At such an old age, it is the most important time to show off one's face. It is not pleasant for anyone to be singled out and disliked like this.
He hurriedly comforted him: "It's nothing. If you are old, you will be old. I will hire a good one for you later..."
Fusong smiled bitterly and said: "Brother-in-law and Master Shi are in trouble, as well as Ama and Enie, invitations to treat guests have been sent out..."
He didn't like to cause trouble to others since he was little, but he still seemed to get in trouble for everyone.
Perhaps, he shouldn't have taken any chances in the first place.
Brother Jiu said: "What's the matter? Just change it to someone else!"
His mind was spinning rapidly.
It’s not just the Niu Hulu family that is directly exempted from selection.
The Hesheli family and the Tong family are also descendants, and their direct descendants are also exempted from selection.
There is also the Chaoercha family of Dahai, who is known as the "Manchu Sage". Women are also directly exempted from selection.
The tenth brother saw that he was going to mess with the mandarin duck score, so he hurriedly said: "Ninth brother, things will go well if they are slow. There is no need to be too hasty."
Otherwise, another wave of trouble will affect Fusong's reputation.
Fusong also came to his senses and said: "Jiuye, that's not what I meant. A man should first establish a career and then start a family. There is no rush..."
When Yin De saw this, he hurriedly said: "Brother Fusong, there is a misunderstanding. It was not my niece's intention..."
Fusong looked at Yin De steadily and said: "I respect you as an elder, are you being unkind? I just paid a visit in person at the beginning of the month, and the date for changing posts at the end of the month was also negotiated with your government a few days ago.
Your Excellency, please explain clearly first, why do you have to go to this step?"
Yin De's face turned red and he said, "I was looking forward to consummation, but I really don't want to get to this point."
Fusong lowered his eyes and said: "Qi Dafei, we have learned a lesson. I would like to trouble you to return the condoms at the beginning of the month. This can be considered a settlement."
Yin De wanted to say more, but the tenth prince had already ordered Wang Ping'an to say: "Send off the guests!"
"Master Yin, please do it!"
Wang Ping'an said politely.
The previous title was not this, it was "uncle".
Yin De blushed and walked out.
The ninth elder brother was not happy. He looked at the tenth elder brother and said, "What are you doing to stop me? You should change someone directly at this time. The engagement date remains the same. That would be a slap in the face, a loud slap in the face!"
Really, now I have the shame to be picky about people. Why not be picky when the Tong family and the government forced me to marry someone when I was about to make a filial piety at the beginning of the year?
The tenth elder brother said: "The ones we can choose now are the Hesheli family and the Tong family. What's the difference between them and the Niu Hulu family? They are both messy and have a whole family behind them!"
Brother Jiu said angrily: "Then it's so cheap for them? At that time, the Dutong Mansion will be embarrassed, but they have become a family that understands the general situation, considers the overall situation, and 'sends women to care for Meng'..."
The tenth elder brother said: "It may not be as expected. Didn't my brother mention Aling'a's daughter..."
Hearing this person, Brother Jiu remembered that before the Chinese New Year, he went to the emperor to punish the Aling'a family, that is, not allowing Aling'a's daughter to marry into the clan, and marrying off as early as possible to avoid causing trouble again.
Aling'a's daughter was fourteen last year and fifteen this year, so it seems it's time for her to leave home.
Brother Jiu looked at Fusong and said, "What do you think about your marriage and your face?"
Fusong said: "Don't worry, wait until the draft next year to find the right person."
He is sixteen this year and will only be eighteen the year after tomorrow.
The families who can be exempted from selection are all relatives of the country, and they are very selective.
There is no need to waste the favor between my sister and my ninth brother and force such a marriage.
When the draft is over in 40 years, the candidates for marriage will not be limited to those who are exempt from the draft.
After all, there are only a minority of families with noble titles in the Eight Banners. Most of them are ordinary families, so there is no need to choose a high-ranking family.
Seeing how sensible he was, Brother Ten felt even more uncomfortable.
She was just an orphan girl from a concubine, her reputation was still flawed, and a sixteen-year-old fourth-rank official could not look down upon her.
This honorable person is really very arrogant.
This also involves the face of his two princes and elder brother, Jiu Age, but he has no scruples.
Perhaps in their eyes, except for the emperor and the prince, other princes and elder brothers don't need to care too much.
After all, they are going to lower the flag, and it is not up to them to control the honorable nobles of the three flags.
But can he really respect the imperial power by being so contemptuous of the prince?
No wonder the emperor wants to weaken and suppress them. They are too close to the imperial power and have no fear...
Brother Jiu is still not happy to do this.
He said to the tenth elder brother: "Fusong and I will go back to Dutong Mansion to talk to my father-in-law and mother-in-law and see what they think."
Brother Ten asked: "How about I go there too?"
Brother Jiu waved his hand and said: "Just wait and see, we will gather outside Xizhimen when Shen Zheng arrives..."
Dutong Mansion is relatively close to Xizhimen, and there is an official road leading directly to Changchun Garden.
Brother Ten agreed.
Brother Jiu and Fu Song went directly to Dutong Mansion.
Qi Xi and his wife were not happy after hearing this.
But it’s hard to say anything in front of Fusong.
Jueluo Shi said: "Tomorrow I will go to Beizi's Mansion and discuss it with Mrs. Beizi. If there is a nod from there, we will have a drink at the end of the month and the mistress's marriage will be a formality!"
Although the two families had a tacit understanding before, they had not yet formally celebrated.
I originally wanted to wait until my mistress became a teenager.
Qi Xi also said: "I will give you a small discount and transfer the previous title directly to the mistress..."
It was agreed early and early that the mistress would get married in a dignified manner, not in vain, and it would save Sonu the worry of letting his son-in-law seek the position of earl.
When Brother Jiu saw that his father-in-law and mother-in-law had made a decision, he felt happy and said, "Then my son-in-law will act as a matchmaker?"
Qi Xi did not hesitate, nodded and said: "Then I'll trouble you, brother."
The big matchmaker the two companies planned to hire was Peng Chun.
But Peng Chun is deceased and there is indeed a lack of serious matchmaker.
Fusong said in shame: "It's not good, let Amma and Enie worry about it."
Qi Xi looked at him and said: "What are you talking about? Even if there is no engagement, the house is still planning to serve wine. Now that the mistress has been replaced, she is not trying to compete with the Niu Hulu family for leisure, but she wants to put this matter to bed."
If you stay vague, you won’t become news and be scolded by others!”
When other people ask about it, they will get confused and ignore it.
Major issues to minor ones out.
Even if you have a grudge against the Niu Hulu family in your heart, there is no need to show it at this time.
Otherwise it will be ups and downs again.
Of course, Niu Hulu Da Gege will be talked about, and Fu Song's background will also be picked up and gossiped about.
Jueluo said: "It's a good thing to repeat it now. If you get engaged or get married, no matter how unwilling it is, you will have a headache."
Seeing this, Brother Jiu also advised him: "Yes, good things are hard to come by. Look at me, it's not your sister who was chosen first. But it's a blessing in disguise. Isn't it better now..."
The room became quiet.
Everyone looked at Brother Ninth.
Brother Jiu's voice changed from loud to soft, and he felt that what he said was inappropriate, so he looked at Luo Shi and Qi Xi carefully.
Jueluo looked at him with a half-smile but said, "Why do I remember that there is another sentence at the end..."
Brother Jiu nodded honestly and said: "There is a saying, 'a blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise'..."
Qi Xi looked at Brother Jiu and grinded his teeth.
What metaphor is this?
When things don't go your way in the future, do you have to say "a blessing in disguise, it's not a disaster"?
The ninth elder brother also knew that he had made a mistake and wanted to hit himself twice. He laughed and said: "My son-in-law means that a good relationship is a gift from heaven. Just wait. Just like my son-in-law and Fujin, isn't this just right? Now it's okay."
Love, love, love, this missed relationship is not the right fate!"
Jue Luo's expression softened a little, thinking that her daughter was a hot-headed person, so she said: "What my brother said is right. Anything you miss is not a good fate. You can tell Fu Jin and advise her not to think too much. Fu Song is still young.
Xiao, waiting for another two years won’t be a waste.”
Qi Xi also said: "Tell Fujin that this is a good thing and there is no need to be angry."
The ninth elder brother responded honestly.
He didn't dare to comfort her anymore, for fear of saying something inappropriate again.
Because he had made an appointment with the tenth elder brother to go back to the garden together, the ninth elder brother declined Qi Xi and his wife's offer to leave a meal and came out of Dutong Mansion.
Fusong personally delivered it.
Not only sending them out of the Dutong Mansion, but also out of the city.
Brother Jiu glanced at him and said, "Don't bear it anymore. If you feel uncomfortable, you will feel uncomfortable."
Fusong shook his head and said: "Brother-in-law, I'm not feeling bad. I'm just thinking about whether to take part in the Manchurian imperial examination..."
After hearing this, Brother Jiu hesitated and said: "There is no precedent..."
The Eight Banners Imperial Examination has been around for a long time.
The imperial examination for clan members has been held since thirty-sixth year.
However, there is really no precedent to follow as to how children who have been removed from the clan can participate in the Eight Banners imperial examination.
Fusong glanced at Brother Jiu and said, "You won't stop me?"
Brother Jiu said: "I know that among the sons of the clan, those who should wear the first, second and third grades. Ding You has not served the full term, has been dismissed from his post, has been sentenced to more than shackles and cane punishment, and is not allowed to take the exam. The Eight Banners disciples are the same when taking the exam."
According to the rules, you, the master of ceremonies, are only at the fourth level, so you won’t get in the way..."
Nowadays, the Eight Banners are Sinicized and talented people are respected.
If Fusong passes the exam, that will be his luck.
You can still directly serve as the fourth-grade chief of ceremonies. After passing the qualifications, you are not limited to the Eight Banners Military Attache. You can also become the Eight Banners Civil Service Officer, and your official career will be more open.
I, Fujin, love reading, and the juniors below me, Junior Three and Junior Four, are famous in Zhenghongqi Official School because they are good at reading.
Even if Fu Song and Zhu Liang in the middle are not as good as Xiao San and Xiao Si, they should not be too far behind.
Fu Song smiled, his whole body relaxed, and said: "Then I'll give it a try. I can't just rely on my sister and brother-in-law to help..."
Brother Jiu, who loves the house and the bird, thought more, and said: "There is no need to make a big show of it. Just prepare yourself. If you pass the exam later, everyone will be happy. If you fail, you will just practice. You will take the exam next time..."
Otherwise, if the marriage is ruined and the imperial examination fails, the blow will be quite severe.
Fusong nodded and said, "Well, I'm not arrogant!"
He didn't want to be a pitiful person in the eyes of others, and he didn't want to embarrass Amma and Enein himself.
When the two came out, the tenth prince had already arrived.
After saying a few words to Fu Song, the tenth elder brother and the ninth elder brother went to the garden...