According to the etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty, after the death of a direct brother, the younger brothers have to serve a year of no-power period, which is actually nine months. However, Gu Tingyu is not an ordinary eldest brother, but a member of the Gu family. He has inherited the title of Marquis.
The position belongs to the head of the family, so filial piety is emphasized in the first three months, sexual intercourse is prohibited, banquets are stopped, and pleasures are stopped. (·~)
His wife, who is as beautiful as a flower, is currently unable to see, eat or touch her. Seeing Zhu's belly getting bigger day by day, the man's face is as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he even feels that he was not born with the Qin family.
One day, the Marquis of Dongchang came to invite the couple to taste tea and taste new plum blossoms, but they were flatly rejected.
The madam looked for Minglan with red eyes and went to talk to her.
"Master Hou is really sad," Minglan explained. "The pain is so deep in my heart that I can't let it go. I can't even see the white lantern anymore. I miss people when I see things... I'm afraid that I will be sad when I think of my elder brother."
The Madam's chest felt tight. Thinking of recent events, she became even more angry and almost fainted again.
After comforting my 'frail' mother-in-law, I returned to Chengyuan without any worries, but received a message from the Sheng family: Changbai was going to be released, and he would be leaving at the end of the month. I asked my sixth uncle and my aunt to come back to the house to talk.
Full of doubts, Minglan turned around and said, "I remember that it was dad who was going to be released. Why did he become the eldest brother?"
Gu Tingye leaned against the window, holding a book in his hand, and said with a smile: "Old Taishan has a bright mind, and it's not just Shen Shiqi, an old fox, who is clever."
It is said that this political roly-poly is also a figure, and he will not offend anyone anywhere. He can not only read the emperor's face, but also grasp the undercurrent of the officials. The new emperor feels that he has a good touch.
But the officialdom has become increasingly difficult in recent times. If you offend one side or another, offend the courtiers, or offend the emperor, you will be in danger of losing your life at the end of the year. You will end up in the gutter when you are old. Shen Shiqi has been "begging for bones" since the beginning of the year.
The emperor naturally disagreed, and Shen Shi simply pretended to be ill for half a year (during which he avoided two unprecedentedly fierce court meetings) and was openly absent from work.
The emperor couldn't win him in the tug of war, so he had to play the ball accurately.
According to the emperor's expectation, instead of having an unsatisfactory first assistant, it is better to let this old cunning man continue to work, and when the time is almost up, he can be his confidant. Mr. Yao, whom the emperor trusted, has not been in the cabinet for a long time, and his qualifications are still relatively junior.
Shen Shiqi gave up his choice at this time. The candidate in the emperor's mind was not worthy enough, and the emperor was worried about the one who could.
The old fox was very smart. As soon as he got the approval, he immediately recommended a candidate to the emperor. In the strange court hall of Boyun, the emperor caught a glimpse of the half-drowsy Mr. Lu - Come on, it's you.
"This old guy..." Gu Tingye couldn't help but grit his teeth when he mentioned him.
In fact, Mr. Lu is older than Shen Shiqi, so he is much more calm. He talks about what needs to be done and does what needs to be done. As long as the emperor does not hate him, he will contribute coffins to the country.
Before leaving, Shen Shiqi put his most promising nephew and grandson-in-law in a safe place. His nephew and disciples were watching over him in the court. After completing these tasks in high spirits, he looked like he was working hard with all his heart.
Boarding the carriage returning home.
Sheng Hong probably heard something from Mr. Lu, or saw something himself, and felt that instead of letting his son who had just entered the political arena be dragged into muddy waters, it would be better to take shelter first and see which way the wind blows.
, so as not to ruin a promising future.
Gu Tingye agreed very much. With his prominent official position, rich royal family, and military commanders rarely involved in court affairs (he still focused on military affairs), there were still people who stumbled, let alone Sheng Changbai.
After the couple went to Sheng Mansion, they found out that Sheng Hong had something to ask Gu Tingye.
"Ze County has high mountains and long roads, and is located in a remote place. I'm not afraid that your elder brother will suffer hardship. It's good for young people to suffer some hardships. But I'm afraid that the road is grassy and remote, and the official roads are not peaceful..."
Gu Tingye understood immediately: "My father-in-law's concerns are justified. I will find some capable nursing homes for my uncle to keep him safe." He paused, turned around in his mind, and then said, "Chenzhou Mansion is away from home." Ze County is near, and I happen to have a few old acquaintances. I will send a few letters later to ask them to take care of me and not let the predators disturb my uncle."
Sheng Hong breathed a sigh of relief and said happily: "I have never believed in the abilities of the servants in the house. Whenever you open your mouth, as long as you are good-natured and honest, the Sheng family will never treat them badly. If the fate lasts for a long time, life, old age, sickness and death will all be dealt with. "
Gu Tingye nodded and said, "That's very good."
"Thank you, brother-in-law." Changbai cupped his hands and bowed.
In the inner room, Mrs. Wang was crying like a tearful person, pulling Minglan's sleeves and kept crying: "What do you think your father is worried about? Now our family is not incapable. Even if we want to go out, we still can't find a way out." It’s a good place. They say that the poor mountains and rivers breed unruly people. That place… I’m just afraid, I’m just afraid…”
Mrs. Sheng, who was sitting at the front, had a gloomy face and was very unhappy, as if she didn't want to say a word.
Minglan stroked her pinched wrist and kept comforting: "Madam, please be at ease, my father has always been sensible, and he only took this step for the sake of his brother. ~"
"Why is it good for him? I think he is an old fool!" Mrs. Wang cried so hard that her heart broke, "Your eldest brother has been a rich man since he was a child. He has never suffered any hardships. How can this be so good!"
Minglan had a severe headache. After trying to persuade her for a long time, Wang still kept crying, and she cried louder and louder.
Mrs. Sheng finally couldn't bear it anymore. She slapped the case and scolded: "Are you done yet? My uncle is sitting outside, are you so shameless?! I think you are doing the same old thing again. Outside is a man's business. You Don't worry about it, lest we cause trouble again!"
Wang covered her handkerchief, lowered her voice slightly, and sobbed: "I don't dare to ask about things outside, but this is Brother Bo's business! He, he... I heard that the people there are so barbaric, Brother Bo Have you ever seen anything like this..."
"Shut up! What do you know?!" The old lady hated the fact that iron cannot be transformed into steel. She clutched the tea bowl tightly with her fingers, wishing she could smash it over and throw it to wake her up. "Although Naze County is remote, it is not a critical area, but the more unfavorable it is. In a conspicuous place, the less interest entanglements there are, as long as Bai'er is safe and sound. If the place is well managed, rests with the people, builds bridges and paves roads, and encourages farming and mulberry farming, the more achievements can be made. Going to such a comfortable place What are you doing, making money?"
Wang was stunned when she heard this: "Really, is it really like that...?"
Seeing this situation, the old lady could only sigh, "How can you be the magistrate of those wealthy places? A land of plenty, a land of salt and iron, all kinds of entangled relationships, and layers of influence behind us. Our family's foundation is still shallow, Brother Bo It's hard to live without your child being able to move or touch him."
Wang's crying gradually stopped, but she still looked worried, as if she was not fully convinced yet. The old lady became impatient and said directly: "Anyway, the matter has been settled. You should say less sensational things, so that Brother Bai and his wife can feel more at ease when they go out." , don’t scare them.”
"Two people? Grandma is going too?" Wang's concentration was amazing. While wiping her eyes, she caught the next important point and said dissatisfied, "My daughters-in-law are all left to serve their parents-in-law!"
"We're going together!" the old lady glared and scolded, "You think that poor place is a good place. How can you rest assured that grandma won't take care of it? Is it possible that you want to ask Brother Bai to go to the post alone? Don't open your mouth.
Let me tell you, don’t rush to lift your aunt, it won’t cause any awkwardness on the way, it’s really good to find some considerate and considerate girls for them.”
Mrs. Wang's face turned red when she was told that, and she lowered her head. The old lady added sarcastically: "Don't worry, if the men have such thoughts, can the wife stop them? If this happens, you will
Don't worry about anything! If you have time, go and take a look at Ruyatou, she is about to give birth."
Minglan always lowered her head and stood aside respectfully. Her ancestors scolded her parents, and it was hard for the younger generation to say anything. Moreover, she felt that the old lady was not wrong. Ms. Wang was like a clock that was not wound up.
, the link dropped at the critical moment.
After saying a few more words, Mrs. Sheng sent Wang out to greet Gu Tingye. It was a bad thing that it was a rare occasion for my uncle to come to the in-laws' house and he couldn't even see his mother-in-law. After hearing this, Wang quickly went back to the house to wash her face and dress up again.
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The old lady left Minglan alone in Shou'an Hall. After asking a few questions about the family, she went straight to the topic: "I heard that your Marquis Mansion is going to split up? Didn't the Holy One allocate a reward for building the Mansion? It's been almost two months.
Well, why haven’t you merged with the government yet?”
Minglan smiled bitterly. She knew the old lady would ask this, so she simply said: "We have already thought about separating our families. Tingye definitely doesn't want to live with those people anymore. But how do you open your mouth and how do you drive them away?
, I haven’t thought about it yet, I’m just thinking about it… Sigh.”
No one really thought about this.
At that time, Gu Tingyu was looking bad, and relatives from his hometown in Jinling and Qingcheng also arrived one after another. Unexpectedly, right in front of the hospital bed, in front of everyone, he suddenly struggled up and took out two pieces of paper from under the pillow.
On a piece of paper, there is written the details of the property of the Marquis Mansion after he ascended the title, including the farm, treasury, shops, valuable objects passed down from his ancestors, and the accumulation of calligraphy and painting collections from past dynasties.
At that time, Mrs. Tai's face turned slightly blue.
The other piece of paper was a document from the old year. It was written about thirty years ago when Gu Tingye's grandparents separated the family for the daughter of several families. It clearly recorded the three-bedroom direct descendants (the big family, the fourth family, and the fourth family).
How much was allocated to each of the five households), how much was allocated to the concubines (those who had been separated earlier), the real estate, silver, and land were all clearly written down.
The expressions of Si Fang, Wu Fang and others immediately changed.
While Gu Tingyu still had the strength, he asked several clan uncles and cousins to look at the seals one by one and check them.
Although he was about to die of illness, his mind was in a very good state, and he spoke very beautifully: "My second brother is away from home all the time, and I don't know much about the family affairs. Now I can at least explain it, and the family will be smooth in the future. I can also live up to my father's dying instructions."
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In the silence, everyone felt clear-minded.
"...This uncle of the Gu family is really a character." Mrs. Sheng said slowly, her eyes slightly closed.
Minglan sighed: "Tingye... feels very unhappy."
Although he knew that it would be very difficult and would inevitably attract criticism, Gu Tingye was confident that he could deal with those bastards, but now Gu Tingyu did it for him at the risk of offending his wife.
He must remember this favor whether he remembers it or not.
"Are they willing to leave?" the old lady leaned back in her chair quietly and asked in a low voice.
"If you don't want to, you have to agree." The clear voice was unusually cold.
The old lady suddenly opened her eyes, stared at Minglan, her eyes suddenly brightened, and said in a deep voice: "How are you doing?"
Minglan's posture was proud, and the corners of her pale red mouth were slightly curved: "Now, I have the alchemy certificate and the imperial edict plaque. If they don't leave, I won't tear down the wall of Chengyuan. I want to annex the palace, but I'm dreaming.
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"So..." The old lady calmed down and became interested.
"I can drag it, Tingye can drag it, everyone can drag it, but..." Minglan suddenly smiled faintly, "Sister Tingcan can't afford to wait anymore."
If Gu Tingcan wants to have a good relationship, he must hurry up, otherwise he will really become an old girl.
Xiao Qin has been accustomed to hiding behind and pretending to be vain all his life, but using others as targets to rush forward.
This time, Minglan asked her to help herself. When the truth came out, what emerged were their true faces. If they wanted to fight again in the future, they would have to go shirtless. She would accompany them all!
After a long time, the old lady finally smiled and said, "Is this what you want?"
Minglan's eyes were firm: "He gave me honor and trust. I can't just enjoy wealth."
The author has something to say: I'm keeping you busy, but you can help me catch some bugs in each chapter from now on.
I checked very carefully myself, but there are always fish that slip through the net.