Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 109 Persistence and Compromise

On weekdays, Li Wan is the most sensible.

Rarely joke around with people.

But in recent days, she seldom regained some anger under Cheng Huan's parents' knees.

Temperament also cheerful a lot.

Today I saw Feng Yibo's scholar's attire, but I couldn't help but think of the deceased Jia Zhu.

It is inevitable that there is some discomfort in my heart.

At this time, I saw the two women flirting with Feng Yibo.

For no reason.My heart is sour and uneasy.

Reminds her of her short-lived bliss after her newlyweds.

She also knew the relationship between her parents and Feng Yibo, it was like half a son.

Therefore, he is also regarded as a younger brother, not an outsider.

Therefore, I was irritable, so I wanted to vent it by joking.

Without thinking too much, I said a few words with emotion.

Originally, if Feng Yibo replied a few words, it would be nothing.

But he was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

Although Feng Yibo had already thought about it, the You sisters would belong to Xue Baochai in the future.

But after all, he hasn't discussed with Xue Baochai yet, so it's difficult to respond immediately.

So this joke seems a bit abrupt.

The scene was a little awkward for a while.

Fortunately, Li Mengshi felt something was wrong at this time, and immediately made a relief, saying:

"You child is usually silent, why are you still acting up today?"

"Is it better to ask about things in your brother's house?"

Li Wan was feeling embarrassed, when he heard his mother blame him, he immediately went down the steps and said:

"It's me who was abrupt, don't blame me!"

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Feng Yibo's response, he forcibly changed the subject, saying:
"Yibo's trip to the south of the Yangtze River has earned him a great reputation!"

"We've heard about Feng Jiaxuan's name in the capital, and we're all excited about it!"

"Senior sister's praise, this can't be true!"

Although Li Wan's words were abrupt, Feng Yibo could only cooperate.

He waved his hands again and again, and took out that set of clothes again, saying:

"It is also a great honor for Yibo to do something for the imperial court and for the people in the south of the Yangtze River, and I dare not take credit for it."

"Yibo doesn't need to be humble in front of us."

Just like that, Feng Yibo talked with him for a while.

So they left a group of women chatting and went to look for Li Shouzhong.

The master and apprentice sat down in the study, and Feng Yibo got straight to the point, saying:

"I can come back this time, but it's from my mentor?"

"We must be responsible for the internal affairs of the universe, but we must also be good at getting rid of them."

Li Shouzhong couldn't help but smiled when he heard the words, and didn't answer his question directly, but said:
"If you don't take responsibility, you won't have a career in the world."

"If you don't get rid of it, there will be no hope of birth."

Speaking of this, Feng Yibo already understood.

Sure enough, Li Shouzhong was mediating for him in the capital.

Li Shouzhong said a couple of allusions, and he didn't go round and round, and said directly:

"Now you have taken on the responsibility, and the errands are also extremely beautiful."

"So I took the opportunity to ask you to go back to Beijing."

Speaking of this, Li Shouzhong smiled even wider, and said:

"This is also to retire after success."

Hearing this, Feng Yibo got up and said:

"My teacher is thinking of me wholeheartedly, please accept a bounty and a gift!"

After saying that, he bowed deeply, Li Shouzhong quickly supported him, and said:

"Okay, how can this be the case between us master and apprentice?"

After sitting down again, Feng Yibo said with concern:
"After I left, the teacher didn't suffer any embarrassment, did he?"

Li Shouzhong shook his head, seemed a little disappointed, and said:

"I agreed with Zhang Songyue several times, and Zhang Songyue thought that I wanted to seek refuge, so he didn't make things difficult."

Having said that, he sighed slightly and said:
"On the contrary, I'm afraid he will also mediate this time."

Feng Yibo knew Li Shouzhong's temperament, and he was not someone to cling to.

And at this time, Li Shouzhong's words were a little lonely.

He was a little strange: "Oh? That benefactor..."

"It was just a coincidence that they had the same political views, but now..."

Li Shouzhong's expression was tangled, and he stopped talking halfway.

Instead, he said, "Forget it, there is plenty of time to talk about these things."

He waved his hand, and said in a somewhat uninterested manner:

"You just came back from Yibo, so I won't pull you to ask questions as a teacher, let's rest earlier!"

It seems that it was the collision of ideals and reality in his heart that made Li Shouzhong choose a temporary compromise.

But his heart made him suffer for it.

Feng Yibo pondered for a while when he heard the words, and persuaded:
"Teacher, gentlemen seek common ground while reserving differences, there are some things you don't have to worry too much about when you are old."

Li Shouzhong glanced at him and understood what this apprentice meant.

This is to let him not regard the temporary "sameness" as the constant "sameness".

Temporary "sameness" is normal.

As long as you keep your "differentness", you are still a gentleman.

"Yibo can see clearly!"

Li Shouzhong was very relieved, and there was a smile on his face again.

"Don't worry, being a teacher doesn't mean losing your fighting spirit. As you said, it's just seeking common ground while reserving differences."

However, at this point, Li Shouzhong changed the subject and said:

"I'm just worried that if I get used to compromise, I won't have any ambitions in the future."

Only then did Feng Yibo understand Li Shouzhong's worry, and he said with a smile:

"Master, have you ever thought about why the 'Qingli New Deal' failed with someone like Fan Wenzhenggong?"

Hearing this, Li Shouzhong didn't even think about it, so he replied:

"Countless people throughout the dynasties have said that Fan Wenzheng was involved in party struggles, which led to the failure of the New Deal."

Although Feng Yibo thinks it's not that simple.

But this was the answer he wanted from Li Shouzhong.

Hearing this, he nodded and said with a smile:
"If partisanship is inevitable, why not try to cooperate?"

"Cooperation?"

Li Shouzhong was taken aback, as if he didn't understand what Feng Yibo meant.

Feng Yibo nodded with a smile, and continued:
"Partisanship has always been just an extension of the conflict of interests. If cooperation can bring greater benefits, there will naturally be no party struggle."

"Do you mean……"

Li Shouzhong was thoughtful when he heard the words, but felt that something was missing.

Feng Yibo shook his head and smiled lightly, saying:
"I haven't thought of a better way yet, but we might as well look in this direction in the future, and we will surely find the right direction in the end."

"What you said is not unreasonable, it's just..."

Although Li Shouzhong felt that what Feng Yibo said was correct, he couldn't figure it out for a moment.

He hesitated again: "If they are all for their own interests, what good will it do for Wei?"

As soon as Feng Yibo heard it, he knew that Li Shouzhong was on the edge of his horn again, so he immediately smiled and said:

"The mentor doesn't care about personal gains and losses, it's really respectable, so why not exchange your own interests for the interests of Great Wei?"

"This……"

Li Shouzhong was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt enlightened.

He couldn't help but slapped the table, stood up and said, "Well said!"

After walking back and forth for a few steps, he said excitedly:
"Instead, I was blinded by the word benefit for a while. Benefits can not only be used for individuals, but also for the interests of the family, the country, and the world!"

Feng Yibo naturally knew that this matter was not that simple.

But the direction is definitely good.

Seeing that Li Shouzhong had regained his fighting spirit, he couldn't bear to say any more insulting words.

Then he smiled and said: "My teacher is concerned about the country and the people, but I was entangled in trivial matters for a while, and I haven't thought about it."

Li Shouzhong shook his head.

He looked at Feng Yibo, and said word by word:

"No! Seeking common ground while reserving differences is the big picture!"

(End of this chapter)