When Gu Chang thought of these, he inevitably thought of Yu Tang.
When Yin Hao proposed marriage to him, he was indeed very surprised.
He never thought of marrying the daughter of a wealthy family.
One reason is that his external image has always been indifferent to fame and wealth, and he does not seek wealth and honor, and the other reason is that he is afraid of being implicated by his wife and family, and is forced to stand in line when the second prince and the third prince compete for the heir.
But Yin Hao's words moved him.
Yin Hao asked him: "Do you think the Gu family can support you to become a third-rank member?"
The Gu family can't do it.
Although his concubine uncle was only a scholar, he was extremely sophisticated in his understanding of the world. Such a person would be considered a talent in anyone's family, but his father forced him to divide the family.
He hesitated.
Miss Yu's smiling face flashed in my mind again.
It's so beautiful that people can't help but smile along with it.
But with such a talent and appearance, if she was in a well-behaved family, they would not dare to accept her as a concubine.
It's so outstanding that it's easy for wives and concubines to fight, causing harm to their children and grandchildren.
Those who dared to accept her as a concubine were either the feudal lords who were honorable, or those who didn't care about fighting in the inner house.
Gu Chang gave in.
After all, it was because the Yin family was too powerful.
Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for him to marry the Yin family, so he never thought of marrying the daughter of a wealthy family, right
Gu Chang asked himself, shaking his head with a wry smile.
Perhaps this is the best outcome.
He married a daughter of the Yin family, and Pei Yan took Miss Yu as his concubine.
Maybe only people like Pei Yan can do whatever they want.
He works at home and has time and energy to balance the relationship between wives and concubines.
Gu Chang took a sip of tea vigorously.
Maybe that's still a good thing.
Pei Yan didn't have so much time to meddle in outside affairs.
And he can also concentrate on competing for success in his official career.
Now that you have decided to marry a wife, you should manage your marriage well. No matter what thoughts you had in the past, you should just forget them and treat your wife well.
Husband and wife are also partners.
If you don't pay attention, it will capsize.
If the boat capsizes, it will bring disaster to the children.
Without inheritance, what is the meaning of his struggle and struggle in this life
What Gu Chang desires is not only to leave a name in the history, but also to leave a good reputation in the family tree.
Gu Chang pushed open the window, looked at the rising sun outside, let out a long breath, and felt that no matter how bad his life would be in the future, it would not be worse than now.
He called Gao Sheng loudly, "Let's go back!"
The marriage with the Yin family had to be done by his father. He had better write a letter and send it to the capital as soon as possible, explaining to Sun Gao that it was the order of his parents...
As for Pei Yan, whom Gu Chang said he was no longer envious of, but in fact he would often use as a comparison, he sat there refreshed and ate his breakfast while listening to the report from the four stewards: "Miss Yu bought it. I have ordered people to send those things back to Lin'an, and we will help with the bill. Because of your suggestion, Mrs. Yang San changed the way to visit Mrs. Qin. In this way, their return to Beijing The itinerary should be delayed for two or three days." At this point, he hesitated for a while before saying: "Master Li's carriage and horses have already arrived in Jinhua, and they will arrive in Hangzhou soon. Are you waiting for Mrs. Yang San to wait?" Should I return to Lin'an after I return to Beijing? Or return to Lin'an after seeing Mr. Li?"
Qin Wei, the outgoing Chief Secretary of Zhejiang Province, and the elder brother of the second wife's family used to be colleagues in the Imperial Academy. Because of this kind of incense, the Pei family has a heart-to-heart relationship, and they took good care of the Pei family when they were in office. And Li Guang, who is about to take up his new post, has been an official in Yunnan and Guizhou, and was promoted all the way from the county magistrate. The reason why he was able to serve as Chief Secretary of Zhejiang Province this time was also a coincidence. After several struggles, he picked up a leak, and the Pei family did not have direct friendship with him. Under such circumstances, if Pei Yan can stay here to support Li Guang when he takes office, and Qin Wei can play a role in it, I believe Li Guang will be very happy and will not easily offend the Pei family.
Who knew that Pei Yan snorted coldly with disdain, and said: "Don't worry about him. He is relying on the merits accumulated by suppressing bandits, and our family is not on the same road."
The four stewards were taken aback.
There are many chieftains in Yun and Gui, and the so-called bandits are mostly people from the cottages that were suppressed.
He couldn't help worrying and said: "Since this is the case, shouldn't we..."
Pei Yan felt that the fourth steward's mentality was wrong, and said to him seriously: "Although there is a saying of 'destroying the gates and assassins', there is also a saying of 'the iron-clad official of the Yamen'."
If Li Guang wanted to play with Yunnan and Guizhou, the scholars in Jiangnan might not be able to follow suit.
The fourth steward knew that Pei Yan was very knowledgeable, otherwise the old man would not have entrusted the Pei family to Pei Yan before he died. He didn't say anything, but smiled completely trustingly: "Then I'll prepare a boat for you. I'll bring Miss Yu back when the time comes." He also helped Pei Yan explain, "Miss Yu is a guest for our family. Yes, since we invited him here, we should send him back safely."
Pei Yan suddenly felt that the fourth steward was also a talent, and could be the chief steward.
Much better than Hu Xingke.
Pei Yan glanced at the fourth steward.
There are only three positions in the Pei family.
If you want to mention four stewards as the chief steward, you have to get one of them. No matter how you look at it, it was Hu Xing who was slapped.
Or, add another steward? !
It's easy to add a chief steward, but I'm afraid that the future suzerain will follow suit and add a chief steward casually to raise some idlers.
It's better to beat Hu Xing.
Let others see that the Pei family is that those who are capable work harder, and the harder they work, the more they get.
However, Hu Xing took Yang Yuyi to see Mrs. Yu's doctor, and he was a servant in front of Lao An. He was diligent and diligent, but it was still so-so.
Or let Hu Xing serve Lao An exclusively
Hu Xing can continue to lead the monthly case of the chief steward.
This can be regarded as preserving Hu Xing's dignity and promoting one more person.
The more Pei Yan thought about it, the more feasible it became.
It's just that I have to think carefully about how to tell Lao An about this matter.
Pei Yan made up her mind, her face became cheerful, thinking about whether to meet Yu Tang, and take the opportunity to discuss with her about returning to Lin'an.
But before he got up, Yin Hao came over.
He had already discussed with Gu Chang, and cut the mess quickly, tomorrow the suzerain of the Gu family will come to propose marriage to Gu Chang in person, and he wants Pei Yan to help him accompany the guests of the Gu family.
Pei Yan didn't want to get involved in Gu Chaoyang's affairs.
He stared and said: "Did you make a mistake? My own marriage has not yet been settled, and you actually asked me to accompany you? I won't do it!"
Yin Hao was so angry that he said, "Who else is suitable besides you, right? Speaking of which, you can be regarded as Gu Chaoyang's elder. When someone comes to your house to propose marriage, you should come forward to entertain him both rationally and emotionally, right? "
Speaking of this, Pei Yan's eyes widened, and he said: "You two are married, why do you come to my house to propose marriage and treat guests at my house? Is there not enough good restaurants in Hangzhou City? Or is it that your family is short of money? ? When you told Gu Chaoyang about this, didn't you both feel something was wrong?"
Yin Hao said: "Didn't I come to Hangzhou City quietly?"
Pei Yan sneered: "It's just a cover-up. You think everyone really doesn't know you're here! Don't deceive yourself. When do you book tomorrow? I'll go and book a restaurant for you. I'll pay for the dinner Just treat it as an engagement gift from me, an elder, to Gu Chaoyang."
Seeing him like that, Yin Hao didn't look like he was joking, and said puzzledly: "Gu Chaoyang didn't offend you, did he? Why do you talk about him with a look of conflict?"
Pei Yan was indeed upset when he saw Gu Chang, but he couldn't show it in front of Yin Hao at this time. If Yin Hao asked him "Since Gu Chaoyang is not good, why do you recommend him as the son-in-law of our Yin family", and the marriage of the two families fell through in the end, it would be troublesome.
He said: "I don't want others to drag me into it when they talk about Sun Gao - you are officials in the court, and you will be promoted step by step in the future, but I can only guard my ancestral property in Lin'an City and be my squire. Yes. People, you can provoke me, but I can't. Don't drag me into the water."
Suddenly, Yin Hao patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, as long as you still call me 'Second Brother Yin', I won't let others bully your Pei family. Isn't it just Li Guang? I promise he won't dare to move A piece of grass in your family."
Of course Pei Yan was not really afraid of Li Guang.
As long as his second brother recovers, the Pei family will have someone to talk to in the court again. He is just looking for an excuse not to help Gu Chang, even if it is some trivial matters, he is not willing. Therefore, no matter how touching Yin Hao's words are, it is impossible to impress him.
He ignored Yin Hao, and directly called the fourth manager, and asked him to go to the best restaurant in Hangzhou City to order the best table, and said: "You have finished the matter, remember to tell the Gu family."
A trace of worry flashed in the eyes of the fourth steward upon hearing the words, and then he promised in a low voice and retreated.
It was too late for Yin Hao to stop it.
Pei Yan patted Yin Hao on the shoulder, looking like an elder admonishing a younger generation, and said earnestly: "If you don't believe me, you can ask Mrs. Yang San. See if I did the right thing or you did the right thing." .”
After Yin Hao heard this, he immediately withered.
He was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child, and his aunts and sisters helped him take care of everything. Although he was the suzerain of the Yin family, he was not good at handling these relationships.
Pei Yan didn't let him go, and continued: "If you still don't believe it, just ask Mr. Tao. He won't lie to you, will he?"
Yin Hao didn't want to ask anyone anymore, he directly resigned to his fate: "That's fine. I'll go and talk to my aunt. If a matchmaker is invited over there, my aunt must come forward."
Pei Yan said: "As long as you are not at my house."
Yin Hao shook his head helplessly, and went to Mrs. Yang San.
After knowing this, Mrs. Yang San smiled and said: "I'm still thinking about your meeting with the Gu family tomorrow, and I always feel that something is inappropriate. Pei Xiaguang made such a fuss, and it really makes sense—our two families say we are close, so it stands to reason. To worship the ancestors, let the ancestors know. After all, this is the mansion of the Pei family. How can we worship our ancestors in the mansion of the Pei family? I think Pei Xiaguang did the right thing. Not only can we not be here Those who receive the Gu family here, it's better not to celebrate at Pei's house. I think we might as well buy a house. When Ah Zhi leaves the court, it can be used as her dowry. In the future, when we come to Hangzhou City, we can have a place to stay place."
Yin Hao's eyes lit up, he clapped his hands and said "yes", and immediately asked someone to invite the fourth steward to help him buy a house: "It doesn't matter how big or small, the location is good, and it's convenient to travel. It's better to be closer to your place. It’s good to have someone to take care of you in the future.”
The fourth manager didn't think too much about it, and told Pei Yan, and sent someone to call a familiar toothman over to help the Yin family take care of it.