Prime Minister

Chapter 741 Uncle and Nephew
That night Zhangshi, Mrs. Yu and Mrs. Lu gathered together when they heard that Zhang Yue was back, and they were very happy when they met.

When Zhang Yue saw Zhang Shi, Mrs. Yu was very happy, but seeing the two of them getting older, she felt a little sad.

A few days ago Zhang Shi fell and injured his leg, and he resigned from his errand in the yamen, focusing on recuperating at home.Zhang Yue is thousands of miles away, and Shi Qiniang is there to help Zhang Shi see a doctor and get medicine.

After seeing each other, everyone sat together and chatted about family affairs.

Zhang Yue used to think that housework was trivial, but now that he went home, he felt that everything sounded so kind.

After being away for more than two years, my state of mind also unconsciously changed.For my brother, sister-in-law and Seventeenth Mother, I always have a debt, and I am also grateful to them for taking good care of this family for me.

With the continuous increase of the population, there are nearly a hundred people in Zhang's mansion, especially after Lu's marriage, the number of people in the family has increased.The Lu family is well-educated, well-behaved, and able to respect their parents-in-law, and Zhang Shiyu's family is extremely kind-hearted, and they are really proud of this daughter-in-law who married into Zhang's family from a noble family. Loved so much, so the family got along extremely harmoniously.

The fly in the ointment is that Zhangfu's house in Guozijian is too small, and as the population increases, it gradually becomes insufficient.

At this time, logically, it should be time to mention the separation of the family.But no one in the family mentioned it.At the beginning, Mrs. Lu proposed to buy a neighboring house, but the matter was never settled in the end.

Zhang Yue is also very satisfied with Lu's niece and daughter-in-law. Apart from being a little arrogant, she is not picky about her etiquette.

Zhang Yue asked Mrs. Lu a few words about daily life.

Zhang Yue glanced at Shi Qiniang's face, and then at Lu Shi's face. He keenly noticed that Lu Shi and Shi Qi Niang were also somewhat discordant.

Zhang Yue also sighed in his heart, Shi Qi Niang and the Lu family are both people who can understand the general situation, but sometimes women's house fights are as natural as men's power fights, just like the fight between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, it can never be avoided.

When a group of people were talking, Zhang Zhi came back at this time.Zhang Zhiren arrived before the sound. Hearing Zhang Zhi's voice, Zhang Shiyu's face was full of smiles, and Lu's face, who was always cold and distant, also showed a charming and naive look like a little girl.

Zhang Yue watched this scene and thought, this kid can do it.

Zhang Zhi went in and saluted Zhang Yue as his third uncle.

Zhang Yue looked at Zhang Zhi and Zhang Zhi, who had not seen each other for several years, became more upright and resolute.

Zhang Yue said nonchalantly to Zhang Zhi: "I heard that Ah Xi has been really good recently. Over the years, many people in the Northwest have praised you for your ability in front of me."

Zhang Zhi didn't know how to answer, and Mrs. Lu felt a little restless when she heard it.

Seventeen Niang saw that Zhang Yue's face was not right, she smiled and said straight to Zhang: "Axi, your third uncle is tired, let's do this tonight, and talk tomorrow."

Everyone left one after another.

Seventeen Niang helped Zhang Yue change his clothes, Zhang Yue said: "Lady, you might as well let go of these things, and leave it to others."

Seventeen Niang said: "What are these? Sometimes it's better to do things yourself."

Zhang Yue said: "How are you getting along with your nephew and daughter-in-law?"

Seventeen Niang stopped her hands and said, "Shang Hao, my niece and daughter-in-law are from a noble family, and of course her knowledge and vision are far superior to others."

There was something in Shi Qiniang's words, and Zhang Yue knew that his guess was correct, so he said: "I heard that someone in the family mentioned that they want to divide the family these days. In fact, in my opinion, it's about time. In many ordinary people's homes, parents At that time, brothers and sisters were arguing about the separation of families, and after so many years, my elder brother and I still live together, which is truly commendable."

"Of course, it sounds good to say that no family is separated. It sounds like everyone has face and reputation, but you don't have to make yourself uncomfortable because of these false names. The most important thing is that the family lives well. I never want you I wronged myself. You see, there are so many people in the family crowded together, it's hard not to feel bad!"

For more than 20 years, Zhang Yue and Zhang Shi lived together in a shabby room without separating their families.For the scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty who paid attention to personal morality, this is a good thing and a good talk.

Seventeen Niang certainly understood this.

Seventeen Niang thought for a while and said: "My niece and daughter-in-law are a woman who knows the general situation, and she is always respectful to me. Besides, my elder brother and sister-in-law treat me very well, there is no need to separate the family. I will have a good talk with my niece and daughter-in-law some other day."

Zhang Yue was relieved to hear Shi Qiniang say this: "It's okay, it's always convenient for you women to talk to each other. You must first cultivate yourself and regulate your family before you can govern the country and the world. At the beginning, Mr. Ouyang didn't manage his family affairs well, and he was punished one after another. Tongue, so that in the end has been depressed."

Speaking of this, Zhang Yue got up and saluted Seventeen Niang, "The family affairs are all handled by the lady."

Seventeen Niang also bowed, and then said sweetly: "The official is so polite, I don't know if I can do my best, so I just try."

After talking about the husband and wife sitting on the couch again, Seventeen Niang said: "But Ah Xi has grown up over the years, and has helped the family share a lot of things."

Zhang Yue knew that Zhang Zhi's warm heart was enough for his father, and at the same time he was very upright. As an ordinary person, this is an advantage, but as an official, it is not so good.

Seventeen Niang said: "Don't look at people with old eyes, sooner or later Ah Xi will be alone in the future, you always discipline him not to allow him to do this or that, how can he do it?"

Zhang Yue sighed: "I was born in a poor family, so I always remind myself to be cautious, and to treat others first. He is good, and he is like a yamen."

Seventeen Niang smiled and replied: "He has his own ideas now, you can persuade him if you can, and if you can't, let him go. Don't make trouble with your uncle and nephew as soon as you come back."

Seeing his wife's worry, Zhang Yue readily agreed.

At this time, there was a sound of beeping outside.

Seventeen Niang said, "It's late at night, let's go to bed early."

Zhang Yue said: "Not busy, there is still something to do."

"Officer, what's the matter?" Seventeen Niang clearly asked knowingly.

Zhang Yue smiled and looked at his wife under the light, looking at her fair skin on her neck, feeling some blood rushing to her forehead.

He lowered the bed curtain and unbuttoned Seventeen Niang's placket.Seventeen Niang listened to Zhang Yue while unbuttoning her clothes and said in a low voice: "In the coming year, I will add a few younger brothers and sisters to my elder brother..."

At this time, Zhang Yue had already untied his hairpin, and his long hair was pouring in front of his eyes like water. At this moment, Shi Qi Niang was ashamed and angry, picked up the embroidered pillow on the bedside and threw it heavily on Zhang Yue's head.

Zhang Yue was stunned by the sudden blow, and was a little dazed at once. Looking at Shi Qi Niang's smug expression, he suddenly felt angry, and immediately hugged Shi Qi Niang's pretty waist , Pushing it into the silk quilt embroidered with the dragon and the Phoenix.

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Early the next morning, Zhang Yue was going to the Privy Council, and Zhang Zhi was waiting outside the door early in the morning according to Shi Qiniang.

Zhang Yue let Zhang Zhi enter.

Zhang Zhi listened to Zhang Yue's words and didn't sleep well last night because of anxiety, so he came to Zhang Yue early the next morning.

Seeing Zhang Zhi's guilty look, Zhang Yue snorted and turned around.

Zhang Zhi stood aside with a lost smile, and took the tea bowl for gargling from Shi Qi Niang's hand to Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue took a look at Zhang Zhi, took the tea bowl from his hand, drank tea, rinsed his mouth and said, "Recently, you have been a storyteller for the Chongzheng Palace, and you are quite popular, even my third uncle relies on you to speak in front of the government. .”

Zhang Zhidao: "Third Uncle heard something. But this is outspoken, correct and remonstrance, this is not what Third Uncle usually taught me."

Zhang Yue cursed from the bottom of his heart, the good boy actually came to his usual words to refute himself.

Zhang Yuedao: "Sometimes the third uncle's words must be listened to discreetly, just like the words in the book, and you can't listen to them all. It is better to have no books than to believe in the books."

Zhang Zhi asked, "Believe in Uncle, why not have Uncle?"

Zhang Yue took a sip of tea and almost spit it out. At the moment, he was angry and funny when he heard it.

Zhang Yue saw that Zhang Zhi had been going smoothly, so he never listened to his own persuasion. He only understood after suffering once or twice.

Zhang Yue patted the table and said: "I'm not joking with you. If you don't listen to my words, you will resign immediately and go home. If you continue to be an official in Beijing, not only yourself, but also my third uncle and I will be harmed and our future will be ruined." .”

Zhang Zhi's smile faded immediately and he said hastily, "Third Uncle, my nephew knows it's wrong."

Zhang Yue raised his face and said: "I'll tell you why so many prime ministers don't allow their children to be officials. You know the Liulang of the Wen family, and he is also a first-class figure in the yamen in terms of talent, but Wen Shu He is not allowed to be an official."

"Being an official is the most difficult thing in the world, and it is also the easiest thing. Why is it the easiest thing? An ordinary prison officer in the capital can be a groom every night. What kind of woman does he want? Some people sent him to his pillow, if you can share the dust and light, such an official couldn't be easier."

"But if you want to be an official who wants to do things, that's the most difficult thing. If you can't let others pick a little bit of trouble, you have to be upright and strict. Even so, you can't say that you are safe and sound."

Zhang Yue finished speaking earnestly, but it seemed that the other party didn't listen.

Zhang Yue understood that his nephew was a thoughtful person, if he had really listened to the persuasion, he would not have given up his fame and went to Jiangning alone.

Zhang Zhi said: "Third Uncle, I have always admired you very much. If something happens to you, I would rather keep you safe than die."

"But I can't listen to all the words. My nephew is not a person who is dedicated to his career. If one day all the people in the world have something to say, but the officials dare not speak up, I will say it myself."

"You are so confused." Zhang Yue shook his head.

Seventeen Niang couldn't listen anymore, and immediately came inside with a smile and said: "Your uncles and nephews still have so much to say, but the palace has already sent a carriage to pick them up, if you have anything to say, you might as well talk about it later."

Zhang Yue nodded when he heard the words, glared at Zhang Zhi and strode away.

After Zhang Yue left, Zhang Zhi said to Seventeen Niang with a dejected face: "Third Aunt, I really didn't mean to provoke Third Uncle to be angry, but I think that the more official Third Uncle is, the less courageous he becomes."

Seventeen Niang persuaded: "Axi, your third uncle is different from the past. He has a lot of scruples when he is in this position. Many times he can end the life and death of many people with one word, so you have to think twice before speaking."

(End of this chapter)