Xue Baochai, the belly of the Red Chamber

Ji Jiao listened to Cao's words fooling Liu Siluo, and felt very anxious, but no matter how anxious she was, it was useless.Although it is because she was the servant of Liu Siluo given to Liu Siluo by the deceased Mrs. Meng before her death, she has always had the right to speak in front of Liu Siluo, but she is only a servant after all, and she definitely dare not talk to others when Liu Siluo , rashly interrupted their words.

So in the end, she could only watch helplessly. Although she looked a little hesitant, under Cao's eloquent tongue, she still took out an exquisite jade pendant and handed it to Cao as a token of private engagement.

Seeing Ji Jiao here, she didn't care about anything at the moment, and said, "Ma'am, this is left to you by the old lady who has passed away, and it has extraordinary meaning." She said this to remind Liu Siluo to think about Mrs. Meng Confess to her before dying.

But I didn't expect that although Liu Siluo was a little hesitant here, she was not as fast as Cao's hand. Before Liu Siluo handed it over, she grabbed it and put it in her cuff.And forcibly stuffed a gold inlaid jade four-leaf hairpin into Liu Siluo's hand as a return gift.

"Madam..." Kikyo's tone became more and more anxious.You must know that Liu Siluo really took over this matter today, not to mention that the marriage cannot be completed, even if it is, there may be no chance for the relationship between the wife and the uncle in the future.What's more, the wife doesn't have a son and she still has to point at the uncle in the future, and it won't do the wife any good if it gets stiff.Even the fourth and fifth girls are afraid that they will also be affected.

Mrs. Cao put away the jade pendant, and she was in a good mood. Seeing Ji Jiao who wanted to say something, she was a little displeased at the moment, "Ji Jiao, I'm talking to your wife, why do you get in the way? My eldest sister always praised you as the most polite person, But now it seems that there are no rules at all." She also knows a little about this girl, Kikyo, so she can't be allowed to speak, otherwise, if she said so many things, she might be in vain.

There is no reason to let a duck fly away when it is already in its mouth.

If it wasn't for the cleverness of Ji Jiao, and the gift from her deceased aunt before she died, the so-called gift from the elders is irresistible, and the elder sister has always relied on her, she would have been sent away by the elder sister long ago.With her here, it ruined many good things for me.

Looking at Liu Siluo again, "Big sister, it's not good for me to stay here. The end of the year is approaching, and there are many things at home, so I'll take my leave first." The purpose of coming today has been fulfilled, so she naturally didn't The reason for staying more Although she still wants to take advantage of it to get some money or things to go back, but looking at Kikyo, she can only dispel this idea.

It's better to go back earlier, otherwise, if the brother-in-law comes back, things may cause trouble again.

At this time, Liu Siluo was being looked at by Kikyo with some reproachful eyes, and looked a little uncomfortable. Hearing Cao Shi's words, she didn't say anything to keep her. She just called the maid over and sent Cao Shi out happily.

"Ma'am, you are too confused." Before Cao Shi left with the maid, Jugeng hurriedly said to Liu Siluo, with obvious dissatisfaction in her tone.

Although Liu Siluo has a weak personality, she has been the head wife of the Meng family for so many years, and there is no mother-in-law to suppress her, and Meng's father is quite considerate to her.Naturally, she also has a little temper. She heard Ji Jiao's dissatisfaction and her temper also came up: "Ji Jiao, why am I confused. Are you a wife or am I a wife?"

Liu Siluo's words were already a bit serious, Kikyo did not hesitate, and knelt down, "Madam, I don't have any other intentions, but what you did today is a little lacking." If it wasn't for the old lady, she would really I want to let it go, but now there are less than two years left before the 12-year deadline, and the support will pass. "...The servant does not intend to rule over the wife, but the wife thinks about it carefully. Today, if you exchange tokens with your uncle's wife, if you are the third girl or the fourth girl and the fifth girl, it is fine if you are the eldest girl and the second girl. But it is the only one for the master. Besides, the uncle is not your own son, and the master has always attached great importance to the marriage of the uncle...you will be angry if you do this, and the master will know..." The more difficult thing is the uncle's side. Once there is trouble, I am afraid it will really be It's hard to get overwhelmed, and there is no room for turning around.

Liu Siluo's ears are soft, and she has no opinion. Although she has been the head mother for nearly ten years, because there is no mother-in-law above, although Meng's father has several concubines, they are all very well-behaved.If there is something wrong at home, there will be a loyal maid like Kikyo who will do her best.This kind of life has caused Liu Siluo's ability to not see much, but her temper has indeed grown a lot. Hearing what Kikyo said, although she was a little anxious in her heart, she still insisted on saying: "I'm sorry about this matter." I have already talked to the master several times, and he is the acquiescence. Besides, sister Huan is outstanding in everything, and there is no way she is not good enough for brother Han. I do this in the hope of preparing for sister Han and the others. Sister Huan has become Their sister-in-law will not be afraid that Brother Han will not be dedicated to their affairs in the future." After speaking, Liu Siluo felt more and more that she was doing the right thing in this matter.

When Kikyo heard Liu Siluo's words, the corners of her eyes twitched again, knowing that Liu Siluo had been brainwashed too deeply by Cao Shi.Originally, I wanted to persuade her again, but I also knew that Liu Siluo had a stubborn temper, so I could only tell her that if her attitude was tough, she would not follow her.

His mouth moved, and he quickly made a decision in his heart.

Instead of talking to your wife about these things here, you might as well tell this matter to the third and fourth girls, and let them persuade the wife in private, which will be more effective.If there is anything else, I have to tell the fourth girl, and ask her to tell the master as soon as possible.

Otherwise, when the master knows from other people, even the master will be dissatisfied with the wife, not to mention that the master will have a death feud.

If this is the case, when the uncle marries a wife and has children, the wife does not know what will happen to her.

Kikyo, who had already made up her mind, didn't open her mouth to persuade her any further.However, because of her attitude, Liu Siluo felt that she had made a wise decision, she acquiesced in seeing Bellflower, and felt complacent, thinking that she had done a great good deed.

This year's New Year is destined to be a little uneventful. The New Year was originally a joyous one, but after Laba, the atmosphere in the capital suddenly changed.It's not because of other things, but the news came from the palace that the Supreme Emperor's health is not good, and he has already fallen into a coma.

Now the imperial physicians in the entire Imperial Hospital were called to the palace by Emperor Zhengde, and they guarded the Ankang Palace where the Supreme Emperor lived day and night.

Many people are praying in secret, the Supreme Emperor must hold on.At least we have to wait until the end of the imperial examination in March of the new year.Otherwise, once the Supreme Emperor passes away and the dynasty governs the country with filial piety, the imperial examination will inevitably be postponed.If it is short, it will be in the golden autumn; if it is long, it will wait until next year.

This is not a good thing for many people, especially those from poor families.

Not to mention those humble children praying in secret, even Emperor Zhengde himself gave the death order, asking the imperial physician to hang the emperor's life no matter what.If the Supreme Emperor passes away now, many of his plans will be postponed, so no matter what, the Supreme Emperor's life must be saved before the imperial examination ends.

There is nothing wrong with the saying that pressure is motivation.

The Supreme Hospital received Emperor Zhengde's death order, and did not dare to delay any longer. They almost studied day and night to try their best to treat the Supreme Emperor.Although the Taishanghuang's health was still poor day by day, but with the concerted efforts of all the imperial physicians, he was still alive and well until the end of the imperial examination and the eve of the release of the apricot list.

This made Emperor Zhengde heave a sigh of relief, and secretly thought that he had to go as fast as possible.

You must know that although it is true that the Supreme Emperor is alive now, the imperial doctor has already hinted three times and four times that the Supreme Emperor's body is empty.Now he is only relying on the solitary ginseng soup to hang his life, and he may die at any time.

This made Emperor Zhengde have to speed up his pace.

Under the order of Emperor Zhengde, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Lu Jing, who was in charge of the main examiners of the imperial examination, led several deputy examiners, almost said to read the test papers day and night, and finally read all the test papers within the time required by Emperor Zhengde. When finished, present the top [-] papers to Emperor Zhengde for reading.

Emperor Zhengde certainly didn't have time to read these papers, and even if he did, he only glanced at the top few.

Although he only read a few articles, Emperor Zhengde expressed his satisfaction.The date of the palace examination was quickly set, probably because of the thirst for talent, except for the papers of the first [-] students presented by Lu Jing, the other [-] students were postponed and also participated in the palace examination together.

If there is no accident, among the 150.After the palace examination, there will be the top three in the first class and the eighty in the second class.As for the others, they all belong to the top three Jinshi.

On the day of the palace examination, the weather was not good at all, it was gloomy, and heavy rain might fall at any time.

Probably because he really wanted to select a few useful talents, this time the palace test took a full day.From poetry and songs to stereotyped literature to some policies for governing the country.The imperial examination did not end until Youshi, and the top three Emperor Zhengde ordered on the spot.

Meng Shihan is a first-class Tanhua Lang.It's not that his knowledge is not good, in fact, Emperor Zhengde was very satisfied with Meng Shihan's performance.However, since the past dynasties, there has been an uncivilized rule, that is, Tanhualang must look better.

This time I clicked on Yijia, although two of them are not very old, one is in his 20s and the other is in his thirties.But this length is very general.In this way, it would make Meng Shihan more elegant.He was named Tan Hua Lang on the spot.

As soon as the news reached the Meng family, Meng's father rewarded the slaves in the mansion with double the monthly money on the spot, and even sent rice noodles outside the mansion, and even repaired the golden body of the Buddha in the temple.

Needless to say the joy.

"It's really great." Father Meng's face was full of joy. Although he himself is quite talented in business, but now, the rank of scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce is at the bottom. Father Meng had to stop taking the imperial examination because of his own limitations. road.But now that his son is up to the challenge, it makes him feel a lot better.

The fourth girl, Meng Qing, because of her sweet mouth and looks like Meng's father, was always favored the most, so she smiled and said: "Congratulations to daddy, congratulations to daddy, our house is really happy!" She was really happy, although Meng Shi Han and her are half-brothers and sisters, and they have never been close to her, but he is the only male in the family, and he will rely on him when he gets married in the future.The more promising he is in the future, the more stable she will be in her husband's house in the future.

Although it was announced an hour earlier, Father Meng also heard a lot of congratulations here, but there are not too many good words, Father Meng is naturally happy, "Okay, okay..."

With Meng Qing at the beginning, Meng Xue and Meng Xia also congratulated, and also received repeated nods from Meng's father.Even Meng Jie, the youngest, congratulated Father Meng in a similar way. She was young, only five years old, and her serious appearance made Father Meng laugh out loud. I got a box of gems over there, and gave them to the sisters to make jewelry.

It was a happy event at first, but Liu Siluo asked carefully, "Master, since Brother Han is already a Jinshi, or a first-class scholar, shouldn't the marriage with Sister Huan be put on the agenda? Come on." Double Happiness..." Linmen.