Farming Beneath the Changbai Mountains

Dong Jiajun rushed back from the capital just in time to attend his son's baptism. Everyone became more enthusiastic when they saw the Jinshi of the new branch. Although Jiajun was very anxious to see his wife and children, he couldn't abandon everyone and run to the back, so he had to be patient and chat with everyone.

When the time came, all the female relatives went to the back to watch the baptismal ceremony. Although the weather in March has become much warmer, no one dares to hold the child back and forth, so the bath will naturally be in the outer room of Jinghe's house. The process of washing three times is so complicated that there is no need to detail it one by one. After washing three days is over, everyone will go to the front to have a banquet.

Naturally, the female members of the Xu family were no exception. Everyone went to the front to celebrate lively, and then went home.

The old lady of the Dong family had said before that she would hold a banquet for three days to celebrate Jiajun's success in becoming a Jinshi. Jiajun disagreed, "Grandma, what are you doing? Our family doesn't want to be so extravagant. Today's emperor advocates frugality. If others find out that we are celebrating so grandly, if someone accuses the emperor, your grandson will not be able to eat it." Let's go." Jiajun sat in front of his grandmother and persuaded her softly.

"Aren't I happy? Can't I celebrate that my grandson won the Jinshi?" The old lady was a little unhappy.

"We should celebrate, so just invite all our relatives and friends and set up a few banquets. Why do we have to set up flowing banquets? Back then, the second brother-in-law won the first prize, and I didn't hear anyone making it public. There is also the third brother. , they also won the first prize, how could their grandson be so much better than them?" Jiajun was talking about Zixuan and Wenchang.

Jiajun's words made the old lady choke. "Why should we compare with others? Our family name is Dong." The old lady was a little unhappy. These children of the Xu family are outstanding, but in comparison, my own grandson is a little worse. This realization made the old lady feel uncomfortable. If it were someone else's family, and my uncle was a Jinshi, his status would be great in the future. But in the Xu family, it really doesn't matter. They have many officials. For the first time, the old lady was dissatisfied with the Xu family. If she had known better, she would have found an in-law with a poorer family background.

"Grandma, our Dong family is nothing compared to others. They all behave in a low-key manner, so why should we be so public? Aren't our grandchildren the ones who will suffer the hardship?" Jiajun was a little confused. Grandma What are you thinking about? Wouldn't it be nice to save a little money? The Dong family's life has only lasted for more than ten years, right? Nowadays, he is not very rich or wealthy.

Jiajun's father nodded beside him, "Mom, let's listen to Jiajun. What he said makes sense. There is a lot of conflict with each other in the court. Jiajun has just been awarded the Jinshi Scholarship, so he doesn't like to be in the limelight."

The old lady turned away in anger and ignored her son and grandson.

When Jiajun saw this situation, he felt a little helpless, "Grandma, father, mother, the kid is really tired after running all the way back. Let's go and rest first. Besides, I haven't gone to see Jinghe yet when I got back." Jun said, got up and walked to the backyard.

"Look, this is the good son you raised. Now that he has a wife, he doesn't even want his own grandmother and parents." The old lady wiped tears when she saw her grandson leaving.

Looking at what was happening in front of her, Ms. Feng remembered the past. When she got married, this old lady was always looking for trouble. After so many years, I have become a mother-in-law, but I still have no status in the family. The old lady is in charge of the family affairs and refuses to delegate power. The fact that her son treated the old lady like this made Ms. Feng very happy, so she didn't try to persuade the old lady and just sat there without talking.

Jiajun's father hurriedly stepped forward to persuade her. The old lady stopped crying, but she was determined to send someone to her grandson's side. If I bring my sister's granddaughter here, I can help her family more in the future.

"Madam, you have worked hard." Jiajun sat next to his wife, looking at Jinghe and his son, feeling infinitely satisfied. Dong's family is small, his father has two brothers, his mother only gave birth to herself, and her uncle also gave birth to a boy. Now Jinghe has given birth to three children, which makes Jiajun very happy. No matter which man he is, he hopes that his children and grandchildren will prosper.

"You're talking nonsense again. I'm your wife, and it's only natural for me to have children for you. As long as you always treat me well, we, husband and wife, are in love with each other and will never be apart. Is it possible for you to do it?" Jinghe In my heart, I am also a little scared. Now that my husband's identity is different, what might he be like in the future.

"Don't worry, ma'am. I will only be nice to you and won't bully you." Jiajun reached out and took Jinghe's hand. The two of them just looked at each other, with unbroken affection in their eyes.

Suddenly, the little baby started crying, breaking the spell between the two people. The little girl outside quickly came in and helped check whether the child had peed.

Jiajun stood up and said, "I will sleep in the study room in the west room at night. You should have a good rest. Remember to call me if you need anything at night."

"Okay, you are tired from the journey, so you should rest early." Jinghe said with a smile.

Next, the Dong family found a good day and invited relatives and friends to have a good time together. After that, Jiajun stayed at home with Jinghe while busy packing his things and preparing to go to the capital.

"Jinghe, let's go to the capital, what should we do with your dowry and shop?" Jiajun suddenly remembered this while packing his things.

When Jinghe got married, the Xu family also gave her 80 acres of land and a shop. Later, with Jinghan's help, Jinghe opened a few more shops, one selling fabrics, another an embroidery shop, and another a roast duck restaurant. These shops are very profitable. The annual profit is about ten thousand taels, which is almost as much as the Dong family's annual income. The person Jingxian sent to Jinghe has become a big manager outside, and the Dong family can't get involved in these matters.

Jinghe listened to Jiajun's words and smiled, "What's so difficult about this? Just let the second sister-in-law Wang and her family stay. They will run the business and send the profits to the capital every year. Wencheng is here My brother is here, and they don't dare to fool me. "This dowry is the woman's private property, and her husband's family cannot interfere with it.

Jiajun thought about it, and it was feasible. They went to the capital, and they didn't know what it would be like. If the shop is disposed of rashly and there is no income there, it will be a bad thing when the time comes, so it is better to leave it like this for now. Furthermore, after three years, I may not be sure where I will be sent. "Ma'am, it's better to think further. Okay, let's wait until you are out of confinement and then talk to Sister-in-law Wang's family."

"By the way, among these people in the mansion, you know exactly which ones you want to take away. Tell these people in advance. If there are any who are unwilling to follow, we will find a way to arrange them. They have been following you for several years. Don't hurt people's feelings." Jiajun said a few words and went to the study to sort out his books.