Poor Family

Wuchangbo Mansion.

As an honorable family, even if it declines, the Shi family is very busy every day.

Although the old lady Shi didn't have any errands, as the patriarch of the Shi clan, everyone in the clan would come to him for anything, and he had to maintain the few remaining contacts of the Shi family, so there were still a lot of socializing and entertainment on weekdays.

Mrs. Shi hasn't been out much since Shi's family was silent. However, she has to take care of Mrs. Shi's and her own private property, and also to inquire about things in Beijing, and still needs to meet many people every day.

Master Shi Zhengmao, as a member of the fifth-rank military department, Wai Lang, has to go to the military department to work every day.

Mrs. Shi is the current housekeeper of the Shi family, so there are more things to do, and she has to deal with all kinds of things in the house, big and small.

At that time, the fifth master, as a concubine, was in charge of taking care of the farm and shop at home, and often ran outside.

Mrs. Shi Wu was born in a merchant's family, married many shops, and had to look at the account books and take care of her own shops every day.

Master Shiqi is a teacher at Qianji Academy in Nancheng, and he goes to the academy to teach every day.

Mrs. Shi Qi did not have as many affairs as the two sister-in-laws, but she also had to take care of her own yard and raise her children.

As for the grandchildren, except for the Shi family's uncle, second master, and eldest girl who are married, all other grandchildren must go to ethnology classes.

Everyone has their own affairs to be busy. On weekdays, it is difficult for the whole family to gather together.

But today, everyone from Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi to the eighth master of Shi's family who was only a few years old gathered in Yixiang Hall.

why?

It's all because yesterday the concierge received a letter sent back by Manager Shi.

The letter said that today, Li Changsen's family, who were wronged in the past, will come back.

For Li Changsen's family, each house in the Shifu has its own considerations and careful considerations.

Growing up in the lack of education and barren border, his vision and vision can be imagined, and the fact that Shi Zhengkun voluntarily moved out of the Shifu earlier made the Shi family feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Therefore, everyone couldn't say how much they welcomed this relative who was really related to them by blood.

But seeing that Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi attached so much importance to it, they were willing to cooperate.

As for the three married aunts, Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi planned to wait for Li Changsen's family to arrive, rest for two days, and then let the three of them go back home to recognize their relatives.

It is rare for the family to get together, talking and laughing, and everyone is very happy.

For the first half of the day, Yixiang Hall was full of laughter and laughter, until around noon, when Shi Zhengmao received the news that Governor Huaiyuan returned to Beijing to report on his duties today, he couldn't sit still.

"Father, mother, Governor Huaiyuan will definitely go to the Ministry of War when he returns to Beijing today. My son wants to go back to the Ministry of War."

The old man was silent: "Governor Huaiyuan wants to go to the palace to face the saint. Even if he goes to the Ministry of War, he probably just goes and leaves. He won't stay longer. It doesn't matter if you go back or not."

Shi Zhengmao showed disapproval: "This son also knows, but he doesn't have many opportunities to meet the governor. It's good for my son to show his face in the past."

The old man stopped talking.

Mrs. Shi glanced at her eldest son: "Your younger brother should be here soon, you are the eldest brother, and you will welcome him in later, I think he will be very happy."

Shi Zhengmao hesitated for a moment, and then replied: "Mother, it's a rare opportunity to meet the governor. We can meet every day at Changsen's side in the future. It doesn't matter if I'm not there. It's the same for the fifth and seventh brothers to meet him later." Yes."

Mrs. Shi looked at her in-laws, then at her husband, hesitating whether to speak to dissuade him.

According to gossip, the governor of Huaiyuan returned to Beijing this time, and the emperor planned to make him the next secretary of the Ministry of War.

In this way, as an official of the Ministry of War, it is necessary for the husband to show his face in the past at this time.

When the old lady looked at the anxious-looking eldest son, she sighed slightly in her heart.

These years, the eldest son is afraid of being suppressed, and whenever he has a chance, he wants to move up, but he doesn't know that if he can't offer an equivalent value, others will ignore him.

Not wanting the eldest son to feel resentful before seeing the second son, Mrs. Shi said, "If you want to go back to the Ministry of War, go to Changsen's place. Your father and I will explain later."

Shi Zhengmao stood up with a look of joy: "Thank you, father and mother." After finishing speaking, he strode out of Yixiang Hall.

Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi looked at each other, and they were both a little silent.

The atmosphere in the hall was a little more stagnant than before.

When the old lady saw it, she smiled and said: "Don't stay here anymore, you can come over later when the people arrive."

Hearing this, everyone stood up and retreated.

After leaving Yixiang Hall, Madam Shi Wu and Madam Shi Qi followed Mrs. Shi and followed her to Yiming Hall.

"Sister-in-law, the new fourth sister-in-law who came back heard that she is a farmer's woman. Do you think she can get along with us? Can she understand what we say? Don't we talk to her like chickens and ducks." , that would really be a joke."

Mrs. Shi glanced at Mrs. Shi Wu who covered her mouth and laughed, looked at the deep laugh lines in the corners of her eyes, and thought clearly about the little care in her heart.

The four sons of the Shi family, except her, all came from the family of officials.

Although this dynasty does not despise merchants, and the status of merchants is much higher than that of other dynasties, but scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants are still at the bottom.

The fifth sibling felt that they were inferior to their sisters-in-law in the family world, and they always felt a little inferior in their hearts.

When talking to them, they are not very harsh.

But now it's better, a family background worse than her has come, she can finally straighten her back.

"Are you speaking chicken language or duck language? Why can't the fourth sibling understand it?"

The smile on Madam Shi Wu's face froze: "Sister-in-law, you know that's not what I meant."

Mrs. Shi's expression was calm: "I don't care what you mean, how you get along with the fourth sibling is your own business, but please don't drag me in from now on."

Mrs. Shi Qi also interjected: "And me."

Looking at Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Shi Qi who were walking in front side by side, Mrs. Shi Wu was so angry that she twisted the handkerchief into a ball.

Again!

Could it be that just because she is a concubine-in-law and came from a businessman, can she still not be able to blend in with her sisters-in-law?

In the past, Zeng Yuwei was there, she had a good family background, and they rejected her, so that's fine; but now, she is better than that person in everything, but they still look down on her.

On the other side, Master Shi Wu and Master Shi Qi also walked side by side.

"What are you going to do with that fourth brother, seventh brother?" Master Shi Wu was the first to ask.

Master Shi Qi was puzzled: "What should I do?"

Master Shi Wu was a little speechless, but thinking of the seventh brother's stupid mind, he had to speak clearly: "It's the new fourth brother who is back, how are you going to get along with him?"

Master Shi Qi corrected him: "Fifth brother, you asked the wrong question, what about the new fourth brother, that is our fourth brother."

Master Shi Wu took a deep breath silently: "Okay, I've said something wrong, then how are you going to get along with fourth brother?"

Master Shi Qi frowned: "What do you mean you were wrong? You were the one who said it was wrong." Seeing Master Shi Wu, his eyes widened in anger, and he said leisurely, "He is a brother, I am a younger brother, I will do it myself." Treat the fourth brother with the etiquette you treat your elder brother."

Master Shi Wu looked at Master Shi Qi with disbelief on his face: "You really would recognize a border soldier who doesn't understand anything as your brother?"

Master Shi Qi corrected him again: "Fifth brother, it's not a question of whether we recognize it or not. He is our elder brother, so we can't choose."

"you"

Master Shi Wu was a little angry, and he didn't want to talk to Master Shi Qi anymore, so he flung his sleeves and left, muttering as he walked.

"I'm really out of my mind, and I came here to ask the fool!"

At the same time, Baishun Street, Shi Zhai.

Shi Zhengkun was sitting in the study, looking out the window, in a daze.

The wife has someone in her hands. Although they have moved out of the Shifu, the news from the Shifu has not stopped.

Yesterday, Manager Shi asked someone to send a letter back, and he knew that night that the real Shi family would arrive today, so he deliberately asked for leave today and didn't go to the Imperial Academy.

He thought, if the Shifu still treated him as a family member, they might call him over today.

But the sun was rising into the sky bit by bit, and no one came from Shifu.

Afraid that his existence would make the real Shi Jiazi unhappy?

With a bitter smile on Shi Zhengkun's face, he took the initiative to move out of Shifu, which gave him a wave of sympathy, but also made him and Shifu have a real difference.

From then on, he was no longer the fourth master of the Shi family, but just an adopted son of the Shi family who was wronged.

There was mist in Shi Zhengkun's eyes, he was homeless!

Hearing the sound of footsteps outside the door, Shi Zhengkun blinked quickly, and just as his complexion returned to normal, he saw his wife coming in with a soup cup.

"Master, are you all right?"

Zeng Yuwei asked with some concern.

Shi Zhengkun forced a smile: "What's wrong with me." Then he paused, "I've already been mentally prepared for that one to come back."

Zeng Yuwei quickly comforted her: "Master, don't worry, you are a Hanlin scholar, and that one is no match for you no matter what. He and the Shi family are only related by blood."

"Just wait and see. This is the capital city, and there is no room for useless people. When that person exhausts the blood relationship of the Shi family, the Shi family will know about you. At that time, whether you want to go back or not is up to you." You decide."

Shi Zhengkun laughed at himself, and then let out a long breath: "I can't go back, I can't go back again." He and the Shi family can never go back to the past.

Deshengmen.

After Li Wuya and Li Qilang shook off their tails, they quickly returned to Deshengmen, just in time to see Governor Huaiyuan's chariot and horses entering the city.

There were cavalry leading the way in front, and soldiers guarding the back, surrounded by the luxurious carriages in the middle, walking in a magnificent manner on the empty Desheng Road.

"This ostentation is absolutely perfect!" Li Wuya sighed.

After the governor of Huaiyuan entered the city, the ban on Desheng Gate was lifted, and the people entered the city one after another.

Li Wuya and Li Qilang waited at the gate of the city, and did not get into the carriage until the family's carriage arrived.

Beishi is close to the inner city. Li Wuya and Li Qilang took a detour before, and felt that the route was far away. They took Desheng Road and found that they could reach it by going straight all the way, which saved a lot of time.

After passing Beishi, Li Wuya saw the second city wall.

"We're about to reach Shangdemen soon. After passing the city gate, we'll enter the inner city." Madam Xu said excitedly, "Wuchangbo's Mansion is in the southwest of the inner city. After passing Shangdemen, you can go straight to Dewu Road and go straight to the inner city." Bofu."

The inspection of the gates of the inner city is stricter. If there is no real estate transaction in the inner city, you need to go to the government to apply for a pass before you can enter.

Manager Shi took out the tokens of the Shi family, and the gatekeepers saw them and immediately let them in.

When the carriage entered Shangdemen, Li Wuya noticed the difference between the inner city and the inner city.

The buildings in the inner city are obviously much better than those in the outer city. The houses in the city are majestic, with vast facades and luxurious decorations. The streets are as lively as ever, but they are obviously not as crowded as the outer city.

"It's coming soon."

"The location of our Bofu is very good. It is very close to the West Market. It is very convenient to watch lanterns, release river lanterns, and swim in the lake during New Years and festivals."

During Madam Xu's explanation, Changle Street arrived.

Wuchang Bofu is on the west side of Dewu Road, the carriage turns west and enters Changle East Street.

The street is eight meters wide, and the left and right sides are surrounded by continuous walls. At first glance, you can tell that it is a wealthy family.

The carriage drove for half a quarter of an hour before the coachman shouted: "The uncle's residence has arrived."