Red Mansion Reader

Chapter 20 Wang Xianming's Travels in the Lin Mansion

Ever since her daughter came into the house, half of Jia's thoughts were on her.At this moment, seeing that Yu'er is sitting properly, but seeing the smile on the corner of her mouth is a little bit bigger than before, I know that the other party is still thinking about it.

Knowing her daughter is like her mother, Jia thought about it and guessed where her daughter's plan was.He smiled at Mrs. Liu and said, "It seems that our play is really lively. There are not only female Gongfu and female Zhuge, but also a female champion."

"Has Yu'er started to study too?" Surprised, Liu looked straight at Daiyu.

"Since she was able to walk, half of her father's study room has been taken up, and she doesn't know what he reads all day long." Jia Shi joked, and the girl objected, "Isn't it good to like reading?"

"Okay, of course." Mrs. Liu clapped her hands with a smile. When she got excited, she took a few more simple questions. The girl answered very fluently, and she could tell some allusions along the way, which made Mrs. Liu smile.

While the three were chatting and laughing, a maid walked into the house, stood outside the curtain and whispered that the master was back.

Jia raised her head and looked out the window, only to realize that the sky was getting dark, so she smiled and got up and took Liu's hand, complaining: "It's all my fault, I've been talking with my sister for so long, but I've neglected my brother-in-law."

"It doesn't matter." Liu Shi waved his hand indifferently, cleared his throat, and said, "He said it on the way here. This time, you should remember the six-character motto: listen less, read less and speak less. I just laughed at him: it would be better to bring a piece of wood."

"What did brother-in-law say?"

"He said: It's not how the rotten wood came to find the flowers." Liu smiled and shook her head, jokingly said, "It's just for him to find a way."

Mrs. Jia laughed again, and took Mrs. Liu and her daughter to the front hall together.When they arrived at the front hall, because Wang Xianming was present, the female relatives asked a few words behind the screen.Immediately, the hostess gave the order to open the table.

There are two tables, one inside and one outside.Lin Ruhai and Wang Xianming sat in front, while Jia Shi and Liu Shi went to find their own happiness.This is a pain for the honest and dull Wang Xianming.

The biggest official he has ever met in his life is just a student who passed the college examination.But he is a failed student, how can he have any friendship with the magistrate.Now facing Tanhualang of the current dynasty, even though he was a classmate in the past, Wang Xianming had to sit up with all his energy.

No matter what kind of person Lin Ruhai is, it can't be seen that he is nervous.After persuading the servant who was waiting on the side to retreat, he just smiled and persuaded him to drink.He talked about Liu's father's past in a rambling manner, and the atmosphere became warmer every time he came and went.

After a few glasses of beer wine, Wang Xianming let go of his courage a little bit.One of the two is a prodigal son, and the other is a fallen child.There is not much to talk about, and the topic turns around and naturally falls on reading and educating people.

As soon as he mentioned this, Wang Xianming got up and picked up the wine and poured it into Lin Ruhai's glass, "I still want to thank you for this matter. Once your letter arrived, it was like opening Heng'er's heart, and he wrote the article on the same day. I took it to see, and it really improved to a higher level."

"Really?" Lin Ruhai was born with a very good-looking personality, and she has a bit of elegance in her years of reading.Coupled with the years of precipitation in the officialdom, he has added a bit of stability, and his demeanor this time is really unparalleled.

"Brother-in-law didn't ask him what he thought?"

Brazenly receiving the call of "brother-in-law" from Xunyan Yushi, Wang Xianming straightened his back, thought about Liu's face several times in his mind, and then replied with a guilty conscience: "Of course I asked, that's what he said: consistent, thick and thin, and light weight.

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai put down his wine glass.After pondering for a moment, he sighed: "It's really a high level of comprehension. My brother-in-law is a student, and he is extremely well received."

Wang Xianming smirked complacently, but fortunately he still knew that the person opposite him was Tanhua Lang who was serious and honest, his mind was quite clear, and he didn't say anything stupid.

"Your talents and insights are above mine." Wang Xianming made an inquiry form, "I would like to ask you for advice on something."

Lin Ruhai was not humble either, she just nodded and signaled the other party to just ask.

Wang Xianming was a little embarrassed, he considered his words in his mind, and said, "I want to inquire, who is the head of Jinling Academy now, and can they accept someone from the academy?"

"Brother-in-law is not going to continue teaching?" Lin Ruhai was really surprised.

"I won't teach, I won't teach." Wang Xianming said calmly, "All I know is the Four Books and Five Classics, and I have taught everything that needs to be taught. When he finishes the county and government exams this time, he should find another famous teacher for him, so that Heng'er's talent will not be wasted."

As soon as these words were said, even Lin Ruhai listened in awe.There are many good teachers in the world, but there are very few people who dare to recognize their own shortcomings, let go at critical moments, and give a push to their disciples.

Especially in the face of those good materials and beautiful jade, who would not want to wait until the peaches and plums are fragrant, and when the world praises them, they can also bring their own names.

Whenever someone like Wang Xianming meets him once, it is a student's luck in this life.

Lin Ruhai said sincerely, "Brother-in-law's actions should be a lie."

After drinking,

Lin Ruhai said again: "It's not urgent. I don't think Jinling Academy is a good place to go. Brother-in-law might as well wait a little longer."

"Is there any better place?" Wang Xianming's news channels are limited, which is a bit strange.

Lin Ruhai just laughed, and happened to catch up with several servants coming in to light the lamps.He raised his hand, tapped the tabletop, and played charades first.Wang Xianming had no choice but to continue drinking with him.

After a while, the host and guest had a good time and went back to their houses.

Wang Xianming asked Mr. Kong Ming at home about the banquet.Mrs. Liu also played riddles, saying "you will know in a few days", and just went to sleep by herself.

Good guy, I guess Heng'er is not your student, so just leave me alone in the frying pan and worry about it.Wang Xianming hugged the quilt angrily and fell asleep, which was also very interesting.

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On the 22th.

After noon, the Lin Mansion was already very lively.

It's the birthday of the beloved daughter of the patrolling salt censor, so there is no reason for those salt merchants not to arrive early.The gifts given earlier are not counted. When these invited salt merchants greeted and hugged each other, many of their attendants were still carrying wrapped gifts.

But as soon as they stepped into Lin's mansion, they saw the things they had given earlier were neatly placed in the courtyard, and for a while they couldn't figure out the medicine in Tanhualang's gourd.

Today won't be a Hongmen Banquet.

No way, I heard that Mr. Lin loves his eldest daughter very much, so it is absolutely impossible to make trouble today.

Several friendly salt merchants had exchanged opinions and put down their guard a bit.But they also made up their minds that if there is any trouble at the banquet, they will never abandon each other and ignore each other.

The salt merchants walked through the courtyard with doubts and anxiety.Naturally, there are servants who divide the male and female guests into two routes and lead them to different places.The salt merchants came to a spacious and bright lobby, but they did not see the prepared banquet, only two neat rows of chairs arranged on the left and right.

What does it mean?
Seeing Mr. Lin leading a plain old man, standing in the hall and smiling at them.The salt merchant hurried forward to salute, and Lin Ruhai returned the salute one by one, signaling to the guests that it was still early, they might as well sit down, drink tea and listen to the play, they should pass the time.

How dare everyone refuse to agree, the guests do as they please, after some refusals, their own servants led them to sit in their seats.

Seat arrangement, the most test of the host's hospitality.

Seeing that everyone's seats were arranged securely, everyone couldn't help but praise the mistress of the mansion.As for how much is true and how much is false, no one knows.

The one on the left is Feng Zhu, the largest salt merchant in Yangzhou.He saw the unremarkable old man sitting opposite him.Knowing that the other party is not the housekeeper of the Lin family.Then he said puzzledly: "I don't know your name, and I haven't met you yet. It's really rude, I'm Feng Zhu."

Wang Xianming was a little clumsy, so Lin Ruhai naturally came out to help him and introduced, "This is my brother-in-law."

Feng Zhu was shocked, got up quickly and said: "I'm sorry, I don't know that it's Lin Yushi's family. Hahaha, Master Lin and I have a very good friendship, so I called brother-in-law with a cheeky face. Don't blame my former brother-in-law, brother-in-law. After today, tomorrow I will hold a banquet in Chunfeng Building to apologize."

It's gross, it's gross.Wang Xianming blew his beard and stared angrily, "I know you well, and I started to build relationships when I came up."Lin Ruhai saw everything in his eyes, picked up his tea cup and took a sip with a smile.

After a while, the guests gradually came together.After seeing each other, everyone found that the people on the left were all salt merchants, and those on the right were Lin Ruhai's family members and leisure guests.

The salt merchants saw that there were indeed no officials from other mansions in the hall, knowing that today was just a family banquet, their doubts were dispelled.As soon as people are alert in their hearts, the topic naturally becomes heated.

As we chatted, we couldn't help but talk about the gift box in the courtyard.The salt merchants persuaded Lin Ruhai that they were all superficial things, and that all their own thoughts should be given to children to play with.

Lin Ruhai was annoyed and amused when he heard it, and said, "Can Li Taibai's authentic work be considered a crude thing? It's really insulting."

The salt merchant who spoke just now knew that he had said something wrong, so he sat down with a smile.

Wang Xianming was surprised, and said in a panic, "What, there is such a precious thing. This is what to do, what to do."

Seeing the little old man's panic-stricken appearance, Feng Zhu couldn't help asking: "Brother-in-law, what difficulties do you have, why don't you tell us and let us figure out a solution together."

"I thought it was just a family gathering, and my wife only asked me to prepare 20 taels of silver, saying that it was for the children to buy odds and ends." Wang Xianming sighed, blushing, and couldn't help revealing that he was a wife-only man.

"Brother-in-law, don't blame me."

After finishing speaking, Wang Xianming felt deeply ashamed.He also thought of his wife's entrustment last night, asking him to send out the silver no matter what.

Face and Liu Shi, which one is more important?
Without the slightest hesitation, Wang Xianming stood up bravely, took out a purse from his arms, and handed it to Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai comforted him with a smile: "It's just a birthday, something that happens every year. It's enough to have this kind of intention. She doesn't like to give antiques, calligraphy and paintings to my daughter."

　Thank you, thank you, there are thirty chapters of monthly tickets, thank you everyone.Hahahahahaha

　　
　
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