Chapter 385
On the third day after the funeral of Wei Jinyi, the second master of the Wei family, people from the Zhongyi Count's Mansion in the capital arrived at the General's Mansion.
According to the time calculation, the people from Zhongyi's Mansion did not come after receiving the news of Wei Jinyi's death. If they came for the funeral, they would not have arrived so quickly.
That means he must have learned about Wei Mingting's promotion in advance and followed the palace officials who came to announce the decree.
And the person who came back this time was not anyone else from Uncle Zhongyi's house, but Wei Mingting's second brother Wei Mingyong.
In the study room in the front yard, Wei Mingyong, the second master of the Wei family, was all smiles when he saw Wei Mingting.
"Third brother, you are really capable! After being promoted to the fifth rank of official, second brother is really proud of you!"
Wei Mingyong patted Wei Mingting's shoulder, and the corners of his mouth almost reached his temples.
Wei Mingting's expression was serious. He did not laugh and chat with Wei Mingyong, but asked Wei Mingyong: "Why is the second brother here this time?" Wei Mingting has
always been serious, unsmiling, and doesn't like to joke, and Wei Mingyong is used to it.
Therefore, Wei Mingyong's expression remained unchanged and he explained: "I heard the news in advance and knew that you were going to be promoted. My parents and eldest brother sent me to congratulate you. Moreover, our brothers haven't seen each other for several years, and I also wanted to come over and talk to my third brother. Reminiscing about old times. But I didn’t expect that something would happen to Jin Yi.”
After that, Wei Mingyong comforted Wei Mingting: “Third brother, don’t be too sad. Things are unpredictable, and no one can predict this kind of thing. Fortunately, Jin Yi is just a A bastard is still not a very promising one. You also have Yichen, a promising legitimate son. When the results of the autumn examination come out this year and he is on the list, he will be the first person in our family to be elected in three generations." Wei Mingting said
: "I have received the second brother's wishes. It has been hard for the second brother to come all the way. Let's go to the guest room to rest today. If there is anything else, we will talk about it another day."
Wei Mingting didn't really want to hear Wei Mingyong say these words, so he wanted to end it. Today's conversation.
"Hey, there's no rush." Wei Mingyong waved his hand and then asked, "Third brother, have you seen the letter that my eldest brother wrote to you before?"
"I read the letter, and all my thoughts have been written in the reply." Wei Mingting replied.
"Eldest brother and I feel that we haven't explained this matter clearly to the third brother, which is why the third brother misunderstood and the two of us had different ideas." Wei Mingyong said.
Wei Mingting frowned. He had already guessed that Wei Mingyong would talk to him about this matter during this trip and deliberately avoided it.
But since the other party was his second brother, Wei Mingting still asked patiently: "Second brother, is there anything else you want to tell me?" "
Third brother, I know that you have been promoted to the fifth rank again. Guard, but you have to know that our court has always valued civil service over military affairs, and the status of military attachés in the court has never been high. You can be promoted and get important tasks so quickly now, but it is because the Japanese pirates have given the court a huge headache. There is no time to wait. Regarding the Japanese pirates, you will most likely be left out."
Wei Mingyong added: "If you had an elder brother in Beijing who could speak for you, things would be different. Even if the war is over, he would be able to help you return to Beijing. I want to find a good position."
Wei Mingting replied: "Second brother, I didn't join the army to be taken seriously. The peace of the country and the people are what I want all my life. If the price of the peace and security of the country is that I have no achievements and am not taken seriously, I will be happy with it." Wei Mingyong sighed
. After taking a breath, he then asked: "Third brother, think about it carefully, how long has it been since you returned to the capital, and how long has it been since you saw your parents? Think about how many injuries you have suffered over the years, and how many times you have escaped death? Do you think Don’t you want to live a stable life, don’t you want to return to the capital and be a stable official in the capital?”
“I understand what my second brother means, but since I choose to join the army, I will not go for a comfortable life. The hardships and dangers involved make me I've known it for a long time. It's just that it's unfilial to not be able to fulfill filial piety to Chenghuan's parents. I need to trouble my eldest brother and second brother more to take care of my parents instead of me, an unfilial son." Wei Mingting replied.
"Third brother, why are you still as stubborn and paranoid as before? My Wei family's century-old foundation has declined and has reached the end of the road. Even if you don't think about yourself, you still have to do it for your parents, my eldest brother and me, and for your eldest brother and me. There are a lot of juniors in the family making plans."
Wei Mingyong looked like he hated iron. "If what the second brother said about planning for his parents, brothers and younger members of the family is to cling to a certain prince, I think it is not advisable and not a wise choice." "Why is it not a wise choice? You can't even go into battle to
kill If you are not afraid of the enemy anymore, are you still afraid of being implicated if you stand in the wrong team?" Wei Mingyong asked.
"If I go into battle to kill the enemy, I will die a worthy death. If I die in a power struggle, my death will be lighter than a feather." Wei Mingting replied.
"That's nonsense! Death is death, there is no difference in severity! And who told you that you will definitely die if you serve the Sixth Prince? We only need to support him and secretly do things for him. We are not going to suffer for anything the Sixth Prince does against our conscience. It's something that people criticize. It's just about getting what each other needs. If the sixth prince doesn't arrange for someone to sit in that position, the seventh prince will also arrange for someone to sit. Why should we let such an opportunity slip away from our hands?" Wei Mingyong retorted.
Wei Mingyong's thoughts made Wei Mingting frown even more tightly.
"Second brother thinks that if we just secretly support the Sixth Prince, the Sixth Prince will support our family members?"
"Why not? Now is the time to employ people, and you and your children have some abilities that caught the Sixth Prince's attention. It is human nature for the Sixth Prince to want to take you under his command." Wei Mingyong asked back.
Wei Mingting was silent for a moment and then said: "Second brother must be tired from traveling all the way. Let's go and rest today. I still have some official business to deal with."
Wei Mingting didn't want to argue with Wei Mingyong anymore and directly issued an eviction order.
"Third brother..." Wei Mingyong wanted to continue to say something to Wei Mingting, but was asked away by Wei Mingting's personal guard.
Wei Mingyong had no choice but to give up temporarily.
Anyway, he has already arrived, and there will be a chance to discuss the matter with his stubborn brother.
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On the morning when the results of the rural examination came out, Yun got up early to take a bath and burn incense, offering incense and praying to his ancestors.
Immediately afterwards, Yunshi sat in the main hall and sent people out every once in a while to inquire.
"Let me ask again, why is there no news yet?"
Just a quarter of an hour ago, someone asked someone to inquire about it, but Yun couldn't help asking someone to inquire about it.
"Yes, ma'am."
Half an hour later the servant hurriedly ran in.
"Madam, I'm so happy, so happy! The eldest young master has been hit! He's been hit!"
Yun stood up suddenly: "Really?!" "
Really, the person who came to announce the good news has already arrived at the door!" the man replied.
Yun was overjoyed: "Quick, help me to the door!"
With Cuiping's support, Yun quickly walked towards the door
(End of Chapter)