Qi Xi hurriedly held the wine cup and glanced sideways at Fusong and Zhuliang.
I have no eyesight.
Fu Song and Zhu Liang chatted, but this was a step too late.
Who would have thought that as soon as Brother Jiu's butt touched the chair, it would be enough for the wine bottle.
Xiao San, Xiao Si and Xiao Wu looked at Brother Ninth, Brother Baylor seemed a little attentive today.
Brother Jiu looked at Qi Xi and said: "A son-in-law is half a son. If the father-in-law encounters difficulties, he can just talk to his son-in-law..."
Qi Xi: "..."
Brother Jiu then said: "Your seniority is here. Since you are the elder of the Dong'e clan and the father-in-law of your son-in-law, how can you tolerate being neglected?"
When Qi Xi heard this, he knew that there was gossip about Dong E's family outside.
He said: "No one is neglecting me. It's just what outsiders say. Although we are across the room, my cousin treated me like a younger brother. Naturally, I treat Zengshou like a nephew. Between uncle and nephew,
Is there anything you can’t say?”
Brother Jiu was a little suspicious and asked: "Then why are outsiders saying that Zengshou resents you for becoming the clan leader and deliberately embarrasses you and Zhuliang?"
Qi Xi said: "The villain is just chewing his tongue and making trouble. Master Jiu doesn't need to take it seriously."
Brother Jiu said: "That's good. Your identity is here. You can't really be bullied by a junior."
Do you think Uncle Baylor is just a decoration?
If Zeng Shou dares to touch his nose and face, then Brother Jiu will stand up for his father-in-law.
Fu Song and Zhu Liang were nearby, neither of them spoke.
Zhuliang has a kind-hearted nature. After Qi Xi's explanation, he already understands what happened to the old family property, but he doesn't hold a grudge.
Fusong made a note here.
Zengshou later came to his senses and took the initiative to come to the Dutong Mansion to express his goodwill, but he had enough airs in front of him.
My own Ama has created a new family land, and the advantage is that it will increase my life expectancy.
After all, the Fourth Fang has always been the main branch of the Dong E family, and all the families are used to various subsidies from the Fourth Fang.
As for whether the family property is family property or not, we can argue.
Even if the heads of other rooms are out of reach, there are still a lot of side branches in the fourth room.
They are all descendants of Duke Duanke and are eligible to enjoy the legacy of their ancestors.
Now that the family land has been re-established, others will worry about the government subsidy, which is not justified and the words are not justified. The government can actually save a lot of expenses.
It is much cheaper to use three hundred acres as a family property than to worry about the income from a few villages and shops.
Fusong lowered his eyes.
Why can’t my own Ama be the patriarch?
You know, the Manchu clan chiefs are not particular about their eldest son or direct grandson.
It has always been whoever gains power and becomes the pillar of the family, who has the final say.
Soetu has been famous for decades because he surpassed his brothers and nephews and became the head of the Hesheli family.
Xiaosan and Xiaosi are not close to the government at all, but Xiaowu, who was studying at the clan school set up by the government in the early years, is slightly familiar with them, just a little familiar.
There is an age difference between the three brothers and Zengshou, the eldest brother in the next room, so they can't get in touch with each other.
However, they all remember the lawsuit in thirty-eight years. Their cousin was ill, but Zengshou, the heir to the palace, was not ill, but he did not stop his younger brother.
There are even vague rumors that the person who encouraged the two younger brothers to pursue the title of Duke was none other than Zengshou.
Regardless of whether it is true or false, it makes people feel uncomfortable.
Upon hearing this clan brother, the faces of the few young ones showed indifference.
Qi Xi looked at his sons' reactions and sighed in his heart.
Fortunately, in his generation, the cousins are not far apart by blood, and they still have brotherly love for each other; when it comes to the younger generation, the blood is further apart, and the age difference between the brothers is large, and they have no contact with each other.
There are less and the feelings are thinner.
It just so happens that except for Fu Song, the younger generation is not very talented.
Do you want to see your grandchildren?
Qi Xi suddenly felt that he was afraid of growing old.
My daughter is something to worry about, but my son is something to worry about.
Brother Jiu also looked at his brothers-in-law and said, "Next year is the year to choose guards again. Is there any vacancy of guards in Prince Kang's Mansion? Is there anyone at home who wants to choose guards?"
The bodyguards and worshipers are selected every five years.
The children of distinguished ministers of the upper three banners can be selected as palace guards; the children of distinguished ministers of the lower five banners can be selected as royal guards.
The last time I selected a bodyguard was thirty-seven years ago, and the next one will happen to be next year.
This time was just after the opening of the Yamen in the first month of the year.
Zhuliang looked at Xiaosan and then at Xiaowu.
The mistress said: "I won't choose a bodyguard, I will go to the Ministry of War as a substitute."
He has Spyker in him and can be a substitute for the flag vacancy.
The fourth grade here is a Yin student. After five years, you can be directly awarded the title of a member of the Sixth Department, and your future is stable.
After hearing this, Brother Jiu understood that the Yue family was leaving the missing son of the palace guard to Xiao Wu.
Xiaowu will be fourteen next year. If he can't catch up with this round, he can catch up with the next round, or make up for it when the middle guard is vacant.
The ninth elder brother turned to Qi Xi and said: "The number of guards in my son-in-law's house is not full. When I wait until my son-in-law reaches 50%, if there is no shortage of guards in Prince Kang's house, he can also fill in the guards of our house and gain seniority."
Qi Xi said: "Their brothers' futures are pretty much the same. Master Jiu doesn't have to worry about it. It's been agreed with the prince."
You have to take the step of becoming an official. If you have other options, you don't have to worry about Brother Jiu.
In the Fusong matter, they had already taken advantage of Ninth Prince, and if they let him influence his brother-in-law again, they might not be happy with it in the palace.
Besides, it’s not time to need Brother Ninth’s support.
Although their family was separated into a new leader and was no longer under the banner of Prince Kang's Mansion, the two families were closely related by flesh and blood and there was no need to distance themselves from contact.
Prince Kang Taifujin mentioned Xiaowu's future several times, but if he refused again, he would be in trouble.
Favors come and go, and sometimes you need to be close to someone if you owe them a favor.
If the two families are not close to each other, then the younger generation cannot keep in contact with each other.
Brother Jiu's drinking capacity is on display here, and no one advises him to drink.
But Brother Jiu was really in love with her, so he brought a wine cup to honor Qi Xi and a wine flask, intending to honor his mother-in-law.
Qi Xi hurriedly tried to persuade him: "You can wait until you return to Ning in the second year of junior high school to drink. Don't be in a hurry..."
With Brother Jiu's ability to drink, I dare not let him drink more.
Brother Jiu looked ashamed and said: "I was just thinking about how to talk to you and my mother-in-law. My son-in-law wants to postpone the day of Guining for two months. When Fujin is out of confinement, we can come over with the whole family, just in time to show you.
Look at the little grandson."
He didn't leave today because he came to report in advance.
It was also a temporary idea.
When he came out to deliver things in the morning, he saw that Shu Shu had difficulty moving and felt uncomfortable sitting and lying down, so he thought about going to Dutong Mansion on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
The couple agreed that Brother Jiu would take his three children to Dutong Mansion for lunch, and he happened to pick up Mrs. Bo.
Madam Uncle, I will be taken back to my uncle’s house tomorrow to celebrate the New Year.
But Brother Jiu felt uneasy when he saw Shu Shu's appearance.
When the time comes, I won't be at home for a long time, and my uncle won't be at home either. What if it activates?
Brother Ninth just wanted to report here that he would not be coming on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
After hearing Brother Jiu's words, Qi Xi understood what he meant, and became worried and said, "What did the imperial doctor say, but Fujin is going to take action at any time?"
Brother Jiu said: "When the imperial doctor asked for pulse yesterday, he asked about the number of dressing changes. He found out that the number of dressing changes has increased than before. He also said that the delivery room can be prepared."
Qi Xi hurriedly said: "You don't need to come over on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Let Fu Song and Zhu Liang send the county lord there."
Brother Jiu thought that Ni Guzhu had fallen to the ground next to Madam Bo, and that the grandfather and grandson were now together, so he said: "Why don't you ask the county boss to bring Ni Guzhu here tomorrow, and he will do everything for me and Fujin?"
Filial piety means that if your child makes a fuss, you and your mother-in-law will inevitably suffer."
After hearing this, not only Qi Xi looked forward to it, but Fusong and others also looked at Brother Jiu.
Big fat niece...
Qi Xi coughed slightly and said: "This... is the Chinese New Year after all. Da Ge Ge has already been vaccinated. Don't you need to go out with Master Jiu to pay New Year greetings?"
Brother Jiu shook his head and said, "If you wait another year, it will save many people and make them angry. The children will not be able to bear it, and I don't worry about the family."
When the time comes, the elders who can be seen in the palace will just pay New Year greetings.
It really took half a day to go from house to house to celebrate the New Year, and Fujin was left alone in the house.
Qi Xi nodded and said: "Master Jiu has thought carefully. If Da Gege wants to come back with the county lord, then follow her. If she sticks to Fujin, just follow her..."
Brother Jiu said: "Da Gege is most attached to the county master. If he knew that he could follow him, he would be extremely happy."
As for Fengsheng and Akdan, Weng and his son-in-law did not mention it.
Ni Guzhu and Mrs. Bo were together, and they would not recognize each other if they were in another place.
Fengsheng and Akdan are different. Except for Mrs. Bo and Fusong, they are not familiar with anyone else. It is better not to torment the children when they are celebrating the New Year.
As things turned out, Qi Xi no longer stopped Brother Jiu from getting up and going to the west room to toast.
Brother Jiu was accompanied by Fu Song and Zhu Liang and went to the West Room.
When Mrs. Jueluo and Mrs. Zhang's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law saw someone coming, they all got up.
Mrs. Zhang lowered her eyes, a little embarrassed.
She also noticed that because she married in, the rules in the house changed.
Originally, the family was supposed to eat together, but because of my own troubles, they started to separate tables.
Brother Jiu took two steps forward and said, "Mother-in-law, please sit down. My son-in-law is here to apologize to you..."
Jue Luo was confused after hearing this and looked at Fu Song.
Fusong explained in a low voice: "My brother-in-law is worried about my sister. He won't be able to come in the second grade of junior high school. He will come back after his confinement."
Jueluo Shi looked at Brother Jiu and said, "What's the point of apologizing for this? Master Jiu cherishes Fujin. I and I are only grateful."
Brother Jiu shook his head and said, "My son-in-law was careless and only then did he think of this. I should have told you and my father-in-law a long time ago."
Jueluo said: "I'm not an outsider, it's not too late to tell now..."
At this point, she hesitated.
In fact, in the past few days during the Chinese New Year, she, the head mother of the house, and her new mother-in-law had a lot of things to do at home, and she also had to introduce her new daughter-in-law to her. Otherwise, she would also like to go to Baylor House to accompany the childbirth.
Shu Shu's first child was born prematurely, and even though she was in double confinement at that time, the loss was too great.
Mr. Jueluo has already discussed it with Mrs. Bo.
Confinement disease, confinement care.
Shu Shu sat well during the last confinement period and did not suffer from confinement disease, but she still vividly remembers the loss of both qi and blood.
I have been taking care of it for the past few years, but my hands and feet have also started to get cold in winter, which is a sign of insufficient Qi and blood.
We can just take advantage of this opportunity to replenish our energy and blood...