The East Road Courtyard was noisy for a long time before it gradually quieted down.
Jia She had been treated by the imperial physician and his condition had finally stabilized. With Lady Xing and the two young aunts taking care of him, his life was no longer in danger.
As for when he would wake up, it might be tomorrow, or maybe three years. Who knew?
The old lady was tired from crying and was persuaded by Madam Wang and Sister Feng to go back and rest.
Fortunately, she was still here, so she would only be sad for a moment. She could accompany the old lady and joke around for the next few days.
So Jia Zheng called Jia Lian to Dream Slope Zhai.
This was Jia Zheng's study. It was a small three-room hall next to Rongxi Hall. On the front wall hung a banner of Su Shi's "Ode to the Red Cliff." A book table was placed next to the window. Behind it was a four-headed chair. The opposite bookshelf was covered with a silk curtain. Half of it was lifted, and many books were neatly placed in boxes.
Jia Lian glanced at it and saw the words "Twenty-two History" and "Su Shi's Poetry".
The two of them sat down. Jia Zheng sighed." From now on, you have to take responsibility for the matters in the east." Everything should be done in a proper manner, and no more mindless nonsense.”
Jia Lian's face was still filled with grief." Nephew is now suffering from internal injuries and is at a loss. Uncle, please give me some advice on how to act!”
Jia Zheng twirled his beard and said,"You must be especially careful with the things you fiddle with outside. You don't have to enter the government." Your aunt and Little Feng will take care of the trivial matters in the family. I'm only asking you, where are the books I gave you? Is there anything you don't understand? I originally wanted to ask you where you've been studying, but I was too busy and forgot about it. But I've already invited the Imperial College's Old Master Li over for another matter. I'll also let him test your knowledge, so you can't make any mistakes.”
When Jia Lian heard this, his face stiffened." Uncle, Old Li is very knowledgeable and must be very strict. With nephew's level, everything is wrong in his eyes!”
Jia Zheng smiled and said,"It's fine. He won't come up with profound questions." As long as you are familiar with the books I gave you, there is no problem with some shallow ones.”
What he said made sense. There was only one problem. Jia Lian hadn't had the time to read the book yet!
After being sent out by Jia Zheng, he held a stack of books in his hands.
Jia Zheng's earnest exhortation was still ringing in his ears, not a single word about face. In fact, he cared about this the most, and every word and action of his sent a message to Jia Lian:
He had already boasted to the heavens. If Jia Lian dared to pierce through it in mid-air, the consequences would be very serious, especially if he offended Old Master Li. He could forget about mixing in the cultural circle in the future.
Therefore, Jia Lian had not left the courtyard for three days. He held a book in his hand and chanted," Rich house, virtuous body, broad heart and fat body "," A gentleman follows the Tao, and I can't stop it when I'm in a state of confusion ", and " A gentleman speaks of righteousness, while a villain speaks of profit ".
He simply lay on the bed and let Ping 'er carry the book. After he finished memorizing a page, he would turn to another page. He also asked Su' er to prepare a plate of fruits and use a small stick to feed him from time to time. Man 'er also massaged his shoulders and Heng' er massaged his legs.
Second Master Lian also needs to have a certain style when studying!
When Jia Lian finished memorizing a book, it was Su 'er's turn to take another book. Ping' er massaged her shoulders, Man 'er massaged her legs, and Heng' er fed her fruits.
They took turns.
Jia Lian was also a genius. The books he had read in his previous life would naturally be able to be memorized at a glance. There was no need to delve into them.
Reading ten lines at a glance and swallowing the dates in one gulp, this was the best he could do.
Sister Phoenix came in from outside and leaned against the door with a smile."Yo, our family's great scholar is working hard!”
"Have you asked Big Sister-in-law?" Jia Lian asked. Which book did Old Li read? Was there a main point? It would be even better if there were his notes.”
Sister Feng leisurely walked to Jia Lian's side and looked at the few little girls serving Jia Lian with all their might. Her eyes flickered as if she was looking for their faults. Her body was covered in places that could be pierced with hairpins.
"Eldest Sister-in-law said that her father specializes in Zuo Zhuan!”
Zuo Zhuan?
This kind of book that required a month to read was not suitable for Jia Lian.
"Now the whole family knows that Brother Lian is studying hard." The servant girls who passed by outside the door were not allowed to stop and talk. If they delayed you from entering school, you would really be beaten.”
Jia Lian could only smile bitterly. If he still didn't know anything during the examination, he could imagine that he would follow in Jia She's footsteps, his prestige in the family would be swept away, and he would become a laughing stock.
At that time, the father and son would have even less status in Rong Mansion.
Seeing his pained expression, Sister Feng advised,"Eldest Sister-in-law told me to tell you that beginners should avoid being greedy. Instead of casting a net everywhere, it's better to read a book. As long as your attitude is correct, even if your knowledge is not enough, your father will still think highly of you and won't make things difficult for you.”
As she spoke, she took out another book and handed it to him." This is from Eldest Sister-in-law. She said it was a relic of Master Zhu.”
Jia Lian took it, and the words " The Doctrine of the Middle Way and Justice " were written on the cover.
Recite it!
Jia Lian couldn't help but think of a poem: "A true warrior dares to face the bleak life and the dripping blood.”
The sound of books being read could be heard from the room. It was rare for Sister Feng to quietly go to the brick bed in the cubicle. She chased out all the maids who reported the matter and listened without blinking.
Even though she didn't know what he was carrying, it didn't stop her from worshipping her man.
At this moment, a few more people walked in from outside.
When Sister Phoenix saw this, she quickly went forward to welcome him and said with a smile,"How can we let First Sister-in-law come here?”He let her sit on the kang.
Li Wan was dressed in a crab shell blue round collar with a white collar, and a bean-green floral horse-faced skirt that barely covered her feet. She looked inside and said,"Are you studying?"
"Isn't that so?" Sister Feng's eyes curved into crescents." I heard that Old Master Li is going to take the exam, so he's holding a book every day. He's afraid that Old Master Li will hit his palm with a ferule!”
Li Wan spat," You're making it up again. My father is most willing to guide the younger generation. Although his requirements are strict, when has he ever been beaten?”
Feng Jie then asked the little servant girl Feng Er to bring a few brocade stools for Second Miss, Third Miss, and Fourth Miss to sit on.
The three of them held hands. They were only eight or nine years old. They wore the same light purple Xiang skirt and small jacket. They had golden hairpins on their heads and necklaces. They were all identical.
"Sister-in-law, how's Brother's studies?" asked Yingchun softly.”
"Your brother wishes that there were twenty-four hours in a day." If he had worked so hard two years ago, he would have been the top scorer.”
Xichun was the youngest and sat at the end." I've never seen Second Brother study. I've finally seen something strange in the past two days.”Before she could finish, she felt embarrassed and apologized to Sister Phoenix,"I didn't mean that."
"Me too," said Sister Feng with a smile. Do you know? Before this, there was not even a pen in the room.”
Tanchun covered her mouth and laughed." Second Brother Lian said he's hardworking, so he's hardworking. He changed too quickly." Yesterday, Second Brother Bao made a bet with us that Second Brother Lian wouldn't last two days. It had been three days. Amazing!"
"Baoyu is still young," Li Wan interrupted,"he can still read slowly. Second Master Lian's situation is different."
As they were talking, Jia Lian finished reciting the Analects of Confucius and asked Su 'er to throw the book away." Change it!”
This time it was Man 'er's turn. She picked up a book from the table. Jia Lian smiled and said,"Ping 'er took this' University 'book.”
Man 'er blushed and took another book.
Jia Lian shook his head.”
Man 'er was illiterate, and her face turned red from embarrassment. She whispered,"Then…which one should I take?"
Only then did Jia Lian get up from the couch." I won't read anymore. Let's rest for a while."”
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