The Founding of the Red Chamber

Mr. Xia resigned from the library to prepare for the spring, and Huilin Jingchu heard Shu Jingyun

Mr. Xia did not intend to continue his studies in order to achieve fame, so Fang entered the government office on the recommendation of a friend and became Lin Jing's mentor.However, Lin Jing entrusted him with the matter, which made Mr. Xia's mind alive again.

It's not his business, Lin Jing said politely, "Sir, I don't know, my third brother will end this autumn. I heard from the husband of the third brother that the third brother's success is almost the same. I thought, collect it in advance The titles of Chunwei in the past few years and the excellent articles praised by others in previous years have been combined into a booklet. When the third brother won the election, I just gave it to the third brother. It is my wish to be a younger brother. If I can help the third brother Chun Wei, it couldn't be better."

This is not a big deal, Lin Jing just ordered casually, there are plenty of people in the government to do it for him, why did he only entrust him?Mr. Xia was a little puzzled.Lin Jing has already explained to himself, "Originally, it's not difficult to tell the elder brother about this kind of thing. But I thought, first, the third brother is preparing for the autumn, and he has studied hard for many years. Hearing that I was making a fuss looking for this, even though I have good intentions, it will inevitably put pressure on the third brother; second, if this matter is entrusted to the eldest brother and leaked out in advance, the third brother will know about it early, and it will not be a surprise. I think If you want to go, if you want to bypass the eldest brother and sister-in-law, you have to entrust it to the husband."

Although Mr. Xia didn't teach Lin Jing for a long time, he loved Lin Jing's intelligence. Now Lin Jing's brothers and friends respect and love his elder brother. up.

When Mr. Xia returned to his small courtyard, Lin Jing sent a girl to send some silver taels.You must know that businessmen are everywhere, and many people have their eyes on Chunwei's business opportunities, privately selling Chunwei test questions from previous years and the top three articles.Lin Jing entrusted Mr. Xia with this matter, but he could not ask Mr. Xia to pay for it himself.That would be so immoral.

Mr. Xia was entrusted by Lin Jing, so he naturally inquired carefully.

The collection of Chunwei test questions from previous years was also quickly bought back.

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Learning is valuable than anything else.

The book has its own Yan Ruyu, the book has its own thousand kinds of millet, and the book has its own golden house.

As long as you are a scholar, who doesn't want to become famous all over the world.

Mr. Xia failed the rankings several times, his family was trapped, and he didn't want to ask his friends to help him. Mr. Enlightenment, who just entered the house as a child, had already given up his ambition to make progress.However, now entrusted by Lin Jing, seeing the test questions of Chun Wei, Mr. Xia's stagnant heart was full of spring ripples again.

Readers, calm down.

Mr. Xia was preoccupied, so he naturally didn't pay as much attention to Lin Teng as before, and he relaxed in his homework.Lin Teng happily caught a grasshopper and gave it to Lin Jing, and asked Lin Jing, "Fourth Uncle, how did you tell Mr. Xia?" He was suffering from the heavy homework assigned by Mr. Xia, so Fang and Lin Jing complained He begged Fourth Uncle Jing to think of a way for him, so that Mr. Xia could reduce some homework for him, so that he would have more time to practice boxing and kicking.No, in a few days, Mr. Xia's homework for him has been reduced a lot.It can be seen that Fourth Uncle Jing must have told the husband on his behalf. Lin Teng felt that his Fourth Uncle Jing was really capable, so he admired Lin Jing even more.

How could Lin Jing tell Lin Teng the truth? He looked at the bamboo basket filled with grasshoppers endlessly, and said, "Naturally, it's because of emotion and reason." Then he said to Lin Teng, "Sir, you don't have much homework, so you have to study hard, don't you know? Otherwise, next time, I will tell my husband that I will double the amount of homework for you."

"I know." Mr. Xia relaxed his homework, and Lin Teng couldn't be happier.The young man showed off a little bit, and said with a smile, "Fourth Uncle, Uncle Cheng taught me a new set of boxing, let me show you."

"Okay." Lin Jing watched Lin Teng punch with admiration, and when Lin Teng finished playing, Lin Jing shook his head and said, "No, no, there are two things, your practice is wrong." Handing the grasshopper cage to the maid Lilac, Lin Jing Going forward to fiddle with Lin Teng, telling him to put himself in a good posture, and then pointing him, "Extend your arms like this, move your feet like this."

Lin Teng was shocked, "Fourth Uncle, have you also practiced martial arts with Uncle Cheng?" What Lin Jing pointed out to him was indeed Wang Cheng who had taught him the moves that he didn't practice very well.

Lin Jing said proudly, "Don't I have long eyes? I saw Uncle Cheng fight before, and I remember it." Of course, Lin Jing would not tell Lin Teng. In fact, Lin Jing is very envious of people who can fight martial arts, but his body is limited. , can not practice martial arts.Lin Jing has a very good memory, and he almost never forgets it. If he reads it several times, he will naturally remember it firmly.Now, just to show off in front of Lin Teng, Lin Teng looked at Lin Jing almost as if he looked at an immortal.

Lin Jing enjoyed Lin Teng's admiration, and said to Lin Teng, "The way of martial arts actually implies the way of medicine. I'll study medicine tomorrow and teach you."

Lin Teng immediately waved his hand and begged, "Fourth Uncle, Mr. Xia has reduced my homework after all. I have time to practice martial arts. How can I study medicine when I have time. I don't want to be a doctor."

Lin Jing said, "You have learned fist, kick and sword, but why did this punch and kick fall to this place, do you know?

"How master teaches, how I learn." Lin Teng is definitely the type who does not seek deep understanding.

Lin Jing shook his head, determined to help his elder nephew get out of the ranks of illiterates.

Life is peaceful and uneventful, except for Mr. Xia who is restless.

Finally, one day, Mr. Xia found Lin Yi, said that he wanted to prepare for next spring, and asked to resign in a non-tactful manner.

Lin Yi frowned, "Sir, do you want to prepare for Chunwei?"

Mr. Xia felt a little guilty, "The student failed many times. He thought he had lost his heart for the spring. Now that he sees many candidates coming to the imperial capital early to prepare for the spring next year, the student knows that the heart of fame is not lost. Originally, a gentleman promised, You shouldn't go back on your word, student...student is really sorry for your entrustment." Mr. Xia was an honest man, got up, bowed deeply, and made amends.

Lin Yi was a little displeased. Back then, he was looking for a husband for Lin Jing. With the power of the government, he would never just look for a juren.It was originally Mr. Xia recommended by his confidant, and Lin Yifang allowed Mr. Xia to enter the mansion.Afterwards, Lin Yi really observed Mr. Xia carefully for a few days, and seeing that he was serious about teaching, Lin Jing didn't raise any objections, so that's all.

Today, the book has not been taught for a few days, and Mr. Xia is about to resign. Where is Cheng'en Gongfu?

Mr. Xia is so contradictory, Lin Yi is in a high position, how can he be happy!

Fortunately, Lin Yi has always been broad-minded. Although he doesn't like Mr. Xia's dishonesty, he won't argue with Mr. Xia over such trivial matters.After all, Mr. Xia was recommended by Shu Jingyun, so he always had to look at Shu Jingyun's face; moreover, Mr. Xia's mind was no longer on teaching, even if he was kept, it would be just dawdling without thinking, which delayed Lin Jing.

It's going to rain and my mother wants to get married, Mr. Xia insists on Chun Wei.Lin Yi stepped forward, helped Mr. Xia up, and asked again, "It seems that Mr. Xia has already made up his mind?"

Mr. Xia was too ashamed to say, "The student failed the trust of the adults."

"It's a good thing for a man to have lofty ambitions." At this point, Lin Yi decided to be a good person and said, "Then I wish you the honor of being named on the gold list."

Mr. Xia repeatedly said "I dare not", and offered to say goodbye to Lin Jing.

Lin Yi said softly, "Mr. Jinger was a teacher and apprentice. He is a child who values ​​friendship." The child is his own good. In Lin Yi's eyes, his younger brother has nothing wrong with it except for being a bit bold.On the contrary, he, who picked out thousands of choices, found such an irresponsible gentleman for his younger brother. Lin Yi felt a little sorry for his younger brother.Of course, Lin Yi didn't know the reason, and could never guess that it was Lin Jing's design that Mr. Xia restarted Chunwei's heart.

In fact, even Lin Jing himself did not expect that Mr. Xia would resign. He just wanted to move Mr. Xia's mind. Anyway, he and Lin Teng are two children, and their schoolwork itself is not heavy.Mr. Ruo Xia has a keen mind, so he can quietly reduce the content of the coursework and spare time to prepare for the exam, so he might not just resign.

Such a decision!

Doesn't Mr. Xia know that the benefits of having a good relationship with him and being his husband will be more important than a Jinshi in time.

Although in Lin Jing's opinion, Mr. Xia's knowledge is just like that, but Mr. Xia has always been nice to him.

For a moment, Lin Jing felt a little uncomfortable.

Lin Jing thought for a while and said, "Since Mr. wants to prepare for the exam, I shouldn't stop it. I calculated in my heart that it will only be nine months until next year's spring. I will have a teacher-disciple meeting with Mr. To say something presumptuous, thirty old Mingjing, fifty young strong men, thousands of juren, and only three hundred Jinshi, can you be sure, sir?"

Mr. Xia smiled wryly, "Who dares to say that he will definitely be on the list."

Lin Jingfeng smiled, "Don't think about winning, but think about losing first. Then, let me ask again, if you don't come first, would you continue to teach me poetry?"

"This?" I was about to resign not long after I joined the job. Although Mr. Xia was a bit dull, he could feel the host's dislike.At this moment, hearing what Lin Jing said, Mr. Xia couldn't hide his shock.

Lin Jing smiled slightly. He was always proud and thought he had extraordinary knowledge. In his opinion, people in this world were nothing more than that.Even if Mr. Xia goes, another one will come, it's the same. It's better to ask Mr. Xia to teach him some poems and books.Now, he has shown his kindness to Mr. Xia, Mr. Xia will definitely be grateful to him, and it may be beneficial to him in the future to subdue Mr. Xia.

Mr. Xia was really grateful. He knew Lin Jing's talent was rare, so he taught Lin Jing to study very hard.

However, perhaps because of his background, Lin Jing's cold and alienated temperament makes people feel that he is not easy to get close to.What's more, Mr. Xia was invited by Cheng Engong's mansion to give lectures, and he is a cashier. Therefore, although Mr. Xia is a gentleman, he can't put on the airs of a gentleman in front of Lin Jing.

Mr. Xia himself feels that it doesn't matter whether he stays or leaves.But he didn't expect that the person who kept him was not Lin Yi, Cheng Engong who invited him to teach in the mansion, but Lin Jing, who had always been indifferent.

"Sir, if you don't talk, I will treat you as your husband." Lin Jing walked over, took Mr. Xia's hand, and said seriously, "I really like Mr., Mr. Just go to prepare for the exam. In the past few months, I If you study at home, if you don’t understand something, it’s the same to ask your master later.”

Mr. Xia was even more ashamed that Lin Jing was so sensible, and said in a low voice, "I delayed you."

The corners of Lin Jing's lips curled up, his eyes curved, revealing the unique childishness and cuteness of children. Lin Jing said, "Sir, I also know my body, and I can't help being tired. Besides, I'm still young, and I won't be trying to be the number one scholar in the future. Read some The book is just to know some sage’s principles, and it’s okay to delay for a while.” As he spoke, Lin Jingru looked at Mr. Xia’s grateful eyes with great admiration, and said earnestly, “I hit it off very well, Mr. Let me do it."

Lin Jing's eloquence is more than a hundred times better than Mr. Xia's. In addition, Mr. Xia's defeat is not the first time. This time, Chun Wei's heart was moved because of his ambition. It's hard to say how confident he is.If he fails again, he will return to the government to teach...

What's more, Lin Jing's speech with both reason and reason has given Mr. Xia enough face.Mr. Xia felt very sorry for Lin Jing, but under Lin Jing's persuasion, he agreed gratefully.

Lin Jingdao, "Originally, Mr. Yu was supposed to stay in the government to prepare for the exam, but it would be very inconvenient for Mr. Yu. Since Mr. is all about preparing for the spring, he put aside his selfish thoughts. I hope that Mr. can come back to teach me homework, and I also hope Mr. As the sky rises, ambitions are rewarded."

Mr. Xia bid farewell to Lin Jing gratefully. Before leaving, he pointed out the progress of his studies to Lin Jing, and said, "Jing'er, your talent is a hundred times better than mine. Even if you don't take the imperial examination in the future, you will definitely be extraordinary. Listening to the words of the sages and knowing the deeds of the sages does not mean that we should become sages, but in the future you will be an official and a butcher, dealing with Qingliu, this is the foundation and the ladder."

Lin Jing thought, at first he felt that Mr. Xia was very dull, but now it seems that Mr. Xia is a person of inner beauty, not blindly dull.Lin Jing showed the respect of a student, stood up and said, "Student remembers."

Mr. Xia said again, "The government has a lot of capable people. If you have any doubts, you can ask others for advice. You can also send someone to my house to ask me."

Lin Jing showed a smile, and his mouth was sweet, "Mr. Dai has won the Jinshi and entered the Imperial Academy. Don't think I'm stupid."

Mr. Xia smiled, "Having a disciple like you is what I wish for."

The master and apprentice had been together for a few months, but when Mr. Xia resigned, Fang said a few words of heart-to-heart, with a sense of master and apprentice.

Lin Jing was always considerate in doing things, Mr. Xia taught him a lesson, he personally sent his servants to take Mr. Xia home, and his servant Qingsong gave Mr. Xia a hundred taels of silver, how could Mr. Xia accept it.

Qingsong persuaded with a smile, "The fourth master was afraid that the master would not accept him, so he ordered the slaves to be sent to the master's house. The fourth master said, if the master regards our fourth master as a disciple, then don't refuse, otherwise, it will be a loss." Mr.'s free and easy and my master's intention to be a disciple."

Mr. Xia had no choice but to accept the silver with full of emotion, and asked Qingyan to take it back to Lin Jing with a personal letter.

Qingsongyuan is the youngest son of the housekeeper Lin Yicheng, and he is 12 years old.Qingsong's older brother, Qingyun, has been working with Lin Yi since he was a child. This time when Lin Jing came home from the palace, Lin Yi always wanted to put a smart and reliable boy next to his younger brother. own brother.

Because Qingyun is mature and stable, and his family members are all servants of the Lin family, he was given the surname of master.Lin Yi met Qingsong in person, and felt that Qingsong was somewhat clever and reliable, so he asked him to take care of Lin Jing.

Qingsong was a clever boy, brought Mr. Xia's letter back and presented it to Lin Jing, and also told about the situation at Mr. Xia's home, "Ms. Xia has seven or eight children, and the family lives in the courtyard of the two entrances. , very tight."

Mr. Xia is only in his early thirties, and he won the Juren at this age, which shows that he has some talents. If he is lucky, he will have great potential in the future.If it weren't for the fact that he was really struggling, he wouldn't have entered the mansion as Mr. Enlightenment.Lin Jing guessed this, and Fang Ling Qingsong gave Mr. Xia a hundred taels of silver, so that Mr. Xia would not worry about money.

Mr. Xia is originally from the imperial capital, and life in the imperial capital is more expensive, but as far as Lin Jing knows, a hundred taels of silver is enough for Mr. Xia to use until next spring.It's just... Lin Jing asked, "How many concubines are there in Mr. Xia's family?" Otherwise, how could there be so many children?However, at first, he didn't see that Mr. Xia was actually a womanizer?

Qingsong smiled, "The servant was also shocked when he saw the children behind Mrs. Xia, thinking how could Mr. Xia give birth to these children at such a young age? The servant casually inquired, and found out that Mr. Xia had an older brother who was ill. No more. His elder sister-in-law went out to remarry, so naturally she couldn't take the children with her, so Mr. Xia brought up the four children of his elder brother's family together."

No wonder...

Since Mr. Xia has such a conscience, it is not in vain for him to spend the money.Regardless of whether Mr. Xia can pass the Jinshi exam or not, helping a conscientious person makes Lin Jing feel that it is worth it!

After arranging Mr. Xia well, the uncomfortable feeling in Lin Jing's heart that he might plot against Mr. Xia to relieve Lin Teng's homework was completely eliminated.He thought to himself, if Mr. Xia became famous in one fell swoop in the future, he would have to thank him.

Lin Jing expressed satisfaction with Qingsong, "Okay, I understand."

Qingsong followed Lin Jing for a while, Lin Jing was limited by his body, so he seldom went out, and occasionally went to the palace for a short stay, Qingsong could not follow him.The master dispatched him for nothing, Qingsong felt that he could not show his talent.This time Lin Jing took him to see off Mr. Xia, and Qingsong was determined to do the job well.

Doing errands well is not empty talk.

His family was born as a servant, and he has his own experience on how to be a servant who satisfies his master.For example, this time Lin Jing sent him on an errand to send Mr. Xia home safely.However, if he only sent Mr. Xia home safely, he would only complete half of the task.Sure enough, when he came back, Lin Jing asked him some more about Mr. Xia's family situation.

Although Qingsong is not very old, he is a caring person. He had already inquired about the situation of Mr. Xia's house when he was sending Mr. Xia home.

Qingsong said again, "Master, guess who else I saw at Mr. Xia's house?"

"Who?" Lin Jing smiled, "I don't know anyone in my family very well. Since I met Mr. Xia and visited Mr. Xia's house, you also know him..."

After a short pause, "If I'm not mistaken, it must be one of the aides next to big brother." Seeing Qingsong's face showing admiration and admiration, even though this appearance was mostly faked by Qingsong, Lin Jing was still happy to see it , said, "Even if I don't know that gentleman, I think it should be Mr. Xia who was recommended by him and my elder brother, so Mr. Xia came to the house to teach me homework."

If it is said that Qingyun deliberately put on a god-worshipping face to please Lin Jing, but after Lin Jing said something later, he guessed Shu Jingyun's identity very well, Qingyun was convinced, and praised, "Master is really a god." Guess, the slave just saw Mr. Shu Jing Yunshu."

Shu Jingyun?

Lin Jing had never heard of this person, but he was able to speak in front of his elder brother, and made his elder brother adopt this person's suggestion, and agreed that Mr. Xia, who was born in Juren, would be his enlightenment teacher. This shows that People hold a lot of weight in his elder brother's heart.

Otherwise, based on Lin Yi's importance to him and the status of Cheng En Gong's mansion, even if he was enlightened, he would not have to invite a person to enter the mansion.Lin Jing is a thoughtful person and thinks a lot. He knew Mr. Xia's fame beforehand, so he almost misunderstood Lin Yi.

Now it seems that this Shu Jingyun is not only deeply trusted by his elder brother, but also has an extraordinary relationship with Mr. Xia.

Qingsong observed Lin Jing's expression, and looked at Lin Jing who seemed to be very interested in Shu Jingyun, but it was a bit difficult.Lin Jing looked into Qingsong's heart with a pair of clear phoenix eyes, and said, "If you can even find out about the affairs of the elder brother's confidants and staff, I will not dare to use you."

Lin Jingping's plain words, but Qingsong's heart was shaken, unknowingly, a cold sweat broke out on the back of the back, and he knelt down and said, "I don't dare." The master goes up the mountain of knives and down the pan of oil because he is afraid that the slaves will be useless and unable to help the master."

The corners of Lin Jing's lips curled up slightly, and he said, "Mr. Xia's work, you did a good job." He handed a jade ring to Lilac, and Lilac handed it to Qingsong.

If it's an ordinary reward, just accept it.However, after following Lin Jing these days, Qingsong knew Lin Jing's power for the first time, he looked at Lin Jing tremblingly, Lin Jing smiled, "It's the first time you've done something for me, it's your reward, take it. "

Qingsong kowtowed, and Fang respectfully accepted it. After Lin Jing had spoken, he respectfully withdrew.

At this moment, the Xia family.

Xia Liming and Shu Jingyun have a good friendship, otherwise, Shu Jingyun would not recommend Xia Liming as Lin Jing's enlightenment teacher in front of Lin Yi.It was upon hearing the news of Xia Liming's resignation that Shu Jingyun came to inquire about it.

Xia Liming didn't hide anything from Shu Jingyun, he said all the thoughts in his heart, praised Lin Jing for half a sentence, and finally sighed, "Brother Jing is really a rare child, with outstanding talents, knowledge of books and etiquette, born in The Gongmen Hou Mansion also respects teachers and respects the way, and does not use power to oppress others. The future is limitless."

Xia Liming is kind-hearted, and Shu Jingyun is very clear.

Moreover, Xia Liming's family was poor, so he had no intention of continuing the imperial examination, so Shu Jingyun recommended him to teach in Cheng'en Gong's Mansion.Now that Mr. Xia suddenly had the idea of ​​spring again, Shu Jingyun was surprised, so she came to Xia's house to find out what happened.Now I heard Xia Liming talk about how Lin Jing wanted to surprise his elder brother so that he quietly found the Chunwei test questions, how he moved Chunwei's heart again, and Shu Jingyun listened to the original story.

Shu Jingyun is Lin Yi's number one confidant and has won Lin Yi's trust.He went to Shandong for business, but now he has just returned to the imperial capital.Although she had never met Lin Jing before, she had heard about Lin Jing for a long time. When Lin Jingfu went out of the palace and returned home, he pointed to the plaque on the door of his house and said that it was not in compliance with the rules, and Shu Jingyun had heard it before.

You must know that Shu Jingyun is also a very smart person, otherwise, he would not be deeply trusted by Lin Yi.Now, as soon as Xia Liming said the ins and outs, Shu Jingyun guessed the matter in an instant, but she saw her friends still talking about how smart Lin Jing was, how sensible, how she knew what she heard, how she knew a little bit. Just know, how to be gifted by a god... Shu Jingyun thought that Lin Jing specially sent servants to send his friend home, and also gave him money, which was a way to expose Lin Jing, and even a friend would not believe it.

However, at a young age, Lin Jing had such scheming skills. While Shu Jingyun was thrilled, she couldn't help becoming very interested in Lin Jing.I heard Xia Liming sigh, "Ayun, I used to say that you are unique. When I saw Jing'er, I felt that if anyone can compare with you in the past, it must be him."

A slight smile rose on Shu Jingyun's handsome face, and she responded, "Oh."