The three members of the Cheng family entered the courtyard, and Li said: "Today's first day of opening, I'm afraid the old lady will remember it in her heart, so let's talk to the old lady first." ”

Hongzhu was still carrying a food box in his hand, containing a few snacks left by Tete, which were prepared for the Zhu family to taste, so he said: "Mother, this snack is cold, it is better to send it after steaming." Li Shi thought about it and agreed, and the three of them went into the kitchen together.

When I entered the room, I saw Zhu Zilan looking at the medicine stove, but she was sleepy, and she was half-awake and half-asleep supporting her chin. I saw that the medicine stove was burning very strongly, and I didn't know how long the medicine had been boiling.

Li Shi didn't feel like it, and went over to call her.

Zhu Zilan woke up, was stunned, and said for a while: "Third aunt, why did you come back? I'm tired today, and no one has anyone to cook!"

Hongzhu didn't like the complaint in her words, "What are you talking about, do you mean that we can't live without you?" If we move away, someone will go hungry. ”

Zhu Zilan was snatched away by her like this, and snorted unwillingly, and said, "I know that you are busy now! Not to mention making dinner, I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for dinner when I come back." Don't worry, I'm very full, good meat and good food!"

Seeing that their sisters were arguing again, Li frowned and came over to persuade peace, "Hongzhu, let's say a few words, it's not a big deal." He took a handkerchief and opened the lid of the medicine pot to take a look, and said to Zhu Zilan: "Zilan, this medicine is almost dry......

Zhu Zilan didn't care about arguing with Hongzhu, and took a bowl of medicinal soup, which was poured out as a small half bowl, and the smell smelled a little mushy, and it just couldn't be used. Zhu Zilan suddenly became a little irritable, and almost dropped the bowl with a glare, "I don't boil it anymore! This medicine is so hard, it's the second time, I'm tired to death!"

Hongzhu couldn't see it, and asked, "Whose medicine is this?" Now several people in the Zhu family say that they are sick, but it is not a serious illness, just like Jiang said that he has a headache and said that he is weak, if he thinks about Hongzhu himself, whether he drinks this medicine or not, he drinks more and drinks less.

Zhu Zilan sat down on the low stool and didn't want to move, "...... Big brother's. ”

If it is Zhu Boxiu, he is serious and has to raise his leg, but it can't be said that he doesn't have to drink it. After thinking about it, Hongzhu said: "Okay, you can rest on the side, people like you who have not boiled the medicine, the heat will not be seen, the hour will not be counted, and it will be in vain to give you how many medicinal materials you have." With that, Hongzhu went to open the new medicine bag again, and because she thought that time was tight, she took out the medicinal herbs and soaked them first.

Although Zhu Zilan was told by Hongzhu, seeing that she really helped, she couldn't help but didn't reply to anyone, and sat quietly and waited.

Li smiled, turned around and went to boil hot water and steam snacks.

Zhu Zilan sat for a while, her spirit began to be a little confused again, smelling the aroma of dim sum in the room, and turned her head to ask Cheng Wenhan: "...... Are these all your own dim sum?"

Cheng Wenhan was also tired today, so he also moved a stool to sit, and just near Zhu Zilan, he replied: "Well, it's delicious." ”

Zhu Zilan came to her senses, raised her eyes and asked, "Then you have made a lot of money?"

Cheng Wenhan couldn't help but stare at her when he heard this, and said helplessly and funny: "It's just some snacks, no matter how delicious it is, it will make some hard-earned money." ”

Zhu Zilan looked him up and down, as if she saw Cheng Wenhan's tiredness, and only snorted after a while and recognized his words. After thinking about it, she said, "Then, you should work harder." ”

Hongzhu also heard this, turned around and looked at her with a smile and didn't say anything, went over and opened the cauldron and looked at the steamed dim sum inside, because there was no steamer, the appearance has changed a little, and the taste will be softer. She sandwiched a piece of horseshoe cake and a piece of red bean cake, put it in a bowl and handed it to Zhu Zilan.

"Taste it. "Red Bead Road.

Zhu Zilan somehow, suddenly became a little cramped, took the pastry and took a small bite of it, and didn't say a word after eating. In the end, she was impatient to wait for Hongzhu to boil medicine, so she walked over with a small face and told her. Because she knew that these tasks in the past were either Zhu Biyun or Hongzhu, she was used to doing them, so she put down two sentences and left first.

Seeing this, Hongzhu was angry and laughed, and she really didn't know what to say to her. Seeing that the medicinal herbs were almost soaked, he began to fill the medicine stove with warm water to boil the medicine.

Li brought a basin filled with hot water, and asked Cheng Wenhan to wash up first. Hongzhu looked back and saw that the snacks were all ready, so she said, "I'll go to the old lady's house, mother, come and see the medicine." ”

Li knew that Hongzhu could speak better, so he responded.

Hongzhu went to the landlord's room and served snacks. Mrs. Zhu didn't have much of a good face when she saw those dim sums, so she only said, "When did you come back? Your mother also learned that you are not at home." ”

"Mother boiled medicine for Brother Boxiu. Hongzhu replied casually, knowing that when she said this, Mrs. Zhu would not call Li to come over and lecture. looked at her with a smile and said, "Grandma, the restaurant is open today, and all the snacks are sold, and there are many customers...... Even if it is not as lively as it is today, if there is half a customer, our restaurant will not be able to lose. So grandma doesn't have to worry. ”

"Who is worried about you?" Old Lady Zhu snorted, "This is what you have to do, whether it is successful or not, I can't control it." ”

Hongzhu smiled and didn't answer, and handed her a piece of snack, "Grandma, this is soft, sweet and fragrant, take a bite and taste it." ”

Mrs. Zhu was going to have a cold face and not to eat, but when she thought that the three members of the Cheng family had stayed in the courtyard of the Zhu family for a few days, and she didn't want to be angry during the New Year, she decided to be amicable no matter what, so she reluctantly took a bite.

Hongzhu only felt that he had saved a good scolding, and withdrew after saying a few more words.

Back in the kitchen, Hongzhu asked Li to wash up first, and Li went. When Li came back, Hongzhu saw that the medicine was almost over, and she was only a little hot, so she went back to her room to rest. Li refused, so Hongzhu said: "Mother, I will send it to Brother Boxiu later, just say a few words to him." ”

Li Shi was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he remembered the matter of the academy, and then understood Hongzhu's plan, nodded and went back to the room.

Hongzhu and Zhu Boxiu hadn't spoken much in the past two years, and they borrowed the excuse to serve him medicine, so they returned to his room first. Thinking about it, Zhu Boxiu also waited for the medicine to lie down, and when Hongzhu came in, he was lighting a candle and reading a book at his desk.

Hongzhu didn't let Cheng Wenhan stay up at night when he read at night, and when he saw Zhu Boxiu so casually, he persuaded him: "Brother Boxiu, your eyes are not good when you read at night." I've heard that there are old scholars who read a lot, and their eyes are not good, and they have to tilt their heads and squint at people, which is strangely tight. ”

Zhu Boxiu replied lightly, smiled faintly, and asked suspiciously, "Why are you here?"

Zilan was about to fall asleep when she saw the pot, so I came for her. I'm slow, and I'm late. Hongzhu explained, put the bowl on the corner of the table, and when he looked down and saw the book Zhu Boxiu was holding in his hand, he asked curiously: "Brother Boxiu, this is written by Mr. Yishan, right?"

Zhu Boxiu raised his eyes and looked at her in surprise when he heard this, "You actually know?"

Hongzhu complained half-truthfully: "Brother Boxiu, don't look down on me. ”

Only then did Zhu Boxiu suddenly understand, smiled and said, "Oh, the third uncle taught you when he was still there." I remember that the third uncle also said that you are a talented woman......" as if he thought of something again, he pondered for a while, and then said: "Yes, this is Mr. Yishan's work, talking about the scenery of Tong'an Zuo, the words are picturesque, and it is fascinating to read." How many have you read?"

Hongzhu heard that he didn't think much of Cheng Guitang calling her a "talented girl", and she was still a little unhappy in her heart, but when she remembered her purpose, she didn't care what he said, and only replied: "There are one or two articles, if you want me to say it now, it must be all confused." She smiled embarrassedly, and soon asked again: "Brother Bo Xiu, I heard that the gentlemen in Xishan Academy are very smart, I don't know how to compare with Mr. Yishan?

Zhu Boxiu raised his eyebrows in surprise, Hongzhu didn't allow him to refuse, stretched out his hand and pointed to the bitter medicine on the table and said: "This medicine is very hot, and you can't drink it at once, so it's better to just talk to me, and I'll come in and get a bowl when I go back." ”

Seeing her curious look, Zhu Boxiu felt that it was not perfunctory, and the experience of Xishan Academy was his pride, so he finally spoke up.

After hearing this, Hongzhu realized that there was a difference between recommendation and test for the entrance exam. Of course, Xishan Academy upholds fairness, and those students who have been recommended do not have to take the exam at all, but the exam is simpler and the chance of not taking it is smaller. And if there is no recommendation, you need to take three exams in a row, one for posting scriptures, one for writing poems or short essays, and one for strategy. After these three sessions, I have the opportunity to meet the gentlemen of the academy, and at least two gentlemen must nod and agree before they can get started.

When Hongzhu heard this, she asked, "Do you want the two gentlemen to agree?"

Zhu Boxiu smiled at this time, as if Hongzhu's words had won his mind, "Just like that projection, if you get Mr. to approve your talent in advance, you will get a recommendation." ”

"The gentleman of the academy can also write a letter of recommendation?" asked Hongzhu.

Zhu Boxiu smiled reservedly and nodded, "Naturally, I was the same back then. ”

Hongzhu then knew why Zhu Boxiu was so happy when he said this, so he praised him for a while. After seeing a few words, Zhu Boxiu was not deep in the city, and his expression soared. Hongzhu continued to ask: "Could it be Mr. Jiang? Brother Bo Xiu was only fourteen or fifteen years old at that time, right? How did he know Mr. Jiang?"

When Zhu Boxiu heard Mr. Jiang's name, he came back to his senses a little, and he frowned and said, "What are you asking about these things ......for?" Wen Han wants to take the test?"

Hongzhu knew that she couldn't hide it, so she nodded calmly, only saying that Cheng Wenhan wanted to give it a try, and then asked him for help.

How did he know that Zhu Boxiu was suddenly unhappy, "Wen Han is so small, what kind of fun, should it be a game?" He looked at Hongzhu with a cold face, and said after a while, "Do you want me to help?"

Hongzhu didn't know why his attitude became so strange, but after listening to this question, he still nodded.

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