The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

When she returned home this time, Lin Ruhai took Chen Heng and went straight to the main hall of her home, not even bothering to go to the study. When Jia Min saw the teacher and student coming together with great joy, he already noticed something strange, Why did you come back so late today?

Your Majesty has something to do, so Heng'er and I will stay a little longer. Lin Ruhai said in a very happy tone, without even trying to hide the smile on his lips.

Jia Min couldn't guess what the two masters and apprentices were selling, but Lin Daiyu made a sound, and she immediately noticed Xinda who followed him in. The latter was holding a tray in his hand, with Chen Hengxin's brand-new official robe on it. Daiyu said in surprise: Brother, have you been promoted?

Being looked at by his sister's shining beautiful eyes, Chen Heng rarely showed a bit of shyness. I don't know if it was because of Baoqin's suggestion that he was now a little afraid of looking at Daiyu. He just murmured: Yes.

Jia Min took the opportunity to look over and saw a brand new blue robe, with a pair of patchwork patterns for playing in the water.㶉𫛶 is a bird that looks like a mandarin duck, which symbolizes the firm loyalty of the courtiers.

Marrying into a family of civil servants, Jia Min is naturally very aware of such things. Although he is only a seventh-grade official, it is good for the junior to be promoted. Although she looked happy, she didn't show much excitement. He was about to say congratulations and encourage the juniors. Lin Ruhai had already held Madam's hand and smiled.

You, don't think that Heng'er is just an ordinary seventh-grade official.

Jia Min blinked and looked puzzled along with Daiyu. Among the noble seventh-rank officials in the court, there were only editors and editors from the Hanlin Academy. That is set for the role models and candidates for the imperial examination in each subject. Lin Ruhai's first position is this. But Heng'er was not a Jinshi, so how could he hold a position in the Hanlin Academy?

He is now in the sixth subject. Lin Ruhai turned his head and looked at the students beside him, his face full of pride and complacency.

Hahahaha, what a wonderful child, I didn’t discover it in Yangzhou, hahahaha.

Lin Daiyu was not very clear about her duties in the imperial court, and Jia Min was really shocked. Of course she knew that Chen Heng was summoned to the capital by Li Zhi, but she only knew that His Majesty valued Chen Heng so highly. After one year of experience, you can hold such a position. Regardless of the speed of promotion or the importance of the official position, it is extremely exaggerated and terrifying.

This is really a good thing. Jia Min said in surprise, while taking a deep look at Chen Heng. Looking at this young man from the mountain village now, I actually feel that he has a clearer and clearer face, and he has a vague arrogance that compares to the treasures in his family.

From her mother's expression, Lin Daiyu vaguely guessed the seriousness of the matter in the Sixth Section. My heart skipped a beat, and I couldn't help but turn my head and look at Chen Heng in surprise and joy. The boy just put away his complicated mood, and in front of Jia Min, he only dared to smile back with a guilty conscience.

Brother, you are so awesome.

Same goes for my sister.

After Chen Heng said these words, he regretted it. Others praised him for their kindness, but he was too nervous. What did he say this time?

Lin Daiyu's mood was filled with joy, and the corners of her mouth curled up mischievously. She walked up to Xinda, touched her brother's official robe with her fingers, then glanced at Chen Heng's figure, and said happily: Brother, these clothes need to be changed.

Before Chen Heng had time to speak, Lin Ruhai had already nodded and said: We really need to change it, otherwise it will be troublesome to be disheveled by Ginseng when we go to court tomorrow.

Chen Heng suddenly realized, yes, he was admitted to the sixth subject, and he still had to rush to the morning court.

Eat first, eat first. After dinner, I will arrange for someone to measure Heng'er's size. Jia Min said in a sharp tone, but Lin Daiyu heard a chance. She rolled her smart eyes a few times and looked towards Brother. As soon as Chen Heng thought about it carefully, he guessed what the other party wanted to do, and he responded with a subtle wink.

The two have been together since childhood and seem to have a tacit understanding. Just by looking at each other, we understand each other. Lin Ruhai watched the fire from the side, but he didn't care about the thoughts of the two juniors.

The family sat happily at the table, surrounded by bright candles. Because something good happened, Jia Min temporarily asked the kitchen to cook two more dishes. Everyone ate not fast, and Lin Ruhai frequently poured and drank by himself. Chen Heng was not good at wine, so he just acted like a drunken guest.

Lin Ruhai was in a really good mood today. He drank until his face turned red, and then he slowly told Chen Heng what happened in Linjing Hall after the other party left.

It turned out that Li Zhi wanted to be promoted to Chen Heng's official position, but he still had to go through several twists and turns. At first, both Li Zhi and Wen Shiqian preferred him to serve as the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs and help continue to handle the details of maritime affairs. But Gu Zaiyong was the first to stand up and object, feeling that it was inappropriate for him to be the person in charge.

Naturally, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel followed closely behind. This was a violation of the rules of the court. Although Yan Hu was the second to speak, he opposed it the most fiercely. He proposed to give Chen Heng some rewards, and he could go to the Ministry of Revenue if he wanted to. But the position of director must not be given.

After all, Chen Heng's qualifications in the court were too young. Although Lin and Wei had the right to speak, the Ministry of Civil Affairs did have too much say in the appointment and dismissal of low-level officials. It was so serious that Li Zhi had to listen to Yan Hu's opinion.

Is that why there are six subjects for the job? Chen Heng suddenly realized, while picking up the wine glass and pouring wine for Lin Ruhai.

Yes. As you know in the Sixth Subject, the appointments and dismissals here are all in the hands of His Majesty. Lin Ruhai talked a lot today. Firstly, he wanted to tell his wife and children about outside affairs and expand their knowledge. The second is to give Chen Heng a way to popularize science and officialdom.

My nephew knows.

After taking this position, no matter what he does in the future, he will be regarded as Li Zhi's direct descendant and confidant. Chen Heng also accepted this calmly. There's no other way, I'm a humble person, I'll just be content if there's a big tree covering me. He's not yet old enough to make a choice.

Can the promotion of a person be regarded as a success? Lin Jue was still a child, very curious about such things, and also curious about the difference between a scholar and a candidate.

This is where His Majesty reserves talents and cronies, so it's natural. But gossip is inevitable. Lin Ruhai vaccinated Chen Heng in advance, And you are in this position now. During the examination, you can only pass three Dingjia, otherwise it will be a rumor, and there will be criticism from outside.

Chen Heng could guess what kind of criticism there would be without thinking too much. He said hurriedly: My nephew understands that after finishing His Majesty's errands, I will quietly study behind closed doors.

Lin Ruhai nodded happily. The more he looked at Chen Heng, the more satisfied he became. I always feel that this guy is good in every aspect, even if he is black, he is so special. I am more assured of the other party's ambition and do not want to give too much advice on this matter.

Lin Daiyu was most concerned about Chen Heng's affairs. She was doing some calculations and found out that there would be another provincial examination next year and the general examination in February of the following year. Calculating this way, it will take less than two years. She expressed concern again: Then if my brother goes to take part in the examination, won't he have to start all over again?

When she asked this question, Lin Ruhai and Chen Heng chuckled at the same time. The former said: Even if you are looking at political affairs, qualifications naturally count. He then said to the student, If you can pass the Three Tripod A exam, You can go to the Hanlin Academy or not. If you are willing to gain more experience in governing, anyone in the world can go.

The world here is naturally not talking about some ordinary counties, but the larger state capitals. Chen Heng also knew this well. This is also the preferential treatment given by the National Examination Committee to those who are willing to go through events. If this is not possible, how can the six ministries recruit labor to do the work?

There are only more than 100 Jinshi in the three-year examination, which is not enough to divide the six bureaus and the world's state capitals. Although there are now signs that there are fewer officials and more people, it is far from the level where Jinshi were everywhere at the end of the dynasty.

Daiyu put a chopstick into her father's bowl. Chen Heng also asked at the right time: What do you think, uncle?

Knowing what the child wanted to ask, Lin Ruhai pondered for a moment and answered the question: Nowadays, the government pays more and more attention to the experience of officials in charge. You see, Brother Wei and I served as the governor of Yangzhou successively. Mr. Wen once served as the governor of Lianghu, and you are the governor of the Ministry of War. Mr. Sha even took charge of Shuntian Mansion.

Lin Ruhai paused for a moment, After the provincial examination next year, Shen Tingfang, the governor of Guangdong, will also be promoted to the cabinet as the second assistant. If you are interested in the cabinet in the future, being appointed outside is a necessary process. And the sooner, the better, and the longer, the better. Wait. Once you have enough seniority, you can return to the center and you don’t have to think about external transfers.”

Chen Heng took a sip of wine and nodded as he listened to the teacher's plan. After listening to the words of the teacher and student, Jia Min on the side truly understood the young man's promising future. In Xianggong's eyes, can the other party's future be extended to the cabinet?

What about dad? Can dad join the cabinet? Lin Jue said excitedly. He has a first-class official position, and it is not a bonus of emeritus. He is a serious first-class official. Can I still be a government official for a while?

Lin Ruhai smiled and shook his head, directly dispelling his family's expectations. Dad, I am satisfied to be able to sit in this position for the rest of my life.

He couldn't explain the reason in detail to his wife and children, so he only gave the student a subtle glance. When Chen Heng thought about it carefully, he understood the key. There are elements of the Jia family in his uncle. Even if the Jia family is ransacked in the future, Li Zhi will not allow any element of the noble family to be mixed into the cabinet.

Wen must be Wen, Wu must be Wu. This is a taboo for those in power and has nothing to do with how much Li Zhi admires Lin Ruhai. In fact, one can tell from the fact that Li Zhi appointed Lin Ruhai as the censor of Zuodu. The road ahead has been exhausted, and the relationship between monarch and minister should end here. If we try harder, we will make things difficult for each other.

No matter how smart Lin Daiyu is, she still can't figure out the secrets of officialdom. But she was too lazy to guess at this moment, her whole mind was occupied by the joy of Chen Heng's promotion, and she felt that her body was light and airy.

After dinner, Chen Heng returned to his room. Not long after he sat down, Lin Daiyu led Zicuckoo to the door. The two men knew clearly that they were in the house, but they knocked on the door and asked deliberately: Brother, are you in the house?

Come in. Chen Heng was speechless, feeling that Daiyu was getting more and more naughty.

The girl first leaned in halfway and covered her eyes with her hands, Brother, you didn't do anything you shouldn't have done. Then sister, please come in...

Nonsense, you are obviously peeking. Chen Heng glanced at the girl's fingers, and then made a gesture of invitation in a dumbfounded way.

After all, brother has grown up. Daiyu raised her chin, her face full of cleverness.

Uh... Chen Heng felt inexplicably guilty when he heard this word. He had no choice but to stiffen his neck and nod, and then asked the other party why he was here.

Which of the two of them is following whom? Do you need to guess? Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and said with a smile: Brother, if you don't like my sister coming, my sister should leave now.

Wrong, wrong, brother is wrong. Sister, come on. Chen Heng had no choice but to stand up and open his hands.

Lin Daiyu laughed, took the string from Zijuan's hand, stood behind Chen Heng, and measured the size of his body.

A faint fragrance hit his nostrils. Chen Heng stood as steady as an old pine on the cliff, but his heart was full of excitement as ants crawled over him.

Sister, hurry up.

Why rush? Lin Daiyu glared at him, I'll take my time.

I want to change your clothes with my own hands, but you still dislike my slowness. It's true that a dog bites Lu Dongbin, and he doesn't recognize a good heart.

Don't make my clothes smaller. Chen Heng also said with a guilty conscience. Then he remembered that he had never seen his sister take needle and thread several times in his life.

Master, I will help the young lady. Zijuan hurriedly shouted to help. She is such a discerning person, how could she put the young lady at a disadvantage?

Lin Daiyu raised her eyebrows proudly, with an expression of 'you see'. Chen Heng smiled, and while he had nothing to do, he simply recited the Three Character Sutra in his heart.

After slowly finishing Chen Heng's meal, Lin Daiyu guessed that her brother was deserting when she saw that her brother had been silent. While the other person was lost in thought, he hurriedly asked, What is brother carrying?

Three... It was so dangerous that Chen Heng stopped abruptly when the words came to his lips.

Lin Daiyu smiled, held up her skirt and said, Brother, remember to drink some hangover soup before going to sleep at night. My sister will go to work with Sister Zicuckoo first, so I won't delay your going to court tomorrow.

A helpful sister.

Chen Heng did not dare to say anything, and respectfully sent Daiyu out. Then he sat back down thoughtfully, thinking about the close contact he had just had with Daiyu, and was lost in thought for a moment.

When Xinda came back with the washbasin, he saw his usually calm second brother pinching his cheek with one hand.

Second brother, what's wrong with you?

Chen Heng coughed quickly and said, You're still young, so don't worry too much.

Wanting to marry the daughter of a second-grade official, this kind of thing, until there is no concrete way. He won't allow anyone to know, for fear that if he talks about it, everyone won't be able to go back to the past.

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Lin Ruhai was also preparing to take a rest under Jia Min's service, and the couple dismissed the serving servants. It was rare to sit side by side on the bed and talk to each other. Since the Lin family moved to the capital, Lin Ruhai has been busier than in Yangzhou. The couple hadn't had such a tender moment for a long time.

Waiting for the drunk Lin Ruhai to take off his clothes, they were all old couples. Jia Min directly pushed Lin Ruhai to go to bed quickly. Tomorrow, this man has to go to court early.

Madam... As soon as Lin Ruhai lay down, her hands were not honest.

Stop, stop, stop. Jia Min was very worried and had no time to talk to this drunkard. He only stretched out his hand to grab the husband, trying to control the drunkard to do whatever he wanted.

Seeing the worried look on her face, Lin Ruhai immediately smiled, broke away from Jia Min's hands, leaned up and asked, Madam, are you thinking about Heng'er?

Hey. Jia Min sighed. Before, she only thought that Chen Hengfei had to get the top prize in order to be worthy of her daughter. But looking now, I can see that the other party is walking forward with long strides. Thinking of his daughter's infatuation with him, he couldn't help but worry about gains and losses again.

Heng'er has such age, character, and talent. It is the only one that stands out in the capital. The previous gaps have become less important in the face of the bright and promising future of the younger generation.

Is this a good thing? This is certainly a good thing. But Jia Min tasted it. In the past, daughters were married off, but now if they talk about it, the most people can say is, The Lin family is so quick to act, tsk tsk, what a great son-in-law who rides on the dragon to get a quick son-in-law, it's a pity.

What is this? I, Jia Min...

Okay. Lin Ruhai knew best what the person next to her was thinking, it was just to save face. But he also knew that Jia Min's nature was not bad, but the arrogance of the young lady from the Duke's Mansion was rising, and she began to have a rebellious mentality. He hurriedly comforted her, Then if Heng'er's family comes to propose marriage, will you agree or not?

Jia Min was speechless for a moment, how could she disagree? Let’s not talk about Yu’er’s thoughts. His Majesty likes Heng’er so much, and he refuses it. What do you think of asking your Majesty later? His beloved minister from a humble family can't get into the eyes of a wealthy family?

Hahahaha. Lin Ruhai already had the answer, and then said, Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. I just said that you and I don't have to worry about this matter. Heng'er and Yu'er both have a character that values ​​friendship. As long as they keep it to themselves. Broken window paper can help them remember each other's goodness better than us interfering from the side.

Okay, Lin Ruhai, you are planning on your daughter and future son-in-law. Jia Min stretched out her hand, pinched Lin Ruhai's waist, and asked, Is that why you keep pretending to be a confused family man?

Am I confused... Lin Ruhai turned over, pressed on Jia Min, and said drunkenly, I have to let Madam know something.

you……

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In the Wei Mansion.

Wei Yinghong had just seen off his future son-in-law Du Yunjing at home, and he grabbed his wife and kept saying: Tomorrow, you go find Brother and Sister Lin to find out.

Mrs. Wei was a little strange. She came to her husband with tea and asked, What happened again?

Wei Yinghong told Chen Heng's matter in a few words. He said hurriedly: While the gangsters in the capital don't react, go and ask Chixing if he has a match in his hometown in Yangzhou. If not, we'll take action quickly. Qi Jun's life-long matter has been solved, and Shu'er's matter has also been solved. You can't be slow. If you really want to say it, if it weren't for seniority, Shu'er should be married off first...

Wei Yinghong rubbed his hands excitedly, what a good child, and he was so destined. Maybe I can be Chen Heng's examiner during the exam next year. Hahaha, when the time comes, he will be named on the gold list again and make up for the bridal chamber by himself. It's not a double happiness, it's a good thing to say it out loud.

Mrs. Wei nodded. Wei Shu was her and Ying Hong's first granddaughter, and she was a treasure. He said: Then I will go see my siblings tomorrow.

Okay, after the court, I'll go and sit in Ru Hai's porterhouse. Just ask, and I'll help Ru Hai go home for you. Wei Yinghong was very proud, feeling that he had run out of tricks. The marriage of a dignified Minister of Rites to a daughter cannot be rejected by the Chen family.

Thinking of the future, there will be Du Yunjing on the left and Chen Heng on the right. He was really happy that the three of them, Weng and son-in-law, went to court together, and he was even more looking forward to the matter coming to an end soon.

Ahhhhhhhhh, crazily asking for monthly votes from my benefactors. I had a lot of fun writing today, and I hope you enjoyed reading it too. But I’m hungry and want to go out for dinner, hahaha.