"Juniors, thank you Master Hou for your success!"

After listening to the words of Taining Hou Chen Ying, Shen Yichen also thanked him deeply, and the gratitude in his words was extremely sincere.

Because no one knows better than Shen Yichen how far this so-called marriage has been confused, it is not too much to say that it is reversing black and white.

But if Tai Ninghou didn't choose to pretend to be deaf and dumb, it would be impossible for him to get through this family affair in a fool's way, which shows how much concession Chen Ying made.

Facing Shen Yichen's salute and gratitude to him, Taining Hou Chen Ying's inner emotions at the moment were also mixed.

To be honest, when he heard that Zhu Yong was going to marry Yongkang Hou, Chen Ying was more dissatisfied and angry. His daughter's stupid heart secretly promised to say good things for Shen Yichen, a kid, but as a result, the high school meeting turned around and married the daughter of another marquis.

Where did this put Chen Qingtong, and where did he put the Marquis of Taining?

But looking at Shen Yichen's struggle and Chen Qingtong's tears, Taining Hou Chen Ying finally relented.

He understands that Shen Yichen is also in an involuntary position, and even Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, may not be clear.

If you insist on refusing Shen Yichen's efforts to redeem it just because of dissatisfaction and anger, then this is also a kind of harm and unfairness to the two young people in a sense.

After thinking about it, Taininghou played this good show of reversing black and white, not for Shen Yichen, but for the happiness of his daughter for the rest of her life.

"Don't let Qingtong down, let her, let me regret today's decision."

"The younger generation will live up to expectations!"

Shen Yichen understood what Tai Ninghou wanted to express, and responded categorically, this is a man's promise.

After that, Shen Yichen turned around and looked at Chen Qingtong standing in the crowd of female dependents, at this time there were still crystal tears on her cheeks, but the corners of her mouth were like flowers.

Hearing Cheng Guogong Zhu Yong say that he wanted to marry Yongkang Hou, Chen Qingtong was desperate in his heart. Because only women who are under the shackles of feudal etiquette can better appreciate the power of their parents' orders and matchmakers' words, as if they can't see a little hope.

But Shen Yichen was like that light, in the desperate dark world, he completed an almost impossible reversal.

At this moment, Chen Qingtong felt extremely happy, just like when he was a child, Shen Yichen would always give comfort and support when he was helpless.

"Cheng Guogong, I will take my little girl back to the house for the time being, although the family affairs have been decided, but the follow-up still has to follow the rules of the six rites."

Taining Hou Chen Ying saw that the matter had been negotiated, so he opened his mouth to add.

Both parties understand that this kind of verbal marriage is nothing more than an expedient measure, and the real marriage process must follow the etiquette process.

"This is natural, wait for me to choose a good day and an auspicious day, and send a matchmaker to propose marriage."

"Okay, then Ben Hou won't bother."

"Taininghou walks slowly."

After saying goodbye, Chen Ying, Marquis of Taining, took Chen Qingtong out of the mansion, and until he was about to walk out of the courtyard, he could still see Chen Qingtong looking back from time to time, with that reluctant gaze.

The Marquis of Taining has already left, and the remaining ministers of the capital have naturally left the scene. It's just that in addition to asking Zhu Yong to resign, when they pass by Shen Yichen's side, they will also nod their heads, or even say a few polite words.

This attention is enough to show Shen Yichen's current status, and he is no longer an obscure small role in the officialdom of Jingshi.

When the guests dispersed, Chengguo Gong Zhu Yong's face immediately turned cold, especially when he looked at Lin's eyes, as if with a chill.

With the ups and downs of Chengguo Gong Zhu Yong in the officialdom for so many years, how could he not have reacted to the strangeness of this marriage incident, and made it clear that it was the Lin family who was behind the scenes, ready to take advantage of his drunkenness to create a fait accompli.

It's just that Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, didn't understand why she did this, and she had a good conversation with Mrs. Yongkang Hou, so she got carried away?

"Grandpa, the concubine is just a ......"

Facing Zhu Yong's chilling eyes, Lin instantly panicked and hurriedly wanted to explain.

However, Cheng Guogong waved his hand and interrupted rudely: "There is no need to say much about this matter, in the future, Shen Yichen's affairs will be left to me!" ”

Although Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, was very unhappy in his heart, he did not open his mouth to accuse and reprimand the Lin family, but only deprived her of the right to dominate as a mother-in-law.

First, because Shen Yichen and Zhu Yi are still present, even if the housewife is at fault, she can't compromise her authority in front of the younger generation, which is not conducive to the stability and tranquility of the house.

You must know that it is taboo to belittle your mother-in-law and put it in a high-rise mansion!

The second is Lin's self-assertion, in fact, the matter is not big, legally speaking, as the head of the house, she has the right to decide on the marriage of the maidservant, and Zhu Yong has no sufficient reason to criticize and reprimand.

It is precisely because of these two points that the Lin family has the courage to play the trick of cutting first and then playing, otherwise she would never dare to do this.

"Yes, Grandpa."

The Lin family agreed with a gloomy expression, which meant that it would be even more difficult for her to use her mother-in-law status to suppress Shen Yichen in the future.

"Okay, it's not early, so you're all gone."

After admonishing the Lin family, Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, also greeted Shen Yichen and Zhu Yi.

"Yes, Father."

"Yes, Grandpa."

Shen Yichen and Zhu Yi said yes one after another, and just as they were about to turn around and leave, they heard Zhu Yong's voice behind them.

"By the way, Shen Yichen, you repair a letter to tell your mother that as a son of man, she should be there now when she is going to get engaged and married."

Hearing this, Shen Yichen stopped his steps and turned his head to look at Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo.

Even if Zhu Yong didn't mention it, Shen Yichen would tell his mother Shen who was far away in Yingtian about the news that he was going to get engaged. After all, from beginning to end, Shen Yichen did not put the so-called Lin family's mother-in-law in his eyes, and there was only one mother of his own!

But when these words came out of Zhu Yong's mouth, the meaning they represented was completely different, which meant that the head of the family recognized the maid and concubine. Mother Shen can participate in her wedding banquet in the name of her biological mother, and she is no longer an outsider!

It may sound outrageous, but that's the way things were in ancient times, even the royal family.

The famous Jiajing Emperor Great Rites Discussion incident actually puts the essence to the light of how to prove that my father is my father and how to recognize my mother as a mother.

This kind of problem will be discussed with great fanfare in later generations, and I am afraid that it will be considered that the madman who escaped from a mental hospital is extremely normal in the Ming Dynasty, and it is even related to the country's legal system.

"I will, Grandpa."

"Hmm."

Chengguo Gong Zhu Yong nodded, and did not say much about this matter, he believed that Shen Yichen had understood what he meant.

And Lin's face was extremely pale at this time, and Zhu Yong's words had a greater impact on her than being deprived of her mother's rights.

Because this means that the prevention of the Shen family for more than ten years is likely to be in vain. The current situation is not only that her son has been approved by her grandfather, but even this herself will return to the Chengguo Mansion!

Looking at Lin's stunned appearance, an imperceptible sneer appeared on the corner of Shen Yichen's mouth. I didn't have enough strength before, so I could only choose to forbear, and in the future, the offensive and defensive momentum will be different, and it will be my turn to take the initiative!

The night passed quickly, and on the second day, Shen Yichen set off from the Chengguo Mansion early and went to the Yingtian Hall in the east of the city, where he had to go to report the good news to Mr. Li Tingxiu.

Although the news of his high school reunion has spread throughout the entire Beijing Division, it is not surprising that the gathering place for candidates like the guild hall learned about it early. But knowing is one thing, and reporting the good news is another, and Shen Yichen must tell it in person to show respect.

Today, the front of the Yingtian Hall is covered with debris from the fireworks and firecrackers. Yesterday's post, there should also be several high school tributes in the Yingtian Hall, and this is the trace left after the celebration.

Not only Yingtian Guild Hall, but other guild halls such as Huguang, Shaanxi, Sichuan and other places are very different, and they are all filled with a aftertaste after the carnival.

Shen Yichen walked into the Yingtian Hall, and the hangover in the lobby had just woken up, as soon as he saw him appear, his first reaction was that he couldn't believe his eyes, suspecting that he hadn't woken up after drinking too much wine yesterday.

After all, how could the dignified Hui Yuanlang appear in the guild hall early in the morning?

However, in order to take care of Li Tingxiu before, Shen Yichen presided over the overall situation of the Guozi Priest Wine Incident, so that his face left a deep impression in the hearts of the Yingtian Hall Juzi, and it was impossible to recognize the wrong person.

After coming back to his senses and confirming that it was Shen Yichen, everyone present saluted him as if they had exploded.

"Disrespectful and disrespectful, I didn't expect it to be Hui Yuanlang."

"I have heard the name of Shen Huiyuan for a long time, and it is really a blessing to meet you today."

"In Shangyuan County, I raised my son Tao Hui and met with Hui Yuanlang."

"The leader of Shen Huiyuan High School, I don't know if you can enjoy a thin noodle and have a drink with our fellow villagers?"

In the face of everyone's compliments and praises, Shen Yichen also kept returning the salute, and he didn't even dare to say it.

It wasn't until someone sent out an invitation that Shen Yichen politely declined: "I'm sorry brothers, I'm here to report the good news to my teacher today, if there is any neglect, I will have time to make amends." ”

Shen Yichen put his posture very low, and he couldn't feel the arrogance and respect of Xinke Huiyuan at all, even as good as ordinary middle scholars.

Because he knows very well that the real strong should not be humble or arrogant in the face of the stronger, rather than arrogant in front of the weak.

Shen Yichen's gesture won the favor of all the people present, and they also returned the salute.

"Shen Huiyuan is polite, if you have something to do, go and get busy first."

"Respecting teachers and respecting the Tao is the criterion of our generation of literati, and Shen Huiyuan will also ask for convenience."

"I have heard that Shen Huiyuan is low-key and humble, and what he sees today is true, and I really admire it."

"It's better to see than to hear, Shen Huiyuan's gentleman's conduct, contemptible people are convinced!"

Yesterday, there were many people in the street of the Bangbang Guild Hall, and there were many pretentious people with empty eyes, it is really better than not knowing, like Shen Yichen, a high school leader, can still see the slightest arrogance as normal, this mental determination can be called terrifying.

No wonder he can be a high school student at a young age, which is indeed different from ordinary people.

"You're welcome, then you're please."

Shen Yichen waved his hand, no longer politely with everyone, but turned around and walked upstairs.

It has been more than half a month since the last time I said goodbye to Li Tingxiu for the exam, and I don't know how my husband is doing now.

knocked lightly on the door, and there was a "please come in" from inside, and Shen Yichen also pushed the door open, and what caught his eye was a somewhat thin and thin figure.

"Sir, the student has come to tell you good news."

Seeing that it was Shen Yichen who appeared at the door, Li Tingxiu was not too surprised.

Yesterday, I posted on the list and learned that Shen Yichen would be a high school member, Li Tingxiu knew that with his student's character, he would definitely come over to report the good news to him today, so he waited in the room early.

"Okay, it's promising, and I didn't disappoint the teacher."

A few simple words, for Shen Yichen's touch, it is far more than the thousands of compliments from the outside world.

"The students can achieve today's achievements all thanks to the careful cultivation of Mr., don't dare to forget!"

After that, Shen Yichen bowed down to Li Ting and made a big gift, and the teacher's guidance on his life path is the greatest wealth since his imperial examination career.

Looking at Shen Yichen's behavior, Li Tingxiu's eyes turned red instantly, he was actually suppressing his strong emotions, and he didn't want to lose his sense of proportion in front of the students.

I saw Li Tingxiu pick up Shen Yichen with a smile on his face, and said: "Seriously, in terms of knowledge, there is not much cultivation for you by the teacher, and the achievement of today's Huiyuan depends more on your own efforts." ”

"In the future, when you enter the officialdom, there will be very little left for the teacher to teach you. I only hope that you can remember to establish morality before learning, not forgetting the first saint of heaven, and living up to the people, as a teacher, this life is enough to comfort. ”

"Yes, sir, the students follow the teachings."

When Shen Yichen replied to this, the corners of his eyes were also filled with tears.

"Okay, today is not the time for you to catch up with your teacher, there are more important things to do."

Li Tingxiu is not a hypocritical person, and he is already very pleased that Shen Yichen can maintain this heart of respecting teachers and respecting the Tao.

Now that students have achieved far more than themselves, they should go to the wider sky and soar, not be a woman here.

"What else?"

Shen Yichen was stunned for a moment when he heard this, he didn't know what more important things to do.

"Meet the Master!"

Li Tingxiu spit out four words lightly, as if a word woke up the person in the dream, making Shen Yichen understand that he had almost made a big mistake.

When he was a teacher with Lin Zhen as his teacher, Shen Yichen understood the difference between a teacher in the Ming Dynasty, a professional teacher, and a seat teacher. Now that the examination has ended, according to the rules of the ancient imperial examination, the next day you will visit the chief examiner and the same examiner who have selected you, and formalize the relationship between the teacher and the protégé.

You must know that the "three divisions" are respected by the teacher, and the two sides are deeply bound in the interests of the official career. Once there is a situation of neglecting the teacher, you will offend not only the two teachers, but also a large number of people in the same year, the township party, protégés, old people, etc., who are admitted to the same subject, which is equivalent to self-isolation from officialdom.

Therefore, in the feudal era, the relationship between the master and the protégé was basically in a state of intimacy, and it was rare for the situation to turn against each other.

In the Ming Dynasty, there were two cases of protégés impeaching or satirizing the teacher. They were Li Xiya, the first assistant of the Ming Wuzong period, and Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty.

"Sir reminds me that the student will go and meet the teacher."

Theoretically, in order to show respect, after the new Kogonshi is released, he has to go to the post early the next morning and wait for the meeting with the master.

In particular, Shen Yichen was selected as Huiyuan, and he should be grateful for the grace of the master, and the etiquette should be more solemn than that of ordinary tributes, so as to avoid causing criticism and dissatisfaction with the teacher.

But because of last night's release of the list and the appointment, Shen Yichen was distracted too much, and he temporarily forgot about visiting the teacher.

Of course, the fundamental reason is that Shen Yichen is not interested in the Ming Dynasty's system of sitting on teachers, otherwise how could he always remember to give Li Tingxiu good news?

Shen Yichen's identity as a teacher lies in preaching and teaching to solve doubts, rather than forming a partisan interest group. The relationship between the teacher and the protégé, in fact, is just a test to put it bluntly, and I found a reason to involve the relationship in the officialdom, how much sincere teacher-student affection?

However, Shen Yichen is not a pedantic person, even if there is no teacher-student relationship, there are people in the court who can do things. Therefore, the master has to worship, and the thighs have to be hugged, so that the officialdom can go steadily.

"Hurry up, don't delay."

Seeing that Shen Yichen hadn't taken action yet, Li Tingxiu urged.

"Yes, sir, the student is leaving."

Shen Yichen didn't continue to grind, and after bowing and saluting, he turned around and left the Yingtian Hall.

It's just that he didn't go directly to the official residence of the two masters, but quickly returned to the Chengguo Mansion to find a few "apprenticeship rites" for Steward Wu.

Since it's too late to pay homage to the post, you can only find a way to make up for it in other directions, "courtesy is light and affectionate" This thing is just a kind talk, Shen Yichen didn't believe that a few pieces of Huizhou Xiuning ink dragon incense royal ink were smashed out, and the examiner didn't look at himself!

At this time, there was already a lot of traffic in front of the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, and the three hundred new Kegong scholars who were selected had to come to meet the master today.

And in order to show their sincerity and win the favor of the two teachers, many new Kegong scholars can get the full help of the teachers in the officialdom in the future, and they are already waiting here before dawn.

He Pingyan and the others were waiting at the gatehouse at the moment to pay their respects, not because they were late, but because others came too early. Under normal circumstances, there will be a round of masters, and four or five tribute students will be received, so if you are a step late, you will slowly line up.

Looking at the people around him, He Pingyan said at this time: "Has Yuan Lang of the Xinke Association already visited the teacher, why is it that he is almost on the third pole in the day, and he has not seen a figure yet?" ”

Shen Yichen, as a new branch huiyuan, is naturally the key person in this visit to the master, and there are already many tribute students who are curious in their hearts, whether Shen Yichen has visited him, or no one has come.

Now that He Pingyan has pierced this layer of window paper, the discussion has begun.

"I have already arrived at the Ministry of Rites when I am under the ceremony, and I have never seen Shen Huiyuan."

"At the end of the year, the door of the Ministry of Rites was already there before it opened, and Shen Huiyuan couldn't be earlier than me."

"Does that mean that Shen Huiyuan didn't visit the master at all?"

"It seems that this is really the case, Shen Yichen didn't come!"

After figuring out the reason, it can be said that one stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the new Kegong scholars really didn't expect that Shen Yichen would dare to be late for such an important moment as meeting the master!

147 Meeting the Master (2-in-1)