The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Wei Yinghong's departure did not cause too many ripples in the city, except for three newspapers specifically publishing it. Although the gentry and common people in Yangzhou City wanted to send off the former magistrate, Wei Yinghong left in a hurry.

He and Lin Ruhai had a close relationship and often worked together on official matters, so many things were handed over very smoothly. By the time the people of Yangzhou realized that they wanted to send off their parents properly, Wei Yinghong had already boarded the official ship and headed for the capital.

As for Lin Ruhai, after taking office, he did not rush to burn three things like other new officials. Uncle Lin has a gentle temperament, and he doesn't want to trouble the government officials on the eve of the New Year.

He only set a date for his family to move to the government office after the Chinese New Year. He still maintained the rhythm of working from the current Lin Mansion to the government office. As for the large and small affairs in the city, they still maintained the same pace as before by Wei Yinghong, which was considered an extremely smooth handover.

However, there were some things that the new prefect wanted to handle in a low-key manner, but the big families in the city didn't like it and didn't say anything. Lines of visitors always have various reasons to visit.

Of course, such a visit cannot be done directly to the prefect, and they don't have that much respect.

The methods these people think of are simple and more effective. That is to visit the new prefect's wife through his wife. Apart from anything else, some simple friendships can always be established.

Don't laugh, everyone, this trick will still work very well even if it takes hundreds of years.

Half of the so-called rules of a wealthy family are used to treat others. Many things that men are not willing to show up for are much more suitable for older women in today's narrow social circle.

As the wife of the magistrate, Xianggong had just taken office when news spread that the Jia family had shut out the gentry's family, and her reputation was not good. Jia had no choice but to take up the role of the former lady of the Duke's Palace and handle these interpersonal relationships for Lin Ruhai.

The person directly affected by this incident was Lin Daiyu. She is Jia's only daughter, and she has reached the age where she is learning to be a housekeeper. Whenever there is a gathering at home, Ms. Jia will take her with her.

Chen Heng would know about this through Xue Biao's narration.

No, how do you know so clearly? Chen Heng was still a little confused.

As soon as they met today, Xue Biao pulled him to talk about the affairs of Lin Mansion for the first half of the day.

This thing is a bit weird, because Xue Biao usually doesn't care much about such mundane things.

Young Master Xue helplessly spread his hands, leaned closer to the fire, and complained a little: She is not my sister yet. She has been nagging in my ears every day for the past two days. Whenever she opens her mouth, it is her Sister Lin who has not been here for several days. Come.

In a few days, she would go with her mother to the Lin Mansion to visit and give gifts. She must have been a little nervous.

nervous? Not so! I see that Bao Qin and Dai Yu are sisters, how could they be nervous about such a thing.

Chen Heng was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses. Maybe this sister of the Xue family is using her brother to send a message to herself, but why should she send a message to herself?

Hahaha. He couldn't help but laugh, accepting Baoqin's kindness. Anyway, considering the recent scene of the Lin family being crowded, I had no intention of being a conspicuous person.

Why are you laughing? Xue Biao rarely had a serious face. Looking at his friend's reaction, he always felt that there was something fishy in it.

Chen Heng waved his hand, unwilling to reveal the matter. He just changed the topic to another matter, The day after tomorrow, Brother Qian and Brother Jiang and I had a banquet at Yangji Restaurant. Do you... want to come?

Is it because of Su Zhao's incident?

Have you guessed it too? Chen Heng was really surprised now. He originally wanted to explain to Xue Biao that Xin Suzhao would leave Yangzhou after the New Year.

After all, he's not a child anymore. Xue Biao's answer was a bit baffling, but it made Chen Heng feel the same way.

In their room, only Chen Heng and Xue Biao are the youngest. Among them, Jiang Yuanbai is fifteen years old, and Qian Dayou and Xin Suzhao are both eighteen years old.

Eighteen years old, no matter what period you are in, you can't be treated as a child. What's more, Xin Suzhao was focused on martial arts and was not prepared to take the imperial examination. Staying in the academy would be a waste of time.

When Xiao Hu was lost before, I saw that he was hesitant to speak, so I vaguely had this suspicion. Chen Heng also lamented the five years, He has been busy with military affairs recently, and often doesn't see people. I think it's his home. People have already made plans for him.”

It doesn't matter if you come or not, but you can't miss this money. Chen Heng joked to his friend.

Xue Biao knew that he was stepping down for himself. In terms of relationship, he and Xin Suzhao were indeed quite different.

I'll think about it. Xue Biao didn't finish his words and just nodded slightly.

These words were enough, and Chen Heng did not force him. In fact, even to this day, even he can't figure out why Xin Suzhao has always looked down upon Xue Biao.

They are obviously two good people, so why are they on the wrong track?

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Next to Yangji Restaurant is Jing'an Newspaper Shop.

When Chen Heng came to the restaurant with Qian Dayou and Jiang Yuanbai, he could see the busy people coming and going in the newspaper shop. Today's newspaper shop, under the management of the Wang family and the Xue family, has acquired two more stores.

The renovated and bright facade is worthy of the name of Jing'an Newspaper in Yangzhou. Chen Heng had other important things to attend to today, so he only glanced outside from a distance, then went straight to the second floor of the restaurant with his friends.

These three people usually follow Xue Biao and Xin Suzhao out to perform tooth ceremony, and they are already very skilled in ordering dishes. After finishing the trivial matters and ordering a pot of good wine, he sat beside the fence with the best view and waited for Xin Suzhao's arrival.

They didn't have to wait long. Xin Suzhao, who was dressed in white as usual, had already walked up the stairs wearing tiger-toe boots.

We are here. Jiang Yuanbai quickly raised his hand and led Xin Suzhao to walk across the crowd.

The sun is out in the west? You three are getting together and treating me to dinner? Xin Suzhao smiled before saying anything, and his eyes glanced back and forth at the three classmates.

Qian Dayou was the same age as him. Hearing Xin Suzhao's joke, his eyes couldn't help but turn red, and he said, If we don't invite you to this dinner, I'm afraid we'll have to wait until the city gate to see you off.

Hey. How could a rough guy like Xin Suzhao endure this? He quickly slapped Qian Dayou on the back, What are you doing? You thought I would be gone tomorrow...

Bah, bah, bah. Jiang Yuanbai quickly interrupted, Don't say such unlucky words.

Don't look at me, I'm just going to drink today. Chen Heng took the bowls and chopsticks by himself, Don't tell me later that you never drank with me. Today I will sacrifice my life to accompany you, and when I get drunk, I will ask Xinda to take me home.

Xin Suzhao chuckled and pulled his sleeves. He never liked wearing long-sleeved robes, and today he was dressed very smartly. He looked like a young hero in a TV series who was about to travel the world.

You can all see it. Xin Suzhao stopped being evasive and said frankly: Then I won't hide it from you. After the New Year, I planned to go to the border to join the army.

The three of them were all shocked. They saw Xin Suzhao's plan. But he didn't expect that the other party would be so bold and would go straight to the border.

In fact, Uncle Xin had no intention of letting Xin Suzhao go to the border at the beginning. Suzhao was the only son in their family. They all join the army anyway, and there are many smooth paths for children to choose.

However, military families like them knew about the changes in the grassland tribes earlier than Wei Yinghong. As soon as Xin Suzhao heard that there might be a war at the border, he immediately made the decision to devote himself to the border.

Didn't you say that place is very bitter? Jiang Yuanbai asked cautiously. Although he has never been there, he has read a lot of frontier poems. Coupled with the teachings in the academy, I also have a superficial understanding of the bad situation at the border.

That's why I wanted to take a look. Xin Suzhao smiled heartily, but he did not tell his friends the inside story.

Telling your classmates this kind of thing will only increase your worries. If the day of war really comes, everyone in the world will naturally know about it.

However, this does not affect Chen Heng and others' admiration for him. People like Xin Suzhao have many choices. Even if you close the door and become a rich young man, no one will be able to make a typo.

But Xin Suzhao still devoted himself to the border without hesitation. This heroic ambition alone is enough to make people frown and admire him.

Waiter, bring the wine. Get it quickly... Qian Dayou felt excited and couldn't wait to stand up. He was shouting to the waiter in the store, but his voice suddenly got stuck.

Everyone felt strange and turned their heads one after another, and saw Xue Tadou, who had changed his clothes and was very coquettish in the cold winter, waving his fan.

It all depends on what I do. I didn't come too late.

Xin Suzhao's eyes widened, he didn't expect this kid to come too.

Chen Heng was the smartest one. He quickly stood up and pulled Xue Biao to sit next to him. Why did you come here? Sit down quickly. Sit down quickly.

Jiang Yuanbai's reaction was the funniest. He winked at Chen Heng and gestured with a thumbs up, indicating that the other party was really capable and could invite Xue Biao over.

The atmosphere at the banquet was a little awkward at first, but when the wine started to sink in and everyone's faces were glowing red after drinking, the atmosphere became more harmonious under the guidance of Jiang Yuanbai and Chen Heng.

This was the first time for a whole room of them to get together and drink like this.

I didn’t know if it was the last time, so everyone drank hard and enjoyed themselves.

If you drink too much, you have to go to the toilet.

Today's huts are far less convenient than those of later generations.

Several people drank too much, and without any regard for etiquette, they all ran to the small ditch behind the restaurant to relieve themselves.

As they went more often, Xue Biao and Xin Suzhao inevitably bumped into each other.

When the two people met, it was hard to tell whether it was an accident or embarrassment. Thinking of how they had been drinking punches together before, they could only nod to each other.

Are you curious why I don't like you?

Xu Shizhen was about to leave, and under the influence of alcohol, Xin Suzhao had a rare chance to have a good time.

I'm not curious. Although Xue Biao's face was red, his mind was still clear.

He is willing to come today, firstly for the sake of Chen Heng and others. The second is that after all, they have been classmates for five years and there is no direct conflict, so there is no need to make everyone unable to get off the stage.

Xin Suzhao was not annoyed and kept talking to himself, It has nothing to do with you. It's just that I saw too many young masters bullying men and women in the capital, and I got angry when I saw you people. He burped. But don't be angry. The relationship between your Xue family and the other side is too tight. If those of us who are in charge of the army break the taboo, we will end up worse than those scholars.

Xue Biao was stunned, which end is that?

It's good now. Listen to my brother's advice. Xin Suzhao shook his body, picked up his unwashed palm, and patted Xue Biao on the shoulder, Tell your father to have less contact with your eldest brother. A peaceful life in Yangzhou is better than any wealth and wealth thrown into the sky.

Xue Biao frowned when he heard this, feeling angry and annoyed in his heart. This Xin Suzhao really drank too much and had a big tongue. How dare he criticize the Xue family's housework in front of him.

Xin Suzhao saw his reaction, and there was no one around. He simply let go of his courage and said: My father said that your Majesty knows very well that the money that the Wang family has used to operate over the years has come from you. The Xue family’s big room.”

Having said this, you may as well take care of yourself.

After hearing this short sentence, Xue Biao lost most of his wine and was stunned on the spot.

He had heard his father talk about this once. I know that the eldest aunt often uses the Xue family's silver to support her two brothers.

But, why does even His Majesty know about such a 'little thing'?

Why do those in charge of the army have to keep a distance from their family? Even to the point of openly displaying disgust?

Yesterday, the Tsarist Russia forgot to give you a note. It’s a small thing, let’s just say it today, it’s the names of foreign countries in the book, try to use ones that everyone is familiar with.

However, it should not be a taboo.