The four hundred and sixteenth chapter hundred years of life (five)
Shen Cang did mention Yang Zhen's matter to his wife, but Mrs. Xu knew that she was a housewife after all, so some words coming out of her own mouth had less weight, so she said: "Look at what the master means, I want to invite my aunt tomorrow." Master, come here and discuss it in detail...I don’t know the relevant details..."
Before Shen Cang woke up from his deep sleep, Mrs. Xu had already sent someone to invite the third master and Shen Rui to accompany the guests.
But when the third master and Shen Rui arrived, the internal officials and imperial doctors who were ordered to come to the Shen family to inquire about the illness also arrived.
Angels from the palace and everyone from the Shen family came to the front yard to receive the order, and Shen Cang, who was already asleep, was also called.
What the angel conveyed was the emperor's oral instruction, instructing Shen Cang not to think about official duties and to live a good life and recuperate, and so on.
Shen Cang's illness was concealed earlier so as not to delay Shen Rui's rural examination. Now that Shen Rui knows about it, there is nothing to hide about Shen Cang's illness. After the imperial doctor looked around, he looked at the prescription Shen Cang used before. Previously, in The doctors who treated the patients in the Shen family also came from the imperial hospital lineage, and were not unpopular country doctors. The imperial doctors only said that the prescriptions they prescribed were very appropriate, and did not change the prescriptions in order to show off their abilities.
However, this also shows that the imperial doctor is not optimistic about Shen Cang's physical condition and acquiesces to the conclusion of the previous doctor.
Shen Cang was well aware of his physical condition, so he did not bother the imperial doctor and only thanked the emperor again for his kindness.
Yang Zhen saw the emperor's great kindness and sent the imperial doctor over. He was still a little lucky in his heart, but when he saw the imperial doctor's reaction, he felt like a bucket of cold water was poured down on his head.
Looking at Shen Cang who was still calm and composed even though he knew he was about to die soon, Yang Zhen felt really ashamed.
Before the angel and the imperial doctor left, Shen Li and Shen Ying both arrived.
Shen Ying was young and had little qualifications, but Shen Li was a bachelor of the Imperial Academy and often walked in front of the emperor. The angel knew Shen Li and saw the anxiety on his face and concern in his eyes, so he began to weigh the importance of the Shangshu Mansion in his heart.
Previously, it seemed that apart from Shen Shangshu, only the old and the weak were left here, and the situation was already declining. However, there was the minister of Dali Temple as an in-law, and there were junior relatives such as Hanlin bachelors, and Shen Shangshu also had a brother who was a fourth-rank official. I can't tell when I got up.
This angel's attitude was extremely polite. After receiving the tea seal, he expressed his sincere gratitude and took the imperial doctor back to the palace to resume his duties.
Seeing Shen Rui at home, Yang Zhen, Shen Li and others were surprised at first, but then felt that it was reasonable. If Shen Rui had not given up the exam, there is no way Shen Cang would not have failed like this.
After everyone arrived, Shen Cang did not go back to the inner courtyard, but took everyone directly to the front hall.
Shen Cang has been coughing and wheezing these days, and has severe shortness of breath. If he is not suppressed by the Yanshou Pills, he keeps coughing and cannot lie down. This morning he took a pill before going to the Yamen, and now the effect is almost the same in the afternoon. He needs One more pill.
Mrs. Xu knew that ginseng had strong properties. Although it suppressed the illness, it was also a life-stimulating agent. She refused to let her husband take it anymore, so she only ordered people to serve the prepared rock sugar water chestnuts.
Shen Cang sighed helplessly and drank half a bowl of sugar water. Although it had some effect, he still kept coughing.
Seeing that every time the thin old man coughed, his chest felt like a bellows, Shen Li and Shen Ying couldn't stand it anymore and looked away.
Although they were full of concerns and questions, neither Shen Li nor Shen Ying spoke in front of Shen Cang.
It was Yang Zhen who spoke first: "The imperial doctor returned to the imperial court to resume his duties. Due to the kindness of the emperor, I would like to keep my eldest brother here. I am not allowed to serve, but I am afraid that there will be unrest outside... What are your plans for the eldest brother? What will happen to the second brother's place in the future?"
When the news that Shen Cang is really ill spreads, those officials who are waiting for vacancies will take action. At that time, it will not be a problem of vacancies. The minister will be vacant, the minister will be promoted to minister, and the minister will be vacant; the other four-rank Beijing officials will be promoted to minister, and the fourth-rank officials will be promoted to minister. There are a series of vacancies in Pinjing, but a vacancy suddenly appears.
You must know that Shen Zhou is still serving abroad. If Shen Cang had mentioned in his last posthumous letter that his wife and young children had no one to support him at home, and he was being treated kindly, he would have transferred Shen Zhou back to the capital. Even if Shen Zhou was three He was promoted just a few years ago, and now he has taken another step forward. His seniority is not enough, but there are also low-ranking auxiliary officials in Xiaojiuqing Yamen.
Things have almost been arranged. Shen Cang has nothing to hide and said: "There is a vacancy in the Nanjing Imperial College. I have asked someone to say hello to Shen Zhou at the Ministry of Personnel..."
Although Yang Zhen felt that Nanjing's shortage was worse than Beijing's shortage, he also understood that Shen Cang had his own motives for making such an arrangement. Shen Li, on the other hand, was surprised and hesitated: "Uncle, I heard that Bachelor He's side is also planning to do this recently...
Bachelor He has already reached his seniority, but there is not much room for advancement in the Hanlin Academy. Even if the bachelor is old, there are still Shen Li, a top scholar, and the more senior Chiang, waiting for him, and it will not be He's turn yet.
If He Xueshi wants to be promoted, the best way is to go out and work abroad to improve his grades. Everyone knows that in the Nanjing Imperial College, nobility and nobility are in short supply. If He Xueshi is not tempted, he will be a fool.
Shen Cang nodded and said: "I have also heard about this. People are far and near, so I can only feel sorry for Bachelor He...
Shen Ruijing accompanied the last one. This was the first time he heard that He Xueshi was also plotting to vacate the Imperial College in Nanjing. However, there was nothing he could do about it. There were many favors, so it would be child's play if he gave up the official vacancy in front of him because of favors.
Shen Ying is a child of the Shen family. She is young and has limited horizons. She does not think there is anything wrong with Shen Cang's move. The four words "far, near and distant" couldn't be more appropriate.
On the other hand, Yang Zhen, who had known Shen Cang for most of his life, sensed something was wrong.
Even though the He family is the invisible Liu party and has different political opinions from Shen Cang, the two families have a very good personal relationship because the Xu family and Xiao Xu family are sisters. Even with the tragedy of Shen Luo, the two families are "close friends". The plan to get married together failed, and it did not affect the friendship between the two families.
Shen Cang knew that his time was coming, and he didn't want to leave a good fortune for his family, but he wanted to offend his in-laws?
Although it is rare to get a scholarship to offer wine at the Imperial Academy in Nanjing, it is nothing compared with the external quota and the Beijing quota. He, a bachelor, lacks confidence in the officialdom and has limited years of experience, so he may not be able to win the Beijing quota; he can sink it. With the family background and Shen Cang's resignation, it is not too difficult to find a job for Shen Zhou in the Jingqing Yamen. Should he not take shortcuts, take detours, or offend an in-law?
You know, if Shen Zhou doesn't return to Beijing, and Shen Cang dies of illness, the Shen family will fall into silence...
Silence?
Yang Zhen's heart moved, and he was vaguely aware of Shen Cang's intentions.
Yang Zhen could think of this, and Shen Li could naturally think of it too. Both of them had a look of contemplation on their faces.
Although Yang Zhen wanted to ask Shen Cang for advice about the future, there were so many people at the moment that it was not the time to talk. In addition, seeing that Shen Cang was tired and struggling to speak, he stood up and said: "Brother, please rest. I will come out temporarily today. The Yamen I still can’t live without you, so I’ll go back first and come back to visit tomorrow…”
Shen Cang nodded and said: "Go ahead, don't delay your official duties... I haven't talked to you for a long time. Let's play two games tomorrow..."
Yang Zhen agreed, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he walked to Shen Rui, patted his shoulder and praised: "He is a good boy. None of my sons is as filial and considerate as Heng Yun... If The waiter is a daughter, and I will take Heng Yun as my son-in-law..."
Shen Rui had already stood up. Even though he was praised, he didn't feel honored. He only smiled bitterly and said: "If my nephew hadn't been blind to what's going on outside the window, it wouldn't have delayed my father's recuperation until now... The elders don't blame me. I am already uneasy, and I would never dare to be praised by my uncle..."
Yang Zhen shook his head and said: "You kid, you think so much... You have a filial piety to your father, but doesn't your father have a love for his son? The matter has reached this point, and it is useless to say more. Instead of being anxious and uneasy, it is better to It’s a good life to serve the disease…”
"I would like to follow my uncle's instructions." Shen Rui bowed and said.
Seeing that Yang Zhen was leaving, Shen Li and Shen Ying also stood up to say goodbye.
The third master and Shen Rui sent the three guests out.
Seeing that Shen Li and Shen Ying were hesitant to speak and hesitated in their steps, Shen Rui said, "I haven't seen Sixth Brother and Brother Ying for a few days. Why don't you two brothers go to my place and sit for a while?"
Shen Li and Shen Ying agreed, and Shen Rui confessed to Yang Zhen and the third master, and took Shen Li and Shen Ying to Jiuruju.
"It's like a bolt from the blue. What did the doctor say before?" Shen Li said with a worried look.
Shen Rui took a long breath and said: "The doctor said, I'm afraid the new year will be difficult..."
This was said in July. Later, in order to conceal his illness, Shen Cang took ginseng pills for a month, and the rest of the days were hard to tell.
Shen Li's face turned pale, and Shen Ying also showed panic.
It was true that the imperial doctor's expression just now was a bit heavy, but Shen Cang's expression was too calm and calm. Except for the uncomfortable coughing and wheezing, he did not look like an ordinary person. It was hard to tell that he was already approaching his end of life.
Initially, Shen Li felt a little pity for Shen Rui's abandonment of the exam and felt that it was not so urgent. However, now he was overjoyed and nodded: "Heng Yun made the right choice. This exam is really not the right one..."
If there is a high ranking over there and news comes here that Shen Cang is seriously ill, then Shen Rui will be drowned by Tumo Xingzi.
Shen Ying said with a sad face: "I really didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it..."
The second and third masters were weak and spent half the year recuperating from illness. Even if the clan members mentioned that the second branch's branches were not flourishing, they were worried about the third master. No one had ever thought that Shen Cang's body would rot to this extent.
On the one hand, Shen Ying was worried about her clan elders, and on the other hand, she was worried about Shen Ruilai.
The third master's situation does not look like he can take charge of the family. From now on, Shen Rui will be the one supporting the family.
But Shen Rui is only sixteen years old this year, and he is an heir. The elders above him and the younger siblings below him are the biological blood of the second wife. He is neither superior nor inferior. He is caught in the middle. If he is not careful, there will be resentment. How can he not be embarrassed...
Shen residence, the main entrance.
Yang Zhenzheng asked the third master, "Is there still no movement from Bachelor He's side?"
The He family and the Shen family belong to the same family, Bachelor He is in the Hanlin Academy as Shen Li, and Shen Li is here. It is impossible for Bachelor He to say that he has never heard of it.
The third master waved his hand and said: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, Bachelor He is not that narrow-minded. Even if he feels a little uncomfortable because of this matter, he will not hold grudges or arouse suspicion..."
As the saying goes, "Say Cao Cao and Cao Cao will come."
Several horses came at the entrance of the alley, and the man leading them was wearing official uniform, with a worried look on his face...