Ding Youwei looked at Chen Caozhi intently. The outline of the boy's brow bones vaguely resembled that of his brother Chen Qingzhi. His handsome face was still childish, but his calm and deep eyes and calm and soothing tone made it hard to believe that he was only fifteen.
Years old, but it still gives people such a strong feeling that he can definitely do what he said.
"Fuck it, you-"
The young man's words and demeanor shocked Ding Youwei. It took him a while to calm down, and he smiled: "Of course my sister-in-law is willing to return to Chenjiawu. She has to take care of Zongzhi and Run'er, and also serve Auntie (that is, Chen Jiawu)."
Cao’s mother)——”
Ding Youwei paused for a moment and whispered softly, "Sister-in-law supports your idea of joining the gentry, but you must not be in a hurry about this matter. You must first learn from a famous teacher to improve your studies, and you must also make gentry friends and become famous in the county.
, and then you have to ask someone with excellent literary skills to write a biography for your brother, your father, your ancestor, and your great ancestor, because the important criterion for the ninth-grade official law is family background, and family background is divided into clan and clan, Yingchuan and Chen clan.
It is very advantageous to have a prominent family, but to have a mediocre life, three generations of official positions, and a low reputation. It is extremely difficult for a family like this to transform from a commoner to a noble family, so you have to ask someone to write a biography of the three generations of the Chen family, and avoid the important and the trivial.
, talk less about officials, only remember their leisurely and elegant things, be unique, be decent, be brilliant in literature, and let the fame of the three generations of the Qian, Tang and Chen families be spread. In this way, you will have a good family reputation.
It is possible that with the help of a high-ranking nobleman who appreciates you, the Qiantang Chen family can enter the ranks of the noble family. Every step is difficult, but my sister-in-law believes that Xiaolang can do it."
Chen Caozhi was overjoyed. He didn't know much about the details of the ninth-level official law and conventions. Now that his sister-in-law reminded him, he felt suddenly enlightened. He was more confident about what to do next. Sister-in-law
What a very smart woman. She immediately lowered her eyebrows and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I will definitely work hard."
Ding Youwei saw that Chen Caozhi seemed to be full of energy just by lowering his eyebrows and bowing his eyebrows. He thought to himself: "The young man's future is limitless and will definitely be greater than Qingzhi's. I should try my best to help him." He said: "Sister-in-law heard about Wu Jun.
Xu Zao, a doctor of Chinese studies, is well-informed and diligent in learning. Although he comes from a poor family, he studied Confucianism and metaphysics, especially the Analects and Zhuangzi. Because he was praised by Xie An, he became famous in Jiangzuo and Wu counties.
Many children of the gentry studied under him. Even the nephew of Wu Commandery Governor Lu Na studied under Dr. Xu. Dr. Xu would not despise others like the noble gentry. With his cleverness and enlightenment, he would definitely accept him as his disciple.
, Xiaolang went back and reported it to his aunt, and then he can take up his studies and travel to Wu County, and he will definitely succeed."
Chen Caozhi nodded. Although he was well-informed, he also knew that it was impossible to master Lao Zhuang and Zhou Yi by groping and self-study. He had to have the guidance of a famous teacher. Becoming a teacher and making friends was an important step in revitalizing the Chen family in Qiantang. However,
——
Chen Cao said: "My mother is getting older and her health is not as good as before. How can I rest assured that I can travel to Wu County alone to study!"
Hearing what Chen Caozhi said, Ding Youwei's clear eyes were instantly covered with mist, and his voice was sad: "It's all my fault. I left two young children behind, which made my aunt suffer-" His heart was ups and downs, and he frowned for a long time.
He said decisively: "I will definitely ask my uncle to go back to Chenjiawu. If you don't let me go back, I'd rather die!"
Chen Caozhi said hurriedly: "Sister-in-law, you must not do such a thing. When I came here, my mother told me not to conflict with Mr. Ding. This will be detrimental to me, Mrs. Qiantang and Mr. Chen. Sister-in-law, you know it."
Ding Youwei nodded sadly. She had struggled in the past three years, but her uncle had harsh words. If she persisted in going her own way and affected the family's reputation, then the Chen family would no longer be able to gain a foothold in Qiantang. With the power of the Ding family, this would definitely
It was not a big threat, so she had to live in this lonely building.
Chen Caozhi comforted him: "Sister-in-law, don't be sad. As you know, I have grown up now. I will make arrangements at home. I will definitely go to Wu County. I will go at the end of this year or early next year, and then in two years."
, I will definitely take my sister-in-law back and reunite our family."
Ding Youwei wanted to smile or cry, but was worried about being embarrassed in front of Xiaolang, so he said: "Wait a minute." He got up in a hurry and was about to go back to the room to clean his face, but he saw Axiu hurriedly came upstairs with a panic look on his face.
He was anxious, so he asked: "Axiu, why are you so worried?"
Axiu was about to answer when she saw Chen Caozhi behind her, so she shut up, walked quickly to Ding Youwei, and lowered her voice and said a few words.
Chen Caozhi walked out of the study and saw Ding Youwei's graceful profile. That half of his face suddenly became extremely pale, as if all the blood in his body had been drained out at once, and his slender and thin body was shaking. Axiu on the side hurriedly
He supported him and said repeatedly: "Madam, don't be anxious, don't be anxious -"
Chen Cao asked anxiously: "Sister-in-law, what happened?"
Ding Youwei didn't answer, just shook her head, hiding her body from Chen Caozhi so that Chen Caozhi couldn't see her face, but her slightly ridged shoulders were twitching.
Chen Caozhi asked Axiu, but Axiu looked at Ding Youwei with a nervous expression and did not dare to say anything.
Zongzhi and Run'er were led upstairs by Xiaochan and Qingzhi. Run'er said crisply: "Uncle Chou, mother, Run'er and brother haven't studied and practiced calligraphy today." In Chenjiawu
, it has become a habit for the two little guys to study with Chen Caozhi in the study every day.
Chen Caozhi came over and asked Xiaochan to take the Zongzhi brothers and sisters down to play for a while. The eldest Runer was still unwilling and pouted. The eight-year-old Zongzhi was more sensitive and refused to turn around when his mother was carrying her back.
He knew something was going on, so he silently held his sister's little hand and walked downstairs.
Chen Caozhi walked up behind Ding Youwei and looked at her narrow waist that was barely full. She was really thin. What happened to make her so sad?
"Sister-in-law, Zongzhi and Run'er are both very smart. They already feel something strange. They will be worried -"
Ding Youwei turned around, her face was full of tears, her voice was choked with sobs, she just shouted: "Xiao Lang——" and didn't know how to say it.
Chen Caozhi asked Axiu to help Ding Youwei back to the study, sat down across the desk, and said: "I don't know what trouble my sister-in-law has encountered? Maybe I don't have the ability to help my sister-in-law solve it, but I can think of some solutions for my sister-in-law.
Idea, sister-in-law, there is no way out in the world, there is always a way to think of - if possible, sister-in-law, you might as well tell me what is going on?" When saying this, Chen Caozhi thought of his previous life.
Once I got lost in the mountains and it took me five days and five nights to escape.
Chen Caozhi's calm attitude and soothing tone were very contagious. Looking at the young man in front of him who had a mature mind that was not commensurate with his age, Ding Youwei was surprised that he calmed down. He was just a little ashamed. After all, talking to Xiaolang made him feel uncomfortable.
She was very embarrassed, but she had to say it. She lowered her eyebrows and said: "My uncle wants to force me to marry. He is from the Chu family of Qiantang. He lost his wife a few years ago and wants to marry me as a second wife. This man has now arrived."
I am having a conversation with my uncle at the manor, and it is said that I have invited distinguished guests to come and attack me."
There are eight surnames in the Qiantang gentry, Quan, Zhu, Gu, and Fan are the upper four surnames, and Du, Dai, Ding, and Chu are the lower four surnames. This widower named Chu belongs to the Chu family of Qiantang, and he and the Ding family are of the same family.
Chen Qingzhi's marriage was brought about by Youwei's father. Now that Youwei's father has passed away, Youwei's uncle, who succeeded the Ding clan leader, deeply felt the shame of marrying into the Chen family, a poor family. He only blamed his elder brother for being confused, and he was eager to eliminate the disadvantages to the family.
The influence of Ding Youwei was because there were no nobles to propose marriage to Ding Youwei in the past, but now a man named Chu has come, and it can be said that he is exactly what he wants, and he must agree to it, so Ding Youwei is in a very bad situation.
Chen Caozhi looked calm, thought quietly for a while, and asked, "What are your plans, sister-in-law?"
Ding Youwei was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, he said with a cross-eyed look, "Changzhi, don't you understand what my sister-in-law is thinking? Your brother and I are deeply in love, we wish we could live together underground, and we have a pair of lovely children, how can I return the favor?"
I want to get married again!"
Chen Caozhi has the soul of a thousand years in the future and has no prejudice against divorce or remarriage. However, looking at the young and beautiful sister-in-law in front of him, he will inevitably be jealous on behalf of his deceased brother. He is not very willing for his sister-in-law to marry someone else. Moreover, if a woman of this era remarries, she will not be interested in her ex-husband.
Chen Caozhi rarely took care of his children, which Chen Caozhi didn't want to see. Now that he heard what his sister-in-law said, he respected her even more and said: "My mother always feels pity for me when she talks about my sister-in-law, saying that she is the best."
Zongzhi and Runer cannot live without my sister-in-law - sister-in-law, don't worry, there will be a way."
Ding Youwei sighed and said: "I am determined not to marry, and my uncle cannot take away my will, but I am worried that my uncle will anger the Qiantang Chen family. This is what worries my sister-in-law the most."
Chen Caozhi frowned slightly, pursed his lips and thought.
Ding Youwei didn't say anything and watched quietly, as if he was sure that Chen Caozhi could come up with a countermeasure. This was the feeling Xiao Lang gave her now.
