The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Brother Heng, Brother Heng.

After eating and drinking outside, Jiang Yuanbai happily ran back to his dormitory with his food box in hand.

Guess what I just saw at the door? What a handsome horse! I don't know who it belongs to, and the reins were thrown on the ground. I just looked around for a long time, wondering why no one was leading him away. But you Guess what, Brother Sha said that this horse has a military seal on its butt, and there is no one in the world...

Jiang Yuanbai was halfway talking when he saw a stranger lying on the bed and stopped talking unconsciously.

Chen Heng, who was practicing calligraphy in the room, put down his pen and turned around, Why are you half-talking? Why is there no one in the world?

Of course no one in the world dares to steal. He walked in with a big smile and was stunned as soon as he entered the room. He quickly came to the bed, looked left and right, and then stretched out his hand to shake Xin Suzhao awake.

Big brother, big brother, you slept in the wrong place. This place is my bed.

Xin Suzhao was probably tired of getting up. He opened his red eyes, got up impatiently, got off the bed and stared at Qian Dayou.

Qian Dayou subconsciously took a step back and thought to himself: This man is really tall.

Xin Suzhao took a breath before raising his hands and clasping his fists, explaining that he usually likes to turn over and move around when sleeping, and would be very uncomfortable sleeping in a corner.

Qian Dayou was not willing to swallow this breath. He had been sleeping in this position for almost a month, and he wanted to complain. But looking at Xin Suzhao's clasped hands and raising them high, he felt a little frightened.

Xin Suzhao's hands were different from Qian Dayou's. Because Qian Dayou is on the fatter side, he also has a lot of flesh on his hands. His flesh looks soft at first glance, which makes people find it interesting to look at.

But the back of Xin Suzhao's hand has thick and tight skin, and the thick joints are tightly wrapped by this layer of skin. There seems to be infinite power in it, making people feel very uneasy at first sight.

It was a bit like the bear's paw that he saw once when he was a child. Qian Dayou swallowed his saliva, probably feeling that he could always hide away if he couldn't offend the other party.

Anyway, we are all sleeping under the same roof from now on, so it is better to let things go in peace. Qian Dayou was about to give up, but he didn't know that someone was complaining on his behalf.

You like to roll over when sleeping, how do you know he doesn't like to roll over when sleeping? Xue Biao was unhappy about the shopkeeper. Qian Dayou was afraid of the new guy, but he was not afraid.

If that's the case, then I should give up my position. I don't know, brother... Xin Suzhao turned to look at Qian Dayou.

No, no, no, I sleep well. Qian Dayou hurriedly lowered his head and waved his hands. He had already seen the long knife and bow and arrow hanging on the wall.

Damn it, why did such a famous figure appear in the academy?

Then I'll help you, brother. I'll invite you out for a drink tomorrow, and I'll treat it as Su Zhao's apology.

No, no need. How dare Qian Dayou agree? Besides, there is a wealthy official Xue in their house, who just invited them to a banquet today.

I'm Xin Suzhao in Yangzhou. I don't know your surname. Xin Suzhao cupped his fists towards Xue Biao.

Jinling Xue Biao. Xue Biao cupped his hands casually and said, I have always heard that Commander Xin of the imperial court is very good at running the army, and all of his men are brave and good at fighting. When I saw him today, he was indeed extraordinary.

Even Chen Heng could clearly hear the sarcasm in these words. Although he didn't know who Commander Xin was, he couldn't help but look at Xin Suzhao's reaction.

With a figure like his, if he gets angry, can these guys stop him from beating Xue Biao? Chen Heng thought distressedly, hoping that the other party was really a reckless man and couldn't understand the pronunciation of Xue Biao's words.

Xin Suzhao laughed loudly, Have even the famous Xue family in Jinling heard of my father's reputation? Yes, yes, my father is indeed good at running the army. Unfortunately, he is busy with official duties and only thinks about serving the country and how to discipline his son. Naturally, it's a little worse. Why don't I just throw me into the academy and ask a famous teacher to enlighten me?

Good guy, you are right. It was Hei Zhangfei who was playing with the embroidery needle, playing with the roughness and fineness. Chen Heng's eyes widened, and he suddenly understood the meaning of the saying that people should not be judged by their appearance.

You don't need to panic. Xin Suzhao clasped his fists and saluted the others, Although Su Zhao loves to practice martial arts, he is not a reckless and rude person. You can pull out the long knife on the wall and look at it at will, and you will know what Su Zhao means. The words are true.”

Qian Dayou didn't dare to move, but Jiang Yuanbai did. I saw him putting down the food box, looking for something fresh and interesting, he took off the long knife, held the handle and pulled it out, confused: Huh?

All I saw was that the handle of the knife was empty, not even the blade. Only half a knuckle of the blade remained at the front, just enough for the handle to be stuffed into the scabbard.

My father knew that I was coming to the academy, so he chopped off my long sword. Only the handle was left for me, Xin Suzhao explained to everyone, This bow is real, but it takes a few minutes to pull it. Strength. If you want to play on weekdays, just take it and don't ask what I mean.

Scholars, who usually only know how to memorize and practice calligraphy, have never seen such interesting things. Unable to bear it for a moment, they all came forward and competed with each other to play with the long bows.

But they were weak, and even after several people tried, they couldn't draw the long bow. Xin Suzhao just laughed when he saw it. He stepped forward to take the long bow, holding the bow with one hand and buckling the bowstring with the other.

No matter how hard he exerted his strength, the bow was pulled out of the full moon. That is to say, he did not hold a sharp arrow in his hand, and everyone was still in a cheering mood.

You can just play with this string for a while. Don't do deadlifts. You haven't practiced it on weekdays, and it's easy to hurt your hands. When I go back and get a ring, you can play with it as you like.

Xin Suzhao changed several postures in succession, and Jiang Yuanbai and others cheered.

Chen Heng noticed that Xue Biao turned around and left the dormitory, and quietly followed him with some worry. The corridor was silent at this time, and only the flowers and plants in the courtyard were illuminated under the silver moon.

Chen Heng caught up with Xue Biao and walked side by side with him in the deserted corridor.

In a bad mood? Chen Heng asked.

Why do you see that? Xue Biao walked with his hands behind his back, a consistent smile on his face.

Based on your usual behavior, when you saw Su Zhao today, you shouldn't be acting like a secret. I thought you had known each other before, but it didn't look like him. Chen Heng said with concern, When I went out this morning, He's still fine. Why did he come back like this?

Then what am I like on a daily basis?

Mr. Tao Zhu is going to test me, Chen Heng smiled and shook his head. Although you come from a famous family, you are more honest in your dealings with others. The warm atmosphere among our classmates is all thanks to your attention to detail. mediation.”

After Xue Biao heard this, he would be lying if he said he was not moved at all. His mood fluctuated several times today, and he thought about Xue Ai's teaching to him, Only by treating people with sincerity can you gain sincerity. He couldn't help but feel happy and said, I've been in the academy for a month. It's my luck to make friends like Brother Heng. .”

Look at what you said. Don't look at Qian Dayou and the others who didn't say anything. If you really wanted to be beaten just now, everyone would have done it side by side. Chen Heng couldn't help but clasped his hands together, It's okay, okay, it saves us a meal now. beat.

Xue scorpion was so amused that he burst into laughter and looked up at the bright moon in the sky. After a long time, he said: Brother Heng, you have always been a person of hidden wisdom. Today, I have something I want to ask you for advice.

But it doesn't matter. Chen Heng also raised his head and watched the moon with his friends. In a few days, it will be June. The evening breeze is blowing, and it's not that cold anymore.

You said, if two birds are trapped in a cage with only one piece of food in front of them, what will be the outcome?

Fighting for food and dying.

If one of the birds had intended to give in, would it have ended up in this situation?

Brother, are you asking me or the fish?

Hahahahahaha, Brother Heng, your cleverness is so well hidden.

Although Xue Biao smiled, his tone actually sounded lonely. He loved reading casual books and was proficient in allusions, so he immediately understood the meaning of Chen Heng's words.

Zhuang Hui's argument is actually very applicable to people's hearts.

Chen Heng couldn't guess what happened to him today. Just say it in all fairness.

I also have a question, and I would like to ask my brother to answer it.

Brother Heng, ask.

The fish is in the water and the bird is in the cage. Is this cage locked?

Xue Biao's expression was shocked, and suddenly there were many words stuck in his heart. With his mind in chaos, he couldn't help but look at his classmates standing under the moon.

Strictly speaking, Chen Heng's appearance at this time was not outstanding. He often accompanies his family to work in the fields, which makes his skin a little tan. The flesh on the cheeks was slowly peeled away. He was wearing an ordinary, even shabby piece of clothing.

There is only one pair of eyes, so bright and lively that one can vaguely see the other's grown-up demeanor.

Hahahahahaha, did you guess that Bao Qin is coming too? I guess you should have thought of it too. I won’t hide it anymore, but besides Bao Qin, there is another person on the way, you will definitely not guess it. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha