"I've met my aunt, and you're also here, cousin." Qin Hao put the two little guys down and cupped his hands.
Xiao Qin smiled like the Bodhisattva in the temple and looked kind and kind, but Qin Hao always felt that it was a bit fake.
"You don't have to be polite, Lord Marquis. This trip lasts for more than a year, and it's hard enough."
Qin Hao smiled faintly: "It's all right. After all, it's not hard to be alone outside, but mother and Yanran have to take care of the family business and the children, which is a lot of hard work."
Mrs. Qin Liu looked at her son with a smile, and the more she looked at her, the more pleased she became: "Okay, we are all a family, so there is no need to be so polite. Let's all sit down and eat. Brother Ming and Sister Lan are both hungry, right?"
Brother Ming was very well-behaved and didn't say a word. He sat down and waited for the adults to use chopsticks first. Sister Lan sat directly in Qin Hao's arms: "Dad, I want to eat that jasmine tea cheese."
Yu Yanran's expression changed and she glared at her daughter.
The girl just wanted to have a snack, so Qin Hao was naturally satisfied. He took a spoonful of the spoon and fed it to her mouth.
Sister Lan opened her mouth and ate happily. After eating, she smiled sweetly: "Thank you, daddy."
This sound sweetened Qin Hao's heart, and he kissed his daughter on the face: "You are so good."
When Xiao Qin saw this happy family scene, she felt infinite jealousy in her heart. She lost her husband in middle age and her son was not good enough.
Gu Tingwei was fine. During the meal, he kept asking Qin Hao about what he had seen along the way. Of course, the most important ones were the famous oirans from Qin Lou and Chu Pavilion in Jiangnan Road.
Xiao Qin glared at him, but Gu Tingwei didn't notice it at all. He was now like a canary raised by Xiao Qin in Ningyuan Hou Mansion. He was full of yearning for the outside world, but he didn't know what was going on outside.
In addition to the blue sky and white clouds, there were also strong winds and showers. With his small wings, he left the protection of Xiao Qin's family and he didn't know where he would fall to death.
After breakfast, Xiao Qin explained the purpose of his visit. It turned out that he wanted Qin Hao to help Gu Tingwei with a certain errand. Originally, this was not a problem when Gu Yankai was here, but since Gu Yankai's death, Ningyuan Hou Mansion has plummeted.
, all the nobles in Bianjing City know that Gu Tingye and the Xiao Qin family don't deal with each other.
Helping Xiao Qin will undoubtedly risk offending Gu Tingye, which is not cost-effective. Xiao Qin is now even afraid to accept gifts from others, which makes her even more jealous.
After all, she is an aunt, so Qin Hao couldn't refuse, so he said: "It won't be a problem to find a job for cousin Ting Wei. It's just that cousin Ting Wei was involved in the conspiracy case last time, so he may not be able to find any good job."
In fact, the main reason is that Qin Hao knows how powerful Gu Tingwei is. If he is transferred to the real power department, he will definitely harm others and himself. He can still cope with it by getting a false position. Just like Qin Junye, he goes to the mao every day and receives a salary.
It sounds better when spoken outside.
Xiao Qin wanted the same thing, and said quickly: "As long as there is an errand for Ting Wei to take his mind off, that will be great."
"That's no problem. I'll go for a walk in a while and try to help cousin Ting Wei find a decent job." Qin Hao agreed. With his current status, it's just a sinecure. It's just a matter of words. Of course.
, and you can’t act too lightly, otherwise Xiao Qin might have other requests.
Gu Tingwei cupped his hands and smiled: "Thank you very much, cousin."
"We are all part of the same family." Qin Hao patted Gu Tingwei on the shoulder. In fact, he had a good impression of this cousin. Although he was a dude, he was a worry-free dude with no ambition.
What noble families fear most is the kind of dandy who is pretentious but has mediocre abilities. That is the kind of person who will cause endless troubles and the whole family will suffer along with them.
On the way back, when Xiao Qin saw Gu Tingwei still having fun, he got very angry and scolded him.
"You still have the nerve to smile. Think about what the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion was like when your father was still alive. Look at what life is like for us and my mother now since Gu Tingye attacked the prince!"
Gu Tingwei said impatiently: "Mother, why are you talking about this again? The second brother has dignity in front of the officials. According to the theory of direct eldest son, it is his turn to seize the title. Can mother still let the officials send the second brother to the throne?
Your title has been taken away from you, and you want me to inherit it again?"
Xiao Qin was so angry that his liver trembled, and he pointed at Gu Tingwei's nose and yelled: "Why did I raise such a useless thing like you? Gu Tingye was born to a merchant woman, and your mother is the legitimate daughter of Dongchang Hou Mansion. Why?"
Just let him, Gu Tingye, attack the title?"
Gu Tingwei curled his lips and said: "If the Dongchang Marquis Mansion had not produced such an outstanding person like my cousin, I don't know how miserable it would be now. Why would you mention that!"
Xiao Qin covered her chest and said in a depressed voice: "You bastard, that's because your cousin has made progress on his own. Look at your cousin's versatility in both civil and military affairs. He has won the trust of officials and has repeatedly performed extraordinary feats. Why don't you?
How about learning from him? It’s so embarrassing for you to have fun with those bad friends all day long!”
Gu Tingwei spread his hands in a bachelor manner: "Mom, if you think my cousin is good, you should pray to the Bodhisattva when you were pregnant with me and let my cousin be born in your belly. However, I don't have the literary and martial arts of my cousin.
He is not as resourceful as my cousin, but if you count the many noble children in Bianjing City, who can reach the heights of my cousin?"
"At the beginning, I wanted to practice martial arts with my father. You said that practicing martial arts was too hard and wouldn't let me practice. What can I do?"
After saying that, Gu Tingwei shouted: "Stop the car."
With that said, he got off the carriage and went to find someone to drink to relieve his depression.
Xiao Qin was left alone pointing at his back and was so angry that he almost fainted.
Seeing this, Xiang mother persuaded her: "Madam, brother Wei's job is now settled. You don't have to push too hard. Let him adapt slowly."
Xiao Qin took a breath, hammered the carriage cushions angrily a few times, and gritted his teeth and said: "Still slowly getting used to it? When Gu Tingye gives birth to a bastard, this title will have nothing to do with Ting Wei. How much time do we have?"
It’s hard to persuade my mother after hearing this.
Xiao Qin looked in the direction of Chengyuan with cold eyes: "Huh, Gu Tingye, let's see how long you can be proud of!"
On the other side, after breakfast, Qin Hao and Yu Yanran went to Chengyuan with their children. After all, they wanted to find errands for Gu Tingwei, so it was better to meet Gu Tingye in advance.
At this time, Gu Tingye was practicing martial arts in the yard, and Minglan was still curled up in bed and sleeping in.
When Gu Tingye saw Qin Hao's family approaching, he immediately stopped holding the spear in his hand for fear of hurting the child.
"Haha, why did Zihan come to my house to visit me just after he came back?" Gu Tingye said with a smile.
Brother Ming bowed to Gu Tingye in a polite manner, looking like a young adult: "Second uncle."
Gu Tingye had always liked Brother Ming. He laughed and hugged him: "You're so good. Have you eaten?"
"I've eaten. My aunt and my third cousin came just now, and we ate together." Brother Ming replied solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Tingye understood that Qin Hao must have something to do when he came, but he did not rush to ask. Instead, he said to Sister Lan next to him: "Sister Lan, I haven't paid tribute to my second uncle yet."
Yu Yanran glared at Sister Lan fiercely.
Sister Lan immediately hid behind Qin Hao and whispered: "Dad, my second uncle is very sweaty."
"Haha, look, my daughter dislikes you, why don't you go and clean yourself up quickly?" Qin Hao said with a smile.
Gu Tingye could only sigh: "My son is better."
Unexpectedly, brother Ming also whispered: "Second uncle, you'd better put me down. The sweat on your body has soaked my clothes."
Gu Tingye was not angry. Instead, he buried his face in brother Ming's body and wiped it like a prank.
"Since it's already dirty, just wash it with your second uncle."
"Haha~~~" Everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Gu Tingye took Brother Ming to take a bath, but Minglan was still sleeping. Qin Hao had to wait in the yard, but Yu Yanran took Sister Lan into the room.
Sister Lan climbed directly to the bedside, lay down in Minglan's ear and shouted: "Second Aunt Minglan, get up, the sun is shining on your butt!"
Qin Hao actually said this to Yu Yanran, but Yu Yanran learned and used it to urge Sister Lan, and now Sister Lan used it on Minglan again.
Minglan vaguely saw a vague little figure. Not only did she not get up, but she was suddenly wrapped into the quilt by Minglan.
"Sister Lan, you must be sleepy after waking up so early. Let's go back to sleep with my second aunt."
Sister Lan's favorite is this second aunt, because Minglan will go crazy with her and giggle with joy.
Yu Yanran opened the quilt angrily and poked Minglan on the forehead: "You are the eldest lady of the Hou family after all, why are you still acting like a child?"
Minglan was pulled up, but she kept yawning and complained: "Sister Yanran, it's okay to pretend in front of outsiders. They are all family members. It would be better to be casual. They are all like you. They are just pretending to be in front of outsiders.
The arrogance of the eldest lady of the Hou Mansion makes life so tiring!"
"Hey, you're still criticizing me." Yu Yanran glared at Minglan.
Minglan had no choice but to beg for mercy. Sister Lan was behind Yu Yanran and imitated the way she scolded Minglan, causing Minglan to lose her power instantly.
Yu Yanran looked back and felt angry.
Sister Lan hurriedly hid behind Minglan to seek shelter, but unfortunately she still received two slaps on her butt.
This time Minglan was completely awake. She washed and dressed up under Dan Ju's service. Gu Tingye had also finished washing and came over just in time.
Although they had already eaten, Qin Hao's family still came to the table and had a few simple bites.
While eating, Qin Hao told the story of Xiao Qin's coming to find work for Gu Tingwei in the morning.
Gu Tingye was silent for a moment and said: "Ting Wei is actually good. If it weren't for my stepmother, we could get along very well. Since you are asking for your cousin, you can't shirk it, so please help Ting Wei."
Already."
"Okay, then I'll go and clear the relationship." Qin Hao nodded.
After breakfast, Qin Hao went to the Privy Council.
"The Marquis of Qin."
"Jinghaihou."
Many people took the initiative to salute Qin Hao along the way. Although he, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, rarely worked here, there were very few people in the court who did not recognize him.
Qin Hao walked all the way to the cubicle in the Privy Council. The people working here were all officials of fifth rank or above.
Even though the rank is not high, if you take any one out, the noble generals outside will be polite, because all military orders are issued from here.
Of course, there is also the appointment of personnel. Generally, the appointment of civil servants is made by the Ministry of Personnel, but the appointment of military attaches is not made by the Ministry of War, but by the Privy Council.
"The Marquis of Qin."
Qin Hao waved his hands to everyone and said with a smile: "No need to be polite, I am just a free person, you are busy with your business."
Saying that, Qin Hao continued walking inside, came to a small house, opened the door and entered directly.
"The Marquis of Qin is so free to come and sit here today?" Tongyi Marquis Wang Qiao asked with a smile.
Qin Hao closed the door and explained the situation without hiding it.
Wang Qiao frowned slightly when he heard this: "I remember that Gu Hou seemed to have a bad relationship with his stepmother..."
Qin Hao waved his hand: "It's just spreading rumors. I just came here from my cousin, and he asked me to find a good job for my cousin Ting Wei."
Family scandals should not be publicized, and Qin Hao was not willing to let outsiders laugh.
Wang Qiao laughed when he heard this and said: "In that case, there is no problem. Mr. Gu is the legitimate son of Marquis Ningyuan. Logically speaking, asking for help is not a big problem."
As he said this, he thought for a while: "If the Marquis of Qin doesn't mind that the rank is too low, there happens to be a vacancy for the seventh-grade Zhiguo captain. Otherwise, I should aggrieve Young Master Gu, and I will offer it to Young Master Gu if there is a better vacancy in the future."
Mention it?"
Qin Hao couldn't help but sigh when he heard this. No wonder this old fox was allowed to take charge of the appointment of generals in the Privy Council.
Zhiguo Xiaowei is a seventh-grade casual official who basically does not have to take care of things. Even though his rank is not high, it is also one of the most suitable positions for nobles to fill vacancies. After all, although the rank of the Imperial Secretary is high, it is easy to be looked down upon by the officials.
Yes, but the responsibilities are also big. If someone gets lost, there may be a risk of losing his head, and he has to stand guard in the wind and sun, which is too hard.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Naturally, the official position of this kind of gunman cannot be vacant for nothing. It is obviously reserved for the noble disciples with relatively strong connections. Wang Qiao can be regarded as selling out a lot of money.
Favors big and small.
Naturally, Qin Hao didn't want to take advantage of others, so he whispered: "Recently, the house is planning to build two soap workshops, and the money is a little hard to come by. I wonder if the Marquis of Tongyi is interested in taking a share?"
Wang Qiao understood the idea and agreed with a smile. Who in Bianjing City didn't know that the soap business was a daily business that made a lot of money. How could he not take advantage of the money? This was the money given to him.
Soon, the appointment of Captain Zhiguo was sent to Ningyuan Hou Mansion, and Gu Tingwei was very happy.
"Sure enough, my cousin is so proud that he got it done so quickly. Now the second son of the Zou family and the others will be jealous of me."
Although a seventh-grade military attache is not considered a bad person in Bianjing City, how high-end are the noble disciples that Gu Tingye can make friends with? They are all dandies who are just lying on their ancestors' merit books and waiting to die. This grade is enough for Gu Tingye
Become the brightest boy among this bunch of dudes.
Xiao Qin's originally good mood was instantly dampened by Gu Tingwei.
"How happy is a seventh-rank official to make you so happy? Think about your father back then, when he was a third-rank official, he was qualified to wear a purple robe and go to court!"
Gu Tingwei was a little impatient: "Mother, why are you here again?"
With that said, Gu Tingwei quickly returned to his courtyard and showed off to his wife that he was about to become the Captain of Zhiguo. His wife was very happy and said some words of encouragement, which made Gu Tingwei feel a lot better.
The two wives from the fourth and fifth bedrooms were also very itchy after hearing this. Last time, their sons were arrested together with Gu Tingwei, but Gu Tingwei didn't let the matter out. Both the fourth and fifth bedrooms were beaten up.
They were kept at home for more than a month without being able to get out of bed, which made them very angry.
"Master, you have to think of something. Xiao Qin's family also has the Dongchang Marquis Mansion asking for help. Her nephew is now the Marquis of Jinghai, and his holy family is strong. In just one sentence, he found a job for Gu Tingwei at the seventh rank. Let's
But what should I do?”
The fifth master also looked depressed. He had been studying for many years, but he had not even passed the imperial examination. The highest position was only a casual job from the seventh grade. As a result, Gu Tingwei actually had a higher position than him.
"Then what can you do? Who makes your parents' family have no one to rely on? If you can, go to your parents' family to find someone to find a better job for your son!"
The eldest wife of the fifth house was choked to the point of being speechless and could only sob non-stop.
Seeing this, the Fifth Master had no choice but to comfort him: "Okay, can't you see clearly what's going on in the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion now? Don't let me use my sister-in-law as a weapon to go against Gu Tingye again. Now Gu Tingye's Holy Family
Zhengnong, if we mess with him, we will get some good results from him?"
The eldest wife of the fifth house could only say submissively: "Just listen to the master."
On the other side, in Chengyuan, Minglan was taking Sister Lan and Brother Ming to fish in the backyard pond. Yu Yanran was watching carefully at the side, for fear that the two children would fall in.
I don't know whether it was because Minglan was good at fishing or because the fish in the pond were all artificially raised, so he didn't have any precautions at all, and he caught several fish very quickly.
Minglan smiled and said: "Sister Yanran is in a good mood today. I will let the kitchen cook a pot of tofu and crucian carp soup for sister Yanran later. It is the most delicious."
The two children clapped happily and played in front, while Yu Yanran and Minglan walked slowly behind.
Yu Yanran looked at Minglan's belly with some worry: "You and Gu Hou have been married for almost two years, why is there no movement in your belly?"
Minglan smiled and held Yu Yanran's arm: "Sister Yanran, I'm not impatient, why are you impatient?"
Yu Yanran slapped her angrily: "You still have the heart to laugh. You haven't done anything for more than a year. I don't know how the outside world has spread the word about you."
"Oh? How did you spread the word? Those noble family members never call me when they have banquets on weekdays. Sister Yanran also told me to come and let me hear it." Minglan was still smiling.
Yu Yanran pursed her lips: "What else can I say? It's just that I'm not virtuous enough. I've been married for so long and I'm not allowed to take care of concubines."
Minglan said angrily: "Does that mean I don't let him take a concubine? It's obvious that he didn't want to, but he asked me to take the lead."
"And sister Yanran also had a child more than two years after her marriage to Marquis Qin. Why didn't anyone say anything about it in the first place?"
Yu Yanran gloated: "Who told your family, Gu Hou, to have a bad reputation since he was a child? He is not like my family."
"In the end, it was him who caused the trouble, but he ruined my reputation. I'm really angry." Minglan became angrier as she thought about it.
While talking, a maid came to report.
"Madam, someone from the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion is here. They say they want to invite Madam to come over and have a talk. They also say that your relatives are also here."