The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Xue Biao arrived much earlier than Chen Heng today. He was entrusted by his friends to depict the scene of Nankai Street in the lower city. Thinking of this painting, when it is completed in the future, it will be presented to the emperor. Even Xue Biao, who was not happy about fame, was very excited inside.

When the time came, he took his drawing board and calligraphy pen to the shopping street and wandered around. There were not many people on the street at that time, and only a few hawkers had opened their doors early. The shops headed by Zhang Shangde will officially open after the afternoon ceremony.

Xue Biao's initial idea was very simple. He planned to paint a whole series of large paintings. Starting from the shopping street under the morning light, I slowly used my brush to describe the process of opening the street. As the auspicious time approaches, more and more guests and people come to visit the streets. It’s difficult to get a full view of the situation when you’re squeezed into this crowd.

Xue Biao took his sister to discuss urgently. He urgently needed a high place to record the whole picture. They first stayed for a while at a pavilion high on the street, and the painter's intuition told him. The view from here is not enough.

Just as Chen Heng came from the Huating County government office, Xue Biao was about to take Baoqin to ask about his friend. Unexpectedly, they had just squeezed out of the crowd a few steps before they were stopped by Xia Jingui.

Mr. Xia.

Xue Biao has a slender figure, but compared with him, Xia Jingui's figure is not bad. His sister Bao Qin was already tall, but she didn't expect Xia Jingui to be several inches taller than Bao Qin.

Xia Jingui chuckled when he heard Xue Biao calling him this. Among the people she knew, Xue Biao was the only one who called her that.

Xia Jingui saw that the brother and sister were in a hurry and couldn't help but ask: The ceremony is about to start, where is Brother Xue going?

Frankly speaking, Xia Jingui's appearance is absolutely not bad, and it is not an exaggeration to describe him as upright and orderly. As long as she is not compared with her sister, she is one of the few beauties anywhere in the world. Although Xue Biao was worried about being cared about by such a beautiful woman, he still followed his own cultivation and roughly expressed his intention to leave.

The reputation of Xue scorpion spread through Xiangshan Temple. In the circle of scholars in the capital, his reputation is not low. Xia Jingui nodded slightly and looked around leisurely.

Xue Biao hurriedly looked for a place, but when he saw that she didn't reply for a long time, he was about to leave. Unexpectedly, Xia Jingui suddenly put her hand on his sleeve and pointed to a building in the distance.

Brother Xue, what do you think of that place?

When Xue Biao heard this, he looked over and saw several officers and soldiers standing guard at the crenel on a four-story fire watch tower.

When he saw it, he was very happy. He shouted directly: Thank you Mr. Xia, this is just right, this is just right.

No need to thank you. Xia Jingui said modestly.

Look at her appearance, she is not as aggressive as the rumors say. Xue Biao also felt strange in his heart. Unexpectedly, Xia Jingui followed immediately and said, If Brother Xue really wants to thank you, why don't you let your sister play with me for half a day?

ah? ! What is this thing called? Just when Xue Biao was about to refuse, Xia Jingui immediately said: Is Brother Xue going to hold my sister and let her watch him paint all the time? My sister and I are the only ones who are the only women doing business here. Brother Xue, don't you trust me? !”

You have finished speaking, what else can I say. Xue Biao resisted the urge to roll his eyes and subconsciously looked at Bao Qin. The latter showed a relaxed smile and said softly: Brother, just mind your own business. I happen to be playing with Sister Xia.

Okay. Xue Biao nodded, but said worriedly, If anything happens to you, go find Zhixing.

I saved it. Bao Qin was helpless, showing a bit of I am no longer a child look.

After Xue Zhu ran away, Bao Qin and Xia Jingui stood together, looking at the people around them curiously. Xia Jingui noticed Bao Qin's gaze, slightly raised the corners of her mouth, and asked with a smile: What is Sister Xue looking at?

What a bold and outspoken sister. Bao Qin secretly felt strange. She always felt that Xia Jingui had some inexplicable kindness towards her. After pondering for a moment, Baoqin said: I have always heard that the Xia family in the capital not only grows osmanthus, but also has a golden osmanthus at home.

Taking advantage of Bao Qin's pause in speaking, Xia Jingui took the initiative to answer: Nowadays, being famous is not as good as meeting, and meeting is worse than being famous?

Hahaha. Baoqin was also amused by the other party's hearty answer, and nodded directly and replied, That's true, Sister Xia is so beautiful.

I know this very clearly when I get up and look in the mirror every day. Xia Jingui chuckled and raised his hands slightly.

Here again, we can see the difference between her and Bao Qin. When Bao Qin disguised herself as a man, she used her stunning appearance to keep in line with the man's words and deeds. Xia Jingui is different. Although she pretends to be a man, she doesn't mind others seeing her daughter.

Even Baoqin couldn't stop admiring this difference.

Two like-minded people come together, and since they appreciate each other as a basis, the topic of conversation is inevitable. When passing by Chen Heng, Brother Chen was surrounded by many idle people. Bao Qin had to stand far away, looking at Chen Heng and nodding, which was regarded as a face-to-face meeting.

Although he didn't know how Bao Qin formed a friendship with Xia Jingui, Chen Heng had so many things in front of him that he couldn't take care of this 'little brother' for the moment. He was surrounded by people and came to Liu Yanzhang. This is the center of the festival, so everything is indispensable.

Beside Liu Yanzhang, Zhang Shangde, Feng Zhu, Wang Siyi and other representatives sat. Celebrities and gentry headed by Jia Lian are also surrounding here. Seeing Chen Heng finally arriving, Liu Yanzhang, who had been sitting idle, stood up to greet him.

Chi Xing, it's time to forget about it. I'm worried that you worked too hard and overslept for a while. I was about to go to the county office to call you in person. Liu Yanzhang said warmly while holding Chen Heng's wrist. Pull the other person directly and return to the center of the crowd.

As soon as the main lord arrived, there was a burst of shouts of Master Chen from all around. Chen Heng returned the greetings to several distinguished guests, and then explained to the new Songjiang magistrate: I'm worried, sir. I did sleep a lot.

It's okay, it's okay. Liu Yanzhang waved his hands with a smile, then turned to the crowd and said, Have you heard about what happened this morning?

Futai, we have all heard about it.

I woke up early and heard that Mr. Chen solved the case overnight. It is really amazing. We are amazed.

I originally thought that Bao Qingtian and Di Xianggong's judgment of the case in the play were all done to deceive children. After seeing Mr. Chen's incident today, I realized that my knowledge was shallow.

Everyone was carrying the sedan chair. Seeing that everyone was talking more and more outrageously, Chen Heng smiled hurriedly and humbly and explained: I'm not afraid of everyone laughing when I say it. If I think about it myself, I have more luck.

Even if it was just luck, no one dared to accept this statement and kept praising it. Seeing that it was not a problem if this situation continued, Chen Heng quickly looked at Liu Yanzhang for help.

The latter got a prefect position for nothing because of Chen Heng. She was remembering Chen Heng's goodness in her heart, so when she saw this, she smiled and said, Why don't your two ladies come over on such a great day?

Seeing a solution, Chen Heng hurriedly smiled and replied: They will come too, but they will come together with the scholars from the government school.

After saying this, Liu Yanzhang understood. He chuckled and joked: It seems that I am going to borrow your lady's golden face today so that I can meet my granddaughter here.

When the two people who were admired by the stars mentioned this, the topic unconsciously fell on the education in the mansion. The people around him naturally kept up with the pace above. Most of the people and things he talks about are saints and celebrities who have left their names in history.

Jia Lian and Xue Pan are in good positions. They are surrounded by Bao Qin and Xia Jingui. Their location is the core circle.

It's just that these people don't want to lose their dignity in public. He just turned his head and took Baoyu to chat with Xia Jingui and Baoqin.

Bao Qin originally thought that Xia Jingui came to meet her cousin and others and have some friendship on her own account.

Unexpectedly, when Xue Pan called her Miss Xia one after another, Xia Jingui didn't have a good attitude towards Xue Pan at all.

This is strange, Bao Qin is a little confused. Sister Xia is not here for her cousin and the others, then who is she here for?

Seeing Baoqin lowering his head and thinking wildly, Xia Jingui on the side couldn't help but asked: What is sister thinking about?

How could Baoqin dare to tell the truth? She turned around and said, I'm wondering if Sister Lin will come today.

Probably not coming. Xue Pan said nonchalantly.

His good sister Baochai is sitting in the courtyard of the inn today. There is no reason for a wife from a wealthy family to come out and show off.

Baoyu's mind was moved when he heard that. After that farewell in the academy, he never saw Daiyu again. Just as he was thinking about it, there were suddenly several strange movements outside.

The surging crowd retreated to both sides, revealing an aisle for people to pass through. The students from Songjiang Zhengmeng Academy took the lead and walked in high-spirited under the leadership of the mountain chief.

Behind this group of students is the Yunjian Academy of Lin Daiyu and Zhen Yinglian. Behind Lin Shanchang were a group of female students dressed in decent clothes. The first one is Liu Wen, the granddaughter of Magistrate Liu.

When they also walked into the venue, it was the little carrot head from Maritime Academy. The teachers of these people are very interesting. There are old masters who teach the Four Books and Five Classics, and there are also strange-looking Western teachers.

As soon as the three societies arrived, the originally spacious place immediately became crowded. When his wife arrived, why wouldn't Chen Heng not go up to greet her?

But when he moves, the people around him can't just sit still. I had no choice but to join in and come forward to accompany Mr. Chen to welcome these teachers and students.

Chen Heng knew that Daiyu had to take care of his students today, although he felt a little disappointed. It can be thought that this is Daiyu's passionate career, and she also enjoys the beauty of adulthood. After chatting with his wife for a few words in public, he turned his attention to Fu Xue.

After the teachers and students of Yunjian Academy retreated, Liu Wen suddenly approached Daiyu and asked playfully.

The mountain is long, the mountain is long.

Huh? Daiyu turned her head and looked at her student.

Liu Wen loves to play exquisite mischief all day long in the academy. Seeing the child's evil smile, the teacher Lin Daiyu felt that something was wrong.

Everyone in the world has a teacher and a master's wife. The husband of the mountain leader, hey hey, what should I call my students?

After all, she was a family member of the prefect, and Liu Wen was very bold when she opened her mouth.

Dai Yinglian was so stupid that she actually fell into deep thought after hearing this, and blurted out directly: Why don't you call me Master?!

Hahahaha, Master Zhen, these words are yours. Liu Wen covered her mouth and saw Daiyu's eyes staring at her. She said hurriedly, Chief, the student realizes his mistake. Please don't punish me for copying.

After offending Lin Daodong, why don't you want to wear some shoes? You will be designated to accept it from now on. Lin Daiyu showed a bright smile and turned to look at Bao Qin and Xia Jingui who were coming up.

Sister Lin.

Mrs. Chen.

What a coincidence today, how come you two got together. Lin Daiyu looked left and right, still feeling strange. Xia Jingui had sent many gifts to the Chen family. It was not a friendship, but it could be said that they were familiar with each other.

Xia Jingui smiled and clasped his fists, and said gracefully: Brother Xue and I borrowed his sister to accompany me, an outsider, for some fun.

Seeing Baoqin also nodding, Daiyu smiled and didn't ask any more questions about the matter. Her gaze already saw Baoyu approaching eagerly. Just as Jia Lian and Xue Pan called out cousin, Daiyu asked Baoyu before she could speak, Why don't you see Sister Bao?

She...she...is staying in the inn. Baoyu answered with an inexplicable guilty conscience for some reason.

When Daiyu heard this, the joy on her face suddenly disappeared. I couldn't help but sigh secretly in my heart, Sister Bao, is this really what you want?

The students of the academy have prepared some food. Daiyu turned to Baoqin and Xia Jingui and said, The ceremony will start soon, shall we go sit in the pavilion and enjoy the scenery?

Xia Jingui would naturally not refuse Mrs. Chen's invitation, let alone Bao Qin.

The location of the pavilion was specially designated by Chen Heng for Yunjian Academy to take care of these female students.

After leaving everyone behind, Lin Daiyu led a group of people towards the pavilion. Suddenly there was a deafening sound of cannons in the venue, followed by firecrackers, gongs and drums, and loud vocal music.

The auspicious moment has arrived, and everyone is cheering. Xue Biao, who was on the fire-watching tower, cheered up and looked carefully at everything on the street. In his sight, Chen Heng and Liu Yanzhang led the way, leading everyone to the archway.

The sun is shining all over the city and colorful ribbons are dancing. People from three religions and nine streams gathered happily everywhere. Watching Chen Heng and Liu Yanzhang take off the red cloth together, the street name suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

Xiunan.

Xiunan?

What a name!

The twin peaks spread their phoenix wings, showing off the southern Huzhou. It must be a poem written by Jiao Ran, a poet in the Tang Dynasty.

Looking at the handwriting, it should be Mr. Chen's calligraphy.

Nodding towards the smiling Liu Yanzhang, Chen Heng subconsciously looked around. The faces of the onlookers were all bright and happy. Today is a big day for Songjiang. Although they don't know what will happen to this street in the future, they also know the benefits to the people of Songjiang.

Seeing Chen Heng's gaze, everyone cheered up and responded: Master Chen, Master Chen!!!

Songjiang Mansion is very lucky to have you!

The Tang Dynasty has Di Xianggong, the Song Dynasty has Bao Longtu, and we, the Yong Dynasty, also have Chen Sanyuan.

The so-called people's aspirations and expectations are nothing more than this. Seeing this popularity, Liu Yanzhang was filled with envy in his heart.

Although Songjiang opened a port and opened a street, he made a huge profit. But compared with the way Chen Heng was cheered by everyone, he felt that he had lost too much.

That's all, I am a person who wants to become an official. Why be jealous of a young child?

Chen Heng did not expect to encounter this. He didn't know that his decision to solve the case overnight had already spread among the people and spread throughout the city.

He remembered the people of Songjiang, and the people of Songjiang naturally remembered his kindness.

How could a sincere man like Chen Heng not be moved and emotionless when they met and got to know each other like a fish in water? He couldn't help but raise his hand and salute in return to the cheering people.

These people are really interesting, seeing their cheers being responded to by adults. They even shouted excitedly and bowed together again: Meet Mr. Chen.

It doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this. Chen Heng was even more frightened, and hurriedly stepped forward, reaching out to help the old man who was bowing.

Master Chen, I just ask you to stay in Songjiang for a few more years. How about that?

At this moment, Chen Heng naturally did not take away the other party's attention and coaxed directly: Okay.

As soon as he said yes, everyone cheered and shouted in unison: Okay.

Master Chen, a gentleman's words are hard to catch up with.

Standing in the pavilion in the distance, I saw my husband being surrounded by the people. Daiyu also smiled and looked at Zhen Yinglian. This is the man they married, this is the breadwinner of their family.

Seeing this scene, Xue Biao's originally calm mood suddenly became excited. He had already had a sketch in his mind, but now he was having trouble.

The original theme was located on Xiunan Commercial Street, which is connected in all directions. But having witnessed the people's sentiments with his own eyes, Xue Biao suddenly felt that maybe Li Zhi, who was far away in the capital, would like to see this more.

It needs to be changed, it needs to be recomposed. I need to draw this scene carefully. It is necessary to record the political achievements of friends and leave them for future generations to comment on.

The excited and boiling mood prompted this famous young painter to dance on the high platform.

His appearance made Xia Jingui next to Daiyu see it clearly. She frowned, showing a little displeasure and worry, and said directly to Bao Qin: Look at your brother, he is still moving around like this at a high place. Don't you know how to be more careful?

Baoqin was shocked, no, what does this mean?

Sister Xia, I call you sister. You don’t want to be my sister-in-law, do you? ? ? ? ?

I really hate the end of the year.