The old lady looked at a few granddaughters, and there was no unconvinced expression towards Mingzhu, even Jiaxuan, who she was most worried about, did not have any dissatisfaction, and her eyes were happy and respectful, so she bowed her head slightly, and said in her heart: It is still possible to adjust.

The maid walked in, and Ying Ying bowed down and reported, "Old lady, the old lady in the front yard has sent a message and asked Mingzhu to go to the study." The eldest lady said that the new material came down, and asked the ladies to choose the color to make spring shirts, and they would wear them when they were going to be guests in two days. ”

"Well, Mingzhu, do you pick it and go again or go now." The old lady turned to her granddaughter and asked.

Mingzhu smiled and got up, "I'll go now, you can help me pick it out, I'm ready for the guests' clothes, and it doesn't matter if the rest is late." ”

"Okay, you can go." The old lady smiled and nodded happily.

Mingzhu took the maid Bilan to the study in the front yard, and when she arrived at the door of the study, the little maid saluted respectfully, "The old lady is waiting for you inside." He gave way to the door to the study.

"You're waiting outside." Mingzhu confessed to Bilan and went in by herself.

"Grandfather, did you call me?" Mingzhu entered the house and saw the old lady reading the letter, smiling and saluting.

When the old lady saw her coming, she put down the letter in her hand and nodded slightly, "Isn't it pleasant to go to Zhang's house to play?" ”

Mingzhu sat comfortably on the high-legged carved pine and cypress evergreen mahogany circle back chair specially customized for her, and said with a smile: "It's a little unpleasant, but it's not a big deal, it's nothing more than the Zhang family's fierce competition, which also has a certain impact on the younger generations below, not to mention that the grandmother has grievances in her heart and looks on coldly, which makes a lot of trouble." ”

The little servant came in with a red lacquer tea tray, quietly put down the tea cup, and silently withdrew and closed the door.

"Oh, what do you think of the conduct of the three wives of the Zhang family?" The old lady chatted.

Mingzhu tilted her head and thought for a while, "The third lady is sick and hasn't seen each other, but the other two ladies have seen it." If you really want me to say, it's not as good as our family, although the second aunt is a little cautious, but she has always been respectful and friendly to my mother, and she is even more cautious and generous to the outside world.

On the contrary, the two ladies of the Zhang family are not like this, the eldest lady is not enough, arrogant and willful, likes to gamble, and has a very stubborn temper, I don't care what you say, I just don't care about it, I have two sons, you can't do anything with me; And the second lady is shrewd and refreshing, has a strong temper, has a cold and cold heart, and has nothing to do with herself. Lingyun is a little young but can't hide it, you can also see one or two from her, the old Sanyi is not a nosy person, you can understand it in Lingyun and her sisters. ”

The old lady nodded slightly, and did not comment more, but asked about the others, "What do you think will happen to the Zhang family in the future?" ”

Mingzhu's eyes rolled, and a thoughtful expression appeared on her face, "I'm young, I have few things, and my vision is small." But in the casual chat with my cousins, I inquired about the Zhang family's grandfathers, and it was explained that Cousin Rui was very talented in reading, but according to the style of Mrs. Zhang's family, Uncle Zhang's family was not resolute and resolute enough, and his style of action was inevitably a little forward-looking, and it was okay to keep the success, so it was difficult for the Zhang family to go further, and he was probably less than half of the old lady.

If I were an old lady, I'm afraid I would have been prepared, the eldest lady Li is not enough to live in the entire Zhang clan, she has not enough means and temperament, but the uncle of the Zhang family can't make up for the teachings from the side, which means that he himself is not enough to convince the public. I guess that the old lady of the Zhang family is waiting for her grandson to grow up, and at present, the biggest possibility is to divide the family in advance. ”

She thought about it for a while, and her tone was very deliberate, and she was not very sure, but she could still feel the correct context and reply truthfully.

The old lady's face was gentle, and there was a hint of pride and joy in the depths of her eyes, but her voice was still cold and hard, "How do you know?" Don't guess. ”

Mingzhu is not afraid but talks eloquently, "I'm not guessing, with the old lady's personality and the consistent purpose of officialdom, I can guess two points, since the eldest son can't support the whole family, it's better to separate and take care of each other, maybe there is a way to live, if the brotherhood is broken, then it is sad." The most important thing is that the Li family can't hold up, if Mingrui will teach a good career in the future, marry a good wife, it may not be impossible for the iron tree to blossom, can the son not be able to count on the grandson, isn't the grandson still teaching in the hands of the old lady, even if the family is separated, it will not affect the emotional contact between the next generation, in fact, the kite string is still in the hands of the old lady, but it is just a rainy day. ”

The old lady showed a smile this time, it seems that Mingzhu has indeed thought about it carefully, not stupidly and stupidly, nor is it a clever child who has hit big luck, but has really thought about it carefully.

"Well, just talk about it in private, don't spread it outside. Your third uncle has a letter, you can also read it and tell me what you think. The old lady pushed the letter down.

Mingzhu took a sip of the teacup, picked up the letter and read it carefully, and then said after a slight contemplation, "The third uncle is going to be transferred to the northwest county, which is a bit particular here, it stands to reason that he can take a step higher after returning to Beijing, I heard my father say that the third uncle is a capable and pragmatic talent, and with the name of our family, he also has a bright future."

Now if this move is not what you mean by your grandfather, it is the emperor's meaning, I think our family has always been respectful and loyal, and the emperor has always regarded our family as a confidant, from the emperor's attitude towards his father and the promotion of the second uncle's official position, you can see one or two. Then the third uncle is transferred to the northwest, the northwest has been calm for many years, and it must be the emperor's plan to let the third uncle go here, but the third uncle is inconspicuous but can reassure him, and the news can be transmitted back as soon as possible.

I read some books a few days ago, and the master talked about the wars in the northwest over the years, and the Tartars must be immortal in ambition, and I pondered that there will be wars in the northwest in recent years, and if this idea is correct, then my father will soon have some changes in the near future. The soldiers and horses have not moved the grain and grass first, and only by knowing themselves and knowing the other can they survive a hundred battles. I guess the emperor must have an important secret mission to explain to the third uncle, and carrying out business is just one of the strategies. ”

There is speculation and understanding and mastery of the political situation, and not all of them are true, but the key points are very accurate, and this is enough.

The old lady laughed twice, gently patted Mingzhu's hairy little head, and looked loving, "It's okay, don't be complacent, you still need to learn more and see more, you still have a lot to learn." ”

"Yes." Mingzhu nodded happily, being able to read this kind of secret letter shows that his position in his grandfather's heart has entered another level, this is an examination school and a temptation, and knowing too much without qualifications is harmful to others and himself.

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