When she arrived at Shou'an Hall, the old lady felt more friendly when she saw Li Hao. After asking Li Hao to sit down, she said, "I originally wanted to go to your house to express my gratitude, but I didn't expect that it was so hard for you to make this trip."
Li Hao replied: "I didn't do anything, but it's not necessary. I'm still tired and prepared a bunch of gifts. Thank you for your hard work."
After hearing this, Mrs. Wang said: "You still have to have the proper etiquette. If your parents are not in Bianjing at this time, otherwise we and I will have to go to express our thanks in person."
At this time, the old lady answered and said: "What the madam said is right. Since I gave it to you, just take it." Then she said to Li Hao: "Now your cousin has also left a separate yard and is standing next to her. , if you have nothing to do, you can go and have a look."
Li Hao thought that the old lady had something to discuss with Mrs. Wang and wanted to get away from him, so he agreed: "Then I will go see my cousin, and then go directly back to the house. I won't bother the old lady before I leave."
The old lady agreed, and then ordered the maid to lead Li Hao to Mu Cangzhai.
After entering Mucangzhai, Li Hao saw that Minglan's clothes and complexion today were very different from what he had seen in the past, so he said, "My cousin is now in charge of the housekeeping, and she seems to be a bit more powerful."
After hearing this, Minglan laughed and said: "What are you talking about, cousin? I'm just helping the family with the housekeeping affairs. Where does this come from?"
Li Hao replied: "That's right. Originally, my cousin has established her own business and is temporarily acting as housekeeper. I should also give you a gift to celebrate. But I only heard about it from cousin Changbai on the way here, and I didn't prepare it in advance. , I’ll have it delivered in two days when it’s ready.”
After hearing this, Minglan seemed to politely refuse, but seeing that Li Hao insisted on sending it away, she said nothing more. Then he took Li Hao for a walk in the yard. He didn't know what to talk about later, so Li Hao said goodbye and left.
After coming out of Mu Cangzhai, Li Hao ordered his people to take their things and return home. As for how Sheng Hong educated Sheng Changfeng later, Li Hao didn't ask any more. I just found some calligraphy practice for Minglan at the back, and sent the good copybooks as a congratulatory gift. I just don't know how Minglan reacted to receiving this.
Li Hao didn't go to Sheng's house for a while. Anyway, he didn't have much important things going on. Apart from practicing martial arts and studying at home, he took Fu Deng to play around Bianjing City. Until one day, news came from the Sheng Mansion that Sheng Changbai's official position had been determined and he was assigned to the Hanlin Academy as editor of the Hanlin Academy. He was ready to take up the seventh-rank official position.
When Li Hao heard the news, he thought of going to Ouyang Xiu's house to find out the news and see if his official title had been decided. Unfortunately, when he went there, Ouyang Xiu had something to do and he hadn't returned home yet. Only Xue was in the house, so Xue asked Li Hao to go to the main hall to talk.
After Li Hao saluted, Mrs. Seven years old, the second son Ouyang Yi is the same age as Li Hao, and they are currently studying in Nanjing Imperial College. The third son, Ouyang Pei, is ten years old this year, and the fourth son, Ouyang Bian, is eight years old. They are both now studying at the private school.
Originally they were talking about Ouyang Fa's study, but as he was talking, Mr. Then he asked Li Hao if his parents were looking out for him.
Li Hao felt depressed after hearing this, thinking that it seems that no matter in modern times or ancient times, these elders are very keen on the details of the marriage of the younger generation.
Li Hao could only reply helplessly: "That's not the case yet. Firstly, my parents are not familiar with the officials in Bianjing; secondly, I am still young and I am not in a hurry to get married."
After hearing this, Mrs. When things arrive, there must be someone to take care of them for you. And such a good family is not easy to find. You must look for it first, so as not to find a good family in a hurry. "
"But you said that your mother is not familiar with the officials in Bianjing, which is a problem. But it doesn't matter. I will come and tell your mother when the time comes, and I will just help your mother see her."
After hearing this, Li Hao smiled bitterly and said, "There's no need to be so hasty about this. I think I can wait a little longer to see if I can meet the right one."
After hearing this, Mrs. .”
Then he seemed to have thought of something, and said: "It's not that there is no chance. Polo clubs are often held in Bianjing City, especially Mrs. Wu from the Earl of Yongchang's Mansion. She likes to hold them frequently. Every time she holds a polo club in Bianjing City, there are many officials and family members. I'm here. When we meet again next time, I'll bring you over to take a look. If you really like it, my aunt will help you make the decision."
After hearing this, Li Hao really didn't know how to answer, and he was just tired of dealing with it. Just when Ouyang Xiu returned home, Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief.
Ouyang Xiu came to the main hall and asked, "What were we talking about just now? It seemed quite lively."
Li Hao was just about to ask a question when Mr.
After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu looked at Li Hao in confusion, wondering why he was not in charge.
Then I heard Mr. This uncle didn't ask Brother Hao which family has a suitable girl, tell me if you haven't fulfilled your responsibility."
After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, but now that your aunt is back, I have to leave this matter to you."
Here, Li Hao looked at Ouyang Xiu and his wife. As he spoke, he felt that he wanted to finalize his marriage as soon as possible, so he quickly wanted to change the topic. So he took advantage of the opportunity and said, "Uncle, I came today because I have something to ask you."
After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu replied: "I probably know your purpose of coming. If you don't come today, I will find someone to let you come in two days."
"In the past two days, part of the selection of undergraduate candidates has been decided. I also went over to take a look. Your relative Sheng Changbai, a son of the Sheng family, has decided to be an editor at the Hanlin Academy. I think you came here after knowing about it. Asking about your own business, right?”
After hearing this, Li Hao replied: "That's true. I couldn't wait impatiently. I happened to hear that someone had confirmed the appointment, so I came to inquire about it from my uncle."
"This election of officials has indeed been decided. For example, Zhang Heng will be the general eunuch and judge of Huzhou. Dou Bian will be the judge of Dali Temple and judge of Ruzhou." Ouyang Xiu said.
Li Hao was still waiting for Ouyang Xiu to continue speaking, but he stopped when Ouyang Xiu saw him, which made Li Hao very depressed. However, Mrs. Xue became happy when she saw this scene.
Seeing this, Li Hao said helplessly: "Uncle, please stop teasing me and tell me quickly if I have any arrangements."
After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu laughed and said: "You don't know how much love you have received from the officials. The official positions given to you are judge of Dali Temple and judge of Kaifeng Prefecture."
Li Hao was very surprised when he heard about this official position, because even if he served in Bianjing, he always thought that he would hone his qualifications in a noble place such as the Hanlin Academy before being appointed to an actual position.
You must know that the judge of Kaifeng Prefecture is the second deputy Yin of Kaifeng. Although he is inconspicuous in Bianjing City, which is full of nobles, he still holds real power.
Moreover, Kaifeng Mansion is not an ordinary local official. The emperor is far away from the sky. He is doing things under the eyes of the court officials. The slightest mistake will get into the eyes of the court officials. After hearing this, Li Hao's first feeling was that there is a villain who wants to harm him. .
