Tie Kui Extra Story (103)

It was a matter of her own future, and Meng Ranxi didn't dare to be careless. After Meng Shangshu returned to the mansion, he went to inquire about it.

The grandparent and grandson talked for a while in the study.

Back in her yard, Ruhui had already put the two children to sleep.

Meng Ranxi said to Ruhui, "Grandfather said it's not yet time, so let me work in the official department with peace of mind."

Meng Shangshu didn't say that it couldn't be released, but that it wasn't time. Ruhui knew that the old man had other plans.

After thinking for a while, Ruhui asked: "I heard from Ah Zhan that the emperor may abdicate in the past two years. Is it related to my grandfather's refusal to let him go outside?"

But Meng Ranxi was still very surprised: "Ah Zhan actually told you this?"

"Ah Zhan didn't tell me. My younger siblings mentioned it when they chatted with me. But the prince is now in charge of the country, and the emperor and queen have begun to delegate power. It will be a matter of time before he abdicates." It's the prince who handles it. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the emperor is probably about to abdicate.

Meng Ranxi nodded and said, "Grandfather indeed said so. The emperor may abdicate next year." As one of the six books, he knows the movements of the empress much better than others.

Ruhui asked with some doubts: "But the emperor's abdication, what does it have to do with your letting go?"

Meng Ranxi said: "Each emperor recruits ministers. The prince is young, so he naturally likes to use young ministers. If the prince succeeds to the throne, there will definitely be changes in the court."

Ruhui is not someone who only focuses on the one-acre three-point land in the inner house. She also pays attention to the outside things all the time: "Is grandfather thinking too much? You are only a seventh-rank official now, and the changes in the court can have something to do with you." what relationship?"

Meng Ranxi said: "The court is also closely related to the locality. According to my grandfather, I can find a better job after another three to five years."

Ruhui let out an oh, and didn't continue this topic. But on the second day, she sent someone a message to Ning Zhan, saying that she had something to look for him.

That day Ning Zhan asked Shuangshou to buy some toys, and in the evening he delivered them to the Meng Mansion himself.

Ruhui asked people to take the two children away, and then talked to Ning Zhan about Meng Ranxi's release.

Ruhui said: "Your brother-in-law is only a junior official of the seventh rank, even if there is a change in the crown prince's succession, it has nothing to do with him. But what your brother-in-law said is not unreasonable. Ah Zhan, I just want to hear your suggestion .”

Ning Zhan is now the imperial guard,

Walking around the palace must be better informed than them. In addition, Ning Zhan is highly valued by the crown prince and has a good relationship with Brother Yu, so Ruhui believes in his judgment even more.

"Second sister, this matter mainly depends on what brother-in-law thinks." The opinion of the person concerned is the most important thing.

Ruhui said with a bitter face: "Your brother-in-law listens to the old man." This is also true, after all, Meng Shangshu has been in office for so many years. Listen to him, you can take a lot of detours.

Ning Zhan shook his head and said, "Staying in the capital has the advantages of staying in the capital, and letting go outside also has the advantages of going outside. Second sister, I can't give advice on this matter." If Meng Ranxi wants to go outside and find a good place, , He will definitely not refuse if he can help. But how could he make a decision on whether to release or stay in Beijing. If the official career goes well, everyone will be happy; but if Meng Ranxi's official career doesn't go well, she won't be blamed for the rest of her life.

Ruhui was a little frustrated.

Seeing her like this, Ning Zhan thought for a while and said, "Second sister, the emperor and the empress are working hard to train King You, hoping that he can become the prince's arm in the future."

Ruhui knew that Ning Zhan would not say useless words: "Ayou, what do you mean by that?"

"Second Sister, King You is now on duty in the Ministry of Punishment, and he has done a good job." The Empress had too high demands on His Highness King You, so she was always dissatisfied with him. But Ning Zhan felt that Qiyou had done a very good job. At least, he is beyond reach.

Ruhui still didn't understand the meaning of this. Her husband's release has nothing to do with King You.

Ning Zhan didn't want to say too much, it would be unbeautiful to say too much: "You just tell brother-in-law this. By the way, why is brother-in-law still not coming back so late?"

Ru Hui said: "Your brother-in-law and colleagues invited him to have a drink together, and he will be back later today." As for men, there will be entertainment after working on errands. As long as you don't go to brothels and other places to drink flower wine, Ruhui won't care.

Ning Zhan didn't stay long, and left after speaking.

When Meng Ranxi came back, it was already dark. After sitting down, he asked, "I heard from the porter that Ah Zhan is here? Is it because of me?"

Ruhui nodded and said, "Ah Zhan said that both staying in Beijing and going abroad have their own advantages, and it depends on how we choose."

Meng Ranxi hummed, leaned back on the chair and asked, "Aside from these, did Ah Zhan say anything else?" He drank a little too much today, which made him a little dizzy.

Ruhui hesitated for a while, and repeated what Ning Zhan said about Qiyou: "I thought about it, but I still don't understand what Ah Zhan said?"

After listening to it, Meng Ranxi's drunkenness disappeared, and she sat upright in an instant: "You repeat what Ah Zhan said word by word."

Seeing how serious he was, Ruhui repeated the words from beginning to end: "Master, I asked him what he meant, and he only said that I must tell you this."

Meng Ranxi's face was a little solemn.

Ruhui thought about it again, but still couldn't figure it out: "Sir, what is the trick behind Ah Zhan's words?"

Meng Ranxi explained her guess: "Ah Zhan means that if the crown prince ascends the throne, he will definitely use King You. And King You happens to be working in the Ministry of Punishment."

"You mean, if the crown prince ascends the throne, he will replace his grandfather as Minister of the Ministry of Punishment?" After finishing speaking, Ruhui shook her head and said, "Impossible, how old is You Wang? "

"The empress can't, but it doesn't mean the prince can't." After finishing speaking, Meng Ranxi said: "King You has always looked forward to the crown prince's leadership, and he is capable. The prince will definitely promote him when he ascends the throne. At that time, grandfather will have to change his position." Freed up."

The old man of the Meng family is only a fourth-rank magistrate now, and Meng Ranxi's generation hasn't risen yet. Once Meng Shangshu retired, it would be a fatal blow to the Meng family. At least it has a great impact on their future.

Ruhui hesitated for a while and said, "Master, maybe Ah Zhan's speculation is wrong. Grandpa has been in the officialdom for so many years, so he must have seen it better than him."

Meng Shangshu's political quality must be much higher than that of Ning Zhan. However, Ning Zhan grew up beside the empress, and had a good relationship with the crown prince and the fourth prince. In this regard, his judgment must be more accurate than his grandfather's. It's also because of the close relationship, otherwise my brother-in-law wouldn't have said that to him.

Seeing him frowning, Ruhui thought for a while and said in relief: "Grandfather is so old, he will retire sooner or later. We can't rely on him forever."

Meng Ranxi glanced at Ruhui when she heard the words, and said with a smile, "I was just thinking, is it better to let it out?"

She didn't understand official affairs, and Ruhui didn't dare to come up with random ideas, she just said: "You make up your own mind about this matter. But if you want to let it out, you have to make a decision as soon as possible, and you can find a good job if you plan early. Otherwise, you will have to go to the corner."

"This matter, I will find a chance to discuss it with my grandfather." His grandfather has been in the officialdom for so many years, so he must have thought farther than him.

Zeng Chenfu was confinement, apart from taking care of common affairs, her mind was all on her husband and son.

Hearing Mrs. Zeng coming over, I thought it was to see their mother and son. But seeing Mrs. Zeng's ugly face, Zeng Chenfu knew something was wrong.

Mrs. Zeng said: "Your father asked Zeng Miaojia to come to Beijing, and said he asked her to find a good family in the capital to marry her? Fu'er, don't you think your father is deliberately embarrassing me!"

Zeng Chenfu's face instantly pulled down: "Mother, Zeng Miaojia's heart is higher than the sky. She will definitely not be satisfied with the marriage you found for her. When the time comes, she will make trouble, but it will be all your fault. "

Madam Zeng hesitated.

Seeing Mrs. Zeng's appearance, Zeng Chenfu couldn't help but sighed and said, "Mother, why don't you write a letter and tell your grandfather about it, and let him settle the matter."

"Fu'er, your father will definitely be upset if he knows." There is no way, Master Zeng losing his temper is too scary. As long as Mrs. Zeng thought about it, she felt a little trembling.

"Mother, if Zeng Chenfu makes a scandal in the capital, the whole family will be ashamed. Not to mention that grandparents can't get around you, even younger brothers and their careers and marriages will be affected." Zeng Chenfu's eldest brother has not yet Engagement, Old Master Zeng meant to wait for him to have a try before making an appointment. If you pass the exam, your marriage can be improved to a higher level. If you fail the exam, your marriage will not be bad.

Hearing this, Mrs. Zeng hesitated for a while and said, "I, I will write to your grandfather when I get back."

In case Mrs. Zeng would lose the chain at a critical moment, Zeng Chenfu wrote a letter to Mrs. Zeng herself. After writing, immediately send someone to send it to Hunan. She believed that as long as the old man saw what Zeng Miaojia did during that time in the capital, he would never let Zeng Miaojia stay in the capital again.

Zeng Miaojia tried to seduce Ning Zhan to disgust Zeng Chenfu, but it failed. However, she managed to win the liking of the sixth young master of the Li family who had a good relationship with the Zeng family, and the other party wanted to marry her, but Li Liushao's mother looked down on Zeng Miaojia, so the matter was let go. And this is why Zeng Miaojia insisted on coming to the capital, because she was confident that with her appearance, she would be able to marry a better husband than Uncle Pang's.

When Zeng Miaojia arrived in the capital, she was planning to find a satisfactory marriage for herself. Before she could make a move, the person sent by Mrs. Zeng arrived.

This time, Mrs. Zeng sent his confidants to bring Zeng Miaojia's mother and daughter back to their hometown.

Zeng Miaojia naturally didn't want to, but it's a pity that Mr. Zeng's people didn't take her seriously at all. Seeing Zeng Miaojia not cooperating and uttering evil words, he tied her up and gagged her.

Mrs. Zeng said to her eldest son with a puzzled face: "The letter I wrote was only sent out ten days ago. How did the old man come so quickly?" From here to Hunan, the letter usually takes about ten days to arrive!

The uncle of the Zeng family knew about Zeng Chenfu sending the letter back to Hunan, so he immediately took it on his shoulders: "Mother, I have someone tell my grandfather about it." Zeng Chenfu is already married, so it is inappropriate to meddle in her natal family's affairs. And his father knew that he would definitely start scolding again. On the contrary, it was him, because he was the eldest son in the family, even if his father knew the most, he would reprimand him and would not do anything to him.