Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 28 Changing Atmosphere

"Second Master Lian was very embarrassed when he came home. He lay on the car with his clothes disheveled and fell asleep. When he got home, he took a shower, ate something and went back to sleep." As the saying goes, it is impossible to guard against a domestic thief. matter. No, someone is reporting to Mrs. Wang.

After receiving the news, Mrs. Wang looked worried on her face, but in fact she was secretly happy. Aunt Zhao next to her also praised her in time: "That's right. I was raised pampered. If I carry it in the examination room in this weather, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat or sleep."

"How did Zhu'er come back in the first place?" Mrs. Wang asked seemingly unintentionally, and Aunt Zhou next to her immediately took her over: "Uncle Zhu came back in a sedan, and he looked quite energetic."

Three women have three thoughts. Aunt Zhao must support Mrs. Wang in terms of face, otherwise she will not have the chance to give birth to Tan Chun and Jia Huan. This woman is not simple at all. Facing the big house in the east cross courtyard, can't we share the same hatred?

"Brother Lian, did you fail the exam?" Aunt Zhao whispered carefully, as if talking to herself.

Mrs. Wang was very happy in her heart, but she said with a straight face: "Don't talk nonsense. It won't sound good if it gets spread. You all listen carefully. Don't talk nonsense about this matter. We will publish the list later and see what happens."

That being said, what secrets are there in Rongguo Mansion?
  Later, Jia Mu also found out and told the maid next to her: "Let someone keep an eye on the list and report it in time."

Well, Jia Mu could still keep her composure, although she also felt that Jia Lian probably failed the exam, otherwise he would definitely have to make a big deal about it.

After one night's work, when Guixiang got up early the next day and went to the kitchen, a cook with whom she had a good relationship pulled her to a corner to talk: "Guixiang, Second Master Lian failed the exam?"

Guixiang asked Jia Lian last night, and the answer she got was that it was okay, and she should be able to get through it. Unexpectedly, the chef sent completely opposite news. In the past, Guixiang would have made a fuss and cursed. Now, I just sneered secretly, but said something else: "Well, I don't know, I didn't have time to ask the second master?"

Guixiang's answer spread quickly, and everyone in Rongguo Mansion soon knew that Jia Lian had failed in the exam. The news reached Ningguo Mansion next door before noon. Jia Zhen, who rarely had lunch at home, also heard the news, and waited on her Youshi said: "There is news from next door that Jia Lian failed the exam. Do you want to go and see him?"

"Didn't the results not be released? Why are you anxious about waiting for one more day? Let Rong'er go and see him." Jia Zhen also muttered in her heart. After all, Jia Lian didn't like reading before, so she failed in her first try. That's understandable. But as a student of Qingyun Academy, it is too embarrassing to fail the county examination. Did you get in by luck?

Jia Lian woke up just before lunch. His first experience in the examination room was so sour and refreshing. He had never suffered anything like this in his entire life. The main reason is that the weather is too hot, not only for fear of eating bad food, but the key point is that the aqua toilets there are too lethal.

While washing up, Guixiang reported in a low voice: "Second Master, there are rumors in the house that you failed the exam. The eldest master is also true. You are taking the exam in this county. He has gone out to play in the past two days." No one was seen. And Mrs. Xing, no one showed her face."

"What are you talking about? It's such a big deal, keep calm." Jia Lian really didn't take it to heart. The people in Rongguo Mansion were really worthless for being so startled. And Mrs. With just that attendance, no wonder there is no sense of presence.

In fact, Mrs. My dear, you are no longer young."

To say that Jia Lian is absolutely sure is not possible. After all, the role of the examiner has been greatly magnified in the imperial examination. What if this county magistrate is nothing and insists on going against me?
  Just as he was thinking about it, Jia Rong came, carrying a gift box in his hand.

"Second uncle, I heard that it's hard work in the examination room and the taste is not good. I brought a root of ginseng root to replenish my vitality."

Jia Rong thinks it's not a bad thing if they really fail in the exam. Someone will take them out to hang out in the future.

"Here we come, let's have something to eat together, and then we'll look at the list together." Jia Lian greeted, but Jia Rong didn't refuse, after all, he came with a mission. The two had lunch and went out together. It was a bit hot today and Jia She's sedan was not at home, so they had to arrange a carriage.

The time to release the list was in the afternoon, when the weather was the hottest, and it was really deliberately torturing.

Along the way, Jia Lian talked about what happened in the examination room, and brought a lot of food with him. In the end, he ate a pound of fried rice and a few pieces of walnut cake.

There were already many people waiting here at the county government office. Jia Lian asked the driver to stop more than a hundred steps away, took Jia Rong into the teahouse on the roadside, and asked Xiao An to wait under the banner and report any news in time.

There were already several candidates in the teahouse who had arrived first, including a classmate from Qingyun Academy. Feeling that there was only one candidate for the county examination this time, Jia Lian took a closer look and found out that among the classmates in the class, There were only two people in Daxing County's examination area, Jia Lian and the one in front of her, Gu Nan.

There were two other people around Gu Nan. When they saw Jia Lian, they took the initiative to greet him. Because of his reading notes, Jia Lian was quite popular in the class. Jia Lian stepped forward to speak, and Gu Nan introduced the two people next to him. They were both students from Qingyun Academy, but they were not in the freshman class, but in the second class of Grade C. The two brothers failed to catch up with the county exam last time, but they are full of confidence this time.

"In this county examination, there are only four of us who came from Qingyun Academy. Normally, the county examination will not be difficult for us, but this is our first time, so we are inevitably unsure." Gu Nan took the initiative with a smile. He was from a businessman family and was a well-rounded person. .

Jia Lian does not live on campus and is not familiar with the other two, so he just introduces Jia Rong with a smile and has no intention of talking more.

This made people feel cold and cold, but Gu Nan and others didn't take it seriously. After all, it was understandable for nobles. No matter how close the relationship between children from ordinary families and children from wealthy families is, there is still a layer of separation between them. This is determined by class. Although they don't understand the word class, Gu Nan and others have this awareness in their hearts.

Just after noon, people came out from the lower office to post lists. There were two lists in total. Daxing County tried to select 50 people to pass the test. The first three people were in one place, and the last 47 people were in another place.

No one comes to announce the good news during the county examination. After all, it is just like that after the county examination. At least, no one comes to announce the good news until the hospital has passed the examination, because there is money to take.

Jia Lian, Gu Nan and others were drinking tea and chatting, mainly complaining about the damn weather and the annoying time to publish the list.

The tea was hot, and I was covered in sweat after just two cups. Jia Rong was not very courageous and was a little restrained at first. Later, when he saw that these few people did not talk about studying, he became bolder and started talking nonsense together. His life was much richer than that of Gu Nan and others. He talked about some things in Ningguo Mansion. Seeing that the other party was interested, Jia Rong became more and more excited.

"In the Jia family's family school, the teacher is an old scholar. During class, he talks at the top and doesn't care whether the people below listen or not. If you want to ask him alone for advice, you have to give him a favor. Second Uncle Lian can't stand it anymore. Let Brother Jia Rong and I find an excuse to beat up his grandson." This guy couldn't keep his mouth shut, he dared to say this.

Jia Lian didn't care after hearing this. Aren't all children like this? Likes to show off one's strength. Gu Nan asked in a joking manner: "Why, is he still asking for favors from you and Brother Jia?"

"That's not possible. My father is the patriarch, and Uncle Lian will take the title of Xifu in the future. It's hard to say about the others. If you don't teach well, the children below will make trouble if nothing happens, and if they don't do well, they will fight."

When Jia Rong got excited, Xiao An ran in all the way, shouting: "Second Master has passed, Second Master has passed."

Jia Lian, who has always been calm and composed on the surface, is actually very uneasy in his heart. When he hears this voice shouting, the anxiety in his eyes disappears, and there is a little more excitement. After all, it is the first time in his life to pass the county examination. He must be excited. But he soon calmed down. After all, after the county examination, the government examination and the college examination, thinking about the situation in the examination booth, no matter how good the mood was, would still be depressed.

"Second Master got fourth place in the exam." Xiao An shouted as he entered the door. The other three's expressions changed slightly after hearing this. Gu Nan, in particular, secretly complained that his followers were useless and couldn't run as fast as others. Worried about what if it doesn’t pass? Jia Lian has already passed, it would be too embarrassing if he didn't. Gu Nan and others congratulated one after another. Jia Lian said modestly: "Thank you very much. It's just the county examination. It's still early to be happy."

After waiting for a while, Gu Nan's servant still didn't come back. Not to mention him, the faces of the other two didn't look good either.

Just when the three of them were looking bad, another boy came running. This was Gu Nan's entourage, and he was shouting from a distance: "Young Master got third place in the examination, Master Liu got second place, and Master Ma got the first place in the case examination." "

Good guys, the top four in the county examination are drinking tea at the same table. Upon seeing this, Jia Lian quickly stood up and clasped his hands and said, "Congratulations to Brother Ma, congratulations to Brother Liu, and congratulations to Brother Gu."

The three people couldn't help but look happy and proud, and they were indeed humble.

Xiao An had already run away. He was going back to report the news. Before he approached him, he noticed that someone from Rongxi Hall was also waiting. He couldn't let others get there first, he had to earn the money.

Gu Nan said that he wanted to treat the guests and go to the nearby Cuihua Building for a drink.

Jia Lian smiled and said: "Everyone in the family is waiting for news. Besides, there is also the government examination and the hospital examination. It will not be too late to drink again after the hospital examination."

Both Liu and Ma agreed, so Jia Lian said goodbye and left, heading to Zhang Ting'en. After all, Zhang Ting'en had someone send a message beforehand, and he had to respond if there was any result. Jia Rong didn't follow. After all, it was too hot. Wouldn't it be comfortable to stay back?

The pregnant Li Wan was highly valued, and there were only two maids by her side, ready to support her at any time. It was a hot day and Li Wan didn't want to move. Two maids fanned her on one side and held a bowl of iced sour plum soup in their hands.

The personal maid was still reporting the latest news to Li Wan: "There have been rumors all morning that Second Master Lian failed the exam, and I don't know whether it is true or not. Aunt Zhao is the most popular one here, and the ancestors didn't say anything either. What."

Jia Zhu, who was rarely at home, came in from outside. Hearing what the maid said, he smiled and said, "You can just say this at home. Don't go out and say it, lest others hear it and say that I, Jia Zhu, can't manage my servants."

In fact, Jia Zhu was in a good mood. Jia Lian's embarrassing appearance when he came home yesterday was vividly reported. His face was pale and his steps were sloppy. They were all helped back to the yard. It's probably because of some health problem that he didn't do well in the exam. As for his knowledge, he must be good enough to get into Qingyun Academy after all.

In the past half year, the sudden appearance of Jia Lian has put a lot of pressure on Jia Zhu. They are all scholars. If Jia Lian really passes the college examination, he will also be a scholar at the age of fourteen. If he can still pass the provincial examination next year, he will If you fail the exam accidentally, how can you still live?
  When Jia Lian didn't study hard two years ago, Jia Zhu wasn't worried at all. At that time, I would not be in the same mood as I am now.

Jia Zhu heard the news last night, and she felt better for no reason. Catching up with Li Wan's pregnancy, Jia Zhu had a happy night in the bedchamber last night, trying out her new celebrity for the first time. Now Jia Zhu can be said to be very proud of herself.

Unlike Jia Lian, Jia Zhu had a companion before getting married, and Li Wan was not a jealous person. Everything would be easy if the companion was not pregnant with a child. No, Li Wan sent the dowry maid over. No, Jia Zhu always ate lunch there together, after all, when the novelty was strong.

"It's hot. Pour me a bowl of sour plum soup." Li Wan stood up and called the maid next to him to come forward and serve him.

Jia Zhu took the bowl and drank the sour plum soup. After feeling refreshed, she put it down and said with concern: "You are pregnant, so be careful about everything."

Li Wan felt warm in his heart. He didn't say whether he was concerned about himself or the child in his belly. In short, Li Wan was very happy. Previously, more than one of Jia Zhu's companions (similar to Baoyu's Xi Ren) climbed onto the bed. In the end, she didn't even get pregnant. She was pregnant less than a year after she entered the family. With her ambition, her status was stable.

Now Li Wan would never have imagined that after Jia Zhu was gone, none of the maids on Jia Zhu's bed would be willing to stay, and they were all dismissed by Li Wan in the end. As a widow, Li Wan became an unappreciated minor role in the Rongguo Mansion.

"Thank you for your care, sir." Li Wan responded with a smile, and Jia Zhu, who was in a good mood, said, "I made an appointment with my classmate, and it's time to go out now."

"Master, be careful on the road." Li Wan's words had faded, and Jia Zhu, who was walking briskly, had already left the door.

Jia Zhu didn't like riding in a carriage when she went out, so she went out of the side door and got into the four-person sedan waiting here. When the curtain of the sedan was lowered and it became an independent world inside, Jia Zhu couldn't control the joy on her face anymore. Split on both sides.

Even though the results were released in the afternoon, Jia Zhu also preconceived the idea that Jia Lian failed the exam. He has not passed the county examination. For at least three years, no one can threaten Jia Zhu's status. Thinking of this, Jia Zhu couldn't help but smile even more happily. When she thought of the girl Xiaoyu waiting for her in the Hongxiu Zhaolou, Jia Zhu's heart almost jumped.

"Xiao An, why are you running so fast? You almost collided with Uncle Zhu's sedan." The voice of the sedan bearer came from outside. Jia Zhu pricked up her ears and heard Xiao An say loudly: "I'm sorry, Uncle Qin, I'm I'm anxious to report the news, I'll see you later."

Why is this little brat rushing to attend a funeral without even stopping to say hello to me?

When he opened the sedan curtain, he saw Xiao An's running figure, followed by dozens of vicious dogs rushing into the side door like they were chasing him.

(End of this chapter)