Chapter 161 Jia Baoyu’s Road in Volume B (Third update, please vote for me!)

"Brother Bao, if your brother Huan can study, pass the Jinshi Examination, and become an official, but you are living at home like this, then when brother Huan comes back in the future, how will you meet your brother Huan? If you are a brother-in-law, will you feel that you are a head shorter, and will you feel uncomfortable? How will your mother and your aunt feel? Also, they hold you in their hands all day long for fear of falling, so they hold you in their hands. What should the old lady think about when her fear melts away? Have you ever thought about it? "

Feng Ziying stood still, with an indifferent tone and cold eyes, staring at Jia Baoyu, who was at a loss.

"If your mother and your aunt got into an argument over trivial matters, and you were blamed, would you and your mother feel uncomfortable? Well, do you think this possibility is high? Also, Huan Lao San will become a coward in the future. Officer, I am seriously going to ask Uncle Shi for a girl from your house to be my concubine. Do you think Uncle Shi will agree or not?..."

Jia Baoyu casually listed several possibilities, which made Jia Baoyu sweat in cold winter, speechless and speechless.

He has never considered what Brother Feng said.

Jialan is just that. Although he can't say that he has much affection, after all, he can't even remember the appearance of his eldest brother Zhu, but Jialan is also the legitimate son, and he is too young to think of going there.

As for the little brat Huan Lao San, he has a wretched look on his face. He follows him around all day long, thinking about asking him and his third sister for some pocket money. Huanyanxiao, can he read?

 But what if it is read out?

Who can guarantee that he can't read the book?

Everyone in the family thinks that he can read books, but only he knows how much he hates reading.

Brother Feng, hasn't anyone ever thought that he could study? But now?

He became very popular in the famous Qingtan Academy. Even his father, uncle, even mother and ancestors often talked about him, and they all looked sad and sighing. Can you believe it?

Jia Baoyu's face was pale, sweating profusely, and his lips were a little blue. His originally elegant and handsome face seemed to be lost, and his whole body was like a yellow leaf swaying on a dead branch in the wind.

Patting Jia Baoyu on the shoulder with some pity, Feng Ziying looked like someone who had come before and said warmly: "Brother Bao, think about it carefully. Whose parents don't do good to their children? Uncle Shi is doing this for your own good, otherwise why would he do this?" During the Chinese New Year, have you recruited Brother Wei to make suggestions for you?"

Just like a drowning person grabbing a life-saving straw, no, it should be a small boat. Jia Baoyu grabbed Feng Ziying's arm: "Brother Feng, you are very capable and have many methods. There must be a way to solve these problems. Please help me." Please give me some advice. I really don’t want to study. I get a headache when I see things like the Four Books and Five Classics..."

Feng Ziying really wants to say, what do you want to do? But seeing the expectant look in his eyes, he couldn't bear it. He thought for a while and then said: "Brother Bao, let's do this. I'll see Uncle Shi later. Let's hear what Uncle Shi thinks first, and then we'll discuss it, okay?" good?"

Nodding like a chicken pecking at rice, Jia Baoyu now really regards Feng Ziying as a life-saving straw. The previous dissatisfaction and resentment towards Feng Ziying have long been forgotten at this time. As for the future, let's talk about it, at least Now he is grateful to Feng Ziying.

Seeing Jia Zheng standing in the middle of the Ronxi Hall with his hands behind his back, Feng Ziying stepped into the threshold and bowed deeply, "My nephew has met Uncle Zheng Shi."

"Is Ziying here?" Jia Zheng was slightly reserved and raised his hand, "We are all members of our own family, why should we be so polite? Sit down, sit down."

At the top of the Hall of Honor are two red sandalwood official hat chairs. They look like old objects at first glance. The oily armchair backs have been polished as smooth as a mirror, and there are two straight nanmu chairs on both sides.

Behind the scenes is the majestic large ink dragon painting. The ancient bronze tripod and the large secret-color porcelain vase complement each other on the large red sandalwood carving chi case, which is truly magnificent.

 The floor is paved with Suzhou gold bricks, which is the hallmark of everyone.

These types of gold bricks are only now being gradually opened to the public. Twenty years ago, they still required approval from the Ministry of Industry before they were allowed to be used. The Jia family must have received special approval from the court back then.

This decoration alone is not comparable to that of the Feng family. The emperor gave me a plaque, the prince wrote a couplet, and at first glance, these are all antiques. I'm afraid it will be a waste to take out any of them. It can be worth eight thousand taels of silver to Wan'er. Anyone who comes here and takes a look will think that the Jia family will be rich for thousands of years, right?

 After sitting down, it was natural for them to exchange greetings and greetings, and then ask about daily life in the academy, and then the topic began to get down to business.

 Feng Ziying had actually guessed what Jia Zheng was thinking.

Jia Baoyu must go to study, but his temperament is there, how to read, how to read, so that he can continue to read, and he will not become exhausted mentally and eventually die like his brother.

 This is also the most troublesome thing for everyone in the Jia family.

Jia Baoyu sat in the chair beside him like a frustrated quail. He knew that he couldn't interrupt in such a topic. Interrupting hastily would only bring scolding from his father. Only Brother Feng could probably speak in front of his father, and his father also Only then can I listen.

"Zi Ying, to tell you the truth, Uncle Shi has always hoped for a decent scholar in his family. Your eldest brother Zhu did the same thing back then..." When talking about his eldest son, Jia Zheng's eyes were a little wet, and it was a pity that he had lost a scholar.

"..., you have also seen Baoyu's current situation. His uncle also said the day before yesterday that Baoyu should go to school, but with his body and mind, Uncle Shi is really in trouble. You were studying in Datong a few years ago, and you have returned to Beijing. Then he studied in the Imperial College, and now he is studying in Qingtan Academy. Can you help Uncle Shi give an idea on how Baoyu should study next?"

He didn't tell Baoyu what to do, but directly told him how to study. This settled the matter. Jia Baoyu next to him immediately turned pale again.

"Uncle Shi, my nephew understands what you mean. Baoyu must go to study. The Jia family cannot live without a scholar..." Feng Ziying pointed out the topic at once, and Jia Zheng nodded repeatedly. He was indeed a sensible guy. Then I understood what I meant.

"Then my nephew, can I ask Uncle Shi what he expects from Baoyu's study?" Feng Ziying needs to determine the strategy based on the other party's requirements. Since the person is asking for advice so sincerely, he cannot turn away the person and give him some advice. It is not a bad thing to use this strategy to win the favor of the Jia family. After all, there is still a girl living in their house.

 One sentence brings up the key point again.

Jia Zheng glanced at Baoyu who lowered his head and did not dare to look at him, and sighed: "Ziying, you are not an outsider, and Uncle Shi will not hide it from you. Uncle Shi hopes that Baoyu can study hard like his brother and become a scholar." When it comes to electing people, his character is uncertain, and Uncle Shi is not sure about it."

Feng Ziying nodded. In fact, she didn't have any expectations. She just hoped that Jia Baoyu could go to school and become a scholar like Jia Zhu. It would be an explanation to the whole family. If a literary star favored the Jia family, Jia Baoyu would "become a scholar." "Accidentally" passed the exam?

Feng Ziying lowered her head and said nothing, pretending to think deeply, and Jia Zheng did not urge her. For a moment, the Rongxi Hall was silent, with only Jia Baoyu's slightly rapid breathing clearly audible.

“Uncle Shi, since you asked about my nephew, I can only share some of my own opinions.”

"Ziying, just say it, no need to worry." Jia Zheng nodded.

"Since Baoyu's study is the general trend, he must always read. But he is too young, and his body is not as rough and durable as my nephew, who has been exposed to wind and rain, so my nephew's idea is to let Baoyu hire a professional at home first. You have a private school teacher, or a private school is set up in the government to study. Of course, the private school teacher must be hired well, and you cannot make do with it..."

Feng Ziying's words made Jia Zheng nodded slightly. Now it is unrealistic to ask Jia Baoyu, who has just turned ten, to go out to study. Then the old lady and his wife will really have to fight for themselves. Jia Zheng is concerned about the next step.

"Nowadays, all academies basically only admit students who are over fourteen years old. Well, those who are twelve or thirteen years old like my nephew are special cases. My nephew has said it before, and I am used to hanging out in the border areas. , The body is strong and strong, and few people think that my nephew is only thirteen years old..."

Jia Zheng also laughed. Indeed, Feng Ziying stood there with such a strong frame, and coupled with his magnanimity, no one would doubt that he was fifteen or sixteen years old.

"So my nephew is thinking that he might as well let Baoyu study at home for three or four years. If that works, he can find an opportunity to enter an academy. However, Qingtan Academy is too austere and may not be suitable for Baoyu, but there are still opportunities in Tonghui and Chongzheng academies... Feng Ziying thought for a while and then said: "If it is not suitable to enter the academy at that time, you can still consider entering the Imperial College. If the prison is not suitable, you might as well ask Mr. Wang to ask your majesty for a favor."

According to the regulations of the Great Zhou Dynasty, officials in the capital must be of the fourth rank of civil servants and the third rank of military attachés to have a son or nephew as a supervisor. Otherwise, the emperor will have to give special favors.

Jia Zheng is not qualified to be a good official, but Jia She is. But Jia Lian should have used this opportunity. Therefore, if Jia Baoyu wants to be a prisoner, he can only take the road of grace, but as a prince In Teng's current state, this is not a problem.

 Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing for the Jia family to accept this method.

 Of course the best place to go is to enter the academy.

Feng Ziying did not make it clear, that is, any of the four major academies will not accept if you have not passed the scholar examination or obtained the status of supervisor. It is impossible for you to study in an academy and then take the scholar examination. It would be too embarrassing for the academy.

Both Jia Zheng and Jia Baoyu should know this, which means that if you want to study in an academy, you must at least become a scholar or become a prisoner.

Jia Zheng thought for a long time and finally nodded.

It should be said that this is the best idea Feng Ziying gave him. If Jia Baoyu can pass the scholar examination in the next three or four years, everyone will be happy. They can try their best to study in academies, but they can't go to Qingtan, Chongzheng, Tonghui and Diecui. Yes, it can be considered one of the four major academies. It has a name and a style.

If it doesn't work out, take the path of Yinjian, seek a job as an Imperial College student, follow Feng Ziying's example, and then enter an academy. Of course, this may take a lot of effort, and not everyone can have Feng Ziying's opportunities and courage.

Seeing the plump, tall, elegant woman in front of her pouring tea for herself, Feng Ziying couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

The House of Hairpin Ying is indeed different. Just the water pouring girl in front of me is afraid that I can't find anyone in the whole house who can match her. She wears a water-red damask coat and a pinch-toothed blue satin vest, and wears a waistband Wearing a moon-white Hangzhou silk scarf, she has a dignified and beautiful duck-oval face, with a few small freckles falling on her fair face, which actually makes her a little playful.

Feng Ziying didn't realize that Jia Zheng and Jia Baoyu were both stunned when they saw the girl pouring water. Jia Zheng smiled bitterly and shook his head, while Jia Baoyu was startled and almost made a sound, but immediately fell silent.

This girl had been standing outside the door before, but she was not far away, so Feng Ziying didn't care. Unexpectedly, she came up and poured tea. Her expression was neither humble nor overbearing, her hands and feet were deft and her movements were nimble and nimble. She was obviously used to it. Coupled with this appearance and bearing, Feng Ziying can be filled with emotions.

After looking at it twice, he felt that it looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember it for a while. He had only been to Rongguo Mansion three times in total, but he had seen a lot of warblers and swallows. It's just that I didn't get much of a quick look at it that time, so I only had a rough impression.

Seeing that the woman finished pouring the water and went away, Feng Ziying didn't pay attention, so she started chatting with Jia Zheng.

"Come, come, ancestors, sister Yuanyang is back." A girl's voice rang out from outside the upper room in Jia Mu's yard.

"You're back? Let her in quickly." Old Mrs. Shi was still in high spirits. She sat on the kang and quickly called to the little maid to let her in.

The room was warm and cozy, and a lot of people were sitting around the old lady.

Sitting below were Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan and Wang Xifeng, surrounded by several girls. The maids stood behind their own girls, whispering.

Daiyu couldn't help but craned her neck and looked out. She had known that Brother Feng had entered the house, but at this time and on such an occasion, it was definitely not her turn to meet him. Brother Bao greeted him in person, and his uncle met him in Rongxi Hall in person. , which is enough to show that this must be a serious matter.

Later she found out that her uncle wanted to ask Brother Feng to find out about the situation in the academy, and it seemed that he was planning to study for Brother Bao in the future.

Thinking of this, Daiyu couldn't help but want to know what kind of advice Brother Feng could give to her uncle. During this period, both her ancestors and her aunt were worried about this, and her uncle, who rarely got angry, also got angry several times.

A servant broke a vase. Normally he would have scolded him, but that day he was ordered by his uncle to drag him down and beat him severely.

If there is no result from this matter, I'm afraid that the whole family will not be able to live in peace.

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