Red Mansion Reader

Chapter 38 Music Instrument Academy
When Chen Heng returned to Shanxi Village this time, he came and went in a hurry.As usual, Chen Qi accompanied them to set off together, but compared to the last time when they sent off with a lot of people, this time it was so miserable that there was not even one person.

Grandpa and second uncle are resting in bed to recuperate, and there is Shuangxi to take care of at home.Grandma and Second Aunt are too busy to get away.It is even more impossible for the mother, Gu Shi, to come, and I don't know if his father has opened his mouth, Gu Shi is really pregnant.

Counting the days, it should still be the time before the county test.Chen Heng laughed inexplicably, now he knew how his father coaxed his mother.

Because it is still within the first three months, even if Mrs. Gu wants to deliver it in person again.The father and son were worried that she would cry non-stop on the road and disturb the fetal gas, so they denied her intention.

The master wants to teach, and it is not good for the teacher's wife to come alone.Fortunately, Chen Heng felt that it was easier to go out like this, but it was hard for his father, Chen Qi, to carry a big burden alone.It contained his clothes for all seasons, as well as bedding and so on.

The academies in Yangzhou provide accommodation.In order to allow the students to concentrate more on their studies, the students are even encouraged to live in the courtyard.It is to pay money, and only students in Class A can exempt from this miscellaneous fee.

As the number one in this government examination, Chen Heng is naturally on the list of exemptions.But this is not fixed, the college has an exam every three months, and then the ranking will be re-determined by the results.

Chen Heng was not very worried about this. He could take this opportunity to meet the students from various counties in Yangzhou. Instead, he looked forward to learning more from them.

The smug young man took his father's hand and embarked on the journey again.When passing through Taixing County, Chen Hengshun paid a visit to County Magistrate Xu and thanked him again for what happened before.

The county magistrate Xu joked, saying that he came for alms with the name of being the first in the government examination.Another 20 taels of silver was taken out.

"Just to make up for your loss, I went to Yangzhou to study hard. I also want to fight for Taixing County." Xu Pingzhi patted Chen Heng's shoulder and said in a spirited voice.

What have I lost?Chen Heng couldn't figure it out a bit. After hearing from the master that every student going to Yangzhou Academy had it, he took the money and continued on his way.What Chen Heng didn't know was that the county magistrate gave only five to ten taels to the other four students, but he was the only one who got 20 taels.

After several days of trekking, when the father and son arrived at the gate of the academy, they were stepping on the last day of registration.Chen Heng couldn't say whether he was happy or disappointed that the academy was built in Yangzhou city.

Influenced by the novels of his previous life, he always thought that the academy was built on the hillside with a beautiful scenery.But now that I think about it, there is a fart mountain in Yangzhou, and the distant mountain is like a daisy. This mountain is like an eyebrow, and it is a luxury to want to build it on the mountain.

But building in the city also has the advantages of being in the city, Chen Hengru thought.At least Yangzhou has few mountains and a vast land, which doesn't affect the academy's land occupation at all.Although he didn't go in to see the whole picture, but looking at the white walls outside and the eaves that could be seen vaguely, he knew the grandeur of the academy.

"Yueyi Academy."

Chen Heng pointed to the high door plaque and read it out to Chen Qi.Also let his father know the name of the place where his son will study in the future.

"What do you mean?" Chen Qi didn't want to understand, he thought it would be a more prestigious name, but he always felt awkward.

"It should be from the sentence in the Book of Songs, 'When you see a gentleman, you will be happy and well-mannered', which happens to be the last two words." Chen Heng thought about it with his head sideways, and gave his own answer.

Chen Qi didn't reply anymore, he noticed that there were people around him looking at him, so he turned his head and looked curiously.

At this time, there were still many carriages parked outside the gate, all of them were students who had rushed over and family members who were seeing them off.The appearance of their father and son with large and small bags inevitably attracted the attention of interested people. Fortunately, nothing outrageous happened, and everyone just watched to pass the time.

Chen Qi was a little nervous when he saw so many scholars all at once.But when he thought that among so many scholars, his son ranked first, he immediately became proud again.But he didn't know that among these scholars, there were still a few scholars who failed the provincial examination, who were more than a step above Chen Heng.

The father and son walked into the academy with their luggage. After passing the gate, there was a screen wall, and when they walked in, they could see a registered scholar.

After submitting the documents and materials, I spent 15 taels of silver to buy the necessary books in the future.It turned out that the money given by the county magistrate meant this.It really hurts my heart to spend this money, Chen Heng hugged them angrily, and rushed to the dormitory he was allocated.

Walking through the path paved with flat stones, the dormitories of the students are on the edge of the back hall, but they have not set foot in it.There is still a wooden fence between the two, which is purely to guard against gentlemen but not villains.

But thinking about it, there is no stupid scholar who is willing to ruin his reputation all his life and run to the back hall, where all the family members of the masters live.

The bedroom, of course, don't expect it to be so good.No matter how big or luxurious Yangzhou is, we must also consider the situation when there are more students in the future.Except for a separate bookshelf in the house, everyone sleeps on the same bed.Even if Chen Heng is from Class A.Don't think that just because you are the first in the government examination, you can show off.

If the masters of the academy hear anyone who has this kind of thinking, they will reprimand them: Studying hard in the cold window, all the hardships are lost, what kind of book do you want to read.If anyone has thoughts, why don't Xue Gongzi stay at home and spend some money to invite the two gentlemen, you lie down and he stands.You are drinking tea while he reads to you. Wouldn't it be more comfortable to study this way?

"pity."

Chen Heng shook his head at the Datong shop, Chen Qi thought his son was dissatisfied, and couldn't help being surprised.This child has never picked these things since he was a child.

"Does Heng'er feel uncomfortable?"

"Father, what do you think? It's enough to have a place to sleep. It's not an exam, but you have to try to be clean." Chen Heng shook his head and laughed, and continued, "I was watching dramas before. Didn't they often talk about women disguised as men and admitted to the hospital to study? It seems that the dramas are really deceiving people."

Whose girl can come to squeeze the Datong shop with you, Chen Qi laughed, thinking that his son sometimes has no experience.Just about to tease, he immediately became alert and asked, "When did you watch the drama????"

"I heard it, I heard it. Dad, I read every day, and I read it under your nose." Chen Heng is also innocent. You can't blame me for the things in your previous life.

After listening to it, Chen Qi felt relieved. Among other things, Chen Heng really didn't need to worry about his study.

"Father, let me help you pack your things."

"What do you want to eat later?"

"Just eat two pancakes, Dad, how about you? Do you live in Yangzhou tonight, or?"

"It's just such a short distance, dad can walk back, what a waste of money."

Heh, why don't you come and show me, Chen Heng silently rolled his eyes in his heart, knowing that the elders love money.After tidying up the bed and bookshelves, the two walked out of the academy together.

Today is not the day when classes start to teach, so naturally the academy doesn't care about food.The two father and son found a porridge shop, ordered a white porridge, and each ate a piece of pancake.After eating, they went to the post station again, wanting to see if there was a convoy going to Taixing County, but they were unlucky and didn't come across it.

Then this matter could not continue to be done according to Chen Qi's wishes. Chen Heng also had some money in his pockets, so he dragged his father to the inn to open a room, and then gave up Chen Qi's desire to walk home.

"It's alright, alright, you can go back to the academy." Chen Qi was very impatient, he always felt that letting his son take care of him was showing that he was getting old, but he also felt that it was good to be taken care of by his son, and he still felt a little sweet in his heart.

Chen Heng was able to guess what his father was thinking, he thought he was just trying to get angry because of wasting money.Quietly stuffed ten taels of silver into his father's bag.

His mother is pregnant, so she must eat less.But if he gave too much, Chen Qi would have to wait in Yangzhou tomorrow and send the money back to him.

After finishing the last thing, Chen Heng hurried back to the academy as if afraid of being discovered.

From today onwards, he will live and study in the academy.

Back in the dormitory, there are already a few more students in the room, and the students in this room are not very old.After paying homage to the elders and younger ones, except for the two who hadn't arrived yet, Chen Heng was the youngest present, and the oldest was only 13 years old, and he also passed the government examination this year.

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"Tader."

"father."

As soon as Xue's carriage stopped at the gate of the academy, it attracted everyone's attention.Xue Zhen has long been accustomed to this, but told his son: "Do you still remember what Dad told you yesterday?"

"Remember." Xue Biao nodded seriously, and said in a deep voice, "In the academy, you must study hard, don't bully others, and don't waste your money. If your classmates have difficulties, you should help them out."

"Yeah." Xue Zhen glanced at shopkeeper He who bowed his head and dared not speak in the carriage, and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Remember to treat people with sincerity, only if you do this, others will treat you with sincerity. If you lend money to a classmate, if he is looking for fun, you don't want to borrow from him. If it is an emergency, don't think that he will return it to you, just spend the money yourself, and buy it happily."

"Our family is not short of money, but it's not for you to spend it carelessly. I'll increase your monthly silver to 50 taels. When you take a bath every month, you can go to the store in the city to get it yourself."

Shopkeeper He lowered his head the more he listened, and felt that the second master of the Xue family was talking to himself, implying that he used 5000 taels to fish him out and asked the Wang family to let him go.

In fact, Xue Zhen had such idle thoughts, he didn't even want to see this Shopkeeper He.If it wasn't for his sister-in-law at home, he would have kicked Shopkeeper He down, and would have gone back to Jinling by himself.

"Remember, you must salute when you see the head of the mountain, and respect him as your own elder." Xue Zhen emphasized his tone.

Xue Biao knew what Xue Zhen meant.He nodded and said, "My son must work hard."

"Go, there are too many people inside, so Daddy won't see you off." Xue Zhen looked at Xue Biao who got off the carriage, but still couldn't help pulling up the curtain and said, "Tiaoer, remember...to write to Daddy."

"Don't worry, Dad." Xue Biao stood on the road, smiling with his head tilted.

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　　PS: By the way, I would like to tease you about something. Baidu said that the tallest mountain in Yangzhou is Datong Mountain, which is 149.5 meters high and is known as the highest peak in Central Jiangsu.

　　
　
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