Chapter six hundred and thirteenth first snow night
While the emperor was furious in the palace, Zhang Shou had already brought Zou Ming and his party back to Zhang Yuan. The whole family had long been accustomed to him picking up young men and placing them at home, and there were even many signs on the door. They didn't even ask a question, but when Zhu Ying came back with her, they paid more attention and immediately sent people out to report to Wu.
When Mrs. Wu hurried to the guest house, she learned the whole story from Zhu Ying. She was furious when she learned that she was going to Beijing to take the Chunwei exam, but was knocked into the water by an inexplicable guy. She cursed several times for being shameless. After Zhang Shou settled the already groggy Zou Ming and brought the other two people over to see her, she opened her mouth to comfort them.
"There are such murderers committing crimes in broad daylight. You can rest assured. Now that the truth has been asked, the county government will definitely give you justice. It is not easy for you three scholars in the capital, and now one of you fell into the water and fell ill. , the other two have to hire a doctor and take care of him, so staying in an inn is quite inconvenient, so just stay here with peace of mind."
Although she wasn't sure what Zhang Shou's arrangement was, since she had brought it back, she probably wanted to keep it. There was plenty of room in the house, so of course she was happy to be generous on Zhang Shou's behalf.
The three young people were born in Beizhili. Their families are not wealthy, but they are all well-off. Only after they passed the provincial examination and passed the examination, they went to Beijing as soon as possible. Staying in the capital for a few more months will cost a lot of money. It cost more money, but in order to get familiar with the environment, they took advantage of the opportunity of the banquet to see if they could make friends with famous people and make friends. They all thought it was worth it.
However, no matter how much money was spent, it was only enough for daily expenses, which did not include seeking medical advice in the capital. Today, Zhang Shou first helped rescue people, and then placed them in his own home. How could they not be moved by such an old-fashioned way?
However, upon hearing Wu's invitation, Zhang Shou said with a smile: "Mother, Mr. Zou is a victim. When the Wanping County Government hears the case, they might send someone to ask him about certain things. Of course it would be best for you to stay with me for the time being, but it would not be appropriate for the other two to stay with me."
Just now, they thought Zhang Shou was a rare warm-hearted and kind person, but now he suddenly said that, and the two young people suddenly felt cold in their hearts. However, Zhang Shou said something else next.
"After all, they are going to take the exam next year, and whether it is the chief examiner, deputy examiner or the marking officers, I am afraid that ** out of ten will not understand me. What if they have some preconceptions because they live in my house?" That’s not a good impression.”
Having said this, Zhang Shou looked at the two young men again: "Well, the teacher happens to have children and grandchildren working as officials outside. Living alone will inevitably lead to loneliness. If you two are willing, you can live with him. Not only is he a master of arithmetic, He is also a great master in writing and learning. If you live with him, you can ask for advice at any time, and no one will dare to do anything from him."
After hearing this, the two young men were immediately ashamed. They both felt that the idea they had just had was really ungrateful. If Zhang Shou refused to take them in, how could he ask a doctor and place Zou Ming again? At home? Not to mention, now I have to disturb Mrs. Ge, who has long since stopped caring about government affairs, for the sake of the two of them!
That old master who reached the rank of Qi Yuan and stood out from time to time has always been a legend among scholars!
Although they knew that if they lived in the Ge Mansion, it would not only offset the impact of today's case, but also be more conducive to next year's examination. Even going out to study and making friends would add a lot of advantages, but the two looked at each other and finally
Qi Qi declined anyway, and then sincerely expressed the hope of staying in Zhang Yuan temporarily.
As for the reason, it is of course very simple. The three of them met after the provincial examination and were friends who went to Beijing together. How could they leave Zou Ming alone in Zhang Yuan? Living here, the three of them can take care of each other.
As for Zhang Shougang's kind reminder, they also responded simply: "It is said that a drop of water will repay the favor with a spring. What's more, Dr. Zhang's life-saving grace to Brother Zou Xian this time, as companions, we cannot help him repay the kindness."
, but just left because of worries in his heart, and still bothered Mrs. Ge, how can this be justified?"
"If we really didn't get the exam this year because of the examiner's bias, it would be our fate. To put it bluntly, if such a narrow-minded person really were the examiner and he didn't accept us, we wouldn't even bother to call him teacher.
Woolen cloth!"
Seeing that the two of them spoke easily and simply, Zhang Shou stopped forcing him and smiled and comforted him a few more words. When he learned that they all had servants to serve them, and that both their luggage and their luggage were at the inn, he ordered someone to pick them up.
, and asked Mrs. Wu to pick two people at home who were quick and agile to help take care of the soup, medicine and food.
After they had settled down and left the guest house, Zhang Shou turned around and saw Zhu Ying and Wu murmuring. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Yingying, what are you whispering to your mother again?"
Zhu Ying pulled Wu forward with a smile and asked in a low voice: "Ah Shou, did you really plan to send them to Grandpa Ge before?"
"Yes." Zhang Shou answered very frankly, "They are not Song Ju and Fang Qing who had their own reasons for living here, nor are they prodigal sons like Yang Zhan. Since they are engaged in imperial examinations, it is beneficial to be close to me.
It's harmless, so I'll just do it as a favor? If Zou Ming hadn't been suffering from a severe fever, maybe the county government would come to ask about it more often, and I planned to send it to the teacher as well."
"Aunt Wu, have you seen that Ah Shou is not only enthusiastic, but also attentive?"
Zhu Ying said, blinking slightly: "Ah Shou, do you want me to publicize this matter today? Grandpa Taizu said back then that when you do good deeds, you must leave your name and everyone must know it, otherwise nothing will happen.
Hidden in the mountains and unknown to anyone, how can we inspire more people to do good deeds?"
Seeing that Zhu Ying started to quote Taizu's quotations again, Zhang Shou suddenly laughed: "You are right, but there is really no need to publicize this matter today. When Ah Liu comes back, you can ask him how he can bring it with him
The fourth prince came to Wanping County Government so quickly? Since this matter has spread to the vicinity of Jiangdu Palace in the blink of an eye, and let him get wind of it, do you believe it will spread throughout the city today?"
"I originally wanted to ask Mr. Shen County to order a silence, but who would have thought that he actually planned to write a letter to impeach Liu Feng. Now, although I have invited the three victims back to my home, the paper cannot contain the fire. Supervisor of Ceremonies
This time Sap is probably doomed."
Having said this, Zhang Shou smiled at Wu who looked puzzled and said: "Mom, don't worry, this time I just happened to meet the opportunity and messed up the situation by coincidence. There will be nothing wrong with it."
It’s a big deal, so don’t worry.”
How could Mrs. Wu really be at ease? Seeing that Zhang Shou had become so prosperous after entering the capital, she was indeed proud and happy, but seeing that people were also capable of getting into trouble, her heart never let go——
Because of this, she didn't know how many times she scolded those bosses who had no sense of self-control and were looking for Zhang Shoucai.
However, when Zhu Ying also stepped forward to offer some words of comfort, she finally reluctantly expressed her relief. As for whether she would go to the Buddhist niche or to the portrait of Widow Zhang in her family temple to burn incense and pray for blessings.
, that’s another story.
After settling the three guests and coaxing his mother away, it was almost dusk in the blink of an eye, but it was not yet dinner time. Zhang Shou simply took Zhu Ying to the tall building at home, the famous Tianji Tower, commonly known as the Star Observation Tower.
In the first few days after Yang Zhan arrived, he would come here at night to look at the stars and test the polished lenses. But these days, he was busy discussing with Guan Qiuluo Xiaoxiao and others to adjust the glass formula.
I haven't had time to come here for a long time.
As for the reason, it is very simple. In this era where you can see the sky full of stars everywhere, on a cold night, if you go to the highest star observation tower to watch the stars, you will really freeze to death. And
Even if a telescope is really made these days, the magnification is not satisfactory. It can be very effective on the battlefield, but the effect of looking at the stars is actually quite average.
No matter how hard you open your eyes, you still can't even see the craters on the moon!
Therefore, thanks to the fact that there are no other people waiting around, Zhang Shou can finally enjoy some quiet time with Zhu Ying at this moment when dusk is about to fall - provided that the weather is not so cold and there is no bad scenery in the sky.
Scattered snowflakes suddenly fell. After his second winter in the capital, he now didn't think there was anything romantic about snowy days, he just felt freezing to the core.
But Zhu Ying didn't seem to care about the cold weather. She held Zhang Shou's arm and said thoughtfully: "When I was a child, I liked snow the most. Not only is the vast white field beautiful, but I can also direct
The girl built a snowman and then chased my second brother with snowballs, but then my second brother got snow into his neck and got cold and sick, so I stopped playing."
"Later, my grandmother told me that snowy days are when rich people find it elegant and interesting, but poor people are most afraid of snow. No matter how hot it is in summer, just go shirtless and drink more water, but in winter, if you lack food and clothing, it will kill you.
So, at that time, apart from visiting my mother in the temple, the first time I went out in my life was to follow my grandmother to the winter porridge shop."
"From that time on, I didn't like winter very much, especially snow."
Zhu Ying sighed, and then held on to Zhang Shou: "Ah Shou, the man named Zou fell into the water today. If we weren't there, he would probably not drown, but freeze to death. I've seen people freeze to death, and that's what happened.
I will never forget it in my life..."
"But Ah Shou, since the prisoner's confession was asked by Ah Liu, there shouldn't be any lies. No one would seek death by themselves. But what the fourth prince said, and this person's wish to be admitted to the Ceremony Supervisor cannot be fulfilled.
Killing people always feels wrong to me."
The eldest lady hesitated for a moment, and finally whispered: "I asked Zhu Hong, and Zhu Hong said that this person did not really commit suicide!"
Zhang Shou was startled for a moment, and then said calmly: "Ah Liu also said that he was preparing to leave the palace, but he learned that the Chief of Ceremonies did not recruit outsiders at all and had no connections, so he did not do the stupidest thing, but instead changed his mind.
Take your anger out on no one else."
"Ah Shou, if you say that, then the problem arises. Apart from the Supervisor of Ceremonies, there should be no place in this world for anyone with such skills!"
When she said this, Zhu Ying's face turned red. Obviously, she was an unmarried girl, and she was discussing castration techniques with Zhang Shou. Even though she was generous in the past, she was a little overwhelmed now. But seeing Zhang Shou,
Looking at her dumbfounded, she still cursed in shame and anger: "What are you looking at? Even if it's a gelding, a gelding, a pig, or a capon, it has to be an old skill, and ordinary people can't do it!"
Zhang Shou didn't expect that Zhu Ying actually knew about geldings, geldings, pigs and capons. Although it was true that his lower body was chilly, he couldn't help but ask: "How did you know?"
"Pooh!"
Zhu Ying finally became angry with embarrassment, reached out and pinched Zhang Shou's arm hard, and then said angrily: "When I was a child in the palace, I was very curious about the eunuchs in the ceremonial department, so I asked Uncle Hua what a eunuch was, and he said to me... Yes
I said that was not the case! Then he took me to see the gelded horses in the palace stables!"
She finally used a simple word to describe a certain organ. Seeing that Zhang Shou couldn't help laughing, but still asked what happened next, she sold Hua Qi angrily: "Uncle Hua said to me seriously, if I want
If you want, he will pick a eunuch from the palace to serve as my personal attendant, and then he will say a lot of crazy things. As a result, my father will hear it and chase him with his sword for a long time!"
Zhang Shou finally laughed out loud. Although the eldest lady pinched his arm hard twice, and it was very likely that he would be pulled out, but the past events Zhu Ying mentioned were so graphic that he couldn't help it.
After feeling ridiculous, he nodded slightly.
"You're right. What happened today seems to be a series of coincidences. It seems to be a fairy tale, but it makes people feel unusual. But in the final analysis, we just happened to meet each other.
So you don’t have to think about publicizing this great thing I’ve done, and you don’t have to worry too much about how to do it, because there are people who will investigate. We have a clear conscience, what are we afraid of?”
"What I'm worried about now is..." Zhang Shou paused and said thoughtfully, "When will County Lord Shen's impeachment plan be launched, and if he does, will public opinion become fierce and people will respond.
And when that time comes, will those famous Confucian scholars at the Sutra Banquet come out to wave flags and shout?"
"After all, eunuchs are a group that everyone has been shouting about since ancient times, with almost no exceptions. Even the one or two rare upright people are often kept at a distance by the mainstream scholar-bureaucrats. Now this great opportunity is right in front of us, no matter what
When will the attack take place?"
"I don't care how they make trouble, after all, it's all the fault of the Chief of Ceremonies! As long as they don't mess with us, I don't care about it, but they insist on dragging us in... If I know who did it, I will
I want him to look good!"
Seeing Zhu Ying declaring her position aggressively, Zhang Shou immediately felt very interesting and couldn't help but stretched out his hand to pull her into his arms. He came to the Star Observation Tower tonight. Although he didn't come to talk about love and show off romance in the cold weather, he still
He wasn't here to talk about such unpleasant things during the day. But he didn't expect that before he could say anything, Zhu Ying hugged his shoulders and said something he didn't expect.
"Today, people with the surname Song are so stupid and talkative. No wonder you, Ah Shou, treat me differently now than you did before!"
Zhang Shou could only laugh when Zhu Ying said it, but after laughing, he said in a low voice: "Yingying, Princess Yongping's female school, Madam Hong is definitely determined to show her skills, are you willing to go too?
Occupy a seat? Women in the world have been suffering from the so-called female virtues for a long time!"