Long before the Duan family came to the Pei family for the banquet, the Pei family inquired about the Duan family's situation.
The eldest son of the Duan family passed away unexpectedly, leaving three sons, the third of whom was a concubine.
Except for Silang Duan, who is younger, the others have already married, started a business, and raised children. But once Mr. Duan left, there was no longer an official in the house.
At first, Grand Scholar Pei also thought that, like the rumors outside, it was because the sons of the Duan family were too stupid to pass the official examination. In such a large capital, there were many people who could not pass the official examination. Even the descendants of wealthy and aristocratic families were not all qualified.
What a rare thing.
After finding out what happened to the Duan family in the past few years, Bachelor Pei realized that the Duan family was really unlucky.
First, Duan's eldest son passed away, and then Duan Yuexiu died of illness. The period of filial piety lasted for three years and then three years, so the men in the family were delayed. After finally getting through it, they were dragged into confiscating their homes and leaving Beijing.
The Duan family had been away from Beijing for several years, and they went to Tongzhou Prefecture. The fraud case the year before last happened in Tongzhou Prefecture. The results of all the candidates in Tongzhou Prefecture were invalidated, even if the Duan family's son passed the exam, they would not be counted.
It’s really touching!
In the opinion of Grand Scholar Pei, Duan Yuexiu, as a student from a poor family, was certainly not stupid to be able to climb to the position of a fourth-rank official. His son at home must have given him some advice.
Therefore, the reason why this family has no heirs is mainly because of bad luck, rather than because the heirs are incompetent!
Mrs. Duan's biological only sons are Erlang and Silang. As a concubine, Duan Sanlang is not the same as a concubine, so he is not within the cultivation scope of the great bachelor Pei.
Young people are not very stable. After many comparisons, Bachelor Pei is more optimistic about the second oldest member of the Duan family. He feels that Duan Duan Mingjing must have been waiting for many years to gain a good reputation, so he wants to give some advice.
As a bachelor, Pei Wenzhou served as an official in the court for thirty years. He was full of knowledge and read poetry and books. All the sons of the Pei family were officials in the court. There were not many scholarly families like the Pei family in the capital.
As for why Academician Pei wanted to advise Duan Jiaerlang in his studies, apart from the kindness of the Duan family, he also had some respect for Qiao Lan.
In the view of Grand Scholar Pei, agriculture and mulberry trees are the foundation of the country.
The old lady of the Duan family is well versed in farming and mulberry matters, which will be beneficial to Beijing.
As the old lady is a housewife, it is not easy for other officials to study and study as men, but it will be much easier for the old lady's son.
For the sake of Beijing's future, Bachelor Pei wanted to help Duan Jiaerlang.
Because the Duan family was a guest, Pei Wenzhou did not test the knowledge of Duan Mingjing's friends, but said these words directly.
If he had asked a few questions, it wouldn't be like this...
"I wonder what nephew Duan Xian thinks?" Pei Wenzhou asked, stroking his beard.
You must know that there are not many people in the capital who can take the initiative to teach, even the grandsons of the Dragon Son and the Emperor are not among them.
Duan Mingjing was sweating on his forehead, and vaguely saw his biological father through the majestic face of Academician Pei!
His father was standing in the study with such an imposing manner! He even held a ruler in his hand and would beat anyone if he couldn't recite it.
Duan Mingjing was frightened for a while, and then said cautiously: "Thank you, Bachelor Pei, for your kindness... My nephew, I don't care about the imperial examination."
His mother's painting hasn't been finished yet! He wants to go back and paint for her! She can't live without her!
Hearing Duan Mingjing's refusal, Bachelor Pei felt a little regretful.
"That's such a pity." Academician Pei stroked his beard and smiled.
The men of the Pei family standing behind him also expressed regret. His father had told them a few days ago that he wanted to give advice to the son of the Duan family, and they were also prepared to participate.
Duan Mingjing feels incompetent, but the other brothers in his family are better than him! If you can't give him guidance, you can give guidance to his younger brothers!
Then he thought to himself for a while and said: "Young man is too stupid to study, and my mother at home doesn't expect me to bring glory to our ancestors. Fortunately, my two younger brothers are both smart, and my third younger brother is even more diligent...
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Duan Mingjing's implication is that if you can't give him guidance, you can give guidance to Duan Mingqing and Duan Mingchen.
Not only the Pei family members were surprised when these words came out, but Duan Mingqing and Duan Mingchen were also surprised.
The relationship between Duan Mingjing and Duan Mingqing has not been very good over the years. Although it has eased after returning to their hometown, they only stopped tit-for-tat and did not communicate much on weekdays.
The opportunity for Academician Duan Pei to give academic advice is extremely rare. Even if Duan Mingjing wants to give this opportunity to others, in the understanding of the Duan family, it should be given to Duan Mingchen first.
The two brothers think that their mother must be related.
Pei Wenzhou didn't know the situation of the Duan family, let alone the relationship between the brothers. Seeing that Duan Mingjing was so humble and gave the opportunity to his younger brother-in-law, he felt very happy.
Brothers and sisters respect each other, and the family helps each other, which is the right way for the family to prosper!
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After dinner, the Duan family got into the carriage with the Pei family reluctant to say goodbye.
After two meals, we talked a lot about things. Overall, Qiao Lan was satisfied with the day she spent with the Pei family. The Pei family read poetry and books, abided by etiquette, spoke and acted in a moderate manner, and they were very comfortable getting along with each other.
Yes, but there is something I have to mention.
This matter is related to Duan Sitong’s marriage!
Qiao Lan did not rush to talk on the carriage. Instead, after arriving at the house, she called Wang and Duan Sitong into her room to talk.
When it came to talking about her marriage, it was inevitable for the little girl to be thin-skinned, so Qiao Lan did not let Mrs. Liu and the others listen, but they had already heard what they should and shouldn't hear.
"I went to Pei Mansion today. The wife of Pei Mansion told me about your marriage..." Mrs. Wang sat on the soft couch and started talking.
The girls jumped into the house, filled the room with tea and water, and even brought a copper stove.
"Mother, please speak!" Duan Sitong spoke calmly and generously, recalling the few people he met at Pei's house today.
Duan Sitong mainly met a few ladies from the Pei family today. She also met quite a few sons from the Pei family, but they were younger than her brother and not yet old enough to talk about marriage. Besides, the older men in the family, I heard.
He said he was still studying abroad.
For a while, Duan Sitong couldn't think of the person he wanted to see.
"...This marriage is about Mrs. Pei San's natal family, the sixth young master of the Ning family." Wang said slowly.
The sixth young master of the Ning family?
Duan Sitong suddenly remembered the young master of the Ning family whom he met at his house that day.
Wang's unhurried and slow speaking speed made Qiao Lan remember it so hard that she couldn't get to the point after talking for a long time, so let her do it!
"On the day you saved Mrs. Pei San's child, Ning Liulang was watching it clearly from the restaurant next to you! Seeing you bravely fight against the kidnapper and save a child, Ning Liulang remembered you in his heart!" Qiao Lanyan said concisely and comprehensively.
Duan Sitong didn't know what he thought of, and his cheeks turned slightly red.
Qiao Lan continued her pleasantries: "That day after he found out which family you were from, he originally wanted to go back to his hometown to propose marriage to his parents. Mrs. Pei San is the eldest daughter of Uncle Ning, and she happened to be there with the servant who reported the news, so the marriage was naturally not as good as that of her grandson.
Important. When the uncle of the Ning family found out that the child was found, Ning Liulang happened to be in the restaurant next to him and watched him for a long time, so the uncle Ning beat him up!"