Ning Ren smiled: "He received an errand from the Ministry of Rites before, and when the Tujia Yamen Qing was busy, he regretted it, and begged in front of the emperor, saying that he wanted to enter the military department to do things." But the emperor had arranged for him to enter the military department, and I don't know who he listened to and insisted on going to the Ministry of Rites, but now he is angry, so he hangs him. Now Tongying comes to our military department every day to hang around, asking our old Shangshu to help him say good things. ”

Shu Ning was a little surprised: "How does my brother know the emperor's plan?" Duan Ning smiled: "We all know that the emperor specially instructed several adults in our department not to help Tongying speak, so that he could learn a lesson." In fact, the emperor wanted him to come a long time ago. I was just helping to transcribe and organize things, but now I'm very comfortable translating the papers. Tongying has personally been to the northwest, so she must know the local situation better. He was born in the Iron Hat King, and his father and brother were both leaders, so it was perfect for him to come to the military department. ”

It sounds like the emperor is deliberately hanging Tongying to play, imagine that Emperor Kangxi is carrying a fishing rod to lure Tongying to the bait, Shuning couldn't help laughing: "Brother Tongying must be so anxious, right?" How could he have listened to other people's instigation in the first place? I haven't lived a free life, and I want to turn around and be teased again, it's really pitiful. The word "pitiful" she said had a hint of schadenfreude.

Duan Ning said: "Who told him that the timing of his errand was so unfortunate?" At that time, wasn't Chaoshang arguing over the choice of the director of the watch factory? They all say that they want to choose someone with a noble status. When others saw that he was going to learn to run errands, they were worried that he would take advantage of that place, so they simply coaxed him to go to the Ministry of Rites. Tong Ying was looking for that person's bad luck. According to me. He also found it on his own, what is he going to do with the Ministry of Rites? If you had joined the military department, you would have been with me now. ”

Shuning thought for a while, but said, "According to me, no matter which yamen Brother Tongying goes to, he can't be idle." His temperament is a bit overkill, and he takes responsibility for it. He who refuses to be sloppy. If only he could enjoy leisure. No matter how many messengers of the Ministry of Rites there are. He sat in the yamen all day drinking tea and chatting, and who would say that he wasn't? It is clear that he has to do things himself, so he is so busy. Therefore, no matter which yamen he went to, it was actually the same. ”

She has a basis for what she says. As the second son in the family, Tongying is not a strong martial artist, if she really wants to enjoy leisure. Just go to the palace to be a clan guard, and be on duty every few days, isn't he usually as idle as he likes? But he had to learn to paint and run errands; He is a child of the clan, and his status is noble, that is, the prince's elder brother is going to get married, and those affairs are also done by officials of the Ministry of Rites, where is the need for him to personally intervene? But he just ran around and kept busy; And when it was in the Northwest. Just send the information back. But on the way through the desert, he also went everywhere to inquire for intelligence and inspect the terrain, isn't this demanding?

As for saying that he is overkill, as long as he sees that he is not comfortable at home, he runs to live in someone else's house. And in order to cut off the girl's home, he deliberately scared people. Sometimes, he is obviously well-intentioned, but what he says can always make people hate to death. In the end, it's just an awkward temperament. Shuning thought of the situation of getting along in the past, and the corners of her mouth smiled slightly.

Duan Ning saw his sister's expression, but he was a little thoughtful: "Do you know him very well, I have known him for so many years before I know that he is such a person." It may seem like a casual person, but in fact, it is very reliable. He was in the Ministry of Rites for a few months, and everyone said he was good. ”

Shuning was reminded when she heard him say this, and wondered when she knew so much about Tongying? However, she didn't think deeply about this unnatural feeling, and only said: "I've known him since I was a child, and besides, I have spent a lot of time together in the past two years, so it's naturally not difficult to see." ”

Duan Ning quieted down, not knowing what he was thinking, Shu Ning was a little strange, so she just lowered her head to eat tea, and then glanced at a stack of official documents on the table. Does Duanning have to come back with business every day to do it? Is it just so that my sister can rest a little more?

"Sister." Duan Ning suddenly spoke, "What do you think about the draft?" ”

Shuning was a little surprised: "What's wrong with my brother today?" Didn't we all discuss it when Ama Eniang was at home? ”

Duan Ning shook his head and said, "Although there was a conclusion at that time, I think it was still too unstable. What the nobles in the palace will think, we don't know at all. What if they randomly suggest you to marry on a whim, or after listening to someone else's words? ”

He looked at his sister's wide-eyed eyes and sighed: "The draft is not only about appearance, but also about everyone's family background. No matter how mediocre you behave, you won't be a saltless woman or a Hedong lion. If others only look at the position of the eldest uncle and the family of the grandfather, they will not ignore you. Recently, there have been rumors outside that Miss Weiyuan Bofu is a demure and dignified lady, and several families are already inquiring about you. ”

Shuning was shocked: "How can this be?" I rarely show my face in front of outsiders, huh? Besides, isn't there a second sister? ”

Duan Ning smiled bitterly: "The second sister is almost the master now, and others will naturally pay attention to the other daughters of our family." Although you don't associate with outsiders, you know a few families, and your reputation will still spread. Besides, uncles and aunts, uncles and aunts will also make some noise. You are a girl in the house, and you will marry decently in the future, their face

Light. Not to mention my grandfather's house. ”

Shuning bit her lip, hating in her heart. Usually my family has any difficulties, and I don't see these close relatives lend a hand, and when it comes to the draft, it seems to be profitable, so they are busy pointing fingers one by one. She really can't stand this situation where her fate is in the hands of others, it's like a thorn in her heart, which makes people extremely uncomfortable.

Duan Ning saw that her sister was about to bite her lip, so she hurriedly said, "Don't bite, I feel very uncomfortable in my heart." In the past two days, I have always thought that instead of being controlled by others, it is better to plan first, and no matter what the draft results are, we don't have to worry. ”

Shuning hurriedly asked, "What is the best way for my brother?" Let's hear about it. ”

Duan Ning said: "If we lose the first two rounds, we naturally don't have to worry about it, but if we fail to lose, we will face a big challenge in the palace." This kind of big pick. Divided into four dials. The first two batches of the emperor's choice of concubines and the prince's selection of Fujin, we have all thought about it before, most of them will not be the turn of my sister, don't worry too much, but the third and fourth batches are the princes and princes and the children of the clan respectively, and this level is the most dangerous. Because of the large number of people and the noble status. We really can't guess what they're thinking. Even...... If it is picked by the prince and the king. When is it the main room or the ...... Or the side room, I can't say for sure......" He seemed to find it unbearable, and it was a little difficult to say it.

Shuning has read a lot of palace rules and rituals and the introduction of various princes these days, and she understands what he means. On the prince's side, there is also the daughter of the captain of the light car, and this title is really not too high. The princes are generally knighted low. So don't worry, but in this era, the older princes will still add one or two young side rooms to their homes. In the past, she was only worried about the Digital Army, and her thinking was too narrow.

"What does my brother think, just say it." She said softly, her voice a hint hoarse.

Duan Ning took a deep breath and said, "Sister." What do you think of Tongying? If you say...... If you are appointed to marry him in the future. You...... Would you like to? ”

Shuning's heart suddenly set off a stormy wave, although her face was not revealed, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated. The heat in my ears gradually started.

Marrying Tongying? Marry that grinning boy who always says something that makes people angry? Marry that boy who is actually very soft at heart?!

She felt a little breathless, but for some reason, she couldn't help but think of that bright smiling face in the rain.

Stop, stop! What are you thinking? Brother is just giving an opinion, you should follow the post by example, what do you want to do so much?!

She tried to hold back her mood, and said with some difficulty: "Why did my brother say that? Brother Tong Ying...... Haven't you always been like a brother and sister to me? ”

Duan Ning carefully looked at his sister's expression, sighed slightly in his heart, and said: "His status is high enough, he has a holy family, his appearance is good, and his character is good, and he has known us since childhood, and we know each other's roots." The most important thing is that he is determined to marry only one wife, and he is unwilling to take a concubine, and he wants to have a couple for the rest of his life, and he will love and love until he is old. My brother has been studying in the sect for three years, and there are many princes and sons of the clan who I know, and there are few good ones, even if he is outstanding in learning and has a straightforward temperament, he is not a person who will treat his wife wholeheartedly, like Tongying, it is really rare. If it were someone else, I wouldn't be at ease, but if it was him...... It's worthy of a sister.。 ”

Shu Ning knew for the first time that Tongying was unwilling to take a concubine, and her heart couldn't help beating faster, and she finally calmed down and said, "Brother's idea, of course, makes sense, but I don't know what Brother Tongying thinks?" ”

"This ......," Duan Ning hesitated, "I haven't asked him yet." ”

Shu Ning smiled bitterly when she heard this: "It turned out to be just my brother's wishful thinking. In fact, since I was a child, Brother Tongying and I just got along like brothers and sisters, and there was no love between men and women. It's just that since he only wants to be monogamous, he must hope that it is the woman he loves. If his brother really asked him, maybe he would agree to propose marriage for the sake of Su Ri's affection. If I do marry him, he will treat me well. But if he meets a woman he truly loves in the future, what should he do? With his character, he will definitely not break his principles, but wouldn't that be too bitter? ”

Duan Ning opened his mouth and was speechless for a long time, and only after a while did he say gloomily: "It's because I didn't think about it thoroughly, just thinking about my sister's lifelong happiness, but ignoring Tongying's thoughts." I'm really a friend. ”

Shuning hurriedly said: "Brother is also thinking about me, Brother Tongying is open-minded and will never blame." Besides, you are not trying to harm him. Duan Ning smiled, still a little ashamed on his face.

Shu Ning couldn't help but feel a little distressed when she saw the bloodshot in his eyes and the tiredness on his face. She glanced at the official document on the table, put her arm around her brother, and said with a smile: "Good brother, it is my sin to make you work so hard for the sake of my sister." I have such a good father, mother, elder brother, and younger brother, and I will be safe and harmonious. We're still a few months away from the draft, so we'll be able to figure it out. Don't worry too much, and don't delay your business for me. ”

Why did she complain so much? With such a good family backing her up, no matter what difficulties she encounters, she will work hard to overcome them.

Duan Ning touched her head and sighed softly, but secretly made a decision in his heart.

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~~~ I'm the dividing line ~~~~~~~~~~~~ the transition scene

Shuning and Duan Ning talked about the draft and accidentally forgot the time. When Yanxiang reminded her outside the door, she found that the time she had made an appointment with Mama Cui had passed nearly half an hour, so she hurriedly said goodbye to her brother and walked back to Huaiyuan under the bottom of the flower pot.

Back in Huaiyuan, Mama Cui sat in the courtyard and looked at her coldly. Shuning hurriedly walked over to ask her for guilt. Cui Mama just said lightly: "Today's girl is a first-time offender." That's fine. Just don't forget about it in the future. It's half a quarter late today. Just practice for two quarters of an hour. Shuning almost bit a mouthful of silver teeth, but she could only act as if she was being taught, and saluted in response.

If you are 7 or 8 minutes late, you have to practice for half an hour more, which is a severe punishment. In fact, this grandmother is not so easy to speak, although Duan Ning coaxed her to relax and gave Shu Ning an hour of free time, but once she exceeded the boundary. She still won't talk about it at all. Shuning secretly reminded herself that she couldn't make the same mistake again.

At night, she lay in bed, couldn't help but recall what her brother had said today, tossed and turned and couldn't sleep, and her heart was in a mess.

She sometimes thinks that compared to her age in two lifetimes, Tongying can only be regarded as a little child. How can I marry him?! But then I thought about it. I am a traverser, if I count my age in two lifetimes, do I want to marry an uncle?! She suddenly remembered how many pranks Tong Ying had played in the Fangshan Courtyard. and the hateful grinning; Suddenly, I remembered the umbrella and cloak on a rainy day, as well as the carefully painted Guangzhou style......

She thought about it for a long time, and couldn't help but beat her head: What kind of spring is it in winter? Think no more! If you indulge in the development of your own mind, when the draft results come out, you will only end up sad, no matter what, you can't think about it anymore!

She kept admonishing herself, and finally slowly calmed down, and it wasn't until the fourth watch that she fell asleep lightly.

Early the next morning, she appeared in front of Mama Cui with a pair of dark circles under her eyes, and the latter frowned slightly: "Didn't the girl sleep well last night?" Could it be that the anger is too great? Go back and ask the girl to come to me and get some pills, and copy a recipe to go back. That's it now, you can't do that again in the draft. ”

Shuning's heart moved, and she suddenly had an idea.

A few days later, it was the middle of the month, Baoding sent a letter back, Zhang Bao everything went well, business was started, and in a few days, the clan will return to Beijing first. When Shuning and Duan Ning learned about it, they were very happy.

This afternoon, Shuning was practicing walking, and because it had snowed last night, she walked under the porch. Now that she is stepping on the two-inch flower pot bottom, she has walked very naturally, and Cui Mama is planning to add another half inch to her, with the goal of wearing the two pairs of three-inch high flower pot bottoms in the New Year.

Cha Xiang suddenly ran over and said, "Girl, the little grandfather Tongying is here, but the fourth master hasn't come back yet, please go over and talk to the girl." ”

Shuning stopped, looked at Mama Cui, saw her frowning slightly, and said busily: "This little grandfather is my brother's best friend, and it is also common on weekdays. He hadn't been here for a few days, and since my brother wasn't there, I should go over and accompany him. It was almost time, so I stopped by to see how the new yard was set up. ”

Mama Cui said: "How can a young girl meet a male guest alone? I'll have people follow you. So he instructed the woman next to him to follow Shuning. Shuning couldn't, so she had to respond.

As soon as she entered the new courtyard gate, she saw Tongying, dressed in gray and white plain clothes, standing next to the newly planted plum blossoms. I hadn't seen him for a few days, and he seemed to have lost some weight, but he was in good spirits. Hearing the footsteps, he looked back and shouted with a smile: "Sister Shu......" He found the mother-in-law behind Shuning and was stunned.

Shuning recalled her thoughts a few days ago, slightly unnatural, covered her face, and saluted with a smile: "Brother Tongying is really a rare guest, I heard that you have been busy recently, how can you have time to come to the cold house today?" ”

Tongying touched her head and said with a smile: "I saw your brother yesterday, and said that the new courtyard was built, and asked me to come over and see, can you help get a few paintings to hang." Hasn't he come back yet? ”

Shu Ning said: "He should come back at this time on weekdays, there may be something delayed today, presumably there is no need to wait long, Brother Tongying sits in the house, it's cold outside." After that, he was about to welcome him into the door, but was stopped by the woman and said, "Girl, how can you enter the house alone with the male guest?" ”

Shu Ning frowned and said, "You just follow up and wait, is it possible that this day is cold and frozen, and you can't ask the guests to stay outside?" The woman stopped her mouth and lowered her eyebrows and lowered her head. Shuning ignored her and welcomed Tongying into the new study.

Tongying quietly asked, "Who is that mother-in-law?" How can it be so wide? ”

Shuning pouted: "My grandmother sent me to wait for the local people." And he said no more.

"Oh?" Tong Ying glanced at the woman out of the corner of her eye, and snorted softly, "I see." ”