When Ning Hai went to Zhuangzi, he also took Brother Hang, which was what Ning Zhan meant. The grandfather and grandson hadn't gotten along before, and letting Brother Hang go with him wanted to cultivate more feelings. By the way, let Ning Hai teach him martial arts to save Ning Hai from being bored on Zhuangzi.
Ruhui took three children early in the morning and went to Anyang Houfu.
Mrs. Meng couldn't help complaining to Meng Shangshu: "My family's affairs are so positive, but I haven't seen her ever taken care of her family affairs." Ruhui never took care of Meng's affairs. She yelled at her, but it was useless.
Meng Shang said: "In the future, Ranxi will have to rely on the help of the Ning family." The marquis of the Ning family can inherit the five generations, and Ning Zhan is the confidant of the emperor and has unlimited future. It is a blessing for grandson to have such a wives.
Mrs. Meng had a look, and then said, "Master, I really don’t want the third child to come back!" Although Master Meng San did not do anything in the capital, let alone share their worries, his son was by his side. Mrs. Meng was not at ease in her heart.
After being a husband and wife for many years, how can Meng Shangshu not know the thoughts of Mrs. Meng Lao: "After some time, the boss will come back."
Mrs. Meng was not happy and worried: "Master, does the emperor want you to retreat?"
The emperor didn't agree to the old Meng Shangshu's resignation. At that time, Mrs. Meng was very happy, thinking that her husband was valued by the emperor. In the end, the truth was that the emperor wanted King You to be the minister of criminal justice, and then felt that King You was too young to have to grind for another two years, so he let Meng Shangshu stay in this position.
Meng Shangshu said: "No. But even if I don’t retreat now, I will retreat in two years." In fact, since the last time the Yamen fainted, most of the affairs of the Yamen have been dealt with by King You and You Shilang. In a state of semi-retirement.
Mrs. Meng also knew that the influence of her husband after three to five years may still be there, but it won't work for a long time. But Ranxi's career has just begun. Thinking of this, Mrs. Meng felt that her attitude towards Ruhui should be kinder in the future.
The maid said outside: "Old lady, old lady, the third master has something to see."
Ruhui said about Meng Guangwu that day, and Meng Ranxi asked his cronies to investigate the next day. As a result, the investigation revealed that Gunn had mortgaged the house to the bank and took the money to lend. She didn't come forward directly to lend money, but let her confidant do it.
The issue of lending is illegal, and the government has been stricter, and Geng’s confidant was quickly arrested. Fortunately, he did not confess Gunn. But when the mortgage expired, Gunn couldn't repay the money, and the bank had to take her house.
Meng Guangwu immersed himself in reading, and there was no money on hand. Last time the Chen family hurriedly used money, he could only sell his most beloved Duan inkstone. Now, how can he get five hundred taels of silver? But if he didn't return the money from the bank, Gunn would have to live on the street. No way, Meng Guangwu can only ask Chen for money. Unfortunately, the Chen family didn't give him any money.
Mrs. Meng was so angry that the blue veins on her forehead rose up, and she yelled angrily: "Lending money is a detrimental thing. Is Geng thinking about money and crazy?"
Meng Shangshu said indifferently: "She is no longer a member of our Meng family, and nothing has anything to do with us." Even if the Geng family killed and set fire, it had nothing to do with the Meng family.
Meng Ranxi said: "Grandfather, although she has nothing to do with the Meng family, but if this goes on, the fifth brother will definitely be dragged to death by her." Meng Guangwu is not a particularly talented person, but he is very diligent. Meng Ranxi couldn't bear to study hard for twenty years, but in the end he was ruined in the hands of Geng.
Meng Shangshu said: "I'll talk to him about this matter in two days." He didn't hope that because of this matter, Meng Ranxi and Meng Guangwu would have a rift. So I wanted to talk to Meng Guangwu about this two days later.
No one thought that the next day Meng Guangwu and Chen quarreled again. Because of the fierce quarrel, even Mrs. Meng was alarmed.
"What did you fight for?"
Chen cried and said, "Fifth Master wants me to give him five hundred taels of silver. If I say that I don't have any money, I will quarrel with me." In fact, she knew what Meng Guangwu wanted money for. She would rather give alms to the beggar than give Gunn a penny.
Similarly, Meng Guangwu also knew that the Chen family could come up with five hundred taels of silver. If not, I won't quarrel with her.
Because Mrs. Meng had received the advice of Meng Shangshu, she knowingly asked, "Guangwu, what do you want so much money for?"
Meng Guangwu dared not say. Having said that, he would definitely be scolded miserably.
The old man Meng did not scold Meng Guangwu. In the past two days, the old lady would talk to him about this, but only said: "Your wife has to take care of the housework and take care of the four children. Guangwu, you should also be compassionate to her."
That night, Meng Shangshu approached Meng Guangwu to talk. This talk took a long time.
After returning from the study, Meng Guangwu went to the Chen family and said, "Grandfather said that if I fail the exam this time, he will let me go back to my hometown."
Chen cried out, and there was nothing to follow.
This attitude made Meng Guangwu very annoyed, and his voice became louder: "Did you not hear what I just said? If I fail the exam again this year, my grandfather wants me to go back to my hometown."
Chen raised his head and glanced at him, then asked, "What do you want me to say? This is the decision of the old man, can I refute it?"
She opened two dried fruit shops and now earns almost two thousand yuan a year. Her children's future dowry and dowry are all counting on these two shops. So even if Meng Guangwu was going back to her hometown, she wouldn't follow it.
Seeing Chen's indifferent appearance, Meng Guangwu's anger disappeared in an instant: "You only have your two shops in your eyes, and don't even care about my future?"
Chen chuckled and said, "Your future? Tell me, what is your future?"
Meng Guangwu looked at the Chen family with an unbelievable expression: "You, do you look down on me so much now?" Before, the Chen family was quite certain that he would pass the exam.
The Chen sneered: "I didn't look down on you, but she was there. What do you think you have? She dare to lend money now, waiting for you to become an official. Dare to do it."
"you know?"
Chen said: "You ask me for so much money and you don't know it clearly. I will naturally ask someone to check it. Meng Guangwu, you have to be filial to her. I can't stop her, but let her not worry about my money. No money will be given to her." She has given up her heart to Meng Guangwu, and naturally she has no scruples in acting.
The couple talked once again and collapsed.
As soon as Meng Ranxi took a break, he ran to Hot Spring Village to visit his wife and children.
Ning Hai was naturally happy to see the love of her daughter and son-in-law. But when he thought of Fang Hui, he couldn't help feeling a little sad.
Ruhui looked at him with a bad expression, and found an excuse to dismiss Meng Ranxi: "Father, but what did Ranxi do to make you unhappy?"
Ning Hai shook his head and said, "Father is very pleased to see your sisters and A Zhan have such a good time. But your eldest brother...cough, I blame Dad, you shouldn't be alone with your eldest brother that day." Ruyi and Peng Kangshun's relationship was also very good. , And now both of them have given birth to four children. The only regret is that she gave birth to four boys, and Ruyi has always wanted to have a girl.
Even if things have passed for so long, Xiao clan is fine, but Ruhui still doesn't wait to see Ma clan. But at any rate Ma is the eldest wife, Ruhui wouldn't be so stupid to talk bad about her in front of Ning Hai.
Ning Hai hesitated and said, "Ruhui, how about I marry your eldest brother a second room?"
This idea is really bad.
Seeing Ruhui looking at him, Ning Hai said: "The last time your eldest brother went to Tiejia Village, he didn't even bring his clothes to change. Having a daughter-in-law is just like not having a daughter-in-law. In addition, Ma clan doesn't know how to housekeepers, so he offends people when he goes out to socialize.
Although Ruhui thought this was a bad idea, she didn't object, "Father, it's up to him. If he doesn't agree, you will marry him privately, and he will blame you for affecting his official career in the future. "
"I'm writing to ask him." If it wasn't for Ma's too bad, he wouldn't have thought of such a way. The reputation of marrying a second room is a bit unpleasant, but at least there is someone around him who knows the cold and the hot.
If Ruhui knew that this was looking for something for herself, she would definitely object.
Xiao followed Fu back to the county seat and went shopping because of boredom, but fell ill with a cold wind. Fortunately, her body has always been healthy and healthy, just taking a few doses of medicine. After that, I didn't dare to go out anymore, I just stayed at home, and hoped that the weather would get warmer every day, so I might go home sooner.
This time, Xiao didn't want to come again.
Hearing the arrival of Anyang Houfu, Xiao frowned and said: "When did Anyang Houfu appear in the capital?" Her master is Anyang Bofu. What's the matter with Anyang Houfu now! I don't know what the emperor thinks.
When I asked, I realized that my husband had been promoted, from Anyang Bo to Anyang Marquis. At the moment, Xiao's tears of joy couldn't help but fell.
Thinking of this, Fu immediately said: "Auntie, you have to tell grandfather about such a happy event."
The county princes in the county are about to retreat. Hongbo is planning this matter, and now that Ning Hai has been promoted to a marquis, this matter is pretty sure.
Xiao wiped his tears and said, "You send someone back to Tiejia Village to tell your grandfather the good news."
That night, Xiao told Hongbo and Fu that she was going to return to Beijing.
Both husband and wife objected, and Hongbo said: "Auntie, the weather is too cold now, it's not suitable for hurrying. In more than half a month, the weather will get warmer."
Xiao is now back home. He doesn't want to wait any longer, so he wants to go home.
Seeing that he couldn't make sense of Xiao, Fu said softly: "Auntie, it will be the day when Awang gets married in five days. After Awang gets married, I will accompany you back to Beijing with you." Walk around to increase feelings.
Xiao shook his head and said: "No, there are so many things at home, how can you go away."
Fu said with a smile: "We don't worry about letting my aunt go back to Beijing alone. Dabao, they are all grown up, and it's okay to walk away for three to five months."
When it came to this, Xiao did not refuse. After attending Ngawang's wedding, she returned to Beijing. As she said, Fu brought his youngest son and daughter back to the capital with Xiao.