A few days later, Jia Zheng's birthday arrived.
The people of the West Mansion gathered together to celebrate again, but soon, a eunuch from the palace came to deliver an edict, asking Jia Zheng to enter the palace immediately. The Jia family did not know if it was good or bad. Only Jia Huan was calm. After all, he had the element of a prophet.
"It's not necessarily a bad thing for Master to enter the palace this time."”
"Why do you say that?" Grandmother Jia asked curiously. In the end, she still had some thoughts. She thought that the child's words might become true.
Jia Huan said,"Master has always been diligent in government affairs, so I don't think he has made any mistakes." Since Eldest Sister was in the palace, there was nothing wrong with serving her carefully. Since there was nothing wrong, it could only be a good thing.”
Grandmother Jia nodded.”
Madam Wang also hoped that what Jia Huan said was true. After all, everyone only wanted rain.
Although Jia Huan had explained it, everyone was still worried. Jia She sent people to fly back and forth, and in less than four hours, there was good news."Eldest Young Miss has been conferred the title of Fengzao Palace Minister and Consort Xiande!”
This was great news! The Jia family was filled with joy.
This was also the first time that Grandmother Jia found Jia Huan pleasing to the eye. Although there was some comfort in it, it was rare for such a young age to have such insight.
However, there was also bad news. Lin Ruhai had died of an illness and Jia Lian would return to Jinling with Lin Daiyu in a few days.
As for Qin Zhong, he was beaten up by Father Qin because of the incident with Zhineng. He didn't make it and actually died.
Jia Baoyu had been unhappy before, but when he heard that Lin Daiyu would be back, he immediately became happy and went into Grandmother Jia's arms to count the days.
"My son," Grandmother Jia said dotingly,"your Second Brother Lian is rushing back day and night, but no matter how fast he is, it will take ten days."”
Jia Huan packed his bag and went to Mr. Qian's house to study.
Last year was the year of the capital examination. After the results were released, Jia Huan was very envious. Therefore, he studied even harder.
Seeing this, Qian Yuben also taught him with his heart. Jia Huan's essay also gradually improved.
After approving Jia Huan's new article, Mr. Qian pinched the short beard on his chin and said,"If this goes on, I can try the next county examination.”
Jia Huan was overjoyed.”
"Don't be arrogant," Qian Yuben said with a smile. At this rate, there was still hope. However, if you think that you will succeed and slack off, I advise you to wait a few more years.”
He wasn't stupid to begin with, and he put in a lot of effort in his studies. Coupled with the guidance of a famous teacher, he naturally had some ideas.
Jia Huan also began to count the days happily.
After a few days of studying with Mr. Qian, Lin Daiyu returned to the Jia residence. All the sisters went to visit. Although Jia Huan was his cousin, it was not easy for him to enter.
However, he also received a gift from Lin Daiyu, two lake pens and a piece of ink.
Since Yuanchun had conferred the title of Imperial Concubine, the emperor had also added additional grace, allowing the concubines in the palace to return home to visit their relatives. Thus, the Jia residence began to get busy again, not for anything else but to repair the garden.
The family was busy, and Madam Wang and Sister Feng were in charge of the inner courtyard, so no one came to find trouble with Jia Huan.
Not only was Jia Huan happy and at ease, the men in the outer court also received their own errands. Every day when Jia Zheng returned home from the yamen, he also had to ask about the repairs of the garden, so he did not have time to teach his son a lesson. Therefore, Baoyu was happy to be free and carefree, only hanging out in the Inner Residence every day.
On this day, Jia Huan went to Mr. Qian and came back. For the first time, his article was approved by Mr. Qian and he was very happy. On the way back, she was humming a tune.
Coincidentally, he met Yingchun's servant girl, Si Qi, in the courtyard. When Si Qi saw Jia Huan, she smiled and said,""Third Master has been studying recently and doesn't come to play with our lady anymore.”
Jia Huan was in a good mood and also smiled,"Second Older Sister has been free recently?" I'll go play with you guys later.”
Si Qi said excitedly,"I just happened to be free."”
"I'll go play chess with Second Sister later," Jia Huan said.”
Siqi left happily.
Jia Huan went back to put down his bag and went to Yingchun.
Yingchun had already received the news and had already set up the chess set.
After Jia Huan entered, Si Qi served tea and smiled,"Our lady has finally waited for Third Master to come. We haven't seen Third Master come for a while, so we thought that Third Master wouldn't come.”
Jia Huan rubbed his nose and said,"There have been a lot of things to do recently. It's hard to study." See, Teacher just praised me a few times, and my tail became arrogant and I came to find Second Sister to play chess.”
Yingchun said," Third Brother, don't study so hard. You have to strike a balance between work and rest. When you're free, come and take a look."”
Jia Huan picked up a black piece and said,"I know. I won't stand on ceremony and take the lead."
Xiu Ju also smiled." Third Master is really not polite. He didn't even go easy on our young lady. Instead, he took the black pieces."”
Yingchun also smiled." Forget it, so what if I let you take the lead?”
Jia Huan was famous for being a stinky basket. Even if Yingchun gave him two stones, he would still lose.
Sure enough, Jia Huan on the chessboard began to be aggressive, but before it reached the middle of the game, he began to be in a tight spot. Soon, the piece in the upper right corner was swept away by Ying Chun, and he had no choice but to surrender.
"Sigh, as expected, I still can't win.”
Yingchun was in a good mood after winning against Jia Huan."Third Brother still needs to practice.”
"I play twenty games a day. I don't believe I can't beat Second Sister!" Jia Huan said angrily.”
Then, he reached out and grabbed the Dragon Whisker Crisp from the plate beside him and ate it in big mouthfuls. Yingchun was so happy that she was swaying back and forth.""Third brother, do you want another round? I'll give you three stones.”
Jia Huan rolled his eyes and said,"Alright."”Then, he grabbed Blackie.
Si Qi smiled and said,"Third Master seems to have set his sights on the black piece." My lady and Third Master have never taken the lead in chess.”
Jia Huan said,"Sister, you should just keep talking." If I give Blackie away, won't I die even faster?”Then he shook his head and said,"As the saying goes, it is better to lose several pieces than to lose one." If there is a first, then there is a second, then there is a first. When attacking the left, look at the right, and when attacking the rear, look forward. Don't cut off two lives, don't connect them together. Don't be too distant, don't be too hasty. It is better to abandon your son and gain power than to cling to your son for survival. It is better to make up for it by force than by doing nothing. The enemy is outnumbered, and we are outnumbered. We must first plan our survival. We are many and the other is few, so we must make full use of our strength. Those who are good at fighting do not fight, and those who are good at fighting do not fight. Those who are good at fighting will not be defeated, and those who are good at losing will not be confused. Chess begins with a proper match and ends with a strange victory. It must be done. Look around and see that the place is solid and unbreakable. Only then can we surprise and catch people off guard. When the enemy does not attack, he will make up for it because he has the intention of invading. Abandon small things and do not save them, because there is a big heart. Those who follow their will are those who have no strategy. To respond without thinking is the way to defeat.”
"You're still so full of yourself. I'll let you know how powerful I am!" Yingchun laughed.”
As expected, even if he let San Zi win, he still couldn't win. He lost even more miserably than the previous round.
Jia Huan admitted defeat and said,"Second Sister is indeed powerful."”
After winning two games in a row, Ying Chun was in a better mood. She smiled and said,""Third Younger Brother, although studying is more important, there is no harm in playing chess. Firstly, it could cultivate one's character. Secondly, it was also beneficial for communication.”
Jia Huan listened carefully. What Yingchun said was very reasonable.
"Then I will often come to play chess. Second Older Sister must not find me annoying.”
"We can't wait for Third Master to come often," said Xiu Ju.”
As the few of them were chatting and laughing, Xichun also came over.
"I heard Second Older Sister's laughter from far away, what fun thing is there?”
"Third Master lost two rounds in a row."”
"Third Brother is still that stinky basket. I'll have a plate too!" Xichun said with her eyes wide open.”
"Don't cry if you lose!" Jia Huan said angrily.”
"It's hard to say who will cry!" said Xichun.”
Jia Huan was defeated once again, and Xichun also happily picked up a piece of snack.
"Third Brother, I think you can't beat us in Go. Why don't I go and play dice with Second Brother? There's no skill in that. I just need to rely on luck.”
"I'm afraid I'll make her cry," Jia Huan said.”
" Hahahaha…" The whole room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere. No one believed this big talk now. They just thought that Jia Huan was looking for trouble.
However, Jia Huan really didn't want to read anymore today, so he went to Xichun's place to play dice. He was unwilling to go to Yingchun's place. After all, it was a place for chess.
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