A few days later, Zhang Yiming's parents and two younger sisters arrived in Beijing and temporarily lived in Li's mansion.

Li Wei deliberately found a good day with a peaceful day and invited the Jiang family and his wife to come over for a get-together. During the banquet, the two families met and were also kind.

When the Zhang family saw that the Jiang family and his wife were graceful and luxurious, and their bearing was extraordinary, they were secretly happy in their hearts.

Seeing that although the Zhang family was born in a poor family and had never seen much of the world, they were restrained in their words and deeds, but they were also cleanly dressed and polite, and Li Wei was circling around, so they became more and more satisfied.

Jiang Hongsheng had already informed his boss Li Wei of the meaning of the old lady in the house. Li Wei had heard a little about the reputation of the daughter of the Hou Mansion, but after thinking about it carefully, there was some truth. didn't hide it from Zhang Yiming at the moment, so he simply spread it out and said.

Zhang Yiming's face was not obvious, but there was a trace of amazement in his heart.

Li Wei's officialdom was the most eye-catching, and he saw his thoughts at a glance, and said bluntly: "Yiming, I don't blame the old lady of Jiang Mansion for being picky about this. The old lady Hou Mansion was born, the Jiang family has been scholarly for generations, full of nobles, and the most important thing is to pay attention to the right family.

The uncle of the Jiang family is married to the granddaughter of the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites.

The second grandfather of the Jiang family married Wu Yifang, the eldest daughter of Wu Wei in the engineering department.

The eldest lady of the Jiang family is married to the Feng family of the Ministry of Rites.

The second lady of the Jiang family is married to the grandson of the head of the household.

The third lady from the Jiang family, although she was in the boudoir, was married to Zheng Liang, the grandson of Zheng Heng, the grandson of Zheng Heng, the prince of the country. Listen, it's either rich or expensive!

The fourth lady is Jiang Hongsheng's daughter, which can be described as the pearl of the palm, and the old lady is now making this request, which is not too much, but it is only a month late, with your ability, if there is no accident, the top three are stable, and when the time comes, isn't it happy? ”

Zhang Yiming listened to Li Wei talk about the marriage of the Jiang family. His heart moved, and he said respectfully: "Thank you Master Li for taking care of the students, your great kindness, let the students report in the future." ”

Li Wei nodded with satisfaction. In officialdom. In addition to blood, gate valve, and nepotism, the relationship between fellow villagers is also common. The role of Xiangyi in the whole officialdom is very important.

The reason why Li Wei took in Zhang Yiming was nothing more than a method used by officialdom and politicians, and his purpose was self-evident.

Scholars, there are a few people who don't understand this kind of unspoken rules of officialdom that rely on reinforcements, win over forces, and use each other. Zhang Yiming is happy to accept it, but he also knows whether this relationship can last long. It's all about his ranking in the palace exam, as long as he is in the top three in high school, promoted, rich, and married. Concubinage is just around the corner.

As the so-called ten-year cold window no one asks, it becomes famous all over the world in one fell swoop, which is the truth.

Zhang Yiming returned to the room, and studied hard all night, and he couldn't stay up, so he slept with his clothes.

When the Jiang family and his wife returned home, they went to Guiyuntang to discuss with the old lady. After hearing this, the old lady didn't say anything, but only let the second old man and his wife go back to the room to rest.

Within a few days, it was rumored in the capital that Jinshang intended to choose an unmarried student with both talent and appearance among the top three in this palace examination as Chenglong's fast son-in-law, and he was promised to be married to the princess.

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the students boiled their eyes red one by one. I heard that some students studied at night for five days and five nights. Eventually, he lost his strength and fainted in the inn.

When the news reached the ears of the Zhang family, Zhang's father felt ripples in his heart and secretly called his son to his side.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yiming has also been embarrassed about this matter in the past two days, with his article. If there is no accident, the top three are still somewhat sure. looks like a handsome person, and he is only twenty-one years old, isn't he an unmarried student with both talent and appearance?

Zhang Yiming's heart was already a little loose, but he still said: "Father, isn't this good?" Am I such a treacherous villain? ”

Father Zhang sneered: "Then isn't the Jiang family also afraid that you will not be successful, so they proposed to marry in a month." If my son is not successful, do you think the Jiang family will marry their daughter to you? Since they are all gambling, why not bet big? ”

Zhang Yiming said with a sad face: "Father, if I can't be picked today, then wouldn't I lose more than I gained, and I sinned Li and Jiang, not to mention the two families, and ended up with no personal wealth." ”

Father Zhang said lightly: "Then let me ask you, once you are in high school and you are taken by the princess, how do you choose when the time comes?" ”

Zhang Yiming was silent for a long time, gritted his teeth and said: "My father often said that people go to high places, and water flows to low places, so I naturally listen to my father!" ”

Zhang's father was pleased: "This is the son of my Zhang family." People don't do it, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed, your father and I were too affectionate and righteous back then, so we ended up with nothing today. As long as you are in the top three in high school, what is the door of the Jiang Mansion? With my son's appearance and official position, I'm afraid I won't find a good one? There is a way that the spring breeze is proud, and you can see all the Chang'an flowers in one day. When the time comes, don't say it's you, it's your sister, and I will marry them into a wealthy family. Son, the prosperity of our Zhang family is just around the corner. ”

In one sentence, Zhang Yiming only said that his heart was surging, his blood was boiling, and his fighting spirit was high, as if he was already wearing a big red robe, wearing a champion hat, and a red-maned horse with a golden saddle.

Zhang Yimingqiang pressed his heart and frowned: "Father, what about the Jiang family?" ”

Father Zhang pretended to sigh and said: "It's no wonder to us for this, who made them have to wait for you to be in high school before they are sure of their relationship." The Jiang family and our Zhang family are still not blessed. There is still half a moon to be the palace test, while it has not yet been decided, it is better to find a reason to push it away, this matter is easy to be sooner rather than later, if you wait for you to get off the field and win the first, it will be too late. At that time, even if the princess takes a fancy to you, the Jiang family only needs to make a fuss, which is the crime of bullying the king. ”

Zhang Yiming smiled bitterly: "Father, I'm afraid it's too late, everyone in the capital knows that I am discussing marriage with the Jiang family." In case you check it......"

Zhang's father scolded: "It's really a bully, it's just a marriage proposal, but it wants to make everyone know, I'm afraid that you will regret the marriage at that time?" ”

Zhang Yiming really has bitterness and regrets.

When he heard that the Jiang family intended to marry their daughter to her, a pie fell on his head that day. Seeing that the Jiang family carved beams and painted buildings, brocade clothes and jade food, and served wealth and glory, for fear that the Jiang family would regret it, he moved some careful thoughts, and let people spread the news of his marriage with the Jiang family to the community.

If the sky is as people wish, it is natural that good things come in pairs. In case of an accident in his palace, it can also force the Jiang family to marry their daughter to him. No matter how bad it is, he can also say that the Jiang family dislikes the poor and loves the rich, and then he will take the opportunity to make trouble.

Wealthy people, the most important thing is reputation. If the Jiang family wants to settle this matter, it is necessary to soothe his wounded heart, and to have some blood.

With the Jiang family's financial resources, what is tens of thousands of taels of silver? Even if he can't get a beauty, he can get a lot of wealth. With this money, what kind of woman can't find it? With only these careful thoughts, how can he be embarrassed to talk to his father?

Father Zhang slapped his palm on the coffee table, and said angrily: "Since they are unkind, then don't blame me for being unjust, tomorrow, I will go to Jiang's Mansion and simply tear my face." ”

Zhang Yiming said with a humble heart: "Father, by all means, the Jiang family is not as good as the Gao family, although it is only a fourth grade, but the children in the house and the Gaomen of the capital have joint marriages." There is a way that all glory and all losses are lost, we are just ordinary people and we can't afford to offend. If you think about this matter for two more days, you will definitely come up with a way to get the best of both worlds.

Father Zhang laughed a few times, retracted his hand, rubbed it, and said: "The enemy can't be resolved, or my son is thoughtful, and his father listens to you!" ”

Two days later, Zhang Yiming really came up with a way to get the best of both worlds, and planned to wait for Li Wei to come back from the yamen in the evening, so he talked to him, and when he was complacent, he saw Li Wei, who was supposed to be in the yamen, wearing an official uniform and coming in a hurry.

Zhang's guest lives in the northwest corner of Li Mansion, sparsely populated, only a few people clean the courtyard on weekdays, although the yard is partial, the furniture is readily available, it is a good place to read.

Zhang Yiming hurriedly got up to greet him.

The two stood still in the courtyard, Li Wei was unusual, wiped his sweat, and immediately panted and said: "Everyone outside is saying that you want to reject the Jiang family's relatives, but is there such a thing?" ”

Zhang Yiming was stunned, he wanted to reject the Jiang family's relatives, but he hadn't said it yet, why did anyone outside know about it?

After a few turns in his mind, thinking about his words, he looked up and saw Li Wei staring at him for a moment, and his heart suddenly panicked, and he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

Seeing his hesitation, Li Wei's heart suddenly cooled half, but he was still unwilling to ask again: "Is there really such a thing?" ”

Zhang Yiming muttered: "Master Li, this matter, let the students talk to you in detail, the matter is not what you think, I ...... I ......"

Li Wei still had half of his heart, and he also cooled down at the moment, and couldn't help but put on a bit of official authority and said: "Zhang Yiming, you just need to tell me whether this matter is true or false." I don't want to hear it. ”

Zhang Yiming, although his mind is not right, he has a bit of the arrogance of a scholar, and the matter has come to this point, it is better to be straightforward, bend over and salute: "Master Li, I have this intention." ”

Li Wei asked, "What is the reason?" ”

Zhang Yiming straightened his back and said, "Master Li, you are also from the imperial examination, so you naturally know that scholars hate others the most. The Jiang family had to ask me to go to high school before I was sure of it, which showed that they still had no confidence in me, for fear that I would be careless and miss his daughter's life. In this case, why do you need to marry Miss Fourth to me? In case I lose my hand, won't he Jiang family want to regret it? Rather than put you in the middle of the two, let me be this villain. ”

Li Wei was angry and laughed back: "Huiyuan is Huiyuan, and if you do a splendid article, you naturally have a good eloquence." If you had replied to me like this on the spot a few days ago, I would have given you a thumbs up and praised you from the bottom of my heart, not moved by fame and fortune, not promiscuous by wealth and nobility, ambitious, courageous, and true temperament. Is it just now? Zhang Huiyuan, do you dare to say that you rejected the family affairs of the Jiang Mansion, not for the title of concubine? Afraid that the Jiang family will block your Qingyun Road? ”

Zhang Yiming saw that there was nothing to hide, and said with emotion: "Lord Li, good birds choose trees to rest, virtuous ministers choose the master to do things, phoenixes and sycamores, animals are still like this, not to mention people!" I, Zhang Yiming, was born in poverty since I was a child, I can't eat enough, I don't have warm clothes, I study hard day and night, and I haven't embellished a day for more than ten years, just to be nominated for the gold list one day, get ahead, and give my family a better life, is it wrong to do this? ”

Li Wei was so choked that he held a breath in his throat and eyes, and he couldn't speak for a long time. (..)

( Miss Jiang Si )