Empress Mi Benji

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The beauty's singing voice sang the scene of the glory of spring, expressing the beginning of the relationship between the two.

When the two were deeply in love, an unexpected guest interrupted Zhuang Xun's happiness at the moment.

"Boom, boom..." There was a knock on the courtyard door.

Zhuang Xun's face was blackened, didn't he see that he was enjoying himself?

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, go and see who it is, with a smile, don't be like this, a gentleman will collapse in front of him, but his face will not change." Si Qinmi comforted Zhuang Xun, who was like a big child, and put her Get up and tidy up for him.

"Don't you know how to look at the situation? I'm having a good time." Zhuang Xun muttered.

"I want to hear my concubine sing, and I will sing for you in the future, don't be angry, okay." Afraid that Zhuang Xun's uncomfortable face would offend the visitor, Si Qinmi lowered her head and kissed his face.

Immediately, Zhuang Xun's smile popped out, he touched his face and smiled foolishly.

"Hurry up, I'll be waiting a while." Pushing Zhuang Xun, seeing the satisfied Zhuang Xun, Si Qin Mi was not shy, but more guilty.

Feeling happy and feeling much better, he pushed open the courtyard door with a smile, and Xu Houde stood at the door.

"Zhuang Xiaolian, Zhuang Xiaolian, the Ministry of Rites sent someone to invite scholars to rehearse at Chunhua Palace tomorrow, and I'm here to send invitations."

Xu Houde saluted and delivered a post, and Zhuang Xun returned a salute when he received the post.

There is no Juren in this world, and Juzi refers to the recommended Xiaolian.

Although they can all confer officials, the chain of contempt is arranged like this, the first rank is Jinshi, the second rank is Xiaolian, the next rank is Xunyin, and the last rank is scholar.

There are three top three Jinshi, Xiaolian has two Fu Tui, and Xun Yin has one Yin Ying. These are considered the best among talents.

Why are there so few shades? Because the nobles all have titles, and most of the people who participate in the honors are non-concubine sons looking for a way out.

"Thank you, Uncle Xu, for passing on the message. Please come into the room and talk about it. I want to know more about this rehearsal." Zhuang Xun invited.

"Then it will be disrespectful, thank you Xiaolian for the invitation." Xu Houde showed a happy expression.

This is almost the same as the top three Jinshi invited you to sit at his house. He is naturally excited. The last time I chatted with Zhuang Xun not long ago, Zhuang Xun left. Here's the chance.

"Please." With the offer of a kiss from his dignified wife, Zhuang Xun didn't bother Xu Houde so much anymore.

"This is Wei Lanzhi, my wife, and this is Mrs. Chen's youngest son, Xu Xiucai." After the introduction, Si Qinmi took a seat, and this time Si Qinmi learned her lesson, and went to the side room with the silk cloth.

"I remember that Xiaolian was unmarried before." Even though he had heard his mother's description and was prepared, Xu Houde was still a little surprised when he saw Si Qinmi's face.

"It's unmarried, and it's only been five or six days to marry a housewife." Zhuang Xun nodded, following the story that he and Si Qinmi made up.

"On that day, the burial of the daughter of the qin family was ashamed, and it was completed with the support of the wife. I promised to marry her. The burial of the daughter of the qin family was buried in the earth. She was dying of illness. My wife served her with soup and medicine. I was grateful for her virtuousness, so I married her. My wife is from Xihe County. Living in Yindu, no parents, relatives and friends, Xun is also living in Yindu, no parents, few relatives and friends, wedding ceremony is simple, not widely advertised."

At the beginning, it was to establish the image of Siqin Mi as a rich woman, because money was used to promote filial piety, but now money is not needed, and she has to show disdain for money, so this person can’t be used. Marrying her now means that she is virtuous .

Otherwise, the character set that ignores money will collapse. It turns out that you are afraid of guilt and have money to spend, so you refuse the things everyone sends you.

As for Xiao Shaowen, Minister of the Ministry of Officials who stood in the ranks after being appointed as an official, reputation was no longer important at that time. To be precise, the reputation of the capital was no longer important, but the reputation of governing the land was important.

And the princes won't win you over when you don't have an official status, after all, that's too bad, so it forms a logical closed loop.

"Is that so? Xiaolian is a long-term lover, and good virtue can't do that." A wife is a face. Marrying a disfigured ugly girl will not only laugh at you for being blind, but also think you are poor. How can you marry someone who is rich? What an ugly girl.

"Everyone has their own thoughts, seek common ground while reserving differences." Not only did Zhuang Xun not feel discriminated against, but he was a little secretly happy. You all don't know that my wife looks like a fairy, only I know.

"It's a good story for Xiaolian not to abandon his wife who is a mess." Xu Houde complimented.

"Xun doesn't think that the wife is bad, but also thinks that it is difficult to match him. The wife is very virtuous. If you can marry her, you will be lucky for three lives. The wife is a good wife and the family is harmonious, and the husband is a good family."

Zhuang Xun felt that even if Si Qin Mi was really ugly, what she did could be regarded as a model of a good wife, at least he didn't feel uncomfortable marrying an ugly wife.

In the past, when watching TV, the male lead hated his ugly wife, and he wanted to yell at him. His wife is so virtuous and treats you so well. You are an idiot, so I feel angry. I think that I have such a wife who must be very kind.

There are also women who are disfigured and ignore them. After their appearance recovers, they turn into licking dogs. He thinks that this kind of man is really shameless, and women should ignore him.

Comparing your heart to your heart, the other party is a wife, not a slave, nor a vase for appreciation. Maybe you can fall in love with her because of her appearance, but you can't just take her appearance as the only measure. Virtue is the greatest virtue of a wife, so even if Si Qinmi's appearance was not Recovery, he can accept each other.

Once he accepts the other party, as long as the other party does not make mistakes, Zhuang Xun feels that he has an obligation to love her, protect her, and love her.

Now, Si Qinmi is his wife, a virtuous wife, so naturally, he also wants to protect Si Qinmi.

"Wife is good and family is harmonious, husband is good and family is upright, Xiaolian is really noble and pure." At the risk of offending Zhuang Xun, he said that his wife is not good, and Xu Houde is not a fool. If he wants to say this, he agrees with Zhuang Xun's point of view. good.

Although in his opinion, there are loopholes in Zhuang Xun's words, it is right to marry a good wife, why not marry a beautiful and virtuous wife.

"Leave aside this matter for the time being, what does this rehearsal say?" He knew about the Longevity Banquet, but he didn't know what was being rehearsed for this thing.

"Teach the talents in Yindu how to behave, don't lose your manners before the banquet, and at the same time there are a large number of people, you need to rehearse to ensure order." Xu Houde explained.

"Is that so?" Zhuang Xun understood that things like this often happen on Earth, so it's not strange, not strange.

"This is also a good opportunity. If you have the opportunity to fall into the eyes of your lords, you will be able to rise to the top." Xu Houde took this matter very seriously.

"Really? It's a good opportunity." Zhuang Xun didn't think there would be any good opportunities in the rehearsal, so he dealt with Xu Houde on the surface, showing an approving smile.

"And I heard that many female family members of high families will also appear in Chunhua Palace. After seeing the demeanor of all the scholars, if there is a rich son-in-law, find and catch him." Xu Houde, who was about 30 years old, showed an excited expression. Worrying about his wife.

"Xun has no talent at all, and he's already married, so I don't want to get involved in this kind of thing." Zhuang Xun shook his head slightly. This kind of thing would be very troublesome if he was looked at, but he was mediocre, and he didn't pass the emperor's exam. No one will see it.

"Only a son-in-law of a noble family can have a smooth journey in the officialdom. Being an official in this capital without the support of his family and wives is difficult at every step." Xu Houde wanted to persuade Zhuang Xun to accept his values.

"Xun also doesn't want to be an official in the capital, but wants to go to the local area to benefit the people." The water in the capital city is too deep to grasp, so let's go to the local area to cultivate.

"How can Xiaolian say such a lie? Not only is it difficult to promote a local official, but the army is in turmoil these years, and seeing the scene of Xihe again will be a calamity."

Xu Houde's views also represent the views of most low-level scholars.

Due to the limitations of the times, smart people know that the dynasty is about to change, but they are inextricably linked with the aristocratic families. These aristocratic families are rooted in the local area, and they don't need to fill the local area with people. Instead, they need to compete for the right to speak in the court.

Most of the lower class are fascinated by the prosperity of Yin Du, and those who feel that the collapse is a minority. Most of them think that the Yu Dynasty can still be stable. Most of them are also rentiers.

There is also a small minority who know that the Yu Dynasty is about to end, but dare not speak out loudly. Some are smart enough to have more than enough financial resources, so they can only sigh secretly or cling to others. , are rare, so the prices of official positions in these counties are as stable as ever.

These are all obtained after discussion and analysis with Si Qinmi. There are not so many smart people in the world, and there are not so many stupid people. Most of them are mediocre people who only recognize the trend of the public.

"It is because of Xihe's lessons learned from the past that Xun is overconfident, and is willing to govern one side to protect the environment and the people." Zhuang Xun's righteousness is lingering.

"Xiaolian, you are really noble." Xu Houde said with some admiration.

"Staying in Yindu is also bound by various constraints. It is better to go to other places to flex your muscles. But now that the Longevity Banquet has not started, it is too far to talk about it." .

You can't make the emperor like it too much, otherwise it would be ridiculous to stay in the capital.

But they don't think too deeply about it, liking it is much better than hating it, the emperor is moody.

"That's right, are you ready for the official's money? Do you want to borrow some for you? Although it is recommended by the government and appreciated by His Majesty, but the world needs to be taken care of." Xu Houde thought about Zhuang Xun's identity. , wanting to be the icing on the cake.

"No need, thank you, Uncle Xu, for your concern, I've already made up my mind." I can't accept your money either.

Zhuang Xun has very little affection for Xu Houde. He doesn't like or dislike this kind of person who tends to power. This situation is normal, and he can't say anything lofty, but it's unnecessary to take his money.

"Okay, Xiaolian, are you ready to deal with His Majesty's policy?" Xu Houde continued to ask.

"It's already prepared. Uncle, don't worry. Even though he dare not say that he is loved by the Holy One, he will not be annoyed." Zhuang Xunying said.

"Xiao Lian is meticulous in his work, it's Hou De who cares too much." Xu Houde smiled awkwardly.

"I still want to thank my uncle for his concern. Where did my uncle get this news? I often feel that I don't know it." Zhuang Xun said to resolve his embarrassment.

"Houde is currently working as a casual official in the Ministry of Rites, so he knows a lot of news." Xu Houde straightened his body, with a little pride on his face.

"Xun didn't know. Congratulations, uncle. Uncle will definitely be appreciated by the nobles, and he will skyrocket." Zhuang Xun blessed.

"Where there is, it can't compare to Xiaolian. Even if Xiaolian is sent out to be an official, he is still a county guard." Xu Houde said enviously.

"Then I don't know. It depends on the arrangement of your lords. As long as you have the heart to serve the country and the community, where can you not be an official?" Zhuang Xun responded, and the atmosphere became more and more harmonious.

After chatting about Yin Du for a while, Xu Houde reminded Zhuang Xun: "Xiaolian should pay attention to Qian Xinzhao in Zhangyang County. Your government recommended Xiaolian to replace him. He has a grudge against you. His father is Qian Quan'an, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, is Qingliu who is attached to Yang Zuoxiang. He once said to other scholars to see if your filial piety is true. Houde knows that you are pure and good-natured. There are rumors that you are as old as the pianist's daughter."

"There is an old one. She is the benefactor of Xun. As for the others, it is just that the Zhenguo government wants to get rid of the relationship. The wife of the country, there are five or six attendants. How can I get close? Besides, Xun looks ordinary, how can I get it?" The Duke's wife favors it."

Zhuang Xun argued that this group of people really did not consider the family situation of the rich and powerful family, nor what his real appearance was.

This kind of gossip has a tendency to spread to Quan Yindu. After all, this kind of plot really satisfies the fantasy of the bottom.

However, Zhuang Xun was powerless to stop it, and Si Qinmi was quite happy to see this kind of speech spread. To promote Xiaolian is to look at the persona. Si Qin Mi reasoned against it, of course she thought it was good, as for the bad reputation, it would be even better if it was a dead person's back.

"Of course I know, but I'm afraid of someone with a heart. But Xiaolian, if you act upright and straight, you are naturally not afraid, but you still have to be careful." Xu Houde didn't believe this story, Zhuang Xun was a guy who didn't like to go out , I prefer to read at home, even though it is some strange novels that are not on the stage.

The most important thing is that in the story, the two of them went boating on the lake during the Dragon Boat Festival. On the Dragon Boat Festival day, Mrs. Chen saw that Zhuang Xun was having a miserable holiday alone, so she invited Zhuang Xun to her house for dinner.

"Xun understands." Zhuang Xun nodded and agreed, thinking about how to deal with Qian Xinzhao.

"Going out tomorrow, Houde will come again, today's work is over, and I will leave." Seeing Zhuang Xun thinking, Xu Houde offered to say goodbye.

Zhuang Xun sent him to the gate of the courtyard, and waited for him to walk away and return home.

"My lady, what do you think of Qian Xinzhao?" Si Qinmi came back from the side room, Zhuang Xun was still thinking about it.

"It's just buffoons. You don't need to pay attention to them. How can the character of these people compare with yours?" Si Qinmi didn't explain the every move of these high officials' heirs, but there were many rumors.

If it comes to who is suitable to be filial and honest, she will vote for Zhuang Xun for a fair judgment without emotion. Now the perfect moral person in her eyes is only herself, a naive gentleman.

Although the story is bad, the characters are not bad at all, more real and lovable than in the story.

"Okay, you've already said that." Zhuang Xun felt relieved.

"But tomorrow we really need to dress up well, so that these high-ranking women can see the demeanor of the concubine's husband." Si Qinmi covered her lips and smiled.

"Don't laugh at me, I have true feelings for you, Madam, please sing me another song." Zhuang Xun grasped Si Qin Mi's hands.

"Have you memorized your book? Have you learned your manners? You've wasted so much time, and you still want to listen to my concubine's song." Si Qin Mi said angrily.

"Uh..." Zhuang Xun's face quickly turned into a bitter face.

"Do these things well, and this concubine will present my voice to your lord." Si Qin Mi smiled.

(End of this chapter)