Everyone hurriedly looked up, but it was Xie Kai who came suddenly, followed by his brother, and now Xie Ji, the general judge of Yangzhou.

When Zhang Hui saw his classmates, he was immediately surprised and delighted, and greeted him and said, "Why are you here?" and greeted Xie Ji again, and then introduced Jia Lian and Hong Da.

After some narration, it turned out that Xie Ji and Jia Lian had met twice before. At the beginning, Xie Ji was a young man, ranked ninth in Jinshi, and was handsome and well-behaved, which was the most desirable among all the scholars. He was born in the Prime Minister's Mansion and has been in contact with dignitaries since he was a child, even the princes and grandsons have also made friends. Jia's family is after Rong and Ning's second dukes, and has a daughter in the palace, Jia Lian pardoned Jia's eldest son, but also after several meetings and banquets, he saw Xie Ji from afar, but he didn't say much; I saw each other today, and I had some friendship with each other. And here Hong Da and Xie Kai, when they were in Changzhou in February, they also got acquainted because of Zhanghui, and they were both good at eating, drinking and having fun, and they were quite similar. Seeing you again at this moment, they were very happy, Xie Kai happily sat next to Hong Da, and grabbed the fine fruit peanuts with wine on the nearby plate and sent them to his mouth to eat. Zhang Hui was used to seeing his cousin act freely, and one Xie Kai was also willful and indulgent, but now the two of them raised their hands and feet and acted as if they couldn't help but laugh. Jia Lian next to him saw it, he originally thought that Xie Kai and Xie Jiyuan would come out of the same school, and they were both in the middle of the study, but he was afraid that he would be as proud and majestic as his brother, so he didn't want to be so easy-going, but he went to the first time he saw him.

At one time, the whole wine and food were fresh, and everyone sat down again. Xie Kai asked the first few people what they said, why did Zhang Hui be surprised. Jia Lian said a few words about the matter. Xie Kai smiled: "Sure enough, it's yours." Although the business is important, it is not Huaiying who threads the needle and leads the way and closes up several parties? ”

When Zhang Hui heard this, he hurriedly said: "Why are you messing around as soon as you come? I am clumsy myself, I can't interject, what does it have to do with others? Brother Jia must ignore him." ”

Jia Lian smiled when he heard this: "Don't say anything about making amends, Brother Zhang saved Uncle Lin, and I should also thank you." As he spoke, he stood up, held a full cup, and said to Zhang Hui: "Today is in a hurry, it is not a courtesy, Brother Zhang only received my heart." Another day, I will thank Brother Zhang seriously. ”

As soon as he said this, Zhang Hui could only stand up, and he took it in vain, and ate a large glass of wine before finishing it. Zhang Hui sat down again, and then asked where Xie Ji and Xie Kai brothers came from. Xie Kai glanced at his brother and replied with a smile: "The general political envoy Fan Taosheng returned to his hometown, and compiled a "Yujing Miscellaneous Notes" with his words in Beijing for seven or eight years, which was printed today, and invited relatives and friends to congratulate him on eating and drinking. After the noon was dispersed, a few good people had something else to say, so they went to the Liuhe Ji Garden. My eldest brother and I came with my third uncle, but they were a bunch of old people talking, and it was boring to get together. It's a novelty on this island in the middle of the lake, and I've listened to a few, and I'm looking for someone to ask who is so elegant, but I don't want to lead us to you. ”

Zhang Hui smiled: "I see. This Fan Taosheng is Aunt Fan's uncle?"

Xie Kai's third aunt, that is, Gu Chong's wife Fan. Gu Chong and Zhang Hui's father Zhang Wang are close friends, and Fan and Hong are also like sisters, and they got married last year. Zhang Hui called Fan "aunt". Xie Kai heard him shouting affectionately, the smile on his face immediately deepened, and he nodded: "It is the fourth uncle of my aunt and sister-in-law." The third uncle also had to take care of him a lot when he was in the history museum before, so he came over this time. I thought that my teacher, Mr. Cheng, had a friendship with him and had always admired his articles, so I told my uncle that he had brought me with him. By the way, I also brought some letters and things for the eldest brother for the family, and I also met the eldest brother. ”

Xie Kai said this, Jia Lian and Hong Da didn't listen to it, but who was Zhang Hui, how could he not know that Xie Kai was the most scared of him, a big brother? Thinking of listening to his father and Gu Chong's chatter faintly before, Xie Kai avoided Changzhou because he didn't like to discuss his relatives at home, maybe he still had the same thoughts when he came to Yangzhou this time. But seeing Xie Kai smile carefully, Xie Ji sat calmly with his wine glass, and Zhang Hui couldn't see the way for a while, so he only said: "I didn't know that Uncle Gu also went to Yangzhou." This is the time to visit. Where are you going? ”

Seeing him get up, Xie Kai hurriedly stopped him and said, "You don't have to be busy, their elder brother is lively over there, this time, maybe something will be funny-" Before he could say a word, Xie Ji next to him had already glared at him, Xie Kai hurriedly pressed his mouth, and then smiled: "We live on the eldest brother's side now." And always stay a few more days. You're not busy at this time, just come back when you're free. He turned to Jia Lian again and said: "On the table just now, I heard that there is a 'Yin Cui class' in Beijing recently, Kun is good at Yiyang, and several of the class owners and pillars are all from Yuhang, and they were favored by the prince of Beijing five years ago, and they were brought to Beijing with the team. Recently, there have been several new plays, such as the new "White Rabbit" and "The Boudoir". There is also a "Burning Incense", in which "Hitting the God and Telling the Temple" is sung and written with the best words. Have you ever heard of it, Brother Jia?

Jia Lian didn't want him to ask so carefully and eagerly, and even people came over all of them, but he was startled. Here, Xie Ji coughed, Xie Kaifang honestly pulled out and sat back, only looking at Jia Lian with a pair of eyes. Jia Lian had no choice but to say: "In the early years, there was indeed a 'Yin Cui Class', and the church sang very well. It's just that there are many people in Beijing who like it, and they beg everywhere, and gradually they all disperse to all the prefectures. Nowadays, the pear orchard in the capital is the best in the 'incense collection' and 'stacking cloud blessing'. There is also a 'Yangxiu Class', and the one that presses the stage is "Tanah Lot Temple", and there is a joke about "beating the gods and suing the temple", or is it the "Burning Incense" that Brother Xie said?"

Xie Kai listened, clapped his hands and said, "It must be." This 'Tanah Lot Temple Yang sues Gui Ying's death report' was originally recorded in the Yuan people's script, and later generations adapted the drama to perfunctory, and there are seven or eight kinds that are not accurate. It's just that I haven't read the whole book, but it's a pity. ”

He was only talking to himself, but he might as well have Xie Ji's face gradually tensed. Zhang looked back at the two expressions and said with a smile: "What do you just have to pity? Anyway, you will also enter the city next spring, and you can't watch the good and new dramas of any team in Beijing, so you have to sigh here endlessly." ”

When this sentence came out, Xie Kai shut up on the spot, and his handsome face collapsed. Hong Da couldn't help laughing and said, "It's still a loss, I'm afraid that it will be like this, and no one will believe it." I only heard that my cousin was ordered by his uncle and teachers to give it a try. But that's fine, you can take a companion on the road, take care of each other, and you won't be lonely. When I get to the capital, in addition to the people in my own family, I can now go to Brother Jia to play, wouldn't it be lively and interesting?"

Jia Lian hurriedly smiled: "Isn't it, the old men in the family also love to read, and the Qing guest and the prince often know how to write, if they can get the two brothers to the house, they will definitely be happy." ”

Xie Kai listened, slurred twice, but didn't say much, and turned his eyes to look at Xie Ji. Sure enough, Xie Ji put down the cup and said lightly: "On the road and in the guest house, it is still small." It's book homework, and it should be carefully prepared. You're so old that you don't need me to say anything about how to do those empathetic miscellaneous dramas. ”

Xie Kai responded with a "yes", sat with his head bowed, and was also embarrassed. Zhang Hui saw it, pushed him, and said with a smile: "Look at you, you're pretending again." Brother Xie's orders are not all good words, you move out of this face, is it not without conscience? Quickly pour a glass of wine, salute Brother Yun, and thank Brother Yun for his teaching. ”

Since he said this, Xie Kai naturally admitted his feelings and hurriedly toasted his brother. Xie Ji also saved his mind, and there was a slight smile on his face, and he accepted his brother's wine, and then smiled at Jia Lian and Hong: "Teach you to see jokes." It's just that I can't stop talking when I see this magic star, which disturbs everyone's interest in eating and drinking. I toast a big cup, and I and everyone will make amends. As he spoke, he poured himself a bowl with a large bowl, and drank it all in one gulp. Everyone also got up and drank with him, picked up a few new hot dishes, and said some gossip and anecdotes from Beijing and Yangzhou to join in the fun.

talked about Fan Taosheng for a while. Xie Kai said: "Listening to my uncle's words to him, I have already resigned, but I just want to let Chaohe, who has passed this year's New Year, leave Beijing again." He was sick intermittently for a winter last year, although it was not very serious, but his age was there, and it was worrying to look at it. The resignation can be approved, which is also an important reason. I don't want him to step down, and how many things on his mind are also unloaded, and the whole person is open. In addition, there are many literary friends and friends here in Guangling Academy, and they have written books in the world, which has become more comfortable and healthy. ”

Hong Da asked: "Master Fan seems to be only over 60 years old, why did he resign early in the morning? The pillars of the imperial court for decades are occasionally tired, and it is enough to disperse their duties and responsibilities, and there are still many juniors to carry with them." ”

Xie Kai said with a smile: "No official is light. As an old courtier, who doesn't want to have a leisurely life? My uncle often said that the joy of living in the countryside and the pleasure of the mountains and rivers are pleasant. Master Fan also has the character of a scribe, so he naturally wants to jump out of the humility. After saying a word, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Xie Ji, and hurriedly continued: "This is also the age of Master Fan, and he has worked hard for the court all his life. Those with youthful spirit like us should serve the country, and there is no reason to shirk and be lazy. ”

When this sentence came out, Zhang Hui, Hong Da, and Jia Lian all laughed. Xie Ji couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, and scolded with a smile: "It's good that you know this truth." Then he said to a few people: "The general secretary appointed by Master Fan is indeed an important position, and he cannot tolerate the slightest mistake." As Lord Fan gets older, his spirit is getting shorter, so he resigns for fear of missing the important events of the king and the court, which is also true. It is precisely because of Lord Fan's lifelong caution and prudence that he will resign from his official position, and he can be called a model courtier for his dedication to the country. ”

When everyone heard this, they all said yes. Jia Lian said: "I heard the discussion that Shangyi had ordered Lord Fan to concurrently lead the post of Zhan Shifu Zhan Shi, but Lord Fan resigned, and after a few days, he went to the book to say that he was old and sick, but the emperor did not allow it." Later, Master Fan resigned several times, and he didn't agree until he went to winter. ”

Xie Kai was curious, and hurriedly asked: "Is there such a thing?" but it is a good and bad thing, much lighter than his political envoy. It's just that although there are several princes today, they have never heard of the prince. Now that the new Zhan thing is being replaced, is it going to sit down for a thousand years?"

Jia Lian shook his head, he himself was just hearsay, usually there were many princes and grandsons frolicking, so it was not much of a serious court matter. And then there is the gate valve market in the capital, which is usually the favorite of these gossip and speculation, even if there are any rumors, it is really impossible to count. Xie Kai asked a few more words, but he didn't know the essentials, so he gave up, but his expression couldn't help but be stupid.

Here Zhang Hui laughed and said: "The heavenly family has its own heavenly family. Let's just talk about it, who really bothered to think about it? Why don't we eat and drink for fun, and by the way, Qizhuang will also tell the story of the 'Tanah Lot Temple' in detail. You don't have to say 'I haven't seen the whole book', if you can get a thumbs up, even a few clips will be interesting. I am afraid that the lyrics of the song, whether they are meandering or half-clawed, should be memorized by all - don't sing them quickly, so that we can listen to them first. ”

Xie Kai said: "According to what you say, am I just a storyteller for fun?" So a few people talked and laughed, pushing the cup and changing the lamp until the sunset dispersed. Zhang Hui made an appointment with Xie Kai and Xie Ji to meet Gu Chong at the house another day, and here Hong Da also made an appointment with Jia Lian to discuss the time for the two families to cooperate and mainly handle a few people; Jia Lian and Zhang Hui took a car to the salt government.

I didn't want to go to the door of the salt government, and there were already people waiting for the two of them. It is divided into two groups: one group is Lin Ruhai's little servant, named Lin Ke, who said Lin Ruhai's words, and asked the young master to go to his Boyue Hall immediately after coming to his cousin's house; Jia Lian didn't know what was important, so he hurriedly asked Zhang Hui to greet Lin Ruhai on his behalf, and he hurriedly returned to Songfeng Yuan with his servants. I want to ask what was said in the letter from this Rong Mansion, what happened next, and see the next breakdown.