Lin Jinrong had a particularly deep impression on the year when she was sixteen, not only because she married into the Lu family that year, but also because of several things that happened that year.
First of all, Lu Mian did not take the exam that year. He had planned to go before, but Mr. Zhu Meng'e, who was hiding in the countryside, suggested that he study for a few more years before taking the exam, and he might get better results.
, after all, Lu Yan was only nineteen years old at that time, and was just beginning his life. At his age, countless people were still studying hard in academies, and many of them had never passed the national examination. They would have a better chance of taking the examination after studying for a few more years.
This was a relatively conservative and pertinent suggestion. After careful consideration, Mrs. Lu supported Mr. Zhu's suggestion. So Lu Mian got married at home, gave birth to a child, studied, and lost her son. It was not until she was nineteen years old that he took the exam.
Another thing is Wu Xiang, who took the exam with a high profile. This Pingzhou prodigy, Jieyuan of Taiming Mansion, went for the exam with a high profile under the eager eyes of countless people, but failed. It’s not that he failed the exam, but that he didn’t succeed at all.
He failed to enter the examination room. It was rumored that he had offended the son of a powerful man in Beijing. She was not very clear about the specific situation, but in any case, he caused trouble. The eldest son of the Wu family and Wu Fang rushed to the capital in an emergency and stayed in Beijing for nearly two months.
When she brought him back, Lu Yan specially held a banquet for him to relax. She also comforted him, but Wu Xiang didn't care and didn't restrain himself much. However, he still passed the exam and passed the exam later.
Yes, he stayed in Beijing. As for how he lived in Beijing after that, she didn't know. She only knew that he had never gotten married before she died.
Next year is the year of taking the exam. Should she remind Wu Xiang to be careful and not get into trouble when he goes to Beijing to take the exam? But she is not very clear about what happened that year. Should she remind him and how to remind him?
?These are all questions. Lin Jinrong couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
There was a sound of footsteps and laughter outside, and Miao Ya rushed in and said: "The old lady and the others are back. Madam, will the food be served immediately?"
Mrs. Tao smiled and said: "Serve the dishes, serve the dishes. Just like at noon, the men's banquets are still placed here, and the women's banquets are placed in the east cross courtyard. Don't get confused. You have to be more agile. You have to go back after eating."
Everyone was suddenly in a panic. Lin Jinrong escaped and walked to the entrance of the courtyard. He happened to meet Lu Yan leading Lin Shenzhi in. Lin Shenzhi held a yellow thorny wild flower in his hand, which was shaped like a plum branch and had a bright yellow color, but it also matched the color.
A bunch of young leaves as fine as jade, the color is extremely bright. As soon as she saw it, she came up to it: "Fourth sister, this is for you. I gave it to you, take it back and put it in a vase to look good."
"Congratulations. You should study hard in the future and don't cause any trouble to your husband." Lin Jinrong took it and said with a smile, "You didn't pick it, right?" She had seen this kind of wild flower growing on higher cliffs.
Given Lin Shenzhi's age and skill, it was impossible for him to pick it. It was probably a servant who picked it.
Lin Shenzhi glanced at her, then at Lu Yan, and said with a smile: "I asked Brother Lu to help me. It grows on the cliff. Doesn't it match your clothes today? You must take it back and insert it."
Ping, don't let me down." There was still a hint of narrow-mindedness in his expression.
Although she is young, she is sensible and knows how to tease her sister. Lychee couldn't help but raised the corners of her lips and winked at Lin Shenzhi approvingly.
Lin Jinrong was speechless for a moment, and couldn't help but glance at Lu Yan, but saw Lu Yan also looking towards her. The two looked at each other, and they were both startled. Lin Jinrong nodded lightly towards him, looked away, and touched Lin Shenzhi's head: "
Go wash your hands and eat quickly, don't get carried away, don't make trouble with Brother Lu." Then he handed the gorgeous wild flower in his hand to Lychee, turned around and walked towards the west courtyard.
Lu Yan looked up and saw the jasmine flowers embroidered on her ivory skirt, swaying rhythmically with her steps, just like the jasmine flowers blowing in the wind in spring, fresh and vivid, fresh and moving. He
He withdrew his gaze and led Lin Shenzhi towards the house.
When Mrs. Tao saw the two of them, she was happy from the bottom of her heart. She hurriedly asked after him and thanked Lu Mian: "Thank you very much. I will ask you to help take care of your seventh brother in the future."
Lu Yan liked Tao's simple temperament that showed emotions and anger, so he was infected by her cheerful mood. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Auntie, you're welcome. Taking care of my seventh brother is what I should do."
A son-in-law, these words really touched Mr. Tao's heart, and he couldn't help but break into a big smile: "I made the fried peach fish that you like to eat, and I specially asked the Tiehuai family to leave a lot for you, etc.
Later, remember to ask Changshou to go to the kitchen to get it and take it to the academy to eat. It is the time when you are growing taller, so don’t stay up late at night. The days are long, and studying is important, but your own health is also important. "
A warm look flashed in Lu Yan's eyes, and he stood up to salute and thank him. Tao quickly stopped him and said with a smile: "It's the aunt's duty to take care of her nephew." The two looked at each other and smiled, and there was a little more understanding. Tao endured it,
Finally, she couldn't help but whispered: "Your fourth sister has a weird temper recently. Girls of this age are a little weird and shy. If she is rude, don't argue with her. Tell me."
, I will teach her a lesson."
Lu Mian was silent for a moment, then smiled brightly: "She is very good."
Lin Shenzhi stood up on tiptoes and whispered in Tao's ear: "Fourth sister said hello to Brother Lu just now, and asked me not to make trouble with Brother Lu." Although she just nodded, she accepted it anyway.
Isn’t it a flower?
"Ghost clever." Mrs. Tao pinched his little face lovingly, turned around and exchanged looks with Mother Gong. As time goes by, things will get better.
As the sun set in the west and the distant mountains glowed, Lu Yan and Zhou Mai stood by the roadside, watching the Lin family leave. After the last carriage drove out of sight, the two got on horseback and headed towards Mr. Zhu's house along the Qingliang River.
Walk slowly.
The gentle breeze in the evening brought with it the fresh breath of the river. The white pear blossoms and pink petals were curled up and flowed into the distance with the clear river water. A group of half-year-old children stood in the shallow water and built nets to catch fish, making a burst of noise from time to time.
With cheerful laughter, the setting sun illuminated their smiling faces and hair a golden red.
Zhou Mai said happily: "It's so lively. Is this fishing for peach blossoms?"
Lu Yan couldn't help but think of the spring of that year, when Lin Jinrong was squatting on a stone in the river deep in Qingliang Mountain, smiling wildly. He also thought of Lin Jinrong's unfamiliar and cold look today, and a feeling of sadness came to his heart.
Suddenly I saw several women walking over carrying wooden basins and clothes. As they walked, they said, "Have you heard that the new woman named He from Qingliang Temple is very lucky now? The third wife of the Lin family is willing to pay thirty pieces of gold for her."
dowry money."
"Sister-in-law of the Wang family, your boy hasn't said anything about the marriage anyway, why don't you marry him and go home? As soon as you say it, it will be done. Maybe you don't even need the betrothal money."
Zhou Mai heard clearly, and when the women passed by, he smiled and said, "Mrs. Lin San is very fond of doing good deeds. No wonder she has developed such a quiet temperament as the fourth sister."
Demure? Lu Yan couldn't help but secretly smile bitterly. Whether she is really demure or pretending to be demure, in short, her character is not bad, so be it.
When he arrived at Mr. Dezhu's house, Lu Yan told Changshou: "Send this fried peach fish to the kitchen and tell me that the third wife specially asked Iron Mama to serve him wine in order to thank him. It's not a sign of respect, it's just a little thought."
Changshou agreed and trotted away. After a while, he came back and said, "I happened to meet Mr. Sir. He asked the young master to come over."
Lu Yan hurriedly adjusted his clothes and walked quickly along the tile-paved path around a forest of apricot flowers. He walked to a thatched house and knocked on the door gently: "Mr."
"Come in." Mr. Zhu, who was over fifty years old, was wearing a homely old robe. He was sitting under the lamp, holding a carving knife and squinting at the seal in his hand. When he saw Lu Yan coming in, he casually pointed at the yellow stain in front of him.
Bamboo chair: "Sit down."
Lu Yan cautiously sat down halfway, leaning forward slightly, ready to listen to his teachings at any time.
Mr. Zhu stopped his hands, looked up at himself, a student who was cautious by nature but worked very hard, and smiled kindly: "Xiao Qilang of the Lin family is not only your cousin, but also your future brother-in-law, right? It depends on how you treat him.
He was very interested. I originally thought he was too young and wanted to send it to his family after two years, but for your sake, I set this precedent."
Everyone knew about this marriage, but this was the first time Mr. Zhu mentioned it. Combined with his behavior during the day, Lu Mian's face suddenly turned red. He stood up and said, "Student..."
The gentlemen waved their hands towards him: "Sit down, don't be restrained. This is a good marriage. The third wife and fourth girl of the Lin family have always been well-known in this area. I just heard from someone below that the third wife of the Lin family helped Qingliang again."
The woman named He in the temple is the one who does good deeds and accumulates virtues. Not bad."
Lu Yan gradually relaxed after hearing that he said two good things in a row: "The student will definitely urge Shenzhi to study hard, and he will live up to his hard work."
"I have always held a view on reading. Those who can read do not necessarily know how to read, and those who can read do not necessarily mean they are blessed. It cannot be forced. Teaching these children to read and write is just to hope that they will know honor and disgrace.
, just learn to be a human being." Mr. Zhu smiled: "I came to you because I wanted to talk to you about the imperial examination. What are your plans? Are you going to take the exam next year?"
Lu Yan seemed to have something in his words when he heard what he said. After thinking for a moment, he stood up and bowed and said, "I wonder what you mean, sir?"
Mr. Zhu said: "I suggest you take the exam again next time. Of course, it doesn't mean that you will definitely not win if you go this time, but I don't think it is a sure shot. It is very likely that you will win, but it is not satisfactory. If you take a few more years,
If you are good at martial arts, you will definitely be able to enter the second class. You are still young and have just started your life. It will only be good for you to sharpen your temper a little more. Think about it for yourself and discuss it with your grandfather. If you think about it, come and tell me. If you don’t go, you will
There is no need to write an article with Zhou Mai, I will find another book for you to read."
Lu Yan bowed deeply and stepped out gently. When he returned to the room, he thought of his bet with Wu Xiang and frowned. He knew that he was not as talented as Wu Xiang and relied more on hard work. In this exam, Wu
Xiang will definitely go, should he accept the challenge reluctantly, or should he take it easy?
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