The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

The next day.

As the government relaxed various restrictions, it was announced that corvee labor would not be called for next year. The first places to become lively are Fishing Alley and Sanchunfang in the city.

The comfortable Yangzhou people always like to find their own happiness in such slow days.

The singer holding the pipa leaned on the corridor and strummed the strings. The sound is crisp and silky to the ears.

Standing along the street, Mr. Turtle was the most enthusiastic, bending down and smiling as he welcomed his benefactor into the building. As soon as we climbed up the stairs, Yingying and Yanyan dressed in colorful clothes surrounded us. It was really a sight to behold.

Happy days, aren’t they coming back? Who cares what happens to the refugees outside the city?

Food prices haven’t increased much, and eggs are still a penny each.

There are merchants from all over the world trying their best to deliver things to Yangzhou. I have come here to enjoy happiness in this life.

With a hundred thousand guan tied around his waist, he rode a crane down to Yangzhou.

The joy of changing cups and cups can only be truly experienced when you are in the land of gentleness.

Master, do you want me to dance for you?

Dance, just dance. Don't stop singing.

People upstairs are happy, but some people downstairs are starting to worry.

Xu Mazi never expected that in just one month, the government would relax control. He has been hiding in Manchun Yuan during this period, eating and drinking all day long.

It would be okay if he was alone, but he happened to have a few brothers with him. This group of people have fun in the yard all day long. That is to say, there is a valuable woman in the store, otherwise the steward of Manchunyuan will not be able to tolerate them.

But what troubled him the most was the Huang family. Now that the control was loosened, people from the Huang family were afraid that they would come to their door soon. Thinking of this, Xu Rui's scalp was numb.

Brother, what do you want to do? His good brothers saw Xu Mazi's difficulties, and they were not all idlers. He doesn't have the brains to do business, but he only has the ability to think up wrong ideas.

How about we take a ride outside the city?

When Xu Mazi heard this idea, he was already very excited. He asked: How much money do we owe Manchunyuan now.

It's only more than one hundred and twenty taels. Damn it, these stinky old ladies. With just this little money, they locked that girl in the room. Are they still afraid that we will lead her away?

This is impossible to say. Xu Mazi lowered his eyebrows quietly. If someone hadn't been guarding the door of the room day and night, he would have thought of taking people to escape to Aurous Hill a few days ago.

One hundred and twenty taels, how many do we need to tie up?

Three? Five?

What else will you do besides eating? A three-year-old girl is worth fifteen taels of silver, and a boy is worth ten taels. No matter how you calculate, you still need seven.

You are capable. If you are really capable, why don't you go to school and take the first prize and come here to hang out with me?

Seeing the brothers quarreling and wanting them to do things tonight, Xu Rui hurriedly tried to persuade them, Go out tonight and pick out a few good-looking girls. We won't sell them elsewhere, just give them to everyone. Chunyuan. Once the accounts are settled tonight, my brothers will set off with me to Jinling.

Then when do we leave?!

Go out before dark. When you come back, I know a waterway. You can swim over there when the time comes.

How do you even know such a thing? Xu Mazi was surprised.

Hey, brother, I committed a crime a few years ago and was arrested as a corvee. I heard someone say at the tea shop that we can also walk there at night to ensure that no one is aware of me.

Okay, okay. Xu Mazi patted his brother on the shoulder. This must be three cobblers taking on one Zhuge Liang. He couldn't help but said with relief, Brother, I saw you right, you are smart.

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When Chen Heng and Qian Dayou returned to the camp with a cart of fireworks, several children immediately gathered around them. They all heard some gossip and knew that these students in the city would give them a lively show at night.

Brother, when should we watch tonight?

Are there really dragons?

I heard that there is also a Guanyin Queen.

Chen Heng was in a good mood. After jumping out of the carriage, he stood on the roadside and built a wooden frame with his hands, saying, What's the rush? You can see it after dinner tonight.

He was still wearing green clothes today, but he was wearing a dark cloak. Both colors are stain-resistant, and they were specially bought for him by Gu. The cloak originally sent by Sister Xue was waiting to be dried before being sent back.

It was too expensive. Chen Heng was not worried about having to pay for it if it was worn out, but he felt a little uncomfortable every time he moved. He was used to being alone, so he just had to wear comfortable clothes.

Several children made a few faces at him. One of them was brave. Just as he was about to climb into the car to take a sneak peek while others were not paying attention, he bumped into Xinda who was in the car and leaned out.

Don't move. Xinda's body was a bit strong, and he carried the child down like he was catching a chicken.

Let me go, let me go.

Seeing how hard the child was struggling, Xinda smiled and put him back on the ground.

These people are not afraid of the smiling Chen Heng and Qian Dayou, but they are more afraid of the taciturn Xinda. Seeing him standing here, a group of kids disappeared in the blink of an eye.

The three of them drove the carriage into the porridge shop, and immediately several students gathered around to help. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits. When they saw Chen Heng, they started shouting senior brother before he could speak.

How are the arrangements for the people entering the city? Chen Heng responded one by one and asked a few more important matters.

It's almost time. When the goods in the car are unloaded, we will load their luggage into the car. One of the few people who came to help was named Ye Guangchao.

It is a coincidence that this Ye Guangchao was from Taixing County and also studied under Wang Xianming. It's just that he didn't get a good grade in the government examination and was not selected by Leyi Academy. He is now studying at Meihua Academy.

The two were from the same hometown and were half classmates. Chen Heng smiled and patted each other on the shoulder, Keep an eye on the things you unload so children don't touch them.

okay.

It's interesting to say that after Huang Weizhong came yesterday, Chen Heng could clearly feel the change in the attitude of the outside world. I can’t say much, except that the number of people saying hello on the road has obviously increased.

When he arrived at the porridge shop, he could see Jiang Yuanbai leading a group of people, telling a few old ladies holding their grandchildren about the streets in the city, such as which street can buy things and where the things are cheaper.

They are the second group of people to enter the city. The first group of people had already received money to enter the city yesterday evening.

Chen Heng crossed them and sat next to Xue Biao, Are you going home tonight? Or stay here to watch the fireworks?

Xue Biao thought for a while and said, Go home. I haven't taken a shower in a few days. I'm not used to it.

I think you'd better stop washing. Didn't you see that there were always people staring at you when you were wandering around? Chen Heng approached him with a smirk on his face.

His good friend's appearance is becoming more and more outstanding, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he has a face as good as a crown jewel.

Don't look at it, you won't be envious. Although Xue Biao was very serious in front of others, she was quite relaxed in front of Chen Heng.

Chen Heng shook his head and laughed, not bothering to argue with each other. He had been running around the city all morning to get these fireworks, and he was really tired.

I'll lie down and sleep for a while. Remember to call me when the time comes.

Okay, Brother Heng, you can sleep peacefully, I'm here. Xue Biao looked at his friend's dark circles and knew that he had been working really hard these past few days. He found a blanket from somewhere and threw it in front of Chen Heng, Sleep under it, don't freeze yourself.

Hey, when did you get this treasure again?

Sent by Yan'er.

Chen Heng couldn't help but raise his head and sigh, what a life for a rich young man.

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By the time Chen Heng was shaken awake by Xinda, the sky had darkened. He fell into a deep sleep this time. He rubbed his eyes and looked at Xinda and asked, Is it time?

Second brother, the time is just right. Xinda reached out and gave Chen Heng a hand, Second uncle is taking people to set off fireworks. You can pack them up. That's about it.

Do you want to go over and take a look? Chen Heng just woke up and didn't want to move.

Xinda saw his second brother's tiredness and shook his head: It's better to stand farther away to watch the fireworks.

Okay, then just stand here with me. Chen Heng breathed and suddenly narrowed his eyes.

Under the night, a red flame shot up into the sky.

At the same time, several fireworks also rose in Yangzhou City.

That burst of light was so gorgeous, the red, blue, and golden lights were fleeting, but they still made people happy.

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In the attic of Manchun Courtyard, in order to prevent Xu Mazi from escaping with others, the old lady locked Miss Zhen here.

The business in the store was very good today, and the old lady was so busy that she remembered that there was a girl upstairs who hadn't eaten.

Kid, blame me, blame me. Just make do with what you have to eat, and I'll come see you later.

Miss Zhen could tell that the old lady was really busy. After she put down a bowl of clear noodle soup, she had already turned around and left.

Maybe she was too hungry, so she didn't move her chopsticks immediately. She suddenly leaned down, rested her face on her arms, and looked at the steaming dinner.

Click.

The sound of locking was heard outside the door again.

Crack.

What is this sound?

She couldn't help but raise her head and look for the direction of the sound. Through the gossamer wooden window, one could see the hazy night and the few excessively dazzling fireworks.

Miss Zhen came to the window and stood quietly. She seemed to remember that someone took her to watch fireworks when she was a child.

However, I can't remember that person's face.

She raised her hand and touched her cheek, where something cold slipped down.

If you can’t bear it, I’ll give you a thousand updates tomorrow. I checked information all night yesterday and have been revising the article since morning. I felt like vomiting halfway through the previous typing, so I went to have dinner first and lay down to relax.

I'm causing trouble for you.