After acknowledging the marriage, Lin Yunyan stayed in Zaishouyuan to talk, while Xu Jian followed Lin Yu to the study.
Lin Yunyan watched him leave, took a few more glances, and was laughed at by Lin Yunfang, who was always making fun of others.
Xiao Duan raised her hand and pointed at Lin Yunfang: "You are the most naughty and mischievous one!"
Lin Yunyan also laughed.
After laughing, a group of people in the room talked about their plans for the end of the year.
Seeing that the twelfth lunar month is approaching, the year has come to an end, and every household has been really busy lately.
"We still have to give out porridge during Laba," Mrs. Chen said. "All the families in the alley have made an agreement together, and they are all placed outside the west city gate. It's still the same."
Lin Yunyan knew these old almanacs and said, "Count me in too."
Lin Yunfang muttered and whispered to Lin Yunjing, her voice neither too loud nor too soft: "Yes, the second sister is not from the same family as us now. She is a member of the Duke's palace when she gives porridge."
Mrs. Chen heard this and deliberately ignored her daughter's words. She just said to Lin Yunyan: "You have just entered the house and you are pressed for time. You may not have time to start from scratch. Why don't you join us and settle the money?"
Lin Yunyan naturally agreed.
The majority of the matter belonged to Uncle Chengyi's house. She only contributed money and two or three manpower, and she also had a good reputation. It was really a cheap deal.
In other words, the mother's family, who have a harmonious relationship, can take advantage of her so casually.
Talking about Lin Yunjing's marriage again, Mrs. Chen smiled and said: "I have done it once and I have gained a lot of experience. Next time Yunjing comes out of the cabinet, I can handle it more smoothly."
Lin Yunjing's cheeks turned red and she said, "Thank you, aunt."
After all, Mrs. Chen had a lot to do, so she left after saying a few words.
Mr. Duan also had a lot of things to ask Lin Yunyan. There were so many people in the room that it was difficult to say anything. Those who had a few words dispersed, leaving only the grandfather and grandson.
"Is it still possible to get used to being married?" Xiao Duan asked.
"It's been two or three days, and it's not a question of whether I'm used to it or not," Lin Yunyan said. "I also knew the situation in the Duke's mansion in advance. Both Mrs. Xu and A-Ping have extremely gentle personalities. The Duke is also easy to get along with. I'm in charge of the situation."
Yes, no one is trying to make things difficult for me, and I don’t have to worry about anything.
It's just that the time is too short, and I haven't taken over all the big and small things in the house yet, so I'll have to be busy for a while.
Therefore, I benefit from the help of my mother-in-law when I give out porridge."
Xiao Duan laughed when she heard this: "You always told me to be more direct. Don't think too much. Why did you get married and take advantage of your mother's family? Who will take advantage of it? If you don't take advantage of it, who will take advantage of it?"
Lin Yunyan blinked her eyes and said very playfully: "We are harmonious and easy to talk to, so naturally I want to take advantage and say good things. Not only do I take advantage of my parents' family, but I also make sure not to say anything when my parents' family should take advantage of me.
That’s how it should be.”
Xiao Duan laughed again.
When Lin Yunyan said this, she was not arguing about superiority. Her goal was still the Duan family in Jiangnan.
"Speaking of which, if you don't take advantage of your mother's family, it's okay if you don't take advantage of it. I don't want them to take advantage of it," Lin Yunyan said.
Xiao Duan waved her hand: "The mountains are high and the roads are far away."
Lin Yunyan was not surprised by her grandmother's reaction.
My grandmother's temper has remained the same for decades, and it was last year that she repeatedly tweaked her here and there.
The capital and Jiangnan are too far apart, so as a married woman, how can a grandmother care about the benefits of her natal family? And a family as responsible and honest as the Duan family in Jiangnan, how can they pursue benefits from a married woman?
If we live in the same city, we will naturally still move around, but if we are too far apart, it is the most dignified and comprehensive way to go back and forth during holidays and festivals throughout the year.
Under such circumstances, Lin Yunfang's former reputation was completely ruined, and her grandmother had no choice but to ask her parents' family for help, and she really risked her face.
Lin Yunyan thought about it and said, "Have you given away this year's New Year's gift?"
"We have been on the road a long time ago," Xiao Duan said. "The journey is too far. I was afraid of delays on the way, so Sanlang's wife sent it out early to ensure that it could be delivered before the year."
"I just remembered it," Lin Yunyan said, "Does any of the Duan clan want to go to Beijing to study? The house in Laoshi Lane is rented to others, and it is rented to one's own family."
"Where?" Xiao Duan shook his head, "There are really people in the clan who come to study, how can they live outside? There is so much yard at home that they can't live in it?"
They were all juniors from her mother's family. They had not even graduated from the fifth level. They had a house, land and money, and they didn't want anyone to live in the house. Mrs. Duan couldn't afford to lose that person anyway.
"Yes, you should live in the mansion," Lin Yunyan said with a smile, "Then you might as well ask? Is there a roster? I'll pick a few names and I'll find the names that I like."
Little Duan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
She was brought in by Lin Yunyan.
She was obviously still thinking about the first two sentences. There were arrangements made by the Duan family, but no one said anything. She, an elder who had been married for decades, suddenly asked to take her junior to Beijing. What kind of gesticulation was that?
As a result, Lin Yunyan said something like this later, and she felt that it would be good to go to Beijing, since there was enough room in the mansion anyway.
Ultimately, it's still average.
Xiao Duan was thinking about considering this matter, but Lin Yunyan asked for the roster and wanted to pick someone who liked her...
"How is your knowledge? How is your fame? Do you have any thoughts of going to Beijing?" Xiao Duan said angrily, "Do you want to see the clues from the name? You are just like a random mandarin duck."
"The mandarin duck score is great!" Lin Yunyan's original intention was here. "The eldest sister is going to marry Mr. Yu, and the third sister has not said goodbye yet. She seizes the opportunity to laugh at the eldest sister and me. I just ordered one from the Duan clan for her.
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Xiao Duan laughed loudly while saying "Nonsense".
Aunt Ruan sat beside her and was also amused by her grandfather and grandson.
She really likes the princess. When she speaks seriously, everything is reasonable and to the point. When she makes jokes, she is cute even when she is messy. Who can not like such a junior who can take charge of affairs and be funny at the same time?
Just as she was thinking about it, she saw the princess looking at her.
"Mommy, let's look for the roster."
Nanny Ruan didn't expect that the princess was not just talking about it, but actually wanted to see the roster. She subconsciously looked at Xiao Duan.
Xiao Duan was obviously stunned for a moment.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Princess Pian urged her again, and Grandma Ruan got excited and got up to get it.
In the past year or so, the princess did have many times to make her own decisions, but looking back later, it was clear that she was taking advantage of the situation. Therefore, even if little Duan did not give instructions, Nanny Ruan subconsciously followed the princess's instructions.
Soon, the roster was handed over.
"It was almost three years ago," said Nanny Ruan. "Everything that happened during this period was recorded in every letter sent by Jiangnan."
Lin Yunyan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, those new students are not even three years old, and they are already too early to enter Beijing."
As she said that, she opened the book very quickly, and finally stopped at the third room.
Among the younger generation of Sanfang, her fingertips fell on a name: "Duan Zhihuai, that's it."
Little Duan was dumbfounded.
This is really a bit of a mess.
But as soon as he came up, he clicked so directly and quickly, as if he had already identified this person.
"Yun Yan," Xiao Duan looked at her and said hesitantly, "Are you aware of Zhihuai?"
Lin Yunyan smiled and said: "Jingdong's family mentioned it to me.
As you know, the Jingdong family was originally a businessman in the area south of the Yangtze River. It ran a charity hall and was somewhat famous in the local area.
He had heard about this Duan family member, who was said to be a young and talented person, a talented person, good at studying, and he could be regarded as a famous person among Jiangnan students.
There are a lot of people there who praise me, and the Jingdong family knew that he was a child of your mother's family, so they mentioned it."
After saying that, seeing Xiao Duan nodding, Lin Yunyan knew that she believed it.
Of course, the truth is actually the other way around.
It was Lin Yunyan's hope that Duan Zhihuai could continue to have a relationship with Lin Yunfang this time, so she asked the Jingdong family to inquire in Jiangnan.
After all, my grandmother will not take the initiative to marry her third sister to Jiangnan in this life. If this marriage is to be continued, Duan Zhihuai will have to go to Beijing.
Speaking of which, Duan Zhihuai did not become an official in the past.
With his talent and learning, it was not impossible for him to gain something in the scientific examination, but he married Lin Yunfang. Yunfang's temperament at that time gradually regained some cheerfulness thanks to the care and care of the Duan family members. The couple had a good relationship.
Duan Zhihuai stayed in Jiangnan for a few more years for Yunfang's sake.
Duan Zhihuai himself is not considered a waste.
The Duan clan has a large number of people, and the clan school is very impressive. He teaches the young disciples in the clan school, and I heard that he enjoys it very much.
Later, when something happened to Uncle Chengyi's house and his grandmother died of illness, his third uncle and third aunt all fled to Jiangnan, and Duan Zhihuai would never come to Beijing.
Third sister and Duan Zhihuai now lack a chance to get married.
When fate comes, it's up to them to discuss how to live in the future, but such a good man shouldn't be missed.
"I heard that he doesn't seem to be focused solely on the scientific examination. Instead, he is very patient with the young and enlightened members of his family," Lin Yunyan said to Xiao Duan. "I was thinking that whether he is taking the exam for merit or staying in the clan to work, young people
As a human being, it’s always good to travel more and gain more knowledge.”
Little Duan's eyes fell on Duan Zhihuai's name again: "You have heard of him, but how can you start a mandarin duck book based on just hearing about him?"
"I'll order mine. Whether it's successful or not, it doesn't matter what I say," Lin Yunyan said. "Whether it's studying or traveling, you decide for yourself. The house is big and it's not just one or two people. I
I think Duan Zhihuai is a very good person. If someone from the Duan family comes to Beijing, don't leave him behind."
Xiao Duan patted Lin Yunyan's arm.
What he said makes sense, but it really doesn't mean that it's just for Yun Fang's sake.
But these words came from Yun Yan’s mouth...
Over the past year or so, Yun Yan has been thinking about it one by one, but every time it comes out, it is perfect. Even the little Duan family wants to believe this "evil".
What if?
There are indeed young talents in Beijing, but the younger Duan naturally has a greater sense of trust in the children of her mother's family.
"Study tours are not bad," she considered, "reading thousands of books, traveling thousands of miles, and having the opportunity to visit the capital is also a good thing. I can also communicate with Yun Ding and Yun Feng..."
Lin Yunyan knew there was something going on after hearing Xiao Duan's tone: "You should take advantage of the New Year to write a letter. If the clan has any plans, we can pack it up and come to Beijing after the New Year."
Xiao Duan nodded.
Lin Yunyan settled a matter on her mind.
On the other side, Xu Jian and Lin Yu were having tea and talking in the study.
Lin Yun did not mention Lin Yunyan to Xu Jian much.
The marriage was done, and Lin Yu could see that the relationship between the two of them was definitely not his daughter's wishful thinking, and based on his understanding of Xu Jian's character, he really didn't need to give any more advice.
Xu Jian, on the other hand, conjured a box out of nowhere when he first came over. When he opened it, he saw two candied haws inside.
"Yun Yan is really..." Lin Yu couldn't laugh or cry.
He was just joking with Yun Yan that day. Unexpectedly, his uncle actually came to the door with candied haws.
After all the gifts were sent, Lin Yu followed the good deeds.
It still tastes the same as the one I tasted in the backyard of Taohe Zhai at that time, and because of the cold weather, it was even more frozen. When I bite into it, my teeth feel a little cold.
While Lin Yue was eating, he said: "Actually, I wanted to ask you a while ago, but it's just inconvenient outside. Was it your idea, little throne?"
Xu Jian did not hide anything and nodded in recognition.
"Based on the situation at that time, it was indeed a good idea to weigh the pros and cons," Lin Yu said, "but are you really just doing it for those pros and cons?"
Xu Jian held the candied haws in her mouth and did not answer immediately.
Lin Yu chuckled: "Maybe I think too much. Occasionally I feel that something is not right between you and the prince."
Xu Jian still didn't answer, but he sat up straight and looked like he was listening to Lin Yu's words carefully.
Lin Yu answered the question directly: "I'm not saying that the problem is yours, but that person is the prince after all.
To be honest, you have helped the prince a lot, but he doesn't seem to appreciate it. Judging from what happened in Chen Mi Hutong, he is even closer to Liu Xun than you.
There is actually a matter of fate between kings and ministers. If the fate is not close, you have saved him, you have carried him to the throne, and he will still complain about you if he complains about you."
Hearing this, Xu Jian actually smiled.
Li Shao didn't just criticize him.
"I still say the same thing, he is the prince after all," Lin Yu sighed, "I told you last year that the Holy One felt from the beginning to the end that the flood in Dingguo Temple that night was not an accident, but a man-made disaster.
The Holy Emperor valued the late Queen too much, and the more he valued her, the more stable the Prince's position would be.
When the throne is overturned, and you have no relationship with the new monarch, it will be very difficult for you in the court."
Every sentence is true.
If it weren't for Weng's son-in-law, Xu Jian thought, Uncle Chengyi would never have mentioned this to him.
Xu Jian said: "I want to talk about fate with His Highness, but you can also see that I have helped him so much, but he still has complaints. Without the pressure of the Holy One, he would not want me to follow him."
Lin Yu smiled bitterly.
This thing is really difficult to handle.
He himself chose to be "idle and idle", holding a post in the Hanlin Academy and not being aggressive in the court. This was not because he had no relationship with the emperor, but because he wanted to be idle after his wife passed away.
But he can't let his son-in-law do the same just because he is free.
That doesn't make sense.
Not to that extent either.
It's just that, more or less, it's better to prepare for a rainy day. You need to sort it out and at least figure out what Xu Jian thinks and what the situation is between her and the prince.
There is a difference between the monarch and his ministers. It is meaningless for the monarch and his ministers to argue about right and wrong. They are asking for trouble.
Lin Yu didn't dare to say how many solutions there were, but at least it was considered "brainstorming".
Xu Jian put down the candied haws in his hand and said, "Yesterday I went to the Imperial Study Room to express my gratitude, and I mentioned the prince to the Holy One..."
