Rong resigned and returned to Wuchengsi. It happened that the couple could spend more time together. Xie Yixiao was actually quite happy. She didn't like to go out much in the winter when she had nothing to do. The two of them stayed at home drinking tea, reading, or playing piano and chess.
In the second half of October, she went out three times. One trip was to sit at Cao Guogong's mansion, to thank Mrs. Cao Guogong for being the matchmaker, and to invite some of her sisters to go to Jiangshang Qingfeng Tower for a gathering.
, and also bid farewell to Qin Ruxing. She and her husband are going back to Jingzhou.
The first trip was back to Xie's house. His Majesty ordered Xie Yizhen to be the governor of Jinzhou. After the appointment, Xie Yizhen was going to leave immediately. Xie Yixiao and Rong Ci went back to see him off.
Xie Zhuo was also preparing to attend next year's Autumn Festival. In addition, Jiang Zhaoling was pregnant and could not accompany her father there. Xie Zhu wanted to take care of his father, but was suppressed by Mrs. Xie.
Xie Zhu has already reached the age of hairpin, and the marriage has already been arranged, and Jinzhou is not peaceful, there are all kinds of monsters, ghosts, ghosts, and snakes. She, a little girl, may not be able to cope with it, and she may be taken advantage of.
Xie Zhu had no choice but to give up, but she felt uncomfortable in her heart. She asked Xie Yixiao: "Do you think that if my father comes back with another wife, will someone take care of him?"
Xie Zhu used to think that her father didn't marry a step-mother, so when her mother left, she and her brother would live together. She thought it was pretty good.
But now her brother has married and has his own family. She is getting older and will get married in the future and cannot be with her all the time. Will her father feel lonely? And now she has to go to work alone.
Xie Yi smiled and patted her shoulder, then said: "Don't think too much about Jinzhou. I also heard what your uncle said. Money is attractive to people, and there are many things to deal with. Even if your father is married
The step-brother won’t take her there either.”
Xie Yizhen did not remarry after his wife died. Maybe he had great feelings for his wife. Similarly, it was also because of the Xie family. The Xie family gradually improved and could not withstand the turmoil. He already had Xie Zhuo and Xie Zhu.
Not wanting to marry another step-brother made people feel uneasy.
Because of his wife, children, and family, he did not marry again.
After Xie Yizhen left Dali Temple, the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple became vacant. Many people in the court were watching. Later, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince mentioned Zhao Qingfeng of the Zhao family, and there was a lot of discussion in the court.
It is said that Zhao Qingfeng is the grandson of the Yingwu general and the queen of Zhongliang. If he is to be used, it is naturally good.
The other is that although Zhao Qingfeng is good, he has little experience. How could he sit in a fourth-level official position all at once? Moreover, his family is a military commander, so it is not suitable for him.
In the end, His Majesty simply summoned Zhao Qingfeng and asked him to face the assessment of the ministers. If he passed, let him do it. If he failed, then make other arrangements.
Fortunately, Zhao Qingfeng did not miss this opportunity and showed some real skills to suppress most of the people.
"They are making things difficult for my brother because they just want to fight for this position for their own family." Zhao Qingran couldn't help but feel aggrieved for his brother, "Fortunately, my brother is capable. Even if they wanted to find a bone in the egg, they couldn't.
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It snowed a little today. Xu Pingting invited everyone to come to Jiangshang Qingfeng Tower to have tea and watch the snow. Xie Yixiao happened to want to come to Jiangshang Qingfeng Tower to have a look, so she accepted the invitation.
Xu Pingting booked a private room and invited Cao Sijin, Qin Yinqing, and Zhao Qingran, all of whom were old acquaintances.
Speaking of Zhao Qingran being able to get this position, firstly, His Highness the Crown Prince wanted to promote him, and secondly, he also had relatives from the Xuanping Marquis Mansion. Even if the courtiers wanted to grab this position, they would not do anything to grab it. Otherwise, it would really be a turn. Not as good as Zhao Qingfeng.
Xie Yi smiled and said: "Everyone wants this good thing. This is not a normal thing. What's more, it is the position of a fourth-grade official. How many people can't sit in this position after being an official all their lives. In the end, it all depends on their own merits." ability."
"That's right. I won't talk about others. We all have some skills, but the Changting Hou Mansion actually wants to compete for this position. It says that it wants to give it to Shen Mingzhu's brother, the heir apparent of their family."
Zhao Qingran's words made everyone fall silent. One of the reasons why Concubine Shen wanted to marry her niece as a princess and to continue the wealth of the Changning House was because the eldest son of the Changting House was really incompetent.
It can be said that all his weapons are light, but he is just greedy for beauty. He is not good at writing or martial arts. He spends all his time idle, hanging out with friends in flower houses, drinking wine and eating meat. He doesn't look like the heir of a marquis mansion.
If someone like him wants to be a young minister of Dali Temple, the plaque of Dali Temple will be smashed down and he will be killed.
Cao Sijin also frowned: "The Changting Marquis Mansion is really very generous."
Zhao Qingran said: "No, this is not a idle position. I dare to fight for it."
"But then again, he seems to have fallen in love with a girl in your building." Xu Pingting looked at Xie Yixiao, "She seems to be the mirror you used to have."
"What?" Xie Yixiao was stunned for a moment, "He has fallen in love with Ming Jing? Why haven't I heard about this?"
"What happened before you came was that he was about to leave when he happened to see Ming Jing and wanted to make a move, but the third son of Changning Marquis saw him and stopped him." Xu Pingting took a sip of hot tea.
"This man has an impure mind. He has robbed several girls before. Either he was given money to keep quiet, or he was suppressed and stopped making trouble. Please tell Ming Jing to be more careful."
Xie Yi's smile almost turned dark: "Isn't there anyone who cares about him like this?"
"Who cares? Who cares? I paid a sum of money afterwards. Things have already happened. There are many people who have to endure it. Even if someone does report to Jingzhao Mansion, the most they can do is teach him a lesson." Or is it possible that if he is detained for a few days, it could kill him?"
The powerful oppress the common people, no matter what the era, there are even some men who go out to find beauty and coax the little girl, and then leave with a pat on the butt, and you have no place to reason.
Xie Yixiao felt a little uneasy and planned to go see the mirror first: "You guys sit down first and I'll go see her."
Xu Pingting said: "Go quickly."
Xie Yixiao went downstairs to look at the mirror. There is a small courtyard behind Jiangshang Qingfeng Building, which is the kitchen. There are three rooms outside that open to the outside for the office of several stewards and the rest of the people in the building.
When Xie Yixiao came, he happened to see Ming Jing talking to Manager Mu. He didn't know what he said, and Ming Jing looked a little bad.
Xie Yixiao stepped forward: "What are you talking about?"
The two of them turned around to look. Ming Jing saw her coming and smiled slightly: "Why is the girl here?"
Xie Yixiao raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Mingjing, I'm already married. You should change your name to call me young lady, but you can also call me boss. My good steward, how are you doing recently?"