Sheng Shi Merciful Light

Mu Ci walked around Wang's house.The Wang family is not big, so there is no place to turn around. The yard is small, and the place where the two sons live is separated by a wall, and the two brothers occupy one side.

There are no gorgeous furnishings in the house, and there is simplicity everywhere.There are also fewer servants and helpers.

As a prime minister, life can be described as shabby, Mu Ci admired and felt uncomfortable, but also knew that his uncle and aunt would not accept the house and land he donated. Fortunately, the gifts prepared by Le Shu were more valuable, and there were enough gold and silver, which was the most affordable.

Xie Wang came out of the kitchen and went to the main house, and sure enough, he saw Wang Youlun looking at the presents.

Xie Wang saw the gold and silver in the middle of the gift box, and asked, "Do you want to keep it?"

"Take it, it's my nephew's heart." Wang Youlun sighed, "In the future, Ah Nong will take it all back."

His little Anong is also grown up, and he can't stay there for two years. In Tianjing City, there is no better place. Marriage is a big expense, and...the daughter is going to be the princess of Chu, and the dowry is too shabby...he is afraid that her daughter will be killed by others. despise.

Gold and silver are needed everywhere.

Wang Youlun is not corrupt. He was born in a poor family and his family has almost no property. The family only depends on his income, and the expenses of sending and receiving are all counted by his old wife.

Although the official residence is first-class now, and the salary is considered high, there are also various allowances such as job money, salary, kitchen materials, firewood, etc., additional allowances, public money, and job fields.But Tianjing City is under the feet of the emperor, the prosperity is not comparable to other places, and the consumption is not affordable by ordinary people.

If it weren't for the old wife's ability to handle it, a copper coin would be split in half, and with his little salary in Tianjing City, the whole family would starve to death every minute.

When necessary, Wang Youlun will also sell calligraphy to earn extra money, for example, if a hotel invites him to write a signature couplet or something, he can get a bonus for his pen.The old wife, the eldest daughter-in-law and the younger daughter also do needlework to supplement, and go to the kitchen in person.

Wang Youlun also felt sorry for his wife, so he didn't reject the kindness wholeheartedly.

Besides, he didn't accept it for himself, he just waited for his daughter to marry and accompany her back as a dowry, it's the same.

Seeing that the gift was not returned, Mu Ci was relieved.He likes Wang Youlun very much. Although he is upright but not pedantic, he also knows how to compromise for his family.

Mu Ci also learned that Wang Zhihong was all about imperial examinations, but Wang Zhirui was out of temper and didn't like reading. He was interested in doing business, probably because he cared about his mother's hard work since he was a child, and wanted to improve his family's life so that his mother could enjoy happiness.

But Wang Youting forbade it.

Mu Ci had an idea: "Uncle, since the second cousin's ambition is not in the imperial examination, even if you think about it, you can force him to be unhappy. Why don't you let him come into my palace and learn to help me take care of trivial matters. My palace is just set up. I need a trustworthy person to help me, in the future he will be capable enough, he can stay in the palace if he wants to, I can help him to do it alone, firstly, let the second cousin get what he wants, and secondly, we can improve the situation at home."

Wang Youting disagreed, but it was not good to directly reject the offer, and just said: "Ah Rui is still young, let's wait until we make an appointment to see if he can calm down, and then we can talk about the future."

Mu Ci didn't force it either.

But Wang Zhirui didn't care when he heard it, and winked at Mu Ci behind his father's back, and was beaten with a pot sticker by Wang Youlun.

Xie Wang was enlightened, brought the food, and scolded her husband: "As long as the child is safe and healthy, don't interfere with him too much, being a businessman is just as good."

"It's different. If you become a merchant and become a merchant, your children and grandchildren will be merchants in the future. Although they can also pass the imperial examination, they are a head short. How can they do it? I'm afraid that my grandson will blame me in the future." Wang Youlun's political affairs hall is The center of Daxing's power is under the royal family, on the second level of the pyramid. It looks very beautiful, but it is also divided into three, six, and nine ranks.

The first class is naturally from aristocratic families; the second class is from poor families; and the children of merchants represented by Lei Yue are born with dwarves and only rank in the third class. It is usually more difficult to be promoted than others, and they dare not be too prominent when discussing politics. .

There are very few people from merchants who can become high-ranking officials. Lei Yue can be said to be the only one, but although he is also a political adviser, the oldest, the oldest senior, shrewd and capable, he is at the bottom of the three political advisers, and it is difficult to do trivial things Leave it to him.

This is still dependent on him marrying a daughter from an aristocratic family.

Even if Lei Yue's family was very rich, Lei Yue himself would be a man, and he was more generous than anyone else in spending money on banquets, but he would still be looked down upon by other officials, even those from poor families.

In such a situation, how could Wang Youlun allow his son to become a merchant?

Mu Ci also knew that it would be impossible for him to break the boundaries of the business class for a while.No matter how powerful he is, he will not arbitrarily touch the scholars of the entire Daxing Dynasty and cause turmoil in the country.

The family chatted about other topics, and after lunch, Mu Ci left.

"Auntie, you have to take care of your health. I will feel sorry for you when you are sick." Mu Ci said.

"Okay, take care too, don't get hurt or get sick." Xie Wang reminded.

"understood."

Xie Wang looked at Mu Ci, just his own family, and took out two pairs of platform shoes with black uppers: "I know you like to wear these shoes, so I made two more pairs."

Mu Ci held his aunt's callused hand and blew gently: "Don't do it, your hand hurts."

"It's for you to wear, it doesn't hurt."

"My heart aches."

Xie Wang's heart was about to melt, he touched Mu Ci's little face, and said again with distress: "Now that you are out of your mind, my aunt hopes that you will live a careful life and everything will go smoothly, but she also knows your current status, no matter how careful you are, Someone will find fault."

Xie Wang is transparent, Mu Ci only said: "It's not a big deal."

"You are capable, my aunt knows. My aunt just doesn't want you to wrong me. Let's not be harmful to others, but if anyone dares to bully you, he must fight back, so that people will be afraid of you and dare not harm you. do you know?"

"I know, I won't wrong myself." Mu Ci was never one to wrong herself.

"If you have any grievances in your heart, just come and tell auntie! Auntie is not very capable and can't help you, but listen to what you say, it's okay to cook you a few delicious meals. Auntie's home is your home. Come home, understand?"

"I know, I must tell my aunt." Mu Ci smiled.

Xie Wang looked at Mu Ci's clean and bright smiling face, full of love and compassion, but also reluctant to let go, and got Mu Ci's repeated assurance that he would come often, so he bid farewell to him with tears in his eyes.

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Wang Youlun personally sent Mu Ci out, climbed into the star chasing car himself, and sat in the soft and spacious car.

Mu Ci knew that he had something to say, so she didn't refuse.

Sure enough, Wang Youlun sat down on his knees, switched from a loving uncle to a strict teacher mode, and said seriously: "Your Highness knows that you have made a very serious mistake."

"Please teach me, teacher." Mu Ci also sat on her knees and spoke solemnly.

"Excuse me, Your Highness, have you read "Historical Biography"?"

Mu Ci shook her head: "Sorry, I haven't seen it."

Wang Youlun: "..."

He almost forgot that although this prince's nephew and future son-in-law has a good brain, he is a prince in the cold palace. He is so poor in common sense and basic knowledge that he is really angry with everyone.

Wang Youlun had no choice but to patiently explain the Daxing local version of "Heroes of Generals and Prime Ministers ①" to Mu Ci in plain words.

Mu Ci understood in seconds that his uncle wanted to persuade him to reconcile with the emperor.

Sure enough, Wang Youlun said: "Now, you are blatantly ignoring Your Majesty. In the eyes of outsiders, it means that brothers are separated. Internally, it will cause unrest and turmoil in the court; externally, it will make the enemy country think that there is an opportunity to take advantage of, and the country will be in danger." carry on."

Mu Ci actually has no objection to Mu Zhan, otherwise he wouldn't have given half of his small treasury to him.Mu Ci just couldn't stand Mu Zan looking at herself with such sad, guilty, nostalgic, and pitiful eyes.

They are unfamiliar, too tired and crooked.

But Mu Ci could tell that Mu Zan didn't have that kind of thought about him—that third elder brother was a straight man, and he just loved his younger brother.

Mu Ci also knew that keeping Mu Zan cold would push Mu Zan farther and farther away, which was not good for him.It is more beneficial for him to act in the future, and it is more beneficial for the country if the brothers are of one mind and the two sides join forces.

It's just that Mu Ci will not talk to Mu Zan lightly. First, let him learn enough lessons so that he will not dare to have bad ideas easily in the future; second, he must observe to see how much he is worth investing in and to what extent.

Now it seems that Mu Zhan's character is indeed good, and it is worth investing in.

It only takes one step to make the brothers reconcile.

Wang Youlun sent this step to his feet.

Mu Ci took advantage of the trend and was sincerely taught. She bowed her hand to Wang Youlun: "I understand what the teacher said. Thank you for reminding me. I hope that you will be able to speak out if I make mistakes in the future."

Wang Youlun was so moved that tears flowed again, and when he lifted Mu Ci, he boasted: "Your Highness understands righteousness and always puts the overall situation first. It is my great happiness and the blessing of the common people."

Mu Ci was neither proud nor sad, and said calmly: "The third elder brother betrayed me before. Although I wanted to renew the old friendship with him in my heart, I was really afraid that I would be sad again. The third elder brother has become the emperor. If he wants to use me again, I will take the responsibility." I, for the sake of brotherhood and the righteousness of the country, I can only bear it." Mu Ci lowered her eyelids and said lightly, "I take many things lightly and don't care much, so I never feel moved or sad. .But I am very serious about my relationship. If I reconcile with my third brother, I will sincerely pay for my friendship. If he loses again...I will be sad."

Mu Ci has a good face, and she said "I will be sad" a little bit quietly, which really broke Wang Youlun's heart.

"I think His Majesty also sincerely wants to make peace with you, and will never hurt your heart again." Wang Youlun patted his chest.

"Forget it, the worst thing is that I'm sad, so I just left. Even if I can't leave, the worst result is death, so it's not a big deal."

"Not so much." Wang Youlun held Mu Ci's hand and swore, "I use the head as a guarantee, Your Majesty is very sincere to Your Highness." Wang Youlun said "Never The poisonous oath of "bear each other", he told the king of Chu in detail.

Mu Ci doesn't believe in such things as poisonous oaths, but for the lucky people in the feudal superstition period, the binding force is still very strong.

Mu Ci had no choice but to nod: "In this case, I plan to officially open the mansion on the first day of October, and I will entertain some relatives and friends at that time. I have a post here, which is for the third brother. I was not sure whether to give it to me before. Now listen to Uncle As I said, I also want to fix it. Please pass it on to him."

Wang Youlun was happy: "It's so good! It's so good!"

"You tell third brother, if he finds me in the future, I won't 'disappear' any more."

Wang Youlun nodded quickly, not daring to criticize Mu Ci's face, instead of meeting the emperor himself, he asked the emperor to go to see him.He also "gracefully" said that he would not "see".

After he got off the carriage, he hurried back to the palace to report the good news and hand out the invitation.He was so happy that Mu Zan wished that it would be the first day of October immediately, and ordered Li Hai to help him change his clothes. After changing several sets of clothes, he didn't know which one to wear to meet his little brother Jiu.

In the next half month, Mu Zhan saw everyone with fluttering lips and a pleasant face. When he thought that he could go out of the palace to meet his little brother Jiu, he was happy and counted the days on his fingers.

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The author has something to say:

"General Xianghe" comes from Sima Qian's "Historical Records: Biography of Lian Po Lin Xiangru".

During the Warring States period, Lin Xiangru, a member of the State of Zhao, was sent as an envoy to the State of Qin, fulfilling his mission, and returned to Zhao without disgrace, so he was named a doctor;In recognition of Lin Xiangru's contributions, King Zhao granted Lin Xiangru the title of Shangqing.

Veteran Lian Po thought that he was invincible and invincible, while Lin Xiangru was just a frail scholar who was better at speaking than others. He was very dissatisfied with this, so he said to people many times: "Let me see you in the future." He will definitely humiliate him." After Lin Xiangru knew about this, he put the country's affairs first, took sick leave and did not go to court, and tried not to see him.Later, Lian Po learned that Lin Xiangru's actions were based on national affairs, so he pleaded guilty to Lin Xiangru.

After that, the two got together and began to assist King Zhao to govern the country with all their strength.

It is best for Mu Ci and Mu Zan to cooperate and work together to govern the country.