Wear ancient times with a house

Chapter 129 Chapter 128

The day before he was going to formally visit the Zheng family, Song Nian urgently called his family over to give them a general education about the family situation of the Zheng family, so as to save them from being caught blind.

Zheng Hanlin has two daughters and one son, both daughters are married, one is married to Fucheng, the other is married to Beijing.

It was the eldest daughter who married into Fucheng. At that time, Zheng Hanlin hadn't been a Jinshi yet, and her daughter only married into an ordinary wealthy family, and her life was fairly smooth.

Moreover, her father-in-law and Zhao Yanlin's original mate Bai's maternal ancestral family are still cousins, that is to say, they have a nominal relationship with the Song family.It has to be said that Fucheng is small enough, and people who go around are full of acquaintances.

When the youngest daughter got married, Zheng Hanlin had already become an official, so she married into a small official's family in the capital. Now she is not in Fucheng, and it may be difficult to come back in the future. It is not within the scope of the Song family's recent dealings.

Zheng Hanlin's son is the youngest child, younger than Song Nian, only 28-nine now.Just after being admitted as a scholar last year, he announced to his family in shock that he felt that he was not suitable for studying and would not take the exam again.

In fact, based on Song Yun's experience in modern times, it is true that some people are not good at reading, or are really not interested in a certain aspect of knowledge, so it is also possible to learn other aspects.

But the ranks of promotion in ancient times were too narrow. Whether you want to work in law, finance, architectural design or propaganda, you have to start with the imperial examination.And the two generations couldn't get ahead, so they were beaten back to their original shape.

Zheng Hanlin couldn't hold back his son, but he didn't want his descendants to become ordinary people, so he was eager to find a student. He was willing to spend all his money to enjoy it, but he also hoped that the student could help him take care of his grandchildren.

Song Yun asked curiously:

"Then don't other scholars want to worship him as a teacher? Hanlin must be very knowledgeable, and there are probably a lot of books at home."

Mrs. Song turned her head sensitively:
"What do you mean, you think your father is not qualified to be accepted as a student?"

Ah, this old lady, ever since she found out that Zheng Hanlin agreed to be Mr. Song Nian, she has been very worried about gain and loss, and she can't wait to write a contract with them immediately.

"Grandma, you can't cross the river and tear down the bridge like this. My wrist still hurts now because I prepared a gift for my husband."

Song Nian shook the old lady's hand with one hand, and stroked his daughter's hair with the other to comfort them, before explaining:

"Actually, sister Yun is right. It is true that many people want to worship him as a teacher, and there is no lack of knowledge that is better than mine. I don't know why, but he confiscated them all."

In fact, Song Jun felt that his father was not so in line with the image of the praised literati, not so selfless, willing to be poor, and only read sage books, but maybe Zheng Hanlin is just like this, after all, he is also a person who plans for his children and grandchildren. , shouldn't be too nerdy.

What Shen is more curious about is:

"Does Brother Zheng have any children at home?"

"Yes, there is an eight-year-old daughter. There is also a three-year-old son."

The meeting ceremony for the children also needs to be prepared.

On the second day after everything was arranged, the Song family went out fully dressed.

This time Wang Pu didn't go with him. A few days ago, he ran around with Song Nian, and he had already piled up some official duties.

Fortunately, Song Nian knew the way after running a few times, and the Wang family even specially sent a carriage to take them there, so there was no need to worry.

Zheng Hanlin's family did not live in an official street near Wang Pu's house, but lived in a small courtyard in the middle of the market.It is said that this is the place where Zheng Hanlin lived before he was admitted to Jinshi, so it can be regarded as their old house.

It can be seen from this that the other party is indeed very quiet, has been an official for a lifetime, and finally returned to live in the old house.

Fortunately, although the yard is not big.However, the permanent population of the Zheng family is not large.That is, an old couple and their son's family.There are no more than six serious hosts, so it's not too crowded.

The carriage drove to an alley and couldn't get in.At the entrance of the alley, there are old women who sell water and drinks, and aunts who sell melons and fruits. They all sit leisurely on the steps of the alley, gossip, and glance at their own stalls from time to time. The carriage gave way, even though it seemed that the carriage could only be used by a high-ranking official's family, they still showed no fear.

The people in Fucheng are indeed more knowledgeable than the people in ordinary county towns, and they are less afraid of high-ranking officials and nobles. It can be seen from this that the Tang Fuzun and Jin Wang are indeed doing well, and they will not make the people afraid of powerful people.

Song Nian's family had no choice but to ask the coachman to drive the carriage back, and the family walked in with gifts.

The old lady who sells water is a warm-hearted woman.He also chatted with Song Nian and the others:
"Hey! I've seen you several times. Did you come to study with Zheng Xiaogouer? How is it? Has he accepted you?"

Zheng puppy?Zheng Hanlin!

The Song family members were all a little embarrassed. They hadn't even started their apprenticeship yet, but after hearing their husband's baby name, or nickname, they couldn't look directly at the apprenticeship ceremony for a while.

Song Nian answered the old woman vaguely:
"Ma'am, you and Zheng Hanlin know each other well. I have just been accepted as a disciple by him. No, I brought my family to apprentice today."

"Yes, he always chased my younger brother to play when he was a child, and he had to call me sister."

That's no wonder, Zheng Hanlin grew up here.It is inevitable that there will be old people who have watched him grow up since he wore open crotch pants. In their eyes, no matter how big an official he is, he is still the same kid back then.

At first, Mrs. Song murmured a little:
"This old woman, selling things at the entrance of the alley, how much it affects the entry and exit of carriages."

Hearing the other party's words, he didn't have any objections anymore, and bought a bowl of almond drink for more than a dozen renminbi. The taste is actually average, and the grinding is not fine enough. Several people finished it in one mouthful.

Mrs. Song asked the old lady about Zheng Hanlin's personality and preferences while drinking, but the other party just babbled:
"Zheng Ergou'er was admitted to Jinshi, but it's very beautiful, and there is a memorial archway. People say that our alley is Jinshi Lane. Have you seen it? Jinshi Memorial Archway, how many rich people wanted to come to us to buy a house back then."

The aunt selling melons and fruits opposite said with a smile:
"Old lady, don't listen to her talking, she has become a little confused in the past two years."

Mrs. Song walked away resentfully.

After talking with the old lady, the family continued to walk in with big bags and small bags. The third family in the alley was the Zheng family.

The face of the door god pasted on the door has faded a bit, no wonder, it is said that it has been rainy in Fucheng this year, no matter how good the paint is, it cannot withstand such wind and rain.The gate also looks a bit dilapidated, in short, it doesn't look like the house where the old man lived because he was an official in the capital, it looks like an ordinary house, which is still not repaired.

(End of this chapter)