Lin Jue was stunned and immediately realized that this was no ordinary family banquet. For a long time, Fang Dunru didn't bring him a letter asking him to go to his home. Because of Huanqiu's incident, he also made a promise not to go there often, so
In the past month or so, Lin Jue only went there once, but he only left in a hurry, and soon said goodbye and left. Because it felt so strange. No matter how hard Lin Jue tried to speak and act like before, he always felt a little disconnected.
Fang Dunru didn't pay much attention to him. Although his wife was the same as before, her words were much more polite. In the Fang family, she didn't dare to talk to Huanqiu too much. So the atmosphere was awkward and boring, so she had to leave early.
However, Lin Jue and Fang Huanqiu met many times, and they had their own agreed upon ways of meeting. Huanqiu could sneak out, and Lin Jue took her to visit the famous places in the capital several times. Although it was a bit sneaky, it was also
It comforted the pain of lovesickness. But when talking about the future, Huanqiu couldn't help but sigh. There was nothing he could do about it, he could only wait for the opportunity.
This morning, he had just rejected the serious transfer order, and tonight Mr. Fang invited him to a family dinner. Obviously the two were related. Lin Jue thought, maybe another harsh meal was waiting for him tonight.
reprimanded.
In any case, Master's mother came to invite her, and she couldn't refuse. Even if she knew she was going to get scolded tonight, she had no choice but to go. Besides, Lin Jue had also thought about it, and he couldn't just ignore everything.
You always have to talk to Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru. Whether they listen or not is their business. As a junior, if you turn a blind eye, you will lose your duty.
At that moment, Lin Jue returned to the back house and greeted Guo Caiwei, Lvwu and the others, and then ordered someone to prepare a carriage to go to Fang's house in Yulin Lane with Mrs. Fang.
As the sun set, we arrived in the small courtyard of the Fang family. The green brick floor in the courtyard had just been swept and sprinkled with water. The air was filled with the strange fragrance of water-pressed dust. A small table was placed under the shade of a tree in the courtyard.
Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengshen, dressed in casual clothes, were sitting at the small table drinking tea and talking.
We haven't seen each other for more than a month, and both Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu have become noticeably darker and thinner. Especially Fang Dunru, who was originally tall and plump, is now obviously much shriveled up. His hair and beard are becoming increasingly gray, and his eye sockets are sunken.
His eyes were bloodshot. Qing Jun's appearance also looked a little sloppy.
"Student Lin Jue has met Mr. Yan and met Mr. Yan." Lin Jue quickly stepped forward and saluted the two of them.
Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu stood up, and Yan Zhengsu smiled and returned the courtesy: "Be polite, be polite."
Although Fang Dunru did not show any enthusiasm, it could be seen that he was still very happy, his eyes were soft and his tone was very kind.
"Here we go, sit down."
Lin Jue thanked her and sat down. Mrs. Fang smiled and said, "You guys sit down and talk first, and I'll go to the kitchen to cook."
Lin Jue stood up and said, "Master, do you want to help me?"
Mrs. Fang said angrily: "What help do I need from you? This is not a joke. I have Huanqiu."
When Lin Jue heard Huan Qiu's name, he quickly glanced into the room, but did not see Huan Qiu's shadow. Although he and Huan Qiu met several times during this period, they were all in secret. Lin Jue still missed her.
I wanted to go into the house to find Huanqiu, but I couldn't leave in this situation, so I had to look away.
"Lin Jue, how are you doing these days? What are you busy with?" Yan Zheng asked with a serious smile.
"What can I be busy with? I just spend every day in the public house. We don't have much to do there, so we are very leisurely." Lin Jue said with a smile.
"Are you in the public housing every day? I don't think so." Yan Zhengsheng said calmly: "Although I have never been to your public housing, I am concerned about you. You are not in the public housing every day, and there are no such things in the public housing.
Your shadow."
Lin Jue's lie was exposed, and he scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Well...because I have nothing to do, I sometimes get lazy. I don't want Master Yan to know it."
Before Yan Zhengsun could speak, Fang Dunru let out a long sigh.
"Lin Jue, you can't waste your time like this. My teacher has high expectations for you. Although you won the first prize and you didn't get the best ranking, you can't give up on yourself, right? I've been busy with my affairs recently, and I haven't cared about your affairs.
.But you can’t do it like this.” Fang Dunru said in a deep voice.
Lin Jue said hurriedly: "What you taught me, sir, is that students must remember their teachings when they go back and never be lazy or slippery again. It's a good idea to stay in the public room."
"I'm not talking about you staying in that public house. What's the future of your official position? What I'm talking about is...why did you reject the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Yan? Are you unwilling to work in the new Yamen? When you were appointed to the official position, I
It's true that I didn't help you, but at that time, Master Yan and I had discussed it. When the new Yamen was established and the reform was implemented, we would transfer you to our side and give you a chance to show off. But you rejected us? What on earth are you?
What do you think? Huh?"
Fang Dunru's tone was a little stern and he asked with a hint of sullenness.
Lin Jue lowered his head and said nothing, thinking: This is indeed what happened. I came here today because I was afraid that my husband would reprimand me because of this incident.
"Speak. Why don't you speak? Do you have thoughts about me because of what happened last time? Do you think I am unreasonable? This has caused trouble to your Lin family? Do you think being my student is too meaningless? So you want to stay away from me?
If that's the case, you can just say it, and I will help you." Fang Dunru became more and more angry as he spoke, and his voice became louder.
Lin Jue hurriedly stood up and bowed and said: "Where did you think, sir? The student has never thought about it like this. How can a student have such thoughts when he respects his husband like a father? That incident has long since passed, and the student also understands his difficulties.
.Not to mention that my second uncle was also rescued, so how can I complain?"
"In that case, why did you refuse the appointment? Who did you show your temper to? Don't you know that this is a great opportunity? Do you know how many people hope to join the new government office? If we transfer you, you will be accused of nepotism.
But you refused outright. What kind of behavior is this? Are you trying to undermine us?" Fang Dunru shouted.
Lin Jue frowned, not knowing how to answer.
Yan Zheng solemnly whispered from the side: "Brother Dunru, don't be like this. How can you discipline someone when you meet them? Lin Jue must have his own ideas. Don't just curse people, can't you explain it clearly slowly?"
Fang Dunru pointed at Lin Jue and said: "He..."
"Brother, you're here." A clear voice came from the door of the hall. Everyone turned to look and saw Fang Huanqiu walking quickly from the porch with a face full of surprise. Fang Huanqiu was wearing a moon-white dress and a bun.
There are red beads flowers on it, and under the setting sun, the whole person has red lips, white teeth, and beautiful eyebrows, and she is as beautiful as a little fairy.
Lin Jue felt happy and hurriedly raised his hands and said, "Well, I just arrived. Where have you been?"
"I was just watering the flowers in the back. Mom said you were here, so I came to take a look." Fang Huanqiu smiled sweetly at Lin Jue.
The two of them were chatting as if no one was around, leaving the angry Fang Dunru standing there, pointing his hand at Lin Jue, with anger still on his face. The situation was awkward for a time.
"Enhe!" Fang Dunru coughed loudly.
Lin Jue woke up with a start, put away his smile and stood with his hands down. Fang Huanqiu also felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere, and said angrily: "What's wrong? Why is daddy keeping such a straight face? Uncle Yan, what's going on?"
Yan Zhengsheng smiled awkwardly and said: "Nothing, nothing. Your father was talking to Lin Jue, and you interrupted him. My niece also sat down to rest and talk."
Fang Huanqiu nodded, moved a chair and sat down next to Lin Jue. Suddenly seeing Fang Dunru's stern gaze, he quickly moved the chair a few feet away and sat down on his side.
With his daughter by his side, Fang Dunru could no longer get angry. He just held the tea and drank the tea without saying a word. The yard suddenly became quiet.
In the distance, the noise of the market can be heard from afar. In the evening, after the sun sets and the temperature drops, the market is the busiest time, so it is still noisy and noisy. The cicadas chirp on the treetops, which is very annoying.
Boredom. The evening wind blows, the leaves rustle, and a few withered leaves spin down, slowly rippling in the air.
"Lin Jue, don't blame your husband. Do you know that Brother Dunru has high hopes for you? Brother Dunru once vowed not to accept any more students, but he broke his vow and accepted you as a closed disciple. Naturally, he
I hope you can do something good. Some things are indeed helpless. You know what kind of people we are, and you should also understand that we are only doing things based on the situation, and we are not deliberately making things difficult for you. You are a sensible person, so you should understand this."
Yan Zhengsu broke the silence and said slowly.
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Master Yan, I understand. I understand it too. I have never resented Mr. or you because of that matter. Is Lin Jue such an ignorant person?"
"Of course you are not. If you are such a confused person, how could Brother Dunru accept you as a student in the first place? Speaking of which, I am very curious, Brother Dunru, why did you accept Lin Jue as a student in the first place?
I really want to know." Yan Zhengsheng said something deliberately to break the awkwardness between master and disciple, and use the past events to narrow the distance between master and disciple.
Not to mention, when Lin Jue's apprenticeship was mentioned, Fang Dunru's expression softened a lot and his expression softened a lot.
"Then what's there to say? It's all in the past, I don't remember much anymore." Fang Dunru said calmly.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "The student remembers it very clearly and has not forgotten it at all."
Yan Zhengsheng further eased the tension between the master and the disciple, and said with a smile: "Can you tell me? I am quite curious about this. Brother Dunru suddenly accepted a student, and I was also very surprised at the time.
When I asked him, he just said that the opportunity came. But I wanted to know how he got it."
Lin Jue looked at Fang Dunru, who had a slight smile on his face, looking at the flowers and trees elsewhere, and seemed to have no objection.
