The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

The summer rain is still there, but today the city of Yangzhou is a bit more lively. Just after Shen Shi, several car dealers in the city came out with their cars and horses and rushed to all the streets and alleys.

The two stewards sent by Xue Ai took the guest list given by the host. One person is responsible for allocating matters, and the other person circles the name on the paper and writes the names of the car dealer and groom responsible for the guest's home. These people are not only responsible for picking up, but also responsible for delivering goods. Only after completing these two tasks can the wages be settled.

The Xue family invited many people today, and there was light rain to stop them. How presumptuous it is to ask guests to come with umbrellas. If they get wet, it will ruin the guests' mood for the banquet.

However, like the Xue family, directly hiring a car dealer in the city is really an exaggeration.

After things were a little busy, the two stewards got together and exchanged tasks. Another person is responsible for roll call, and the other is responsible for proofreading.

Did the Chen family in the east of the city send someone?

Master Chen, isn't the first batch of people ours?

Where is the Qian family in the west of the city?

Are you talking about our uncle's classmate, or Qian Donglai's family, the owner of Jiangnan Newspaper?

Stupid, of course he is our uncle's classmate.

Yes, yes.

The two of them were busy at this end, and the groom outside who had shown the location and names of the guests was already driving the carriage through the rain. They are very familiar with the streets and alleys in the city and know which way is easier to walk and which way can bypass the arch bridge.

Along the road, passers-by who had to brave the rain saw horse-drawn carriages speeding past, rolling up their curtains and hitting the falling raindrops.

With such a lively scene, passers-by stopped and muttered non-stop.

Which big company is going to make a scene?

Never mind them, they won't invite us anyway.

Hey, didn't you know? This is the Xue family in the city. They want to celebrate their child's passing the scholar examination. Don't say they didn't invite us. I heard that their family set up a tent on the street to set up a banquet, and set up five The table is in the shed, and anyone passing by can take their chopsticks and take a seat as long as they congratulate the steward at the door.

Ah...this? Are you serious about this?

Nature is absolutely true.

Going together?

Let's go together.

When the carriage arrived at Chen's house, the Chen family was still discussing how to travel. Seeing the coachman's inquiry coming from outside, Chen Huaijin, who opened the door and looked at the three carriages in front of him, was dumbfounded.

This, this, this...

Chen Huaijin looked a little frightened when he saw the three carriages lined up in front of his house. Who would have thought that the Xue family would treat guests to such an extent.

When the three coachmen announced their intentions, Chen Huaijin did not dare to make the decision and hurriedly reported the matter to Chen Gaishan. But Chen Gaishan was not familiar with the Xue family, so he turned his attention to his eldest grandson who had passed the scholar examination.

Chen Heng laughed loudly and motioned for everyone to get in the car quickly. There is no need to be polite to the Xue family. Their family now relies on the big tree of newspapers, which is no longer the same.

As the name of Jing'an Daily becomes more and more famous, it is finally time to turn losses into profits. Next, as long as they don't make mistakes on their own, there will always be a huge siphon effect. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Xue family holds a golden mountain in their hands.

The family was divided into three carriages. Considering the large population of the Chen family, the carriages sent were very spacious. There were more men in the first two cars, and the female relatives in the back car.

Although they both went to Xue's house, their entrance positions were somewhat different.

Chen Heng thought on the way that Uncle Xue was acting in such a high profile this time. He wondered if he had any intention of using this to make his family famous. After all, in order for Xue Biao to take the college examination and the provincial examination in Yangzhou, their family quietly moved their household registration here.

Although this process is different from that of later generations, it is still very different. Just by doing this, they secretly started to separate from the Xue family of Jinling, but they had not yet made any move to separate the family openly. When the Xue family is taken over by Xue Biao, there is nothing wrong with Xue Biao's children calling themselves the Xue family of Yangzhou. But whether anyone recognizes this sign is the problem of the second room of the Xue family.

On the way, Chen Qingyue and Chen Yin were the most curious. They would touch this side for a while and look there for a while. It was their first time riding a carriage, and Chen Heng couldn't help but give them some knowledge about it.

Just as the three brothers finished chatting, the carriage arrived at the end of the field. Chen Heng stepped out of the carriage and was startled by the Xue family for a while. Uncle Xue actually ordered someone to build a rain-covering path from the gate, which saved the guests the effort of holding umbrellas.

Luxury, luxury.

Chen Heng burst into laughter as he watched, and led his somewhat uneasy family members into the door under the guidance of the Xue family's servants. As expected, the carriages of Zhou and the others went to another entrance, probably to differentiate between male and female guests.

After crossing the threshold and walking out of the shooting place along the veranda, the Chen family came to the banquet place. In the spacious courtyard here, a huge red cloth was used to cover the head. Light rain was hitting the cloth, but not a drop of rain fell.

Walking into the hall, several straight green bamboos with patterns carved on them are placed under red cloth to prevent rainwater from gathering on the heads of guests. Under the bamboo, there are several pots of landscape surrounding it. In this bright red courtyard, it echoes the cannas, gentleman bamboos and begonias outside, making the scenery look much more comfortable.

Dozens of round tables are arranged in an orderly manner, leaving enough space for people to pass. After settling down the uneloquent elder, Chen Heng took the gift and told his servant to lead him to meet his master.

Go around the tables and chairs in the courtyard and walk along the road into the hall. There is another large square table here, which should be used to entertain distinguished guests. There are many servants hiding in the dark. They should wait for the guests to arrive and then come out to serve the guests.

Chen Heng's original position was also here. He is now a scholar, a classmate of Xue Biao, and the leader of this case, so he is qualified to sit here.

But Chen Heng missed his family and mentioned it to Xue Biao in private, and Uncle Xue agreed to the junior's request to change seats.

Seeing Uncle Xue again this time, Xue Ai's face was red and radiant. He smiled and accepted Chen Heng's gift without asking what was in it. He directly asked someone to take it and put it in Xue Biao's study, which shows that he takes it seriously.

Before other guests arrived, Xue Ai took this junior and chatted again and again. He was a master, but he kept saying thank you to Chen Heng. First, it was because of Chen Heng’s hard work in tutoring Xue Biao today and helping him pass the exams. Second, of course it’s for newspapers.

It's just that the latter couldn't explain it clearly, so Xue Ai briefly mentioned it and Chen Heng understood it, so that was all.

Remember to have a drink with uncle later. Xue Ai took Chen Heng's hand and kept patting the back of it, Beader and I have prepared a surprise for you today.

Ah?! Chen Heng didn't react. Does he have his own business?

Hahaha, go and have a good meal. If there is anything you like to eat, just tell the servants directly and ask them to make you a portion. Don't be polite to uncle, you know?

Seeing a new guest entering, Xue Ai put down Chen Heng's hand and went to greet the person.

Chen Heng, who was confused, returned to his seat outside. At this time, three or three guests had been picked up by the carriage. There was still a while to wait, so he and his two brothers studied the beauty of the Xue family's banquet.

First, there was the floor covered with red cloth, which felt moderately soft and hard, as if walking on flat ground, and there was no trace of water. There should be hay or other materials underneath to isolate the rainwater, but I'm just curious about where the hardness comes from. Chen Heng couldn't figure it out, so he planned to ask Xue Biao if he had the opportunity in the future.

He looked further into the distance. Deep in the courtyard, facing the entrance of the hall, a stage was being inspected repeatedly by the servants of the mansion.

For a banquet of this size, opera, singing and dancing are naturally indispensable. Only the stage was surrounded by blooming flowers, which made people even more mesmerized.

Chen Heng, Chen Qingyue, and Chen Yin enjoyed watching it. Chen Gaishan on the side could not sit still. I felt itchy in my buttocks and wanted to stand up and walk, but I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to find my way back. I wanted to twist my body to relieve the discomfort and tension in my heart, but I was afraid of attracting other people's eyes.

Chen Qi's situation is similar to that of his father. Only Chen Huaijin, who runs a tea shop, has the easiest time. He saw the nervousness of his father and brother in his eyes, and he was already laughing in his heart. But on the surface, he pretends that he doesn't know and just doesn't say anything to comfort him. It's really disgusting.

When the firecrackers sound outside and the guests have almost arrived, the banquet can begin. The dried fruits and other items on the table for guests were almost eaten by everyone. Servants carrying food boxes came running from a distance, shuttling around in an orderly manner.

The first dish is rouge goose breast, which is a famous dish in Guangdong. It is sweet and delicious and is very popular among the children at the table.

The second dish is steamed duck with fermented rice wine. The duck meat is marinated in glutinous rice wine and salt and served with thick soup to complement its taste. Eat a bite of the soft duck meat and drink a mouthful of rich soup, which is really amazing.

A couple of bites of meat dishes, stomach-stuffing dishes and vegetarian dishes to soothe the stomach, must be served as soon as possible.

Tofu skin buns are a famous dish in Yangzhou, and the appearance of spiced kohlrabi is indispensable. The kohlrabi, cut into three pieces crosswise, is mixed with sauce and vinegar, and the taste is incredible.

Coupled with the Golden List Titles coming from the stage, guests who drank a few sips of Shaoxing old wine seemed to be living a fairy life.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.

Compared with the banquets of the Xue family, the flowing banquets of the Chen family and the Qian family were nothing. But after they finished it, Jiang Yuanbai suffered a lot. Chen Heng couldn't help laughing when he thought of this.

The geese are here, and the ducks are here too. Of course, the chicken is indispensable. The guests eagerly awaited the next dish. They were all curious about what kind of dishes the traveling Xue family master would bring out. The servants walking through the tables in an orderly manner had already come up with new food boxes.

There is a portion for every table, bring it out and take a look. It turned out to be the fragrant sour bamboo shoots and chicken skin soup. This was probably to quench the thirst of the guests. Everyone secretly exclaimed that it was fresh, and immediately drank a bowl of chicken soup. In just one bite, the deliciousness hit the top of the throat.

Chen Heng's right and left hands are Chen Qingyue and Chen Yin. The two younger brothers were very good today and saved Chen Heng a lot of effort in taking care of them. After giving them a bowl of soup, Chen Heng quickly took a sip himself. It was indeed extraordinary.

The next dish is stir-fried wolfberry sprouts with oil and salt. This dish is sour, sweet and bright in color, making people reluctant to use their chopsticks. Chen Heng looked at it and remembered an old friend.

He remembered that Daiyu liked this dish the most. Thinking of this, Chen Heng was shocked again that this little sister had been gone for so long.

I hope her aunt's company this time will make her stay in Jia's house more comfortable.

Brother, big brother. Chen Yin pulled Chen Heng's sleeve and pointed at the newly served dish, I want to eat it.

Okay, be good, Brother Yin. Chen Heng smiled, picked up the chopsticks and stood up.

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The dishes at Lixiangyuan's banquet are personally selected by Baochai. Her thoughts are as smart as Daiyu's, but they are hidden in the dark.

When the cooks of Jia's family prepared the dishes, they were brought out from the food boxes and laid out. As long as the girls stretch out their hands, they can get their favorite dishes.

The roasted venison that Shi Xiangyun and Tanchun love is indispensable, but the ingredient for this dish, venison, is not available in the Jia Mansion this season. It was when Mrs. Wang took Aunt Xue to the palace in the previous episode, Wang Ziteng asked her two sisters to bring it back.

Baochai happened to be hosting a banquet today, so I used it to entertain the sisters, which was a good deal for these girls.

Steamed lamb with milk is Jia Mu's favorite tonic. Among the servants in the mansion, only Qingwen Xiren, who is a little weak, can eat some occasionally. This dish was also served in front of Baoyu.

Next to this dish is Jia Baoyu’s favorite duck duck letter. Fresh goose feet and duck tongue are used and cooked over and over again in chicken broth. When you finally eat it, you will have all three kinds of umami flavors. When dipped in fragrant lees juice, it is even more wonderful.

Jia Baoyu was so happy with the meal that he called for wine. Shi Xiangyun was the most active person. He drank three glasses of wine to satisfy his craving. Lin Daiyu did not dare to drink more. Before leaving, her father and brother had many explanations. Tell her to drink less and eat less cold food.

When she first arrived at Jia's house, Lin Daiyu only paid attention to it. She was so excited about eating that she didn't pay much attention to it. She only regretted her greediness afterwards. Now that we have been separated for a long time, I often think of my father and brother's instructions, and suddenly start to obey them.

So, the thoughts of my daughter’s family are really hard to understand.

After three drinks, Baochai was the host and guest today and talked much more than usual. She sat next to Baoyu, observing each other's movements while chatting with the sisters so that the atmosphere would not cool down.

But today, there were Wang Xifeng, Jia Tanchun and Shi Xiangyun at the banquet. When these three people came together, it was the Queen Mother holding a peach party - it was very lively.

They haven't stopped talking since the beginning. Wang Xifeng is sitting on the other side of Baoyu. Next to her is Tanchun. Next to Tanchun is Xiangyun. After Xiangyun is Daiyu, and then Yingchun and Xichun.

Everyone was gathered together, just talking about anything and everything. But Jia Baoyu's eyes frequently looked to the side. He noticed that Lin Daiyu was somewhat silent and sparse today.

Seeing her like this, Baoyu thought she was in a bad mood, so she brought up the topic she had just hidden and asked again, Hey, what did you mean by Xiao Sanyuan just now?

He originally wanted Sister Lin to answer the question on his behalf so that the other party could talk more. But Daiyu turned a deaf ear, and the others at the table also looked at each other in confusion.

This question is easy to answer. It's just a matter of how to answer appropriately, which is a problem. There are only three people at this table who can keep everything watertight.

One didn't want to answer, and the other didn't want to answer. Wang Xifeng, the head of the family, had no choice but to come forward to explain Baoyu's doubts and said: This little Sanyuan is the first in the county, government and hospital examinations. If you pass the examination, you will be a scholar.

Although Wang Xifeng was always modest about not having read a book, she could really marry the daughter-in-law of the Jia family. How could the younger generation trained by the Wang family be an incompetent person who had never read a book and was illiterate.

The books she mentioned were just the Four Books and Five Classics that men often read. I know and read ordinary books and characters. Having grown up in a privileged environment, her knowledge is not much different.

When it comes to scholars, doesn’t Jia Baoyu understand? But before he spoke, Wang Xifeng continued: Our family started out in martial arts, so it's normal that you don't know. In the past two years, the world has been peaceful, and everyone's thoughts are on studying. If you really want to watch the fun, wait until the scholar exam When the successful candidates and Jinshi come out and parade through the streets, you can still see them standing in your pavilion.

Being able to speak is a great thing. In just a few sentences, he not only expresses his superior status, but also points out that the road ahead for a scholar is difficult and far-reaching.

Others go to great lengths to get to the capital once, but you, Mr. Jia, were born here. The number one scholar parading through the streets is just the scenery in your eyes. Why are you competing with someone who is not there?

Being treated like this by Wang Xifeng, Jia Baoyu immediately woke up. His talent is definitely smart, but he grew up in the gentle countryside of the back house. I have never seen any storms in my life, and I am surrounded by beauties all day long, so I tend to lose my temper when I feel slightly unhappy.

Wang Xifeng knew that this second master was not bad in nature, but he was not really enlightened yet. After all, he is only thirteen years old, so the child is still young. The future is long, and when you grow up, you may have some abilities.

Sure enough, Jia Baoyu, who wanted to understand, immediately said to Daiyu: Sister Lin, I really admire your brother for having such talent and learning.

He tried to make amends for his earlier behavior, hoping to make the beauty let go of his earlier reckless remarks.

Baochai picked up a piece of lamb, put it in Baoyu's bowl, and said: If you can pass the case examination three times in a row, your literary talent must be first-rate. No wonder Sister Lin often talks about her brother.

Lin Daiyu looked here and there, then suddenly smiled and said: My brother is certainly great, so it doesn't matter whether he wins the top prize or not. Who knows, in a few years, everyone in the world will know his name.

When everyone heard this, they were all curious about the reason. What it means to not win the top prize can be known to everyone in the world. Lin Daiyu smiled and said nothing, just drinking tea by herself.

Wang Xifeng on the side was still surprised by Baochai's behavior just now. She didn't expect that her cousin would reveal her intimacy with Baoyu in public.

This, this, this... I just went back to my parents' house, why did I come back a changed person? Wang Xifeng has a keen mind. Thinking that this year's draft will be canceled and Baochai may have no hope of entering the palace, her family will definitely blame Jia Baoyu.

But the Jia family has always had the tradition of the daughter-in-law taking care of the house, although I don’t know when it started. But the ancestors said so, the previous Mrs. Wang’s housekeeper was like this, the second sister-in-law was like this later, and so is herself now.

When she thought of Li Wan's situation after she took away the power of housekeeping (Note 1), Wang Xifeng's heart rang with alarm bells. She was one of a hundred younger siblings who didn't want to have a sibling like Xue Baochai. She knew that this was a difficult person to get along with, and both of them were related to Mrs. Wang. All things considered, can a niece-in-law still kiss her daughter-in-law?

Wang Xifeng, who was secretly anxious, followed Baoyu's gaze and looked at Daiyu, who was calmly at ease.

It's annoying, it's annoying, this young lady from my aunt's family also looks down on the second master of the Jia family.

How can this be done?

This is what people should do.

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Chen Heng ate happily at the table. The ham stewed elbow just served was really good. If it tastes good, eat more. Life is only a hundred years long, and it’s boring to have to show off and show off just to eat. Being a scholar made him not act as tight as before.

He lowered his head and was so focused on eating that he naturally didn't notice the person quietly walking up behind him. It wasn't until Xue Biao coughed lightly that Chen Heng noticed that he and Uncle Xue were already standing with wine glasses in their hands, smiling.

Chen Heng was a little embarrassed, and the guests at the same table with him also made a gesture to get up. They themselves did not expect that the guests sitting in the outer courtyard would also have the host come over to toast in person.

Everyone, sit down, everyone, sit down, I'm here to see my juniors. Xue Ai pressed her hands repeatedly, indicating to the guests to help themselves first. He nodded to Chen Heng and left him to his son to take care of him. He went to take Chen Gaishan and Chen Qi to express his gratitude. What he said was the fate of the two families and the good thing that the children promoted each other's learning.

Chen Gaishan and Chen Qi were a little nervous and stumbled a bit in their answers. Chen Qi had met Xue Ai, but he didn't have much contact with him. I just learned about the wealth of the Xue family today, and I can't help but feel nervous. Xue Ai didn't care, and drank with the two of them several times with wine glasses in hand.

Xue Ai's family knew about her family's affairs and knew that Chen Heng had helped her family a lot. Without his attention, where would the newspaper come from? Without him using the name of Mr. Yuan He to stand up, the newspaper would not have had such an easy journey.

Now I'm helping my son get the honors. This is a scholar. With this status, coupled with the connections and connections that Xue Ai has accumulated. I don’t know how easy Xue Biao’s future journey will be. There is almost a broad road in front of them, and the Xue family does not have to worry about having no successors.

If Xue Biao can follow Chen Heng and work harder, he will be successful in the exam again. Xue Ai didn't dare to think about such a scene, and she became more and more eager to drink with the Chen family.

Xue Biao, who was on the side, saw this, and Xue Ai, who was very concerned about his son, had a headache. He stood next to his friend and said, Don't mind.

Ah? What do you mind? Chen Hengcai touched the wine glass with him and drank it down in one gulp.

Xue Biao suppressed his laughter and finished the meal in one gulp. Then he filled up the wine for the other party and the two chatted for a while. Xue Ai just finished chatting with the elders of the Chen family and turned around to have a drink with Chen Heng. Xue Ai had heard a lot of congratulations today. But from what Chen Heng said, when he saw Xue Biao standing side by side with the other party, he felt relieved for a moment.

It's important to have a close friend in life. You two should cherish this friendship. No matter what your situation is in the future, you must not be alienated from each other. Xue Ai once again warned the two juniors. When he was young, he seemed to have had such a friend. It’s just that as we get older, there are not many people who can keep in touch.

I know, Dad.

Yes, uncle.

The two juniors nodded hurriedly.

Seeing this, Xue Ai left them alone to talk. He continued to return to the hall to receive the distinguished guests at home. After he left, Xue Biao asked someone to clear away a pair of bowls and chopsticks, sat down next to Chen Heng, and asked with a smile, Would you like to know what the surprise is?

If you didn't tell me, I would have forgotten it. Chen Heng was also very curious and hurriedly asked, What on earth is it.

Xue Biao looked at the sky and saw that it was almost time, so he pointed to the stage in the distance and said, Look.

Chen Heng looked over again and saw that a play had just been performed on the stage and the actors were exiting in an orderly manner. As for the new show, the servants passed by holding the names on the cards.

When everyone present looked at it, they saw the words Battle against Ciyun Temple written on it.

Immediately, the audience roared with applause.

This is an extremely famous part of The Legend of Shushan Swordsman, and it is Mr. Yuan He's masterpiece. Together with Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and Mr. Yuan He, it has long become an indelible mark on Yangzhou.

And as the long story continues to be serialized, The Legend of Shushan Swordsman has captured the hearts of many people with its bizarre and atmospheric plot and the tricks of the immortal family flying around. It has the momentum of coming from behind and suppressing Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.

In recent years, there have been rumors that theater troupes would bring the story of Shushan to the stage. But from time to time, no one in the troupe had the guts. After all, The Legend of Shushan Swordsman is so famous that everyone has an impression of the characters in it. The casting and content adaptation can be described as endless disputes.

Chen Heng was still in a daze when he saw the title of the play. Chen Qingyue had already clapped his hands and said excitedly: Big brother, big brother, it's Shushan, it's Sanying Eryun, it's Li Yingqiong!!!

Can I not know? Chen Heng rolled his eyes, but then he reacted. No, how did this kid know?

Xue Biao smiled and put his arm around Chen Heng's shoulders, Look first, look first. Then teach him a lesson when you go back.

Chen Heng smiled and had no choice but to turn his head. Behind the curtain of the stage, several figures slowly walked out. The first one was a clown who looked like someone else, wearing beauty makeup, carrying a scabbard on his back, and pointing the sword directly in his hand. He rolled down from three stacked chairs and shouted: Thieves, where can you escape?

The story has been fermented for a long time and has become popular. Everyone knew this person was Qi Lingyun just by looking at his appearance. There are very few people in the venue who don't know the cause and effect, and even if they do, it doesn't matter. There are many people at the table who are willing to talk about it.

Qi Lingyun was fighting with Fa Yuan on the stage. Suddenly she waved her hand and the sword flew straight out, slashing at Fa Yuan who was a few steps away. Seeing that Fa Yuan was dodged again, he didn't know what method was used, and let the sword fly back to him.

Coupled with the sound of flying swords coming from behind the curtain, everyone watching the show stood up and cheered. Guan Changhe, who had been watching backstage, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Guan family class had long wanted to adapt The Legend of Shushan Swordsman, but they couldn't bear the difficulty of presenting the swordsmanship and spells flying around in the book, so they kept hesitating. If someone hadn't come up with the idea of ​​stretching the stage far away and using a thin rope as a traction control method, he really wouldn't have dared to try it rashly.

Such a famous book will naturally become famous if it is acted out. If the performance is a disaster, Guan Jiaban will also be ready to pack up and leave.

Seeing that the first difficulty was over, Guan Changhe put aside half of his worries. He looked gratefully behind the scenes and saw He Youshan, who was invited to do the dubbing. Having such a storyteller with superb ventriloquism really adds a lot to the drama.

It must end successfully. Guan Changhe silently prayed to God in his heart.

Surrounded by people standing and watching the show, Chen Heng and Xue Biao had to get up. They had no choice. If they were still sitting, they would only be able to see heads one by one.

The fighting on the stage continued. Although there was a rain curtain in the middle, it could not extinguish everyone's enthusiasm. A few months ago, readers in the newspapers were still debating between Yangchunbaixue and Lower Riba people.

In fact, the people living in the market have already made their own decisions, but no one has listened to their voices. It's no wonder that when Mr. Yuan He and Li Bian bickered, they always turned to the former. Probably because Mr. Yuanhe’s books were written for them to read.

On this rainy summer night, fresh green leaves quietly emerged from the soil in the corner. The returning guests also took this wonderful play to the streets and recited it. As Jing'an Daily was sold throughout Jiangnan, many fans of Mr. Yuanhe also became aware of the excitement in Yangzhou city.

When the second edition of The Legend of Shushan Swordsman was sold out everywhere, those punctuation marks continued to fly to thousands of households along with the contents of the book.

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After returning home, the Chen family sat together in the hall to eat. Everyone eats a lot, so going to bed directly like this is a burden on the body. Even the youngest Chen Yin was asked to stay together.

Chen Gaishan and others drank some wine and chatted lightly. The topic was all taken up by the women in the family, and their topics ranged from the practice of each color to today's opera.

In the end, I don't know what happened, but it ended up on Xue Baoqin. Chen Qing and Chen Xian both laughed and said, I didn't expect that Miss Xue also likes to read. We listened in a daze because she was telling us about the characters and their origins.

Chen Heng guessed that Bao Qin should be influenced by Xue Biao. He nodded with a smile and boasted: Mr. Yuanhe, he has a great reputation.

PS1: Li Wan should be in charge of the house. When Xiaohong reported something to Wang Xifeng, Wang Xifeng didn't even recognize her identity. But Li Wan could explain her parents clearly. Xiaohong is just a girl from Yihongyuan's outer courtyard, she can't even compare with Sheyue and Qiuwen.

Li Wan was focused on chanting sutras behind closed doors, and Wang Xifeng didn't even know about it. How could she know about it?

PS2: Please vote, it’s close to 8,000 words again. Up to now, all the overdue updates for the fifteen chapters have been completed. This volume is almost done. Not easy.