Qin Jian and Yu Gongzi are actually not very familiar with each other, they are only general friends.

They occasionally meet on various occasions, and they will chat for a while when they meet, and they will also meet on occasions such as friends inviting guests to tea and wine. But when it comes to acquaintance, that's still far from it. Basically, they're mixed circles. If it weren't for Qin Jian's sister Qin Jinhua and Yu Gongzi's sister Yu Xinlan being best friends, the relationship between them might have been even more rusty. However, the Qin family has now become in-laws with the Cai family of the Marquis of Yunyang, and thanks to the blessing of the Cai family, Qin Jian can be regarded as stepping into the other party's circle with one foot. With Cai Shizi's introduction, it seems to be a natural thing for Yu Gongzi to visit Qin Jian.

The arrival of Yu Gongzi brought benefits to Qin Jian, but it was not just stepping into a circle that was somewhat distant to him in the past.

As the son of a powerful civil official, Yu Gongzi has been in the circle of famous scholars in the capital since he was a child, and he almost grew up under the watchful eyes of those famous Confucians, and he is very familiar with them on weekdays, and he is not less guided by those people. Qin Bai and Cai Shizi can bring Qin Jian's articles to famous Confucians, but Yu Gongzi can take his articles and ask those famous Confucians for guidance. Qin Jian's fellowship with Yu Gongzi is undoubtedly a greater benefit for him. And the reward that Yu Gongzi can get is that he can get access to the collection of books of Yongjiahou Qin Bai, enriching his knowledge and knowledge. Qin Jian sometimes privately felt that he had taken too much advantage, but Yu Gongzi didn't care, he thought that he had gained more. And the little favor he did to Qin Jian was just a few more words and a few articles, and it didn't take any effort at all.

In short, this friendship can be said to be a great joy for all. Qin Jian was extremely grateful to Cai Shizi in his heart. Although Cai Shizi began to be busy with official business and came less, there would be letters to the door from time to time, of course, the name of the recipient on the envelope was written in Qin Jian, and the letter was also a normal conversation between friends. However, Qin Jian was very knowledgeable, and every time he would quietly send another letter attached to the letter to his cousin Lu Yueniang, and became the messenger of the fiancée. Anyway, Cai Shizi and Lu Yueniang have already made a marriage, and they have been together, and after the ceremony, even the marriage date has been set, and they are only waiting for July to get married. As her cousin-in-law, Qin Jian is very happy to see her cousin and her cousin-in-law loving and harmonious.

With the exchange of letters, Cai Shizi came to the door less, and was replaced by Yu Gongzi, who often brought articles to discuss with Qin Jian, and Lu Yueniang naturally did not have to go to Zheguitai to "help" sort out the manuscript of the book. Qin Jinhua only thought that he was doing his brother and cousin a favor, and happily ended the task. Qin Jinchun didn't take the two long house trips to heart either, but he was very happy to get along well with his cousin Lu Yueniang and had already started to communicate.

At this point, even her father Qin Bofu praised her a lot, and even for this reason, she was much more kind to her mother Xiao Xue. Grandmother Xue's injuries have gradually recovered recently, although it is still inconvenient to walk, but her temper has recovered, and she has played majestic in front of her son and daughter-in-law, and from time to time she shouts that she wants to visit her eldest granddaughter Qin Jinyi. But this time, because Qin Bofu did not give in in front of his mother, and occasionally helped his wife say two good words in front of his mother to help her get out, although Qin Jinchun was worried about family affairs in his heart, his mood was much better than before, and he had more confidence in the future.

The Chengenhou Mansion continued to live a calm and somewhat tense life. The whole family is preparing for Qin Jian's participation in the August Township Examination, and almost everyone is happy to see Cai Shizi, Yu Gongzi and others come to the door. Of course, not everyone thought of how much benefit Qin Jian could get from befriending these two noble sons, and some people thought of other things. For example, Aunt Hu, who has almost become an invisible person in Sheng Yiju, has been trying to find a way to instigate her own concubine Qin Su, taking advantage of the convenience of the residence close to Qin Jian, to find a way to come over when Cai Shizi and Yu Gongzi came to visit, and offered courtesy in front of the two distinguished guests. As long as he can be appreciated by any of them, Qin Su's future future will be guaranteed, and he doesn't even need to bury his head in hard study, and he may not be able to get a good reputation in the exam.

Qin Su has a cowardly and quiet temperament, and he is not unmoved by his biological mother's instigation, but he just doesn't have the courage to resort to action. When he heard that Cai and Yu came to the door, he hesitated and wandered outside the gate of Zheguitai Courtyard, and was stared at several times by the mother-in-law guarding the door, but he still didn't dare to step in. Aunt Hu counted him down privately and urged him, but soon a big girl who came with great intentions brought him to his mother-in-law. Yao didn't say anything, only told him to copy Buddhist scriptures for himself, and asked Aunt Hu to pick Buddha beans. The mother and son started early in the morning and ended at dusk, and they were inseparable from Sheng Yiju. Qin Su even stopped his daily classes.

He quickly gave up his thoughts, honestly admitted his mistake to his mother-in-law, Yao, and then resumed his school life of leaving early and returning late every day, and no longer tried to ask for leave to wait at home for distinguished guests. Aunt Hu persuaded him again, and he also persuaded his biological mother in turn: "Why should my aunt be troublesome? How could grandma let us disturb my eldest brother's study and make friends? Even if we can really talk to Cai Shizi and Yu Gongzi for a few words, it will still be easy for grandma to cure us." Could it be that Cai Shizi and Yu Gongzi will ignore their friendship with their eldest brother and speak for me, a concubine who can't be on the stage?"

He coaxed, no matter how much Aunt Hu hated iron and steel, it was useless, so she could only watch the good opportunity missed. She can only change her mind, planning to please Lu Yueniang, and when Lu Yueniang marries into the Yunyang Hou Mansion, if she can remember her friendship and promote Qin Su, she will have hope in this life!

However, it was not so easy for her to see Lu Yueniang. Yao's maid watched her pick Buddha beans, and detained her in Shengyiju every day, not allowed to go out. And on the other side of Fuguiju, from guarding the door to sprinkling and sweeping, they are all subordinates of the Lu family. She didn't have much friendship with Qin Youzhen, who never planned to let her eldest daughter befriend her, the concubine of her maiden cousin. Except for the occasional sight of Lu Yueniang when she came to Shengyi Residence, Aunt Hu made a salute and said a polite word, but she had no chance to get acquainted with the other party at all, so she could only secretly choke her wrist in her heart.

She couldn't hide her thoughts from Yao. Yao felt hatred every time he saw her, and said to his henchman Yulan in private: "At the beginning, I was deceived by her pitiful appearance, thinking that she was really a good girl, until I was pregnant with Brother Jian and was about to give birth, I suddenly saw her sleeping with the second master, still wearing my old clothes, dyed with my usual incense, I knew how cunning and treacherous she was! This slut is bent on climbing up, as long as there is a chance, he will bite and hold on!" In the past, she wanted to hook the second master away, but fortunately the second master ignored her, and now she is old and decrepit, so she hit the child again. How could I possibly let the she gave birth to take away my good opportunity for Brother Jane? Let's have her big dream of spring and autumn! When Brother Jane's marriage is decided, I will marry her born! I will look for those concubines from small families who have no knowledge and no patience, and see how that will get ahead in this life!"

Magnolia could only do her best to appease her. Aunt Hu's name is Xiang Nuan, and she was originally Yao's dowry girl. The betrayal of the trusted dowry girl is the most painful thing in Yao's heart. She still can't understand, and she regards her concubine Qin Su as a thorn in her side. Aunt Hu and Qin Su live honestly, she still wants to toss their mother and son, not to mention that now they have committed her taboo? Yulan remembers her identity and position, and has always been on the side of the Yao family, and she doesn't feel any pity for Aunt Hu at all, she only feels that she deserves it.

After Yao finished scolding Aunt Hu and Qin Su, he turned his attention back to his children: "Cai Shizi has been coming less recently, but Yu Gongzi has come more, and he will come at least once in ten days and a half months." Magnolia, you say...... He is a talent of character and a family background, if only he could be worthy of Jinhua. Now that he and Brother Jian are also familiar with each other, if I ask someone to talk to Mrs. Shoushanbo and mention the marriage, I wonder if Mrs. Shoushanbo will agree?"

Yulan paused for a moment, and said with some hesitation: "How could grandma suddenly have such an idea? Now that my brother is friendly with Yu Gongzi, and he has also made progress in his homework and articles, this is a great thing?"

Yao glanced at her with disgust: "Of course it's a great thing! It is precisely because it is a great thing that I feel that it would be better if the two families became in-laws, and Yu Gongzi became the son-in-law of our Chengenhou Mansion and became Uncle Lang with Brother Jian? I can't say it, Uncle Shoushan can still help carry our second master. The second master is not lacking in character and talent, but he lacks a little luck, because he is a relative, and his career is difficult. But if there is the help of important ministers, the future of the second master must be much smoother?"

Magnolia said in a low voice, "But...... Grandma, which important minister can be as good as the emperor?"

Yao's words were speechless for a while, and he said after a while: "The emperor is also afraid of others gossiping, and he wants to avoid suspicion because he reuses his relatives." ”

Yulan hesitated and said, "Grandma, this is a matter in the court...... We don't understand. If you are interested, why don't you discuss with the second master first? Now the second master has decided on the marriage between the girl and the young master of the Tang family. He also quarreled with you about it. If he knows that you still have the idea of marrying another girl......"

Yao's face decayed: "That's it, anyway, the second master just treats me as a stupid woman, and I can't listen to half a word." Am I not for the sake of the children? Why can't he understand my heart? Where am I a person who only cares about the door? If Yu Gongzi's talent and character are not trustworthy, I will not want him to be my son-in-law. There are so many palaces and palaces in the capital, aren't their families even higher? But when have you seen me ignore the character of the children of these people, and when I see someone who has not said goodbye, I want to marry Jinhua? Even Brother Jian's marriage, I have watched and watched and carefully selected. is also from the prince's family and has a good relationship with Jinhua, so I never thought of letting the daughter of Pei Guo's Mansion be my daughter-in-law, but only fancy the daughters of Yunyang Houfu and Shoushan Bofu, just because these two daughters are ladies with outstanding character. Naturally, I hope that my children can have a good marriage, and they will be married and beautiful for a lifetime!"

Yulan comforted her in a low voice, she didn't know if she listened or not, and it didn't take long for her to wave her hand: "That's it, the second master is annoyed that I am annoyed like this, if I still have trouble in Jinhua's marriage, he is afraid that he will divorce me." I only pity my Jinhua, I can only marry the son of the third grade official, a mere showman...... I only hope that Tang Han can win the township test this year, don't let Jinhua be too aggrieved when he gets married. ”

She sighed and sighed, and cheered up a little: "Did the Zongren Mansion send a post? They set the date of engagement between the king of Suning County and the three girls, isn't it? What day is it? Alas, I am busy enough just for the family all day, and I even have to take care of the affairs of the three rooms. When will the fifth grandmother give birth?"