Do you know: I am Yuan Wenshao

Chapter 298 Returning

"It seems Qi Heng still hasn't let go of Minglan."

Gu Tingye found it strange when he learned that Qi Heng chose to get married on the same day as him.

Now Qi Heng also temporarily changed the wedding route, which made Gu Tingye laugh and cry.

Is Qi Heng trying to cause trouble for him?

But doing this seems to be causing trouble for yourself, right?

"Sir, what should we do now?" Shitou asked.

"Change the road." Gu Tingye said.

On a big day, don't make a fuss over this little thing.

And Qi Heng's wedding team is also very long. I don't know when they will arrive when they are all gone. It would be bad if it delays the auspicious time.

Fortunately, the wedding team was not moving very fast. Although the detour would delay time, it would not matter as long as the speed was faster.

Hearing this, Shitou hurriedly went to the front to notify the diversion. Not long after, the wedding team started moving again and turned to the left.

In the sedan chair, Minglan felt the sedan stop, so she opened the curtains Weiwei first and asked, "Xiao Tao, why did it stop?"

"Girl, I heard that today is also the day when Young Master Qi marries Mr. Shen's granddaughter. It seems that the wedding teams from the two families have bumped into each other. We were notified in advance that the route has been changed." Xiao Tao said.

Minglan was startled when she heard this. During this period, she had been busy preparing for marriage at home, and the news outside was not clear.

Since Qi Heng married the head of Jiacheng County, she has stopped thinking about Qi Heng and has not paid attention to any news about Qi Heng.

Now that I suddenly heard it, my heart was at a loss.

……

Three days have passed since the marriage between the Gu and Sheng families. Even so, many things that happened on the wedding day are still a hot topic among the people of Bianjing.

Mainly on the wedding day, a lot happens.

First of all, the current official family ordered officials from the Ministry of Etiquette to preside over the wedding, which showed that they valued Gu Tingye.

Therefore, the Gu family's wedding banquet was very grand, and many officials who were not invited were given generous gifts.

The people who came to watch were all given dried fruit snacks prepared by the Gu family, and they became happy.

Just like this, it actually doesn't mean anything. The Gu family is a first-class wealthy family. Gu Tingye burned the cold stove again and took refuge with the official family when they were hiding in their residence.

With today's scenery, it's normal.

Apart from that, there are two things that people talk about the most.

The first thing was that the young prince of the Duke of Qi got married on the same day as Gu Tingye, and the two families even ran into each other.

I don’t know how it was spread that Qi Heng and the sixth girl of the Sheng family had an affair.

This kind of wealthy gossip is what ordinary people are willing to hear.

Many versions of the story were circulated at one time.

Another thing is even more bizarre.

When Gu Tingye was getting married, he actually had two memorial tablets placed.

During the second bow in the high hall, the couple kowtowed to the memorial tablet, which made Xiao Qin sitting next to him turn green.

The entire people of Bianjing couldn't help but sigh. This was the first time they had seen such an operation.

During the wedding ceremony, the parents passed away, and there were many people who paid homage to the deceased.

But Xiao Qin's aunt is still alive and sitting on the throne.

Gu Tingye and his wife worshiped the dead in front of the little Qin family. Didn't this tell the world that Gu Tingye's biological mother was someone else?

This incident spread, and many people were criticizing Gu Tingye, feeling that his behavior violated filial piety.

But it didn’t take long for many versions of the story to spread.

Among them, the version that spreads the fastest and is the most convincing to the people in the market is the version in which the vicious stepmother abuses her stepson and drives him out of the house. Especially in the second half, the down-and-out stepson endures humiliation and hardship, endures hardships, and returns to the family with the merit of becoming a dragon. Guangzong Yaozu.

As soon as this story came out, the style of painting changed drastically.

Gu Tingye was kicked out of the house, and many people still remember this incident.

At that time, Xiao Qin asked people to spread the news that Gu Tingye was angry with his father and was kicked out of the house.

However, after so long, many people have forgotten the reason why Gu Tingye was kicked out of the house.

In other words, they believe that it was the vicious stepmother who plotted against Gu Tingye and drove him out of the house in order to seize the family property.

After all, in comparison, the son was so angry with his father, how could he be so fierce as the vicious stepmother who tried to seize the family property and planned to drive Gu Tingye away.

Of course, some people still think that Gu Tingye did something wrong.

They felt that no matter what, Xiao Qin was a stepmother, and as a son, she should be filial and tolerant.

However, because there are people who are adding fuel to the flames, more people still support Gu Tingye.

It can be said that the good reputation that Xiao Qin's business has built for many years has been basically destroyed.

Of course, the good reputation of Xiao Qin's business is basically among the official family members.

Many officials and family members who were good friends with Xiao Qin still believed in Xiao Qin.

However, the day after the wedding, a piece of news came out.

On the second day after their wedding, Xiao Qin sent her new daughter-in-law to kneel in the ancestral hall.

After hearing the news, some of the people and officials who supported the Xiao Qin family were shaken.

Even if you are an evil mother-in-law, you will not punish your new daughter-in-law to kneel in the ancestral hall on the second day after her wedding.

However, only a small part of them wavered. There were many nobles and wealthy families who asked their new wives to behave themselves the next day.

It's just that most outsiders don't know.

There are also smart people who feel that these things spread too quickly and there must be something wrong with them.

When Yuan Wenshao heard the news, he knew that it must be Gu Tingye's handiwork.

I have to say that Gu Tingye is very smart.

As a stepmother, Xiao Qin had this natural advantage in ancient times when filial piety was paramount.

In addition, Xiao Qin is good at disguise and has a good reputation among officials and family members.

When Gu Tingye fights with her, no matter who takes the lead, others will think it's Gu Tingye's fault.

Gu Tingye used this method to ruin Xiao Qin's reputation.

As long as most people in Bianjing believe it, no one will believe it even if there is news that Gu Tingye disrespects his stepmother.

When Hualan heard what Yuan Wenshao said, she couldn't help but sigh: "This Gu family is really a place of right and wrong. I'm afraid the sixth sister will have a hard time in the future."

"Don't worry blindly. Your sixth sister is very smart. Xiao Qin is good at pretending. How could she be punished to kneel in the ancestral hall on the second day after her wedding?" Yuan Wenshao said with a smile.

Xiao Qin is best at killing people with a borrowed knife.

He remembered that on the second day of their wedding, Xiao Qin ordered the four and five families to make things difficult for Minglan.

Minglan simply took the opportunity to retreat and invited herself to kneel down in the ancestral hall.

In doing so, Xiao Qin was roasted on the fire.

I'm afraid Gu Tingye didn't expect that Minglan would do something like this, which was a great help to him.

"What do you mean, the officer said, the sixth sister did it on purpose?" Hua Lan asked in surprise.

"It should be, otherwise Xiao Qin is not stupid, knowing that the rumors outside are not good for her, and would do such a thing." Yuan Wenshao said.

"Even so, if the sixth sister hates her mother-in-law, I'm afraid she will have a hard time in the future." Hua Lan said.

"Don't worry, there is nothing you can do about getting married in the Gu family. With Gu Tingye's temper, it is impossible to live in the Gu family forever. He will move back to Orange Garden in a few days. Although they are still close, they are separated by a wall. ." Yuan Wenshao said.

"Yes, it's quite comfortable for us to live in separate houses like this." Hua Lan said with a smile.

Yuan Wenshao smiled and did not explain. The situations of the two families are completely different. No matter how partial his mother is, he is her biological child after all.

In addition, the two families are still some distance apart, so Mrs. Yuan will naturally not come to trouble Hua Lan.

The Gu family is different. Xiao Qin wants to harm Gu Tingye not because of favoritism, but because of his title.

Not to mention there is only a wall between us, even if we are far away, we will still go there when we need to.

"Okay, it's getting late, let's take a rest early. Tomorrow is the day when Gu Tingye will accompany his sixth sister back home, and we have to go there to keep him company." After Yuan Wenshao finished speaking, his hands began to become dishonest.

……

There was nothing to say all night, and early the next morning, after Sister Wen had gone to study, the couple took Brother Xian to the Sheng family.

When I came to Shou'an Hall, I greeted the old lady, and the old lady asked Brother Xian to come over.

"Oh, look at Brother Xian, he's white and fat, he's so handsome." Mrs. Sheng said with a smile.

Mrs. Wang looked at her grandson with great curiosity and said with a smile: "That's right, I think he is a lot heavier than Brother Shi."

The female relatives were teasing the children, while Yuan Wenshao and the others sat together and chatted.

Today is the day when Minglan returns home, and her two sons-in-law, Yuan Wenshao and Liang Han, are here.

Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changfeng were both there.

According to Hualan, after Mrs. Liu entered the house, she sent away all the warblers and swallows in Sheng Changfeng's room.

He also held a ruler and stared at Sheng Changfeng reading every day.

If you are lazy, you will really be beaten.

Because of this, Sheng Changfeng was still clamoring to divorce his wife.

However, Sheng Hong stood up for Liu and scolded Sheng Changfeng.

It was rare that I had free time today, so Sheng Changfeng and Liang Han, my brother-in-law, had a happy chat together.

Yuan Wenshao had nothing in common with them. He said hello and chatted for a few words, and then started chatting with Sheng Changbai.

Sheng Changbai has been in the Hanlin Academy for nearly two years now, and he is still a concubine.

This is the case in the Hanlin Academy. There are not many positions and limited room for promotion.

However, his superior officer recently talked to him and planned to transfer him to the Sixth Department.

"It sounds like you don't want to do it?" Yuan Wenshao asked in surprise.

"I am still young and want to work somewhere and gain experience," Sheng Changbai said.

Sheng Changbai is still very vindictive. His position as a concubine was transferred to the Sixth Department. He is probably a low-ranking official and can only be responsible for some chores at most.

If he were to be released outside, he would at least be a seventh-grade county magistrate.

Although he is much inferior to the officials in the capital, he is still able to rule the country.

Others were afraid of being ignored when they went to serve as local officials, but he was not afraid.

Not to mention that his father was a fifth-grade imperial censor, and his father-in-law was the husband-in-law, so no one dared to embarrass him.

The most important thing is that this way he can show his ambition and confirm what he has learned over the years.

"Cough cough."

Sheng Hong coughed a few times and said: "Bai'er, from the Hanlin Academy to the Sixth Department, and then to the local officials, this is the way to become a prime minister. I can understand that you want to go somewhere, but you are not in a hurry. Hua In a few years, the best choice is to get familiar with the operation of the six departments, settle down and then go to the local area. What's more, Brother Shi is only so old that he can't withstand the torment with him. How can you bear it without him? "

There is something Sheng Hong didn't say: the so-called Shujishi studied in the Hanlin Academy.

Generally, only the Jinshi who are favored by the officials will be selected as Shujishi, allowing them to further their studies in the Hanlin Academy.

Seriously speaking, Shujishi can be regarded as the emperor's talent cultivation and reserve.

But Sheng Changbai, a common scholar, was taught by the late emperor. He has been studying until now and has not shown any ability.

Even if there is a quota to be transferred to the Sixth Department, there are many common people in the Hanlin Academy who are older than him. Why should it be his turn?

This was actually his father-in-law paving the way for him, and the road he was paving was still a road leading to his father-in-law.

Of course, this just means that if Sheng Changbai follows this path, he will have the opportunity to become a husband-in-law in the future, it is not absolute.

But that is my husband, and I must not let it go if I have the opportunity.

How many people don't even have a chance in their lifetime.

Moreover, Sheng Changbai's father-in-law helped him. If he chose to go outside, wouldn't he be betraying Hai Wenyuan's good intentions.

"Dad, I know, it's just a casual chat," Sheng Changbai said.

Sheng Hong knew what Sheng Changbai was thinking, otherwise he would not hesitate.

"I think what my father-in-law said makes sense. County magistrates are called parent officials. It's a good thing for you to be ambitious, but the relationship between being an official in a land is very important. It's still very beneficial for you to settle down in the Sixth Department." Yuan Wenshao asked: "Are you sure? Which one of the six is ​​it?"

"As expected, it should be the Ministry of Finance." Sheng Changbai said.

Among the six ministries, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites should be the best, but Hai Wenyuan was prepared to let Sheng Changbai serve in all six ministries, and was not in a hurry to arrange for the best.

And Hubu ranks in the middle among the six parts, which is not bad at all, and can also achieve a good training effect.

While they were chatting, a servant came over to report that the new uncle and the sixth girl had arrived at the door.

After hearing this, Sheng Hong ordered his servants to lead Gu Tingye and the others to the main hall. Then after speaking to Mrs. Sheng, a group of people went to the main hall.

Sheng Hong and Mrs. Wang sat at the main seats, while the others sat on the sides.

After a while, Gu Tingye and Minglan walked into the front hall, saluted Sheng Hong and Mrs. Wang and served tea.

Sheng Hong and Mrs. Wang took the tea, took a sip, and said some words of advice.

Then Gu Tingye and his wife began to pay tribute to Yuan Wenshao and his wife.

"I've met my eldest brother-in-law and eldest sister."

"Haha, I finally heard you call me brother-in-law." Yuan Wenshao laughed.

Gu Tingye rolled his eyes at him without any trace, and said with a smile: "Didn't the eldest brother-in-law prepare a meeting gift?"

"There must be a meeting gift, but I am also a guest today. I will give it to you when you come to my house later." Yuan Wenshao said with a smile.

After joking for a while, Gu Tingye greeted the others again.

Among the Sheng brothers and sisters, Minglan is the youngest except for Sheng Changlin who is still young.

As a result, Gu Tingye was obviously about the same age as Yuan Wenshao, but he still wanted to follow Minglan's footsteps.

The scene does seem a bit weird.

However, only Yuan Wenshao felt this way, and everyone else thought it was normal.

After all, when a man renews his relationship, he still marries a young lady.

Some middle-aged couples may be older than their father-in-law, so they don't have to call them father-in-law when they meet.

After the ceremony, a group of people went to Shou'an Hall.

After Gu Tingye and Minglan saluted the old lady, they sat down in Shou'an Hall and chatted.

Mrs. Sheng had many things to say to Minglan, but she could only hold back.

Now that Gu Tingye is here, Yuan Wenshao has someone to talk to.

"You know, the officials are preparing to thoroughly investigate the salt affairs." Gu Tingye said in a low voice.

"I've heard something about it, isn't it after the New Year?" Yuan Wenshao said.

"No, it's ahead of schedule." Gu Tingye said.

(End of this chapter)