Regarding the appointment of officials, the two brothers casually mentioned it.
Although Zhang Tingyu ranked first among the Shuji scholars in the examination, he was a top three Jinshi in the previous examination, so he could only be awarded the seventh-grade examination.
Regarding this matter, Zhang Tingzhan already felt regretful and said: "I should have waited until this year to take the exam."
In the 39th annual examination, Zhang Ying was the chief examiner.
According to the usual practice, Zhang Tingyu, a son, had to avoid taking the exam until the next subject, but the emperor gave him grace so that he did not need to avoid it.
However, Zhang Ying had to take care of the melon fields and plum blossoms, and demoted his son who was originally ranked second to the third.
But precisely because of this, the emperor personally checked Zhang Tingyu's test papers, took pity on his talent, and gave him grace. He personally appointed Zhang Tingyu as a scholar and entered the Hanlin Academy to study Mandarin.
Zhang Tingyu shook his head and said: "There is no difference. If you take the exam this year, the best case scenario is that you will be a good scholar, and it will be delayed for three years."
Imperial officials were divided into Manchu and Han officials. Manchu officials were lucky enough to be promoted, but Han officials were ranked based on seniority. They entered the official position three years earlier and were still listed in front of the imperial court. This was not a bad thing.
When his father was as old as him, he was already an editor; when his eldest brother was as old as him, he had already studied Shandong classics.
Although he fell into the third place in the proficiency examination and ranked far behind his father and brother, the result of the proficiency examination does not determine anything.
Most of the bachelors in the previous dynasty were from the Three Tripods, but this dynasty places more emphasis on hard work.
It was getting dark and it was almost time to close the city gate. Zhang Tingyu didn't want to delay. After announcing the good news, he was ready to go back.
Zhang Tingzhan consulted with his wife and arranged for Brother Shuo's wet nurse to follow him.
As for Mrs. Gu, she didn't want to leave the city at this time, so she agreed to go visit the mother tomorrow.
Zhang Tingyu came in a hurry and left in a hurry.
Gu thought of her sister-in-law and said, "We have to send news to the Dutong Mansion. It would be too hasty to tell her tomorrow."
I'm going to visit the mother in labor tomorrow, so I can't tell my sister-in-law tomorrow.
Mrs. Wu is not an ordinary concubine, she is also a girl from an old relative, and her status as a stepmother also makes her a stepmother.
This child is no ordinary concubine, she is Zhang Tingyu’s eldest daughter.
As for Zhang Liu from the Imperial College, there is no need to worry, just tell him tomorrow.
Zhang Tingzhan nodded and said: "Then send someone to tell him!"
After the couple discussed it, they arranged for Nanny Song to take a car and go to Dutong Mansion to report the news...
After receiving the news from the Dutong Mansion, Mrs. Jueluo called Mrs. Zhang and Qingru over and showed them the gifts they had prepared.
There are three copies in total, one from Dutong Mansion, one prepared by Dai Qingru, and one prepared by Dai Zhang.
They are all safety locks and small bracelets.
Mrs. Zhang was a little at a loss and said: "Mother..."
Qingru was also embarrassed and said: "Enie can prepare for the sister-in-law and the family, and the wife can prepare it herself..."
Jueluo said: "We haven't separated yet, so I will worry more about you. After you live your own life, you can prepare favors and gifts..."
Although the silver building under the name of the Jueluo family was given to Shu Shu, in addition to paying homage to Concubine Yifei's gold and silver utensils, Shu Shu would also pay tribute to the Jueluo family every year.
These are all common courtesy and courtesy.
After leaving the main room, Qingru pulled Mrs. Zhang and said, "I have two boxes of donkey-hide gelatin here, which are suitable for women to eat. My sister-in-law, please bring them with you tomorrow!"
Ms. Zhang nodded and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
The two sisters-in-law are similar in age and both have a scholarly atmosphere. They are more congenial and less polite than the others.
Qingru went back to Dongfu, and Mrs. Zhang returned to Kuayuan, but she was a little depressed.
Fusong came back, guessed the reason, and said: "Don't think too much, he is the brother and you are the sister. It is never wrong to respect your brother."
Zhang said: "Second brother has different temperaments..."
Otherwise, my mother-in-law would not prepare birthday gifts right now, because she knew there would be no wine.
Fu Song said: "The second brother is a member of the Imperial Academy, and the people he interacts with are all Hanlin officials. He also has his own difficulties."
Zhang said in a low voice: "But my eldest brother has also been a Hanlin official for many years, and my father was also born in the Hanlin Academy in his early years. He was not as aloof and self-restrained as him."
Fusong said: "Everyone can act according to his own needs. There is no need to force it."
Mrs. Zhang nodded.
If she were an older sister, she could teach him a few words; but as a younger sister, there was no room for her to give advice to her brother.
I just feel that my second brother is very hypocritical.
People who really cherish their reputation are still doing great Confucianism in the south of the Yangtze River...
There is also the behavior of taking concubines instead of continuing to marry. For men, some people may praise the second brother's affection for his first wife, but Zhang is a woman and cannot understand it at all.
She remembered a word.
Pretentious...
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In Jiubele Mansion, Shu Shu still doesn't know that Zhang Tingyu's family is interested in making tiles. Even if she knew, she wouldn't care.
There is no humane relationship between the two families.
After all, the relationship between the two families is a twist. If Zhang Tingyu takes the initiative to get close to them, they will treat each other with courtesy for the sake of Fusong and Zhang Tingzhan.
Since Zhang Tingyu pretended not to make friends with powerful people, they couldn't follow her.
After the couple packed up their things, they talked about Guidan's meeting yesterday.
"My cousin came over in the morning and said that she would ask Sangege to make shoes for us later. This is a coincidence..."
Shu Shu said.
Brother Jiu nodded and said, "That's good. We are finally getting married, and it's time to be more practical."
Shu Shu said: "Is he a big matchmaker?"
Brother Jiu nodded and said: "After I send you to Haidian tomorrow, I will go to Prince Shuncheng's Mansion next time. If you come forward, I will save Prince Shuncheng from making trouble."
Both husband and wife had a bad impression of Prince Shuncheng.
Xu was born by a maid and a concubine, and was raised in Haidian with no one to teach him. Now the Prince of Shuncheng County is acting very petty, otherwise he would not be thinking about the dowry for his aunt.
This is simply a big joke.
And Er Gege, who was sold into marriage before, seems to be the fault of the old prince. Is this really the case?
The old prince lived in isolation in Haidian. On weekdays, it was Prince Shuncheng himself who walked around with Dong E's family.
I really can't tell what happened in the marriage.
Shu Shu said: "Anyway, we need the dowry list first. If you can't prepare it decently, just ask Guidan to prepare it here."
Since the Guoluoluo family has high regard for their eldest daughter, they must show their sincerity.
This is for the bride and also for the clan members.
Brother Jiu nodded and said, "You have to tell Daobao and ask him to prepare more betrothal gifts..."
The couple still hopes that Guidan will stand up.
Guo Luoluo's family is the ninth elder brother's maternal family. It is really going to be in trouble. Then it will be him and the fifth elder brother who have to worry...
Early the next morning, the couple had breakfast and went to the back room.
First he picked up Brother Fengsheng, and then took his two sons to Ning'an Hall to pick up Mrs. Bo and Ni Guzhu.
Sister Hui'er has come back and is holding Ni Guzhu's hand and explaining to her the meaning of "Haidian".
"Haidian is also called 'Haidian' or 'Haidian', which means Dianzi with many seas. The southern half belongs to Wanping County, most of the northern part belongs to Changping Prefecture, and a small part belongs to Yanqing Prefecture..."
Ni Guzhu said: "Changping, Xiaotangshan; Haidian, eggs..."
This is because I know that the eggs in my house are sent from Haidian, and I still remember that my dishes are sent from Xiaotangshan.
Shu Shu and Brother Jiu brought their two sons in, and heard Ni Guzhu still talking: "There are also fish, live fish, also sent from Haidian..."
The uncle and his wife all felt puzzled when they were around.
Normally the children would not go to the dining room, but it was during the Chinese New Year period, when Shu Shu was having her confinement and school had not yet started in the study room, and Ni Guzhu ran around the house and went to the dining room.
It's been three months since I was born, but I still remember it.
Shu Shu said: "This time we go there, in addition to accompanying Uku's mother, we go fishing, and we can also pick up eggs..."
"Really, great!"
Ni Guzhu wanted to jump up.
Even the little faces of Fengsheng and Akdan showed a bit of longing.
Shu Shu was looking forward to life in Haidian. This time of year was neither too cold nor too hot, so it was suitable to be outdoors.
Brother Jiu said: "Ama will take you to climb the mountain when the time comes!"
As for what mountain you climbed?
It's definitely not Xishan.
But Baiwang Mountain.
Mentioning Baiwang Mountain, Brother Jiu felt a little regretful.
As long as there are other people's houses adjacent to you, you can find a way to replace Zhuangzi and turn Baiwang Mountain into your own.
But adjacent to it is Prince Kang's Mansion, and half of the Zhuangzi on our side was given by Prince Kang Taifujin. If we worry about the other half of Lashantou, it would be a bit too much, and it would be shameless.
The eleventh brother's family is still waiting, and the two families will go to Haidian together.
Everyone left Ning'an Hall without delay.
In the main courtyard, little Chun was holding her baby in her arms, followed by her little brother's wet nurse and nanny.
In the front yard, Xiaotang and the people from the kitchen had already loaded up the carriage.
After this, I will stay for a few months. If there is no accident, I will not come back until I am out of bed.
Baylor Mansion has a lot of manpower just like in the past.
Brother Jiu looked at Cao Shun and said, "Don't bother yourself today. You don't have to follow me. You will also look after the house in the future."
Cao Shun bowed and responded.
Looking at Guidan who couldn't see his teeth, Brother Jiu said, "Are you feeling confused?"
Gui Dan said hurriedly: "It's all thanks to Master Jiu and Fujin..."
He is self-aware and knows that if it were not for Jiu Age and Jiu Fujin's sake, this marriage would not have happened.
Brother Jiu hummed and said: "I'll help you out for a while. If you do something stupid later and slap me on the face, try it! The Shenxing Department can't send it to you, and the infantry is all under the yamen. I can always give it to you."
Find a name!"
After hearing this, Guidan immediately felt a pain in her buttocks and wanted to curse and swear: "This slave has changed his ways a long time ago. He was a frog in the well before, so he was frivolous and rude..."
Brother Jiu said: "Anyway, I'll wait and see..."
Guidan didn't dare to be happy anymore and looked at Shu Shu beside him with some resentment.
Is this the black man who is close to the ink?
Being led by Fujin, Master Jiu couldn't wait to talk about the law.
Shu Shu was standing by and felt that Brother Jiu's warning was right.
Guidan's temperament is shallow, and she is not as successful as Gui Yuan. She knows that fear is a good thing.
Ni Guzhu was familiar with him, and he was naturally familiar with several staff members in the government, especially Guidan. He knew that this person was different from others, he was his cousin.
Originally she was holding Sister Hui's hand, but when she saw that the adults had finished speaking, she immediately stretched out her chubby arms and said: "Cousin, give me a hug..."
The distance from Ning'an Hall to the entrance of Baylor House is not close, so I am tired from walking.
Guidan was a little embarrassed after receiving the reprimand. Seeing this, he hurriedly knelt down and said, "Okay, okay, my cousin is here to hug Da Gege..."