Because he mentioned his father, in order to show respect, Yuzhu stood up quickly, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhou, for thinking about me. My father's body and bones are still good. However, when the weather changes, the joints in his legs will be extremely sore and very uncomfortable." "Alas, the same is true for me." Zhou Kuang sighed softly and said, "This man, as he gets older, is full of problems."
Zhou Quan couldn't sit still anymore and quickly knelt down, saying guiltily: "I blame my son for not taking good care of you. It's really unfilial."
"Get up. When I was young, I relied on my good health and acted recklessly. What does it have to do with you?" When Zhou Kuang said this, the image of a reasonable father immediately stood firm.
When literati talk about something, unless it is urgent, they will definitely get to the point directly.
Yuzhu knew in his heart that Zhou Kuang wanted him to contact Qingtai through matchmaking, and sooner or later he would ask for help.
Sure enough, after Zhou Kuang walked around in a big circle, he pretended to be careless and said: "I heard that my nephew, you may have two wives?"
It's such a big deal, and Qingtai has already been included in the deal, it has already spread throughout the wealthy circles in Sijiu City.
Yuzhu said with a smile: "Uncle Shi, this is true. However, you also know that all matters in my family must be approved by Lord Long Live."
"Oh, I wonder if I could invite Mr. Qing for you?" No matter how much Zhou Kuang tries to beat around the bush, he still wants to meet Mr. Bao after all.
Some words, no matter how hard they are to say, will still be said when things come to pass. If you don’t say them, you will be the one who suffers.
Yuzhu deliberately pondered for a moment, and when Zhou Quan caught his eye and stood up to salute and plead with him, he finally gave his answer.
"Uncle Shi, to be honest, my uncle has been very busy recently. My nephew needs to go there in person so that he can make an appointment for you, Uncle Zhou Shi, at a suitable time." Yuzhu didn't know what Qingtai thought of Zhou Kuang. Naturally,
It's impossible to say it to death.
For Zhou Kuang, as long as Yuzhu doesn't refuse, great things can happen.
Officially, no one, not even the prince, dares to speak out on personnel matters.
Next, Zhou Kuang said a lot of nice things, which made Zhou Quan somewhat embarrassed.
There is no other way. If my father wants to keep his position, he must ask for help.
Everyone who understands in the circle of powerful people knows the value of the literary selection director and the price of the official, and there is no need for Zhou Kuang to directly say that he will be thanked.
With Yuzhu's identity and family background, he really helped Zhou Kuang keep his lucrative job, but are he still afraid that the Zhou family and his son will default on their debt?
However, Yuzhu doesn't know what Qingtai's plans and arrangements are for the doctor of the literary selection department? Has he already promised to someone else?
Therefore, he could only tell Zhou Kuang that he could go and talk to Qingtai. As for whether it succeeds or not, it depends on God's will.
After saying goodbye and leaving the Zhou Mansion, Yuzhu sent Hu Biao to find Qingtai in the official office.
Qingtai was in the yamen of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. When Qingtai heard that Yuzhu had something to do with him, he knew that it must be related to the adjustment of the department's clerks, so he sent a message asking Yuzhu to go to his place and have a drink together.
cup.
Back then, because Qingtai was not favored and was the last to get married, he only had a small courtyard with three entrances in the Tong family's old house.
Now, with the status of Qingtai Cong's second-grade minister, such a big family simply cannot live together.
(Note: In the Kangxi Dynasty, the Six Ministers were ranked second rank; after the Yongzheng Dynasty, they were all ranked second rank.)
Therefore, after Qingtai became the chief envoy, he built a large house with five entrances in the Daduba Hutong in the inner city.
Yuzhu went back to his house first, and ordered Hanshuang to find some rare jewelry in the world, put them in boxes, and prepare to take them to Guarjia.
In terms of seniority, Guarjia is Yuzhu’s eighth aunt. In fact, due to the continued marriage, Qingtai, whom she married at the age of seventeen, is only 20 years old now.
As long as you are a woman, there are few who do not like jewelry.
Qingtai is a close relative, and Yuzhu does not deliberately bring him expensive gifts, but always brings some homemade snacks, pickled pork knuckles and other foods.
This Guarjia family is different. When Yuzhu goes to see her, he is never empty-handed.
From Guarjia's point of view, we are all our own people, so why spend so much money?
In fact, Yuzhu is so sensible and polite, which really pleases her.
When leaving, Li Si'er heard that Yuzhu was going to Qingtai's place in the evening, so he smiled and said: "Take Yuyan with you, this little girl is getting more and more annoying."
"Eni..." Yu Yan was unhappy and pestered Li Si'er in a drawl.
Yuzhu thought that because of his relationship, the two families became one family. It would not be a bad thing to let Yuyan go chat with the lonely Guarjia family.
Even if Yuzhu earns a royal title for Li Si'er in the future and comes back, there will still be many wives from powerful families who look down on her.
The main thing is that when Yuyan comes to get married in the future, it will be easier for Guarjia, as the wife of an important court official, to lead Yuyan and show up in front of everyone.
Let everyone see clearly how pretty the girls from the Longke family are?
To be honest, nine-year-old Yu Yan, although her body has not yet had sex, her little face is already extremely delicate, showing the prototype of a great beauty.
Objectively speaking, both Yuzhu and Yuyan have inherited Li Si'er's good looks and good genes, and they don't look like the hunky Longkodo.
If this happened in modern times, I'm afraid someone would slander me.
Lao Long, my children don’t look like you at all. I’m afraid they are the offspring of Lao Wang’s family next door, right?
After leaving the house, Yuyan sued Lin Yaner.
She pouted and said: "That Lin Yan'er of yours, you don't allow me to enter your study at all costs, you are really not a good person!"
Yuzhu couldn't help but smile slightly and said: "You always like to rummage through my things. She doesn't allow you to mess around, it's my order."
In the past, in his study, in addition to eight-legged essays, there were only papers for writing questions. Even if Yuyan flipped through them randomly, it would not be a big problem.
But, from now on, it will be different.
Yuzhu is already a tribute scholar and is about to enter the officialdom.
From now on, there will definitely be many secrets in his study.
If it was disturbed by the jade smoke, or carried out, the news would leak out.
Cough, the consequences are unimaginable and terrible.
In fact, Lin Yan'er's decision not to allow Yu Yan to enter the study was not Yu Zhu's prior order, but her own decision.
Lin Yaner took the initiative to help Yuzhu keep the secret. Yuzhu naturally wanted to protect his woman, so he took the responsibility on himself.
At this time, I can see the benefits of reading a lot of books.
Compared with the semi-literate Hanshuang, Lin Yaner knows better the importance of the study room to men!
"Bad brother, I'll ignore you." Yu Yan pouted her little mouth, turned her back, and acted mean again.
In the past, when Yuyan was still little, when Yuzhu was coaxing her, she could hold her and sit on her lap to talk.
The etiquette and rules of having different seats for men and women at the age of seven are very strict, but she can't be spoiled anymore.
Now that Yuyan is nine years old, even though Yuzhu is her biological brother, she should avoid suspicion.
No matter how mischievous Yu Yan was, she would never be allowed to enter the study at will. Yu Zhu just pretended not to see her angry behavior.
On the way, Yuzhu bought two candied haws, and deliberately refused to give them to Yuyan.
Yuyan is also a noble girl who grew up with a golden spoon in her mouth. She has always been well-dressed and well-fed, but she only loves these snacks outside.
After enduring it again and again, Yu Yan couldn't help but finally grabbed Yu Zhu's body, grabbed the candied haws, and chewed it happily.
A child's anger goes away as quickly as it comes.
After the candied haws was eaten by Yu Yan, the two siblings reconciled as before.
When we arrived at Qingtai's house, the butler Zhao Shan was waiting in front of the gate early.
Today is different from the past!
It is basically a foregone conclusion that Yuzhu will become Qingtai's heir.
As the aha of Qingtai, Zhao Shan did not dare to hesitate at all and said respectfully: "Slave Zhao Shan, please be safe, Mr. Yu."
There is no way, Yuzhu is the second eldest son in Longkodo, so he is the second master.
Qingtai has no sons, so Yuzhu, his heir, became the eldest son here.
In this era, titles involve many important issues and cannot be confused at all.
If so, Zhao Shan dares to call Second Master Yu, ahem, Qing Qing will be waiting for his legs to be broken.
Yuzhu has lived in General Jiangning's mansion for almost a month. He naturally knows that Qingtai particularly trusts Zhao Shan, the aha.
A servant in the family, an old servant, or even a young master, should be rewarded with some thin noodles.
Yuzhu smiled and waved his hand and said, "Get up and lead the way. We are going to salute and say hello to my wife."
After being reminded by Yuzhu, Zhao Shan discovered that Yuyan was also here.
Zhao Shan hurriedly called Qian and said respectfully: "Little Zhao Shan, please be safe."
Although Yuyan is Yuzhu's biological sister, in terms of etiquette, she is just Qingtai's niece. Zhao Shan cannot treat Yuyan like Yuzhu and call himself a slave.
In that case, it will really mess up the rules and regulations of the people under the banner.
Yuzhu led Yuyan into the upper room of the main courtyard and kowtowed to Guarjia.
Guarjia Qinglin fell in love as soon as she saw the jade smoke with pink makeup and jade.
Qing Lin beckoned Yu Yan to her side, held her little hand, and asked with a smile: "Your Enie always hides you at home and doesn't bring you to play with me."
Yuyan bowed her knees and saluted, and replied with a smile: "My niece has long wanted to come and play with you, Aunt Eight, but Enie and her brother are too tight-minded and are not allowed to go out easily."
Yuzhu secretly found it funny. Among all the powerful ladies in Sijiu City, if they hadn't asked Long Ke for help, who would really treat Li Si'er and Yuyan?
If people don't want to see you, the number of invitations to play will naturally be pitiful.
Qing Lin saw that Yu Yan was not wearing flowerpot bottoms, but a pair of exquisite embroidered shoes. She couldn't help but smile and said: "Our little princess of Tong Jia family does not need to enter the palace to draft girls, she is just comfortable. What shoes do you want to wear?"
, just wear whatever shoes you want."
When it comes to the topic of women's decoration, Yuzhu is a complete layman, unable to speak at all, and can only giggle along side it.
Yu Yan saw that Qing Lin was exceptionally amiable and not as rude as Li Si'er, so she took the initiative to snuggle into Qing Lin's arms.
When Qing Lin saw Xiao Nizi's attachment, she couldn't help but hesitate, put her arms around her shoulders, and said softly: "If you are willing, just live with me for a while and then go back?" But it was
Looking at the jade pillar.
Yuzhu knew in his heart, and Qinglin also noticed that Li Si'er himself was not very well-educated, and even the gesture of saluting with Yuyan was not standard, so he planned to take Yuyan with him to teach him well.
How should I put it? Li Si'er had nothing to say about Yu Zhu. It's just that Li Si'er was spoiled by Long Keduo and always dominated the family.
Yu Yan stayed with Li Si'er who had no rules every day, and she also learned to have no rules.
While his parents are still alive, even if Yuzhu is his biological brother, it is not easy for him to take care of Yuyan's affairs.
To put it bluntly, if Yuzhu really takes care of Yuyan, he will inevitably quarrel with Li Sier.
It's better now. With Qinglin helping to teach Yuyan, Yuzhu is naturally what she wants.
After Yuzhu stood up and saluted, he said gratefully: "Then I'll thank Aunt Eight."