Five-character scroll, section 97, the end of the year
The end of the seventh year of Yonglong has finally come.
The falling snow covered the entire capital city in a blanket of white snow. For the Feng family, this was also the first Chinese New Year for the Feng family after their elder brother got married.
Shen Yixiu also began to passively get involved in the Feng family's festive busyness. There was no reason for her mother-in-law to have to work hard, but being a daughter-in-law could take a break from the busy schedule. After two or three days of busy work, Shen Yixiu felt that it was really not easy to be a big woman.
Although the two mothers-in-law have not given up completely, it is obvious that they are beginning to want to hand over power. Shen Yixiu must learn to take over all arrangements for the New Year.
"Ms. sir, I really don't want to get up. Can you ask the two younger sisters of the You family to come and help me?" Shen Yixiu, who was leaning in Feng Ziying's arms and finally got up, said coquettishly, "This is too much. Why are there so many things going on in the New Year? In the past, I didn’t seem to have that many things to do when I was in the Shen Mansion."
"In the past, you ate ready-made food, opened your mouth for food, and stretched out your hands for clothes. Now you have to worry about it by yourself. Of course it's different."
Looking at Qingwen who was smiling with her lips pursed, she was wrapping Shen Yixiu in an embroidered jacket and cotton skirt. Feng Ziying stood up, revealing her strong body. Yun Shang also stood aside to dress Feng Ziying.
"What I said is not entirely correct. There are a lot more things going on in our house than before. For example, all kinds of businesses have to be handled by the young mistress during this period. Grandma is not familiar with them, so she naturally feels tired." Yun Shang helped Shen Yixiu explain.
"Yes, isn't that what Yun Shang said?" Shen Yixiu finally wrapped up his coveted body, wearing a scarlet bellyband with a lake silk coat and an embroidered jacket with fox armpits. , and finally put on a long cotton skirt, "Mr. sir, why don't you let the two younger sisters of the You family come and help?"
"Wan Jun, this is your business. If you ask them to help, they won't refuse. But they are probably not as good as you, right?" Feng Ziying was somewhat doubtful of the You sisters' ability in this regard.
Third Sister You is a rough and straightforward person, and it is unreliable to take care of things like this in the house. Second Sister You is kind-hearted and timid. If her identity as aunt is not there, Feng Ziying estimates that any maid can ride on her head and still be able to do it. Taking care of things?
"Grandma, what I said makes sense. Aunt Dayou is too simple and kind-hearted. The food given to the girl in the kitchen was a little cold, but she didn't say anything. If the slaves hadn't happened to meet her, those women in the kitchen would have bullied her. , The slave wants to warm up the kitchen, but Aunt Dayou still says it’s a rare trouble... As for Little Aunt You, the slave feels a bit decisive and aggressive, but Little Aunt You is no longer thinking about this, but thinks about it all day long. Have a sword fight with me..."
Qingwen herself found it funny when she said this.
Auntie You are also a pair of strange sisters. Auntie You is tall and strong, but she is timid and thin-skinned. People say that Hu girls are fierce and wild, and are more wild than men on the border. , but there is no trace of this in her, she is even more timid and honest than ordinary ladies.
That little Aunt You went to the other extreme and was obsessed with boxing and sword kung fu. Apart from sticking to her husband, she also practiced boxing and swordsmanship in the house, making a lot of noise.
I don’t know if this martial arts training is to compete with me on the bed? I didn’t hear that this little Aunt You, who is highly skilled in martial arts, is the most useless on the bed. She is beaten by me in just a few strokes.
He was so tormented that he threw away his armor and surrendered his gun without killing him.
Bah, why did you think of such a thing?
Qingwen's face felt a little feverish. Could it be that she had been waiting in the inner and outer rooms of her grandma's room all day long, and had seen her a lot, and was really as excited as grandma said?
After hearing Qingwen's evaluation of Sister You, Feng Ziying felt that this girl was quite accurate in judging people, and her evaluation was very pertinent.
"Well, I'll talk to my mother and aunt first, and then I'll ask the sisters what they mean. I'm not in a hurry. Today will be the Chinese New Year, and tomorrow will be the eighth year of Yonglong. The New Year has a new look.
, and I hope our Feng family can have a better year." Feng Ziying smoothed things over.
"Well, my maid also wishes that grandma can give birth to a young master for me as soon as possible next year, so that my wife and aunt can rest assured." Qingwen finally put on Shen Yixiu's clothes, and then stood aside with Mrs. Tang in her arms.
Feng Ziying glanced at Qingwen and said teasingly: "You know how to please me, how about you figure out when your grandma can have one?"
Qingwen's face suddenly turned red and she spat, "I'm not serious, how can I know this? That should be my business."
Shen Yixiu, the person involved, was amused by the two masters and servants. Fortunately, she also knew that Feng Ziying had always liked Qingwen's temperament, so she didn't feel dissatisfied. She glared at Feng Ziying and said, "If you are serious about it, I think it would be better to meet at another time."
Tomorrow, my father will comb Qingwen and Yun Shang together, so that this girl will not have to bicker with you all day long..."
"Grandma!" Qingwen was anxious.
"What, Qingwen, are you still not happy?" Shen Yixiu also teased Qingwen, "Could it be that you still have other thoughts and want to go out?"
Seeing Yun Shang cover her mouth and snicker at the side, Qingwen still didn't understand that it was the couple who came to tease her, and she stamped her feet bitterly, "Why did grandma come to bully the slave with me?"
"Then if you don't bully who you bully, how can you bully me? You said that the You sisters are honest people, so you can't bully honest people, right? After all, the only one in this house can bully you."
Feng Ziying laughed happily when she saw Qingwen's cute and angry look.
This kind of boudoir fun is naturally not something outsiders can appreciate, but it makes the relationship between the master and the servant closer.
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"Has the garden in your house been built?" Feng Ziying sat in Jia Huan's room and looked around.
Since Jia Huan went to Qingtan Academy to study, his status in the mansion has risen visibly, and a small courtyard has been specially arranged for him. Although he rarely comes back now, even Aunt Zhao is tougher than before.
A lot.
"It's probably been built, right? It doesn't have much to do with me, and I don't have much time to worry about it." Jia Huan curled his lips, seeming to disagree with what Feng Ziying said about the garden. He picked up the teacup with both hands and said solemnly
The matter was presented to Feng Ziying.
Feng Ziying took the teacup and nodded: "Well, the Qiu Wei test of Qingtan Academy was very average. It is said that your principal is very dissatisfied and thinks that recruiting too many students has affected the quality of teaching in the academy. It is estimated that it will be more strict after the new year.
, from now on, local students will only be able to go home for a day's rest every month, and I guess you won't have much time to come back in the next three years."
"Yes, Master Zhou has very strict requirements. I originally thought that my foundation in classics was pretty good. But when I got to the academy, I realized that there are people outside the world. I belong to the worst group, so I don't dare to be disrespectful. Now I am focused on improving my teachings."
Make up for what is lacking so as not to embarrass Brother Feng."
Jia Huan's demeanor was more calm, but slightly anxious. Feng Ziying probably suddenly entered such an environment and felt the huge pressure caused by the gap between herself and others.
"Is the monthly exam and quarterly exam okay?" Feng Ziying asked with concern.
If she fails the monthly exam, Feng Ziying estimates that Jia Huan will really be embarrassed to see her.
"Thank you, Brother Feng, for your concern. I almost failed the first monthly exam, but it was much better the second time. Now I can basically rank around 280th among the 330 people in the entire Xiyuan."
, but it’s much better than the previous times. My goal is to raise my ranking to around 200 next year, and to around 100 the year after that, and strive to pass the exam in the autumn of the tenth year of Yonglong.”
When Jia Huan said this, he couldn't help but wave his hand to show his determination.
"Yes, you are ambitious!" Feng Ziying gave an encouragement, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"Lay a solid foundation of economics and meaning. This year and next, your focus will still be on economics and meaning. The year after next, I will find a way to supplement the policy theory for you, although the weight of political theory in Qiu Wei is not as important as that of economics."
However, when everyone has almost the same level of knowledge and it is difficult to distance themselves, current policy theory is often the key, so you must strive to keep your level of theory and meaning at the same level as others in order to pass the Qiu Wei period.
Policy theory wins.”
Jia Huan's eyes couldn't help but turn red again, he stood up and wanted to kneel down to give Feng Ziying a gift. Brother Feng treated him like a nephew, but Jia Huan couldn't repay such kindness even if he was shattered to pieces.
It was in Qingtan Academy that he truly and deeply understood what a true group of scholars was.
All the students in this academy are basically well-known scholars in their hometowns and counties, but they have to behave themselves when they go to the academy, even those from Dongyuan who have already obtained the qualifications to be elected.
Senior brothers, there is no arrogance in the academy, and they are modest and respectful, which makes people feel heartbroken.
Because of this, he cherishes such an opportunity even more.
Also in the academy, Brother Feng's experience is also a legendary story, especially Brother Feng's outstanding performance in current policy theory, which is a good talk in the academy. Almost every year, the academy invites Brother Feng back to the academy to give a speech, which is an introduction
Every year, the imperial court focuses on current affairs to provide direction for students.
Now Brother Feng actually wants to tutor him specifically. This is an opportunity that every student in the entire academy dreams of and is hard to get. It can be said that some students can't buy such an opportunity even if they pay ten thousand taels of silver.
Seeing Jia Huan's expression, look, and movements, Feng Ziying frowned. How could people these days show their emotions so easily, and shed red tears at every turn? Men and women were like this, and he was not used to it.
He waved his hands and tried his best to look pleasant, "What's wrong, Brother Huan, how can a man imitate Madam and cry like this? If you have this heart, why not put it to good use in studying. As long as you can do well in the exam, it will be the greatest thing to me."