In the Rose Manor, Gao Juren and Mrs. Gao sat on the Taishi chair, and on her right hand sat the visiting second aunt Sheng Huaiyin, the county magistrate of Changshu County, who was about 40 years old, and his wife, the second lady of the Gao family, Jin'er, was also sitting beside him. "Second aunt, how is the matter with what I asked you to inquire about, it will be spring in the next year, and Wan'er's marriage is imminent. If Deng Gongzi's scientific examination fails again, then it is no wonder that I am ruthless, and this marriage will be postponed. "The exalted attitude seems to be very resolute.

Sheng Huaiyin bowed his head slightly and said, "Uncle Yue, the little son-in-law sent someone to make the situation almost over." Last summer, Deng Zixuan recruited a group of scholars to accompany him to study, and went to Guangzhou to apprentice in the autumn and was accompanied by bodyguards. When he returned home in late May this year, around July, Deng Zixuan bought a beach land in Pudong through Wang Jie, Daotai, Songjiang Prefecture, and is now building a house and preparing to build a wharf, the situation is roughly like this! ”

"Buying land in Pudong? The Deng family doesn't have this strength? Raised his eyes widened in surprise. It seems to have been purchased for someone else, and it was Deng Zixuan's relationship through his brother-in-law Gao Shizu. "Gao Shizu is his brother-in-law, and he is also the master of the Songjiang Mansion, no wonder Lord Daotai is so face-saving, but this kid is a little unprofessional, he doesn't read sage books at home, and he participates in things like that!" Who is he buying land for? The exalted man asked.

Sheng Huaiyin said with a smile: "It's not surprising, at present, the imperial court encourages trade and industry, and Shanghai has become prosperous." Last year, my cousin Sheng Huaixuan went to Tianjin to join Li Hongzhang's command, just to expand the industry. If my brother-in-law has such a vision, it may not be a good thing, Deng Zixuan has nothing out of the ordinary in the current state! "I don't care about this, if the scientific expedition fails again, I don't want to be my son-in-law!" The exalted man still does not give up.

"Daddy! I heard that my sister was not in good health during this time, so I went to the back to see her. Second Miss Gao Jin'er said. Mrs. Gao said: "Wan'er has been in a trance recently, and the amount of food has been greatly reduced, and I don't know why. Usually your sisters have the best relationship, persuade her for me! Gao Jin'er came to the backyard and walked straight into Wan'er's boudoir. At this time, Wan'er was holding Deng Zixuan's handkerchief out of her mind.

"Sister! Look at what is so dedicated, is it not that you are so anxious? Gao Jin'er smiled suspiciously. Wan'er put away her handkerchief in a panic and said, "The second sister is here, and she won't tell me to startle me!" Gao Jin'er stepped forward and took her sister's hand to check it carefully, and smiled: "Look, I haven't seen my sister for a few months, but it's too much." Deng Zixuan's kid is really not a thing, he actually made his sister wait for three years, the beautiful scenery of the night, the moon before the flowers, and the good time was wasted! ”

"You are not allowed to talk about him?" Gao Wan'er instinctively reacted dissatisfied. "And voila! If Deng Gongzi is an ugly monster, seeing you still look like this will make you sick for the rest of your life. "That's not it, Deng Gongzi ······!" Wan'er found out that she had leaked her mouth and immediately stopped. "Have you met?" Gao Jin'er asked in surprise. Gao Wan'er had no choice but to say truthfully: "Sister, you swear to keep it secret!" "I swear!" Then Gao Wan'er told Deng Zixuan how to keep filial piety for three years and how to date privately when Deng Zixuan came to the house last year, but she concealed the secret of giving jewelry and handkerchiefs.

"Now I understand, how my sister doesn't think about tea and rice, it turns out that Deng Gongzi has made a private agreement with you for life, it can be seen that this Deng Gongzi is suave and not an ordinary person. However, Deng Gongzi is bold enough to make a private agreement with you for life. Daddy and your brother-in-law are talking about Deng Gongzi in the hall! , Daddy said that Deng Gongzi Chunfu fell off the list again, so he pushed off this marriage! Gao Jin'er said. Sister! How is this good! "Gao Wan'er is in a hurry." The fate of the parents is difficult to disobey, sister, let's accept our fate, I hope Deng Gongzi is on the list as you wish! Gao Jin'er sighed.

"Life is a member of the Deng family, and death is the ghost of the Deng family. Deng Gongzi has already hugged me, unless Deng Gongzi doesn't marry! Gao Wan'er was categorical, Gao Jin'er's eyes widened in surprise when she heard this, and she said, "Sister! You have an oath! Wan'er hesitated for a moment and took out a handkerchief from her arms, Gao Jin'er was moved when she saw the blood on the handkerchief and said, "Sister! It can be seen that Deng Gongzi is a loving and righteous gentleman, I hope that the sky has eyes and makes lovers become dependents! ”

Gao Jin'er stumbled for a while, and said a lot of comforting words. After her sister left, Wan'er couldn't help but choke up with tears when she remembered her father's words, and Ya Biying and Danxia also cried when they saw that the young lady was sad. After a long time, the maid Biying said: "Miss, Sister Jin'er said that Deng Gongzi recruited a group of scholars and went to Guangzhou to apprentice, presumably Deng Gongzi worked very hard." Otherwise, Miss will write a letter and I will go to explore the truth? ”

Danxia said: "We are little women, how to get out of the house, and let the master know it's terrible!" Bi Ying said resolutely: "I can dress up in disguise, and I won't show my flaws if I pretend to be a man, so you can agree, Miss!" Wan'er hesitated for a moment and said, "Bring the paper!" In a few moments the letter was written. Wan'er advised: "Biying, when you see Xianggong, just ask him to write back, go early and come back early!" ”

In the afternoon, Deng Zixuan walked into the classroom, "Stand up and greet Mr." With Deng Qiang's immature shout, 20 scholars stood up and shouted in unison: "Hello, sir! "The crisp children's voice is pleasant to the ear." Sit down, everyone! "After a year of careful care, the children's complexion has shown a healthy contour, their little faces are flushed, and their height has changed a lot. Deng Zixuan said majestically: "You have made great progress in the past year or so, and I feel very gratified. In the future, you will all be pillars, so I will change my study and add two homework in advance. And on the basis of Chinese arithmetic, Gewu and English are added. ”

"Sir! What is English? A scholar asked curiously. English is what foreigners say! In the future, you will have to deal with foreigners, and it will be difficult to move an inch without foreigners. As for me Weishenme to let you learn foreign languages, you will understand later. After Deng Zixuan finished speaking, he turned around and began to write English letters on the blackboard. After the letters were written, Deng Zixuan instructed Deng Qiang to send over the simple English textbook he had compiled.

An hour later, Deng Zixuan announced that everyone would study on their own and review the English alphabet they had learned for a lesson. Deng Zixuan returned to his house, and Xiaohong hurriedly brought the tea and said, "Young master!" Don't be too tired, there are still more than three months to go! Deng Zixuan glanced at the quiet courtyard and knew that Chen Jintang had led the brothers to train. At present, the spirits of the brothers are very high, and they go out at dawn and return after dark.

"It's the uncle who is here, please come in!" Hearing Xiaohong's greeting, Deng Zixuan raised his eyes and saw his brother Zide walking in. "Brother, you're here, please take a seat! Little Red on Tea! "Usually, it is difficult for my brother to get his own cross-courtyard, Deng Zixuan was a little surprised." Brother! I'm too busy not to go in. There was a boy who said he was visiting you, and I brought him in! "Hey! Come in! Zide turned to leave, and then a fair-eyed boy walked in.

"I'm happy to come and visit Deng Gongzi!" The people who came stared at Deng Zixuan without turning their eyes. The person in front of her is clearly a woman, with long eyebrows and clear eyes, although she does not draw eyebrows and makeup, Deng Zixuan will not be mistaken. Take a closer look at the familiarity, and quickly branch the little red.

The visitor took off his melon skin hat and showed his hair. Deng Zixuan sat down with a smile, he couldn't think of where the young woman in front of him had seen it, so he had to take a leisurely sip of the tea bowl in his hand, pretending not to be surprised at all.

Bi Ying stomped her foot angrily and said, "Deng Gongzi, don't you want to know who I am?" ”“haha！ This son is suave, and he may have met the young lady somewhere, but he really can't remember where he has seen it. Since the young lady came uninvited, the boy smiled, come and do it to my side! Deng Zixuan teased. Bi Ying's face suddenly flushed and said, "Miss has a deep affection for you, I really didn't expect you to be so attentive." ”

"You mean Miss Wan'er, could it be that you are ······," Deng Zixuan stood up in shock. "Deng Gongzi, you can see clearly, I am Miss Wan'er's maid Biying, and I am unreasonable!" "It turned out to be Bi Ying! I said something familiar, I'm sorry I was joking with you, don't mind! "What do I mind? I'm sorry for Miss, you've been making you a big carrot for a long time! Miss misses you every day, but you are so happy! Bi Ying glared.

"So, Miss Wan'er is here, where can you take me to meet her!" Deng Zixuan stepped forward and grabbed Biyun's hand. Bi Ying retracted her hand and said, "Please respect yourself, Miss didn't come, she asked me to bring a letter!" Biying finished and pulled out a letter from her bosom. Deng Zixuan opened the letter suspiciously, only to see a line of juanxiu font appear on the letterhead: In the heavens, it is a winged bird, and in the earth, it is a lianli branch. Deng Zixuan was a little moved after reading the letter.

Then Deng Zixuan grinded the pen and wrote: Next year's spring, magpies will be high. Raise your eyebrows and fly higher than your wings! "Biying, please forgive me for my rudeness. The reason is that seeing you is like seeing a young lady, and she will know when she hands the letter to the young lady. After Bi Ying left, Deng Zixuan said to himself: "Isn't it just the test Xiucai?" It's a piece of cake. Next year, I will not only have to go sightseeing to marry Miss, but I will also take the initiative to join the Gao family. Lift people up, what do I see you do? ”

After dusk, Biying rushed back to Rose Villa. After reading the letter, Wan'er couldn't help but hold the letter on her chest, and her face showed a happy expression. "Miss! What did Deng Gongzi's letter say? Bi Ying asked in confusion. Childe reassures me that there will be good news in the spring next year! Wan'er said softly.