"Fan's house."

The long bluestone paved the five stone steps, followed the butler up the steps, and was covered by the painted bucket arch.

On the vermilion gate, the two black iron beasts swallowed the cloud ring, and the old butler just raised it and knocked it twice, and the gatekeeper came out of the ear room inside and slowly opened the door.

Seeing that the old housekeeper outside the door came over with a few people, he smiled on his face: "Uncle Quan, you are back." He respectfully invited the old housekeeper to enter the door, and then asked, "These are the scholars who recruited to copy books today?" ”

In the end, it is a familiar family, Uncle Quan has never said a word along the way, at this time, the porter asked, and opened his mouth: "Just these few, it can be regarded as half of Chengji County." ”

As he was about to walk forward, he seemed to have thought of something, and stopped and instructed the doorman who wanted to send him forward: "You have memorized their faces, and if they come back in half a month, invite them in, and then go to me." ”

Menzi nodded again and again, swept around the faces of Shen Yun and the others twice, and then promised: "Uncle Quan, don't worry, I have remembered, if they come, I will go to you immediately." ”

Only then did the old housekeeper take a step forward and continue to walk forward, and Shen Yun and the others hurriedly followed.

In the end, it is a rich family.

In the wide front yard, there is a bamboo forest that is rare in the northwest. There is also a lotus pond, although the lotus flower is falling at this time, the attractive lotus canopy goes to stand upright.

I have always heard people talk about lotus flowers and lotus flowers, but I have never seen them. Now when I see this time, my eyes can't wait to pop out.

Along the stone-paved path, Shen Yun and his party were taken to a study room with complete pen, ink, paper and inkstone in the second courtyard.

It is said to be a study, and it is probably also a place where the master's family will meet the literati and ink writers.

There is a big case of Huali in it, on which there are various celebrity law posts, and two treasure inkstones, various color pen holders, and pens inserted in the sea of pens are like woods.

On the other side, there is a big Ru kiln flower sac, and a bag full of crystal balls is inserted in the white chrysanthemum.

On the west wall, hang a large "Smoke and Rain Map", although I don't know who the inscription is, but look at its brushwork, it must be a master's handwriting. A pair of couplets on the left and right is Yan Lugong's ink, and its word cloud: Yanxia idle bones, Quanshiye career.

On the left red sandalwood shelf of the case, there is a large plate of Daguan kiln, which contains dozens of delicate yellow and exquisite Buddha's hands. On the right lacquer shelf hangs a white jade flounder, and next to it hangs a small hammer.

It is not extravagant, but it is just the furnishings of a room, which shows that its owner is an elegant person.

The old housekeeper and the bookkeeper took out a thick pile of paper from the book, and handed over the books that had been packed up a long time ago to Shen Yun and the four of them.

Then he looked at Shen Yun and said with a smile: "In this case, please ask Shen Gongzi to give Mobao." ”

Nodding at Lu Fang and the others: "If the three of you are interested, you can stay and watch with Xiao Lao'er, if you have no time, let them take a few out of the house." ”

Zhou Ziwen's face was unwilling. It must be known that Shen Yun wrote a few words with two taels of silver, and it was a few slaps in his face. However, Lu Fang and Chen Qi both said that they would stay, how embarrassed he was to leave alone.

However, I still have to say something about the scene: "I want to see what kind of exquisite calligraphy he has refined since he couldn't even afford pen and ink." ”

The silver bottle glanced at Zhou Ziwen angrily, and returned to Shen Yun, but his eyes rippled.

Since the old gentleman appreciated it, Shen Yun was flattered. I don't know what words the old gentleman wants, you might as well tell me, it's better than the kid secretly guessing the degree, and the old gentleman's kindness is in vain. ”

The old housekeeper shook his head at this time and said to Shen Yun: "My master once said that when a calligrapher puts pen to paper, his heart is the most smooth and natural. If the little old man insisted on adding shackles to Shen Gongzi, he would fall into a cliché. ”

actually wanted Shen Yun to do whatever he wanted.

At this moment, Shen Yun was a little difficult.

After thinking about it, Zhou Ziwen thought that Shen Yun was aware of his indiscriminate use, and Shen Yun finally put pen to paper.

"There will be times when the wind and waves will be long, and the clouds will sail into the sea."

Li Bai's poems are used here, and Shen Yun has the meaning of showing his heart. Although he lost a little bit of the heroism of the Qinglian monk, he gained a little bit of Shen Yun's tenacity.

"Good, good words, good ambition." The old man shouted three good words in a row, applauding Shen Yun. stopped Shen Yun's humble words, grabbed his arm, and urged: "Shen Gongzi should not forget to settle the payment, but unfortunately he was in a hurry and forgot to ask Gongzi to bring a spare chapter, and this good ink treasure is a little meaningless." ”

"Childe might as well stay at home, and after a while, I will personally visit the door to fill in the blank on this side."

The old man was extremely polite, which made Shen Yun feel uncomfortable for a while, crying and laughing a few times, and then said: "Old gentleman, don't work in vain, the kid is not famous, where is the idle chapter." Why don't you ask someone to ponder one side after some time, and then make up for it. ”

When the old housekeeper heard this, he nodded, but he personally took Shen Yun and Lu Fang to the account room, handed over the two taels of silver to Shen Yun, and then asked again: "Shen Gongzi, don't forget, next time you come, you must bring a spare chapter." ”

Stepping out of the gate, he said goodbye to Lu Fang and Chen Qi with a little politeness, looked at Zhou Ziwen twice, and walked out of the city with a cheerful silver bottle.

The sooner you go out of town, the sooner you can get back home.

When encountering such a happy event, it is time to share it with my father and mother.

I bought a bucket of grain along the road and carried it on my shoulders, cut a few feet of linen, and went back just to make a dress for my father and mother. Stuffing paper, ink and cloth into the silver bottle, and stuffing her with a few fried sugar cakes, the little girl's eyes closed with a smile.

Saddle Fort said that it was not far away, and it was also fifteen miles away.

Usually come and go, and it will be almost home in an hour. Now the two of them are carrying things in their hands, especially Shen Yun, who is carrying a bucket of grain on his back, and he has to rest after walking for a while, and his speed is naturally much slower.

The sun reached the top of the western hills, and I finally saw the vague shadow of Saddle Castle.

The sheep herds in the village seemed to have driven back the sheep in Changqiu, and the call of the sheep caused the barking of the house dog. The sound of a rooster crowing suddenly sounded, and the smoke poured into Shen Yun's mind along with the curling smoke.

People say that they are cowardly in their hometowns, but at this time, Shen Yun's heart is full of such complex emotions.

Although after half a day of running-in, he has long regarded Yinhuaer as his own relatives. But in Niu Saddle Castle, it is his own father and mother, and here in Shen Yun, everything only exists in memory.

How exactly he should face it is a question.

Hesitating at the entrance of the village, even if the silver bottle was still full of joy, he could see his hesitation.

"Uncle, are you afraid that grandma and Ah Weng will be disappointed because you have failed on the list?"

forced to be empathetic, but after all, he still didn't guess Shen Yun's heart. But because Shen Yun was silent, the little girl only thought that she had guessed correctly, so she spoke again and comforted: "It's okay, grandma whispered to me after you went out, it doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam, as long as your uncle has the heart, you can take the exam again in three years." ”

Seeing that Shen Yun was still silent, the little girl could only say helplessly: "Anyway, no matter what you say, you have to go home today." You can't escape. ”

One sentence woke Shen Yun up in an instant.

Yes, this matter, in the end, can't be escaped, it's better to just like this, like slowly accepting the silver bottle, accepting this pair of parents.

I finally made a decision in my heart, and when I came back to my senses, the silver bottle was holding something in one hand, standing on tiptoe and shaking the right hand, which was thin but full of calluses, in front of her eyes.

patted the back of his hand angrily, but what he got was the little girl's surprised voice: "Uncle, you finally woke up." Standing here motionless, I thought you were stunned. ”

"Okay, okay, don't make a fuss, let's go home quickly. I've been waiting for my father and mother for a long time. ”

Shen Yun shook his head helplessly, sent a drooping rice bag to his shoulder, and walked towards the dilapidated courtyard according to his memory.

It was already dark, and everyone in the village had gone home to finish their meal, and after walking a long way, they didn't even see a single figure.

Footsteps finally stopped in front of a courtyard wall where several clods of earth were missing.

The family is poor, and there is not even a door. On the one hand, there was nothing to worry about the thief, and on the other hand, there was not so much wood, and he made two door panels extravagantly.

The silver bottle rushed into the courtyard with a puff of smoke, and shouted at the three adobe houses: "Grandma, grandfather, the silver bottle is back." ”

But his feet did not stop, and he rushed directly into the dark room.

Then, there was a voice in the room that made Shen Yun's soul throb a little.

"Silly girl, someone who is going to get married in a few years is still so crazy. If you teach your father to see it, you have to roll your eyes a few times. ”

This is the voice of Shen Yun's mother here, the woman who is sick and weak in her memory, but still works hard to run the house.

Shen Yun wanted to turn around and leave, but in the end, he still thought of the promise he had made to the deceased soul to take care of his parents and relatives.

There are also words lingering in the ears of the silver bottle-after all, there is still no escape.

Slowly stepping into the courtyard.

The woman in the house was already holding the hand of the silver bottle at this time, and slowly walked out of the house. In the dim light, the shadowy figure was not very tall. A few wrinkles on the yellowed face are particularly noticeable.

The long hair that was pulled up was mixed with black and white, which was closely matched with the memories received by Shen Yun.

Seeing that Shen Yun was still a little hesitant, his gentle but somewhat faint voice was like a warm current, flowing from Shen Yun's ears into his heart.

"Silly boy, if you don't pass the scientific exam, you will have to take the exam again next year, why do you need to be this little daughter. Come in, A-Niang made some stewed noodles, just waiting for you to come, and then start to cook. ”

Shen Yun's nose suddenly became sour.

No matter when and where, home will always be the hometown that the wanderer misses. And your mother will always be the one who will make a bowl of hot noodle soup when you come back, no matter whether you are proud or down.

In the face of this kind of family affection, Shen Yunwei used a strong voice to move and called in a low voice: "A-Niang, I'm back." ”