These things were originally taken care of by the female family members. But when it came to Shen Changan, he had to do it himself. For a careless man, it was really difficult. In order to handle this important matter, Shen Changan really racked his brains. .I specially went to ask for leave from my mother who was in charge of the house, and then I personally bought everything before finally delivering it.
As he was talking, a familiar figure came over.
Gu Xinian was wearing a black official uniform and looked in a hurry, obviously going to the official office.
Shen Changan had long been accustomed to his cold face, so he bravely approached with a smile on his face: "Today is a holiday, why do you still go to the official office?"
As usual, Gu Xinian didn't have a good face. He glanced at him lightly and then looked away, saying to Mrs. Zheng and Ye Qinglan: "It's the end of the year, and there are many things in the household department. I don't have time to rest today. I have to go again." Go to the official office."
At the end of the year, it is the busiest time for the Ministry of Accounts. The treasury money from various places has to be turned over and registered in the treasury. The tables are full with approval slips for collecting money from the Ministry of Accounts. There are also sorting out accounts and so on. It is really busy. He was so worried. At this time, Gu Xinian, the Minister of Household Affairs, had no time to rest.
Mrs. Zheng warned with some distress: "I know you are busy, and I can't stop you. However, if you have any entertainment in the evening, you should try your best to put it down and come back early to rest!"
Gu Xinian hummed casually. He didn't mean to be perfunctory, but he was in officialdom and often couldn't help himself. There were some social activities that he couldn't refuse.
Ye Qinglan understood his difficulty, but didn't say anything.
Gu Xinian saw a lot of New Year's gifts sent by Shen Changan. He was reminded: "Lan'er, it's time for us to go back and send New Year's gifts! When you are ready, tell me and I will accompany you. Let's go back together." No matter how busy he is, a son-in-law should not be vague about his duties.
Ye Qinglan responded with a smile.
Two days later, the couple took the prepared New Year gifts and returned to Changyuan Uncle's Mansion.
Ever since she got married, Ye Qinglan has rarely returned to her parents' home. The last time she went back to her hometown was more than a month ago. The results were released in Qiuwei. Ye Yuanzhou ranked fifth in high school. Changyuan Bo's Mansion had not had such a happy event for many years, and it was a bustling event. After a day of banquets, Ye Qinglan and Gu Xinian went back, of course. Xue was in a good mood, smiling all day long, and was polite to Ye Qinglan.
After more than a month, I came to visit again. This time the feeling was different. Judging from the smile Xue tried hard to force out, Ye Qinglan was very keenly aware of the subtle change in Xue's attitude.
Is Mr. Xue planning to repair the relationship with her?
"...It's really unfortunate to say that," Mrs. Xue played the role of a loving mother, and said with a smile: "Your second sister just came back two days ago, and she has been thinking about you. I originally wanted to visit you at home. I told you that your house will be busy until the end of the year. It would be better to visit again in the New Year, so she didn't go."
Xue's acting skills are superb. Ye Qinglan is certainly not bad either. She responded with a smile: "The house is really busy with people coming and going, but I got the job of sorting out the warehouse from my mother-in-law, so it's not too busy."
Organizing the warehouse? Xue was startled, with mixed feelings in her heart.
Anyone who has managed a house knows very well what the warehouse represents. In addition to the land deeds of the farm and shop, all valuable large and small items in the house must be put into the warehouse for safekeeping. The importance of the warehouse is self-evident. She actually started to take over such important matters in the year. This shows that she is living a good life in Dingguo Palace...
Mrs.
.." He was very enthusiastic and gave Ye Qinglan instructions on how to organize the warehouse.
Xue's completely different attitude from before fell into Gu Xinian's eyes, and he couldn't help but have a smile of understanding.
After being ignored by Ye Chengli for half a year, no matter how much resentment and dissatisfaction Mr.
It was very obvious. All of this was obviously seen by the father-in-law Ye Chengli who had been on the sidelines...
Ye Chengli also had a panoramic view of all this. Judging from his smiling expression, he was also satisfied with Xue's transformation.
In fact, as long as Mrs.
It's good to be angry.
Mrs. Xue probably really thought about it. After all, Ye Qinglan was a married daughter and could not go back to her parents' home several times a year. In these short days, it was not too difficult at all to put up with the pretense.
Zheng Min and Ye Qinglan have always had a good relationship. They rarely met, so they were naturally very affectionate. They held hands and spoke a lot of intimate words.
"There are only two or three months left in Chunwei. My eldest brother must have been studying hard these days!" Ye Qinglan asked with a low smile: "We have been back for so long and we haven't seen him. He must have been here again.
I locked myself in the study."
Zheng Min smiled and nodded: "Yes, my husband said that he must pass the exam in the spring of next year, so he almost lives in the study these days. Every few days, he organizes the completed articles and takes them to his mentor or teacher at the Imperial College.
I’m asking for advice from my classmates!”
These two short sentences actually revealed a lot of information. Ye Yuanzhou passed the imperial examination and no longer had to go to the Imperial Academy. He studied hard in the mansion to prepare for the spring of the next year. But even if he studied hard, he would not be able to do anything.
As for living in the study every day! Zheng Min seems to be used to such neglect, and is even happy to see Ye Yuanzhou every day...
Ye Qinglan looked at Zheng Min with a smile on his face and sighed secretly.
Ye Chengli also talked to Gu Xinian about Ye Yuanzhou: "...I have also read his articles, and I have a good idea, but the writing is still a bit green. I'm afraid that by the spring of next year, I won't be able to
It’s easy to get a good rank in the exam.”
Of course, with Ye Yuanzhou's talent and knowledge, he should have no problem passing the exam. I'm afraid if his ranking is not high, it will have a great impact on his future career.
"Father-in-law, don't worry. With my uncle's talent and learning, it's enough to pass the Chunwei exam." Gu Xinian knew Ye Chengli's concerns very well and said with a smile: "As long as you pass the imperial exam and become a Jinshi, it's not difficult to find a good job.
.In addition to the six departments, I also have many acquaintances in the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College. If there is any need for me to help with relations, my father-in-law can just give instructions."
Such a straightforward and positive attitude certainly made his father-in-law very happy. Ye Chengli said no, but the smile on his face became more friendly. Even Mr. Xue's eyes changed slightly when he looked at Gu Xinian.
Power is indeed a good thing! With it, people become more confident.
Ye Qinglan sighed secretly in her heart. Gu Xinian seemed to have noticed something and glanced at her quickly, with a rather narrow look in his eyes.
Seeing him like this, Ye Qinglan felt a rare guilty conscience. She couldn't just enjoy the benefits brought by her powerful position while despising the feudal hierarchy! After that, Ye Qinglan quickly calmed down her emotions and kept a perfect smile.
At this time, Ye Yuanzhou also came from the study. As soon as he came in, he smiled apologetically: "I forgot the time as soon as I was reading. Don't be surprised if I kept my third sister and brother-in-law waiting for a long time."
Ye Qinglan responded with a smile: "Spring is coming soon. It's a good thing for me to work harder. Of course we won't be surprised."
Ye Yuanzhou's eyes fell on Ye Qinglan's increasingly beautiful face for a moment, and then he quickly looked away. For this sister who was born as a commoner and married into a high family, Ye Yuanzhou did not have much enthusiasm. He even had a perfunctory attitude.
His mentality is naturally revealed in his speech and behavior.
Gu Xinian saw this scene in front of his eyes and couldn't help but secretly marvel in his heart. He really didn't know what method Ye Qinglan used to make Ye Yuanzhou let go of such stubborn and passionate feelings. No, it wasn't like letting go, it was more like forgetting.
.....
Gu Xinian's observation ability is indeed very keen. He guessed most of the facts with just a few contacts and observations. With his temperament, he should have got to the bottom of it. But on this matter, Ye Qinglan's attitude was also very
Determined. Every time he mentioned it, there would inevitably be a dispute. Gu Xinian had no choice but to keep this question in his heart.
But today, when I saw Ye Yuanzhou, this question that had been suppressed for a long time came to my mind unconsciously. What kind of way can a person forget such hot and paranoid feelings?
Of course, Ye Yuanzhou didn't know what Gu Xinian was thinking, so he smiled and said to Gu Xinian: "Brother-in-law comes back rarely, so I shouldn't trouble you with such trivial matters. However, I just finished an article, which is exactly what I wanted to do.
I would like to ask for some advice. It would be a waste not to use you, the former number one scholar."
Everyone was amused.
No matter how arrogant Gu Xinian is on weekdays, he has to be extraordinarily approachable in front of his father-in-law and uncle. He immediately smiled and said: "I can't talk about giving advice, but discussing a few words is really true. Speaking of which, I have been doing this every day for the past two years.
I am busy in the household department, dealing with money all day long, and my whole body smells like copper. I am afraid that the articles I produce will be a little more tacky, so please don't be influenced by me.
....."
This humorous self-deprecation immediately made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere became more harmonious.
After lunch, Gu Xinian followed Ye Yuanzhou into the study. After carefully reading Ye Yuanzhou's article twice, Gu Xinian implicitly pointed out two shortcomings.
After Ye Yuanzhou heard this, he suddenly realized it and immediately silently thought about how to modify it.
Gu Xinian looked at Ye Yuanzhou calmly and thought to himself: How can he cross-examine him without arousing Ye Yuanzhou's suspicion?
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