"Where have you been for a long time?" Xiao Yu looked at his son who had just returned and was obviously drunk to greet him with a sullen face, and said dissatisfiedly: "It's such a big thing at home this afternoon, but I can't find you.

?”

He glanced at his father cautiously, then at his aunt and uncle, as well as the old housekeeper Xu Wuyan and his younger sister Xiao Ai, who were waiting on the other side. Except for his father, everyone else's faces were beaming with joy. Even his father, although his face was stern,

There was absolutely no anger in his eyes.

As soon as my mind changed, I understood.

"May I ask, sir, is it true that the imperial edict from the palace has been issued, so your third envoy has been obtained?" Xiao Cheng asked.

Xiao Han, who was sitting at the top, had already laughed: "Cheng'er is so smart, he guessed it right away. In the afternoon, someone came from the palace, and it was Eunuch Wu himself who came to announce the decree. Your father

, is now the chief officer of the Third Secretary Envoy, and the dignified Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty."

Xiao Cheng bowed to Xiao Yu and said, "Congratulations, sir."

Xiao Yu finally couldn't hold back anymore, and the smile on his face could no longer be concealed. He had been the deputy envoy of the Third Division for nearly ten years. Regardless of the distinction between the chief and the deputy, to most people, it was just like a

I don’t know how many people failed to cross the natural chasm, but they never crossed it.

Although Xiao Yu also knew that based on his background, it was basically impossible to further become the father-in-law of the two houses, but being able to achieve this step could be regarded as the pinnacle of his life.

Moreover, in terms of real power, the position of the Prime Minister is not necessarily much worse than that of the Prime Minister of the two governments. What is less is just an umbrella and some privileges that only the Prime Minister can get.

"Why don't you go and congratulate your eldest lady?" Although he smiled, he still glared at Xiao Cheng and said.

"Congratulations to Madam Jinjun." Xiao Cheng saluted Mrs. Xiao Han again. Mrs. Xiao Han used to be the Junjun. Now that she has been promoted this time, she will naturally become the Mrs. Jun. I want to go back to my parents' home, Xinyang.

The standard of Han's reception is even higher.

The Xiao Han family is not the principal wife of the Xinyang Han family. Even if she was granted the title of Junjun in the past, she was not taken seriously after returning. After all, there are many women in the Xinyang Han family who have been granted the title of Junjun, but not many county wives.

Yes, this is a title that can only be obtained by a husband who is at least a third-grade official or above.

Even with the strength of the Xinyang Han family, there are only three or two women with this title now. And they are so old that their teeth are about to fall out.

No wonder Mrs. Xiao Han was so happy.

"Second brother, you have also received a reward this time, and you are the eighth-grade steward!" Xiao Han said with a smile.

I haven't done anything. Just because I have a good father, I have become an official from the eighth rank. This month's salary is enough for an ordinary person to work for a year.

With a white-collar salary and no work, sometimes Xiao Cheng felt that the officialdom of the Song Dynasty was really wonderful. Of course, this was for people like them with vested interests.

Every year, a large amount of national revenue is spent on two things: redundant soldiers and redundant officials.

"It's just an extra salary. The rest is of little significance to me. Next year, I want to pass the imperial examination and pass the Jinshi examination. Passing the Jinshi exam is my goal." Xiao Cheng said solemnly.

Xiao Yu and his wife both nodded frequently.

"This is the ambitious son of the Xiao family." Xiao Yu said with a smile: "This morning, I heard your mother say that the article you wrote last night was very good and very sophisticated. Master Cen is really good, but

In just one year, your past shortcomings have been improved by leaps and bounds."

"Thank you for the compliment, ma'am!"

"But don't be too proud. It's just a waste of time for the Jinshi Examination. In this Jinshi Examination, tens of millions of people cross a single-plank bridge. Thousands of people compete for 300 places. And among those who can participate in the Jinshi Examination, who is not the best among the people? Still

We need to keep up our efforts and make further progress.”

"yes."

"What did you do tonight, and who did you drink with? You know, my status as a father is different now. I'm afraid that many people with ulterior motives will find opportunities to contact you and try to get something from me through you.

, you are deeply involved in the world, so you need to be careful every step of the way, and don't fall into other people's tricks." Xiao Yu warned.

"Don't worry, sir. The child will be spared." Xiao Cheng raised his head and glanced at Xiao Yi who was aside and said, "Tonight, I went to talk to Luo Yuting and invited him to have a drink in the class building."

Xiao Yi looked at her second brother looking at her, but she didn't react at the first moment. But when her mother also looked over, she suddenly understood who Luo Yuting was in the words of her second brother, with a small face.

Then it turned red.

She paused, glared at Xiao Cheng, and rushed out of the room as fast as she could. The maid who was originally following her was caught off guard. When the little girl rushed out of the door, she realized what she was doing and hurriedly followed her out.

"Second brother is really interested." Turning around and looking at Xiao Cheng, Xiao Han's face was filled with relief.

When Xiao Cheng heard that the two families were planning to get married, he turned around and went to find Luo Gang. This was naturally a way of protecting his little sister. As a mother, Xiao Han was naturally happy. Although Xiao Cheng was not his own biological child

However, his mother and he grew up together. Although they were one master and one servant, they were very affectionate. Xiao Cheng was raised by himself since he was a baby, so he was no different from his own biological child.

Already.

"I generally know about this kid Yu Ting. Although he is a little frivolous and out-of-the-box, he is generally very good. The second brother, rather than being a classmate, should know something about him," Xiao Yu said.

"But I heard that Luo Gang has quite a reputation." Xiao Han said with a frown.

"There's nothing wrong with admiring her at a young age." Xiao Yu waved his hand and said, "When I get married and have a wife, this problem will naturally be cured. I don't think I was like this when I was young, but since you

How have I ever done anything like this again after I entered the family? Whether you can control your own officials or not ultimately depends on each person's ability."

Everyone on the side, including Xu Weyan, lowered their heads.

Xiao Han's face turned red. What Xiao Yu meant, to other people's ears, wouldn't it mean that she was a jealous woman? Since Xiao Yu married him, in addition to taking in his own maid,

There were no other side rooms outside the concubine's house, and there was no such thing as sleeping in flowers and willows.

There were rumors that he was great. Even when he returned to his natal family in Xinyang, there were many elders in the family who tried to persuade him, but it was so pitiful that he was not allowed to marry a concubine. He even made arrangements for him, but they were all given up by Xiao Yu.

Rejected.

The same is true for the two sons of the Xiao family now. The eldest, Xiao Ding, grew up in the army, but the second son, Xiao Cheng, has lived in the prosperous Bianliang City since he was a child, surrounded by many sensual and sensual men.

She lives her life in such a way that she emerges from the silt without being stained, and touches the green lotus without becoming a monster.

It seems that the old Xiao family particularly dislikes this kind of thing.

"My lord, what are you talking about? Did you drink a little too much today? You are talking nonsense." Xiao Han said, half annoyed, half angrily.

Xiao Yu laughed dryly. It seemed inappropriate to say this in front of his son.

Xiao Cheng, on the other hand, kept his expression calm and his heart not beating. He pretended not to understand the conversation between his parents, but said directly: "Generally speaking, Luo Yuting is a good person. As long as he is supported, he is worthy of being entrusted to him for life."

I had a conversation with him today. Hearing what I said about my little sister’s talents, this man felt very ashamed. He felt that he was not worthy of my little sister. He swore to me that if he didn’t win the Jinshi, he would not have the face to come to me.

We are marrying my little sister!"

Xiao Han's expression suddenly changed.

"What are you talking about? How can you take it seriously when you talk nonsense after drinking? Then Luo Yuting, you are not the second brother. If you fail to win in ten or eight years, what will my little sister do? Are you waiting all the time? The same goes for you, second brother.

Yes, why are you telling him this? It’s not impossible to start a family first.”

"My lord, you are worrying too much." Xiao Cheng said with a smile: "My little sister is only twelve years old this year. Even if Luo Yuting fails in this subject, there is still great hope for the next one. How can we force him to work hard like this?

It’s not a good thing. The next subject, my little sister is only fifteen.”

"Then if he fails in the next subject, my little sister will be eighteen or nineteen, which will become a joke." Xiao Han shook his head. As the Han family in Xinyang, Xiao Han naturally knows how many Jinshi scholars there are.

It’s not easy. Thirty-year-old Jinshi and fifty-year-old Ming Jing. I think back then, Xiao Yu didn’t pass the Jinshi test. He knew that with his talents, it would be rare to make a breakthrough, so he took the Ming Jing test?

"It doesn't matter even if you are eighteen or nineteen!" Xiao Cheng disagreed: "Honey, this may be a good thing for my little sister. I wonder if you have noticed that those who get married too early often have accidents when they have their first child.

"One death and two lives happen frequently, but for women who get married at an older age, such things are less common. Getting married later is safer, at least in this kind of thing."

"You kid, why do you even care about these things?" Xiao Han was a little embarrassed to discuss these things with her son, and said angrily.

"It's from the book." Xiao Cheng put the matter on the omnipotent book. "My child thinks it makes sense."

Xiao Han suddenly came to his senses: "Second brother, you saw these things in the book, so you thought of a way to provoke Luo Yuting to say this, right?"

Xiao Cheng chuckled, neither admitting nor denying.

Xiao Han didn't know what to say at this time. Blame it on Xiao Cheng, but this is Xiao Cheng's love for his sister. Things that even his mother has never thought about, but he, the brother, has thought about it.

.

Don't blame Xiao Cheng, but if Luo Yuting failed in repeated attempts, but could not lose face because of his oath, wouldn't it really delay the life of the little sister? It is not uncommon for men to not marry in the homes of scholar-bureaucrats, but it is not uncommon for women to not marry.

If you don't get married after fifteen or sixteen, rumors will spread, which will be detrimental to your reputation in the boudoir.

"This is something that Erlang cares about, and it is also a good thing to inspire Luo Yuting. If Luo Yuting works hard and can become a Jinshi, what's the harm in my little sister waiting for a few years?" Xiao Yu said: "I will be with Luo Xianggong later.

Tell him more about this and let him keep an eye on this kid."

"That's all we can do. Tomorrow, I will prepare another generous gift for Master Cen!" Xiao Han sighed.

"I understand. It's getting late today, so you should go to bed early. Erlang, follow me to the study. I have something to tell you!" Xiao Yu said.

(During the streaking period, my results were a bit miserable. After Xuntang was completed, the shooter took a break for more than a month. Many book friends didn’t know that I had published a new book. I didn’t play in Moments, I didn’t have a public account, and I didn’t know where to broadcast it.
Chapter completed!