"Then what do you think we should do?" Jin Zhenyi was furious, but he knew in his heart that what Fu Qiuning said made sense. Sure enough, I heard her calmly say: "What else can I do? Just wait and see. Maybe one day your father will be happy and your knowledge will improve greatly in the exam. Even if you can't bring your mother back, you will be allowed to visit Xu." Auntie, this is true. Once you go, I will instruct those who follow you to give some instructions to the servants in the village. They probably will not dare to bully your mother in the future, not to mention that Auntie Xu is not a good-natured person. I'm afraid she's more comfortable in the village now than I was back then. What's the point of just whining here?"
Jin Zhenyi thought about it and felt that what Fu Qiuning said made sense. Suddenly, she muttered again: "Yes, something big happened at home. Does your grandfather know about it? Maybe I asked your father to let you go back. Maybe I can find some solution."
Jin Zhenyi lowered his head and said: "There is no need to count on my grandpa. Grandma has passed away many years ago. The wife who is now in charge of the house doesn't even talk to my mother. My mother usually says that my grandpa is only a fourth-grade imperial official." , he has made several mistakes in the past few years, but fortunately his father helped to make up for it, otherwise he would have been laid off for the people by now. Think about it, how could he dare to offend his father for my mother's sake? So don’t point at them.”
Fu Qiuning thought about it. It was impossible for Jin Fengju to banish Aunt Xu to Zhuangzi without informing her mother's family. But now she has never heard him mention it. It seems that the Xu family did not raise any objection. What's more, Aunt Xu did something wrong, so what could her father say
Thinking of this, he sighed and said: "In that case, you can only rely on yourselves. Now that summer is over, it's early autumn. You behave well and let your husband praise you. I'll see if I can look at your father." Happy, let him accompany us to Zhuangzi for two days, and then you can go and meet Aunt Xu. But I have to say something ugly first. I have mentioned this matter several times, and your father always gets angry, so I'll try my best, but I can't guarantee success. If things don't work out and you blame me for not keeping my promise, I won't suffer from this."
The adults Jin Zhenyi interacted with on daily basis, including his own mother, doted on him, but none of them spoke to him like an adult. But at this time, when Fu Qiuning was talking to him, he seemed to be discussing with him as an adult. He was an elder and a junior, rather than a friend. This feeling is indeed a bit novel, but it makes people feel very comfortable, because most of the usual hatred and hatred towards Qiu Ning has been lost. When he heard her say this, he patted his chest with bright eyes and said: " Don't worry, as long as you really mean it, I will accept your love."
Fu Qiuning couldn't help laughing, shook his head and said, "Stop pretending to be an adult here and still accept my love. Why do I need your support for me?" As he said that, he stood up and suddenly heard Jin Zhenyi's voice. He said from behind: "That Aunt Huo, don't get too close to her."
Fu Qiuning didn't expect him to say such a thing, and couldn't help but turned around in surprise: "You kid, what are you talking about? How do you know about adults? It's none of your business." As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Zhenyi jumped out of the chair, He said angrily: "How come I don't understand adults' affairs? That Aunt Huo, she and my mother used to be together on the surface, but even my mother said that I don't know how many times I was plotted by her behind my back. In front of my mother, She was tit for tat with the second grandma, and when no one saw her, she and the second grandma were very affectionate. I saw them once with my own eyes. They were in the backyard, not to mention how harmonious they were when no one else was around."
Fu Qiuning thought that Mrs. Huo was a smooth and shrewd person, and Aunt Xu was inferior to her, so it was not unusual for her to please Jiang Wanying secretly, so she did not take Jin Zhenyi's words to heart. To her delight, Only through these words, she understood in her heart that although this boy was still somewhat resistant to her on the surface, he had already accepted her to take care of them in her heart.
Jin Fengju came over just after dinner, and Fu Qiuning gave him the cream snacks sent by Aunt Huo, and he smiled and said: "I have already eaten them at my ancestors' place, but I didn't expect these barbarian things to be quite unique. It seems that we can no longer look at them with old eyes from now on. In the past, our family looked down on them and only said that their things were just some small touches. Now that I think about it, they also have some advantages. "
Only then did Fu Qiuning understand why there were so few Western objects in the house. The family had a very strong sense of national superiority and regarded those European countries as barbarians. This was a bit arrogant, so he laughed and said: "As the saying goes It is said that if a ruler is short or an inch is long, even barbarians always have their strengths. What's more, I heard that those people are blond and blue-eyed, completely different from us. I guess they have been passed down for thousands of years. How can I guarantee that they will be like this? Don’t you have anything special? Let’s not talk about anything else. I just think the big self-ringing clock is better than our hourglass. And these snacks, although they are not as exquisite as those of our cooks, the taste is unique, I said. Yes or no?"
Jin Fengju nodded and said with a smile: "That's what I said. In a few months, the All Nations Civilization Conference will be held. The Ministry of Rites has been busy since last year. Now it has finally been possible to select some talents from various places. Tomorrow the Emperor will Let’s take a look with the officials to see what unique skills these people have. I heard that several countries across the sea are participating this year. Their navigation technology is becoming more and more developed. In the past six months alone, you can occasionally see a few blond hair on the street. Blue-eyed men and women, I told the emperor earlier that we should step up our preparations in this regard, and we cannot let those alien barbarians defeat us."
Fu Qiuning's heart moved. He knew that with the development of the times, the control of the ocean would gradually become more and more important. Jin Fengju could make such a suggestion. Although on the surface it seemed that he was just competitive, his temperament was not that of a competitive person. This must be because he has some opinions about this in his heart, but he is not a modern person and has not experienced the tragic history of Greater China, so he does not have a deep understanding of this matter. But no matter what, the fact that he can see and propose it already shows his lofty vision.
"Then what did the emperor say?" Fu Qiuning stood up and served Jin Zhenyi a bowl of rice. Jin Fengju smiled and touched Jin Zhenyi's head and said, "Yier seems to have eaten more when he came to your place, and he is not as picky as he used to be. "
Fu Qiuning smiled and said, "Yes, when he is growing up, he naturally eats more." After saying that, Jin Fengju shook his head and said, "When he is twelve or thirteen years old, that is when he is growing up. Now he is still growing up." Small." After saying that, he brought the topic back and said: "The emperor also thinks so, so he has allocated money. There are already two dragon shipyards in Suzhou. This year, a batch of larger shipyards will be built in Yangzhou, Ningbo and other places. The Marine Training Department has also put it on the agenda."
Fu Qiuning stopped asking. These are national affairs. Now Jin Fengju would say such things to a woman like her. How could any other man have such patience? Although she was a little curious, it was enough to know that the Ning Dynasty paid enough attention to the water aspect at this time. As for what will happen in the future? Whether the mistakes of the late Qing Dynasty would happen again was beyond her ability to predict and change, and it was useless to ask at this time.
After dinner, Yu Jie and Jian Feng directed the little girls to clear the dishes. Jin Fengju and Fu Qiuning were leaning on the couch opposite each other, and the couple chatted. Jin Fengju said, "How are Yi'er and Xiu Nan doing with you? Are they naughty? I don't want to show your face, right?"
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "Every time you suffer, you will gain wisdom. This time, the two brothers and sisters suffered a loss that will last a lifetime. How can they be as frivolous as before? Speaking of which, I have something to ask you to tell me. These are The brother and sister have been very peaceful in their lives, and you, the father, should also give them some rewards."
Jin Fengju smiled and said, "Now that all my things are here with you, what do you think would be good for you? If you give them to the two of them, wouldn't it be enough just to say that I gave them to you? I should give Feng'er Jiaoer a few more."
Fu Qiuning rolled her eyes at him and sneered: "How smart I am in socializing outside. It can be said that I have everything to do with both sides. Now that I'm here with my children, why don't I use two thoughts? Brother Yi and Miss San are looking forward to you now." Something? When you brought them here, I told you that if they listen to me, in order to appease and discipline them, they must give them something sweet. What do they want most now? It’s nothing more than Aunt Xu …”
Before he finished speaking, Jin Fengju said decisively: "No, why did you send him to Zhuangzi for only a few days? You haven't learned enough lessons yet. You can't take him back so soon. No, no, no."
Fu Qiuning smiled and said: "I'm not forcing you to go back to pick up people right now. It's just that the children miss Aunt Xu. Let's take a chance and let the children see her. It's not difficult to do, right? Not right now, the weather is getting hotter day by day, and I'm worried that they will catch the heat. Even if I go, I have to wait until around the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the weather will be just right."
After Jin Fengju heard what she said, he thought about it for a while, felt that it was absolutely necessary, and nodded in agreement. Just as Yujie served tea again, he looked at Yujie and said, "Yes, Yujie is already twenty this year, right? At this age, she should consider marrying her. Can you still use Maple Autumn Jade Autumn Frost? In a few years, when they have also left the government, the little girls below have also grown up. Tomorrow, when Ren Yazi comes, you have to choose a few more girls and boys for Feng'er Jiaoer. You see, even Yi'er is beside you. There are also several people waiting on them. They are getting older and it is time for them to teach the nanny and the girl."
Fu Qiuning agreed, and then said: "Now that Yu Niang and Zhang San are harmonious, I have no part of my thoughts. Yu Jie has been with me for so many years, and she is technically a master and servant. However, through the hardships we have shared, I have long regarded her as my wife." She treats her like a younger sister and asks me to point her to a good family."