He Mian'er followed Ah Xiang in the huge general's mansion, the path was tortuous, and sitting in it, it was easy for people to get lost.

"Old lady, they are all in the hall, Mrs. Mian, you go slowly." Ah Xiang led He Mian'er through the courtyard and came to the main hall of the house. From a distance, the old lady didn't know what Xu Yunqing and Sister-in-law Jiang were discussing, but it was not very pleasant. The maids stood far away, not daring to approach.

Seeing He Mian'er coming, several people immediately stopped arguing. Sister-in-law Jiang looked good today, and took the initiative to come forward to beckon He Mian'er to take a seat.

He Mian'er hesitated slightly, and then also took a seat. In the past, when she was in the General's Mansion, a large family had a dinner, and she never sat down to eat, but served by the old lady's side. At that time, Xie Wanqing was mostly absent, but she was not seen as a joke.

Xu Shaodong was also picked up, and the whole family sat together, but it was harmonious. During the conversation, Xu Shaodong's reading was mentioned.

The children of large families are often enlightened very early, if it weren't for the fact that the Xu family has been in distress at home, Xu Shaodong would have gone to school a long time ago.

"In the past, Shaodong's father studied at Nahongmeng Academy, so he might as well send Shaodong there." After all, the old lady was well-informed, and said directly.

The rest of the people nodded in response, although Hongmeng Academy is not focused on taking exams, but it is a place for the children of each family to study, belonging to the royal family, but also has a small reputation. Because when it is enrolled, it is necessary to ask the tutor to personally check the students, and let you royal Laozi, if the tutor does not nod and agree, you will not be able to enter the school.

However, in the matter of choosing who to take Shaodong to the academy, something went wrong.

The old lady's original intention was to let Xu Yunqing directly take her nephew to say hello to the dean. Uncle is like a father, Xu Yunqing is naturally obliged.

After the meal, several people prepared some valuable gifts for the dean of the academy, including a century-old inkstone-Duan inkstone, Jingxian Xuanbi and Jin Si Nan paperweight. Zero Zero always packed a large box and put it on the carriage.

It's just that Xu Yunqing just helped He Mian'er get into the carriage, and Gonggong Liu, who had been in the palace that day, arrived.

"General Zhengyuan, your old man is going out?" Gonggong Liu smiled so much that his face was full of wrinkles, walked over from afar, and asked in a thin voice.

Xu Yunqing naturally knew that Gonggong Liu was here to convey the emperor's decree, and hurriedly said: "Don't dare, please ask your father-in-law to order." ”

Gonggong Liu recounted the reason with a smile, and He Mian'er in the car heard it, it turned out that the emperor in the palace was entertaining King Chen, and wanted Xu Yunqing to enter the palace, and the monarchs and ministers had a drink together.

What is the relationship between King Chen and Xu Yunqing, everyone in the capital knows it, but they don't know what the emperor's intention is to invite him.

Not allowing Xu Yunqing to think too much, Gonggong Liu still urged with a smile: "General, don't let the saint wait for a long time. ”

"I don't dare", Xu Yunqing got into the carriage on the grounds that she wanted to tell He Mian'er a few words. Gonggong Liu had already stood in the distance with interest.

"Over at the academy, I've already said hello. It's not possible to make a temporary appointment, but this time it's hard for you. Xu Yunqing held He Mian'er's hand and said, not shying away from Xu Shaodong still in the car. Feel relieved. He Mian'er only said two words superficially, withdrew her hand, and Xu Yunqing calmed down.

He knew that Shaodong's knowledge was taught by her alone, and he was relieved that she would take it with him.

After explaining the matter, Xu Yunqing naturally turned over and got out of the car. I only heard He Mian'er behind her and said uneasily: "You too, be careful." ”

Xu Yunqing hummed and decisively got out of the carriage.

He Mian'er is really not very worried, after all, Xu Yunqing's merits are here. The general's mansion was raided before, probably in the emperor's heart, Xu Yunqing himself was actually regarded as a collaborator and traitor. Because the Xu family was full of loyalty, the emperor did not make a big fanfare, and even retained a bloodline of the Xu family. This time he entered the palace to wash away this shame.

It's just that I don't know, who was the person who gave slander to the emperor in the first place?

Thinking all the way, before I knew it, the carriage stopped, and it turned out that Hongmeng Academy had arrived. Hearing the sound of students reading from afar, He Mian'er lifted the curtain and led Xu Shaodong out of the car.

This place is far away from the hustle and bustle of Beijing, but it is a good place to study. As soon as you get out of the car, you will see a large pine tree that reaches into the sky, tall and dense, lacking the winding and winding of other pine trees.

The courtyard wall is old but not dilapidated, and it is very simple. The servant who drove the car had already handed over the gifts he had brought.

The old man guarding the door opened the door tremblingly and said, "It's the general's family that has arrived, and only the students and parents need to go in." ”

As he spoke, he pointed to the door and said, "Keep going down the steps, someone is waiting inside." ”

He Mian'er thanked him and led Xu Shaodong inside. From time to time, the sound of students reading childishly and procrastinatingly can be heard in the academy, and the bluestone slabs under their feet are cleaned cleanly, and it is comfortable to step on them.

There was a main room in front of it, and He Mian'er guessed that it was where the teacher was. A little nervously, he straightened up his clothes to Xu Shaodong, and advised: "Remember to salute the teacher first." ”

"Got it." Xu Shaodong replied obediently, with his aunt by his side, he has never panicked.

The door was open, and He Mian'er knocked lightly at the door, only to hear a man inside whispering, "Please come in." ”

He Mian'er could hear the man's voice clean and crisp, not like an old pedant, but like a ...... It's like a young man.

Thinking of this, He Mian'er didn't know why, she just felt a little shy.

"Master, good." Xu Shaodong had already seen the people inside one step ahead of He Mian'er, and saluted obediently.

He Mian'er leaned over and saluted, only to hear the man approaching and saying, "You're welcome." ”

He Mian'er raised her head, her eyes facing each other, and her eyes were full of surprise. In front of him was a young man who could be over twenty years old, dressed in green clothes, and looked even more young and immature.

That man probably never thought that the person who came was so beautiful and looked so old, and he could give birth to such a big son.

Although the people have become civilized, and the daily interaction between men and women is relatively free, young men and women rarely get along with each other alone, let alone in a single room.

For a while, the two blushed, and they looked elsewhere, not daring to look at each other again.

"What is your name?" How old is it? What books have you read? The man asked in a low voice, his voice was warm, but for the first time in his life, the teacher did not dare to look at the student.

"Hello Master, my name is Xu Shaodong. I'm five years old. He has read the Analects. Xu Shaodong was neither humble nor arrogant, and replied loudly.

"After reading the words of the Analects, the 'gentleman is virtuous, and the villain is virtuous.' What does the gentleman mean? "The man was really learned.

He Mian'er clenched her hands nervously, for fear that Xu Shaodong would not be able to answer.

"My aunt once told me that a gentleman is to be an upright husband, with a broad heart, always think about the people, think about the country, and can't do bad things." Xu Shaodong replied generously.

The man nodded again and again and asked, "Who is your aunt?" This explanation is even an ordinary man, and he is ashamed of himself. ”

He regarded the person in front of him as Xu Shaodong's mother, and he thought that the person who could teach a five-year-old child to say these words was a respected elder.

Unexpectedly, Xu Shaodong pulled the woman next to him and said, "This is my aunt!" She taught me. ”

He Mian'er saw that the man looked up in surprise, and the two looked at each other again, only to be so ashamed that their faces and necks were red, and they hurriedly lowered their heads again.

"Ladies are good at home." The man whispered.

"Don't dare to be." He Mian'er shirked.

A gust of wind blew, and the man smelled the fragrance wafting through the room, like a begonia blooming. This is not the season for begonias to bloom, but the man also knows where the fragrance comes from.