Time and money are costs. The investment is large, but the results are slow and modest. Relying on family support for a long time is prone to conflicts, and Xu Xue and the children have no say in the family.

But Zhao Jingan knows how to balance studies and making money, has made some achievements, and has a positive attitude towards life, so this person can get married.

"I told him not to take concubines, otherwise the marriage would be cancelled. He also agreed." Xu Xue said.

Zhao Ruxi laughed, patted Xu Xue's arm and said, "Not bad, not bad. You should be more careful in the future and don't let him have other thoughts."

She asked again: "Are you encountering any difficulties now? Does your mother disagree?"

After Zhu returned to the capital, Xie went to Suiping's residence from time to time and complained to Zhu about Xu Xue's marriage issues.

Zhao Ruxi knew that the families who wanted to marry Xu Xue were talented and well-educated. Some of them had really good conditions. After all, Xu Xue was beautiful, talented, and had a well-off family. Scholars who have high requirements for their wives' personal qualities are very young.

Narrow her.

"Not really." Xu Xue raised her head, "Don't I feel a little uneasy? So I came to ask you if this marriage is okay."

"Then what if I think it's not possible?" Zhao Ruxi asked seriously.

"Ah?" Xu Xue's eyes widened, "What's wrong?"

Zhao Ruxi couldn't help but laugh: "It seems that in your eyes, everything about this marriage is good?"

Only then did Xu Xue realize that Zhao Ruxi was teasing her. She couldn't help but give Zhao Ruxi a pink punch: "Why are you so bad?"

Zhao Ruxi laughed and dodged her attack and said, "If you think it's good, then of course there will be no problem."

She straightened her expression: "If my wife-in-law is unreliable, or if the two housewives are not married yet, this marriage will still have some flaws. But now it really couldn't be better. The only flaw is probably my second brother

I haven’t passed the exams yet.”

Xu Xue knew that although this marriage was not particularly good in the eyes of her parents, it was still very suitable. After all, the second wife of the Zhao family knew everything about her. She married Zhao Jingan, and her parents did not have to worry about her. So as long as she wanted to, her parents would not

Those who are opposed to this marriage.

But this was a lifelong event after all. If she didn't ask Zhao Ruxi, she would always feel unsure. Now that Zhao Ruxi said this, her heart was at peace.

She said: "It doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam. I am just an ordinary woman from a peasant family. I just want to have enough food and clothing, and live a stable life. I have never asked my husband to find a title."

She smiled: "It turned out that a Juren came to me personally and proposed marriage to me. At that time, your second brother had not yet expressed his feelings to me. I rejected that Juren directly at that time."

"Is he not good or his family is not good?" Zhao Ruxi asked.

"No." Xu Xue shook her head, "My parents sent someone to check it out, and I think it's pretty good in all aspects. But I don't know what's going on. After all, I don't have a deep understanding. It looks good on the surface, but who knows what's going on inside and what will happen in the future? He

What should I do if I become a Jinshi, become an official, and keep a concubine?"

She glanced at Zhao Ruxi: "What's more, I always suspect that the reason why he wants to marry me is for you. He just wants to have a relationship with you."

At that time, Zhao Ruxi had not yet been engaged to Xiao Lingyan. But her relationship with Kang Shilin and Wu Huaisi was well known.

Due to the close relationship between Zhao Ruxi and the Xu family, Xu Xueqiu came to ask Zhao Ruxi to find a job for her husband, but Zhao Ruxi had no choice but to refuse.

Zhao Ruxi patted Xu Xue's hand and said nothing.

This kind of thing is inevitable. But can Xu Xue see this clearly? Take the initiative to avoid these calculations? She is very pleased.

"If nothing else, if my second brother bullies you in the future, I will be the first to come to your door and scold him." She patted her chest and said.

Xu Xue nodded and said: "Sure. What if he bullies me? I'll be the first to tell you."

The two sisters looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

"Princess, Eunuch Xie has come to the palace." A maid ran in and reported.

"Ah? Then I'm going back. I'll see you again in a few days." Xu Xue stood up and said.

"That's okay." Zhao Ruxi didn't know why the emperor sent Eunuch Xie here, so she didn't leave Xu Xue behind and allowed her to leave through the side door.

"Please come quickly." She said to the maid.

After a while, Eunuch Xie came over. He told Qi Xugu that he had invited her to serve in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the emperor asked him to invite Zhao Ruxi to be an official.

Although Zhao Ruxi was good at mathematics, she had no interest in doing financial work, so she refused without hesitation.

"Please thank the Emperor for your kindness for me." She bowed in the direction of the palace. "But the prince is ill? I can't go out to do things. I would like to thank the Emperor and Mr. Qi for their kindness."

Prince Qi's Mansion was not far from the palace. When Eunuch Xie returned to the main hall from Prince Qi's Mansion, Xiao Ge was still discussing political affairs with several ministers.

Seeing Eunuch Xie come back, he raised his head and asked, "How is it? What did Zhiwei say?"

Eunuch Xie hurriedly stepped forward: "Your Majesty? The princess said that the prince is ill and she can't leave him? She can only live up to the emperor's grace and Master Qi's kindness."

The ministers present had different expressions. Some of them were regretful, some were disdainful or relieved.

Xiao Ge, Wu Huaisi, and Gong Cheng saw everyone's expressions.

"Your Majesty, what's the situation of Princess Qi? It's really not appropriate to work in the Yamen. But her talent is so high that I've only seen her in my life. I think it's a pity that the Queen is staying at home like this." Gong Cheng stood up and saluted.

"What do you think, Aiqing?"

"I think it's better to ask your concubine to take up a vacant position in the Ministry of Industry? There is no need for her to come to the Yamen to do some work. She only needs to give some guidance on existing farm tools, water conservancy and other aspects. If she has any ideas, she can call the Ministry of Industry.

The official goes and expresses her idea, and the officials from the Ministry of Industry will assist her in completing it."

"Hey, Lord Gong, you are not being kind. I asked Princess Qi to serve as an official. It was my suggestion. Why did you come to snatch someone in the middle of the process? Even if you take a false position, you should be appointed to our household department. There is no need.

Go to your Ministry of Industry." Qi Xugu became anxious upon hearing this and quickly glared at Gong Chengdao.

Gong Cheng didn't argue with him and said with a smile: "Master Qi, don't be anxious. It's not certain whether the Princess is willing to be an official. What's the point of us arguing here? It's better to let the Princess choose. Where does she want to go?

Just go wherever. As long as she is willing to come out and do things, it will be a great thing that benefits the country and the people, right? What does it matter where she goes?"

Qi Xugu was speechless by Gong Cheng's words.

He nodded to Gong Cheng and said: "You boy, I used to think you were the most honest among your senior brothers. Now it seems that you are also a slippery one. Mr. Kumu has a good eye, and none of the apprentices he accepts are fuel-efficient."
Chapter completed!