Xie Yinghui and Huang Yan had lunch at Xie's house.

Lunch was plentiful. The family sat at two tables and ate affectionately. During the banquet, Xie Pu's mood remained happy, and when he talked to his eldest son-in-law Huang Yan, his tone was much softer, and he occasionally said a few words of guidance, imparting a lot of common sense and rules that officialdom newcomers should know. Huang Yan has been listening very respectfully, and occasionally responding, he has also said to the point, which makes Xie Pu even more satisfied.

For the son-in-law who has married his daughter, he will no longer have the unpleasant feeling he used to have, but will tell the other party what he knows very carefully, hoping that the son-in-law can have a smooth career and bring glory and dignity to his daughter.

Xie Xianzhi, the eldest brother-in-law, watched his father's conversation with his brother-in-law with a smile from beginning to end. His mood was happier than ever. My sister married a lover, the husband and wife were loving, and they lived happily. He felt that his greatest wish in his life had come true, and he had no regrets from now on. It's a pity that my sister and brother-in-law are about to leave Beiping and go to the capital to live, fortunately, he himself will get married next year, and he will also go to the capital to live for a long time after marriage. At that time, he will also have the opportunity to reunite with his sister and brother-in-law, but he doesn't have to be too reluctant.

After lunch, Xie Xianzhi also motioned for Huang Yan to go to his courtyard, and then took out a manuscript that had been treasured for a long time and shared it with the other party.

It was a handwritten manuscript by Master Jiao Wenying, and when Lord Jiao pointed out his article in the past, he took an article from his youth and showed it to him, and asked him to take it back and read it carefully. He liked this article very much, and respected Jiao Yintai, so he regarded this manuscript as a treasure and easily refused to show it to others. Even a few brothers in the family, only Xie Jinzhi was fortunate enough to read this article carefully, Xie Hanzhi had seen his manuscript, as for Xie Huizhi, who didn't like to read much on weekdays, he just looked at the shadow of the manuscript, and he hadn't even seen a word in it!

Today, Xie Xianzhi is willing to take out this manuscript and share it with his brother-in-law, which shows how much he values Huangyan.

Huang Yan also took the manuscript very solemnly, read it very carefully, and memorized it silently.

He said to Xie Xianzhi: "This article by Jiao Yintai when he was young is really true! It's a pity that he hasn't moved for many years since he joined the General Administration Department, otherwise his reputation in the literary world should not be lost to several scholars in the court. ”

This is what Xie Xianzhi has thought for a long time, but considering that Jiao Wenying has stayed in the position of political envoy for so many years because of the emperor's trust, he is not good at criticizing the emperor's order, so he never reveals his true feelings to others. didn't expect his brother-in-law to have the same opinion, he couldn't help but feel that he had met a confidant: "That's right! When Master Jiao was young, he was also a great talent in Lianzhong! It's a pity that during the temple examination, because the article did not conform to the holy will, he could only fall into the second list. But at that time, he was only known as the Jingshi, and it was recognized by everyone! Helplessly, the world has changed over time, just because he has become an old minister of the Hidden Mansion today, and he has won the trust of Jinshang, and has been serving in the General Administration Department, but now the world has forgotten that he was once a famous talent! ”

Xie Xianzhi sighed and looked at the manuscript in his hand: "This is the article of Master Jiao's high school Xie Yuanshi, which was rated as a model of current literature at that time. Master Jiao gave me this to let me know how to write the article. At the top of the article, I always lacked some talent. Master Jiao told me that since I have a lack of talent, I should honestly write according to the model. As long as the article is substantial, the format is in line with the rules, and the writing is passable, then it will not be bad in the township test. A stupid person like me can't compare to a talented person like Master Jiao, so I can only use this stupid method to take the exam. ”

Huang Yan couldn't help laughing: "Big brother doesn't have to be so arrogant. I've read a few of your articles, and they're all well written, but they lack some experience, so the writing is a little too immature. Practice for two more years, and see the world again, you will definitely make progress. Isn't the eldest brother planning to seek advice from a famous Confucian? With the guidance of a famous teacher and the eldest brother who is diligent, are you afraid that there will be no high school in the future? ”

Xie Xianzhi sighed, and didn't mention that his talent was not as good as his second brother Xie Jinzhi, but silently put away the manuscript.

The Wen family sent someone to urge, it was not early, the new aunt must be in a hurry to take his aunt and grandmother home before dark, not to mention that the Huang family of three will rush back to Changping's hometown tomorrow, and today will definitely take time to pack their luggage, Huang Yan and Xie Yinghui will not stay in Xie's house for too long.

Xie Xian was a little reluctant in his heart, but he still smiled and sent his sister-in-law and sister out of the door, until they were sent to the street, watching their carriage disappear at the end of the road before turning around.

Xie Mulin saw that he was a little distracted, and comforted him: "Eldest sister will come home in a few days." We'll see her again. If the eldest brother is still reluctant, when he returns to Beijing next year, he will be able to see the eldest sister often! ”

Xie Xianzhi smiled and didn't say anything.

Xie Pu summoned a few more children to go to the upper room of the main courtyard to speak: "After Sister Hui returns to the door, her wedding will be over. In the future, she will be the daughter-in-law of the Huang family, and it is rare to go home, if you miss her, write to her or send her something. The family's trading house will send a few ships to the capital every month, and they can carry them for you. ”

The children in the family were very happy to hear this.

Xie Pu stretched out his hand again to signal everyone to be quiet: "Next, the family will be busy with the marriage of the real sister." His Royal Highness King Yan discussed with me yesterday that the wedding of King Yong'an and his sister Zhen should be held one month in advance and be held in late June. Time is a little tight, your wife and I will be very busy these days, in addition to the real sister, the rest of the family will also have to help. You're not children anymore, you should help the family, and you can also learn how to handle chores by the way......"

Before Xie Pu's words were finished, the following children all cried out in surprise: "The second sister's wedding should be advanced?!" ”

"How so? It's so sudden, why?! ”

Xie Mulin was also shocked, but he was not shocked by the advance of the wedding date, but shocked that his father actually knew about it, and it was estimated that when he went out to drink tea with someone yesterday, he met with King Yan. But Xie Pu actually pretended to be indifferent, and calmly received his daughter and son-in-law who returned to the door, without mentioning that the second daughter was going to marry in advance......

Xie Mulin was also shocked, but he was not shocked by the advance of the wedding date, but shocked that his father actually knew about it, and it was estimated that when he went out to drink tea with someone yesterday, he met with King Yan. But Xie Pu actually pretended to be indifferent, and calmly received his daughter and son-in-law who returned to the door, without mentioning that the second daughter was going to marry in advance......