The emperor usually made some statements when the chief minister died of illness, and he gave a reward of silver to hold funerals. He gave not much silver to be laid, but a kind of decent one. Unfortunately, Song Bingyun had no gratitude.

The officials all followed the emperor. The royal family did not express their feelings for Song Bingyun's death. Everyone else knew that the Song family had lost the emperor's grace. Therefore, no one went to pay their respects to Song Bingyun's funeral, which seemed a little deserted.

On the fourth day of Song Bingyun's funeral, Zheng Yueran and Yang Changfeng went to the Song family to pay their respects. In the evening, Qingshu and Fu Jingen talked about this: "There are so many officials who are good at the Song family on weekdays, but few of them come to the door this time. It's really a cold world."

Because the Song family has personal grudges with them, it is impossible to visit them.

Fu Jingen had already seen through it and said, "When the Song family was in power, they came to flatter and pleased people. If they didn't take any harm when they lost power, they would be considered as good-character."

Since ancient times, few people have helped in time, but many people have taken advantage of the situation.

Qingshu said: "Who do you think the main messenger will be this time? Will it be Zheng Yuejin and Yang Changfeng?"

Five people in the cabinet, Fu Jingen and Guo Ai, are in alliance. Zheng Yuejin, the fence-bearer, now puts Yang Changfeng first in everything, and as for Hu Liansheng not to stand in a team, it is neutral.

Fu Jingen shook his head and said, "Everyone is suspicious. But as long as the Queen's determination to reform is not shaken, they will not be able to move me."

His life and death have always depended on the attitude of the people sitting on the dragon throne, not the other people in the cabinet. Not only him, but also the powerful ministers of all dynasties, life and death are in the hands of the emperor.

Qingshu said: "Yi An said a long time ago that wealthy and nobles lived too well, but the people lived too hard. Now the reform can make the people's lives better, and she will not give up halfway."

Yi An has been very supportive since he knew that the emperor wanted to reform, and his attitude has never changed.

Fu Jingen said with a nod, "So I'm not worried about them doing these small moves. The most important thing now is to implement the new policy."

The people behind these small actions were to ruin his reputation, and to put eyedrops in front of the emperor and the empress, making the empress feel that he is a person who does not abide by the rules. Such a person cannot trust him wholeheartedly.

A few days later, the Governor of Jiangnan handed in a memorial saying that many local gentry united to stop the government from checking the land again.

Yi An approved after reading the memorial. All those who dared to hinder the new policy were detained, and all the land under these people's names was not taken over to the court. If anyone dared to cause trouble, he would behead him directly.

Fu Jingen's lips raised when he saw this reply. The emperor's move, no matter how the gentry inspires the people below, he dare not interfere with the implementation of the new policy. No matter how important money is, his life is not important.

It is not surprising that Qingshu knew about this. She knew Yi An's character very well, but she was determined by her strong personality and would not surrender because of difficulties and resistance.

A few days later, Yaoyao and Qingshu said, "Mom, Aunt Yu and I took Mu Yan and the others to go to the spring, and my brother and I want to go."

Qingshu smiled and said, "As long as your aunt agrees, I have no objection."

They were worried about going out for fun, but as long as they had adults accompany her, they would not stop her. Besides, there was nothing to worry about with Wei Fang this time.

The mother and daughter were talking, and Hong Gu reported to her that Gu Ge'er had come. At the beginning of the year, Guan Ge'er failed the exam in Baitan Academy. Qingshu meant that he wanted him to be an auditor and continue the exam next year, but the child didn't know what he thought and said he wanted to take the exam.

Qingshu doesn't agree with his ending this year. After all, he is still young and has a wealthy family. Even if he fails the next exam, he will study for another three years. But Master Guan insists on referring, and Qingshu doesn't say much. He is not a child who is ignorant at the age of three or four. Eighteen-year-old man can stand up and be responsible for the decisions he makes.

"Please come in."

This time, Gu Ge'er came here to hope to live in the Fu family to prepare for the exam. When he said this, his face turned red, but his eyes were very firm.

Qingshu had agreed to this before, and he would not repent at this time: "Yes, but it will take time to clean up the courtyard. You can move in the next day!"

Although some of the little officials have only lived in the house for a month, they can just clean up the living yard.

Lord Guan was stunned and said, "Auntie, didn't you tell me to live with Mr. Nie before?"

He also thought that he would stay in the same hospital as Nie Yin, so he could ask for advice.

Qingshu nodded and said, "I did say this before, and Nie Yin agreed. But he was a little nervous as the exam approached, and he would wake up at a moment's notice. Therefore, he is not suitable to live with others."

Guan Ge'er looked disappointed.

Qingshu felt something was wrong with Brother Guan'er's appearance, so she did not send anyone to check it out, but wrote a letter and asked someone to send it to Shen Shaozhou.

After reading the letter, Shen Shaozhou looked a little serious. After thinking for a long time, he called Gu Geer over: "Tell me why you suddenly moved to the Fu family? And you won't discuss it with me in advance."

"Grandfather, I heard that the Fu family has good feng shui, and you will definitely pass the exam if you move in."

Shen Shaozhou asked: "I asked you a few times before why you must end up. I won't force you if you don't tell me, but today you must tell the reason."

After a while, Guan Ge'er said, "Grandfather, I don't want to wait for another three years. This time I have to pass the exam."

"reason?"

Brother Guan didn't say anything.

Shen Shaozhou said, "If you don't tell me the reason, don't even think about going to Fu's family or going to the next month's test."

Seeing that he still didn't say anything, Shen Shaozhou said, "When do you tell me the truth, you will go out whenever you want. If you don't tell me a day, you will not go out for a day."

After so many years of grandparents and grandchildren, Guan Ge'er knew his temper well, so he did what he said. Guan Ge'er lowered his head and said, "I fell in love with a girl. The other party has a noble status. I only have a glimmer of hope when I pass the Jinshi exam."

"Whose girl?"

Guan Ge'er shook her head and said, "I like her unilaterally, but she doesn't know."

Shen Shaozhou was both funny and angry. He thought it was a failure in February's exam to hit his confidence and wanted to pass the exam to prove himself, but after a long time of trouble, it was a matter of men and women: "If you don't say, how can you know that if you don't pass the Jinshi exam, there is no hope? Could it be a girl from the family of the Ge Lao or the Shangshu?"

"no."

Shen Shaozhou asked, "Is it the girl from a noble family?"

This time, Brother Guan was silent.

Shen Shaozhou thought for a while and asked, "Except for the Duke of Wei, there are no other three Duke of Wei's mansions who are suitable for marriage. Could it be that the girl from the Duke of Wei's mansion you like?"

"no."

Shen Shaozhou said, "That's the girl from the Marquis' Mansion?"

"yes."

Shen Shaozhou continued: "The girl from the Hou Man family is noble and noble, and the one who is born in the vassal is basically not valued. If you like a girl from the vassal, even if you fail to pass the Jinshi exam, your grandfather can help you achieve your wish. If you are born in the vassal, you must pass the Jinshi exam."

In fact, no matter whether the legitimate daughter or concubine must be well-character and able to maintain the family, he would not agree even if the wounded brother was in his heart.

Guan Ge'er looked happy and said, "She is a concubine."

Knowing that it was a girl from the Linchuan Marquis' Mansion, Chen Shaozhou said, "If you are determined to take the exam, then prepare well. If you pass the exam, we will come to propose marriage at that time, and the girl's face will be shining."

Take advantage of this time to find out the girl's character.

"good."
Chapter completed!