"Oh, no...no one, where is there? It's a cat...yes, there are wild cats coming and going recently, and they knock over things in the house from time to time. Don't worry about it, I'll clean it up later." Mrs. Fang said with an awkward smile.
"Cat? Why is the cat making such a fuss? I seem to see human figures and footsteps. I'll go take a look." Lin Jue walked towards the house.
Mrs. Fang hurriedly stopped her and said, "No, no, you and your husband are here drinking tea and talking, and I'll go and clean up."
Lin Jue was full of suspicion. He was not worried about anything else. He was worried that someone was watching secretly or doing something bad. Maybe someone followed him, or maybe it was bad for Mr. and his wife, so he couldn't be careful.
"Where is that sister? Has she gone home?" Lin Hu suddenly asked.
"What...sister?" Lin Jue said in shock.
"Just a few days ago, I followed the master's order to dig a pond for my wife. Doesn't she have an older sister at home? She said she was a niece from her mother's family who came to stay for a while. She covered her face with a cloth on a hot day and kept asking questions.
Young Master's illness is really strange." Xiaohu smacked his lips.
"..." Fang Dunru and Mrs. Fang rolled their eyes and were speechless.
A few days ago, Xiaohu came to the mountain to help block the silt spring in the back garden after Hurricane Qingli. Fang Huanqiu was accidentally discovered by Lin Hu. Fortunately, Fang Huanqiu covered his face and changed his clothes, so he simply lied and claimed that he was Mrs. Fang's distant niece.
Come stay for a while. Since he has assumed his identity, Fang Huanqiu simply stopped hiding and started asking questions around Xiaohu, all about Lin Jue's illness and current situation, and also asked some about Lin Jue's personal affairs. For example, what was Lin Jue's condition?
How close are your young master and that girl recently? Is there a girl you like to get married to? Wait for gossip.
Xiaohu was very speechless. He didn't want to offend this talkative young lady, but he felt that this sister was really talkative. Her young master didn't know her, so why did she keep asking about these personal matters? After returning, Xiaohu didn't dare to
Speaking of these things, after all, I also said some things about the young master. When I report back, the young master is afraid that he will scold me for talking too much. Besides, this is not a big deal.
When there was a lot of movement in the room just now, Xiaohu immediately thought of that young lady. Maybe she was running around in the room just now, and he meant to tell the young master not to panic. He also knew that the young master was very cautious now.
"Master's mother's niece? That's her relative. Who are Huanqiu's cousins? Why don't you come out and meet her? I'll go and see you, so as not to be criticized for being rude." Lin Jue walked into the room.
Mrs. Fang grabbed Lin Jue's sleeve and said with a smile: "No, no, no, the girl's house is reckless, and she is afraid of others. Besides, it's the girl's house, why are you going to see her?"
Lin Jue stopped for a moment, held his forehead and smiled bitterly: "Yes, you are rude when you see me. Look at me, I am so sick that I am confused. Don't blame me, Mrs., I have no rudeness."
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "Who can blame you? You were talking to your teacher and drinking tea. It was very hot in the room. It's good to be in this courtyard. I'll go and clean up. You stay here to have dinner with your teacher tonight."
Have a few drinks and I'll get some good food."
Lin Jue hurriedly bowed and agreed. Mrs. Fang secretly sighed and said to herself: Finally, she was fooled. I don’t know what this girl was thinking. She didn’t know how to dodge early when people came, but she showed her traces and harmed everyone.
Follow up and tell her lies. Hey! It’s really fatal.
After everything calmed down, Lin Jue and Fang Dunru sat under the jujube tree, drank tea and talked. The young and old had not sat alone and chatted together for a long time. For Lin Jue, this escape from death was another serious illness.
It was very pleasant to be able to sit here and talk with Fang Dunru. In addition, he also wanted to hear Fang Dunru's views on recent events.
"Lin Jue." Fang Dunru gently waved his folding fan and said.
"The students are here." Lin Jue looked at Fang Dunru's temples. There were obviously more gray hairs there. It seemed that he was in a quiet place, but he was not relaxed at all.
"Prefect Yan told me everything about this incident. To be honest, I was surprised."
"I forgive my disciple for not reporting it to Master beforehand. It's just that what happened this time was too dangerous. If I reported it to Teacher, Teacher would definitely not agree. But I had to do it." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
Fang Dunru said: "After the incident on Guishan Island last time, I told you that it is admirable for a man to not be afraid of life and death, but a man should not be afraid of his own life for the benefit of the world, but he should not be as brave as a man for his own selfishness.
.But for the sake of the world, my head can be cut off or my blood can bleed, but if I do this for myself, I will fall into the lower realm. I still give you these words, I hope you can understand my painstaking efforts."
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said, "The student is not talented, so you must be very disappointed."
Fang Dunru smiled and shook his head: "Then you are wrong, I am very satisfied with you. To be honest, sometimes I don't even know what I can teach you, and I don't know why I accepted you as a student in the first place, because I
I found that you have your own way of doing things and don't stick to one pattern. I didn't teach you this, and I can't teach you these things."
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, you are just pointing your nose at the students and scolding them. The students are ashamed."
Fang Dunru chuckled and said: "You are thinking too much. A teacher does not have to be better than a disciple, and a disciple does not have to be inferior to the teacher. This is what Han Changli, a great scholar of the previous dynasty, said, and I deeply believe it. I have only had two disciples in my life. The first one is
One turned against me and was kicked out of the door by me, and the second one is you. Your intelligence is unparalleled among all people, but I am only afraid that you will go astray. You don't have much time to follow me, and I can't
I have taught you too much, and I only have one request for you. I hope you can use your talents for the overall situation, work for the country and the people, expand the pattern, and don't stick to personal gains and losses. Other than that, I have nothing to do with you.
constraint."
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, do you think students are rotten wood that cannot be carved and cannot be taught?"
Fang Dunru shook his head and said: "You are wrong. I have reflected a lot recently, and some things I think may not be correct. But you know, I am a stubborn person. I have persisted in many things for many years and it is not easy to change.
Many ideas are not easy to be convinced by others. But for the younger generation, I feel that we should not impose our own ideas on others. For example, in this case, from your standpoint, you are not wrong at all. On the contrary, others bully
In the end, if you dare to risk your life to deal with him, your bloody character is very similar to that of Fang Dunru. I think that the inheritance of the mantle is not necessarily the inheritance of academics and insights, but more of the inheritance of temperament and style.
"
Lin Jue smiled bitterly in his heart. The teacher had no choice. He had no choice but to talk about the inheritance of temperament and style. Isn't inheriting the mantle the inheritance and glory of academics? It has something to do with temperament, style and hair.
"Master Yan is full of praise for you. Your ability has been proven once again in this incident. Although you are risking your life for your own safety, in terms of the overall situation, this bandit suppression is actually a
It's a great thing that benefits the country and the people. Without your suggestions, they might not be able to make up their minds. So, you actually did the right thing." Fang Dunru said in a deep voice.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Is this considered an unintentional intervention? It's a pity that my personal troubles are even greater. Hai Dongqing is not dead. I'm afraid he would like to crush me to ashes."
"It's a good thing to have enemies." Fang Dunru said nonchalantly.
"A good thing?" Lin Jue said in surprise.
"It's a good thing to have enemies." Fang Dunru repeated: "That will make you stronger. As long as you remember that there are always people who want to kill you, you don't dare to slack off. Even if you are hostile to pirates,
, it just shows that you did the right thing. Even if you die in his hands, you still seek mercy and get mercy."
Lin Jue almost laughed out loud and sighed in his heart: "Sir, this logic is really weird. Isn't it still an honor to be killed by Hai Dongqing?" However, he understood what Fang Dunru meant, which meant that he had done it.
When doing the right thing, you don’t need to be afraid of retaliation afterwards, and you can’t be intimidated by evil people. You should constantly strengthen yourself and force yourself to move forward.
"I don't know whether you did it intentionally or by chance. You chose a very good time. Otherwise, with your sharp tongue, you will definitely not be able to convince Prince Liang and Magistrate Yan. Prince Liang's Palace has been severely suppressed recently.
, a game-breaking victory is needed. And Magistrate Yan will leave Hangzhou in the autumn, and he needs to leave without any regrets. It is precisely these two points that you have hit. In addition, your plan is indeed exquisite.
It’s a miracle that you came back alive. In fact, you don’t know how dangerous this trip is, because if things go wrong, you will be abandoned on the pirate island.”
Lin Jue nodded secretly. Fang Dunru's vision was still sharp. What he said was the key point. He must have been a high-ranking official in the imperial court. He knew the psychology of people in the officialdom clearly, and naturally he could see it clearly.
.
"The students also feel lucky. If I had known this, the students would have come to ask the teacher for advice."
"That's not necessary. Some things just because you don't know the inside story make you rush forward without any scruples. If it were all spread out in front of you, you would hesitate to move forward. This matter is fine.
But what I tell you is that you must not think that this matter will bring you any benefits. Maybe the palace is trying its best to win over you now, and the prefect Yan is also polite to you, but you have to remember that these may not
It's a good thing. No one knows whether this will bring you blessing or disaster. What you have to do is to study steadily. Autumn is coming, and you can only rely on your own ability to pass the imperial examination and get into the palace.
Without the help of outsiders, you will be able to go your own way and speak your own words in the future, instead of being influenced by others."
Lin Jue was horrified. He stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Sir, your teachings are very accurate. Students should remember them."
What Fang Dunru said was truly heartfelt. It must be based on his many years of life experience, and every word is a motto.
Fang Dunru waved his hand and said: "Sit down, sit down. I still have something to tell you. I may not stay in the academy for too long. It will not be until the end of the year at the latest. Maybe I... will leave here."
Lin Jue asked in surprise: "Where do you want to go, teacher? The academy is closed?"
"Of course the academy will be opened. It's better to entrust the position of mountain chief to someone else. I made an agreement with Mr. Xue. When I leave, the academy will be led by him. He is a person I can trust. As for where I will go
What to do, I can’t reveal too much for now, you will only know when the time comes.”
Lin Jue nodded and said nothing.
"One more thing is about you. Of course, I shouldn't interfere with personal matters, because after all, you have the head of the Lin family. But since you call me teacher, I will warn you as a teacher. I listen strictly.
The prefect said, are you not in the clear with the female bandit leader who went to Guishan Island to adventure with the bandits? Magistrate Yan said that when you were sick, the female bandit leader did not need to be suspected of sleeping with you and wiping you.
She is here to serve you. You seem to have a lot of affection for her, right?"
Lin Jue was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly and said: "Mu Qing has a deep love for me. He has gone through life and death for me. We really..."
"Absolutely not!" Fang Dunru shouted: "I will not comment on that woman. I believe she will treat you very well. Originally, you have reached the age of marriage, and it is natural for a man to marry a woman. But she is
The female bandit leader, this matter is definitely out of the question. You must say that she will be recruited soon and restored to her status as a commoner, but that is your wishful thinking. You have no idea what this matter will bring to you in the future. You would rather marry an innocent and poor woman.
My daughter should not mess with other people. Even if the court recruits her, her identity as the female bandit leader will remain with her for the rest of her life. And all of this will affect you, do you understand?"
"..." Lin Jue was stunned and speechless. He didn't expect Mr. Shang's attitude to be so firm in this matter.
"Listen carefully, your ambition is to become an official, but in the officialdom, any seemingly inadvertent stain will be scrutinized by others. That woman is definitely not a good match for you, and I never want to see you being raped in the future.
Seize this point and criticize. There are countless ladies from good families in the world. You may have a better choice. You cannot marry this woman. She is not from a good family and will cause you trouble. Even if she is very kind to you.
, you can't marry her either, do you understand?" Fang Dunru said sternly.
Lin Jue had so many things to say in his heart that he wanted to complain, but suddenly he felt that there was no need to argue with Mr. Fang about these things here. He knew his own affairs well, and maybe what Mr. Fang said was reasonable, but how could he listen to it?
.
"Sir, please don't be angry, the student knows." Lin Jue said softly.
Fang Dunru also felt that his attitude seemed to be too much, so he said slowly: "Don't blame me for meddling in your private affairs. I am really doing it for your own good."
