When the Seventeenth Mother walked to the front hall, she saw a maid kneeling in front of a woman in her twenties crying.
The woman's face was ashen.
Seeing this, Seventeenth Mother was about to retreat, but she heard the woman say: "Seventeenth, come here!"
After hearing this, the Seventeenth Mother followed the words and walked up to the woman and said, "What did the elder sister-in-law call me for?"
"Seventeen, how should you punish this servant girl?"
“Sister-in-law, speak slowly.”
Mrs. Fan shed tears and said: "In the past, your brother would only study in the study for half an hour before going back to his room to rest, but last night he didn't come back for two hours. I also thought he had made progress, but I wouldn't know if I just asked..."
"If it weren't for the flaw in your brother's words, I wouldn't have known that she actually took advantage of your brother studying in the study to seduce him to do that shameless thing."
Seventeen Niang looked around and saw that although the maid's face had been slapped, she was still pretty.
"Please spare my life, mistress, please have mercy on my mistress! Don't beat the slave to death. Give me a way to live. I will be grateful in the next life and the next life."
Seventeenth mother said: "Sister-in-law, if we beat this maid to death, no wonder my brother will blame us in his heart, and outsiders will also say that we are mean."
Mrs. Fan nodded and said, "What the Seventeenth Sister said was that you can be whipped twenty times and then you can drive me out of the house."
Hearing this, the slave girl felt as if she had received a general pardon, and kowtowed: "Thank you, the eldest lady, and thank you, the seventeenth lady."
After this slave has left.
The seventeenth mother held Mrs. Fan's hand and said, "The eldest sister-in-law is kind-hearted. I remember that something like this happened at the second sister-in-law's house. She beat the maid half to death and then drove her out of the house."
Fan said: "Second sister-in-law comes from the Wang family in Linchuan. His father is famous for being merciless. Her temperament is three-thirds like his father's. What's more, his father and our father are close friends, so she has the confidence to do so."
Seventeenth mother said: "To be honest, it's not the fault of the two brothers themselves, otherwise why would the sisters-in-law use maids to establish the family law?"
Mrs. Fan said: "Your second sister-in-law and I just turn a blind eye. If we are pushed too hard, my mother-in-law will say that I cannot tolerate others, that I am stingy and jealous, or that your brother has raised an extra wife, it will be embarrassing."
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"Seventeen, let me tell you, you have a clear heart and can't tolerate a grain of salt in your eyes. Even if your husband's temper is so fierce, your husband's family will suffer. You see, the second sister is just like you. She also has outstanding appearance and has read poetry since she was a child.
Shu, how powerful his temper was before he left the cabinet."
Seventeenth mother said: "How can I compare with my second sister? No matter what, I am inferior. I just live in peace at home."
Mrs. Fan smiled and said: "You don't need to be humble and frustrated with me. Your second sister has been married to the Lu family in Donglai for more than a year. Her mother-in-law is also from a famous family, but she didn't expect to be so cunning. The second sister
During the day, I forced a smile on my face, but wrote several letters to complain. I was crying when I saw my mother-in-law holding a letter from my second sister while reading it in Beijing. Your second sister was born as a legitimate daughter and you are like this..."
The seventeenth mother said: "I also understand the kindness of the eldest sister-in-law. The official family's house looks full of flowers outside, but it also has its shortcomings. However, many Jinshi children from humble backgrounds are dissolute and righteous. It still depends on it.
People!"
The two of them were chatting with each other, when they saw Wu Anshi walking towards them.
The seventeenth mother saw her and asked, "Brother, dressed like this, you are going out again?"
Wu Anshi smiled and said: "We have guests at home and we have to return books. Sister Qi, you should spend more time with your sister-in-law and take some time to relax. That's right, Madam Zhang's wife is coming to our house in a few days. Madam will entertain you."
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Mrs. Fan said angrily: "Which Zhang family lady?"
Wu Anshi said: "He is the Yang family of this county. His husband used to be an official in Suzhou, and now he has been promoted to a doctor in the Ministry of War. His Yang family and his second uncle's family are related by marriage, but they are not very close to us. This time he came to visit us as well."
I’m going home to visit my relatives during the Chinese New Year, so I stopped by to pay a visit, it’s no big deal.”
Fan said: "It's the Yang family and the Zhang family, who knows?"
Seventeen Niang’s eyes narrowed and she said, “Could it be that her son is Zhang Dun, who was abandoned by Jin Ke?”
Wu Anshi smiled and said: "That's right, that's right. Sister Seventeen is really smart. When Zhang Dun was studying in the county, we were close friends."
Seventeen Niang thought for a while and asked: "Then who returned the book?"
Wu An poem said: "What a coincidence, he is Zhang Dun's biological brother."
“Brother?” Fan said, “What kind of fame does he have during this period?”
Wu Anshi said: "Madam, you don't understand. Although Zhang Dun is also a member of the Zhang family in this county, he is a side branch. He changed his official status in order to be admitted to the imperial examination. This Zhang Sanlang was his younger brother before he changed his official status. I don't know why after changing his official status,
We still haven’t recognized each other.”
Fan said: "Official, if you want to borrow books and return them, you can do so, but everyone else will be lured home."
Wu Anshi looked sharply and said: "What? Although Zhang Sanlang comes from a poor family, he has learned a lot. This time he ranked first among the economics students in the county school public examination. He wants to recommend him to the Imperial College. If there is a chance, I would like to recruit him to my father's sect.
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Fan Shidao: "I'm not talking about him, but..."
Seventeenth mother said: "Sister-in-law, stop talking, it's not a big deal."
Wu Anshi said in confusion: "It's inexplicable."
After saying this, Wu Anshi walked away with a puff of his sleeves.
Seventeenth mother said: "I knew that my brother would not say a word to the maid."
Mrs. Fan said to Qi Niang, "It's better to just ask. Why didn't you tell your brother that He Qi from the county school has always been borrowing and returning books every now and then since I met you last time? It's obvious that you don't feel at ease."
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Seventeen's mother said: "If you tell my brother, his temper will ruin his future. If He Qi is here in the future, I won't go."
Fan said: "How can this be done? These people don't put their minds on fame and fame, but they also want to take advantage of my daughter of the Wu family. They try to climb the dragon and follow the phoenix, and they will become famous all at once. It's not a good idea. If you don't let your brother interrupt him
How could his legs extinguish his thoughts?"
Fan immediately thought: "How can you protect him like this? Although I asked you to find a child from a poor family, at least he must be a Jinshi."
Seventeen Niang……
………
“I didn’t expect that Mr. Wu Dalang came in person. I was really flattered.”
In addition, Zhang Yue solemnly handed the three books wrapped in cloth to Wu Anshi and said: "Dalangjun, I have returned the books as promised, and I ask you to check them."
Wu Anshi laughed loudly and said, "Can I still not trust Sanlang?"
Speaking, Wu Anshi handed the book to the steward on the side.
Wu An poem said: "I heard that you are going to the Imperial College."
Zhang Yue said: "There is nothing wrong with these eight characters. Don't laugh at me, Mr. Dalang."
Wu Anshi laughed and said, "I know you are just trying to make a big splash if you don't make a sound. If you have good news, don't forget to tell me."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Wu Dalang, for your consideration. I won't be polite. I have something to ask of you," Zhang Yue said.
Wu Anshi said in an amused voice: "Sanlang, you and I have a date. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Then I would like to thank Mr. Wu Dalang first. I will go to Jianyang next spring to hand over three pieces of historical policy to Li Xuezheng for review. But regarding historical policy, one must read historical books thoroughly. This is not my strong point, so I thought
I'll borrow it from Dalangjun for two days and allow me to extract some historical materials."
"What's the matter..." Wu Anshi was waiting for a reply when he suddenly remembered what Fan said to him just now. His heart trembled for no reason, and his face suddenly looked thoughtful.
Zhang Yue saw Wu Anshi's hesitant expression and immediately said: "Zhang is taking the liberty, please forgive me for disturbing me."
“It doesn’t matter, Sanlang, just come.” Wu Anshi smiled lightly.
“Thank you, Mr. Dalang. I’ll come tomorrow.”
Zhang Yue said goodbye immediately and left.
Wu Anshi looked at Zhang Yue's back and said to the steward: "This Zhang Sanlang came to borrow a book a few days ago."
“It’s the twenty-seventh day of last month.”
Wu An poem said: "Was there anyone else at that time?"
The steward hesitated and said, "There are six and seventeenth ladies of the Zhang family."
"What?"
The steward said: "I don't think I was here at that time. They didn't meet each other. They just exchanged a few words across the building."
Wu Anshi said with relief: "That's okay. But I'll be copying the book the day after tomorrow, so you have to watch it carefully."
The steward said: "Dalangjun, I think this Zhang Sanlang is a decent man, not..."
Wu Anshi smiled and said: "When did I say he was unruly? I just told you to keep more snacks."
After saying this, Wu Anshi walked away with a puff of his sleeves.
The day after tomorrow.
Zhang Yue came with his book bag and greeted the steward and said, "I just went to report to the steward after seeing the steward, but I learned that the great man had already gone out. He asked me to come here to copy the book."
The steward saw Zhang Yue and said a little coldly: "Since you are copying books, you know the rules."
Zhang Yue was hit with a soft nail and couldn't help but said: "Please give me some advice from the manager."
The steward said: "I'd like to teach you, Mr. Young Master, that you are only allowed to borrow and copy books for three hours. As I said before, you are not allowed to take them all with you. You must take one book and return it one by one. The most important thing is that you can only copy the books on the table. The Wu family's books are not allowed to be copied."
We will not lend it out without permission!"
The more angry Zhang is, the more he won’t lend out any books. Doesn’t this mean he suspects me of stealing books?
Zhang Yue held back his anger and said, "I understand."
The steward nodded, immediately allowed Zhang Yue to go upstairs, and at the same time motioned for him to put down his book bag.
Zhang Yue walked up immediately.
There are more than a dozen bookshelves in the front and back, all filled with books.
As soon as he walked into this place, Zhang Yue immediately smelled the fragrance of books. To put it bluntly, this is rue, which can prevent moths and moisture. The so-called rue fragrant has the poetic flavor of a scholar.
On the top of it is written a line of words: "I bought it with a clear salary and edited it myself. After reading it, my descendants will know the holy way. It is unfilial to vend and borrow others."
This is what Du Xian, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, wrote to his descendants.
The owner wrote this and hung it here, which also blatantly means a small vessel.
Zhang Yue thought to himself that if Mr. Wu Dalang lent him a book, it would be considered a violation of this sentence. It would save him some anger.
Zhang Yue immediately started looking for historical records and found several volumes. However, thinking of what the steward had just said, he only took one volume downstairs.
Zhang Yue came downstairs, found a desk, and began to grind ink and copy books.
After sitting there for a moment, I saw another person pushing the door open and leaving.
Zhang Yue saw that the person who came was an acquaintance. He stood up and said, "He Qilang, why are you here?"
The other party was none other than He Qi from the Jinshizhai School of the County. He smiled and said, "Zhang Sanlang, aren't you here too? I asked Mr. Wu Dalang to copy the book, are you the same?"
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "It just so happened that I happened to be with Brother He."
When Zhang Yue saw the steward, He Qi became even more unhappy and said, "Mr. He Qi, why are you here again?"
He Qi said with a good temper: "I am busy with schoolwork and I have no choice. Please forgive me!"
