Shang Qiong did go to the Xishan Courtyard to repair books, and the picture was quiet over there. But unfortunately, the weather has become hotter and hotter recently, and many of the dignitaries in Beijing have gone to Xishan, and there are also people who know Shang Qiong, knowing that he lives in Xishan, they will inevitably come to visit, so Shang Qiong's intention to hide there is a failure.

If that's all there is, it won't make him move back into the city. After all, friends don't come to visit every day, and after saying hello, he can be quiet again. Unfortunately, what is even more unfortunate is that the neighbor of the Xishan Villa of the Shang family originally belonged to a high-ranking official, who fell in the rebellion case, and the family property was confiscated. Recently, the new neighbor is renovating the small house, and the craftsmen come in and out every day, knocking and beating, and there is no quiet moment. Shang Qiong couldn't stand it for two days and had to move back to the city.

However, he did not go back to live directly at home, but lived in his private house by Shichahai. This exquisite courtyard was a gift for his eighteenth birthday, given to him by his own grandmother, and it took him several months to clean up, and this was the first time he had moved in. It's quiet and cool, and few people know about it, so he can enjoy peace. Therefore, after Shang Qiong moved back to the city, he has been living there all the time. This small house is very close to the address of the Mingzhi Library, Shang Qiong used to associate with the children of the scholarly family, and the elder brother of the Yi family got acquainted, and heard that the two of them are now copying books in the west hall of the Mingzhi Library, so they went over to visit, and then happened to meet Zhao Wei who went to check the progress of the library project.

Zhao Wei and Shang Qiong have also met before, but they don't have a deep relationship. When they met today, they chatted for a long time on the topic of the library, and the two suddenly felt that they hated to see each other. Zhao Wei had heard his sister Zhao Xiu mention that Shang Qiong was very good at learning, but because of her flawed face, she couldn't participate in the imperial examination. But at that time, he was just listening, and it wasn't until he got into deep contact with me now that he knew that the other party's talent was much better than his own.

Zhao Wei sighed to his grandmother Zhang and sister Zhao Xiu: "When I met Shang Qiong, I knew what God's injustice is. If he is a person with mediocre talents, it is just that he can't take the imperial examination, there is nothing to be sorry about, and there are no people in the world who are more talented than him. But he has such a talent, but he can only bury it, how can people not feel sorry for him? He couldn't take the imperial examination, and it wasn't his own fault, he was just born like this. ”

Zhang also sighed when he heard it: "It's really a pity. Although with his family background, it is not impossible to enter the government from Enyin, but after all, he can't compare to the right path of the imperial examination, and he will not be able to enter the cabinet in the future. ”

Zhao Xiu was a little unimpressed: "What about Enyin's entry?" How many people who have won the Jinshi merit test can enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister? Truly talented people don't worry about being buried. Moreover, whether a person is successful or not is not only measured by how big an official he can be. I see that Shang Qiong herself is quite ambitious, and she said that she wanted to repair books at such a young age. If he is really allowed to write a masterpiece, which will be praised by everyone and will be remembered for centuries, will such an achievement be worse than being an official in the imperial examination? There are more people who can be officials, and they have no real political achievements, and they are just idle people. But the scholars in the forest can always be respected by everyone. In this way, who is better than whom? ”

Zhang smiled: "You girl usually likes to talk nonsense, but there is some truth in today's words." ”

Zhao Wei also smiled: "My sister is becoming more and more detached now, this is indeed a good point." It's just that everyone in the world values merit, Shang Qiong was born in a famous scholarly family, and his uncles, brothers, sons and nephews are all admitted to the imperial examination, and he can't end up alone, so I don't know how many grievances he has suffered. When I wait for outsiders to see him, I naturally have to fight for him. But he himself is very open-minded, and I listen to the tone of his speech, with lofty ambitions, and does not focus on fame and fortune. Now that he is still young, I don't know if he can write a good book, but with his talents, there will always be a day when he can achieve something, and then he may really be able to live for a hundred years. ”

Zhao Xiu pursed his lips and smiled: "Since my brother admires this eldest son's talent so much, it is better to make friends with him more, if you encounter any questions when you study on weekdays, if you don't often disturb a few people, simply ask him." Shang Qiong's family has a close relationship with her family, and her knowledge must be better than that of her brother. Besides, even if there is something he doesn't know, there is still a Shang Taifu behind him. ”

Zhang couldn't help but poke his granddaughter's head: "You are so good at this abacus, your brother is making friends outside, is it for the benefits?" Shang Taifu is the emperor today, is it possible that he still wants to teach your brother a talent? Less bad ideas. Just now I scolded the old lady of the Qiu family for doing everything she could, but she mistook her reputation, don't learn from her, ruin your brother's reputation. After finishing speaking, she turned to her grandson Zhao Wei: "Since you have fallen in love with Shang Gongzi, it is good to have more contact with him, if there is anything you don't understand in your homework, you can ask him for advice, just don't trouble others too much." If you have received benefits from others, you should remember to repay them in the future. In addition, although our library is not yet completed, there are many books in the collection, and there are quite a few to read. If there is a Shang family son who is interested, you can just lend it to him, don't be stingy. ”

Zhao Wei said with a smile: "Grandmother rest assured, grandson understands." Today he borrowed a few books and went back, and I asked the Yi brothers to write down the titles. These books shouldn't be lent, but they haven't opened yet, and he's a book lover, so I was relieved that it didn't hurt to come. When the library officially opens, I will invite him to the library to read books. The Hengzhu West Pavilion is not open to the public, so he just sits there, and he doesn't worry that someone will disturb him. ”

Zhao Wei was actually quite excited about his sister's idea. Although he knew a lot of scholars, he also knew some children of scholarly families, and he had a lot of contacts on weekdays, and if he encountered any questions in his homework, he could also get answers to them for advice. But first, he is not a formal disciple of other people, and it is no problem to occasionally come to the door to ask for advice, but it is too disturbing to always go. If he asks for advice from different scholars separately, sometimes he will encounter a situation where there are three or four answers to one question, and each answer has its own reason, which makes him a little confused and does not know which one to use. If this was the case, he used to ask Lee Kuang-di. Helplessly, now Li Guangdi has been ordered to study in Shuntian, and he wants to preside over the Shuntianfu Township Test, in order to avoid secrecy, Zhao Wei can no longer come to the door to seek advice, and he is worrying these days. Today, he chatted with Shang Qiong for a long time, and felt that the other party was a kind and patient person, and he did not hesitate to give advice. When the Yi brothers asked each other questions, he also explained them very carefully, and he explained them in simple terms, and he was clearly a good teacher who was good at teaching others. Zhao Wei felt that if he asked Shang Qiong for homework, the other party would definitely teach him. If you encounter something that both of you can't talk about, you can also discuss it with each other and study it together, which is really the best of both worlds.

Zhao Wei immediately decided that from tomorrow onwards, he would have more dealings with Shang Qiong.

He was thinking there, and Zhao Xiu was not idle here. She and the Zhang family whispered about Shang Qiong's private business by the Shicha Sea. A child of a family like Shang Qiong, who is only eighteen years old, has not yet started a family, and has another business, which is actually rare, especially since he is still the eldest son, and will not split up in the future, but inherit the family business. But since it was given by my grandmother, others have nothing to say. It's just that the old lady of the Shang family can't help but seem strange. These days, there is no such thing as a coming-of-age gift.

Zhao Xiu was a little suspicious, this matter had something to do with Fang Huizhu. She is the daughter of the Fang family, and Mrs. Shang, the mother of Mrs. Shang, is also the daughter of the Fang family, could it be that the Yue Banxuan incident made Mrs. Shang feel ashamed, and the Fang family is suspected of ruining the marriage, and Mrs. Shang gave away a big deal in order to appease her grandson?

Zhang also thinks that this is very likely. She solemnly taught her granddaughter: "The eldest girl of the Fang family has not done this kindly, not only has her reputation been affected, but even the other daughters of the clan have to be implicated, and even the aunts and grandmothers who have been married for many years will be disgraced because of their nieces and nephews." You should keep this lesson in mind, and you must think carefully in your future actions, and you must not disregard the reputation of your family and people for your own selfishness. ”

Zhao Xiu stood up and saluted: "Yes, grandmother." ”

Zhao Wei came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Grandmother doesn't have to worry, my sister won't do that kind of thing." ”

Zhang smiled: "I'm just instructing." But I was sighing in my heart. Although she thinks that her granddaughter can't do something stupid like Fang Huizhu, but her granddaughter has big ideas since she was a child, and sometimes she will make her own decisions, God knows when she will get into trouble? It's better to give me an early warning. I just hope that when my granddaughter encounters something, she can remember her instructions and not cause trouble.

At this time, the mother-in-law hurriedly came to report: "The front doorman reported that he saw the prince of Guangping coming up to our house, and he arrived as soon as he spoke." ”

Zhang hurriedly said: "It's almost time for dinner, how can you come at this time?" Brother Wei hurried to greet him. ”

Zhao Wei hurriedly went, Zhao Xiu was happy in his heart, and said to Zhang's with a smile: "Since it's time to eat, it's better to invite the prince to have a meal at our house." Today, there are fresh lotus root and yellow croaker sent by Zhuangzi, as well as live yellow eel sent by Liufang, which is in season and easy to make. ”

Zhang said: "If it is convenient for the prince, it will be fine." In the past few days, the prince has been accompanying the prince in the palace, and he came out today, so there must be something, don't delay others. ”

Zhao Xiu actually had some doubts in his heart, Gao Zhen accompanied King Guangping into the palace, presumably to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. But now that the Dragon Boat Festival has passed for two or three days, why haven't they heard that their father and son have returned to the palace? However, the queen mother and the emperor are all close relatives of the king of Guangping, and they are reluctant to him, and they want his father and son to live in the palace for a longer time. She doesn't have to worry about it.

Gao Zhen followed Zhao Wei into Zhang's courtyard. The two families are good friends, and they have known each other for many years, and there are not so many taboos. Gao Zhen respectfully saluted the Zhang family, and Zhao Xiu also greeted him, and then everyone sat down to talk, and the girl had tea.

Zhang saw that Gao Zhen was wearing a simple ivory-colored gauze robe, which was not the style of the palace, so he asked, "Is the prince returning to the palace?" Has the prince come back too? A few days ago, I wanted to invite the prince to play in the garden of the house, but I didn't want the prince to enter the palace. ”

Gao Zhen smiled slightly, and replied very politely: "My father is still in the palace, I have nothing to do today, so I will go back to the palace to take a look and take care of some urgent matters." Thinking that he hadn't come to visit the old lady for a few days, he came over to say hello. After a while, before the palace gate is under the key, I have to go back again. ”

Zhang Shi hurriedly said: "Even so, it is still important to get down to business." When the prince and the prince are free, I will ask Brother Wei to accompany the two of them to visit the garden. ”

Zhao Xiu asked Gao Zhen: "Are you planning to go out of our house and go back to the palace directly, or do you want to go back to the palace for dinner first?" Why don't you eat at our house? ”

The reserve on Gao Zhen's face disappeared suddenly, and he smiled happily: "Okay, I'm sorry for Sister Zhao." If I go back to the palace to eat, the people in the dining room will have to work hard, so it is better to save trouble. ”

Zhao Wei vomited in his heart: The people in your palace dining room are going to cry, the master is not in the mansion all day, and there is no banquet, when they have barely shown their skills, they are looking forward to showing their faces in front of the little master, and you don't even give this opportunity in this life.

Zhao Xiu didn't know what his brother was thinking, and after listening to Gao Zhen's words, he happily arranged dinner dishes. Today is not a festival, there is no need to put on a feast, but after all, it is a guest, and the identity of the guest is relatively noble, and the meal is too simple. Zhao Xiu thought about it, and it would be better to cook a few more dishes that Gao Zhen likes to eat. It just so happened that a summer kudzu robe she made for him yesterday had just been completed, was she looking for an opportunity to give it away?

But as soon as this thought came to mind, Zhao Xiu pressed it down again. No, she can't send it until he opens his mouth, otherwise she will dress it for her brother. She is not a needlework person, how could she be blackmailed by him for a few clothes, and she is still addicted? Let him know that she has already made him new clothes without prior instructions, and he may not be how proud he is. Zhao Xiu secretly made a decision, let's hide this matter first.

Gao Zhen didn't know what Zhao Xiu was thinking behind his back, he was talking to the Zhang family about the anniversary of his mother concubine Zhong's family. A year has passed in the blink of an eye. Princess Zhong's sacrifice day is approaching, and the sacrifice day of the first emperor is also coming. This summer, the royal family is afraid that it will be busy for a while, and the emperor and empress have little time to go to Xishan to escape the summer, and the same is true for King Guangping.

Gao Zhen wanted to ask the Zhang family today, if he plans to take his grandchildren to live in Xishan?