An old lady's life

The sixth day of December was a sunny day. Although there was a thick layer of snow on the ground, the warm winter sun was rare. There were countless pedestrians on the street, especially many men and women who came out to shop.

Locust tree street, as the name suggests, there are rows of locust trees on both sides of this street. There are ice and snow hanging on the trees, and there are ice sculptures one after another. There is an inn on the street.

In the private room next to the street on the second floor, Hongye led Jia Hu, Jia Zhu, and Jia Lian's three grandsons and two granddaughters to rest here, drink tea and eat snacks. The window facing the street was open, and a gust of cold wind blew in, but it didn't blow away. In the warmth of the room, several children are fighting over each other to talk.

Hongye sipped tea slowly, her gaze was always on the outside of the window, Jia Hu and Zhang Ying didn't know the (outer) grandmother's purpose of staying here, but it was interesting to watch the pedestrians on the street on the second floor.

A fast horse galloped past the window. People who can ride a fast horse in the streets of Beijing have an unusual status. Seeing his awe-inspiring aura and familiar face, Hongye was a little surprised.

Feng Yu?Prince Qi's son?It is true that Beijing has not heard any news about him this year. Wasn't he very keen on playing the playboy in the past?Seeing his different temperament from the past, Hongye guessed that he should be trained by King Qi or Emperor Changping, but the effect is good, although it can't compare with the first-class guards around the emperor, but given time, it will definitely be the same Where to go.

After Feng Yu left, about two quarters of an hour, just after noon, a carriage team came slowly from the end of Huaishu Street.

"Hush!" Zhang Li made a silent gesture, and the siblings rushed to the window together, looking at the convoy eagerly.

Jia Hu and the others were discussing whose convoy this was, and it looked like they were moving, when they saw a lot of people coming out from the door of the inn on the first floor, including the shopkeeper, waiter, and guests.

"Hehe, isn't that the convoy of the Marquis of Weiyuan? Could it be that the people in it are all girls from the Marquis of Weiyuan?" Someone started discussing and laughing, and immediately someone took over the conversation and began to discuss.

The words that followed were not pleasant, they were all about burying and dismissing the women from Weiyuanhou's Mansion, as if something happened to Weiyuanhou's Mansion, it was all the woman's fault.

Hongye sighed, she just came here to take a look because she knew that all the girls from Heli in Weiyuanhou's Mansion had left the mansion to live in Zhuangzi today.

Even the five unmarried girls of the Weiyuan Hou Mansion are now living in Zhuangzi. The old lady of the Weiyuan Hou Mansion is already lying on the bed, and I am afraid that her time is numbered.Moreover, the Weiyuanhou Mansion is arguing, and the head of the Fang family and all the clan elders have come to the Weiyuanhou Mansion to inquire about their crimes. Although the married girl of the family has not been divorced, it is obvious that the reputation of the Fang family has been discredited. It is strange that the patriarch does not allow the Weiyuan Hou Mansion to give an explanation if he cannot come back. I don't know what kind of agreement the two sides will reach after this.As well as the natal parents and clan members of the wives in the Weiyuanhou Mansion are all concentrated in the Weiyuanhou Mansion, so I don't know what the final result will be.

"Grandmother, what will the girls of Fang's family do in the future?" Zhang Ying felt concerned, and the two girls who were in the Mood for Love aroused infinite sympathy for the girls of Fang's family.

Hongye released her consciousness and followed the Fang family's carriage all the way. When she heard her granddaughter's question, she put down the cup in her hand and said, "It wasn't their fault originally, but they were born in the Fang family, and this became their original sin." , What should we do in the future? The only thing we can do is to keep improving! Gossip and gossip are hateful and scary, but in fact, if you think about it carefully, it may not be so scary. Keep the words in your heart and live your own life well, that's the right way."

The children listened quietly, and Hongye continued: "What do people want in their whole life? It's nothing more than food and clothing, not to mention that the girls of the Fang family have a lot of land dowries. In fact, they can't go hungry. As long as they think thoroughly, wait This limelight has passed, and they will continue to strive for self-improvement, and they may not be able to change the world's perception of them in the future."

One should not care too much about the world's views in one's life, but one cannot completely abandon the world. Those who strive for self-improvement can live anywhere.

But I don't know if the Fang family girl can figure it out?Just don't give up on yourself!

Zhang Li asked weakly: "But, but for us women, it is too difficult to strive for self-improvement." There are too many restrictions on women in the times, not only the malevolence towards women, but also the hostility of women towards women , as a woman, why should a woman make things difficult for a woman.

Hongye nodded: "Yes, it's difficult, but it's not impossible. It depends on whether the person has a firm heart. There are also women who are famous in history, and Hua Mulan is the one who is far away. This may not be the case. Very relevant, then Wen Huiniang, a generation of imperial merchants from the previous dynasty, may not have been in a much better situation than the girls of the Fang family when she was young."

Wen Huiniang, a generation of imperial merchants in the previous dynasty, turned the Wen family from a desperate situation into the number one imperial merchant in the Great Wei Dynasty. Her experience was written into books and widely circulated in writing. She was quite criticized, but she admired her wrist very much.

Zhang Ying and Zhang Li tilted their heads and thought for a while, Wen Huiniang?They had heard the name, but they were not very clear about her deeds. After returning, they looked for literature about Wen Huiniang.

The carriage team left, and the guests downstairs dispersed in a hurry. Under Hongye's divine sense, the carriage team of the girls from the Fang family left the city gate one by one, but stopped a mile away from the city gate, and only five people were seen. Men with a wide range of ages had already been waiting aside.

Three of the young men were the sons of three aunts of the Fang family, and they came to send their mother off. The other two men were the sons of another aunt of the Fang family who had not been divorced. The two brothers were ordered by their mother. Come see off my aunt.

Heli's three aunts are not yet in charge of their husband's family, and they have mother-in-law, even grand-mother-in-law, so they have no choice.The only aunt who has not been abandoned has no mother-in-law or great-grandmother in her family, and even her husband is long gone. She herself is the old lord of the family. She has seen divorced wives, but never heard of divorced mothers. of.

There are five aunts in the Fang family, and four of them were reconciled and returned home. Among them, the fifth aunt has never given birth and just occupied the position of the first wife. When the incident in the Weiyuan Hou Mansion broke out, she had to reconcile and leave. The former noble concubine was straightened up, and the former concubine became a legitimate son, and everyone was really happy.

Fang Hongye took her grandson and granddaughter back home. After lunch, Hongye took a lunch break, and the grandsons looked for their mothers. Zhang Ying and Zhang Li kept running to the library to find Wen Huiniang's books.

In the afternoon, just as Hongye woke up, a woman came to report that the second aunt and uncle had just arrived in Beijing.

Isn't that the parents of Zhang Ying and Zhang Li?It's almost Laba, if you don't arrive, I'm afraid the road will be difficult.However, after the advent of cement, all the streets in the capital have been slowly paved with cement, and are gradually being covered. All the official roads near the capital have been paved with cement, so the road near the capital is much easier to walk than before.

The mother-in-law reported that the second aunt and uncle would come to visit tomorrow.

Hong Ye took the towel from the servant girl's hand, wiped her wet hands, and nodded, "Understood, remember to tell your wife and second wife to prepare for the reception tomorrow."

The mother-in-law replied: "Yes, old lady."

Jia Xinyao and Zhang Shuo returned to their home, asked the servants to tidy up the house, and went directly to visit Zhang's house with presents. After all, Zhang's family also has the same surname, so it doesn't have to be as troublesome as visiting other houses.In the evening, the husband and wife took their son to stay at Zhang's house for dinner, and they left around Haishi.

After this year is the 24th year of Changping, and the 25th year of Changping is the year of the imperial examination. At the same time, September is also the year of assessment. Mr. Zhang told his nephew that according to the results of his nephew in Chongzhou in the past two years, he should go to Changping in 25 years. If the emperor values ​​it, the magistrate may not be unable to do so.

Zhang Shuo's heart skipped a beat when he heard his uncle say magistrate. In the past two years, he has done some serious things, but he enjoys this kind of achievement. If he can be promoted, no one can refuse it!

Jia Xinyao felt that her husband's expression was a bit strange, so she waved her hand in front of his eyes: "Master, what's wrong with you? But what did uncle and aunt say?"

Zhang Shuo blinked and came back to his senses, Fang shook his head: "It's nothing, I just discussed political affairs with my uncle."

Jia Xinyao didn't ask any more questions, knowing that he wouldn't talk, so she turned to talk about going back to her mother's house tomorrow, until the carriage returned to her house and entered the courtyard three times, because it was only in the afternoon, and there were still many things in the house. People were very busy for a while, and after about an hour, the lights of the whole house were turned off.

In Rong Mansion, when Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng came back in the evening, they found out about Jia Xinyao and Zhang Shuo's return to Beijing. However, the two of them will not be free tomorrow, so they can only see them when they come back from get off work at night.

As for the hospitality, it is naturally prepared by Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Wang.

On the second day, the weather was neither bad nor bad, which is the most common day in this winter.

When Jia Xinyao and Zhang Shuo came to Rong Mansion, it was not yet Si time. Hongye met the couple and grandson in Rong'an Hall. After that, Jia Hu and Jia Zhu entertained their second uncle and little cousin, and invited Jia Jing and Jia Zhen to accompany them. .

Having not seen her daughter for more than a year, Jia Xinyao held her two daughters and almost burst into tears.

Zhang Ying and Zhang Li are not young children who left their parents. When they entered Beijing, they were already 12 years old, and they can remember things for a long time.

However, the two sisters lived a happy life in Beijing, so they saw their mother, just cuddled in her arms, smiling very happily.

In the afternoon, Zhang Shuo took the initiative to come to his mother-in-law to talk in detail. Of course, Hongye knew Zhang Shuo's achievements in the past two years.

"What you are doing now is very good. It has solved the problem of food rations for the local people, and left a solid foundation in front of the emperor. As long as you keep your feet on the ground and don't do things that violate laws and disciplines, the emperor will naturally reuse you, and you don't have to worry. Your credit is mine. And your clan uncle will not be impersonated."

Zhang Shuo was sitting upright. For some reason, his mother-in-law spoke in a very gentle tone, but he was as solemn as if he was facing the emperor.

"Mother-in-law is right, son-in-law will keep it in mind."

After talking for a while, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng came back respectively, and Zhang Shuo handed them over to entertain them.

After dinner in the evening, Jia Xinyao and his wife returned home with their children. Zhang Ying and Zhang Li happily followed their parents back home.

At night, the red leaves come to the space to meet the mugwort. As they can travel out of Beijing, the mugwort naturally does not miss every scenic spot in Cheongju, temples, and various gardens.

Hongye said sourly: "You are really feasting your eyes!" Although the scenery in the mother's space is one in a million, the mountains and rivers in the mortal world also have a different flavor.

Ai Cao said triumphantly: "That is, but Qingzhou is too poor, there are very few famous scenic spots, there are only two temples, one is a maple forest and the other is a peach garden."

Ai Cao sat on the ground, and continued: "I seldom go out during this time, but brother Zhen is cute, half a year old, and can already sit up, but the little guy has automatically learned to crawl, can climb two steps, of course more Sometimes, he rolls around, which is fun." The place is unfamiliar, and the Lin family has just arrived, and Ai Cao and Jia Min stayed in the house most of the time, so they spread thick blankets on the floor of the house, Put Brother Zhen on the ground, and they can spend the whole day.

Hong Ye pursed her lips, but she didn't hit her because brother Zhen is also her grandson.

"How about the situation in Qingzhou? How does Lin Hai get it?" Hong Ye asked the question.

Wormwood shrugged: "Don't worry, let's talk about it in spring next year. I have already seen the land here with my own eyes. Most of it is saline-alkali land. Many crops are not easy to survive. Lin Hai is also thinking about how to get it. Let's wait for him to check the literature. , As for the question of salt, we can only wait until next summer.”

In the next two years, she must turn Qingzhou into a major salt producer.

The two had a conversation, and then ran to Lianhua's space to find Lianhua. Under Lianhua's indulgence, they ran to the sea to blow the sea breeze and play with the little sea beasts. The water near the island was full of waves. Inside and outside, but the waves are uneventful.

Lianhua shook her head amusedly, saying that they were still young, she was no longer interested in the things these children play, to be precise, she has not been interested in children's play since she took shape.

The two played until the sky was dimly lit, and the sea level at sunrise was exceptionally beautiful, and they were reluctantly thrown back into space by Lianhua.

Laba, the ground was covered with cold and snow, and the mansion had prepared sumptuous meals, of course Laba porridge was indispensable, but the night banquet in the mansion had not yet started, and they were all waiting for the movement in the palace.

About two quarters of an hour later, a group of eunuchs came out from the palace, and they carried a burden in twos, and what they carried was a bowl of Laba porridge.

The Rong Mansion finally waited for the reward from Emperor Changping and sent the two father-in-laws away. Under the attention of the whole family, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng took the initiative to share the bowl of Laba porridge that had cooled down.

Jia Lian covered her mouth and snickered, but couldn't hold back, and giggled.

Jia Hu and Jia Zhu closed their eyes and couldn't bear to look directly. They saw Jia She eating half a bowl of Laba porridge, wiping his mouth, and glaring at Jia Lian: "Little San, why are you laughing? Don't laugh!"

Jia Lian quickly covered her mouth, and after a while she grinned and asked, "Father, will you have diarrhea if you eat cold porridge?"

Hongye and Mrs. Zhang shook their heads amusedly. Mrs. Wang is already distributing meals to Sister Shan. Sister Shan is about to turn one year old, and now she is eating complementary food, and it is obvious that Sister Shan is more enthusiastic about complementary food than milk.

Sister Shan suddenly said: "Third brother, you are stupid!"

Okay, the people at the next table were silent for a moment, and then they all burst out laughing. Jia Lian suddenly had a frustrated face: "Sister, brother loves you so much, yet you call me stupid?"

Sister Shan tilted her head and looked at Jia Lian smiling cutely. Jia Zhu patted her sister's head and said to her, sister, you did a great job!

Mrs. Wang is not afraid at all, anyway, their brother and sister are usually noisy, but their relationship is as good as ever.

Jia Amnesty gave her niece an appreciative look: "Sister Shan is really smart, she can already talk so much."

Mrs. Zhang also responded with a smile, she might not have a daughter in this life, but Sister Shan is so smart and cute, it is also comforting to her.

Hong Ye suppressed a smile and said: "Okay, let's eat. If you have anything to say, we can talk about it after dinner. The hot food and hot food will soon turn cold in this weather."

The whole family was happy, and Hongye thought, Jia Zheng has found his position now, and he may not be able to become a second-rank official in the future, so Shi Qiongfang, your wish should also come true, and you should feel at ease.

Hongye thought silently in her heart, she and Ai Cao had never asked Lianhua, what happened to Su Mingxiu and Shi Qiongfang?Su Mingxiu died early in the Red Mansion, and it may not be because of the wormwood possession that he died this time, but Jia Mu lived until she was 80 years old, and she still had more than [-] years to live. She was cut off suddenly, and she didn't know where are you now?

She pondered for a while, and when Jia Zheng was promoted to a third-rank official, she would ask Lianhua again. Although there was still a little distance from the second-rank official, the difference was not too far.

Jia Zheng is now in charge of the sixth grade. After 25 years of assessment, he will definitely be promoted to one level, maybe even two levels.After all, the emperor has not awarded him the credit for the last time.

Fortunately, Jia Zheng knew that his qualifications were still young, so he never thought about it, otherwise he would definitely not be able to figure out why he had made meritorious service, and the emperor had no other kindness except rewarding him with some gold and silver.

As for Jia Amnesty, Hongye didn't think about how much he had achieved, but according to his diligent work, he would definitely be promoted to a higher level in the 25-year assessment.

The main reason is that Hongye wants Jia She to keep a low profile so that he can do other things.

After that, there is still half a month left for the Chinese New Year. Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Wang prepared New Year's gifts respectively, assigned housekeepers to send them to each mansion, and also agreed with each family on the time of the New Year's banquet. In the past, everyone collided.

Hongye sent her maids and mothers to visit Lin Nuan in the Wu residence, because she promised Ai Cao that she would take care of her niece who stayed in Beijing.Wu's house is located on a street not far from Lin's house. Commander Wu's disciples and daughters-in-law all live here. After all, this house has five entrances, enough for apprentices and apprentices' wives to live together.

During this period of time, the weather was too cold and many people fell ill. Lin Nuan's pharmacy had a lot of patients. Fortunately, she was not the only doctor in the pharmacy. She invited three doctors to attend the consultation.

Amber and Nanny Li came back together, both of them had full smiles on their faces.

"Old lady, Dr. Lin is happy." Hu Po took the first step, and Nanny Li nodded with a smile: "Yes, Dr. Lin is pregnant. But because the month is young, less than a month, I didn't know it before, and I fell in the medical center , I'm recuperating at home, and the doctor said there's nothing serious."

Hong Ye smiled: "Happy event! If my mother-in-law finds out, she should be very happy."

Although Lin Nuan ran a medicine shop, there was no shortage of medicinal materials, but Hongye still sent the maids and mothers to go again, sending some aged medicinal materials and some food.

Three days later, Lin Nuan recovered and came to the Rong Mansion to express her gratitude. Seeing her happy face, Hong Ye said, "When the weather gets warmer in the next year, I will write to your aunt to announce the good news. She will be very happy if she finds out."

Lin Nuan nodded: "The old lady is right, I will never forget."

Hongye patted her hand and said with a smile: "You are a doctor, so you must know the most about raising babies, but I still want to tell you. I know you love medicine, but the most important thing for you now is the baby in your belly. Remember to be careful when you go in and out in the future, and you are not allowed to go to remote places when you go out to see a doctor. Just walk around in these places with good roads in the city. You must not leave people around you. You must bring two guards. Of."

Lin Nuan couldn't help nodding seriously: "Don't worry, Madam, I will keep it in mind."

Before leaving, Hongye also called Lin Nuan's maids to tell them to remember that if they needed to come to her for something, she promised that her mother-in-law would take care of her niece.

Fo Dong and Nian Xia nodded hurriedly, although the uncle is a celebrity around the emperor, but if there is one more person who cares, the girl will be more safe.

Back at the Wu Residence, Fo Dong and Nian Xia took the initiative to talk to Lou Gao about some of the matters Mrs. Jia mentioned today. Take it with you when you go out to warm up.

Lou Gao is still a little confused about becoming a father, but he is still very happy in his heart. Hao Ding and his younger brothers are also fathers. Whenever he sees his nephew and niece, he dare not hug him.He looked at his hands, wondering if he would dare to hug his child when it was born?

After talking to Lin Nuan, he went to another Wu mansion to find his master, Commander Wu. It was freezing cold, and Commander Wu's old leg had a bad leg, and he had been recuperating at home recently.

"Master, Prince Qi's son is back." Lou Gao frowned.

Commander Wu nodded: "Don't think too much about it, what happened in the past, what will happen in the future, the emperor has set up a hidden guard, and you will have a lot less work in the future, so you can spend more time with your family. "

Lou Gao remained silent, and Commander Wu said again: "However, where there are people, there are disputes. Fortunately, Mr. Wang Wei did not exercise power. In the past, many dynasties were eunuchs fighting for power. Seeing our friendship in the past, Master left. Afterwards, the prince will also take care of you."

"Master, what are you talking about?" Lou Gao's face changed, anyone who knew that his master who was like a father was not very old would be irritable.

Commander Wu waved his hand: "Nuan Nuan's medical skills are very good, and she has tried her best. Doctor Tang and her work together, and the master's illness is just like this. The king of hell wants people to die in the third watch, how can they live to the fifth watch?" I haven't seen anything in my life, so I don't worry about you fifteen children."

It was windy and snowy outside, which perfectly set off Lou Gao's mood.

"The emperor won't kill donkeys, so master is not worried that after I leave, the emperor will liquidate you. But I am worried about the disputes in the court, can you deal with it? But Prince Qi's character is not bad, as long as he doesn't count on you, This danger is reduced by more than half, as for those officials, Nuan Nuan's elder brother will definitely be someone in the future, with him in the court, I can't even think about you."

"The next emperor..." Commander Wu paused for a moment before he said: "You must be very clear that the emperor has already made intentions and is slowly cultivating him. If there is no accident, after he ascends the throne as emperor, your Safety is also guaranteed, and you will all be in your 50s and [-]s by then, and you will be able to get away from this dangerous thing if you train your successors."

After finishing speaking, Commander Wu sighed: "It's just that the succession of the throne has always been full of variables. No one can say for sure. I'm afraid the other princes will not be able to get along with each other."

Lou Gao pursed his lips tightly, interrupted Master's words, and said, "Master, don't worry, we will do well, and he will definitely not lose to the other princes."

Commander Wu sighed in his heart and stopped asking this question again. He still has a little time to influence him, and he will teach his disciples more.