Min Anshi was sitting in the Mingzhi Library casually flipping through the books in his hands. This time he didn't smell like snail noodles, but other scholars instead, causing a bad smell to linger in the whole library. Scholars who can't accept this kind of food simply cover their noses and read books, with a somewhat gloomy look on their faces, but since Min Anshi is the leader of this trend, no one dares to reprimand this kind of behavior, and some people are still waiting to rely on this smell , won the blue eyes of Min Anshi!

When Tao Xiude came in, he couldn't help but raised his hand to cover his nose, and frowned. He didn't like the smell. Of course, it was also because he had been busy studying recently and had no time to eat snail noodles.

"Old Min." Tao Xiude cupped his hands and saluted, "Father asked me to pick you up for a banquet at Tao's residence."

Min Anshi raised his head in a daze, as if he had just noticed a person in front of him, looked carefully, and said, "So it's the boy from the Tao family, pick me up for the banquet, right? All right! What's the matter? Isn't it time for lunch yet? I thought Have eaten, in my library, aren’t these all people who have eaten?”

Tao Xiude endured his distaste for the smell. He also heard about Min Anshi's preference for the stinky snail powder, but he couldn't understand it, but he didn't show it on his face, he just said: "Maybe everyone is Let's have breakfast!"

"Breakfast? It's not good to have this for breakfast, you have to eat something light." Min Anshi nodded silently, "Besides, since it's breakfast, how come the smell has remained until now? It should go away!"

"Maybe there are more people eating it!" Tao Xiude smiled, and he even suspected that all these people poured soup on themselves, just to get the taste that Min Anshi likes.

"Do so many people like it?" Min Anshi frowned, looking a little puzzled.

When the other scholars heard the conversation here, they felt ashamed, uneasy, and self-righteous, as if they were about to attract Min Anshi's attention in the next moment and reach the pinnacle of life.

"Could it be that everyone was poor when they were young, and had a mother who was so frugal that she even ate spoiled food?" Min Anshi said slowly.

Tao Xiude was taken aback.

Min Anshi laughed lightly, with a look of nostalgia, "When I was young, my family was poor, and my father died early. It was all due to my mother's hard work to raise me and provide me with education. But my mother is really frugal to the extreme. On weekdays, you can’t eat too much food. My mother would rather keep it until the next time. If there are good things, you can’t finish them all at once. If you leave them for one more day, you can have one more day. If you eat them, they will be gone. What is in the bowl is called existence, and what is swallowed is called nothing, this is what my mother always told me."

Tao Xiude listened blankly, he had never come into contact with such a thing, and neither had most of the scholars present.

"Because of this, the food in my family is often left a bit spoiled. I remember that at that time, a villager dug bamboo shoots in the mountains and came back. Seeing that our mother and child were alone, they gave us some. The mother was reluctant to eat, so she let it go." I put it, but it turned out to be a bit bad. I remember the smell of the bamboo shoots! It tastes very similar to the snail powder. When I smell it, I think it reminds me of my childhood. Once I taste it, I feel that I can eat the meal made by my deceased mother again. I really miss it!"

Min Anshi smiled, his expression full of tenderness.

"Old Min..." Tao Xiude didn't know what to say for a moment. It turned out that Min Anshi liked snail noodles so much, and there was such a story behind it.

The faces of the other scholars turned red with embarrassment. Mr. Min likes the snail noodles because of the sour bamboo shoots in them, so what is the reason for their stinky smell?It's just a trick, a despicable villain!Mr. Min is like this, successful and famous, prosperous all his life, he still does not change his original intention until his old age, he still remembers the taste of the food cooked by his mother when he was poor when he was young, this is the real pure gentleman!

Min Anshi seemed to know the purpose of the smelly body of the scholars in this library, and he didn't continue to question, let alone humiliate and blame others, he just stood up with a smile, "Let's go!"

After Tao Xiude followed Min Anshi and left, everyone in the library looked at each other, feeling ashamed, and their respect for Min Anshi was even higher. In fact, Mr. Min already knew the purpose of their stinky bodies!It's just that I kept pretending I didn't know to save face for them. Today, through the conversation with Young Master Tao, I deliberately pointed them out, but I didn't blame them.

Everyone couldn't tell what it was like for a while, and the few people with the stench on their bodies hurriedly covered their faces and left.

In the corner, Mrs. Liu continued to read with a book in his hand. He smelled good, but it was impossible to leave. He didn't come here for Min Anshi, so why leave in shame?He read the book for his disciples so that he could go back and explain it to them. As for the snail noodles, he also likes to eat them!It's normal to have a smell on your body. Although there is no story like Min Anshi's, how can there be so many reasons for people who love to eat? !Master Liu silently turned a page and continued to immerse himself in the world of his book.

Shock!There is such a story behind Min Mingshi's love of snail noodles!People in the streets and alleys talked a lot, and there was another thing to talk about after dinner, and when the parents beat and scolded the children, they shouted, "If you are as filial as Min Anshi, I am willing to die immediately!" '

Du Qingchen was a little surprised when he heard the news. Who would have thought that the snail noodles he made could have such a relationship, but since Min Anshi likes sour bamboo shoots, he also heard the news, so he might find a reason to visit.Of course, he only planned to let Du Rulin go, after all, Du Rulin only needed to study.

Du Qingchen wrote down the recipes for making sour bamboo shoots and snail noodles, handed them to Du Rulin, and prepared a gift box before he asked Du Rulin to visit Min Mansion. It's too cold and mixed, so it's better to send it directly to Fangzi, which also looks solemn and precious.

Du Qingchen sent Du Rulin into the carriage, and asked, "Have you prepared the things you want to consult?"

Du Rulin took out a stack of papers from the sleeve of his Confucian robe, and said, "It's all here." Du Rulin took out a stack of his articles, all of which Mr. Liu had read but could not judge and revise, and there were some things in his heart. Doubtful, but beyond the scope of Mr. Liu's knowledge, in short, with so many gifts, you have to ask for advice before you can get back the original.

Du Qingchen nodded, and then instructed: "Be more respectful, lest he gets bored and won't be happy to explain to you."

"Understood, bro, don't worry!" Du Rulin said with a smile.

Du Rulin visited the Min Mansion. Outside the gate of the mansion, Du Rulin cupped his hands and bowed to the porter, "Boy Du Rulin, pay homage to Mr. Min."

The concierge looked puzzled and blocked the crack of the door, "Do you have an invitation card?" His master is not anyone who can see it if he wants to!

Du Rulin didn't panic or feel embarrassed at all, and turned to say: "I heard that Mr. Min likes sour bamboo shoots, so I brought a recipe of snail powder and sour bamboo shoots, and I want to offer it to Mr. Min."

The concierge had also heard about this matter, and he hesitated for a while, although the rule of his house is that no one without invitation and official status cannot enter, but what if the master likes this?After all, there are rumors outside, saying that the master thinks the taste of sour bamboo shoots is like his mother made it, this is the recipe!It might not be good for him to stop him, the concierge didn't think for a long time, and then made a decision, saying: "You wait here first, I will ask the master."

"Please forward this to Mr. Min." Du Rulin took out the article from his sleeve and handed it over. "If Mr. Min asks, you can answer that I am here to study."

The concierge didn't hesitate, and took it directly. Ninety percent of the people who came to visit came to study, which is not surprising, but the strange thing is that they brought prescriptions as gifts.The concierge said: "Wait a moment." Then he closed the door and went back to report.

Du Rulin didn't wait long before the door opened again, and the concierge smiled and said, "Master, please."

Only now was Du Rulin a little nervous, swallowed secretly, and walked in.

In the room, Min Anshian was sitting on the soft bed and was reading the article that Du Rulin had handed over. When he saw Du Rulin coming in, he smiled and asked his servant to bring a chair for Du Rulin. On the stool, he quietly waited for Min Anshi to finish reading his article.

"It's well written, but it's still not ready. Do you plan to take the exam this year?" Min Anshi said with a smile, slightly surprised at Du Rulin's age. After all, he looks like he is only a teenager, but he should be able to read the article. He is already a scholar, and he is also considered a good reader.

Du Rulin respectfully said: "The kid plans to take the examination of scholar this year, but now he is just a child."

Min Anshi nodded knowingly, "No wonder I haven't seen you in the library. When did you pass the Tongsheng exam?"

"Last year, Lucky Tong was born the first name." Du Rulin said reservedly, he said this on purpose, so that Min Anshi would give him a high look, and maybe he would love his talent and seriously explain his problems to him.

Min Anshi nodded, noncommittal, but put down the article in his hand, "Where did you get the prescription? Shouldn't this be the store's secret? If the source is unknown, I will turn you over to the government today and sue you for stealing." It's a crime." Min Anshi deliberately put on a serious expression, Du Rulin is young and has never seen the world, Min Anshi felt that being frightened by him like this might reveal his true temperament.

Du Rulin cupped his hands, and said gently: "Old Min Mingjian, this is my family's recipe. The sour bamboo shoots and snail powder are both created by my brother. The restaurant on the street is also my family's. It was my brother who saw that I was studying hard for the exam. The problem is hard to solve, that's why I took these prescriptions and came to ask Elder Min for advice." Du Rulin got up and bowed respectfully.

Min Anshi nodded, with a smile on his face, "I see, if you paid a lot of money to buy the prescription for my favor or obtained it by other bad means, you will have to be kicked out at this moment. I don't like those who are busy."

Du Rulin breathed a sigh of relief.

"Come here, sit here." Min Anshi patted his side, and Du Rulin hurried forward.

It wasn't until dinner time that Du Rulin realized that it was already very late, and he was about to get up to leave immediately, but was left behind by Min Anshi, "Stay here and have a meal with me! Usually, there is no one else, only me alone, today It’s rare to be more lively.”

Du Rulin respectfully agreed, Min Anshi should like him a lot, and even kept him for dinner, Du Rulin thought to himself.

The old servant placed the food in the living room, and Du Rulin sat next to him. Min Anshi seemed to think that Du Rulin was a good man after spending the whole afternoon with him. He always looked at him with satisfaction, even though Du Rulin kept telling himself to be prudent, I couldn't help but feel secretly happy.

"Who is there in your family?" Min Anshi asked casually.

Du Rulin answered immediately. Du's father, brother, and sister-in-law spoke out almost all at once. Min Anshi nodded, "Are you from Pingxing County?"

"Yes." Du Rulin didn't move his chopsticks very much, even when he ate, he only ate the few plates in front of him, and devoted all his attention to the conversation with Min Anshi.

"I do vaguely remember that a few years ago... Ninghou's family brought back their child from Pingxing County. The one who is now called Ning Nuan grew up in your county."

Du Rulin paused, and said slowly: "When he was in Pingxing County, his original name was Su Nuan, and he was my sister-in-law's... elder brother."

"One family? Or the same village?" Min Anshi asked in surprise.

"It used to be family."

Well one was!Min Anshi smiled, "Do they have a bad relationship?"

"It's not bad, I heard from my sister-in-law that he has a good relationship with Ning Nuan." Du Rulin spoke slowly, so that he could think over every sentence he said several times, so as not to say something wrong, since Su Nuan He is already a brother of the Hou family, even if the Su family has a grudge against him, they shouldn't mention it in front of Min Anshi at this moment, and can only say good things.

"I also think it should be a good relationship! After all, Ning Nuan is now suing the Imperial Court and Ning Hou. Speaking of which, his relatives are only people he knew when he was in Pingxing County." Min Anshi smiled.

"Sue... Sue the imperial court?!" Sue the Hou Mansion?Isn't that his home? !Du Rulin lost his composure and opened his mouth slightly in surprise.

"Yes, when I left Beijing, the matter was not settled yet. I heard that I wanted to sue Mrs. Ninghou in order to avenge my birth mother, but I don't know what happened. In the end, I even sued the Houfu."

"He... how could he sue and win..." No one would sue his own family!Moreover, after leaving the Marquis Mansion, Su Nuan is nothing but a commoner, so why should she sue the imperial court?Also sue the Hou Mansion!Du Rulin always found it incredible.

"It may not be impossible to win the lawsuit. With the help of Marshal Qi and the evidence that Mrs. Ninghou poisoned his biological mother in his hand, the court still has the law. It's just... the son sued his father, and he will be punished for [-] years, but he is in good health. When I came back, he had already been raised, and he was alive and kicking in the lawsuit! Don’t think he is a brother, but his temper is like a firecracker. Pointing at Mrs. Ninghou's sedan chair and cursing on the street, the words she used were so vulgar, she was so angry that Mrs. Ning fainted, and Marshal Qi was still standing behind to support... Oh, I shouldn't tell you this, after all, it's your sister-in-law Brother, speaking of it, it's not easy for you, how is your sister-in-law? Does it affect your studies?"

"I..." Du Rulin seemed to be listening to the scriptures. He didn't even dare to think about such a thing, but when he heard Min Anshi's question, Du Rulin immediately said: "No! My sister-in-law is gentle and kind, with a very good personality. For a year in my family, I have never blushed or quarreled with my family, not even saying aloud."

Min Anshi chuckled, "It's strange, they grew up together, but their personalities are so different."

Maybe, one was raised in a free range, and the other was carefully pampered, so there is such a difference!Du Rulin thought to himself.

After eating, Du Rulin also left. Min Anshi prepared a return gift for him. Du Rulin refused several times but did not reject it. He had to accept it before leaving.

After sending Du Rulin out, the old servant turned around, went back to the living room, and saluted Min Anshi respectfully.

"He's gone?" Min Anshi asked while leaning on the soft bed.

"I've already gone back."

"Where's Fang Zi?"

"According to the master's intention, it was stuffed into the return gift. The master has a noble character and is a great Confucian in the world. How could he covet a prescription from him?!"

Min Anshi chuckled, "However, people are interesting. They are sensitive and eager to learn, and they can be made!"

"Since the master likes it, why don't you accept him as a disciple? Let the master teach, and in the future, he will definitely be able to go to high school and add glory to the master."

"It's just Tongsheng. If he can pass the top three exams this time, it's not too late." The mere Tongsheng, even if the ranking is higher, he can't see it. Only the scholar and above can enter the officialdom. Useful for him, no rush.

The old servant hesitated, "Master seems to have something else on his mind? Could it be that he is thinking about the relationship between the brother of the Ninghou Mansion and his family?"

Min Anshi sat up and said, "It's such a coincidence that Ning Nuan's former younger brother is this young man's sister-in-law!"

"But... now that Ning Nuan is suing the Hou Mansion, I'm afraid she will be in danger." The old servant said hesitantly.

"I can't protect myself? I can't see it. With Qi Cheng helping him, I think he is very safe! This matter seems to be that he is suing his biological father to avenge his mother, but in fact it is Qi Cheng and Ninghou. It's the third prince wrestling with the fifth prince."

"Then, what are you going to do, sir?"

"No rush, take your time." Min Anshi smiled.

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