Jia Yao of the Red Chamber

Chapter 22 Baoyu Zhongxiucai ([-])

Since Baoyu left the field, Mrs. Jia Muwang and the others were looking forward to it day and night.I also wondered whether Baoyu had eaten on time, and worried whether the examination room was cold or hot, and worried whether the questions were difficult or not, and whether the examiners were strict.Worrying day and night, I can't eat well, and I can't sleep well.While Jia Yao and Daiyu comforted them both, she was also concerned.Both of them were patient with Baoyu, but they didn't know what was going on in the examination room.Of course, this kind of worry cannot be expressed to the elders, but when there are only two people, it is often this worry, that comfort, this concern, and that enlightenment.

People in the mansion feel that the days are like years, but in fact, three days is very fast.On the day of her appearance, Mother Jia sent someone to wait at the entrance of the examination room early in the morning. She didn't even have an appetite for breakfast, so she just sat in the room and waited. No one could comfort her.Jia Yao and Jia Yao sat on the kang with Jia Mu.Not long after, Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang came, also looking as if they hadn't rested well.Knowing that Jia's mother and the two little girls didn't have breakfast, they changed to comfort them.Jia's mother was thinking about her two granddaughters, knowing that she would not eat the two girls if she didn't eat them, so she reluctantly took a few mouthfuls.The whole family sat in the room, chatting a few words at first, but after a while, no one spoke.Jia Yao and Daiyu were also looking forward to it, even though they knew it was not time to end, they still stared at the door involuntarily.After a while, someone came to report, saying that the exam was about to end.Jiamu and the others cheered up and chatted and laughed with each other.Mrs. Wang was about to persuade Mother Jia to have another snack, when the servant in the front yard came over and said that Master Bao had already received it.Seeing that he is in good spirits and looks good, he also used some tea and snacks after getting into the sedan chair, and now he is about to go to the mansion.Mother Jia couldn't sit still after hearing this, she stood up and went out the door.Mrs. Jia Zhengwang and others followed. Before they reached the front yard, they watched the pickers come back and surrounded Baoyu in the middle.

Everyone rushed to welcome Baoyu back to the house.Baoyu gave it to Jia Mu first, and Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang asked An to say hello. Everyone looked at his face carefully, and it was exactly as the boy said.Mental head looks good, just a little sleepy.

Jia's mother hugged Baoyu, "good boy, I'm worried to death. How, these days, have you suffered? How are you doing?" Baoyu said with a smile, "it's just a little rough inside. It's not as good as resting." Good at home. But I'm a little tired, but it's not a big problem." Jia Zheng's eyes were clearly satisfied, but he said, "You're really grown up now, after all, you're not as delicate as you used to be." He said, "My grandson is always good. Who can bear it, not to mention that my grandson is still young, even an adult can suffer enough." He said to Baoyu, "Good baby, use some food No need?" Baoyu said with a smile, "Going back to the ancestors, my grandson is not hungry, but really sleepy. I want to sleep well." Mrs. Jia Muwang hurriedly sent him to sleep.On the one hand, another doctor who was often used in the mansion was invited to show Baoyu anyhow.Baoyu fell asleep almost as soon as he touched the pillow. When the doctor came, he had a careful examination.He also said that there is no serious problem, but he is a little tired, so he can take a good diet and rest.Only then did Mrs. Jia Muwang feel relieved.

When Baoyu woke up, he first went to Mrs. Jia Muwang to ask for Ann, and then went to Jia Zheng's to listen to his teachings.Jia Zheng didn't ask Baoyu about the exam, he just told him whether he would be proud of victory or not discouraged by defeat, and finally asked him to go to Xu Zhengling's place.One is to inform one or two of the situation, and the other is to thank the teacher for his teaching.Baoyu left without mentioning it.

The results haven't come out yet, Xu Zhengling doesn't know what the situation is, so he is not in a hurry to continue teaching Baoyu, and only waits for the test results to come out before making plans, so he gave him two days off.Just tell him not to waste his homework, and check his composition and big characters when he comes back.Baoyu naturally responded well.

He seldom played with Jia Yao and Daiyu this year, but after all, the three of them are a bit older, not as noisy as when they were young.Now Baoyu is not like in the book, just mixed in the pile of fat and powder.Therefore, Jia Yao and Daiyu's youngest daughter's family affairs are now different from Baoyu's, such as finding rouge and embroidering patterns.Now that Baoyu has a fake, the three of them can play together again.Now it was spring again, and the weather became warmer, so the three of them started to run outside.Daiyu is quiet, but Jia Yao is lively and active.The three of them were digesting food together by the lotus pond that day, Jia Yao suddenly said, "What's the point of us going alone?" Baoyu looked at her with a smile, "Then how do you do?" Jia Yao rolled her eyes, "Let's row a boat How about sliding to the edge of the lotus leaf and picking a few?" Daiyu tapped her head with her fingertips, "You are so naughty! Why pick him? It's serious to drop it into the water carefully!" Jia Yao said , "It's very boring to write and draw on white paper all day long. Why don't we just draw on the lotus leaves and stop picking them. Let's see who draws better!" Daiyu said with a smile, "It's fun, It’s just that we have made such a big noise, so they must know about it. My lord will not allow it.” Jia Yao pulled Daiyu, “Let’s go beg our ancestors!” The three of them went to Jiamu’s place and told Jiamu exactly what he said. again.Mother Jia put her arms around Jia Yao and smiled, "It's really disturbing, you are the one who has the most ideas." "Old ancestor, can you do it?" Jia Yao begged, shaking Mother Jia's arm.Mother Jia shook her head, "My dear, the water is cold. It's not fun to play when it's cold. I'll call you when it gets warmer next day, ah!" book, and returned.

The results of the county examination came out in a few days, and the mansion was watching the results early. After a while, a servant came back to report the good news. It turned out that Baoyu was not only on the list, but also No.1.Although Zhong Xiucai was still far away, the family still had a celebration.

Xu Zhengling started to teach Baoyu again, planning to let him take the government examination immediately.

With the last time, everyone had more ideas in their hearts, and they made arrangements to send Baoyu to the examination room in a safe manner, and brought him back three days later.As soon as Baoyu came back to visit the elders, he went back and fell asleep. Although he had the experience last time, Mrs. Jia Muwang still asked a doctor to have a look.He still said it was nothing, but rested a lot.After a few days, the results of the government examination came out, and Baoyu was still ranked No.1.The family members were happy again.Jia Yao thought to herself, could it be that she wants to be the first case?To be so upbeat?On the one hand, I feel proud, and on the other hand, I feel that it is my own credit.Not only did he think so, but Mrs. Jia's mother, Jia Zhengwang, also secretly had this idea in her heart.He just didn't dare to say it out, for fear that if he pushed the child too hard, it would affect his hospital exam instead.

When it was time for the hospital examination, Jia Lian, who was waiting outside, had already picked up the candidates and had already received his experience, so he asked Jia Baoyu to get in the car and sit down without asking how the exam was going.Baoyu was still alive, wiped his face with a hot towel, and said with a smile, "it's over. The tired second brother has come to pick me up again and again!" Jia Lian said with a smile, "it's over, there will be more Examinations for Juren and Jinshi are called glorious lintels. However, if you are willing to study hard, Second Brother is willing to pick you up as many times as you want!" Baoyu rinsed his mouth with tea, and then said, "Second Brother loves me after all. "

After returning to the mansion, Baoyu went to Jiamu's yard first, and saw that the old ancestors, father, mother, Yaoer and Daiyu were all there. Baoyu smiled first, bowed to the elders one by one, and said, "It can be regarded as the end of the exam. The grandson is unfilial, so tired that the ancestors are tired, and the master and wife are worried about me." The corners of Jia's mother's eyes and brows are full of satisfaction, "It's good after the exam. Your mother and I, I don't feel tired after watching you make progress. .”

Jia Yao said with a smile, "Brother, you're done with the test, maybe you're more relaxed?" From the corner of her eye, she caught Jia Zheng's eyes widening.

How could Baoyu not know what she was doing, so he gave her a funny look, "I still have to listen to the arrangement of my husband, after all, I have a lot to learn in the future!" Jia Zheng listened, his eyebrows stretched, and he nodded secretly.Mrs. Wang and Jia's mother were also satisfied. Jia's mother praised Baoyu for being a good boy. Du Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, and exchanged glances with Jia Yao.

The results of the college examination came out, and Bao Yuguo was No.1 again.The case!Although everyone in Jia's mansion had thought about it in their hearts, they were still very pleasantly surprised when it really happened.After all, my child is only ten years old, and it is not easy to be a scholar, but he is still No.1.It really exceeded everyone's expectations.Jia Zheng was going crazy with joy. When he heard the news, he couldn't stand still. He could only think about his son. The only legitimate son became the case at the age of ten. Proud, after so many years, he has almost become obsessed. Now that his son has done so well for him, he is undoubtedly happier than he has done it himself.If there is anyone in this world that you will never envy, it is your child, and you will only hope that he is better than yourself.Seeing Jia Zheng like this, Mrs. Wang was both happy and sad, and at the same time was proud of her precious son.This time Jia Zheng said to Baoyu for the first time, "That's right." Although his face was sullen, there was a genuine smile in his eyes.Compared with Jia Zheng, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang seemed calmer. Of course, this is only relative. If you don't look at Jia Mu and look at the rough girl and silly elder sister for the past two days, it would be pitiful to see a skinny plant. The lonely rose said it was beautiful, and if Mrs. Wang smiled when she saw everyone, then the two of them were quite calm.

Jia Yao and Daiyu held a small celebration banquet for Baoyu, and only the three of them set up a table with their favorite food, and the three secretly drank some wine.Daiyu gave Baoyu a purse as a congratulatory gift for Baoyu's winning the case, and Jia Yao gave a painting, and the three of them were on it. The ancient brushwork incorporates some elements of modern sketches. Daiyu Baoyu read it They all like it very much, and they say that the painting is very like.

For Baoyu's selection as a scholar, the mansion hosted two banquets for guests.All the relatives and friends who came and went praised it, but Mrs. Jia Muwang couldn't hear it from ear to ear.Jia Yao and Daiyu often accompany her, and thanks to Baoyu's blessing, their purses are bulging again.