The Grand Prime Minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, Bianliang Shiyue, Chapter 35: I said it was done, and it was done. Lu Yao returned home happily, as long as the wine was sent out, that would be fine, and other things would take his time, boiling frogs in warm water, as long as he keeps doing this
There will always be a day when things fall into place.
Lu Xu also knew that Lu Yao had gone to the Han Mansion, and he didn't want to care about the Han Mansion's affairs. It was up to Lu Yao to deal with it himself. If he couldn't marry the daughter of the Han family, he would choose a better one. Now Lu Yao
It's not easy for Yao Du to find a wife. As long as he calls out, the threshold of the Lu family will be crushed.
New Year's Eve.
On this day, after the courtiers finished their morning court, they began to rest for seven days, which was similar to that of later generations. They did not go to work until the seventh day of the lunar month.
On this day, after Lu Yao finished writing couplets for his family, he led his people to buy New Year's goods in the city. Buy whatever you need. Don't worry about not having money, there is plenty of money now.
If you heard that you want to give gifts to other people, then you should choose the best things to give. Don't make people look down on you and think that the Lu family can't afford good things.
The prime ministers of the three provinces also wanted to give some, and Bao Zheng also wanted to give. Who knew how I was destined to be with him? We had known each other since we entered Bianliang. Ouyang Xiu also wanted to give some. Although he didn't like himself, he would be the next year's science minister.
No matter what, you have to curry favor with the examiner to avoid being accused of cheating if you do well in the exam.
After returning home, he ordered everyone not to do anything, and he had to finish tonight's New Year's Eve dinner alone. He was busy working all afternoon before lunch was ready. The whole Lu family ate deliciously.
One year old is eliminated amidst the sound of firecrackers.
After drinking and eating, Lu Yao held up his hand to Lu Xu, hoping that he would realize himself.
Lu Xu looked at Lu Yao in surprise, wondering what on earth this boy was going to do.
Lu Yao said: "Father, are you going to give me lucky money?"
"New Year's money? I've never heard of it. You are so rich and yet you ask me for money, and I ask you for New Year's money." Lu Xu snorted and took another sip of tea.
Lu Yao finally remembered that although New Year's money originated from the Northern Song Dynasty, it did not appear during the reign of Song Renzong, but only during the Song Shenzong period.
According to historical records, during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty, the youngest son Nanmei of Wang Shao, the deputy privy envoy at the time, was kidnapped by gangsters when he was watching lanterns and playing on the streets of Bianliang with his adults. The gangsters planned to extort a sum of money from Nanmei's family.
money.
However, on the way the gangster was escaping, he happened to encounter a court car passing by. The resourceful and brave Nan Mei hurriedly shouted for help. The gangster was afraid of being caught by the officers and soldiers, so he immediately put Nan Mei down and ran away in a hurry.
As a result, Nanmei was able to escape, followed the imperial carriage into the palace, and met Emperor Song Shenzong.
After Song Shenzong found out what happened, he gave Nan Mi some money to calm his shock.
The lucky money just appeared.
Later, people all over the country followed Song Shenzong's example and gave their children some lucky money during the Spring Festival.
Song Shenzong is the next emperor, his name is Zhao Xu, and now he seems to be called Zhao Zhongzhen. He will have to curry favor with him when the time comes. After all, his father is a short-lived man who only served as emperor for four years. There is no point in currying favor with him.
Lu Yao yelled that it was a pity that it would be boring to have no lucky money during the New Year. He must continue this fine tradition.
He asked for a piece of red paper from his servant, took out a lot of money, wrapped it in red paper like a red envelope, and handed it to his sister-in-law, Mrs. Xu.
Lu Hao and his wife looked at Lu Yao in confusion. What did it mean to wrap the money in red paper, and what did it mean to send it to Mrs. Xu.
Lu Yao explained: "This is called a red envelope. The money inside is New Year's money. It is used for children who have not yet started a family to support themselves at the end of the year. I think my sister-in-law is not pregnant. This money is for the new year's gift for the child in her belly."
Yes. Sister-in-law, just keep it."
Lu Hao's face was dark, "Your sister-in-law is not pregnant, what are you talking about? Why are you giving me random New Year's money? You can only give it after the child is born."
He doesn't know that his own wife is pregnant, so he wants your brother to tell you nonsense.
Lu Yao didn't believe it and continued: "Sister-in-law's belly is swollen, as if she is three months pregnant."
Xu blushed and said, "Uncle, I ate more tonight."
Lu Yao was shocked, he thought it was bulging, but the more he looked at it, the more wrong it became. No matter how much he ate, it would never be so big.
He insisted on his opinion and said: "My sister-in-law is definitely pregnant. With my years of experience, I will never be wrong."
Lu Xu sat in the high hall and snorted coldly, "How old do you think you are? If you don't believe me, just go find a doctor and take a look."
Lu Yao did not believe in evil and immediately ran out of Lu Mansion. After asking for a long time, he found out where an old doctor lived.
The old doctor's family was having a New Year's Eve dinner. After hearing what Lu Yao said, he refused to leave. It was not a matter of life and death. We couldn't wait until after the New Year.
Then Lu Yao threw out two coins, and the old doctor didn't even eat, so he and Lu Yao came to the Lu Mansion with a medical box.
Who can fight against money? Two dollars is enough for half a month's salary.
The old doctor was diagnosing Mrs. Xu's pulse, and suddenly asked Mrs. Xu with joy, "Have you had your menstrual period recently?"
Mrs. Xu thought about it carefully and said, "It seems like it didn't come last month."
She had been worried about Lu Yao coming home these days, fearing that her younger brother would be led astray. Suddenly she found that Lu Yao was not like before and she was relieved. She didn't take things like menstruation to heart.
Haven't been here in months.
The old doctor cupped his hands towards Lu Xu and said congratulations, "Congratulations, Mr. Lu, the young lady has been diagnosed with Ximai. It has been more than three months."
Lu Hao was stunned for a moment, then stood up and danced loudly and shouted: "I'm going to be a father, I'm going to be a father."
Then he pulled Lu Yao's clothes and shook them vigorously, and said with a smile: "Erlang, did you hear that I'm going to be a father?"
Lu Yao said helplessly: "If I hadn't said it today, you would have had to wait a month to find out about this."
Lu Xu stroked his beard and smiled from ear to ear, "When the Lu family has an heir, they will all be rewarded. Each person will receive a reward. Mr., it is also hard to come here late at night. I will reward you with five rewards."
The old doctor was so happy that he knew no bounds. What kind of family was this? It would cost seven thousand dollars to diagnose a happy pulse. They were really rich.
Lu Yao respectfully sent the old doctor out of the door, and the old doctor made it clear that if this kind of thing happens again next time, he must come to him.
That night the candles in the Lu Mansion were brightly lit, and Lu Xu and Lu Hao continued to laugh. The Xu family was enshrined like their ancestors, and Mrs. Lu was extremely anxious if she even moved the slightest bit.
On the contrary, he, who wanted to give his nephew lucky money, had nothing to do with it.
What else can I do? Copy books at night. Han Yunyu must have read the letters. I have to copy some more and send them to her in a few days.
It's just a pity that there is no red sleeves to add fragrance.
New Year's Day.
Lu Mansion opened the door early.
Lu Yao woke up early for the first time. Yesterday, he ordered the waiters and shopkeepers in the restaurant to take a seven-day holiday. If they wanted to work, they could get three times their salary. Who knew he didn't plan to take a holiday as soon as he said this?
Everyone shouted to go to work.
Lu Yao had no choice but to agree to their work. This was not exploitation by capitalists, but was done willingly by them.
In the early morning, Lu Yao stood at the door like a doorman to greet guests. On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, there would definitely be many people visiting their Lu family. Their family sent Lu Hao to visit other people's homes. Mainly
Because Lu Yao is unreliable.
Lu Yao saw Cao Yi coming with his son and daughter on the street to the left. Cao Yi originally wanted to talk to Lu Yao about the progress of the factory, but he didn't expect that Cao Ping and Cao Han would follow him as soon as they heard about it.
They wanted to come to Lu's house to eat and drink.
Although the Cao family is rich, Cao Yi is a stingy owner. Fan Lou also sells stir-fries, but they actually cost ten guan a plate, and the expensive ones cost 20 guan. He will never eat it, and he will not go there even if he kills him.
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Suddenly Lu Yao looked towards the street on the right again. Mrs. Han came with Han Wenyuan and Han Yunyu. After seeing Han Yunyu, his eyes could not be separated from each other. The first sight was stunning, but after that, he thought about it day and night.
How much I wanted to see Han Yunyu again, but I didn't expect that Han Yunyu would come to Lu Mansion to pay her New Year greetings.
Suddenly he was startled, and he felt something was wrong. Why did the two families meet together? They wouldn't start fighting. He felt guilty, as if his affair had been discovered.
The strange thing is that the two families don't have the same emotions, and they smile when they meet, maybe because of face.
Lu Yao hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "I've met Uncle Cao, Aunt Han, Brother Cao, Brother Han, Sister Cao, and Sister Han."
Mrs. Han took the Han brothers and sisters and saluted Cao Yi, "I have met Uncle Cao Guo."
Cao Yi laughed and said, "No need to be polite."
"Lu Erlang, what are you waiting for? Why don't you welcome us into the house?"
Lu Yao hurriedly invited them into Lu Mansion, where Lu Xu was already waiting for them in the main hall.
However, Mrs. Han took Han Yunyu and walked towards the backyard together. They were female relatives and naturally met Mrs. Lu. Originally, Mrs. Han wanted to take Cao Han with her, but Cao Han refused to go.
When Han Yunyu left, she looked back and took a deep look. Lu Yao also followed his gaze and nodded towards Han Yunyu.
When Lu Xu saw Cao Yi coming, he stood up quickly and said with a smile: "Why bother uncle Cao Guo to come in person? It's really a great deal of glory."
Cao Yan glanced at Lu Yao and said, "All this money has been spent. I won't feel at ease if I don't come to see you!"
Of course Lu Xu and Lu Yao knew what Cao Yi spent, but Han Wen had no idea!
Money? Could it be that it was the engagement gift money? Could it be that these two families had decided on the marriage? No wonder Cao Han didn’t leave. So that’s what happened. After all, my Han family was a step too late.
Lu Yao saw Han Wenyuan's bad expression, so he sat next to him and asked, "Brother Han, what's wrong with you?"
Han Wenyuan said: "Suddenly I don't want to pay attention to you."
Lu Yao: "..."
But Lu Yao still had a smile on his face, "Brother Han, if you have any issues, you might as well tell me, maybe I can solve it."
Han Wenyuan glanced at Cao Han who was eating cakes and said, "I'm not so angry because your Lu family accepted the engagement gift money from the Cao family."
"???" Lu Yao's head was full of questions, "But I didn't accept any gift money from the Cao family!"
Han Wenliang snorted coldly, "You must have confiscated it. Uncle Lu must have collected it."
Lu Yao was anxious. It was impossible to say whether Lu Xu had done it secretly.
"Brother Han, wait a moment, I'm going to ask." Lu Yao stood up and walked towards Lu Xu, then asked in his ear.
Lu Xu lowered his voice and said, "Where did you hear this nonsense? When did I receive money from the Cao family? It was you who collected it."
Lu Yao felt relieved after hearing what Lu Xu said. He came to Han Wenyuan and said, "My father didn't say he received any gift money. I don't know where Brother Han heard about it."
Han Wenyuan continued to snort coldly: "Do you think I didn't hear it? Uncle Cao Guo paid his own money just now to come and have a look. I stood so close, so I'm sure I won't hear wrong."
Lu Yao shouted that he had misunderstood, "That's the money Uncle Cao Guo invested in my restaurant, not a gift money. Brother Han, you are mistaken."
Han Wenyuan felt red-faced and hot-tempered. It was just wishful thinking on his part, and it was really embarrassing.