Today, Zhang Yun and Li Qian came to visit, firstly to inform the Xie Bo Mansion of assisting on the day when the results were released, and secondly, to ask Cui Weizhen for advice on the future.
Cui Weizhen only gave them four words: "Use stillness to stop."
Zhang Yun and Li Qian thanked Cui Shilang for leaving the meal, got up and left.
He was confused when he came, and full of doubts when he left. Li Qian glanced at his silent friend next to him: "Brother Zhang Xian, what do you mean by what Uncle Jing Ning said? Do you want us to stand still?"
I really don’t blame him for being anxious. Not to mention the new Jinshi, even the Jinshi in previous years have not been assigned vacancies. If they don’t go to work, how will they get ahead?
Besides...
"Many of the same year spent these days idle. They visited countless dignitaries, including heads of major aristocratic families. I heard that the Taiyuan Cui family and several major aristocratic families, who had separated from Jing Ningbo, came to the Qing Dynasty a few days later. Yuan Pavilion is hosting a banquet for young talents and a poetry gathering."
"Brother Li, want to participate?"
Zhang Yun seemed to be thinking about something and seemed a little absent-minded.
Li Qian noticed his expression and hesitated: "Brother Qin gave me an invitation yesterday, saying that many noble people would be present. It was a rare opportunity, and I was a little moved. But..."
"Uncle Jing Ning asked us to stop with silence."
Zhang Yun answered: "This should be a reminder to us. I'm afraid the capital is not peaceful these days."
Beijing has been very agitated recently.
Whether they are trying to catch a son-in-law under the rankings or visiting to win over them, there are literati everywhere. Even the scholars who failed the rankings are restless, either intoxicated or busy with their studies. Very few people can calm down and study their lessons. .
This phenomenon often occurs after the rankings are released, but this year is a little different. I always feel that there is an undercurrent surging, which makes people particularly uneasy.
Li Qian hesitated and said: "Xiandi means..."
"Don't go to any poetry gatherings or banquets lately. Just stay in the house."
Jingningbo Mansion.
Ye Zhenzhen, who was reading, heard the commotion and looked up in surprise: "You're back so soon? Aren't Zhang Yun and the others staying for dinner?"
Cui Weizhen shook his head, sat down next to her, and said in a lazy voice, "Do you understand?"
Nonsense, isn't this questioning her IQ?
Ye Zhenzhen glared at him: "Do you have any misunderstanding about me?"
Cui Weizhen laughed softly.
Seeing the beauty, Ye Zhenzhen's anger quickly dissipated, she found a comfortable position in his arms again, and started reading the chess book again.
It's just that she wasn't so attentive. She chatted with Cui Weizhen while reading a book: "My cousin-in-law came to Beijing for the first time, and I couldn't accompany her because she was recovering from a serious illness. After all, it was rude. Should I accompany her to more banquets these days?"
Wang Junshen brought his eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law to Beijing this time just to let them deal with human relations. The Wang family has some connections in the capital, and it would be unreasonable for him to visit in person. It would be the best way to have a son to do the work for him.
"My cousin has her own social life, and you can't help her if you don't accompany her."
Cui Weizhen looked down at her and smiled again: "Are you tired of staying at home?"
Ye Zhenzhen blinked a little guiltily: "No."
Duplicity.
"I don't know what your temper is?" Cui Weizhen half-smiled, "You've been holding back so much in the house these days, do you want to go out and play?"
Now that he had pointed it out, Ye Zhenzhen stopped pretending and said confidently: "Spring is just right now, so if you don't go out, wouldn't it be a waste of time? Cuju, playing polo, spring outings, flower appreciation... Yue Niang and the others have organized many events I couldn’t even attend the activities, and they were already quite complaining.”
She was very serious, as if she would be cut off from her friends if she didn't go out, and her whole person became serious.
Cui Weizhen: "..."
Because she had just recovered from a serious illness, he didn't let Zhen Zhen go out to meet friends. He was afraid that she couldn't hold it in anymore.
Cui Weizhen didn't want to restrict her, and said: "Since you are bored at home, let's go out and play."
"Really?" Ye Zhenzhen looked at him happily.
"Fake."
"Huh, don't be ridiculous." Ye Zhenzhen rubbed his chin affectionately and said, "You can take a break in a few days. How about we go for a spring outing in the countryside? We haven't been to Zhuangzi for a long time. My son likes to soak in hot springs. It's just right.
Let’s loosen our muscles and bones together.”
Cui Weizhen didn't know what he thought of, his eyes flashed slightly: "Okay, it's up to you, Xiu Mu will be here in three days, let's go to Zhuangzi together."
Ye Zhenzhen's clear peach blossom eyes sparkled in an instant, and her pretty face was as bright as a smile. She hugged Cui Weizhen happily and gave him a kiss. Like a primary school student about to go on a spring outing, she clasped her fingers and counted what to bring to Zhuangzi.
.
While counting, she remembered something again and stood up quickly: "Mother doesn't know yet, I'll tell her to go."
It’s not too late to have dinner.
But Ye Zhenzhen didn't have this patience, so she ungratefully left someone behind and went to Fuxiyuan.
Aunt Cui is a widow, and she is not very strong and rarely goes out to socialize. Although she has children and grandchildren to keep her company, she will inevitably feel lonely. Now her daughter-in-law suggested that she go to Zhuangzi to stay for a few days, and she readily agreed.
Spring is so beautiful, it would be a pity not to go for an outing.
Since they were going to stay for a few days, they had to bring their usual things with them. They also had to prepare some delicious food in advance. They also had to ask Zhuangzi's steward to clean the yard where they were staying...
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law happily directed the maids around. When the masters went out, the maids could follow them and have fun, so everyone was happy and the whole Fuxi Courtyard was full of joy.
When Cui Zhiduan came back from school, he and his brother Zhiming went to Fuxi Courtyard to pay their respects. He found that his sisters were all smiling, and his grandmother and mother were muttering about something. They suddenly said curiously: "Grandma, mother, what is the family in our house?"
Is there any happy event?"
Ye Zhenzhen looked at her son jumping in and realized what she had forgotten: "Yes, I still need to ask Master Zhou for leave."
"Asking for leave? What kind of leave are you asking for?" Cui Zhiduan's eyes suddenly lit up: "Mom, do we want to go out for fun?"
Cui Zhiming's eyes were also shining with expectation.
Sure enough, no child can resist the temptation to go out and play.
Ye Zhenzhen smiled and rubbed his head: "Yes, in three days our family will go to Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing to stay for a few days. It will be inconvenient for you to go to and from school by then, so you will have to ask Master Zhou for leave."
The two children's homework is not tight now. It doesn't matter if they take a few days off. They are not afraid of falling behind on their homework. She and Wei Zhen are watching.
"Yeah! Mom, you are so kind!"
Cui Zhiduan jumped up happily, took Cui Zhiming's hand and ran out: "Brother Zhiming and I are also going to pack our luggage. Mom, grandma, let's go!"
Aunt Cui and Ye Zhenzhen looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.