Red Mansion Reader

Chapter 102 Sister, Do Me A Favor

It is said that scholars, farmers, businessmen, but in ancient times, as long as there were natural disasters, the two days in the middle were the saddest.Among them, workers are slightly better than farmers. After all, they have a craft, and they can still make a living in the city.

Only those peasants in the fields, if God sneezed a little, they would tremble for a while, fearing that they would encounter a bad year.

Now that he has successfully transported his family from Shanxi Village to Yangzhou City, Chen Heng is finally relieved.

It doesn't matter if the guess is wrong.It's not like the family's fertile land ran away with long legs. If grandpa still wants to go back to planting, he can just ask him to go back and hire a few people to help.

Now only the Master's family is left, what should they do?

Chen Heng pursed his lips and tapped the table with his finger.Candlelight in the corner shone on his side face.The gradually opened facial features are already full of charm, and the smooth mandible line extends to the lower lip before it is slightly tightened.

On the slender and tight lip line is the erect nose bridge.A strand of hair fell down his cheeks, just covering his dark eyes, and only the ends of his thick eyebrows could be faintly seen flying up from the corners of his eyes.

With accumulated thoughts, after eliminating all possibilities, Chen Heng leaned back in his chair weakly.He studied with Wang Xianming since he was a child, so how could he not understand the other party's temperament.

If you really want to persuade the master who is desperate for face, you have to rely on the teacher's mother to do it yourself.It's just that if you write a letter to your teacher's wife, your master will definitely read it together.

How can I get around my wife?
Chen Heng raised his eyebrows suddenly. He thought of a person. If she came forward, he would surely be able to accomplish this matter.

It's not easy for me to write letters, isn't there still sister Lin around?Master can't take her letter, let's read it too.

As soon as the thought came to his mind, Chen Heng got up with a smile, packed the box and put it back under the bed, blew out the candle and went to bed to rest.

Just when Chen Heng was about to take a break, an official ship also docked at Guazhou Wharf in the dark.

After the official boat put down the pedals, only one official came out leading the horse.After a short inspection on the shore, the man put a small yellow flag with him on the horse.

The official got on the horse, clamped the horse's belly with his legs, and swung the whip fiercely. The army horse neighed and galloped on the quiet main street.

The clattering of horseshoes quickly attracted the attention of patrolling officers and soldiers.

They were about to step forward to ask questions, when the leader saw the yellow flag on the horse.Immediately, he panicked and said to his comrades: "Eight hundred miles, hurry up, give way, everyone give way. Those who stand in the way will be killed without mercy."

All the subordinates dare not talk too much.Wishing he could grow a pair of legs, he hurriedly made way to both sides.

Feiqi didn't have the time to pay attention to these guys, so he just drove the army horse to the government office in one go.

…………

…………

On the second day, after breakfast, Chen Heng left home to go to the academy.He has the habit of getting up early, and it is still early, so his pace is much more leisurely.

The situation on the street is almost the same as in the past.There are still early shops on both sides of the street, business travelers and tourists who are on their way, either gather around the shops, or walk in a hurry.

The location of the Chen family is close to the city gate, and in the past every time he went back to the post station in Taixing County on vacation, it was not far away.

I don't know what's going on today. Before the inn opened early in the morning, there were many people standing at the door.

Seeing these people getting angry one by one, Chen Heng saw that there was still plenty of time, so he came up to hear what happened.

"It's a good pier, how can it be closed? This will delay me a lot."

"I heard that it was confiscated by the government office. I just came from there. The officers and soldiers have already set up roadblocks and sealed off half the street."

"Is it so serious? Do you know any news?"

"Going out, ask what these things are for. Hurry up and take a detour to Zhenjiang to catch a boat."

While several business travelers were talking, someone inside raised his hand and shouted: "Is anyone going to Zhenjiang? There are still five people missing in the car, and five people are still missing." As soon as the man finished speaking, most of the people immediately raised their hands .

Chen Heng saw everything in his eyes, and doubts suddenly arose in his heart.He didn't care about the delay, turned around and ran towards Guazhou Wharf.This road can also reach the academy, but it takes a little detour.

In the middle of the run, I saw several officials standing guard on the way.Except for the residents in this neighborhood, most of the people who wanted to come here by boat were patiently persuaded by the officials to go back.

Chen Hengduo took a look at their attire. There were officers in official clothes, and soldiers in armor and holding knives.Behind the roadblock, a few folks driving carts were pulling a cart of grain to the pier.

He went up to explain to the officials, saying that he was a student of Yueyi Academy and wanted to go to school through this way.

They didn't make it difficult for Chen Heng, they just told him to pay attention to the roadblocks.

Between the barricades and the houses along the street, a trail was left for people to pass through.Chen Heng is small, so he doesn't feel strenuous walking in it.

It's just that the more he walked in, the more grain carts he found, which made it impossible to see the end at a glance.

Rushing to the academy with a lot of concerns, Chen Heng told Xue Biao about it before class.

Xue Biao also felt strange, "Although in previous years, we would also transport food abroad, but this year it is indeed earlier."

It's only the end of September now, so it's more reasonable for this kind of thing to happen in October.Because at the end of October, it happened to be the time when the prefectures and counties in various places finished counting the local autumn harvest.Of course, the later the time, the better the people's harvest this year.

It is also a great joy to say it.

"Earlier should be earlier." Jiang Yuanbai felt that Brother Heng was making a fuss, and comforted him, "Brother Heng, this doesn't affect our studies."

Chen Heng didn't know how to answer the other party, looked around, and suddenly asked, "Where's Brother Su Zhao?"

"His family came to look for him in the morning, and he ran out before we woke up." Qian Dayou slept next to Xin Suzhao, so he naturally noticed the movement of the other party.

Chen Heng's face darkened, he nodded and said nothing more.

Seeing Master Xu walking into the school, Xue Biao hurriedly waved Jiang Yuanbai back to his seat.

Xin Suzhao didn't have time to return to the academy until noon.

He had just walked into the dormitory, and before Chen Heng had time to ask questions, Jiang Yuanbai, who was outspoken, had already asked Brother Heng's question in the morning.

Xin Suzhao, who was covered in sweat, took off his wet robe first, "This is what you are talking about..." He took the towel on the shelf again, and wiped the sweat from his forehead, "...It is this year's sweat from the capital city." The autumn harvest is not good, so the shipment was earlier."

"Brother Heng, take a look." Jiang Yuanbai spread his hands to his classmates, signaling them not to worry too much.

"You guys have to be willing to worry about this, it's actually quite good." In the end, Xin Suzhao came out to help Chen Heng.
Jiang Yuanbai was dumbfounded, he didn't understand the medicine sold in Xin Suzhao's gourd.

He was about to continue to ask a few more questions, but Xin Suzhao reasoned that he came back to avoid the sun and catch up on sleep.At the end of the day, I have to go out to take care of the grain carts.

It was rare for Xin Geng to delegate something this time, and Xin Suzhao naturally hoped to do it beautifully, so that his father would know that his son had truly grown up.

Xue Biao sat beside Chen Heng, and when Xin Suzhao turned over and lay on the bed, he whispered to his friend: "Do you think these things are too urgent?!"

Chen Heng nodded, he also felt the same way.

Xue Biao is a smart person, seeing that Brother Heng is silent, he knows that before there is a judgment on this matter, he should not make it public, so he simply keeps silent.

Taking advantage of the quietness of the dormitory, Chen Heng quickly picked up the pen and prepared to write a letter to his wife.

For this beautiful and intelligent teacher, he no longer hides his words, and in a few words, he explained the various things and the serious relationship, and then filled them in the envelope.

After Chen Heng finished all this, he went to the peach tree in the Tiren Hall and hung a paper crane.

After class was over in the evening, Chen Heng left the academy again.This time he didn't go home right away, but waited at the door of the shops along the street.

Not long after, two bearers carrying the sedan chair stopped in front of him.

"Brother."

A pleasant and lively voice came from inside the sedan chair.As soon as Chen Heng heard it, he knew it was the person he was waiting for, and hurriedly replied: "Sister, it's me."

"Master." A little maid, who was on the side of the sedan chair, also greeted Chen Heng.

Chen Heng knew her name was Xueyan, which was chosen by Daiyu, and she was Jia's new personal servant girl for his daughter.

Xue Yansheng is simple-minded and petite, and she will not be timid when speaking.Chen Heng nodded at her as a response.Then he said to the old mother who was in charge, "Ma'am, let's talk as we walk."

The bearers started again, and Chen Heng followed. Although the street was full of people, it didn't affect the two of them chatting a few words first.

"If I had known that I would see my brother today, I should have gone back in a carriage, and it would have saved my brother the trouble of leaving."

Hearing that Daiyu was in a good mood, Chen Heng couldn't help but smiled and said, "It's okay, walking more is a good thing, and it can also exercise your body."

Lin Daiyu was sitting in the sedan chair, playing with her handkerchief, she couldn't help but roll her eyes when she heard this.

Brother, this person really doesn't know how to say a single good word to others.

Seeing that sister Lin suddenly lost her voice, Chen Heng took the initiative to speak again: "Sister, I have something to do here, and I might ask you to help me."

Lin Daiyu has known Chen Heng for so many years, and she rarely heard him use the word please.Hastily said: "Don't worry brother, sister will help you."

I didn't say what it was, Chen Heng hesitated, coughed lightly, and then took out the letter he had written, "You take this letter back, copy it again, and then send it to the teacher in your name."

The elder brother's teacher's wife is naturally his aunt.Daiyu nodded, raised the curtain of the sedan chair, and stretched out her pale fingers, "Then brother, just give me the letter."

Chen Heng quickly handed over the letter, heaving a sigh of relief.

The hanging curtain was lowered again, and Lin Daiyu was holding the letter, listening to the unhurried footsteps outside, she was amused and confused, and said: "Brother, you came to me just for this trivial matter?"

Good sister, you don't know how many people you can help.Chen Heng thought this way in his heart, but said: "If this can be done, next year my sister's birthday, my brother will give my sister a special gift."

"Don't fool me with the Nine-Chapter Arithmetic Booklet."

"Okay." Chen Heng laughed and nodded. He was still in a gloomy mood, but was swept away by Sister Lin's joke.

No matter how long the street is, there is an end. Chen Heng accompanied the sedan chair to an intersection and said, "Sister, I'll send it here."

"Well, brother, go back and walk slowly." The voice in the sedan chair was still cheerful and light, and sister Lin finally lifted the curtain and turned sideways, not only giving the surprised brother a look, but also letting him see her bright smiling face. "Brother, don't forget the gift."

Chen Heng restrained his expression, only smiled slightly, and watched the sedan chair go away.

　Ok, things are getting better.Da da da da da, start coding

　　
　
(End of this chapter)