The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Since her daughter came into the house, half of Jia's thoughts were focused on her. At this moment, I saw that although Yu'er was sitting properly, but the smile on her lips was a little wider than before, I knew that the other party was still making up her mind.

She knows her daughter better than her mother, Jia thought in her mind and guessed where her daughter's intention was. He smiled at Mrs. Liu and said, It seems that our play is really lively. Not only do we have a female Duke Fu and a female Zhuge, but we also have a female champion.

Has Yu'er started studying too? Ms. Liu was very surprised and looked directly at Daiyu.

Ever since she was old enough to walk, she has taken up half of her father's study. She stays there all day long and doesn't know what he is reading. Jia joked, causing the girl to object: Isn't it good to like reading?

Okay, of course. Mrs. Liu smiled and clapped her hands. When she became interested, she took a few more simple questions. The girl answered them fluently and even told some allusions, which made Mrs. Liu smile.

While the three of them were chatting and laughing, a maid came into the house and stood outside the curtain and whispered softly that the master was back.

Mrs. Jia raised her head and looked out the window, only to realize that the sky was getting dark. She stood up with a smile, took Ms. Liu's hand, and complained: You blame me. After chatting with my sister for so long, I neglected my brother-in-law.

It doesn't matter. Mrs. Liu waved her hands nonchalantly, cleared her throat, and said, He said it on the way here. This time, when you come here, you should remember the six-character motto: listen less, read less, talk less. I laughed at him. : Then you might as well bring a piece of wood.

What did your brother-in-law say?

He said: It's not how Kuchiki got to Tanhua. Liu shook his head with a smile and joked, It's better to let him take advantage of it.

Mrs. Jia smiled again, pulling Mrs. Liu and her daughter together to the front hall. When they arrived at the front hall, since Wang Xianming was present, the female relatives asked briefly behind the screen. Immediately, the hostess ordered the banquet to begin.

There are two tables, one inside and one outside. Lin Ruhai and Wang Xianming sat in front, while Jia and Liu went to find their own happiness. This is very painful for the honest and dull Wang Xianming.

The greatest official he had ever seen in his life was just a scholar who passed the college examination. But how could he, a failed boy, have any friendship with the prefect? Now facing the current court prospector, even though he was a former classmate, Wang Xianming had to sit with all his energy.

Who is Lin Ruhai? Can you tell how nervous he is? After asking the servant who was waiting on the side to retreat, he just smiled and persuaded him to drink. Talking casually about Liu's father's past, the atmosphere became lively as time went by.

After a few glasses of wine, Wang Xianming felt a little more courageous. One of them is a courtesan, and the other is a failed boy. There wasn't much to talk about, and the topic naturally fell on reading and educating people.

As soon as he mentioned this, Wang Xianming stood up, picked up the wine, and poured it into Lin Ruhai's cup. I still want to thank you for this. As soon as your letter arrived, it was like opening Heng'er's mind, and he wrote the article that day. .I took it and took a look, and it turned out to be even better.

Really? Lin Ruhaisheng was very good-looking, and he had been studying for many years and had a somewhat elegant air. Coupled with the fact that he has been in the officialdom for many years and has gained a bit of stability, this behavior is really unparalleled.

Brother-in-law didn't ask him what he thought?

Brazenly answering the call of brother-in-law from the Salt Patrol Censor, Wang Xianming straightened his back and thought about Liu's face several times in his mind before he replied with a guilty conscience: Of course I asked, that's what he said: Consistently. , thick trunks and thin branches, lifting weight is light.

Lin Ruhai put down his wine glass after hearing this. After pondering for a moment, he sighed: What a high level of understanding. My brother-in-law is a very talented student.

Wang Xianming smirked rather proudly. Fortunately, he still knew that the man opposite him was Tanhua Lang, a serious man. His mind was quite clear and he didn't say anything stupid.

Your talents and knowledge are superior to mine. Wang Xianming made a query, I have something to ask you.

Lin Ruhai wasn't modest either. He just nodded and told the other party to just ask.

Wang Xianming was a little embarrassed, and after thinking about his words, he said, I would like to know who is the current headmaster of Jinling Academy. Can their academy still accept people?

Brother-in-law, aren't you going to continue teaching? Lin Ruhai was really surprised.

I won't teach you, I won't teach you. Wang Xianming said calmly, I only know a set of Four Books and Five Classics, and I have taught everything that needs to be taught. After he finishes the county and government examinations this time, I should find another famous teacher for him. , so as not to waste Heng'er's talent.

As soon as these words were said, even Lin Ruhai listened in awe. There are many people in the world who want to be teachers, but there are very few people who dare to recognize their own shortcomings, let go of their hands at critical moments, and give their disciples a push.

Especially in the face of those good talents and jade, who doesn't want to wait until the peaches and plums are fragrant, and when the world praises them, they can also bear their own names.

Whenever you meet someone like Wang Xianming once, it will be your luck in your life.

Lin Ruhai said sincerely: Brother-in-law's actions should be superficial.

After drinking,.

Lin Ruhai added: This matter is not urgent. I don't think Jinling Academy is a good place to go. Brother-in-law, you might as well wait a little longer.

Is there any better place? Wang Xianming had limited information channels, so he couldn't help but feel a little strange.

Lin Ruhai just smiled, and happened to catch up with several servants coming in to light the lamp. He raised his hand, tapped on the table, and started to play riddles. Wang Xianming had no choice but to continue drinking with him.

After a while, the host and guest had a good time and went back to their houses.

Wang Xianming asked Mr. Kongming at home about what was going on at the banquet. Mrs. Liu also followed suit and said, You will know in a few days, and then fell asleep.

Good guy, since Heng'er is not your student, just leave me alone in the frying pan, right? Wang Xianming angrily hugged the quilt and fell asleep, which was also very interesting.

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22nd.

After noon, Lin's mansion was already bustling with activity.

On the birthday of the beloved daughter of the Salt Patrol Censor, there is no reason why those salt merchants should not arrive early. The gifts given earlier were not counted. When the invited salt merchants came, many of the followers were still holding wrapped gifts in their hands.

But as soon as they stepped into the Lin Mansion, they saw that the things they had given earlier were neatly placed in the courtyard. For a moment, they were a little confused about the medicine in Tanhua Lang's gourd.

Today won’t be the Hongmen Banquet, right?

No way, I heard that Mr. Lin loves his eldest daughter very much, so there is no way he would attack today.

Several salt merchants who had good friendships exchanged opinions and lowered their guard a little. But they also made up their minds that if anything happened at the banquet, they would never abandon each other or ignore each other.

The salt merchants walked through the courtyard with doubts and uneasiness. Naturally, there were servants who divided the male and female guests into two groups and led them to different places. The salt merchants came to a spacious and bright lobby, but there was no banquet arranged, only two neat rows of chairs arranged on the left and right.

What does it mean?

They saw Mr. Lin standing in the hall with a plain-looking old man and smiling at them. The salt merchant hurriedly stepped forward to salute, and Lin Ruhai returned the salute one by one, indicating to the guests that it was still early, so they might as well sit down, drink tea and listen to a play to pass the time.

How dare everyone refuse to agree? Guests follow the host's wishes. After some refusal, a servant led them to sit in their own seats.

The arrangement of seats is the most important test of the host's hospitality.

Seeing that everyone's positions were arranged securely, everyone couldn't help but praise the mistress of the house. As for how much is true and how much is false, no one knows.

The first person on the left is Feng Zhu, the largest salt merchant in Yangzhou. He saw the plain-looking old man sitting opposite him. Knowing that the other party is not the housekeeper of Lin Mansion. Then he said doubtfully: I don't know your name, and I haven't seen you politely yet. It's really rude, I'm Feng Zhu.

Wang Xianming was a little clumsy, so Lin Ruhai naturally came out to help him and introduced: This is my brother-in-law.

Feng Zhu was shocked and stood up hurriedly and said: I'm disrespectful, I didn't know it was Lin Yushi's family. Hahaha, I have a very good relationship with Mr. Lin. I shamelessly call him brother-in-law. Brother-in-law, please don't blame Meng Lang before me. Today After that, I will host a banquet at Chunfeng Tower tomorrow to apologize.

Vulgar, really vulgar. Wang Xianming puffed his beard and glared angrily, I know you well, and I started to have a relationship with you as soon as I came up. Lin Ruhai saw everything, smiled, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

After a while, the guests gradually arrived. After looking around, everyone found that the people sitting on the left were all salt merchants, and the people sitting on the right were Lin Ruhai's family and leisure guests.

When the salt merchants saw that there were indeed no officials from other government offices in the hall, they knew that today was just a family banquet, so their doubts were dispelled. Once people are on guard, the topic naturally becomes heated.

As we chatted, we couldn't help but talk about the gift box in the courtyard. The salt merchants persuaded Lin Ruhai that these were only superficial things, and all their thoughts should be given to children to play with.

Lin Ruhai was angry and amused when he heard it, and said: Can this authentic work of Li Taibai be considered a superficial thing? It's really insulting to gentleness.

The salt merchant who had just spoken realized that he had said something wrong and sat down with a smile.

Wang Xianming was surprised and said with a panic face: What, there is such a valuable thing. What can I do? What can I do?

Seeing that the little old man was in a hurry, Feng Zhu couldn't help but asked: Brother-in-law, if you have any difficulties, why don't you tell us and let us find a solution together.

I thought it was just a family gathering, and my wife only asked me to prepare 20 taels of silver, saying it was to buy some odds and ends for the children. Wang Xianming sighed, blushing, and couldn't help but reveal that he was a man who only obeyed his wife.

Brother-in-law, please don't blame me.

After saying this, Wang Xianming felt deeply ashamed. He also remembered his wife's instructions last night, asking him to give the money away after everyone gathered no matter what.

Face or Liu, which one is more important?

Wang Xianming didn't hesitate at all. He stood up and took out a purse from his arms and handed it to Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai smiled and comforted him: It's just a birthday, something that happens every year. It's enough to have this kind of intention. My little girl doesn't like giving antiques, calligraphy and paintings to her either.

Thank you, thank you. I have thirty chapters of monthly tickets. Thank you all. Hahahahahaha