Chapter 157 Unfortunately
After Zhu Ping'an returned home, he mentioned his grandfather's intention. Unexpectedly, his mother Chen was the first to agree, and she agreed very much. Mother agreed, and Father Zhu naturally had no objection.
The eldest brother Zhu Pingchuan also agreed with both hands. Ever since the news that his younger brother was admitted as a scholar reached Juan'er's family, his future father-in-law has become more pleased with her. In the past, he always stared at her, for fear that he would follow her. Juan'er was alone with her, and after her younger brother was admitted as a scholar, she stayed with Juan'er, while her father-in-law turned a blind eye.
The dinner was so rich that her mother, Mrs. Chen, was afraid that she would be as hungry as Zhu Pingan, so she put all the delicious food into Zhu Pingan's bowl. As long as she eats a little slower, her mother, Chen, will ask, why doesn't the pig eat? Is it because my mother's cooking is not delicious? His mother, Mrs. Chen, was like this, so Zhu Pingan could only shake his cheeks and take it all. As soon as she ate, her mother Chen narrowed her eyes with satisfaction.
The consequence of this is that Zhu Pingan can only lie on his back when sleeping at night, and other positions cannot hold his full mother's love.
At night, Zhu Ping'an was lying on the bed, looking at the moonlight outside the window. The dim moonlight was like a fairy wearing an orchid wedding dress. The gentle evening breeze brought in the unique fragrance of earth in the village. After catching bugs outside for a day, Zhu Ping'an was lying on the bed. Toads croaked, and occasionally there were a few dogs barking. Watching, smelling, listening, slowly, Zhu Ping'an lay on the bed and dozed off unconsciously, falling into a sweet dream.
Mornings in the countryside are different.
The big roosters at the head of each family screamed and flew up to the low wall. Standing on the wall, they competed to announce the dawn. One by one, they were not willing to be outdone and compared their voices. Slowly, the countryside began to wake up from its sleep. After waking up, people got up one after another and started their day's life.
The main room of the Zhu family opened the door, and mother Chen walked out of the room carrying a washbasin. As soon as she opened the door, Mrs. Chen saw Zhu Pingan sitting by the well in the courtyard practicing calligraphy.
"Why did you get admitted to be a scholar? Why did you get up so early? I just went home and didn't have a good rest." Mother Chen looked at Zhu Ping'an who was practicing calligraphy by dipping in well water near the stone. I still don’t know when my second son got up, and I can’t help but feel sad.
"I'm used to it, mother." Zhu Pingan raised his head and said with a naive smile.
“Every habit is formed. Don’t get up so early tomorrow.” Mrs. Chen felt distressed and wanted her son to sleep a little longer. What are other people’s children called? I couldn't even wake up, but my son was better off. He never let me wake him up once, and he got up earlier than me every time.
"Yes. Okay, mother." Zhu Pingan nodded in agreement.
"Just fool my mother. You promise me well every time, but you get up early every time." Mrs. Chen scolded.
“My second brother is diligent.”
Father Zhu also got up and walked out of the room carrying Yexiang. Hearing Chen's anger, he couldn't help but curl his lips.
A loving mother often loses her son, and it is a good thing that I am so diligent.
Father Zhu thought very simply, a man should work harder and sweat more. There is no future in being pampered.
"No matter how diligent you are, your health is not important." Mrs. Chen glared at Father Zhu after hearing this.
Zhu's father was glared at by Mrs. Chen and did not dare to say anything anymore. He just expressed his support for Zhu Ping'an with his eyes.
One after another, the entire Xiahe Village got up, and smoke curled up. Going to the field and chatting from door to door, the day's life began again.
While Zhu Pingan’s family was having breakfast. Grandfather came to the house to discuss with Zhu's father about the flowing water banquet. Very positive, the final time was set in three days. In Ming Dynasty. Perhaps this is still the case in rural areas today. If someone is admitted to a good university, the whole village will celebrate lively. What's more, since his grandfather was so active and his mother Chen was so supportive, Zhu Ping'an just let his elders make arrangements.
After breakfast, Zhu Pingan left the house with his schoolbag slung across his body and walked towards Shanghe Village. If you are admitted as a scholar, you should thank your mentor for his teachings. Therefore, you should tell your mentor about the flowing water banquet at home and invite him to go. In addition, I also want to thank the wealthy family of Li in Shanghe Village. It is also thanks to the collection of books in the wealthy family of Li that I have sufficient knowledge reserves in the imperial examination, and the yellow question last time is also thanks to the shady person. Girl, even though she was unintentionally involved.
Walking to Shanghe Village, Zhu Ping'an first went to his mentor's house. The mentor's house was usually open at night, but today it was closed, which was a bit strange. I pushed it, but it couldn't be pushed. I lowered my head and saw a piece of paper. This paper must have been attached to the door originally, but it fell to the ground due to the weather. Zhu Pingan picked it up and wrote four words on it, "Going out to visit friends." This piece of paper was probably reserved just for myself. It seems that the teacher's wife also went there, otherwise there would be no one left. Unexpectedly, the teacher is quite romantic.
Since my mentor is not here, let’s go to Li’s house and borrow another book to read.
The Li family and the mentor's family are not far from each other. They have a high-rise courtyard. The yard seems to have just been painted, and it looks strangely new.
Zhu Pingan stepped forward and knocked on the door between the two stone lions.
Dong dong dong
After knocking twice, I heard Uncle Li’s familiar impatient voice again.
Soon, the door opened, and Uncle Li poked his head out with an impatient look.
"Ouch, it's Mr. Zhu who's here. Come on, come on, no, no, wait until I open the door. How can Mr. Zhu walk in?" The concierge, Uncle Li, is as attentive as a dog-eat-dog. What's more? Why are you so impatient? His face is full of enthusiasm.
"Uncle Li, don't call me that. It will shorten your life. I'll just go in through the door." Zhu Pingan smiled bitterly.
"How could it be possible? Master Zhu is protected by the stars and has a long life. How can he walk through the door? Master Zhu is a scholar, how can he walk through the door." The concierge shook his head and then numbed He slid open the door and invited Zhu Ping'an to come in.
Uncle Li, the concierge, was really able to adapt to the changing circumstances, but his enthusiasm made Zhu Pingan dumbfounded.
"Uncle Li, please don't call me Mr. Zhu." Zhu Ping'an entered the gate, turned around and discussed with the concierge Uncle Li seriously, "It sounds weird to me, so I'll call you what you usually call me. Either way.
"Master Zhu, just get used to it. Scholars are all called master." The concierge, Uncle Li, didn't have the usual scornful attitude at all. Not to mention how good his attitude was.
Well, Zhu Ping'an was a little speechless. With the attitude of the concierge Uncle Li, he couldn't make him change his words in the short term.
"Master Li, are you at home? In the past, thanks to Master Li's generous care and allowing me to borrow books, Ping An was proud to pass the college entrance examination. Ping An is very grateful. In three days, there will be a flowing banquet at home. I hope you can invite me. Mr. Li expressed his gratitude."
Zhu Pingan paused and then stated his purpose.
Uncle Li, the concierge, shook his head slightly, "My master is out there and hasn't returned yet."
Then forget it.
Zhu Ping'an thanked Uncle Li, the concierge, and walked to the study in a familiar manner, ready to borrow books.
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