Chang'an is good

Chapter 88: His Highness is back
It was Chu Taifu who was recently promoted to the new nobleman of the imperial court-he became a new nobleman in the near year when he became an official, and he became an old and new existence.

For Chu Taifu's arrival, Qiao Jijiu did not dare to neglect, and showed the highest hospitality etiquette.

So, at this time, the two sat by the river behind the Guozijian Guangwen Hall and fished together.

The gray-bearded Taifu Chu holds a fishing rod, looking at the water and sighing.

"Chu Shangshu is near a happy event, why is he sighing?"

Taifu Chu, who was still serving as Taifu, had a painful expression on his face: "Don't read it! Now when I hear the word Shangshu, I feel my chest tight, my head is dizzy, and my feet are heavy. It seems that my life is not long..."

Qiao Jijiu thought for a while—isn't this really playing him when his wife broke his fishing rod?
Therefore, Qiao Jijiu sympathized fiercely.

But Mrs. Chu was very jealous: "...you and I both entered the imperial court with Jinshi, and both taught people to read. Why is your life so good, but this old man has such a bad fate?"

Qiao Jijiu hurriedly spoke out to curb the other party's jealousy: "You are my senior! I am just the light of a candle, how can I be compared with you, old master?"

He said again: "Of course you have been troubled, but this time you take over the post of Minister of Rites, it is the luck of the poor families in the world, and the blessing of the people's society. Who is more important than you?"

And tried to encourage: "You are also from the imperial examination, and you have hated the serious phenomenon of fraud for a long time. Now that you have this opportunity, shouldn't you be full of fighting spirit and open up the way of justice for the children of literati all over the world?"

Mrs. Chu was silent for a while, looking at the river surface, he didn't know what he thought of, and there was a trace of sigh in his voice: "I'm so old, what are you talking about fighting spirit..."

After a moment of deep thought, he couldn't help cursing: "It's none of my business if they fight against them? I don't know which evil-hearted person actually pushed me out—"

After thinking for a while, he said: "In my opinion, it's probably Wei Shuyi... A few days ago, I had a faint feeling that this young man always likes to stare at me, as if he was planning some bad idea!"

Qiao Jijiu could only comfort him and said, "It's only three years at most, you just have to endure it..."

Mrs. Chu stared: "That will have to be a life."

Those people spoke well, and they all agreed with both hands, as if he was expected to sit on the position of minister of the Ministry of Rites.

They are noble, they are great, and they don't take his old man's life seriously!

Qiao Jijiu smiled: "You have lived in the officialdom for a long time, and you have great wisdom. How can such a trivial matter fail you?"

As he spoke, he changed the topic: "In my Guozijian, there are a few students who are going to come to Chunwei in the coming year, which is very good... Among them is Song Xian, who I am very optimistic about in my heart. Heard of this man?"

"I have vaguely heard a few poems that have been circulated in Beijing." Taifu Chu, who was not in a good mood, was very strict: "It's just mediocre."

Joe choked on the wine.

However, the old master Fu's blow was not aimed at a certain person: "In my opinion, the students in your Guozijian are not as good as the previous ones."

As he said that, he gave the basis for saying this: "It's not as good as my student."

Qiao Jijiu was very clear about who "his student" was referring to, and sighed with a smile: "If you want to say Your Highness...it can't be compared."

"But that's also a bad idea." Mrs. Chu was dissatisfied: "He also said that he would buy a mountain forest near the water to take care of me in the future... It turned out to be all deceitful!"

Chang Suining, who had just approached here with the book boy in the Imperial College, just heard such a complaint.

Over there, Qiao Jijiu was already sighing to excuse her: "In the situation back then, His Highness left too suddenly, otherwise he would definitely agree..."

Chang Suining felt a little ashamed.

She promised too many things in the past, and she simply forgot about buying the teacher a mountain forest for retirement.

"General Chang, please wait a moment."

Because Grand Tutor Chu was present, the book boy signaled Chang Kuo to stop, and he went forward to salute and told Qiao Yang, "General Chang and Mrs. Chang are here to find sacrificial wine."

Qiao Jijiu hurriedly looked back and saw Chang Suining who was waiting not far away, so he showed a kind smile and waved to her: "Come to Third Father!"

As for Chang Kuo at the side, he wasn't looking at it at all.

Chang Kuo, who was accustomed to it, didn't care, and took his daughter forward.

"Teacher Chu—" Chang Kuo cupped his hands towards the old man by the river.

Chang Suining also saluted.

Taifu Chu seemed to be concentrating on fishing, but in reality he had nothing to love. He raised his hand without looking back, just as if he was receiving a gift, as if he was taking other people as air, and hoped that the other party would also use him as air.

Qiao Jijiu temporarily put down the fishing rod, took a sniff, saw the roasted duck in Chang Kuo's hand, and said in surprise, "Come here, why did you bring something?"

This is the first time ever.

Chang Kuo let out an "oh" and said, "I bought it on the way, try it?"

"It just so happens that I'm hungry!" Qiao Jijiu was not polite, so he washed his hands in the river water, and then sat down on the straw mat spread by the river.

There was a small tea table on the straw mat, and the bookboy borrowed a tea knife to cut the roast duck into small pieces. Qiao Jijiu picked up a duck leg and ate it, before asking, "Why did you think you were looking for me today?"

Chang Suining only waited for him to ask this question, and then cut straight to the point: "Third Father, I am the one who wants to come——I am here today to ask you to accept me as a student."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and saluted solemnly.

When Qiao Jijiu saw this posture, there was still something he didn't understand, and he was overjoyed immediately: "Ningning finally figured it out?"

Chang Suining was at a loss for a moment—why did you say that?

As Qiao Jijiu said, he got up and couldn't wait to say: "Come on, come on, third father will teach you how to fish!"

He had said earlier that he would let the child learn to fish from him, but every time he mentioned it, his wife would say that he was sick.

Chang Suining looked at him with complicated eyes.

Does he still remember what his main business is?

Chang Kuo said with disgust on his face: "Who wants to learn fishing from you? My daughter is here to let you teach her to read!"

"Reading?" Qiao Jijiu was taken aback, then looked at Chang Suining: "How can reading be as interesting as fishing?"

Chang Suining: "..."

She said that this person would only mislead others.

Fortunately, she is not afraid of being misunderstood, and boldly asked: "Why can I only choose one of the two, can't I learn both?"

She admits that there is an element of playing to one's liking.

"It's possible..." Qiao Jijiu fell into a moment of struggle and balance.

There is one thing to say, he doesn't really want to accept a student who is studying alone, after all, it is really boring.

But he really needs a student to learn fishing from him!
Seeing his hesitation, Chang Kuo began some identity kidnapping: "As the saying goes, a father for a day is a teacher for life!"

Qiao Jijiu frowned at him: "What kind of common saying is this?"

Chang Kuo is straightforward: "I always say what I always say, isn't it just what I say!"

He said again: "Let's not say that it's my daughter's study, now that you have accepted Shu Xiu, do you still want to deny it?"

Qiao Jijiu was very puzzled: "When will I accept you and what kind of training!"

Grand Tutor Chu by the river had a rare desire to speak: "Didn't Qiao eat all the sacrificial wine?"

"..." Qiao Jijiu looked at the leftover roast duck.

He admitted that he was careless.

But this thing can also be used as a bundle repair?

"A roast duck wants me to accept students, what daydreams are you dreaming about?" He looked at Chang Kuo, feeling quite humiliated: "Even if it's my own family... But even if you want to send it, you have to give it anyway." Double it!"

"I bought two." Chang Suining looked at Chang Kuo while speaking.

Seeing Qiao Yang also looking over, Chang Kuo stared: "Riding a horse is also very tiring!"

It’s not too much to eat a roast duck in the middle!
Chang Suining raised his head and said casually: "Don't blame the third father, I will make it up."

As she spoke, she stretched out her hands towards Xi'er.

Xi'er understood immediately, first handed over the slingshot, and then handed over a stone.

Qiao Jijiu looked puzzled: "?"

Where did this all come from?

While he was puzzled, Chang Suining, who raised his head, squinted his eyes slightly and pulled the slingshot. As soon as he released his hand, a stone flew out, and immediately a wild goose fluttered down from the air.

The flock of geese returning from the south in spring suddenly scattered.

The goose that was hit fell on Taifu Chu's side, startling him.

Soon a young girl came over and picked up the goose: "I must have surprised you."

Taifu Chu looked at her disapprovingly.

This little lady!

A well-behaved wild goose, looking forward to the spring day with great difficulty, just flew back, and suddenly encountered such a disaster-how similar is this experience to him?

As if aware of his disapproval, Chang Suining stretched out his head to look at the fish basket beside him, and exclaimed, "You have gained a lot."

Taifu Chu turned his head to look at the few fish he had caught, and was speechless.

This little lady!

As annoying as his outstanding student who used to make him angry and pull his beard!

Mrs. Chu was not a refined and kind person, so he waved at the young girl who was staring at his fish basket: "Go, go, go...and worship your teacher."

"okay."

Chang Suining straightened up, brought the geese to Qiao Yang, and offered them with both hands: "Third father, this is enough for a pair."

Qiao Jijiu was stunned, and asked in amazement: "... When did Ningning learn this?"

"I haven't learned it for long, but who called our daughter a genius?" Chang Kuo said, patted Qiao Jijiu on the shoulder: "This is my daughter, so I will tell you to get the moon first, otherwise there will be no one in a thousand miles." How can it be your turn to be a good student? Think about it, is this the truth?"

Qiao Jijiu was speechless for a while.

The girl in front of her held a goose and was still waiting for his response.

Qiao Jijiu didn't want to tire the child, so he took it and compromised: "It's not a big deal... If Ning Ning really wants me to teach, then from tomorrow onwards, he and Mian Mian will study together."

Chang Suining saluted again: "Thank you, third father."

"But we just agreed, we have to learn from both—" Qiao Jijiu finalized the matter on the spot, and invited Taifu Chu to be a witness: "Teacher Chu will help me to be a witness, but this girl agreed If you want to learn fishing from me, you must not go back on your word!"

Mrs. Chu: "...Success."

I have never done such a bizarre witness in my life.

"As the saying goes, there are priorities, and the same is true for teaching...Come on, Ningning, pick up the most important lessons today." While Qiao Jijiu was talking, he moved another bamboo stool to the river.

Chang Sui Ning Wei had no choice but to walk over.

This time, I sat until it was dark.

Seeing that the time to go back was about to be delayed, Qiao Jijiu reluctantly nodded and let him go. Before leaving, he confessed to Chang Suining that the way of studying is hard work. Good luggage, I will move it here tomorrow.

The Guozijian has boarding and lodging facilities for the students. Ordinary doctorate officials are not allowed to stay in the Guozijian. However, Qiao Yang, as a sacrificial wine, is the chief of the Guozijian. Has a separate residence.

With the emperor's special permission, the four members of Qiao's family have always lived in the Imperial College.

And because Guozijian was not close to the General's Mansion, it would take half a day to go back and forth, so Qiao Yang and Chang Kuo agreed to let Chang Suining come and live there, and return to Chang's Mansion every three to five days.

Mrs. Jijiu and Qiao Yubai brothers and sisters were overjoyed when they heard about this.

That night, Mrs. Wang did not care about scolding her husband and going fishing, but was busy cleaning Chang Suining's bedroom and preparing bedding and other daily necessities.

Qiao Yubai also quickly added new pen and ink in the study to prepare for Chang Suining's arrival.

The Qiao family was busy with anticipation. On the Chang family's side, Chang Suian felt that the sky was falling when he heard the news that his sister was going to study in the Imperial College.

Childhood nightmare resurfaced——

Chang Sui Ning's temperament was introverted and weak when he was young. It is said that it would be more suitable to raise him in Qiao's house. Chang Kuo and several people discussed and sent the child to Qiao's house.

But Chang Suian couldn't accept it, and ran to Qiao's house crying, wanting to snatch his sister back.

Everyone just pretended to be a child crying for a few days, so Chang Kuo dragged his son back.

But the next day, just after dawn, Chang Suian ran outside Qiao's house and cried loudly—give me back my sister.

Chang Kuo drags the person away again and doesn't allow him to go out again.

But Chang Suian can always sneak out and come to cry on time every morning, rain or shine, more punctually than a crowing rooster.

Crying alone was not enough, so I took a pen and ink, and wrote four big characters on the gate of Qiao's house. Because I was a beginner and had not learned to write for two years, I wrote it crookedly - return my Shushu.

At the back, the finger gradually pointed at Qiao Yubai, who was the same age as him——you already have a younger sister, why do you still want to rob my younger sister?

Qiao Yubo asked him bluntly - the two younger sisters look different, who would think there are too many younger sisters?
These greedy words broke Chang Suian's heart, and the two became old enemies.

But the Qiao family couldn't bear the disturbance, so they could only return their sister's hands and let the matter rest in peace.

But it was the younger sister who was snatched back by him desperately, but now she was going to Qiao's house again——

Chang Suian was full of reluctance, and worried that his sister would not get used to eating and living at Qiao's house, so she tossed and turned all night without sleep.

It rained lightly that night, just like his elder brother's mood.

The next morning, the sky cleared up, and a few unshaken raindrops hung on the banana leaves. The golden sunlight reflected on them, and the night became more fat and green.

In Princess Chongyue's mansion, Yuxie was fascinated by the plantain plant in the corner.

When the wind blows, the banana leaves sway slightly, and a drop of water slips down.

At this time, another female envoy came out from the courtyard and came to her side: "Aunt Yuxie, the medicine is ready, go back and drink it."

Yuzhu nodded with a dazed expression.

She withdrew her gaze from the banana tree, but when she touched the marks on the courtyard wall, her expression suddenly changed.

Her expression trembled, and she walked over quickly.

"Aunt Yuxie!" The two female envoys hurriedly followed.

"It's Your Highness..." Yu Cha suddenly exclaimed in shock, "It's Your Highness who's back!"

　Thank you for your monthly tickets and rewards. I am exhausted today. Since I went back to my hometown, I have been eating at a big table every day... I will organize the list tomorrow, thank you for your love~
　　good night!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)