The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

It took Chen Heng about half an hour to sort out the relationship between Yangzhou and the capital for Li Zhi and Liu Fuyin. To be fair, Liu Fuyin's concerns are justified. The exodus of young people in search of more profitable opportunities will indeed have an impact on the harvest of farmland.

But he underestimated a little, and Li Zhi now had no money on hand. As long as the Emperor dies, the weaving bureaus in Suhang and other places will not be in Li Zhi's hands, and the astonishing wealth of the inner government will not be in Li Zhi's turn. Li Zhi, the emperor who was strapped for money, was the one who was most urgent.

After all, future difficulties are somewhat distant, and the immediate embarrassment is the most important. Especially under the background that Li Zhi had already ordered people to prepare for the establishment of a weaving bureau in Yangzhou. Liu Fuyin's attack would naturally not be heard by the emperor.

After calling Chen Heng over and playing fifty pieces each, Liu Fuyin had no choice but to go home amidst Li Zhi's words of consolation. Chen Heng suffered an unreasonable disaster. Apart from admitting that he was unlucky, he didn't feel sorry for himself. He has always had a good mentality. He can not only withstand pressure, but also calm down and do his own thing with his head covered.

Returned to the class room of the sixth subject and sat there until the beginning of Youshi. Chen Heng couldn't wait to get up and was the first to run out of the Yamen. As soon as he went out, he felt something was wrong with him. Ever since he made his feelings clear to Daiyu, he was increasingly looking forward to returning home.

Smiling and shaking his head, Chen Heng rushed outside Daming Gate and saw Xinda waiting in a car. The two looked at each other without saying anything and returned home silently. Chen Heng sat in the carriage and listened to the bustling crowd outside. There is not only the comfort of being in a busy city and leisurely at ease, but also the thrill of thinking about a beautiful woman.

On the way, I heard a small shop selling shepherd's purse dumplings. Chen Heng hurriedly asked Xinda to stop the car and went down to buy one. When the second brother returned to the car and sat down, Xinda couldn't help but wonder: Why did the second brother buy this? You don't like to eat it either. This is what the peasant family eats for most of their lives. What a novelty.

Haha. Chen Heng only laughed softly and didn't want to say more. This kind of private matter between children is not worthy of public comment.

He doesn't like eating it, but he can't help Daiyu liking it? Besides, these shepherd’s purse pimples are very nourishing to the stomach. Xin Qiji also specifically mentioned it in his poem, The peach and plum blossoms in the city are worried about the wind and rain, while the spring is shepherd's purse flowers in Xitou.

The great poet Fang Hui also loved its taste very much. He also wrote a poem saying: Going back in the wind and snow, the shepherd's purse is fat, sweet and fragrant with white wine.

After packing this item in a food box, Chen Heng's mind gradually calmed down as he got closer to home. But when a person is still, he starts to think about moving again. Thinking about how close he and Daiyu had become in the past few days, the elders in the family still pretended to be deaf and dumb. Chen Heng thought about it for himself, and suddenly felt that it was almost time. How could such wise people as Master and Mistress remain indifferent to the children's affairs?

After getting off the car in front of his house, Chen Heng quickly walked up the steps and asked the concierge. Knowing that Uncle Lin had returned, he secretly said: God help me.

Walking all the way back to the house in a hurry, Chen Heng couldn't wait to change into his official uniform and prepared to go to Lin Ruhai to explain himself. He just suffered a loss. If this happened in Yangzhou, it would be most appropriate for the two elders to go out and talk things over slowly.

But now that his family is away, Chen Heng doesn't want to wait any longer. He always does things vigorously and resolutely, and he doesn't like to be coy and procrastinating. In order to be able to legitimately take his sister out to play in the future, his excited heart could no longer bear to wait day by day.

Regarding the wedding date, we need to wait until the house is purchased and my sister has her hair before we can discuss it. But my own thoughts cannot be delayed until that time. It's not that I'm worried about Baoyu and others, but the attitude I must show when facing the beauty's deep affection.

After changing his clothes, Chen Heng took a deep breath before going out and walking towards Lin Ruhai's study. On the way, he bumped into Daiyu who came to look for him. This girl is really interesting. Seeing that Chen Heng had changed into formal clothes for a rare occasion, she asked curiously: Brother just came home, why do you have to go out again?

No way. Chen Heng shook his head, his heart full of nervousness and uneasiness, but he pretended to be relaxed and said: I'm going to see your father.

Oh. Daiyu glanced suspiciously, wondering why her father was wearing such formal clothes. She was just thinking about whether she should go with her, but Chen Heng had already spoken out to persuade her, I have something important to tell my uncle. He had just been in a hurry and called Uncle Lin your father. Now he hastened to change his words, fearing that the clever Daiyu would guess what he was thinking.

Just go and wait for me in my room. Chen Heng began to talk to him, fearing that his sister would join him. The food box on the table is something I bought for you from outside. If you want to eat, Just take a few bites first. Then ask Xinda to take it to the kitchen and heat it up before taking it out for dinner.

Brother, how can I be so greedy? Daiyu raised her chin and defended herself.

Ha. Chen Heng smiled, glanced at the other party tacitly, then waved his sleeves and walked away.

Daiyu naturally realized that her brother was hiding something from her, but the other party refused to tell her. Sister Lin had no choice but to go to her brother's room first, opened the food box, and saw a plate of steaming shepherd's purse dumplings. She couldn't help but chuckle.

Although this thing is ordinary, the other person can still remember her thoughts on the way back. Lin Daiyu really felt it. Miss Lin sat down happily, took out the chopsticks from the food box, and took a bite or two. She felt that the taste was salty and sweet, which was really wonderful.

Daiyu's eyes scanned everywhere in the room. Seeing that Chen Heng's official uniform that he had just taken off in a hurry was scattered on the ground, he couldn't help complaining: I don't know what happened to make him in such a hurry.

I didn't ask Zijuan and the others to help with the cleaning. Daiyu took matters into her own hands, folded the clothes, placed them on the tea table, and folded her official hat on top.

After a long time, Daiyu gathered up her skirt and sat down at the table. A possibility suddenly occurred to her that she shouldn't have. She didn't know why, but she had an intuition somewhere. When the elder brother goes to find his father, he must be talking about his own affairs.

Thinking like this, the girl's face turned red.

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teacher.

Come in, Heng'er.

His pounding heart calmed down as he clasped his fingers and knocked on the door. Chen Heng waited for Lin Ruhai's response before pushing the door open and entering.

Lin Ruhai had just changed into regular clothes and was sitting at the table reading a book, enjoying a leisurely rest. Seeing the students walk in, he first smiled and asked: In the past, I always came in directly, why did I learn to be polite today... When Lin Ruhai looked up, he saw Chen Heng, who was wearing formal clothes and standing with his hands tied. He was stunned for a moment, then said playfully. He said, Sit down.

is teacher.

Chen Heng cupped his hands, took another half step back, and then turned and sat down. To be honest, it's a bit embarrassing. In two lifetimes of experience combined, this is the first time I've met my father-in-law.

My heart, which was originally calm, started pounding wildly. The hands hidden in the sleeves were clenched with guilt. Chen Heng was dumbfounded for a moment, but Lin Ruhai saw something strange about him and asked about something else, I heard that Liu Fuyin brought you in front of His Majesty today?

Chen Heng didn't expect the news to spread so quickly, so he immediately calmed down and talked about what happened in Linjing Hall. Lin Ruhai listened and sat near the students. After Chen Heng finished speaking, he smiled and said, Are you curious why Mr. Liu did this?

Some. Chen Heng nodded.

How come such a smart person is so confused on this matter? Lin Ruhai clarified the student's doubts after drinking tea, He complained about his sufferings like this, which is why he left a mark in His Majesty's heart. The autumn harvest and spring harvest will follow. , if the situation is normal, it is his credit. If the situation is not good, it is excusable. In this way, you can advance and attack, retreat and defend, and you only need to come to Linjing Hall once. It's you, you won't do it?

Chen Heng could figure this out if he thought about it carefully. Unfortunately, his heart was not focused on this today. Although he lamented in his heart that he did not have enough energy to nourish his energy, his youthful energy and enthusiasm still prevented him from sitting down and thinking quietly. He could only apologize and said, Students will remember it.

Now can we talk about finding a teacher? Seeing that the student had regained his composure, Lin Ruhai began to lead the conversation.

Teacher, I may have to go back to Yangzhou in a while. Chen Heng said with a guilty conscience and began to quietly prepare the ground for what he would say next.

What are you going to do?

Take the money and buy a house. I... Chen Heng turned his eyes and said with a smile, I want to buy a house in the capital so that I can move out easily.

When Lin Ruhai heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, Okay, what can I do if I can't move out? As he asked, he became more convinced of the student's intention. He just said, But you're not used to it at home?!

No, no. My teachers and mistresses treat me as if they were my own, and my students eat well and sleep well at home. Chen Heng tried his best to think of words of praise.

Then why move out?! But who are you listening to gossip outside?! Lin Ruhai whetted Chen Heng's appetite. This Yangzhou chess master also spoke in a very organized manner.

Seeing the teacher's concerned look, Chen Heng took a deep breath, stood up stiffly, stretched out his hands from his sleeves, and bowed deeply: ...

After a long time, Lin Ruhai laughed and cursed: Idiot, you can say whatever you want.

Ha, I'm a little nervous. Chen Heng laughed awkwardly, coughed, and tried to look through the books he had read in his mind. Damn it, why don't ancient books teach people to say something to their father-in-law to ask for marriage?

Teacher, I...I...

When Lin Ruhai saw the student's appearance, he wanted to laugh more and more. At this point, he still couldn't understand anything. When he met Duke Jia, he looked like this.

Seeing this, Lin Ruhai was not in a hurry. He only had Daiyu as his daughter. This is the only time in this life that I can take advantage of my father-in-law, so I can’t get enough of it.

Teacher, I have admired my sister for a long time. For the first time in his life, Chen Heng blushed and expressed his feelings aloud: I want to ask the teacher to fulfill my wish.

After saying this dryly, Chen Heng felt secretly annoyed. Aren’t you usually very eloquent? Why can't it be used at the critical moment? Try to be more angry, Chen Chixing.

Lin Ruhai was even more outrageous. He was obviously watching everything from the sidelines. At this moment, he deliberately raised doubts and said deliberately: What? This happened?!

Seeing the teacher frowning, he even stopped playing with the tea lid in his hand. Chen Heng immediately panicked and stammered: Old... teacher... teacher, student, I... really like my sister.

Chen Heng was searching for words, and then he realized why the ancients would find a matchmaker to act as an intermediary when talking about marriage. What a pity, Chen Heng had never seen pigs run away several times in his life. His mind was filled with memories of his previous life, so he accidentally fell into a dilemma.

Who is the sister you are talking about? Lin Daiyu's teasing temper seems to have been inherited from her father. I saw Lin Ruhai showing a look of relief, Okay, Heng'er, you have grown up after all. Since you have a girl you like, you might as well tell me directly. Master and my wife, let's take a look at the girl for you first. .”

Teacher... I like Sister Lin. Chen Heng said softer and quieter, and the more he spoke, the less confident he became. I couldn't help but cry out in my heart, thinking that I would have to ask His Majesty to come forward to save me.

Seeing his appearance, Lin Ruhai felt even more happy. After a lot of effort, he suppressed the smile on his lips and said, What... this... what should I do?

Chen Heng was anxious and said hurriedly: Teacher, I am sincere.

Marriage is a major matter, parents' orders, matchmaker's words. Heng'er... Lin Ruhai played with his beard and teased, You are also a scholar, how could you be so rash and think about coming to your door to talk about this matter yourself.

Teacher, you don’t know. The matchmaker I found for you also has a good background. Chen Heng calmed down his panic. At this juncture, even if the south wall was in front of him, he still had to break through it.

Children speak lightly but have profound feelings, so I ask my teacher to teach me clearly. My heart is not moved by my sister for a moment, but I am a childhood sweetheart with deep trust and no suspicion. It is a true and sincere love entrusted to me for life. The student is stupid, but sincerely presents it to the teacher, and then asks the master, Master, please help me.

After saying this, Chen Heng bowed again and leaned down.

Lin Ruhai couldn't help but look at the young man saluting in front of him. In a blink of an eye, Heng'er had been with him for so many years. It's so fleeting and time is hard to catch up with. Lin Ruhai couldn't help but ask.

Do you really want to marry Yu'er?

Absolutely true.

What if my master and your master wife disagree?

The students will come tomorrow. After Chen Heng said this, he felt it was not enough and immediately added, They will come the day after tomorrow. They will come every day.

Good guy, this is going to cost you. Lin Ruhai finally couldn't hold it in anymore and chuckled: Didn't you just say you wanted to move out of your house?

I bought a house to marry my sister. Chen Heng couldn't guess the teacher's smile for a moment and said hurriedly, If I don't get married, I will naturally stay at home every day and won't give up until I achieve my goal.

It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. After all, it was the future son-in-law whom he had trained with his own hands. Lin Ruhai smiled and nodded. Seeing that the student was still bent over, he felt heartbroken. What are you doing standing there, why don't you get up?!

Chen Heng raised his head and took a confused look. Seeing the unstoppable smile on the other person's face, he said in disbelief: Teacher, do you agree?

Do you really think that we are all blind? Lin Ruhai deliberately made a serious face and said with a smile, I am not in a hurry to be a teacher, but your wife is very worried about you. She is afraid that your child will wake up late.

Is Master Mu also willing to agree? Chen Heng felt ecstatic in his heart and was at a loss. Lin Ruhai took the initiative to stand up, stepped forward and took the student's hand, looking up and down at the handsome junior.

Tell me, how did you open this orifice? Do you have any concerns...

Chen Heng did not hesitate and was pulled to his seat by the teacher. It is naturally difficult to mention the Baoqin matter. I had to hide it and explain it as my sudden enlightenment.

Teacher, there is one more thing I want to explain to you. Chen Heng paused, and after getting Lin Ruhai's permission, he nervously told Yinglian's story.

This matter was not a big deal in Lin Ruhai's opinion. As long as Yu'er is the official wife, the left and right have nothing to do with Chen Heng marrying another concubine or anything like that. He is the student's teacher and will later be the student's father-in-law. But in the whole world, there is no precedent for the father-in-law to take care of his students and marry their young wives.

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, This is a small matter. Just treat Yu'er well in the future.

Being a wife means having a better reputation. What's more, you can raise your children under your knees, and there will be an explanation for getting married in the future. As for what he can get from the Chen family in the future, it also depends on Chen Heng's own abilities.

This kid, if he had the ability, would earn some glory for his family. If you have no future, marrying too many people is even more foolish. If Heng'er is so confused, all his painstaking teachings will be in vain.

Chen Heng was also dumbfounded. He didn't expect that what he was worried about would be so insignificant in the eyes of the teacher. But he never thought that Lin Ruhai had several aunts. It's just that the latter's status is low, and Jia Min's management is very powerful, so he rarely has the opportunity to show his face.

In this era, the measure of a man is whether he has the ability to protect his wife and his wife.

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Zijuan ran all the way into Chen Heng's house. Daiyu, who had been waiting impatiently, saw Sister Zijuan finally leaving and returning, and asked hurriedly: How is it? Brother and dad, what are you talking about? ?”

Miss, it's just as you expected... I don't know whether it was because of the excitement of eavesdropping on the corner, or because I was shocked by the news. Zijuan blushed and gasped, The young master proposed to the master.

There was a roar in Daiyu's mind. She didn't expect that her brother would actually do it. It was done so quietly and so quickly.

She didn't know how to react for a moment, so she just stood there blankly.

Zijuan continued: The master also agreed. After saying this, Zijuan's face showed obvious joy. In her opinion, Master Chen is many times more reliable than Master Bao. Not to mention that Master Chen and Miss Chen are still in love.

Ah, the birds on the treetops chirped and flew out, waking up the shocked girl. Zijuan took a closer look and saw mist of joy appeared in the young lady's eyes.

Miss……

It's okay, Sister Zijuan, I'm okay, I'm just... happy. As she spoke, Daiyu blushed and lowered her head.

I'm afraid you might be impatient, so I'll pass it on first. Ahhhh, it’s so hard.