The funerals of Jin and Fang were held in great splendor.
The emperor specially sent the eunuchs from the palace to take charge of the cooking, which was naturally a great grace.
Not every minister's family is treated in this way when there is a funeral.
Zheng Wuji and Ding You reported it, and according to etiquette, they had to observe the system for three years.
Zheng Wuji was naturally extremely sad about the death of his grandmother and mother.
In the dead of night, he couldn't sleep, and often blamed himself in his heart for being too naughty in the past and making the two of them worry and cry for him.
Now, although I have improved, I am often unable to take care of my family because I am busy with official duties.
Whenever this happens, Xu Chunjun will comfort him with kind words.
To say that in the hearts of the old lady and his wife, Zheng Wuji can do good is a great comfort to them.
Moreover, when they passed away, Zheng Wuji's official career was going smoothly, everything in his family was stable, his children were well-off, and he had nothing to worry about anymore.
Having Xu Chunjun explain things like this made Zheng Wuji feel a lot better.
After three months, the sadness subsided slightly and life gradually returned to normal.
On this day, Zheng Wuji watched Fang Fei practicing calligraphy under the shade of flowers.
Xu Chunjun was sewing a doll for Aluan on the side. Aluan's doll was bitten by three cows.
Since San Niu has grown a few teeth, he will bite whatever he catches.
Ah Luan is someone who doesn't like to fight. Whatever she is playing with, if her brother wants it, she won't want it.
Only this doll she couldn't put down, it was made for her by Cen Yunchu himself when she was living in the palace.
That day, Er Niuzhao Lengzi caught him in his hand and refused to let go.
Ah Luan cried in anger, Zheng Wuji snatched it away and spanked San Niu twice.
Sanniu didn't like to cry, so he held his neck and screamed.
Zheng Wuji coaxed his second daughter, and Xu Chunjun also said that he would sew it up himself, ensuring that the stitches would be exactly the same without being noticeable at all.
While she was sewing, Aluan watched intently, fearing that the sewing would be damaged.
"Don't worry A-luan, my mother will sew well. My queen's needlework was taught by my mother-in-law." Xu Chunjun comforted his second daughter softly while sewing.
I can't help but think of the scene when Cen Yunchu picked up a needle and thread for the first time. How many years passed in the blink of an eye.
"Boys are really not as good as girls. These two daughters were not so noisy when they were young." Zheng Wuji glanced at his son who was playing selflessly not far away and said with disgust.
He turned around to look at his two daughters, and his eyes immediately became as gentle as water.
"Let's go visit my aunt tomorrow." Xu Chunjun sewed the doll and handed it to Aluan, and then said to Xu Zheng Wuji, "Since the old lady died, my aunt's health has not been good.
I've been thinking about it these past few days and wanted to go and have a look."
"Didn't you send Lvchun to visit yesterday? What did she say when she came back?" Zheng Wuji said while correcting Fang Fei's writing, "Auntie didn't get sick very much in the past years."
"Of course it was caused by sadness." Xu Chunjun sighed and said, "Green Ulva came back and said that my aunt had a headache and shortness of breath, and now she is taking medicine from Dr. Wang.
Although he is lighter than before, he is still not feeling well after all. After all, he is getting older, and it is not easy to recover from illness.
I think you have nothing to do now. The only elders in your family are her and her uncle.
We’d better go there often and take a look.”
"Then let's go and have a look tomorrow. You can prepare some things to take with you." Zheng Wuji said, "My aunt has become acquainted with you. Go and talk to her, and her illness will be better soon."
When it comes to family matters, he listens to Xu Chunjun on almost everything.
"The Queen is going to give birth in a few months. I have a lot of filial piety on my body, so it is inconvenient to enter the palace. But the gifts are indispensable. When the time comes, you can help me make an idea about what to give."
Zheng Wuji laughed when he heard this: "When it comes to giving gifts, you are an expert. The gifts our family gives out every year are always praised. Isn't this all your credit?"
"Stop teasing me, sometimes I can't make up my mind." Xu Chunjun said with a smile.
Zheng Wuji was very happy to help Xu Chunjun, so he said: "I haven't seen it in the warehouse since I returned to the capital, so I might as well follow you to have a look.
I remember when I was useless, I would go to the warehouse every day to rummage, and when I saw something that was slightly valuable, I would sell it, exchange it for money, and then go out and squander it.
Seeing that there are fewer and fewer things in the warehouse, I feel more and more worried."
"Dad, then I will accompany you to see if there is anything valuable inside. Let's take it out and sell it." Fang Fei came over, holding Zheng Wuji's hand and said.
Zheng Wuji was amused by her, squatted down and said, "It won't work this time. I don't dare to steal things and sell them again."
Fang Fei was puzzled and tilted her little head and asked, "Why is that? Aren't those all from our family?"
"Because those things are not mine, but your mother's." Zheng Wuji said, "Since they are your mother's things, only she has the final say. I cannot touch them."
Fangfei turned to Xu Chunjun and pleaded for her father: "Mom, just take pity on my father and give him some."
Xu Chunjun was also amused and said, "It depends on whether I am in a good mood or not. If I am happy, I might reward him with one or two things."
Children love to join in the fun. Fang Fei and Aluan both clamored to go to the warehouse to have a look.
Xu Chunjun and his wife had no choice but to take them there.
After selecting things in the warehouse and preparing to leave, Sikanda hurried over and said to Zheng Wuji and Xu Chunjun: "Master Marquis, madam, someone from the palace has come to announce the imperial edict."
"Are you asking Lord Marquis to receive the order?" Xu Chunjun asked.
"Yes." Sikandar said.
"Then master, please go quickly." Xu Chunjun vaguely guessed something in his mind.
The emperor issued an order to reinstate Zheng Wuji within half a month.
Although according to etiquette, he should stay in mourning for three years.
But now the imperial court is undergoing reform of the Ministry of Personnel, and Zheng Wuji, as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, cannot do without him.
Just like Ke Wangchen was appointed as the Eastern Capital Order after only observing mourning for one year.
Zheng Wuji was also robbed of his love.
As a minister, of course I know that it is difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety.
Zheng Wuji was also mentally prepared.
After receiving the imperial edict, he came back and informed Xu Chunjun.
Xu Chunjun said: "This is a matter of great reliance on the Holy One. I must be loyal to the country wholeheartedly. I am responsible for everything at home, so you don't have to worry."
Both Jin and Fang passed away, so Zheng Wuji naturally became the master.
Half a month later, Zheng Wuji returned to the court and was extremely busy every day.
At this time, the officialdom had become clean and upright after undergoing two major rectifications.
The emperor worked hard and was brave enough to innovate, and it didn't take long for the results to show.
The life of the people is getting better and better, and God is taking care of it. The weather has been smooth for several years, and there are very few places where disasters occur across the country.
Steaming and showing the atmosphere of prosperity. This chapter has been completed!
