After a day of hustle and bustle, in the evening, the guests left one after another, and the Shen Mansion returned to silence.

Master Shen San came out of the study in the front yard, tightened his clothes, and with a little worry on his face, sighed, and went back to the east courtyard.

The third lady had already returned, put her son to sleep, and looked at the door from time to time.

Seeing her husband come back, the third wife hurriedly stepped forward, and when she saw that he was dull, she showed a little distress.

However, the third master is Shen Rui's own uncle, and it is natural for him to come forward for his nephew's family affairs. If Mrs. San is still nagging about this, she is not sensible.

The third old man looked west for a while, and whispered: "Fourth brother sleeps ......"

The third lady nodded and said, "Just coax to rest......"

The third master went to Dayu, stood up, and when the cold on his body dissipated, Fang tiptoed into the west room.

The fourth brother wore a little red jacket, covered with a quilt, and slept in the cradle. The two adoptive mothers next to them couldn't help but watch, and when they saw the third master coming in, they all got up and avoided to the side.

The third master stood by the cradle, looked at the sleeping baby, and felt soft in his heart.

After standing for a while, the third old man turned around and came out.

On the day of great joy, the third master also left home with a happy face in the morning, and came back in the evening without joy.

The third wife couldn't help worrying, and after serving her husband to freshen up, she said, "What's wrong with the master?" But what is not going well with the Yang family today? ”

The third master was silent for a long time, and Fang said: "I'm sorry for the eldest brother, and I'm sorry for Brother Rui...... Brother Rui is only thirteen years old, and in order to establish a household, he can't let go of the papers, and he has decided on his family affairs early. is so urgent, it's just that the eldest brother is old, and the Shen family has no successor...... If I had been in better health, I wouldn't have been burdened only by my brother and nephew......"

The third lady listened, and her heart was gloomy.

She is also a person who knows honesty and shame, why doesn't she know that the two of them are dragging down their brother and sister-in-law by not having to give birth?

If her husband is in good health, she is willing to split the family, and she will not feel bitter even if she eats bran vegetables; But her husband's body is expensive, and the ginseng and deer antler velvet are constantly being recuperated. She herself was born in a farming family and had a limited dowry. If he leaves this home, his husband will die if he can't say it.

Compared with the stakes of life, honesty and shame cannot be cared for.

Today, Shen Rui is married, and the third wife leaves her son behind and follows Zhang Luo by Xu's side from morning to night, which is also sincere. Although Shen Rui did not become the heir of the third room, the third wife and her husband have been thinking about it for three years, and they are closer to Shen Jue emotionally.

However, the third wife did not deny her selfishness, she was looking forward to Shen Ruicheng.

Before she was pregnant, when she heard her brother and sister-in-law say that Shen Rui should have two rooms, she just felt sour; After giving birth to a son, although he didn't think about it anymore, he also felt that it was Shen Rui who could be relied on in the future.

But what her husband said was right, Shen Rui was only thirteen years old and still a child. Both of them should be ashamed.

The third master was more interested in participating in the exam, and the eldest master and Shen Rui were also talking in the study.

The third master stayed in the study, and he made a special trip to mention to his brother and nephew what the Yang family had seen and heard today. Donggong micro-service, to Yang Tinghe called him "Mr.", and to the Yang family and son. These are good things for the Shen family, who just married the Yang family, but Yang Shen introduced Shen Ruilai in front of the prince, which is a blessing and a curse.

Today's prince of the East Palace, as a concubine and an only son, is different from the trembling princes of previous dynasties, and is very favored by the emperor.

Looking at what he is doing today, he is a freewheeling person, and he can't remember to see Shen Rui one day.

Shen Rui here, you must always know in your heart and prepare in advance. Don't be afraid of 10,000, just in case.

If you really have the opportunity to see the East Palace, you must deal with it appropriately, and don't be angry.

When the eldest lord heard that the prince had just arrived at the Yang family, his face was gloomy, and he couldn't help frowning. Shen Rui is full of curiosity.

After the third master left, the father and son talked about the current prince in the study.

"Father, the son of a daughter can't sit in the court, and the prince's status is precious, how can he leave the palace lightly?" Shen Rui was puzzled.

Although there are countless anecdotes about Zhengde in later generations, most of them are his deeds after he ascended the throne, and there are not many things before he ascended the throne.

"Niangniang is willing to let the East Palace get close to the outside family, and does not prohibit the East Palace from leaving the palace......" The eldest man disagreed with his face, and said: "In the end, it is a woman's knowledge, fortunately, if it is peaceful today, otherwise if you are not careful, you will have ......endless disasters."

Regarding Yang Shen's "recommendation", the eldest master and the third master have the same opinion, and they are not happy.

Shen Rui here, but there is a faint expectation.

Although Emperor Zhengde has a bad reputation in history, he is a playful and lustful emperor. But as an emperor, he is kind to his trusted courtiers.

If you can form a young friendship with this future son of heaven, it will be of great help to Shen Rui's future career.

It's just that this vague and cautious thought is not easy to announce, so Shen Rui mentioned the news that the eldest brother of the sect was introduced by the He family to get close to Li Ge Lao.

The eldest man said helplessly: "Speaking of which, the He family is his foreign family, and it can't be said that in his heart, it is closer than the second room." Forget it, with his grade, the dispute for a while and a half won't reach him, let him go. If he stops it, it seems to hinder his wealth. ”

The eldest lord's impression of the eldest brother of the sect is not very good, he used to think that he likes to drill camps, which is also common in officialdom, and it is nothing, but before the official selection of the heir in the second room, the eldest brother of the sect introduced Shen Jue intentionally or unintentionally, and there was less brotherhood, which made the eldest lord look down on him.

Like Wufang, people who do not envy wealth and wealth, who are filial to their fathers and sons, and who are brothers together, are more likely to be respected by the eldest master. Today, I made a special trip to let Shen Ying go to the Yang family with Yang Zhen and the third master, which was also done by the eldest master.

It's already December, and next February, the museum will be dissolved. Shen Ying already has the background of Shujishi, even if she survived in the Hanlin Academy, there is no need to stick to the Hanlin Academy, and it is the best choice to enter the James Mansion after the hall is dispersed.

At that time, it can't be said that he is under Yang Tinghe......

*****

After returning to Jiuru Courtyard, Shen Rui lost his spirit.

I got up early and stayed for a day, which was really tiring. In the past day, I have been thinking about the affairs of the Shen family, but I don't have time to think seriously about Yang Tian.

Thinking of the white and tender little girl he had seen at a glimpse that day, Shen Rui wanted to Origin Story. But he also knew that this was just imagination, and it was a dream to play "cultivation" in the Ming Dynasty, which was strict in etiquette.

However, thinking about Yang Shen's importance to Yang Tian, as well as the current situation of their brother and sister, if Shen Rui ignores it, he can't just wait for a few years to get married.

Thinking of this, he beckoned Dongxi and Liu Ya to come closer and asked, "What does the teenage lady like the most?" ”

Shen Rui is not an authentic Ming person, but he has also heard of "Pan Donkey Deng Xiaoxian".

Pan An's appearance, although he doesn't, his appearance is not ugly; The donkey can only be understood, not applicable for the time being; It's idle, and there is etiquette and religion, and there is no chance to get along with each other.

The only thing that can be used is "Deng Xiao", you must be willing to pay money, and you have to show your kindness.

When Dongxi and Liu Ya heard this, they all had smiles on their faces.

Liu Ya said with a smile: "The second brother will be a good man in the future, and then he will get married, so he wants to please the second mother......

is still Dong Xi reliable, and said: "When the maid was a child, I was happy to eat two more pieces of maltose, and when my sisters gave me earrings and head flowers, I felt that it was the best thing in the world...... It's just the preferences of the maids, where can they be the same as the preferences of the little ladies? Ming'er went to the eldest sister to inquire about ......"

Liu Ya said: "The maid knows what the eldest sister loves the most. The eldest sister is good at embroidery and likes embroidery, the eldest lady of the Qiao family came over today and brought embroidery pieces to the eldest sister......"

Shen Rui listened, frowned and said, "The eldest sister is still in the embroidery room all day now?" ”

Sister Shen Yu is a concubine, with a personality like a combination of spring and spring, with the warmth of spring but not the cowardice of spring; It's so strong to have Tanchun, but it's not as sharp as Tanchun, it's a round and square character.

Shen Rui still has a good impression of this cousin, especially now that the second room has left Beijing, Sister Yu has stayed in Beijing, and she is taught by the Xu family, and the brother and sister have seen each other more times and are also familiar with each other.

Sister Yu also treated him respectfully, and the needle and thread of shoes and socks were never broken.

Although Shen Rui felt that Sister Yu's needlework was excellent, and she also received this love, she could also feel sorry for this little girl. Although the Shen Mansion left Beijing in the second room, the remaining owners were seven people, but where could Sister Yu only do needlework for her cousin? Little cousins, uncles, and aunts, these few can't be left behind. With these people, it's not good to ignore the third master and the third wife, so after all, Sister Yu doesn't have to keep the needle and thread in her hands?

After all, for a young girl of her age, the only thing she can do to honor her relatives is to make her own needlework.

Shen Rui looked distressed, so he told Xu about it in private. Under the pretext of teaching Sister Yu to be a housekeeper, Xu took her by her side all day long, and she did needlework in the room all day long.

Liu Ya hesitated for a moment and said, "This maid doesn't know what to do......"

Dong Xi said: "Mrs. added two needlemen to the eldest sister a few days ago, and now the eldest sister follows her wife all day long, where is the effort in the embroidery room......"

Shen Rui thought about his marriage this time, Sister Yu gave a pencil case and a purse, and she hadn't returned the gift, so she said: "Ming'er, I will stay at home for a long time, you go to the silver building, pick up the appearance of the time to order a few sets of gold and silver jewelry...... Sister Yu, add a gold collar and exchange it for a box of silver bills, which is just a New Year's gift......"

When Liu Ya heard that she could go to Yinlou, her face was excited, and Dong Xi hesitated: "Second brother, how can the maidservants choose to get into the eyes of the eldest sister, and they are not respectful, is the second brother going through it himself?" ”

Shen Rui said: "There is no shortage of gold collars on Sister Yu's side, it was given by my mother in her early years. If you go over tomorrow, just pick the heavy choice, which can be regarded as adding a private room to Sister Yu in advance......"

Dong Xi understood Shen Rui's intentions, Sister Yu will be thirteen in the next year, and she will also discuss family affairs. When it was time to leave the pavilion, although Shen Rui, a cousin, could add makeup, it was not good to go past Sister Yu's nominal brother Shen Jue.

Now I add more gold and silver to Sister Yu in private, and the teacher is famous, so there are not so many words.

Liu Ya said: "Then do you have to choose the weight of gold and silver jewelry?" Just send so much in one go, will it be too much? ”

Shen Rui shook his head and said, "The gold and silver jewelry is not for Sister Yu'er, it's for the two of you, one set for each person...... If you can't wear the ordinary gold, you don't have to choose the appearance; Silver, you can use it normally, but you can pick the ...... you like" Speaking of this, thinking of Chunyan and them, he said: "In addition to the two of you gold and silver jewelry, prepare some hairpins and rings and the like, and reward ......people in the next year."