Aristocratic family's career in the Red Chamber

When Tang Bin woke up early, before dawn, his new wife, Kong Shi, had already woken up and was getting dressed by the bed. Seeing him waking up, she apologized, "I woke you up? It's still early, Grandpa." Sit for a while."

Tang Bin was still a little dizzy in his head, but he shook his head and refused: "It's not much worse, I can't sleep for a moment, so I won't sleep." Looking up at Kong, he said with pity, "How many times have I said, I go to morning , you don’t have to get up with me, be careful not to get tired.”

Her husband's words of concern are always extraordinarily sweet, and a smile appeared on Kong's face, his eyes were full of joy, and he said softly: "I don't work hard, I go to bed early at night, how can I sleep in the morning?" Just woke up. The concubine still has a nap at noon on weekdays, unlike the master who is busy every day in the yamen, I can't get tired."

Because Tang Bin was afraid that the light would wake Tang Bin up, he only lit a candle on the table by the window. He went to the kitchen to see how the breakfast was, and he went to get clothes for Tang Bin himself, waited for Tang Bin to get up from the bed, and dressed Tang Bin himself.

Such a good wife is naturally lovable.When everything was in order, Tang Bin held Kong's hand, looked directly at her, and thanked solemnly: "Thank you for your hard work, lady."

Kong's face suddenly turned red, and he withdrew his hand suddenly, glanced at the girls and women who were waiting around, and hurriedly said: "Whatever hard work is what I should do."

Tang Bin laughed lightly.His wife is virtuous, virtuous, educated and reasonable, and she was born gentle and beautiful. I married a wife like this, so what can I ask for if I am a real husband?It's just one thing, she's too shy, such boudoir love, even the smallest joke can make her face blush!

However, he likes it.

After washing up under the service of the servants, the breakfast was brought over. In fact, the real court meal will not be so early, but today is the big court. With a full stomach, he specially asked the meal prepared by the kitchen to be used with him.

Tang Bin looked at the white fungus porridge, a plate of steamed buns, a plate of sesame seed cakes, and a few side dishes on the table. There were not many of them, but they were all his favorites. She is a good wife, and she is very familiar with his likes and dislikes.How could Tang Bin not notice it with such care.Seeing that Kong wanted to serve him vegetables, Tang Bin pulled someone to press him on the stool, and said, "Don't be too busy, I know you are not used to eating so early, just take it with me, let's have a bowl of porridge together."

Being so gentle and considerate, Kong's heart beat wildly, and he felt the heat on his face. He lowered his head and muttered a few words: "This is not good, I should give you some vegetables..." But under Tang Bin's persistent eyes, It disappeared in an instant.Tang Bin served Kong a bowl of porridge himself, and then added another bowl for himself.The two had breakfast in silence, and neither of them spoke, but in the room, there was warmth.

Seeing this, Nanny Zhou, Kong's dowry mother, couldn't help but curl her mouth upwards, and let the servants wait on her first, then turned around and went out. When she arrived at the second door, there were two girls dressed more brightly than ordinary girls standing on the corridor. Nanny Zhou just pretended not to see their bright eyes, and said coldly: "There is a grandma in the house, so I don't need you, go do your own thing." After finishing speaking, she ignored the exclamation of the two girls , turn around and leave.She thought disdainfully from the bottom of her heart, a bunch of foxes, don't think that she doesn't know what they're thinking, isn't it just that they want to climb up to my uncle?Phew, dreaming!

Mother Zhou thought of Tang Bin's relationship with Kong again. She really had nothing to say. She was gentle, considerate, and caring. Take a second look.My daughter is loved by her husband, but she has no parents-in-law and sister-in-law to take care of her in Beijing, so her life is not comfortable.It's just a pity that my uncle is clearly the number one scholar, but his official career doesn't seem to be going well recently, and the girl is so tired that she also worries in private.

When Nanny Zhou entered the room, she saw Tang Bin stood up and wanted to leave, Kong Shi wanted to see her off, Tang Bin stopped her: "It's dark outside, you can't see the way clearly, so don't move, eat in a while, go back and lie down again." meeting."

Not to mention that Kong's heart is good, seeing her son-in-law like this, Nanny Zhou also praised her master's vision for her son-in-law from the bottom of her heart, and her daughter has fallen into the nest of blessings.

If my uncle's official career is smoother, then there is really nothing to worry about.

Tang Bin rushed all the way to the gate of the palace, it was still early, and the low-level officials like him had already taken their positions and waited to go in for a while, saying that they were going to court, but with their current rank, they were actually standing at the end of the line, It's just a vague voice, the rules and etiquette can't be wrong, but they can't see the sky.

Tang Bin hurried to the column of the Imperial Academy, and greeted his acquainted colleagues. Many sedan chairs came over at the other end. After stopping, people in red and purple official robes and jade belts came out. These people got off the sedan chairs and greeted each other. Talking, laughing and chatting, relaxed and freehand, they are no better than Tang Bin, who is cautious and silent.

These are all officials of the fourth grade, but they can go to the small court, and they can see the holy words every day, and what they say can be heard directly by the heavens. Naturally, they are not comparable to such a person.

Tang Bin glanced at his colleagues around him, and sure enough, they looked in that direction with a strange look in their eyes.Tang Bin knew that it was the ambition to become one of them, and the desire to replace it with his own body.Because, he himself thought so too.

It's just that since he offended King Ke's mansion last time, he was in the Hanlin Academy, but he was faintly thrown into the cold palace. If it wasn't for the help of his father-in-law... Tang Bin closed his eyes to hide the resentment and unwillingness in his eyes.Now he doesn't even have the right to be angry.

When the time came, a group of people entered the main entrance in order of rank and rank, and arrived at the wide white marble courtyard in front of the main hall. There were already ten people standing there, and no one dared to speak. Voices.Standing at Tang Bin's position, you can only see the crowd's head moving, as for the high place where the dragon chair is placed, you can only see a faint silhouette.

If you stand in front, not to mention seeing Sheng Jia better, Sheng Jia can also see you clearly. Standing so far away, who knows who is standing here?

Tang Bin was thinking about these messy things vaguely, his mind was in chaos, and no one here disturbed him, so he was not afraid of being rude.All the way along with the crowd, he knelt down and saluted Shan Huan live, stood up, and was another spectator.

An official earlier reported to the emperor that a mountain torrent in Shanxi had ravaged and collapsed the mountain, causing casualties to the people and flooding countless fertile fields. This year's harvest may be difficult.Longyan was greatly mourned and ordered to exempt him from taxation for one year.Another official reported that there was an official in Suzhou who was corrupt with ink, and deserved to be severely punished. He was furious and ordered the Ministry of Criminal Justice to thoroughly investigate the matter...

The hall was full of hustle and bustle, but I was standing here, but I was just a spectator!

The low-ranking officials have always been called love-hate in the Great Dynasty.What I love is that I can be with the important ministers at the same time, listen to their reports, and learn from them.What I hate is that I am only a low-ranking official, and I can only watch others scold Fang Qiu in the court hall, and feel depressed, not to mention how uncomfortable.

In the officialdom, how many people don't want to climb up?If you are really indifferent to fame and wealth, why bother to be this official?

When it comes to court, the important officials in purple robes and red robes will naturally go first, followed by the low-ranking officials. The important officials have their own sedan chair frames, and the low-grade ones are all ordinary-sized carriages and horses prepared by themselves. When walking on the road, who is the most dignified? , it is clear at a glance who is the lower level.

When they arrived at the Hanlin Academy, they did their own business.Tang Bin now follows Han Lao Hanlin to repair books. It sounds very noble, but he deals with those ancient books every day, and he has to find materials to fill in the broken and incomplete books. What is the weight of etiquette books?It's not that Tang Bin didn't know that he had offended the eldest prince of King Ke's mansion. It's good luck to be able to stay in the Hanlin Academy now, but it's hard to get over it. He wasn't the one who provoked right and wrong, but in the end, he was the most unlucky.

This is the result of lack of power, anyone can step on it!

Secretly sneered like this, what should be done, Tang Bin is still doing things well, facing his colleagues and seniors, Tang Bin is still polite and courteous, and there is no trace of disrespect, but behind the scenes, he is arrogant and arrogant. How can the bottom of my heart feel better?It's just a forced smile in front of people.This is due to the fact that Tang Bin himself can think about it, and his mind is still broad-minded. If you want to let go of what you can't think about, you will be discouraged and depressed. In all dynasties, is it rare?Whenever Tang Bin gives up on himself a little bit, it is not uncommon for him to be devastated.

Tang Bin knew in his heart that although the turmoil had calmed down after the edict came down, and Prince Ke's mansion seemed to have calmed down, the enmity between the two parties has deepened.Especially this time, the edict was obviously disappointed with Ke Wangfu. With Tang Bin's understanding of the temperament of Ke Wangfu and the descendants of the Tang family, it would be strange if he didn't count all this on him.Although he is not afraid, in a short period of time, no matter his father, brother or father-in-law's mentor, it is not easy to help him manage, at least, he must not hinder the eldest prince's eyes.Prince Ke's Mansion is now a member of the First Prince's ship.

But how long will the days of shrinking head and brain be like this? !

Tang Bin looked at the books piled up all over the room. This is the place where rare and unique books of various colors collected from various places are stored in the Imperial Academy. In the past two or three months, this is where he stayed the most.Tang Bin smiled wryly, it's okay, being with books is better than going out to see the strange and sympathetic eyes of others.No matter what it is, benevolent or malicious, such a pitiful appearance for him makes Tang Bin feel as uncomfortable as a fire every time he sees it.

But what can I do? !

Tang Bin thought bitterly, shaking his head to cheer himself up, he couldn't just be knocked down like this.The days to come are still long, 30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi, he still doesn't believe that he will never be able to get ahead for the rest of his life.

What about the First Prince?What about the Queen?Concubine Shu and the second prince are not vegetarians either.King Ke's Mansion is now standing in line early, what will happen in the future?Tang Bin sometimes thinks about it, he might as well vote for the second prince. Others are afraid of the first prince, so is the second prince still afraid?I just thought of my father's advice and my father-in-law's political views, that's all.Both the Kong family and his father are neutral, and he was taught since he was a child that it is not so easy to earn from the dragon. Standing in a team is never a matter for one person. He gambled the lives of the whole family in order to fight for one breath. not worth!

Wait, time can change everything, endure, patience can turn into gold...

Tang Bin was so in a trance that he warned himself that his subordinates kept flipping through various books, searching for information, and preparing for the book he was going to write. He was joking, but he didn't care much about it, but he heard the man praise and said: "Brother Wang, you are in the early years. You have been released for six years and have made outstanding achievements. This time, you will return to the capital. Although you are at the same level, you have such experience, and you will have a bright future in the future." It must be a smooth journey, little brother here, congratulations first."

Brother Wang chuckled and said: "This is also luck. I never thought that I would be able to return to Beijing after two terms. The emperor's kindness is great, and I am not very grateful."

The person in front then praised: "Brother Wang is too humble. Who else can know what you have done for the people in office? Or, can Baba transfer you back to Beijing?..."

Don't listen to evil, Tang Bin didn't stay and left in a hurry, not taking this matter to heart.Back to the room where I was doing business, as soon as I entered the door, I saw that the colleagues in the room all focused their eyes on him, and saw that he seemed to have seen something, which made Tang Bin feel uncomfortable, and was about to ask what was going on. Everyone was busy and buried their heads in their own affairs or turned away their heads to talk to others as if nothing had happened—anyway, they didn’t dare to look at him anymore.

Tang Bin frowned and walked through the crowd. Even if he didn't observe deliberately, he could feel the strange attitude of the crowd towards him. When they were whispering, they couldn't help but glance at him. Tang Bin wasn't Idiot, don't you know that they are probably talking about themselves.

The problem is, I've been following the rules recently and haven't done anything at all.Tang Bin resisted the anger at the strange eyes of the people, and put down his things all the way to his table, and then he heard Zheng Xian, who had a good relationship with him, calling him: "Master Han, tell him, if you want to come back, go find him."

Tang Bin agreed, and was about to leave when he heard Zheng Xian hesitantly say in a low voice: "There are some things, you should take it easy, there will be a long time in the future, a momentary anger is nothing."

Tang Bin was confused, but he also appreciated it. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will never get overwhelmed."

Mr. Han's room is in another place. Because he is an old man, his office is no more crowded with his colleagues than Tang Bin's, but it occupies a large room with the other two Imperial Academy. When Tang Bin entered , the three of them were busy, Tang Bin didn't dare to interrupt, he approached Mr. Han lightly, and whispered to him: "My lord, are you looking for an official?"

Lord Han raised his head, saw him, put down the pen in his hand, and said, "You're here." Looking at the other two people in the room, he gave Tang Bin a wink and asked him to follow him out for a walk.

The stone on Tang Bin's heart became heavier and heavier, and there was always an ominous premonition.

Master Han went with him to a small courtyard in the back of the Hanlin Academy, there were tables and chairs in the middle, Master Han called him to sit down, and praised him with a smile: "It's strange that Master Kong always praises you as a son-in-law every day to avoid suspicion. I have seen it in my eyes, as expected, you can't do anything more, you are quick and diligent, you are talented and knowledgeable, and you are a good talent. With your ability, it is only a matter of time before you get ahead. At that time, the court will depend on you young people."

Tang Bin couldn't figure out what he meant, so he could only lower his head and smile modestly: "Your Excellency is absurd, there is still a lot to learn for the lower officials."

Mr. Han shook his head and praised: "Look, look, you are so good at talking, if you can't get ahead, who else can?" Tang Bin didn't know how to reply.After a while, he froze slightly, stopped smiling, and said to him earnestly: "Li Jun, you are Master Kong's son-in-law, and you have been with me for several months, and I don't treat you as an outsider. I have something to say to you." Tang Bin sat down and listened attentively, Master Han sighed, and said: "With your talent and learning, and the starting point of the number one scholar, it is really wronging you to let you study like this. It's in my eyes. It's just that the situation is so uncontrollable, not to mention that you feel uncomfortable, we also feel uncomfortable seeing such a good person like you being left idle..."

Tang Bin just sat and listened to Mr. Han's words, but he kept thinking about the strange reactions of everyone. He didn't like this feeling very much. Something important must have happened around him, but everyone knew it. But still in the mist, puzzled.

"The dormancy of these days is all for the future blockbuster. Li Jun, you are a smart person, and you should know these principles." Mr. Han patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "Some people have things, let them do it." Let him go, let's see what he will do ten years later!"

Tang Bin twitched his lips and smiled at Mr. Han: "Don't worry, my lord, I understand."

In the afternoon, Tang Bin finally knew why his colleagues looked at him with such strange eyes.In the morning, the emperor decreed that the eldest son of Kejun Prince's Mansion should be in charge of the Household Department, and Tang Ning was able to handle the affairs effectively.

After hearing the news, Tang Bin smiled at the crowd as if nothing had happened, doing what he had to do. Those who were planning to read the joke turned their heads in distaste. Tang Bin came to the tea room alone, holding the teacup One accident, but the handle of the cup was broken...