Xu is unaccustomed to the water and soil, Xu is the first time to recognize the bed, half asleep and half awake all night, early in the morning of the second day, Tan Yin got up early, went to her mother's room after freshening up.

There is a main house, an east wing, and a west wing, and the middle is a courtyard. There are three main rooms, one of which is a hall house, which is used for reception, and Tan Yin's mother and daughter live in the east and west rooms. Yanya lived in the east wing, there were two rooms, one Yanya lived, and the other room was filled with some luggage and belongings. Yanmin lives in the West Wing, and because it is partially occupied by the Moon Gate, there is only one room. The interior of the room is similarly furnished, with a screen at the door, a soft couch by the window and a bed and a dresser against the screen.

Mrs. Tan has always gone to bed early and got up early, but she was in a hurry yesterday and didn't have time to pack her luggage, so she was packing her luggage at this time, and she was surprised to see her daughter come over so early.

Tan Yin walked forward to help her mother pack her luggage. When I came to Beijing this time, it is estimated that I will stay for several months or even half a year, and I have a lot of luggage, including clothes, jewelry, utensils, books and gifts for the Lu family.

Hangzhou has the reputation of heaven on earth, the Gao family is already rich, the food and clothing of the ladies are naturally not bad, this time to the feet of the Son of Heaven, the good place, rarely have to visit and communicate, Mrs. Gao is afraid of losing face, wronged granddaughter and granddaughter, but also in order to show off in front of Lu's mother, she opened her private treasury and picked a lot for the girls, and the luggage will naturally not be less.

"Mother, how can this Aunt Chen be like a lady in the main house, and she still shows herself and sees us as coming out of the ravine." Tan Yin put a set of white glaze kiln tea sets in Wanbaoge and talked about last night's incident.

"She saw that so many people came to our Gao family, and her heart was pantothenic again. Besides: The powerful people of the Manchu Dynasty are all in Shangjing, and they have been here for a few years, so how can they still have eyes to see people from other places. Aunt Chen has the support of the old lady, the old lady has soft ears, and your uncle-in-law is filial to his mother, and he has been blocking your aunt all these years. Fortunately, your aunt is the lady of the main house, and your cousin is older, otherwise your aunt really doesn't know what life she has lived. Mrs. Tan folded her clothes, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, revealing a few wry smiles, remembering her sister's hard work over the years, and sighed.

"Aunt Chen was like this yesterday, and my aunt lost face in front of us, and it must be uncomfortable." Tan Yin saw her mother's expression and comforted.

"Well, I told her. We are a mother's family, and if there is any shame or shame, it is all for outsiders to see. Your aunt is a good face, and others have suffered themselves. When your uncle-in-law married your aunt, he was just an ordinary scholar, and his family was so poor that if he really didn't want your uncle-in-law to take a concubine, could others force the cow to drink water? Even if you take a concubine, you can't accept this kind of cousin's closest relatives as a concubine, how many blocks you add to yourself. Your father once told me about this, and I didn't quite understand it at the time, but I have completely understood it all these years. Mrs. Tan said.

"Your aunt can do it when she is at home, and it is a compliment to take care of affairs and start a business. Our Gao family doesn't have an aunt, and these inner house women's tricks and tricks around the corners to compete for favor and selfish tricks really hurt her, and ...... back then" Mrs. Tan said with a little hatred.

"What was it back then?" Tan Yin asked curiously.

"Nothing." Mrs. Tan was silent.

Tan Yin knew that her mother was not satisfied with her uncle, this was also the idea of the Gao family, her grandfather's family was not a generation of climbing dragons and phoenixes, although her uncle-in-law was a Beijing official, and her father was just a master, but her grandfather's family was closer to her father. Over the years, the two daughters of the Gao family have married far away, but Mrs. Gao has always been more concerned about this eldest daughter, this time I came to Beijing, on the one hand, I want the girls to relax, on the other hand, it is also to do things, and I want to see this daughter who has not been seen for a long time.

Mrs. Tan looked at her daughter, and saw that Tan Yin had a tired face, her skin was fair, and the dark circles under her eyes were heavier. I have already sent someone to deliver a letter to Li Zhengziqing, and the little guy has come back to say that they have gone out to visit friends, and they should come over soon. ”

Tan Yin was caught by her mother, pursed her lips, and hummed softly.

Mrs. Tan thought of her daughter's future life, and wanted to mention a few more words about Mrs. Lu's topic, but when she saw her daughter's face and remembered her heart for Li Zheng, she couldn't bear to say what she wanted to say.

The mother and daughter cleaned up for a while before stopping, and Tan Yin saw several brocade boxes on the table, which contained gifts for the Lu family. What was given to Lu's mother was a thousand-year-old ginseng and a necklace of South Sea pearls the size of a thumb cap, a teapot and tea leaves were given to Luda, a fine inkstone was given to Lu Yin, and jewelry and utensils carefully selected by Mrs. Gao from the private treasury were given to Mrs. Lu's mother and daughter. What was given to Mrs. Lu was a pair of turquoise and transparent jadeite heads, and Lu Qing's was a whole pair of ruby heads, all of which were good goods that the old lady had treasured for a long time, and what was given to others was some small gold ornaments, but no one pulled them down.

After a while, the sun gradually rose, and Yan Ya and Yan Min had also freshened up and came to Mrs. Tan's room to greet them. At this time, Honeysuckle came in and said that breakfast was ready, and Yanya Hibiscus and Yanmin Lilac also came in to wait, and several people ate in the living room.

It's still March, and the weather is still cold, but because of the burning of the earth dragon, the house is warm like spring, and it is very comfortable. It's just that it's very different from the south, the weather is dry, and everyone is not very adaptable, and Mrs. Tan had a nosebleed in the middle of the night last night.

Breakfast is also breakfast in the north, millet porridge is moist, white steamed buns are sweet, pickled cabbage is refreshing, Hu spicy soup is appetizing, and a few fresh dishes are fried, and the first breakfast in Shangjing tastes unique.

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Not long after breakfast, Mrs. Lu and Lu Yin and Lu Qingyanting went to the west courtyard to see everyone, so I had to ask how you slept last night? How's breakfast going? Are you still used to it? He also said that Li Zheng had sent someone to deliver the letter early in the morning and was going to come to visit tomorrow morning. He also said that they wanted to come over today, but they were afraid that the ladies and girls had just arrived and needed to settle down.

Tan Yin's worried heart finally let go, Yan Min squeezed her eyes at her, Tan Yin's face turned crimson, and she turned her head embarrassedly.

Mrs. Lu knew that in addition to playing and relaxing, she also had serious things to do when she went to Beijing this time, and she had to inquire about the affairs of the capital. A few people sat down, and Honeysuckle soaked the West Lake Longjing with the Dingyao tea set brought to everyone present, and a few people chatted while drinking, talking about the affairs of the capital.

Lu Yin had learned from his mother in advance about the dissolution of the marriage contract between the Xu family and the Gao family, and it was really a strange news in the world that half of the divorce was withdrawn, and he knew that the most important thing for his cousin to come to Beijing this time was Yanya's divorce, he was studying in the academy, and the Xu brothers were famous figures, so there was naturally a lot of information.

"Cousin, you can help me tell me in detail about the current situation of the Xu family." Knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is the only way to survive a hundred battles, and Yanting is most concerned about the situation of the Xu family.

Lu Yin glanced at Yanya, saw that her face was as usual, and knew that since her aunt and cousin asked her to come, she would not shy away from it, so she talked about the Xu family.

"Xu Linfeng is now the right hand of the prince, His Majesty has been sick in bed for a long time, and he has not been in the court for a long time, and the court affairs have been in the hands of the East Palace, and there is secret news that it is about to be passed on to the prince. In addition, it has long been rumored that Xu Linfeng is about to serve as the left waiter of the Ministry of Officials, and he has already taken charge of the affairs of the selection, so it has not yet been announced, guessing that in order to avoid suspicion, the Ministry of Officials is in charge of the Beijing test, Xu Linhai participated in the Beijing test again, and Xu Linfeng will officially arrive after the Beijing test is unveiled. Lu Yin said. This news has gone viral in Hangzhou half a year ago, and now it is less than a month before the Beijing trial list is unveiled, which is basically a certainty.

"It was rumored that he would be the lord before, is this news reliable?" Yan Ting heard this confirmed information and asked again.

"It was rumored before that Concubine Su Guifei liked him very much and intended to let him Princess Shang Yunhua, but he politely refused. The lord is about to die, the Xu family is unwilling, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not willing to cut off his right-hand man. Lu Yin poured out the news he had heard.

The sisters looked at each other, their faces changed a little, and Yanya bit her lip even more, and the atmosphere condensed for a while. It seems that the judgment of the Gao family was right, in order to have a bright future, in order not to make the concubine feel suspicious, and in order to avoid the suspicion of forming a party for personal gain, the Xu family will not marry the noble family. Yan Ting sighed in his heart, but his face was not insignificant.

Mrs. Tan asked at this time, "What about the second son of the Xu family, Linhai?" ”

"Xu Linfeng is a young man and a long-term plan, and this person is different from his brother. Since the end of last year, talented people from all over the Jokhang have arrived in Beijing one after another, and for a while, there are many heroes in Beijing, but he still stands out from the crowd. The Shangjing Poetry Society, the Literary Society, a small meeting every day, and a general meeting every three days, all of them are proud to invite him. I've met him a few times, sometimes he is arrogant, sometimes uninhibited, sometimes unfathomable, if nothing else, there will be this person in one and three yuan. As long as he is there, everyone will not see anyone else, as bright as the sun and the moon, and as bright as the stars. Lu Yin recalled what Xu Linhai said and did: with a little envy, even a little admiration.

Even if she was dissatisfied with Xu Linhai, Tan Yin had to admit that what this aunt and cousin said was very true, but it was only in Suhu at that time, and now it is the world.

Everyone couldn't help but stare at Yan Ya, and Yan Ya saw that everyone was looking at her, first stunned, and then embarrassed to lower her head.

Hearing Lu Yin's meaning, he admired Xu Linhai so much, and naturally he didn't want his cousin to give up such a good marriage.

"Cousin, Xu Linfeng is in a high position again, Xu Linhai is so outstanding, isn't this wealthy and powerful family in Beijing flocking to Xu Linhai?" Tan Yin pinched Yanya's palm, reassured her, and asked Lu Yindao.

Unlike the previous dynasties, the Jokhang used to be controlled by wealthy families, but this dynasty was the imperial examination to select talents, the dynasty was Tian Shelang, and the twilight was the Tianzi Hall. Many eunuchs are staring at high school scholars, and some scholars also want to take the opportunity to cling to the eunuchs' homes, and there are even more people who want to catch their sons-in-law.

"Ayin, you're right. At the end of last year, many famous ladies were discussing him in private, and recently they knew that the Xu family did not want to marry a noble family, and now the petty officials and civilians have a chance, and they are even more impatient. Lu Qing said, she is a beautiful girl, with a round face, big eyes, very likable, very popular, and a frequent visitor to all kinds of ladies' parties. Lu Da's rank is not high, she mostly attends the gatherings of some low-level officials and ladies, and occasionally goes to the gatherings of some wealthy dignitaries, but she knows the situation from top to bottom.

Lu Yin looked at a few cousins, and didn't want to say it, but when Tan Yin asked her like this, her sister said it again, so she had no scruples, and said: "It was an exaggeration to say that the fruit was thrown before, but it was also chased by wealthy nobles. Now I know that the Xu family does not want to marry high-ranking officials and wealthy families, and it is even more expensive in Luoyang for a while. ”

Hearing Lu Yin say that Luoyang people are expensive, Tan Yin and Yan Min couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

Yan Ting looked at the smiling sisters, and then at Yan Ya, who had been bowing her head and being silent, this hot golden beetle son-in-law...... Headache!

"Do you know if he is engaged?" Tan Yin asked

"Shangjing and Hangzhou are thousands of miles apart, I don't know the situation, and I have never heard of the marriage contract." Lu Yin said, whether Xu Linhai has a marriage contract or no marriage contract now, it is really not something that can be said clearly in one sentence.

"Then which lady did he have any interest in?" Yan Min asked directly.

"Ahem...... "Lu Yin is a scholar in the end, and he was asked so directly by his cousin, he was dumbfounded for a while, and he didn't know how to answer.

"This ...... I haven't heard of this, but many famous ladies are interested in him. Lu Yin saw his cousin looking at him, looking like he would not give up if he didn't achieve his goal, so he had to answer.

"Just a famous lady? Can there be a fireworks woman? Yanmin asked again.

This cousin is too violent, Lu Yin is not an opponent, he looked at everyone, knew that this was not ordinary romantic gossip, licked his mouth and said, "Man!" Avoid...... It is inevitable to call friends, drink and have fun, recite poems, and often go out on these occasions, and it is common for this Qinglou woman to love talents. ”

A few people looked at him as an understatement, knowing that this Xu Linhai's romance is estimated to be known all over the city.

Yan Ya hadn't raised her head since just now, Yan Ting and Mrs. Tan exchanged glances with each other, and the matter of divorce had to be discussed.