He had already returned home, but now he was sent back to the palace, so Qin Liang decided to stay one more day.
After breakfast, he took Wang Lingjun to visit his parents-in-law. It was still the same. After the etiquette and formal conversation, Mrs. Xue took Wang Lingjun to talk; Wang Guang accompanied Qin Liang.
Today, Wang Guang did not want to take Qin Liang to stroll around the courtyard. Instead, he went straight to the courtyard in front of Wang Lingjun's residence, saying that he wanted to take Qin Liang to enjoy singing and dancing. The two walked up a corridor, and the door in front could already be seen.
Qin Liang no longer hesitated, seized the opportunity to be alone, and said directly: "Uncle, the fifth-rank official the general wants to give me is a school order."
Wang Guang, who was very interested, immediately stood where he was and turned around: "What is the school order?"
Qin Liang said calmly: "In the past, the school affairs office only had school affairs. The newly created official position of the general is fifth rank. I want my servant to be in charge of the school affairs office."
Wang Guang stretched out his hand to touch the beard on his chin, his face became solemn, and he pondered for a moment and said: "The reputation of the school affairs office is very bad. It offends people and is deeply hated by all the noble families. If Zhong Minggong takes charge of the school affairs office, he will not be able to communicate with those relatives and friends in the future.
It’s hard to talk when we meet.”
"That was before." Qin Liang also stood next to him and said nicely, "I ask my uncle to think about it, how could those low-ranking school officials in the past offend the nobles and get away with it? It was just relying on the emperor's authority. Now.
In this situation, even if they want to offend, they don’t have the power anymore.”
Wang Guang nodded slightly when he heard this and said: "It seems to make sense. But the Taifu's Mansion, especially the General's Mansion, won't ask for anything?"
Qin Liang said: "It's different. Taifu Sima himself is a nobleman. The general also has to try his best to win over the noblemen, and he can't give too many guarantees to the school officials. We don't dare to go too far for the time being."
He paused for a moment, and then persuaded step by step: "Besides, it is natural for a servant who is a civil servant to do poorly in that kind of place.
This is what the servant thinks. If he accepts the school affairs order, he will be a fifth-rank official. If he cannot satisfy the general, as long as he does not do anything excessive, the worst he can do is that the servant will be transferred from the school affairs office and change his official position to a fifth-rank official. If he does not accept it,
According to the school order, based on the merits of the Battle of Shaopi and considering the grade given by the Zhongzheng Officer, it is estimated that the servant will not be able to reach the fifth grade."
Qin Liang felt a little guilty in front of Wang Guang today and spoke very politely. Wang Guang also seemed to still feel a little guilty towards Qin Liang. The two of them seemed to be fighting a wolf with a straw, afraid of both sides.
Wang Guang walked slowly, lowering his head and thinking deeply. Qin Liang also walked slowly with him. They all looked at the brick floor of the corridor, as if there were money on the ground.
"After all, I am only Zhong Ming's father-in-law. You must think carefully about this matter." Wang Guang finally said.
Qin Liang said: "Since my uncle is an in-law, whatever I do, I will first and carefully consider the impact on the reputation of the Wang family. Thinking about my performance in Huainan, my uncle why not trust me again? Let me do it for a while first.
When you really can’t stand it anymore, you can still intervene again.”
When the words came to this point, Wang Guang finally nodded vigorously and said: "I still believe in Zhong Ming's thoughts. Then I will rely on you for the time being?"
Qin Liang suddenly smiled. He felt a little heavy from last night to now, but finally something good came to balance it out.
The two of them continued walking forward and reached another courtyard, where the sound of silk and bamboo could be heard faintly. Following the sound of music, they came to a large pavilion, where they saw a group of Kabuki and dancers practicing.
As expected, he was from a noble family, and his family actually had so many performers. The songs and dances Qin Liang had seen in ancient times were limited to that official performer's house.
Because Wang Guang nodded to business, Qin Liang just breathed a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, he suddenly saw the Bai family and Wang Xuanji. The breath of relief he breathed out suddenly came back. Seeing Wang Xuanji, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
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Bai Shi hurriedly walked out with Wang Xuanji. Bai Shi was very attentive, and she was smiling all over her face. Bai Shi was still Wang Guang's elder, but the status of a concubine mainly depends on her mother's family background, and Bai Shi was from a relatively lowly background.
The concubine still has no status in front of Wang Guang. In terms of the whole family, Wang Xuanji's status should be higher than that of the Bai family. At least Wang Xuanji's surname is Wang.
"This is my virtuous disciple Qin Zhongming. You should have met him in the ancestral temple." Wang Guang pointed to Qin Liang, who was walking side by side.
My father and brothers all praised me. Now the general is about to make Zhong Ming a fifth-rank official. Under the age of twenty, Zhong Ming will be promoted from an assistant to the chief official of the government. Let's not be negligent."
Qin Liang responded while looking at Wang Xuanji with his peripheral vision, "My uncle is really too praiseworthy. We are one family, not to mention two families."
"Haha, yes! Zhong Ming's words make sense." Wang Guang said with a smile.
Wang Xuanji is a teenage girl with much better emotional control than Bai. There is almost no clue on Wang Xuanji's face. She behaves naturally and does not look at Qin Liang specifically. But Bai's face is already red.
, with a very complicated expression of uncertainty.
Sure enough, Wang Guang immediately said in surprise: "When has Zhong Ming been here and seen his aunt?"
Qin Liang calmed down slowly, and sure enough, Bai shook his head first and said, "No, I haven't seen him come...I, I feel a little unwell and I lost my composure."
Now she had tricked herself, and Wang Guang immediately said: "Auntie, why don't you go back and take a rest first?"
Bai Shi said: "No need, I'm fine."
Wang Guang advised kindly, "Go quickly, I'm here."
Bai had no choice but to bow and leave, "I'll come back as soon as I go." Qin Liang and Wang Guang both returned the gift. She walked to the middle of the pavilion and scolded: "You don't even have eyesight! Why don't you get something to prepare a banquet?"
Let Gongyuan stand?"
Wang Guang said at this time: "Wang Xuanji, my half-sister, Mrs. Bai just now is Xuanji's mother-in-law."
After hearing this, Qin Liang and Wang Xuanji pretended not to know each other and bowed face to face. Wang Xuanji did not wear a large and dark robe like before today, but wore a light-colored dress that was thrifty at the top and full at the bottom. Although the cuffs of the clothes were wide, her body was
It is cut to a more suitable fit, which is completely different from the Han Dynasty dressing style. Her home top is not as loose as a robe. When she bends down to salute, many wrinkles appear in the fabric of the top, as if the top does not fit and is too small.
of.
Although there was no expression on her face, the charm hidden in her beautiful and unruly phoenix eyes was still faintly detectable. Her oval face was very beautiful, and her snow-white skin looked as smooth and delicate as satin in the daytime.
Qin Liang didn't dare to look more, so he could only take a glance. He had mixed feelings in his heart, and he couldn't help but feel annoyed. Yesterday, he was just like swallowing a jujube, like Zhu Bajie eating a ginseng fruit. He was responsible for the crime, but he was confused at the same time.
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When he was performing the ceremony, he finally called out a word. Wang Xuanji also slowly stood up and said: "Nice to meet Zhongming."
When Qin Liang heard it, he felt that Wang Xuanji's voice was more melodious, while Lingjun's voice was clear, which was indeed different. It was only because Qin Liang drank too much wine yesterday that his reaction was too slow, and the one or two words she said were...
It was short, low, and so quiet that he didn't immediately notice the difference. However, Qin Liang remembered the subsequent times when he cried a lot, and he suddenly realized that it was because he was already dizzy at that time. He recalled carefully that it seemed
It's not like he's crying.
He knew that the random thoughts in his mind at this time were wrong, but he couldn't control himself for some reason. People can only control their reason and can hardly control their feelings. The voice seemed to be lingering in his ears. Qin Liang took a deep breath secretly.
He said that he was afraid that he would be like the Bai family and give Wang Guang clues.
Fortunately, Wang Guang was talking to a singer at this time. He turned around and said: "I'll go over and teach her. Zhong Ming will wait a moment and ask them to move over and sit on the table."
"Uncle, please feel free to do so." Qin Liang pretended to be calm and said, "Please watch them practice dancing."
As soon as Wang Guang left, Qin Liang and Wang Xuanji were left alone. The two stood side by side, looking at the middle of the pavilion. Maybe they didn't look at the dancers. Anyway, Qin Liang had no idea that those dancers were there.
what.
But this was a rare opportunity to say a few words alone. Qin Liang did not dare to delay, so he whispered: "I feel extremely guilty, I..."
Wang Xuanji said nothing, still looking blankly at the middle of the pavilion.
Qin Liang thought for a while and then said: "I don't know how to make up for it, but if I can think of a way, I am willing to do anything for you. I am sincere and will never be hypocritical."
His guilt and discomfort were sincere, so he lost control of his emotions. He thought of nice things to say and said them, hoping to make Wang Xuanji feel better. But it seemed useless to just say nice things. How could others get married in the future?
It has caused so much harm to people, but Qin Liang can't give him anything now. There is really no good way.
Still didn't hear a response, Qin Liang finally couldn't help but turned his head and took a quick look, only to see a line of clear tears slipping down Wang Xuanji's beautiful cheeks, which made people feel sad. He was startled again, and thought to himself, you just said
Act calm and don't cry in public at this time!
But Wang Xuanji immediately wiped her cheek with her sleeve.
There was no response for a long time. When Qin Liang looked again, he saw a blank look on her face, as if she was in a Buddhist state. Fortunately, she could no longer see any emotions or expressions.
Don't be mad at this girl. Qin Liang felt a little panicked.
I don't know how long it took, but the sound of playing the piano suddenly came to mind, and Wang Xuanji finally woke up. Her expression changed, she bit her teeth, and said in a deep voice: "I have never blamed you, from beginning to end."
Before Qin Liang could recover, several women came over one after another carrying things and began to spread mats and place wooden tables beside them.
Not long after, Wang Guang also came back, and then invited Qin Liang and Wang Xuanji to sit down. Wang Guang clapped his hands twice, and the brisk sound of the piano sounded again, like a stream flowing between steep rocks. Those who were scratching their heads and posing
The maikos also danced along with it, their waists swaying and their long sleeves moving quickly with the flow.
Qin Liang could hardly tell the difference. With his background, although he could read, practice swordsmanship, and even learn some music, he could not support his family like a wealthy family.