Scientific examinations are a major matter related to the foundation of the country. According to the rules of the Zhou Dynasty, the emperor usually arranges for senior officials who are about to join the cabinet to serve as chief officials to preside over scientific examinations.
Therefore, although the imperial examination is generally presided over by the Ministry of Rites, the best presiding officer is a "quange elder".
Now that Lin Zhaoshun returned to Songjiang smoothly, Emperor Xiaode reciprocated the favor and arranged for Lin Ruhai to take charge of the scientific expedition.
To put it simply, once the admission is completed, Lin Ruhai will become the "disciple" of this year's Jinshi.
Therefore, after the emperor's decree was issued, some people heard about it and came to pay their respects, so the Lin Mansion could only close the door and thank the guests.
Sister Feng first sent a message to Daiyu, and then slowly came to Lin's house.
Sure enough, accompanied by Daiyu, Sister Feng met Lin Ruhai.
After hearing what Sister Feng meant, Lin Ruhai smiled slightly: "The examination is around the corner, the world is fine, and the capital is as stable as Mount Tai. My mother-in-law and uncle are worried too much."
However, Sister Feng knelt down with a thud and said, "Uncle, for the sake of my good relationship with my cousin, please arrange for your disciples to accept me as your disciple. I will definitely be indispensable."
"Second sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
Daiyu was startled and quickly helped Sister Feng up.
Lin Ruhai's face changed, and he sighed deeply, and then said: "I have seen this child Sheng'er. He is smart and smart. He will definitely be blessed in the future. I will accept this disciple, but..."
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Back at Jia's Mansion, before Sister Feng could change her clothes, she was dragged to see Jia Mu by the mandarin ducks who had been waiting at the door. Jia She, Mrs. Xing and Jia Lian were also waiting in Jia Mu's yard. When they saw Sister Feng, everyone became anxious.
asked: "What's going on? What did your Uncle Lin say?"
Sister Feng sighed in her heart and said: "My uncle said that the examination is coming soon and the capital is stable, so the old lady doesn't need to worry too much."
Jia She, Mrs.
Sister Feng shook her head.
Jia She said: "Old lady, no matter how capable my brother-in-law is, he can't expect what will happen after the trial, right? That will have to be next year."
Jia Mu shook her head thoughtfully and said: "This matter is not that simple. But what you said makes sense. Even if he is the elder, he can't say anything about next year." He lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "That's all.
, now I can't think of any reason, so I have to do this. Anyway, there is still a year, so I can make some more plans. I am also tired. Brother Feng stays and talks to me. You can go down first.
.Tomorrow the palace has allowed me and the second wife to come to the palace to see the empress. You guys should go and have a look. At least prepare some medicinal materials and send them over. It will make everyone look good."
Jia She grinned but didn't say anything. He just bowed and left with Mrs. Xing and Jia Lian.
After they all went down, Jia Mu asked Yuanyang to go out and guard the door, and then solemnly asked Sister Feng: "Brother Feng, tell me the truth, what did your uncle say?"
Sister Feng lowered her head and said: "Returning to our ancestors, my uncle really only said this. The examination is about to happen, the world will be fine, and the capital will be as stable as Mount Tai. My mother-in-law and uncle are too worried."
Jia Mu asked anxiously: "I'm asking after the exam!"
Sister Feng shook her head and said, "Uncle didn't say anything." Seeing Jia Mu's disappointed look, Sister Feng thought about it in her heart, and said softly: "Old ancestors, the Sacred Heart is unpredictable. How things will change in one year, even if uncle is already in the cabinet
Mr. Ge, that doesn’t mean anything. But he is Mr. Ge after all. If Your Majesty doesn’t look at the monk’s face and looks at the Buddha’s face, maybe there’s nothing wrong with him.”
Jia Mu sighed deeply and said: "How could I not know that the Sacred Heart is unpredictable? Look at this matter, it won't be so easy. If anything happens to our family, how can you give me the shame to go underground to meet my old man?"
Your Majesty..."
Sister Feng didn't dare to speak.
Jia Muku sat for a long time and asked Sister Feng: "Where have you received the house deeds and land deeds I gave you? Are they the ones that will be given to Baoyu in the future?"
Sister Feng thought for a while and replied truthfully: "My ancestors knew the situation at home, so I didn't dare to keep it without permission, so I entrusted it to cousin Lin for safekeeping. Before leaving, cousin Lin went to collect it with me.
The ground is truly as stable as Mount Tai, not even a fly can fly in. Now that he is not in the capital, Cousin Lin must go there before the guards can open."
Jia Mu nodded and said: "You are thoughtful. Your cousin Lin is benevolent and righteous. Entrust it to him so that the treasure jade will not be lost in the future." Then she said to Sister Feng: "Put some of the things in your dowry there as well.
Come on, give them a way out."
Sister Feng was shocked: Did ancestor see something? Sister Feng hurriedly said: "Ancestor, I...".
Jia Mu waved her hand and said: "You can handle this matter yourself. No one can predict what will happen in the future. Some things are also my guesses and cannot be done accurately. Maybe I am too old and careless? I'm just a cunning rabbit.
There are still three grottoes, and the Lin family's holy family is flourishing, and there will be no changes in the next ten years. On the other hand, our family is getting worse every day. We should save some money while we still have enough energy.
This is a fallback route, and it can also be used as a precaution in the future when our family is not able to get enough money, so we have money to use."
Sister Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief: It turns out that the ancestors did not see what she had done, but had experienced the world for a long time, and shrewdly realized that the future of the family might not be appropriate, and wanted to leave a way out for Baoyu and herself.
Sister Feng saluted and said: "Old ancestor, you always see things in the longer term than Brother Feng, so of course I will listen to you."
Jia Mu closed her eyes tiredly, leaned back, leaned on the pillow and rubbed her forehead: "Brother Feng, you are smart. You were smart in the past, and you are even smarter now. These days, if you go out with Yu'er and the others more, you will be smart.
Go see the second girl more, the fourth girl has gone to Luoyang, and you often write letters, telling her that she can stay in Luoyang, don't worry about her family, and don't come back if nothing happens."
Sister Feng's eyes were sour, and she hurriedly stepped forward to help Jia Mu rub the Qingming point: "Old ancestor, I remember it."
Jia Mu added: "Tell them, just say it's me, and pay more attention to Gu Baoyu. He is kind-hearted and treats you sisters well. In view of the past friendship, please help if you can in the future."
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Sister Feng quickly agreed: "Don't worry, ancestors, Baoyu is so good, we all remember it."
Jia Mu nodded and said no more.
Compared with the blooming flowers a month ago, Concubine Yuan's Fengzao Palace is now lifeless. The eunuchs and maids dare not make loud noises. No one replaces the flowers in the room when they wither. The heavy curtains cover the entire hall, even during the day.
It was dark and necessary to light a candle. Yuanchun covered himself in the quilt, did not eat or drink, and just cried sadly.
When Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang came in, Baoqin was at the side urging Yuanchun to eat. Seeing them coming, Baoqin put down his bowl and spoon, knelt down and begged Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Jia to persuade Yuanchun to use some decoction.
Jia Mu asked Baoqin to lead everyone back. Mrs. Wang shed tears while picking up the decoction and fed it to Yuan Chun herself. Yuan Chun was not willing to eat it, but seeing that the person who brought it was Mrs. Wang, she
She also shed tears and ate slowly. She just shed tears silently while eating. Mrs. Wang and Mother Jia were sad in their hearts, and they also kept crying.
After the bowl of medicine was used up, Jia Mu asked Mrs. Wang to wipe away Yuan Chun's tears: "My dear, the matter has come to this, it is useless to think about it. At least you have to take care of yourself."
When Yuan Chun heard what Jia Mu said, she couldn't help crying "Wow" anymore. She lay in Mrs. Wang's arms and cried until the sky was dark and the earth was dark: "Ancestor, madam, I...my emperor...I
The prince is gone, he is gone..."
Mrs. Wang hugged Yuan Chun and cried bitterly: "My poor Yuan'er..."
Jia Mu sighed and had no choice but to let them wait for a while before talking.
After the two of them finally stopped crying, Jia Mu said, "Madam, don't be too sad. As long as you take good care of yourself, you will have more children in the future."
Yuanchun shook his head repeatedly and said: "It won't happen again... it won't happen again... it won't happen again...".