Glory all the way

Chapter 176
The sound of firecrackers congratulates the New Year.

Needless to say the joy in the mansion, after the third day of junior high school, people in the capital who usually have good friends come to pay New Year's greetings, not to mention Mingya Garden, even the Qing'an Hall is full of people.

Bai Yingyun is going to get married after the New Year. This is her last year in the Jing'an Hou Mansion. In addition, she has a distasteful temperament. Whenever there are ladies who come and visit for New Year's greetings, she will take them to the cloud. Shui Pavilion went to talk and laugh, and for a while, only Bai Yingluo's Lan Xin Pavilion was quiet.

Bai Yingluo is quiet by nature, since she turned 14 last year, whenever there are many people in the house, she will stay quietly in the room, reading and practicing calligraphy.If it was in the past, she would still be by her grandfather's and grandmother's side, but since she was asked several times about her marriage, and was praised several times by those people who spoke like a lotus flower without thinking, Bai Yingluo would not hesitate to visit Qing'an Hall again. He hid out early.

On the fourth day of the lunar new year, Uncle Beining and Mrs. Uncle Beining came, but there was no sign of Lin Zhiyu beside him.

"What about Zhiyu? He used to come to kowtow to me every year, what happened this year?"

Seeing Lin Zhiyu appear behind Uncle Beining, Old Master Bai asked suspiciously.

Smiling, Mrs. Bei Ningbo apologized softly: "Don't blame the old man, it was agreed the day before yesterday that he would definitely come today, but the old lieutenant Han in the camp is not feeling well, you know that, Lin Zhiyu is here Thanks to the care and support of Mr. Han in the barracks, I heard there was movement in the Han residence last night, so I rushed there before dawn. Wait for another day, let him come to greet you in person."

Old Mrs. Bai nodded with a smile. On the side, Mrs. Bai complained and said: "You guys, don't listen to him, he is addicted to playing chess again. In the past, there were Du Xuan and Xue Zhe Accompanying him to play chess, no, the exam is coming in the spring, and the two children are burying their heads in their studies, and his heart is itching unbearably, and he feels uncomfortable all over. Let me see, after that It's a good thing that Yu didn't come today, otherwise those old people who are good friends come, and he hides in the study to play chess, what's the matter?"

After talking and joking, Uncle Beining and Mrs. Beining got up and went out.

Going all the way to Mingya Garden, Mrs. Bei Ningbo whispered: "Let me just say, that lady is the most intelligent one. She knew we were coming, so she would never show up here. You still don't believe me."

Uncle Beining nodded, and sighed in a low voice: "Since her marriage is settled, Zhiyu should give up. Don't mention those words in front of others, so as not to tarnish the reputation of other girls."

"I know."

Madam Bei Ningbo replied softly.

In the Lanxin Pavilion, Bai Yingluo was wearing a homely dress, lazily lying on the soft couch reading a book, the flame in the copper basin in the corner had already been extinguished, and only the grayish-white charcoal fire could be vaguely seen, with dark red sparks Yes, but after a while, a faint sweet smell came out of the charcoal basin.

"Xiu Niang, come quickly..."

Raising her voice, Bai Yingluo put down the book in her hand, walked to the charcoal basin wearing her shoes, picked up the copper tongs and pulled it out.

"My dear lady, please let go..."

Liusu entered the room, hurriedly put down the fruit plate in his hand, and hurried over to take the copper tongs, "It's Chinese New Year, the ladies and ladies are all entertaining guests, so it's better for you to hide in the room and bake sweet potatoes. If someone comes in unexpectedly , and maybe what will come out.”

Bai Yingluo sniffed her nose, breathed a long sigh of relief, clapped her hands and smiled and said, "Auntie has a sister-in-law by her side, or at least her second aunt and fourth aunt, how could it be my turn to see guests? As for grandma , Didn’t I go out to greet those old ladies a few days ago? I greeted my grandmother yesterday, so my grandmother will never ask me to go out to meet guests these days, you Ah, just keep your heart in your stomach, no one will come. Even if they come, they will definitely be intercepted by Fifth Sister halfway into her room, and she will only have a leisurely life for this month, and she won't be able to get along well with those The lady talked about those interesting things in the capital? When you get married, you have to set rules in front of your mother-in-law, but you won't have such a leisurely life now..."

As she spoke, Bai Yingluo couldn't help laughing out of her mouth.

Liusu shook his head helplessly, covered the charcoal fire that Bai Yingluo had pushed aside, and when he got up again, he said with some regret: "Miss, apart from Sixth Princess and Miss Sun, in this capital, there is no Miss who even has friends with each other. There are no good handkerchief sisters, the fifth lady said it angrily, but can't those ladies even tell the smelly from the smelly?"

As she spoke, Liusu showed a look of annoyance on her face, as if she was blaming those people, but she also felt sorry for Bai Yingluo.

"In front of outsiders, Fifth Sister has a good temperament. She can talk without saying anything, and is lively and generous. They are naturally good with Fifth Sister."

After explaining to Liusu, Bai Yingluo waved her hands disapprovingly, "As for close friends, one or two is enough for a lifetime, and casual acquaintances, as long as they can save face, don't worry about it."

An old-fashioned tone.

Liusu originally wanted to fight for Bai Yingluo's injustice, seeing that she didn't care, she smiled in relief and didn't say any more.

After a while, the smell in the room became more and more intense, before Bai Xiu and Liu Ying opened the curtain and came in.

Turning aside the charcoal fire, five or six small palm-sized sweet potatoes turned black. They were held alternately with left and right hands, and Bai Yingluo was so hot that she clicked her tongue.

After a while, it didn't feel so hot to the touch, and when you broke it apart, the orange flesh was immediately revealed. Take a bite, it was sweet and delicious, and it melted in your mouth.

After the seventh day of the lunar new year, the court and the yamen of various places returned to normal, and even the academy, because of the upcoming exam, started classes eight days earlier than usual.

The men go to court, go to school, and everything in the capital is operating in an orderly manner. Only the excitement of the New Year is still lingering.

The closer the date of the test was, the more nervous Bai Yingluo became.

In his previous life, Du Xuan's fame stopped at juren. After marrying Luo Niang, he taught children in Baijiazhuang with peace of mind, hoping to send more children to Dongtian Academy, and then obtain fame.

In his spare time, Du Xuan would go to a rich family to teach the young master alone, enlighten them, obtain the Shuxiu, improve the life of the family, and live a peaceful and happy life.

At that time, Luo Niang and the elders of the Bai family also persuaded Du Xuan to go to Beijing to rush for the exam, maybe it would give him a better future, but Du Xuan always laughed it off, saying that he was very satisfied with such a life.

Country people don't have much grand goal, life and happiness are the greatest achievement, so, I said it once or twice, seeing Du Xuan's determination, Luo Niang and the others never mentioned it again.

Even though I have confidence in Du Xuan's knowledge, the examination does not just rely on real talent and learning to get on the list. Bai Yingluo heard from her grandfather and uncle more than once that there are many people in the capital secretly selling exam questions. Some people sent gifts from all over the world to the examiners in Beijing, just for the students at home to be selected, and those students were undoubtedly empty pockets.

Therefore, now that Du Xuan is going to take part in the examination, Bai Yingluo is extremely nervous.

"Miss, don't worry, Mr. Du is very talented. He was the first in the college in the entrance exam a year ago, and he was praised by the sage. Therefore, Mr. Du will definitely live up to everyone's expectations in this exam."

Seeing Bai Yingluo's worried face, Chen Xiang came over and changed her to a cup of hot tea, and comforted her softly.

If you care about it, you will be confused, and you will forget that Du Xuan was praised by the Holy Spirit.

Bai Yingluo laughed at herself and put the matter behind her.

In the Yunshui Pavilion, Bai Yingyun heard the magpie's reply, got up and walked to the dressing table, and took out the 100 tael silver ticket from the dowry box.

"I'll go to my second brother's place. You can stay in the house instead of following me."

After instructing the magpies and geese, Bai Yingyun went straight out the door towards the west chamber.

Bai Jinju was discussing something with Bai Jinxiao, and when he heard the rumor that Miss Fifth was coming, the two of them showed a gleam of joy on their faces.

When Bai Yingyun came, Bai Jinju greeted her warmly, "Fifth Sister, you came at the right time. I originally planned to look for you later."

Bai Yingyun smiled and asked, "Second Brother, are the exam questions out yet?"

Bai Jinju shook his head, walked over and sat next to Bai Yingyun, and said with a calm face: "However, I have already found the way, and I have an appointment to send the money after the fifteenth day, and on the fifth day of February, I will probably be able to get it." It's time for the exam. Fifth sister, don't worry, I will keep your help to brother Yu in my heart. I will definitely pay you back the 100 taels of silver in the future. Moreover, if my sister needs help from brother Yu for anything in the future, just ask. , go through fire and water, I will not hesitate."

Bai Yingyun smiled noncommittally, took out the bank note and handed it to Bai Jinju.

Opening it and taking a look, Bai Jinju immediately beamed with joy, bowed down and bowed to Bai Yingyun, just when he stood up straight, he heard Bai Yingyun's words ringing in his ears.

"However, I have a condition, which must be agreed by the two elder brothers."

Bai Yingyun looked around at Bai Jinju and Bai Jinxiao.

"Fifth Sister has something to say, just like what Second Brother said, the two of us have nothing to say about my sister's affairs."

Bai Jinxiao patted his chest righteously and said.

"You have to make a copy of the exam questions you bought for me."

A mysterious smile appeared on the corner of Bai Yingyun's lips.

Looking at each other suspiciously, Bai Jinju asked a little puzzled: "Fifth sister, who are you begging for? You know, we spent 800 taels of silver to buy this exam question. I will never talk to my sister, if someone wants to ask for this test question, then it is not the price of 100 taels."

Bai Yingyun glanced at Bai Jinju angrily, and was about to reprimand her, but after thinking about it, she took back her original words.

Seeing that Bai Jinju and Bai Jinxiao were staring at her intently, Bai Yingluo didn't answer and asked instead, "Didn't my grandfather always praise that poor scholar and Xue's cousin for their knowledge, and think that the two elder brothers have no intentions? If that poor scholar failed the ranking this time, On the contrary, the two elder brothers are on the list, do you think grandpa will look at him differently?"

Slightly startled, Bai Jinxiao immediately understood what Bai Yingyun meant.

But Bai Jinju's complexion changed slightly, "Ten years of hard study, and today's effort, this..."

"It's really useless... If the second elder brother wants to be talked about like this by his grandfather and father for the rest of his life, then he doesn't have to, just treat it like a younger sister and never say it.

She stared at Bai Jinju with a look of contempt, Bai Yingyun stood up and wanted to walk out, but just after taking two steps, Bai Jinju and Bai Jinxiao came from behind to stop her, "Fifth sister, stop."

A smug smile appeared on Bai Yingyun's face.

(End of this chapter)