Chapter 55: Danqing (I)
"Eldest sister, although I went to find the county order, it may not be of any help in my career. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info The teacher himself is too busy to take care of himself, and now he is making a fuss about going to Foshan, if he really approves his invitation, he wants to take care of me and I don't care. I offended Mr. Hong again, and it is not easy to go back to the countryside for the time being. Whether it's for study or safety, I'm probably going to have to live in Guangzhou for a while. ”
While walking into the room, Fan Jin carefully explained to Sister Hu, whose expression was very calm. Hearing him talk about this, he tilted his head and calculated, "Things are very expensive in the provincial capital, if my brother lives in the provincial city, I will go to the city several times more, sell porridge and broth, and the money I earn can also be used for my brother's education." ”
"Forty-five miles from home, are you still in the city?"
"It doesn't matter, it's a big deal, it's harder, hurry up more at night, go out at dawn, and enter the provincial capital at noon, my aunt doesn't need me to help too much now." Our folks are willing to help my brother plough the land, and the things in the field are not much to do with my aunt herself, and there are people to help me do the work at home, so I happen to be idle and can go into the city to help my brother do things. ”
While speaking, the two had already arrived at the door, and Fan Jin suddenly said: "Eldest sister, aren't you afraid that I will never be able to get into a reputation from now on?" ”
"What does it matter if fame is not fame? Even if you don't take the exam, you're still you. Actually, to be honest, I don't want you to take the meritorious test, I heard that people who have won the fame are not allowed to be officials in their hometowns, at least hundreds of miles away from home, what if they can't see Brother Jin at that time? It's better like now, you study hard, find a library to teach in the future, I'll do a little business, and our life is very good. ”
The door was pushed open, and Liu came out of it, and when he saw Fan Jin, he said loudly: "Come in quickly, don't get drenched in the rain outside, you two have to talk small, there is time." How about it, what did the county magistrate put on you? ”
After hearing Fan Jin's words, Liang Pandi said: "Hou Shou is very powerful with this trick, first hurt himself and then others, if this county master runs the rivers and lakes, he must be a ruthless character." Tao Taishou was not easy to do this time, and forced a county order to Foshan, I don't know how many people poked him in the back. ”
Liu's eyes rolled quietly, not knowing what idea he was thinking, "Poking the backbone may not be useful, even if you pay attention to a hundred sentences behind your back, he will still be his master." Your mouth is dry when you scold, people are still free, everyone think about it, who is better than who is sad? We ordinary people don't understand the things in their officialdom, and we have no hope of a good or bad reputation. The person who is concerned is nothing more than two meals and one night, there is rice in the tank and copper plates in the pocket, and the wife can be supported, and there is no need to be a little white face, which is the best life. Now that the county master is going to Foshan, I think it's better to follow the boy, and be a person who works before and after the county order, and you can also get the guidance of the county order, and when you change people in the house in the future, you can continue to take the test. ”
Fan Jin said: "This is not appropriate, let's not say that the teacher asked me to stay in the South China Sea, and if I disobey the order, the teacher will not be happy." Just say to go to Foshan, this is tantamount to tying the rope tightly, in case the teacher is sent before Tao Taishou, or transferred to another post, or simply degraded to the people, what should I do? Generally speaking, when the prefecture and county make trouble at this point, no matter what the prefect is, the prefect will definitely be transferred to show that the court is calm. When the time comes, if I send my teacher to another province to be an official, will I also leave my hometown to serve in front of me? ”
"That's fine, it's okay to eat everywhere, and it's not like a coolie to follow the county order."
Liang Pandi snorted coldly, "The imperial examination is to go back to my hometown to take the exam, how can I be in time for it?" ”
Sister Hu also said: "No, you can't go to other provinces if you want to enter your brother, so if your aunt wants to enter your brother, how can she see people?" ”
Liu said: "This is not good, that is not good, you should take a passable charter to come out." Could it be that he made Jinzi live in Guangzhou and asked a woman to support him every day? ”
Liang Pandi slapped his chopsticks on the mouth of the bowl, "Eat your own food!" I will pay for how much money I spend on studying and eating, and what does it have to do with you? How much money you spend won't move you half a penny, so don't eat salty radishes and worry about these things, it has nothing to do with you. ”
Fan Jin said: "Aunt Liu doesn't think badly, in Guangzhou, the expenses are much larger than in the village, and the silver in my hand is almost used when paying taxes, and next, I have to think of a way out to make a living." ”
"What is almost? The military food business you negotiated can be collected as usual, and the money from the tooth store is placed with me, which should have been yours. These few taels of silver are enough for you to live for a while. Then slowly think of a way to make money without you having to worry about it. ”
Fan Jin said with a smile: "The business is discussed by the third sister, and the third sister is responsible for the acceptance of the goods, and she has worked a lot hard, so I can't ask for the money." I'm also a scholar, it's not difficult to make a living, I don't dare to say that I'm rich, at least it's no problem to support myself. Eldest sister, don't always run to the provincial capital, it's not safe for girls to get up early and be greedy for darkness. Before the matter is resolved, it is inconvenient for me to go home, and my mother will be tired of your help, this favor is owed to me. As for my expenses in the provincial capital, I will figure it out myself, you don't need to worry. ”
Liang Pandi nodded and said: "Jin Zai said that he was hard, we Fan Zhuangzai should have this backbone, with my help, I am not afraid that we will not be able to live our lives." ”
Liu smiled: "Yes, in fact, that's what I mean, whether you go to Foshan or Guangzhou, you always have to have such a breath in your heart to support yourself." Seeing that Jin Tsai has this kind of backbone, I am relieved, no matter whether anyone takes care of it or not, Jin Tsai can live majestic. The eldest sister is an unmarried girl, and it is always unsafe to travel to and from the city and the countryside. As for the family, there are so many villagers here, Aunt Fan will not suffer anything, you just have to rest assured. ”
After dinner, Sister Hu was dragged back to her home by the Liu family, and Liang Pandi stayed. When there were only the two of them left, Liang Pandi's expression became serious, obviously worried that he was too easy-going and let Fan Jin have other thoughts.
"Jin Zai, your scene is propped up, it's time to tell the truth. What do you think, although Sister Ah is not rich, she will always raise you for a lifetime. Liu's words, don't take it to heart, sister thinks that you should study hard and make money next, I'll figure out a way. ”
Fan Jin said: "What I said is not a lie, if you want to gain a foothold in Guangzhou, you can't just rely on others, you must find a way to make a living." I thought about it, I can make a living by selling paintings. The crown of the previous dynasty sold lotus, and the life was also very leisurely, am I not as good as him? Third sister, don't move, I'll draw you a portrait first, so you can see my craftsmanship. ”