At the end of April, the weather is already very warm, it is a good season for flowers and willows, and even the quiet place of Buddhism seems to be vibrant.

Lanruo Temple occupies a small area, the incense is not prosperous, generally only a few people in the morning, basically no one in the afternoon, Tan Yin and Li Zheng made an appointment to meet in the afternoon, also to avoid the crowd.

In the afternoon of this day, the road was very smooth, so I arrived at Lanruo Temple early, but found that there were several sedan chairs parked at the door, and there were small maids and maidservants waiting outside. Tan Yin and Honeysuckle suppressed their surprise and hid aside to wait, but fortunately, after a while, these people left.

About half an hour later, just like last time, Li Zheng hurried over, the beads of sweat on his face were about to drip down, Tan Yin hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe off the sweat stains for him.

"Why do you do this every time, panicking." Tan Yin said angrily.

Li Zheng took a few breaths and said: calm down and said: "Lord Wang has something to do for me temporarily, I am in a hurry, and I rushed over before the matter was done." I'll have to rush over later. ”

"But what's the matter?"

"Lord Wang wants to play a fold, let me go to Hongwen Hall to sort out some information for him, this is a long story, and you don't know much about the details."

"So you can eat three meals a day on time? I won't forget to sleep and eat like I used to copy books! ”

Li Zheng stood up and stretched out his arms, looked at her and said with a smile: "I'm fine, you see if my body is stronger than before, the banquet wine and food are good, and the oil and water are enough, you are still afraid that I will not be full." I used to be really worried about starving, but I won't be afraid anymore. ”

Tan Yin looked carefully, Li Zheng was taller and stronger than before, and he was also a little relieved.

Tan Yin asked him about his participation in various gatherings, the situation of scholars in various places, anecdotes, rumors in Beijing, etc., and Li Zheng picked up some interesting and important things to tell her.

Tan Yin found that she didn't know anything about Li Zheng, and asked: "You said that you helped Lord Wang sort out the information, I don't know much about this, but I also heard my father say that people's hearts are sinister, and the sea is up and down, you have to be careful." ”

Li Zheng took her hand and helped her sit down, "I know what the master and you mean, because I am afraid that I will stand on the wrong line, follow the wrong person, and ruin my future." I have just entered the Jinshi now, and I have no foundation, how much capital can I be favored by others? It's just that the adults asked me to do some small things, and I couldn't get into the inner core. They are all fellow villagers, but let the relationship warm up and not give birth, which is very common in the imperial court, and others will not say anything. ”

After listening to Li Zheng's comfort, Tan Yin relaxed a little and said, "I know that you are smart and measured in everything. But when I came to Beijing, this place is really big, there are so many people, and things are complicated. It feels like all the smart people in the world are here, and sometimes before you say anything, others already know what you're thinking. Others can deduce the thoughts of people they have never met in a few words. And what we think is easy to do, how can it be so difficult, you don't have anything to do yet. ”

"Ayin, do you know how many people want to come to Beijing but can't, don't you like to go to Beijing?" Li Zheng asked.

"Naturally, I like it too, as you said, there are all the talents in the world, there are the most magnificent palaces, there are the most beautiful poems and songs, and there are so many delicious and fun things. I just don't think there's a lot of things I can handle. Tan Yin was a little melancholy.

Tan Yin has always been optimistic, and Li Zheng couldn't help asking, "Ah Yin, but what happened?" ”

Tan Yin pondered for a moment and said, "Originally, I came to Beijing this time, first, to deal with a few things, and secondly, to let us come to relax, but when I came, I found that I was even more confused. Naturally, my mother and I came here mainly for you, and the eldest cousin for Yanya. ”

"When I got here, I realized that it wasn't that simple. As the wife of the six-grade official, the aunt has to be looked down upon by others, and the second aunt in Hangzhou has always been very envious. But when I came, I found out that she had a mother-in-law who was difficult to serve, a favorite concubine who was jealous of the wind, and a lot of children who needed to be taken care of, and her uncle-in-law was not very considerate. ”

After Li Zheng heard this, he said: "I heard that Lord Lu's house is peaceful, and his wife and two concubines are very harmonious, are you mistaken?" ”

Tan Yin was very angry, "What I have seen and heard with my own eyes is not as good as the rumors on the streets, do you also want to sit and collect the beauty of people like this." ”

Li Zheng hurriedly clenched her hand and said eagerly: "Ah Yin, I said the wrong thing, don't think about it, my mother may be more demanding, but don't you know my heart for you?" There will never be a concubine, and there will be no day and night for you. ”

Tan Yin looked at Li Zheng's eager eyes, and also felt his sincerity, the gloom in her heart dissipated a little, and replied: "I know, maybe some things have not been going well recently, I think about it a little too much." ”

"What's wrong! What else? ”

"Cousins and cousins came to Beijing, just to get rid of Xu Linhai, we originally thought that this matter was relatively simple, as long as it was clear, it was reasonable for the Gao family to want to withdraw from the marriage, but I didn't expect the Xu family to disagree, this matter was delayed here, we have no way to take the Xu family, and there is no place to reason. Now Yanya is nineteen years old, her uncle's family is very anxious, and her eldest cousin is so busy, so he takes off all business to deal with this matter, just because he is afraid of delaying Yanya's flowering period. Yanya doesn't talk much on the surface, but she understands better than anyone else in her heart. Yan Min is cheerful on the surface, but sometimes she looks at Yan Ya silently, she is also eighteen years old, and her future in-laws have urged her several times, she lost her temper with her future husband last time, saying that Yan Ya will never marry if she does not marry, if the Lin family is not willing to wait, let them choose someone else. Lin Guan Ying was so desperate for her that she was so frightened that she swore to the sky, and I saw it in my eyes and felt pain in my heart. Tan Yin said helplessly.

"Why do you say that these men in power are so selfish, are they the champions, and they can take what they want, without caring about others? Can women only be so passive? was selected, engaged, dismarried, not allowed to get married, completely dependent on men, pleasing them, having children, taking care of her husband, and taking care of her husband's concubines and concubines, people only called her so-and-so, not even a name, which is not bad. If the father and brother are not in order, they will be both prosperous and lossy, and they will fall into the sludge and rotten ditch. They were all conceived in October, how unfair it is to women in this world. The more Tan Yin spoke, the more angry she became.

Li Zheng was dumbfounded, he didn't expect Tan Yin, who was reasonable, to say such a big thing. "Ayin, women in all dynasties have been beautiful with suppleness."

"Who told you that women are beautiful in their meekness? These words are just to deceive those women who have not read the book. If you look at some of the women in the history books, there are as humble as they are now, and there are many talented women, but they don't let women come out. Tan Yin sneered.

Li Zheng hurriedly looked around, "Ah Yin, you can't talk nonsense!" “

Tan Yin calmed down a little, as if she felt that she was too excited, no matter what, it was none of Li Zheng's business, so she sat silently and didn't speak.

"My good Ayin, don't be angry, there are all kinds of people in this world, how can we manage so much? Everyone has their own way of living. ”

"I know that everyone has their own way of living and ideas, but isn't that related to Yanya? How do you say? It's already the end of April, and Yanya will be twenty years old next year, can you still get a kiss! I think Xu Linhai is deliberately dragging and forcing the Gao family to agree. ”

"Ah Yin, I don't think about Xu Zifei's high school champion and promising future, but from the perspective of choosing a son-in-law, even if Xu Zifei did not do it right before, but the prodigal son will not change his money, after this incident, he will definitely cherish Miss Yanya even more, why not give him a chance again?"

Tan Yin was angry when he said this, "What do you mean to give him a chance, do we have this initiative?" When does he care if the Gao family gives him a chance, he has been strategizing, high up, watching us crash around in the pit to find a way out. You're a jinshi like him, you're a man, and of course you can help him speak. ”

"I'm not helping him, but even if Miss Yanya wants to renegotiate marriage, can she beat him?" Li Zheng was also anxious, how could Tan Yin be like fried beans today.

"What do you call it over? Is it bigger than the official, or higher than the family, or more than the money? Is it better to ask Yanya to go back to her parents' house with the crown of Mrs. Decree and cry? ”

"Of course, this marriage needs to be happy with each other, Ayin, let's not talk about others, let's talk about ourselves! I've been sorting out the information for many days, people are very tired, and the two of us haven't seen each other for more than ten days, don't you feel sorry for me! ”

After Tan Yin was angry, he also found that it was really unreasonable to sprinkle his anger on Li Zheng's head, and now he heard him say that he was very tired, so he hurriedly asked for warmth, and took out the crane and nine heavenly green jade pendant.

When Li Zheng saw this jade pendant, the girl in front of him was concerned about herself, thinking about herself, and said: "Ayin, I know that you have been in Beijing for the past two months, and some things are not as good as you want, but your uncles and cousins are so capable, and your cousin's affairs can always be solved in the end. You and me, you're eighteen years old, I'm twenty, and I don't want to be separated from you for too long. My mother will be there in the middle of next month, and I want her to come and propose. There will be no such bad things for your uncle's family and your cousin, and we will have a good life. ”

Saying that, he took Tan Yin's hand, "Come, tie the jade pendant for me, and in the future, the husband and lady will be honored, and the two of us will be one." ”

Tan Yin smacked him embarrassedly, "Talking nonsense, I haven't skimmed the eight characters yet!" As he spoke, he tied a jade pendant to him.

Li Zheng saw that she was in a good mood and laughed happily.

"According to what you said last time, I recently saw that kind of small house in the northwest of the city, there is a yard in front, there are flowers and trees, although the house is not big, but it is very clean and quiet, and it is also very close to the bookstore, you will definitely like it." Li Zheng said with a smile.

Tan Yin hurriedly said: "What is the price, is it expensive?" Is there enough money? ”

"It's enough, my wife still has a lot of money left from the last time, and I've made some money by doing some things recently, plus some money, don't worry about me."

"You have a lot of socializing now, all of them are dignitaries, and people rely on clothes, so you can't be too shabby."

"I know, didn't you buy me a set of clothes, and this piece of Wu Shangzhai jade pendant, which is already okay!" Li Zheng scratched her nose and said.

The two snuggled up and said some love words, and suddenly Tan Yin seemed to think of something, "By the way, I heard that there are Mei Ji as companions at the banquet in Beijing, and some adults will give Mei Ji as a gift, Shang Jing is used to this, and thinks it is an elegant thing, will you ......" Tan Yin looked at Li Zheng and said.

Li Zheng was one head and two big, and hurriedly explained: "My aunt, I have already explained last time, those Meiji pour wine and play the piano and dance, but I don't even dare to touch their fingers, if you don't believe it, you can ask Ziqing." ”

"Ziqing didn't say that last time he was drunk in Zhuangyuan Building, what he meant was that someone secretly sent you Qiubo."

"I can control what others think, but I already have you, even if you give me ten guts, I won't dare! Besides, the new science and technology jinshi is at a time when the future is very good, and he is a newcomer, unlike those adults who have been officials for many years, and there are a few people who are willing to destroy their future and mix with these kabuki. Li Zheng hurriedly explained.

"Hmph, then I heard that the lady of Yuehualou didn't hold a banquet to celebrate Xu Linhai and other first-class jinshi?"

"This is indeed a true thing, I have also learned carefully, Xu Zifei does know Fu Niang, but this person has a wide range of contacts, and the three religions and nine streams have contacts, and the two are not necessarily that kind of relationship, do you think he wants to take Yu Niang as a concubine?"

"It's his business who he wants to take as a concubine, what do we have to do, just withdraw the marriage."

Xu Zifei is very strict with himself and will not do this easily. My good Ayin, you don't have to worry about this matter so much, just let your eldest cousin take care of it! Li Zheng persuaded him.

"Do you think I like to be nosy? You haven't seen Yanya's situation in the past year, do you want us to watch her fall into the quagmire and not even stretch out her hand? Affection: He's not your cousin either. Tan Yin said angrily.

Li Zheng hurriedly comforted, secretly complaining in his heart, he didn't want to mention the Xu Gao family at all, this matter was a cannon battle, just a little bit, and hurriedly moved on to other topics.