The grandmother of the Xie family has already scheduled to visit Baifu on the second day, and Xie Liangying is not suitable to go this time. The grandmother of the Xie family remembered what Mrs. Zhao said about the divorce in the capital, and also wanted Xie Liangying to keep a low profile these days, so as not to show her face in front of people again, and then cause trouble. Today's Xie family can no longer withstand any storms.

Xie Shenzhi looked at the gift that his wife was about to give to Baifu with a lamp, and he felt very uncomfortable. In the early years, when he was not yet developing, the Yan family helped him a lot, and he should take a hand. After thinking about it for a while, he said, "At the moment, the family doesn't have much money, so don't dump those Laoshzi." If you give a heavy gift, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be any rumors. ”

The grandmother of the Xie family knew that what he said was right, but now she was upset, and her tone couldn't help but become heavier, "Do you care about these external objects?" Forgot how my mother's family helped us back then? If I don't give heavy gifts, how can I show that I am sincere. ”

Xie Shenzhi didn't get angry, and said in a good voice: "I'm afraid that Bai Xiang won't want these at that time." If you want to be sincere, just take the post of Bachelor-in-Waiting. ”

The grandmother of the Xie family was stunned, "You...... You mean Jiro's ......"

Xie Shenzhi nodded, "I heard earlier that Bai Xiang has always wanted to let his grandson enter the Hanlin Academy, but there have been no vacancies in the Hanlin Academy over the years. The Holy One has never let go of his gratitude. You also know the white nature, how can you pull down your face and beg for this matter? No matter what happens in private, on the face, white looks are a gentleman's style. ”

Xie Shenzhi's meaning is obvious, let the grandmother of the Xie family use the official position of the second son of the Xie family to protect the Yan family. Bai Xiangquan leans towards the government and the opposition, and has always maintained a neutral and impartial attitude on this matter. Xie Shenzhi was involved in his own life, so he couldn't excuse the Yan family. If you can get Bai Xiang's words, the Bai Party should do its best, and when the time comes, where will the Yan family not be able to keep it.

"But, can ......" The official position of his own son went to exchange for the net worth and life of his mother's family, and the grandmother of the Xie family still hesitated.

The third room of the Xie family is no longer an official, and Xie Anzhi has not given birth to a son, if he is no official, the second room is afraid that it will decline. When the two of them are still alive, the family can still be separated, but what about a hundred years later? The three sons are close to each other, and the relationship between the daughters-in-law is not very harmonious.

The grandmother of the Xie family thought of her two granddaughters, who had not yet decided on a marriage, if her father had no official status and was idle at home, where would she be able to marry a good family in the future. Not to mention the temperament of the second lady, it is not over if you don't make a mess in the family.

Xie Shenzhi saw the Xie family's grandmother's uncertain appearance, and said, "I have already mentioned this matter to An Zhi, he ...... No comments. ”

"You mean...... Anzhi agreed? The grandmother of the Xie family looked incredulous. Xie Anzhi has been a husband and wife with the second lady for more than ten years, what kind of character is his daughter-in-law, doesn't he know? I should just go down like this, not afraid that the house will be restless at that time?

Xie Shenzhi nodded and said, "An Zhi has his own plans. He has always disliked the trivial things in the palace, and wants to devote himself to studying the scriptures. Although I don't have much insight into the scriptures, I can't help him much. But supporting him can still be done. He paused, "When the time comes...... Let's just say that I made up my mind, and it has nothing to do with Anzhi. ”

The grandmother of the Xie family was silent for a long time, and finally nodded in response, "That's it...... So it's decided. She looked at the table of presents and thought they were all laughing at herself.

Xie Shenzhi actually had other plans, but he didn't tell the grandmother of the Xie family.

Early in the morning of the second day, the two elders of the Xie family went their separate ways. Xie Shenzhi entered the palace and went to court, and the grandmother of the Xie family sat alone in the house for a while, calculating that it was time for Bai Xiang to go to court, and then went out.

The second lady was settling the accounts in the house, looking at Xie Anzhi, who had come back from the court ahead of schedule, with a strange expression. "Why are you back so early today?"

Xie Anzhi said lightly: "My body is a little uncomfortable, and I can't stay in the yamen." ”

The second lady put down the account book at hand and wanted to serve Xie Anzhi to rest. Xie Anzhi waved his hand, "You can get busy, I'll stay alone for a while." ”

The second lady saw that he didn't seem to be in high love, and she didn't want to take advantage of this time to find herself bored, so she let go of her hand.

Xie Anzhi hadn't changed his official uniform yet, so he fell on the bed. He stared at the bed net for a moment, then jerked the futon over and covered his face. Today, he has already submitted his resignation, and he doesn't need to go to the court early in the future.

Xie Anzhi pulled down the quilt and wiped the sweat from his sleeve. Looks like he's been sick for some time.

The grandmother of the Xie family still brought the prepared heavy gifts. Bai Fu saw that she was coming, and she didn't slack off, but that kind of politeness was quite different from the past. The grandmother of the Xie family still feels this point.

Bai Xiang was waiting for the grandmother of the Xie family in the study, and when he saw someone coming, he said, "Sit down." Waiting for the grandmother of the Xie family to sit down tremblingly, Fang said, "You and I haven't seen each other for a few days." ”

The grandmother of the Xie family nodded and said, "Bai Xiangsu is busy with government affairs, where can I come to the door to disturb me." ”

"It's just a blind job." Bai Xiang stroked his gray beard and asked knowingly, "Why do you have time to come here today?" ”

The grandmother of the Xie family pushed the gift in front of Bai Xiang, "Ming people don't say secret words, what happened to me today, Bai Xiang should know very well in his heart." ”

Bai Xiang glanced at the gift list placed on the top, flicked his sleeves, and threw the gift list into the brazier burning on the side.

"Over the years, you have raised Miss Xie Wu well." The smile on Bai Xiang's face made the grandmother of the Xie family dare not look at it, "I heard that they are engaged to Yunyang Hou?" ”

The grandmother of the Xie family tilted her head slightly, "Ah Ying is my granddaughter, and I should be kind to her." ”

"I saw her from afar a few days ago, and she really has the style of her mother, slim and beautiful. No wonder Xue Jian, the hero, is sad about the beauty pass. ”

The grandmother of the Xie family gritted her teeth, "Bai Xiang, today my clumsy child is not in good health, and I have resigned from my position as a bachelor." ”

Bai Xiang played with a purple sand piece on the desk, and said slowly: "You want to exchange the official for the official?" I really take the Yan family to heart. With this heart, I am much more relieved. ”

The grandmother of the Xie family smiled awkwardly, "Look at what Bai Xiang said, where can the official position be exchanged?" If this kind of business can be done, I am afraid that the court will already have a miasma. ”

"I see it that way, too." Bai Xiang swept all the gifts on the table to the ground, and the porcelain and jade in the box made a cracking sound, and the little guy outside the scene ran in to see.

Bai Xiang waved his hand, "It's okay, you go." ”

The little maid glanced at the grandmother of the Xie family, who was sitting still, bowed her head, and retreated very quickly.

There was silence in the room.

"You go back."

The grandmother of the Xie family still did not give up, "Bai Xiang, the Yan family ......"

Bai Xiang put his hands behind his back and turned around and entered the inner room.

The grandmother of the Xie family was not easy to follow, so she had to go home in a huff.

The Emperor hadn't summoned Xie Shenzhi alone for many days. Xie Shenzhi privately bribed Manager Li, and finally asked someone to release the water, so that he could meet the emperor when he was in the water to enjoy the scenery.

"Holy." Xie Shenzhi bowed.

The emperor didn't turn his head, only said "um".

Xie Shenzhi smiled bitterly, "My in-laws have annoyed the saints, and they really should learn some lessons." ”

The emperor sprinkled the remaining fish food in his hand into the water, turned to look at Xie Shenzhi for a while.

Xie Shenzhi was seen by the emperor that he was sweating, and he didn't dare to wipe it, so he kept bowing his head and bowing his body.

"How many years has Aiqing been with me?"

"It has been more than 30 years since he was the secretary of the Economic Bureau in the Taigong."

"It's been thirty years...... the emperor paced slowly, passing by Xie Shenzhi.

Xie Shenzhi stood still and did not follow, as if he was recalling the first time he saw the emperor. Under the voice of Manager Li's reminder, Xie Shenzhi came back to his senses.

Manager Li smiled and said, "Lord Xie, Your Majesty has already left." Mr. Xie, ...... you? ”

Xie Shenzhi hurriedly saluted him and left a little dazed.

After Mr. Li watched him leave, his eyes fell on the mahogany table on the side.

The Emperor returned to the Imperial Study, flipping through the folds that had been sent today. After hearing the footsteps of Manager Li, he asked without raising his head, "Gone?" ”

"Yes." Maintaining a bowed posture, Mr. Li placed a thin pamphlet on the corner of the emperor's desk.

The Emperor raised his eyes to look, but withdrew his gaze and returned his gaze to the fold in his hand. But soon, he chose to put down the fold and took the booklet.

On the booklet is a very small fly-headed small block, the emperor's eyes have been a little bad over the years, so he asked Mr. Li to take the crystal magnifying glass.

The palace people in the imperial study were silent, only the lingering incense kept swaying back and forth with the wind.

The emperor had been looking at the booklet for three quarters of an hour, the hot tea in his hand had become cold, and Mr. Li had replaced it with a hot one.

The emperor snapped and closed the book. He pinched his nose and closed his eyes to rest. A long sigh echoed through the empty palace.

When Xie Shenzhi returned home, the grandmother of the Xie family had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Is it done?" Xie Shenzhi asked her a little tiredly.

The grandmother of the Xie family pondered for a moment and said, "I think eighty percent is okay." ”

"That's all right." Xie Shen said in his heart, with Bai Xiang taking the lead, the saint would give him this face no matter what.

Xie Liangying was holding bird's nest porridge outside the door, and after hearing the chatter of the second elder of the Xie family inside, she turned around and left expressionlessly.

Qingxia asked her softly, "Girl, ...... this stew?" ”

"Let's go back and eat by ourselves, I'm afraid my grandfather and grandmother don't have the heart to use supplements today." Xie Liangying said.

It's done? Can the Yan family turn over again? Xie Liangying thought, the Xie family really cares about them.

Xie Liangying heard early this morning that the second lady was making a lot of trouble in the second room, and the grandmother of the Xie family didn't care, so she was making trouble. Xie Liangying asked someone to inquire carefully, and then she realized that her second uncle had resigned from the official of Hanlin.

It's weird to make trouble, Xie Liangying thought, Ming'er is afraid that she will have to make trouble with her grandmother.