Infrastructure masters in the red building

After returning from Wanqing Building, Jia Fang went to visit Jia Zheng first.

Earlier in the Wanqing Building, Lin Ruhai asked about Jia Zheng's upcoming exam. Jia Fang blamed himself a little - he himself has been busy with various affairs recently, and he really never cared about Jia Zheng.

And Jia Zheng didn't know if he got Jia Daishan's instructions, and recently he rarely came to Jia Fang's place to have "face-to-face discussions" with him.

In terms of emotion and reason, he should go and see this second brother.

When he came to Jia Zheng's foreign study, Jia Fang felt that it was very quiet.The previous scene of red sleeves adding fragrance is gone, Jia Zheng is alone, sitting in the study, surrounded by books and writing paper.Jia Zheng's eye sockets were sunken, and his chin was full of stubble.His appearance was very different from Lin Ruhai's unrestrained appearance before the exam.

Jia thought at ease: Is the second brother really so nervous before the exam?

Jia Zheng, however, was very grateful to Jia Fang for visiting him: "The third brother still came to visit my elder brother in his busy schedule, the second elder brother really..."

Jia Zheng was clumsy and couldn't say "really".

Jia Fang had no choice but to sit down and chat with Jia Zheng, and said, "Second Brother, are these all the books you read recently?" ".

Jia Zheng nodded.

Jia Fang thought for a while, and then asked: "So this time the examiner is the prince and the prince? What about the palace exam after that? Is the examiner the prince? Or the emperor?"

Jia Zheng said with a sad face, "Let's talk about it after passing the test first!"

Jia Fang nodded, thinking that this second brother still adhered to the "affordable" attitude of preparing for the exam, and that he was able to pass the first grade.So he made a little point: "If the imperial examination is presided over by the emperor, then the second brother might as well read King Qing's theories about 'extending knowledge and studying things' and 'manipulating the world for practical use', maybe it will be helpful."

Jia Zheng's eyes suddenly lit up.Recently, Jia Fang's sudden conferment has been rumored in the house. Jia Zheng is not a fool. He only thought about Mrs. Shi's attitude before, and he knew that his parents had known about Jia Fang's secret life experience and had been secretly arranging it. I hope their "brotherhood" is sincere.

That's why Jia Fang gave a reminder at this time.

But the light in Jia Zheng's eyes flashed away, and he said with a mournful face: "After passing this test first, let's talk about it! Don't be born with Jinshi."

Jia Fang nodded: "It makes sense."

He sat in Jia Zhengwai's study for a while, discussed the upcoming exam with him, and immediately found that he was an engineering student, and he was completely blinded by Jia Zheng's knowledge of classics and history.Moreover, his experience about exams in another time and space, such as "three shorts and one long, choose the longest", "choose C if the same length is the same", are of no use to Jia Zheng.

Before leaving, Jia Zheng suddenly sighed: "I only hope that after the preparation of this subject, my understanding of classics and history can be further improved."

Jia Fang was about to leave. When he heard this sentence, he couldn't help being startled. He thought to himself: So Jia Zheng, the second elder brother, worked so hard to participate in the scientific examination, neither for the golden house nor for Yan Ruyu, but because he really felt that the book was full of love. It's all the truth of a saint!

His perception of Jia Zheng was suddenly different.

In addition to Jia Zheng's rigidity, rigidity, morality, and love to look at the wrists of beautiful maids, Jia Zheng also has an idiot.

Saying goodbye to Jia Zheng, Jia Fang went back to the Grand View Garden.As soon as he entered the garden, he heard that Jia Min was waiting for him in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Jia Fang hurried over, thinking that if his sister flipped through the books on the shelf and found only blank paper, it would be a disaster.

Earlier, Jia Daishan had told Jia Fang why Jia Zhen was sent away to "cultivate Taoism". The first time Jia Fang heard that Jia Zhen had sneaked into the Xiaoxiang Hall to "steal books" at night, he thought it was funny, but after thinking about it later, he felt horrified.As long as he is not there, even if someone touches the library of the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, they will not be able to take out the books they need—it can be seen that the magic of the Xiaoxiang Pavilion will indeed fall on him.

But in case Jia Min was bored while waiting for him in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, how could he just flip through the bookshelf?

Jia Fang hurried to the Xiaoxiang Hall, and Jia Min had indeed been waiting for him for a while.

Shuangwen made tea for Jia Min, finally making Jia Fang, the "master", not appear too rude.While Jia Min was bored waiting, he took the black and white chess pieces by himself, placed a pair of "Zhenlong" on the chessboard in the main room of the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and played chess with himself.

When she saw Jia Fang, she quickly stood up and said hello: "Third Brother!"

Jia Fang was in a hurry to leave, with beads of sweat on his forehead, he hurriedly asked: "What kind of books does my sister need, third brother will find it for you."

Jia Min laughed with a "puchi" and said, "It's been a long time since I saw my third brother, and I came here specially to have a chat with my third brother because of something strange in my heart."

She looked at the library on the side of the main room again, and said: "How to arrange all the books in the library of the third brother, the third brother has his own habits and rules, and how the younger sister dares to move, naturally wait for the third brother." Brother, let's talk."

Jia Fang suddenly felt relieved, thinking: This is the tutor!When his younger sister Jia Min came to the Xiaoxiang library, she would only approach the library when the owner was present, but Brother Zhen from the East Mansion...

But Jia Fang did not see Jia Min for quite a while, and apologized quickly, Jia Min pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "I don't blame the third brother, the third brother has serious business to do. It turned out that the younger sister came over abruptly. "

As she said that, the little girl's face became sad, and she said: "It's because my sister is really upset when I come here today... Mother is now meeting Mrs. Wang and Sister Wang in Rongxi Hall. I can't talk to Sister Wang, so I found an excuse to come here Third brother has been disturbed in this garden, please forgive me."

Jia Fang: "The Wang family?"

Jia Min nodded: "Yes, Captain Du is in charge of the royal family of the mansion."

Jia Fang: "The lady from the Wang family who gave you the Luban lock back then?"

Jia Min was startled, she probably forgot about this, she nodded immediately, and said, "It's indeed the sister of the Wang family."

During the New Year's Eve last year, this lady from the Wang family once gave Jia Min a pair of 24-post Luban locks. It was by no means a good thing to share with her boudoir friends, but a deliberate embarrassment for others.Jia Fang still remembers that he taught Jia Min how to solve it, so that his sister would not be overwhelmed by the other party.

Jia Min lowered her head and said: "Listen to my mother... The eldest brother of the Wang family sister has a bright future and is about to be promoted to the military governor of the capital camp. So I want to tell the second brother about the Wang family sister."

Jia Fang patted his head: "That's right, if the second brother is in high school this time, everyone in Beijing will be happy to 'get a son-in-law under the list'. So the wife wants to tell the second brother's marriage in advance."

Jia Min let out a "hmm" and said nothing.

Jia Fang guessed what the younger sister meant, it should be that she doesn't like Miss Wang's family very much, seeing that the other party is going to become the second sister-in-law, she feels somewhat uncomfortable.

But this is Jia Zheng's marriage after all, he and Jia Min can't talk much.Jia Fang could only persuade: "The matter of marriage should be decided by the parents. The wife values ​​the second brother, so she must not have bad intentions, and she will not talk to the second brother about inappropriate people."

As he spoke, he was thinking to himself: Why can't Jingli hold a "blind date meeting" like he did in Taoyuan Village?

But this idea flashed by, and Jia Fang felt discouraged: For people in Beijing, getting married is not just about living together, sharing a homestead, and building a stable small family from now on—these people in Beijing, getting married is marriage , linking the interests of their respective families together.

In the original book of the Red Chamber, it is written: King Xue of Jia Shi, who is connected with each other, connected with relatives.To a large extent, it is this in-law relationship that binds them together and has to support each other.

Jia Fang doesn't understand politics, but he can understand why Mrs. Jia Dai Shanshi wants to talk about such a marriage for Jia Zheng.

Jia Min nodded obediently, answered "Yes", and said, "My little sister shouldn't have discussed these things in private with my brother." She lowered her head and bent her neck into a beautiful arc, "It's just that I feel uncomfortable in my heart. stable……"

Jia Fang heard the string song and knew the elegant meaning, and immediately knew what Jia Min was worried about—the younger sister must be worried that one day, her life would be promised to others in such a muddle-headed manner.This kind of worry is obviously more serious than the worry that there will be another second sister-in-law who will not deal with it.

Jia Fang immediately thought of Lin Ruhai.He opened his mouth, but decided not to mention Lin Ruhai, but instead asked: "Sister, have you ever thought about what kind of person you want to marry in the future."

Apart from these two brothers and sisters, there is no one else in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.After Jia Fang finished asking, there was a brief silence in the hall, except for the rustling of bamboo leaves in the wind outside the hall, Jia Min didn't say a word, even his neck turned red.

"You are my younger sister. In this matter, I may indeed be able to help a little. But I can't make up your mind for you, so I want to know your mind first." Jia Fang said sincerely.

On the other side of Lin Ruhai, there is indeed no such shop after passing this village, and maybe someone will try to release the list, and then he will be caught by other people's "husband-in-law".

Therefore, he wanted to understand Jia Min's intentions first. If this pair is really a good match, there is no reason to see them miss like this, but if they are not suitable for each other, he has no reason to force the two together.

Looking at Jia Min who bowed her head and said nothing, Jia Fang secretly said in her heart: You are my younger sister, so don't be shy like other boudoir girls in the world, not daring to make decisions for yourself.

Sure enough, when he thought so, Jia Min raised his head, looked at Jia Fang with a pair of bright eyes, and said seriously: "Third brother, my little sister just wants to find someone who suits her heart. She doesn't need a huge amount of money, but she needs a good character." , have extensive knowledge, have some talents in their chests, and their looks... also need to be more correct."

Jia Fang couldn't help smiling: It really was his sister, and even Yan Kong said it so boldly.

Seeing his smile, Jia Min said in a sad voice, "Third Brother, I believe you, that's why I said so much..."

Jia Fang quickly stopped laughing, and said seriously: "That's right, that's right! My sister is originally a talented scholar, not a Jinshi, not just anyone can match my sister."

According to this standard, he screened Lin Ruhai, and felt that everything was in line, and he knew immediately that if Lin Ruhai was really interested, this marriage could be fulfilled in the original book of "Red Mansion", and it should be able to succeed now.

"Third Brother, if there is really a suitable person, I look forward to meeting..." Jia Min blushed, but still made this request.

Jia Fang is very supportive of Jia Min's request in his heart, after all, eye contact is very important.Since he supported his sister's efforts to be able to make decisions on major matters of marriage, he should help her with this favor.

After thinking for a while, Jia Fang nodded vigorously and said, "Don't worry, Third Brother will help you with this matter."

He originally wanted to remind that, in fact, a year ago, his sister and Lin Ruhai met once in the Wanqing Building, but Jia Min probably didn't have a deep impression of Lin Ruhai.It would be best to arrange for the two of them to meet and let the two of them talk to each other and say a few words—this is risky, so it should be well planned.

After the two brothers and sisters finished speaking, Jia Min calculated that the wife and young lady of the Wang family should also leave, and immediately bid farewell to Jia Fang.

Jia Fang: Before you leave, let's pick up a book first!

He kindly invited Jia Min to accept his invitation. Facing the library of the Xiaoxiang Library, he looked at it for a long time, then suddenly turned his head to look at Jia Fang, and said, "Third brother... my sister has been upset recently, and I don't know what books to read. .”

Jia Fang smiled: "Then just pick a copy!"

Jia Min really picked up a book on the shelf, opened the title page, and immediately blushed again, hid the book in his sleeve, turned around and looked at Jia Fang: "I will definitely keep this book safe!"

She didn't say no, and she didn't return the book to the shelf. Instead, she hid the book in her sleeve and promised to keep it safe—this meant that the book was indeed what she wanted, but it was just inconvenient to tell the world, Miss Jia's Read these in the boudoir.

Standing behind Jia Min, Jia Fang naturally saw the title page that Jia Min opened.

It was "Hui Zhen Ji", which told the love story of Ms. Cui Yingying.

As the date of the general examination approached, scholars from all over the world gathered in the capital.Jia Fang heard that Xia Shengshen was the chief examiner for this exam, and the various anthologies of Xia Shengshen displayed in the bookstore have long been out of stock, and even in the hotels where the students live together, those unqualified scholars have been invited. , A teacher who can read a few words, copying day and night, just to let the candidates see Xia Shengshen's article before the exam.

Jia Fang also heard that the "Tianyi Bookstore", which is under the name of Shui Xian, has just opened for a few months. None of them have been sold yet, and they are all lying in the bookstore eating ashes.

Jia rest assured that scholars will study the examiner's essays before the exam, which is normal.But he prefers to believe that it is impossible for Shui Xian to make a wrong judgment on such a matter.

Sure enough, seven or eight days before the examination, rumors spread in Beijing that His Majesty the Emperor would return to Beijing on the day of the palace examination and preside over the palace examination himself.At that time, the Prince Jian Guo will accompany him.

Immediately there was a lot of discussion in Beijing, discussing why the emperor chose to return to Beijing at this juncture, and discussing the deviation between the emperor and the crown prince in presiding over the topic.

But these discussions, the candidates who participated in the general examination had no time to participate, after all, they had to pass the general examination before they could participate in the palace examination.

And Xiang Fengyi's works in "Tianyi Bookstore" still can't sell.But Jia Fang slowly felt the taste: Shui Xian might be preparing for the next subject.

However, he still thought of going to prove this point to Shui Xian, and Wan Qing Lou first sent an urgent letter, asking Jia Fang to go immediately.

Jia Fang rushed to Wanqing Building, there was a shop assistant guarding the door early in the morning, when he saw Jia Fang, he quickly greeted him, took him to another road to enter the shop, and then led him into a narrow secret passage, It took a long time to walk in the dark passage, and after turning several corners, it was brought into a small room.

"Zi Heng!" Jia Fang bowed his hands to Shui Xian, and at the same time noticed the copper pipes all over the walls of the room.

Shui Xian put his index finger on his lips lightly, and gestured for him to keep silent.

Seeing that the man was brought here, the guy went out quietly.Jia Fang noticed that there were no windows in this room at all, and the light in the room was completely illuminated through the small bright tiles installed on the wall, which barely illuminated the room.At this moment, the sky is dark, and the light in the room is also dim, which is quite ambiguous.

Shui Xian signaled Jia Fang to come to him.Jia Fang went over as he said, Shui Xian leaned into his ear and said softly: "Brother Ling is involved, I have to, please come here in a hurry, don't take offense."

Jia Fang originally felt that the hot air exhaled from Shui Xian's mouth was gently exhaled on his ears and cheeks, making half of his face slowly warm up.But when Shui Xian mentioned his elder brother, Jia Fang immediately took his mind off, turned his head, and stared at him.

I just don't know which brother it is.

Shui Xian glanced at the copper pipes on the wall.Jia Fang followed his gaze, and immediately understood the functions of these devices—it is estimated that this is the same as the "earth telephone" in his house leading to the west wing. Minor principle in order to hear the sound in the next room.

He heard the door of the room next door squeak open, and Jia Fang could hear it very clearly, as if he was also in the next door.

"Second Master Jia, I'm just here to take a look. What else do you need?" the clerk of Wan Qing Building asked politely.

Jia Fang: ...So it was Jia Zheng?This second brother should be preparing for the exam nervously at this moment, what is he doing in Wanqing Building at this time?

"No...nothing? I...I'm waiting for someone." Jia Zheng's voice was inexplicably flustered.The guy over there respectfully agreed, and then withdrew.

At this time, Shui Xian leaned into Jia Fang's ear again, and whispered to him: "There was an accident in Qinglou before the examination this evening, and someone found a candidate who was about to participate in the examination, and said that he could get a graduate. Test questions..."

Jia Fang: So Jia Zheng is also...

Shui Xian: "So the building has been paying close attention to the whereabouts of this imperial examination student for a while. When I saw Brother Ling coming, I waited for someone alone. After waiting for a long time, I was notified. I invited you here rashly."

Jia Fang didn't speak, but raised his hands, arched them again, and saluted Shui Xian earnestly, thanking him for his righteousness, and luring him at such a time to prevent Jia Zheng from falling into the pit.

But I don't know if it's because the light in this hut is too dark, Shui Xian sat beside Jia Fang, as if he didn't notice Jia Fang's movements.His eyes flickered, he stared at Jia Fang's eyes, and said in a low voice, "But why is it Brother Ling?"

Almost at the same time, Jia Xin also had a question in his mind: Why Jia Zheng.