The eldest grandson of the Red Chamber
Chapter 3 Preparations for Departure
Sure enough, as Mingxie had expected, at the court meeting again, Emperor Minghe announced that he would be resigned from Dingyuan Hou Mingxie's position as imperial doctor and head of the Ministry of War, and agreed to return to his hometown.
For a while, there were many discussions in the court, and they all didn't understand which song Dingyuanhou sang. The good future was thrown away, and the official was dismissed. The key is that the emperor agreed, so the brain hole was too big. The courtiers started conspiracy theories, but the key point is to say that when the birds are exhausted, the good bow should be hidden.
It's so unpredictable! Your heart is unpredictable.So except for those who were well-informed, everyone was a little confused, not knowing what kind of medicine the couple sold in the gourd.
However, our Marquis Dingyuan didn't have time to explain their doubts. As soon as the court was over, he was proclaimed by the emperor to the Hall of Liangyi.
The air in the hall is a bit sticky, and he came here directly after the court. Emperor Minghe didn't have time to change the dragon robe, and he was wearing a crown, with a dignified appearance. Clear joy and anger.There are more than a dozen people standing in the hall, but it is silent but no one seems to be there.
Ming Xie stepped forward and made a big salute, "The old minister kowtows to Your Majesty." Emperor Ming He personally went down to help him: "You don't need to be courteous, Ming Qing has bowed for me for nearly [-] years, it is really unnecessary." Ming Xie is Veteran ministers who have made great contributions to the court for many years do not need to kneel and worship unless it is a sacrifice, a grand dynasty or other important occasions.
Mingxie got up right then: "Your Majesty loves you so much, but the etiquette cannot be discarded. After I go here, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see you. I should pay my respects."
"Speaking of it, I also don't understand, Guan Aiqing's energy and health are not bad, why did you go home early?" The emperor asked Dingyuanhouhou's arm.
"Your Majesty's award is due to my selfishness, so I can't continue to serve the country. I was born in a humble family, and was poor when I was young. Fortunately, my parents cultivated me and provided me with education. I have passed the imperial examination and become an official. I can see the beauty of the sky. What I have earned now It is inseparable from the hard work of the two elders. Now that my parents are away, I can’t accompany and serve them. This is my unfilial piety. I am also old, and I feel unfilial. I miss my homeland and plan to return to my parents’ former residence to comfort my thoughts. , to repay the grace of life and nourishment." Mingxie replied.
"Aiqing is pure and filial, I can't match it." The emperor sighed a little.
"I am ashamed of Your Majesty and the cultivation of the court. I can't continue to be loyal to the court. I hope that Your Majesty will not sin."
"Aiqing has worked hard for the country and the people for decades, and I will remember it in my heart. Please go now, and I will naturally agree. Before that, please accept my worship." The emperor said that he was about to bow down.
Ming Xie hurriedly stopped him: "Your Majesty can't do it, this is trying to kill the old minister."
"Aiqing don't need to panic, Aiqing has worked hard and made great achievements, I am paying homage to the people of Liming, and you should accept this gift," the emperor insisted.
The minister did not disobey the emperor, and the dispute was not over, Ming Xie finally turned sideways, and received the emperor's half-courteous bow.
Giving up, the emperor returned to the front of the steps and sat down again, "Before parting, I still have one question that I don't understand. Aiqing was the number one scholar in the past, and he was the first in the world. Maybe you can solve my doubts."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"If you don't expect to revise the ancients, lawlessness is always possible. What do you think?"
"What the ancestor Han Feizi said is a warning to the world."
"I understand, Mingqing, please come back."
"Resignation." Ming Xie bowed, turned and left, and left the palace of deliberation that had stood there for more than twenty years.
Emperor Minghe looked at his back and said in a soft voice: "He deserves to accept my gift." I don't know who to listen to, there was silence in the hall, and no one responded.
On this day, Mingxu had finished his lunch and was about to undress for a nap when Chang'an came to report that Chang Sui Ge, who was beside Master Hou, had come to invite him to the main courtyard.Mingxu struggled to get up, and lamented in his heart: I won't be able to sleep today.
Following Zhi Ge to Shang Qing Garden, Ming Xu went straight into the main room, and asked, "Grandfather, are you looking for me?" Ming Xie was eating, saw him coming in, put down his chopsticks, and beckoned him to come over: "Eat!" Is it over?"
"I've eaten." Ming Xu said and sat down at the dining table. Sure enough, his grandfather's next sentence was "Have you eaten? Then eat with me." So why do you still ask me if I have eaten? Is it at my grandfather's place? Is it really just a greeting to ask if you have eaten?Ming Xu slandered.
"Where's grandma?" Seeing his grandfather eating alone, Ming Xu asked.
"I'm writing a post in the study room, and I say I'm going to say goodbye to the handkerchiefs one by one." Mingxie put down his chopsticks and answered him.
Seeing this, Ming Xu stopped talking and ate with his grandfather.When he finished eating, people took away the bowls and chopsticks.Mingxu asked again: "Is it already decided? When will we leave?"
"The exact date hasn't been decided yet. I can leave after I complete the handover with the successor. I can let your grandmother and mother prepare the luggage."
"..."
Seeing his silence, Mingxie asked: "What's the matter, but you don't want to give up?"
"No, my hometown in Yangzhou. Speaking of which, I haven't been there yet. Grandfather, is there a big difference between Yangzhou and Shengjing?" It's not that I don't want to part with it. I know I will come back, right? It's just that although I have been prepared in my heart, this day really comes. Still feels a bit fast.
But Mingxie didn't answer his words, talking about Yangzhou, he just said: "You will know when you get there." Then asked about his daily life, Mingxu also answered them one by one.
"Where's the book I read recently? What's going on now?"
"..." Even though it was not the first time he heard such words from his grandfather, Ming Xu still couldn't accept that a person who seemed so serious as his grandfather could do such an unscrupulous thing as researching scripts.
After hearing him say that there are still some fox demon scholars, female ghost monks, and the old routine of the young hero rescuing the rich lady from the robbers and getting married, the grandfather is obviously a little disappointed, "After so many years, there is no progress. That's all I'm looking at, decades have passed, and the fox demon is still seducing scholars."
"In that case, grandpa, please take pity on your grandson, and tell me what you wrote before." Once before, my grandfather mentioned that when he was young, he just entered the job with a low salary, and he also wrote several books under a pseudonym to earn money. Extra time is coming.Zhuangyuan Lang's script, if nothing else, the writing style must be guaranteed.I just don't know what kind of plot my grandfather will write.
It's a pity that his grandfather once again ruthlessly refused: "Children, if you look at what those things do, you won't be afraid to change your temper. If you feel bored, I have a few travel notes here. You can read them."
"Meh, meh." Ming Xu was dissatisfied.Excuse me, you were not afraid of me changing your temperament before you were old.
Just as she was talking, she saw Mrs. Sun coming this way. She was wearing a blue and white ripped pleated skirt today. The skirt is very long, elegant and generous, and her complexion is also very beautiful.
"I'm getting old, what kind of clothes are I wearing, it's not dignified at all." Mingxie seemed a little dissatisfied.
But Mrs. Sun obviously knew him very well: "Good old man, you don't care about yourself, you can control what other people wear, and who is the age you say." Then he walked towards Mingxie, as if want to do it
"It's me, it's me, I'm getting old, madam, don't be angry, the child is still here." Ming Xie begged for mercy.
"Grandma is so beautiful today," said the child.
"Look at our brother Xu, and then at you, at such an age, there is no child who can tell the truth." Mrs. Sun was obviously happy.
"Is grandma happy today?" Ming Xu asked.
"I'm going to Jiangnan, isn't it worth being happy?" Sun replied.
"Grandma is happy to go to Jiangnan?"
"Happy, very happy."
But obviously she didn't intend to explain to Mingxu, after saying this, she looked at Mingxie, the two eyes met, without saying a word.
Seeing that there was nothing wrong with him, Ming Xu retreated silently after being stuffed with a handful of dog food.Now I went back to get the books, and it was just right to go to the afternoon class, so why bother me to sleep.
By the way, tell Master Fan about the situation and ask him about his plans.
Compared with the ones on the grandparents' side, it is obviously more troublesome with the father and mother. First, the mother's place, calling Mingxu over is just a questioning, asking him what food and things he wants to bring, what he is used to, Used ones, do you want the things in the Curry, how many waiters to bring, who to bring, etc., after asking, I don’t want his answer, just arrange the meal according to my own ideas.
Then there is the father, who frantically shows love, and the method is to ask about homework and check the progress... Ming Xu is simply miserable, even if he is good at studying and studying, it does not mean that he likes this kind of care.Alas, it's better to be a grandfather, he doesn't ask about studies or anything.Of course, it is also possible that the old fox knew that his son would ask, so he didn't ask.
Then there was Sister Lai, who gave food in different ways, steamed sugar cheese, snowflake cake..., clothes, shoes, purses, fan covers...
Then came his mother, who took him to visit relatives and houses day after day, one day at his uncle's house, the next day at his aunt's house, to say goodbye to his relatives and friends.
Without knowing it, it was the eve of parting. On this day, Mingxu had dinner at Songfeng Courtyard. After finishing the meal, Mrs. Song said first, "I'm leaving tomorrow. Is everything in order at Xu'er's place?"
"It's all ready." Mingxu replied
"I have checked here several times, and there should be nothing missing." Song said, "A few days ago, your aunt Fang came to me and said that Brother Xi is almost six years old and has reached the age of enlightenment. Miss you this time. Going to Yangzhou, Master Fan should stay in the capital, so I want him to stay in our house and teach Brother Xi. I have already agreed. Master, you can rest assured."
"Mother, where is Qingfengmingyue? It's been arranged." Mingxu asked.To Qingfeng Mingyue's surprise, Ming Xu didn't bring any maids with him when he went to Jiangnan. The original words of his grandfather Mingxie were "You are going to study, what does it look like to bring a maid?" .
"It's been arranged. They are all innocent and honest families. They also have fertile land and savings, so they can't bear hardships." Song said with a smile.My brother is a soft-hearted child.
"That's good, thank you mother." Ming Xu thought that was all.
"Silly boy, why are you being polite to your mother? I finished what I should say a few days ago, so I won't repeat it. Just one thing, you have to remember. When you get to the place in the future, there will be a letter at least once a month." Xin, tell me about you." As she spoke, Song's eyes turned red.
Mingxu sat beside her, lying on her mother's lap like when she was a child, holding her mother's hand: "Okay, I must write a letter to my mother, and my mother must also take care of herself."
"Hey, we're all fine, so I wish my son a smooth journey." Mrs. Song held her son's hand and gently stroked his hair with one free hand.
For a while, there were many discussions in the court, and they all didn't understand which song Dingyuanhou sang. The good future was thrown away, and the official was dismissed. The key is that the emperor agreed, so the brain hole was too big. The courtiers started conspiracy theories, but the key point is to say that when the birds are exhausted, the good bow should be hidden.
It's so unpredictable! Your heart is unpredictable.So except for those who were well-informed, everyone was a little confused, not knowing what kind of medicine the couple sold in the gourd.
However, our Marquis Dingyuan didn't have time to explain their doubts. As soon as the court was over, he was proclaimed by the emperor to the Hall of Liangyi.
The air in the hall is a bit sticky, and he came here directly after the court. Emperor Minghe didn't have time to change the dragon robe, and he was wearing a crown, with a dignified appearance. Clear joy and anger.There are more than a dozen people standing in the hall, but it is silent but no one seems to be there.
Ming Xie stepped forward and made a big salute, "The old minister kowtows to Your Majesty." Emperor Ming He personally went down to help him: "You don't need to be courteous, Ming Qing has bowed for me for nearly [-] years, it is really unnecessary." Ming Xie is Veteran ministers who have made great contributions to the court for many years do not need to kneel and worship unless it is a sacrifice, a grand dynasty or other important occasions.
Mingxie got up right then: "Your Majesty loves you so much, but the etiquette cannot be discarded. After I go here, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see you. I should pay my respects."
"Speaking of it, I also don't understand, Guan Aiqing's energy and health are not bad, why did you go home early?" The emperor asked Dingyuanhouhou's arm.
"Your Majesty's award is due to my selfishness, so I can't continue to serve the country. I was born in a humble family, and was poor when I was young. Fortunately, my parents cultivated me and provided me with education. I have passed the imperial examination and become an official. I can see the beauty of the sky. What I have earned now It is inseparable from the hard work of the two elders. Now that my parents are away, I can’t accompany and serve them. This is my unfilial piety. I am also old, and I feel unfilial. I miss my homeland and plan to return to my parents’ former residence to comfort my thoughts. , to repay the grace of life and nourishment." Mingxie replied.
"Aiqing is pure and filial, I can't match it." The emperor sighed a little.
"I am ashamed of Your Majesty and the cultivation of the court. I can't continue to be loyal to the court. I hope that Your Majesty will not sin."
"Aiqing has worked hard for the country and the people for decades, and I will remember it in my heart. Please go now, and I will naturally agree. Before that, please accept my worship." The emperor said that he was about to bow down.
Ming Xie hurriedly stopped him: "Your Majesty can't do it, this is trying to kill the old minister."
"Aiqing don't need to panic, Aiqing has worked hard and made great achievements, I am paying homage to the people of Liming, and you should accept this gift," the emperor insisted.
The minister did not disobey the emperor, and the dispute was not over, Ming Xie finally turned sideways, and received the emperor's half-courteous bow.
Giving up, the emperor returned to the front of the steps and sat down again, "Before parting, I still have one question that I don't understand. Aiqing was the number one scholar in the past, and he was the first in the world. Maybe you can solve my doubts."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"If you don't expect to revise the ancients, lawlessness is always possible. What do you think?"
"What the ancestor Han Feizi said is a warning to the world."
"I understand, Mingqing, please come back."
"Resignation." Ming Xie bowed, turned and left, and left the palace of deliberation that had stood there for more than twenty years.
Emperor Minghe looked at his back and said in a soft voice: "He deserves to accept my gift." I don't know who to listen to, there was silence in the hall, and no one responded.
On this day, Mingxu had finished his lunch and was about to undress for a nap when Chang'an came to report that Chang Sui Ge, who was beside Master Hou, had come to invite him to the main courtyard.Mingxu struggled to get up, and lamented in his heart: I won't be able to sleep today.
Following Zhi Ge to Shang Qing Garden, Ming Xu went straight into the main room, and asked, "Grandfather, are you looking for me?" Ming Xie was eating, saw him coming in, put down his chopsticks, and beckoned him to come over: "Eat!" Is it over?"
"I've eaten." Ming Xu said and sat down at the dining table. Sure enough, his grandfather's next sentence was "Have you eaten? Then eat with me." So why do you still ask me if I have eaten? Is it at my grandfather's place? Is it really just a greeting to ask if you have eaten?Ming Xu slandered.
"Where's grandma?" Seeing his grandfather eating alone, Ming Xu asked.
"I'm writing a post in the study room, and I say I'm going to say goodbye to the handkerchiefs one by one." Mingxie put down his chopsticks and answered him.
Seeing this, Ming Xu stopped talking and ate with his grandfather.When he finished eating, people took away the bowls and chopsticks.Mingxu asked again: "Is it already decided? When will we leave?"
"The exact date hasn't been decided yet. I can leave after I complete the handover with the successor. I can let your grandmother and mother prepare the luggage."
"..."
Seeing his silence, Mingxie asked: "What's the matter, but you don't want to give up?"
"No, my hometown in Yangzhou. Speaking of which, I haven't been there yet. Grandfather, is there a big difference between Yangzhou and Shengjing?" It's not that I don't want to part with it. I know I will come back, right? It's just that although I have been prepared in my heart, this day really comes. Still feels a bit fast.
But Mingxie didn't answer his words, talking about Yangzhou, he just said: "You will know when you get there." Then asked about his daily life, Mingxu also answered them one by one.
"Where's the book I read recently? What's going on now?"
"..." Even though it was not the first time he heard such words from his grandfather, Ming Xu still couldn't accept that a person who seemed so serious as his grandfather could do such an unscrupulous thing as researching scripts.
After hearing him say that there are still some fox demon scholars, female ghost monks, and the old routine of the young hero rescuing the rich lady from the robbers and getting married, the grandfather is obviously a little disappointed, "After so many years, there is no progress. That's all I'm looking at, decades have passed, and the fox demon is still seducing scholars."
"In that case, grandpa, please take pity on your grandson, and tell me what you wrote before." Once before, my grandfather mentioned that when he was young, he just entered the job with a low salary, and he also wrote several books under a pseudonym to earn money. Extra time is coming.Zhuangyuan Lang's script, if nothing else, the writing style must be guaranteed.I just don't know what kind of plot my grandfather will write.
It's a pity that his grandfather once again ruthlessly refused: "Children, if you look at what those things do, you won't be afraid to change your temper. If you feel bored, I have a few travel notes here. You can read them."
"Meh, meh." Ming Xu was dissatisfied.Excuse me, you were not afraid of me changing your temperament before you were old.
Just as she was talking, she saw Mrs. Sun coming this way. She was wearing a blue and white ripped pleated skirt today. The skirt is very long, elegant and generous, and her complexion is also very beautiful.
"I'm getting old, what kind of clothes are I wearing, it's not dignified at all." Mingxie seemed a little dissatisfied.
But Mrs. Sun obviously knew him very well: "Good old man, you don't care about yourself, you can control what other people wear, and who is the age you say." Then he walked towards Mingxie, as if want to do it
"It's me, it's me, I'm getting old, madam, don't be angry, the child is still here." Ming Xie begged for mercy.
"Grandma is so beautiful today," said the child.
"Look at our brother Xu, and then at you, at such an age, there is no child who can tell the truth." Mrs. Sun was obviously happy.
"Is grandma happy today?" Ming Xu asked.
"I'm going to Jiangnan, isn't it worth being happy?" Sun replied.
"Grandma is happy to go to Jiangnan?"
"Happy, very happy."
But obviously she didn't intend to explain to Mingxu, after saying this, she looked at Mingxie, the two eyes met, without saying a word.
Seeing that there was nothing wrong with him, Ming Xu retreated silently after being stuffed with a handful of dog food.Now I went back to get the books, and it was just right to go to the afternoon class, so why bother me to sleep.
By the way, tell Master Fan about the situation and ask him about his plans.
Compared with the ones on the grandparents' side, it is obviously more troublesome with the father and mother. First, the mother's place, calling Mingxu over is just a questioning, asking him what food and things he wants to bring, what he is used to, Used ones, do you want the things in the Curry, how many waiters to bring, who to bring, etc., after asking, I don’t want his answer, just arrange the meal according to my own ideas.
Then there is the father, who frantically shows love, and the method is to ask about homework and check the progress... Ming Xu is simply miserable, even if he is good at studying and studying, it does not mean that he likes this kind of care.Alas, it's better to be a grandfather, he doesn't ask about studies or anything.Of course, it is also possible that the old fox knew that his son would ask, so he didn't ask.
Then there was Sister Lai, who gave food in different ways, steamed sugar cheese, snowflake cake..., clothes, shoes, purses, fan covers...
Then came his mother, who took him to visit relatives and houses day after day, one day at his uncle's house, the next day at his aunt's house, to say goodbye to his relatives and friends.
Without knowing it, it was the eve of parting. On this day, Mingxu had dinner at Songfeng Courtyard. After finishing the meal, Mrs. Song said first, "I'm leaving tomorrow. Is everything in order at Xu'er's place?"
"It's all ready." Mingxu replied
"I have checked here several times, and there should be nothing missing." Song said, "A few days ago, your aunt Fang came to me and said that Brother Xi is almost six years old and has reached the age of enlightenment. Miss you this time. Going to Yangzhou, Master Fan should stay in the capital, so I want him to stay in our house and teach Brother Xi. I have already agreed. Master, you can rest assured."
"Mother, where is Qingfengmingyue? It's been arranged." Mingxu asked.To Qingfeng Mingyue's surprise, Ming Xu didn't bring any maids with him when he went to Jiangnan. The original words of his grandfather Mingxie were "You are going to study, what does it look like to bring a maid?" .
"It's been arranged. They are all innocent and honest families. They also have fertile land and savings, so they can't bear hardships." Song said with a smile.My brother is a soft-hearted child.
"That's good, thank you mother." Ming Xu thought that was all.
"Silly boy, why are you being polite to your mother? I finished what I should say a few days ago, so I won't repeat it. Just one thing, you have to remember. When you get to the place in the future, there will be a letter at least once a month." Xin, tell me about you." As she spoke, Song's eyes turned red.
Mingxu sat beside her, lying on her mother's lap like when she was a child, holding her mother's hand: "Okay, I must write a letter to my mother, and my mother must also take care of herself."
"Hey, we're all fine, so I wish my son a smooth journey." Mrs. Song held her son's hand and gently stroked his hair with one free hand.
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