Qingrong shook his head and said gently: "I can't imagine that these righteous and awe-inspiring husbands all day long would do this kind of thing." ”

As soon as she said this, Mrs. Wei was interested, and she talked about the former courtier who married a daughter in the wilderness for money. The minister also eats wine and prostitutes, and ruins his reputation... It made Qingrong have a new understanding of these ministers, and she couldn't help but think of Mr., in the past, Zhang He was tired of these gangs and factions, and he was disgusted with officialdom, so he couldn't escape from the world, just like a marginal person.

Thinking of Mr., Qingrong is still a little unhappy, Mr. has always treated her very kindly and dedicatedly. Although she is only learning the way of Lao Zhuang and has no sense of Taoism, Mr. is not prejudiced because of this. Now that she's married, she hasn't told him yet. But now I have to wait for my husband to finish his retreat before coming to the door.

As Mrs. Wei spoke, she saw that Qingrong was absent-minded, and she shouted, "Sanniang? ”

Qingrong came back to his senses and smiled. Mrs. Wei said, "What do you want?" Such a distraction. ”

Qingrong shook his head and said with a smile: "But I just heard Madam talk about these things, and I just felt embarrassed." ”

Mrs. Wei was not surprised, she said: "Don't be uncommon, those people in the court are just ordinary people, how many people can really be regarded as virtuous?" It's rare not to worry His Highness and the saints. ”

Qingrong nodded, looking very approving.

Mrs. Wei looked at the sky outside the window, she was very interested, and said: "This year's March day is really bright and sunny in spring, and it is the most suitable for banquet friends." ”

Qingrong smiled: "Isn't it? A few days ago, I went to Lingbao Temple, the flowers in the temple are in full bloom, I heard my sister-in-law talk about it, this is not the most prosperous time. At the beginning of March, when the peony festival was held in the temple, it was really a purple and red, rich and gorgeous. ”

Mrs. Wei said: "Speaking of which, I have been there before, and it is really spectacular, no worse than the one in the Royal Forbidden Garden." ”

Qingrong smiled lightly, "Madame is naturally well-informed, so I am looking forward to March of the next year." ”

Mrs. Wei covered her mouth and smiled, "Why wait until then, speaking of which, there is going to be a banquet in my house recently, and my mother also wants to invite some female relatives to come over and enjoy the spring scenery together, it just so happens that you have nothing to do recently, why don't you come to the banquet together?"

Female relatives socialize, obviously to appreciate spring, but in fact it has another meaning, if it is said to be a gang, it is not an exaggeration to buy people's hearts. "This..."Qingrong's face was embarrassed, "It's just that those ladies, Qingrong doesn't know it, I'm afraid it will disturb your interest." ”

Mrs. Wei suddenly remembered her mother's explanation, and she persuaded: "What is this, who have known each other from the beginning, and they will become familiar with each other after a few more meetings." Besides, you are also married to a wife now, not to mention the side, it is for the sake of your family, and you will inevitably socialize in the diplomatic arena in the future, so you should get acquainted with more officials and relatives. ”

According to the regulations of the court system, the officials must evaluate the officials of the sixth grade and below according to the four aspects of morality, prudence, public service, and diligence, and arrange the transfer of officials once every four years according to the performance appraisal, and the prime minister will screen and promote talents according to these four criteria for the fifth grade and above. If you want to be promoted and make a fortune as an official in the court, you naturally have to make some political achievements and pass the examination of the Ministry of Officials. However, if during the term of office, the official has a good reputation among his colleagues, is sociable, and has won the hearts of the people, even if his or her political performance is mediocre, he may be transferred and promoted.

In fact, it is not only these men who are outside, but also often get together among colleagues. The wives of colleagues also have to communicate with each other frequently, and whoever has any banquets and happy events must be entertained by their wives, and some things that cannot be put on the surface are also brought forward by their own wives, so it can be said that the communication between the wives sometimes has a great impact on the fame and prestige of the husband outside.

Mrs. Wei's words are indeed reasonable, but she has no plans to bother to communicate for Xue Shao's career now...

Mrs. Wei added another sentence and said, "When you come, your mother must be very happy." These words immediately made Qingrong understand who this meant.

The words that the queen said in the Zhengyi Hall today appeared in her mind, and she felt that the queen would not say those words for no reason, which was already a little incomprehensible, and now Qingrong also understood. I'm afraid it's reminding her to have more dealings with officials and relatives outside the palace... But what it means, Qingrong is not yet clear.

Qingrong didn't excuse himself anymore, and smiled in response.

Mrs. Wei smiled with satisfaction, although this was what her mother meant, but it was rare for her to talk to Qingrong, and she hoped that she could cope with it.

Qingrong asked, "I don't know which other ladies and ladies are going to the banquet?" ”

Mrs. Wei thought for a while and said, "I don't remember much, but I only heard my mother say that there is Mrs. Pei of Cui Ningqian's family, the Servant of the Ministry of Rites, Mrs. Liu of the Wei Shuqin family, and Mrs. Yuan of the Shangshu Gao Bin family of the Ministry of Officials... There should be a few ladies in the house, and you will know when you see it. ”

Qingrong hurriedly wrote down these names and replied with a smile. The two talked a few more words, and it didn't take long for the carriage to arrive at Xue's mansion. Mrs. Wei asked the coachman to send Qingrong to Xue's house first, and then returned to the Guogong Mansion.

When Qingrong returned to Lide Hall, the morning had already passed, and it was almost time for dinner, but he didn't expect Xue Shao to have already returned from the official office.

Qingrong walked into the upper room, felt a little thirsty, and drank a sip of buttermilk. asked Xue Shaodao: "Why did you come back so early today?" ”

"It's just that I was busy a few days ago, so I came back late."

Xue Shao saw Qingrong with a worried look and asked, "Entering the palace today, everything is okay?" ”

Qingrong lowered her eyes and was silent, she didn't know where to start, good or bad, she didn't know this question. Qingrong said lightly, "I just went to see the queen as usual and visited Concubine Xian and Siniang." She looked at Xue Shao and asked thoughtfully, "I heard that Li Fuxing of the military department was degraded by the saint?" ”

Xue Shao raised his eyes to look at her, a little surprised, "How do you know?" ”

Qingrong said: "I went out of the palace today to listen to Mrs. Wei Guo mention. She paused, seeing Xue Shao looking at her with an unpredictable expression, Qingrong was also a little unsure of Xue Shao's attitude, she said, "She also said that the sage intends to promote you and replace Li Fuxing." ”

Xue Shao snorted, without any other expression, very calmly, as if the news was expected by him.

Qingrong was puzzled and asked, "Did you already know?" ”

Xue Shao explained, "No, but I am somewhat aware of Li Fuxing's affairs. But the saint belongs to me, and I really don't know. ”

"Sounds like you're quite familiar with this Li Fuxing?"

"He is the son of Li He, the Duke of Yingguo, and he has dealt with him before, so he is not familiar with it."

Qingrong nodded, Ying Guogong Li family, she remembered that Xue Shao said that the Li family had a great relationship with King Yong... Qingrong probably understood something in his heart, so he didn't plan to ask again.

But Xue Shao took the initiative to say, "What else do you want to know?" ”

Qingrong shook her head, as if she was afraid that Xue Shao would be too distracted, she chuckled and said, "I'm just a woman in the back house, I don't know about political affairs, and I just ask a few words casually." ”

Xue Shaocai didn't believe her words, she used to talk to herself about the art of war, and she was the first to say, if she didn't have half of her own thoughts about the affairs of the imperial harem, he was really her husband in vain. "If you ask me, I will know everything."

Qingrong looked at the person in front of him and smiled, "I know." ”

In fact, in her heart, there was a little bit of amazement, the sage regarded King Yong as a hidden danger, but he did not show blatant performance, suppressing either side in a blind way, but balancing the forces on both sides, which was very delicate. The Xue family also has a close relationship with Yongwangfu, should she tell Xue Shao something about it? He's... Is it someone to be trusted?

There is too much news today, Qingrong doesn't dare to say that she already knows it, but she is still keenly aware of the oppression and danger before a storm comes. If this is the case, how should you and your family deal with themselves?

Xu is heart has something in his heart, Qingrong can't sleep, and he turned over several times in a row, and Xue Shao naturally couldn't sleep.

He opened his eyes, and his voice was deep, "Can't sleep?" ”

Qingrong snorted, a little embarrassed to disturb Xue Shao's rest.

Xue Shao is a martial artist, and it is very hard to march and fight on weekdays, and now he also practices martial arts every day, and he rarely has insomnia when he is on duty. He thought about it, and very rudely put Qingrong into his arms, and whispered in her ear, "Aren't you tired today?" ”

She found that Xue Shao liked to come up and hug her at every turn, sometimes resisting, sometimes hugging, sometimes back... Although she was startled, she was used to it. The tips of Qingrong's ears were itchy, Xue Shao's words were really ambiguous, she struggled for a while, and said in a continuous voice: "Tired!" ”

Xue Shao chuckled, "But can't you sleep?" ”

"You're going to pull me to talk, how can I sleep?" Qingrong raised his head from his chest and looked up at him, but only his jaw could be seen.

"Then I won't talk about it, you can sleep."

Qingrong said: "Then you let go of me first." ”

Xue Shao didn't follow, he said: "Ah Shun can't sleep, Ah Niang coaxes her like this, then I will coax you too, go to sleep." After speaking, he patted Qingrong's back with his hand, one at a time, slowly and rhythmically.

Qingrong is funny and angry, and the Ah Shun she said is Su's infant daughter. Where is she still like a child, so that she can fall asleep?

She wanted to say more, but Xue Shao blocked her words, "If you move again, you will accompany me to do something else." ”

Qingrong is still aware of current affairs, and no longer talks to him. The two hugged each other speechlessly, Qingrong felt that it was useless, but not long after, those big hands with thin calluses, as if they had magical power, strangely made Qingrong's heart slowly settle down, and she gradually became sleepy.

A good night's sleep.

Qingrong didn't know when Xue Shao went to sleep, only that when she woke up, he had already gotten up and gone to the official office. She slept for a long time, was full of energy, and thought about what was on her mind. The eldest sister-in-law has been helping the Lu family manage the affairs of the family for many years, and she wants to know these officials and relatives very well, so she also wants to make some inquiries first. So, after breakfast, I chose two gifts and went to Su's courtyard.

Su was taking care of Ah Shun in the room, and when he heard Qingrong coming, he hurriedly asked someone to bring her in. Su Shi smiled and beckoned Qingrong to sit down, "It's rare today, what kind of wind blew you?" ”