Old Mrs. Wang held a cane in his hand and stamped his feet: "What the hell is this stupid woman? She won't give up until she turns Erlang into an enemy."
Wang Zhen was not angry and said: "It's too much, even my grandson can't stand it. Even if Sanlang doesn't do well in the exam, what does it have to do with Erlang? Is it just because he is afraid that Erlang will be stronger than Sanlang, so he suppresses Erlang like this? Erlang is now
He is no longer the grandson of Twelve Fang, so what does his life have to do with Twelfth Fang?"
This reason came to his mind on the way back. Apart from this, he couldn't figure out why Wang Cui suppressed Erlang.
Old Mrs. Wang snorted coldly: "Why, it's just for that old face. If the grandson who is born is not good enough, they just ignore it. There is Sanlang, and there is also Wulang below. If you teach them well, they can make them look good."
.But if the step-out grandson really becomes a talented person and surpasses Sanlang, they will feel uncomfortable and feel shameless. You, Uncle Hong, are good at first, but it’s a pity that this shallow old lady in the stall has fallen into that trap again.
The problem of saving face is just a waste of effort and only adds to the jokes. Erlang has a strong mind and a few words can affect it."
Referring to Sanlang, Wang Zhen sighed: "My grandson thought that Sanlang's knowledge was good earlier, but now he is a little unsure. To say that he deserves his reputation, he can't do the county examinations, and the government examinations are all the top cases;
If he is really talented, the gap in the college examination should not be so big. Erlang's progress is obvious to all, and his grades are getting better every time. If he continues like this and studies quietly for a few years, he will not be able to pass the provincial examination in the next subject, and he will not be able to pass the next subject.
It’s almost the same.”
After hearing this, Mrs. Wang was silent for a while.
If you put it this way, it is not for nothing that Wang Cui is worried that Sanlang will overpower Erlang. If Erlang has not succeeded, the common branches will be stronger than the direct branches, which will be the source of chaos in the family; since he has already succeeded, it is really a great responsibility.
Birds fly.
Grand Master made a strong decision to take over the throne of General Erlang last year. Did he also realize that Dao Chi is more qualified than Saburo?
But even then, it was the fault of the Twelfth House. As long as the elders of the Twelfth House showed any kindness to Erlang, the Grand Master would not be willing to give Erlang the heir...
The outer nine rooms are the upper room.
Wang Ning's face was ashen and she said: "It's too much to bully someone!"
Seeing this, Dao Chi said: "It's not worth being angry. Grandma's relief is just a little selfishness of the elders over there. We know it, just ignore it. When two families live together, who can control who goes. The grandson didn't hide it from his grandmother."
, I really want to rely on my grandma to support me. No matter what excuses they find, my grandson has no intention of visiting me again. But for the sake of gratitude, if my grandson refuses directly, I wonder if they will blame it on me.
. I can only ask my grandmother to protect me. As for Saburo, if he likes to come, he can come. If he doesn’t, he can stay away."
I didn't hide it from Wang Ning when I came back, because I was afraid that gossip would spread to the old man's ears in the future. The old man is a sensible person, and he may not stop his grandson from pursuing his future just because of a few gossips, but worry is inevitable in his heart.
This time, I have said that it is all due to the fact that Mrs. Wang Cui cannot see herself surpassing Sanlang. If there are any gossips in the future, the old lady will only use the tactics of the Twelfth House at that time and will not take it too seriously.
Mrs. Wang Ning was extremely upset. It can be seen that her grandson said calmly when he said that he was severing ties with the Twelve Fangs. He felt very distressed in his heart. He did not bother to blame Mr. Wang Cui and comforted Dao Chi: "If you don't want to go, I won't go. Grandma will make the decision for you!"
I've told you before that our family and his family are not from the same family. I saw that you two kids got along well with each other before, and Saburo is really a good boy, so I didn't stop him. Now, he is pointing fingers at you because of his seniority.
It's really ridiculous to start paddling. Just treat it as a joke, Erlang, and don't feel angry in your heart."
The Taoist Chi said sternly: "I'm not angry, and neither is grandma. When my grandson becomes famous in the future and earns a job for grandma, we'll look over there."
Wang Ning nodded lovingly and said: "Okay, okay, grandma is waiting."
According to the law of the Ming Dynasty, official gifts are given to three generations of the first rank, second and third ranks to the second generation, and gifts to parents and wives from the fourth to seventh ranks. If a Taoist idiot wants to earn a royal title for the Wang Ning family, he must wait until he is at least the third rank.
Wang Ning is already over sixty years old, and Taoist is no longer old enough to dance with a spoon. How easy is it to get through to the third level?
When others heard this, they might have laughed and thought it was just a dream, but Wang Ning didn't think so.
She comes from a scholarly family, and her husband and children are all studying. She is certainly not a dull woman. Although Dao Chi has spent many days in the palace and few days at home in the past two years, her enthusiasm for studying is all in her eyes.
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Others don't know, but she knows that her grandson learned Shi Wen only after he came down from the mountain, and he has already achieved the title of scholar in just two years. Others have been studying hard for ten years, but they are still born from old boys.
If my grandson has no talent, who has the talent?
Even though Sanlang Yinghui was well-known, Wang Ning never felt that her grandson was worse than Sanlang.
In her opinion, the Wang Cui family now wants to suppress Erlang's imperial examination. She thinks about this, but she doesn't necessarily think that just a few words can kill the imperial examination here. She is afraid that she has other motives.
However, in front of her grandson, Wang Ning was afraid that he would feel uncomfortable, so she did not mention this matter.
Dao Chi calculated the time, and since he had taken leave in the afternoon, he wanted to go back before the palace closed, so he stayed at home and had dinner with Wang Ning.
As for the mutton-fat jade Guanyin pendant "gifted" by Wang Cui, Dao Chi gave it directly to Wang Ning and asked the old man to keep it for him.
If he had followed his original intention, the jade object was of good quality and should have been sold for one hundred and eighty taels of silver. However, Anlu City was only so big, and there were many people in the Wang family, so there was no need for him to spend more money when he was not short of money.
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Before returning to the palace, Dao Chi mentioned to Wang Ning the matter of the old monk's anniversary ceremony.
The old monk had no relatives, so he would always pay homage on the anniversary in the middle of the month. At that time, he would take a few days off from the palace, go home and visit before going to Xishan.
Wang Ning said: "That's what you should do. Grandma will prepare the sacrificial items for you, so you don't have to go to the street to buy them."
Dao Chi remembered that at dinner, the food that Grandma Yan prepared for the kitten was porridge mixed with small fish sauce. The kitten ate most of the bowl of cat food.
Wang Ning's appetite is not much larger than cat food.
"Even if grandma is a vegetarian, she can't always eat green vegetables and tofu. I asked Grandma Yan to prepare more mushrooms and bamboo shoots of various colors..." The Taoist idiot said: "I heard that eating white fungus soup is as nourishing as bird's nest. Eating bird's nest is the best way to nourish people."
My grandma refuses to eat it because of my stoma, but eating white fungus will not hurt me. My sister is already married, and her grandson is the only relative around her. Grandma should take good care of herself and live a long life, and don’t let her grandson be a lonely person."
After talking about it later, I was already a little moved.
At this time, people who are over fifty are considered to have a long life, and some families have to prepare longevity materials. The old monk left as soon as he said it. The Taoist Chi really hopes that Wang Ning can live a long life.
He is not a real child and does not need the protection of his elders. He cannot explain how he feels. Maybe it is because every bit of Wang Ning's love has entered his heart, making him regard Wang Ning as his family.
Only when there are people, there is a home.
Wang Ning's eyes were sore as she listened. She nodded vigorously and said, "Listen to my dear grandson and live to be ten years old..."
The unhappiness caused by Mrs. Wang Cui seemed to have passed by without a trace, so Dao Chi left home and returned to the palace.
Mrs. Wang Ning walked out of the door and watched her grandson disappear, then turned and returned to the house.
Thinking that Mrs. Wang Ning had little for dinner, Grandma Yan asked Sister-in-law Sun to heat up a bowl of pumpkin porridge and bring it to Mrs. Wang Ning.
The two had been together all their lives, and she could tell that Wang Ning was unhappy. When Dao Chi mentioned to Wang Ning what happened when they went to the Twelve Room today, she did not avoid Granny Yan.
Aunt Yan thought she was worried about the statement that "the north belongs to water, and fire should be avoided." She advised: "How can you believe those words? If we really talk about the mutual support and restraint of the five elements, then no one can move. The east is adjacent to the west.
Neighbors in front and behind are also considered east, west, north and south. Do they also have to be mutually reinforcing and inimical?"
Wang Ning smiled bitterly and said: "How can I believe those words that fool an ignorant woman? But I don't believe it, there are others who believe it. If I want to have a good relationship in the city, I'm afraid I won't be able to."
If a Taoist idiot only promotes people and gives up on taking exams, then people with better conditions will not look at Waijiufang. Because Waijiufang has no family background, a candidate for promotion is not the same weight as Jinshi seedlings.
Aunt Yan said: "Don't you think the old lady is still annoyed by those matchmakers? Wouldn't it be better if they all silenced themselves? According to the old slave, it would be better to wait a few years until Erlang's future is settled before we propose marriage. Maybe.
Prime ministers all marry girls. Mr. Hong was chosen in the capital back then. The old lady only thought that Sanlang and Erlang were brothers, and they were on good terms and could help each other in the future. But even if Sanlang had that intention, Ten
The elders in the second room may not let Sanlang use this force. Now that Erlang's imperial examination has just started, they are planning it. If they really want Erlang to get ahead, it would be good if they don't make cold arrows. How can anyone hope to survive?
If we don't find a decent wife for Erlang, it won't be more secure than having a twelfth house."
What Grandma Yan said was exactly Wang Ning's worry.
The old lady herself doesn't like to cling to others, but when she thinks about her grandson, she feels that there is nothing she can't put down.
Wang Ning hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said: "If we discuss the marriage later, my eldest grandson will have to wait for a few years. Judging from Erlang's intention, he doesn't like to settle early. Maybe he has the same idea.
I'll ask him again when I get back next time..."
Xingwang Mansion, Lequn Courtyard.
Looking at Lu Bing who was eating a delicious watermelon with a tooth in his hand, Dao Chi said in surprise: "Alchemy? Your Highness said you want to make alchemy?"
Lu Bing nodded and said: "Exactly, His Highness thought of this during the prince's anniversary celebration. Because the past few days were so messy, he couldn't take care of it. Now there is nothing to worry about inside and outside the palace, so His Highness wanted to give it a try. He also said that we should give it a try.
The two of you will follow and make Qingfengmingyue."
"Qingfengmingyue?" Dao Chi sounded familiar.
Lu Bing smiled and said: "They are the two children next to Taishang Laojun." At this point, he lowered his voice and said: "His Highness said that the eunuchs have incomplete Tiangen and are filthy people. He was afraid that they would pollute the alchemy room, so he thought of it.
Take the two of us there..."
The Taoist idiot also asked in a low voice: "Since we are refining alchemy, why is there no boss Chen? Boss Chen grew up in a Taoist family, so he should be familiar with this."
Lu Bing covered his mouth and smiled: "Second brother and I wanted to go together, so I asked Your Highness the same question. What do you think Your Highness said?"
"How do you say it?" the Taoist idiot asked.
Lu Bing said thiefly: "Your Highness said that Mr. Chen vented his Yuan Yang and had turbid air in his body..."