"Brother, we have been in Beijing for less than three years. Okay, why do you want to go south and become a policeman?"
Shi Dinghao was full of doubts. Shi Zhenghe, Jin Yue'e, Shi Fuyin, and Shi Fuxin also looked at Shi Dingxuan.
Shi Dingxuan looked at his family: "There are many talented people in the bodyguard department, and there are many people with good martial arts skills and good family backgrounds. I am inconspicuous in the bodyguard department."
"The imperial bodyguards are very honorable. They only patrol the palace on weekdays. Unless the emperor is assassinated, there is no chance of meritorious deeds."
"But it's different when you go to the southern chief arrester's office."
"Because Nanquan Fang Wuchen and Chu Qinghuan got involved, Song Jiusi wanted to use this incident to rectify the Jianghu sect in the south. The Jianghu people did not want to be restrained, so it was naturally impossible for them to listen to the court.
There’s a lot of chaos in the south right now.”
"Song Jiusi has given the emperor several tips and asked him to increase his manpower."
"The Emperor is very concerned about this matter. Firstly, the martial arts warriors are too unstable. Secondly, there are many clans in the south. Many aristocratic families like to raise martial arts killers. Officials sent by the court will be more or less coerced by the local clans.
, seriously hindering the implementation of the imperial decree."
"The emperor wants to use this rectification to weaken the strength of the Jianghu sects. He will set an example first and explore the way to rectify the Jianghu sects in the north, west and east of Da Chu in the future."
"The chief arrester in the south is currently short of people. If I go, I won't have to worry about not having the chance to make meritorious deeds."
After hearing this, Jin Yue'e was full of disapproval: "Wulang, my family doesn't need you to take risks and make meritorious deeds. Our family is together in peace, which is better than anything else."
Shi Zhenghe was silent, and the three siblings Shi Fuyin didn't say anything either.
Shi Dingxuan smiled and said: "Mom, I am the eldest son of the family, and I should shoulder my due responsibilities." He paused and said, "In the capital, our family is too weak. Once some powerful people use their power to deal with us, we will
The family can only be beaten passively."
"In the guard's office, under the eyes of the emperor, it is difficult for my son to cultivate his own power. But when he goes to the southern chief arrester's office, his son can plan a lot more."
"Mom and Dad, my son really wants to go south to fight in the world. I don't ask for a good job. I just ask that when outsiders want to deal with our family, they must think carefully beforehand."
Hearing this, Jin Yue'e didn't know what to say.
In the past month or two, first her youngest daughter was kidnapped, and then her eldest son was imprisoned by the emperor, which made her realize that in the capital, even if they didn't cause trouble, many things would come to them.
At this moment, Shi Zhenghe felt very remorseful and guilty. He was a useless father. Otherwise, the eldest son would not be under such great pressure. He was silent for a while and looked at the eldest son: "If you have thought about it, then
Just do it, just a little bit, and be sure to pay attention to your own safety."
Seeing his father's agreement, Shi Dingxuan stood up with a smile and saluted solemnly: "Thank you dad for your support. My son will definitely protect him and not let his parents and younger brothers and sisters worry."
When Shi Dinghao saw it, he thought that he was also a male in the family, and immediately said: "Brother, you can go to the south without worries. I will be responsible for the social entertainment in the palace and the capital in the future."
Shi Fuyin thought for a while and said, "I will also take advantage of the time when I am managing Hongyanxiao's branches to make friends with as many ladies as possible."
Seeing that her sister and brother had expressed their opinions, Shi Fuxin followed up and said, "I will also work hard to contribute to our family."
Shi Zhenghe and Jin Yue'e looked at each other. Although the couple didn't say anything, they both made their own decisions in their hearts.
What Shi Zhenghe thought was that when patrolling Beicheng, he should also have proper contact with some forces from all sides.
As for Jin Yue'e, she wanted to put aside her fear and take the initiative to make friends with the female relatives of each family. The news between the female relatives could not be ignored.
Moreover, during the previous fight with the Li family, she also realized that gossip and rumors among women are not as lethal as usual.
As long as you make enough friends, a little bit of gossip can have a big impact.
Shi Dingxuan comforted his family and rested for a night before going to see the Shi family.
Although there were many complaints in the house about this disaster, Mr. Shi really brought Shi Zhengmao and his son to visit many people to ask for help, and they still gave Shi Zhenghe and his family more or less support.
Old Master Shi looked at Shi Dingxuan, the most promising grandson of the Shi family, and didn't say much. He just gave him eight people, four of eight grades and four of seven grades.
"Although their martial arts skills are not as good as yours, they are better because of their sincerity and they are quite clever. When you are away from home, you can't do anything without a few reliable people to run errands."
Mrs. Shi gave Shi Dingxuan 10,000 taels in silver notes: "When you are away from home, there are many places to spend money. If you don't have enough, you must write home."
The Shi family's big house, fifth house, and seventh house all received some banknotes.
When Shi Fuxin saw Shi Dingxuan go out for a tour and get back eight guards and 20,000 taels of silver notes, she had to admit in her heart that this was the benefit of relying on her family.
If the uncle's house had not been defeated, her brother would have received even more support this time out.
The death of the little prince was considered closed after Shi Dingxuan's punishment.
Although Shi Dingxuan was demoted to a policeman, he still escaped unscathed, which many people did not expect.
As a result, people who had previously chosen to avoid the Shi family's calls for help were a little embarrassed.
The day after Shi Dingxuan returned home, the Zhao family and Dingguo Duke's family came to the uncle's house with gifts to visit Shi Dingxuan.
Shi Dingxuan received the visitor with a smile. He didn't mind much about the lack of help from the two families when he was imprisoned.
It's not that he has a big heart, but that he knows that their behavior is normal as far as their friendship is concerned.
In a blink of an eye, the day came for Shi Dingxuan to leave Beijing.
"Brother, here are the various pills and 50,000 taels of silver that I prepared for you. You should keep them." Shi Fuxin handed the package she had prepared early to Shi Dingxuan.
Shi Dingxuan was not polite to his sister: "Sister Xin, you have had good ideas since you were a child. After I leave, you should take more care of the family."
Shi Fuxin nodded: "I will."
Shi Dingxuan talked to Shi Fuyin and Shi Dinghao for a while, and then saw Shi Zhenghe and Jin Yue'e coming over.
"Come on, we'll take you out of the city."
Just then, the maid came to report that Xiahou Huanyan was here.
Hearing this, the whole family looked at Shi Dingxuan.
Shi Dingxuan was puzzled by the look, and laughed and said: "Look what I do?"
Jin Yue'e thought about the attitude of Duke Dingguo when her eldest son was in trouble. She thought for a moment and looked at Shi Fuyin. Shi Fuxin said, "Don't send Wu Lang off. Stay at home to receive Miss Xiahou."
With that, he told the father and son that they could leave.
Seeing that her brother had no intention of meeting Xiahou Huanyan, Shi Fuyin looked at Shi Fuxin: "Sister Xin, do you think I know that Huanyan likes her?"
Shi Fuxin: "It doesn't matter whether you know it or not. The old Duke of Xiahou may be very optimistic about my brother, but he is not ready to marry Sister Xiahou into our family."
Shi Fu fell silent and thought of the Zhao family again.
Yuyan and Huanyan seemed to be interested in her brother before, but when something happened to her brother, both families chose to remain silent.
Shi Fuxin smiled and took Shi Fuyin's arm: "Sister, don't worry so much. I know what kind of girl suits me. I may not like someone we think is good."
The worry on Shi Fuyin's face faded away: "Brother is nineteen this year, and now he has gone to the south again. How can his marriage be finalized?"
Shi Fuxin laughed out loud: "Maybe next time when brother comes back, he will bring us a sister-in-law back."
Shi Fuyin also laughed: "Brother, I have always observed etiquette, so I wouldn't do this."
Shi Fuxin stretched out her index finger and shook it: "If you really meet the girl you like, there's no guarantee."
Soon, the two met Xiahou Huanyan at Chuihua Gate.
When he learned that Shi Dingxuan had left, Xiahou Huanyan looked a little lonely.
After Shi Dingxuan left, the uncle's house was deserted for a while. When his first letter was sent home, it was known that he had settled down at the Southern Chief's Yamen, and everyone should do what they were supposed to do.
Every year around the Mid-Autumn Festival is the best time to eat crabs, and many families hold banquets at this time.
On the eighth day of August, the female family members of the uncle's house were invited by the Marquis of Jiang'an and participated in the crab feast held by the Marquis of Jiang'an.
"Mrs. Crown Prince, those are the third girl of the Shi family and the sixth girl of the Shi family."
As soon as Shi Fuyin and Shi Fuxin arrived at the banquet, Su Jiaying, the eldest son of the Jiang'an Marquis Mansion, noticed the two sisters at the reminder of the nanny Su.
Su Jiaying looked at the two sisters carefully for a while. The elder sister looked at Shenfei, with a trace of heroic spirit rare in a daughter's family in her eyebrows; the younger sister was charming and amiable.
Aunt Su said in a slightly sour tone: "What a pair of sisters who have forgotten their customs, no wonder the little Marquis"
Before she could finish her words, Su Jiaying glared at her, and Grandma Su quickly shut up.
Su Jiaying looked unhappy: "Mommy, there is a banquet in the house now, but you dare to say anything."
Aunt Su quickly apologized.
After all, it was her nanny. Su Jiaying didn't say anything more and looked at Sister Shi Fuyin again.
She knew what Aunt Su meant, wasn't it because the young Marquis often mentioned the Shi sisters at home, and was worried that the young Marquis had other ideas.
Su Jiaying felt a little uncomfortable when she thought of how the young Marquis had repeatedly told her to take more care of the Shi sisters.
Shi Fuxin noticed someone looking at them, raised her eyes and looked over, and happened to look at Su Jiaying.
"The wife of Mr. Cai Xiaohou, the eldest daughter of Duke Xinguo."
Mrs. Shi introduced the two sisters in a low voice.
Upon hearing that she was the wife of Mr. Cai Xiaohou, Shi Fuxin immediately responded with a big smile.
Su Jiaying was a little surprised when she saw it, but she quickly smiled and nodded, then turned around to greet other guests.
"Master Cai Xiaohou's wife is not very enthusiastic towards us."
Shi Fuyin heard her younger sister's murmur and smiled: "Today at the Cai family's banquet, the Crown Prince's wife is busy entertaining the guests. How can she have the energy to take care of everyone? Besides, our family is not close to the Cai family.
It’s normal for people not to be enthusiastic.”
Shi Fuxin shrugged her shoulders and said nothing more, concentrating on admiring the scenery of the Hou Mansion. Just as she was fascinated by the view, she suddenly heard her sister murmur.
"Sister, what did you say?"
Shi Fuyin tapped their left front with her chin. At this moment, a woman was holding the hand of Shi Fuyao, the fourth girl of the Shi family, and couldn't help but praise Mrs. Shi.
Shi Fuyao lowered her head shyly, her cheeks and ears were red.
"The fourth sister is sixteen this year."
Shi Fuxin understood immediately: "That lady has a crush on the fourth sister?"
Shi Fuyin nodded: "Probably."
Shi Fuxin glanced at Mrs. Shi and said, "My eldest aunt is smart and not as short-sighted as my fifth aunt. I can definitely choose a good marriage for my fourth sister."
Speaking of their fifth aunt, both sisters thought of the second girl, Shi Fuyue.
Shi Fuyin sighed: "When the Hongyanxiao branch first opened, the second sister could go out once every half a month, but now she may not be able to go out once a month."
Shi Fuxin: "There is nothing we can do about it. The second sister is our sister. From her perspective, we naturally feel that she is not doing well. But from the perspective of the seventh prince and concubine, there is nothing wrong with her doing this.
"
Shi Fuyin nodded. No head wife wanted to see a concubine go out to socialize. This was simply a challenge to the head wife's power.
Shi Fuxin: "Marrying into the seventh prince's house is the choice of the second sister and the fifth brother. No matter how things go, they have to bite the bullet and go on."