The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

July 31st.

At noon, the sun shines so brightly that people who shine in it feel dizzy. The students in the academy were still excitedly gathered in front of the notice board, looking for their exam rankings.

The notice board is between the screen wall and the lecture hall. Behind it grows a tall cluster of gentleman bamboo. The bamboo is as green as black and white. The swaying branches and leaves are drawn into a long silhouette by the sunlight. Chen Heng stands in the shadow.

There were a lot of people crowding around the billboard now, so he decided to wait a little longer to avoid getting sweaty when he went in. Maybe it was the self-confidence of his daily hard work, or maybe it was his calm mentality that made him not care. Chen Heng, who was enjoying himself leisurely, still had the leisure to watch the reactions of others.

Some of them were overjoyed, some held their heads high and sighed, some held their heads in frustration, and there were various reactions.

Chen Heng saw everything in his eyes and joked to Xue Biao beside him: After seeing these, will you also have the idea of ​​painting?

Xue Biao nodded with a smile, pointed at Chen Heng, and whispered, Not only will I draw them, I will also draw you.

Why do you paint me? Chen Heng didn't care, but he didn't know that sometimes the person who gave Xue Biao the most ideas was himself.

It's interesting to paint you, just think about it. Xue Tao clapped his fingers and became more and more excited as he spoke, In the distance are people with different expressions, and you are carrying them on your back and walking leisurely towards the people who are appreciating the paintings. This Don’t you just stand still?”

Chen Heng imagined himself appreciating the painting in his mind, and found it interesting. He couldn't help but laugh and said, Then what are you going to name this painting?

... Xue Biao showed a troubled expression, as if he was in a dilemma. Seeing his appearance, Chen Heng smiled and pushed, indicating that he was just joking.

Brother Heng, Brother Heng. Jiang Yuanbai jumped up to the two of them, with unmistakable joy on his face. Chen Heng thought he did well in the test this time, but Jiang Yuanbai ran up to him and stretched out a finger and said to him, You got the first grade.

Chen Heng's expression was startled, not because of the news, but because of the bright joy on Jiang Yuanbai's face.

At a certain moment, he suddenly understood the impulse Xue Biao was talking about.

Thank you. Chen Heng bowed his hands in a solemn salute, which made Jiang Yuanbai confused. how about you?

I'm just from Class C. Jiang Yuanbai's expression immediately shrank.

Which class is the worst? Chen Heng asked again.

Nine Chapters of Arithmetic.

I wrote a set of Nine Chapters of Arithmetic problem solving myself. You can take it back when you go home in the next few days and look at it. Chen Heng shook his head helplessly. This set of problems was a simplified version that he made himself. He originally wanted to take it. Go home and give a double happiness as a gift.

Right now, the only option is to take advantage of Jiang Yuanbai first.

Ah?! Jiang Yuanbai's complexion changed drastically, as if he was mourning for an heir. He originally planned to go back this time and take his sisters out to play.

Be happy, I don't want it yet. Don't be ignorant of your blessings. Xue Biao patted Jiang Yuanbai on the shoulder, with genuine encouragement on his face. He doesn't care about his ranking. All he can think about now is to wait until he comes back on the 16th to learn painting with Master Xu.

At this moment, Xu Jinhou stood on the steps in front of the lecture hall and shouted to the students in the courtyard: Students selected into Class A, please enter the lecture hall to listen to the teachings of the principal.

This is to review their exam papers face to face. Chen Heng cupped his hands towards his friend and left with small steps. There were nine other people who set off with him.

Xue Zhu stood in the shadow, looking at the back of the person who was getting away. The spots among the forest leaves fell on the other person's body, and the corners of his clothes danced. He couldn't help but look up and saw a swaying bamboo forest. He suddenly laughed and said, Let's call it Late Bamboo.

What did you say? Jiang Yuanbai didn't know what was happening ahead, so he grabbed Xue Biao and questioned him for a while.

When Chen Heng entered the lecture hall, Pei Huaizhen had already commented on the scholar, and the latter was exiting in an orderly manner. Seeing the students from Class A come in, Pei Huaizhen picked up the examination paper on the case and read: Cui Youdao.

The students are here.

Cui Youdao stepped forward quickly and bowed respectfully.

Are there only flowers in your garden? Pei Huaizhen pointed to his test paper.

Cui Youdao didn't understand what the mountain chief meant. He hesitated for a moment and then said: Please ask the mountain chief to clarify his doubts.

A flower, no matter how much you think about it, it is just a flower after all. You should look at the soil under the flower and the sun, moon and wind and clouds above your head. This time I go back to study more in college, and I will bring ten new articles to you when I come back. Me. Pei Huaizhen waved her hand at him.

yes.

Cui Youdao had no choice but to take the paper and leave, standing aside and thinking.

Du Yunjing.

Chief, I'm here. Du Yunjing walked up to Pei Huaizhen in small steps.

Pei Huaizhen looked at him and suddenly sighed, Put down your hoe. If you use it to drive away flying insects, how do you know there are no spring swallows catching insects inside?

Du Yunjing was silent, not sure if he didn't understand.

Pei Huaizhen called several more people, and finally it was Chen Heng's turn. But when Chen Heng stood in front of him, this old man with a beautiful mustache looked at him deeply.

Chief of the mountain. Chen Heng saluted and bowed to listen to the instructions. The people in front of him were all taught a lesson, which made him feel a little worried.

Do you have many books at home? Pei Huaizhen asked.

Huh? Why did the problem change when it came to me? Chen Heng quickly shook his head, No.

It's a pity. Pei Huaizhen sighed with regret, The academy is newly established, and the collection of books in the library is limited. You have to find a way to solve this problem yourself first. The more books you read, the sun and moon in your heart will fall into the soil. superior.

As expected, the garden was mentioned, and Chen Heng felt at ease, and he bowed politely and said, Yes, Chief of the Mountain.

We must develop the habit of writing notes in the future. Pei Huaizhen added an additional reminder, Write down all the places you pass, the people and things you meet, the simpler the better. Do not interrupt this matter within ten years.

Yes, Chief Shan.

Although he was a little surprised by the profound meaning of this matter, Chen Heng bowed again and followed the others out of the lecture hall with full of doubts.

Since the mountain chief said this, he must have a reason.

Chen Heng is good at being obedient. Since it is the teacher's advice and it is not something that requires too much effort, he will naturally complete it seriously.

When we returned to the dormitory, everyone looked very happy. Most of them packed their luggage last night. Only those like Xin Suzhao, Xue Biao, and Qian Dayou, who live in Yangzhou, were left empty-handed.

Seeing Chen Heng coming back, Xin Suzhao stepped forward quickly and asked, Leaving now?

The two of them had made an appointment to go out of the city to find Chen Huaijin. Chen Heng nodded quickly and said goodbye to his classmates. Accompanied by Xin Suzhao, he walked all the way out of Yangzhou City Gate.

The place where Chen Huaijin performed his corvee service was on the edge of the moat. The government built a shed for those who repaired the roads and dredged the moat. The second uncle was lucky enough to be assigned to the shed to be responsible for everyone's meals.

This job only requires three tasks a day, and there is a place to shelter from the sun and rain. It was relatively easy for Chen Huaijin to do the job, and Chen Heng could only attribute this luck to his great grandfather's blessing.

When I saw Chen Huaijin, he was sitting in the shed chatting with his coworkers. There were tea and watermelon seeds on the table, which made people feel cozy at first sight.

Second uncle.

Chen Heng shouted, and Chen Huaijin turned around to find his nephew, and quickly stood up with a smile.

Heng'er, it's our Xin Xiaolang who is sending you off again. Chen Huaijin's face showed the playfulness of the past, Xin Xiaolang is really a loyal person.

Chen Heng's face was full of laughter and tears. His second uncle had only met Xin Suzhao a few times, and he always said Xin Xiaolang, which means Su Zhao had done this, and now he could still smile and hand over his hands, It's okay, uncle, Brother Heng is with me, but A room full of people.”

Knowing that he has friends like you in the academy, we elders can feel more at ease. Chen Huaijin couldn't help but nod his head and praise him one after another. It seems that his skills in talking have improved a lot in the shed.

Chen Heng finally turned the topic to the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Chen Huaijin patted his thigh and said anxiously: Is this the Mid-Autumn Festival? Oh no, the government only gave us eight days off, and I have to wait until the eleventh to set off. .”

Seeing this, Chen Heng was helpless and could only find another way. After bidding farewell to his second uncle, he planned to go to the inn to see if there were any people from Taixing County who wanted to go back. If he could meet fellow villagers, he would be safer on the way back.

Unfortunately, he was unlucky. There was a convoy going to Taixing County today at the inn, but they were all caravans from other places. The people from Taixing who were the quickest to return had to wait three days before setting off.

Chen Heng didn't have much vacation, so he had to think carefully about whether to take this caravan.

When taking Xin Suzhao out of the inn, Chen Heng couldn't help but feel impatient and depressed. Xin Suzhao suddenly patted him on the shoulder, Why are you so anxious? I'm still here. I'll take you home.

Eh?! Don't you have to go home to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?

What's so difficult about this? My Red Light is so fast. You have to go on a three-day journey, and it can be completed in two days. taste.

You don't have to worry about my dad. When I get back, I will send my classmate away. I'm sure he will be more willing than me.

Seeing Xin Suzhao's words, Chen Heng put aside half of his worries, hesitated for a moment, and asked, Is it safe on the road?

Xin Suzhao raised his eyebrows, looked at Chen Heng, and snorted coldly, You go buy the things you want to take back first. I'll go get the stuff from home and wait for you in the academy. Let Brother Heng open his eyes today.

After saying that, Xin Suzhao turned around and ran away without waiting for Chen Heng to answer.

When Chen Heng finished shopping and returned to the academy. There was no one left in the dormitory, except for Xin Suzhao, who was wearing his favorite white clothes and robe, with his legs folded on the desk and his body leaning back on the wooden stool.

Seeing Chen Heng, Xin Suzhao stood up, picked up his quiver and bow and arrows, and led Chen Heng to the corridor with a wave of his hand.

Watch it. Xin Suzhao pointed to the bamboo forest in the distance.

Thinking that the opponent was going to perform a flying arrow piercing the bamboo leaves, Chen Heng immediately held his breath and concentrated.

Xin Suzhao took a deep breath and immediately bent his bow and arrow, his movements moving like flowing water. Swish, swish, swish. He shot three arrows in a row, and all of them hit something in the forest.

I saw three arrows lined up in a neat row in the distance, only the wings were still trembling slightly. Chen Heng's eyes widened and he couldn't help but cheer, So powerful?

The red light runs fast, and I can shoot accurately. Xin Suzhao said with a proud face, Think about it for yourself, is there anywhere in the world that you and I can't go to?

Chen Heng's expression suddenly changed. He took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, How many grades did you get in this exam?

Xin Suzhao's face darkened, he looked at the position of the arrow's feathers fiercely, and uttered one word.

Man.

I said, Chen Heng quickly picked up his luggage and took Xin Suzhao to escape from the academy.

Let me tell you something, last week the number of recommended votes exceeded 1,000, and the number of monthly votes exceeded 200. As a newcomer, I am really grateful to you. So I plan to do a small event before it goes on the shelves. Every time the weekly recommendation exceeds 1,000, and every time the monthly ticket exceeds 1,000 points, an additional chapter will be added.

So now I owe you three chapters, and I will pay you back when they are released. Because we had too many words before, I also wanted to see if I could add a few more recommendation slots, but I was afraid I wouldn’t give them once it’s on the shelves.

The books of the same period as mine now only have 120,000 words, about 80,000 words.