The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

I met an embarrassed Chen Huaijin outside the county government office, and the family went through this disaster. Chen Qi couldn't help hugging his brother and crying, and couldn't restrain himself from scolding: I told you to be disobedient. I told you that you disliked this and that since you were a child. I told my mother that I would discipline you well.

Brother, brother. I was wrong. I really regretted it this time. Chen Huaijin couldn't even stand still, so he could only put his hands on Chen Qi's shoulders and cry on his eldest brother's body.

Chen Heng was also quite sad. He was also frightened this time. I just hope that after this incident, his second uncle can change his past and stop thinking about making money.

Everyone talked about it for a while, attracting crowds of passers-by. It was getting late and it was too late to go back to the village right away. Then he turned around and went to the inn to get a room, preparing to apply medicine to Chen Huaijin first.

After arriving at the inn, after a while of busy work, Chen Heng took the remaining fifty taels from Chen Qi's hand. The other half had been handed over to the county government as Chen Huaijin's fine.

Chen Heng took the fifty taels and left the inn with Uncle Zhang, all the way to Wang Sheng's house. Seeing Wang Sheng's family wearing mourning clothes, Chen Heng did not dare to tell where he was from. He only asked Uncle Zhang to say that he was a close friend of Wang Sheng and had received kindness from him in his early years. This time, he came to offer incense in front of the mourning hall and put fifty The two left a message to express their feelings.

After doing all this, Chen Heng took Uncle Zhang and ran out of Wang's house. Thinking of Wang Sheng's mother crying, he thought to himself: This time when he goes back, he must report it to Grandpa Ming and teach his second uncle a lesson. Let him remember this lesson thoroughly.

The family spent one day recuperating in the inn, and then returned to Shanxi Village in an oxcart the next day. Because Chen Huaijin had difficulty moving, the oxcart drove directly to the door of Chen's house.

Chen Gaishan was very happy to see his son and grandson back. But when he saw the miserable state of his youngest son, his expression immediately changed. After Chen Heng thanked Uncle Zhang for escorting him all the way, he had no choice but to ask him to go home for now and thank him later.

When Uncle Zhang left, the old Chen family immediately closed the door. Chen Gaishan and Mr. Zhou sat at the top of the hall, the first room on the left, the second room on the right, and Chen Huaijin kneeling in the middle.

Tell me, what's going on?!

Chen Gaishan's eyes were full of anger. He couldn't tell that his son's injuries were caused by the county government. In a normal fight with someone, it's impossible to get all the injuries on the buttocks.

Chen Qi had no choice but to stand up and tell the story from beginning to end, as well as what happened at the county government. After hearing this, everyone was both scared and happy. Fortunately, Chen Huaijin escaped the disaster. But Chen Gaishan was the only one who listened without saying a word with a cold face, then stood up and walked to the back room.

After a while, he came out carrying a barbed stick and a bench, and stood next to Chen Huaijin with a cold look on his face. Shuangxi didn't know what to do yet, and was smiling around his father, laughing at his swollen butt.

Zhou probably knew what was going to happen, but just didn't look too far.

The second aunt, Mrs. Li, was horrified by the sight of such a big stick. She wanted to persuade him to stop it, but was interrupted by Chen Gaishan, Daughter-in-law, come here and pull away Shuangxi, let him watch carefully.

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Chen Gaishan rolled up his sleeves, pointed to the bench and said to Chen Huaijin, Get down on it.

Chen Huaijin didn't say a word, but silently stood up and lay down on the bench.

Chen Gaishan looked around at his family, pointed at Chen Qing, Chen Xian, Chen Heng, and Shuangxi and said, Look carefully. Our family has been responsible for generations and has never done anything shameful. Your second uncle, you The reason why dad got into such a big disaster this time is because your grandpa and I were not strict in my teachings, so I beat him first today. I will also go to the ancestral hall tomorrow to apologize to my ancestors.

Dad, I know I was wrong... Chen Huaijin lay on the bench and raised his head.

You son of a bitch, lie down. Chen Gaishan was really mad. After shouting to his son, he picked up the wooden stick and hit Chen Huaijin hard on the buttocks.

Ah!!! Chen Huaijin screamed miserably.

The children were all shocked. Even Shuangxi held his breath unconsciously and hid in his mother's arms without daring to speak.

Chen Gaishan continued to beat him regardless, scolding him as he beat him, Since you were a child, you have been indolent and indolent, so I'll let you go. If you want to find an easy job in the county, I'll let you go.

Look at what you are doing. You are smarter than your brother. Didn't you see it? Didn't you think of it? You are just greedy and pretending not to know. How did I teach you since you were a child? You should do it yourself Don’t take anything less. Don’t even look at anything you shouldn’t take.”

Our family is poor, but your mother and I are not short of food and clothing for you. I thought you would grow up when you became a father. But the longer you live, the more you go back. You don't even know that you are obsessed with money. Me too. Stupid, why can I just let you take it home in a few ounces, and I haven't thought of it yet?

The more Chen Gaishan talked, the angrier he became, and the harder he hit him, the harder he hit him. The slaps on Chen Huaijin's butt were so severe that the skin and flesh were raw. But this old man in his fifties turned red at the moment, which made Chen Heng even more worried.

Dad, I was wrong, I was wrong. Chen Huaijin had expected this experience when he returned home, so he just cried to his father, Dad, I will change it, I will change it, don't get so angry.

Are you still worried about my health? Why didn't you think about me, your mother, or Double Happiness before you did this? In the past few years, the family has finally gotten better, but you are always rushing to cause trouble. If I spare you today, our family If it's bad, Shuangxi will have to learn from you. If this happens, I might as well die a hundred times.

Chen Gaishan spoke hurriedly, unable to take a breath and swaying. As soon as the thud came forward, he fell straight on Chen Huaijin.

father!!!

Dad, what's wrong with you? Don't scare your son.

Grandpa, grandpa.

Old man, what are you doing? Hit the child if you want to. What are you doing? You make yourself angry. What should I do? What do you want me to do?

The old Chen family was crying and making a fuss, pinching everyone, and looking for a doctor when they went out. The fuss lasted until midnight, when Chen Gaishan finally woke up, and the doctor said that he was fine, that the farmer was strong and could be raised at home for a few days, but that he should not get angry again recently, so as not to get angry.

Seeing this, the old Chen family felt a little relieved, and this messy day was finally over.

In the evening, after Mrs. Zhou settled Chen Gaishan, she came to the west wing, sat beside Chen Huaijin's bed, took medicinal wine and began to apply the wound.

Son, don't blame your father. Seeing her son and daughter-in-law both there, Mrs. Zhou wiped her tears and said, This matter is your and mother's fault. When you took the money home that day, mother should have figured it out. of.

Chen Huaijin couldn't bear to hear this. He stood up and knelt on the bed stubbornly, Mom, don't say that. Dad is right. I covet the money and always feel that I can't see anything. It's my lard that has deceived me. , My son will definitely change in the future, mother, you must not blame yourself, father still wants you to take care of him.

Not only do you have to think this way, but you also have to do this in the future. Mom, please put your words here first... Mrs. Zhou said sternly, If you make your father angry to death in the future, I won't need you two to send me away, and I will go to the beam by myself. For a moment, I will go with your father. He and I have been married for decades, and we must never let him go on the road alone.

Mom, stop talking, really stop talking. I will show you my son in the future. Chen Huaijin kept kowtowing on the bed.

Son, at my mother's age, I don't ask you to be rich and powerful. As long as our family is safe, that's better than anything else.

The son saves, the son will definitely change.

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That night, the Taixing County government office.

You said their family sent another fifty taels to Wang Sheng's family?

Xu Pingzhi sat on the recliner and looked at the master beside him with a surprised look on his face.

Yes, when I went to their house to deliver gifts for you, I saw Chen Heng's name with fifty taels written below it. The master himself felt a little surprised, I only went out for one hundred taels before and after this. Old Chen's family Do we want to check whether the money came from the wrong way?

It was Yangzhou salt merchants who gave it to the heads of cases in each county, one hundred taels each. Xu Pingzhi waved his hand. He knew about this, He was also willing to give it. He gave the fifty taels as soon as he said it. I think he spent the money himself. You didn’t cover up the heat, did you?”

It turns out that these salt merchants are really rich. Just one hundred taels for each case.

Xu Pingzhi snorted, Since he has this heart, let's help him for a while. Go and see if there are any easier corvee services, and then arrange them for Chen Huaijin.

Yes, sir.

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next day

Chen Heng took advantage of the get out of class to visit the Master at his home. Although he ranked first in high school in the government examination, because of his second uncle's incident, the wedding banquet seemed to be impossible. I had no choice but to come to Wang Xianming's house and explain the situation to his master.

So that's what happened. Wang Xianming was very sad after hearing this. He couldn't help but shook his head and said, I hope your second uncle can change his past after this incident.

Chen Heng also nodded and said: Second uncle is not bad in nature, but he has never seen money before. This time he got confused and almost made a big mistake. If he can really change his mind, it may not be a blessing in disguise.

Well, that's good if you think about it this way. Misfortunes come with blessings. Sometimes making a mistake can help people grow up. Wang Xianming smiled. After all, he had no friendship with Chen Huaijin, so he only smiled at his disciple, It seems like your table of drinks will have to wait a little longer.

Good things come in hard times, which is also a good sign. Mrs. Liu, the mistress, took over the words and comforted Chen Heng.

Chen Heng immediately put on a sweet smile and said to Mrs. Liu, Then I borrowed the good advice from my wife, my wife, and after I have been admitted to high school, I will set up a lively flowing banquet in the village and treat my wife and my wife to eat for three days and three nights. .”

Three days and three nights? You're not afraid of dying to become a teacher. Wang Xianming raised his hand and knocked on the disciple's head, then smiled and said, On the first day of May, it will be the day when Yangzhou Academy opens its doors.

Exactly. Chen Heng also had a headache when he said this. Now that he has no money, how will he live in the academy in the future.

Wang Xianming and Liu looked at each other and smiled. The former took out thirty taels of silver from his arms and said, There are ten taels in it, which are the bundles sent by your father and your grandfather back then. The other twenty taels should be used as assistants. It’s for you to study.”

The relationship between teachers and students was such that there was no need for excuses. Chen Heng stood up, took it with both hands, and said with a smile: I just lost a sum of money, and I got another sum from the master. After thinking about it, it's still the master's money. It’s more secure to hold.”

Poor talker. Mrs. Liu nodded at her child and took out something. Chen Heng took it and saw that it was a door sticker with the word Lin as mentioned above. Master's wife doesn't have any money to give you, but don't say that Master's wife is cheating.

Master, what is this?

The person who taught you how to fly the kite. Mrs. Liu said with a smile, If you have any problems in Yangzhou and have any difficulties in your studies, you can take it with you. Your husband and his family are old friends, so you don't have to It’s too outsider.”

It's better to go less often. This person has a high official position and is busy with official duties on weekdays. It's not good to disturb him rashly. Wang Xianming interjected from the side.

Okay, each of you can tell me who I should listen to. Chen Heng was dumbfounded and looked at Wang Xianming and then at Liu.

Don't listen to him. If you want to go, just go. They have a child who is smart at reading and is waiting to learn from you.

Children educated by such people must be very knowledgeable. Chen Heng was not surprised but overjoyed, and immediately replied happily: That's great.

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