The Heart of the Red Chamber

However, Mrs. Wang is naturally convinced of Wang Ziteng's ability. Hearing what Wang Ziteng said was so serious, Mrs. Wang immediately took her heart. However, Mrs. Wang is not very capable, and she always treats people with a charitable face. He doesn't want to offend anyone easily, so the servants are happy to obey others and take advantage of the opportunity to benefit themselves.Mrs. Wang refused to reveal this matter to Shi Taijun. She didn't want her mother-in-law, who seemed to be very kind but actually more ruthless than anyone else, to have the opportunity to teach her incompetence, and then use any means to embarrass herself.In the end, the only thing Mrs. Wang could do was to beat up the servants at home and reprimanded them lightly, without any forceful measures. In this way, naturally those servants who were used to cunning were just being honest. My God, after a while, I forgot about this matter and went on to do what I should do. Of course, what they thought might be different from what Mrs. Wang expected?

Mrs. Wang thinks her prestige is enough to make those servants obedient, she has always been a sedentary person, and almost rarely attends the gatherings of Chang'an noble ladies circle, so she is still immersed in the news from Yangzhou again and again. One time, my aunt was weak and hadn't improved, or she was getting more seriously ill, and I was secretly delighted.

Mrs. Sun had a pretty good impression of Jia Min. After learning that Jia Min was sick in bed, she couldn't help sighing a few times. Of course, people who haven't seen each other for many years are still relatives who beat around the bush. Madam Sun can't be expected to do more. Moved.

Wang Ren didn't know anything about this matter. He just got the news that next year the Supreme Emperor will live 60 years, and the imperial court will open Enke. In other words, Wang Ren can participate in the general examination one year in advance.

Correspondingly, Wang Ren returned to the dark days when he was preparing for the provincial examination. Even Shi Guangzhu's wedding was just a formality, and the bridal chamber didn't even happen.Chen Jingrong gave him a question every two days and ordered him to write an essay. According to him, even if Wang Ren could not pass the first-class exam, he should at least be a Jinshi. If he fell into the top three, Chen Jingrong would lose all face.

Wang Ren seemed a little careless about this. This policy of stereotypes and so on, to put it bluntly, relied on the usual accumulation. No matter how sudden the exam was, the effect would not be much better. Running at two o'clock and one line, I can still find time to have a small gathering with Feng Ziying and the others.

Of course, after learning of Jia Baoyu's weird remarks, many people in Chang'an City became more interested in the child born with jade, including Wang Ren's friends.

Feng Ziying was very interested in Jia Baoyu. He was beautiful, smart, and very interesting to talk to. After he met Jia Baoyu, he told Wei Ruolan and the others about the strange things about Jia Baoyu, such as the piece of precious jade. , and Jia Baoyu's remarks that are different from ordinary people, and then Shi Guangzhu and the others also found an interface and visited it in turn like brushing a boss in an online game, and they also have the intention of continuing. According to Wei Ruolan, if nothing else, Jia Baoyu He is definitely a good companion who can have fun together, knowledgeable and interesting, and has no utilitarianism. To be honest, if you don't have a sister or sister who is missed by him in your family, Jia Baoyu is not a person who will be annoying.

Wang Ren didn't join in the fun. To be honest, he and his cousin Jia Baoyu didn't have much in common. Every time Wang Ren saw Jia Baoyu, it was usually when he was visiting relatives. What do you say?Jia Baoyu has also reached the age of reading the Four and Five Classics. Wang Ren can't be like Feng Ziying and others, discussing playthings with Jia Baoyu under the eyes of Mrs. Wang and Jia Zheng, talking about the topics of her daughter's family, only the Four and Five Classics. However, the pure Jia Baoyu seldom concealed his distaste for the Four and Five Classics, so it is natural that his words are not speculative.Over time, every time Mrs. Wang said something like: "Baoyu, talk to your cousin!", Wang Ren only felt a pain in his head.

This year has been extremely boring. Given that after the new year is Chun Wei, Wang Ziteng even let Wang Ren save a large part of his social work. During the Chinese New Year, except for visiting a few relatives who have to go around, the rest of the time, I can’t wait Let Wang Ren live directly in the Chen Mansion, and let Chen Jingrong always give him advice.This made Wang Ren, who had always thought that Wang Ziteng had cultivated to the point where Mount Tai collapsed in front of him without changing his face, was very surprised. It seemed that at this time, all parents in the world probably looked like this. Wang Ren remembered that before the college entrance examination in his previous life, His father started to run around, thinking of ways to get him extra points for the college entrance examination, postponed several million cooperation projects, and stayed outside the test center like other parents, looking for him among the candidates who poured out of the test room. According to his son's position, he delivered fresh fruits and pastries as soon as possible.Seeing Wang Ziteng's current appearance, Wang Ren quickly thought of his father in his previous life, and felt a little sad.

Chen Jingrong's attitude was a bit better than Wang Ziteng's. He knew Wang Ren's progress the most, and Wang Ren also had an old man in the cabinet. Most people would not go against him.As long as Wang Ren plays normally, it is basically a certainty that Wang Ren will be on the list.

When the spring was cold, Wang Ren entered the examination room wearing a dozen layers of single clothes and carrying a basket containing various examination supplies. He had to spend the next nine days in the tribute courtyard.

The environment at the Gongyuan can be said to be cold in winter and hot in summer, and the taste in summer is terrible. It is not much better at the moment. The early spring in Chang'an is still very cold, and in order to prevent cheating, candidates can only wear single clothes, and the cold wind is blowing. Entering the examination room, some of the weaker ones immediately sneezed a few times.

Wang Ren was more fortunate that he had practiced a little internal strength. Although he hadn't achieved success yet and hadn't practiced any moves, it was enough to ensure that he could answer questions calmly in such an environment.

The exam questions are not uncommon. After all, because it is Enke, it is natural to make flowers and flowers to add some glory to the emperor's longevity banquet, instead of making things difficult for the examiner and the candidates to sigh. Of course, cheating is natural. It is even more to be avoided.

Wang Ren's psychological quality is obviously above the standard. When many people are so nervous that they are almost unable to eat and toss and turn, Wang Ren still maintains a normal work and rest schedule - three meals a day, going to bed at midnight, candles provided in the examination room It's useless to be stunned.

When the general examination was over, Wang Ren was still energetic compared to those candidates who were as sluggish as sick quails. Under Chi Yan's surprised eyes, he climbed into the car, and Lao Hu smiled and said, "Look at the appearance of the uncle, you know The uncle did well in the exam, and I have never seen anyone else possess this kind of spirit!"

Wang Ren was also in a good mood. He rubbed his belly and said, "Uncle Hu, I'm hungry, let's go home directly!"

Lao Hu responded: "Okay!" Then he drove the carriage to the direction of the palace.

Chi Yan took a snack box graciously, and took out a plate of pastries from it: "Master, this is what my wife asked the kitchen to prepare, mung bean cake, pea yellow, and sweet-scented osmanthus cake! Master, fill your stomach first!"

Wang Ren picked up a piece of pea yellow and put it into his mouth. He was indeed very hungry at the moment, and he brought a lot of things into the examination room. There were a lot of things in the examination room, and he was already hungry at the moment. After swallowing a piece of pea yellow, Wang Ren said vaguely: "Water!"

Chi Yan hurriedly handed over a glass of honey water, the glass was a bit small, Wang Ren drank it clean in one gulp.

After eating a few pieces of snacks indiscriminately and drinking most of a pot of honey water, Wang Ren stopped.Chi Yan sighed at the side: "Master, it's really hard work. You are so hungry. My wife doesn't know how to feel distressed when I see you?"

Wang Ren smiled and patted Chi Yan on the forehead: "What are you talking about, it's just that at my age, I'm already hungry!"

While speaking, he had already arrived at the gate of the palace. Because he was worried that Wang Ren would be the same as last time, he fell asleep on the carriage. Several servants were waiting at the door with soft chairs. Seeing Wang Ren coming in alive and kicking, one by one They all breathed a sigh of relief, and hurried up to greet him: "The uncle is back, the master and wife are waiting!"

Wang Ren nodded: "Well, I'm going to pay my respects to the master and wife!"

Wang Ren took care of the wrinkled clothes that hadn't been adjusted for a few days, so he went directly to the main room. Chiyan originally wanted to suggest that Wang Ren go back to his yard to wash up first, but seeing that Wang Ren was in such a hurry, he didn't say any more. Word.

Wang Ziteng and Mrs. Sun were also a little nervous at the moment. When Wang Ren arrived, he saw Jinse, the eldest maid next to Mrs. Sun, looking around at the gate of the yard. Seeing Wang Ren coming, he quickly shouted: "Master is back!"

When Wang Ren walked into the main room, he had just saluted Wang Ziteng and Mrs. Sun, and Mrs. Sun couldn't sit still anymore, so she walked over to help Wang Ren up, and looked up and down at Wang Ren, who seemed a bit sloppy. It's Yihong: "I'm back! Hey, it's only been a few days, and I've lost weight!"

Wang Ren didn't feel any changes in himself at all, and quickly said: "Mother Lao is worried, it's my son's fault!"

"Okay, it's just a test, Madam, it's as if my son is away from home!" Wang Ziteng coughed, and said, "Let someone fetch water first, and let Ren'er wash up!"

Mrs. Sun quickly said: "What the master said is true, I am confused!" As she spoke, she ordered the servants to fetch hot water and bring home clothes.

Wang Ren made a complaint, went to the back to change clothes, washed up, and finally returned to his usual appearance, and then returned to the main room.

Seeing that Wang Ren had packed everything, Mrs. Sun hurriedly asked someone to prepare a meal. The dinner was very sumptuous and suited Wang Ren's taste. Wang Ren's appetite was great, and he ate three bowls of rice with the pheasant soup on the table before stopping. chopsticks.

Seeing that Wang Ren looked good, Wang Ziteng guessed that Wang Ren should be performing normally, so he let go of half of his thoughts. These days, he has been a little restless.Seeing Wang Ren sitting in front of him with half a hair on his face, his words became much gentler: "Okay, Ren'er, you have worked hard these days, so go back to your room and have a good rest. If you have anything to say, let's talk tomorrow Say it again!"

Wang Ren nodded: "The son thanked his father for his compassion, and the son will retire first!"

Wang Ziteng nodded: "Go!"