After blocking Bai Chuan's display of power, the attitude of the people behind him towards Jia Huan became much more normal. Of course, Jia Huan did not need to bring his own edge and use the case as a banner. He knew in his heart that this flag was not worth much. At most, it could last until the provincial examination next year. At that time, if he didn't pass the provincial examination, then he would become a joke.
Therefore, when he met his classmates and seniors who had normal attitudes, Jia Huan also put away his sharp edge and maintained a calm attitude. This made everyone sigh in their hearts. Bai Chuan was really not a refined person. He was simply ashamed to be associated with him.
Just like that, Jia Huan's career in the county school officially began.
Occasionally, he would meet Bai Chuan at the county school, but Jia Huan treated him like air.
After another half a month, when Jia Huan returned from the county school, he saw the butler Zhou Rui leading a middle-aged man into the Jia residence.
Feng Zhu, the gatekeeper, said that this was the gentleman that Jia Baoyu had invited.
"It is said that he is a High Scholar, I think his name is Shen Pan. It wasn't easy to invite them.”Feng Zhu said respectfully.
Jia Huan believed in this. A juren was no longer an ordinary scholar. In the future, it was equivalent to passing the civil service examination and being able to work at any time. Moreover, they generally did not have to worry about food and clothing, and they would also have quite a bit of money. These people were basically preparing for the national civil service exam. Madam Wang had probably spent a lot of effort to invite a High Scholar to sit in the guesthouse.
Zhou Rui, who was in front, greeted him attentively,"Old Master Shen, this way please."
After passing the examination, he had to change the way he addressed him. He could already be called Old Master. If this kind of person was willing, he could directly become a seventh-grade official magistrate in a remote county.
After making a few turns, they arrived at the west courtyard. Madam Wang was waiting in the hall.
After seeing High Scholar Shen, Madam Wang did not dare to be negligent and quickly said,"Old Master Shen, please sit."
Shen Pan cupped his hands and sat down. He spoke first,"Furen, although I promised to teach your son for the time being, I still have to prepare for the Spring Quarter Examinations. If there's anything I can't do, please forgive me.”
"Of course," said Madam Wang hurriedly. The little woman was naturally more than happy to receive guidance from her teacher. He could only hope that Sir could give Little Quan more guidance.”
Shen Pan nodded and said,"I will do my best." But I wonder how much your son has learned? Can you invite me over?"
"I don't know anything about learning," said Madam Wang. It was just that the little dog had randomly read some books. In the future, he would have to ask Sir to supervise him.”Then, he said to Zhou Rui's family,""Go and call Second Master to pay his respects to Teacher."
Zhou Rui's family quickly went over.
"My little dog is naughty. Please wait a moment, sir," Madam Wang apologized.”
"It's fine," said Shen Pan. Then, he picked up the teacup and took a sip. He tasted the best Biluochun and nodded to himself. The Jia family was rich, but it seemed that they respected their teachers.
He had already heard that Jia Huan was under the Left Qian Imperial Censor Qian Yuben and was the last disciple. Every time Jia Huan took the intermediate examination, he would kowtow to Qian Yuben. Furthermore, Jia Huan had passed the third test twice. Other than Qian Yu's high ability, Jia Huan's talent also seemed to be excellent. It was said that this Second Young Master was born with a jade in his mouth. Presumably, his aptitude was not too bad.
Zhou Rui's family rushed to the Grand View Garden. When they arrived at Happy Red Courtyard, they did not see Jia Baoyu. They only saw Xiren sweeping the courtyard with a few little girls.
"Miss Xiren, do you know where Second Master Bao went? Madam sent me to find him."
"Second Master went to Xiaoxiang Restaurant," Xiren said. What urgent matter does Madam have to look for Second Master?”
"Good news!" Zhou Ruijia said with a smile. Madam found a teacher for Second Master, so she asked me to go and find him.”
After saying that, he hurriedly rushed to Xiaoxiang Restaurant. "May the heavens bless you," said Xiren, who was standing behind him,"May the Second Master obtain his official rank as soon as possible."”
It just so happened that Qingwen, who had come out, heard this. This girl had just woken up from her afternoon nap and had just stepped out when she heard Xiren's words. She smiled and said,"Don't let Second Master hear this. Otherwise, Sister will know.”
Xiren also smiled and said,"Second Master knows that we all want his best, so he won't blame us."”
Qingwen pursed her lips and did not speak. She knew Jia Baoyu's personality too well.
In Xiaoxiang Restaurant, Jia Baoyu was watching Lin Daiyu arrange flowers. The scissors in Lin Daiyu's hand flew back and forth, and the tea flowers in the bottle became more and more charming.
"Sister, this camelia is blooming very well. In your copper bottle, I estimate that it can be raised for more than ten days.”
Lin Daiyu rolled her eyes at Jia Baoyu and said,"More than ten days? It's already good enough to have a few days."
Although Jia Baoyu rolled his eyes at him, he was not angry. He sighed and said,"Unfortunately, the plum blossoms haven't bloomed yet. This bottle of his sister would look even better if it was decorated with plum blossoms.”
Lin Daiyu tilted her head and looked at the copper bottle. She felt that what Jia Baoyu said made sense."It's just that it's still early. There's still some time before the plum blossoms bloom.”
"When it snows, let's go and admire the plum blossoms together!" Jia Baoyu said excitedly. The plum blossoms in the snow had a different feeling.”
At this moment, Zi Juan came in from outside and said,"Second Master, Butler Zhou is here. He said that Madam is looking for you.”
Jia Baoyu was a little reluctant, but he didn't dare not go over. He said to Lin Daiyu,"Sister, wait for me. Let's go to the ancestor's place for dinner tonight. The manor sent deer meat over.”
Zhou Rui's family had been waiting outside for a while. When they saw Jia Baoyu come out, they quickly said,"Second Master, Madam is looking for you.”
"Do you know what it is?" Jia Baoyu asked as he walked in front.”
There was nothing to hide. Zhou Ruijia said,"Congratulations, Second Master! Madam found a husband for Second Master."
Jia Baoyu's footsteps suddenly stopped. Zhou Ruijia's heart was about to turn sour. He quickly said,"Second Master, hurry up. Teacher is also waiting.”
Jia Baoyu's temper flared up and he said,"I'm not going! If you reply on my behalf, just say that I'm not feeling well.”
Zhou Rui's family secretly hated themselves for being too talkative and quickly advised,"Second Master, this matter can't be avoided. If he hid today, there would still be tomorrow. If he hid tomorrow, there would still be the future. If you don't go today, perhaps the old lady will send someone to invite you.”
It seemed that he couldn't hide this time, so Jia Baoyu reluctantly came to the West Courtyard with Zhou Rui's family. In the distance, he saw a middle-aged man drinking tea in the hall. Madam Wang was talking to him.
Left with no choice, Jia Baoyu quickly walked in and bowed to Madam Wang."Mother, you were looking for me."
Madam Wang smiled and said,"Baoyu, hurry up. This is Mr. Shen, who I invited for you. Quickly greet him."”
As the young master of a great clan, Jia Baoyu naturally would not do something impolite. He immediately bowed to Shen Pan.
Shen Pan looked at Jia Baoyu as he acknowledged him as his master and was somewhat looking forward to it. After Jia Baoyu bowed, he asked,""Which books have you read?"
Jia Baoyu answered honestly,"I've been reading The Doctrine of the Middle Way and The Great Learning recently."”
Shen Pan thought to himself, Luckily, I don't have to start from three hundred thousand. Thinking of this, he said,"After that, I have to read through the four books!" I'll supervise you. You have to make some progress every day. After passing the county examination, we will have to decide on this scripture. My scripture is the Book of Songs. You should learn from it.”
Jia Baoyu answered honestly.
Seeing that Jia Baoyu had acknowledged her as his master, Madam Wang said happily,"It's been hard for Mister Shen to come all the way here. The side room had already been tidied up.”
Then, he said to Jia Baoyu,"Today is the first day Sir has come to our house. Your father has gone to Fujian. You will accompany Sir for dinner tonight."”
Jia Baoyu wanted to protest. He had already asked Sister Lin out that night, but when he saw Madam Wang's knife-like gaze, he had no choice but to swallow his words.
Just like that, just as the twelfth lunar month was about to arrive, Jia Baoyu was carried to the study room to study again.
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