There are precedents in the history of the Red Chamber

Shi Zhongzhu planned everything, what was Zhuangzi going to do after two years of planning?Do you still remember that Shi Zhongzhu studied agriculture in his previous life, with a doctorate in agriculture.Shi Zhongzhu wanted to set up an experimental field in Zhuangzi, the current grain output is so low, maybe he can still be a "Yuan Longping" in this life.

Shi Zhongzhu’s Zhuangzi’s location is not very good. The place is small and close to the mountain. He said that the mountain is actually a small mound, which is estimated to be no more than 15 feet (50 meters) high. What are you doing here.Shi Zhongzhu didn't feel pain in his back when he stood and talked. Where is the capital, every inch of land is expensive, and if this little earth bag is of great use, where would it be his turn.

To the northeast of the capital is the Yanshan Mountains, which are royal gardens and summer resorts. The most famous Chengde Mountain Resort that Shi Zhongzhu knows is still there.To the west is the famous Xishan Mountain, and to the northwest is the Huguo Temple. All the famous mountains have been carved up, except for this small soil bag in the south, which happens to be close to Zhao Zhi’s home.

Shi Zhongzhu went to Zhuangzi to inspect it. Although Zhuangzi was small, the land was fertile. In previous years, vegetables were grown exclusively for the mansion, so there was also a greenhouse for growing vegetables in winter.Shi Zhongzhu was very satisfied after seeing it, and his agricultural plan finally had a chassis for implementation.

To carry out the cultivation of staple food crops, what is needed first?seed?technology?information?No, money is most needed!It was only during the actual operation that Shi Zhongzhu discovered how happy it is to be a simple technical talent, and it is difficult to move a single step without money. When he took over Zhuangzi, Shi Ding had already taken precautions, and made a three-pronged agreement with his son not to support him with money.Shi Zhongzhu's monthly records and things accumulated in ten years are also quite a lot. When Shi Ding was ennobled, the sage rewarded him with a lot of good things, but none of them had a big inner mark, which could be melted into gold and silver for circulation.

But relying on these mornings and evenings to sit and eat, Shi Zhongzhu was worried about what to do to make money.After thinking twice, Shi Zhongzhu decided to plant flowers!Yes, it was the flowers he used as a cover, and the money from the flowers was used to support the growing of food.Just do what you say, Shi Zhongzhu ordered him to go down that day, and this Zhuangzi will plant flowers in the future.Planting flowers also needs to be particular. There are so many flowers on the market, how can I guarantee that I can sell them on the market? Shi Zhongzhu decided to go back to his old business and improve the flowers first.

In his previous life, he had rich experience in planting flowers, from the simplest canned ones, which a fool can grow, to the high-end pretense methods, the sky-high price orchids, Shi Zhongzhu knew everything about it.Those who learn this have never practiced it, and they always memorize a lot of books. For "highly educated talents" who have experienced exam-oriented education, they have high scores and low abilities, and they are quick-spoken.For Zhuangzi's work, Shi Zhongzhu only needs to know how to talk, and the experienced old gardener will do it.

Among many flowers, Shi Zhongzhu chose peony as an improved variety, from flower shape, color, fragrance to flowering time. Peony, as the king of flowers, must sell more.

Shi Ding knew that his youngest son had finally planted flowers, so he cursed, "Little bastard, you know how to cheat Lao Tzu's farm, can't you grow flowers at home?"

Leaving aside the fact that Shi Zhongzhu was busy improving the peony, Shi Niang and Zheng Shi were very excited. Her son passed the examination as a scholar. He was 10 years old, the youngest scholar. After two years, he was a 12-year-old Juren. The youngest Jinshi in history, the Jinshi's mother will also go down in history!

Thinking about it, Mrs. Zheng felt excited. In order to let the gods and Buddhas in the sky bless her son, Mrs. Zheng went from Sanqing to Tathagata, not only Taoist Buddhism, but also Confucius several times.

Mrs. Zheng went to Huguo Temple to worship Buddha today. She walked up step by step and worshiped in each hall. When she came back, she felt unwell and invited the imperial physician.

The imperial doctor came to look at the solemn faces all over the yard, thinking that something serious happened, and helped him to diagnose the pulse, good guy, happy pulse!Immediately, the old wrinkled face turned into a chrysanthemum, "Congratulations madam, Ximai, it's been almost three months."

Zheng Shi was also surprised, Ximai!After giving birth to Shi Zhongzhu, he kept his filial piety one after another. When he got older, he thought that there were only two children, Brother Song and Brother Zhu, in this life.

Mrs. Zheng was immersed in joy, and Nanny Fang was not confused, so she hurriedly asked Imperial Physician Wang, "Your Majesty, the slaves are talkative. Madam changed her clothes two months ago."

"Some wives are pregnant and have menstruation." An old man, Wang Taiyi, said this without embarrassment. "It's just, madam, take care of it carefully. Menstruation may also be a sign of miscarriage."

Mrs. Zheng nodded quickly after hearing this, and promised to take good care of the baby.Physician Wang prescribed a series of expensive anti-pregnancy medicines, took the red envelope, and went happily.

When Shi Ding returned home, the servants of the whole family congratulated him with smiles, but said nothing.When we got to the main room, I didn't understand what Zheng's hand was rubbing back and forth on his stomach, "Mrs. is pregnant?!"

"Yeah, the imperial doctor said it's been three months, and I didn't expect it." Knowing that she was pregnant, Zheng's voice dropped an octave.

"Well, today is really a double happiness. Gao Shilang from the Ministry of Officials told me that my brother-in-law is going to be transferred to the capital. I think the letter from my sister and brother-in-law will be here soon. It will really be a family reunion." Shi Ding said to Zheng happily. Said.

The "sister" that Shi Ding spoke of was not his biological sister, but his concubine sister.Shi Ding's generation has only three sons, so even concubine daughters are honorable. At that time, the old Hou Ye and the old lady were busy with Uncle Shi's sick body. .

Zheng was concerned, "When will my brother-in-law come to Beijing?"

"About one month later. My brother-in-law has been transferred to Zuodu censor this time, and his rank will not change. He will be promoted as an official in Beijing." Shi Ding was beaming, "The house of the Wei family in Beijing has been in disrepair for a long time. Waiting for a letter from my sister and brother-in-law, See if they plan to live in our house or in the Wei family's house, if they live in the Wei family's old house, they will have to trouble Madam to help renovate and clean the old house."

"No problem, I'll arrange someone to clean it." Mrs. Zheng didn't think it was difficult to clean the house, and the renovation was just as it was. It would be even easier if she lived in the Hou's mansion.

Shi Ding felt very sorry that his old wife had to work hard even though she was pregnant. "It's time to marry a daughter-in-law to come in and share your worries."

"That's right, Brother Song is fourteen or fifteen years old. It's the most agreeable time to talk about marriage. If you don't tell me, I'll forget it." Zheng said that marrying a daughter-in-law is also in high spirits, and it's almost dark , I have to ask Nanny Fang to inquire about girls of the right age.

Lifting a stone to shoot himself in the foot, Shi Ding tried to persuade his old wife to rest obediently.

To say that the Wei family that Shi Siniang married is also a well-known family. When the Taizu founded the country, it was in a dark fight with the previous dynasty. Saved it, and made a smooth transition to the present day.Several generations of emperors in this dynasty suppressed the aristocratic family and gathered the imperial power, it was only obvious or not, but the Wei family was still very prominent at this time, Shi Siniang would not marry to fill the house if she was not prominent!

Yes, to fill in the house, the only daughter of the previous generation of historians, the daughter who was raised as a prostitute, married Wei Yan, the heir of the Wei family, to fill in the house.At that time, Wei Yan's first wife gave birth and left within half a year, leaving behind only her infant daughter.The Wei family said to the outside world that it was difficult to give birth, but the truth is that everyone knows that Mrs. Wei's natal family was involved in the case of land invasion in central Sichuan. The sage ordered strict punishment, and the entire family building collapsed.At this time, the Wei family did not divorce Mrs. Wei to preserve the family, nor did she intend to let her die of illness. However, Mrs. Wei couldn't bear the blow when she heard the news. In addition, she had seen too much in the aristocratic family, and she was afraid that she would implicate her daughter if she did not die. Forcibly consumed himself to death.

Wei Yan and Mrs. Wei are also young couples, they are newlyweds, and they feel uncomfortable when his wife is gone.When looking for a successor, I thought about taking good care of my daughter, so I chose Shi Siniang, who had a noble family and was also a concubine.At that time, Old Master Shi felt that the marriage would go well, the first wife left only a baby girl, and the rules of the Wei family were good, so he agreed.

Shi Siniang also followed the rules when she married into the Wei family. There are very few admirable stepmothers in this world, and there are not many vicious stepmothers who everyone shouts and beats. It's just one of them.

When Wei Yan’s brother-in-law’s family came, it was August and the weather was very hot. Zheng’s baby was also in April, but her belly seemed too big. Doctor Wang came to see and said it was twins, but she was frightened Shi Ding, Mrs. Zheng is old and pregnant with twins, how can this be good?

Therefore, the brother-in-law and sister's family came from afar, but Mrs. Zheng did not go out to greet her.Wei Shishi brought Wei Zhenniang, the daughter of the first wife, and his eldest son Wei Jing and younger son Wei Kang to visit. Wei Kang was still a "toothless person" wrapped in swaddling clothes.

Mrs. Zheng stood up and confessed, "Sister, forgive me, it's all because my sister-in-law is too bulky to meet me far away. Forgive me, forgive me."

"Second sister-in-law hasn't seen each other for several years, and now she's separated from me. What does the whole family care about?" Wei Shishi is also a straightforward person.

After the two parties exchanged pleasantries, Wei Shi brought his son over to greet him, pointed to the girl in green clothes and said, "This is my eldest daughter, named Zhenniang."

Wei Zhenniang came forward, her voice was crisp and clear, and she saluted: "Zhenniang greets the second aunt, and the second aunt wishes you a happy life.

Seeing that Wei Zhenniang was dressed in the most fashionable style, and the salute posture should have been taught by someone specially, Mrs. Zheng treated her more politely, helped her up personally, and said: "You are welcome, I will be with you at the second aunt's house." Like your own family, the second aunt likes a good and sensible child like you the most." After speaking, he personally inserted a laurel hairpin from the meeting ceremony on her head.

"Sister, it's really a blessing. Zhong Lingyuxiu's daughter is really by my side. I'm so envious of me. I'm so sorry that I've been facing two monkeys all day, and my heart is broken." Zheng laughed and joked.

"My sister-in-law is really envious. I gave up my daughter to you. After three to five days, you should complain about me." Wei Shishi joked.

Zheng's eyes flashed, and she didn't know whether her sister said this on purpose or in a hurry, but she didn't say anything, looked at the little boy next to her, and asked, "This is my eldest nephew, right?"

"Nephew Wei Jing pays respects to the second aunt. I wish the second aunt all the best, and I wish the new siblings safety and health." Wei Jing is only 5 years old, and he speaks with a stern face, which makes him even cuter.

"What a clever mouth, Second Aunt lent you a good word." After finishing speaking, she also ordered Nanny Fang to present a greeting gift.Wei Kang, Wei Shi's youngest son, was hugged by a nanny to salute, and Zheng also gave a meeting gift as usual.

"Sister, because I'm pregnant, I can't even use the ice basin. It's too hot in this hall. How about we go to the West Flower Hall."

"It's all about the second sister-in-law. I think the children are also hot. Let Zhenniang and Brother Kang go to Baoxia for a rest, and Brother Jing go to the front study to meet his second uncle. How about it." Wei Shishi suggested.

"Baoxia couldn't be better, the weather is the coolest." After finishing speaking, she asked the servant girl to lead Wei Zhenniang and Wei Kang's nanny down to rest, and then ordered someone to lead Wei Jing to the study.

When we arrived at the West Flower Hall, we sat down by host and guest, and Mrs. Zheng talked about the situation of relatives in Beijing. "The third uncle is in charge of the imperial army, and he is on duty today. The third sibling is about to give birth, so he didn't come today. We will see each other when you rest and recuperate."

"The future will be long, my little sister is not in a hurry." When Wei Shishi was in his boudoir, he had a good relationship with his second and third brothers, and he didn't have the confidence to be a sister-in-law when his sister-in-law came in, so he had a good relationship with his second and third sisters-in-law. .I haven't seen each other for more than ten years. After a few pleasantries, the familiar feeling came back.

Since they are a family, Wei Shi didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "Second sister-in-law, what do you think of Zhenniang?"

"Zhenniang, there is nothing wrong with it at first glance, what do you mean?"

"Sister-in-law~~ You don't know what I mean? Do you think Zhenniang will match our brother Zhu?" Wei Shishi said directly.

"Zhenniang is the child left behind, why are you in a hurry." Mrs. Zheng was not in a hurry. Her son was selected as a scholar at a young age, and he has a bright future in the future.

"Sister-in-law, you don't know how difficult it is to be a successor. Over the years, the dowry left by my wife was in charge of the old servant. When Zhenniang was 7 years old, the father-in-law decided to marry the dowry to Zhenniang. It's like guarding against thieves." Wei Shishi has been married for many years, and finally took a chance to talk to her family about her sufferings, tears came down.

"I take care of her food and clothing, teach her how to socialize, and see what the Wei family thinks. If you want to get married, I don't have to worry about it. Who knows that when I was guarding against me, I was a thief. Now that I can be used, I don't care whether it is expensive or not. Be the master, how dare I be the master.”

"I thought about it privately. Marrying into my natal family is the most reliable. It's my own daughter. It's best to be like this. Sister-in-law, do you think about it." Wei Shishi said that it was not easy for him to be a stepmother. The woman is reserved and just wants to marry her early so as to save trouble.

Mrs. Zheng was in a dilemma, "I can't decide this matter alone, I have to listen to Lord Hou's wishes."

"I understand that it should be the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker." Wei Shi also understood, and no longer persuaded his sister-in-law, but only introduced the basic situation of Wei Zhenniang. This year, she is 10 years old, only a few months younger than Shi Zhongzhu, and the dowry is generous. The butler is good at communication and good looking, and finally swears that she will not marry into her mother's family if there is anything wrong.

"Brother Song hasn't settled down yet, Brother Zhu's marriage is not in a hurry, Mother Zhen is still young, we are mothers and we love others." Mrs. Zheng interrupted Wei Shi's sales promotion, and changed the topic to Xihua Hall On the flowers and plants outside the window.Following the topic, Wei Shishi praised the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus outside the window and the artistic conception of residual lotus.

Mrs. Zheng listened vaguely, but thought in her heart, "What kind of wife should I choose for Brother Zhu?"