Chapter 62
It was already a bit late for Zhao Changqing and others to get home. Because it was Lantern Festival, fresh lanterns were hung at home. This book is updated on Baidu and search for Zhuji Bookstores.||This is not bought. Mr. Zhao Changqing and Mr. Su Li Huaer and the other two worked together to make lanterns. Therefore, the lanterns are all free this year.
Ling was not asleep yet, and he was talking to Zhao Yong in the house. When he heard the sound of talking outside, he knew that the children were back.
Zhao Changqing, Zhao Rong and Zhao Changning entered the house. Ling smiled, "I've been playing for a while now. I thought you were not back." Seeing Liu'er holding many things, Zhao Changning was carrying fresh and exquisite lanterns. Ling asked, "Why did you buy these things?" She was not stingy, especially during the holidays. Ling gave them money when the children went out, thinking that there was something they like in the Ruoling Market asking them to buy them by themselves.
Zhao Changning held the flower basket and said, "It was not bought, it was won by my sister and Arong, it was the first one!" Zhao Changning said the whole story, and Zhao Changqing added it intermittently. Ling saw the gold bracelets and four treasures of the study that Zhao Rong won, as well as the jade pendant and two brushes obtained by Zhao Changqing. Ling laughed, "It's really a good fortune."
Zhao Yong asked, "Did Brother Teng and Mingbao get anything?"
Zhao Changqing said, "Cousin Teng also got a set of four treasures in the study when he made an appointment, and Brother Li got a new bow. Sister Ling is the second place, and the daughter of the Zheng Censor's family is the first to be the daughter of the Zheng Censor's family." Zhao Changqing asked, "I remember being the former Censor Li, and I have met the girl from the Li Censor's family. Could it be that she has a new Censor?"
Zhao Yong is a military householder and is not very clear about the appointment and removal of these officials. He said, "This is how you get into an appointment."
Zhao Rong took off her cloak and rubbed her hands, "There is another old lady whose hair is white. Seeing that she is about the same age as her ancestor, she is the master of this old lady. The general's wife and the prefect are there to accompany her."
Zhao Yong thought for a while and said, "Ah, that should be Mrs. Wang."
Zhao Rong asked curiously, "Dad, which king's prime minister? Could it be that the old prime minister of the Wang family in the south of the city have returned?" The Wang family in the border town is said to be the branch of the Wang family in the "Old King and Xie Hall" and is actually the first family in the border town. That is, the wealth of the Zhu family, compared with the Wang family, he is a local tycoon who has just climbed into the threshold of books. Of course, the Wang family can shine so brightly in the border town and be regarded as the first family in the border town. One of the important reasons why the Wang family can be so bright in the border town is that the old man of the Wang family is in the imperial capital, the second-rank minister of the Ministry of War and the first-rank grandson.
Zhao Yong said with a slight tip, "Yes, Master Wang is old and resigns from his post and returns to his hometown to take care of him. Before the New Year, he returned to the border town and heard that the general and the prefect had visited him. If our border town is still above the general's wife, it is Mrs. Wang."
After taking the warm water from the white lady, Zhao Rong took a sip and smiled, "The old lady looks at Man Ci and not majestic at all."
Zhao Yong laughed, "What are you so majestic to you little girls? Have you ever seen these many things for your grandmother?"
Zhao Rong smiled, "We'll go to the grandmother's house first when we come back." She said naively and obediently, "Mom, is it good to give the four treasures of the study I got to my brother? You can use it when my brother enters school."
Ling's Zhao Yong was all pleased with his younger daughter's sensibility, but Zhao Changning said, "It's not that I don't have it, you can keep it for yourself." He doesn't like studying at all, so he naturally has no deep feelings for the four treasures of the study.
Zhao Rong held the teacup and smiled, "How is this the same? This is what I gave to my brother."
Zhao Changning reluctantly said, "Oh, then give it to me." He said to Ling, "Mom, please put it away for me first."
Ling was very proud of the prizes that his two daughters had. The quality of things was one aspect, and the key was to have a long face. Ling smiled and said to her son, "Look, your sisters have read a lot of books to win these many things, and you must study hard in the future."
"Brother Mingbao is good at martial arts and has also obtained a new bow. That bow is so beautiful!" Zhao Changning was very envious.
Ling knew that he had such a temperament and did not force his son. He smiled and reminded him, "Then let's practice fists and kicks with your father."
Zhao Changning responded loudly.
Zhao Rong took out her winning gold bracelet and said, "This bracelet is very big. I can't wear it now, so I'll give it to my sister."
"I have a bracelet, you can keep it yourself. Besides, I already have jade." Zhao Changqing would not ask for Zhao Rong's things. As long as Zhao Rong doesn't plot against her things, she will be grateful.
Sure enough, Zhao Rong continued, "I don't have a jade pendant, can I exchange the bracelet with my sister?"
Zhao Changqing grilled his hands on the charcoal basin and said with a smile, "If it's a casual thing, my sister likes it, it's okay to give it to you. But, this jade pendant was specially given to me by Mrs. Wang, how can I send it to my sister? If Mrs. Wang knows that I don't cherish her feelings so much and pass it to others, wouldn't it be a problem for me in my life? Our family has jade, mother, give me two pieces, Aning and I are not jealous of it. Who said she is young, we both give it to her." It's such a good dream! No matter how exquisite the bracelet is, it is an ordinary thing. Her jade is an object that Mrs. Wang takes it, and there is a difference in importance in front of Mrs. Wang. Zhao Rong treats her like a big fool!
Ling stroked her little daughter's hair and said in a gentle voice, "Okay, I'll find two more pieces of jade for you to wear tomorrow. Your sister's jade pendant is indeed not easy to play with."
Zhao Rong gritted her teeth and agreed obediently.
Seeing that it was late at night, Ling sent his children to sleep.
Li Mingbao and Li Mingzhu also returned home.
When Mrs. Li saw that her son had a new bow, she was also very happy when she asked her reason. She asked Li Mingzhu, "Didn't she say that there are also ladies who can compare poetry? Didn't you go and see it?"
Li Mingbao looked at his new bow under the lamp and smiled, "She went with me to see the arrow. Sister Qing and the others got the best."
Li Mingzhu complained, "Mom doesn't know. When my brother sees Sister Qing, my dear sister has to stand aside. When he asks him to buy a bunch of candied haws, he has to ask Sister Qing if she likes it. It's so annoying!"
Mrs. Li smiled and said, "Brother Bao, you are the brother, let your sister go. You just want to buy some food for her. You buy it for her a lot on weekdays. When you are outside, you have to give your sister face."
"I give her face, she has to give me face. I beat me in front of my sister Qing. My sister had already promised to make hawthorn sauce to give it to me, and she quietly told her that she wouldn't ask her to give it to me." Li Mingbao said, "Mom said to me, I used to be in vain. Other girls are all gentle and gentle. Look at Mingzhu, she looks like a savage, and where can I get married in the future." Li Mingbao was very worried about his sister's lifelong life.
"Mingzhu is having fun with you." Mrs. Li smiled, "Don't always run to the Zhao family. Changqing is three years younger than your sister." No one of my son's worries. Zhao Changqing is very friendly with Li Mingzhu and often comes to the Li family. To be honest, Zhao Changqing is really more promising as he grows. Not to mention his appearance, he is liked even if he talks and acts. In addition, two girls are dating. Mrs. Li often gives gifts from Zhao Changqing to his daughter, such as purses and handkerchiefs, and sometimes he also gives food and snacks. It is not very expensive, many of them are made by Zhao Changqing himself, and his craftsmanship is very good. Such girls are naturally liked. Especially her son seemed to have suddenly become aware last year, although the Zhao family's family's background is slightly worse than that of her own. However, these days, "marrying daughters from high families and married women from low families" are emphasized. Mrs. Li is not very opposed to the Zhao family.
Li Mingzhu drank half a cup of honey water and smiled, "I think my brother is crazy and enthusiastic. Sister Qing is still young and has no meaning at all."
Mrs. Li said angrily, "Don't say such things. You and Changqing are good friends. Now your brother is only thirteen, and Changqing is even younger, so naturally there is nothing. Our families have a good relationship, and we are relatives, brothers and sisters, so there are also closenesses." Speaking of relatives to the Zhao family, it is not far away. Mrs. Li's mother's mother is also surnamed Zhu. Speaking of Mrs. Zhao, she is half-sister with Mrs. Zhao, and Zhao Yong are serious cousins and sisters. However, Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Li's mother, Mrs. Zhang, had a mediocre relationship when she was in the boudoir, so she rarely walked around after marriage. It was only after Zhao Yong became the chief banner that the two families really started to discuss this relative slowly.
Li Mingzhu smiled, "I know, I know. Mom, my brother and I met Sister Luan today."
Mrs. Li asked, "Did you meet your cousin and the others?"
"No. Luan Jie'er is with the Ling family siblings alone." Li Mingzhu explained, "Ling family siblings are cousins of Qing, sister and uncle. How strange do you think it is. For a big holiday, Luan Jie'er is not with her own family, but with outsiders."
Mrs. Li sighed, "Sister Luan is very proud."
Li Mingzhu smiled, "I just ignored her. There is another rare thing to tell my mother that my sister is named Rong Jie'er. Do you know?"
"Of course I know."
"In the past, I only thought that Sister Qing was a smart person who was not one of thousands. Sister Rong was so young that she could write poetry." Li Mingzhu said, "Sister Rong won the third place. She was just a few words at her age."
Mrs. Li asked, "Didn't Changqing do it for her?"
"No, Sister Qing's poems are very ordinary, and she hasn't even won her own poems." Li Mingzhu sighed, "They sisters are really amazing. One or two are so smart."
Mrs. Li smiled, "This is also born. It's not that my family has never hired a gentleman for you. If you don't learn at all, it will be useless for my money."
"There is no smoke coming from our ancestral grave. My brother and I are not the materials for studying." Li Mingzhu blinked, "My sister Qing has learned everything from classics, history, and books she copied in her house. My brother still has some insight. It's not that I'm talking big, how many girls can read and read like Sister Qing? Moreover, she is good at poetry and books, and has no such thing as a scholar." The girl was in charge early, and Li Mingzhu had a good relationship with Zhao Changqing. Although Zhao Changqing was a few years younger, if Zhao Changqing could really marry her in the future, it would be much better than an outsider.
Li Mingbao immediately said, "Isn't that? Sister Qing is a serious gentleman."
Mrs. Li Mingzhu both laughed, and Mrs. Li smiled, "Then you should keep it a little too. You are learning some skills now. As long as you make a fortune, our two families have such a good relationship. When Changqing is older, I can talk to them."
"Hey!" Li Mingbao was happy, responded loudly, wiped his new bow, bent his lips, and smiled, "Don't worry, mom, I didn't learn this martial arts in vain."
When her husband came home, Mrs. Li told her husband about her son winning a new bow. Li Baihu touched her short beard and smiled proudly, "It's not in vain that the martial arts of these years have been learned."
Mrs. Li handed her husband a cup of warm water, and then talked about the Zhao family. Li Baihu almost choked on the water and said laughing and crying, "Don't talk crazy, the Zhao family's children are young, and her parents are still babies. Our brother Bao can kiss you in two years."
Mrs. Li glanced at him, "Changqing is nine years old this year, and he is only four years younger than our son. I think that child is really good, and Brother Bao is also very meaningful."
"What?" Li Baihu asked in surprise, "Are they two happy?"
"What are you talking about without limit!" Mrs. Li wished she could block her husband's elbow and said angrily, "The daughter of the Zhao family has been studying since she was a child, and she knows the rules and etiquette. It is because your son follows Mingzhu to the Zhao family if he has something to do. He can tell his thoughts with his eyes. Changqing is still young and just like Brother Mingbao. In fact, this is okay. He is a relative, so he calls his brother and sister first, and then watch it later."
Li Baihu disagreed, "What's Mingbao's vision? Just Zhao Yong's appearance is not as good as me. How beautiful can his daughter be? I remember seeing him once when I was a child. He was round and fat, white and fat. Could it be that our son likes fat people?" Li Baihu didn't have to ask his son to marry some fairy beauty, but he couldn't be too decent in appearance, and the face of the family was.
Mrs. Li tsk twice, "Your son has a good vision!"
Li Baihu said, "When did the girl from the Zhao family come? Tell me and I will meet you too." Just such a son, as a father, cannot not worry about his son's marriage.
"It's easy, but Changqing is still young and is my cousin's niece. Our family can't be abrupt."
"Look at what you said. We are serious relatives. When it comes to reason, she has to call you a cousin, and I am a cousin." Li Baihu smiled, "I am like her father and brother. I have never seen her before. We are busy with our girl's birthday at the end of the first lunar month. I asked her to play for a day. I just took a break and didn't go out and took a look at her."
The couple agreed and went to rest.
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