Lin Ji's struggling life

When Zhang Tingyu returned home, before he could take a breather, he was invited to the study by the housekeeper.As soon as he entered the door, he saw his father Zhang Yingzheng and his elder brother Zhang Tingzan sitting at the desk, as if they were discussing about their niece Pei Si.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, Zhang Ying wanted to take Peisi from the Anjun Palace to live temporarily in the Zhang Mansion on the grounds that she missed her granddaughter.Before the people sent by Mrs. Zhang arrived and saw them, they were invited back by the people of Anjun Wangfu, who only said that Pei Si was not in the mansion.When the people around Peisi received a letter, Zhang Ying knew that they had been swayed by Ma Hun, king of An County, who had already sent Pei Si to Shandong.

Before and after the Gold Festival, Zhang Ying thought that her granddaughter would return to Beijing, so she sent someone to invite her, but she received a letter from Zhang's mother who was next to Pei Si, reporting that Pei Si was in danger in Linqing, Shandong.

Zhang Ying was so angry that he sent three or four letters to Ma Hun, chasing him to send the child to Zhang's house, but they were all rejected by King An.After finally waiting for Peisi to arrive in the capital, the person Zhang Ying sent to pick him up was once again blocked outside the gate of Anjun Prince's Mansion, and the channel for letters from the two of them was also cut off.

This time, Marhun's approach can be regarded as really touching Zhang Ying's rebellion.

Zhang Tingyu entered the study, listening to his father and brother talking to each other, almost quarreled.He interrupted helplessly: "Let's arrange a marriage for Pei Si, Dad, you just choose a good person, ask the emperor for an imperial edict to grant marriage, and then ask for an excuse to prepare for marriage in your natal family, and then you can take the opportunity to bring the person back." It's gone." Perth belongs to the eldest daughter who lost her mother, and marriage is not easy.Even if Booney entered the door, there was not much relief, but it became even more difficult.

"It's so simple." Zhang Ying sighed: "I've asked everyone who can see past, and no one agrees, so I can't really use power to suppress people." He is also worried, this candidate is not good at all. Look, Pei Si is eighteen years old this year, and the surrounding conditions are comparable to hers, and the age is worthy of her. Either she has already arranged a marriage, or she doesn't want to get involved in the Anjun Palace.

To be honest, it was really a dilemma. He couldn't bear to choose the one with unsuitable conditions, but he didn't agree with the one with good conditions.

"I do have someone to choose," Zhang Tingyu said, "Today I met Jinke Tanhua at Mr. Gao's place, Lin Ji." He knew from Lin Ji's performance today that this person was transparent and reasonable, and he was very comfortable. The breeze and the moon are worthy of entrustment.

Zhang Tingzan frowned tightly, and said with some hesitation: "Tanhua Jinke? Master Lin's son?" Thinking of the flower-faced young man he met at the banquet, he frowned even tighter, "I'm afraid it's not right, then Isn’t the child not yet crowned? Although he saved Perth, no one mentioned it, and it seems inappropriate for us to mention it.” There was a slight sense of revenge, um, not good.

"Lin Ji is 16 years old this year, two years younger than Peisi." Zhang Tingyu said nonsense in a serious manner: "The so-called female juniors hold gold bricks, so it doesn't matter if he is older. Besides, his identity is not clear, so if he wants to find a good one, it's okay." Impossible, it's also a good match for Perth. Perth was rescued by him and took his life, so I think she is willing to marry him, so she won't always refuse like before."

Lin Ji's status is special. Although he was a high school prospect, most of the people who came to propose marriage were rich and country gentry.

Zhang Ying showed hesitation, "I'm afraid he might not be willing." As a cabinet scholar and minister of rites, he naturally knew that Lin Ji, the explorer of Jinke, was young, eloquent, well-versed in poetry, and transparent and sensible. The understanding of the customs and customs of the world is not weaker than those who are officials in the court. That child is not simple. "Besides, he saved Perth, but he didn't intend to make friends with her..." That's because he didn't like it.

My granddaughter knows that although Peisi is from a good background, the Prince An's Mansion is a drag. Now that there are constant internal affairs in the royal family, after the princes grow up, the dispute over the succession is becoming clearer. Whether the Prince An's Mansion can survive this disaster is still unknown. .

Yue Le's granddaughter has just been married to the Eighth Prince, and Yue Le's lineage is clearly the crown prince's.Such a chaotic relationship, but anyone who enters the court as an official is most afraid of this kind of intricate relationship. If one is not careful, he will not know how he died.Who would want to be stained with someone who has already been branded.

"You can talk to Mr. Gao first and clarify our difficulties. If Mr. Gao comes forward, Lin Ji will definitely agree." Zhang Tingyu said, just like what he saw at Gao's house today, Lin Ji and Gao The relationship between the family is unusual, and Gao Shilang's words are still very important.

In fact, it was also because his family had no intersection with the Lin family, and Gao Shilang was different. He was Zhang Ying's direct subordinate and Lin Ji's master, so it was easier to talk among them.

Besides, Lin Ji is still in the period of filial piety, and after three years have passed, he will need to rely on his help if he wants to re-enter the imperial court. What the Gao family cannot do, their Zhang family can do.With this extra marriage, Lin Ji is actually not at a loss, it all depends on what he thinks.

"Gao Shilang's granddaughter seems to be about the same age as Lin Ji, is it possible?" Zhang Ying naturally had to consider all aspects, of course he knew that if he asked, Gao Shiqi would have to give him face to ask for help, and it was impossible to refuse in person .But he always has to take everything into consideration. If he knows that he can't do it, it will be difficult for others.

Zhang Tingyu was expressionless, looking at his father like he was looking at an idiot, "No." If he had this thought, he would have made up his mind a long time ago and waited until this time.

For a while, the three of them were speechless, and the matter was settled like this.

On the second day, standing in the court hall, Zhang Ying always looked back at Gao Shiqi, Gao Shilang was terrified, and even Kangxi looked at her old minister frequently, thinking secretly, wondering if Gao Shilang did it What, should I come forward to mediate for them.

After leaving court, Gao Shiqi was stopped by Zhang Ying before he stepped out of the threshold of Qianqing Palace.

"Brother Tan, if you have time, why don't you go to someone's home and have a glass of sake." Sake is a kind of wine that has become popular among the people in recent years. like.And civil servants also drink more of this kind of wine at parties.

Gao Shiqi is named Danren, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, if he is familiar with him, he is called Gao Shilang.

Gao Shiqi expressed his horror. His boss, who is selfless and never social, actually asked him to go to his house for a drink... "Yes, please, Mr. Shangshu."

Following Zhang Ying's carriage, Gao Shiqi kept thinking in the carriage, there seemed to be nothing inappropriate recently, and he didn't seem to have offended his old boss, could it be...

In this way, I arrived at Zhang's house anxiously all the way, entered the living room, and waved away the servants. Before she was seated, Zhang Ying grabbed Gao Shiqi's hand and said, "Tanren, why did you come here this time?" I want to ask you a personal matter."

Gao Shiqi was really startled by Zhang Ying's appearance of wanting to chat with Gao Shiqi, he saluted respectfully, "Your Excellency, please say, Tanren will go through fire and water, and he will not hesitate."

Gao Shiqi really admired Zhang Ying. His immediate boss was known to be ruthless and selfless. With him standing in the Ministry of Rites, he was like a needle that stabilized the Han army flag.Manchu civil and military, who dares to show a little face to the Han officials.

Moreover, Gao Shiqi also understands that with Zhang Ying's character, it is absolutely impossible to use power for personal gain, and he can only come to him for personal matters.And this kind of thing, judging from Zhang Ying's attitude, you can see that something that can make him so embarrassed, will definitely make him also in a dilemma.However, Gao Shiqi is willing to continue. Zhang Ying is old and will retire in a few years, and he is the most promising person to take over.

After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Yingcai said, "I heard that you have a disciple who is a disciple of Master Lin. He is the son of Master Lin. He is sixteen this year. I don't know if he is married or not."

After listening to Zhang Ying's words, Gao Shiqi couldn't react for a while, didn't he, the boss was embarrassed by this matter? !He thought about it for a while, Zhang Ying did not have a daughter, and his granddaughter was not yet married, so he replied inexplicably: "Lin Ji is my disciple, he is filial to his mother, he is still young, but it has not yet been decided. His life experience is hard to describe in one word, and I am afraid that he will have many hardships in marriage in the future."

"Then, do you have any ideas?" Zhang Ying asked.

Gao Shiqi was stunned, actually he couldn't make the decision.After getting along for many years, Gao Shiqi knew Lin Ji's temperament well, maybe he was used to making decisions by himself since he was a child, and he always made his own decisions in major matters.As for marriage, he had heard Lin Ji say that his future partner must find someone who is sensible and able to support the entire Lin family.

The Lin family is now alone, and whether it can prosper or not depends entirely on Lin Ji. If this is the case, the demands on his wife will be very high.Such a woman is usually from a wealthy family, but it is really difficult for Lin Ji to match her.

"Well, it's like this..." Zhang Ying hesitated for a while, but still said what was in her heart, "I have a granddaughter. In the early years, my daughter married Marhun, the king of Anjun, and left a girl and passed away. Now The child has grown up, and Ma Hun can't make the decision in this matter, so he dragged on and got to where he is now. That's my granddaughter, so I couldn't bear it. I thought about choosing a son-in-law for her, And Lin Ji's child, I am very optimistic..."

Zhang Ying didn't want to speak like this, but Mrs. Gao Shiqi passed away early, and Lin's family had no wife in charge, so he always wanted to find out about it first, and then it would be more decent to mention it later.If Lin Ji refuses, it won't hurt Pei Si's face and affect her future marriage.

"Let's wait until I ask Ji'er about this. After all, it's a major marriage issue." Gao Shiqi was a little embarrassed, and he boasted just now, "Lin Ji has big ideas, and he always needs his own consent. Parents make decisions about big things, but in the future it will be two children who will get along with each other."

Zhang Ying also nodded in agreement, "Indeed."

"Then I'll give you an answer after I've asked Lin Ji." Gao Shiqi accepted the errand, "It just so happens that Lin Ji is staying in the capital during this time, so it's very cheap."

"Well, very good." Zhang Ying seemed to have put down a major matter, picked up the teacup, and took a sip of tea.

Well, seeing Zhang Ying's reluctance to talk further, he knew that he had finished explaining the matter, and Gao Shiqi was also sensible, so he got up to leave.

Zhang Tingyu, who had just returned home, learned that his father had invited someone, and sent him away without even offering a glass of wine, his face turned dark all of a sudden.He was really tired to have such a father.

The author has something to say: I feel that Zhang Tingyu, who is serious and nonsense, is also very happy.The Zhang family has two prime ministers, and it was a good story in the Qing Dynasty. His father's sentence "A piece of paper is only for the wall, so it doesn't matter if he is three feet." Thinking about it now, I feel domineering.