In the yard, the third uncle of the Yu family kept winking at his eldest sister-in-law, urging her to knock on Zhu Xiang's door.
The third aunt just got two boxes of heavy gifts. Although they were sent by the princess to the whole family, she was being treated softly and was too embarrassed to disturb them.
The couple looked at each other and settled the lawsuit, but it was the second aunt who had the thicker skin and strode to the door.
She was about to knock on the door, but the door panel pulled open.
The palm of her hand was empty, and the second sister-in-law took it back, pretending to be calm and touching her hair.
"Princess," she said quickly, "his third uncle has just come back and brought back a cantaloupe. I'll cut it up and bring it to you soon."
The third aunt's mouth twitched.
What kind of melon is there in this season?
There is no drafting of lies.
But she couldn't find it easy to break up the trouble, so she could only bite the bullet and agree: "Yes, yes, the princess will eat two more pieces later."
How could Zhu Xi not see the true thoughts of the elders in the courtyard?
It's just that the family values appearance and harmony, so there is no need to expose everything.
"I'll go out with the princess," she said with a smile.
"Go out?" The third uncle of the Yu family looked at Lin Yunyan hurriedly and said, "The reception at home was not good, which made the princess laugh and laugh."
"Where?" Lin Yunyan said.
The two of them walked out together.
The third uncle of the Yu family was anxious, but he didn't dare to really stop him.
Zhu Xiang saw it and advised: "Third uncle, we are still in a hurry to go out."
Lin Yunyan patted Zhu Xiang's arm gently.
There are difficulties with Zhu bloom.
Lin Yunyan could help her out with a matter of just a few words, so naturally she wouldn't hide it.
"Last time I heard that my uncle was working as an official. Where was he working?" Lin Yunyan asked.
The third uncle of the Yu family had reached such a high level and hurriedly said: "I will be the county magistrate in a county called Chengyuan under Jingzhou Prefecture."
Lin Yunyan knew that place.
Further west from Jingzhou Prefecture is Yumen. If Dashun wants to do business outside the customs, he must pass through Jingzhou Prefecture.
The government was located in Jing'an City in the southeast. After reorganizing here, the caravan headed northwest.
Chengyuan County is the most northwest county in Jingzhou Prefecture.
Although it is a small county, because it is far away from Jing'an City, the caravan's last rest supplies in the customs are all located here, so it can be regarded as the only way for individuals to come and go.
The eldest uncle of the Yu family is the county magistrate here, and there are many things to do. There is also a county magistrate above him, so it is not easy to earn an official title.
Of course, after the decline of the Yu family, it wouldn't be a bad idea to be able to make a real difference by donating official posts.
There are also many people who donated a lot of money, but only got an idle position. They have no oil and water on weekdays, and they can't make any achievements. They only have an official title.
"Chengyuan, you are an official in such a far away place, haven't you been back to Beijing for a few years, right?" Lin Yunyan asked again.
"Yes," the third uncle of the Yu family sighed, "Although there is family leave, it is too far away. I can't keep up with him after going back and forth. I am still tired, so I haven't asked him to come back. He himself said that while he is here, he can't catch up.
I have been practicing a lot in the past few years, and if I can be promoted in the future..."
The Yu family is really not thick-skinned.
The third uncle of the Yu family originally just wanted to ask the princess for some information, but he didn't pay attention. He talked hurriedly as if he was begging for promotion, and his face turned red.
"It depends on fate, it depends on fate!" The third aunt quickly whitewashed it for him, "What does it mean to be an official? In the end, it depends on your own fate, don't you think so, Princess?"
Lin Yunyan smiled.
Thinking that it was Chengyuan after all, she still kept it in mind.
Su Yi, it was impossible for her to tell Gu Yue's inside story, but she still mentioned a few words in a roundabout way: "People are doing it, God is watching, how the officials are doing, the common people know it, and the peaks also know it.
.
Chengyuan connects the outer and inner pass of the customs. It is an important place. As long as it is done well, it will be seen.
It must be managed well.”
Zhu Xiang was stunned and turned to look at Lin Yunyan.
The princess didn't need to say these words originally.
The princess did this because, after all, it was because of her, Zhu Xiang, that she hoped she could live more comfortably in her maternal grandfather's house.
Zhu Xian thanked him softly.
Lin Yunyan smiled and shook her head.
The third uncle of the Yu family was extremely excited and responded repeatedly, saying that he would win Chengyuan's trust and he would definitely give his eldest brother a good warning.
When Zhu Xiang and Lin Yunyan left the door, the second aunt said: "The princess didn't say anything..."
"Who is she? The princess!" The third aunt pursed her lips, "Do we really expect the princess to give our uncle much political achievements?
If the princess knew where the rebels were, Duke Fu would have arrested them long ago!
The princess asked about uncle, if Chengyuan can be a decent place in the future, the superiors will know that uncle has contributed a lot."
The third uncle of the Yu family also said: "That's the truth. The princess is right, Chengyuan is not just a small corner. It connects the inside and outside of the pass. If there is any trouble, it can go straight to Tianting. With someone of that status, even a little bit of it can leak through the fingers.
It’s enough for us to eat and drink well.”
The second aunt understood better and sighed: "The family is still in decline. If my great-grandfather and grandfather were still here, it would not be the only uncle in the family who donated an official position and couldn't get promoted despite all the hard work."
"Be more open-minded," the third aunt advised. "I used to try to get some good things from the Zhu family, but the result was a complete mess! Now the princess can still give advice, and it's because of Azhan's face."
"Now that I know this, I'll treat Ah Chan better in the future."
"How could I not treat her well?" the third aunt retorted, "I don't give her less to eat or wear, and I treat her with a smile on weekdays, but we can't compare with the Duke's Mansion these days..."
The other side.
The carriage drove until it arrived outside a teahouse.
In the past, when my little sisters went out to play, they often came here.
Zhu Xiang sat in the private room and tasted the bean paste cake: "It still tastes the same as before."
The relationship is close, so there is no need to talk about the situation, just talk about recent life.
"Princess," Zhu Chan said truthfully, "you don't have to worry about my poor life in the Yu family. Even though I am living under someone else's roof, it is still my grandfather's family. With my grandmother here, I can't suffer much.
Besides, if others don’t know clearly, don’t you still know?
My aunts and uncles are becoming thinner-skinned than the others. If I am kind, how can their faces be gloomy?
If I say something bad about my uncle and aunt in the alley, they will become ants on a hot pot."
Lin Yunyan laughed.
Too.
If you weren't thin-skinned, why would you have been put on the fire by Grandma Wang's "big mouth" and hastily expressed your stance to the neighbors to seek justice for Zhu Xian's mother?
"I'm still very grateful to you," Zhu Xiang said again, "I lost my fortune, but now I live a solid life."
"That's good," Lin Yunyan said with a smile, "Eldest sister also asked me to tell you that she will live alone in the future, and her small courtyard will not have as many rules as the Duke's house. You can just go find her when you are free. No need.
What kind of posts should I post?”
Zhu Xiang also laughed: "Definitely."
The two exchanged some personal words, and when the time was almost up, they prepared to leave.
Lin Yunyan thought of her previous words and gave some advice: "It's important Chengyuan, since your uncle wants to work hard in his official career, he must seize the opportunity in the next two years."
Zhu Xuan's breath tightened.
Lin Yunyan added: "I don't want him to make any earth-shattering political achievements. Just be down-to-earth and do everything he needs to do."
Zhu Xiang pursed her lips hard.
Both of these sentences sound fine.
But upon closer inspection, "seizing opportunities" and "being practical" are actually opposites.
Zhu Xiang is not a one-minded person. She comes from a British government, she has dealt with many people, and she has heard a lot of roundabout ways.
Besides, she also knows Lin Yunyan.
The princess will not say contradictory words for no reason, that is, there is something inside, but she cannot tell it clearly.
Zhu Xiang nodded deeply: "I took note of it."
In the next two years, Chengyuan is sure something will happen that will draw the court's attention to this place.
The uncle does not need to rush forward, he only needs to be down-to-earth, and when everyone looks over, they can see his diligence and conscientiousness.
This matter will not be mentioned again.
The two of them left the private room and went downstairs.
At the bottom of the stairs, a young gentleman was about to go up. When he saw a female family member coming down, he stepped aside.
The two sides met each other.
The young master saw Lin Yunyan's appearance clearly, saluted and called "Princess Princess".
Lin Yunyan stopped and looked at him. He looked very familiar. After a second thought, she remembered: "Master Yu."
That person was none other than Yu Chengan.
After greetings, nothing else was said.
Lin Yunyan and Zhu Xiang walked out together, chatting and laughing, and got into the carriage.
Yu Chengan looked at the back of the carriage and touched the tip of his nose.
What did Xu Jian say that day?
Why not have fun?
Probably because they got married.
Ah!
Although the princess is indeed very good-looking, she is henpecked, and she says so proudly!
When I saw that Yu Chengan hadn't gone upstairs for a long time and only looked towards the door, I suddenly understood.
They are definitely not looking at the princess.
The princess and her auxiliary Duke are married, and the relationship between me and the Duke is still very good.
Two out of one, the answer is naturally the remaining one.
I ran out quickly, looked at it carefully, and suddenly remembered.
He quickly turned back to Yu Cheng'an to claim credit: "Sir, is that Miss Zhu over there?"
"Miss Zhu?" Yu Chengan was stunned.
Who?
"The only Miaomiao left in the British Duke's palace!" the personal attendant added, "On the day when the British Duke was beheaded, didn't I follow you to the execution ground?
She was holding her mother's memorial tablet and watching her grandfather, father, uncle and other family members lose their heads.
There are also some people around who say she is cruel and cruel, bullying her ancestors and destroying her ancestors.
You praise her for her firm determination and clear distinction between grudges and grudges."
After saying this, Yu Chengan was right: "It's her. No wonder she looks familiar. You have a really good memory."
The attendant chuckled and said, "You usually praise chickens or crickets. It's rare that you praise a girl. I will definitely remember it."
Yu Chengan:......
I can't listen anymore.
He directly raised his hand and patted his forehead.
The next day.
I sincerely wish you a happy event in your house.
Mr. Duan always behaves like a bowl of water and does not follow the facts.
Lin Yunjing's marriage proposal was not as good as that of Lin Yunyan, who had the title of princess, but Xiao Duan had a lot of what she should have and enjoyed. She even thought that Yu Pu was not well-off, so she privately subsidized Yunjing a lot, giving all of it to her.
Stuffed into the dowry box.
Naturally, these subsidies are kept secret, so as not to embarrass the Yu family because the dowry is too generous and far outweighs the betrothal gift.
Mrs. Huang said goodbye to her daughter reluctantly.
On the big day, she didn't want to cry, but she couldn't hold back her tears and turned away to wipe them away from time to time.
Lin Yunjing also cried.
Under the hijab, a pair of tears filled with tears.
Lin Yunyan supported her and whispered: "Sister, the worst marriage has been ended. After passing that hurdle, the road to come will be uphill."
Lin Yunjing held her sister's hand with her backhand, using her fingers hard to express her gratitude and gratitude.
There was a lot of bustle at the front and people blocked the door.
The two brothers Duan Zhihuai asked questions one after another, and Yu Pu answered appropriately and cleverly, which attracted continuous applause from the crowd watching the ceremony in the alley.
When the time came, the groom's official came in, took the bride and left.
With the sound of firecrackers and the beating of gongs and drums, the sedan chair left.
Lin Yunfang was very happy to see it at first, but then she suddenly remembered that she would be the only girl left in the family.
There was wine in the uncle's house.
Xu Jian sat down to eat.
Even though it was a wedding banquet, many people took this opportunity to ask more about his recent major task of catching rebels.
There was a lot of chattering at the table, and I couldn't talk about important things, but I drank a lot of wine.
On the way to the moon, I went to look around and came back to chat with Lin Yunyan: "Fortunately, the Duke has a good drinker, otherwise he would have been drunk long ago."
Lin Yunyan smiled.
Of course, even if you are a good drinker, you cannot drink like this. Xu Jian has to go back to Qianbulang in the afternoon.
Just as Lin Yunyan was thinking of finding a way to "rescue" Xu Jian from the banquet, a mother-in-law came looking for her outside the flower hall.
"Princess, the Duke is drunk."
Lin Yunyan knew it as soon as she heard it, and said hurriedly: "Let Yunding and the others lend a hand and help him to Bao'an Garden."
After hearing this, the other female family members who came to have dinner stopped talking to Lin Yunyan and asked her to just take care of her.
Lin Yunyan left the flower hall and walked all the way to the backyard.
After passing through the Moon Cave Gate, I met Xu Jian and the others in the corridor.
Xu Jian stopped pretending to be drunk and stood up straight.
Lin Yunding saw her and smiled happily: "Second sister, I leave it to you. Yunfeng and I will leave first."
Lin Yunyan thanked her and then went to see Xu Jian again.
Xu Jian doesn't show shame when he drinks, even his eyes are clear and he walks steadily.
"I'm just thinking about how to rescue you. You should put it on yourself first," Lin Yunyan said.
Xu Jian walked slowly towards Bao'an Garden with her and said, "I saw Wan Yue, and I know you want to escape too."
Lin Yunyan couldn't help laughing.
In the past, she wouldn't have minded talking to other ladies and old ladies for a while, but recently many people wanted to inquire about things, and she either didn't know or couldn't tell them, so it was better to avoid them.
"I have a crush on Zhu Chan," Lin Yunyan said, "Her uncle is the county magistrate in Chengyuan."
Xu Jian nodded slightly: "If Yumen fights, Chengyuan will be the checkpoint for dispatching food and grass."
Lin Yunyan asked again: "Is there anything going on at Yumen?"
"There is no news yet," Xu Jian paused and then said, "But according to the reports from Xiliang's spies, there may be some action."
And once Xiliang starts to move, what will happen to Gu Yue, who has been in harmony with Dashun these years?
"If I were Li Du," Xu Jian said in a deep voice, "it is the most important time to reorganize and regroup, but my whereabouts will not be exposed easily. When the Yu family is in trouble, when is the oriole behind?"
