There is such a story in "Strange Tales from Liaozhai", a rich man over sixty years old asked a warlock to tell his fortune, and the warlock said that the rich man still has a lifespan of eating more than ten stone rice, and the rich man thought: "Yes, I can't eat a pound of rice a day, and one stone of rice can eat more than half a year, which means that I can live for more than ten years, which is considered a long life." "Unexpectedly, the rich man then got a strange and strange disease, very good at eating, and his appetite was so good that he had to eat more than ten meals a day, and in a year he ate more than ten stones of rice, and then he died—

Zeng Yu thought it was funny when he read this story, but now he has witnessed Yan Shifan's bribery and wealth, poverty and luxury, and he can't help but think of the rich man who can eat in "Liao Zhai", and feels that Yan Shifan is also the rhythm of death, and he has to enjoy it slowly.

Although Yan Shifan sent someone to invite Zeng Yu from Shangrao, but that was just by the way, Zeng Yu was just a small talent after all, and he was far away from celebrities, Yan Shifan didn't need to be too polite, and said that Zeng Yu was not even a person, even if it was really as rumored that he would win the champion in the future, he Yan Shifan had not seen the champion, Jiajing 35 years Bingchen Branch champion Zhu Dashou, 38 years has not been the champion Ding Shimei, not all bow down in front of his father and son, the champion has one in three years, But if his father and son have been in charge of national politics for more than ten years, how can they be compared, so although Yan Shifan admires Zeng Yu's talent and learning, he is not rare and strange, and he is like a guest-

Zeng Yu also wished that this was the case, if Yan Shifan paid too much attention to him, it would make him uncomfortable, Taoguang was his wish, the main purpose of being a companion to Yan Shaoqing was to see Yan's luxury, Yan Shifan was good at antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and had countless treasures, which were completely out of reach of poor scholars, of course, Zeng Yu also had a selfish intention, which was not known for the time being.

When passing through Jinxi, Zeng Yu saw that Yan Shifan did not make a detour to Lufang Township, so he asked a Yan entourage about Lu Yuanwai, and the attendant said: "Lu Yuanwai left Fenyi and went to Raozhou after half a July, and Lu Yuanwai's second son is now the general judge of Raozhou Mansion. ”

Zeng Yu said "oh", rode his horse, as if casually asked: "Is the marriage between Songjiang Xu Ge's grandson and Miss Yingzi decided?" ”

The attendant said: "I don't know much about this, it seems that it didn't work out, Xu Ge's family has returned to Songjiang." Glancing at Yan Shifan, who was riding a horse in front, he lowered his voice and said: "It seems that the aunt who seems to be Miss Yingzi resolutely refuses to let Miss Yingzi marry Songjiang Xu, saying that Miss Yingzi is young and will discuss marriage in two years. ”

Zeng Yu didn't ask any more questions, and thought to himself: "Lu Miaoxiang is still very decisive, if Yingzi marries Songjiang, there will definitely be no happiness, Yingzi is only twelve years old this year, maybe Yan Shifan has already asked for guilt before she reaches the age of marriage, at that time Songjiang Xu will definitely not accept her, the daughter of the criminal minister will end up very miserable, well, others are here to save the country, to obtain high-ranking officials, to conquer the world, but I am here to break up Yan's marriage and save the beauties related to Yan's." ”

Zeng Yu laughed at himself, his legs were holding the horse's belly, and the horse trotted up under his crotch, this kind of Hetao horse is not tall, and the short-distance sprint is not fast, and the victory is good in endurance, and the long road is the most suitable, starting from Shangqing Town on the first day of September, just six days, eight hundred miles, arriving in Fenyi County before noon on the seventh day of the first month, a group of people came to Xigang Jichang Garden, and the garden steward greeted Yan Shifan and said: "Master, Lord Yan of Fengcheng has arrived, came from Nanchang yesterday, and this morning the second master of Ruizhutang accompanied him to the tomb of Mrs. Ouyang. Lord Yan left a message saying that if the master didn't come back today, he would go back to Nanchang. ”

Yan Shifan handed the reins to the garden and asked, "Where is Yan Jingqing now?" ”

The steward said: "It should be in Yuqing Hall in the village." ”

Yan Shifan said: "Go and ask him to come to see me." With that, he strode into Jichang Garden.

Zeng Yuxin said: "Fengcheng Yan Jingqing, it should be Yan Maoqing, I don't know what Yan Maoqing's official position is now, this person is Yan's sworn friend, and Yan's father and son are grasshoppers on a vine, one is prosperous and one is lost."

The steward got on the horse and went to Jieqiao Village, Yan Shifan's entourage was busy, only caring about carrying his luggage, these entourages gained a lot from this trip, only Zeng Yu guarded his books and clothes and didn't know where to go, before Lu Yuanwai was in the East Courtyard, he could go to see Lu Yuanwai and stay in the East Courtyard, but now Lu Yuanwai is not here, Yan Shifan did not order, these people can't take care of placing him for a while.

Zeng Yu stayed in the foyer for a while, didn't have a sip of tea, walked to the east courtyard to see, the leaves were falling, the courtyard was the same, because Lu Yuan was not outside, he was not good to go in without permission, he looked in front of the courtyard, and was about to return to the foyer, but saw a fat old woman with a fierce face came out of the courtyard, this old woman was surprised when she saw Zeng Yu: "Ah, Zeng Gongzi, when did you arrive?" ”

This vicious old woman is Granny Yan, last time Zeng Yu treated her with a heartache, and her attitude towards Zeng Yu was obviously much better, Zeng Yu replied: "With Yan Shilang just came here from Guangxin Mansion - is Granny Yan okay?"

Granny Yan babbled to Zeng Yu about how she couldn't sleep well and couldn't eat, she hadn't seen her for more than two months, this old woman had obviously aged a lot, her heart disease was not curable, if she could quit and recuperate well, she could live a few more years, otherwise she would only have one or two years of life.

Zeng Yu asked: "Last time I prescribed the prescription, didn't my mother-in-law take the medicine and decoction?" ”

Granny Yan said: "I took a few pieces of medicine, and then I wanted to ask someone to grab the medicine, but no one paid attention to me, an old woman, and I couldn't walk a long way out of breath, so I went to the pharmacy in the city for several miles." ”

Zeng Yuxin said: "At the beginning of Qingtian Village, this old woman blackmailed Lu Miaoxiang's gold and silver jewelry a lot, and she won't be without money, if she gives up some silver money, no one will run errands for her." said: "Mrs. Lu and Miss Yingzi refuse to take care of you?" ”

Granny Yan sighed and said, "The two of them are no longer here—"

Zeng Yu was startled, and was about to ask what was going on, when a Yan Mansion companion walked over quickly and said, "Lord Yan invited Zeng Gongzi to eat." ”

Zeng Yu was inconvenient to ask again, so he came to the flower hall of the North Courtyard with his companion, the banquet had already been placed, and Yan Shifan greeted: "Zeng Sheng, come, sit here, you are a student, I can't let you sit at the same table with those subordinates, otherwise you will complain about me."

Zeng Yu didn't say, "How dare you", but said with a smile: "Thank you for your courtesy, I am grateful for my late life." He already knew some of Yan Shifan's temper, if he said, "How dare you", Yan Shifan would definitely think that he was insincere, and would deliberately let him go to eat with Yan's entourage and companions, anyway, you said "how dare you".

In addition to Zeng Yu, there were three other Yanfu guests at the same table with Yan Shifan, one surnamed Wu, one surnamed Ying, and one surnamed Sun. Wu Mazi is good at blowing the flute and playing horses; Sun Widow is good at telling jokes, good at serving people's joys and angers, the three of them followed me here from Jingshi, I am not lonely in mourning, thanks to the three of them. ”

Sun Widow said: "It's the Donglou Junshan cultivator, although my generation is a ninth-rate small skill, I also know how to repay it." ”

Ying Lao Er and Wu Mazi echoed the voice.

Yan Shifan said with a smile: "Don't be sycophant, I know your mind very well, if I lose my position once, your generation will be scattered and run faster than anyone else." "Anyway, Ha Lu Ha Da Lu laughed.

Ying Laoer, Wu Mazi, and Sun Widow just laughed, and didn't think that Yan Shifan's words insulted their personalities, Sun Widow said: "Donglou Jun's wealth has been rich for thousands of years, and I want to verify the loyalty of my generation, but unfortunately my generation does not have an immortal body." ”

Then Wu Mazi sang in the knot: "——I wish my sister a long life and wealth, if there is something bad, I will have to repay my sister's kindness, but I don't know the horsepower from afar, and I will see the hearts of the people for a long time." ”

Yan Shifan smiled, drank a big glass, and ate a large piece of meat, how could he have the appearance of mourning and filial piety.

Zeng Yu didn't take the initiative to speak, Yan Shifan or the second child asked a few people to say a few words, eat more vegetables and talk less, thinking: "Yan Shifan is really happy and lively, but I don't know how long this blessing can be enjoyed."

When the banquet was about to disperse, the steward came to report that Lord Yan was here.

Slowly adjust the state, and the arrears will definitely be made up, Xie Lu Xie book friends are considerate.