[Red Mansion] Young Master Lin Yan

Shen House.

Before Shen Yunzhou returned to the yamen, Lin Yan and Shen Bonian sat facing each other in the courtyard and played chess.

Lin Yan's chess skills are average, about a little bit better than calligraphy, Shen Bonian shook his head.

"As the saying goes, watching chess is like watching people. I don't know how to say hello. You are not very old, but you are very good at dealing with people, and you can see that you are sophisticated in planning and planning, but this chess game is really not very good! It is against you. No way!"

Lin Yan blushed, "I made the old man laugh."

Shen Bonian glanced at him, really smiled, and said, "I heard what Ru Hai said, intending to make you worship Yan Binghuai as a teacher?"

"Yes! Father wrote a letter to Master Yan, and Master Yan responded to the letter."

"Yan Binghuai has always liked your talent. In the past, I was afraid that your father was a prostitute, and I was here. He was only at the bottom of the top two, so it is hard to mention it. Now that your father speaks in person, he will definitely not disagree. It should make sense."

As he said that, Shen Bonian paused, "If he didn't get a good ranking back then, it wasn't because he didn't have enough talent and learning. He always likes to be practical, not flashy. But the examiners at that time preferred rhetoric. It's not that he doesn't know, let alone can't write. If you don’t come out, you just don’t want to cater to it.”

Lin Yan has also heard about this matter, "Master Yan is upright and upright, and will not change his position and principles because of these things in a short time. It was the same when taking the exam back then, and it was the same when he became an official."

Shen Bonian sighed, "So, after only a few years as an official, he was squeezed out and experienced all kinds of cold and warm. Fortunately, His Majesty was wise enough to transfer him to the Guozijian as a gentleman in the early years of Jianyuan. For him, That's a good thing."

Shen Bonian lowered his head and took a sip of tea, then continued: "His temperament can't be said to be good or bad. If he is indifferent to fame and fortune, and he doesn't want to enter the court, he can also get a good name. But he wanted to be an official back then. Willing to be an official. This is a big taboo. Do you understand?"

Lin Yan was stunned, and then he understood Shen Bonian's intention of talking about Yan Binghuai's past. It was to tell him that Yan Binghuai's talent can be learned, but the way of being an official cannot be learned.

"You are no better than other students. Given your current situation and your ambitions, this path is for you to advance, not to retreat. If you want to go further, stand taller, and be a little arrogant, You should also collect it first."

Lin Yan sat upright with his back straight, "Yes! Yan'er understands!"

Seeing that he really listened, Shen Bonian calmed down, "It seems that Ruhai has beaten you a lot these days."

Lin Yan lowered his head.

Uncle Shen smiled young, "Only he can cure you! If I asked you to go to apprentice, you probably wouldn't go no matter what."

"The old man was joking, how dare I contradict you!"

"You don't dare to contradict me. It's terrible that I'm the one who speaks. You must have prepared a series of crooked reasons to stop me. However, those crooked reasons of yours can still be said with righteous words, which can be boasted by you. A flower comes, but if you are not careful, you will get in. Hmph!"

Lin Yan could only smile apologetically.This seems to be true.It was his father who didn't listen to him at all and only talked about himself.After finishing speaking, just say "Go down" or "Get out" for the conclusion.No matter how many "fallible reasons" he has, Lin Ruhai has never had a chance to use them.

Hey!

Shen Bonian looked sly, "Do you know that Yan Binghuai has two hobbies, one is books and the other is chess?"

Lin Yan's body trembled, wouldn't it?These two items are his weakest.How could it be such a coincidence?

"Chess is fine. Although it is one of the six arts of a gentleman, it is not an imperial examination subject."

Lin Yan couldn't help muttering, "Nor are books."

Shen Bonian glanced lightly over, "Whether it is the provincial examination, the public examination, or the palace examination, you need to look at the paper and handwriting. If there is a good calligraphy, the examiner will be happy. Every dynasty and every generation have exceptions because of good handwriting. Those who have been promoted to the rankings, and some who have fallen off the list because of poor handwriting have buried their talents."

Lin Yan naturally understood this truth.His face became bitter.

Shen Bonian threw away the chess piece in his hand, "Go!"

"The old lady is not coming down?"

"With your little ability, are you going to play vigorously? Besides, I'm afraid that your whole mind is not here now. Yuan'er should be in the study at the moment."

Lin Yan blushed, "Old Master, I...I..."

"Don't act like this to me, you really think I'm an idiot, thinking that you just came here to play chess with a bad old man like me for nothing?"

Lin Yan smiled sarcastically and fell silent.

"Why are you still standing still?"

Lin Yan immediately stood up, hugged the box beside her and backed out.

He met Shen Yuan mostly in the study room, and he went to the boudoir twice, but when Shen Yuan was unwell, one was in the inner room and the other was in the outer room, separated by a screen.

It's easier in the study.Although there are servants watching not far outside, there is only one spring equinox inside.When Lin Yan arrived, Shen Yuan was painting. The vernal equinox had a sweet mouth and was full of hype, but Shen Yuan shook his head again and again, "I've just touched the edge of this western painting, but you make it sound like I've been learning it for years."

As he spoke, he frowned, looked at his paintings and sighed, "After all, it's not as good as Senior Brother, it's far behind."

"How long has Uncle Lin learned, and how long has the girl learned? Why don't the girl say that Uncle Lin may have learned books and chess longer than you, so he is not as good as you, can't he be better than you?"

Shen Yuan stopped writing, and poked his finger on the forehead of the vernal equinox, "Everyone has advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses, who can be proficient in everything and perfect in everything. But you always like to use this to talk about your senior brother .”

Chun Equinox licked his face and smiled, "I didn't say it all the time, but only twice, besides, the slave girl didn't get angry every time she looked at Uncle Lin."

"That's what senior brother knows. Know what you know, and what you don't know is what you don't know. I don't think it's okay to talk about his shortcomings. This is his tolerance, and others can't learn it. But..."

Shen Yuan paused, turned to look at the vernal equinox, changed the subject, and looked sharply, "Brother is casual and open-minded, with a magnanimous heart, and he doesn't care, but it can't be an excuse for you to be presumptuous again and again. You have followed me since childhood, and your feelings are different from others. , I am willing to pamper you a bit, but you can't even forget the minimum duty of a servant."

The spring equinox shuddered for no reason, "Yes, girl. I remember it."

Lin Yan paused, and walked in as if he hadn't heard anything.Spring Equinox also seemed as if nothing had happened, stepped forward to welcome Lin Yan in, looked at the box in his arms with a smile, "Uncle Lin brought something new this time?"

"Sailboat. This time it's been improved. The clockwork has been improved. It can swim longer than the one sent last time. Even in terms of appearance, the carpenter is also very careful. Even if you don't let it play in the water, it will look good just as a decoration. .”

"The things that Uncle Lin sent are never exquisite. The girl's Babao Pavilion almost can't hold it." Chun Equinox took it with a smile.

"I heard that senior brother has been very busy these days, why are you here today?"

"Father intends to let me pass the provincial examination next year, so I'm afraid I won't have much free time in the future, so I won't be able to see you often."

Shen Yuan nodded, "I heard what my father and grandfather said."

Lin Yan looked at her, smiled and told Huo Ling's news from Situ Yue.Chun Equinox snorted, although he didn't say anything, his expression was extremely relieved.Shen Yuan smiled frankly, as if he had already forgotten this.

"Thank you, brother, for your kindness."

Lin Yan originally thought that a woman was being bullied, and now she should be happy to learn about the tragedy of the bully.Shen Yuan's appearance was generous and upright, and he didn't care about it, which made Lin Yan seem a little bit of a villain.

Lin Yan touched his nose and shrugged.

Shen Yuan glanced at the equinox, "You go out first."

Chun Equinox was stunned and frowned.Shen Yuan naturally understood that the elders in the family had told him that even if the two families had settled their marriage, they should not be allowed to live together alone now.She and Lin Yan have always treated each other with courtesy.

"Don't worry, it won't be long. I have something to tell my brother."

Only then did the spring equinox bow and leave.

Lin Yan became suspicious, "What's the matter, are you so secretive?"

Shen Yuan cut to the chase, "Brother, do you have an alliance with Sister Su?"

Lin Yan was stunned, thinking about the things Shen Yunzhou worried about before, and said: "I have no personal relationship with Miss Su, don't get me wrong!"

Shen Yuan shook his head, "I didn't misunderstand. I not only believe in the character of Senior Brother and Sister Su, but I even admire it. I said this to Senior Brother today not because of suspicion. Senior Brother should know that although you and I are not engaged, but because the two parents are very close It has been agreed, and it has been named in the royal family. There have been some news outside."

In the past month, there have been rumors that the Lin and Chen families are negotiating marriage, and Lin Yan knows this.Because the two families originally meant this, and the rumor didn't involve anything else, and there was nothing bad about it, so they didn't stop it.

"A few days ago, when Sister Su heard about this matter, she asked me if it was true. I told her that this matter was agreed by you and me personally, and the two parties discussed it. There is absolutely no falsehood. Sister Su thought for a long time before talking to me The matter between you. After saying that we don’t want us to get married in the future, someone with a heart will add fuel and jealousy to drive a wedge between our husband and wife, and it also broke the sisterhood between me and her.

Moreover, she said that she and you have always been innocent and upright, and only have the grace of protection and support, and have no personal friendship.When she formed an alliance with you, she once hinted that she should not tell outsiders.If you are thinking about morality, you will not talk to a third person about this matter.Even your future wife.This is your faith.But she can't let you suffer future troubles because of today's faith. "

Lin Yan was stunned, and the more he listened, the more he felt ashamed that he was not as straightforward as the two girls.

"Senior brother, do you know the third prince?"

Lin Yan frowned, what does this sudden change in topic mean?

"Brother, do you know that the Third Prince is interested in Sister Su?"

Lin Yan was startled, "Is there such a thing?"

"The third prince once asked Sister Su to help ask Mrs. Ming/Hui to see the doctor for Concubine Xian. After that, he also went to Plum Blossom Nunnery a few times, and Sister Su, who was chosen every time, was there.

In the past six months, the third prince has even sent a lot of things to the princess mansion.In name, it is a masterpiece of various rituals, in the name of honoring the eldest princess.But among those things, most of them are used by young daughters.Among them are the fresh gadgets from the Jinyu Pavilion that my senior brother gave me.Although the third prince did not express his heart, his behavior was already very obvious.

I once asked Sister Su what she meant.Sister Su was silent for a long while, and only said that she hadn't passed her filial piety, so she didn't talk about marriage.I also said that the third prince is afraid that there will be great fortune in the future, and that seat is not so easy to sit in.Sister Su, please be careful.Sister Su only said one thing, we pursue differences.

I don't know if sister Su has feelings for the third prince.But I know that Sister Su values ​​the inheritance of the Su family.The Su family has no male heirs. Although Miaoyu is intelligent, she is too arrogant to say whether she can stand up.I'm afraid Sister Su is reluctant to hand over this burden to her.It is now going to the Su family clan to find a successor, how many years will it take for him to grow up?

Besides, I can see that Sister Su has her own ideas.She once said that she likes Mr. Taixu's story the most.There is no other, because Mr. Taixu's storybook has several places that faintly reveal his regret for the woman trapped in the backyard.I once wrote a sentence: Women are not as good as men, and women have never given way to men.

That day, my brother and I had a heated debate in the teahouse, and my sister Su and I were there too.Earlier someone said that Zhaojun should be a role model for women, and I saw Sister Su frowned.Later, my brother said that she was not a role model for women, but a role model for everyone, regardless of gender.Sister Su's expression was very serious, she was silent for a long time, and then she laughed.Tell me something, I am lucky to have you as my son-in-law. "

Lin Yan's face turned red for a moment.Cough, what should he say, Mr. Tai Xu is actually him?Think about The West Chamber and The Peony Pavilion, let’s not talk about it.

Shen Yuan let out a long sigh: "Thus, although Sister Su never said her attitude towards the third prince, I always feel that she wants to give it a try. I said this to my senior brother today, and I also want to ask my senior brother, the third prince is also the same. An open-minded gentleman like a brother?"

Lin Yan understood.This question is not about whether the third prince is someone Su Jin can trust for life.Because Su Jin herself said that personal pursuits are different.Shen Yuan is not a person who will impose his own ideas on the other party.Therefore, Su Jin's choice is naturally decided by Su Jin herself, and Shen Yuan will not interfere.Naturally, there is no need to ask again.

Shen Yuan was telling him that if Su Jin chose the third prince, then there might be hidden dangers in his relationship with Su Jin.Shen Yuan believed in him and Su Jin, but would the Third Prince believe it?

Although he and Su Jin hadn't met a few times, would the news from Plum Blossom Temple be regarded as a kind of teaser?

With the third prince that Lin Yan knows now, it is impossible.But what about the future?The hearts of the people are changeable, and the hearts of the royal family are more likely to change. Who can say for sure?

Shen Yuan can't trust the royal family.

Regarding this point, Shen Yuan also admitted it frankly.

"I know that senior brother has a good relationship with the Ninth Prince, and he also praised the Third Prince a lot in words. Maybe it is indeed my villainous heart, and the Third Prince is not such a person. However, even if the Third Prince doesn't mind, if he becomes the emperor in the future, Will people in the harem use this to make a big fuss to criticize Sister Su?"

Lin Yan opened his mouth, "I understand what you said. I will deal with it."

Shen Yuan laughed, "Brother, can you trust me?"

Lin Yan was stunned, "Of course!"

"Brother, if you believe me, please leave this matter to me. I have a handkerchief relationship with Sister Su. It is not good for a senior brother to have close contacts with Sister Su, but I can be aboveboard. As for the little master of Plum Blossom Temple, All her news came to me, too."

Now that the Plum Blossom Temple has not sent many news, it is the best way to cut off everything at this time and let Shen Yuan come forward.In the future, it doesn't matter whether Situ Ling minds or doesn't mind.

Lin Yan looked at Shen Yuan, and said two words thinly in his mouth, "Thank you!"

But when he left Shen's residence, his heart was still heavy.

There are many restrictions on women in this era, but there are still some women whose brilliance can dazzle your eyes.

Such as Su Jin.Lin Yan has always known that she is an extraordinary woman.From Shen Yuan's words, she could also hear the changes in these days.Even if only part of these changes are due to his script and language, he is still happy in his heart.

At least this shows that if there is one Su Jin now, there may be a second Su Jin and a third Su Jin in the future.

Then there is Shen Yuan.She may not have Su Jin's ravine, but she also has her own brilliance, which cannot be concealed by anything.He had to admit, he was moved.

When he got home, Lin Ruhai saw that he was out of his mind, and said with a smile, "What's the matter?"

"Father, I went to the Shen Mansion today and met A Yuan."

Ah Yuan?It seems that I called Shimei before?Lin Ruhai squinted, "Huh?"

"I suddenly felt that I was not good enough for her!"

As he spoke, he drooped his head, feeling a little frustrated.Lin Ruhai's eyes widened. This son was always arrogant, and it was rare for him to look like this for a woman.After looking at him for a long while, seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, he thought it was funny again, and glared, "Then you should treat him better in the future!"

Lin Yan was instantly unhappy, "Did I treat her badly?"

Lin Ruhai sneered, sure enough, she still had this temper.Sighing: "You are not at the residence today, the emperor sent Imperial Physician Liu here."

Lin Yan frowned and became anxious, "But father's old problem has recurred? Didn't Bai Zhi say before that he's already healed?"

"No! Dai Quan is also here. The emperor means that if I am healthy, I will take up my post as soon as possible. Although I had a two-month vacation, there was no national debt at that time."

Lin Yan nodded, but still looked at Lin Ruhai uneasily.

"Don't worry! My health is fine. What's more, the emperor didn't intend to let me take over the real power. It's just that the third prince will take care of it."

Lin Yan looked suspicious.Lin Ruhai was furious, "If you don't believe me, why don't you go get a board, I'll give you a try, and tell you to see if you have the strength, and if everything is alright!"

When you are injured, even when you hit someone, you don't see that your strength is less than half a cent!Lin Yan snorted in his heart, but he dared not say it on the face.He was afraid that Lin Ruhai could really try it out with a board!How wronged I am!

"No need! I believe it, I believe it, I believe it! Dad, you are so angry every day, it doesn't seem like something is wrong!"

Lin Ruhai laughed, and said again: "Is the article finished?"

Lin Yan choked, and his face fell, "No!"

Lin Ruhai pointed to the desk and chair on the other side of the study, "I asked Lin Huai to prepare it for you!"

Lin Yan frowned, "Father, I have my own study!"

"Just write here, I'll watch you write! From now on, all homework at home will be written here!"

If he didn't hold back, Lin Yan might go back to his script as he was writing.

Lin Yan's face was very ugly, "Father, you just don't believe me!"

Lin Ruhai turned a deaf ear to it, and pointed to Genglou next to him, "One hour!"

He wrote it for a few days, and all seven or eight articles were sent back. Tell him now, let him write it in an hour?

Lin Yan swiped the screen in his heart: Damn it!

But the body ran over honestly, sat down, laid out paper, grinded ink, and wrote.Probably he is really a stress-resistant player. He was not under pressure before, and his writing was a mess.Right now Lin Ruhai was staring at it, and there was still a time limit, but he was writing like a god.

"The one who protects the country, the king and his ministers are the ones who eat meat; the one who protects the world, the lowliness and responsibility of the common man." Lin Ruhai held the article in his hand and looked up at Lin Yan, "This is what you were doing that day. Your Majesty said before, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world?"

Lin Yan drummed in his heart, "Yes! The article cannot convey the intention of writing because of the national debt, otherwise the effect will be lost by more than half. Why not look at it from the other side. Looking at the world, most of the common people have to rise and fall to honor and disgrace as royal scholar-bureaucrats Common people can't control things, and don't need to.

The son just wants to start from this point and tell everyone that everyone is responsible for the prosperity of the world.arouse the enthusiasm of the people.The Great Zhou is a vast country with tens of thousands of subjects, and there are also many who are lowly in status and incompetent, but are eager to be hopeful and able to contribute to the country.When the national debt is issued, let the third prince promote this aspect, and there will be gains. "

Lin Ruhai nodded, called Lin Huai in, and handed the article to him, "Master just wrote it. Do you know what to do?"

Lin Yan was taken aback, did this pass the test?So it is still useful for him to quote Gu Yanwu's famous sentence at the beginning?This heart suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

But I heard Lin Huai say: "My lord, is it the same as the previous publicity about the old man's violent debate in the teahouse?"

"Same! Go find another bookstore, print some, and distribute them for dissemination."

Lin Huai smiled, "You don't need to look for it. My uncle bought a bookstore earlier, and after those scriptures spread, they were published and sold. Our own bookstore is in charge."

Lin Yan stared secretly, indicating that there is a bookstore, so it means that there is a bookstore!You don't need to add the latter sentence!Turning his head to look, he saw that Lin Ruhai's complexion was a little darker.

After Lin Huai withdrew, Lin Ruhai said: "Go back, rest early today. Go out with me tomorrow morning!"

"Where?"

"Yan family!"

Yan Binghuai?Lin Yan was taken aback, "Father, didn't we agree on a month? It's only been ten days!"

"Haven't your affairs been arranged properly?"

So, blame him for being too efficient?Lin Yan cried and said, "Father, you can't count your words!"

"You went to see the Ninth Prince today. Didn't he mention the emperor's desire for autumn hunting? Now it's one month, and then it's probably two months. You might as well stay until next year to learn from your teacher!"

Lin Yan gritted his teeth, how could anyone make such calculations!Qiushou didn't come out of his laziness on purpose!

"If you don't want to go tomorrow, it's okay. You don't have to go in the future!"

Lin Yan shivered. What's the difference between this and those children in the previous life who didn't want to read, and their parents got angry and said, "If you don't read, you don't read, and you don't need to read in the future."

There is such a saying, children will not dare to read even if they don't want to read!

Lin Yan was completely at a loss.Probably this is your dad forever your dad!

But I am so unconvinced, what should I do!

Lin Ruhai!What a month!

Do you know what it means to renege on your promise and gain weight!Be careful to become a big fat man!

snort!I wish you a big fat man!