The Hajj banquet ceremony was complicated, and it was already close to the end of the process. Therefore, when Sheng Changbai took Wei Chen home, it was already dusk.
Sheng Changbai was immediately relieved to see that the house was in good order and that Hai Chaoyun was taking care of everything.
Wei Chen also said with emotion, "My sister-in-law is indeed a lady from a well-known family. She really manages the household well. I am really blessed to have such a good wife."
Sheng Changbai glanced at him and hummed noncommittally, but there was a smile that couldn't be hidden in his eyes.
At this time, all the servants in the mansion came up to greet Wei Chen and congratulated Wei Chen, "Congratulations, uncle! Congratulations, uncle!"
Wei Chen smiled and asked Yuan An to send them a letter of broken silver, which was considered a blessing.
Not long after, Sheng Changfeng came after hearing the news and bowed, "Congratulations, Mr. Young, for being promoted to Bachelor of Arts."
Wei Chen leaned over and helped Sheng Changfeng up, looked at him and said, "Although I am serving as a lecturer at the moment, your Majesty has given me a leave of absence to return to marry. I will not go to the Hanlin Academy to perform my duties for the time being. I should not be able to make it in time for spring, and everything will be fine."
You have to rely on yourself. You have to work hard and don’t lose your reputation as the fourth son of our village."
Sheng Changfeng smiled sheepishly.
The so-called "Four Sons of the Zhuang Clan" are just the names given to Zhuang Jun's students by the good guys, that is, Wei Chen, Sheng Changbai, Sheng Changfeng, and Qi Heng.
That's all for Qi Heng. Sheng Changfeng has never dared to call him his second brother. As for Wei Chen, Sheng Changfeng has always regarded him as half of his teacher and respects him very much.
Hearing Wei Chen's encouragement, Sheng Changfeng straightened up and said loudly, "Chang Feng will work hard and live up to the high expectations of Mr. Zhuang and Mr. Xiao."
Sheng Changbai on the side had a thoughtful expression on his face when he heard Wei Chen say that he was too late to attend Jinke Spring Festival.
It suddenly occurred to him that the Associate Lecturer's status in the Hanlin Academy was respected, but he was qualified to serve as the deputy examiner of the imperial examination, including during the Imperial Examination. The Associate Lecturer also had the opportunity to serve as the examiner for the Imperial Examination.
If Wei Chen hadn't happened to be busy with his marriage, he might have been selected as the deputy examiner of the joint examination. At that time, it would naturally be a lot of benefits for people like Sheng Changfeng, Qi Heng, and Gu Tingye who were taking the examination.<
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However, from Sheng Changbai's point of view, it would be better if Wei Chen should not be the examiner. Otherwise, if Sheng Changfeng and the others pass the exam in the future, they will be confused and it will affect Wei Chen's official reputation and reputation. Then the gain will outweigh the loss.
Anyway, after the Henan Provincial Examination, Wei Chen's "Tan Wen Lu" had spread throughout Bianjing, and the candidates who came to Beijing for the examination had also heard of this book, and almost everyone had a copy.
If these people win the Jinshi in the future, their respect for Wei Chen will probably not be much worse than that of a master who can take exams.
Wei Chen can easily gain a large number of students without having to work hard as an examiner.
In the yard, Wei Chen gave Sheng Changfeng a few words and then sent him back to the study to prepare for the exam. Mother Liu came over and said, "Uncle, mistress and Madam Zhang are all waiting for you at Wei Ruixuan."
"Auntie is here too?"
Wei Chen was surprised, but he quickly realized that Wei Ruyi was probably invited by Wang Ruofu to discuss the wedding date.
Wei Chen couldn't help but feel a little funny. He was really anxious, but this was quite in line with Wang Ruofu's style.
He was about to leave for Wei Ruixuan when he suddenly stopped and asked, "Are the two sisters here?"
Mother Liu shook her head and said, "The girls in the family now have their own yards. The fifth girl lives in Taoranju, and the sixth girl lives in Mu Cangzhai. Apart from sleeping in the morning and dusk every day, they will not go anywhere else if they have nothing to do." p>
Wei Chen was a little disappointed and nodded to let Liu's mother continue to lead the way.
Sheng Changbai also followed to watch the excitement. He was not interested in other people's excitement, but the more excitement about Wei Chen, the better.
Not long after, the group arrived at the main hall of Weiruixuan. In the spacious hall, Wang Ruofu and Wei Ruyi were seated separately as host and guest. Hai Chaoyun stood behind Wang Ruofu to serve.
Wei Chen first saluted a few people, and then gave Wang Ruofu and Hai Chaoyun a meeting gift.
Before being dragged to Sheng's house by Sheng Changbai, Wei Chen asked Yuan An to quickly go back to the Wei Mansion to get the gift, which has come in handy now.
Wang Ruofu received a pair of suet-fat jade bracelets of very good quality. After trying them on, she couldn't put them down. Since they were given by her future son-in-law, she accepted them with peace of mind.
What Hai Chaoyun received was a gold-inlaid agate dragonfly hairpin, which was also valuable.
Hai Chaoyun felt that the items were too valuable and wanted to return them to Wei Chen, but seeing Sheng Changbai nodding slightly at the side, he did not insist.
Wei Ruyi looked on and nodded with satisfaction. She helped Wei Chen choose the gifts for Wang Ruofu and Hai Chaoyun.
Wei Ruyi looked at Wei Chen and asked, "I heard that His Majesty gave you a wedding leave. Do you know how long we can take it? If you can tell us the number, we can arrange a wedding date for you."
Wei Chen nodded and said, "The Hanlin Academy can't wait too long, but since His Majesty has opened Chrysostom, there is always three to five months of leave."
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When Wang Ruofu heard this, he smiled and clapped his hands and said, "This is great. Your aunt and I were worried about not being able to find a good life. Now that you can go to the Yamen to take office a few months later, we are much better off here!" Wang Ruofu pondered for a moment, turned to look at Wei Ruyi, and asked in a consultative tone, "In-laws, do you think we can set the wedding date on the sixth day of April?"
Wei Ruyi counted on her fingers, then nodded and said, "Yes, it is indeed a good day to get married, and there is nothing wrong with it!"
After saying that, she looked at Wei Chen again, "Brother Chen, what do you mean?"
Wei Chen bowed his body and said respectfully, "Let the elders make the decision in everything."
Wang Ruofu and Wei Ruyi looked at each other and couldn't help but smile.
Wei Ruyi immediately agreed, "In that case, don't waste time picking and choosing. The wedding day will be on the sixth day of April!"
The wedding date was finally set, and everyone was worried. Wang Ruofu stood up with a smile and said, "My in-laws, the food and wine have been prepared, why don't we stay and have dinner together?"
Wei Ruyi suggested, "On this special day, why not invite my sister here and let her be happy too?"
Wang Ruofu's expression froze when he heard this.
Ever since Rulan and Minglan were granted marriage by imperial edict, Wang Ruofu had a vague feeling that Wei Shuyi's status in the Sheng family would rise sharply.
And when Wei Ruyi came to discuss marriage as Wei Chen's elder, Wang Ruofu confirmed this in his heart.
In the past two years, Sheng Hong has visited Wei Shu Yiyuan more often than before, and Wang Ruofu naturally complained a little.
But thinking about the past when Lin Sushuang was here, Wang Ruofu felt relieved.
In the past, Lin Sushuang alone took over half of Sheng Hong, and Wang Ruofu only took a small half. Now Wei Shuyi only takes a small half, and the majority is still with Wang Ruofu. What else can Wang Ruofu be dissatisfied with. Wanting Sheng Hong to devote himself to me is just an extravagant hope. Even if Wei Xiaoniang is gone, Zhang San, Li, Si Wang and Wu are still the same.
Thinking about it this way, Wei Shuyi is actually not bad.
After all, Wei Shuyi is different from that bitch Lin Sushuang. Wei Shuyi has a non-competitive nature from beginning to end.
Even though a mother is more important than a daughter, Wei Chen still calls her aunt, but Wei Shuyi always guards his Qinyun Courtyard. He also respects Wang Ruofu on weekdays and never means to go beyond the rules.
Since she is so knowledgeable, Wang Ruofu doesn't mind showing off her generosity as a mistress.
Thinking of this, Wang Ruofu smiled and nodded, turned around and said, "Mama Liu, go to Qinyun Courtyard and invite Miss Wei over for dinner."