Wu Zi Volume Chapter 139 Xiuyan, Miaoyu (two in one, please vote for me!)
After the spring break, Feng Ziying also began his last happy time in the Hanlin Academy. Gao Panlong, the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, had a good impression of him, especially his low profile in the past few months, and the fact that he married a daughter of the Shen family. Jiangnan scholars had a better impression of it.
Unfortunately, it seems that Shen Yixiu has never been pregnant, which makes everyone in the Feng family a little worried, especially the big and small Duans, but Feng Ziying doesn't care.
Shen Yixiu is only nineteen years old, and the golden age of childbearing in the future is still very long, at least ten years. As long as there are no health problems, she will be able to get pregnant sooner or later. The only thing she has to worry about is herself. If something goes wrong, it's really God's will, and no one can do anything about it.
For the first half of Yonglong's eighth year, the biggest event is definitely the Spring Festival Competition, which attracts everyone's attention, but for Feng Ziying and others who are Jinshi in Yonglong's fifth year, what is more important is where they will go after their term of office.
Just like the allocation of postgraduate students in later generations, wherever they go, this matter will be finalized one by one after the results of the Spring Festival Competition come out.
The development momentum of "Today's News" is very rapid. Since the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the printing circulation of each issue has increased to 1,500. This is already a considerable number in Feng Ziying's view, and its influence is also in the capital. It occupies a considerable position among the officials, gentry, merchants, and scholars.
Of course, with the expansion of printing volume, there is still no hope of profit. Fortunately, relying on merchants' advertising can make up for the expanding losses.
For Feng Ziying, it doesn't matter whether it is profitable or not. What is most important is cultivating the reading habits of the three most important groups in the capital city and mastering the influence and voice of these three groups.
No one can realize this now, but in a few years when this habit becomes deeply ingrained, dependence on "Today's News" is developed, and habitual trust in the information above is formed, the significance will be extraordinary.
After explaining her suggestions to Jia Yuanchun, Feng Ziying didn't pay much attention to it. Emperor Yonglong still showed up, indicating that some of Jia Yuanchun's news was not very accurate and Emperor Yonglong was not seriously ill yet.
But one thing is certain. Emperor Yonglong's physical condition did have some problems. The frequency of going to court was significantly reduced. The morning court was reduced to only once every three to five days, while the noon court was not affected much.
Moreover, the activities of King Shou, King Fu and King Li are also more active, and Feng Ziying attaches more importance to this, which means that the three adult princes are also aware of something.
There were only a few days left for the Spring Palace Competition. Feng Ziying went to the academy again and had a special exchange with Xu Qixun, Fu Zonglong, Chen Qiyu, Sun Chuanting, and Xue Wenzhou, and also talked about the key points of current affairs that the court had paid attention to in the past six months.
If there are no accidents, these old classmates should be able to pass the exam. Of course, accidents are not ruled out, but after passing the exam, it will also depend on whether it is the first, second, or third grade. According to Feng Ziying's judgment, the first grade is less likely, and the second grade is less likely. A is more likely.
However, as long as they pass the Jinshi examination, their merits will be complete, and their future career will be open to them.
Feng Ziying did not go east to eat at noon, but Jin Chuaner and the others ate here.
We can't ignore this place. Feng Ziying has been coming less and less in the past two or three months. She only comes once every few days, and it's just like a dragonfly. She just leaves after saying a few words. Feng Ziying can already see the resentment in the eyes of several girls.
Seeing Xiang Ling undressing and undressing shyly while carrying her, Feng Ziying felt hot in her heart. Jin Chuan'er was inconvenienced, and Xiang Ling was the only one who slept with her at noon. After all, Yu Chuan'er was a little smaller.
He grabbed Xiangling, who had only her pink bellyband left. Her delicate and exquisite body showed a strange and wonderful color under the sunlight that filtered in through the window lattice in the afternoon. It seemed that even every part of her skin was exposed to the sunlight.
Blooming, the soft and smooth body bones shrank into Feng Ziying's arms. Amidst the squeaking sound, Feng Ziying felt that her mouth suddenly became thirsty.
Soon there were only heavy breathing and swallowing sounds in the room. Feng Ziying had not rested here for a month or two. It seemed that some unfamiliar limbs were slowly becoming familiar with each other in the heated collision...
The clouds closed and the rain dispersed. Xiangling curled up in Feng Ziying's arms like a docile cat. She half-squinted her eyes and leaned her face on Feng Ziying's bare chest. "Master, when will you marry Miss Bao?"
"What's wrong?" Feng Ziying knew that Xiangling had always been in close contact with Baochai and Ying'er. Ying'er often came here, and Xiangling also went to Baochai's side from time to time, so Baochai was here.
An "internal response".
"I just want to ask, slave." Xiangling coquettishly raised her chin, her warm eyes filled with intoxicating affection.
Feng Ziying was in a daze. The little girl who used to be young and tender now has a bit of the enchanting aura of a little woman. The rawness between her eyebrows that has not completely faded away is gradually being replaced by the softness. She leans on her body
With a slight twist, I actually had an inexplicable urge to press the other person down and ravage him severely.
"It's coming soon." Feng Ziying didn't dare to guarantee it, but he had already sent the news through some channels. Emperor Yonglong must have received some reminders soon.
Xiangling was very satisfied after getting such an answer. For her, if Baochai could get married earlier, she could return to Baochai peacefully and serve Miss Baochai together with Ying'er. As for Baochai, what happened?
Getting married was not something she considered.
As long as Feng Ziying promised, she would definitely come true. She only had this kind of blind trust in Feng Ziying. Just like the whereabouts of her mother, Xiangling never expected to find it, but she was solved easily by her father.
It’s time to go to Beijing after the new year.
The Spring Festival Competition is coming soon, and then the ex-conquerors are heading to their new posts. Feng Ziying went to visit Qi Yongtai, Qiao Yingjia, and Guan Yingzhen a few days ago. Basically, the destination should be clear, or somewhere in the north near Shuntian Mansion.
You can serve as a Tongzhi in the prefecture, or you can serve as a Tongzhi in one of the three prefectures of Ningbo, Yangzhou and Suzhou.
Guan Yingzhen hopes that Feng Ziying will return to the Zhongshu Department. The position of Zhongshusheren is too low. Feng Ziying will be a fifth-rank Pinyi in the future, while Zhongshusheren has always been from the seventh rank, but now she is a Zhongshusheren.
The responsibilities have undergone tremendous changes. It is expected that the Zhongshu Department may continue to be retained in the future, and all responsibilities may be separated again, either into the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, or a new Department of Commerce will be established.
Regarding the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce, Feng Ziying has anonymously written three consecutive articles in "Internal Reference", from historical changes to the current economic and commercial affairs faced by the Zhou Dynasty, and to matters that may be more widely involved in the future.
Prediction, it is said that the cabinet also conducted formal discussions on these articles, and Emperor Yonglong was also very interested in them.
But this is just a guess. According to Feng Ziying, it is difficult for Zhou Dynasty to make such a big move to reform the ministry system in a relatively short period of time with such a slow and conservative attitude. It is more likely to just make do with patchwork.
Instead, we could simply use officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs or the Ministry of Industry to take charge of the Zhongshu Department, and then handle these matters in detail. After a few years, all aspects of the situation have become familiar and finalized, and then we can consider the issue of establishing a Department of Commerce.
Stroking Xiangling's firm and smooth body, Feng Ziying's thoughts wandered.
Wang Wenyan is trying his best to integrate some of the original connections and resources, but the Northland side is still a little thin. South Zhili and even Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Huguang, Lin Ruhai has left a solid foundation for himself.
Resources, however, are far inferior in the North. Feng Ziying even had to go to Xin Liaodong and ask her father to hand over some of her connections in the capital, Shanxi and Shaanxi, and slowly integrate them.
All in all, I was still too immature. After all, it had only been three years since I passed the Jinshi examination. If Lin Ruhai hadn't left the family foundation in his hands, I would have been even further away.
"Sir, I heard from the girl that Uncle Xue's marriage has been decided, and they will probably get married in April or May." Xiangling suddenly said leisurely.
"Oh?" Feng Ziying also knew that Xue Pan and the Xia family were getting married, but she didn't know the specific time. She didn't go to the Xue family during this period. Lixiangyuan had been bought by a bunch of little actors.
After occupying it, the Xue family moved to a courtyard next to the Grand View Garden in the mansion.
It is said that the Grand View Garden is being readjusted these days, and it is estimated that all the girls, including Daiyu and Baochai, will move in.
There doesn't seem to be much change in this area. Daiyu still chose Xiaoxiang Pavilion, while Baochai still chose Hengwuyuan. Other changes don't seem to be big.
Shi Xiangyun lived in Ou Xiang Pavilion, sandwiched between Nuanxiangwu where Xichun and Qiu Shuangzhai were exploring spring.
On the other hand, even Xing Xiuyan was assigned a courtyard, and he chose Luxueguang, which is across the stream and mountains from the Congcui nunnery in the mountains. However, if you want to go to Congcui nunnery, you need to detour to a place near Yihongyuan.
You can only go up to the edge.
These are the news that Qingwen brought back from the Jia Mansion.
After thinking about it, I started to feel sleepy, so I hugged Xiangling and fell asleep.
When she woke up, before Xiangling could get up, Jin Chuaner had already come in to dress Feng Ziying.
"Hey, why are you so active today? Isn't Xiangling here?" Feng Ziying was surprised.
"Sir, the eldest wife's niece, Miss Xing, somehow knew that I had not returned there and was taking a lunch break here, so she came here and said she had something to report to you." Jin Chuaner sat up and looked sleepy.
Come, half of the bellyband is hanging sideways, revealing most of Xiangling's round and round naked body. She blushed and spat, "Little hooves, why don't you put your clothes on the boat? Don't worry about getting cold."
Only then did Xiang Ling wake up. She hurriedly retracted into the brocade quilt, blushing and complaining: "Why did sister come in? Master, I can just dress you here."
"Can I still wait for you? If I don't come in, you can hold me until dinner." Jin Chuan'er said angrily: "I don't have time to be greedy."
She was so embarrassed by Jin Chuan'er's words that she couldn't hold her head up. Xiang Ling was originally a good-natured person, but when she heard these words, she also felt a little naive, "Then Jin Chuan'er, you are the same, you spent the whole night with me
He was whining, and he was still talking about what a bad luck he was at noon, with a sad look on his face..."
The always honest Xiang Ling's words made her want to crawl through a crack in the ground. Jin Chuan'er dropped Feng Ziying's clothes and came to tear Xiang Ling's mouth apart, "Little hoof, I told you to talk nonsense, when will I
Humming and groaning,..."
Seeing the two girls laughing and quarreling, Feng Ziying couldn't help but smile. This atmosphere is undoubtedly the most pleasant time, especially the two pretty and lively girls, who are so beautiful and singing.
The language is really intoxicating.
It's just that this kind of time is often short-lived, and everyone has to face one wave after another of various things.
"You said Miaoyu's master, Master Jingyuan, is seriously ill?" Feng Ziying was surprised, "They are still in Muni Yuan?"
"It's still there for the time being. Master Liaoyuan has also hired a doctor, but they all say that the oil is running out and the lamp is dry. She is afraid that her life span will be short. Master Liaoyuan also said that she knows this situation, but she is just worried about Sister Miaoyu now.
Where to go, so..."
The girl standing in front of Feng Ziying has a slender figure. She wears an indigo cotton skirt and a very simple cotton cloak. The hood is lifted. Her pale and fair face is bright and clear, especially her clear and pure eyes.
The combination of the nose and the moderately sized cherry lips, as well as the slightly thin cheeks, let the sunlight outside the window fall down and hit the other person's face, giving them a sense of quiet beauty that is otherworldly.
Her hands were slightly twisted together and placed in front of her lower abdomen. Seeing Feng Ziying's gaze looking over her, the girl subconsciously lowered her eyes downwards, trying to avoid Feng Ziying's gaze.
"Why don't you go find Sister Lin?" Feng Ziying frowned. Jingyuan probably wanted to be an orphan, but it wasn't actually an orphan. Miaoyu also had a mother who was a monk in Suzhou, but this mother seemed to be crazy and unreliable.
Therefore, Jingyuan must be worried about this registered disciple who has been brought up since childhood, so he wants to hand over Miaoyu to a trustworthy person.
It seemed that he had become the best choice. Then again, he had made a promise to Lin Ruhai, so he had no choice but to do so.
"As for the Lin family, I have also considered it. Sister Lin is also living in this house and is preparing to move into the courtyard. I'm afraid it won't be easy to bring it up to the master and his wife." Xing Xiuyan pursed her lips slightly.
, the appearance is beautiful, and every movement and expression is particularly moving.
This girl is very considerate. It is no problem for Daiyu to live in the Grand View Garden, but it is hard to say for Miaoyu. This is Lin Ruhai's illegitimate daughter who is carrying Daiyu's mother and has nothing to do with the Jia family. Why would she accept Miaoyu?
Jade, just accept it, but how is it possible for Miaoyu to live in Jia's house?
"Well, sister Xing is very considerate. I didn't expect this. There is a place to live in my house. If Miaoyu wants to live here, she can come and stay at any time. But I guess Miaoyu is not willing to live here.
Son, um, I'm afraid the Xing family's sister should also know the specific situation. Miaoyu and you have been close friends for many years. I should have told you about the arrangements that I made with Sister Lin and Uncle Lin. She didn't quite agree with it. I also talked to her specifically.
I said that as long as she does not become a monk, everything else can be discussed, and I will find a suitable person for her, but she is not willing, and I don’t understand what she is thinking..."
Feng Ziying's frank and pertinent attitude made Xing Xiuyan feel more at ease.
Before, she didn't know much about Xiao Feng Xiuzuan, who had a huge influence on the Jia family. In addition to his talents, there were also rumors about his concubines and the girls given to him in the mansion.
It is simply said that he likes beauty, but this rumor seems a bit unreliable.
Isn't concubinage a normal thing for a family with a meager descendant like the Feng family?
As for giving him a beautiful maid, it was also a gift from the wife of Jia's family and Xue Pan. This was a very common thing in a wealthy family, so why did it become a preference for beauty?
Of course, it may be that Feng Ziying is very picky in the selection of personal maids. Sisters like Jin Chuaer, Yu Chuaier and Xiang Ling, and even Qingwen, who was later sent to the Shen Mansion by Feng Ziying to save the country, are all girls with beautiful looks.
But what's the problem?
Who would choose a mediocre girl to be a personal maid? Who doesn't know what it means to be a personal maid.
On the other hand, Xing Xiuyan didn't quite understand Feng Ziying when it came to Miaoyu. Logically speaking, Miaoyu's appearance was definitely one of a kind. Even Xing Xiuyan, who had always prided himself on his appearance, had to admit that he and Miaoyu were slightly inferior to him.
Miaoyu was no less impressive than the girls in Jia's family, such as Baochai and Daiyu, but this uncle Feng seemed to lack interest.
Miaoyu had been in Beijing with her for so long, but it seemed that Uncle Feng had never come to ask about Miaoyu's affairs.
"Brother Feng, I know a little bit about Sister Miaoyu's thoughts. She has stayed in the temple for too long and has too little contact with the outside world, so sometimes she can't change her temper. In fact, if we can let her have more contact with girls of the same age.
, Just like Miss Bao, Miss Yun, Second Miss, and Third Miss in the mansion, when they are together, the little sister is thinking that over time, her temper will slowly change..."
Xing Xiuyan stated his intention very skillfully, and Feng Ziying looked at the other party meaningfully and laughed, which made Xing Xiuyan feel a little shy and uneasy.
"Sister Xing, I understand what you mean. Well, there seems to be a nunnery in the garden called Cucui Nunnery, right? Although I haven't gone up to see it, I know that it is surrounded by mountains and is extremely quiet. There are also
A Jade Emperor Temple is really suitable for people to practice Qing Dynasty. I will find time to go and talk to the Jia Mansion first. I guess it won’t be a big problem..."
Feng Ziying was very happy that Xing Xiuyan cared so much about Miaoyu.
A girl like Miaoyu, who has a mixture of inferiority and arrogance, and who has lived in a temple for a long time and lacks parental care, must have a weird and unruly personality, but Xing Xiuyan can get along with each other very well, and even becomes an incompetent girl.
Being good friends without talking to each other also shows that Xing Xiuyan's character is trustworthy.
"Thank you so much, Brother Feng." Xing Xiuyan breathed a sigh of relief and stood up Yingying. She knew that Feng Ziying didn't like to speak loudly, so she would be sure of it now that she had said it.
