The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Wang Xianming, who was far away in Yangzhou City, naturally had no idea of ​​the disaster Chen Heng had caused. Not to mention that several students have already rented farmhouses in the village. They were together in small groups, and they would bring a bench to his door at dawn every day and sit there, open the book and read aloud.

They firmly believe that although the Master is not in the village. But their contribution will definitely be known to the Master when he comes back. When the time comes, they will definitely be impressed by their hard-working spirit and will take them into their homes and teach them carefully.

This kind of thing, as long as someone starts it, it will be out of control. As they secretly competed with each other, no one dared to leave first, and no one dared to whisper.

In this way, the sound of their reading all day is like the quacking of water ducks in the village pond. It truly becomes a mountain stream village, an indescribable scenery.

As for the instigator, he was wondering whether he should quickly pack up his belongings and run away before the Master came back. But when I thought about it, my next stop was to go to Yangzhou City to take the imperial examination.

Where is the Master now?

Yangzhou City.

Okay, what a sin. Chen Heng simply accepted his fate and closed the door himself, pretending that he could not hear the sound of reading coming from the window. He only hopes that his wife can eat and play happily in Yangzhou. Then go home happily and be less angry then.

But Chen Heng didn't know that his wife was not happy in Yangzhou City either.

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After Wang Xianming and Chen Heng separated in Taixing County, Liu took them all the way to Yangzhou City in simple clothes. As soon as they arrived at the gate of the city, they were discovered by the servants of the Lin Mansion who had been waiting for who knew how long. They were invited into their own carriage and sent directly to the mansion.

When Wang Xianming arrived, Lin Ruhai had not yet been released from office. Fortunately, Mrs. Jia had her own arrangements. She arranged for her servants to clean the other courtyard early and let them rest there for a while, waiting for Lin Ruhai to come back and have a banquet to clean up the dust together.

The couple simply rested for a while, and then another servant came to invite Mrs. Liu, saying that it was Madam who invited them. Mrs. Liu gave Wang Xianming a look, indicating that he should have a good rest in the room, and then went out.

Wang Xianming wished for this. What he had been afraid of all his life was dealing with the officials and their wives. He even secretly hoped that Lin Ruhai would come back later, completely forgetting that this was the Lin Mansion.

Mrs. Liu followed her servants, passed a door, walked out of a shooting place, and arrived at Mr. Jia's attic. As soon as the two met, they sat on the couch holding hands and chatting animatedly. After saying a few words about the changes that had not been seen in half a year, Liu spoke quickly and asked the doubts that he had been holding back all the way.

It turned out that their trip was for Lin Ruhai's daughter's birthday, but this child's birthday happened to be on the twelfth of this month. Mrs. Liu had given her gifts in previous years, so she remembered the date, but I don't know why it was chosen on the second day of the month this time. A banquet was held on the 12th.

Jia didn't hide it and told the whole story directly.

The 12th is my daughter’s fifth birthday. Lin Ruhai had always regarded her as a treasure, so how could she miss this important day. So I put aside all the entertainment outside that day and prepared to spend time with my family.

But those salt merchants didn't know where they got the news. As soon as it got dark, a group of people went to the Lin Mansion to carry things. All the people who came were servants. When asked, they said that the master was destined, and nothing else. I don’t know, if you just put down the gift and run away, you won’t be able to catch up even if you want to. Many gifts can only be found out from the gift list.

So arrogant? Ms. Liu was stunned when she heard this. Giving gifts was always a matter of mutual consent, or to tell an elegant and interesting story. Waiting for it to get dark like this, coming with lights on, for the same reason. It is truly a rare domineering thing in his life. The Yangzhou salt merchant is indeed the richest man in the world.

Mrs. Jia also shook her head helplessly, for a young lady like her, who had seen the world, was also angered by the salt merchant's sinister methods.

Ms. Liu on the other end thought about it for a moment, and then she realized what she was doing, and said angrily: What a wicked person. They waited until dark just to 'cover their ears and steal the bell'. They came one after another, fearing that they wanted to Everyone in Yangzhou City knows that Ruhai has taken their money.

As soon as Jia's eyes lit up, she knew that Liu could figure it out, and she didn't deserve to call her sister in vain.

Then what are you going to do? Liu asked with concern.

Mrs. Jia smiled slightly, turned her head and whispered to Mrs. Liu. I don’t know what he said, but it made Mrs. Liu laugh and said, I'm just telling you, you two, why do you urge me to leave in letters? It turns out you want to use me as a straw boat to borrow arrows.

Listening to what Liu said was interesting, Jia couldn't help laughing. After laughing, she said, I haven't seen my sister for half a year, and I miss her so much. I just took this opportunity to, as a member of my family, want to help my sister. Please help me. Secondly, Yu'er has grown up, so she should be allowed to walk around and learn some principles. My sister, my brother-in-law, have a long family tradition, so I can learn from you.

The words were well spoken, both internally and externally, and warmed Mrs. Liu's heart. Mrs. Liu had no choice but to say: Well, since you have caused this big drama, then I will end up being a Huang Gongfu.

Sister, you have such a powerful mouth. Is this a roundabout way of saying that I have become a white-faced Gongjin? Jia asked back, raising her eyebrows against the cushions, with a mischievous and quirky look like a child flowing in her eyes. This Jia family has been married for more than ten years, and yet she still has this charming and innocent girlish attitude.

How could that happen? Mrs. Liu pretended to be surprised, Aren't you the female Zhuge who holds the pearl of wisdom again?

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Liu couldn't hold it in and laughed out loud.

While the two were chatting and laughing, a cheerful nightingale flew in from outside the door. Before they could stand still, laughter like a clear spring came, Mom, what are you and aunt talking about? I heard you talking from afar. laugh.

Mrs. Liu was no stranger to her when she saw her. She just smiled and nodded and said, Yu'er still remembers aunt? Before Mrs. Liu came, she thought that since she hadn't been here for more than half a year, the child's memory might forget her. I didn't expect that Lin Ruhai's daughter could still remember it.

Why don't you remember? It's because my aunt has not forgotten Yu'er. She hasn't even brought me a message in the past six months. The little man said a decent complaint.

Mrs. Liu was stunned for a moment, and then realized immediately that the child's expression just now was imitating her mother. He immediately smiled at Mrs. Jia and said, Okay, you can arrange it for me in front of Yu'er in private.

Mrs. Jia held her daughter in her arms, tapped the tip of her nose, and said deliberately, I told you not to tell anyone, why did you turn around and forget?

I was so happy to see my aunt. The little girl blinked her bright eyes and waved the handkerchief in her hand, I forgot about it.

Come, let Auntie take a good look. Mrs. Liu herself gave birth to a daughter. Because she married to Jinling, she only communicated through letters in the past. I am really happy to see Yu'er now.

Gently holding the girl's hand, Ms. Liu looked her over with a smile, and saw her pair of pink and phoenix eyes that smiled before she spoke, exuding a flowing aura. The body is as slender as a willow leaf, and although there is no makeup on her face, there are two spots of light red hidden on her cheeks, giving her an innocent charm.

No wonder others often praise good-looking people for looking like immortals. When I came to Yu'er, I realized that I can only use the word immortal to praise me. Other words are not fun to say. Ms. Liu couldn't help it. He praised and patted the girl's little hand, It's just like half a year ago, you haven't gained any weight yet. Didn't Auntie tell you to eat well?

I did eat well. The girl's face was innocent, and Ms. Liu was a little confused when she saw this. Did Yu'er really eat well?

Yes. She had a good meal. Mrs. Jia said rudely from the side, But she only had some food, and none of the dishes on the side were touched.

Mrs. Liu didn't want to say anything, she just squeezed the girl's hand and persuaded her softly, If you don't want to eat it, just eat it. You can also eat some fruit.

The girl nodded. She was the most active at her age. If she moved, her face would blush a little more. She just heard her say: This is what my aunt said. In the evening, my aunt will tell me a story and feed me at the same time. I eat fruit.

Mrs. Liu saw this in her eyes, and her love deepened, and she said, Okay, what story do you want to hear this time? Do you want to hear it from your father, or from someone else?

I still want to listen to the boy who was slapped by his master.

Mrs. Jia knew that the boy her daughter was talking about was her brother-in-law's proud disciple, so she hurriedly said: Just learn to speak like an adult. When you meet him in the future, you must call him brother.

How come no one has ever seen me, so he wants me to call him brother. The girl took advantage of it and said, I can't tell, he's not as good at reading as I am.

It's all up to you. I'll tell you about it after dinner in the evening. Madam Liu tilted her head to think about it and smiled, This time our topic is called: Tanhua Lang enlightens the little scholar.

This is good, this is good. Auntie, is this flower hunter your father? The girl clapped her hands.

That's right, he's your good father.

Compared with him and dad, who is better at reading?

When it comes to her daughter's issues, Mrs. Liu has quite a say. She is sincere and unbiased, and she said bluntly: When it comes to talent and understanding, the two of them are incomparable. But when it comes to hard work, that kid is even better. Suppress your father.

Ms. Liu sighed, and then said to Ms. Jia, The one in my family is still worried about how to thank Ruhai.

We're all one family, so it's not a big deal. But it's interesting to think about giving my brother-in-law a headache. Jia Shi shook her head with a smile, ordered her servants to bring some fruits, and asked: Then child, who should be there now? Let’s take the county test.”

Yes. Mrs. Liu nodded. When she mentioned Heng'er, she also began to think of Chen Henglai a little bit. She didn't know how the child did in the county examination. She hoped that God would bless him and allow him to pass smoothly.

Seeing her aunt suddenly become silent, the girl couldn't figure out what this thing called the 'county examination' was. I just wish I could read a good book and have a fight so that my father and mother can see it.

I posted this chapter late today because I deleted it three times. I have always been thinking about what Daiyu looked like at this stage, and I also tried to describe her image. Although it is not in the book, I think about it, this stage should be the happiest and most carefree time in her life. It should be more spiritual.

Although such happiness is as short-lived as a dream. But thinking about her being all alone in the Jia Mansion, how could she survive the lonely nights without this strength to support her.