“It’s the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, and I can finally go home!”
When he finally opened his eyes early in the morning, the fourth prince's first thought was this. When he was in the palace before, he wanted to sneak out to see the outside world, but after actually sneaking out for so long, he felt that
, the outside world is just like this. Not only is it dirty, complicated, and troublesome, but there is no father and third brother, and even the teacher Zhang Shou doesn't come often!
"Only that annoying Zhang Chen!"
When these words came out of his mouth angrily, the fourth prince suddenly heard a voice coming from outside the door: "You say bad things about people behind their backs, don't you know how to be grateful? Xiaohuahua and Xiao Cheng have long ago
Get up, people in the village are planning to see us off today, and they have all gone to work. If I hadn’t told the village chief that you had been working hard for days, others would have thought you were arrogant!"
Hearing Zhang Chen's voice, the fourth prince jumped up in annoyance, and then found that the bed of Xiao Peanut and Xiao Cheng was empty. She knew that they didn't call him because they wanted him to sleep a little longer. After all, the third brother
The last time I came here, I brought him a large bag of notes and homework. Not only that, Zhang Shou later even sent him all the twelve volumes of the "New Edition of Gurdjieff's Arithmetic".
Moreover, Zhang Shou's original words were that you don't need to bring them back when you come back, just give them all to the children here. Maybe you can create a math genius... It seems like he is very difficult to cultivate!
Therefore, for the past few days, the fourth prince has been struggling to study hard. Whenever he has free time during the day, he will ponder the topics by himself and try to complete the homework assigned by Zhang Shou to the East Palace. Of course, most of the time it is in vain, and he stays up late at night.
Of course it was inevitable. Although Xiaohuatuan and Xiao Cheng tried their best to dissuade him from burning the midnight oil to fight, he changed to memorizing formulas before going to bed.
So, while he was quickly putting on his clothes, he complained angrily in a low voice that Zhang Chen would always get into trouble with him and ridicule him whenever he had nothing to do. However, he thought that they must not be outside, but Zhang Chen
At this moment, Chen just stayed outside.
Although he and the Fourth Prince dislike each other, Zhang Chen has lived in this small Baijia Village for nearly a month, and the living conditions are limited. He also has to face a group of stupid villagers and ignorant children. Zhang Chen has grown from the initial
From being full of energy to being listless in the middle, to being energetic recently, my mood has been ups and downs.
But this was not just because Zhang Shoulai visited them once and gave them a shortcut to motivate them, but because Zhang Chen also saw the extraordinary efforts of the fourth prince. This effort was not just a desperate attempt to succeed
One or two of the top ones were selected among those children to prove themselves, and it was also because the fourth prince himself did not forget to study!
Zhang Chen had almost forgotten the last time he studied hard... After all, being a student under Zhang Shou of Banshan Hall was a relatively relaxing experience, because Zhang Shou's history and general knowledge classes were very fascinating.
, as long as he listens carefully and records a few key points, monthly exams and the like are very easy, not to mention that sometimes he will look through his father's book collection when he feels like it.
Obviously, Zhang Shou's lectures were just to allow these lazy students to broaden their knowledge, think more, and learn more. As for the four words of studying hard... Zhang Shou never said it to him anyway!
Therefore, he would never sacrifice his sleep time and rest time to study hard and do questions! Whether he or the fourth prince, he was born in a noble family and lived a good life. Anyway, it is not their turn to be in power. Do something worthy of this life.
That's enough. Why study so many things so hard? Will you need it in the future?
At this moment, when he heard the rustling noises inside, as well as the yawns and complaints from time to time, Zhang Chen did not leave, but just stood there quietly. It took a long time, although he had learned
The Fourth Prince, who was dressing and washing himself, but still not moving very fast, finally opened the door and came out, and then...naturally stared at Zhang Chen.
"you you you……"
"What are you? In a place like this, you have to remember not to speak ill of people behind their backs." Zhang Chen suddenly rubbed the fourth prince's head and saw the boy jumping away like a rabbit, and then he said angrily.
Staring at him angrily, he suddenly asked, "Is it worth studying and practicing so late every day?"
The fourth prince did not expect to encounter such an unexpected question. After being stunned for a moment, he said angrily: "Of course it's not worth it. I don't want to be a master of arithmetic... but I don't want to be thrown too far by the third brother! I don't want to
I won't be able to catch what he says in the future, and I don't want to be unable to understand the books he reads in the future. Since he studies so hard, of course I can only risk my life to accompany the gentleman!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a pain in his forehead, but he was hit by Zhang Chen! He was furious for a moment, and when he was about to fight back, he saw Zhang Chen turned around and walked away, and even hit his head.
He dropped a few words without replying.
"Children learn how to talk to adults and risk their lives to accompany a gentleman. His Royal Highness will only be worried if you work too hard and wear out your body. He and the teacher sent so many books over. Rather than really wanting you to catch up,
rather say……"
Zhang Chen paused for a moment, and his voice paused for a moment, and then he laughed and said: "His Royal Highness, you learned the bad things from the teacher. He didn't learn the good things, but he learned the bad things. He must be teasing you."
Yes, he probably studies too hard these days, so he just wants you to taste the taste of his hard study day and night!"
The fourth prince initially wanted to refute, but when Zhang Chen said it at the end, his eyes became a little erratic. Because he felt that what Zhang Chen said was probably right and true.
The third brother who came to visit him that day looked completely different from the usual honest and honest third brother who used to be a bit shy. Although people were still so close to him, he was always a little naughty and out of touch, even a little like him.
My brother's usual personality has changed! Therefore, Zhang Chen's very outrageous guess made him feel a little enlightened at this time.
But instead of seeing anything wrong with such a third brother, the fourth prince felt that ever since the news of the title of crown prince spread, he had been tensing up and striving to do his best. Everyone praised him as the wise prince's third brother.
This aspect is not bad either.
Of course, he would never praise Zhang Chen. He snorted and followed him. But after taking two steps, he felt empty in his stomach, and then he remembered that he hadn't eaten breakfast at all. At this time, walking in
Zhang Chen in front seemed to have eyes behind his back, but he said lightly: "To see us off, the villagers started busy last night."
"But we know that we have to rush back to Beijing as soon as possible, so the farewell lunch becomes a farewell breakfast. You can eat it with all your stomach in a while, and I won't be able to hold you back to death!"
The good words coming out of Zhang Chen's mouth always had an irritating meaning, so the fourth prince was unwilling to talk to him at all, and just snorted in annoyance. However, when he actually arrived in front of the main house of the village chief's house, he just said
Seeing that in this cold weather, people were coming in and out of the courtyard. When they saw him and Zhang Chen, they called him Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zheng in confusion.
Originally, no one thought that reading and writing was of any use to this ordinary little village. However, when Zhang Chen and the fourth prince showed great ability, even the son of a family who studied seriously,
With great progress, the elders of any family will be able to get the opportunity to work part-time in Tongzhou City or even do serious work to earn wages. That will be different.
For the past few days, the children in the village who originally loved to study but did not want to study have been chased by their adults with sticks to urge them to study. Some even looked at their children and grandchildren as having no qualifications at all, so they did not care about the difference between men and women - anyway, the small village has
Not being so particular about poverty, he simply sent his daughter and even his granddaughter over to study together and learn how to read, in the hope that a "talented girl" would come out of his family.
Not the kind of talented woman who can recite poems correctly, but as long as she is a talented woman who meets the standards of Mr. Zheng and Mr. Zhang.
Therefore, now that Zhang Chen and the Fourth Prince are about to go back, the men, women, old and children in the village are really reluctant to part with them. The adults are reluctant to part with the opportunities and benefits brought by Zhang Chen and the Fourth Prince, those jobs that are beyond their reach on ordinary days, and the children.
They all cried with sadness at the thought of never being able to eat candy again or play with those novel toys that only people in the city had.
As for reading, most people can't say whether they like it or not, let alone hold grudges because they were spanked by their parents - country children, who doesn't get spanked several times a day for various things?
Therefore, at this time, the children who had been ordered by adults swarmed up, wanting to hug their thighs and beg their husband not to leave. The chaotic noise made the fourth prince's ears hurt. He knew very well that among these little guys,
There are those who don’t like studying and are just looking for benefits, there are those who keep him at this time because his parents force him to do so, and there are also those who just follow the crowd and just show off...
There are probably only a few people who really can't bear to leave him.
Seeing Zhang Chen scolding people with a straight face at this time, after all, he was about the same age as others, even younger than some people, but he couldn't help being teased. And at this moment, he heard something like
A savior-like voice: "What are you making a fuss about? It's the Chinese New Year. Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zheng are both from the city. They have stayed with us and taught you lessons for a month. Are you not satisfied?"
The person who came out to play dirty was the village chief who was the most eloquent in the village. When he came out and shouted, a group of noisy children suddenly dispersed like birds and beasts. After driving away these noisy guys, everyone greeted them with smiles on their faces.
He went forward, bowed and apologized to the fourth prince and Zhang Chen.
He knew who these two were, and when he saw the fools and stupid children in the village causing trouble between them, he was frightened to death. But finally, after several days, although the two of them sometimes got angry, they never got angry.
I really just walked away in anger.
Therefore, he had prepared early for today's farewell banquet, hoping to do his best so that people could remember their time in Baijia Village when they go back. However, he just said a few polite words.
, Zhang Chen became impatient.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense? So many people have gathered here so early in the morning and have been busy until now. They are starving to death. Since the real owner who is staying in bed has also arrived, let's start eating! I don't believe those people
After seeing the delicious food, the boy still has time to win over us!"
Zhang Chen openly called him lying in bed, and the fourth prince was immediately furious. However, after he finished speaking, he went in and clapped his hands to indicate that he should start eating. There was really a loud "no" sound inside, which was also mixed with the adults' shouts.
He yelled and scolded him, but after thinking about it, he warned himself in his heart not to quarrel with Zhang Chen at a time like today. There would be no benefit if he won the argument!
So, the fourth prince strode in without looking at the smiling village chief. As expected, he saw a group of children inside who didn't care about the adults yelling, scolding and beating them, and were desperately stuffing things into their mouths.
Go, the various dishes that were originally carefully prepared on the round tables are already a mess, although the cups and plates are not messy.
He didn't need to look back to know how annoyed and embarrassed the expression on the village chief's face was, but he had been here for a month, and of course he knew what etiquette was required here.
Picking up a steamed bun and eating it, he went over and sat down next to Zhang Chen politely, but he grabbed a roll without saying a word.
This kind of behavior in the palace or at other banquets would be criticized as rude, but the village chief was relieved when he saw it. He didn't care about scolding the villagers who couldn't even control his son, and walked forward quickly
, sat down diagonally next to the fourth prince, carefully complained a few words about the villagers' rudeness, and then cautiously asked: "After you two go back, will you come back?"
Why come back? Live in a shabby house, look at this unchanging scenery, and then waste all your precious time on a group of little shabby children who are not even qualified or diligent? Are you full to hold on?
Zhang Chen, who had always been perfunctory with the village chief before, said bluntly this time: "Even if I come next time, someone else will come. However, Bai Shanshan and Bai Xiaoshui, who were diligent in studying before, I will take them back first and let them applaud them."
After the new year, they will go to Beijing Public School to study. Oh, of course what I promised before will count. One of their family members can work as a clerk at Fuping Goods Store in Tongzhou City."
As soon as these words came out, the noise around them stopped temporarily. The villagers who were scolding the children became quiet for a moment, but then exploded again. The two children who were named were still a little confused, but their elders did
He looked proud and contented, not to mention very happy.
So, the next moment, the other children who were busy eating were unlucky again. Thinking of missing the opportunity to make money, their parents and elders did not care about the occasion. They dragged their naughty children and beat them randomly, even playing in mixed doubles.
Three dozen, four dozen... But in this chaotic atmosphere, the fourth prince, who was overwhelmed by three strikes, five divisions and two, suddenly stopped.
He suddenly stepped on Zhang Chen hard, and when everyone took a breath of cold air and was about to get angry, he asked in a low voice: "Where are Xiao Peanut and Xiao Cheng? Didn't you just say that they are here too?
Help?"
A few words instigated a group of parents to beat their children. Zhang Chen finally felt that the anger he had been getting from these ignorant guys these days had eased. When he was stepped on by the fourth prince, he was about to get angry, but when someone asked him, he
I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then I looked to the left and right, and found that the two brothers who were inseparable from each other were indeed gone.
Just as he was about to ask the village chief, he heard the voice of Little Peanut coming from outside: "Zheng Jing, Zhang Chen, Miss Ye is here!"