Chapter 201
The Fu family is a small family of books in Chengdu Prefecture. There are many different lifestyles. The Xia family claims to have experienced the fragrance of books in three dynasties, but they don’t want to splash them out. This article is the fastest\Without mistake, when I arrived at the Fu family, Zhao Changqing knew what a family of books is.
The eldest son of the Fu family is an official outside, and the old lady at home lives with her younger son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Fu is a very kind person and laughs, "I continued to write a few days ago, and I was thinking about it. Originally, I said that the in-laws came back from the northwest, and the family was reunited. It was a big happy event. I wanted to ask your uncle to send your aunt back to her parents' home. When the clan had a funeral, it was delayed after half a month of tossing and struggling. Now that you are here, I feel relieved." Inquiring about Mrs. Xia's body, praising Zhao Changqing's beauty and generous appearance, praised Xia Yu for being more promising and sensible, and also asked a few questions about the Xia family's affairs in the northwest, and then asked his daughter-in-law's yard if it was ready.
Aunt Xiaoxia was only in her early thirties, and she looked like she was about twenty people. She smiled and said, "I have prepared the yard, which is the Guiyuan on the east side. It is a small courtyard with a gate connecting the streets and alleys outside. If Awen has friends, it would be cheap. That Young Master Feng lives in Haitangyuan next to you, and he is close to talking about poetry and writing."
Old Mrs. Fu laughed, "Let Yu'er live with me, I like my little granddaughter, I speak frivolously, just talk and laugh."
Then he met Xiao Xia's three sons, the eldest son Fu Xuan, the second son Fu Hong, the third son Fu An, Fu Xuan, and Fu Xuan were twelve years old. Fu An was already eight years old and was all studying. Zhao Changqing had prepared a meeting ceremony, and they were all four treasures of the best study room for each person. After meeting, Xia Wen went to the study to meet Uncle Fu.
After saying something in Mrs. Fu's house, she received a gift for her meeting. Mrs. Fu asked her daughter-in-law to go back to the house to talk to Zhao Changqing. Aunt Xiaoxia said the old words, but it was more detailed. When it came to Mr. Xia's lawsuit, Aunt Xiaoxia sighed softly and said, "If a family like us is not a prominent family, but local people in the hometown cannot do such a thing at any time. In Chengdu, the King of Shu covered the sky with one hand, and even the governor-general wanted to make the Prince of Shu's house three points. When something happened, I didn't know it was the Prince of Shu's house. I asked many people to know that it was the Prince of Shu's house and was finally sentenced to exile."
"At first, I only knew that Ping An had arrived in the northwest. Fortunately, Awen knew good friends and supported him all the way." Aunt Xiaoxia was still sad and looked at Zhao Changqing and smiled again, "The so-called bad luck comes, I never expected Awen to have such a lucky way to have such a good marriage."
Zhao Changqingqian said, "My aunt has been too rewarded, I think it's all fate."
Aunt Xiaoxia smiled slightly and asked Zhao Changqing, "I think it's good when I come to Shuzhong? Are you still used to food, clothing, housing and transportation?"
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Everything else is good, but people in Shu eat very spicy food. I have only seen it in books in the past, but I don't realize it. Now I only realize it's amazing when I see it."
"This is very true. We are used to eating spicy food in Shuzhong. First, I went to the imperial capital to make Hanlin. I felt that the food in the imperial capital was not very good and I had to have spicy food before I could eat it. It's okay, I expected that there is a small kitchen in your courtyard." Aunt Xiaoxia smiled, "I think that the customs in the northwest are not much the same as those in Shuzhong. When you first came, you must be a little uncomfortable. If you want to eat and use it, just ask the kitchen to make it."
Zhao Changqing thanked first and said, "My aunt loves me, but I'm disrespectful. But I thought, we will not come here one day, at least we will live until next year's autumn ceremony. Guiyuan will spend all the expenses, not to be polite to my aunt. If there is no money, it will not be like this now. And this is also a way to get along for a long time."
"It's up to you. If Brother Wen wants to study, there are many trivial things, so you have to do it. Even Brother Wen'er's taste is made in the kitchen in the mansion, and it may not be as good as you do." Aunt Xiaoxia is a very sensible person, laughing, "I know you must have brought a close maid here, so I didn't arrange a close-fitting call in Guiyuan. There are four maids in the yard, doing some cleaning work. In addition, two are washed. When you first come, you are afraid that you will not know what happened in the mansion. Su Xin is still useful. I will call her back when you are familiar with it in the past few days. As soon as you are familiar with it, I will ask her to come back." As he said that, Su Xin came out to meet.
Seeing Su Xin's appearance was quite mature and combing her hair in a woman's bun, Zhao Changqing knew that she must be the nanny whom Xiaoxia relied on. When Su Xin saw the nanny, Zhao Changqing returned the nanny and smiled, "Look at the nanny, you will know that it is the old man next to her. I am young and I don't know anything. Please give me some advice." She gave Su Xin a purse.
Su Xin thanked the reward and left.
Aunt Xiaoxia knew that Zhao Changqing had seen the behavior of Zhao Changqing, and thought that her elder brother and sister-in-law had a really good vision and married such a prominent wife for her nephew. Then, Aunt Xiaoxia talked about her family affairs and said, "Our family population is simple, and her elder brother and sister-in-law are both irritating. The second brother and sister-in-law have already separated, and the second sister-in-law is stronger and not unreasonable. Alas, it's your elder aunt, we are sisters, and I don't know her anymore. She has a hard life, and she has experienced some ups and downs when she was young, and her temper is a little weird. The old lady is old and the old children are not sure. You are the eldest daughter-in-law, and I don't tell anyone about this, so you have to forgive me."
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Don't worry, aunt, the old lady loves me very much, the eldest aunt is also kind, Sister Lian'er's child is also a bit naive. Even the elders in the clan are not bad."
"That's good." Aunt Xiaoxia thought that Zhao Changqing had a sixth-rank imperial edict after all, and all because of her military achievements, her elder brother was pardoned for his crimes and the family was able to return home. It was indeed not considered an ordinary wife. It is also worth being polite to be a mother's family.
After talking for a while, Aunt Xiaoxia asked Zhao Changqing to rest. This place took a letter from her mother. Aunt Xiaoxia smiled bitterly after reading it and sighed. The mother complained a lot to Zhao Changqing in the letter, saying that Zhao Changqing was self-reliant and did not take the elders seriously. How could he bully Zhao Lian without mercy? Of course, he did not take the widowed aunt seriously.
As soon as I saw the handwriting, Xiaoxia's aunt knew that her mother must have ordered people to go to the street to write on the stall where she wrote letters for others.
At this age, it would be great to enjoy the blessings of children and grandchildren. Zhao Changqing has such a skill, and comes from an official family. Judging from her behavior and speech, she is not like an ordinary person. If you want to call her a little fuku and let you rub it, isn’t this a dream in the daytime? I heard that the Zhao family left now and it was actually happening under the eyes of the Zhao family. It’s so embarrassing enough!
At the moment, Uncle Fu also returned to the yard. Aunt Xiaoxia got up to greet her husband and smiled, "I'm back? Is it okay for Brother Wen'er to write?"
Uncle Fu sat on the couch and laughed, "I haven't lost too much article. I asked me to say that I'm calmer than before. I think he's been traveling for most of the day, so he asked him to go back and rest and wait for a few drinks tonight. When he prepares the article first, I will take him to meet his friends. Even Mr. Feng, who came with Brother Wen, has a good knowledge."
Aunt Xiaoxia laughed, "That's good. I often say that those who are close to vermilion are red, and those who are close to ink are black. It is better to be with knowledgeable people." Aunt Xiaoxia was very happy when her parents' nephew was motivated.
Uncle Fu played with a golden-branched fan, knocked it on his palm all at once, and asked, "Did you see Brother Wen's wife?"
"I saw you, I'm not big or round at all." Aunt Xiao Xia tweeted her husband, but she didn't know how she had such a lot of curiosity and laughed, "I'm a beautiful and polite girl."
Uncle Fu smiled, "Brother Wen'er married a good wife, which is quite extraordinary."
At this time, Zhao Changqing was watching the maid clean up the yard. Aunt Xiaoxia was fully arranged, which was much more comprehensive than the empty houses he had arrived at the Xia family when he first arrived. Especially in this yard, not only is it convenient to enter and exit, but also a thick osmanthus tree in the yard is also a great osmanthus tree.
Zhao Changqing secretly sighed: The women in the Lao Xia family are really differentiated.
Living in the Fu family is not only cheap, but the key is that people don’t fight each other. This is a rare peaceful, peaceful and peaceful day. Mrs. Fu doesn’t care about the affairs of the family early, nor is she a person who controls her daughter-in-law. Her only hobby is to listen to books and operas. Now Xia Yu lives in Mrs. Fu’s house, and when she listens to books, she doesn’t listen to those children’s love and talented men and women. She often takes Xia Yu to listen to stories in history books. Sometimes Zhao Changqing goes over and adds Xiao Xia’s aunt, and everyone works together to find cards to condemn them.
Before the Double Ninth Festival, a letter from home was sent to the shop. Zhao Changning and Su Bai had already returned home safely. Everything was fine at home. Ling strongly expressed his dissatisfaction with Mrs. Xia and Aunt Xia. He said that if he was not far away, he would definitely go to the Xia family to make sense! In addition, he would like to remind Zhao Changqing to live a good life and send letters home frequently. If there are any difficulties, just say it and don’t hide it from it.
A cart of food and food from his hometown came with the letter. When Ling heard his son say that the pots in Shuzhong were spicy, he was worried that his eldest daughter would not accustomed to food in Shuzhong, so he brought some of the flavor of the border town.
The shopkeeper in the Chengdu shop also gave the best chrysanthemum wine and fat crabs. When Zhao Changqing saw that there were many things, he divided them into two pieces, one to Qingcheng County and the other to Mr. Wang’s mansion. This was also considered a tribute for the Double Ninth Festival. The rest, Zhao Changqing gave two baskets to Aunt Xiaoxia and smiled, "It is not easy to keep the crabs for too long, so I ordered people to send them to my parents-in-law and parents-in-law home together with the tribute they had bought at the time."
"This is very." Xiao Xia's aunt smiled, "If the crabs are raised, you must use mixed egg whites and put them in a cool place for a few days. Now the chrysanthemums in the garden are also blooming, and the whole family is eating crabs and enjoying the chrysanthemums."
Zhao Changqing laughed, "Yes, let's talk and laugh together, the old lady is no longer unhappy."
There was still a big basket left in the house. Zhao Changqing asked Xia Wen to invite a familiar friend to come to the house for a snack. Mrs. Fu liked Zhao Changqing and often said to her daughter-in-law, "Brother Wen is a really good wife, and she is generous and generous." Don't think that women are not important. A man can really marry a good wife, but it is not just for his own future. For example, Zhao Changqing, the matters in the courtyard are arranged properly. Xia Wen doesn't have to worry about any trivial matters, and he is not a stingy person. Not to mention ordinary things, even Xiao Xia Yu also has fresh clothes and fresh jewelry all seasons, which is very good for the eldest sister-in-law.
Xia Yu is now studying with a grandma Ji next to Mrs. Fu. He asked Zhao Changqing to say that following Mrs. Fu is the best influence. Mrs. Fu is the kind of real lady with extraordinary taste. Even Zhao Changqing often thinks that if she gets old in the future, if she can be as elegant and noble as Mrs. Fu, even if she gets old, she will be fine.
Zhao Changqing ordered people to send Double Ninth Festival gifts to Qingcheng County, so Xia Wen naturally had to write a letter to his family. Xia Yu now recognizes more words and also wrote a letter to his mother. After receiving the Double Ninth Festival gift, Mrs. Xia asked in detail about the safety of the escort for the escort. Is it okay for her son and daughter-in-law to be in Chengdu? Knowing that everything is fine, Mrs. Xia was relieved. When she saw the Double Ninth Festival gifts sent by Zhao Changqing, Mrs. Xia said, "I will send them together with his aunt's Double Ninth Festival gifts in a few days, and I will make these false appearances."
Mrs. Xia smiled, "Everything else is easy to say. Those two baskets of crabs are not dared to put too many, so she delivered them in advance."
Mrs. Xia said, "Since it's something that cannot be added, I will call my second brother and his family to come over tomorrow and steam the crabs and eat them."
Mrs. Xia laughed, "Yes. Our family has few people and can't eat so much. I want to tell me that it is our will to divide a basket and send it to the elder of the clan."
Old Mrs. Xia said, "You can take care of the things brought by Brother Wen and the others." Then she asked her grandson how good it was? Where did she read the book?
Two days later, Mrs. Xia received a tribute from her daughter's send, looked at the gift list to show off to her children, and said, "Look, this is a serious ritual gift."
This is something my mother can say. Not only did she pretend that she didn't hear anything from the eldest and second houses, but Aunt Xia was not so happy. She lived with her brother and guarded her mother. She didn't have to prepare any rituals or rituals. But when she heard her mother's words, she felt a little sad.
The feasting gift from Xiaoxia, Old Lady Xia liked it, and the letter from Xiaoxia, Old Lady Xia didn't like it very much. In addition to greetings to her family, the letter praised Zhao Changqing for being wise and sensible, how good the elder brother and sister-in-law were, and how good the elder brother and sister-in-law were, and married such a good daughter-in-law. Xia Wen devoted himself to the article, and the young couple was also very harmonious, even Xia Yu was smart and very popular.
Aunt Xiaoxia originally had good intentions. As a married daughter, she was looking forward to her parents' good family. Xia Wen was spiritual, and her husband often praised Xia Wenwen for making a quick move. Aunt Xiaoxia thought that Xia Wen was the oldest in her parents' family. Now she is also the best in school. Now Xia Wen has great luck in marriage. She will be ranked on the list in the future and will not be afraid of having no future.
Xia Wen is the eldest grandson of the eldest wife, the old lady and widowed sister, the niece Zhao Lian. Will he not rely on Xia Wen in the future? How can he offend Zhao Changqing? What's more, after getting along these days, Zhao Changqing is not unreasonable. There is no perfect person in the world. Zhao Changqing is so capable, even if it is not very gentle, what's the harm? Everyone is easy to get along with, less scrupulous as a woman's family, and the family lives happily. This is a blessing.
After Aunt Xiaoxia's efforts, Old Mrs. Xia wondered whether her little daughter was bribed by Zhao Changqing. Aunt Xia had other concerns and was extremely regretful about Xia Wen's failure to go home on Double Ninth Festival, saying, "It turns out that when Brother Wen comes back, he will ask him to take Sister Lian to stay with her sister for some time."
Mrs. Xia laughed, "Sister Lian is older this year and is about to say bride. My aunt might as well take her out more often. In the past two years, someone will come to propose marriage. If someone is in Chengdu, it will be difficult to inquire about Sister Lian."
Old Mrs. Xia nodded, "It makes sense. Sister Lian is by my side, and she just thinks she is a child. In a blink of an eye, she is a big girl. Just like this, there are a few pieces of materials that your sister respects me. Your sisters are old and don't wear such bright colors. You can use it to make some new dresses for Sister Lian."
Aunt Xia responded with a smile, and felt a little lacking in her heart. What are these materials? She has gone to her sister's house. Such a rich and prosperous mansion. If her daughter can marry her, she will be a daughter-in-law for her aunt and will not be wronged. Second, her daughter and herself will have a lifelong relationship. How can her nephew be trusted? Her nephew's heart will always be biased towards her daughter-in-law and her own mother. How can she have her widowed aunt in her eyes? Only when her daughter gets married in the future can she be able to maintain her peace of life.
Mrs. Xia was very happy and said to her husband privately, "I have long said that my sister-in-law and Brother Wen's daughter-in-law have gotten along. Both are suitable and there is nothing wrong with it. Now, the Fu family likes their young couple, and even if they live until next year, it will be fine. It's Brother Wen, with his wife by his side, he just keeps studying and doesn't have to worry about anything else."
As he was talking, Mrs. Xia couldn't help but mention the old thing again, "The old lady was unhappy that we Ayu was studying and literate, but my sister-in-law was literate. She said that when my father-in-law was alive, she taught her sister-in-law to recognize some words, which made her more sensible. We are just a daughter, Sister Yu, and I don't want her to waste her time. When I was a child, I recognized a few words and knew some truths. It was always good."
Time flies, and I go home for the New Year and visit relatives and friends. After the Lantern Festival, Xia Wen takes his wife and sister to Chengdu Prefecture. Aunt Xiaoxia already knows the reason why Xia Wen brings Xia Yu here. Thinking of her mother's stubborn temper, Aunt Xiaoxia can only smile bitterly. In the past, my mother was just so strong, but I don't know why she has become so weird these years. Poor families have not had enough food and clothing, and studying is a luxury. Since they live a life at home, their elder brother and sister-in-law are willing to ask their daughter to study. If a grandmother is a grandmother, why bother to be such a villain?
Xia Wen was very attentive in his work, and the same was true for studying. If Zhao Changqing had not remembered that he had been asking him to eat and sleep at three o'clock a day, he would have been worried that he would starve to death in the study. He was studying and studying for literature for most of the time last year. Xiao Fu, who graduated from Hanlin, personally gave advice. Xia Wen was not a fool, and it was a bit exaggerated to say that Xia Wen had made several progress and was praised by Xiao Fu's uncle. By March this year, Xiao Fu took Xia Wen to visit the city officials, which was normal. Anyone with any means did this.
Of course, one or two elegant things are necessary to interact with cultural people. At this time, Zhao Changqing was grateful that the Xia and Zhao families were not well-off families, but when Zhao Changqing got married, the Zhu family came to add makeup. At that time, Zhao Changqing donated all the things left by Master Zhu and Old Lady Zhu to the Zhu family. The Zhu family's makeup was good and there were several elegant things. Because he wanted to use his wife's dowry, Xia Wen felt a little guilty. Zhao Changqing smiled, "If you go, you will come. I don't appreciate this very much. Just when the joints are at the critical point, don't be so verbally nagging."
Everything in the world has tricks. For example, the imperial examination, the arrival of people and the arrival of etiquette, and of course, you still have to learn some talent. Otherwise, the examination will really be gifted, or the ancestral tomb will be smoked.
Xia Wen wanted to submit books and study articles, but Zhao Changqing was not idle either. In addition to taking care of Xia Wen's food and clothing, daily life and socializing outside. As Qiu Ju approached, Xia Yu called Zhao Changqing to burn incense for his brother.
Zhao Changqing smiled, "It's better to beat the incense nearby."
Xia Yu said, "No need to inquire, I will know that the incense of the Gods and Fairy Mansion is the most powerful in Chengdu."
The people of Shu believed in the Tang Dynasty very much. It is said that the Tang Dynasty was a native of the Great Phoenix Dynasty. Hundreds of years ago, and became a fairy and ascended to heaven. Since then, the Shangqing Palace that the Tang Dynasty practiced was renamed the Shenxian Palace, and the mansion that the Tang Dynasty lived in became the Shenxian Palace. The Shenxian Palace was a bit far away from Chengdu Palace, so most people in Chengdu Palace burned incense and prayed for the Shenxian Palace. It was also very effective. When Xiao Fu was in the imperial examination, the incense burned in the Shenxian Palace, and all of them were effective.
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Since we need to burn incense, let's go earlier. It's hot now and it's a time when there are many people. We don't go to join in the fun. After burning incense, we will come back. We just want to have fun. When the weather is cool, we can go wherever we want."
Xia Yu naturally responded. She liked the eldest sister-in-law very much. As long as she was right, the eldest sister-in-law would let her do. She was not like her mother. She always looked at her grandmother's face at home. Whether it was right or not, her grandmother would be right. Xia Yu said that this was a big mistake... In Xia Yu's little heart, she thought that she would be a person like the eldest sister-in-law in the future, and she didn't have to look at anyone's face.
Zhao Changqing said to Aunt Xiaoxia in advance, and Aunt Xiaoxia laughed, "Go, the incense of the Goddess Mansion is the most effective. When your uncle was admitted to the imperial examination, I just went to the Goddess Mansion to burn incense, and it turned out to be a success."
As early as the morning of the next morning, the sun had not yet emerged and the heat in the morning had not invaded, Zhao Changqing took Xia Yu to the Immortal Palace. Sure enough, it came early, and there were only three or five people waiting for the Immortal Palace, all of whom came early.
In fact, no matter where you go, it is an old routine. Make a wish first and then donate incense silver. Zhao Changqing donated twenty taels and lit a lantern for Xia Wen.
Twenty taels are not a small amount. During the Taiping period, it was enough for an ordinary family of four to spend a year. Seeing that Zhao Changqing was generous, the people in this immortal palace quickly recited a few scriptures that they couldn't understand and asked Zhao Changqing if he wanted to appreciate the scenery of the immortal palace. Zhao Changqing smiled, "We just need to turn around ourselves." There was no need for anyone to accompany us to explain. The man was used to seeing pilgrims on weekdays, and just smiled indifferently, and then he went there.
The temples of gods and fairies have good views.
Especially a thousand-year-old tree, with a huge canopy covering the sun, casting a shining shade of gold, and a rattan table and chair under the tree. Xia Yu smiled, "Sister-in-law, let's sit here, it's cool here."
There were traces of cleaning under the tree, and many fluffy acacia flowers fell down in the wind. Honger stepped forward and brushed off a few acacia flowers from the rattan chair before asking Zhao Changqing to sit down.
Zhao Changqing listened to Xia Yu's chirping speech, and heard the sound of flutes crossing and coming through the air. Xia Yu said, "Why are there anyone playing the flute in this world where the gods live?"
Zhao Changqing listened carefully and found that it was a song "Zhu Qingyun", and couldn't help but smile, "This song was originally written by gods, and it's not an offense to play here." So he told Xia Yu about the origin of "Zhu Qingyun". Xia Yufang understood in a daze and said, "It turns out that gods can also make music and play flutes."
Zhao Changqing smiled but said nothing.
The song "My Qingyun" ended, and Zhao Changqing said, "Let's go back now, it's going to get hot."
The sister-in-law and sister-in-law were walking out with the maids. Just as Mu Shiwu came in with an old man, Zhao Changqing bowed generously, asked the group to go first. Mu Shiwu's tiny head was not talking to Zhao Changqing. However, the old man looked at Zhao Changqing, and his eyes fell on the jade ring hanging on her body, and he turned around and asked, "Your surname is Zhu?"
Zhao Changqing said in a gentle voice, "My surname is Zhao, and my great-grandfather's surname is Zhu."
"Border town Zhu family?"
"yes."
When the old man saw Zhao Changqing's expression was quiet, he said, "Please come to the quiet room to speak."
Xia Yu was a little uneasy, and Zhao Changqing patted her hand, "You and the maid are waiting for me outside."
Zhao Changqing had already guessed the identity of the old man, but he didn't feel anything in his heart. He just followed him calmly. The group went to a beautiful but secluded courtyard. The King of Shu even sent Mu Shiwu out and was quite happy to Zhao Changqing, saying, "Sit down and talk."
When Zhao Changqing sat down, the King of Shu asked, "Did A Yuan mention me to you?" Master Zhu's name was Zhu Yuan.
Zhao Changqing said respectfully, "The great master has never told you. I have met the fifteenth young master at Mr. Wang's house in the past. His face is quite similar to yours. I have seen the words you wrote in the things left by the great master, and your signature is on it."
The King of Shu smiled, "I used to say that it would be a pity for a smart person like A Yuan to hear that there are no descendants of others. The first time I met him, he guessed my identity in a moment. You look very much like him, but your appearance is not as handsome as him."
"The great master is unique."
"I heard that he passed away two years ago, is he still safe when he went there?"
“Stable.”
The King of Shu sighed softly, "That's good."
After saying these three words, the King of Shu had nothing to say, but was just quiet and out of sight. The morning light penetrated into the jade-colored gauze window, reflecting the silver thread on the King of Shu's temples. Zhao Changqing also sat quietly. After a long time, the King of Shu asked, "Can you play the flute?"
"I learned a little bit when I was young."
Chapter completed!