(491) Give him a chance

Zhao Chengcai has been very busy in the past two days, it should be said that he is not only busy, but the entire county government and Zhalan Academy are busy. There is no other reason, the leader is coming.

The prefect of the county personally led the team and brought the entire county school, as well as the local Confucians, Confucians, and talented scholars. Of course, Zhao Chengcai's mentor in the county, Fang Daru, is also among them, this time he not only taught Zhao Chengcai and Du Yuhan two jinshi, but also an official in Beijing, and one was admitted to the Hanlin Academy, but what really brought him the most glory was still this champion duke, so he had to come to the scene anyway.

First of all, a grand celebration was held, and the plaque of "loyalty and integrity" won by Zhao Chengcai was hung on the highest star-picking building of the academy, and he personally renamed it "Zhuangyuan Building" to inspire the local people.

Then a special meeting was held on how to make good use of the emperor's imperial bounty, and as soon as this meeting started, the old masters and young masters spoke freely, each expressing their own views and insisting on their own words.

Some people say that this money should be used to subsidize more poor children to go to school, so as to show the emperor's grace and be the world's favor. Some people also say that they can't just patronize and help students, but also have to reward the masters.

Some people say that the money should be used to build a big, beautiful new academy to show off the royal style. Some people also said that more primary schools should be built, not for the exclusive use of the Zhalan Academy, but for the benefit of the people of the whole place.

In short, there is a lot of disagreement, and there is a lot of discussion.

As the only four-grade official in the local area who can be compared with the prefect, it is impossible for Zhao Chengcai not to accompany him throughout the process. Socializing all day long, arguing with a lot of people is dizzy, and even the daily love letters have been reduced from at least three pieces of paper to three lines, how can you still care about other things?

Zhang Qingting wanted to talk to him about Zhao Yulian several times, but he couldn't find a chance. Just think about it, after all, Aunt Niu still has a condition, even if the Zhao family agrees, she can't get through there for nothing. It's better to wait for Aunt Niu to agree before she says, and she has nothing to say if she wants to come to the Zhao family.

So he put the matter aside for the time being, and took Xiniu to make new clothes. Although Zhao Wang's gift is not expensive, it is very intimate. Zhang Qingting also felt that she was very thoughtful, there were several happy events in succession at these times, and she also thought about making two new clothes, and she just happened to send them.

In fact, putting aside everything else, Zhang Qingting also knew that although this mother-in-law was illiterate, she really had nothing to say about living at home. If it was in the old big family, it would be great to be able to ambush her and be a housekeeper.

These days, although she didn't deliberately inquire about the Zhao family, she also knew that Yang Xiaotao and Liu Fang's life would not be easy. Zhang Qingting didn't have a good impression of those two women, and he also felt that they should be disciplined severely. If Zhao Chengdong doesn't come back within two or three years, it would be better to send them out. If you put it at home, something will happen sooner or later.

was crooked on the bed, fanning his daughter, thinking about his thoughts, but he heard a gentle knock outside the door, "Sister, are you sleeping?" ”

"Come in"

Fang Mingzhu pushed the door in, holding a box in her hand, and seeing that Xiniu was asleep, she lowered her voice, "This is the He Yi I want to give to Sister Yulan, eldest sister, you help me give it to her, I think she is about to open a store, she should be able to use it." ”

Because of filial piety, Fang Mingzhu can not go out and try not to go out. She only followed the 100-day banquet of Ming'er He's family, but she definitely didn't go. Even Zhao Yulan, she felt that she had better not show up.

Zhang Qingting didn't take anything, but glanced at her with disgust, "You have to meet others, what else is there to see with her?" On the day of her wedding, you can not go to the new house, but you can't go to the new house and congratulate her in person. If she is serious about it, she is still the apprentice of Old Man Fang, what can you say? We're not such a big family, so we don't talk about these false courtesies."

Seeing that Fang Mingzhu was still about to speak, Zhang Qingting persuaded, "Don't take it to heart, this is what Yulan personally told me, let me definitely pull you over that day." You can't let her bride come to see you, can you? No mistakes, not a lot of words"

Fang Mingzhu also smiled, "Okay, then the ** must be busy, I'll go to the new house in the morning to see her off, and then go to the horse farm to watch, you can't stop me." ”

Zhang Qingting thought for a while, so it was fine, even if they didn't mind, but if some old people gossip, it would be annoying. Even Zhao Wang's family can't keep these taboos.

So he didn't insist anymore, just smiled and asked, "What good things are you going to give her?" ”

Fang Mingzhu opened the box carefully, "This is the recipe that my grandfather asked me to copy, I sorted it out, specially picked out some home-cooked side dishes and ordinary pastries, and copied one for Sister Yulan." I don't know if she'll be able to, but there's a book in place that she can read when she's fine. This is the recipe for the brine that grandpa made when he was in the capital, he deleted a few spices that were more difficult to get, and added some simple ones, the taste you have tasted, and they all said it was good, so I gave this recipe to Sister Yulan. She opened a small restaurant, which is the most suitable to do, which saves time and effort, and many people must also love to eat. ”

Zhang Qingting hesitated for a moment, "This is your family's secret recipe, is it appropriate for her?" ”

Fang Mingzhu smiled, "Eldest sister, grandpa taught me in the end that the true meaning of cooking does not lie in one or two secret recipes, but in being able to constantly innovate and keep improving." There is a good saying, it is called not getting tired of eating, and this is the truth. Speaking of which, grandpa's secret recipe from the past has spread throughout Zaranburg, what is it? This secret recipe is now placed here for me, but it is just a blank piece of paper, and it is placed in Sister Yulan's place, but you can still listen to the opinions of the guests and continue to improve. Maybe one day, she will be able to create a more powerful Zhao family secret recipe."

She handed the things over again, "Now that Sister Yulan has moved back over there, it's always not convenient for me to go." If you don't send it to your brother-in-law, or send someone over, she'd better prepare it earlier. ”

Zhang Qingting knew that this little girl still had a layer of thought to let herself have more contact with the Zhao family, but she didn't point it out, she only accepted the things, "You must be the favorite of this gift"

Fang Mingzhu smiled slightly, but hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Fluttershy...... When will you be back? ”

Zhang Qingting smiled indifferently, and somewhat understood what she wanted to say, "She should be back when Yulan gets married, her marriage is around the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she has to live at home for two months to reunite with us." ”

Fang Mingzhu paused, half embarrassed and half embarrassed and half embarrassed, "Eldest sister, Jinbao is not small, there is no need to wait for me, if he has a good girl he likes......"

Zhang Qingting patted her hand and interrupted her, "Mingzhu, I said that our family will not ask you for anything, and you should not feel as if you owe our family anything." I asked Jinbao to wait for three years, just to do a good job of the other party's old man. Your grandfather has a great favor in our family, if it weren't for him, we still don't know where to fall now, not only me, but our family can be said to have received his favor, now it's just to let Jinbao wait for three years, what is there to worry about? If it's really awkward, you can just assume that he has done his filial piety for your grandfather for three years, and you must not feel a burden in your heart. ”

Raising his hand to caress Fang Mingzhu's crimson cheeks, Zhang Qingting smiled slightly, "I said this to Yulian, and now I will say it again to you." Getting married is a major event in a person's life, if you treat him as a small matter, you can just find someone to make do. Maybe you have a crush on him being rich, maybe you are fancy, maybe you are forced by your parents, maybe you are just to repay your kindness, there are always various reasons to easily give this life away. Then it is to have children and take care of the housework, and this life is easy to pass over.

However, when you are old, your hair is gray, and your teeth are gone, will you regret it? Regret that you didn't find someone to get along with when you were young? It's always a pity to regret that when you were at your most youthful and beautiful, you didn't get a compliment from someone who knew how to appreciate you, right? No mistakes, not a lot of words"

Zhang Qingting didn't hide his selfishness, "Of course, I hope you can give Jinbao this chance." The two of us know each other very well, and Jinbao also knows that he is more than honest and not dexterous. He is the eldest son, and most of the burden of the family will be entrusted to him in the future, and if there is a clever person to help him, then things in the family will definitely go much smoother. But if she is too clever, I am afraid that she will be selfish and neglect her parents and younger siblings.

I won't hide it from you here, if it weren't for you, I would never help him get such a smart daughter-in-law back, I'd rather be stupid, and I hope that people can keep this family business steadfastly, honor the elderly, and take care of my younger siblings. But if it were you, I wouldn't have anything to worry about. For I can trust you, but I can't trust a stranger. Do you understand? ”

Fang Mingzhu nodded vigorously, and Zhang Qingting suddenly smiled again, "Of course, I also know that Jinbao is neither handsome nor chic, nor can he export into a chapter, he is a civil and military talent, he is a civil and military waste."

Hearing this, Fang Mingzhu knew that he was comparing him to Yan Bowen, and laughed out loud, "He...... He's not that bad."

Zhang Qingting held her hand, "I said this to let you know that he is such a person." If you want to live with him, you can't expect him to soar into the sky and do something earth-shattering. But one thing I can be sure of is that Jinbao is definitely the one who can block the knife for his wife and children, remember, when we first started the Absolute Taste Fast, someone came to make trouble again and again, and every time he always rushed forward with sticks, knives and guns. The surnamed Xue bullied me, and he would rush there to save me. That time, I misunderstood him because of the secret recipe, and I almost broke one of his legs, and I felt guilty afterwards, but he didn't hold a grudge against me at all. He may not be that smart, not so likable, but he is definitely someone to rely on. Of course, there are many reliable good people in this world, and you can't choose every one. I'm still the same sentence, the choice is yours, but I hope you can give him a chance. ”

Fang Mingzhu pondered for a long time, and suddenly raised his face to look at her and smiled, "Eldest sister, can I write to him?" ”()

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