Daming Yinghua

Chapter 62 Addressing the Academy
On the day of Lidong, Sister He, the ladylike young master of Suzhou, can be relieved if she has a soul in the kingdom of heaven. The "Critical Biography of Peony Pavilion" written by her painstaking efforts has been published.

When Zheng Haizhu came to the gate of Jiulian Nunnery, he saw Zhang Yanke in colorful brocade clothes, like a majestic tabby cat, sitting at the door, yelling and selling books.

The county people crowded together, stretching their heads and necks to watch with great interest, just like watching the county master's promotion.

A few old scholars also came here after hearing the news. Looking at the picture in front of them, the handsome young man was selling the engraved editions related to the commentary on "The Peony Pavilion" in front of the nunnery. I heard that it was written by a female author.

My Yao, Shunyu, Zhou Tianzi, the sage of Confucius, Meng Yasheng, Master Zhu, and all the former emperors of the Ming Dynasty, open your eyes and take a look!Now that the world is going downhill, how can a woman write a book and sell it for money!

Still such a book full of obscenity and robbery!

But the government can't help it, Daming is going to die, it's going to die.

Zhang Yanke, who was not a fuel-efficient lamp, stood up holding a hand warmer, with a straight face, and pointedly accused them of being ignorant and foolish in reading.

Then he said loudly to some poorly dressed young men who looked like scholars who appeared one after another: "Several brothers, please visit this place. I will give you a good book and a full silver. You must know the village well." Neighbor, the teacher of Jiulian Nunnery comes from the family of Zanying. She has a benevolent heart and is generous. She not only gives Buddhist teachings, but also wishes to form good relationships with her literary heart. Regardless of the pain of being wronged before, the teacher is still staying in this county in Shanghai. Hope to the elders Aunts and sisters from the village, please help me a lot and take care of them often. As for my younger brother, I am considered to be the mother’s family in the past. This time, for construction matters, I came to Songjiang to hire a master gardener. Before leaving, I stopped by to renovate Jiulian Temple In the future, I will also accompany my family members of the Zhang family in Shaoxing, and often come to visit relatives."

Zhang Yanke spoke eloquently.

The young scholars in Songjiang did not expect that such a dandy without a turban would be quite literary when he opened his mouth, and his demeanor was even more impressive.

The young men, often not as sour and staid as the old scholars, stepped forward one after another, chatting happily with Zhang Yanke.

Zheng Haizhu first entered the nunnery to greet Sister He, acknowledged her sincere gratitude, talked for a while, and then came out again.

Seeing that Zhang Yanke was free for a while, he stepped forward and said with a smile: "Young Master San is very good at talking. The so-called poetry and talk show, if you really spend time on your career, you will be a top student."

Zhang Yanke listened to such novel but easy-to-understand words as ""Talk Show"" and "Xueba" and said proudly: "Miss Zheng rarely compliments me, and I don't lie to girls. My son sings and beats, all of which good hand.Hey, that's right, I will play a role in the playbook that my elder brother wrote for Eunuch Liu.Those stereotyped articles, hands tied, what to do?Life is like a play, and it is only interesting to sing in a play. "

Then he glanced sideways at the surroundings, and whispered to Zheng Haizhu: "You are not stupid, and you still can't see it? Today I am not here to sell books, but to sell my face. Show me that I am Shaoxing. The face of the Zhang family should be known to the neighbors and eight villages, and the teacher in the nunnery has someone to back her up, so don't continue to bully her just because she has been wronged in a lawsuit."

Zheng Haizhu smiled knowingly, and said sincerely: "Actually, you are also an old Jianghu. You know the way of people's hearts, otherwise your elder brother would not leave you alone in Shanghai County, and go back to Shaoxing first."

After that, he took out his purse, counted out the silver coins, pointed to the well-printed books and said, "How can my young lady miss such a good book. She wants to buy twenty copies for the handkerchiefs."

"Okay, Miss Han is rich and discerning." Zhang Yanke casually ordered the servant to pack the book in a cloth bag and hand it to Zheng Haizhu.

Then he put on a bow and said, "Zheng Jijiu from Shoukuan Academy, what else can I order?"

Zheng Haizhu didn't pretend to be polite with him, and said bluntly: "Yes, please take the time to move around, and follow me to see the venue. Half an hour ago, I just signed the lease of the academy in Yaxing."

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Shanghai County.

In front of the plain but solid gate, a neat middle-aged man in common clothes is leading two craftsmen to measure the size of the door frame.

It was Zheng Haizhu who asked about renting information and paid the consultation fee by the Moon River before, named Cao Jingting.

Zhang Yanke laughed aloud, cupped his hands and said, "Oh, my brother's name is good. There is a famous storyteller in Suzhou and Hangzhou named Liu Jingting. My elder brother likes to go to the theater the most, and secondly, he likes to listen to that Liu Jingting's storytelling."

Cao Jingting was born in a tooth shop, and he was sophisticated and generous in his dealings with others. To the young rich boy, he bowed respectfully but not obsequiously: "My son said that, like the masters of the commentary, I eat open-mouthed food. This bowl of open-mouthed rice, It's been a decade or so. However, from today onwards, I will take orders from Young Master and Miss Zheng."

Zheng Haizhu explained from the side: "Third son, once you and the eldest son make a move, our academy will not start with a small fight. I have to marry the eldest lady to Gu's mansion next year, so I invited Brother Cao to be the steward of the academy. .Everything is forewarned, and if not forewarned, it will be destroyed. The two daughters of Cao Guanshi's family will also come to the academy to learn how to read and write."

Zhang Yanke nodded, and praised a few words in front of Cao Jingting, "Ms. Zheng is a hero among women". As a boss, he helped the president to suppress the executives, but he thought about something in his heart.

He followed Zheng Haizhu to the door, carefully inspected the currently empty but well-organized courtyard house, turned around, and said solemnly: "Miss Zheng, can we place a steward in our academy?"

Zheng Haizhu was taken aback for a moment, then stared at him meaningfully: "Is it your confidante?"

Zhang Yanke let out a "cough" with his mouth flattened, and glared: "I am such an upright person, how can I have any confidante. Besides, if I like a confidante, how can I be willing to be a confidante who is put on the outside? I must be very proud." The big sedan welcomes you home."

Zheng Haizhu suddenly realized: "Is it your brother's?"

"That's right, it's Wang Yuesheng, the red lady by the Qinhuai River in Nanjing."

Zhang Yanke looked up at the cloud: "After all, it is my brother. I have a kind face and a softer heart. How can I be willing to see my elder brother's clothes getting wider and thinner because of this matter. But how can I allow Miss Wang to come in from my Shanyin Zhang family?" .”

When Zhang Yanke said this, he looked at Zheng Haizhu's face and continued to consider his words, and said slowly: "Miss Wang is arrogant, and my elder brother doesn't want to set up a house to trap her. That's treating her like a puppy." Like a kitten, I wronged her. At first, I thought there was no solution to this matter, but this time in Songjiang, the girl's behavior and Miss He's current situation made me, Zhang Yanke, feel that, in fact, women have a lot to do. There are some ways to live, which are very fresh and more decent. Besides, I think that Miss Zheng and Ru Jiuer can communicate without any grievances..."

Zheng Haizhu interrupted him: "I understand. Third son, I am very happy that you can see me like this. Indeed, in my eyes, the women in the Qinlou and Chu Pavilion, the lady Wang from the Red Pavilion, and the Qing people No matter Ru Jiuer, there is no distinction between me, or even you and your brother. I think this is the way to do this. You must first ask the girl Wang what she wants. If she is willing, I will allow it. She lives in the academy, and asks her to teach the children articles, poems, prose and temperament."

Zhang Yanke was about to show joy when he heard this, but Zheng Haizhu's tone became serious: "But third son, I have to say something clearly. Since Miss Wang is here to be the steward and teacher of the academy, she will You have to make a clear statement with the past, and you can no longer call yourself a Qinhuai envoy who is full of stars. Wash off the makeup, remove the halo, change your name, and teach your children here with peace of mind. As for your eldest brother coming to Songjiang to meet her Yes, as long as it's not on duty, I don't care."

Zhang Yanke was a little overwhelmed by Zheng Haizhu's three-chapter agreement, which was like a cannonball.

But he soon realized that the more Miss Zheng set the rules so fiercely, the more it meant that she had no intention of refusing, so he simply said: "Okay, Miss reminded me, I'll go back and discuss with elder brother."

Zheng Haizhu sighed, and finished his last thoughts: "But in my opinion, your elder brother's actions will still make women at home and outside of the house sad."

Zhang Yanke almost blurted out: "How come?"

Yes, how come?My future sister-in-law doesn't have to face the humiliating scene of her husband bringing a maid home to be a concubine. As for Wang Yuesheng, she can move to a clean and simple place without having to deal with those vulgar businessmen with her real sweetheart. We meet often.

This, isn't everyone happy.

Zheng Haizhu looked at Zhang Yanke's confused expression, smiled lightly and helplessly, waved his hands and said, "I won't talk much, you won't understand. You pay the most, so let's do it first, and wait until you ask Miss Wang about it." Besides, as long as she behaves well, my nephew and I will treat her well."

Zhang Yanke let out a muffled "Oh".

If it is said that after these days of dealings, he did gradually have some vague thoughts about the Zheng girl in front of him, then at this moment, these thoughts suddenly disappeared.

Zhang Yanke clearly noticed that Zheng Haizhu's eyes, under the unwavering determination, concealed a clear disdain.

For a woman with such eyes, he, Zhang Yanke, can chat together, explore and solve cases, and even do business with her, but he absolutely doesn't want to be in his arms.

Just when he felt that the atmosphere was a bit cold, he suddenly heard "Auntie", and saw a young man running towards the gate.

"Oh, this is Shoukuan, right?" Zhang Yanke said.

Zheng Haizhu responded, and told his nephew who was rushing forward: "Shou Kuan, this is the third son of the Zhang family, hurry up and give the gift."

The young Zheng Shoukuan bowed deeply, raised his head, and told Zheng Haizhu angrily: "Auntie, I went to Mr. Huang's house today to ask for inscriptions, and Young Master Huang said that his father forbids his mother to be a school teacher, let alone inscriptions for us. "

(End of this chapter)