The three deputy palace masters came to Taishangfang and went straight to Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu's new residence.
Although the three of them are important figures in the local government, they are nothing here in Taishangfang.
This boundary is of course a good one, the first one in Taomen. Precisely because the boundary is so good, the neighbors are not ordinary people.
Take Princess Xuanzhen's Mansion as an example. Directly opposite the front door is the back house of Xu Dacheng, the headmaster of Huasheng Hall, and just across the street from the garden of the Princess Mansion is Li Changge's mansion. Li Changge's neighbor is Li Changsheng
, regardless of the age difference between the two, they are considered cousins in the family. On the left side of the Princess Mansion is the house of the real person in charge of Tianjitang, and on the right is the house of the real person in charge of Yongzhou Daofu. This real person most of the time
They are all in Yongzhou, so this house is empty most of the time. Diagonally across the street is the residence of Qi Xuansu's "partner", Yao Shu, the real person in charge of the Borneo Taoist government. Of course, Yao Shu is also
Most of the time, they are not here, but in Shenglong Mansion. However, Yao Shu's family members still stay in Yujing, so it cannot be said that this place is empty.
It is worth mentioning that Du Yuhua’s former Taoist companion, Du Fuzhou’s father, is not far from here. It was the mansion that Du Fuzhou’s grandfather bought when he was still alive. Now that Du Fuzhou has come to Yujing to join his father, he lives in it.
In the ancestral home.
To put it bluntly, this is a place where Master Shenzhi gathers. Even if he is not Master Shenzhi, he must be well-known and have many connections with Master Shenzhi. Dealing with neighbors is no small matter.
Here, there is no room for any arrogance. But there is no need to hold your tail between your legs. Since Qi Xuansu can buy this house, it represents his strength. Sooner or later, he will be able to sit on an equal footing with these real people. Not to mention that Zhang Yuelu will also live there in the future.
it's here.
The people who can live here are all well-informed people, and they must know it well, and no one will jump out to find discomfort.
And having said that, the small circle at the top is actually not big, and you can get involved in all sorts of ways, including old bosses, old subordinates, old colleagues, or relatives and friends who have learned from you, etc.
The three of them came to the main door. Xu Jiaorong pointed to the empty lintel and asked, "What plaque are you going to hang?"
Zhang Yuelu replied, "We are just waiting for the calligraphy from the Heavenly Master. The old man personally promised it at the beginning.
It’s just that there’s been no movement for so long, so I can’t rush it. Fortunately, I still have time, so I’m not in a hurry.”
Lei Xiaohuan said, "With the relationship between Qingxiao and Tianshi, there is no reason why we need more calligraphy works. It is best to decide on all the hall names."
The so-called family hall name may be based on the place of residence, the virtues of the ancestors, or the way to build a family, etc. For example, the Zhang family's hall name is the word "Shangqing", which is also called Shangqingtang Zhangjia, or Shangqing Zhang.
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Zhang Yuelu and Qi Xuansu have established their own schools, so they also need to have their own titles.
Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu also discussed this matter, but there was no result.
Zhang Yuelu promised to the Zhang family that the child's surname would not be Zhang. To put it bluntly, the child was marrying rather than raising a child, so it was not suitable to have anything to do with the Zhang family.
Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu settled in Yujing, so they couldn't call themselves "Bai Yujing".
Qi Xuansu does not know where he was born. He only knows that he grew up in the Wanxiang Taoist Palace. Just like Yujing, it is not easy for him to use "Wanxiang Taoist Palace" as his palace name.
The virtues of ancestors are even more nonsense. Qi Xuansu doesn’t even know who his ancestors are, so where can he find virtues? He barely has Qiniang, but when did Qiniang have virtues? If greed for money, stinginess, and cunning also count, then Qiniang does have it.
There are many virtues, and they can even be traced back to Yao Zu. Although Yao Zu’s achievements are great, when it comes to virtues, they are indeed a bit lackluster.
Then the only way to build a family is to be honest. To be honest, what the two of them want to do may be able to build a Taoist family, but it will definitely not build a family. Especially if Zhang Yuelu's proposal is really accomplished, no one will settle the score.
Counter-attacking is a good thing.
Zhang Yuelu also hopes that the Heavenly Master will help them decide. No matter whether it suits their liking or not, it is better than the two of them not being able to figure it out.
Zhang Yuelu invited the two people into the mansion and looked at the decorated parts, such as their study room, living room, Xiao Yin's courtyard, etc. It must be said that this is also the reason why the decoration has been so far that others
Every home has a study room, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu need two
, one for each person, and there are also two copies of other things, which disrupts the original layout and requires re-planning.
At this time, the mansion was relatively empty and there were no Taoist residents, so it was not suitable for entertaining guests. Zhang Yuelu led the two of them around the mansion and then went to his home.
Compared with Qi Xuansu's big house, Zhang Yuelu's house in Taishangfang is much smaller, and it is not a new house. It was originally lived in by the Zhang family for Zhang Yuyue, and was later transferred to Zhang Yuelu by Zhang Yuyue.
Zhang Yuelu also had a much larger house as a dowry, which is also idle and is still being cleaned up. The main function of this house is to take care of the Zhang family's face, to show that the Zhang family does not take advantage of the in-laws. In addition, the young couple
When there is a conflict, Zhang Yuelu can move in. However, considering the specific situation of the two of them, it should not come to this point.
When they came here, the three of them drank tea and chatted.
It is said that when there are three women in one drama, even Zhang Yuelu is not completely exempt from the convention.
The three of them soon started talking about some of the family's shortcomings.
Xu Jiaorong said, "Have you heard that Zheng Jiaohe's Taoist companion got married again?"
Zheng Jiaohe was the deputy head of the Taoist government in Borneo and a direct descendant of Wang Jiaohe. Later, when the case was discovered and faced with the investigation by the Taoist government, Zheng Jiaohe chose to commit suicide with a firecracker. Xu Jiaorong was personally handling the case at that time.
Logically speaking, it is nothing new for a man to remarry after he dies. The key is that the person he remarries is very interesting.
Lei Xiaohuan had also heard about Zheng Jiaohe and asked casually, "She is not too old. She still has a long life ahead of her. It is reasonable to remarry. By the way, who are you marrying?"
Xu Jiaorong said, "Married to an old subordinate of Zheng Jiaohe."
Lei Xiaohuan couldn't help but be startled.
Xu Jiaorong added, "It is said that this woman still has some property in her hands, which has not been confiscated. Whoever marries her will be considered a windfall. Zheng Jiaohe also has a daughter, and he will change his name to father."
Although Lei Xiaohuan is a woman, she still couldn't help but sigh, "I'm back now and we're apart now. I'm working hard for whom and busy for whom."
> Xu Jiaorong said, "By the way, didn't a deputy head of the Jiangnan Daofu also die a few years ago? His name was Zhang Kuquan."
Lei Xiaohuan glanced at Zhang Yuelu and said, "There is such a thing. Zhang Kuquan committed suicide while he was under investigation. Zhang Kuquan had many lovers. After his death, one of his lovers formed a relationship with his secretary."
A Taoist companion."
Xu Jiaorong said, "Secretaries not only have to assist their 'boss' with official affairs, but also help with personal matters. If there is a man and a woman, it is easy for them to sleep in the same bed. If not, then they are really more attentive than their own sons."
She is considerate and thoughtful, and must know a lot of things. Zhang Kuquan’s secretary must have used this to catch that woman.”
The three of them all use female secretaries, so there is nothing to be taboo about.
Lei Xiaohuan couldn't help but ask, "Where are Zhang Kuquan's Taoist companions?"
Zhang Yuelu finally said, "I have not remarried. Although the Taoism has become more civilized, the power of tradition is still strong. The Zhang family is still relatively conservative in this regard. Many elders do not want to see the Zhang family's reputation damaged. Moreover, Zhang Kuquan's Taoism
She doesn't want to remarry. After all, as the Zhang family's daughter-in-law, she is still considered a member of the Zhang family and has a place in the Zhang family. Ordinary people would not dare to bully her. Otherwise, it would be better to have the Zhang family to stand up for her than to just marry anyone else.
Much better. But I heard that a few people from the Li family who live in low-income families are eyeing her and want to give the Zhang family some color."
Lei Xiaohuan sighed, "Do you think Zhang Kuquan and Zheng Jiao will not regret it? They sacrificed their lives for power, sex, wealth, and in the end they had nothing. Even their wives and children became someone else's."
Zhang Yuelu hit the nail on the head and said, "Maybe I will regret it, but I definitely regret not pursuing fame and fortune, but regretting being on the wrong team."
Then the three of them quickly turned to the main topic. Lei Xiaohuan said, "Just now during the joint meeting of the nine halls, I heard clearly that Wei Zhenren meant that the original chief deputy hall master of Beichen Hall should be appointed as the master of the palace, and then re-selected.
A chief deputy hall leader asks the new chief to go to the New World and take charge personally. Who do you think is more likely?"
Xu Jiaorong hesitated and said, "There are not many people who meet the requirements. It can't be Chief Qi, right?"