Volume B Chapter 67 Jia Baoyu’s Road (Third update, please vote for me!)
"Brother Bao, if your brother Huan can study, pass the imperial examination, and become an official, but you are living at home like this, then when brother Huan comes back in the future, how will you meet your brother Huan?
?As a big brother, do you feel that you are a head shorter and feel uncomfortable? How will your mother and your aunt feel? And they hold you in their hands all day long for fear of falling.
What should the old lady think about when her fear melts in her mouth? Have you ever thought about it? "
Feng Ziying stood still, with an indifferent tone and cold eyes, staring at Jia Baoyu who was a little at a loss.
"If your mother and your aunt had a dispute over trivial matters, and you were blamed, would you and your mother feel uncomfortable? Well, do you think this possibility is high? Also, Huan Laosan will become a prisoner in the future.
Officer, I am seriously going to ask Uncle Shi for a girl from your house to be my concubine. Do you think Uncle Shi will agree or not?..."
Jia Baoyu casually listed several possibilities, which made Jia Baoyu sweat in cold winter, speechless and speechless.
He had never considered all of what Brother Feng said.
That's all about Jia Lan. Although he can't say he has much affection for him, after all, he can't even remember the appearance of his eldest brother Zhu, but Jia Lan is also the legitimate son, and he is too young to think of going there.
As for the little brat Huan Lao San, he has a wretched look on his face. He follows him around all day long, thinking about asking him and his third sister for some pocket money.
Huayanxiao, can he read?
But what if it’s read out?
Who can guarantee that he can't read the book?
Everyone in the family felt that they could read, but only they knew how much they hated reading.
Hasn’t this Brother Feng never been optimistic about his ability to study? But what about now?
He was very popular in the famous Qingtan Academy. Even his father, uncle, mother and ancestors often talked about him, and they all looked sad and sighing. Can you believe it?
His face was pale, he was sweating profusely, and his lips were a little blue. His originally elegant and handsome face now seemed as if he had lost his soul, and his whole body was like a yellow leaf swaying on a dead branch in the wind.
Patting Jia Baoyu on the shoulder with some pity, Feng Ziying looked like someone who had come before, and said warmly: "Brother Bao, think about it carefully, whose parents don't do good to their children? Uncle Shi is doing this for your own good, otherwise why would he do this?"
During the Chinese New Year, have you recruited brother Wei to make suggestions for you?"
Just like a drowning person grabbing a life-saving straw, no, it should be a small boat. Jia Baoyu grabbed Feng Ziying's arm: "Brother Feng, you are very capable and have many methods. There must be ways to solve these problems. Please help me."
Please give me some advice. I really don’t want to study. I get a headache when I see things like the Four Books and Five Classics..."
Feng Ziying really wanted to say, then what do you want to do? But when he saw the other party's expectant eyes, he couldn't bear it. After thinking for a while, he said: "Brother Bao, let's do this. I will see Uncle Shi later and listen first."
Let’s discuss Uncle Shi’s idea again, okay?”
Nodding like a chicken pecking at rice, Jia Baoyu now really regards Feng Ziying as a life-saving straw. The previous dissatisfaction and resentment towards Feng Ziying have long been forgotten at this time. As for the future, let's talk about it, at least
Now he is grateful to Feng Ziying.
Seeing Jia Zheng standing in the middle of Rongxi Hall with his hands behind his back, Feng Ziying stepped into the threshold and bowed deeply, "My nephew has met Uncle Zheng Shi."
"Is Ziying here?" Jia Zheng was a little reserved and raised his hand, "We are all members of our family, why should we be so polite? Sit down, sit down."
At the top of the Hall of Honor are two red sandalwood official hat chairs, which look like old objects at first glance. The oily armchair backs have been polished as smooth as a mirror, and there are two straight nanmu chairs on both sides.
Behind it is the majestic large ink dragon painting, the large red sandalwood carved chi case, the ancient bronze tripod and the large secret-color porcelain vase complement each other, which is really magnificent.
The floor is paved with Suzhou gold bricks, which is how everyone looks like a noble family.
These types of gold bricks are only now being gradually opened to the public. Twenty years ago, they still required approval from the Ministry of Industry before they were allowed to be used. The Jia family must have received special approval from the court back then.
This decoration alone is not comparable to that of the Feng family. The emperor gave me a plaque, the prince wrote a couplet, and at first glance, these are all antiques. If you take any one out, you will probably be disappointed.
It can be worth eight thousand taels of silver to Wan'er. Anyone who comes here and looks at it will think that the Jia family will be rich for thousands of years, right?
After sitting down, it was natural for them to exchange greetings and greetings, and then ask about daily life in the academy, and the topic began to get to the point.
Feng Ziying had actually guessed Jia Zheng's thoughts.
Jia Baoyu must go to school, but his temperament lies in how to read, how to read, so that he can continue to read, and he will not become exhausted mentally and eventually die like his brother.
This is also the most troublesome thing for everyone in the Jia family.
Jia Baoyu sat in the chair beside him like a frustrated quail. He knew that he couldn't get in on the topic. Interrupting hastily would only bring scolding from his father. Only Brother Feng could probably speak in front of his father, and his father also
Only then can you listen.
"Ziying, to tell you the truth, Uncle Shi has always hoped to have a decent scholar in his family all his life. Your elder brother Zhu did the same back then..." When mentioning his eldest son, Jia Zheng's eyes were a little moist, and it was a pity that he had lost a scholar.
"..., you have also seen Baoyu's current situation. The day before yesterday, his uncle also said that Baoyu should go to school, but with his body and mind, Uncle Shi is really in trouble. You were studying in Datong a few years ago. When you return,
After Beijing, he studied in the Imperial College, and now he is studying in Qingtan Academy. Can you help Uncle Shi give an idea on how Baoyu should study next?"
He didn't tell Baoyu what to do, but directly told him how to study. This settled the matter. Jia Baoyu next to him immediately turned pale again.
"Uncle Shi, my nephew understands what you mean. Baoyu must go to study. The Jia family cannot live without a scholar..." Feng Ziying pointed out the topic at once, and Jia Zheng nodded repeatedly. He was indeed a sensible guy.
Then he understood what he meant.
"Then my nephew, can I ask Uncle Shi what he expects from Baoyu's study?" Feng Ziying needs to determine the strategy based on the other party's requirements. Since he is asking for advice so sincerely, he cannot turn away the person and give him some advice.
It is not a bad thing to win the favor of the Jia family with this strategy. After all, there is still a girl living in their house.
One sentence brought up the key point again.
Jia Zheng glanced at Baoyu who lowered his head and did not dare to look at him, and sighed: "Ziying, you are not an outsider, and Uncle Shi will not hide it from you. Uncle Shi hopes that Baoyu can study hard like his brother and become a scholar.
When it comes to electing people, his character is uncertain, and Uncle Shi is not sure about it."
Feng Ziying nodded. She actually didn't have any expectations. She just hoped that Jia Baoyu could go to school and become a scholar like Jia Zhu. Even if it was an explanation to the whole family, if a literary star favored the Jia family, Jia Baoyu would "become a scholar".
What if I accidentally passed the exam?
Feng Ziying lowered her head and said nothing, pretending to think deeply, and Jia Zheng did not urge her. For a moment, the Rongxi Hall was silent, with only Jia Baoyu's slightly rapid breathing clearly audible.
"Uncle Shi, since you asked about my nephew, I can only share some of my own opinions."
"Ziying, just say it, no need to worry." Jia Zheng nodded.
"Since Baoyu's study is the general trend, he must always read. But he is too young, and his body is not as rough and durable as my nephew, who has been exposed to wind and rain, so the nephew's idea is to let Baoyu hire a professional at home first.
A private school teacher, or a private school is set up in the government to study. Of course, the private school teacher must be hired well and cannot be made up of..."
Feng Ziying's words made Jia Zheng slightly nod. Now it is unrealistic to let Jia Baoyu, who has just turned ten, go out to study. Then the old lady and his wife will really have to fight for themselves. What Jia Zheng cares about is the next step.
"Nowadays, all academies basically only admit students who are over fourteen years old. Well, those who are twelve or thirteen years old like my nephew are special cases. My nephew has said it before, and I am used to living in the border areas.
, has a strong body and bones, and probably not many people think that my nephew is only thirteen years old..."
Jia Zheng also laughed. Indeed, with Feng Ziying's strong frame, coupled with his magnanimity, no one would doubt him if he was fifteen or sixteen years old.
"So my nephew is thinking that he might as well let Baoyu study at home for three or four years. If that works, he can find an opportunity to enter an academy. However, Qingtan Academy is too austere and may not be suitable for Baoyu, but there are still opportunities in Tonghui and Chongzheng academies...
..." Feng Ziying thought for a while and then said: "If it is not appropriate to enter the academy at that time, you can still consider entering the Imperial College. If the prison is not suitable, you might as well ask Mr. Wang to ask your majesty for a favor."
According to the regulations of the Great Zhou Dynasty, officials in the capital must be of the fourth rank of civil servants, and those of the third rank of military attachés and above can have a son or nephew as a supervisor, otherwise the emperor will have to give special favors.
Jia Zheng is not qualified to be a good official, but Jia She is. However, Jia Lian should have already used this opportunity. Therefore, if Jia Baoyu wants to be a prisoner, he can only take the path of kindness, but as a prince
In Teng's current state, this is not a problem.
Or go to prison, that would be too embarrassing, and the Jia family would not accept this method.
Of course the best place to go is to enter the academy.
Feng Ziying did not make it clear that any of the four major academies would not accept a person who has not been admitted as a scholar or has obtained the status of a supervisor. It is impossible for you to study in an academy and then take the exam for a scholar. It would be too embarrassing for the academy.
Both Jia Zheng and Jia Baoyu should know this, which means that if you want to study in an academy, you must at least become a scholar or become a prisoner.
Jia Zheng thought for a long time and finally nodded.
It should be said that this is the best idea Feng Ziying gave him. If Jia Baoyu can pass the scholar examination in the next three or four years, everyone will be happy. They can try their best to study in academies, but they can't go to Qingtan, Chongzheng, Tonghui and Diecui.
Yes, it can be considered one of the four major academies. It has a name and a style.
If that doesn't work, take the path of becoming a Imperial College student, like Feng Ziying, and then enter an academy. Of course, this may take a lot of effort, and not everyone can have Feng Ziying's opportunities and courage.
Seeing this plump, tall, elegant and graceful woman in front of her coming to pour herself tea, Feng Ziying couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
The House of Hairpin Ying is indeed different. Just the water pouring girl in front of me is afraid that I will not be able to find anyone in the whole house who can match her. She wears a water-red damask coat and a pinch-toothed blue satin vest, and her waist
Wearing a moon-white Hangzhou silk scarf, she has a dignified and beautiful duck-oval face, with a few small freckles falling on her fair face, which actually makes her look a little playful.
Feng Ziying didn't realize that Jia Zheng and Jia Baoyu were both stunned when they saw the girl pouring water. Jia Zheng smiled bitterly and shook his head, while Jia Baoyu was startled and almost made a sound, but immediately fell silent.
This girl had been standing outside the door before, but she was not far away, so Feng Ziying didn't pay attention. Unexpectedly, she came up and poured tea. Her expression was neither humble nor overbearing, her hands and feet were nimble and skillful, and her movements were agile and nimble. She was obviously used to it.
Coupled with this appearance and bearing, Feng Ziying can be filled with emotions.
After looking at it twice, he felt that it looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember it for a while. He had only been to Rongguo Mansion three times in total, but he had seen a lot of warblers and swallows.
It's just that I didn't get much of a quick look at it that time, so I only had a rough impression.
Seeing that the woman had finished pouring the water and left Graceful Pingting, Feng Ziying didn't pay attention and started chatting with Jia Zheng.
"Come, come, ancestors, Sister Yuanyang is back." A girl's voice came from outside the upper room in Jia Mu's courtyard from far away.
"You're back? Let her in quickly." Old Mrs. Shi was still in high spirits. She sat on the kang and quickly called to the little maid to let the mandarin duck in.
The room was warm and cozy, and a lot of people were sitting around the old lady.
Sitting below were Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan and Wang Xifeng, surrounded by several girls. The maids stood behind their own girls, whispering.
Daiyu couldn't help but craned her neck and looked outside. She had known that Brother Feng had entered the house, but at this time and on such an occasion, it was definitely not her turn to meet him. Brother Bao greeted him in person, and his uncle met him in Rongxi Hall in person.
, which is enough to show that this must be a serious matter.
Later she found out that her uncle wanted to ask Brother Feng to find out about the situation in the academy, and it seemed that he was also planning to study for Brother Bao in the future.
Thinking of this, Daiyu couldn't help but want to know what kind of advice Brother Feng could give to her uncle. During this period, her ancestors and aunt were all worried about this, and her uncle, who rarely got angry, also got angry several times.
A servant broke a vase. Normally he would have scolded him, but that day he was ordered by his uncle to drag him down and beat him severely.
If there is no result in this matter, I am afraid that the whole family will not be able to live in peace.