Chapter 300 An old friend comes to visit
The vestibule roars and rubs, the guest room warms books and drinks tea.
The pig-killing cries of the naughty boy come and go. As the instigator, Zhu Ping'an has long hidden his merits and fame. Holding a book, he is sitting leisurely at the desk in the guest room, drinking a cup of wine. Hot tea, basking in the warm sun, don't be too comfortable.
“Bad guy, it’s you who caused Gong’er’s turtle to stew soup and eat meat even though it’s thin.”
Li Shu pursed her lips and glanced sideways at Zhu who was reading a book with a smile. Ping An asked, his face as white and tender as a freshly peeled hard-boiled egg, his big watery eyes smiling, with a lovely arrogance in his delicate face.
Li Shu came here with the little maid Baozi. There was no one else. The little maid Baozi carried a bundle. The bundle was very bulging and she didn't know what was inside.
"If you say yes, then that's it. If you want to incriminate yourself, there's no reason to hesitate."
After hearing Li Shu's question, Zhu Ping'an looked away from the book and looked up. Li Shu, who came over at an unknown time, replied with a slight curl of the corners of her lips.
"Come on, others don't believe it's you, but I won't be deceived by you. You have made Gong'er miserable, just stew soup and chew meat, and you even asked the fat man who you are, if not Grandma stopped her, but Gong'er was already ready to give her uncle a beating." Li Shu rolled her eyes and said with a giggle.
"Stewing soup and chewing meat is an insult to politeness. I am a civil servant." Zhu Pingan curled his lips and didn't care at all.
"You picked it clearly." Li Shu said angrily.
"Gee. Everyone said that Master Gong was naughty. The previous teacher only taught for three days before he got angry with Master Gong. This teacher was also often annoyed by Master Gong and asked for leave to recuperate."
< br>The little maid Baozi behind Li Shu couldn't help but laugh when she thought about the naughty child who complained but was taught another lesson by the old master. Her eyes also laughed, and the two small dimples on Baozi's face were also smiling.
Haha, maybe the naughty kid is like the kid in Crying Wolf.
"You bad guy" Li Shu rolled her eyes at Zhu Ping'an and couldn't help but pursed her lips and smiled.
certainly. Li Shu led Baozi's little maid to Zhu Pingan's guest room. She was not here to ask questions, but to bring a change of clothes to Zhu Pingan. The little maid Baozi came here with a set of neatly folded clothes. It is probably a set of scholar's clothing, decorated with mink fur and other items. There is a sense of nobility in elegance.
"You will change your clothes later. Every other day from now on, I will ask Hua'er to come to your place to pick up the clothes, rinse them and dry them, and then send them to you. The Marquis Mansion is no better than at home. They are all short-sighted, if you If you wear ordinary clothes, they will look down upon you. Also, it’s my grandmother’s birthday in three days, so don’t forget it.”
Li Shu asked Baozi’s maid to put the clothes she brought in Zhu Ping’s room. He gave some warnings. Then he had a conversation with Zhu Ping'an in the room, and then led the little maid Baozi away.
When it was almost noon, a boy came over to say that the Marquis of Linhuai had invited him, so Zhu Pingan followed the boy to the study of the Marquis of Linhuai.
The Marquis of Linhuai invited Zhu Pingan to come, which was just a courtesy. He only briefly asked about Zhu Pingan's family background. Although he already knew that Zhu Ping'an was a young man who came to the stable to participate in the examination, he was still disappointed with Zhu Ping'an's family background. He himself preferred the descendants of his wife's natal family. A closer marriage could also provide help to the Hou family. He is not optimistic about Zhu Ping'an. It would be good if a poor boy from a mountain village does not hinder the Hou Mansion, but forget about helping him. Especially after knowing from Fatty Zhou that Zhu Ping'an would be assigned to the bad number in the trial, he was even more disappointed.
It's a pity that the work is done, and the Marquis of Linhuai is disappointed. Therefore, he was neither cold nor indifferent towards Zhu Ping'an.
Zhu Ping'an had never taken the Linhuai Marquis' Mansion seriously, and naturally he would not take it to heart about the cold reception he received from Linhuai Marquis. Therefore, in response to the Marquis of Linhuai's inquiry, Zhu Ping'an responded calmly and calmly, without being surprised by honor or disgrace.
Just chatting for a few words. The Marquis of Linhuai served tea, and Zhu Ping'an consciously handed over his hand and left.
At noon. A boy came over to spread the news, saying that two young masters came to visit Zhu Pingan. Claiming to be an old friend.
Two people can only be Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen. Zhu Pingan rewarded the boy with a silver bean and asked him to leave a message to the steward of the Hou Mansion, saying that he would not be at the Hou Mansion at noon. It’s time for dinner.
When we arrived at the gate of the Hou Mansion, we saw the elegant Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen.
When Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen met Zhu Pingan, their eyes couldn't help but shine. Zhu Pingan still had the shadow of the poor peasant boy in shabby clothes in the past. Although his appearance was ordinary, under the background of his clothes, He is more energetic, polite and has a low-key nobility.
I have to say that the saying that a man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle makes sense.
"Haha, Zihou, you hid it so hard from us. You said you were an ordinary farmer, but I didn't expect you were born in the Linhuai Marquis Mansion. Brother Zhu Xian, what do you think we should do?" Zhang As soon as Zhu Ping'an left the house, Siwei looked like he was raising an army to accuse him.
"My surname is Zhu, and I am not Li. How could I come from the Linhuai Marquis Mansion?" Zhu Ping'an curled his lips.
"It makes me even more ashamed to hold such a beautiful woman in my arms. The news has spread all over the inn. Mr. Zhu's wife is as beautiful as a fairy. Even the maids are rare and stunning. You guys didn't even come to see me or Vincent after the exam. It's obvious. Indulging in the gentle countryside, being so beautiful and good at taking advantage, be careful of a fire in the backyard." Zhang Siwei joked.
The hidden secret involved Li Shu's reputation as a good friend. Zhu Ping'an couldn't tell them, so he had to smile bitterly.
"I have nothing to say. I have to give you a good beating today. What do you think, Vincent?" Zhang Siwei slapped Zhu Ping'an on the shoulder and turned to Wang Shizhen with a smile.
"Second." Wang Shizhen, dressed in snow-white robes, echoed with a smile on his lips, looking like a humble gentleman even if he was joking.
"Wen Sheng, you've learned too much from Ziwei." Zhu Ping'an said with the corners of his lips raised.
I really can’t figure out how Wang Shizhen, who looked like a good student both horizontally and vertically, could later write something astonishing.
"Zihou said this to you, I must go to Wenyuan Pavilion for a big meal today." Zhang Siwei put his hand on Zhu Pingan's shoulder and emphasized with a smile.
“I don’t have much money with me.”
Zhu Ping’an spread his hands and said bachelorly.
At this moment, the side door of the Linhuai Marquis Mansion opened again, and a little maid carrying buns ran over with her skirt, her face turned red, and she presented a money bag as if she were offering a treasure. When he arrived in front of Zhu Pingan, he raised his bun face and said with big shining eyes:
"Uncle~Uncle~~ You forgot your wallet at home, and the lady asked me to bring it to you. Oh, by the way, the lady also asked me to tell my uncle not to drink too much, and not to go to any bad places. ”
After finishing speaking, Little Maid Baozi put the wallet in Zhu Pingan's hand. It seemed that it was exposed to the temperature of Zhu Pingan's hand. Little Maid Baozi's face turned red immediately, and then she trotted back with her skirt in hand. Hou Mansion.
"Hahaha, you are so beautiful and blessed. My lovely wife is both gentle and considerate. Even the maid is so innocent. I really envy others. Let's go, Wenyuan. The delicacies in the pavilion are waiting for us. Now that we have the money bag, what else can we say?" Zhang Siwei bumped Zhu Pingan's shoulder and joked with a smile.
"My dear friends, please lead the way."
Zhu Pingan stretched out his hand and invited, dumbfounded. (End of chapter)