Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

Qin Yunhe and Chen Er didn't really intend to catch any fish, but they didn't expect to catch two at the same time. Such a good omen naturally made them very happy.

When they were going back with the fish, the children who had been warm in the carriage for a while were excited and felt sorry when they saw that there were real fish.

If I had known, I would have held on a little longer, maybe they could have caught some fish. But it was too late today, so I couldn't go fishing even if I wanted to.

The next day is New Year's Eve, the annual bustle and bustle begins. Setting off firecrackers, pasting Spring Festival couplets, making dumplings, worshipping ancestors, staying up all night, after a busy day, it is the first day of the New Year.

In the past two years, the Qin family has had more and more relatives and friends visiting during the New Year.

Starting from the first day of the New Year, people came to pay New Year's greetings in an endless stream, first from the same village and then from nearby villages.

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, Qin Yunhe had just seen off a cousin when he saw a young man approaching the door. He was stunned for a moment before he recognized him. It was Fan Hong, whom he had not seen for two years.

Fan Hong had grown a lot taller in the past two years, and was already taller than Qin Yunhe's shoulders. However, although he had grown taller, his bone mass did not seem to keep up, so he looked a little thin.

The young man lifted his shirt hem and kowtowed politely: "Fan Hong wishes his uncle a happy new year."

Qin Yunhe sighed in his heart and quickly pulled Fan Hong up: "Hurry up, I haven't seen you grow this tall in two years."

Fan Hong stood up and said, "It's been a long time since we last met. How are your aunt and uncle?"

"I'm fine, come inside."

Fan Hong greeted Qin's mother and Yu Ru and wished them a happy new year before Qin Yunhe pulled him to sit down.

"How is schoolwork now?"

"The teacher taught me very attentively. I feel that I have benefited a lot in the past two years."

"I heard from your father that you think the Master is not good at interpreting the scriptures? Did you find the scriptures that Changyu brought back last time useful?"

Fan Hong hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"Brother Yu came back and discussed the meaning of the scriptures with me before. I feel that the teacher's explanation is not as detailed as my uncle's."

Qin Yunhe thought that perhaps the teacher was indeed weak in the classics and that was why he had not been able to make any further progress for many years.

"Have you brought the sutra you wrote? Can I help you take a look?"

Fan Hong shyly took out a roll of paper from his sleeve and handed it over: "This is the homework that the teacher gave me before. I may not have done it well. Uncle, please give me some advice."

Qin Yunhe took it and said, "Don't be discouraged. It is indeed not easy to learn the scriptures at the beginning. Once you get started, just write and read more, and you will soon be able to master it."

Qin Yunhe was about to lower his head to take a closer look when he heard a shout from the yard.

"Sir, Changyu is here to wish you a happy new year."

When Qin Yunhe heard that Yu Ge'er was here, he stood up and walked out with a smile, muttering to himself, "Why is Yu Ge'er here on the second day of the New Year?"

"Happy New Year, sir."

"Okay, get up quickly. Why are you here on the second day of the New Year? Aren't you going to visit your aunt and uncle?"

"I just came back from my uncle's place. I'm going to my aunt's house tomorrow."

Fan Hong heard the noise in the courtyard getting quieter, and thought Qin Yunhe must have taken Yuger to Qin's mother's place.

Yuru asked, "Are you going to Xiaohe Village with your parents to pay New Year's greetings today?"

Fan Hong shook his head: "My mother said that if we go tomorrow, we can make it back in the same day."

"...Aunt, why don't I see Ruyi and Zheng'erci? I haven't seen Zheng'erci yet."

"They went to play at your Uncle Chen's place. There was a lot of noise at home today, but it was quiet at your Uncle Chen's place."

While the aunt and niece were talking, Yu Ge'er pushed the door open and came in.

"Master's wife, I'm here to wish you a happy new year."

Yu Ge'er knelt down and kowtowed, then stood up and said to Fan Hong: "Brother Hong is here too."

Fan Hong nodded: "Changyu."

Yu Ge'er came in and looked around the room: "Where are Ruyi and Zheng'erci?"

"I went to your Uncle Chen's house..."

Before Yu Ru finished speaking, Yu Ge'er suddenly became happy: "Is Uncle Chen going fishing again?"

Qin Yunhe smiled and said, "What kind of fish can we catch in the first month of the year? Let's wait until next time. I'll take you there next time when I come back."

Fan Hong saw that they were talking happily and couldn't get a word in, so he asked timidly, "Where are we going to fish?"

"Let's go fishing on the river! Make a hole in the ice and put the fishing line in. It's fun. Uncle Chen and Mr. caught two fish at once. It's amazing."

Qin Yunhe laughed.

It was obvious that the kids didn't catch anything and they dropped their rods out of boredom and refused to play anymore. But now they forgot about being bored and only remembered that it was fun.

Qin Yunhe suddenly found that Fan Hong was a little lost. Thinking of how he used to take him out to play, he couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic.

"Next time Hong'er should come along, it will be more fun with more people."

Fan Hong nodded, and it was obvious that he was also looking forward to it.

Qin Yunhe could not stay at home for two days in the first place, and he knew that Fan Hong had to go to his uncle's house to pay New Year's greetings the next day, so he did not delay and picked up the sutra written by Fan Hong and read it carefully.

In fact, from Qin Yunhe's point of view, Fan Hong's understanding of the scriptures was at a normal entry-level level and was no worse than what Yuger had done before.

I wonder if Fan Hong compared his own work with other people's good writings and felt that it was a bit inferior.

Qin Yunhe corrected Fan Hong's paper and explained some key points. Fan Hong listened carefully and nodded from time to time.

Based on the questions on the interpretation of the classics written by Fan Hong, Qin Yunhe emphasized the rules of practice of the interpretation of the classics.

Finally, he tested Fan Hong's foundation and found that Fan Hong had a very good foundation, which shows that what he said about the Master's dedication is not in vain.

"...In fact, you have already entered the realm of composing scriptures, and it can be seen that you have laid a good foundation. The teacher has indeed put a lot of effort into teaching you, but you still need more practice. You and Changyu can often visit each other, discuss more, and figure out the methods together, and you will definitely improve."

With the encouragement from his uncle, Fan Hong was very happy and nodded repeatedly.

Yu Ge'er also said, "I know, sir. I'll come and discuss this with Brother Hong when I'm free."

Qin Yunhe suddenly remembered that he had not yet tested Yuger's homework since he came back. He said he would come back to check his interpretation of the scriptures, but he has not seen it yet.

"And your sutra interpretation homework. I said I would check it when I got back. Why haven't you handed it in yet?"

"I did it, sir. It's just that I came directly from my uncle's house today, so I didn't bring it."

"Then hurry home and get it. Don't waste time here. You have to go to your aunt's house tomorrow. Do you have time to give it to the teacher for correction?"

Yuger had no choice but to rush back to get the sutra he had made.

Fan Hong had to go to his uncle's house to pay New Year's greetings tomorrow, so Qin Yunhe didn't let him stay and sent him back in the afternoon.

As soon as Mrs. Feng saw her son's face, she knew that the trip was not in vain and her son was in a good mood.

"Did your uncle tell you about that sutra?"

"Yes. My uncle looked at the scriptures I wrote and said that I have a good foundation and I just need to write more and practice more."

Fan Hong was in high spirits and went to the study he had decorated in the wing room as soon as he returned.

Feng followed in: "Then why did you come back after a while?"

"Don't we have to go to my uncle's house early tomorrow morning?"

"What a fool. Why don't you stay here for a night and come back? Let him tell you more. It's only a few steps from Fengle Village to home. Won't you be in time to come back tomorrow morning?"

"My uncle is also very busy. People always come to visit us for New Year's greetings."

"That's why I have time to give you lessons in the evening."

Fan Hong was speechless and could only say, "My uncle said that if he is not busy during the litigation this year, he would let me and Yu Ge'er go to class together."

"I told you! How come you don't have time? Last time I told you to go with me, but you didn't listen! Look at Yu Ge'er, he went even if I wasn't allowed to!"

Fan Hong suddenly felt a little annoyed, and the excitement he had just felt was slowly suppressed.

After a long while, he said, "Brother Yu almost got scolded by his uncle for following him without permission. And after he came back, he said that his uncle was really busy and had no time to teach him, so he could only leave him some homework."

"If I can leave you homework, then I still have time. What's wrong with scolding you? I can still send you back after I scold you."

"...Besides, would your uncle curse at people like that?"

"...Why don't I just pack it up for you? When you go see your aunt the day after tomorrow, just tell her you're going with her..."

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