When he heard that the guard Zhang Jingzhong, who was not a White Lotus cultist, came over to ask what they were talking about, Tang Jingyu immediately said: "We never expected that His Majesty is so approachable and so kind to the people."
"Indeed, who would have thought that His Majesty would be so approachable." The guard also sighed with emotion.
They said a few more words, so it was getting late and almost dark, so they rushed to Prince Zhou's Mansion with their wives and children. They would be on duty before dawn tomorrow, so they had to rest early in the evening.
But after walking a few steps, they saw a small group of people gathered in front of them, wondering what they were watching. Tang Jingyu and others walked over out of curiosity, and saw a scholar wearing a long gown pulling a student wearing a long gown.
The well-dressed man did not let go and kept talking. There was a seven or eight-year-old child standing next to him, so he asked the person on the outside: "Brother, what happened?"
"Hey, the scholar took the child's hand and walked out of a shop at the corner of the road. He was talking without paying attention to anything, when a carriage and several horses came out of the corner. Although the driver and the horseman tried their best to dodge
, but I still accidentally hit the child."
"But because I tried my best to dodge, the child was not hit. The family driving the car was willing to pay some compensation. This matter should have gone away like this."
"But who would have thought that this scholar has a stupid head and has to let the owner of this family come out to apologize. The guard of this family who is left behind is very capable at first glance. Such a family can never have such a few noble families.
Or how could the prince take care of these two scholars? He drove away, leaving this guard to handle the rest. Now it was like poking a hornet's nest. The scholar didn't stop the carriage, but just pulled it.
The guard who stayed behind refused to let go, insisting on asking which family he belonged to and coming to discuss the matter with him," said the person they questioned.
"I think this person just wants to blackmail someone. It's just a scratch, and they promised to pay for it. They also promised to pay dozens of taels of silver, and they still won't give up, huh." Another person said.
"I am a scholar, so maybe I am striving for this tone."
"What a damn scholar! Wearing a long gown means you are a scholar? You have to pass the scholar examination to be considered a scholar! Otherwise, you are just two mean people." Everyone said one after another.
Tang Jingyu, who knew the cause of the incident, was no longer in the mood to watch the excitement. Such things happen all the time in Shandong, not to mention the capital. He said to Xiang Jingyu and Zhang Jingzhong: "Don't watch the excitement, it's already so late.
It’s time to go back.”
The two of them agreed to go back with their wives and children. But then Xiang Jingyu suddenly said: "Hey, Brother Tang, we seem to have met these father and son before."
"Yes, I have seen you before. I remembered that on the day you entered Prince Zhou's Mansion, they were the ones asking for directions," Zhang Jingzhong said.
On the day that Tang Jingyu and four other families arrived in the capital, it was Zhang Jingzhong who was guarding the gate. Tang Jingyu also thought of the family of three and asked casually: "Were they asking where they were going?"
Zhang Jingzhong was about to answer when suddenly a shout came from not far away: "Second Uncle, Second Uncle." They turned around and saw a young scholar about fifteen or sixteen years old running towards them, followed by
There were several people following him, one of whom was wearing a brocade robe and looked like a noble young master from a wealthy family. The person next to him looked like a servant of this noble young master.
The young scholar ran over panting. When he saw his second uncle holding on to him and pretending not to let go, he was startled. Then he came over and asked, "Second uncle, what's going on?"
"You came just in time, Jie'er. The head of this family bumped into your brother, but ran away, leaving only a guard. I want to ask the head of their family to come and reason!" said the middle-aged scholar.
The man named Jie'er was about to ask what happened, when the noble prince who was following him came over and asked what happened.
The middle-aged scholar was about to say it again, when suddenly the expression of a servant next to the noble young master changed greatly, and he leaned over and said a few words. The noble young master also looked surprised. After hearing this, the middle-aged scholar
After thinking about it, he bowed and said: "Mr. Yu, this guard is my guard. I didn't recognize him just now, and I only recognized him after being reminded by my servant. The person in the car is probably my brother. I'll take my place here first."
Brother, I apologize to Mr. Yu."
"Even if it is the young master's brother, I won't ask who he is, so as not to make it difficult to talk when we meet. But please tell the young master when you go back, and don't be so reckless when going out in the future."
"Although the prince of your house has a noble status, your majesty is fair in dealing with things today. It is a blessing that the dog was not hit today. However, if it injured or even killed a passerby, even your family will be punished by your majesty. The Duke of Wei's house
The young master has been punished by your majesty, and he is still a man who has made great contributions to the court on the battlefield. So don't be reckless. I will also mention this matter when I teach the young master of your house tomorrow." said the middle-aged scholar.
"This middle-aged scholar sounds like the teacher of that young master's family. The young master has a noble status? Which family does this young master belong to? Can it be compared with the Duke of Wei?" Mukaiyu said to himself curiously.
"You don't recognize him? That's right. You haven't been in Beijing for a long time. You haven't gone out much, and you haven't visited various noble houses with His Highness. This man is the only son of the late Zheng Guogong, his name is Chang Jifeng, and he was separated outside.
Many years later, the Second Master of the Chang Mansion found her back after the current Holy One succeeded to the throne."
"Because he is the only son of Duke Zheng, the second and third masters of the Chang Mansion cherish him very much. They once wanted to pass on Zheng Guogong's future to him, but his Majesty rejected it; but even if he cannot inherit the title, he will still be popular in the Chang Mansion.
He was very favored by the wind and rain, and the younger successors were a little jealous. When he first came to Chang Mansion, he often bullied him, and he was severely punished by his elders several times before he dared not dare anymore." Zhang Jingzhong said with relish.
Happy gossip.
"You are so favored, but you are so polite? Aren't people who are favored generally supposed to be arrogant?" Mukai Yu said in confusion.
"Probably because he has stayed in ordinary people's homes for several years. Although this young master of the Chang Mansion is extremely favored, he is not arrogant and treats his servants very well. People in the capital say that he is the best young master in the Chang Mansion besides the eldest young master.
The best person besides Chang Jizong, some even say he is better than the eldest young master of the Chang family."
"And this person is very nostalgic. He called his childhood playmate to the capital to be his companion. Not only can they study together, but they can also live a good life. Their family's current private school teacher who teaches children under the age of twelve is also
The second uncle who accompanied him to study came to Beijing to see his nephew. He saw him when he was checking how his nephew was doing in his studies. He thought that the teaching was good, so he stayed in Changfu to teach. He is probably this middle-aged scholar."
"This is a great job!" Zhang Jingzhong said: "The middle-aged scholar is just a scholar. It is said that he has failed to pass the provincial examination for more than ten years. He just teaches in his hometown and makes a living by farming at home. Here he is. Teaching in Changfu requires 72 guan of money a year, which is six or seven times that of ordinary people, and there are also servants to serve. Damn, I have a clan brother who has also been admitted as a scholar. If he can get such a good job How nice.”
Tang Jingyu and Xiang Jingyu listened to the gossip, but the matter was over. The middle-aged scholar said a few more words, refused the money for the escort, patted the dirt on his son's clothes, and saw that it was already getting late. He planned to go back to Chang Mansion with Chang Jifeng and others. He walked a few steps and saw the guard still standing there, and asked: "You don't want to go back to Chang Mansion with us? Don't worry, I won't complain in front of the master."
Before the guard could speak, Chang Jifeng said: "Maybe my brother has other things to tell him. Mr. Yu, please leave it alone and let's go back." After hearing this, the middle-aged scholar believed this and didn't care. His son was about to leave. Seeing that the excitement was over, everyone onlookers dispersed, and Tang Jingyu and others were no exception.
But suddenly she heard a sound of "Oops", and Tang Sai'er suddenly ran forward. It turned out that a gust of wind had just blown, and she was playing with the toy she bought this time in her hand, and it was accidentally blown away by the wind.
"Sai'er, be careful." Tang Jingyu was afraid that his daughter would be abducted by a kidnapper, so he rushed forward.
It happened that the toy hit the foot of the middle-aged scholar's son. The child bent down to pick it up. As soon as he straightened up, Tang Sai'er had already ran to him and said, "Give me my toy."
"Why are you so rude!" At this time, Tang Jingyu had also come over. Hearing Tang Sai'er's words, he was afraid of offending Chang Jifeng, so he quickly reprimanded her, and then said to the middle-aged scholar: "My little girl is young, and she doesn't treat you well." Be polite and please don’t blame me.”
"You're a kid, it's okay if you're not sensible." The middle-aged scholar's attitude was very kind, and he ordered his son to return the toys to Tang Sai'er.
The child looked unhappy, but he didn't dare to disobey his father's order, so he could only reach out and hand it to Tang Sai'er.
But Tang Saier waved his hand and said, "Seeing that you like toys so much, I'll give it to you. I'll ask dad to buy me another one."
But the child said: "Since my father has spoken, I must listen to him and return it to you. And this toy is not mine, so I can't have it." He handed it to Tang Sai'er.
This was the first time that Tang Saier failed to deliver something, and she was a little unhappy. Tang Jingyu quickly scolded her softly and asked him to take the toy, and then said to the middle-aged scholar: "Sir, if you teach your children so well, they will definitely be able to do it in the future." Serve as an official."
"Thank you for your kind words." Any parent would be happy to hear such words and said thank you.
"I don't know what your surname is?" Tang Jingyu said a few more words to him and asked as he became more familiar with him.
"My name is Yu Xu, and my dog is Yu Qian." (To be continued)
