The start of the year was not smooth.

I don't know how many things happened inside and outside Beijing for a while, and under the panic of this people, Ning Fu can barely be regarded as conscientiously ending Jia Jing's funeral.

It's just that because it coincides with the national funeral, it is not easy to move lightly for a while, so I can only stop in the Tieji Temple, and then support the coffin back to Jinling's original hometown for burial in the future.

Also, after taking care of the major affairs of the Mansion, the things that the eunuch Naxia said before will inevitably be put on the agenda.

this day.

You was invited to see hollyhocks in the Grand View Garden.

Because it is rare for Mrs. Wang to be the host, posting it will inevitably make people pay more attention.

You Shi took the post and came to her husband Jia Zhen to discuss a few words, and it became clear that most of them were to discuss the deficit of the Internal Affairs Office, so they used this name to find it.

Otherwise, it will not be a solution for the two governments to drag it out any longer.

You Shi made up his mind at the moment, changed his clothes, and entered the Daguan Garden directly from the Dongfu Huifang Garden, and followed the post to find his way.

When they arrived at the place, Xifu Zhu's grandmother Li Kun came out to lead You Shi into the door.

Because Jia's mother and the girls were also present, they had to laugh and enjoy the flowers first.

When Jia's mother was tired and the girls were scattered, Mrs. Wang was free and led You to the flower garden to talk.

"I've been watching it these days, so it's hard for you to take care of your eldest master's affairs."

You Shi nodded, sighing because of these words.

「…… The eldest master has been refining the elixir all his life, and now that the age of the sixtieth armor has soared, I don't know if it can be regarded as a positive result of cultivation, so I can only rely on the blessing of the ancestors."

You Shi was dressed plainly, and he was really exhausted recently, and there were many words that were not easy to say, and he stood together for a while, but he seemed to be the same generation as Mrs. Wang.

At this time, Mrs. Wang actually bowed slightly to You Shi.

"Master Dongfu, it stands to reason that Baoyu and his uncle should also come back, but the north is too busy to leave, and I am worried that the old man in your family will mind, so I should apologize."

The father of the deceased Jia Jing, that is, Jia Daihua, the old prince of Ningfu, was the lord of Wang Ziteng, and the two families served as the envoys of the Jingying Festival.

That's why Mrs. Wang said this politeness at this time.

You Shi hurriedly held Mrs. Wang and said hurriedly, "How can this be done? I also heard that there are many things in northern Xinjiang, and the old men of the Wang family have come together for state affairs and family affairs, and the thief who is called to be a red man is still making trouble today, and I really pity the girl of his family......

Speaking of this, You Shi remembered that the alias of the hollyhock he watched today was called Yizhang Hong, and he consciously lost his words.

Seeing that Mrs. Wang had no sense of blame on her face, You Shi was a little relieved and proposed to go to the front pavilion to sit and talk.

Mrs. Wang didn't want to talk about the scandal of Wang Ziteng's victory, so she agreed with a smile.

The maid who had already been summoned came forward, took the brocade ball on the stone bench, and invited Mrs. Wang and You Shi to sit down in the pavilion.

"Eunuch Naxia also came to Xifu yesterday to say that now he has received the post of the Internal Affairs Office, and he is specifically staring at the troubles here, and it is difficult to send him away for a while."

Mrs. Wang said about Eunuch Xia, and then asked, "This matter is known before me in the Eastern Mansion, what did Brother Zhen say?"

You Shi sighed: "You also know his body, I finally went to ask the old minister to speak, and the news is very different. Now there is a shortage of money in the treasury, and it is difficult to gather the money to reward the army for triumph, so it is better to pay it back sooner or later."

Speaking of this, You Shi had to complain a few words.

"There are more people fighting, and they all have to be rewarded, who doesn't feel distressed when they take out the silver for nothing?"

One eunuch Xia and one eunuch Dai, in the former palace, the two of them were older, and they all said that the deficit of the Internal Affairs Office could not be alleviated.

It can be seen that this matter cannot be avoided.

Mrs. Wang said, "I'm also worried about this matter, but it's a pity that Baoyu's father has released this point again, and the outside thing is a mess, and there is no one to discuss."

When You Shi heard this, he also complained bitterly: "It's really because we have spent a lot in recent years, and there is nothing left. Dongfu looks at the lack of people, but this year it has been

It's the land where Yin eats grain, and the big master's affairs are sudden, and there is nothing indispensable to handle the things that should be there, so that the Dragon Boat Festival ceremony is still moved from the expenses in the second half of the year."

The more he talked about this, the more difficult it became to talk about it, and Mrs. Wang's wife and the two housekeepers of the You family were worried opposite each other.

To say that Ning Rong and the two mansions can't pay a million taels, it's not necessarily true. It's just that there is still this huge family business to maintain, and they are all used to enjoying it, so where can I suddenly clean the copper plate at the bottom of the pressure box.

"The imperial court is chasing the shortfall, what does the master of the Shi family say?"

Thinking about the Shi family who owed more money for a longer time, You Shi came to ask Mrs. Wang at this time, after all, if you only talk about the relationship between this generation, Xifu should be closer to the Shi family after all.

The imperial court pursued the deficit, and there was no reason not to find the debt that the historian had owed for many years.

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "You reminded me, although the Marquis of Baoling has taken up his post, the Marquis of Zhongjing is still working in the Jingzhong Internal Affairs Office. Let's find a day to visit Mrs. Zhongjinghou, mention this matter, and see what the rules can be learned."

This is good, You Shi was a little relieved, nodded and said: "The accounts of the imperial court have to be repaid, but I am really in a hurry for a while, I saw the internal affairs government talking about it, and I just waited for a few more years for a good harvest."

Mrs. Wang also smiled and nodded.

The two chatted for a while, and Zhou Rui's family came to find their way and asked Mrs. Wang.

Seeing this, You Shi got up and prepared to say goodbye, but only said one last thing.

"But there's another thing that I have to tell my wife first."

Seeing Mrs. Wang and Zhou Rui's family coming over, You Shi just wanted the meaning of his words to spread in the two mansions, so he did not shy away from saying it.

"These days, I have been rushing to the eldest master, and it is thanks to the two brothers Lian who have helped a lot outside, that I have not lost my dignity, and I don't know how to repay it. It just so happens that I have a younger sister who has excellent appearance, and now she has been cultivating herself outside for many years, and her demeanor has become more and more dignified. I have always thought that the two brothers refused to marry, and they didn't listen to the persuasion of others several times."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she knew what You meant, but she didn't know why You Shi was looking for her to say this.

Sure enough, a smile appeared on You's face, and then he proposed.

"Let me do a lot of things to keep a matchmaker, let my sister marry the second brother Lian to be the second room, and everyone will be happy."

「…… It's just that I'm afraid that Feng Ya will be too careful, and I'm afraid that I still have to bother my wife to say something together."

You has had little contact with Wang Xifeng over the years, and he has only heard that the second master of Xifu Lian and the second grandmother of Lian Qin Se and Ming, raised their eyebrows together, and never heard the news of the second grandmother of Lian being jealous.

That's why I made this reassuring proposal.

After all, Jia Lian has been married for ten years and has no children, and only one daughter, so the old lady above must be in a hurry.

"This ......" Second Sister You died in Xifu in the early years, and Mrs. Wang also faintly heard about the two sisters-in-law of the You family, and she always felt troublesome.

But after thinking about it at this time, I was a little moved by You Shi's proposal.

When Jia Lian was in Rongfu, he saw that he was thriving in the imperial court, and his heart was often not good. Now that Jia Lian is no longer in Rongfu, he has completely ignored this side of the matter several times, but he also thinks that it is good.

After all, dealing with Eunuch Xia and the people of the Internal Affairs Office, it is always more convenient for Jia Lian to go.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang had an idea.

"I'm afraid this thing won't work out at once, but now that the country is filial piety and family filial piety, Sister Feng will never listen to persuasion by relying on this reason."

Mrs. Wang said again: "I think, you should go directly to the old lady to talk about this, and when you are filial, this matter will be easy to say." The old lady has always been fond of Lian Er, although she didn't say it, but seeing that Lan Ge'er is so old, she must be anxious about the things in Lian Er's room."

You Shi thought about it, but this was indeed the case, and he couldn't help laughing: "It's still my wife's thoughtfulness, but I almost did something bad with good intentions."

After chatting for a few more words, You Shi said goodbye and went to see if Jia's mother got up.

In the pavilion, Zhou Rui's family came to talk about something else.

The imperial court is stable, the generals are triumphant, and they have arrived in Beijing today

There are not a few officials who wish to be rewarded.

Zhou Rui was outside listening to the second steward of Zhao in the Allure Mansion say that the second master Lian was preparing to serve as the servant of the sixth department because of his recommendation.

That's from the second-rank official rank, the most important six officials.

Because of this important news, Zhou Rui's family hurriedly came to report to Mrs. Wang.

"No wonder Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law has changed her normal behavior, and she can't take care of grievances, so she wants to send Jia Lian a second room."

Mrs. Wang was thoughtful, she didn't get up for a while, she didn't sit, and she didn't know what to do.

Although I have heard the rumors of this matter for a long time, I really didn't expect Jia Lian to be promoted so smoothly, how many people in the court have always been like this? Not to mention that there is still an uncle's name over there.

「…… I know that Lian Er has always been generous, and there is no reason to recommend others not to take care of themselves. Baoyu is useless in the garden, and it is not easy to read books, so it is better to learn from his brother's deeds earlier."

Mrs. Wang talked to herself, came out of the pavilion with some anxiety, and remembered that she had to discuss this matter with Jia Zheng, so she turned her head and ordered Zhou Rui's family.

"Let go of all the things in your family's hands, come and wait to bring the letter to the master."

Zhou Rui's family agreed, hurriedly went to the other side, and returned home to ask someone to find her husband Zhou Rui.

Of course, this little movement has to be reported to the Allure Mansion.

After turning around, after the noon, Xing'er relayed it to Jia Lian's ears.

"What is Grandma You doing with this heart for no reason?"

Hearing that Ning Rong's two mansions were asking for a second room for themselves, Jia Lian was really a little confused.

As for Baoyu's matter, Jia Lian was too lazy to say that he was already old, and if he didn't go to the meritorious test within one or two years, he should directly make up for the rank as a nobleman.

Xing'er listened to Jia Lian's question, and said with a smile: "The villain can hear some ways about this, and now the people in the two mansions are smart and interesting, and most of them are thinking about you, master. Otherwise, they will all sit and eat empty, and there will not even be a person in charge, and I am afraid that the hearts of the people will be scattered."

"Thinking about me? Aren't you afraid to look for them one by one, or what?"

Jia Lian snorted coldly and got up.

No matter how big the matter at home is, it doesn't matter, anyway, now that he doesn't look for trouble, it's okay, and no one dares to bother him anymore.

"Just hurry up and wait on Front Street. Now that the emperor is getting sicker day by day, I'm still in a hurry, are you still smiling with a cheek?"

Xing'er was so busy that he ran out of the door to prepare the car.

Jia Lian changed into an official uniform and drove all the way to the noon gate of the imperial city.

The soldier is triumphant, he has just received the decree, and he will be responsible for leading the generals who have made meritorious contributions, and there is no spare time today.

You Xing'er Zhao'er drove all the way to the noon gate of the imperial city.

Now Jia Lian is no better than in the past, the guards on duty do not come to stop him, and he drove straight into the noon gate, crossed the Jinshui Bridge, and stopped outside the Taihe Gate.

Jia Lian got out of the car and crossed the Taihe Gate, and someone had already come to guide him.

The generals of the Liao army who were waiting for His Majesty to see him were waiting in a room in the Taihedian Square.

Many of them were recognized by Jia Lian.

Lu Junyi, Hu Yanzhuo, Feng Ziying...... and the drunken King Kong Ni Er also went to Liaodi, but he and Yang Zhi and others were either too low in rank, or their background and merits were not enough, so they were not here.

Jia Lian and Lu Junyi are old acquaintances, and Hu Yanzhuo is also a kind of friend in distress, and they have seen each other at this time.

After asking carefully, it turned out that the commander of the Liao army had already entered the palace to meet him first.

Jia Lian only led these people out, bypassed the Taihe Palace, and went to the outside of the Linjing Hall to wait for the summons.