Seeing Sheng Hong and Wang come out from behind the screen, Wang Yan, who had been sitting quietly for a while, stood up and saluted.

"My nephew Wang Yan, I have met my uncle and aunt."

……

Shamelessness is the basic quality of an official, but Sheng Hong has never seen such a shameless person. There was a huge gap in status, strength, etc., and he was offended first. In this case, Wang Yan was calm and calm, and he didn't call him "sir". Instead, he licked his face and called him "uncle" to forcefully close the relationship.

Although he was speechless, Sheng Hong still recognized Wang Yan's shameless courage. After all, quite a few scholars would not be able to speak well when they saw him as a general judge. Wang Yan dared to molest her daughter in the street, dared to post messages to her, and now she was not afraid at all when meeting people. Most people really don't have this kind of mentality.

Sheng Hong and Wang looked up and down together, then waved their hands: "Sit down and talk."

After that, Wang Yan and Wang sat on the main seat, one on the left and one on the right, and Wang Yan also sat down at the bottom of the table again.

"You are so brave to molest my daughter-in-law of the Sheng family in the street, Wang Yan."

"No, no, what my uncle said was wrong. The nephew was not teasing, but fell in love at first sight and couldn't let go. I must have understood what the nephew said that day, and it was what he said from the bottom of his heart. His parents died early, and there was no one left. I'm in charge of marriages, but I don't want to marry a vulgar girl, so my nephew only cares about himself."

"You have a reputation as a genius and you are not afraid of a good match. Why are you acting like this on the street and not afraid of being laughed at?"

"Being ridiculed by others will not hurt my nephew at all, but missing a good relationship will make my nephew suffer for the rest of his life. I can still tell the difference between the serious and the minor. My nephew is not afraid of ridicule, but what he is afraid of is not being able to marry the person he loves."

Sheng Hong sneered: "But if we meet once in the market, how dare you say something about your love?"

"My nephew just said it. It was love at first sight. The fate is wonderful. Who can explain it clearly?" Wang Yan said with a smile, "Uncle, although my nephew is not rich and powerful, he has no worries about food and drink, and he is not too clingy. Wealth. My nephew sets his sights on your lady first, and then asks if she is a match. Even if she is a girl from a tenant farmer's family, my nephew will come to propose marriage. But to be honest, your lady is beautiful and decent, and ordinary people can't raise her. .”

"That's really true." Wang said this, very satisfied with Wang Yan's affirmation of Hua Lan.

Sheng Hong also nodded with a smile. After a few words of conversation, he understood that Wang Yan was a real person, but he was not brainless. He also has an upright appearance, a tall and upright posture, and is neither humble nor arrogant. I already feel that he is a good person.

But of course he wouldn't end it like that, and instead said: "Did you know that I have been looking for Hua Lan recently? I will tell you the truth. The second son of Zhongqin Bo Yuan's family is similar in age to Hua Lan, so he has the intention to Get married to my family. You are just a country rich man, how can you be better than Zhongqin Bofu?"

"My uncle is a minister, and he understands our national policy of the Song Dynasty best. The nobles are dirty and dirty in private. They just make some loan sharks to seek the people's property. What else can they do? They are just powerful people from outside. Don't say loyalty. What if Uncle Qin is the Marquis and Duke of Zhongqin?"

Sheng Hong raised his eyebrows, without saying anything clearly, and then asked: "I heard that you beat Hualan's followers to the point of being unable to move with just two moves. Do you think you can do martial arts?"

"I only know some boxing and kicking skills. What I do is to strengthen my body and cheer up my spirit, so that I won't really become a powerless scholar. Besides, in the future, working as an official will not be possible without a good body. If you want to master martial arts, you must go north. It's good to have some experience. Talking about military affairs on paper can harm others and yourself, so my nephew dare not make false claims about martial arts."

"It seems that you are confident about passing the autumn exam. Let me give you some advice."

"Uncle, please give me a question." Wang Yan nodded with a smile and refused to accept anyone who came.

Sheng Hong's topic went from the shallower to the deeper. He first raised some questions about the meaning of the classics, and then extended the classic meaning to practical matters to examine Wang Yan's policy and argumentation level.

The scriptures and meanings are easy to explain, which are all basic skills. Policy planning requires time to think about, and on-site examinations and teachings are of a higher standard. But when it came to Wang Yan, he was really open-mouthed, with elegant diction and full of allusions. Sheng Hong was so shocked that he tried his best to restrain his jaw-dropping and not let Wang Yan look down on him.

After this, Sheng Hong asked Wang Yan, who was drinking tea and soup: "As far as I know, you have been studying in a government-run school. You have never been to an academy, let alone any famous teachers?"

"It's not that I didn't want to go to the academy to study and make friends. I had already signed up for the academy at that time. It was just that my parents suddenly fell ill and my nephew had to take care of me at home. Later, my parents died of illness and my nephew was extremely sad. There were also people trying to steal my family business, so I didn't go to the academy. Fortunately, I didn't go to the academy. On weekdays, some friends take care of me and send me some Master's lecture notes for me to copy, so I have gained some experience over the past few years."

"My good nephew is truly a gift from heaven, especially his handwriting. It is truly a gift from heaven and earth."

Sheng Hong also started to feel shameless. Yesterday's background investigation and today's face-to-face communication allowed him to determine Wang Yan's level and truly judge that Wang Yan was an extremely high-quality potential stock. So now he is starting to show goodwill. He doesn't want to miss this good chance.

As he said to Wang before, Wang Yan will certainly be able to pass the imperial examination without any accident, it is just a matter of time. But if Wang Yan really wins the imperial examination, there will be nothing wrong with his Sheng family.

It seems that back then, he went to the Wang family to propose marriage after he became a Jinshi. After marrying the Wang family, he would not go to a little Tongpan. Because it is useless if it cannot provide him with political support.

From this point, it can be proved that Wang Yan really likes Hua Lan. Otherwise, as long as we wait another three or two years, why can't we find a girl? Why go to his Sheng family to see his face?

It is a good thing that Sheng Hong can be praised as a wise and open-minded person, and it can also help Wang Yan and Hua Lan complete a good story.

There is definitely a risk, but it’s basically none.

The nephews all came up. Wang Yan didn't understand. Sheng Hong basically agreed and was waiting for his expression.

Wang Yan said with a smile: "Then the matter between your love and I is settled. After the autumn exam, if I can pass the exam, I will find a matchmaker to come and ask for my name. If I can win the Jinshi in the spring, I will After getting married, what do uncle and aunt think?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Wang looked at her eldest daughter who was peeking from the side of the screen, and then turned to look at Sheng Hong. Sheng Hong had to make the decision in this matter.

But Sheng Hong burst out laughing: "I know that my nephew has a lot of ideas, a lot of talent, and is also naturally smart. However, the imperial examination is not easy. I am a Jinshi and I know how difficult it is. My nephew likes my eldest daughter. The eldest daughter is also optimistic about her nephew. Could it be that if she fails to win the election this year, her nephew will end such a good marriage?

The daughter of my Sheng family is marrying you, Wang Ziyan, not a Jinshi. My good nephew is looking down on my Sheng family. I make the decision. After the autumn exam, I will accept the proposal, ask for names, and find a good day to get married next year. If you are the only one in your family, you should get married early, have more children, and strengthen your family. There are some betrothal gifts, so there is no need to force them.

Although my official position is not high, I am not short of money. I cannot starve my daughter, let alone watch my son-in-law waste his talents and engage in business regardless of his bright future. When the time comes, I will prepare more dowry for her, which will be enough for you to live a good life. You only have one thing to do, and that is to concentrate on the imperial examination. When a man establishes himself in the world, he means to take the imperial examination and become an official, so as to benefit the people of the world. "

"Uncle said that." Everyone was shameless, and Wang Yan had nothing to say other than nodding.

"In this case, the marriage has been decided. It's getting late. Ziyan will go back after dinner. It doesn't matter if he can't leave the city in time. Just rest here for one night. You and I have a few glasses of wine and have a good talk. .”

Sheng Hong didn't give Wang Yan a chance to choose, and directly waved his hand to ask people to prepare food and drinks.

Wang Yan cupped his hands and agreed. He also asked the steward of the Sheng family to entertain the grooms, young pillars, and horses that came with him. Then Wang Yan was taken to the study room by Sheng Hong to discuss knowledge, especially calligraphy, so that Wang Yan could appreciate his works...

Here, Mrs. Wang returned to the back house and walked back and forth in the house to relieve the discomfort of sitting for a long time. She glanced at Hua Lan who was sitting there happily drinking water, without even noticing.

"Are you happy this time? Looking at your worthless appearance, you will be bullied to death by the rich country man even if you marry."

"Mom, he definitely won't. Dad praises his knowledge and likes his personality. Otherwise, how could he agree to his daughter marrying him so easily?"

"Humph. Let me tell you, don't be too happy. After I married your father, we were in love for a while. What happened next? Literary and romantic, he took that little bitch back home .Look at what I'm living now. The head of the household can't control her concubines, she takes care of the children by herself, and she takes care of the house. If my mother's family didn't have some help, I would have been killed by that little bitch. Get killed."

"I don't think he is that kind of person. Even if he takes a concubine in the future, he will not bully me."

"You were deceived by this scoundrel. Don't even think about it. If he is teasing you in the street now, he may not be able to tease others in the future. I can see that he is a bold person." "Mom~ Sheng Hualan pouted unhappily, "Father has already agreed to this marriage, so you don't want your daughter to have a better life in the future?"

"I'm just hoping that your life will be better, so I'm telling you this. Have I told you this before? Yes, that genius Wang Yan will definitely win the Jinshi and become an official in the future. With his audacity, there are still ten You can save your family fortune at a young age, and if you really become an official, you might be even better than your father. The bigger his official position is, the harder your life will be.

You may not understand now, but you have to remember it firmly, and you have to be careful when you get married..."

Wang babbled on and forced the truth into Hua Lan who was impatient to listen.

After a while, the thirteen-year-old Sheng Changbai, the eldest son of the Sheng family, couldn't listen anymore and spoke to one side: "Mom, it's almost time. You have taught it to the eldest sister now, but she won't remember it when she gets married."

"I'll say it again then. Huh?"

Wang came back to her senses: "What are you doing here? Go, go, go to the study. Although Wang Yan's family is not rich, he is a capable man. When he was as old as you, he had already passed the county At that time, people said that he could pass the exam. It was because his parents died of illness that the scientific examination was delayed until this year. Not only that, he still managed to keep the family business and live a good life by himself.

Your father must be studying calligraphy with him in the study. His handwriting puts your father to shame. You hurry up and wait on him, learn more from him, and ask for advice if you have any questions. My son will be the top scholar in the imperial examination. "

While talking, Wang was kicked out by Sheng Changbai.

The little Sheng Changbai was speechless and choked, but he accepted his fate and walked towards the study.

Before he entered the door, he heard his father's exclamation coming from inside, praising Wang Yan desperately. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door first, then opened the door and walked in.

"Dad, mother asked me to come and learn calligraphy from Brother Wang. I have met Brother Wang." Xiao Changbai walked in with a serious look and bowed to Wang Yan.

Wang Yan waved his hand casually: "We are all one family from now on, so there is no need to be so polite."

"This is Changbai, the younger brother of Hualan's mother." Sheng Hong introduced him with a smile and said, "My eldest son is very disciplined. He has only read a few books, but he has learned a lot about the rules. "

"Knowing etiquette, knowing propriety, knowing right from wrong, Changbai will have a bright future in the future."

While speaking, Wang Yan took two steps forward with a smile, pinched his body bones, and then patted his shoulder, "My body is a little weak. Eat more meat, walk more and run more. Only when you are healthy can you have the energy to study well." Scripture and meaning.”

"Listen to him, Changbai. Take some time to move around and learn from your brother Wang. He is good at boxing and kicking." After saying something casually, Sheng Hong waved his hand and said, "Come here, Changbai, take a look at your brother Wang." This is what I wrote."

Then the discussion started again, and he still had to explain it to Sheng Changbai.

After a long time, when the food was ready and Sheng Hong was chatting happily, he decided to eat and drink in the study.

Although the marriage has been agreed upon, Wang Yan is a foreigner after all, and it is impossible to eat with the female family members behind. In fact, even if they go to the back to eat, it will still be the three of them, and it is impossible for the female family members to serve at the table.

Even Sheng Changbai could only barely accompany him because he was too young. Even if he is like a little adult, it is the same. It was just because Sheng Changbai was the eldest son and Wang Yan was half an outsider that he came to the table. Even when the table was served, he just ate in silence, listening to Sheng Hong talking to Wang Yan, and he remained silent unless asked.

However, Wang Yan didn't pay much attention to that. He just smiled and looked at Sheng Hualan who came in with the servants in the mansion serving the dishes and carrying the wine pot and wine utensils.

Hualan blinked her big talkative eyes, and her trained Youyou approached with flying steps. She stood between Wang Yan and Sheng Hong, played with the wine utensils and placed them in front of them to pour wine for them. Finally, she faced The smiling Wang Yan said he had done a great job, and then exited the study in a happy mood.

"You really have no determination." Sheng Hong laughed and scolded, "You don't know, Ziyan, my eldest daughter has always been knowledgeable, courteous, and quiet. Look at me now. I have never seen you again. Two sides, a heart has grown into you. When she gets married, you can't bully her. I want to settle the score with you."

"Uncle, don't worry. Even if we are married to thousands of couples, they may not be as destined as we are. If we are in love, we must take extra care." Wang Yan raised his wine glass with a smile, "My nephew, here is a toast to my uncle. Thank you. Uncle makes it happen."

Sheng Hong laughed and drank the wine: "It's your prince who can do what he says, otherwise this marriage will never happen."

"My uncle has the ability to recognize people and has a unique insight. No matter how talented my nephew is, it will be in vain if no one notices it. Han Changli has a 'horse theory' handed down from generation to generation. If my nephew is better than a thousand-mile horse, my uncle should be the one who likes horses." Bole."

Sheng Hong became even more happy. He and Wang Yan exchanged cups and started drinking, talking nonsense.

After three drinks, Sheng Hong was slightly tipsy and asked, "Zi Yan, do you know who the current magistrate of the state is?"

"Before I met Hua Lan the day before yesterday, my nephew met a friend on the road, and his words were like Ouyang Drunkard."

"Exactly." Sheng Hong nodded repeatedly, "It's a long story. You were still young at that time and didn't know much about government affairs. Back then... that's how it happened today that Ouyang knew Yangzhou."

Listening to Sheng Hong talk about how he viewed the political situation at that time from his perspective, he told the story of Fan Zhongyan's reform in detail. Wang Yan seemed to be confused and asked, "I wonder what uncle means?"

"Ouyang Gong was a great scholar in the world. Although he has lost his power, he is still keeping a low profile and waiting for the changes of the times. Moreover, he has a wide circle of friends and has many supporters in the court. He is also close to great scholars such as Fan Gong. If he can win the favor of Ouyang Gong, Ziyan will definitely do it in the future. The official career goes smoothly."

"What did uncle teach me?" Wang Yan poured wine for his new father-in-law.

Sheng Hong glanced at his dumbfounded son, took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Ziyan is very knowledgeable and talented, and his calligraphy is the best in the world. I wonder if Ziyan has any outstanding works yet to be published. If so, please write a calligraphy. I will look for an opportunity to invite Ouyang The public axe is right. With Ziyan's good calligraphy, he will definitely be favored by Duke Ouyang. With Ziyan's ability, since he can meet him, he will definitely be favored by Duke Ouyang."

The meaning of Laozhangzangzi is simple and direct. It is an original poem. It is not important whether the poem is good or not. What is important is that the words are good. When the time comes, Sheng Hong licks his face and goes to see Ouyang Xiu with a message. Ouyang Xiu is shocked by Wang Yan's words, and then introduces Wang Yan as his future son-in-law. Not only can Wang Yan hook up with Ouyang Xiu, but he, Lao Sheng, can also get close to him. .

"What's so difficult about this?"

Wang Yan smiled, drank a glass of wine, got up and went to the desk, licking his pen and ink, "Since I met Hua Lan the day before yesterday, I couldn't let go of Hua Lan. I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep peacefully. Yesterday I composed the poem 'One Cut Plum'."

"Write, write, write."

Sheng Hong simply drank a drink and ran over. The original words and Wang Yan's calligraphy can be regarded as family heirlooms, not to mention it can be said to be Wang Yan's first handwriting when he was just starting out.

Sheng Changbai, who had been eating silently, also put down his chopsticks and ran over. In the past period of contact, he had been deeply impressed by his future brother-in-law. One school is natural, free and easy, and very impressive, but it is not the kind of crazy, contradictory and natural.

Wang Yan laughed, put down his pen, and started to create something...

The rain hits the pear blossoms and closes the door. Live up to your youth, live up to your youth. No matter who enjoys the pleasure. Ecstasy under the flowers, ecstasy under the moon. Worry gathers on the brow peaks and makes the sun frown. Thousands of cry marks, ten thousand cry marks. Look at the sky at dawn and the clouds at dusk. I miss you when I walk, and I miss you when I sit.

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