one at home dared to prance in front of her.
And Liwan is putting the cart before the horse. What's the use of having money but no power to protect her? If you have this free time, you might as well think about your son's future.
Mrs. Fu is not partial to her own daughter in this respect, Lishu is very good in this aspect. The eldest son is not inferior to Shu Rui in reading, and the second son is also strict and never partial. It is even said that she uses contraception in private and only concentrates on raising two children. child.
Just like the second wife's property, the four brothers will share it equally in the future, but Shurui will definitely have the best future because he already has fame.
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Men don't live in separate families, and good women don't wear wedding clothes.
Liwan breathed a sigh of relief. She thought that her son was a legitimate child, so all the money should belong to her son. Then the three melons and two dates from the concubine would have been good, so why did she ask for so much?
She decided that Mr. Fu would not help her and felt that her back hurt when she stood and talked.
Little did he know that Mr. Fu saw it too clearly. Men only divided their wives and concubines, but for his sons, whether they were direct children or concubines, they were all his sons. In his eyes, his wife might not be as important as his son.
Just like Liu Chengxu didn't like Aunt Su, but her two sons also thought of a way out for them. Even the eldest brother, the eldest brother, did his best to be with his sister-in-law for the sake of their children.
What is a concubine?
The power of the Chi family is overwhelming, and now that Empress Chi is no longer there, how can it have the glory of the past? On the contrary, today's biological mother is a little-known figure, and everyone wants to go to the pole to fawn over her.
What's the big deal if a bastard can even sit on the throne?
The Liu family and the Zeng family both came from scholarly families. For such families, direct concubines were not important, but the imperial examination was the most important.
It's a pity that these words were in vain. Liwan's maid Baozhu looked at her with a bad expression and couldn't help but said: "The second wife is not your biological mother after all. She will naturally not make decisions for you. Why don't you go and beg the second wife then?" Master, he will always make the decision.”
Li Wan shook her head: "If I said that, dad would blame me for being careless. Besides, the third master only revealed this meaning and didn't say what to do immediately. Many of these things still have to depend on me."
But she didn't expect that Zeng Yunxi would send Zeng Ding to Heming Academy in Yangzhou, which caught Liwan off guard. Liwan also said to Zeng Yunxi: "He is still so young, how can I let him go?"
Zeng Yunxi smiled and said: "Your nephew Zheng Jiashu is younger than our brother Ding, but he has entered the palace as a companion."
Liwan was at a loss for words, wondering how the son of the Zheng family in Xingyang could be compared to the son of a merchant.
But she is very smart and has been able to read the situation since she was a child. Especially now that her father has been dismissed from office, Zeng Yunxi is very good at maneuvering and insisting at home. Since he has expressed his displeasure, she will not force herself to come.
It is no longer time for uncle and father to have real power.
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After the general examination came the palace examination. After the palace examination, the list was published. Shurui won the 54th place in the second class. He was ranked high in the subject. Because of his youth, he was selected as a scholar of the Hanlin Academy.
Shujishi are called "preserver prime ministers". Even Liu Chengxu had no chance to enter the Hanlin Academy because he passed the top three exams.
Although it is difficult to be promoted in the Hanlin Academy, being a close minister of the emperor is naturally extraordinary.
Most men get married when they are fifteen or sixteen years old, but if Shurui had not waited for the Li family for a few years and was repented of the marriage, he would not have delayed it until now. Fortunately, his net worth doubled after he won the Jinshi. Unmarried, young and handsome Jinshi were in great demand, and little Fu, who was originally worried, also picked them up.
Lishu looked amused: "You don't agree with the daughter of the Minister of Industry, why don't you agree with Wang Cifu's granddaughter?"
"I didn't expect Shurui's market to be so good. To be honest, she is not lucky for the Li family. Anyway, I don't like her very much, so I canceled the engagement. Lishu, you know I am very nervous now. , and I think everything is fine, but I am afraid that something will go wrong once the marriage is decided. It’s strange that I wasn’t so nervous when I proposed marriage for your second brother.” Little Fu laughed at herself.
Li Shu said: "That's because Yan De Yan
Lose it, mother, just choose carefully and don’t be in a hurry. "
Little Fu shook his head: "I don't know if your grandfather's illness will survive this year. I want to marry Shurui a wife as soon as possible. This can be regarded as a happy event, so that there will be no further delays."
"Yes." Li Shu understood very well.
Mrs. Fu, who was slightly younger, advised her: "Now that your two sons are older, should you consider having another one? Mother is not forcing you to have one. But your Zheng family is very small. If you can have more children, your descendants will be prosperous." Good thing."
Li Shu nodded: "Okay, I understand."
But in fact, she doesn't want to be pregnant. Being pregnant is not a good thing. Pregnancy lasts ten months and she has to be in confinement. Children are especially attached to their mothers when they are young. If you go back and forth like this, a few years of hard work will be lost. But in front of little Fu, she would not strongly object.
Shurui's wedding was arranged in a hurry, but it was still grand. Young Fu finally chose the daughter of Qin Li, the minister of etiquette, and Li Shu only met Qin after they got married.
Unexpectedly, Qin's appearance was very gorgeous, but her temperament was extremely honest. When she saw Lishu calling her third sister, her face turned red.
Only then did Li Shu know that the Qin family was also among the candidates. Although this Qin family was good-looking, he was not suitable for palace life. Her father spent a lot of effort to find a good husband-in-law for her, especially Shu Rui. , the Qin family has put in a lot of effort.
"Brothers and sisters, there is no need to be polite." Li Shu said with a smile.
Life is really wonderful. Some people can’t wait to get into the palace, while others are reluctant to enter the palace. There is no need to criticize others, I can only say that everyone gets what he wants.
Speaking of it, Shu Rui is actually a bit sinister. Qin is innocent and cute, but not completely ignorant. Li Shu quietly said to Shu Rui: "I think you two are a good match."
Shurui's ears turned red: "Sister~"
"Okay, okay, I won't say any more." Lishu smiled and went to find Mrs. Qin again. Mrs. Qin was really a charming and charming woman, and her every move, every move and every smile made people stop and watch.
As a bride, she was inevitably embarrassed and in a hurry, so Li Shu took her with her and patiently taught her many of the Liu family's rules and the preferences of her elders.
Mrs. Qin was very grateful: "Third sister, you treat me so well."
"What's the point? We all started this way as new wives, and you will gradually become familiar with it." Li Shu said.
Perhaps Mrs. Liu finally closed her eyes when she saw Shurui finally getting married. Mrs. Liu, who was usually in good health, became depressed all day long after attending Mrs. Liu's funeral and died within a month.
Two elders of the Liu family passed away, and Liu Chengzong and Liu Chengxu separated. A series of events caught people off guard and made them unable to react.
Because the Liu family wanted to help the deceased return home, Zheng Hao specially accompanied Li Shu back to her parents' home and gave them a ride, and the couple returned home hand in hand. On the carriage, Zheng Hao said with emotion: "I still remember the year I met you, and almost twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye."
"I was only nine years old at that time, right? My mother and I went to pick you up." Li Shu thought about it carefully. At that time, her mother should have made up her mind and wanted to marry the Zheng family.
Zheng Hao smiled and said: "Yes, I remember that your hair is black and long, I am envious of it."
Lishu covered her mouth and laughed. Suddenly she remembered that she once asked Mr. Liu if he liked his grandmother very much, and she burst into tears. !
