The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

The summer in the south is really hot, and June is only half over. When everyone gets up early to study, they will sweat unconsciously on their foreheads. The academy was only rebuilt this year and has not yet prepared the necessary means to relieve the heat. The teacher who was giving the lecture had no choice but to open the doors and windows to let the cool breeze blow into the classroom as quickly as possible.

The master stood alone in front, feeling that he could move around even if he felt hot. But it made the students miserable. The wave of newcomers recruited in May made the space in the school very crowded.

The students' desks were close together. If you took a breath of hot air, I would take a breath of hot air. We both felt uncomfortable, but we couldn't fan ourselves.

I don’t know the bad habit that started in that dynasty. Students had to shake their heads while reading. Xin Suzhao once complained privately in the room: We are like gooses hiding from bows and arrows, shaking our heads all day long for fear of being hit by sharp arrows in the dark.

Qian Dayou is the one who suffers the most. He is fat and afraid of heat, and now he is surrounded by people. If I hadn't been worried that I would be beaten by my sister when I got home, I would have gone home to escape the summer heat.

In fact, it was not easy for everyone. Even Xue Biao, who always showed his grace and grace to others, had to sweat profusely and suffer terribly during his first summer in the academy.

Come on, what can you do? You can't pray like Sun Dasheng, turn yourself into an ice cube, put it under your butt and sit down to cool down. Chen Heng helplessly wiped the sweat from his forehead, followed everyone's rhythm, and continued reading aloud.

Reading is really a physical activity.

The teachers in the academy also feel that if things continue like this, the children will get sick. After two days of discussion, all the large number of children were moved to a more ventilated and spacious lecture hall to start classes.

Xiu Caigong's place is quite cool. I heard that there are only thirteen people there now, but the houses are built according to the same size.

Moreover, Xiucai Gong does not need to study rigidly all day long like them. If something happens, he can take leave to rest by himself. He can come and go freely, which is really enviable by these children.

After a day of classes, students would gather around the well to grab water. Everyone had been sweating all day, and they didn't care about their manners at this time. They took off their coats, rolled up their sleeves, picked up a bucket full of water, and went to the bathhouse to wash up.

In Chen Heng's house, except for Xin Suzhao, who was able to win over the older ones, most of them did their homework in the house first, and then went to fetch water and wash themselves under the dim moonlight.

Maybe it was because of the suffering during this period. Everyone was lying on the bed preparing to rest when they heard Qian Dayou sobbing softly while hugging the quilt. Xin Suzhao was sleeping next to him. When he heard the noise, he got up and asked, Dayou, what's wrong with you?

I miss home.

When everyone heard this, they sighed. There is no way to solve this kind of thing, we can only offer kind words and comfort together.

In fact, Qian Da is not the only one who is homesick. Xue Biao and Jiang Yuanbai brag about their sister together all day long. Isn't it because they miss their family?

Even Chen Heng himself would wake up at midnight, look at the vast moonlight outside the window, and miss Chen Qi and the Gu family. It's just that his mentality has to be much more mature after all, and he can regulate his emotions well and turn them into motivation for studying hard.

Dayou, isn't your home in Yangzhou? Xue Biao suddenly said with a delicate mind, When we take a rest next time, let's go home with you.

Really? Qian Dayou stopped crying and said in surprise and joy, If you can go home with me, my sister will definitely not beat me.

Seeing Qian Dayou's cowardly and scared look, everyone burst into laughter. They each threatened that if they saw Dayou's sister beating him again, they would definitely help beat him together.

Qian Dayou didn't even think about it, he said thank you several times, patted his chest and promised to treat everyone to a nice meal next time he took money from home.

Everyone coaxed him back to bed and lay back on the bed. They just lost sleep for a while, and they all opened their eyes in a daze.

After a long time, Jiang Yuanbai suddenly said: Hey, speaking of it, have you heard about the recent rumors in the academy?

What is it? someone asked.

Isn't there a peach tree outside the door of Tiren Hall? I don't know why recently, there are many paper cranes on the branches. I later heard people say that the land in our academy was a cemetery many years ago. You guys Maybe the coffin board in the underground was not covered, and a few ghosts escaped. I don’t know, they are still wandering in the corridor.

Jiang Yuanbai deliberately lowered his voice, obviously hoping to scare his classmates. Everyone had different reactions. Only Xin Suzhao said with high spirits: Seriously? Then I'm going to get my bow and arrow and go out and take a good look.

Chen Heng stopped him in a state of laughter and tears, and said frankly: What are you thinking? I hung those paper cranes. Have you forgotten that I folded them in front of you last month?

Why are you hanging so many paper cranes for nothing? Jiang Yuanbai said angrily when he saw that his story was exposed.

Didn't I say that I have a daughter from an elder's family? She is also studying in the back hall of the academy. If she encounters any questions that she doesn't know, she hangs up a paper crane and tells me, and asks me to come over and answer her questions. As they come and go, there will be more paper cranes.”

It's not something to be embarrassed to say, Chen Heng explained it clearly in a few words. What's more, Sister Lin's questions have become more and more difficult recently. Chen Heng sometimes has to go home and think about the questions for several days before he can answer them.

This must be something that cannot be hidden from the classmates, so it is better to take this opportunity to speak out and avoid them making random guesses in the future.

As soon as Chen Heng finished speaking, a classmate who had just been frightened glared at Jiang Yuanbai. Such a trivial matter sounded like a sneaky incident from Jiang Yuanbai's mouth.

Speaking of which, after my sister arrives in Yangzhou, she will also come to the back hall to study. Xue Biao suddenly said, At that time, I will be with you, my sister.

That's a good relationship. Chen Heng smiled and nodded repeatedly. This is Xue Baoqin. In terms of future talents and learning, he is also outstanding in the original book. With her accompanying the younger sister, the two of them can learn and make greater progress together.

How long does it take for your family to come to Yangzhou?

Hearing Chen Heng's question, Xue Biao counted on his fingers, Their last letter said that if everything goes well, we can arrive in early July at the earliest. If we delay for a while, I'm afraid we will have to come to Yangzhou in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Listening to the conversation between the two in the air, Jiang Yuanbai folded his hands behind his head and lowered his tone. It would be great if my two younger sisters could also come to the academy to study.

Their family's family background is average, slightly better than that of Lao Chen's family. But it is still very difficult to provide three people with study space at the same time.

Don't we often copy books on weekdays? Why don't you send everything you copy back to them to read first.

Chen Heng himself often does this, and there are many pages without typos. He would sort it out, tie it up with hemp rope and send it home. After all, Shuangxi will also need to study and become enlightened in the future.

Even if I don't need Double Happiness in the future, it's good to keep it as a thought.

Why didn't I think of it? Jiang Yuanbai patted his thigh and worried, But what if they can't read it?

There will always be a time when we go home for vacation. We will answer them then. Reading is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Chen Heng spread his hands and said with a smile.

It's bad, Brother Heng mistook me. I should have known there was such a way. Jiang Yuanbai cried sadly, I should have been more careful in my writing in the past.

You talk too much, why don't you apologize to Brother Heng? He kindly gave you advice, but you complained about him instead. Xue Biao suddenly shouted at him.

Only then did Jiang Yuanbai suddenly realize. He quickly got up from the bed and bowed to Chen Heng, Brother Heng, I didn't think too much about what I said just now. Don't take it to heart. You know me, I don't think that much.

Chen Heng didn't take it to heart at all. When he saw Jiang Yuanbai salute, he had to stand up and return the salute, and said helplessly: I know, I know. Brother Jiang, don't worry, I didn't think much about it.

Xin Suzhao happened to be lying between the two people who were worshiping each other. He couldn't help but smile at this moment: Blessed, worship a few more. Remember to wish your Lord Xin to become a general on horseback as soon as possible and expand the territory for the country.

How could these two people endure it? They picked up pillows and threw them on Xin Suzhao. As a result, they made too much noise, which attracted the patrolling Master to question them.

Fortunately, it was Xu Jin's birthday today, so he just said a few words outside the door to go to bed early, and walked away when he saw that there was no movement in the room.

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The day when Xue Ai's family entered Yangzhou was neither early nor late, and coincidentally coincided with Chen Heng's second holiday in July.

The Xue family is really hospitable. They came to pick up Xue Biao's servants early in the morning. Before they left, they left a message, saying: A banquet has been prepared at home tonight, and a carriage will come to pick them up before sunset. They can be guests at home. Thank them for taking care of my young master on weekdays.

After hearing this, everyone felt guilty for a while. None of them knew whether they took care of Xue Biao more, or whether Xue Biao took care of them more. Just by eating every day, Xue Biao can find ways to prepare delicious food for them.

However, Xue Biao had already informed them about the visit last night. Except for Xin Suzhao who clearly said he would not go, everyone else had promised that they would go.

After the servants picked up Xue Biao, Qian Dayou and others began to pack their clothes. Since they visited Qian's house last month, this was their second visit to a classmate's house, and everyone was a little excited.

Chen Heng didn't have much clothes. He only took out the clothes he had just washed and put them on.

The sun gradually set, and the Xue family's carriage stopped at the gate of the academy on time. Apart from being wealthy, the six of them are all on the thin side. Sitting in the carriage, it feels very spacious.

Staggering all the way to the door of Xue's house, stepping on the horse stool brought by the servants, Qian Dayou was the first to come down and made a long sound of Wow————.

Jiang Yuanbai, who was following closely behind, couldn't help but let out a Wow—— as soon as he stood still.

Chen Heng, who was still in the carriage, heard the sound of frogs outside and felt somewhat prepared. But as soon as he got off the car, he was still shocked by the length of the walls on both sides of the gate.

Big, this is too big.

The wealth of the Xue family is indeed well-deserved.

Brother Qian, I think one person is not enough. Jiang Yuanbai nudged Qian Dayou with his elbow.

It's hard to be a Jinshi. Qian Dayou is knowledgeable and knows what kind of status it is to have such a house in Yangzhou City. If you don't get a Sanding Jia, you can't even think about it.

Haha. Jiang Yuanbai laughed dryly, Then it would be more practical for me to marry my sister to Brother Xue.

Chen Heng laughed loudly when he heard this, and secretly thought that Jiang Yuanbai was really a talent.

As soon as the six people stood still, a servant came up to lead the way.

All the way into the gate, it turned out to be the pavilion water pavilion that Yangzhou people have always liked. Several koi carps swam along the water through the rockery.

The oldest has a lot of money, but he is only thirteen years old. Because he was the tallest, Jiang Yuanbai encouraged him to lead the way. At this moment, the further I walked, the more panicked I became, and my hands and feet couldn't stop trembling.

He suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, turned around and turned behind Chen Heng, waving his hands and saying: No, no, no. Just let me hide behind Brother Heng. As soon as I meet Brother Heng's elders, whatever you say, I will What to say after that.”

Jiang Yuanbai was following behind him. When he saw that the other party was frightened, he was also frightened when he thought about it, so he tacitly hid behind Qian Dayou. Upon seeing this, the others imitated him and pushed Chen Heng, who was dumbfounded, to the front of the team.

Seeing that there were servants waiting next to him, Chen Heng was an adult after all and could not follow Qian Dayou and the others around, so he simply led the way and led Qian Dayou and others forward.

When the group of people came to the lobby, the sunset on the horizon was reflecting on the door. Xue Biao was standing next to two figures, one large and one small, smiling at Chen Heng.

Chen Heng stepped forward quickly, saluted the two elders and said, Junior Chen Heng has met Uncle Xue and Aunt Xue.

The salute was complete, but when Chen Heng looked at the figure standing next to Xue Biao, he was confused as to what to call him. Seeing that his friend was at a loss for words, Xue Biao tried his best to suppress the smile at the corner of his mouth, and leaned over his sister's ear without knowing what he said.

The girl wearing a pink skirt and her long hair tied up in a bun bowed and bowed. A sweet smile appeared on her round face reflected by the sunset, Brother Chen, you are two years older than me. Call me. Just sister.

Because the Xue family were all present, Chen Heng had no choice but to write down Xue Bian's evil smile, raised his hand and said hello to Xue Baoqin: Hello, sister Xue family.

Hello, Brother Chen. Xue Baoqin returned the gesture again.

When Qian Dayou saw Chen Heng finishing his salute, he also came up to salute the elders one by one. After the salute was completed, Xue Ai asked his wife to take Baoqin and leave first. I chatted casually with these little brats for a while, and soon the servants came up and informed me that the banquet was ready.

Xue Ai stood up and signaled that the banquet would begin.

However, Xue Ai didn't eat with them, probably because they were just a group of children. Only his son Xue Biao was left to accompany him, and there were other servants to serve him.

Xue Ai returned to another place and went to have dinner with his wife and daughter alone.

After Xue's father left, Qian Dayou and others finally breathed a sigh of relief, and began to attack Xue Biao verbally, Brother Xue is so cruel, did you just enjoy watching our embarrassment?

It's really scary. I didn't even dare to raise my head in front of your father just now.

Isn't my father very easy to talk to? Xue Biao disagreed and said with a smile: On the other hand, you are really capable of doing such a useless thing, so let Brother Heng take the lead.

Chen Heng was busy eating, why would he be so polite when he came to a friend's house for dinner? He nodded Qian Dayou aside, This person is the leader. He walked half way in a fierce manner, and then retreated with a bold look.

Qian Dayou quickly stood up and apologized, indicating that he would wash his good brother's socks for a few days when he returned to his dormitory. Jiang Yuanbai followed suit and also said that he would take care of the whole day, which made Xue Biao laugh.

One after another delicacies were served on the table, quickly attracting everyone's attention. In addition to their young age, the Xue family did not prepare any drinks for them, but they could enjoy all the delicacies imaginable in Yangzhou City today.

The people at the table ate until the moon climbed up to the eaves, and then they were escorted back to the academy by servants. Of course, Xue Biao was also with them. Everyone returned to the house, and Xin Suzhao didn't know where he had gone but he hadn't come back yet.

However, this man is very brave. Relying on his martial arts skills, he often does things like climbing over the wall in the middle of the night. Chen Heng and others have long been accustomed to this. As long as he shows up in school the next day, no one will be surprised.

Maybe Xin Suzhao came back while they were asleep.

Tomorrow is Monday, brothers, remember to vote! Thank you thank you.