In a boat pavilion, music was flowing, and female dancers were singing and dancing by the pool, which was provided to the dignitaries sitting under the eaves of the Linshui Palace to enjoy. As for the common people, there were no such good seats, so they had to gather around and block the stage.
The upper wall has three layers inside and three layers outside.
While Zhang Yue and Qi Niang were talking at the stall, a woman in a painting boat on the pool was also looking at Zhang Yue.
This woman is none other than the fifteenth mother of the Wu family. He married into the Wen family only half a year ago.
His father-in-law is now the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Ping Zhangshi under Tong Zhongshu, and Wen Yanbo when he was at Zhaowenguan University.
After fifteenth mother-in-law married into Wen's family, her life went smoothly. Her mother-in-law was in poor health, so she took charge of the house on her behalf and managed everything inside and outside in order, which earned Wen Yanbo's praise.
That day, I came to Jinming Pond with my husband Wen Ji to play.
Knowing that it was the Wen family's painting boat, all the other painting boats on the pool stepped aside. However, Fifteen Niang was not so ostentatious and ordered people to park the painting boat beside the pool.
The fifteenth mother sat by the porthole of the boat and looked at the bright spring scenery by the pool. She peeled a few loquats and then looked out the window to see the seventeenth mother dressed in men's clothing.
“A man comes here without a female servant?”
The fifteenth mother was taken aback, wondering if the family tradition had become like this after she left the cabinet? Even if her mother did not restrain her, her sister-in-law...
The fifteenth mother thought to herself that it was fine. The eldest sister-in-law Fan and Shiqi were on good terms, but the second sister-in-law Wang had nothing to do with her.
Fifteenth Niang was angry in her heart and wondered whether she should go to her mother to complain to Shiqi. However, she saw her walking as if she was looking for someone. This made Fifteenth Niang feel very strange. What on earth is going on with Seventeenth Niang?
Meeting someone here? But it doesn’t seem like it.
Thinking of this, the fifteenth mother was secretly frightened. Although she and the seventeenth mother had been at odds since childhood, they were of the same age. Whatever the other had learned, the other would learn it better than her, so they competed openly and covertly.
Even though the fifteenth mother is getting married, she still cares about her family. She is also worried that her family's reputation will be damaged, which will also affect her.
She thought to herself that her younger sister had always acted very appropriately, and she knew best what Seventeen's temperament was. How could she be like this today? What happened to make her act like this?
But when he saw her walking to a stall selling porcelain, she suddenly stopped.
When the two men were buying porcelain at the stall, Fifteen Niang understood everything.
His sister hesitated for a moment, showing the attitude of a little daughter. The seventeen who used to be so generous and generous in the past was a little hesitant now.
But the other party didn't seem to see it, until his sister stopped talking and finally called the other party.
Seeing this scene, the fifteenth mother was immediately shocked and angry and said, is this the seventeenth one who has been competing with her since she was a child? They are completely different.
She knew that her sister was a woman with her own opinions, but she did not expect that the other party would be so bold and take the initiative to talk to a foreign man.
When the fifteenth mother saw this scene, her eyes almost darkened, and the escort girl at the side hurriedly stepped forward to help her.
The fifteenth mother calmed down and said: "Go down, the wind is strong on the boat, and no servants are allowed to get on the side of the boat and look around to avoid falling into the water."
The female envoy was stunned when she heard this, thinking that it was a beautiful and sunny day outside, but there was no sign of wind blowing at all.
However, the female envoy knew that the other party was telling the truth, so she immediately complied with the request.
At this moment, my husband Wen Jifu happened to walk into the cabin and asked with concern: "I heard that your wife is unwell?"
The fifteenth mother smiled slightly. Her husband was Wen Yanbo's sixth son. Not only did he have a distinguished family background, but he was also impeccable in his conduct. He was indeed a good husband in her eyes.
When her husband inquired about it, the fifteenth mother was unwilling to mention the matter to her husband, lest he would look down on her because of the seventeenth mother.
But my husband is a very transparent person, so it shouldn’t be anything like this.
What’s more, it was obvious that my sister and the man were not familiar with each other just now.
Moreover, the two of them will be separated. If I report to my father and brother and let them ask who the man is, I know my sister's temperament. Even if she is punished by the monastic law, she will never tell a word.
Therefore, the fifteenth mother still asks for help from her husband.
She told Wen Jifu about it.
But seeing Wen Jifu, he laughed and said: "It's just a few words. What's the point of this in broad daylight? Your Shiqi is a polite and respectful person, and he would never be like this. I think we met by chance and we were familiar with each other in the past."
So."
After hearing Wen Jifu's words, the fifteenth mother felt relieved, but she still said: "Maybe it's like you said, but as a sister, I always have to worry about my sister. What has happened to me since I was seventeen?
She kept it in her heart and didn't say anything, and even my mother and I couldn't see what she was thinking. How can I not worry about it?"
"That's right. Now that Taishan people are in Xijing, it's right for the lady to worry more. I'm just afraid that you will be tired." Wen Jifu nodded.
The fifteenth mother smiled. At this time, her own servants on the shore came to look for the seventeenth mother.
Seeing that the seventeenth mother had been picked up by the servant Jianwen, the fifteenth mother breathed a sigh of relief, and Wen Jifu said: "I will go to the shore to invite this husband to talk to me."
The fifteenth mother's face lit up when she heard this. How many women can find such a caring husband in their lifetime? As for the future husband of the seventeenth, it is already remarkable that 10% of the future husbands of the seventeenth will have their own husband.
“I’m still not worried.”
Wen Jifu smiled and said: "Madam, don't worry, I will never be rude. That's right, you move to the Heyu Pavilion to rest. I will bring people here to talk, and you can help me hold my eyes."
The fifteenth mother sighed, "What more can I ask for if my husband is like this?"
The fifteenth mother is not only worried about the seventeenth mother, but she is also curious about the man who can make her little sister like her.
Zhang Yue and Wang Anguo were planning to return along Liudi.
Looking at the noisy scene on Jinmingchi, Zhang Yue felt that all this had nothing to do with him.
Many good things in life are always hard to get. For example, success, money, and girls.
Zhang Yue thought that if he didn't work hard, he wouldn't get any of this.
Before Zhang Yue went to the Wu Mansion, he had wondered whether Wu Chong wanted to see a young talented man to choose a husband for his daughter, but later Zhang Yue learned that the Wu family was wealthy.
In other words, if Zhang Yue wants to marry a woman like Wu Qiniang, his only hope is to pass the Jinshi examination, and the ranking cannot be too low.
Zhang Yue also sighed, which proved the truth. Money and girls really go hand in hand with success.
How many successful people are there? No wonder in this world, there are always droughts and floods.
When Zhang Yue and Wang Anguo were leaving, they saw a man in his twenties standing in front of them. The other man smiled politely and said, "I've just seen you two brothers who are so handsome. I wonder if we can make some friends."
?”
Zhang Yue, of course Wang Anguo knows who the other party is. Prime Minister Wen Yanbo's son said he wants to make friends with you, how dare you say no? What's more, the other party is so polite and courteous.
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The sun sets over the mountain.
The Lotus Rain Pavilion next to Jinming Pool was used by the palace officials and their female relatives who were tired from visiting the garden.
But Wen Jifu brought Zhang Yue and Wang Anguo inside.
Wen Ji just sat down and glanced at the screen, knowing that his wife would be watching from behind the screen.
In fact, they had just known each other by name. Wen Jifu knew Wang Anguo, and his elder brother was Wang Anren. Wang Andao and Wang Anshi were all Jinshi.
Among them, Wang Anshi's reputation is needless to say, and he is highly respected in the world.
He also heard about Wang Anguo, who was good at poetry and prose, and was even better at minor poems. He was somewhat famous among the talented people in Bianjing.
What’s more important is that both brothers are gentlemen.
As for this young man named Zhang Yue, he is probably not a villain if he can associate with someone like Wang Anguo.
As for the young man Zhang Yue, he had just heard that he was an imperial student. His name sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember it at the moment.
After the three of them sat down, Wen Jifu looked at Zhang Yue frequently and carefully, thinking that this boy was indeed extraordinary, with a rich collection of poems and books, and he was considered a very good student at the age of fifteen.
However, when Zhang Yue saw Wenji and looked at himself frequently, he couldn't help but think, doesn't the other person have some kind of hobby?
As for the fifteenth lady behind the screen, she also saw Zhang Yue clearly and thought that this boy's appearance matched the seventeenth one very well.
What if a man is just handsome in vain? If he doesn’t have the talent, knowledge and knowledge to match, he is nothing more than an embroidered pillow.
Wen Jifu is as worried as his wife, so I have to see how this man is doing.
Wen Jifu asked: "Sanlang comes from the famous Zhang family, so he must be extraordinary. I wonder what position my ancestor Shangguan held?"
Zhang Yue said: "I'm ashamed. Although I come from the Zhang family in Pucheng, I'm from a Shu tribe. No one from my ancestors has been an official for three generations."
Hearing this, Fifteen Niang’s face darkened.
Even though Zeng Gong's family was poor, he still encouraged his brothers to study hard in order to keep their fur baskets from falling and cling to the lintel of their home.
Zeng Gong’s ancestor was an official, Ouyang Xiu, and Fan Zhongyan’s fathers were both officials. However, due to their early death, both of them were classified as Han Confucians.
As for the fact that no one in the last three generations of Zhang Yue’s ancestors was an official, he really can’t even be called a ‘Han Confucian’.
Wen Jifu knew that his wife would be very dissatisfied, but he was still fine.
With his family background, he would not deliberately look at people based on whether their ancestors were officials. After all, no matter how high the official is, they are not as big as his father.
Wen Jifu said seriously: "No one in Sanlang's family is an official. He was admitted to the imperial examination at the age of fifteen. He must be very talented. I really admire him."
Wen Jifu said these words not only to Zhang Yue, but also to the lady behind the screen.
If this woman loses her temper, the consequences will be disastrous.
Wen Yanbo had a very strict family upbringing. Even though he was now the prime minister's son, he was not willing to easily make grudges or offend others outside, not to mention that in his opinion, Zhang Yue had a bright future.
Besides, if this young man really agrees with him, he wouldn't mind using the Wen family's connections to help this young man, so that it would be easier for him to speak in front of Lao Taishan in the future.
Sure enough, just after Wen Ji finished speaking, Wang Anguo also smiled and said: "Mr. Wen, this Sanlang is my best friend. Despite his young age, his literary talent and knowledge are extraordinary. I think he will not be a Jinshi in the future.
Zhuzi is also available..."
Wang Anguo was so warm-hearted that he did not hesitate to praise Zhang Yue in front of anyone, including his brother Wang Anshi.
Wen Jifu chatted with Zhang Yue for a few words, and felt that this man was very understanding of etiquette, and he admired him a bit, so he said kindly: "Although Sanlang is talented in literature, it is not easy to live in Bianjing!"
