The Red Mansions

Chapter 93 Accidental Inheritance
In the attic of the Xue family.

Xue Baochai sat on Jia Yun's lap and kissed Jia Yun for a long time.

It wasn't until Xue Baochai was out of breath that Jia Yun let her go.

Xue Baochai's face was bright red, her eyes were blurred, her hands were hanging on Jia Yun's neck, and she was lying limply in his arms, her brows were furrowed and her teeth were clenched, as if she was very uncomfortable.

Soon, she shivered, let out a long breath, raised her head and said weakly to Jia You: "Brother Yun, save the good things for the wedding day, mother-in-law also wants to check."

Jia Yun nodded and said, "Alright."

Saying that, he took out his hand and wiped it with the towel placed beside him.

"Ying'er is waiting outside, there's hot water!" Xue Baochai said as she came out of Jia Yun's arms, arranging her clothes.

Jia Yun looked at the sky outside, nodded and said: "Forget it, my face is covered with your rouge, and this hand..."

Before she finished speaking, Xue Baochai shyly said: "Don't say any more, I have lost my face and skin, but you can't laugh at me, or I will ignore you in the future!"

As she spoke, she called Ying'er softly, and soon Ying'er brought in hot water and waited for Jia Yun to wash her face and hands.

After Xue Baochai arranged her clothes, she returned to her usual dignified and beautiful appearance. She smiled and said, "Brother Yun, let's go later, I won't send it off."

After washing her face, Jia Yun put the towel back in the washbasin, nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go first, and after the county test is over, I'll find time to come and see you."

"Oh, be careful on the road." Xue Baochai reminded Jia Yun as he sent Jia Yun to the door of the attic.

Jia Yun waved her hand and walked away.

Xue Baochai withdrew her gaze, walked slowly back to the room, and immediately flopped down on the couch.

Yinger turned pale with shock, and asked concerned: "What's the matter, girl?"

Xue Baochai waved his hand lightly, and said: "It's nothing, you go back to the room and get me a pair of obscene trousers, hurry up, I'll use it later."

Ying'er blushed, said oh, and trotted away.

Xue Baochai was still dizzy at the moment.

She didn't know why she was played by Jia Yun today. If it wasn't for the fear that her mother-in-law would need to check up on the second day of marriage, Jia Yun would probably have eaten up everything today.

"Since I met Brother Yun, my life has entered another world." Xue Baochai was both happy and dreamlike.

on the road.

Jia Yun reminisces about what she experienced when meeting Xue Baochai today, and feels that the trip was worthwhile.

At the same time, it also let him see that Xue Baochai, who behaves elegantly, has another side, that is, she is really rich in the pleasure of the boudoir.

After pondering for a moment, Jia Yun smiled hoarsely, and said in her heart: "I'm the one who was stunned. Even a pure and pure woman, when she enters the boudoir, doesn't she have another side?"

Looking at the essence through the phenomenon, peeling off the veil of selfishness, no matter what moves, the ultimate goal is to invite them to eat eggs.

February sixteenth.

Before dawn, Jia Yun's family got up early.

Today is the day when Jia Yun is going to take the exam. The family is both happy and nervous.

Jia Yun was not nervous at first, but they also made her a little nervous.

Xiren carefully checked the Four Treasures of the Study and the food he had prepared, handed them to Jia Yun, and said with a smile, "Brother Yun, you can go now."

There must be a lot of people in the examination room today, so they won't join in the fun.

Jia Yun took the examination supplies, left the room, bid farewell to Mrs. Bu, and went to the county government office in a bullock cart.

Ordinary scientific research sheds are all large and small, facing north and south. There are east and west gates in the south, surrounded by wooden fences, and there is a large courtyard. The north of the courtyard is the main entrance, called "Dragon Gate".

Behind the Longmen is a large courtyard for candidates to wait for their names.

There are three halls in the north, with an aisle in the middle. The examiner sits in the west room and faces east to roll the roll.

There are many simple and multi-row seats in Zaibei for candidates to write.

Candidates enter the examination room after being searched by "Souzi", get the test paper after the roll call, and indicate which janitor they are guaranteeing. After getting confirmation from the janitor, they can enter the seat answer sheet.

There are five exams in Daxing County this year, and each exam is held every few days. Only those who pass the previous exam are eligible to participate in the next exam, and the number of people admitted to each exam decreases in turn.

When Jia Yun arrived at the examination room, many people had already arrived.

Daxing County is a large county with a large population and a large number of candidates. Naturally, there are many candidates for the imperial examination.

There are sergeant guards in front of the examination room, and government servants holding torches, illuminating the surroundings like daylight.

In addition to the examinees, there were also parents, servants and vendors selling various snacks.

Jia Yun observed silently, and found that most of the candidates who took the exam were nervous, some were silent, some were muttering, not knowing what they were talking about, only a few people were laughing and joking, as if they didn't take the exam seriously.

Time passed slowly, and the atmosphere became more and more tense.

Even some of the laughing candidates before fell silent.

The sky was getting brighter, and with the sound of a gong, candidates began to enter the arena.

After a series of procedures such as identity verification and body search, Jia Yun got today's exam paper.

There is a seat number on the test paper, just enter the test booth and take a seat according to the number.

After all the examinees are seated, there will be government servants patrolling the venue with sign lights, and the examination questions will be displayed on the board.

The examination room was quiet, only the sound of the footsteps of the yamen servants walking and the sound of the examinees grinding the ground with their feet while sitting.

Jia Yun first studied the ink, then wrote down the identity and place of origin and other information on the examination paper, and began to answer the questions.

The first session is the main session, and the admission is relatively wide. Those who can write fluently can be admitted, and those who get it will be allowed to take the prefectural examination. Whether to participate in the following sessions is up to the candidates themselves.

The content of the exam is two essays in four books and one poem in five characters and six rhymes.

Of course, there are some things that need attention, such as format and word count, which should not exceed [-] words.

There are horizontal and vertical grids with red lines on the examination paper, twelve lines per page and twenty characters per line.

When receiving the test paper, two pieces of plain paper were issued for drafting. Only the title and lettering should be filled in regular script in the draft. Candidates are not allowed to write the answer outside the sealed line, and those who violate it will be penalized with zero points.

It was only during the formal exam that Jia Yun truly believed what Zhao Jin said. The county exam questions were really easy.

Even so, he is still very serious when doing the questions, because he not only wants to pass the test, but also wants to work hard to get No.1 in the exam and obtain the status of a scholar.

Jia Yun's writing is full of thought, she writes like a god, and writes every word with great seriousness.

... (The content of the imperial examination is not watered.)
After finishing the five exams, the next step is to wait for the release of the rankings. The release of the rankings in the county exams is also called "disclosure".

The case was committed by the county magistrate who ranked the students who passed the county examination in order, and then copied it on red paper and posted it on the high wall outside the county office for public announcement.

The most important thing on this list is the top of the list, also known as the top of the list.

The first case in the county examination must pass the government examination and the hospital examination. This is almost a certainty, and it is an unspoken rule that has been agreed, that is, to be able to obtain the reputation of a scholar.

Only a scholar can wear a long gown, a crown, a square scarf, and boots, not kneel before seeing an official, exempt from punishment, exempt from corvee, raise slaves, not pay public food, go out to study and many other benefits, and at the same time step into the local gentry class.

The eligibility to take part in the government examination was obtained when Jia Yun took the second county examination, but he had no idea about whether he could get the head of the case, and there were too many variables.

So before the announcement of the list, Jia Yun stayed at home and didn't go out to wander, so that he would not be able to answer when others asked.

As the weather warmed up, Jia Yun's family came to hang out in the garden.

Before the list was released, Mrs. Bu didn't have the heart to take care of her vegetable field anymore.

Speaking of Sanfang, I don’t know if the ancestral grave has not been buried properly. In the past hundred years, no talents have been produced. Everyone is poor and poor, so they are used to being poor, and no one wants to study.

Of course, if you want to read it, you can’t afford it. After all, it’s hard to even survive, so how can you have any extravagant hopes?
"Yesterday you went to the exam, and the ancestor in our room came to inquire about the news." Mrs. Bu said to Jia Yun.

Jia Yun nodded, and said: "My son wanted to keep a low profile, but I don't know which son of a bitch is shouting everywhere, saying that I will definitely pass the examination as a scholar. I guess the old ancestor also wanted to come and confirm."

Mrs. Bu sighed and said, "That's right, I haven't even written the horoscope yet, isn't this putting you on the fire?"

Miao answered from the side: "I heard Gouzi say this morning, it seems that Jia Qin next door is talking nonsense."

"Then it's not surprising." Jia Yun was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said: "Although that dog looks like a man, he likes to gossip like a gossip."

Mrs. Bu also gritted her teeth and scolded: "It's probably his aunt who made Brother Qin yell everywhere. After all, I'm still jealous!"

"That's right, regardless of whether Brother Yun is a high school scholar or not, he has gone to the examination room after all, so he can be called a scholar. Sister-in-law Zhou is strong-hearted, so it's strange not to be jealous." Mrs. Miao nodded road.

Jia Yun smiled and said, "Mother, don't be angry, even if I fail the scholar exam this time, our family's life will be better than his family's, so there's no need to be angry."

Mrs. Bu said with a smile: "I'm not angry. I stayed in the same yard with them for so many years. Do you think I care about them? Sister Zhou has no face and no skin. She only knows how to go to the Rongguo Mansion to play the autumn wind. It's not a skill. I have always looked down on her." .”

After a pause, she added: "Actually, it's not a big deal to hit the autumn wind or something. After all, it's for living a good life, but you see, sister-in-law Zhou has brought that habit to brother Qin."

"What kind of quality is Jia Qin now? He eats, drinks, prostitutes, gambles, fights cocks, and dogs. He hasn't done any serious work. It's better now. I don't know when he has learned the tricks of a gossip woman. I think that kid Qin is considered It's over."

She looked back at Jia Yun, and said with a smile: "Mother, although she doesn't gnaw at ordinary times, you think I don't want to fight the autumn wind, but I'm afraid that I'll bring you down. This person, with a broken foundation, won't be easy to stand up for." gone."

Jia Yun laughed and said, "Mother is right, my son has learned a lot of principles of life from mother since he was a child."

Mrs. Bu shook his head and said, "What kind of principles do I teach you? You are still young, and you still have a long way to go."

"If our ancestors burned high incense, you must really win the scholar, or be a scholar. If you enter the officialdom in the future, don't follow what your mother taught you. You must learn to be careful in everything, or you will suffer. "

Jia Yun looked at Mrs. Bu in surprise. Today Mrs. Bu seemed to have changed, and what he said was completely different from before.

Seeing Jia Yun's surprise, Mrs. Bu smiled and said, "Do you think Mother has changed? No, Mother hasn't changed at all. It's just that we do whatever we are."

"In the past, we lived according to our duties, and with the care of our clansmen, we didn't dare to expect too much. It is serious to live in peace and security. Besides, the family is like this, and there is no capital to squander, so we can only stick to the basics. Minute."

"But if you become an official in the future, if this is still the case, my son can think about it. If you really have to be an official, can you still be a long-term official?"

Mrs. Miao said in surprise: "I didn't expect my sister-in-law to have such insight. What you said is true. There is no one who is a fool in the office. They are all ghosts and ghosts. If it weren't for a little extra thoughtfulness, they would have been betrayed." He even counted the money."

Mrs. Bu nodded and said: "There is a way to be an official and decide for the people, but from my point of view, if you don't protect yourself first, you will be like a stunned young man with a hammer here and there, and you will end up miserable. It's better not to be that official."

After hearing this, Jia Yun understood that Mrs. Bu was worried about herself after all. After all, she was only such a son, and she was afraid that she would not be cautious enough when she became an official in the future, and she would offend people who shouldn't be offended.

So, she reminded herself tactfully.

People are like this, they all want their children and grandchildren to step into the officialdom and shine on the lintel, but they are also afraid that the younger generation will not be stable enough and cause right and wrong, good and bad, and their entanglement is palpable.

Of course, although what Mr. Bu said was speculation about the darkness of the officialdom, most of what he said was reasonable.

Not to mention being an official, even if you are an ordinary citizen, protecting yourself is the top priority.

After strolling in the garden for a while, Xiren suddenly stepped forward to whisper something to Jia Yun.

Jia Yun nodded silently, and then said to Mrs. Bu: "Mother, I've been shopping for so long, let's go back and rest for a while!"

"It's okay, the sun is getting brighter, we don't care, I'm afraid it will tan Xiren and the others." Mrs. Bu said with a smile.

Back in the courtyard, after Mrs. Bu and the others went to the back house, Jia Yun took Xiren back to the garden.

Jia Yun came to wait in the attic, while Xi Ren went to the corner door to open the door.

Soon, Li Wan brought Suyun over.

Li Wan put his arms around Jia Yun's arm and said with a smile, "There are three days before the county examination will be released. I know you must be nervous, so I came here to accompany you."

Jia Yun chuckled, led Li Wan and the others into the room, turned her head and said to the attacker: "Don't guard today, close the door, let's go together."

Xiren hesitated for a moment, then walked in with a smile and nod, slowly closed the door and fastened the latch.

Then, she took Suyun to the small kitchen in the attic to boil hot water.

Jia Yun took Li Wan directly upstairs.

Going upstairs to the tea room and sitting down, Li Wan sat on Jia Yun's lap, hugged his neck with both hands, and said:
"After listening to your suggestion last time, I sent Lan'er to study in Qingshan Academy."

Jia Yun was surprised and said, "You move pretty fast, aren't you afraid he won't get used to it?"

Li Wan shook his head and said, "You can only be a master if you have to endure hardships. Besides, the conditions of Qingshan Academy are pretty good. He should and must get used to it."

"I thought you couldn't be cruel, but I underestimated you." Jia Yun said with a smile.

Li Wan smiled and asked: "Do you know that now even the old lady in our family knows that you are very likely to be a scholar?"

Jia Yun sighed, and said, "This Jia Qin, I hate him even more now."

"What's going on?" Li Wan asked suspiciously.

Jia Yun talked about Jia Qin spreading rumors everywhere, and then said:

"You said that the horoscope has not been written yet, didn't he put me on the fire?"

Li Wan was surprised and said: "I didn't expect him to have such a vicious mind at such a young age, but in my estimation, his mother Zhou is also responsible for this."

Jia Yun said unexpectedly: "No wonder people say Grandma Jia Zhu is a sensible person, she really hit the nail on the head."

"Hehe, in fact, you can also hit the nail on the head." Li Wan licked his lips and said with a smile.

Jia Yun frowned and asked, "Are you here?"

Li Wan nodded silently, Jia Yun lightly scolded: "Are you crazy, do you want to kill yourself?"

Li Wan leaned close to Jia Yun's ear and whispered: "I don't know what's going on, but the air you left on me seems to be exploding. I have a hunch that when we get together, there will be unexpected things." Effect."

Jia Yun looked at Li Wan silently, Li Wan smiled and nodded slightly.

Jia Yun took a deep breath. To be honest, he had never done bloody battles before, but Li Wan is not afraid today, so naturally he is not.

At the same time, he wanted to see if what Li Wan said was true, and if it had a surprising effect, it would be considered a pleasant surprise.

"Then... let's go inside?" Jia Yun asked.

Li Wan nodded and said, "You carry me, I'm going to get hurt today."

Jia Yun laughed loudly, hugged her by the waist, and said, "You fascinated goblin, let's see how I deal with you today!"

……

Li Wan was dripping with sweat, and as the sweat evaporated, the surface of his skin was gradually covered with dirt.

Jia Yun saw that she was a little panicked, and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, this should be washing the scriptures and cutting the marrow, which is good for you."

Li Wan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and said happily, "I didn't expect such a miraculous effect. How about you, can you feel anything?"

Jia Yun shook her head, saying no.

There was really no benefit for him, but suddenly there was a plum tree the size of a potted plant in the space.

A small white flower bloomed on the plum tree, the flower withered at a speed visible to the naked eye, and a plum grew.

Because of Li Wan's presence at the moment, it's not easy for Jia Yun to enter the space to check the usefulness of the plums, but he believes that since they grow in the space, they should not be ordinary things.

Seeing that Jia Yun didn't speak, Li Wan comforted her, "Don't be sad, I didn't this time, let's try again next time."

Jia Yun scolded: "Try a fart, I tried it twice just now, and only the first time it worked, don't be so crazy, the body is the most important thing."

Speaking of which, Li Wan was only 25 or [-] years old, and he was at the prime of his life. He didn't want to make Li Wan suffer in the future because of the momentary pleasure, that would be too inhuman.

Li Wan nodded and said, "Okay, they are all yours now, so naturally they all listen to you."

Soon, Li Wan stopped sweating, and the sludge on his body gave off a stench.

"Hurry up and take a shower. Let Xiren get the inner clothes for you. She knows where to put them." Jia Yun reminded.

Li Wan smelled the smell on his body, almost didn't spit it out, and ran downstairs naked in a hurry.

Anyway, she, Suyun and Xiren had served Jia Yun together, so she didn't feel ashamed.

After Li Wan went downstairs, Jia Yun hurried to the space and picked the plum off.

The plum exudes a charming fragrance, which is particularly pleasant and makes the mouth water.

Jia Yun wanted to break the plums in half, eat half for herself, and give the other half to Li Wan, but she didn't expect that no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break the plums that looked extraordinarily ripe.

No way, Jia Yun had to eat alone.

The plums were about the size of small glutinous rice balls. Jia Yun ate them in one gulp. As soon as they reached her mouth, the plums that were originally as hard as iron turned into juice in an instant, and the aroma was overflowing.

Immediately afterwards, a lot of knowledge about painting was poured into his mind out of thin air.

After a while, Jia Yun learned how to draw without a teacher.

Characters, landscapes, flowers, birds and animals.

Meticulous brushwork, freehand brushwork, hook drawing, coloring, ink and other techniques and forms.

Gold and jade, large and small green, no bone, splash color, light color, light crimson and other coloring knowledge.

The changes of lines and ink colors are expressed by hook, texture, dot, dye, thick, light, dry, wet, yin, yang, direction, back, virtual, solid, sparse, dense and blank.

Murals, screen curtains, scrolls, albums, fans and other formats, and mounting techniques.

There are also many ancient people's understanding of nature, society and related aspects of politics, philosophy, religion, morality, literature and art, which are all-encompassing and omnipresent, which opened Jia Yun's eyes.

(End of this chapter)