A hint of impatience flashed in Su's eyes. It's just a nephew, as for so much trouble? It's good to let him live in the house to prepare for the exam, and I still want to invite the master. There is a famous master in the capital, and the bundle is not cheap. Then it's another expense. Although Chen left the silver when he left.

But last year, Mao Tongtong lived in the house for a year. Food, clothing, and housing, which do not cost money? Now there is another Mao Mingxuan, and it will cost all kinds of expenses. The prices in the capital are more expensive than those in Yangzhou City. How can the little money she left behind be enough to invite another master?

Thinking of having to post it upside down, Su's heart was even more unhappy.

But she didn't have the courage to fight against Chen Junjie. failed to give birth to a son, and always felt almost confident when facing Chen Junjie.

Therefore, although I was reluctant in my heart, I still nodded again and again with a smile on my face.

Mao Mingxuan just stayed in the Chen Mansion. A letter that arrived safely was also sent to Yangzhou the next day. It's just that Mao Tongtong in the palace didn't know about it.

On the second day, Mao Mingxuan got up early and started his morning reading.

When Xiaohuzi came last night, he was already familiar with the situation in the mansion under the leadership of Uncle Chen. This will go to the dining room to give Mao Mingxuan breakfast.

When Mao Mingxuan's half-hour morning reading was over, breakfast was just on the table.

"Young master, let's have breakfast first. Eat warmly and work hard. ”

"Hmm." Mao Mingxuan put the book in his hand and walked to the table.

White rice porridge, steamed buns, two side dishes, and two eggs. The breakfast was very simple, but Mao Mingxuan didn't pick his mouth at all, and he ate very fragrantly.

It's time for him to grow his body. Last night's rush and the restraint of the first arrival, I didn't eat much for dinner. This will be hungry for a long time.

After he finished his breakfast, the first rays of sunlight entered the house.

stood up and walked slowly in the small courtyard where he lived for a while, when it was time to eat after eating, Mao Mingxuan sat down at the desk again.

Chen Junjie happened to take a break today, and it was rare to have a lazy sleep. Only then did he get up and have breakfast with Su, and then went to see Mao Mingxuan.

When he entered the room and saw Mao Mingxuan reading, he nodded approvingly.

"Uncle!" Mao Mingxuan hurriedly got up and saluted.

"What are you reading?" Chen Junjie asked.

"Revisit the Four Books." Mao Mingxuan replied.

"That's right, I'll test you." Chen Junjie said.

"Uncle, excuse me." Mao Mingxuan nodded.

Chen Junjie didn't read the book Mao Mingxuan had just read. For a person who has entered the officialdom by virtue of his own ability, these things are all in his mind. If you want to teach Mao Mingxuan, you can come casually.

Mao Mingxuan didn't feel the slightest nervousness. Each question is clear and well-answered.

After a few questions and answers, Chen Junjie smiled on his face, nodded, and said, "Not bad!" Very good! At your age, it's good to be at this level! ”

"I hope my uncle will give me more advice." Mao Mingxuan said modestly.

Chen Junjie is a senior, and it is always right to ask for more advice. Although Mao Mingxuan is confident, he is not arrogant.

"I'm afraid I can't guide you at my level. But if you want to talk about the experience of the end, I can teach you something. Chen Junjie said.

"That's the best!" Mao Mingxuan said with a smile.

"The examiner has not yet been decided, and I don't know what to focus on. Brush it up yourself. I'll inquire and see if I can get you a master to give you some advice. Chen Junjie said.

"Thank you so much, uncle!" Mao Mingxuan hurriedly moved! His thank you came from the bottom of his heart. Uncle Chen is really good to him. Some of his apprehensions when he came dissipated in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, Mao Mingxuan lived in Chen's Mansion for a month. It was also winter in the capital, and it snowed for the first time of the year.

In this month, Mao Mingxuan almost stayed at home. Every day, I read various books in the house. Uncle Chen wanted to ask him for a better master, but unfortunately a good master was too difficult to find, so he never found it.

Sometimes, Mao Mingxuan would also discuss certain issues with Uncle Chen after he returned in the evening. The relationship between the nephews and uncles has become more and more intimate.

As for the Su family, Mao Mingxuan has always been polite. He saw it too. This aunt will not neglect to take care of him as he deserves, but to say how sincerely he is welcomed, compared with Uncle Chen's attitude, it is too obvious.

But fortunately, he lives next to Uncle Chen's study in the front yard, and he doesn't bother with the backyard, so he doesn't have to contact it often.

As for Chen Ruzhu's cousin, Mao Mingxuan has less contact. I only occasionally see it when I am called by Su Shi to eat together. The two of them didn't even say much.

Just looking at the snowfall outside the house, Mao Mingxuan suddenly missed Mao Tongtong very much.

Although my sister is afraid of the cold, she loves snow. Every year when the first snow falls, it's especially exciting. They will always pull him to have snowball fights and build snowmen.

But since Mao Tongtong entered Beijing last year, no one has asked him to build a snowman when it snows.

"Young master, if you build a snowman in this snow, you have to make a snowman for a while." Xiaohuzi said.

Mao Mingxuan shook his head, he didn't like to build snowmen, but every time he saw his sister's smile, he would think about how to build snowmen more realistically.

Xiaohuzi was a little puzzled. But after looking at Mao Mingxuan's expression, he suddenly understood. Young master, this is missing a girl! Hey, now that the young master is in the capital, he still can't see the girl's face, so it's no wonder that he is sad.

"Young master, isn't my uncle a Beijing official? Can't you send a letter to the girl in the palace? Xiaohuzi asked.

"There's no hurry." Mao Mingxuan only said two words simply.

Xiaohuzi was puzzled, but it was not good to ask again.

In the palace, Mao Tongtong was standing under the corridor at the door of the house, wearing a thick cotton robe, a cloak tied outside, holding a stove in his hand, watching Wu Youcai commanding a few little eunuchs to build a snowman for her in the courtyard.

Since the concubine Liu was sent away by the eighth master with a word from her house, Mao Tongtong was regarded as a favorite in the backyard of the eighth master.

The minions are the most knowledgeable at the helm of the wind. Seeing Mao Tongtong being favored, how can there be anything that is not stuttering. Even the fresh fruits and snacks delivered in the dining room are more exquisite than before.

As soon as Wu Youcai said that he would build a snowman for her, several little eunuchs immediately volunteered to come out.

However, in the middle of the day, the snow in this courtyard covered the ground, and even the roof was white, which shows that the snow is heavy. And it doesn't mean to stop until now.

Wu Youcai and the others were digging in the courtyard to think about what kind of snowman to build to win Mao Tongtong's favor, while Qingzhu was worried that Mao Tongtong would catch a cold.

"Gege, it's cold outside, let's go inside. Later, when they're all piled up, you can come out and take a look. ”

Mao Tongtong didn't seem to hear it, looking at the figure of Wu Youcai and a few people in the courtyard, he was a little stunned.