Pure text online reading of this website domain name <foncolor=red> Mobile simultaneous reading please visit Chapter 250: Falling off the horse The first-level officials of Liangzhe Road, headed by the capital transfer envoy, Mr. Zhou is the largest official of Liangzhe Road. Mr. Zhou¡¯s name is Chen, courtesy name Zilin, and he is fifty years old this year. His ancestor was Zhou Gongkun, the famous founding general of the country, who was granted the title of Duke Cheng and was hereditary for three generations. After three generations, the title could no longer be inherited, and the Zhou family gradually became lonely. Zhou Chen¡¯s grandfather was still the hereditary Duke Cheng Guo, although at that time, the Duke Cheng¡¯s mansion was only an empty frame. However, his grandfather passed away before Zhou Chen was born. Zhou Chen¡¯s father was a spoiled playboy. After his grandfather passed away, the family declined even more. Zhou Chen has several brothers, a large family, and life is difficult. Therefore, Zhou Chen has been accustomed to hardship since he was a child. A phoenix on the ground is not as good as a chicken. After the decline of aristocratic clans, they are not as good as ordinary people. Because they are not good at running a life, and they are not used to living a tight life. Zhou Chen studied hard since he was a child, and was considered by his teachers and classmates to be a talented and diligent person. However, his articles were never appreciated by the examiner, and he was awarded Jinshi only at the age of thirty-eight. In the jinshi, it is not an official immediately, but also requires assessment. Zhou Chen moved up and down, spent almost all his family property, and was still heavily in debt. However, the family property was wasted, like nothing, and there was no return at all. It is possible to choose a small magistrate, but Zhou Chen is not satisfied. He is also unlucky. Five years ago, by chance, he became the chief steward of the Prime Minister's Office and went to Suzhou to serve as the prefect for two years. Because of his connections with the Prime Minister, Zhou Chen's diligence and study, and his excellent political performance, he was selected as the transfer envoy for both Zhejiang and Zhejiang roads. On the way here, Xing Wenzhao had already told Chen Jing everything about Zhou Chen. "It was not until I was almost forty that I won the Jinshi. For the next six or seven years, I spent money to build connections and choose a place to be an official. It was not until I was forty-five that I got the chance. More than half of my life has passed. . This should be the fate of most scholars, right?" Chen Jing felt a little emotional after hearing Zhou Chen's experience. but. Zhou Chen was lucky. How many people live their lives without a chance. From this aspect, Zhou Chen is quite lucky. "Master Zhou's birthday will be in three days. However, there are many people who came to pay homage today." Chen Jing and Xing Wenzhuo walked all the way in and saw that Zhou Chen's mansion was full of guests. Whispered to Chen Jing. "There were too many people in three days. I guess some gifts were given. Mr. Zhou doesn't know either." Chen Jing continued with a smile. Those who came today probably have some friendship with Zhou Chen, so they can come to the door in advance. The gifts they gave must be very valuable. After three days, there were too many people giving gifts, and no matter how valuable they were, they couldn't withstand the inundation of so many gifts. Therefore, it is wise to come early so as to leave some impression on Mr. Zhou. "Exactly." Xing Wenxu smiled. "Unfortunately, I didn't prepare any gifts." Chen Jing said. "It's a rare opportunity. Because I'm paying homage to Mr. Zhou, it's not in vain for my second brother to take me on this trip." Xing Wenmao smiled. He patted Chen Jing on the shoulder. He said: "Don't worry, brother has already prepared a gift for you. If you follow brother, even if you don't give any gifts, Mr. Zhou will remember you." As they talked, they arrived at the middle hall of Mr. Zhou's residence. The spacious nave, with two rows of seats, is almost full of people. Mr. Zhou was not present. There was a young master of sixteen or seventeen years old who was socializing in the middle hall. That young man was wearing a sky-blue linen trousers. He is of medium height, slim and elegant. A bit shy. "It's Mr. Zhou's only son Zhou Wenrong." Xing Wenzhuo whispered to Chen Jing quickly. Regarding Zhou Wenrong, Xing Wenhuo also introduced him before. Although Mr. Zhou got married early. But his life was rough, and he gave birth to five daughters in a row. He only got such a son when he was in his thirties. Mr. Zhou's prosperity has only happened in the past few years. Although he has several beautiful concubines now, because of Zhou Chen's age, no one can give him another son and a half daughters. Therefore, Zhou Wenrong is Zhou Chen¡¯s only son. Zhou Wenrong also grew up in poverty. He is shy and gentle, but not masculine. However, he likes polo very much, but unfortunately he doesn't play well. "Second brother." Seeing Xing Wenhuo, Zhou Wenrong came up to greet him and greeted Xing Wenhuo cordially. Xing Wenhuo has also mentioned before that he has a very good relationship with Zhou Wenrong. "Why do you look so sick?" After Xing Wenhuo greeted him, he looked at him for a few times and asked with a smile. "It's too hot today. First I got sick from summer heat. Then, my mother was afraid that I would get hotter again."If I have to put ice in my back room, it will cause a cold wind. "Zhou Wenrong smiled bitterly. This child's body is too weak to be heated or cold. Mr. Zhou only has this single seedling, and he has worked hard for him and loves him very much. "You are suffering too. "Xing Wenzhuo sighed, then he pulled Chen Jing and said to Zhou Wenrong, "This is Chen Yangji, our miracle doctor in Wang County. If you have such a weak body, you can ask him to help you recuperate. Maybe it will be fine from now on. " Only then did Zhou Wenrong notice Chen Jing. " , not willing to make friends. But when I heard the word "Chen Yangji", I still looked at Chen Jing a few times. In the past year, I often heard the name Chen Yangji in Xinglin on Liangzhe Road. He was not from Xinglin, but because of his frailty, he often asked for doctors. Moreover, Xing Wenzhuo had introduced Chen Jing before. However, Dr. Zhou didn¡¯t trust any young doctors. Although he was recommended, the Zhou family still did not invite Chen Jing. Moreover, Zhou Wenrong was just weak and prone to illness. He was not a medical practitioner and had no serious illnesses. Therefore, Zhou Wenrong was very fond of Chen Jing. Indifferently, he nodded slightly and stopped looking at him. Chen Jing followed Xing Wenzhuo into the middle hall. Then, Qin Jiu followed several elders and sat at the front. Xing Wenzhuo was sitting at the back and there was no direct conflict. But while waiting for Mr. Zhou, he was a little bored and started chatting with Chen Jing, "Qin Laojiu is going to be our son-in-law in Wang County. " " Said. Many students are looking forward to getting married to Shen Dacaizi's sister. Naturally, Chen Jing doesn't know about this, even though he is doing business in the city. Still very closed-minded. ¡°Oh, Shen Shisanniang? "Chen Jing smiled. "I am familiar with Shen Changyu and have met her once or twice. Qin Jiu is lucky, Shen Shisanniang is a smart and experienced girl. " He just said something casually. Chen Jing and Shen Shisanniang are not familiar with each other. Chen Jing doesn't care at all who she marries. However, Chen Jing and Shen Changyu are not bad. He wants to bring down Zongdetang of the Qin family. , instead. If Chen Jing and Zong Detang get into trouble in the future, Shen Changyu will lose his friendship. It's a pity that Shen Changyu is still a good friend. Chen Jing thought for a moment. "A girl from the Shen family can obviously marry better. With Qin Laojiu? It's still a waste. " Unexpectedly, Zhou Chen is tall and strong, with thick eyebrows and bronze skin. It is hard to imagine that Zhou Wenrong is not at all like Zhou Chen. After saying something, people in the hall got up and left one after another. Chen Jing and Xing Wenzhuo stayed until the end. "They haven't been to Hangzhou for a few days." "When only Xing Wenxu and Chen Jing were left in the middle hall. Zhou Chen changed his seriousness and smiled at Xing Wenxu. "I heard that you have fallen in love with Miss Yilan, how are you now? " He even knew about Xing Wenxu's romantic affairs. Chen Jing stood aside, silent. "The person I like is naturally very discerning and knows that I am a good man. "Xing Wenzhao burst into laughter, "When I come to Hangzhou this time, if I don't have Miss Yilan playing the piano with me, I'm afraid I'll be bored to death. " "It's really hateful. "Zhou Chen pretended to be serious, "You actually thought that the oiran from Liangzhe Road was a musician. " Then, the two of them laughed. After greeting Xing Wenmao, Zhou Chen saw Chen Jing. Xing Wenzhuo quickly introduced that this was Chen Jing and Chen Yangji. "Oh, is it Dr. Chen? I've admired it for a long time. I've admired it for a long time." Zhou Chen's attitude was very enthusiastic, even a little deliberately trying to please, "I often hear the name of Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen can even cure strokes, which is really shocking. ." Chen Jing understood the source of his enthusiasm. Back then, Chen Jing cured Yang Zhizhou¡¯s cousin¡¯s stroke, and the news had already spread. Zhou Chen looked at Yang Zhizhou and treated Chen Jing very affectionately. "My lord, I'm overly praised, but it's just good luck." Chen Jing said. He was still respectful, saluted Zhou Chen, and said many compliments. Zhou Chen was even more happy, feeling that Chen Jing, a child who knew good manners, insisted on letting them eat. "Let's change it another day. I know that your family is very busy, and it will be your birthday in three days, so we won't bother you." Xing Wenmao said with a smile. He said goodbye to Chen Jing. Zhou Wenrong sent them off. "Second brother, are you going to play ball tomorrow?" Zhou Wenrong couldn't wait to ask Xing Wenhuo after leaving the middle hall. He likes to play ball very much, but no one takes him there, so he can only play with the polo priests, which always feels boring. Only Xing Wenqiu is very good at cooperating with him. However, Xing Wenxu looked him up and down and said with a smile: "Aren't you just recovering from the cold and your body and bones can bear it?" "It's not worth it. The doctor also advised me to move more. Sweating more is beneficial and harmless." Zhou Wenrong said. ¡°That¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll come find you tomorrow morning.¡± Xing Wenhuo said boldly. The next day, he took Chen Jing to the Zhou Mansion. The Zhou family had just finished their breakfast, when Chen Jing and Xing Wenxu paid homage to Mr. Zhou Chen again. Zhou Chen wholeheartedly agreed with Zhou Wenrong going to play ball. "I feel most at ease when you take him with me. I usually advise him to make more friends and go out to have fun. He is not very happy, and I can't force him." Zhou Chen said with a smile. It can be seen that he is also very passionate about polo. His son. There is no manliness, Zhou Chen is probably distressed. so. Zhou Wenrong said he was going to play ball, and Zhou Chen was very happy. Xing Wenhuo is also known to be careful and good at taking care of others, and Zhou Chen is even more at ease. "Does Divine Doctor Chen also play ball?" Zhou Chen asked Chen Jing with a smile. He just wanted to find a topic to talk to Chen Jing. Before Chen Jing had time to answer, Xing Wenxu had already laughed: "He is not only a god of medicine, but also a god of football. I play ball everywhere. I have never seen anyone with more outstanding skills than him. Uncle Zhou, don't say that my nephew is disrespectful, your football skills Not as good as him." "Oh?" Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. Zhou Chen knows that the current emperor likes polo very much, and Yang Zhizhou also knows how to appreciate it. Zhou Chen is very concerned about how good Chen Jing's polo is. These things may affect his future. "I'm very curious about what Wen Dao said. Why don't I follow you and have a look?" Zhou Chen said. "Huh?" Zhou Wenrong was stunned. His father likes polo very much. He is also very good at it, but Zhou Chen will not attend it unless it is a major festival. For example, double five, double nine, etc. Only Zhou Chen will go. Unexpectedly, he wants to see it today too. Zhou Wenrong suddenly felt a little timid. He was afraid of his father watching him play. His skills are not good enough to show off to his father. Although he understands that his father knows that his playing skills are not good. "Let's go." Zhou Chen didn't wait for what Xing Wenxuan and Chen Jing said, and immediately called his family to prepare the car, went in and changed into the most ordinary linen trousers, and followed Chen Jing and the others to the polo ground. The polo fields in Hangzhou are not comparable to those in small counties. Like Cai Shuyuan¡¯s polo ground, it also lost 30% to Hangzhou¡¯s polo ground. They came to the polo ground. The whole place seemed to be coated with oil. When Chen Jing inquired about it, he learned that oil was used for maintenance. Suddenly stunned. Then, they were at the polo field. See Qin Jiu again. "What's the matter with Qin Laojiu's kid, he's always dazzling in front of my eyes?" Xing Wenhuo muttered, "Is it because he has been unlucky recently, so all the bad luck has come?" Chen Jing laughed. Qin Jiu was followed this time by his brothers. The children of the Qin family would join the camp and immediately came to Zhou Chen to say hello. They even said, "How about we compete and have a round?" They invited Xing Wenhuo and Zhou Wenrong to compete. Of course, the most important thing is Zhou Wenrong. "Okay." Xing Wenxu laughed, "If we want to fight, we might as well block it bigger." Because Chen Jing was here, Xing Wenxu was particularly confident. He felt that winning against everyone in the Qin family was just easy, so he proposed a bet.??Topic. Zhou Chen naturally couldn¡¯t say anything, so he just listened with a smile. Seeing that Mr. Zhou had no objection, the children of the Qin family did not dare to be at a disadvantage and immediately agreed. "If we win, how about giving us the Zhuangzi set in the west of your city?" Xing Wenhuo said. Chen Jing didn¡¯t know if the Qin family had any village in the west of the city, but when the children of the Qin family heard this, their faces changed slightly, and they looked at Xing Wenhuo with a bit of hatred. Xing Wentuo was quite proud. "Okay." Finally, the leader Qin San accepted the challenge, "If you lose, how about two hundred thousand taels of silver?" It seems that the Qin family's Zhuangzi is equal to the two hundred thousand taels of silver. Chen Jing suddenly became curious about what Zhuangzi was like. "Okay." Xing Wenzhao said loudly. They immediately made a bet and asked the polo steward to make an appointment. After making the bet, they each chose polo as their teammates, gathered two teams, and then chose horse racing to play on the field. Xing Wenhuo said that he was unlucky today, but he was not overly worried. ¡° Less than half a quarter of an hour after the race, Zhou Wenrong¡¯s horse was suddenly frightened. It is normal for a horse to be frightened. Anyone with a little experience can calm the horse down. But Zhou Wenrong was really scared and screamed on horseback. "What's going on?" Zhou Chen, who was looking at it with excitement, kept following Chen Jing with his eyes, wanting to see what Chen Jing was doing. Suddenly he heard a scream and stood up suddenly, his eyes gloomy. He is too familiar with this voice. It is his son, his only child. Although Chen Jing and Zhou Wenrong are in the same team, Chen Jing is the vanguard. He is at the front, and Zhou Wenrong is at the back, far away from Chen Jing. Chen Jing grabbed the ball and was about to shoot, but stopped when he heard the sound. Zhou Wenrong¡¯s horse kept running back. Xing Wenhuo¡¯s expression changed drastically, and he rushed forward to stop Zhou Wenrong. But there was a distance between him and Zhou Wenrong. By the time Xing Wenhuo caught up, Zhou Wenrong had already fallen down. He was dragged a long distance by the horse before he landed on the ground. He fainted immediately. The entire polo ground was as quiet as death for a moment. Then, Xing Wenzhuo, Qin San and others jumped off their horses and ran towards Zhou Wenrong. "Rong'er!" Zhou Chen shouted his son's nickname and ran over. There was trembling and sadness in his voice. Chen Jing also drove his horse over. *(To be continued)