He took the hot towel sent by the maid and wiped his hands, and said calmly: "Did anything happen at home today?"
The housekeeper hurriedly replied: "It's nothing special. It's just that early in the afternoon, the young master came back and summoned more than 20 guards to go out. He didn't know what he was doing."
Duan Jinjiang's face darkened and he snorted coldly: "What else can he do? He must be jealous of some girl and fight fiercely. How many times have I told him that the situation in the capital is turbulent during this time, and it is not
In Taiping, even Zhao Xuanji's son has become more honest and asked him to calm down, but this traitor always turns a deaf ear to my words."
Seeing that the master was not happy, the housekeeper hurriedly said: "Sir, the young master is young and energetic, and it is normal for him to act a little nonsense. When you come back, you can tell him that he is the right one, but don't get angry. It's not worth it to get angry."
"angry?"
Duan Jinjiang threw the towel into the basin, walked towards the house, and said: "If I were really angry about this traitor, I would be angry to death."
The butler rolled his eyes and said, "Sir, the chief envoy of Jiangsu and Zhejiang sent an authentic copy of the Luling Collection by Yan Zhenqing of the former dynasty. Do you want to play with it?"
Duan Jinjiang's eyes lit up, and the anger on his face disappeared without a trace.
"Is it really authentic? This thing has disappeared without a trace for hundreds of years. Why did it suddenly appear?"
The steward smiled and said: "Given the courage of the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, he would not dare to fool the master with a fake. Since it was sent here, it must be an authentic one. According to what he said, he got this thing from a businessman in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
The businessman's ancestors were once servants of Yan Zhenqing's house. Later, when the world was in chaos, the businessman's ancestors secretly hid this authentic painting and have not dared to bring it out until now."
"It's really good. This thing is extremely precious. How can you play with it casually? Take it to the private treasury and store it away. I will look at it carefully after I have eaten and burned incense and bathed."
Duan Jinjiang was in a good mood. His favorite things were the unique art of war and antique calligraphy and paintings. Everyone in the court knew this, so most of the people who came to give gifts were just what they wanted, and Duan Jinjiang did not refuse anyone who came.
Over the years, he has collected so many precious treasures that even he himself cannot tell.
"It is said that the treasures in the world are within the palace, but if compared with my private treasure, it is far inferior."
The butler bowed and smiled and said: "That's natural. Who in the world can compare with the master?"
"Haha, a closed disciple of Jingzhi is coming to visit, you go and pass on the food first." Duan Jinjiang said cheerfully.
Within a moment, a handsome young man appeared in front of Duan Jinjiang.
It was Hou Yushu who had met Li Chen that day.
"Disciple Hou Yushu, I have met Master Duan."
Hou Yushu waved his sleeves and robe and saluted respectfully.
Duan Jinjiang's face was quite gentle, and he nodded and said: "I met you at Jingzhi's house. In private, Jingzhi also praised you several times for your literary talents as a close disciple. Today, Jingzhi asked you to borrow books.
Even if I want to borrow my kindness to cultivate you, I will not be stingy if Jingzhi and I are sworn friends."
Hou Yushu suppressed his excitement, bowed deeply to the end, and said: "Sir, before he came here, he told you that Master Duan's talent is unique among civil and military officials. If a student can be loved by Master Duan, it will be a blessing that has been cultivated for many generations."
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Duan Jinjiang smiled and said: "Jingzhi is exaggerating. The exam will start in a few months. Are you sure?"
Hou Yushu's eyes lit up with a flame, and he said solemnly: "The student is determined to win, and he must enter the palace examination!"
