Lian Erye's Road to Imperial Examination

The 60th birthday of the old lady of the Wang family was held very grandly by the Wang family. After all, in ancient times, [-] years old was regarded as a long life.

Because of Wang Ziteng's promotion to the Jingying Jiedushi, many people from famous and noble families in the capital came to congratulate him with gifts.Of course, these people are basically the first prince and the fourth prince.

As for the First Prince and Fourth Prince, they are of noble status, it is impossible for them to come to celebrate the birthday of the old lady of the Wang family, and they will not send someone to give gifts.Although they wanted to win over Wang Ziteng, they were not so condescending.

The [-]th birthday of the old lady of the Wang family, as in-laws, the Jia family naturally also went to celebrate her birthday.

Jia Zheng and his wife naturally wanted to celebrate their birthdays, but Jia Amnesty was too lazy to go, so Mrs. Xing went to Wang's house to celebrate his birthday on behalf of Dafang.

Mrs. Wang warmly invited Jia Lian to play at Wang's house, but Jia Lian declined because she was not feeling well.Just kidding, he has nothing to do with the Wang family, and since Wang Xifeng is there, how could he go there.

Wang Xifeng was waiting for Jia Lian early in the morning, and from time to time sent Ping'er to ask Mrs. Wang if they were here.It was hard to expect Mrs. Wang and the others to come, but Jia Lian didn't come.

When leaving Rongguo Mansion two days ago, Wang Xifeng asked Jia Lian if she didn't like her. Jia Lian said that she only regarded her as a younger sister, but she still didn't give up, thinking that Jia Lian would come today, but he didn't expect him to come.He said she was beautiful, why didn't he like her?She doesn't want to be his cousin, she is not related to him.The next time she goes to Rongguo Mansion, she must ask him what he doesn't like about her.

Jia Lian didn't know that Wang Xifeng thought of him again. At this time, he was studying painting with Wei Jiashen, and the Dragon Boat Festival was only a few days away. He had to draw a picture quickly and take it to participate.

At this time, the Wang family was very lively, it could be said that it was full of people.

When Wang Ziteng saw the elder prince and the fourth prince's people coming to celebrate his birthday, he couldn't refuse, so he could only accept the gift temporarily and try to return it later.

Jia Zhu asked for leave to celebrate the birthday of the old lady of the Wang family, and met many people of status at the banquet.He thought that the fourth prince would come today, but he didn't expect the fourth prince to come.If uncle supported the fourth prince, the fourth prince would definitely come to celebrate his birthday.Uncle is so timid and afraid of getting into trouble, I'm afraid he won't achieve much in the future.He still has to rely on himself.

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"The boss and the fourth child didn't go there in person?"

"Back to the emperor, Prince Yuan and Prince Jin did not go."

"They didn't go either?"

"Go back to the emperor, let's go."

The corner of Emperor Longwu's mouth raised a smile that was not a smile: "The boss and the fourth child are quite smart, and they ran to celebrate their birthday in person without being anxious."

The eunuch waiting at the side said respectfully: "Prince Yuan and Prince Jin have high identities, how could it be possible to go to Wang's house to celebrate his birthday?"

The corner of Emperor Longwen's mouth twitched into a smile full of interest: "I just promoted Wang Ziteng to be the governor of the Beijing camp, and the boss and the fourth child can't sit still."

The eunuch on the side thought he was deaf and didn't hear anything.

"What has King Zhongshun done recently?"

A black figure suddenly appeared in the imperial study room, knelt in front of Emperor Longwu, and replied respectfully: "Return to the emperor, King Zhongshun has sent people to contact Prince Yuan and Prince Jin during this period, and also sent people to approach Prince Teng."

Emperor Longwu tapped the table lightly with his fingers, making a loud sound, and the eunuchs and maids waiting at the side immediately breathed out lightly, not daring to pant loudly.

"He played really well."

"Your Majesty, do you want to stop it?"

"You don't need to stop him, just keep staring at him." Emperor Longwu said with great interest, "I want to see what other tricks he can do."

"Yes."

"Go and give me the list of Prince Teng's birthday celebrations."

"Yes."

Emperor Longwu waved his hand, and the black shadow disappeared from the imperial study.

Emperor Longwu continued to read the memorial, and after a while, he seemed to think of something, and asked, "How is the Supreme Emperor these two days?"

"Back to the emperor, the emperor likes fishing during this time, and he has been fishing in the eastern suburbs for the past two days."

Emperor Longwu hummed, and didn't ask any more questions, and the imperial study returned to silence.

In the afternoon, Mrs. Xing came back from Wang's house to meet Jia Mu, and told Jia Mu about the bustling situation of Wang's house today.

After hearing this, Jia's mother felt very uncomfortable.

The former title of the Wang family was Bo, which is slightly worse than that of the Jia family.She originally thought that the Jia family would always be better than the Wang family, but she didn't expect the Wang family to surpass the Jia family so quickly.

The Wang family had a Prince Teng, but their Jia family had nothing.If Wang Ziteng is promoted again in the future, then their Jia family will be suppressed by the Wang family.

Mother Jia didn't want to see this situation, so she pinned her hope of revitalizing the Jia family on Jia Zhu and Jia Yuanchun, but she didn't expect that Jia Yuanchun would not become a concubine after entering the palace draft, so now she can only count on Jia Zhu.

As for Jia Lian, Jia's mother never counted on him.Even though he had passed the test twice, she did not place her hopes on him.

In the evening, Jia Zheng's family had dinner at Wang's house before coming back. As soon as they came back, they went to greet Jia's mother first.

Mother Jia asked about today's birthday celebration with concern, Mrs. Wang proudly showed to Mother Jia who came to the Wang family today and what gifts were given to her mother.Mother Jia was very dissatisfied when she heard this, but she couldn't say anything.

Jia Zheng also had a proud expression, and told Jia Mu who he met today.

Seeing the youngest son's proud expression when he mentioned the Wang family, Mother Jia felt very uncomfortable.

Seeing that Jia Zhu came back and sat silently, Mother Jia couldn't help feeling a little worried, and asked with concern: "Brother Zhu, what's wrong with you, are you tired? Go back and rest when you're tired."

Jia Zhu looked up at Mother Jia, opened her mouth to say something, but didn't speak.

Seeing Jia Zhu's hesitant expression, Jia's mother was even more worried, and asked eagerly, "Brother Zhu, what's the matter with you, just say what you have to say?"

Jia Zhu looked at Mother Jia and her parents, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Today, Princess Dongping County asked me if I was engaged."

As soon as Mother Jia heard this, she knew what the Princess of Dongping County was planning.

"She said that she has a niece who is as old as me, and she hasn't said anything about her relationship yet. She is very virtuous and virtuous, and she is a good match for me." The Duke of Dongping belongs to the fourth prince, and the princess of the county probably wants to win him over by saying this.

Mrs. Wang quickly asked, "How did you answer her?"

"I said I was engaged." In fact, he really wanted to say that he was not engaged at the time, but such things as engagement cannot be concealed, and he knew it after a little research.

When Jia Mu heard what Jia Zhu said, she nodded in satisfaction: "That's what you should say."

When Mrs. Wang heard her son say this, she felt a little regretful, regretting that she had arranged a marriage for her son last year.If the son is not engaged, he can be engaged to the niece of Princess Dongping County.

The king of Dongping County is much more prominent than the Li family, and if he is married to the Wang family of Dongping County, Brother Zhu can be regarded as a royal, and his status will become very valuable, and he will be able to reach the sky in one step.

Jia Zhu really wanted to ask if he could break off the engagement with the Li family, but he didn't dare to say such bastard words.

Mrs. Wang didn't want to miss the opportunity to let her son reach the sky in one step, so she looked at Jia's mother and asked cautiously, "Mother, can we break off the engagement with the Li family?"

When Jia Mu heard this, she cursed angrily, "What kind of bastard are you talking about!"

Jia Zheng also had this idea, but he was embarrassed to say it, but he didn't expect his wife to say it.

Mrs. Wang shrank her head when Jia Mu scolded her, but she still said boldly: "If Brother Zhu married the niece of Princess Dongping County, he would be regarded as a member of the royal family, and his status would become more valuable. The future helps a lot.”

Jia Zhu applauded Mrs. Wang in her heart, and said what he wanted to say but dared not say.

Mother Jia's chest heaved violently in anger, she stood up and pointed at Mrs. Wang, cursing: "Last year, we got engaged to the Li family, but we took the initiative to find a matchmaker to talk about it. It is because of the engagement with the Li family that Brother Zhu can get better. Now Brother Zhu is fine, you just want Brother Zhu to climb up to the palace of Dongping County and abandon Miss Li, you are ungrateful and tear down the bridge." How could she have such an ungrateful daughter-in-law.

Mrs. Wang bowed her head when Jia Mu scolded her, and dared not speak any more.

Mother Jia looked at her son and grandson sharply, with a serious expression: "We asked for the marriage with the Li family ourselves. We were engaged to the Miss Li family and saved Brother Zhu's life. engagement."

Jia Zhu didn't take it seriously in her heart, how could such an extremely stupid thing as Chongxi save him, he was going to be healed at that time.

"You can't be a bastard who demolished bridges in order to gain power." Jia Mu said with a cold face, "When Miss Li's family is old enough, marry her into the Rongguo Mansion."

Jia Zheng and the others dared not say anything more.

"If you break the engagement, how will Miss Li's family live in the future?" Mother Jia said sternly, "How will Miss Li's family marry in the future?"

Jia Zheng saw that Jia's mother was very angry, and quickly followed her words: "What mother said is true."

Mother Jia was so angry that she didn't bother to talk to the second son's family any more, she waved them and let them go out.

Back in their yard, Mrs. Wang and Jia Zheng continued to discuss what happened just now.

"My lord, the Princess of Dongping County took the initiative to bring up this matter because she wanted to get married with us. We must not miss this opportunity." Mrs. Wang thinks this is a great thing, it can be said that it is a pie that fell from the sky, "Brother Zhu If my son marries the niece of Princess Dongping County, his status will be different in the future."

"I know, but my mother doesn't agree." Of course Jia Zheng knew the benefits of marrying Dongping County Prince's Mansion.

"Mother is a little confused." Mrs. Wang disagreed with what Jiamu said just now, and said such words a little rebelliously.

When Jia Zheng heard Mrs. Wang say that about Jia Mu, he didn't say anything. In fact, he thought Jia Mu was confused.

"If the mother doesn't agree, we can't dissolve the marriage."

"We can break the engagement secretly without telling mother."

"How to break the engagement secretly?"

Mrs. Wang had an idea: "We can go to the Li family quietly and say that brother Zhu is not in good health, and we are afraid of delaying their daughter."

Jia Zheng frowned, with a thoughtful expression on his face: "The Li family is kind to us, we can't ruin Miss Li's reputation, let the Li family take the initiative to dissolve the engagement."

"Well, just do it."

"You can't fight against the Li family. I'll take care of this matter myself."

"Master, it seems sincere to go in person."

"I'll find an excuse to go out in two days."

"it is good."

The couple made a good plan without telling Jia's mother, and decided to contact Li's marriage contract in person.

The next day, when Jia Zhu came to greet Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Wang told him the decision she and Jia Zheng made yesterday.

After hearing this, Jia Zhu was very happy and grateful: "Mother, thank you."

Madam Wang held Jia Zhu in her arms and said with a smile: "Silly boy, you are our son, of course we hope you will be well in the future."

"I will never let you and dad down in the future."

"When your father goes to Li's house to dissolve the engagement, I will visit Princess Dongping County and propose marriage to her."

"Thank you ma'am."

After Jia Zhu greeted Mrs. Wang, she and Mrs. Wang went to greet Jia Mu.

Mother Jia looked at their mother and son, feeling a little worried, and said again: "You are not allowed to mention what happened last night, you understand?"

Jia Zhu said obediently: "Don't worry, grandma, we won't mention it anymore."

Hearing what Jia Zhu said, Mother Jia felt relieved: "I knew you were a sensible child."

After Jia Zhu greeted Jia's mother, she left and went back to Qingshan Academy for class.

After Jia Zhu left, Mother Jia taught Mrs. Wang a lesson again, trying to make Mrs. Wang stop thinking about it last night.

Mrs. Wang complied on the surface, but in her heart she complained that Jia's mother was being foolish.

What happened to the second room, the big room doesn't know for the time being.

Jia Lian was preparing for the Dragon Boat Festival's art exhibition and exchange, and finally drew a painting he was satisfied with two days before the Dragon Boat Festival.

According to Wei Jiashen, there will be many painters and students participating in this "Exhibition Exchange".

As soon as Jia Lian heard that there were students coming, he thought of the students from Qingshan Academy, Lanshan Academy, and Zishan Academy, and felt a little reluctant to go.

"Don't worry, the students going this time are all apprentices of the painter, not students of any academy."

After hearing this, Jia Lian was relieved.Dealing with the students of these three academies a few times ago made him feel very uncomfortable.

"If you're going to stay there for a few days, you should bring more paint. I'll take you around after participating in the art exhibition."

Jia Lian instantly understood that the husband wanted to take him to sketch.Well, take this opportunity to relax. I have been busy studying and taking exams during this period, and I haven't had a good rest.

"Ok."

"After lunch, set off in the afternoon."

"understood."

After returning from Wei Jiashen's place, as soon as he walked into the yard, he saw Zhao Mama running towards him with an excited expression on her face, seeing that something good had happened to her like this.

"Master, the second master was scolded by the old lady today, very fiercely."

Jia Lian asked curiously: "What did the second uncle do to make the old lady so angry?" The old lady has always favored the second uncle, so how could she be willing to scold him?

"I heard that the second master and the second wife want to break off the engagement with the Li family, but the old lady disagrees."

"Why do you want to break off the engagement with the Li family?"

"I heard that the princess of Dongping County wants to marry her niece to the young master. In order to cling to the palace of the prince of Dongping County, the second master and the second wife want the young master to break off the engagement with the Li family and marry the niece of the princess of Dongping County."

Jia Lian was stunned after hearing this: "Can they do this kind of thing?"

"The Second Master and the Second Wife are really nothing. Last year, they were eager to get engaged to the Li family and to celebrate the Eldest Young Master, so the Eldest Young Master got better." Zhao Mammy said with a look of contempt, "The Second Master and the Second Wife are really ungrateful."

Jia Lian thought about it, and felt that it was normal for his second uncle and second aunt to do such a thing. After all, they wanted Jia Zhu to be successful, and now there was an opportunity before them to save decades of struggle, how could they miss it.

"This time the second master and the second wife made the old lady fall ill."

"I'll go and have a look later." Although the old lady is very snobbish, she still has some conscience, unlike his second uncle and the others who are ungrateful bastards in order to cling to the powerful.

Jia Lian washed up, changed into clean clothes and went to Jia's mother, who just woke up.

Walking into Jiamu's room, I heard Jiamu's crying and cursing: "How did I give birth to such an unkind thing like you..."

"Mother, I was wrong, and I dare not do it again."

"Second brother, you have always said that you are a scholar, but you did something so ruthless."

"That is to say, if I hadn't been engaged to Miss Li's family last year, Brother Zhu wouldn't have gotten better. Now that Brother Zhu is well, it would be too ungrateful for you to break off the engagement."

"You are trying to piss me off..."

Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang repeatedly promised that they would not dissolve the engagement, and Jia's mother felt relieved and stopped crying.

This matter is related to the reputation of Rongguo Mansion. Mother Jia issued a death order, and no one in the mansion is allowed to tell this matter. Anyone who speaks out will be beaten to death with a stick.The servants in Rongguo Mansion didn't dare to gossip, they all pretended they didn't know about it.

The dissolution of the engagement with the Li family ended without a problem. Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang were very unwilling, but they had no choice but to let it go.

Soon, it will be the Dragon Boat Festival.In previous years, on the Dragon Boat Festival, Mother Jia would personally lead the family to go to Qingxu Temple to pray, but this year, Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang were so angry that she fell ill and could not go to pray in person, so Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Xing went.

Jia Zhu blamed Jia Mu for not being able to break off the engagement with Miss Li's family. She didn't want to stay at home with Jia Mu, so she went to Qingxu Temple with Mrs. Wang.

Jia Lian didn't want to go at first, but Mrs. Xing insisted that he go, so he couldn't refuse, so he had to follow.

After having lunch at Qingxu Temple, Jia Lian went to find Wei Jiashen, planning to attend the "Painting Exhibition and Communication".

When Jia Zhu heard that Jia Lian was going to participate in the "art exhibition exchange", she was very disdainful, and felt that Jia Lian was not doing his job properly.

This "Painting Exhibition Exchange" was held in Yunyin Temple in the eastern suburbs. Yunyin Temple is a small temple, not as famous as Fuling Temple. In addition, Yunyin Mountain in the eastern suburbs is high in altitude and steep in slope, making it difficult to walk. So few people go to burn incense and pray for blessings.

Yunyin Temple is located on the top of Yunyin Mountain, the environment is very beautiful and quiet, it is a good place for painting.I heard that many painters and Confucian scholars live in seclusion on Yunyin Mountain.

Jia Lian followed Wei Jiashen and Li Daoqing to Yunyin Mountain. The three climbed the mountain while admiring the beautiful scenery around them.

It took more than an hour, and the three finally climbed to the top of the mountain.The first thing that catches the eye is the dilapidated Yunyin Temple. Compared with Fuling Temple, which is full of incense and worshiped by everyone, Yunyin Temple is like a pitiful little one that no one cares about.

The three arranged their appearances and walked into Yunyin Temple. Jia Lian was immediately attracted by the ginkgo tree in the courtyard.This ginkgo tree has a thick trunk and lush branches and leaves. It can be seen at a glance that it has a history of hundreds of years.

Seeing this ginkgo tree, Jia Lian thought of the [-]-year-old ginkgo tree in the ancient Guanyin Temple in Xi'an in his previous life.

It's a pity that it's not autumn, otherwise this ginkgo tree would be very beautiful.

Wei Jiashen seemed to see the regret in Jia Lian's heart, and said, "In autumn, we will specially hold a gathering around this ginkgo tree."

"That's good." At that time, he will definitely draw an oil painting of this ginkgo tree.

Jia Lian originally thought that there were many people participating in the "Exhibition and Exchange", but unexpectedly there were only fourteen people.Half of them are middle-aged people, there are three people in their 30s and [-]s, and three children who are about his age.Sure enough, there are no students from the three major academies.

Wei Jiashen introduced the people who came to the rally to Jia Lian, and also introduced Jia Lian to his old friend.Through Wei Jiashen's introduction, Jia Lian knew that this "art exhibition exchange" was not very famous, it was purely a gathering of a dozen or so people who could chat, but that was fine.

"Shall I start?"

"Wait a minute, Mr. Jiang Run hasn't come yet."

"We'll start again when Mr. Jiang Run comes."

Jia Lian quietly asked Wei Jiashen, "Sir, who are they talking about Mr. Jiang Run?"

"Mr. Jiang Run is one of us, and he will participate in every exchange meeting. He is also a fan of painting, and his paintings are superb, which we admire very much."

"Then he is a master?"

"Mr. Jiang Run is indifferent to fame and wealth, and never shows his paintings, so everyone doesn't know him, and only we know him."

When Jia Lian heard what Wei Jiashen said, he immediately imagined a gray-haired old man.Ordinary hermits are so low-key.

After a while, Jia Lian saw Mr. Jiang Run, and he froze.The old man who agreed, how did he become a young man?

This Mr. Jiang Run looks to be in his twenties, with a handsome appearance and outstanding temperament. He doesn't look like a master at all, but looks like a son of a family.

Jiang Run soon discovered Jia Lian's existence, and asked suspiciously, "Who is this little brother?"

Wei Jiashen bowed to Jiang Run, and then replied: "Mr. Jiang, this is Jia Lian, a young apprentice I accepted not long ago. Today I specially brought him here to gain knowledge."

"Jia Lian?" Jiang Run raised his brows slightly, as if a little surprised, "Is that the Jia Lian who won the first case twice in a row and wrote that he insisted that the green hills would not let go, and that his roots were in the broken rocks?"

Jia Lian didn't expect that Mr. Jiang Run knew him, and he was a little surprised: "It's a student."

Jiang Run looked Jia Lian from head to toe and saw that he was very good-looking with red lips and white teeth, so he nodded in satisfaction.

"Your song "Bamboo and Stone" is very well written. I like it very much. I have always wanted to see you, but I didn't expect to meet you today."

"Mr. Jiang is absurd."

"I wonder if your paintings will be as good as your poems?"

"Mr. Jiang, the student has just learned to draw, and his drawing is not very good."

"It's okay, as long as you work hard, you will be able to draw well in the future." Jiang Run glanced at the crowd and announced, "Let's start."

Everyone took out the paintings they had prepared and showed them in turn.Everyone tastes, and then points out the deficiencies.

Jia Lian found that although this exchange meeting was not well-known, everyone drew very good paintings.

Soon, it was Jia Lian's turn, and he drew three children flying a kite.

The demeanors of the three children are painted so vividly and delicately that people can't help being infected by the happy smiles on the faces of the three children.

"The drawing is not bad." Jiang Run heard Jia Lian say that he only learned to draw, and thought he should be able to draw so-so, but he didn't expect that he could draw so well. "How long have you been learning to draw?"

"More than two months."

When Jiang Run heard the words, a look of shock flashed in his eyes, and then he said appreciatively: "You can draw so well in more than two months, you are very talented in painting."

"Mr. Xie for your compliment."

"Mr. Wei, you have taken in a good apprentice."

Wei Jiashen said humbly: "Mr. Jiang has flattered you." His student's talent in painting is really high, even better than him. It won't take long for his student to be better than blue.

In the end, Jiang Run took out his painting, which was a picture of a peacock and peony.The colors are bright, the two peacocks are lifelike, and the surrounding peonies are graceful and luxurious, and the whole picture is very grand.

Jia Lian, a rookie who has just started, can see how good Jiang Run's painting is. No wonder Mr. Wei and the others respect and respect Mr. Jiang Run so much.

This Mr. Jiang Run is full of nobility, conversation is extraordinary, every move exudes a noble and elegant atmosphere, unlike ordinary people, he should be born in a wealthy family.It's just that there are several big families in the capital, and there is no one with the surname Jiang.

The author has something to say:

Seeing some little angels say that the second master Lian is a scumbag, I want to defend the second master Lian: the first second master Lian doesn't like Wang Xifeng, and he didn't have anything with Wang Xifeng, and he didn't abandon Wang Xifeng, so he is not a scumbag.Second: Second Master Lian didn't take the initiative to hold Wang Xifeng, but Wang Xifeng tried every means to hold Second Master Lian's hand.The second master Lian's thinking of modern people regards Wang Xifeng as a nine-year-old child. He couldn't bear to see the little girl cry, so he softly led Wang Xifeng back to Jiamu's yard.Third: Second Lord Lian explicitly rejected Wang Xifeng.Fourth: In the original novel of the Red Chamber, Jia Baoyu was still with Lin Daiyu and Baochai at the age of seven or eight, and no one said anything about them. It was just a normal interaction between brothers and sisters.

To vaccinate the little angels in advance, Wang Xifeng is not as good as you imagined. I am talking about Wang Xifeng in this article.