Volume B Chapter 162 Competition (Fourth update, please vote for me!)
Feng Ziying left and went to Jia Lian's place. They had agreed to meet and have a meal with Jia Lian, but this time they didn't call Baoyu, and they had to let Baoyu suffer on his own.
Only Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang were left in the study.
While sighing, Mrs. Wang also breathed a sigh of relief.
In any case, now I have finally found a path for Baoyu that seems to be relatively reliable, so that Baoyu can learn to read without so much resistance.
Baoyu does not object to arty things such as poetry and song. Reciting poems, painting, drinking and singing, aren't these the favorite activities of literati? Baoyu likes them all. If he can still have a group of like-minded friends, then
Even more wonderful.
"Master, the eldest son of the Feng family is really good, but I'm afraid that the matter of Tan Chun will not work out, right?" As the aunt, Mrs. Wang, even if she doesn't want to see Aunt Zhao anymore, she still has a good impression of Tan Chun, so she still has to care about her.
one time.
Jia Zheng had mentioned to her the marriage with the Feng family, but now it seems that even his brother took the initiative to organize a celebration banquet for him, which shows that he values the son. If Tan Chun came out of his own belly, it is still possible, but it is a pity.
Wrong tire.
"Well, it's hard to bring this up." Jia Zheng also felt a little regretful.
I thought there was still hope, but looking at his power and influence after winning the election, it was obvious that it would be difficult for him to marry Tanchun. Even Jia Zheng himself thought it was impossible.
"It would be great if Yuanchun could leave the palace." Mrs. Wang suddenly remembered something, "Although she is a few years older than the Feng family's eldest son, the eldest girl in our family is well-educated and sensible, coupled with her appearance and temperament, she is really suitable."
Jia Zheng was stunned for a moment, "Isn't this possible? Although there are rules for leaving the palace after entering the palace, it seems..."
Mrs. Wang also sighed, "Well, I also know that this is not going to happen, it's just a talk, but I saw that when Jin Chuan'er came in to pour tea just now, the Feng family man glanced at this girl a few more times.
It seems that he has some interest in Jin Chuan'er, maybe..."
Jia Zheng couldn't laugh or cry, and said with a smile: "Madam, I'm afraid this is impossible? The Feng family is also a noble family. Is there still one or two girls missing? The eldest son of the Feng family is already a member of the imperial family, how can he still look up to one?
Girl?"
"No, I'm afraid I didn't understand what I meant. After I told you about the third girl last time, I still found some ways to understand the situation of the Feng family. The Duan sisters of the Feng family still care about the elder man of the Feng family.
It's very strict, well, even harsh. There is only one personal maid and two boys in the Feng family's house. Look at our treasure..."
Mrs. Wang shook her head. This is really incomparable. Baoyu only has four or five personal maids. This does not include the little maids inside and outside the house. As for the servants around him, there are five or six. The eldest son of the Feng family
Not to mention that he was two years old, and now he is a civil servant, and it is still the same. No wonder people can pass the exam.
"What does Madam mean...?" Jia Zheng still didn't understand what Madam Wang meant and was a little confused.
"Sir, I think that I, as well as my brother, think very highly of this Feng family eldest son. My brother will say that once this son passes the Jinshi examination, he will be destined to be a general or prime minister in the future..."
Jia Zheng took a deep breath and nodded: "This eldest son of the Feng family is highly valued by Mr. Qi, the left minister of the Ministry of official affairs, and Mr. Shi Qiao, the right deputy of the Duchayuan. It is said that these two people are regarded as disciples.
If the Feng family master can pass the Jinshi examination, he will definitely follow the path of a common scholar. Even if he cannot enter the Imperial Academy in the future, it will be easy to find a scientific official. If he enters the Sixth Ministry, it will be the worst result.
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When it comes to this, Jia Zheng is very familiar with it. Although he is a dawdling person in the Ministry of Industry, as the most important group in every subject, he certainly knows the whereabouts of the common people.
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According to the regulations of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it goes without saying that the first-class scholars are admitted to the Imperial Academy, but most of the Shujishi selected from the second and third-class high school entrance exams will enter the Imperial Academy as long as they successfully leave the academy. Even those with poor performance will also be admitted to the Imperial Procuratorate and Sixth Class.
The most unlucky ones would be serving as directors of the Sixth Ministry. Even those who could not pass the exams could still go to some good places to serve as county magistrates, magistrates, or government officials. It can be said that the status of this shujishi was too important.
It is not easy for an ordinary Jinshi to find a director of the Six Ministries, but for a Shuji scholar, the results of being the director of the Six Ministries are basically relatively bad.
Those who are not Jinshi will not be admitted to the Imperial Academy, and those who are not Hanlin will not be admitted to the Cabinet. This has become an iron rule in the political circles of the Zhou Dynasty, and it can be seen from this.
"In this case, the Feng family's eldest son is not related to our Jia family by marriage, so he should deliberately make friends with her. If this Feng family's eldest son has fallen in love with Jin Chuaner, I will use my concubine as my concubine.
Send the two sisters Jin Chuan'er and Yu Chuan'er to the Feng family's eldest son as maids. Firstly, they can form a romantic relationship. Secondly, they can also help Baoyu talk to the Feng family in the future. In addition, if Lang Ge'er can study in the future,
, then you can also ask the Feng family’s elder brother to help take care of it..."
Mrs. Wang's words surprised Jia Zheng.
He didn't expect his wife to think so carefully, and he had to admit that his wife's skills were quite beautiful. If the Feng family's elder man really fell in love with Jin Chuaner, it would be a beautiful thing to fall in love with him.
The thing is, in the future Baoyu and Lan Geer will have this sweet relationship, and when something happens, the Feng family will be more dedicated.
Naturally, he didn't know that Wang Ziteng had mentioned the future potential of the Feng family elder many times in front of his sister, and this was firmly remembered by Mrs. Wang.
After thinking for a moment, Jia Zheng nodded slowly, but then shook his head: "Madam, it's better to be on the safe side in this matter. Let's first find a chance to find out what the Feng family's eldest son is thinking. If he has this intention, of course he will be happy with the beauty of Chengren.
If it is unintentional and too abrupt, it will actually cause embarrassment."
Mrs. Wang thought for a while and felt that what her husband said was true. This was no different than others. It was nothing new for wealthy families to give maids as gifts, but it was better to understand the other person's intentions first.
"Well, then I will leave it to Feng'er to inquire about it." Mrs. Wang nodded.
Jia Zheng took a deep breath and said with envy on his face, "This Feng family man is so powerful. If he really wins the Jinshi and takes the path of a commoner, wouldn't he be destined to join the cabinet and worship the prime minister in the future?"
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"How dare this Feng family man say that?" Aunt Xue couldn't believe it, "You said your aunt and uncle were outside listening?"
"Well, it's not just my uncle and aunt, but also Yuanyang and Lian's second sister-in-law. I guess Yuanyang will also tell the old lady these words." Baochai's cheeks showed a bit of worry, "Baoyu seems to be the same way.
It was said that she was a little confused, but my daughter felt that even if Baoyu understood this truth, it would still be difficult for him to do what Brother Feng said."
"You call the eldest son of the Feng family, Brother Feng?" Aunt Xue was also a little surprised, "Is this the second time you and he have met?"
"The other sisters all shouted like this,..." Baochai blushed slightly, holding her mother's hand and shaking it coquettishly.
"Well, it seems that this Feng family man is extraordinary for being able to pass the examination at such a young age. If you tell this truth, if it were another person, it might really be touched. But Baochai, what did you say?
Yes, Baoyu's temper can't be maintained, so even if he wants to correct it, it will be difficult to achieve it."
"But my daughter felt that Brother Feng's tone was very firm and he seemed to be confident. He said that no matter whether Baoyu thought about it or not, he had to tell him a result. My daughter felt that he seemed to have expected that Baoyu could not do it, but he had already known it.
I have figured out a countermeasure, and now my daughter estimates that her uncle and aunt are talking to Brother Feng."
I have to say that Xue Baochai's intuition is very sensitive, and he can detect some clues from Feng Ziying's attitude, but Xue Baochai can't guess what Feng Ziying has planned. "My sister will grasp even a straw now.
, as long as she can help her get rid of the biggest knot in her heart, Baoyu, she is willing to agree to any conditions."
Aunt Xue couldn't help but sigh. Every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite. Her son is not up to expectations, but her sister is not much better. If this continues, both the Jia family and the Xue family will face the problem of having no successors.
An embarrassing situation for people.
Her daughter is smart and generous, but she is a girl who always wants to get married. Thinking of getting married, Aunt Xue's heart was moved. She looked her daughter up and down, which made Xue Baochai feel a little panicked. "Mother, what's wrong with you?"
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"Baochai, did you say that your aunt has considered letting Tan girl marry the eldest man of the Feng family?"
Baochai was stunned for a moment and then said after hesitating for a while: "I don't know, but..."
"You want to say that the Feng family will definitely mind if Tan girl is a concubine, right?" Aunt Xue made it clear for her daughter.
Baochai nodded slightly, this was not a topic that couldn't be discussed, it just couldn't be discussed in front of Tan Yatou.
"The Feng family will probably mind." Aunt Xue said firmly: "It is indeed a pity to explore the girl, but Baochai, what do you think of this Feng family eldest man?"
"Mother, how can a good daughter evaluate this?" Baochai said with a blushing face, pretending to be calm: "It's just that everyone in this mansion is full of praise for Brother Feng, even the Dongfu."
"I'm asking you how you feel? I think it's pretty good. If it's not appropriate to explore the girl, then our Xue family's daughter is not bad either..." Aunt Xue saw that Baochai was too embarrassed to raise her head and said seriously: "
If it doesn't work, I will ask my brother..."
Xue Baochai saw that her mother's attitude was very firm, and she also knew that this was related to her future life. Although she did not have much contact with the Feng family, what she saw and heard was enough to prove his excellence. For a girl who did not have many opportunities to contact the outside world,
, this impression is already quite rare.
Xue Baochai still couldn't hold it back: "Mother, my daughter heard that Brother Feng is unwilling to consider these things now, and said that he would wait until spring to talk about it."
"My fair lady, a gentleman is so stubborn. I don't believe that the Feng family will not be tempted by my daughter's conditions." Aunt Xue is still full of confidence in her daughter.