219: Two and a half sons, one son? (1 more)
The Cheng family is going to hold a wedding, but Cheng Qing is going to go to the Cui family.
The fifth master did not say that he would not let Cheng Qing go. Thinking about the fact that when Cheng Qing was under house arrest in Yangliu Lane, Cui Yan was also running for Cheng Qing.
If Cui Yan hadn't insisted on letting Cheng Qing participate in the county examination in the seventh year of Chengping, there would have been no Cheng Sanyuan later. The first case of Cheng's case would probably not have the current Cheng Jieyuan.
Cheng Qing's people will not change, and his knowledge will not change. What will change is his fortune. He is not the same examiner. He is not very likely to be the first to be Jie Yuan when he commits a crime.
It does not mean that talented people will definitely win the lead in the scientific examination.
If you want to talk about talent and learning, is Dong Jinqiu not as good as Cheng Qing?
So the fifth master not only remembers Cui Yan, but also has a very good impression of Cui Yan. Cheng Qing said that there might be trouble with Cui Yan, and the fifth master agreed to her lend him someone.
Just a little bit, you can't be too excited no matter what scene you encounter.
"You have to protect yourself before you can help others."
Cheng Qing nodded vigorously.
Of course, there are so many people who need her protection, how could Cheng Qing not take care of herself?
He came to Dawei for no reason and for himself, and Cheng Qing cherished this life he had picked up.
"Uncle, don't worry, I just want to confirm the safety of my friend. I will do what the Cui family does within my ability!"
With Cheng Qing having this awareness, the fifth master no longer said anything.
Unless Cheng Qing wants to commit suicide, Jie Yuan will not go anywhere with more than 20 helpers. The Cui family is a wealthy businessman, not a tiger's den, so he dare not do anything to Jie Yuan.
Cheng Qing borrowed a man and took a boat south with Zhou Heng.
The Cui family is only two days away from Nanyi, but it is already another province, so Cui Yan has to return home to take the exam every time.
Zhou Heng was worried all the way. What he was thinking about now was not his marriage, but the incident of the Cui family.
"It's useless to think too much. We only know what happened to the Cui family after seeing it with our own eyes."
I didn't stop for two days, but because it was smooth sailing, I didn't encounter any twists and turns on the road.
Cheng Qing did not come to Cui's family directly, and when he arrived, he first asked the locals for information.
"Cui family? The Cui family is decorated with lights and is doing weddings!"
I asked several people in a row and said this.
The Cui family is doing weddings, and it seems to be about to marry her daughter.
As for which daughter to marry and whose family they marry, the locals can't tell you clearly. The Cui family has a large population, so how can outsiders explain the matter of the Cui family's inner residence?
However, when the young men of the Cui family are mentioned, passers-by have something to say.
"The fourth young master from his family is so successful. He passed the imperial examination this year!"
Others praise Cui Yan, but Cheng Qing only has one feeling: Mr. Cui is really capable of giving birth.
Cui Yan ranked fourth, with three concubines above and several concubines below.
Mrs. Cui only gave birth to Cui Yan and Cui Wuniang, who was going to marry Zhou Heng. The other children of the Cui family were born in illegitimate children. Mr. Cui has many concubines... Isn't this Mr. Cui crazy? There are not only those who gave birth to a illegitimate son before the legitimate son, but only those who gave birth to three illegitimate sons in a row will have a legitimate son. Which family with rules will do this!
Of course, the royal family often does this, but the royal family is the most unruly in the world. People really have the throne to inherit. Regardless of the legitimate and illegitimate, just give birth to their son first.
The Cui family has no throne to inherit. Mr. Cui has some ability to turn into gold, but his belt is looser.
Cheng Qing knows Mr. Cui’s mentality of nouveau riche too much!
The poor are suddenly rich, and they should enjoy what they have never enjoyed before. This mentality is not only true for Mr. Cui. Even before Cheng Qing traveled through time, he had seen many of his uncles and uncles.
Cheng Qing asked about all the things she could inquire about. She and Zhou Heng both spoke official words, and there were twenty or thirty strong servants behind her. She seemed to be not locals at first sight. After getting off the boat, she inquired about the local wealthy businessman Cui family. If she acted like this, someone would definitely inform the Cui family.
Before Cheng Qing and Zhou Heng arrived at the Cui family, someone came to greet the two of them on their own initiative.
A young man in his twenties in his prime, claiming to be Cui Peng, the eldest son of the Cui family.
"I heard the magpies screaming early in the morning. Sure enough, there are distinguished guests coming to my house. Cheng Jieyuan and Aunt Zhou, please follow my house!"
This is called Mr. Zhou last year.
Cheng Qing smiled suddenly: "Master Cui, why didn't you see Cui Yan? Juren Cui is so good at showing off now. Classmates and friends come to the door and don't come to pick him up?"
Zhou Heng and Cheng Qing have the same position, hoping to see Cui Yan immediately.
Cui Peng was questioned by the two of them, but he still maintained his demeanor. He sighed: "The fourth brother can't leave now, and it's not to be hiding. My father suddenly became ill and is bedridden. The fourth brother Chunxiao has been serving the sickbed. I hope the two of you can understand. The Cui family has been doing business for many years, made many friends, and made many enemies. This news is still hidden from outsiders."
Mr. Cui is sick and is still so serious that he cannot get out of bed!
Cheng Qing and Zhou Heng looked at each other, and Cheng Qing nodded first:
"We were rude just now. I wonder if Uncle Cui was sick. Cui Yan wrote a letter to Brother Zhou to get married in the Cui family, but because of Uncle Cui's illness? Alas, why should Cui Yan and Brother Zhou meet like this? If the Cui family is inconvenient, the marriage can be pushed back. It is important to treat Uncle Cui's illness now."
Zhou Heng was even more excited and his face flushed, "My father-in-law is seriously ill, how can Zhou get married with peace of mind!"
Cui Peng is called Aunt Zhou, and Zhou Heng also considers himself the Aunt Cui family.
Something happened to the Cui family now. A juren son-in-law should be in charge.
Cheng Qing also looked sad, and he was as siblings as Cui Yan in his words. If he rounded up, Mr. Cui was half of her father.
The son-in-law is half a son, and Cui Peng recognized it.
Jie Yuan was about to be a son of the Cui family, but Cui Peng didn't know whether to be angry or laugh.
Cui Yanke is really capable!
He went to Nanyi Academy to study and passed the Juren in just over three years and made friends like Cheng Qing.
It was useless to say more, Cui Peng refused, so he could only lead Cheng Qing and Zhou Heng to the home. Why did Mr. Cui insist on holding weddings when he fell ill? Cui Peng also had his own explanation:
"First of all, it is to confuse those competitors and prevent them from knowing that their father is critically ill. Second, when his father is suddenly sick, he will use a happy event to fight, which may also be helpful to his father's condition."
These two reasons are quite reasonable.
When Cheng Qing heard Cui Peng's speech was gentle and reasonable, he was not vulgar, he knew that the eldest son of the Cui family had also studied.
The Cui family is rich, but it is strange that the Cui family's young men do not read and read.
However, the Cui family's business needs people to take care of, so Mr. Cui obviously cannot let all his sons go to the school to enter the school. For example, Cui Yan, because he has the status of a legitimate son, can go to the academy and pass the imperial examination, and will become an official in the future.
Other sons, such as Cui Peng, can only continue Mr. Cui’s path, manage the Cui family’s business, and become a businessman.
The gap between the social status between being an official and doing business is too big. If there is a conflict between the Cui family, it may arise because of such unfairness!
Cheng Qing concealed his guess and said everything would have to be discussed when he saw Cui Yan.
Even if Cui Peng wants to take advantage of Mr. Cui’s illness to cause trouble, what will he rely on to control Cui Yan?
Cui Yan is a juren.
Chapter completed!