The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Just talk when we meet. Look, my second uncle hasn't given you anything yet. Chen Huaijin walked around the house, quickly took off the small bag on his back, opened it, and took out a bunch of wrapped rice dumplings. .

It wasn't just after the Dragon Boat Festival. Your grandma was thinking about you and worried that you didn't have rice dumplings in Yangzhou. Chen Huaijin shook the rice dumplings in his hand, She and your mother made them early on the day I set off. I was afraid that they would be eaten. It’s so boring, I flew here with wings.”

Even though Chen Heng was a man of two generations, he still felt his eyes welling up when he thought of his grandma and mother holding a lamp while they were busy for him. The rice dumplings he took from his second uncle became heavier and heavier. He had to gasp for breath several times before he fell into a joke.

Chen Huaijin looked at his appearance which was really interesting. He couldn't help but stretched out his hand to pinch his nephew's face, Silly boy, why do you have to show off in front of your own family? Look at your face, how come you are still thin. But in the academy Not eating well?

No way, I'm fine in school. Second uncle, today is an unlucky day. When you are free later, I will bring my classmates to see you. There are several people inside who are talking very interestingly. Second uncle meets Definitely like it.”

This is so bad, I'm just a farmer. Chen Huaijin rarely showed a shy expression. He was afraid that he would embarrass his nephew like this.

Second uncle, this is not like you. Could it be that Chen Gaishan was given a beating and his face was thinned, right?

When Chen Heng heard this, he understood the concerns in his second uncle's heart. He said directly: If this is the case, there is no need for friendship with such people.

After hearing this, Chen Huaijin felt a hint of joy in his heart and said, Okay, it's all up to you. By the way, don't share the top two rice dumplings with others. Your grandma made them specially. There’s egg yolk filling inside.”

Chen Heng has never liked sweets since he was a child, nor is he a taboo, but he only eats very little.

Sure, I'll make sure to feed it cleanly today so that no one will miss it.

When Chen Huaijin saw that everything had been explained, he stood up and prepared to leave. Chen Heng escorted his second uncle all the way to the door. The two stood at the doorstep. Although they had thousands of words of advice in their hearts, they also knew that the days ahead were long.

Study hard. Chen Huaijin finally told him.

Second uncle, too, please pay attention to your health.

The two uncles and nephews looked at each other and smiled. Chen Huaijin waved his hand, signaling Chen Heng to go back quickly. He turned around and walked into the street, following the flow of people towards the end of the long street.

It wasn't until his second uncle was no longer visible that Chen Heng turned around and was about to walk into the academy. Suddenly a strange voice came from behind.

Little brother, please excuse me, may I ask if this is Leyi Academy?

Chen Heng turned his head and saw a tall young man standing on the side of the road. He was wearing a conspicuous white clothes and a white robe, with a broadsword on his waist, a long bow on his back, holding the reins in his left hand, and a horse following behind him.

Good guy, whose child is this? This dress is really more domineering than the people on the stage. Chen Heng quickly replied: This is Leyi Academy. I wonder if brother is here to find someone, or?

The young man smiled and cupped his hands, and could hardly hide the pride on his face, I was ordered by my father to come here to study.

Chen Heng took a breath and couldn't help but take a closer look at the other party's dress. I thought to myself: You said you came here to seek revenge, and I believe it. Dressed like a Jin Ma Chao, do you think you are here to study?

Little brother, I wonder who I want to give this document to? The young man took out a page of document from his arms. When Chen Heng saw it, he hurriedly said: Come with me. The master who accepted this matter happened to be in the academy today. .”

Chen Heng explained to Uncle Wang the purpose of the young man's visit and led him into the academy. Uncle Wang saw that he was still holding the reins and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade him. Not to mention the many flowers and plants planted in the academy, it would be even worse if the horse started splashing and collided with someone.

The young man didn't argue, he just threw the reins away, and the handsome horse obediently stood there motionless.

Aren't you afraid of being stolen? Chen Heng was worried that Uncle Wang would suffer a loss, so he asked a lot.

It doesn't matter, my horse has a strong temper and most people can't handle it.

Chen Heng didn't know how to evaluate it, so he had to lower his head and continue to lead the way. When I arrived at Master Xu's residence, there was Du Yunjing inside, checking Master Xu's pulse. Because Xu Jinhou also had the task of seeing a doctor, in order to facilitate the students' daily medical treatment, his residence was the only one that was not in the back hall.

When Xu Jinhou saw the young man, he kept his hand on the pulse and smiled at the visitor: The mountain chief said that new people will be coming in the next two days, but I said why they haven't arrived yet.

The young man folded his hands and saluted, stepped forward and handed over his documents. Xu Jinhou motioned for him to put it on the table. Du Yunjing, who was standing next to him, came forward and read word by word: Yangzhou Xin Suzhao?

Yangzhou Xin family? Du Yunjing lowered his head and muttered, and suddenly shouted excitedly: Are you a descendant of Xin Chen, the most righteous hero of the Tang Dynasty?

Seeing someone mentioning the name of his ancestor, Xin Suzhao quickly tilted his head and said, It's the ancestor of a certain family. By coincidence, the direction of his tilted head happened to be facing Chen Heng.

Xin Suzhao was born with a dignified appearance. At this moment, his red phoenix eyes were slightly narrowed, adding a bit of clarity and wantonness. Chen Heng could see the unconcealed joy in Xin Suzhao's heart from the raised corners of his mouth.

Who is this Xin Chen? Chen Heng was a little curious and planned to ask Xue Biao and others about it after they came back.

Du Yunjing was surprised and happy until Master Xu, who was checking his pulse, raised his hand to tap him. name.

Xin Suzhao was really surprised. His face turned darker and darker as he listened, but he just responded lightly.

Master Xu couldn't stand Du Yunjing's noise, so he patiently took his pulse and warned him: You are too angry. In the future, you must control yourself and avoid fighting with others.

Yes, Master Xu. Du Yunjing stood up impatiently and stepped forward to hold Xin Suzhao's hand. I still have a bed in my room. Do you have any other luggage? You want me to take it with you.

Xin Suzhao couldn't stand the other party's enthusiasm, so he quickly waved his hand and said, No, no.

Yunjing, who said he lived in your house? Master Xu sat in his seat and said amusedly, Su Zhao is only thirteen years old, so he should live in Chen Heng's house. Su Zhao, where are you? ?Which room do you want to live in?”

I want to live with him. Xin Suzhao pointed at Chen Heng, and Du Yunjing cried out that it was a pity. He probably hasn't thought about whether he was too enthusiastic and frightened others.

Chen Heng was also shocked and looked up and down at Xin Suzhao's figure. Good guy, I just barely reached his chest. Such a strong and sturdy man, Mr. Xu, you said he is only thirteen years old? ? ? ?

Du Yunjing still didn't give up and followed Chen Heng and Xin Suzhao all the way to the dormitory. The look of him wishing he could ride in front and behind the horse was really eye-opening for Chen Heng compared with his usual attitude of looking up from above.

After finally persuading Du Yunjing to leave, Chen Heng was about to introduce the empty seat on the bed to Xin Suzhao. There were originally only seven people in their house, and none of them had grown up, so the space on the bed was actually quite empty.

But before he could say anything, Xin Suzhao had already pulled the bed in the middle to the right and lay down on it without ceremony.

Brother Xin, this position is occupied. Chen Heng reminded kindly.

It's okay. I'll make amends to him when he comes back. Xin Suzhao was also tired, lying on the bed and raising his hands, What do you call me, little brother?

Chen Heng.

Okay, you are the first friend I made in the academy. I see that your body is not that good. If you are bullied in the future, just tell me and I will stand up for you.

Chen Heng couldn't laugh or cry, and couldn't keep up with the other person's thoughts.

I hope Qian Dayou won't get angry when he sees his bed being robbed when he comes back. Chen Heng vaguely felt that with Xin Suzhao in the house, the future life would be uneasy for a while.

Chen Heng is thinking about Qian Dayou and others, and they are also thinking about Chen Heng.

Since they left the academy early in the morning, they had a lot of fun in the city. I visited three squares and two streets in a row. The group of people felt hungry, so Xue Biao waved and led them to a restaurant. He first made a reservation for a table and then told them the names of the dishes.

After settling them, Xue Biao got up and walked to his shop. Heng Shu Dian is not far from the restaurant they chose, and Xue Biao can see the signboard after walking half a street.

As soon as he stepped forward, a waiter came to greet him and said attentively: Master, you are here. Our shopkeeper has been waiting for you early in the morning.

Xue Biao was extremely well-mannered and smiled at the waiter: You also recognize me?

As soon as the young master came to Yangzhou to study, the superiors passed your portrait to our store. I and a few others have already memorized the young master's appearance by heart, and we dare not forget it for a moment.

Thank you for your hard work, go and ask Shopkeeper Li to come out.

Young master, I don't know. Our shopkeeper Li has been promoted to manager and has gone with his master's caravan. The waiter brought the tea and led Xue Biao to sit down. Our new shopkeeper said he also recognizes you. .Tell me early in the morning that you must tell the young master when he comes.

Xue Biao nodded. There had been changes like this in the past, but he didn't take it to heart. But it wasn't until he saw the waiter returning, walking up to him with a familiar face behind him.

Shopkeeper He? Xue Biao was shocked and angry, and his face turned dark for the first time.

Master, I've finally come to see you. Compared with the last time we met, Shopkeeper He's complexion was much rosier now, and his clothes were becoming more noble. It can be said that he is in high spirits on happy occasions.

Why are you on duty in Fucheng?

The waiter looked left and right, seeming to notice something was wrong in the atmosphere. He took a subtle step back, holding up the plate with the silver in his hand, bowing his head and saying nothing.

I am trusted by my employer, and because Manager Li was favored by my employer for promotion, I got the opportunity to come to Fucheng. Don't worry, young master, I will live up to my employer's trust this time, and the stupid things in the past will never happen again. .”

The boss on the left trusts him, and the boss on the right trusts him. What he said, inside and outside, was all for himself. An uncontrollable evil fire arose in Xue Biao's heart.

But no matter how angry he was, he couldn't get angry on the spot. Thinking of the eldest aunt standing behind this person, if he, a junior, got angry, wouldn't he expose the internal conflicts of the Xue family to others.

Seeing Shopkeeper He's righteous and awe-inspiring look, Xue Biao felt so disgusted with a person for the first time. With a cold face, he took fifty taels of silver from the plate in his pocket, turned around and walked out of the pawn shop.

The sun was shining brightly on the street, and Xue Biao looked at the constant flow of people, but for the first time he felt a biting chill.

Auntie, why is this!

Cousin Xue Pan is also nine years old, and in a few years he will be in charge himself. Auntie, are you going to leave someone like Shopkeeper He to him? What are you afraid of about my father?

They are all members of the Xue family, why is this so important?

Xue Biao couldn't figure it out, so he returned to the restaurant in confusion. I didn't even have the energy to eat with my classmates, so I just stayed by with tea and served as a guest.

Qian Dayou, Jiang Yuanbai and others were not so thoughtful, so they all thought that he was tired from shopping and just immersed himself in eating. However, Jiang Yuanbai was halfway through eating when he thought of Chen Heng and said, Oh no, why did we move all the dishes? Didn't we agree to bring a portion back to Brother Heng?

Xue Biao sat in the middle of everyone and waved his hand towards Jiang Yuanbai, You just eat, I will ask the waiter to prepare two more dishes and bring them back to Brother Heng.

Brother Gao Yi.

Xue Biao nodded. He was in a bad mood and was afraid that his classmates would find out if he talked too much, so he only raised his hand to signal Jiang Yuanbai to eat more. Holding the tea cup, he listened to the noise coming from downstairs and thought about Xue Ai's teachings to him in Taixing County.

Book friends, have a healthy Dragon Boat Festival! ! ! Remember to eat egg yolk meat rice dumplings, they taste delicious. I remember that when I passed by the expressway service area before, I always had to eat the Jiaxing rice dumplings in the service area.

Nowadays, with the rapid development of trains, there is not much opportunity to eat, hahahaha.