Time and money are costs. The investment is large, but the results are slow and not large. Relying on the family for a long time to provide for them, it is easy to have contradictions, not to mention, Xu Xue and the children have no right to speak at home.

But Zhao Jingan knows that if he takes care of his studies and makes money, and he has made a little achievement, and has a positive attitude towards life, this person can get married.

"I told him that he couldn't take a concubine, otherwise this family business would be stopped. He agreed, too. Xu Xuedao.

Zhao Ruxi laughed, patted Xu Xue's arm and said, "Yes, yes, you have to be more careful in the future, don't let him have other thoughts." ”

She asked, "Are you in any trouble now?" Your mother doesn't agree? ”

After the Zhu family returned to the capital, the Xie family went to Suiping Bo Mansion from time to time to sit and complained to the Zhu family about Xu Xue's family affairs.

Zhao Ruxi knows that the family who asks to marry Xu Xue can only be lifted if there is a show. Some people are really good. After all, Xu Xue is beautiful, talented, and has a solid family background. Scholars who have requirements for their wives' personal qualities are very fond of her.

"Not really." Xu Xue raised her head, "Isn't my heart a little unsteady?" So I'm going to ask you, if this family business is okay. ”

"And what if I don't think so?" Zhao Ruxi asked with a serious face.

"Huh?" Xu Xue's eyes widened, "Where can't you?" ”

Zhao Ruxi couldn't help but laugh "poof": "It seems that in your eyes, this family business is good everywhere?" ”

Xu Xue knew that Zhao Ruxi was teasing her, and she couldn't help but give Zhao Ruxi a pink punch: "Why are you so bad?" ”

Zhao Ruxi dodged her attack with a laugh and said, "If you think it's good, then it's naturally fine." ”

She straightened her expression: "If my sister-in-law in the lobby is unreliable, or those two troublemakers haven't married yet, there are still some flaws in this family business." But it couldn't be better now. The only drawback is probably that my second brother hasn't been admitted to the fame yet. ”

Xu Xue knew that although this family affair was not particularly good in the eyes of her parents, it was also very suitable. After all, the second room of the Zhao family is completely knowledgeable. She married Zhao Jing'an, and her parents didn't have to worry about her. So as long as she wants to, her parents will not object to this family business.

But this is a lifelong event after all, if you don't ask Zhao Ruxi, she always feels bottomless. Now that Zhao Ruxi said this, her heart has settled down.

She said, "It doesn't matter if you can't pass the test. I myself am an ordinary woman from a peasant family, I just want to be fed, clothed, and live a stable life, and I never ask my husband to find a marquis. ”

She smiled: "Originally, there was also a person who came to me in person and proposed to me to marry. At that time, your second brother hadn't made it clear to me. I rejected the man outright. ”

"Is he bad or his family bad?" Zhao Ruxi asked.

"Not really." Xu Xue shook her head, "My father and mother sent someone to find out, and I feel that all aspects are not bad." But I don't know the bottom in my heart, after all, I don't have an in-depth understanding, the surface is good, who knows what is on the inside, and what will happen in the future? If he is admitted to the Jinshi and becomes an official, and accepts a concubine to raise the outer room, what should I do? ”

She glanced at Zhao Ruxi: "What's more, I always suspect that the reason why he wants to marry me is because of you." I just want to have something to do with you. ”

At that time, Zhao Ruxi had not yet married Xiao Lingyan. But her relationship with Kang Shilin and Wu Huaisi is well known.

With the closeness of Zhao Ruxi and the Xu family, Xu Xue begged to come to the door and asked Zhao Ruxi to find an errand for her husband, but Zhao Ruxi couldn't agree if she wanted to.

Zhao Ruxi patted Xu Xue's hand and did not speak.

It's inevitable. But can Xu Xue see this clearly? Actively avoiding these calculations? She was pleased.

"Don't say anything else. In the future, if my second brother bullies you, I will be the first to come to the door and scold him. She patted her chest.

Xu Xue nodded and said, "Cheng." What if he bullied me? I'll be the first to tell you. ”

The sisters looked at each other? I couldn't help but laugh.

"Princess, Gonggong Xie is here in the palace." A maid ran in and said.

"Huh? Then I'll go back. I'll see you in a few days. Xu Xue stood up and said.

"Okay." Zhao Ruxi didn't know what the emperor had sent Gonggong Xie to do, so he didn't leave Xu Xue? She exited through the side door.

"Please." She said to the maid.

After a while, Grandpa Xie came over? Qi Xugu invited her to serve in the household department, and the emperor asked him to invite Zhao Ruxi to be an official.

Although Zhao Ruxi is good at math, he is not interested in doing financial work at all, so he does not hesitate to refuse.

"You thank the emperor for your grace for me." She saluted in the direction of the palace? "But the prince is sick? It's not good for me to go out to do things, thank you for the kindness of the emperor and Lord Qi. ”

The Qi Palace, which was not far from the palace, was not far from the palace, and when Gonggong Xie returned to the main hall from the Qi Palace, Xiao Qi was still discussing political affairs with several ministers.

Seeing Gonggong Xie coming back, he looked up and asked, "How is it?" What does Zhiwei say? ”

Gonggong Xie hurriedly stepped forward: "Your Majesty? The princess said that the prince was sick, and she couldn't do without it? can only live up to the emperor's grace and Lord Qi's kindness. ”

Several ministers present here have different expressions, do you have regrets? There are also those who are disdainful or relieved.

Xiao Qi, Wu Huaisi, and Gong Cheng saw everyone's expressions in their eyes.

"Your Majesty, is this situation for Princess Qi? It is indeed not advisable to go to the yamen to do things. But how talented is she? It is only seen in the life of the minister. Chen felt that it was a pity for Niangniang to stay at home like this. Gong Cheng stood up and saluted.

"What does Aiqing think?"

"Do you think it's better to invite Niangniang to any vacant position in the Ministry of Industry? There is no need for her to come to the yamen to order something. She only needs to give some guidance on existing farm tools, water conservancy and other aspects. If she has any ideas, she can call the officials of the Ministry of Works, express her ideas, and the officials of the Ministry of Works will assist her in completing them. ”

"Hey, I said Master Gong, you're not kind like this. It was the old man who asked Princess Qi to come out to be an official, why did you come to rob people halfway? Even if you are in a vacant position, you should go to our household department, and you don't need to go to your ministry of work. Qi Xugu was anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly glared at Gong Chengdao.

Gong Cheng didn't argue with him, and said with a smile: "Lord Qi, don't worry. It's not certain whether the princess is willing to be an official or not, what's the point of us arguing here? It's better to let the princess choose. She can go wherever she wants. As long as she is willing to come out and do things, it is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, right? What does it matter where you go? ”

Qi Xugu was speechless by Gong Cheng's words.

He pointed at Gong Cheng and said, "You kid, the old man used to think that you were the most honest among your senior brothers. Now it seems to be a slippery head. Mr. Deadwood has a good eye, and the apprentices he received did not have a fuel-efficient lamp. ”

"Hey, Lord Qi. If you say you're going to talk to him, what are you doing by pulling me into the water? I'm the most honest person. "Wuhuai Temple Road.