Chapter 544: Westward Advance Into the Marquisate

He and the prince were arranged to live in the east wing of Sijin with Brother Yu. He was reluctant, especially wanting to live in his mother's greenhouse as before. He pulled Chen Afu's sleeve and whispered, "Mother-in-law, it's rare for me to live here. Can it be the same as when I was a child?"

Chen Afu chuckled softly, "What do you call me now?"

After choking with the prince, his face turned a little red. He now calls her mother-in-law. The son-in-law cannot live in his mother-in-law's room, so he has to go to the fourth courtyard.

The next day, Chen Afu got up early. Chu Lingxuan stayed in the outer courtyard last night.

She asked Prince He and Chu Hanyan to be called up, and they were going to see him off. He also personally brought the sleeping Brother Yu to his room, woke him up, put on his clothes, had breakfast, and gave him some instructions.

Ask him to respect his grandfather and great-grandfather, as well as his grandmother and grandfather, and not to be naughty. The most important thing is to show filial piety in front of grandma more often, say sweet words to grandma more often, and treat grandma the same way Xiao Yuer treats grandpa...

Brother Yu is a very manly man and doesn't agree with some of his mother's views. He said, "Be filial, be sweet-tongued, don't imitate your sister, be clinging to others, be shy..."

Chen Afu smiled and glanced at He Wangye who was completely unaware. His ability to pester him was no worse than Xiao Yuer's ability to pester his grandfather.

After dinner, Chen Afu led Prince He, Chu Hanyan, Brother Yu, Zhui Feng and Sa Sa to the front yard. After they got in the car, Brother Yu's cry could be heard. Only now did he realize that he was more unwilling to leave his mother, father, brothers and sisters than to go out to play. Unfortunately, it was too late.

Chen Afu's tears also welled up. In the haziness, I saw two birds getting on the carriage and circling over the carriage. It's Huihui and Qiqi.

After they returned to the countryside, they would have to follow people or Jinbao home. It's such a long way that they can't find it back on their own. That little thing, Jinbao, has been out in the wild most of the time since he got Jinbao, and he also runs very far.

On this day, Xiao Yu'er and Brother Ming cried for a long time, and they couldn't be coaxed. Especially Xiao Yuer, her voice was hoarse from crying and she was covered in sweat.

Chen Afu felt distressed and angry, shouting that he wanted to spank their little bottoms. It was the third lady who came over, took the two children and Chu Hanyan to play in the Xijinhou Mansion, and said they were going to see the third grandpa's new home, she coaxed them not to cry any more.

Xijinhou Mansion is not far from Yongan Hou Mansion, only separated by one street. It takes more than a quarter of an hour to walk, and only half an hour by carriage.

On May 18th, the third room officially moved to the West Jinhou Mansion.

The third lady has already arranged the dowries for Chu Lin and Chu Bi. But he didn't dare to let it go to the second wife's house, for fear that the shameless Li family would secretly use it for other purposes, so he put it in the Yong'an Marquis Mansion first and then sent it to them before they got married.

Chen Afu really couldn't bear to live with three bedrooms. The third master, the third wife, Chu Lingwei, Chu Lingzhi, these people get along with Chen Afu and the others like a family.

Before the third lady left, she also said to Chen Afu, "Keep it for me in Mingheyuan for now. When you are about to give birth, I will come back to accompany you."

Chen Afu touched Ping Ping's belly, especially afraid of the birth of a girl. She was really reluctant to leave the child to the third wife to raise. If they hadn't moved away, they would still be close. But they moved away. Although the two families are not far apart, they can't see each other every day.

Chu Lingwei is already fifteen years old, and he will be able to marry a wife in a few years. When the third lady has her own daughter-in-law, she won't be so concerned about the girl in her belly.

Of course, Chen Afu did not dare to speak his mind and said with a smile, "I will keep the Minghe Courtyard with Third Aunt and come and stay at any time."

Today, Chu Lingxuan is going to the Yamen, Chu Lingwei is in the Imperial College, and Chu Lingzhi is going to school. Only Chen Afu and his three children sent the third master and the third wife to the Xijin Hou Mansion.

Today we went west to the Marquis Mansion for a dinner. In addition to Chen Afu's family, we also invited Prince Rui's family, the prince, Princess Rongjing, the Xie family, Chen Shiying's family, and the subordinates of the three masters of the two families.

Today is a small-scale treat, and on the 20th, we will treat a large-scale guest. The third master and the third wife have a forthright personality and are quite popular with the current emperor, the late emperor and the late empress dowager. They have many friends and confidants, and most of the royal family members and aristocratic families in the capital will come to congratulate them.

The gift Chen Afu gave today was four jars of soaked wine with added ingredients.

Seeing such a shabby gift, Chu Hanyan was a little embarrassed. He said, "Mother, in the past, our family mostly gave gifts of gold and jade vessels, as well as embroidery, or brocade, and the four treasures of the study. Even if we gave wine, we would give it to famous wines such as blue and white wine bought from outside. How can we give it to our Third Grandpa? Did you make your own wine? It doesn’t look good.”

Chen Afu smiled. The little girl often imitated him as a housekeeper, which was very useful. She smiled and said, "This brewed wine is a good thing. It contains rare medicinal materials. Your third grandma asked for it."

The third lady's original words were, "I know you have a close relationship with Master Wu Zhi, and he has given you a lot of good things. Don't hide your secrets. Give me some of your old cellars filled with good medicine. My master will give you the best." I like to drink. I want mother and son."

The third lady knows the goods and knows that these wines are much better than those gold, silver and jewelry. When she saw Chen Afu asking people to carry four jars of brewed wine onto the carriage, she laughed so hard that she couldn't even see her eyes.

The third master also knew that the brewed wine was a good thing, so he laughed and praised the third lady, "She is still wise."

Chen Afu was very helpless. This couple has always been like this. When someone else gives something, it is always the other person who is grateful.

The third lady entertained female guests in the flower hall.

Because there are people from the Xie and Chen families, everyone is concerned about Mr. Xie Wu's performance in this year's palace examination.

The joint examination should have been held in February this year, but because they were still in mourning for the late emperor and the late Empress Dowager, the joint examination was postponed to early April. The palace examination was held on May 15th, and the results were announced today.

Master Xie Wu lived up to everyone's expectations and ranked 189th in the joint examination. Although the ranking was low, it was a rare good result for a noble military family. He also benefited from Chen Shiying's guidance, otherwise he might not have been able to do so well. With this result, it is very likely to be in the top three, but if he performs exceptionally well in the palace examination, he may also be in the second place. The Xie family and the Chen family are very anxious, hoping that he can perform well in the palace examination and be in the second place. After all, the treatment of the second and third places is very different.

Because the Xie family is in a special situation today, only Chu Hua and her son came, and the others were waiting for news at home.

Jiang brought Chen Yuqing, Chen Yuxia, and Chao Ge'er to come. They were calm on the surface, but they were also very anxious in their hearts.

Around noon, someone came to report that Master Xie Wu had passed the second class and was ranked 146th, and was awarded the title of Jinshi.

Immediately, there was a burst of congratulations in the flower hall. Jiang was so excited that she cried, and Chen Yuqing was also very excited.

Chu Hua also thanked Jiang on behalf of Xie Feng and thanked Master Chen for his guidance.

Madam Chu San smiled at Jiang and said, "In the future, Master Chen will teach my brother Zhi more."

Perhaps Chu Lingzhi benefited from Yan Chenxiang since he was a child, and his academic performance was very good. In the future, Chu Lingwei will inherit the title and join the army, and Chu Lingzhi will take the imperial examination.