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Volume 1: Young Fencing and More Playing the Flute Chapter 191: Ginger is still spicier when old

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    Lin Guangzu, the prefect of Guangxin, had already had dinner and was drinking tea in the small hall behind the mansion. After Zeng Yu congratulated him on the New Year, Fang smiled and asked, "Zeng Sheng, how is your family doing during the New Year?" Zeng Yu said, "Lao Mansion  Your Majesty asked, is the student's family okay?" Magistrate Lin nodded and handed the two letters to Zeng Yudao: "The letters just sent by the urgent delivery shop were written by Yan Shifang and Yan Shaoqing respectively.  , Yan Shaoqing is the eldest grandson of Yan Ge, right? It seems that he is urging you to go to Fenyi. You should open the letter now and read it. If you really want you to go to Fenyi, I will specially grant you a small Kanhe sign. There are some along the way.  The post provides food and accommodation, and if you have any problems, you can ask the post to help solve it, which is very convenient." He ordered the servants to show Zeng Yu a seat and serve him tea.  Zeng Yu said: "Thank you, Mr. Fu." He opened Yan Shifang's letter first and found out that Yan Shifang had already written to Yan Song and Yan Shifan for instructions on Zeng Yu and Yingzi's marriage. Yan Shifang was really an honest gentleman and told the truth in the letter.  There was nothing to hide. He said that Yan Shifan's reply was frivolous and did not take Zeng Yu's proposal seriously. Yan Shifan's letter also said that if Zeng Yu could take the bus to the capital this year to take part in the examination and get the yellow list, then the marriage could be considered.  ¡ª¡ª In Yan Shifang¡¯s view, his cousin Yan Shifan¡¯s words were tantamount to rejecting Zeng Yu¡¯s marriage proposal, because he was well aware of the difficulty of the imperial examination.  He did well, but it was almost impossible to take the Provincial Examination and win consecutive exams. Yan Shifang had seen many masters of eight-part essays trapped in poverty for half their lives. His cousin Yan Shifan wanted Zeng Yu to come as a young Jinshi.  The proposal of marriage was purely to make things difficult for Zeng Yu, like holding Mount Tai to reach the North Sea. It was an impossible task, so Yan Shifang directly apologized to Zeng Yu, saying that he could not make the decision to betroth Yingzi to Zeng Yu, which was a pity¡ª¡ª  At the end of the letter, Yan Shifang strongly invited Zeng Yu to go to Fenyi to teach again. He said that the children in the clan missed Zeng Yu and praised Zeng Yu for teaching in simple and profound ways, especially for Shao Qing, who simply had to teach Zeng Yu. Shao Qing and his mother Cao  The family discussed that if Zeng Yu wanted to prepare for the provincial examination and could not go to Fenyi, then he could be invited to Nanchang. The Yan family also had a mansion and garden in Nanchang, and Zeng Yu could live there and teach Yan Shaoqing while preparing for the examination.  After reading Mr. Yan Er's letter, Zeng Yu secretly sighed. Yan Shifan's rejection was expected, and there was nothing to complain about. What was Fenyi Yan's family background? How could he, a young scholar, reach such a high level?  It was a good match, but he also knew how difficult it was to take the imperial examination. Even a scholar would stumble. He was not very sure that he would be able to take the Chinese examination this autumn, let alone be able to do it.  He also opened Yan Shaoqing's letter. In the letter, young Yan Shaoqing expressed envy and admiration for Zeng Yu's legendary experience of fighting wits and courage with bandits, rescuing hostages, and accomplishing great feats. However, the letter mentioned the marriage between Zeng Yu and Yingzi, but it was not related to Yan Shaoqing.  Shifang's attitude was quite different. Yan Shaoqing was very optimistic about the marriage, saying that his father Yan Shifan had already agreed to Zeng Yu and Yingzi's marriage. As long as Zeng Yu continued to win the imperial examinations, the marriage would be harmonious. Zeng Yu shook his head and smiled bitterly.  , Yan Shaoqing was well-dressed and well-educated. At the age of fifteen, he had already been favored as a scholar in the cabinet of the seventh rank. Who knew that he was suffering from a poor family and the difficulty of the imperial examination. The young Yan Shaoqing had a bit of blind worship for him. He must have thought that Mr. Zeng was extremely talented.  Let's get rich with knowledge and succeed in the imperial examinations.  Yan Shaoqing repeatedly asked Zeng Yu in his letter to continue teaching him poetry and calligraphy, and to go to Nanchang instead of going to Fenyi. Anyway, Zeng Yu was going to Nanchang in August to take the provincial examination, so it would be better to leave to live in Nanchang Yan's residence a few months earlier.  , this way he can not only review poetry and calligraphy, but also guide him in reading and calligraphy. Please give Zeng Yu a reply as soon as possible - Magistrate Lin slowly sipped the tea and looked at Zeng Yu who was reading the letter. Zeng Yu didn't seem very happy.  It seemed that after a while, Magistrate Lin estimated that Zeng Yu had finished reading the letter and asked: "Zeng Sheng, does Yan's family want you to go?" Zeng Yu nodded and said, "Yes, Young Master Shao Qing invites students.  Go to Nanchang to study with him, saying that it will be easier for students to prepare for the provincial examination." Magistrate Lin said with a smile: "This Mr. Yan respects teachers and has your best interests at heart. What other difficulties do you have?" Zeng Yu said:  "Students still don't know whether they can pass the examination in the last exam?" Magistrate Lin shook his head and smiled: "You are Huang Xuedao's favorite student. With your enthusiasm as a new student, Huang Xuedao will let you have a bad luck in the provincial examination this year -  Could it be that your essay for the last examination was not finished?" Zeng Yu said, "The student's essay was complete with all eight parts." Magistrate Lin said, "What are you worried about? You will definitely pass this examination.  At the beginning of the month, Xuedao will inform all the students below. After you get the exact information, go to Fenyi or Nanchang. Don't let Mr. Yan and others wait impatiently.  After sending Zeng Yu back, Huangtou asked another messenger to carry a lantern to see him off. After leaving the north gate, Zeng Yu asked the two messengers to go back. He walked slowly along the moat, with the crescent moon hanging high in the sky.  The waves were sparkling by the water, and there were music and music playing in the city, but outside the city it seemed a little deserted. The wind blew over, and it was still very cold. Zeng Yu shook his head and thought: "I have no clear relationship with the Fenyi Yan family.  , Yan Song is confused and old, Yan ?Because of Fan's arrogance and extravagance, Yan's downfall is inevitable. How can I still advise Yan Shifan to avoid the crisis?  Not to mention that Yan Shifan doesn't take me seriously, even if he takes me seriously, I don't have the ability to turn the tide. I really thought that I could change the world just once in time. What happened earlier? Now I just want to let myself and  My family's life is just a little better.  ¡± In life, there are always all kinds of troubles. There is no meaning in lusting all day long. It will only make you more impetuous and empty. However, Zeng Yu still feels unhappy when he thinks of his promise to Lu Miaoxiang and cannot fulfill it.  It's too difficult for Lian Jie. Taking this as a condition for marrying Yingzi is just to make things difficult. That's all. Just take it one step at a time and do your best. When they got back to the house, Zhu Dedong and Ji Erlang were already half drunk.  Zeng Yu casually drank two cups and didn't mention it that night. The next morning, on the sixth day of the first lunar month, the cook at Ji's house cooked three large pots of noodle soup, which was used by about thirty people in the house, except for Sixihe.  Lao Shan looked after the house, and the others sent Grandma Ji and her party to the pier. The carriages and sedan chairs in front of the door were very busy. The Ji family's passenger ship was always waiting at the pier. The Ji family's papermaking industry in Ehu was very big, and the famous company was even there.  History paper is sold as far as the north and south. The literati in Suzhou and Hangzhou like to use the history paper for painting. Zeng Yu no longer has to worry about the paper for practicing calligraphy and painting. Last time Ji Erlang gave him twelve swords of history paper.  This time, he was given thirty-six dollars of various high-quality lead mountain paper. Zeng Yu was going to try splash-ink landscape painting. That kind of painting was more paper-consuming. Before the Lantern Festival, there were few people traveling far away, and the dock was relatively deserted. Zeng Yu and his party came.  It was a lot more lively when we arrived at the pier. Great-mother Zhou and Grandma Ji said goodbye to each other. The girl Ji Zhi held Zeng Yu¡¯s mother in one hand and Niu Niu in the other. With tears in her eyes - Grandma Ji smiled and said to her great-mother Zhou: "  Old girl, look, Xiaozhi is so affectionate to you, as if you were your biological daughter.  Great-mother Zhou stroked the back of Ji Zhi's delicate hand and said, "Yes, Xiaozhi and I are destined to be like biological daughters. Niuniu and Xiaozhi are also very close. It's a pity that they were separated after only a few days together. It's really  I can't bear to leave." Ji Zhi said softly with tears on her eyelashes: "Ehu is not far from here. My daughter can come to visit Yu Niang again in a few days." Great-mother Zhou said happily: "That's great, little one.  Fish can't grow at home. He always has to go out to study and make a living. The house is very deserted. It would be great if Xiaozhi could come to accompany me. "Grandma Ji said, "Okay, let Xiaozhi wait until March or April.  Ji Erlang over there once again asked Zeng Yu to find a suitable son-in-law for his younger sister Ji Zhi. Zeng Yu said: "Brother Ji, don't worry, I will pay attention here in Shangrao, and I will pay attention to that in Guixi."  Let Cousin Zheng also help with the search to find a husband who is knowledgeable and courteous for little sister Ji Zhi. " Ji's family members boarded the ship one after another, and Zeng Yu also prepared several boxes of gifts for the porters to carry on board.  The gifts from the Ji family are incomparable. Grandma Ji also left a servant girl to help Zeng Yu¡¯s mother with the housework. This servant girl is the daughter of the Ji family. The so-called daughter of the Ji family is the servant who sold herself to the Ji family and married Ji.  The daughter born after the family's maid got married was born into the Ji family and had no personal freedom. The maid's surname was Du. She was in her forties. Her husband died young and left no son and a half. Du was a loyal person and did not  She is not stupid, is quite good at cooking, is very diligent in her work, and has no leisure time every day. Grandma Ji told her to serve the new mistress well, and Mrs. Du nodded with tears in her eyes - The long wooden planks erected on the shore and the side of the ship for people to get on and off the ship have been  After pulling out, Grandma Ji, Ji Erlang, Li and Ji Zhi stood on the bow of the boat and waved goodbye to Zeng Yu's family who was seeing them off at the pier. However, they saw two businessmen stretching their necks and looking around to find Zeng Yu. They said something respectfully  ¡­ The oar boat slowly swayed away from the shore and headed southwest along the current. The figures on the shore gradually became smaller. When Ji Erlang saw Zeng Yu leaving first with the two servants, he couldn't help but said: "Brother Zeng Xian is very respected by Prefect Lin."  , I asked Zeng Xiandi to talk about it again. " Ji Zhi couldn't hold back her tears and went back to the cabin to wipe her tears. Mrs. Li supported Grandma Ji and Ji Erlang while they were still standing at the bow. Grandma Ji asked, "Erlang, you just talked to me.  What did Zeng Yu say?" Ji Erlang said, "My son asked him to find a good son-in-law for Xiaozhi, and he agreed." Grandma Ji sighed lightly and said nothing.  Mrs. Li watched her mother-in-law's thoughts and said cautiously: "I tested Grandma Zeng's words. Mr. Zeng is not married. Xiaozhi's appearance is worthy of Mr. Zeng. Our Ji family is also a famous family in Qianshan. Why doesn't mother-in-law tell this matter to Grandma Zeng?"  Mention it?" Ji Erlang was stunned, he had never thought about it.  "You do have good intentions." Grandma Ji glanced sideways at her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Li, and said, "Of course I mean this, but the world is where people are so sophisticated. Grandma Zeng said that in the past few days, the matchmaker almost destroyed the Zeng family.  But Zeng Yu didn't like any of them and drove away the matchmakers. I wonder if there is already a famous lady outside who he likes. Even Grandma Zeng doesn't know. What do you think we can do for Xiao Zhi at this time?  Talking about matchmaking, isn't this embarrassing for others? We are accompanying Xiaozhi to meet Yu's mother, but we have to come to our door to talk to matchmakers. Of course it would be great if it works, but ifThe Zeng family refused. Where could I put my old face? At that time, I wished I could find a crack in the ground to crawl in. Besides, Xiaozhi had just terminated her engagement with the Wang family of Hekou, and she hurriedly wanted to get married with the Zeng family. Wouldn't this be embarrassing?  Grandma Zeng and her son have underestimated us." Mrs. Li was sincerely convinced. Jiang is still the hotter. Her mother-in-law has considered things more carefully. It would be inappropriate to propose marriage rashly. She said, "Mother-in-law is absolutely right, but my daughter-in-law thinks that my Xiaozhi and Zeng  The young master is still destined." Grandma Ji shook her head: "Don't think about that. It would be great if Zeng Yu could help Xiao Zhi find a good family here in Shangrao.  "The river turned, the pier disappeared, the oars struck the water, the passenger ship headed towards Qianshan, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law stopped talking. Of course Zeng Yu didn't know this. At this time, he was following Huangtou into the city from the east gate to go to the government office.  Go, Magistrate Lin will personally mediate for him.
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