The days have been a little weird lately, and my father-in-laws have gathered together to go to Ganjingzhuang. I just saw off one father-in-law, and another father-in-law came.
This shows the disadvantages of marrying too many wives. Having too many wives not only doubles the happiness, but also requires double the human sophistication.
In front of Cui Linqian, Li Qinzai did not dare to be negligent. He saluted properly and thoughtfully. The doors were opened, and two rows of people lined up in a wild goose shape. They all bowed to Cui Linqian with their swords drawn.
The ostentation was very grand, almost the highest standard in the Hou Mansion.
This flattery undoubtedly made Cui Linqian very comfortable, and his eyebrows were bent with a smile.
Although the Cui family of Qingzhou is a branch of an aristocratic family, the aristocratic family is still an aristocratic family. In terms of official honors, it is still a little inferior to the county princes who were granted the title of emperor.
For example, the Cui family did not dare to show off the pomp in front of them because he did not have that status.
Apart from anything else, the guards of the Cui family don't even dare to wear armor, which is against the king's law.
Only generals with meritorious deeds are qualified to have their troops wear armor neatly and wield Tang Dynasty-style horizontal swords.
Cui Linqian stood at the door of the courtyard and raised his head with dignity.
After Li Qinzai saluted, he discovered that behind Cui Linqian there were two young men, about eighteen or nineteen years old, with childish faces and erratic eyes.
Cui Linqian was not busy introducing her, but looked at Cui Jie and stared at her bulging belly. Cui Linqian was deeply relieved.
Cui Jie came forward with red eyes. Cui Linqian carefully held her arm and said with a smile: "When will you give birth?"
Cui Jie chuckled and said, "About the end of autumn, everything will be ready at home."
Cui Linqian nodded happily and breathed a long sigh of relief.
The daughter is the main wife of the Li family, but the status of the main wife is not necessarily stable these days. If she does not give birth to a son and a half for her husband's family, something will happen sooner or later.
Now that he saw that his daughter was about to give birth, Cui Linqian's heart finally settled.
From today on, the after-sales service for my married daughter will stop here. The deadline for returns without reason has passed, and it would be rude for my parents to continue to care.
Looking at Cui Linqian's smile, like a Taobao customer service member who had just completed an order, Li Qinzai felt strange, but it was not convenient to ask more questions.
Cui Linqian then turned around and called the two young men behind him over.
"This is Cui Ling and this is Cui Rui. They are both members of the Cui family in Qingzhou and cousins of Jie'er."
The two young men bowed to Li Qinzai and Cui Jie and called them sister and brother-in-law.
Li Qinzai nodded with a smile, and then invited the three people into the house.
As usual, a banquet was held, the father-in-law and his son-in-law respected each other, and the atmosphere was peaceful and harmonious.
I have to say that Li Qinzai and Cui Linqian got along quite happily, much more happily than Prince Teng.
The head of an aristocratic family is naturally of extraordinary temperament and insight. Even when he is drinking and chatting, he is quoting scriptures every word.
Li Qinzai almost couldn't get a conversation with him. If Li Qinzai didn't have an idea at the end and gave him a linear equation in two variables, the atmosphere of the banquet instantly cooled down. I don't know how to continue the conversation.
"My father-in-law is here by chance. Jie'er has been pregnant for only two or three months. Why not stay in a humble house for a long time? When Jie'er gives birth, my father-in-law can hug your grandson with his own hands. Traveling thousands of miles will not be in vain."
Cui Linqian laughed, then sighed and said: "There are so many trivial matters at home, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay here for long. After Jie'er gives birth, I'll find another free time to visit you."
Li Qinzai couldn't help but ask: "I wonder why my father-in-law came here today..."
Cui Linqian smiled, glanced at the two young men Cui Ling and Cui Rui, and said, "What do you think, my dear son-in-law, of these two young men of my Cui family?"
Li Qinzai glanced at the two of them quickly and said with a smile: "One of the best among men is a dragon and a phoenix, with extraordinary magnanimity."
Cui Linqian smiled proudly and said: "These two are the most outstanding children in our clan. They can read and decipher at the age of five, compose poems and compositions at the age of eight, and at the age of sixteen..."
Li Qinzai couldn't help but said: "My father-in-law, wait a minute, what did the two of them do between the ages of eight and sixteen?"
I secretly speculated in my heart, could it be possible that a big stone was broken in the chest at the age of eight, and the injury was recuperated until the age of sixteen?
Cui Linqian froze, blinked in shock, and didn't react for a long time.
Cui Jie next to her was so angry that she gave Li Qinzai a hard slap and said in a low voice: "Husband, please be more serious in front of my father!"
At this time, Cui Linqian finally caught up with Li Qinzai's thinking and said seriously: "From the age of eight to sixteen, they have been composing poems and compositions, reading through the scriptures, and studying knowledge."
Li Qinzai nodded: "It's amazing, I admire you."
We are not familiar with each other, so there is nothing to praise, so I can only make a few perfunctory remarks.
Cui Linqian continued: "At the age of sixteen, the two of them switched to arithmetic, and they are extremely talented..."
Li Qinzai finally understood the purpose of his father-in-law's visit today.
Sighing secretly, Li Qinzai had a wry smile on his face.
Humanity is so sophisticated that you can't avoid it no matter how hard you try, and it's no use thanking guests behind closed doors.
Cui Jie, who was standing next to her, also understood that her husband had recently taken on an errand from the emperor, and there were many people visiting her to seek connections. Seeing that her father also came to seek connections, she couldn't help but hesitate to speak.
"When I switched from liberal arts to science at the age of sixteen, my two brothers are really talented." Li Qinzai praised with a smile.
Cui Ling and Cui Rui were a little shy. They didn't answer when they heard the words, but looked at Cui Linqian together.
Cui Linqian smiled and said: "These two young people of my Cui family are also top-notch in the clan. If they are mediocre people who cannot be appointed, how can I have the nerve to bring them here and embarrass my Cui family?"
Li Qinzai cupped his hands and said, "My father-in-law means..."
Cui Linqian said slowly: "I heard that in recent years, the emperor has paid more and more attention to talents in arithmetic. Some of them may have been remonstrated by a virtuous son-in-law, and the emperor accepted them."
"I also heard that in this year's scientific examination, the emperor has increased the number of candidates for arithmetic by fifty, and the person who will set the test for the arithmetic subject is still you, my virtuous son-in-law, so I shamelessly brought the most outstanding disciples in the family.
Give me a recommendation.”
Li Qinzai said in a low voice: "What do you mean by my father-in-law, let my son-in-law open a convenient door to recruit these two brothers?"
Cui Linqian said with a smile: "Don't put it so bluntly. The wise son-in-law controls the lifeblood of thousands of candidates, and only two places are missing between his fingers. It is a convenience for his family. I believe the wise son-in-law will not be too embarrassed, right?"
For a moment, Li Qinzai suddenly wanted to rush out of the door and rush to Chang'an Taiji Palace, and quit the job in front of Li Zhi.
This is really life-threatening. I have never felt so sad in my life.
If I show a businesslike face in front of my father-in-law, I am afraid that he will be at odds with the Cui family from now on, and they will never have contact with each other until they die. Cui Jie is caught in the middle and is not a human being.
If he turned a blind eye and let these two people go, Li Qinzai would really not be able to pass his own test.
Thinking about those poor students who studied hard in Hanchuang and devoted themselves to gaining fame, as well as Li Zhi's high expectations, it is not a big deal to let two places go, but if the rules are broken, Li Qinzai will no longer have the confidence to do anything in the future, even if others point fingers at him
He didn't even have the courage to talk back when he scolded her.