When the Jia Zhen heard the student talk about the contents of the shop, he was very unhappy.
He was very unhappy, but he was not worried that any business secrets would be leaked. After all,
The bath and massage of the shop were not the most important things of the shop.
The most important things were the bottles and jars that his wife had made herself, the skincare and makeup products,
And the fragrant oils during the bath,
The recipes for these things were extremely confidential,
They could not be easily leaked.
What made him unhappy was that..,
These students were talking about the ladies' bathing in public, and so on,
It was really immoral,
If word got out, it would damage the reputation of those ladies, especially those unmarried ladies.
"Who is that person?" the Jia Zhen asked.
"That person is called Tian Jun. His ancestral home is in Shanxi,
His family is a concubine branch of the Tian family. The Tian family was lucky to have an imperial concubine,
Later, he married a princess, but he did not cherish her and divorced the princess,
Now the imperial concubine has also passed away,
The Tian family has declined, "Yuan Lin curled his lips,
It was obvious that he did not have a good impression of this Tian Jun.
As for the fifth princess's matter, the Jia Zhen, who was born in a noble family, knew more clearly. The Retired Emperor's concubine Tian was the kind of woman who wished that she could bring her husband's entire family back to her maternal family after she got married. Fortunately, during the consort selection, because of her outstanding appearance, she was selected to enter the palace and did not harm another family. After being selected to enter the palace, she did not forget to seek benefits for her maternal family. She wanted the Retired Emperor to promote her maternal family. The Retired Emperor might find it interesting once or twice, but the Retired Emperor was tired of it after three or four times. Fortunately, she gave birth to a daughter at this time.
After giving birth to her daughter, she did not forget to tell her daughter how good the Tian family was and how good her nephew was. Concubine Tian's nephew was indeed good-looking and successfully moved the fifth princess. When she learned that the Retired Emperor had asked the Empress to choose a husband for her, the fifth princess went directly to the Empress and wanted to marry her cousin. The Empress naturally did not dare to hide it and could only tell the Retired Emperor about this matter, which made the Retired Emperor extremely unhappy. He directly said that if her life was not good, he would definitely not make the decision. Even so, the fifth princess still wanted to marry. In the end, she got what she wanted.
After marrying into the Tian family, the fifth princess found that the reality was completely different from what she thought. The cousin of the Tian family already had a sweetheart. The reason why he married her was just to deepen the bond between the royal family and the Tian family. After all, except for the Old Master of the Tian family, there was no one useful in the Tian family. Now that the fifth princess married into the Tian family, the Tian family could become a relative of the royal family with the help of the princess.
The fifth princess often went back to the palace and cried. However, because the Retired Emperor was deeply hurt by the matter of choosing a husband for her, the Retired Emperor did not care about the fifth princess. The former Empress wanted to help her, but after all, the fifth princess was not her biological mother. Even as the Empress, it was not appropriate for her to intervene at will. Concubine Tian did not believe the fifth princess at all. She even said that since the fifth princess was already a woman of the Tian family, she should scrupulously abide by her duty, be a good wife, and teach the children, and not throw a princess's temper.
Two years passed like this. The fifth princess was pregnant. When she was eight months pregnant, the cousin of the Tian family suddenly brought back a woman, and this woman also brought back a child who was almost four years old. The cousin said that this was his eldest son, and he would treat this woman as a concubine. He asked the fifth princess to show the dignity of a wife and not be jealous. At that time, the fifth princess broke down and gave birth to the child prematurely. When she gave birth, the most correct thing she did was to send her chief maid to Prince Beijing's Mansion to ask for help from the third princess.
When the third princess learned about this, she rushed to the Tian Mansion in a hurry. When she saw the cousin of the Tian family, the first thing she did was to slap him directly in the face. Then she asked all the people of the Tian family to kneel at the door of the delivery room. They knelt for as long as the fifth princess gave birth to the child.
After giving birth to the child, the third princess took the fifth princess and the child back to Prince Beijing's Mansion for a month of confinement. After the month of confinement, the fifth princess begged the third princess to help her get a divorce.
In the end, the third princess came forward to plead with the Retired Emperor, and the Retired Emperor finally agreed. At this time, the Tian family came to Concubine Tian and complained about the fifth princess. Concubine Tian summoned the fifth princess and scolded her. She also ordered the fifth princess not to get a divorce. Otherwise, she would not recognize her as her daughter. After that, the fifth princess never saw Concubine Tian again. When they met in the palace, she also avoided her until Concubine Tian passed away.
The Jia Zhen did not understand why the fifth princess, who had suffered so much, got involved with the Tian family at this time. The Jia Zhen looked at Tian Jun, who had gained everyone's attention through the incident of the shop, and sneered. When he went back, he asked his wife to write a letter to the third princess and ask what was going on.
The Jia Zhen looked away from Tian Jun and began to talk with Yuan Lin and the others.
"Why are you involved with the Tian family again? Haven't you been hurt enough by their family? "The Third Princess looked at the Fifth Princess with resentment.
The fifth princess pursed her lips and did not explain anything.
The third princess sighed. Her sister was too kind. When Concubine Tian passed away, the old master of the Tian family also passed away, and the Tian family no longer had anyone to support them. Soon, the Tian family could not stay in the capital and had to go back to their hometown in Shanxi. Now, so many years had passed, and her sister suddenly heard news of an old friend. Even if it was an old friend who hated the guts of her, she probably could not help but care about him. After all, her sister's child was that person's.
"You still can't let it go?" the fifth princess asked.
"I've let it go. I've let it go a long time ago. But after all, he is Xi'er's biological father," the fifth princess said.
The third princess sighed. No one could say for sure when it came to love. She also thought that her fifth sister had gotten over it, but in fact, she had never gotten over it. However, there were some things that she still had to remind her. "You and I both know the character of the Tian family. If you let them stay now and ruin their reputation, it will affect Xi'er's reputation in the end. You'd better take care of yourself."
"Thank you, Third Sister. After the general examination, I'll let them leave," the fifth princess said.
"That's good." The third princess sighed. If he was really talented, then she would help him. In the future, it might be beneficial for Xi 'er. After all, half of the Tian family's blood flowed in Xi' er's veins.
After the party, the Jia Zhen returned to the mansion and went straight to Xia Lu. He told him about Tian Jun and asked Xia Lu to write a letter to the third princess and tell her what Tian Jun had done.
When Xia Lu heard the Jia Zhen's words, he immediately frowned. "That candidate from the Tian family is really so arrogant? This is the capital, an important place in the capital. Does he really think that he can do whatever he wants just because he relies on the fifth princess? "
"The Tian family has always been muddle-headed. It was just that the old master of the Tian family was lucky enough to become a Grand Scholar. At that time, the world had just stabilized and was in urgent need of talents. The old master of the Tian family was lucky enough to become a fifth-rank official and sent his daughter to the palace for the selection. Because of her good color, she was chosen by the Retired Emperor. If it were today, even if he became a Grand Scholar, he would only be depressed and unable to achieve success." The Jia Zhen rolled his eyes and showed complete disdain for the Tian family.
"Okay, I'll write a letter to the third princess now and ask her what's going on." Xia Lu went to the desk and began to write. The Jia Zhen stood aside and ground an ink stick for Xia Lu.
After receiving the letter, the third princess was so angry that she trembled all over. She took the letter directly to the fifth princess's residence.
"Third sister, you're here." When the third princess arrived at the fifth princess's residence, she went directly to the fifth princess's room. As a result, she found a strange woman beside the fifth princess. Thinking of her sister's social circle, the third princess immediately understood that this woman was a woman from the Tian family.
"I have something to discuss with my sister now. Can you leave?" the third princess said to Mrs. Tian with a cold face.
Mrs. Tian glanced at the fifth princess, only to hear the fifth princess say, "Go back and have a rest."
"Yes." Mrs. Tian didn't dare to say more and could only leave. When she left, she was very angry. However, she had no choice. She had heard of the third princess's name. After all, the main branch of the Tian family often talked about the two princesses after returning to Shanxi. It was said that the third princess was very bad-tempered and didn't care about others' feelings at all. When the fifth princess gave birth, she directly asked the Tian family to kneel at the door of the delivery room, including the old man who had passed away. At that time, the fifth princess had a difficult labor and gave birth to the child after two days and one night. The Tian family also knelt for two days and one night.
Later, an imperial censor accused the third princess of insulting an imperial court official. The third princess directly defended in front of the emperor, saying that she was just eager to protect her sister. She said that she was allowed to go to the door to support her sister after knowing that she was bullied, but she was not allowed to go to the door to support her sister. Moreover, she didn't punish the Tian family. As a member of the royal family, it was normal for the Tian family to kneel to her. Later, not only was the third princess fine, but the emperor also praised her for her royal style.
After the third princess left, she must make the fifth princess stay away from the third princess. Like the third princess, the fifth princess was also the emperor's daughter. There was no need for her to listen to everything.
"Third Sister, who made you angry?" the fifth princess asked softly.
"See for yourself." The third princess sat opposite the fifth princess. She took out the letter written by Xia Lu from her sleeve and handed it to her. She knew that something would happen. How many people in the Tian family had a conscience?
The fifth princess opened the letter. After reading it, she was so angry that she trembled. She directly asked the servant to call the housekeeper over and said, "Drive the Tian family out. I don't want to see them again."
"Yes." The housekeeper hurriedly went out. He had been dissatisfied with the Tian family for a long time. Did they really think that they were the masters of the princess's residence?
Seeing that the fifth princess was so decisive, the third princess breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I know that you have good intentions. You think that this family is from the Tian family and is related to Xi'er by blood. However, even if you think of them, they may not think of you. They are just using the princess's residence as a springboard. You have already suffered a loss from them once. You can't suffer a second time."
"Don't worry, Third Sister. I was confused." The fifth princess forced a smile.
The third princess sighed. Her younger sister had lived a hard life these years. She didn't know if Concubine Tian knew in the underworld that she owed her younger sister. She had planned for the Tian family all her life, but in the end, she still cheated her own daughter and made her daughter suffer for a lifetime. She didn't know how Concubine Tian felt.
The steward of the fifth princess's residence rudely drove Tian Jun's family out of the princess's residence. When they were driven out, they even shouted, "We are relatives of the third princess's husband. How dare you treat us like this? Don't you want to live anymore? When I see the princess, I will definitely ask her to sell you off one by one. "
The housekeeper sneered and said, "Madam Tian, I'm really sorry, but I'm a eunuch. Even if the princess hates me, she can only send me back to the Internal Court. Quickly, give them their things and chase them out."
"Where is the princess? We want to see the princess. Is there any justice? The princess is the daughter-in-law of the Tian family. "Tian Jun's mother was anxious and angry. She saw that they were really going to be driven out.
"Ah, the princess divorced the Tian family a long time ago. Piss off." The housekeeper's face became cold.
"It's the third princess, isn't it? The third princess is gossiping in the princess's ear …" Tian Jun's mother thought of the third princess. Since the third princess came, the fifth princess's attitude towards them had changed. The third princess must have said something to the fifth princess.
When the housekeeper heard Tian Jun's mother's words, he frowned and directly stretched out his hand and slapped Tian Jun's mother's face. "How dare you speak ill of the imperial family. Someone come, send her to the government office."
"Housekeeper, housekeeper, my mother didn't do it on purpose. She was just confused for a moment. She definitely didn't mean that." When Tian Jun heard that, he became anxious. If they left the princess's residence, he would have an excuse to regain his face. If his mother was sent to the government office, it would be terrible. After he passed the imperial exam, there would be a stain on his resume.
Tian Jun's mother wanted to say something, but Tian Jun pulled her back. Tian Jun looked at the housekeeper and said, "We'll leave now."
"Please." When the housekeeper heard that the Tian family was sensible, he didn't want to waste time.
Tian Jun's family took their luggage and left the princess's residence. However, in their hearts, there was always a question. Why had the fifth princess suddenly changed her attitude? What had the third princess said to the fifth princess?
Jia Zhen went to the party again. Yuan Lin pulled him aside and whispered, "Brother Jia, did you know that Tian Jun moved out of the princess's residence?"
"Is it strange?" Jia Zhen naturally knew about this. The third princess had replied to his letter and explained Tian Jun's identity clearly. After all, it was related to the fifth princess's private affairs, so he couldn't say anything. In this world, there were many ordinary people who couldn't see through things. The fifth princess had been with her son for so many years and didn't say that she wanted to find another man. Naturally, she still had a trace of feelings for that man in her heart, so she accepted Tian Jun's family. However, when she found that the Tian family was still the same as before, using her as a tool, she remembered the pain of the past and directly drove them out. People's hearts were complicated.
"Well, Tian Jun is so arrogant. It's not surprising that he would have such a day. By the way, let me introduce you to a friend today. He came from Gusu and just arrived in the capital two days ago," Yuan Lin said.
"Gusu?" Jia Zhen thought of Lin Ruhai. Lin Ruhai's ancestral home seemed to be Gusu.
Yuan Lin looked around and saw his friend in the distance. He waved at him and said, "Brother Su, over here."
Jia Zhen looked at that person. He was handsome, cultured, and elegant. He looked like the kind of young master who came from a scholarly family. She didn't know what his character and talent was like. However, seeing that he and Yuan Lin had a good relationship, he should be a good person.
The man walked over and said, "Brother Yuan, I've been looking for you for a long time. Who is this?" The man was a little confused.
"This is Jia Zhen. His ancestral home is in Jinling and now he lives in the capital. This is Su Jiusi, from Gusu. He came first in the provincial examination in Gusu and is very talented in literature," Yuan Lin said.
"Gentleman Jiusi, a good name. Greetings," Jia Zhen said.
Su Jiusi smiled. "Greetings, too," Su Jiusi said. Although he spoke in official language, he had a soft Wunong accent. Jia Zhen thought that it was quite pleasant to hear.
"How long did it take you to go to the capital?" Jia Zhen asked.
"It took more than two months to go by water. Fortunately, the weather is not too cold now. If we wait for a few more days, the river will freeze, and it will be even more difficult to travel." He had originally planned to go to the capital with Yuan Lin after the provincial examination. However, he suddenly had a fever and could only stay in Gusu to recuperate. Fortunately, it was not a serious illness. Otherwise, he would have to wait for another three years.
Jia Zhen nodded. The boats that these students took to the capital were not official boats. They had to dock from time to time, so it was natural that they would travel slowly. Students who went to the capital to participate in the metropolitan examination would usually leave for the capital immediately after the results of the provincial examination came out and they attended the Teacher Appreciation Banquet. After all, it was a long journey. If they went to the capital earlier, they would be able to find out more information. For example, who was in the Ministry of Rites, what kind of books they had published, and according to the articles written by the chief examiner, they would be able to confirm what kind of articles the chief examiner liked. This would be very helpful for them in the metropolitan examination.
Not to mention that scholars were very noble. Since they came to the imperial examination, they naturally wanted to be an official. If they wanted to be an official, they naturally had to study hard. Unless they were really talented, they had to put in more effort than others to succeed.
"I wonder who this year's chief examiner will be." Yuan Lin sighed. He thought about how he had studied hard for so many years and finally waited until the last stage. He could not afford to make any mistakes. After all, the court examination would not be eliminated. The metropolitan examination proved that one was already a Jinshi. Of course, he still had to be careful during the court examination to not fall into the same category as the other Jinshi.
"There's no conclusion yet." However, it was definitely not his father. Because he was going to participate in this metropolitan examination, his father had already asked the emperor to order him not to be this year's chief examiner. He did not want others to say that he got the position of Jinshi through underhanded means. He had studied for so many years, okay? He also had his father, who taught him all year round. When the time came, even if he became a Jinshi, his reputation would be tarnished. It would be a great loss for him. "You can look at the articles written by other officials. You don't have to look at the Ministry of Rites Minister," Jia Zhen reminded them.
"Why do you say that?" Su Jiusi asked doubtfully.
"His father is the Ministry of Rites Minister," Yuan Lin whispered in Su Jiusi's ear.
"Alright. Your father is a righteous man." Su Jiusi bowed to Jia Zhen.
Jia Zhen was chatting with Su Jiusi and Yuan Lin in the corner when a student suddenly suggested going to a brothel. Hearing this, Jia Zhen frowned slightly. Then, he looked at Yuan Lin and Su Jiusi.
"I won't go. What about Brother Jia and Brother Yuan?" Su Jiusi asked directly.
"I won't go either. Brother Jia won't go either, right?" Yuan Lin asked.
"Of course. With my noble status, how can I be sullied by those women?" The only one who could sully him was his wife. The weather was so cold. When he went back, he would find his wife to warm his bed.
"Pfft." Su Jiusi and Yuan Lin could not help but laugh.
"Brother Jia, you're so mischievous." Yuan Lin laughed.
Jia Zhen rolled his eyes. Based on this point, they could be friends. After all, the most difficult thing in the world was to be seduced by a beauty. For example, he fell into his wife's seduction and still could not get over it. Fortunately, he only fell into his wife's seduction. Other women's seduction did not work on him. These two people did not go to that kind of place to experience Tian Xiang in Hong Xiu. They were the same kind of people as him.
"Are you married?" Jia Zhen asked.
They nodded at the same time. At their age, how could they not be married? Their parents must be very anxious.
"That's good. After you pass the exam, there will be servants waiting for you. Seeing that you've passed the exam and that you're pretty, they'll kidnap you and force you to marry their daughter. Since the two of you are already married, there's no need to worry about that. You just need to explain clearly that you're already married and they'll let you go. If you're not married, it's best to let the servant go check the rankings," Jia Zhen reminded.
"There are really people looking for a son-in-law under the list," Su Jiusi said in surprise.
"Every time. After all, after the marriage, their daughter will be the wife of an official. This kind of thing is mostly done by rich businessmen. After all, they value their reputation less than ours. It is difficult for them to marry the daughter of a businessman. How can they let go of such a good opportunity?" Why did it have to be the daughter of a businessman? After all, businessmen were rich. After colluding with the officials, they would be rich and powerful. However, ordinary officials would not marry the daughter of a businessman as their mistress. At most, they would let the youngest son of the first wife come and go, which was not helpful to the businessman at all.
As for the three classes of farmers, businessmen, and businessmen, they could only marry the businessman to form a family alliance. Marriage was only for the circle of businessmen. It was not enough for the circle of officials. Therefore, there were people looking for a son-in-law under the list. After being kidnapped, these businessmen had enough power to deal with this matter, but ordinary people could not. When the kidnapped son-in-law came back to his senses and wanted to punish them, they did not have enough power to deal with this matter. In the end, they would only harm their own family.
"That's true. However, this year, we can see how the son-in-law under the list is played." Yuan Lin smiled.
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