Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 342
Not long after, Fan Ning arrived at Furong Lane, diagonally opposite Zhuque Gate. Furong Lane is actually a big alley, close to Wazi on the east side of the street. There are many shops in this area, the business is developed, and life is very convenient. After entering the alley, it is not long , Fan Ning saw Zhu's mansion from a distance.

This mansion covers an area of ​​about five acres and has a history of at least 80 to [-] years. It was bought by the Zhu family more than ten years ago. After a major renovation, the Zhu family has been unoccupied. There is no problem with the house, but it has been unoccupied for a long time. There was a lot of dust.

When Fan Ning entered the house, he saw dozens of servants cleaning the house. The Zhu family was more careful. In order not to disturb the in-laws, they spent some money on cleaning and arranging the house, even the dust on the eaves They were all cleaned up, and two craftsmen were repainting the girders with tung oil.

The weeds on the ground are gone, the roads are re-paved with good stone slabs, and the broken tiles on the roof are also replaced.

This mansion is just the opposite of Fanning's house. The houses are very dense. There are more than [-] houses in the front yard alone. There is no garden, except for two wintersweet plants planted in the courtyard and a century-old apricot planted in the courtyard. , the other trees are gone.

The back house covers an area of ​​three acres and consists of four yards, each of which is independent. A central axis road runs through the whole house, from the front door to the back door.

Fan Ning found his mother who was packing her luggage in a large courtyard behind. His younger sister was sitting in the courtyard reading a book. Fan Ning walked into the courtyard and asked, "Mother, where are the third uncle and the others?"

Zhang Sanniang was packing up, when she heard her son's voice, she quickly wiped away her tears and said with a smile: "They live in the northernmost courtyard, it's a very good place, the Zhu family is very thoughtful, all the items are the latest and the best, The food and lodging are very comfortable, so don’t worry about it.”

Fan Ning suddenly noticed that his mother's eyes were red, apparently she had just cried, and he was taken aback. He quickly glanced at his younger sister, who looked nervous while looking down at her book.

Fan Ning became more and more puzzled. He scanned around but couldn't see his father, so he asked with a smile, "Dad is out?"

"Headmaster Liu, your fourth uncle, uncle, and head of the hall have all come together, and your father and second uncle rushed to pick them up at the pier."

Director Liu is a matchmaker, and the matchmaker must be present at Fanning's wedding ceremony. Director Liu also came to the capital to attend Fanning's wedding.

"Then I'll go see Third Uncle and the others."

Fan Ning glanced at his mother suspiciously, then turned around and walked to the north yard, and saw that the third uncle's family was also packing up in the yard, and the youngest daughter, Aji, was squatting at the gate of the yard to watch the ants move. Fan Ning picked up Aji and said with a smile : "You haven't called me brother yet?"

Aji smiled and said, "I'll give you something to eat if you call me brother!"

Fan Ning pinched her little nose, "Whatever does the little greedy cat want to eat, brother will buy it for you!"

Aji's little tongue licked his lips, "Aji wants it all!"

"Aji, don't be greedy, just want one!"

A boy next to him came over and seriously criticized his sister. This boy was Fan Tieniu's eldest son, named Lu Min. Back then, Fan Tieniu stepped in and became the son-in-law of the Lu family, so his son's surname was Lu. Although Lu Yuanwai died long ago, now it is Fan Tieniu. As the head of the family, the Fan family was quite trustworthy and did not ask him to change his surname.

Lu Min is 16 years old this year. He was admitted to the county school last year. He admired Fan Ning very much. Yesterday Fan Ning asked Lu Youwei to take him to Taixue for a stroll. He liked the strong academic atmosphere of Taixue very much. He secretly vowed that next year he must be admitted to the government school, and three years later he will be admitted to the imperial school.

Aji was not afraid of anything, but her brother. Seeing her brother's face darken, she hurriedly struggled to get off the ground and ran to look for Ah Duo.

Fan Ning patted Lu Min on the shoulder, "If you have time, go to the bookstore. Many good books in the capital are not available in Pingjiang Mansion. If you have this opportunity, don't miss it."

"Thank you, third brother, for the reminder. There is a big bookstore nearby. I'll go there later."

At this time, Fan Tieniu came over and said with a smile: "Ah Ning, why do you still have time to come over, you should go to try on clothes."

"I have time to try on clothes. I'll see if you're used to living there. In fact, I suggest you move to Zhu's Mansion, where the conditions are better."

Fan Tieniu waved his hands in fright, "We all like it here. It's more friendly and casual. To be honest, I'm really not used to living in other people's homes."

After all, Fan Tieniu came from the countryside and lived in Fan Ning's Cuiyun Tower. He was not used to it. Cuiyun Peak was so expensive. He was afraid that his daughter would be naughty and go climbing. Be careful, his daughter is ignorant, she carved a kitten on the table with a knife on the first day, and was beaten severely by him.

Especially during the wedding, dignitaries and dignitaries came over, so he didn't know what to do. For the past two days, he couldn't sleep well, eat well, and his mind was full of worries. Moving to this ordinary mansion today immediately made him feel relieved , there are so many small shops around, and the prices are very down-to-earth, which makes him feel more cordial. This is his favorite place and fits his identity.

"Forget it, I won't bother third uncle anymore, as long as you live comfortably."

The third aunt next to her smiled and said, "Ah Ning, go get busy! Leave us alone, we live here well, and we have to go to the night market at night."

"By the way, the Street Night Market is very close to here. It's just a few steps away. It's very lively. I want to go shopping."

Fan Ning felt that they really liked this place, and said with a smile: "This house will be mine from now on, if you like it, you can live here for a few more months."

Fan Ning took out another [-]-pound meeting ticket and handed it to the third uncle, "Third uncle, use this money to buy something for Aqiao and Aji."

Huizi is the banknote issued by the imperial court. Currently, it is only circulated in Bashu, Jingcheng and Jiangnan, and it is not available in other places.

Fan Tieniu resolutely refused, "Ah Ning, you have underestimated the third uncle. Now the third uncle has a net worth of a thousand acres of land, and has saved several thousand taels of silver in the money shop. This time we brought five hundred guan coins to Beijing, which is enough for expenses." .”

"I know Uncle San is rich, but this is my intention. It's the first time I've met Aji, and I named Aqiao. If Uncle San doesn't want it, then I'll give them jewelry!"

"Okay! Just forget about the jewelry, I'll take the money."

Aqiao ran over and said with a smile: "The second brother gave me a piece of coral last time, should the third brother also express it?"

Aqiao is 13 years old, smart and lively, and also very beautiful, and has the best relationship with Mingren, seeing the opportunity to take advantage of the third brother, she will not let it go.

Fan Ning smiled and said: "Since you are so anxious to ask for the dowry, then the third brother will give you a bead later."

"Third brother is good or bad! How can I ask for a dowry?"

A Qiao stomped her feet and ran away flushed with shame. Fan Ning smiled slightly, and said to her back, "Don't worry! Those two misers have given you coral, and the third brother will not be worse than them."

Fan Ning walked out of the yard, but saw Ado and his younger sister Aji in the middle courtyard, so he walked over quickly, took out a gold particle the size of a peanut from his bosom, and handed it to Aji with a smile, " This is for you, and take it to Daddy for money to sell candy."

Hearing that he could exchange money for candy with his father, Aji immediately took it and ran back happily.

Seeing Aji run away, Fan Ning asked his sister, "Why are you crying?"

"Mother, don't let me tell!"

"Could it be that I'm an outsider, and you still refuse to tell me!" Fanning became a little angry.

A Duo then whispered: "Daddy had a big fight with mother at noon, it seems to be about sleeping for third uncle."

Fan Ning was very surprised. In his memory, his parents had never quarreled, or even blushed. Moreover, his father had a good temper and was very affectionate with his mother. How could there be such a big quarrel?
"Just because of this little thing?" Fanning felt that there was something strange about it.

A Duo said with tears: "I also know that my father and mother have often quarreled in the past few months. After the third uncle left a few days ago, my father didn't come home for a few days."

Fan Ning thought for a while and said, "You go and get the third uncle, be careful, don't let your mother find out."

A Duo agreed, turned around and ran towards the inner courtyard.

Fan Ning walked slowly towards the door, and as soon as he reached the door, Fan Tieniu walked out quickly.

"A-Ning, are you looking for me?"

Fan Ning stared at Fan Tieniu sharply, "Third Uncle, tell me the truth, why have my parents been arguing these past few months?"

Fan Tieniu was stunned for a while, before saying: "I can tell you, but don't tell your father, I said it."

"Go ahead!"

Fan Tieniu sighed for a while and said, "There is a tenant farmer in your family, who seems to be from Yingzhou. The old couple brought a daughter, Caixiang, who was in her early 20s, and became a widow after two years of marriage. They have no children. Their family The three lived in the south of the Yangtze River and rented your father's [-] acres of land. Your father felt sorry for them, so he cut their rent by half. Once they came and went, that Caixiang fell in love with your father, and your father also liked her, so he wanted to take her as a concubine. But your mother refused, and the two had a big quarrel about it, your father moved out in a fit of anger, and was scolded by your grandmother before returning home and admitting his mistake."

"It's not over yet?"

"Where can it end? I'm not a prostitute, if you don't want it, you don't have to!"

Fan Ning understood a little bit, "The woman is with Third Uncle now!"

Fan Tieniu scratched his head in embarrassment, "I can't help it. Your father sent their family of three to me. I'll just waive their rent, but that woman is already pregnant."

Fanning was surprised, "When did you get pregnant?"

"It's probably the beginning of the year! Now my stomach is quite big, so your father is in a hurry!"

Only then did Fan Ning understand the reason for the quarrel between his parents. His mother's dissatisfaction with the third uncle should also have this factor in it.

As the saying goes, every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite. This sentence is true. Every household has troubles. After Fan Ning's successful career breakthrough, the family also jumped from the bottom of the society to the upper middle class. .

In this process, there will inevitably be various rhythms that cannot keep up, and various conflicts will arise, but Fan Ning never imagined that the first is the parents' marriage problems.

The woman was already five months pregnant, and the clothes were about to lose their cover. Fan Ning knew very well that if this matter was not resolved as soon as possible, with his father's stubborn temper, the parents' marriage might come to an end.

(End of this chapter)