The Founding of the Red Chamber

Uncle Jing takes care of nephew Teng, and Situ San visits Mrs. Cui

Lin Teng was only seven years old, the same age as Lin Jing, and Lin Teng was two months older in terms of months.

However, Lin Jing's seniority was senior, so Lin Teng obediently called him fourth uncle.

The second old lady personally begged for favor in front of the Yue family and Lin Jing, and sent her eldest grandson to study in the mansion, which meant she was close.Before coming here, the second old lady taught her eldest grandson a lot. In fact, because of such a negative teaching material as the second grandfather, the second old lady carefully educated her children and grandchildren.She doesn't expect her children and grandchildren to be outstanding, she just wants to be honest and upright.

As Lin Teng's eldest grandson, the second old lady dared to send him to the government, so she naturally had some confidence.

As expected, Lin Teng was very respectful and obedient, and he didn't underestimate Lin Jing just because Lin Jing was younger and taller than him.Even the Yue clan praised Lin Teng several times in front of Lin Yi.

One day, Lin Yi left the Yamen earlier, so he left Lin Teng to have dinner at the palace before returning.

Lin Teng was the same age as Lin Jing, but he looked a year or two older than Lin Jing.Lin Teng's stature was half a head taller than Lin Jing's, because Lin Teng had started practicing martial arts at a young age, his arms and legs looked strong and vigorous, and his eyebrows were three points more heroic than Lin Jing's.

Moreover, at a young age, Lin Teng knew how to be courteous and sensible. Compared with Lin Teng's inconspicuous grandfather, Lin Yi felt that Lin Teng was rare, and he was very happy, so he felt relieved to put Lin Teng and Lin Jing together.

Especially when eating, Lin Teng's fish meat and egg rice is delicious and sweet. Looking at Lin Jing, the two chopsticks are lazy to eat, and it's okay to have no energy. After a few mouthfuls, Lin Jing put down the chopsticks ,full.

Lin Yi was in a panic.

In fact, Lin Teng was also panicked.

When his grandmother asked him about his homework, Lin Teng said sullenly, "Old lady, I don't want to study with my fourth uncle."

"Ah?" The second old lady was slightly startled, but she was not in a hurry. She pulled her eldest grandson and asked carefully, "What's the matter? But your fourth uncle doesn't like you?"

"No." Lin Teng said honestly, "fourth uncle treats me very well, and makes the small kitchen cook a lot of delicious food for me every day. I don't think I am a material for studying. Fourth uncle has learned a lot of homework, sir Tell me from the beginning again. I memorized it for a long time, but I still can’t remember.” Moreover, the feeling of being regarded as a fool by my husband is very uncomfortable.Even though Lin Teng was younger, he could feel that his husband didn't like him very much.

The second old lady comforted her eldest grandson patiently, and said, "Your fourth uncle was enlightened earlier than you, so you just entered school. It's okay if you learn a little slower. Our family doesn't want you to be the number one scholar, but you can't be a master in your life." Open your eyes and be blind, you always have to read a few books into your stomach, don’t you?”

With a pure heart, Lin Teng said, "Master said that my fourth uncle will definitely be the No. [-] scholar in the exam. I am worried that my slow learning will delay my fourth uncle's study."

The second old lady laughed, "How could it be? Your fourth uncle is not busy with homework on weekdays, so he asked you to be together mainly as companions. Otherwise, your younger siblings are still young, and your fourth uncle doesn't have any companions in the house. It's more lively when you are together, isn't it?"

Lin Teng thought for a while, and felt that what his grandmother said was reasonable, so he nodded.

Lin Jing had more personal company, and after he watched with cold eyes, he thought to himself that although Lin Teng was a bit stupid, he had a good heart, and he belonged to the same family.Although this silly guy doesn't have enough to eat, and he looks bitter and bitter when he reads, but it's better than nothing.Lin Jing felt narcissistically that most of the people in the world were idiots like Lin Teng, and it must be rare to see someone as talented and beautiful as himself.

Of course, with Lin Jing's proud self-esteem, he would never admit how much he envied Lin Teng for riding a pony with his family's guards to practice martial arts.Lin Jing snorted twice, indicating that it was the work of people with well-developed limbs and simple minds.

Lin Teng memorized an Analects of Confucius for five days and was still stuttering. Mr. Xia's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.If it weren't for teaching in the government, Mr. Xia would almost want to be on the board.

Mr. Xia asked Lin Teng to continue to endorse with a dark face, and then talked with Lin Jing about his homework in a pleasant manner.

Lin Jing listened lazily, but if he was puzzled, he directly discussed a few words with Mr. Xia, asking and answering, teaching and learning benefited each other. Mr. Xia has Lin Jing as a student, and teaching is simply a kind of enjoyment.

People are always biased.

Teachers like smart students, as it was a thousand years ago, and it will be the same after a thousand years.

However, Mr. Xia is still very conscientious.Lin Jing's progress was rapid, but Lin Teng was so stupid that he couldn't figure it out. Mr. Xia would always work hard on Lin Teng in order to live up to the rich training given by his master.

Lin Teng complained to Lin Jing in private, "Fourth Uncle, am I too stupid?"

Lin Jing saw that Lin Teng was sweating profusely while writing, even the paper was dripping with sweat, and the big characters were blurred.First give an order, "Isn't there fruit in the well, take some and give it to Brother Teng. Twist a veil again."

Lin Jing's body was delicate, although he was born in a wealthy family, he didn't dare to use a piece of ice during the dog days. At most, he wiped the ground with well water several times to cool off the heat. This made Lin Teng, who was in excellent health, suffer.Fortunately, Lin Teng was sensible and never complained. Moreover, he gradually got to know Lin Jing, and when he felt the heat, he went out to wear a single robe and only shorts and shorts.

For a while, the girl took the fruit.Lin Teng wiped his hands and face. He knew that Lin Jing didn't eat cold food, so he didn't let Lin Jing eat the melons and fruits by himself. He heard Lin Jing share with him, "You are not smart when you study. Half your life, is it that difficult? However, I think you are very smart at learning boxing and kicking, once you learn it, even Uncle Cheng praises you."

When it comes to martial arts fists and kicks, Lin Teng chuckled, spit out two watermelon seeds, and said, "I don't know why. I remember fists and kicks after reading it. I just can't remember it. If Uncle Cheng tells me once, I will remember it." Understood. However, what Mr. Xia taught is very garrulous. Every time I try to remember it, but when I see Mr. Xia’s stern face, I get scared and forget it again.”

Lin Jing raised his eyebrows slightly, "What are you afraid of him doing? Even if he can't memorize the book, it's because he didn't teach it well. What does it have to do with you?"

Lin Teng was very reasonable, and said, "But, Mr. Xia teaches the same way, so how can fourth uncle learn it all at once?"

"Can you compare with me?" Lin Jing's vanity was greatly satisfied, and he said to Lin Teng, "Or, why do you call me fourth uncle?"

The second old lady taught Lin Teng to respect Lin Jing as his fourth uncle at home, and Lin Jing had a good heart and was smart, so she often pointed out Lin Teng when she saw Lin Teng's foolishness.Even in terms of homework, although Lin Jing is young, he can still teach Lin Teng a thing or two.

Therefore, Lin Teng admired Lin Jing very much.

As Lin Teng grew up, he also had some boyish troubles.He believed in Lin Jing deeply, so he told Lin Jing to listen.Lin Teng said, "I'm not afraid of hard work. I'm not as smart as Fourth Uncle, so I spend more time in private. But Fourth Uncle, I'm probably really not a material for studying. Well, I have nothing to do with myself, but I'm afraid Grandma will be disappointed. "Although his grandmother kept saying that he did not ask him to be the number one scholar, Lin Teng vaguely knew that his grandmother sent him to study with his fourth uncle in the hope that he would be successful.He himself worked very hard. After returning home from the government, he had to study hard at night.

But, for some reason, just, just, just can't open this aperture.I memorized it at night, and when I thought about it again in the morning, I forgot all about it.

Lin Jing has a spiritual energy in his nature. He is not only good at reading and remembering with his eyes, but also has a lot of worldly experience and vision, which is a hundred times better than ordinary people.Seeing that Lin Teng was so worried that even the melons and fruits were tasteless, he said to him, "Look at your big heart, you're useless."

"Even in the imperial court, there are civil servants and generals. Don't believe that 'everything is inferior, only reading is high', these are all sour words spoken by scholars." Lin Jing said, "Our family was born as a military general. Are you You have the legacy of your ancestors, and others envy you even if you are envious. Why are you so downcast, you don’t look like a man!"

After all, Lin Teng was young, and he was encouraged by his most admired little fourth uncle, so he ate up a large plate of melon seeds.Lin Jing said to him directly, "Is it okay, it's very cold, don't make a stomachache."

Lin Teng patted his stomach and said, "It's okay, I'm at home, I'm fine even eating two bowls of yogurt and fruit ice."

Lin Jing let out a long sigh, and it really is true that clever people are laborious, wise people are tired, and foolish people enjoy wealth without worry.Looking helplessly at Lin Teng's large plate of fruit, Lin Jing felt a little greedy, and specially ordered to make fruit soup for him at night. He thought it tasted good, and after eating two more bites, food accumulated in his stomach, and he spent most of the night In the end, if you spit it out, you will be considered safe.

On the second day, Lin Jing didn't feel refreshed, and he was busy with asking the doctor and extending the medicine.

Gifted student Lin Jing took sick leave, and only Yu Lin Teng listened to Mr. Xia's lecture.Mr. Xia is a conscientious and conscientious person, thinking that Lin Jing has already had outstanding aptitude, and anyone can teach him, and he will not be inferior.But Lin Teng, if he can teach Lin Teng, he will be able to show his abilities.

Lin Jing is a famous teacher, but Lin Teng is a person who needs a famous teacher to become a teacher.

Mr. Xia made a great wish to teach Lin Teng to become a talent.

Lin Teng was miserable and wished he could get sick together with his fourth uncle Jing, so as to escape Mr. Xia's torment.However, my body is as strong as a cow, and it is not easy to think about illness.

Lin Teng went to see Lin Jing and said, "Fourth Uncle, get well soon. Mr. Xia is staring at me unblinkingly, leaving me a lot of homework every day." Lin Yi ordered, because Lin Jing was distracted, Xia The teacher never gave Lin Jing extracurricular homework.Now, it's finally easy to have an extra man with a thick skin and a thick skin. Although Lin Teng is a bit stupid, he can satisfy his self-esteem as a husband.

Lin Teng came to Lin Jing's bedside to complain several times, and Lin Jing was upset by reading to him, and said, "Okay, you learn first, and I will find a way for you."

Seeing that Lin Jing was going to stand up for him, Lin Teng immediately got up and bowed to Lin Jing a few times, and said, "Fourth Uncle is my benefactor."

Lin Jing amused him and said to him, "Even if you don't take the imperial examination in the future, there is nothing wrong with knowing some truths."

"As long as Mr. Xia saves less homework, I will listen to his lectures carefully." Lin Teng stammered again, "Fourth Uncle, I want to worship Uncle Cheng as a teacher, tell me, okay?"

Lin Jing glanced at Lin Teng and remained silent for a while.

The Uncle Cheng that Lin Teng was talking about was the head of the guards at home. His surname was Wang, and his single name was Cheng.

A wealthy family like the Lin family naturally had their own guards.Wang Cheng is a master of kung fu, not a slave, but a kind of worship.

Lin Jing thought for a while and asked, "Did you tell Uncle Cheng?"

Lin Teng said, "Not yet, I want to discuss it with my fourth uncle first." After getting along with Lin Jing for a long time, Lin Teng felt more and more that his little fourth uncle was unusual.Although she looks like a girl, her body is not very strong.Very insightful, actually.Therefore, if Lin Teng has something to do, he is willing to discuss it with Lin Jing, who is similar in age.

Lin Jing was trusted by Lin Teng, and his little heart was greatly encouraged, and he was willing to take care of Lin Teng so that Lin Teng would not suffer foolishly.

"Even if you say it, I'm afraid Uncle Cheng won't agree." Seeing Lin Teng's scorched face, Lin Jing guessed what was in his heart, and said, "It's not that Uncle Cheng doesn't like you, it's really the difference between master and servant."

Lin Jingdao, "Uncle Cheng is an enshrinement at home, the head of the guards. If you want to learn some fists and kicks with him, you should learn it with your heart. But, if you insist on serving wine to worship a teacher, Uncle Cheng will become your master. As the saying goes, Respecting a teacher like a father, it will be difficult for Uncle Cheng in this mansion." Seeing Lin Teng frowning his two thick black eyebrows, still not quite understanding, Lin Jing said directly, "For example, Mr. Xia, we all worshiped Mr. Xia is our teacher. Since Mr. Xia is our husband, can we ask Mr. Xia to do what a servant would do?"

"Is that so..." Lin Teng was a little disappointed.

Lin Jing said, "In this world, you don't have to be a master to be considered a master. As long as you regard Uncle Cheng as a master in your heart and respect him as a master, he is your master."

Fortunately, Lin Teng was young and very easy to coax.He immediately said, "Then I'll go and tell Uncle Cheng that although it's inconvenient to worship Uncle Cheng as my teacher, I still regard him as my master in my heart!"

A smile appeared between Lin Jing's brows, and he sent the girls away, and said quietly to Lin Teng, "Go and tell Uncle Cheng that you want to worship Uncle Cheng as your teacher. Uncle Cheng will definitely not agree. Uncle Cheng still won’t respond to your begging. At this time, go and tell Uncle Cheng that even though he doesn’t accept you, you still treat him as a master in your heart.”

Lin Teng couldn't turn his head anymore, and asked, "Why? Fourth Uncle, you clearly said that Uncle Cheng would not respond."

Lin Jing explained to him lazily, and said, "If you don't understand, go ask Second Aunt, Second Aunt will tell you."

Lin Teng was a sincere child, and he couldn't figure out why his Fourth Uncle Jing taught him to do things in such a roundabout way, so he had to go back and ask the old lady.When the second old lady heard what Lin Teng said, she sighed deeply. People are really different from each other.Looking at Lin Jing's heart and mind, even if Lin Teng reincarnated again, he probably wouldn't be half as good as Lin Jing.

However, children are always good for themselves.

Lin Teng is a kind child. As the eldest grandson, such a heart is a blessing to the family.What's more, now it seems that Lin Jing is very willing to look after Lin Teng. With Lin Jing's opportunity, I believe that his grandson will not miss it in the future.

The second old lady explained the reason to Lin Teng in detail, and taught Lin Teng some ways to control others, "If you want to learn martial arts, master likes sincere disciples. Let Wang Cheng know that you are sincere and learn boxing from him sincerely, and even more He is sincerely taking him as a master. He will teach you more attentively."

"But, but, isn't this lying to Master Wang?"

"It's not a lie." The second old lady was very patient with her grandson, and said, "It's just to let Wang Cheng feel your sincerity. If your sincerity is false, it is called a lie. As long as your sincerity is true , it’s not cheating.”

Lin Teng seemed to understand, but his grandmother and fourth uncle taught him to do so, so he did the same. Sure enough, although Wang Cheng didn't accept him as an apprentice, he taught him fists and kicks with great care.

What surprised Lin Teng even more was that, unknown to what method his Fourth Uncle Jing had used, Mr. Xia had been somewhat out of his mind these days, and his demands on him were not as strict as before.

While Lin Teng felt comfortable all over, he admired Lin Jing even more.

After a long time, even Lin Jing would lament the unpredictability of the god of fate. If he hadn't designed Mr. Xia for Lin Teng, I am afraid that he and Mr. Shu would never have met.

At this moment, Situ San was holding two pheasants, stammering and standing at the door of Aunt Cui's house, and asked, "Is this Aunt Cui's house?"

The one who opened the door was a little girl who had just cut her hair. Seeing Situ San carrying something, she asked him, "What do you want from your mother?"

"I'm here to ask about my sister." Situ San held up the pheasant and said, "I hunted it from the mountains, let Aunt Cui have a taste of it."

There are not many rules in the small town, so the little girl led Situ San in.

Grandma Cui didn't recognize Situ San for a while, Situ San hurriedly offered the pheasant, and said, "I went hunting in the mountains, and I brought two for my aunt, and my aunt sent someone to make soup, which is delicious." These few words are still Situ Sanhe learned from the scholars in the village, and practiced at home for half a day before he changed into the most decent clothes and came to the door.

Mrs. Cui is just a child. She has been in the population business for a long time. Although her family can't be called rich, they can live on.Seeing Situ San's thick hands and big feet, with a rustic childish look on his face, and only wrapped in sackcloth, he knew he was a poor man, and couldn't help curling his lips in his heart, thinking that he couldn't stand him.However, Situ San brought two pheasants with him, so he did not come empty-handed.Grandma Cui ordered the little girl to pick up the pheasant, invited Situ San to drink tea in the courtyard, and asked with a smile, "Look at my memory, I can't remember which family my little brother belongs to?"

Situ San sat on the old elm tree, with his thin back straight, he said, "I am from Situ Village, I don't know if my aunt still remembers, two months ago, my sister was called Situ Xiaohua, and she sold it to my aunt. , sold it for 20 taels of silver, and left with my aunt."

Granny Cui has dealt with many people, if it is an ordinary girl, she may not have a memory.She would remember Situ Xiaohua, she really looked at Situ Xiaohua a little strangely.There are too many girls being sold, being sold by parents, mothers, uncles and elders, there are always various reasons and difficulties.Situ Xiaohua sold herself, a ten-year-old girl, not very outstanding in appearance, but her eyes were surprisingly quiet and steady.In the hands of Mrs. Cui, she was neither panic nor afraid. On the contrary, she rushed to do the work and rush to do something, and the Mrs. Cui who served her was very talkative.In order to sell them for a good price, Mrs. Cui also taught them some rules, and Situ Xiaohua also learned them seriously.

In fact, Situ Xiaohua had already inquired about it when she sold herself, and she knew that Mrs. Cui was considered kind in human teeth, and she mostly sent people to rich families, and seldom sent maids to those picky places.

Mrs. Cui is also well-informed, and Mrs. Cui likes that Situ Xiaohua is so smart and insightful. Even though she wants to make money from the girl, she has some conscience.

Seeing Situ San come to inquire about her sister's whereabouts now, Granny Cui pursed her lips and said with a smile, "It stands to reason that you can't say that. It's just that your sister is my favorite, and you are a sensible child." Think about two pheasants, Granny Cui He was very happy, and said, "Your sister went to the Jinling King's mansion in Jinling City. It was also her fate. I have so many girls in my hand, and the palace chose her. Don't worry, I think your sister is very lucky. of."

Knowing the whereabouts of his sister, Situ San felt a little relieved, and asked, "Auntie, can I go and see my sister?" According to Situ San's experience, he hadn't even played a few plays, and he didn't even know what the palace looked like. So there is this question.

Granny Cui giggled as if hearing the biggest joke in the world, and said in a shrill voice, "My little brother, don't make jokes. That's the palace, don't talk about you, even our county magistrate doesn't have that kind of luck! Your sister You were bought to be a servant, not a princess! Are you going? How are you going? Does the prince know which onion or garlic you are?"

Situ San frowned, unable to speak.

Grandma Cui laughed for a while, seeing that Situ San was really worried about her sister, and also thought of Situ Xiaohua's cleverness and understanding.Alas, the fate of life is sometimes uncertain, so I persuaded him, "Your sister is a thoughtful girl. If she can survive the palace, she must not forget that you are her brother. If she can't survive, you will Modo thought about it."

Situ San's face became even more worried, and Granny Cui sighed, "I said this for your own good, think about it, as long as your family has a way, I think you are a conscientious person, and you can't ask your sister to sell herself .She is already a slave, and life and death are all in the master's mind. Since you have no ability, how can you go to the palace? If you are like this, if you go, you will also bring trouble to your sister."

"However, I also tell you that your sister is a smart person. In the palace, even the lowest servants live better than our county magistrates here. At least, inside, they have enough food and clothing. You too Don't worry too much."

For the sake of the two pheasants, Mrs. Cui talked a lot with Situ San.

Although Situ San knew the whereabouts of his sister, he felt even more uncomfortable.