Chapter 8: Pie in the Sky
Yinglian is not a simple person.
He was born in the forty-sixth year of Kangxi (1707), his family surname is Feng, a native of the Han Army with a yellow flag, he has been smart and clever since he was a child, knows books and etiquette, and works hard. In the tenth year of Yongzheng (1732), he successively served as the pen post style, Jiangnan River Gong Study, Huainan Mansion Waihe Tongzhi, Hubu Shilang, Criminal Department Shangshu, Zhenghuang Banner Dutong, co-organizer of the university scholar, Zhili Governor and other positions, which were very important in the imperial court.
Although this person is smooth sailing in the officialdom and has a high position, he is not satisfactory in life. His son and daughter-in-law died within two years of their marriage, leaving him with only one granddaughter. Seeing his granddaughter grow up day by day, he started to think of finding a good son-in-law for his granddaughter.
The conditions naturally need not be detailed: first of all, you must be handsome, secondly, you must have a little ink in your stomach, you must have a good character, and thirdly, you must have a little background at home. Finally, and most importantly, it must be the Manchus.
At that time, Manchu and Han intermarriage were not allowed, although there was no explicit provision in the Qing law, but the Manchurians had followed this set of rules for hundreds of years. In fact, if you insist on getting married, no one will stop you, you only need to hand in one thing. Something you would never be willing to give.
Head!
I'm scared!
In the end, it was Comrade Galeries Lafayette who abolished this system in modern times. She declared the world: get married! So, the world is 'connected'!
Yinglian put a lot of effort into finding this grandson-in-law, but this wishful husband who is not one in ten thousand can meet but cannot be found, and he can't come in a hurry.
He doesn't look down on those Eight Banners kids, they can only play tea circles and grow thrushes when they have nothing to do, or they go to gamble, fight crickets, fly kites, play musical instruments, go to teahouses, and do nothing all day long. He would never let his precious granddaughter marry such a person.
Yinglian is the secretary of the Criminal Department, so he often goes to work in the Forbidden City, so he can often pass by the Xian'an Palace near the Xihua Gate. Although there are a lot of young people in Xian'an Palace, they are much better than the outside. Ying Lian still has a good impression of the students in Xian'an Palace. With this kind of thought, he ran to Xian'an Palace without incident, hoping to meet a grandson-in-law who made him happy.
On this day, he came to Xian'an Palace as usual and chatted with a teacher in the school. The teacher inadvertently talked about Yuan Mei's visit to Xian'an Palace a few days ago.
"What?! You said Yuan Mei has been here?! "Ying Liangui is the secretary of the Criminal Department, what kind of person Yuan Mei is, he naturally knows. He admired Yuan Mei's talent very much, and was extremely interested in his coming to Xian'an Palace, so he couldn't help asking.
"yes, just two days ago!"
"What is he doing here?!"
"He came to Heshen and inscribed a poem for him!"
"Heshen?! Is it a student of Xian'an Palace?! Yuan Mei also inscribed a poem for him?! What kind of poem is it?! ”
"Mr. Yuen praised his talents, saying that he was 'a young gentleman, a marquis and a champion. Bent bow Zhu Yan falls, Jian pen Li Moyun. This person has excellent character and learning, and his grades have always been among the best in Xian'an Palace, and he is also very modest and very kind to others, and is well received by teachers and students. ”
"There is still such a talent in Xian'an Palace?! Call me and show me! Yinglian is not calm.
"Heshen!"
"Hey"
As soon as the adults heard the teacher call him, they hurried over. As soon as he entered the room, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed, and said respectfully: "I don't know why Mr. called the students here?!" After saying that, he still bowed his head and knelt there.
"Get up, get up, come, stand and talk!" As soon as Yinglian saw Heshen, he was very happy in his heart: This young man is handsome!
"Since Lord Yinglian wants you to stand up, you can stand up and speak!" The teacher mentioned it on the side.
Yinglian?!
He was shocked in his heart, Yinglian's name is a household name in the capital, like thunder! The big celebrity around Qianlong, who doesn't know, who doesn't know? ! However, although he was surprised in his heart, his face was very calm, and he immediately turned to Yinglian again, and knelt down with a puff.
"Greetings to adults, students!"
"Get up, get up, get up! No need to be polite, no need to be polite! Ying Lian was happy in his heart.
Personable, dignified, modest, knowledgeable and courteous, this is a talent!
However, he didn't frankly identify Lord He as his grandson-in-law, but just nodded approvingly, praised him and left. Since then, Yinglian has gone to Xian'an Palace more often, and he wants to take a good look at this young man.
Slowly, he learned that his parents died early and his family was in decline, which made him even more different.
He thinks like this: a person whose parents died early and did not receive the warmth of family. Once he has a warm home, he will definitely cherish it doubly. What's more, his family is not prosperous, and he needs a strong successor. And adults just met his conditions.
This is opportunity, this is destiny.
But only if you do it yourself. If he and the adults were as muddy as the children of the Eight Banners at that time, and they didn't know how to make progress, this kind of pie-in-the-world good thing would not be his turn.
However, when there is really a pie in the sky, do you dare to take it?!
And the adults told us: The pie that falls down is also a pie, and it is a fool not to eat the pie.
On this day, in order to cultivate a relationship with Lord He, the future grandson-in-law, Ying Lian called Lord He to him again, and asked for warmth.
"Heshen, how are you studying lately?! Have you made any progress, and have you been praised by your teachers?! "A grandfather's attitude of concern for his grandson.
And the adult's heart warms. Since his father passed away, who in this world has cared about him like this?! The white eyes of his stepmother, the ridicule and bullying of his classmates, except for the teachers and his own brother who were coaxed by him, everyone did not want to see him. He was like a fallen leaf in early winter, and all that wrapped him was the cold wind. I caught a glimpse of a charcoal fire by chance, and I jumped on it with all my might.
He was not afraid that Yinglian had plans for him, because he had nothing at this time.
"It's okay, I've been learning to fill in words lately!" And adults respectfully and authentically.
"Hmmm! Very good. I saw that the robes on you and He Lin were a little old, so I made two for you..."As she spoke, Ying Lian took out a package and took out two pieces of silk.
"Adults, students don't dare to accept it!" And the adults were flattered and knelt on the ground.
"Hurry up. If there is anything unacceptable, if you are told to take it, you can take it, and it will not be given to you for nothing. Ying Lian said tactfully.
"Huh?!" I don't understand it with adults.
"There are a few new pavilions in the back garden of my house, and there are no plaques inscribed on them yet. I see that your calligraphy is thick and full, graceful and upright, I want to ask you to write a few words for me, are you willing?! Yinglian asked.
"Adults have lives, and students naturally do their best. It's just that the students' calligraphy is clumsy, and I'm afraid of the good intentions of adults. "And adults are very modest.
"Well, you don't have to be humble. I've got the car ready, so follow me! Ying Lian picked up Lord He, who was kneeling on the ground, and insisted on bringing this favorite grandson-in-law home.
And the adults are very excited: Is he the noble person in my life?!;