Lin Jue hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Sir, please don't be angry. I have some personal matters to take care of on my way to Beijing. I am not deliberately hiding it from Mr. Yan, but Mr. Yan wants me to come to the capital with him. I am worried about this."
It would have a bad impact. Besides, I also had something to do, so I lied to him. The teacher, my wife, and Master Yan were worried that the student was really uneasy."
Fang Dunru nodded and said: "I see, you are just my student, and I don't have to interfere with your personal affairs. But you have to understand that your current status is not trivial. I heard that you got a Jie Yuan? That's good.
.”
Lin Jue remembered that Fang Dunru had already left without saying goodbye when Qiu Wei released the results, and the news that he had been awarded Jieyuan must have been told to him seriously.
"Student, you didn't embarrass your husband, right?" Lin Jue said with a smile.
Fang Dunru glared at him and said: "Is solving the Yuan Dynasty a big deal? Is it worth being so complacent? So what if I win the first prize? What is the purpose of studying? Studying is not all for the imperial examination and becoming an official. It is just a way. The purpose of studying
It is to make you capable and able to take responsibility for the people of the world, to serve the emperor and the emperor, and to benefit the people of the world. Learn true talents and practical knowledge, and learn the principles of self-cultivation, family governance, country governance, and world peace. This is the purpose of your study.
understand?"
Lin Jue had three black lines on his forehead and said hurriedly: "Student, remember, students should not be complacent. Students are frivolous."
Fang Dunru nodded and said: "That makes sense. But having said that, you have to understand Yuan and I am of course very happy. Of course, my students, Fang Dunru, want to win the laurels in the Toad Palace. Is it possible for them to lose their reputation and lose it? I can't lose it."
Pick up that person."
Lin Jue couldn't help but laugh. He had been teaching people seriously just now, but now his true thoughts were exposed. He still cared about his ranking.
"Not only because you are Jieyuan, your safety is not small, but also because... you seem to have many enemies. I heard from Mr. Yan that the pirate leader Hai Dongqing has not been captured. He is still at large and will be attacked at any time.
Come to take revenge. So, how can people not be worried when you disappear?"
"Sir, what you are saying is that the student is careless. The student should tell the truth to Master Yan and should not hide it from him. Moreover, he uses the reason of serving the teacher to excuse him. The student did not do the right thing." Lin Jue said sincerely to himself.
criticize.
Fang Dunru waved his hand and said: "That's all, as long as we arrive safely, your wife and others will be very happy when they find out. Yan Zhengshen will be relieved when he finds out."
This was the third time that Lin Jue heard the word 'them' from Fang Dunru's mouth. He felt a little confused. However, Lin Jue didn't pay too much attention and just said: "I have to see the master's wife, I miss her.
It’s nice to be scolded by my wife. Where is your home now? When can you go home? I can’t wait to see my wife.”
Fang Dunru said: "Your wife and I live in Yulin Lane. It is a small courtyard house that I bought when I was in the capital. We will go home together in a while. Your wife will be happy as well."
Lin Juexi said: "Okay, that's great. I have to pull some flower cloth for Mistress and buy some things she likes. If I see Mistress empty-handed, Mistress will definitely knock me on the head."
Fang Dunru laughed and said: "You do what she likes and you know your wife's weaknesses. Now you are in the court and you are called a sycophant and bribery."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Sir, if you arrest me and send me to prison, I will be locked up in Yushitai Prison."
Fang Dunru spat and said: "Bah, you can say such depressing words. But you are not qualified to enter Yushitai Prison. Only court officials are qualified to enter the prison here. You are still just
A commoner."
Lin Jue chuckled and said, "Oh, the threshold is still so high."
The master and apprentice laughed endlessly. Next, Fang Dunru asked about Lin Jue's situation and learned that Lin Jue had come with two servants and was currently living in an inn. Fang Dunru frowned and said, "My courtyard is too big."
"Xiao, I'm afraid the three of you won't be able to stay here. You have to find a way to rent a place to settle down. Staying in an inn is not an option."
Lin Jue said: "Sir, don't worry, I still have a place to live. Don't forget that my second uncle is also in the capital. I heard that his family has a big house. I should be able to live in it."
Fang Dunru frowned and said, "Do you live in Mr. Lin's house? I don't think it is necessary. Although you are from the Lin family, you are now a tribute student, and Mr. Lin is the deputy envoy of the Third Division. After all, it is not good.
.Before the big exam in the spring, don’t stir up rumors. Even if you can live there, I won’t let you live there. You have to know how to avoid suspicion, okay?”
Lin Jue disagreed. According to what Fang Dunru said, the official's nephew should not take part in the imperial examination. Otherwise, others would gossip about him. However, Lin Jue was unwilling to refute Fang Dunru, not to mention that he had no intention of living in the imperial examination.
Lin Bonian's home.
"Don't worry, sir, I'm just looking for a place to live alone. Sir, let's go back to see my wife. I can't wait any longer."
Fang Dunru chuckled and stood up and said: "Well, I usually don't delay official business because of personal matters, and it is even more impossible to leave early, but today you are in the capital, I will make an exception and go home early. I will explain the matter.
, we will leave in a moment."
After Fang Dunru handed over his subordinates and colleagues, he took Lin Jue out of the Yushitai. A donkey cart was Fang Dunru's car. The donkey cart seemed to be picked up. The donkey had long hair and thin skin.
The carriage was leaking everywhere. Compared with Lord Hu's carriage that Lin Jue rode before, it was extremely shabby. Speaking of which, Fang Dunru's official position as Yushi Zhongcheng was still a third-rank official, while Lord Hu was only a fourth-rank official at best, but his car was different.
In this way, Lin Jue knew that this was not a matter of the court's treatment, but the teacher's own choice. Naturally, the court would not let this third-grade official sit in a broken donkey cart. The gentleman must use this to prove himself.
Just be honest and don't like to show off.
The two masters and apprentices squeezed into the slow and leaky donkey cart and swaggered through the market, attracting the attention of everyone in the market. Many people wearing brocade thought the cart was shabby and stayed away from it.
While passing through a bustling market, Lin Jue got out of the car and bought a lot of things as gifts. He bought a lot of food, clothing and necessities. He knew what his wife liked, so naturally he did not hesitate to spend money on her. Of course,
I also bought two jars of good wine as a meeting gift for my husband.
Fang Dunru didn't stop him. It was the right thing for students to give gifts to their teachers. What's more, Fang Dunru and his wife's feelings for Lin Jue were more than just disciples. They regarded them as sons. It was considered normal for the son to buy some gifts to honor his elders.
What?
The donkey cart stuffed with gifts was extremely slow. Lin Jue felt that he could walk faster than the skinny donkey when he got off. After walking for nearly half an hour, he passed more than a dozen streets and headed east.
I saw a large area of ordinary houses. This is where the people of Beijing East Street live. The people who live here are all ordinary citizens. The houses and courtyards are also very ordinary. Compared with the tall houses, courtyards and splendid pavilions in the city center that I saw before.
It was far inferior. Lin Jue thought, this might be the real normal state of the capital. After all, the prosperity only belongs to a few people, and the lives of most ordinary citizens should not be so extravagant.
"Ahead is Yulin Lane. We're almost home. Hahaha." Fang Dunru happily pointed to the street in front of him.
Lin Jue was also very happy: "My wife must be very happy to see me. By the way, is there anyone else at home? Didn't I say last time that there was a distant cousin living with you?"
After Lin Jue finished speaking, Fang Dunru suddenly lost his voice and said: "Not good!"
Lin Jue was startled and said, "What's wrong, teacher?"
Fang Dunru's face turned red and he hurriedly ordered the driver to stop. Facing the puzzled Lin Jue, he said, "Um...Lin Jue, I'm afraid you won't be able to go home today."
Lin Jue said in astonishment: "Why? This is almost at the doorstep."
"That's it. I suddenly remembered that there is a case that needs to be handled urgently. I have to go back to the Yamen to handle it quickly."
"..." Lin Jue was speechless. "Then sir, just send me home. I don't need him to accompany me. He can just go and do some business."
"No, no, no, no." Fang Dunru waved his hands, shook his head, frowned and smacked his lips. "I almost forgot, your teacher's wife is not at home today... um... yes, your teacher's wife is not at home. She... she...
Today I went to burn incense and worship Buddha at Kaibao Temple outside the city. I just forgot about this and won’t be back until...well...until evening. There is no one at home, so what’s the use of being at home alone?"
"..." Lin Jue rolled his eyes. He felt something was wrong. The husband was hesitant and kept affirming himself in his words. This was a lie. How could he have come here, suddenly said that he had official duties, and suddenly said that his wife was not allowed to do anything?
At home? My husband is not so stupid as to be so careless.
"Let's do this. You go back to the inn, and I'll go do some things. I'll send someone to the inn to pick you up in the evening. Your wife will also be back by then, and I'll finish my work. There's nothing else to do in the evening. Let's
Let’s have a nice reunion. Your wife has recently learned how to make drunkard duck, so I asked her to cook one for you to try,” Fang Dunru said.
"..." Lin Jue was speechless.
"That's it. You can go now, okay? Lin Jue, I am my teacher... I have no other intention, seriously..."
"Sir, there is no need to explain. Since this is the case, I will come in the evening. The students have to leave first." Lin Jue couldn't bear to see Fang Dunru's embarrassing appearance of lying and being unskilled, so he took the initiative to speak.
Lin Jue didn't think that Fang Dunru had any strange thoughts about him. He knew that Fang Dunru was definitely not the kind of person who was secretive. If he didn't like someone, he would have made it known outright, and there was no need to lie to cover it up.
.Perhaps he has something to hide, and it is not convenient for him to go home with him. Perhaps it is as he had guessed before. The husband has taken a young concubine at home, for fear of being laughed at by him? Or maybe there is something else.
What's the reason? In short, Lin Jue doesn't want to embarrass Fang Dunru.
"Okay, okay, that's good. I will order someone to pick you up tonight, and the two people you brought will also come to the house. So... it's settled?" Fang Dunru said with a sigh of relief.
.
"It's settled." Lin Jue grinned.
"Why are you laughing? Don't you believe me?" Fang Dunru said.
"Sir, are you becoming more and more strict, and the students are not even allowed to smile? Sir, please hurry up and do some work, the students are leaving." Lin Jue jumped out of the car, said goodbye, called a carriage on the road, and waved away.
Fang Dunru watched Lin Jue leave blankly, took out his handkerchief and wiped his sweat, and murmured: "Hey, I didn't mean to lie to you. Huanqiu was also at home, and I took you out like this.
Isn't it going to be a mess when we get home? Hey, there's no way to deal with this matter like this, it has to be solved. Go back and discuss it with them."
The driver urged the donkey cart, and the donkey cart drove slowly into the Yulin Alley ahead. On the carriage at the corner, Lin Jue saw that the gentleman's donkey cart did not look back but went straight to the Yulin Alley, knowing even more that the gentleman was lying.
lied to myself.
"Sir, are we still going? To that alley or somewhere else?" the hired carriage driver stretched his neck and shouted.
"Go to Tongfu Inn on Bianhe North Street." Lin Jue said.
