The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

What does it mean to go out and release paper kites?

Chen Heng didn't understand what it meant. He only heard from the Master that the person who wrote the letter was of great literary talent and that he was a trustworthy person. He put aside the doubts in his heart and had no choice but to go home and find the paper kite that Chen Qi gave him when he was a child.

Fortunately, it is a sunny day today and the wind is gentle. The southeast wind blew slowly, blowing the branches.

Chen Heng took the paper kite to the field and tried to put it down. It's funny to say that Xu hasn't let go for too long, and Chen Heng failed the first time.

Fortunately, there was no one around. Chen Heng rolled up his sleeves and let them go a few times. At the best time, they only floated for a while and then fell down immediately. Chen Heng is also angry. He even dares to kill a chicken, so why can't he help you? I was about to pick up the kite and prepare to run faster.

Second brother, do you want to fly a kite?

In a field not far away, a little hidden head appeared. Chen Heng turned around and saw Qisuo, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

Why are you hiding here? He asked Qisuo.

Qisuo pulled the shabby clothes on his body and said with some embarrassment: My father had a fight with my mother at home, and I ran out.

The child was so innocent that he told what happened at home.

When Chen Heng heard this, he didn't say much. He just remembered that Chen Sande rarely went home after making money in the county. And every time he came back, he would beat and scold Qisuniang. It was really hard to understand what he was so proud of.

Qisuo, please teach me how to fly a kite. Chen Heng changed the subject, but Qisuo smiled very happily. He was also a kid in the village who knew how to play. Let alone fly a kite, he wouldn't even ask him to climb trees and catch fish. With hesitation.

With the help of Qisuo, Chen Heng quickly released the kite. The long thread sent the kite into the green mountains and white clouds. The sun shone on the two of them, drawing out intertwined black shadows.

Now it has been successfully released, but what happens next?

Chen Heng looked at the kite in the sky and couldn't help but ponder the deep meaning of the writer. Qisuo on the side didn't know this and just cheered. He hadn't been so happy for a long time. Ever since his father went to the county town, the adults in the village wouldn't let their children play with him, and Qisuo couldn't figure out why.

It happened that a southeasterly wind blew by, and the kite swayed in the sky. Chen Heng subconsciously tugged on the rope to help Zhiyuan stabilize its posture.

Suddenly, Chen Heng looked at the thin thread connecting himself and the kite in mid-air, and pulled it again. The kite hung a little lower in the sky. As soon as he let go, the kite rose again.

He seemed to understand something, but he just kept repeating this action. However, Qisuo looked confused and quickly advised: Second brother, second brother, stop pulling, the kite will fall if you move it again.

Chen Heng was silent for a long time. Then he suddenly dropped the ball of thread and watched the kite slowly fall into the forest. Then he laughed and said: I understand, I understand.

At this moment, in Chen Heng's heart, a door named Wen Zhang slowly opened in front of him. The world full of flowers behind the door is like the melting spring water in spring, watering his heart.

This pleasure is really too much to complain about.

Chen Heng ignored the beautiful paper kite, turned around and ran while laughing.

He wants to go home and write an article.

When his family saw him running home like crazy, they didn't even ask him anything. Chen Heng had already ran into the house and closed the doors and windows. After being busy until the evening, Chen Heng opened the door. The worried family outside the door felt relieved when they saw that although his expression was tired, his eyes were bright.

Just as he was about to ask him to come over and have dinner together, Chen Heng said, I'm going to the master's house and ran out again.

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In the Wang family's school, Wang Xianming held Chen Heng's new work and read it carefully in his seat. After finally taking a breath, Chen Heng picked up the tea and started drinking.

It's so well written!! Wang Xianming had just finished reading it once and couldn't help but line up on the table and said, That's how it feels. This is how it feels when reading. It's not too much and not too little, it just feels right. .”

Chen Heng, whose heart was filled with joy, also smiled and said: Master, this man is really amazing. With this hint from him, I want to understand the beauty of composition.

Oh, what is it? Wang Xianming couldn't help but be a little curious. He was still outside the door, so he naturally wanted to ask the students about the scenery they saw.

Chen Heng had so many recollections in his mind that he wanted to elaborate but didn't know where to start, so he had to close his eyes and meditate, recalling what touched his heart when he wrote the article in the afternoon.

Wang Xianming felt a little regretful when he saw his disciple in this state. The truth in this world is that knowledge and practice are one obstacle, and practice and teaching are another obstacle. I was also confused, why did I ask Heng'er such a question before he was dismissed.

Just when Wang Xianming was getting anxious, Chen Heng opened his eyes and expressed his summary.

Be consistent, cut the branches from the rough trunk, and lift the weight as lightly as possible.

Just these few words?

Well, there can't be any more. Chen Heng nodded. His knowledge has not yet reached the level of everyone. To be able to have this summary, it is because he has laid a solid foundation in the past.

The master is better than the master. Master Wang sighed in his heart and said happily: The county government has posted a notice that the county examination will be held on the 15th of next month as scheduled. You can go with peace of mind.

You will live up to your teacher's teachings.

Chen Heng bowed and bowed deeply to Wang Xianming.

Looking at the disciple who has grown taller in the past two years, Wang Xianming couldn't help but his eyes turned red. The past events were vividly in his mind, including Chen Heng's hard work day and night, and images of his own hard work emerged. Faintly, there was a familiar young figure, also bowing towards him.

Go, go. Good boy.

Looking at Chen Heng leaving with his head held high, Wang Xianming looked at the articles on the table that were blown by the wind, stood up and blew out the lights, and took one last look at the dark school. She closed the door softly and turned around to see the bright moon hanging high in the sky. Wang Xianming couldn't help but think.

The tung blossoms are thousands of miles away on the Danshan Road, and the young phoenix is ​​clearer than the old phoenix.

Heng'er, let the people in Taixing County take a look at your talents.

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The February calendar has just been unveiled, and many students from nearby Taixing County are about to leave.

After getting Wang Xianming's approval, Chen Heng also started preparing to attend the examination. He had to go to the village's main office first to get his paperwork.

It records his name, age, place of origin, and family background within three generations. It won't be too detailed. It probably means that this child has a clean family background and is not the descendant of a prostitute, so he can be allowed to take the exam with peace of mind.

When picking up this document, Li Zheng saw that it was Chen Heng coming, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised: Have you left the examination room so early?

Chen Heng smiled and nodded, explaining with empty words, Master said you should let me experience my feelings and prepare for what happens next.

That's what happened. Li Zheng nodded, not surprised. This is also a method used by many scholars to help their children adapt to the examination room early.

Probably thinking of his grandson who was persuaded to quit by Wang Xianming, when Li Zheng handed the document to Chen Heng again, he joked: Don't be afraid, you little bitch, just go to the examination room and fart, and you can speak for your ancestors.

How could Chen Heng take such indifferent words to heart? He just smiled and cupped his hands, turned around and left.

He still has a long way to go.

After returning home, the old Chen family members were still leisurely discussing who would escort Chen Heng tomorrow. Probably Chen Heng's excuse worked. The whole family felt that Chen Heng went there just to practice his skills, and he didn't even act in a hurry during the discussion.

Zhou felt that this trip to the county would require several days of stay, and it would be a waste of money to have an extra adult. Chen Heng's second uncle was also in the county anyway, so it was better to let him take care of her.

Although Mrs. Gu usually has a big heart, today she was extremely clever. She felt that her second uncle also had a job during the day, so how could he focus entirely on his son? Chen Qi had to accompany him.

Where is Chen Qi? He kept nodding, Gu was right.

In fact, they didn't really have to worry about too much. Wang Xianming had already arranged the five scholars and a lay student required by the county to act as guarantee.

Wang Xianming personally decided on the candidates, so Chen Heng only had to bring his bags. He tried to ask to set off alone, but unfortunately Zhou and Gu refused. It was a pity.

On February 2nd, the dragon raises its head and it rains lightly.

Chen Qi carried a simple bookcase and led Chen Heng out of Shanxi Village. Accompanying him are the master and his wife. They are going to Yangzhou Mansion to visit the writer. I heard that his daughter's birthday is approaching, so the two families take this opportunity to get together.

This happened in previous years. Chen Heng was not surprised, but he was a little surprised that Wang Xianming was willing to follow him this time. In the past, it was difficult for his wife to ask him to move.

After driving for half a day, the group of four arrived in Taixing County. The rain was also annoying, and they followed them all the way from Shanxi Village to the county.

Everyone stopped at the door of the inn, where Chen Heng and four other scholars had booked rooms.

By this time, the two groups were about to separate.

Wang Xianming got off the bullock cart and took Chen Heng's hand. I felt a lot of reluctance and a lot of worry in my heart, so I turned a thousand words into one sentence, Don't think too much, just keep a normal mind.

The Master's love and care need no words to express. Chen Heng nodded heavily, with determination in his eyes.

In the drizzle, Chen Heng stood at the door, watching the Master's bullock cart gradually go away, and bowed to salute.

The county examination, the county examination, is coming.