The daily life of the prime minister of the Qing Dynasty, thick black

Chapter 27

Gu Huaishu's decision is actually very simple, sometimes there is no other way.

She had already made such a plan when she was talking to the fourth elder brother, and she still wanted to marry after all.

Was she going to be an old maid here?

To be disrespectful, when Gu Zhenguan drives west of Hexi, can she still count on Gu Hanchuan to support her third sister for the rest of her life?Even when Gu Jiao came back from her husband's house, how much criticism did she receive?
When she said her answer, Gu Zhenguan finally smiled slightly, and then handed her a gold-plated invitation card, "Master Li Guangdi handed it over from the back garden, if you are interested, you can also go and see it. "

Li Guangdi?
Gu Huaishu was slightly taken aback, she opened the invitation and smiled: "Father should know, I never go to these things."

But she didn't think too much about it, it was just an invitation, she took it as soon as she took it, and whether she went or not was another matter.

So she just said this and bowed to leave.

When he came out, Gu Huaixiu felt relaxed all over.

Late spring is coming to an end, and early summer is approaching. Many literati like to mourn spring and autumn at this time, so there are various activities.

Li Guangdi is also a well-known minister of the Han Dynasty in this dynasty, and now the official worships the right servant of the Ministry of War, is he? ?Great character.

In today's capital city, the girls in the backyard are often in a panic, and they often pull people to pass the time before they leave the cabinet.

Gege from Manmeng's family and Miss Han's family were originally very different, but as time passed, they gradually converged on some elegant things.After all, Miss Han's hosts more of this kind of garden poetry party for girls in the backyard.

Miss Li Guangdi's family is also a very elegant person.

Gu Huaishu doesn't know these people very well, and she has never participated in these activities. Dealing with these individuals is nothing more than a "comparison".

At the beginning, Gu Yaofang liked this kind of occasions. If she wins and becomes famous, she must be very happy when she comes back;Over time, Gu Huaishu could see the effect of that party from her face.

It's just that I didn't expect that now that Gu Yaofang is gone, invitations will still be sent to Gu's residence.

It can only be said that Gu Zhenguan's reputation among literati is too great, such a scholarly family, no matter whether he is busy or not, he has to suffer like this.

After returning to the house, Gu Huaishu threw the post aside and ignored it.

The time on the post is tomorrow, but Gu Huaishu has no intention of going out, and she will not ask for trouble to participate.

For her, these are cumbersome.

However, the more troublesome thing is that there are many people.

Yinzhen had just dealt with a lot of things, and today he went to the South study, frowning along the way.

How can Gu Huaishu's reputation be restored?

How can there be such an easy thing, how can anyone easily restore a person's reputation?

A thought suddenly popped up in his heart, and he stopped in his tracks.

Xiao Shengzi was startled: "Master?"

"Today... the Imperial Academy, is Zhang Tingzan here?"

Zhang Tingzan is the son of Zhang Ying. He has been a Jinshi for many years and is quite talented and learned.

Yinzhen carefully calculated that this was the only way to restore Gu Huaishu's reputation and sound the alarm.She had to know that even if she refused to be his slave, she would not be able to escape from this quagmire.

If she really became Zhang Ying's daughter-in-law, it would be a good move.

Yinzhen said that he does not tear down useful bridges.

Xiao Shengzi said: "Young Master Zhang should be on duty today, he should be here."

"Success." Yinzhen said, "Come here with your ears."

He said a few words to Xiao Shengzi, Xiao Shengzi was a little puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask more questions, so he went to do it immediately.

Zhang Ying has been reinstated, and even more honored and favored.

He is a bachelor in charge of the Imperial Academy, and his son Zhang Tingzan is also extremely talented, and now he is also working in the Imperial Academy.

It was his turn to be on duty today, and he only put a set of tea sets there, thinking about the mess in his big house, but he didn't expect the door to ring suddenly, Zhang Tingzan saw that it was Xiao Shengzi next to the fourth elder brother .

He raised his eyebrows: "Hey, why is Mr. Sheng here?"

Xiao Shengzi was ashamed, how could he deserve the title of Zhang Tingzan, so he quickly waved his hands: "Master Zhang, please don't call me that, I can't bear it because I have so little blessings. I still have something to do when I come to you today... ..."

Zhang Tingzan was a sensible person, he looked around and said, "There is no one here, come and tell me."

Xiao Shengzi also whispered something, and Zhang Tingzan laughed when he heard it.

It's another generation of people catching knives.

"While writing poetry is so easy, you slave, you think I'm Cao Zhi, and I can't make a poem in seven steps? What is your father doing in such a hurry?"

"How does the slave know this, anyway, you know it, the old rules..."

In addition to doing work, the academicians of the Imperial Academy also do one of the most common things to do is to catch a knife.

Xiao Shengzi wanted some drafts of poems, but most of Zhang Tingzan's drafts of poems had been circulated by others. If no one had read them, how could it be so easy?
Zhang Tingzan touched his forehead, and nodded his temples: "Wait, let me think about it... I have it!"

At this time, the younger brother is selling it.

Suo Xing Tingyu also said that these poems are all intended to be suppressed, and there are always things he is not satisfied with.

If Zhang Tingzan were to say that his second younger brother is mentally ill, he would read these poems well.

At that moment he asked Xiao Shengzi to stand here, went to the desk to get a stack of papers, took out a few sheets at random, and threw them back to Xiao Shengzi: "These few sheets are almost enough, this one is about singing flowers and birds, this one is Xichun Ci... are almost the same, here you go, take it and leave."

The second brother also knew about this kind of thing, so Zhang Tingzan turned around and told him that it would be fine.

He took the manuscript and sent Xiao Shengzi away, and Xiao Shengzi went back with the manuscript in his hands.

As for Zhang Tingzan, seeing that it's noon, what?Dai Yiti went straight out of the palace and went home.

When he went back, he went straight to Zhang Tingyu: "Second brother, didn't you show me some poems yesterday?"

Zhang Tingyu looked up from the case, and looked up and down at his elder brother.

He was sitting there with his body bent, holding a beautiful Yixing teapot on his desk, and he didn't look serious at his father's side at all.To say that this person is calm and dignified and has connotations is all nonsense from outsiders.

Zhang Tingyu knew Zhang Tingzan's virtue for a long time, so he buried his head and wrote: "Brother didn't do something wrong, the first thing he did every day when he came home was to see his sister-in-law. .”

"Cough cough..."

Zhang Tingzan laughed dryly: "Second Brother, Eldest Brother, there is nothing I can do. Today, Xiao Shengzi, who is next to Fourth Brother, came to me to grab a knife and asked for some weird poems. I am not Cao Zhi. I have been busy with chores recently, and my writing has been exhausted. Brother Si is in a hurry again..."

Raising his eyes slightly, Zhang Tingyu smiled, "So?"

For some reason, Zhang Tingzan always felt guilty.It's not good to have such an experienced second brother, he can still act as an elder brother on weekdays, so at this time he can only admit cowardice.

"So I'm giving away your...uh..."

"Which ones?" Zhang Tingyu knew this was the result. He had done this more than once. He stroked his forehead and decided not to talk about poetry with his unreliable elder brother in the future.

Zhang Tingzan said with a smile: ""Wing Chun Tune", "Xi Chun Tune", "Cherish Begonia", "Qingming"...that's the few songs..."

"These poems are all slightly flawed, and if you take them out, they are also cheating."

Zhang Tingyu didn't bother to talk to him anymore, so he buried himself in writing.

Zhang Tingzan knew where this poem was used. He just said: "Our old rules, you also know that these things can't be said outside. Tomorrow, I'm going to Li Daren's poetry meeting. Li Zhonglun asked me to go. I'll come back later." Father, let's ask the third younger brother to go with us."

Zhang Tingyu didn't care, nodded, and started to chase people away: "Brother, go back and see sister-in-law, don't be poor here."

"you……"

Zhang Tingzan choked on him and left angrily.

When Zhang Tingyu saw it, he just shook his head and smiled, and didn't care.

The sun was just right, Gu Huaishu came out of Gu Zhenguan's room, and went to lazily bask in the garden.

Walking outside the back kitchen, she saw Xiao Shifang moved a small wooden stool to wash vegetables outside, she stopped and chatted with Xiao Shifang.

"Eating perch is a fresh word, and the cooking method is more particular. Songjiang perch is even more..."

When it comes to eating, Xiao Shifang is eloquent, Gu Huaishu sits in the garden, watching Xiao Shifang wash the mustard greens in his hands, talking in high spirits, he feels a little greedy.

Songjiang perch is a famous product after all.

Gu Huai Xu put his chin in his hand and wanted to talk about what he had for lunch today, but he saw Xiang'er coming over after a while.

"Miss, Bai Qiaoniang from Qiyunzhai came and said that there was a small problem with the twelve-piece embroidered skirt I gave you yesterday. She didn't find out until she went back. After all, it's a long-term business, so after thinking about it, I still came to look for it." You."

Bai Qiaoniang?
Gu Huaixiu frowned fiercely, but put down a round egg in his hand, and said, "I won't eat eggs, I never like them. I'm going to do something here, and we'll talk about eating later."

"Hey, good."

Xiao Shifang nodded and got up to wipe his hands, and then he saw Gu Huaishu take Qingdai away.

He patted his head, always feeling that the girl's eyes were getting darker recently, and he couldn't see clearly what she was thinking.

However, Shi Fang is a cook, so there is no need to think so much.

Xiao Shifang sat down again and continued to wash the vegetables.

Gu Huaishu walked out of the garden and went all the way back to his own room, and sure enough, he saw that Mama Zhang was entertaining Bai Qiaoniang with two newly transferred maidservants.

As soon as Gu Huaishu came in, the servant girls all bowed to her: "My maid greets Miss and greets Miss."

Bai Qiaoniang also got up from the round stool, bent slightly: "Hello, girl."

"There is no need to be too polite, you all go out, I already know the reason for Qiaoniang's visit. The clothes are still in the back room, Qingdai, you go and get them, and they are under the box."

Gu Huaishu gave Qing Dai a wink, Qing Dai understood and went out directly.

Zhang Ma also led a group of maids down, and now it was Gu Huaishu who said what he said, and no one dared to refute it.

Bai Qiaoniang came here yesterday and gave Gu Huaishu a thrilling day. I don't know what to do today?
She pulled Bai Qiaoniang to sit down, but her expression was no longer the cautiousness she had been earlier, with a kind of indifference that no longer mattered.

"Qiao Niang is here today, what is the important matter?"

Bai Qiaoniang used to think that Gu Huaixiu was a soft persimmon that was easy to handle, but it was for the fourth master to work, but what happened yesterday let her know that Miss Gu San is a good-looking stinky rock, and it's hard to handle if she doesn't deserve it. If you offend her, you will make yourself unhappy.So at this moment, Bai Qiaoniang's voice softened a little: "The girl should have received the invitation from Mrs. Li Guangdi's family, Miss Li Zhen'er, right?"

Yes, Gu Huaishu did receive it, but when he turned around, he didn't know where to throw it.

What does Bai Qiaoniang mean?
Gu Huaishu didn't deny it, but nodded.

Bai Qiaoniang then stared at Gu Huaishu: "The master told the servant that you must go to participate. If the girl wants it, the fourth master will give it back to you."

His heart skipped a beat, Gu Huaishu's eyes flashed brightly, the sharpness was about to be revealed, but he narrowed it down.

She lowered her head: "...I know, but..."

"Today, Qiaoniang changed this dress for the girl. Tomorrow, when Qiaoniang arrives, you can go wearing this new dress. Naturally, it is extremely beautiful."

It's all just excuses.

Gu Huaixiu only said: "I don't know how to write poems, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, please worry about it."

Qiao Niang smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

Then Qingdai finally came and gave her the folded clothes, and Bai Qiaoniang left.

Gu Huaishu said: "Qing Dai, bring the invitation, I'll take a closer look."

"Miss, here."

Didn't you say you couldn't go?Why did you suddenly call out the invitation again?
When Qing Dai thought of Bai Qiaoniang's coming, she felt an indescribable feeling.

But Gu Huaixiu wouldn't say too much about Qing Dai, she just looked at Qing Dai carefully, it turned out that Li Guangdi and his sons and daughters held the "Spring Feast" together, and Li Guangdi had a son named Li Zhonglun when he was old , but because of his father's relationship, he never took part in the imperial examination.Li Guangdi served as the chief examiner of the imperial examination several times, and his son could only avoid suspicion. Therefore, although his eldest son Li Zhonglun was very talented and well-known in the capital, he was never allowed to enter the imperial examination.

His daughter Li Zhen'er is also a talented woman. Li Guangdi himself is considered capable of both civil and military skills. It is said that he had some contacts with Princess Lan Qi'er in his early years.

These are all affiliated meetings in Beijing, Gu Huaishu smiled as he thought about it.

Anyway, the future Yongzheng Lord still gave himself a way out.

As for whether the opponent regards herself as a pawn, it is not very important to her.

She is just a mayfly trying to survive in the cracks, as long as her head is still on her neck, everything will be fine.

The ladies and ladies in the capital began to prepare, just to show off their talents at Miss Li Fuzhen's Xichun Banquet the next day.

But Gu Huaishu was probably the one who didn't care the most, she only got up when the sun rose, and said that Bai Qiaoniang was here while she was still eating.

This time, Bai Qiaoniang didn't come in, she asked someone to pass in the clothes directly, Gu Huai turned over the sleeves, and took out a few poems from the long sleeves of the clothes.

"Wing Chun Tune", "Cherish Spring Tune", "Cherish Begonia", "Qingming"...

She finally understood that the fourth elder brother didn't know which talented person they had caught to catch her.

However, can writing a few good poems restore a good reputation?

Gu Huaishu doesn't think so.

She changed into the twelve delicate embroidered skirts made of pink and blue forging material, and she didn't dress up much, she just lightly powdered her face and slightly painted her lips to make her face more bright and colorful, so she didn't care much about it.

When going out, Gu Huaishu saw that there were only some residual flowers on the branches in the garden, and this spring feast was worthy of the name.

(End of this chapter)