The Peace of the Red Chamber

Li Wen knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily to Li Xi and Shui Ya. He was still dressed in short sleeves, without any trace of brocade or gold.His face was as calm as before he left, those 15 years of silk, silk, satin, delicacies from mountains and seas, the years when he stretched out his clothes to eat and opened his mouth, and only read sage books was just a big dream in his previous life, and he didn't see nostalgia.

"My son intends to take part in this Spring Festival. I can't say it in the family letter. One is to surprise you and the elder. The other is that I want to take the exam as a poor student. Like a poor student, I bring food that is not enough Wearing worn-out clothes and taking the exam with a brush that was about to fall off.

Father, you have a high position and authority. When I was introduced to others when I was young, I only said that this is Li Wen, the son of Li Dashi. Others will see me with a higher opinion after hearing this, but I am not reconciled.

In the past three years outside, I have never been called that, not once, not even once.The accompanying people I met on the road only knew that I was out for a study tour, and it didn't matter where I went.The money on his body was stolen after a few days, and he had no choice but to sell the horse, but he was deceived by profiteers, and the money he took could not even afford a meal.

At the beginning, I only talked about study tours, that is to go to various places to find those famous literati and scholars to discuss and communicate.

But after I went there, I found out that some people become big-hearted because of their reputation, and it is hard to talk about it. There is no reason why they can see me easily without money.Some people still have great ambitions, but they have no choice. Although they still have lofty ambitions in their hearts, they are defeated by their livelihoods, and unwilling to do so, they can only embrace the House of Sparrows, an indomitable man, crying that they are just living. "

Shui Ya was crying again, but she was no longer crying loudly, covering her mouth with her handkerchief, sobbing silently.

She couldn't imagine what happened to her favorite eldest son, the child who was afraid of falling since he was a child, what happened to the piece of meat that fell from her body in the past few years, how much hunger and cold he endured, and how many white eyes he endured.Obviously there is a father who is a bachelor, a mother who is a princess, and an uncle who is in charge of the fate of the world. Even if he doesn't know anything, he has everything, but he just ran out willfully and came back after being polished like this.

"I no longer focus only on books, poems, and talents. I go to visit, to inquire about injustice, bullies here, corrupt officials there, begging with beggars, and eating fish with fishermen until they vomit. , The sun is burning and I also go to repair the city defense, looking at ordinary things and ordinary people.

I want to stand with you, father, and help my uncle to benefit the world. Before that, I must understand the world, the real master of the world, and the real aspirations of the people, not all the beautiful and loving things in the book. . "

Lin Anle and Shui Ya were waiting in the mansion together on the day when the results were announced, their hands were shaking because of their anxiety.

Later, seeing Shuiya was really anxious, Lin Anle said hello and dumped Junzi, and ran to check the list quickly.

Everyone was crowded, and Lin Anle managed to get to the front by relying on his skinny squeeze, but there was no need to look for it. The first thing that caught his eye was Li Wen's name. He jumped up and ran to the scholar's mansion. Seeing Lai Da of Jia's Mansion and a group of people crowding to read the list, he looked at it five times before leaving with his head down in disappointment.

Lin Anle moved forward on purpose so that Lai Da could see him.Sure enough, Lai Da's face was full of reluctance, and he saluted with a bitter look.No matter how serious the conflict is, the master is still the master, and it is still necessary to work hard on the surface.

Lin Anle pretended to have just seen it, and Lai Da's waist was so bent that he cried out, his face full of surprise, "Oh, isn't this Lai Da, why are you here? Is it possible to get Chunwei?"

Speaking of this, Lai Da's face was even more bitter. I thought it was a festive event, and I could still make some money by taking advantage of it. The old lady had such high expectations for Jia Erye, how can I go back and say "Uh... .....Yes...it's the second master who left this time."

"How about that, but I passed the exam. I just saw my teacher's elder brother's ranking, and he was at the top of the list. There is nothing to mention. Brother Baoyu said in the past that his ambition is not here. How is the exam this time?" Lin Anle His face was full of concern, and his face was unremarkable.

"It's okay, haha, it's okay, it's okay." Hearing Lin Anle's words, Lai Da choked, laughed dryly twice, and quickly saluted and left.

Hmph, Jia Baoyu is a ghost if he can make the list!

Then Lin Anle ran back to the scholar's mansion with a face full of joy. When he entered, he just told his wife that the reporter came to the door. He was so happy that he stuffed money and gave things. He set off firecrackers in a lively manner and sent someone to report. With the news of Li Xi and Lin Ruhai, the scholar's residence was filled with joy, so we will not mention it for the time being.

People from Jia's mansion are all gathered in Jia's mother's room, waiting for the reporter and Lai Da.

If you can't wait for the left, you can't wait for the right, and the others all know that there is no way out, but they still express their relief and just continue to watch.Mother Jia is fine, she is so gifted in her heart, how could she not pass the exam.Even Jia Baoyu is very confident. In his view, the officialdom is filthy and dirty. He didn't mean it. If Mrs. Jia Zhengwang didn't urge him to go there, it's two different things. .I don't think it's his disgust, it's a matter of temperament, but if you don't pass the exam, you can't explain it, it's a matter of face.

After waiting and waiting, there were frequent news of good news outside, and it was very lively, but the Jia family could only wait for Lai Da to come back, and when they asked, they faltered and said that they couldn't find the name of the second master.

Jia's mother was stunned for a moment, and then patted Baoyu on the shoulder, "It's nothing, it's nothing, it's fine if you don't pass the exam, at worst, I'll try again in the next round. After all, my Baoyu is still young. I will get married first when I wait for the next round." Wouldn’t it be wonderful to start a career again.”

Mrs. Wang was also talking to Jiamu, "Our Baoyu is a genius from heaven. This time, the chief examiner must have done something bad. People's hearts are so bad now. What can be said, maybe it is jealousy." The talent and learning of our family Baoyu is suppressed and not recorded."

The people around also comforted Baoyu one after another, and the sisters and sisters were all soft-spoken, only saying that it was a pity that the ending was not recorded this time, and they wanted to find a lively and lively day, and they would be happy when they organized poems, listened to plays, and hosted banquets.

Baoyu was a little sad at first, after all, she usually prides herself on being disdainful and unwilling to boast, and it is a bit sad to be told that you are actually not that great at this time, but Jia Mu said that Mrs. Wang said, and she felt the same. It must be the examiner's fault, and it is also a mistake to keep the test questions incomplete.

Then I heard the sisters suggested to have fun together, so I immediately put the matter behind me, thinking about Daiyu, who I haven't seen for so long, even if I entrusted a poem to express my love, I would never forget it. No response.Although the grandmother promised that she would definitely ask Daiyu to be her wife, but she misses her so much, if she wants to hold a poetry meeting this time, it is better to send a post to the Lin Mansion and invite Daiyu to come over, she has always loved this one the most , I will definitely agree to the appointment at that time, but sister Baochai has already entered the palace, so there is no way to participate, but it is a pity.

Jia Baoyu thought well, but he didn't know that Lin Daiyu had never seen the things he gave, and Lin Anle cut them halfway.The poems and lyrics were used as a fire starter, and the kitchen lady complained to the young master for a long time, not knowing what the hell was sending these things over, and they were not easy to burn.

Besides, even if Lin Daiyu saw him, she definitely didn't have time to take care of him, because Lin Anle told her one thing, which only made her face flushed.

Knowing that Li Wen has won Huiyuan, Li Xi behaved indifferently, stroking his beard and rolling his eyes, which evil person should be, if he loses my face, let's see how I deal with him.

Shui Yake didn't pretend so much, she was overjoyed, and when she sent the reporter away, she jumped up in a hurry, and she didn't know where to put her hands and feet.Celebrations are indispensable, and preparations must be made for walking and commuting in the future. There are many things to be busy.

After Li Xi and Lin Ruhai came back, the whole family had a happy feast together, and then Li Xi mysteriously dragged Lin Ruhai into the study.

Lin Anle was very itchy when he saw this, and eavesdropped as soon as he rolled his eyes.In the past, even if they were curious, they would not dare to do such a thing. After all, Li Xi and Lin Ruhai are important officials in the court, and they may discuss some state secrets together. Lin Anle still knows to avoid such things.But at the banquet, I had two glasses of wine with Li Wen. The wine was strong and cowardly, so I listened out of curiosity. I spent the whole day in Li Xi's study, where was the best place to eavesdrop. Even if I was a little drunk, I would remember it.

Forget it, after listening to it, I still can't hide anything in my heart, I pretend I don't know anything and go back and secretly tell Lin Daiyu behind Lin Ruhai's back.

"Sister and sister, today I heard that the teacher and daddy are discussing to betroth you to Li Wen."