Chapter 109, Lantern Festival (4)

Seeing that the old man pretended to be pitiful to win the sympathy of the onlookers, the official couldn't help but get bored, and wanted to teach the old villain a lesson, but when he thought that he still had something to do, he didn't have to lose his errand for the old villain, so he hurriedly took out a tael of silver from his pocket, threw it in front of the old man, and said in a very impatient tone: "That's it, it's the dragon who doesn't fight with the snake, and the man who doesn't fight with the dog, even if Lao Tzu is unlucky today!" With that, he turned around and wanted to leave.

The old man's eyes were quick, and he quickly grabbed the corner of the official's clothes, and said, "Just one or two pieces of silver, what about you sending Huazi?" ”

The official turned his head suddenly, gritted his teeth and said, "If you were called Huazi, Lao Tzu would have kicked you away earlier, and you would still be allowed to play tricks here?" ”

The old man was taken aback when he heard this, and hurriedly looked around, and said, "Everyone, what is this official saying, is it called Hanako is not a person?" ”

"Why did I say that Hanako is not a human being?" The official was so angry that he clenched his fists and claws, "You old man, if you dare to spill and let loose again, don't blame me for being ruthless!" ”

When the old man heard his rough voice, he couldn't help but flash a spirit, and then suddenly let go of his hand and cried: "The official is so majestic!" ”

The official was so angry that he wanted to do it.

At this time, Shen Fu pushed away the commotion of the crowd and stood up and said, "Don't worry, official, I can help you judge this matter!" ”

The official glanced at Shen Fu, and when he saw his talent, he looked down on him a little in his heart, and said, "A scholar can only be a woman's kindness!" ”

Shen Fu smiled without saying a word, slowly walked to the poor old man's side, and said, "Uncle, did you just say that this official hit you?" ”

The old man thought he was a dog with a mouse - nosy, raised his eyebrows, and said: "This is a true thing, is it still fake?" ”

"Don't be nervous, uncle, I'm just asking casually!" Shen Fu said, leisurely picked up a preserved fruit on his side, and then gently broke it, only to see that it was already a little moldy, so he smiled and said, "Uncle, what do you explain?" ”

The old man's face changed, and he said, "What is the explanation?" You're so annoying, how can I understand what you're saying? ”

Shen Fu looked disdainful and said, "Your preserved fruit is all moldy, how can you still sell people?" ”

The official's eyes flashed with joy, and he hurriedly ran to Shen Fu's side, and also squatted down to pick up a preserved fruit. When I broke it open, it was moldy. The official couldn't help laughing: "Okay, it turns out that you can't sell it, and you deliberately slandered me, see if I don't kill you!" ”

Shen Fu saw him making a move, and hurriedly stopped: "Alas, this brother Tai, endure the anger for a while, avoid the worry of a hundred days, you are doing things in the government, once you hurt someone in public, I am afraid that the disaster is not far away, it is better to be cautious!" ”

When the official heard this, he couldn't help glaring at the old man.

The old man was so frightened that his palms were sweaty, and he was about to see an opportunity to escape, but he saw a child with just a forehead hair coming out of the crowd, kneeling in front of the imposing official, and pleading: "Ask the official to raise his noble hand, ask the official to raise his noble hand, this is my grandfather, please don't embarrass him, he has no choice, so he came out to cheat!" ”

The official saw that this child was very familiar, and took a closer look.

Only then did he find out that he was the child who had identified him just now, and he couldn't help but be surprised, so he looked at the old man for a while, looked at the child for a while, and said in shock: "You are grandparents and grandchildren? ”

The child wept and nodded.

The surroundings suddenly became agitated, and someone said: "Oh, I'm really not afraid of thieves stealing, I'm afraid of thieves, who would have thought that there would be such a thing?" ”

Someone said: "I'm really blind, I actually believed this liar's nonsense just now, if I offend the official because of this, it will really outweigh the loss!" ”

Someone said: "I'll just say, the official has a sky above his head and his feet on a piece of soil, how do you look at it, how can he be a well-known man, how can he not admit it?" It turns out that this old man is playing ghosts from beginning to end, it's really hard to know people's faces! ”

There are also humanitarians: "No wonder people say that the weather is restless and rainy, and people are restless, if this official starts beating this old man, I'm afraid it will be difficult now!" ”

The official heard the inconsistencies of the people around him, and he was impatient for a long time, and the lion roared at the moment, scaring away the passers-by who were watching the excitement, and then looked at the grandparents and grandchildren who were hugging each other with a tiger face, and said: "You grandparents and grandchildren have partnered to deceive people, see if I don't send you to see the official!" ”

The grandfather and grandson looked at each other in fright.

Shen Fu was afraid that this official would really do what he said, so he hurriedly said: "Brother Tai, please listen to the foolish brother." When you have to let go, you have to let go, and you have to be forgiving and forgiving. These grandparents and grandchildren should be forced to make a living, so they came out to cheat, so don't embarrass them! ”

The official snorted coldly, casually threw another tael of silver out, and said, "Take the silver, get out, don't let me see you again in the future!" ”

The child picked up the silver and held it to the old man happily, but the old man hesitated to take it, kowtowed again and again, and then pulled the child away.

Shen Fumu sent them away, turned his head and said, "Brother Tai is on an errand in the Yamen?" ”

The official nodded and said, "Thank you brother for breaking the siege just now, this kindness, I keep it in my heart, if I have a fate to meet again in the future, I will definitely repay the grass rank!" After that, he leaned over and bowed, "I still have important things to do tonight, so I'll leave first!" ”

Shen Fu hugged his fists and said, "Brother Tai, go slowly!" ”

The official nodded in greeting, flew into the saddle, and then waved his whip, and the horse's hooves were lifted up, and he went into the distance with a bang.

Shen Fu was stunned for a while, then turned around and came back and entered the carriage.

Chen Yun saw that his face was acceptable, and couldn't help but say: "You scared me to death just now, just go up and persuade people casually, don't you know the truth that you can't persuade people with a little rest?" What's more, that person looks like an official family, in case there is a backer behind him, if you offend him, wouldn't you ask for hardship? ”

"Fortunately, I retreated, not only solved the dispute, but also did not offend the official!" Shen Fu said with a calm smile.

Chen Yun glanced at him with disgust, and saw that Shen Xueru didn't praise the word, but just sat next to him reluctantly, and couldn't help sighing.

Suddenly, when they arrived at the mansion, Shen Fu took Chen Yun back to his residence, freshened up and washed up, then changed his bedclothes, and hugged each other to rest.

The next day, the sky was clear, and the beige sunlight shone on the wall, shining silver traces. It was the fruit of a snail's struggle overnight. Kudzu vine clings to the wall, along with Xu

The spring breeze blowing slowly danced, attracting a few little sparrows to jump and cheer.

Shen Jiafu received an official letter early in the morning, and the official letter was sent from Suzhou Weaving Shuwen, asking him to return to the weaving house as soon as possible without delay.

Shen Jiafu was under the eaves of people, and he had to obey orders, but when he thought of Shen Fu's duckweed heart, he couldn't help but be a little worried, so he summoned Shen Fu to him before leaving, and told him to explain: "Now that the Shangyuan Festival has passed, it is not a few days before the Shengshang's southern tour, from today on, you must not mess around, you must cherish the time, recite the scriptures well, especially strengthen the ability to write, and strive to help write when the Holy Lord calls for the test!" ”

Shen Funuonuo nodded.

Shen Jiafu was still not at ease, and said a lot, and then ordered someone to call Jingrui, and went out of the house and got into the carriage together.

Shen Fu respectfully saw off his father, turned his head back to the courtyard, and saw Chen Yun and Ruicai squatting in one place to play with the pug, and couldn't help but be curious, so he silently walked behind a few people, while observing the dynamics of the pug, while asking, "Where did this little thing come from?" ”

Chen Yun raised her eyes and said with a smile: "My aunt just sent someone to send a white fox and it from Yangzhou." I thought that my ancestors liked to raise cats, so I sent someone to send it, and the remaining pug was supposed to be sent to the wife's house for the wife's fun, but the wife said that she had no such leisure, so I had to stay in our yard! As he spoke, seeing the pug coming over and rubbing his palm, Chen Yun couldn't help laughing: "This little thing is very spiritual, I only fed him a piece of meat, and it will recognize me!" ”

"Where does it recognize people? It's obviously just begging for meat! Shen Fu said, striding up the steps.

Chen Yun glanced at him, suddenly felt funny, and involuntarily chased after him, and asked, "What did the master do with you just now?" ”

Shen Fu said calmly: "It's nothing important, just remind me that the Holy Southern Tour will pass through Suzhou Mansion, and there will be a call for the test, so that I can prepare at home with peace of mind!" ”

"The Holy One is going to tour south?" Chen Yun was overjoyed, "This is a once-in-a-century event, I want to see it with my own eyes!" ”

"What hasn't happened in a hundred years? For as long as I can remember, it's been more than three times! As soon as Shen Fu thought of going to take the exam, he was depressed in his heart, "Let's go on a southern tour, and it's just a matter of inspecting the political achievements of local officials, so why bother holding the exam again?" ”

Chen Yun was observant and knew that he had never liked the imperial examination, so he said in a gentle tone: "What? Don't you want to pass the imperial examination? ”

Shen Fu blurted out: "I am a layman, I have never regarded merit as a memorial, of course I also want to pass the imperial examination, but I know my strength and will not stand out among tens of thousands of scholars at all, but my father has high hopes for me, and I can't bear to disappoint him!" ”

"Shengshang set off from the capital and toured all the way south, and it will take half a month to reach our Suzhou!" Chen Yun whispered softly, "During these days, you will study at home without distraction, refuse all visitors from outside the house, and I will also accompany you to study!" ”

Shen Fu smiled: "If you accompany me, can I still study with peace of mind?" ”

"What then?" Chen Yun deliberately made a look of embarrassment, "Is it difficult for me to go back to my parents' house to avoid one."

Avoid? ”

"It doesn't have to be!" Shen Fu said calmly, "I'm just listening to Yuxuan reading, as long as you don't come to disturb me!" ”

Chen Yun smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm busy counting the warehouse these days, so I shouldn't have time to take care of you!" ”

Shen Fu pretended to be displeased and said: "This can't be done, you still have to send three meals a day to the study regularly, otherwise, I will be hungry!" ”

Chen Yun smiled brightly: "Got it!" In order to let you study with peace of mind, I will definitely turn a trick every day to let you eat and drink well! With that, he stood up slowly and said, "I still have something to do now, so I won't gossip with you here!" ”

Shen Fu snorted and said, "What are you going to do?" ”

Chen Yun said truthfully: "I'm not busy with anything, it's just that Ruiyun's old son is going to enter the house today." I once personally promised Pingshun to kiss him, but it is not good to give a lip service for a while, so as not to bother to be a lobbyist, otherwise, I will become a person who does not believe in his word! ”

"Then you have to worry a little more, you must get this marriage done!" Shen Fu admonished.

Chen Yun smiled without saying a word, and hurried out of the house.

(End of chapter)