The next day, Li Wenxuan, who was carrying a condensing pill, appeared at Xia Yan's ancestral house on time. He called it a pill, but it was actually a Chinese patent medicine, and he gave it to Xia Yan first, and told him to take it before going to bed. If there is no discomfort and the effect is good, he will also refine and send it for the other party.

Xia Yan, who knew that he was useless, took out gold and silver to give to Li Wenxuan, and felt vulgar, so he called the other party into his study, and wrote the words "righteous way" on the rice paper with a splash of ink in front of him. Although Xia Yan is not a great calligrapher, his handwriting is vigorous and powerful, he is old-fashioned, and has his own characteristics, and it is not an exaggeration to say a thousand gold per word. The reason why he gave Mobao to Li Wenxuan was that he felt that the young man in front of him was a material that could be made, but he had gone astray.

Li Wenxuan knows very well that his words can't be bought even if he has money, after all, Xia Yan, who is high in his bones and is in a high position, will definitely not sell words for money. Standing aside, his eyes fixed on the word "righteous way" on the rice paper on the table, he guessed the deep meaning in his heart. I expected that Xia Yan's meaning was not to let him promote the authentic Taoism, but to let him return to the right path of the imperial examination.

"These two words are even a thank you gift from the old man to Xiaoyou." Xia Yan, who is quite personable, is amiable.

"The old gentleman is so polite. It is a blessing for three lives to be able to ask you for a painting treasure in your later life, and it can be regarded as a thank you gift. Li Wenxuan, who didn't have the intention of sycophants, firmly believed that the other party was an honest and self-disciplined minister, and said sincerely: "Your ability to live a long and healthy life is not only the blessing of the society, but also the well-being of the people in the world." ”

Xia Yan, who stroked his white beard with his right hand, did not say much, and his face seemed relatively calm. Then, the two walked out of the study and into the garden. Under the guidance of Li Wenxuan, Xia Yan and he first reviewed the first five styles taught yesterday. Immediately afterwards, he taught the essentials of holding the knees and stepping hard, skimming the body, squeezing the momentum, progressing to move the block and hammer, and sealing the five styles of Taijiquan.

Xia Yan, who listened carefully and seriously, did not become arrogant because of this, but always showed an attitude of humbly seeking advice. Looking at Li Wenxuan's dismantling of each move, he also followed the comparison. One is to teach carefully, the other is to learn carefully, so that the atmosphere in the garden is quite harmonious.

Half an hour passed, and Xia Yan basically was able to enter the first ten styles of Taijiquan. After a little sweat, he did feel a little comfortable. From the initial curiosity, I gradually developed to believe that this set of boxing methods can indeed have the effect of strengthening the body, relaxing the meridians and activating the meridians, and prolonging life.

After coming to an end, Xia Yan, who stopped to rest, recalled what Li Wenxuan had said before leaving, and asked meaningfully: "The summer heat is easy to dissipate, and the depression in my heart is hard to get rid of." Where is the old man's melancholy? ”

Li Wenxuan, who knows how to "not be in his position, not seeking his own government", did not talk about today's government and politics without knowing the proportions, but said in a different way: "Old man, for the country and the people, he worked too hard, so that a trace of depression in his heart was not relieved, and it caused more and more accumulation over the years, so that the heart pulse was not smooth, and he suffered from insomnia for a long time. My pills and fist techniques can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. If you want to cure the root cause, you can only test the old gentleman himself, and others can't help. ”

They already understood that this conversation was something in their words, and after listening to what he said, Xia Yan naturally understood the meaning of his words. Xia Yan, whose face was as usual, habitually touched his beard again. Through these three brief contacts, with a simple conversation, he can already judge what Li Wenxuan is like.

Xia Yan still appreciates him for not opening his mouth, talking about it and talking on paper. However, it does not conform to the old way of the other party's age, calm, and lacks the spirit of the book, which makes his heart more or less worried and unhappy. Perhaps, from a certain point of view, it is to know the current affairs.

Xia Yan, who had not said much, did not change his expression at all, but suddenly ordered Xia Yu, the housekeeper who was standing next to him, to serve him: "You go to the study and bring my painting to Xiaoyou." “

Xia Yu, who received the order, went directly to the study, rolled up the rice paper on the table where the ink had dried, and returned to the garden without delay. Li Wenxuan took Xia Yan's ink treasure from him, and he was very excited in his heart. I understand that this character is not only an artistic achievement, but also a matter of business and political benefits.

Li Wenxuan, who was holding rice paper in both hands, said goodbye happily, and said the three words "Please stay", and then turned around and left. Holding Xia Yan's Mobao, he did not choose to go home directly, but went to Zhenbao Zhai, so that the craftsmen there could show this character to themselves. I am very beautiful in my heart and value it, so I tell them again and again not to break it, after all, this thing can cooperate well with their marketing strategy.

Seeing his back disappear from his sight, Xia Yan shook his head slightly. Xia Yu, who noticed this detail, asked with one more sentence: "Could it be that the master has any dissatisfaction with Daochang Li?" ”

"It's not about dissatisfaction. After many days of observation, the old man deeply felt that this son had great talents, but lacked the virtues of a gentleman. At a young age, he was extremely enthusiastic about the sophistication of the drill camp. Xia Yan was moved and said: "Seeing him go astray, I didn't persuade him, and I couldn't bear it." It really led him on the right path, but he also felt that he would be treacherous about what was to come. I have this person in the Ming Dynasty, I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse? ”

Xia Yu, who knew that his master was very accurate in seeing people, said his opinion: "Actually, I think Daochang Li is still a good person. At the moment, he should be too young and inexperienced. Perhaps, in the future, he will change. ”

Xia Yan, who sighed deeply, seemed to realize something: "I'm afraid that on that day, the old man won't be able to see it." ”

"Master, why are you talking nonsense again? The slave and maid know that you will definitely live a hundred years old. Xia Yu persuaded and comforted: "When the slave and maid are too old to serve you, and in the future, your grandchildren are too old to serve you, then you will not die." ”

Xia Yan, who let out a laugh, wrinkled the folds on his face and said, "You old slippery head, you really can pat my ass." If I'm not dead by the time you say I say I'm still alive, I'm an old monster. Immediately, Xia Yu also laughed with his master.