Chapter 223 The Pros and Cons of Marriage: Three Years and Three Years

Bystanders clear, the authorities are fascinated.

If it weren't for the accidental teaming up on the polo field, Wang Ruofu would not have noticed Yang Rujin. After all, Yang Rujin always played with Minglan and Rulan. In Wang Ruofu's opinion, she had a similar temperament to her own Rulan, so psychologically she felt that she was a little girl.

But when I think about it carefully, I remember that the girls are of similar age, and are about to reach the age of marriage, which is just the right time for them to meet each other...

Wang Ruofu felt that strengthening the relationship between relatives was the best.

If she hadn't had a grudge against Wang Ruoyu, the first person she would have recommended would definitely be her sister's daughter.

Wang Ruofu didn't think so much, but Sheng Hong and Old Lady Sheng thought much more.

Sheng Hong stroked his chin and began to think.

The reason why he wanted to discuss Changbai's marriage after he passed the imperial examination was that he naturally wanted to find a Yue family that could help Changbai's career.

Is the Yang family behind Yang Ruijin okay?

Sheng Hong was a little troubled for a moment.

If Sheng Hong were to marry off his daughter like Hualan did, he would definitely be very happy!

Because this kind of wealth that can be inherited from generation to generation will definitely fall to one's grandchildren, and no matter what, one's own bloodline will be able to have some glory.

But marrying someone else’s daughter is different.

After all, "surname Sheng" and "surname Yang" are two different things.

Moreover, although the Yang family of Pingyang Marquis Mansion is a prominent family and a powerful noble family that has remained since the founding of the country, Yang Ruijin's father still wears a purple robe and is the second-rank commander of the West Wing.

But it is a military honor after all!

Changbai is going to be a civil servant!
Judging from the usual contempt that senior officials have for military generals.

If Changbai married the Yang family's eldest daughter who was currently in the limelight, it might not be considered icing on the cake, but rather a sign of trying to curry favor with a powerful person.

Especially since he had a biological sister who was the eldest lady of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion, and now he married the only daughter of that generation...

The smell of currying favor with the powerful and climbing up the social ladder is even stronger.

Are you a fence-sitter? ! !
That has a distinct smell of dirt.

Of course, there are also some benefits.

That means Changbai’s lower limit in this life is guaranteed.

It's not easy to be a civil servant in the six ministries, so I'll go to the Yang family's old nest, the Privy Council!

If you are not welcomed in the civil service, then try your luck in the military service system.

After all, although the national policy of the Great Zhou Dynasty has always been to emphasize culture over military power, the ministers and scholars look down on military officers from the bottom of their hearts, but that is for the military generals who have climbed up from the bottom on their own, or for the nobles like the Duke of Qi's Mansion who have been fooled and gradually fell into obscurity.

But when it comes to the Marquis of Pingyang and the Duke of Yingguo, these military heroes who still hold real power, everyone is more concerned.

Of course, you have to cater to the trend and act like you look down on warriors, so that you can also chat with them when you brag to them.

"When I first went to court, I met the Duke of Qi and the Duke of Ling. I didn't even bother to talk to them, but just walked away."

But if it really happens in private, you still have to call him "sir" and beg for mercy.

After all, the nobles who still hold power now, thanks to the national policy of the Great Zhou, although their strength is not as strong as when the country was founded, they are much more united than before.

Add to that hundreds of years of complicated personal connections, and they will eventually be able to find someone to help you deal with them.

If all else fails, I will make a note of you in my little notebook and let our descendants compete again.

I am waiting to inherit the title, what are you waiting for?
The Secretariat and the Privy Council of the Great Zhou Dynasty held both civil and military power. Those with higher positions of power entered the cabinet and were ranked in order.

In short, the cabinet is the center of power.

There are channels for promotion whether from the Secretariat or the Privy Council.

Therefore, if Changbai married Yang Rujin, and with the relationship between Yang Wenyuan and Hualan, he could also join the Privy Council together.

This was Yang Wenyuan’s idea.

Of course, being a military officer is definitely more difficult than being a civil servant. After all, the war is going on right now...

Wait, Sheng Hong now thought of the Lingzhou war again.

"If there have been many wars in recent years, it wouldn't be that difficult..."

After sorting out his thoughts for a while, Sheng Hong came up with the following ideas.

Thinking about it this way, Sheng Hong also felt that it would be a good idea for Changbai and Yang Rujin to get married.

As for the gossip about climbing up the social ladder?
If there are real benefits, Sheng Hong doesn't care what others say.

While Sheng Hong was thinking, Old Madam Sheng was also pondering.

At this moment, my inner thoughts coincided with Sheng Hong's.

The issue still needs to be discussed.

Knowing that Wang Ruofu probably, possibly, or should not have considered these issues, Old Lady Sheng did not even look at Wang Ruofu's anxious look, but turned to Sheng Hong and said:

"If you really want to see it this way, then it is too connected with the Yang family and military honors."

Wang Ruofu nodded hurriedly:

"Mother, isn't this just perfect? ​​With Wenyuan and Hualan looking after us, we should keep in touch more often!"

Sheng Hong glanced at Wang Ruofu helplessly, and while sighing in his heart, he also understood what his mother meant.

When he married his daughter into the Yang family, many people said that he, a civil official, was marrying a military hero. Now if he marries a legitimate daughter of the Yang family, it would be shameless to say that it was a marriage of alliance.

"That's what mother said."

Sheng Hong nodded and said:
"If I marry another daughter of a military hero, I'm afraid other families will have to give me advice from behind."

Civil service examinations require background checks, and promotions require identity and background. If the Sheng family has too much of a military background, it will definitely have an impact on the family's civil service career.

"Those who give advice are just greedy. If it were them, they would definitely be eager to get married." Wang Ruofu interjected.

This is true.

After all, if a family has a big business, who wouldn’t want to be good at both civil and military affairs?

It's just that the higher-ups don't allow it.

But some connection is also good.

"Madam." Old Lady Sheng suddenly asked Wang Ruofu.

"Hey!" Seeing that someone finally spoke to her, Wang Ruofu immediately responded happily.

"You suddenly mentioned Miss Yang, but I heard from Hua'er or your grandson-in-law that Miss Yang is looking for a marriage partner?"

Wang Ruofu shook her head sincerely and told him what she had seen on the polo field.

"That's good."

Old Madam Sheng nodded:
"Since the Yang family has not yet decided to look for someone for the girl, there is no need for us to rush to find them. Let's look for other suitable families ourselves first."

Although the Sheng family marrying Yang Rujin is marrying up, it is another matter whether the Yang family agrees or not, but if we stand from the Sheng family's point of view, they will definitely choose the best of the best and make a careful selection.

Since the Yang family is not in a hurry, they can take a closer look.

Wang Ruofu looked puzzled.

With such a good marriage and such a close relationship, shouldn’t it be settled early to avoid any unnecessary complications?
Why delay any longer?

At this time Sheng Hong also said:
"What the mother said was true. The child immediately began to look at each other."

"Madam, you should also ask more about the Yang family's girl."

Although Wang Ruofu was unhappy, she could only nod in agreement when she saw Sheng Hong and Old Madam Sheng said so.

"We also have to consider the other children in the family in advance." Sheng Hong took this opportunity to start thinking about the marriages of his other children and continued:

"Whether Bai'er marries the girl from the Yang family or not, Feng'er will always arrange a marriage with someone from a scholarly family."

Wang Ruofu did not refute this.

After listening to the discussion just now, she felt that Chang Feng's marriage was just used to neutralize her own military merit attributes.

"We have to leave some leftovers for them," Wang Ruofu said proudly.

Old Mrs. Sheng also nodded.

"The daughters in the family can also start to look at each other."

Following Sheng Hong's words, Old Lady Sheng also began to speak:
"Next year, all the girls in the family will reach the age of marriage, so they need to meet each other in advance."

As she spoke, Old Lady Sheng looked at Wang Ruofu and said:
"Madam, I'll have to ask you to worry about this."

"It's natural, mother."

Wang Ruofu nodded immediately, but she turned to look at Sheng Hong next to her and said:
"But it doesn't necessarily require me, the eldest lady, to step in. Maybe my daughter can settle the marriage herself."

Seeing Wang Ruofu's expression, Sheng Hong frowned immediately, knowing that she was talking about Molan.

"What happened to Mo'er?"

Wang Ruofu snorted lightly and raised her face and said:

"She was having a hot affair with Liang Liulang from the Earl of Yongchang's Mansion on the polo field..."

"What do you mean by a heated fight? Watch your words!" Sheng Hong said sternly.

Wang Ruofu paused and continued:
"Anyway, I don't need to worry about Molan anymore. Maybe Madam Wu will come to our house to propose marriage soon."

Wang Ruofu's implication immediately made Sheng Hong frown, but he didn't believe that Molan would be out of line, and he was about to refute it, but Old Lady Sheng immediately came out to make peace:

"Anyway, there's still a year to go, so there's no need to rush into the argument. Madam, have you told Hua'er everything that Old Madam He said?"

Old Mrs. He has been helping Hualan to recuperate.

This period of time also made his intention clear, and the reward he sought was to let Yang Wenyuan arrange He Hongwen to live with Yang Wenyan in Lingzhou.

When it comes to safety, Old Lady He naturally feels that the Yang family's direct descendants are safe.

Wang Ruofu straightened her sleeves in front of Sheng Hong and replied:
"Mother, I have already told Hua'er that after passing the military exam, he will be able to leave for Lingzhou with Lord Gu."

"That's good. I can reply now."

Speaking of this, Wang Ruofu showed some regret:
"He Hongwen was born in the Baishitan He family. I think he is a good person. I was thinking of letting Ming'er meet him, but he insisted on going to Lingzhou. I'm afraid he won't be back for a few years."

After being together for such a long time, Wang Ruofu also noticed some signs of Old Lady Sheng. She was very satisfied with He Hongwen and wanted Minglan and He Hongwen to meet each other.

If it had happened earlier, Wang Ruofu would definitely feel indignant, thinking that Old Madam Sheng favored Minglan too much. After all, He Hongwen did seem to be a good kid, with some gentlemanly demeanor.

But now, Wang Ruofu looks down on He Hongwen.

Wang Ruofu would not consider any man who was not from a good family and had no official position as a husband for Rulan.

Now that Changbai has passed the imperial examination, the threshold must be raised!
"That's true."

Old Lady Sheng also felt it was a pity. She didn't ask Minglan to marry into a good family or have a good social status, but she just wanted Minglan to live a comfortable life, and the He family was a good one.

The He family is not short of money and has some status.

She has the friendship of Old Madam He at home, and He Hongwen seems to be a caring person. He Hongwen's mother is bedridden all year round, so Minglan will definitely live a comfortable life after she gets married.

I just have to go to Lingzhou to improve my medical skills...

Old Madam Sheng looked regretful and shook her head:
"Everyone has their own aspirations, and many things cannot be forced."

……

Fan Lou.

Yang Wenyuan, Gu Tingye and Changbai went out to drink together.

Today, it was Yang Wenyuan who took the initiative to make an appointment with Gu Tingye.

Originally, I wanted to discuss the last incident with Gu Tingye, but Gu Tingye insisted on bringing Changbai along as well.

That’s right, after all, she is Gu Tingye’s true love, Bai Lan.

"Zhong Huai, I have some news about what you asked me about before."

Yang Wenyuan stopped talking briefly and waited to see if Gu Tingye was willing to say it in front of Changbai.

Gu Tingye naturally didn't care, and immediately said with a nervous look:
"Oh? Then why?"

It’s just like the poor students in school waiting for the teacher to announce the test results.

Pass or not?!
Yang Wenyuan sighed lightly:

"Your name was originally on the list, but after it was submitted, your name was crossed out."

The meaning is very clear. The only one who has the final arbitration power is the current emperor.

Seeing Gu Tingye's disappointed expression, Yang Wenyuan felt the same way. After all, his fourth place was somehow controlled by someone else.

"I... passed the exam?" Gu Tingye's eyes rarely turned red, and he looked incredulous as he confirmed again.

"Ok!"

Yang Wenyuan simply nodded and added:
"Those words must have reached the ears of the government, so..."

Yang Wenyuan pulled the corner of his mouth and glanced at Gu Tingye:
"So the government tells you that you don't have to take the exam next time and gives you a six-year cooling-off period."

Of course, the emperor did not specifically say six years, but only asked Gu Tingye to take the imperial examination again after one term. Such a big change from the original result should be out of consideration for Gu Yankai's upcoming trip to Lingzhou.

Or is it that now that the Yang family is behind them, the pressure on the government is not that great, and the anger of killing the chicken to scare the monkey is not that strong?
In short, the punishment is much lighter than it would have been otherwise.

Taking into account the official situation and the fact that there are often special examinations when a new emperor ascends the throne, Gu Tingye may not have to wait for three years for the imperial examination.

Of course, even here, Yang Wenyuan couldn't say the curse on the official.

I heard that I am still waiting for two sessions...

Pfft~!

Gu Tingye felt that he was hit by another arrow in the chest.

It was already tragic enough that he passed and was rejected, but he didn't expect that there would be another interval in between. Gu Tingye was so sad that he couldn't control himself.

Seeing the pain on the face of the person he loved most, Changbai immediately comforted him:

"Zhong Huai, relax. At least the government has allowed you to continue taking the imperial examination. You only have to wait twice."

Yang Wenyuan also nodded:

"Including Enke, it may not take you six years. It may take less than three years."

Gu Tingye looked miserable:
"It's not that easy, Enko."

Generally, Enke was a reward given by the emperor when he was pleased.

Considering that the emperor was kind-hearted in the past, but he stripped Gu Tingye of his position as a Jinshi just because of the complaints he made when he was young, Gu Tingye felt that the emperor must be in a very bad mood now.

There is no chance of taking the initiative to encore.

But at least he knew the reason behind it. Gu Tingye would feel uncomfortable if he didn't take revenge, so he took a big gulp of wine, kicked the door open, and walked away with big strides.

"What is Zhong Huai going to do?"

"I laughed out loud and left. I am not a Jinshi. I must have drunk too much and went home to spit shit."

(End of this chapter)