Prime Minister

Chapter 229 Wu Mansion
In the early morning, Zhang Yue got up earlier, and there was no carriage at this time.So Zhang Yue hired a mule cart to go to Ouyang Xiu's mansion instead.

The mule cart was moving very slowly, Zhang Yue sat in the cart and saw that the mule's fur was not very shiny, and the mule was not stable when it was set up, it seemed to be a little old.

The coachman looked a few years younger than Zhang Yue, and he felt that Zhang Yue was a little impatient, so he urged the mule, but the coachman seemed to cherish the mule very much, and couldn't bear to urge him with the whip.

Seeing this, Zhang Yue smiled and chatted with the driver.

The coachman was a little flattered. Scholars like Zhang Yue usually either bossed them around or ignored them.

The coachman chatted with him about the hard work.

His family was originally a well-to-do family, but suffered from floods and droughts a few years ago, all the fields and houses were sold, and only this mule cart was left, so the family moved to Bianjing to live.

In the beginning, his father was the mule cart worker, and the family could still live, but last year his father was not in good health, so he came to work hard.

The mule was getting old and couldn't walk fast, and many guests were annoyed that they didn't even give away their money.But the coachman still refused to urge him.

After Zhang Yue heard this, he really felt that the mule was walking extremely slowly.After a few urgings and urgings, I went a few steps faster, and then slowed down again.

The driver said that the whole family depended on this mule for their livelihood, and then caressed the mule's fur.

He also knew that the mule would eventually grow old day by day, and at that time the family's only livelihood would be lost.

Zhang Yue felt a lot of emotion in his heart.

He turned his head to look at Bianjing in the early morning.

Ya Nei, who had just rested overnight in the Goulan, was driving back home in a sweet BMW car, with a group of servants behind the car.

Many princes and sons in Beijing like to entertain idlers, and they don't know what to do with raising these idlers who are not doing serious things at home.These idlers also specialize in helping the yamen with money. They usually spend money like water in three tiles and two houses. When the master eats meat, they drink a bowl of soup.

Zhang Yue didn't understand the purpose of these servants. Could it be that when the yamen were exercising on the bed, these people would not be able to accompany them?
At this time, the merchants delivering pork and mutton from Nanxun Gate saw the rampant drivers in Ya Nei, and hurriedly gave way to the side.

Zhang Yue saw that the Ya Nei on Huahua's carriage was about the same age as his own driver, but their fates were so different.At such a young age, this yamen is already on top of the brothel.

Zhang Yue sometimes felt that the upper-level officials in Bianjing were really not strict in family education. Later, after dealing with Han Zhongyan and Wen Jifu, he realized that it was not that the family education was not strict, but that these officials and officials usually had many children, and they only chose one or two outstanding ones. Focus on resource cultivation.

As for the other children, they are given money every month to go out to spend time and drink.

But this is not always the case. For example, Han Yi's eight sons are all Jinshi, and three are officials to prime ministers.

Or is there anyone who can become a tool.

In an instant, the carriage of Ya Nei was speeding past on the street, and Zhang Yue arrived at Ouyang Xiu's mansion in a mule cart and asked the coachman, "How much is it?"

After the driver replied, Zhang Yue took five times the money from his waist and stuffed it into the driver's hand.

The coachman opened his mouth wide, his face was full of surprise, and was about to decline.Zhang Yue stuffed the money into the other party's hand and said, "Take it, it's easier for me to make money than you."

After saying this sentence, Zhang Yue came to Ouyang Xiu's mansion again, and then went to Wu's mansion by car with Ouyang Fa.

The car drove to Wu's mansion.

The servants of the Wu Mansion saw Zhang Yue and Ouyang Fa get off the carriage in front of the door, and hurried inside to report: "Uncle Ouyang is here, and Mr. Zhang's family is also here."

Since last night, the news of Zhang Yuede's solution to No. 3 has quietly spread throughout the Wu family.

At the same time, more people knew that Zhang Yue was the son-in-law of the Wu family.

After arriving at the Wu Mansion this time, Zhang Yue felt a little more confident than before, maybe because of the solution to No.3, the feeling of anxiety and anxiety was much less than before.

The housekeeper of the Wu Mansion immediately came out to greet Zhang Yue and Ouyang Fa, and Ouyang Fa immediately asked, "Madam, are Mr. Da Lang and Mr. Er Lang here?"

"Reporting to Uncle, Mr. Erlang is going to Jixian Academy. You know that the lock room will be tested soon. Mr. Erlang is about to prepare well. Mr. Dalang is at the mansion, and he must be greeting his wife at this time."

The lock hall test is for yin officials. If you pass the exam, you will be a Jinshi. Wu Anchi is now a yin official, and he plans to fight again.

"Alright, take us to see Madam and Mr. Da Lang!"

So the butler brought the two of them to the guest room.

The Wu Mansion is so vast that even the guest rooms are worth a cup of tea.

The two sat down in the guest room. The courtyard to the east was full of flowers and plants. Two tall and towering osmanthus trees in the courtyard were exuding the pleasant fragrance of osmanthus flowers. There was also a winding path between the osmanthus trees leading to the rockery.

"The fragrance of the osmanthus tree is just right for this situation." Ouyang Fa and Zhang Yue said with a smile.

Zhang Yue laughed, and couldn't help thinking of the osmanthus trees that were all over the mountain when he was studying in Nanfeng Temple.

At this time, a servant girl served tea to the two of them.

Zhang Yue and Ouyang Fa didn't care at all, but this little maid accidentally poured some tea on Zhang Yue's robe when serving tea to Zhang Yue.

The little servant girl's face turned pale with fright, and quickly took out a towel to wipe Zhang Yue's robe.

Zhang Yue thought that he was just a little wet now, so it was not worth the fuss, so he declined a few words, but the little maid refused, and wiped Zhang Yue vigorously before leaving.

When the other party walked to the door, he still stared at Zhang Yue twice, and Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel his face burn when he met the other party's gaze.

Ouyang Fa at the side laughed and said nothing when he saw it.

Zhang Yue said: "Uncle and brother, if you have anything to say, you may as well speak up."

Ouyang laughed and said: "It's nothing, I remember this maid, she should be from the mother-in-law's room, she is so clever."

"Oh? Clever?"

Ouyang laughed and said: "Sanlang, could it be the first time I met you? I think this little maid looks good and is so smart. If you have the heart, you can marry her as a dowry..."

Zhang Yue immediately said: "Uncle and brother, you don't need to say any more."

Ouyang Fa laughed, and kept silent about it.

A while later, Wu Anshi came to the hall with Li Taijun on his arm.

Both Ouyang Fa and Zhang Yue got up to salute.

After several people were seated again, Ouyang said with a smile: "The Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, and now is the time when the crabs are newly plump. I specially picked a basket for my mother to try."

Li Taijun smiled and said: "You really have a heart, but this year I am not as healthy as before, so I should eat less of these cold things, and I will give you more when the time comes."

Wu Anshi said: "Then I really have to thank my mother, knowing that my son is so good, I feel sorry for him."

Li Taijun said with a smile: "You want to accept my brother's love, how can it be counted on me."

Everyone laughed when they heard the words, at this time Zhang Yue got up and said: "Madam Qi, Mr. Dalang, I got the No. 3 by chance in the examination of the Imperial College, and I came to tell you the good news today."

Wu Anshi's face darkened slightly when she heard Zhang Yue's words.

Li Taijun smiled and said: "It was really won. I don't know when the list will be released?"

"Just yesterday evening."

Zhang Yue said: "Sanlang thank you madam, Mr. Dalang's kindness in cultivation, this kindness will never be forgotten."

Wu Anshi said: "Hey, I don't dare to take the credit for this one. What a high ranking it is to get No. 3 in the exam. It has nothing to do with me. My mother and I absolutely dare not take credit for it."

Li Taijun bowed his head and drank tea. Zhang Yue must have been displeased if he changed his past, but today I passed the answer in the first test, and I was still No. 3, while Wu Anshi and Wu Anchi never answered it, so what is there to be angry about? up.

Zhang Yuedao: "I would like to report to Mr. Dalang, the people in Xia Nailu Lane must keep in mind their origins, not to mention that they have won No. 3 in the examination now, even if they will be awarded Jinshi in the future, how dare they stand in front of Mr. Dalang?" Too big."

Zhang Yue said to Li Taijun again: "Even if there is a little wealth in the future, it will still be extremely shabby in Madam's eyes. In the future, I will not forget the kindness between Madam and Mr. Dalang. In the future, only a generous service will not be enough to repay one or two. "

Zhang Yue's words were very humble, which immediately brought a smile to Li Taijun's face, and Wu Anshi's complexion also eased a lot.

This is the case with speaking, and the timing of speaking is very important.

Before the solution test failed, so to speak is flattery, but after the solution test passed, people felt comfortable in the bottom of their hearts.

Li Taijun smiled and said: "Since Sanlang claims to be a man in Luxiang, then the old man might as well borrow Tai Shigong's words: "People in Luxiang, who want to make a name for themselves, are not people who are in the sky, and evil can be inflicted on future generations." !' You must remember, too."

Zhang Yue listened with admiration from the bottom of his heart: "Madam is really knowledgeable about the past and the present, of course Saburo remembers."

Li Taijun said: "Sanlang, you are a sensible person. You also know what I mean from the bottom of your heart. Sometimes when you speak, you speak, and if you don't speak, you appear to be divided."

Zhang Yue said: "Sanlang understands."

Let's stop talking, so we won't talk about this topic anymore.Zhang Yue brought fructose this time. Although it was not expensive, it happened to be Li Taijun's favorite taste.

After all, Li Taijun is the descendant of Li Tang's royal family, not to say that ordinary things are not appreciated, but that she must give them exactly what she wants, otherwise it will be futile no matter how expensive it is.

In this regard, Zhang Yue relied entirely on Ouyang Fa for advice, and Ouyang Fa also relied entirely on his wife for advice.

At this time, Wu Anchi just returned.

Li Taijun said that she was tired, so Wu Anshi helped her to leave first.

On the way, Li Taijun suddenly sullen and stopped.

Wu Anshi bowed and asked, "My son has done something wrong, so I ask mother to give me instructions."

Li Taijun said to Wu Anshi: "You really did something wrong. I didn't say that you were saving face for you. This Saburo is not your sister-in-law now. How could you block him with words just now? This is just putting on airs." Is it?"

Wu Anshi hurriedly said: "Mom, you misunderstood, I don't want to do something about Mr. Sanlang, I'm just worried that he won't be familiar with him in the future!"

"Aren't you familiar? What are you raising? They haven't benefited from our family so far," Li Taijun scolded, "Did your parents raise you in vain all these years? Your father always said that if you have a heart of kindness in everything, go If you do it, you will suffer the same disaster in the future. Since you are helping others, don’t worry about the cost. If you don’t try to repay ten people and help ten people, as long as one person remembers this feeling in the bottom of his heart, the benefits will be inexhaustible in the future.”

"Do you ever remember that?"

Wu Anshi lowered her head and said, "Yes, my child is wrong."

Li Taijun glanced at Wu Anshi, shook his head and left alone without Wu Anshi's help.

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(End of this chapter)