[Red House] How to escape from a broken ship

Jia Yan replied subconsciously: "Magnificent Huainan is the first, and Ye Mengde has already made a conclusion."

Ji Kuan laughed loudly: "I'm asking what you think of the young master, not the predecessors."

"Then, I don't know whether Huainan is the number one." Jia Yan was very frank: "After crossing to the south, Huainan has always been a place with a prosperous culture, but I haven't seen all the places of interest in this place. This Pingshan hall, I just think it is indeed a quiet place, suitable for entertaining friends and composing banquets. Duke Ouyang's generation of famous ministers, apart from being loyal to the country, they are also very good at resting and enjoying themselves."

It seems that Ji Kuan liked his answer very much: "Yes, Wen Zhonggong is worthy of being a romantic man, so that people can write eternal articles." He sighed, and then looked at Jia Yan with inexplicable appreciation, Jia Yan was puzzled, What's there to appreciate.

Listening to Ji Kuan and Jia Yan's question and answer, Xu Zhi's eyes also changed. Ji Kuan's question was not so much a discussion as a quiz.

Moreover, Jia Yan's answer is not the answer that ordinary scholars would give. If Sun Zhong were to answer this question, he would definitely not say that.But this Ji Kuan doesn't look like a scholar, rather he looks like the son of Prince Consort Liang and Princess Changle that he has seen in Beijing.

"I think that Duke Wen Zhong built Pingshan Hall more for the purpose of interacting with literati at that time and here. This can also promote his literary ideas and change his style of writing," Sun Zhongdao: "It's not all for his own enjoyment."

Xu Zhi suppressed a smile in his heart, look, this is the "mainstream attitude of ordinary scholars", anyway, everything should be related to this person's achievements.Reading is such that the predecessors are treated as puppets, without human feelings, emotions, sorrows and joys.Of course, it is absolutely impossible to say that they are wrong.

Hearing this, Ji Kuan just smiled: "What Mr. Sun said is also reasonable."

As he spoke, he grabbed Jia Yan's hand, walked slowly, and asked Jia Yan what books he had read and whether he would take the exam.With his movement, both Xu Zhi and Jia Yan realized that this Ji Kuan did not come alone at all.While they were talking, a dozen well-dressed men surrounded them and occupied all positions. It can be said that they are impenetrable except for shooting with bows and arrows in the sky.

Who the hell is this...

They didn't chat for long, someone came to Ji Kuan and said something.Then Ji Kuan said with a smile that he had to take a step ahead and bid farewell to the three of them.As soon as he left, it seemed that the trip to the forest of steles became boring. Sun Zhong took the lead to say goodbye to Jia Yan and Xu Zhi, and left by himself.Xu Zhi went home with Jia Yan, and Xu Zhi said, "Ying Xiang seems to be unhappy."

Jia Yan also found out that Ji Kuan was only polite to Sun Zhong, but when he dragged him around, the smile on Sun Zhong's mouth was forced. "Ying Xiang, I think it's a bit embarrassing. He knows how to speak quickly, but he's not stupid. Mr. Ji will be perfunctory, so he won't be happy."

Sun Zhong used to be the one who was easily noticed in the crowd. When he was born, his father's career was already very good.When he comes out to socialize with classmates, friends, or classmates.His father has become the magistrate of Jinling, as long as he appears, no matter how sincere and polite he will be, he will be praised.Being perfunctory by Ji Kuan as a fool today, and then being thrown aside later, Sun Zhong was naturally very upset.

But in the end, although his temper is a bit straighter, he is not narrow-minded. He just thinks that Ji Kuan is so confident when he is about the same age.There is no famous family named Ji in Jiangnan...

Jia Yan ran to the Lin Mansion in the evening, and told his uncle and aunt that he had dealt with the slaves today, and brought his homework from the previous few days to his uncle for inspection.

"Look at this first."

Jia Yan took the stack of papers that Lin Hai handed over with both hands. The poems and essays were written on them, all of which were written according to the topics of the county and government examinations.Jia Yan flipped through it briefly, and Lin Hai asked him if he was allowed to mark the papers, how could this set of papers be tested to such an extent.

"My nephew thinks," Jia Yan said with a smile, "my nephew hasn't passed the college test yet, only the first two tests are considered, and passing the two tests is as easy as pie."

Lin Hai laughed, and said to the screen behind him, "It's not that Daddy lied to you, are you satisfied?"

Daiyu's voice came: "Daughter understands, thank you daddy and brother Ayan."

Jia Yan wasn't surprised, but just laughed, as expected, it was something Daiyu would do.He laughed and said, "Sister, I want to try it. Will I be able to pass the exam if I really go for it? Don't worry, sister, it is indeed possible to pass the exam."

The three chatted and laughed for a while before Jia Min sent someone outside to find Daiyu. For the nine-year-old Daiyu who is still under the wing of her parents, going to bed early and getting up early is what she wants to do.Jia Yan watched Daiyu leave the study with a smile, but Uncle Lin Hai suddenly asked a question: "Don't you think your sister is so deviant?"

Jia Yan wondered: "What is deviant? The imperial court has issued a decree to declare 'announce the world's scholars' and 'announce the world's women and men'. My sister is eager to learn, and she should be appreciated wherever she puts it."

"That's not necessarily the case," Lin Hai said with a smile: "Nowadays, there are some families who don't teach their daughters to read, but only know a few words."

Jia Yan smiled, he thought for a while, and just when Lin Hai thought he didn't intend to say anything, Jia Yan suddenly said: "Maybe it's not long since Great Wu established his country."

"...Oh?" Lin Hai sat upright: "I would like to hear the details."

"Uh, my nephew thinks." Jia Yan saw that his uncle was a little nervous, and he straightened his words before saying, "It's just my nephew's idea. In my nephew's family, the servants in the family were just working hard at first, but As the family business grows, the slaves used by the master must also be able to read and write. At least to act on behalf of the master's family, they must have a little knowledge of arts and sciences, so as not to be deceived. The people who used to work hard can only work hard and put Whether to teach my daughter to read or not, my nephew thinks it's the same thing."

"You mean, the higher the status in the family, the more basic requirements for women are not limited to chastity and beauty." Lin Hai stared at his nephew: "There is some reason, you can think of this at your age, and be considerate. It's not easy anymore."

Jia Yan cupped her hands: "It's all my nephew's nonsense, it's good that uncle doesn't blame me."

Lin Hai pointed out some matters to Jia Yan, asking him to continue reading scriptures and history, and to read the ink scrolls of previous convictions, preferably within five years.Mainly to observe the questions, and then Lin Hai said: "After the imperial court decides to study politics, I will tell you what questions this person has asked before and what preferences he has. You can just read these first."

Jia Yan thanked his uncle, and before he left, he remembered Ji Kuan, "Uncle, do you know that there is a family with the surname Ji in Jiangnan?"

Lin Hai was taken aback: "The surname is Ji, no wow. What?"

Jia Yan talked about the meeting with Mr. Ji today, "Mr. Ji had something to say, but my nephew always felt that he... couldn't express it, and he had at least a dozen guards around him, didn't he? The servant is a servant, but a tall and well-dressed guard. My nephew just thinks that such ostentation is not common on the ground in Yangzhou."

Lin Hai was thoughtful, but he just told his nephew that if he saw that Ji Kuan again, he should do whatever he wanted without thinking too much.

Jia Yan understood, probably his uncle had guessed, but there was no evidence.He nodded, and left the study with his homework notebook and the books he borrowed from Lin Hai.

When I was about to leave, I saw Daiyu's little maid, Xueyan, waiting for him at the gate of the garden. When she saw him coming out, she hurried over to say hello, and then said in a low voice, "Young lady sent me to look for Master Biao, who found it for you before." The picture book is very good, if there is an interesting book, please ask Master Biao to remember the girl."

Not long ago, when Jia Yan was wandering in the book market, he might have seen a set of picture books, which were full of flowers, trees, and various buildings, and the paintings were quite fine.He himself is not very good at painting and calligraphy, but he thought that Daiyu usually likes to read some new things, so he bought them and sent them to his aunt Jia Min, asking her to pass them on for her.

When he goes out, he often buys some trinkets for Daiyu, and Daiyu often sends things to Jia Yan, Jia Min knows all about it.The two children are as close as brothers, and they communicate generously. Jia Min is not a stubborn old man, not to mention Daiyu, she likes the paintings sent by Brother Yan very much.

In fact, deep down in Jia Min's heart, Jia Yan was raised as a son, so she felt that if Daiyu had a real brother, it would be nothing more than that.She didn't know that her husband, dear Lin Yanzheng, had already listed Jia Boheng as a candidate for son-in-law inspection.

However, Lin Hai felt that Jia Yan's parents were not there after all, and he was afraid that if he brought it up now, Jia Min would have an idea.When he was still waiting for success in his career, he told his wife in person, and Jia Min would definitely agree.Lin Hai sat alone in the study thinking, maybe a pair of young children will really become a good marriage.

A few days after Qiling Temple, Xu Zhi went out to meet guests, while Jia Yan practiced composition at home alone.Ah Yuan was grinding ink in the study, and saw Han Changsheng standing outside the door with a famous post, he winked, but Chang Sheng pointed at the post and mouthed "important".

A Yuan said: "Master, Changsheng is at the door, it seems that there is something wrong."

Jia Yan didn't stop writing, and said, "Come in, let's talk."

Han Changsheng entered the study room, saluted and said, "Master, someone outside has handed over a post asking to see you by name."

"The name on the post?"

"Ji Kuan."

Jia Yan stopped writing, put the brush on the pen stand, and said, "Please." He cleaned his hands, dried them, and brought Ah Yuan to the front hall.

The visitor looked familiar, Jia Yan thought for a while, and it seemed that he was the person who whispered to Ji Kuan that day.This man was about 20 years old, with a tall and straight figure. When he saw Jia Yan appearing, he cupped his hands and said, "Is it Mr. Jia Yan?"

"It's right here," Jia Yan said, "I don't know if your excellency belongs to Mr. Ji?"

This person seemed to be stunned when he heard the words Mr. Ji, and then immediately said: "Yes, uh, I am Mr. Ji's entourage, and I was ordered to give this thing to you."

As he spoke, he handed over a box, and Jia Yan opened it. Inside was a pair of white jade wine glasses.The carving is exquisite and exquisite, Jia Yan wondered: "Is this what Mr. Ji gave me?"

"That's right, my young master thinks it's good to give this item to Mr. Jia. The thing has been delivered, Mr. Jia, I will take my farewell."

Jia Yan personally sent people out, and when he came back, he looked at the white jade cup in a daze. What does this mean?Jia Yan looked left and right, even the inside and outside of the box, and then he felt that this might really be a gift on a whim.