Chapter 684: Whispering Happy New Year to Everyone)
Deyi couldn't elaborate on other people's secrets, so he said: "The guards have been under my command for several years, and I have guaranteed their character. Brother, don't worry!"
Qi Xi nodded and said: "I believe in General..."
Having said this, he looked at Erhe and said, "I heard that your family also invited Tai Fujin to marry him a few years ago?"
Erhe blushed, nodded and said: "Because of some strange combination of circumstances, it's a step too late."
Qi Xi said: "Good things are hard to come by, so only be optimistic about the good ones. Since you are someone you want to cherish, you will live a good life in the future."
Guizhen Gege was also a child they watched grow up, and there was nothing wrong with her marriage to Dong E's family for six months.
In the final analysis, the Dong E family had more faults.
Qi Xi originally thought about recommending himself to become the woman's matchmaker, but after thinking about the pros and cons, he gave up the plan.
It can give Guizhen Princess a face, and also explain to others in disguise that the previous divorce was not her fault.
But it inevitably became news again, causing people to talk about it.
not good.
In that case, Guizhen Gege would be involved with the Dong E family again, and I'm afraid the elders of the Shu Mulu family would not like it.
For Guizhen Gege, even if she is an untitled clan daughter, she is still a clan daughter, and behind her is the royal family. She does not have to worry about being slighted by others, and people will forget her relationship with Dong E's family, so that she can better integrate into her husband's family.
Erhe nodded and said: "Well, that's for sure."
When Brother Ninth came back, he heard that his father-in-law had arrived in the living room.
When I came over, I saw several people talking.
Brother Jiu said to Erhe: "I haven't congratulated my guards yet, has the wedding date been decided? Remember to send a post then, Fujin is still thinking about adding makeup to Da Gege!"
"It's decided, the eighth day of the winter lunar month..."
Erhe said a little shyly: "I'd like to trouble Fujin and Jiu Ye to think about it."
Brother Jiu waved his hand and said, "What's the matter? The cousins Fujin has been close to since childhood are also my elder sisters. It's appropriate to be closer..."
It was already late when he came out of the palace, and it was already dinner time.
Qi Xi had already sent for a banquet to entertain the guards and soldiers who came with him.
The ninth elder brother went to the main courtyard to have dinner with his father-in-law and mother-in-law.
At this moment, Fu Song also returned from the Prince's Mansion.
As for the others, the elder ones are all studying in government schools, while Xiao Wu went to private schools.
This summer, before Qi Xi handed over his title to his mistress, he convened a meeting with several of his sons to discuss the number of prison guards in the family.
As a rule, if a civil official is above the second rank in the capital, above the third rank as a foreign official, or above the second rank as a military attaché, he can go to prison to study at the age of fourteen. After a few years, he can be replaced by a new official after passing the examination.
There was no dispute over this quota, and it was directly given to Xiao Wu. When Xiao Wu turned fifty-four, he would go directly to the Imperial College.
After all, he was at the bottom of the rankings, had not obtained a title or a place in the flag school, and was not the same age as the prince, so he was not selected as a companion.
However, Qi Xi also made it clear to Xiaosi and left him a sum of money.
If after three years, Xiao Si and the Eight Banners' imperial examination go smoothly, the money will be at Xiao Si's own disposal and used to fill vacancies in the future.
If after three years Xiao Si Ba Banner's imperial examination fails, the money will be given to him as a regular donation in exchange for a place in prison, and he can also study in the Imperial College.
Those who pay donations in exchange for the qualifications of prison students are called regular prisoners, and they are divided into those who do not enter prison and those who enter prison.
The monetary cost of not entering the prison is relatively small. For example, before the Fusong Township Examination, the regular prisoner changed his status as a prison student and could directly participate in the township examination.
There is another kind, which Qi Xi has prepared for Xiaosi. Those who can go to prison to study are more expensive. The advantage is that after they come out of the Imperial College, they can be placed directly on the waiting list, so they don’t have to spend any more money.
When he heard that Ninth Brother was coming, Fu Song had a bit of eagerness on his face and went straight to the main room.
When Brother Jiu saw him, he smiled and said, "I haven't congratulated you yet. I am famous in the Guilin List. Now I am the master of the exam!"
Fusong felt relieved when he saw his expression and said: "Shame on you, the last one."
Brother Jiu smiled and said: "There is nothing to be ashamed of. This is all luck. You cannot stop luck when it comes."
When the dinner table was set, the four of them ate.
Although Jueluo and Qi Xi were concerned, they also knew that now was not the time to make a big show of things.
Mr. Jueluo told his ninth elder brother: "Before the third month of the Jin Dynasty, you should focus on resting."
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "Don't worry, mother-in-law, my son-in-law knows that our empress's visit to Ningshou Palace has stopped."
Qi Xi also said: "If Fujin is picky and wants to eat something, my brother will just send someone to pass the message, and I will help him find it."
Brother Ninth also agreed.
Fusong was by his side, and it was only later that he learned that Shushu was pregnant.
His feeling was very subtle.
Although my sister sometimes acts like a little adult, she still feels like a child. Is she about to give birth to a nephew?
He is going to be an uncle!
He felt a mixture of joy and sorrow.
His own Nirvana was caused by the pain during childbirth and was gone.
Although he knew that he shouldn't think of such unlucky things, he still couldn't help but feel worried because he was worried.
Jueluo felt slightly reassured and said, "After three months, I will pass the sign to your uncle-in-law and go to the palace to visit. My brother will comfort Fujin and tell her not to worry about Guining all the time."
Brother Jiu also agreed honestly and said: "I listen to you."
Where can I use up to three months?
At the end of the month, I moved out. There was no palace restriction in the Prince's Mansion, and it was not far from the Dutong Mansion. If I wanted to see my family, I just sent someone to invite them. How could I still miss Guining?
After lunch, Brother Jiu didn't feel relieved, so he got up and left.
When Jue Luo and Qi Xi were about to see off, Brother Jiu hurriedly said: "You two just stay back and let Fu Song come out. My son-in-law just happened to ask a few words about the situation at the Prince's Mansion."
The couple sent them out of the main room and watched Brother Jiu and Fu Song leave.
When he reached the front yard of Dutong Mansion, Brother Jiu stopped and glanced at Fusong.
If you want to move at the end of the month, you need to prepare now.
"You really don't plan to attend next year's Spring Festival?"
Brother Jiu said: "Why don't you give it a try? What if it happens? It only happens once every three years. If you miss it, you have to wait three years..."
Fusong shook his head and said: "The Spring Examination is different from the provincial examination. The Eight Banners and the people take the examination together. If there is no ranking, I will not show my shame..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said, "I will find a suitable teacher for you later. You can prepare for a few years and wait for the next subject."
There is no one else but Fahai.
A dignified Jinshi only focuses on the younger brothers studying, and is overqualified for their talents.
Those experiences and skills in the imperial examination cannot be wasted, and it is time to find a student.
Brother Ninth felt that Fusong was one year younger than him, and since he had more teachers, Fusong should not have less.
It is also a blessing to share.
Fusong said: "Thank you, brother-in-law!"
Brother Jiu glanced at him and said, "Don't just thank me with your mouth. Have you tried all the flues in the Prince's Mansion? How's it going?"
Fusong said: "I have been looking at this in the past two days. I have tried everything and there is no problem. After burning for several days, the moisture in the house has almost disappeared."
Brother Jiu knew that he was tight-lipped and said, "That's good. If your sister doesn't want to wait in the palace for childbirth, I will find a way to move before the end of the month."
Fusong was startled and said hurriedly: "Is it appropriate to move at this time? The elders may stop me."
Brother Jiu said helplessly: "But you have to follow your sister's will, otherwise she will feel uncomfortable and may become sick in a few months. It will be convenient for the elders to go there, and they can even pick up the uncle and mother-in-law to accompany her.
With."
Fusong was confused and said, "Can't we wait until March?"
Brother Jiu said: "Then it's the end of winter and the beginning of the twelfth lunar month. It's even harder to move, and it's also not possible to move at this time."
The reason Big Brother and the others moved in a hurry last year was because Da Fujin was seriously ill.
They are doing well this year, but if they have to move in the twelfth lunar month, wouldn’t that cause trouble for the elders?
For the Chinese New Year, no matter how urgent it is, there is no better time than one and a half months.
Fusong also knows his sister's temperament, she doesn't like to be restrained, and she has long been looking forward to moving.
Fusong asked: "Then what should I do?"
Brother Jiu thought for a while and said: "Take care of the main courtyard and clean up the Ning'an Hall. I ordered people to order the furniture and furnishings for the Ning'an Hall before, and I also urged them..."
Ning'an Hall is the name Shu Shu gave to the second courtyard on East Road, which means "Kang Ning An Tai".
Fusong was stunned, glanced at the next door, and said, "Will aunt agree to go there?"
Brother Jiu nodded and said, "Of course, your sister is very happy. There is no elder around, so everyone is worried."
He also saw the way Mrs. Bo was hesitant to speak before.
It's just that my mother-in-law will go to visit when the time comes, and it's just a visit. How can we leave out this big family and an infant brother-in-law?
On the other hand, Mrs. Bo, whose old age care was a concern for Shu Shu, now takes over to support her, which is a solution to both problems.
Fusong looked at Brother Ninth and praised: "My eldest sister is filial, and my brother-in-law is also generous!"
Brother Jiu waved his hand and said: "What's the matter? As a family, why are you talking about this heretic!"
Having said this, he said: "If you really plan to go all out to participate in the imperial examination in forty-two years, what about the marriage? Do you really want to postpone it until four years later?"
Being a young scholar is different from being a young scholar. Not to mention that there are people rushing to marry a girl, there are more choices than now.
Fusong said calmly: "Don't worry, look back and see what Amma and Enie mean..."
Brother Jiu nodded and said, "Okay!"
After finishing what should be explained, Brother Jiu got on his horse and returned to the palace.
Yes, he came on horseback, not a carriage.
He felt that he should be more well-behaved these days and not let the emperor find any minor faults.
When he turned back to Qin Tianjian and asked about the solution, and calculated the auspicious day for moving, he went to Qianqing Palace to plead.
After entering the palace, Brother Jiu returned to the second house. Shu Shu had not yet woken up from his nap, so he fell asleep on the kang in the west room, covered with a small quilt.
Xiao Chun was sitting on a small stool, holding a needle and thread in her hand, and was sewing.
Hearing the movement at the door, Xiao Chun looked over and saw that it was Brother Jiu, and hurriedly got up.
Brother Jiu whispered: "When did you take a break?"
Xiaochun also lowered her voice and said: "It's almost an hour at noon."
On weekdays, Brother Jiu would definitely wake up Shu Shu, so as not to sleep too much during the day and get sleepy after walking.
However, due to coughing in the past two nights, I had to wake up several times, so I would like to catch up on some sleep.
Brother Jiu nodded, turned around and went out to freshen up.
Shu Shu slept restlessly, and opened her eyes when she heard some movement.
Seeing someone walking past the door, she blinked, looked at Xiaochun and said, "I'm back?"
Xiaochun said: "Yeah."
Shu Shu stretched and sat up.
Brother Jiu heard her voice and came back again, saying, "I'll be fine for the rest of the afternoon. Do you want to sleep a little longer?"
Shu Shu rubbed his neck and said, "No, I've been sleeping for a while."
Brother Jiu was not in a hurry to wash up, and sat by the kang and said, "My father-in-law and mother-in-law are both doing well. I also met my uncle-in-law and Fusong..."
Shu Shu saw that he no longer looked as excited as before and was much more stable, and said with some surprise: "Did you tell me?"
Brother Jiu shook his head and said: "No, I just felt that I was careless before and didn't care about you. I don't care about you as much as my father-in-law and mother-in-law..."
Shu Shu shook his head and said, "What can this compare to?"
No matter how competitive you are, you can't compare to one.
Brother Jiu looked at her and said: "I want to be 'just a husband'. Anyway, I don't want to fall behind my father-in-law and mother-in-law."
Shu Shu didn't understand it at first, but when he thought about it, he looked at Brother Jiu and said: "What I have said most this year is 'compare hearts'. Since I want 'husband and wife', can I also do the same?"
Do you want to be 'just a woman'?"
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