Aunt Zhao's happy life

After the heavy snow, it has not yet cleared up, sometimes there is a little rain, and sometimes there are small snowflakes.The snow on the road is thick, and it creaks when you step on it.There are few pedestrians on the road, there are few cars and horses, and the cold wind hits, it is like cutting with a knife.

Tian Liangwen, a teacher Mrs. Wang invited from the Imperial College, hurriedly rushed to Jia's mansion with his hands and shoulders shrunk, and when the concierge heard Xiaoxue's intention, he hurriedly let him in.

Mrs. Wang and Jia's mother saw Tian Liangwen's appearance. He was in his early forties, of medium build, with a pair of deep eyes on his square face.

Tian Liangwen said: "Where is your son? Let's meet!"

Mrs. Wang said: "The little girl Yuan Chun is also willing to learn a few words, so as not to be blind."

Chunlan and Xia He led Tian Liangwen through several pavilions along the path outside the hall. There was a three-room courtyard, which was a private school.Mr. Tian entered the Hanging Flower Gate and walked along the Chaoshou corridor to the entrance of the main house. He saw teaching aids on the table of the Eight Immortals inside, and the two charcoal pots on the ground were burning red.Two pink and jade-carved children were warming up by the fire, one was wearing a royal blue silk cotton gown, the other was wearing an indigo cotton gown and a moon-white waistcoat.

Seeing a stranger coming to visit, Jia Zhu took a look at him. The man had delicate features and a short beard. He looked elegant and refined, so he knew that he was his new teacher. Sister Yuanchun."

Tian Liangwen said: "There is no need to be formal, what books have you read now? How many characters do you know?"

Jia Zhu thought for a while: "Before I learned "Hundred Surnames", "Thousand Character Classic", "Three Character Classic" and "Thousand Family Poems", I knew about two thousand characters. My sister can write names and common characters , and also recite some poems."

Tian Liangwen said: "Are you still in the enlightenment stage of the Four Books and Five Classics?"

Jia Zhu said, "Yes, sir, please take care of me."

Tian Liangwen said: "That's natural. It's only natural for a family of poetry and rites like yours to have a child like you. Who do you like the poets of the Tang Dynasty?"

Jia Zhu said: "Li Yishan, because his poems are meticulously conceived, euphemistically euphemistic, and have endless aftertaste, such as listening to the sound of rain with a dry lotus, there is really room for association!"

Tian Liangwen smiled and said: "It's rare that you can have such insights at such a young age! I accept you as a student! I will leave first, and the class will start in three days."

After seeing off Mr. Tian, ​​Mrs. Wang went to the private school to find Jia Zhu, and watched Jia Zhu tidy up the desks and desks neatly and spotlessly. There was light smoke from the incense burner, a Yaoqin hung on the wall, and the plum blossoms in the vase were quiet and dignified.Mrs. Wang smiled and said to Jia Zhu: "Sir, I like you very much. I am very happy. I specially chose this quiet place for you. I hope you will study hard and don't let us down."

Jia Zhu said, "Mother, don't worry!"

After a year, Tian Liangwen was stunned by Jia Zhu's progress, saying that he was the most gifted child he had ever seen.

At the end of another year, Mother Jia saw that her grandson had grown a lot taller, and her manners and speech were more like a nobleman's. She was full of joy, so she took his hand and asked, "What did Zhuer learn this year?"

Jia Zhu said: "What I learned the most was the writing of stereotyped essays. The teacher said that I must memorize the Four Books and Five Classics and understand them thoroughly, because the scientific examination questions will come from here, and there will be three questions in the "Four Books". , "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mencius" are compulsory, and the other question is either "University" or "The Doctrine of the Mean". "Five Classics" each has a question."

Mother Jia touched Jia Zhu's hair: "My son, it is our Jia family's good fortune that you are willing to make progress!"

Mrs. Wang naturally wrote to Jia Zheng about these situations one by one, saying that Yuan Chun was a seedling who was knowledgeable in books and etiquette, and Jia Zhu's stereotyped essays were already in good shape, and she thanked Rui'er for saving the child's life.Jia Zheng read it to Rui'er every time. Rui'er had no children, and she was very proud when she heard that Jia Zheng's two children were so successful.

Sometimes Rui'er would sigh: "Zhu'er and Yuan Chun are so young, they can speak and write. Zhenmo is just a maid who can also keep accounts and write. I'm so ashamed!"

Jia Zheng said: "You are too impatient and give up at the slightest difficulty. Even if you learn a word a day, it is not bad! Take a step back and say, you can listen to the stories and principles in the book, which is also very interesting!"

Ruier said: "Then tell me the story in the book!"

Jia Zheng laughed and said, "For you who like to listen to gossip, let me tell you a story in the legend of Tang Dynasty first! It is said that there is a story in "Leaving the Soul" about a woman named Qianniang who couldn't marry because her father regretted her marriage. Beloved, so her soul left her and became another exactly like her, followed her loved one, gave birth to two children, and lived happily. Five years later, the couple returned to Qianniang's house , Her soul and I have merged into one!"

Rui'er opened her mouth wide in surprise: "Is there any more? I still want to listen!"

Jia Zheng said: "During the Tang Dynasty, a young man went to Chang'an to take the exam, and fell in love with Li Wa, a woman from a brothel. , was rescued, became a funeral singer, and soon became famous. But he is a scholar, how can he continue like this, so his father met him in Chang'an, knocked him unconscious and died on the road , he later became a beggar."

Ruier asked: "What happened later? What about Li Wa?"

Jia Zhengdao: "One day when it was snowing heavily, this young man went to beg at the gate of the former brothel, and met Li Wa, who was very sad. She used her savings for many years to redeem herself, and moved out to take care of this young man wholeheartedly. When the young man recovered, Li Wa bought books for him and encouraged him to study hard. A few years later, the young man won the first place in one fell swoop and went to Sichuan to become an official. Li Wa voluntarily asked to leave, but he couldn't stay. Young People begged her to give him a ride, Li Wa sent him to Jianmen Pass, just met the young man's father, seeing his son's success, the father agreed to his marriage with Li Wa. From then on, Li Wa's husband Godson, filial to parents, the whole family likes her very much."

Rui'er was very emotional when she heard it: "There are so many beautiful stories, but I can't read them by myself! Zheng'er, I want to learn a word every day. One day, I can also read books by myself and learn about the world outside of us! "

The days are always so dull and happy, although, occasionally there will be a small episode.

For example, the vinegar jar overturned this kind of thing.

Among Jia Zheng's Qingke friends, there is Zhan Guang, who is good at painting fine brushwork and towers. He was also in the capital before, and coincidentally, he also lived in Nanchang Mansion recently. It was a joy to reunite with old friends!

Because Li Su wanted to rape Ruyan, Jia Zheng tried his best not to bring outsiders home, so whenever he met Zhan Guang, he would have a drink outside, and Rui'er knew about it.

After several banquets, Zhan Guang couldn't stand it anymore: "Brother Zheng, I know you are an ascetic monk, but your current situation is too boring!"

Jia Zheng asked in bewilderment, "How do you say that?"

Zhan Guang said with a smile: "Except for that Zhao Ruier, you don't even have a housemate, you don't have a friend outside, and you don't even eat wild food. Are you still a man?"

Jia Zheng said, "I don't think it's enough to have Aunt Zhao alone!"

Zhan Guang said: "I have a lot of friends, don't be embarrassed, it's easy to find a stunning beauty for you. Besides, your aunt is barren and occupies you for nothing, causing your heirs to wither. In the future, how many more do you want?" Not even one child. Just to carry on the family line, you should ask for a few more!"

Seeing Jia Zheng smiling and not saying a word, Zhan Guang said: "A few more young women can also enrich life. You say that life is for suffering?"

Jia Zheng said, "Let's talk about something else, don't talk about this!"

Zhan Guang said: "Here I have chosen a good one, and I am reluctant to start it, all because I regard you as a close friend, take a look!" He raised his hand and clapped it three times, and a young woman came out with a pipa in her arms , as soon as he saw Jia Zheng, he smiled and said a blessing.

Zhan Guang said, "Play a tune!" Just as the woman was about to play, Jia Zheng waved and said, "No need!"

The woman said: "Then I'll show you two a dance, I'm showing my ugliness!" After speaking, she danced lightly, with snow-white skin under the coat as thin as a cicada's wings, and her flexible waist twisted in an exotic style. , the enthusiasm and a bit shyness in the winking eyes.

Jia Zheng drank his tea with his head down, but didn't look at it.

Suddenly there was a rush of footsteps on the stairs, Jia Zheng raised his head, and it was Rui'er rushing in.She stared at Jia Zheng, who stood up in a panic, "Why are you here? Sit down, why don't we go home?"

Ruier sneered: "You are Zhan Guang, right? I believe in you, so I let my man come out and have a drink with you every now and then, but what are you doing? Shove these powders to him?"

Zhan Guang was about to explain, Ruier raised her hand and hit the dancer: "Why are you dancing in this tulle in front of my man? Get lost!"

The dancer hurriedly ran downstairs, Ruier said to Zhan Guang: "If I find out again, you don't even need to be friends!" After speaking, she turned around angrily and walked away.Jia Zheng wanted to chase after him, but he was stopped: "You just spoiled her! What are you afraid of, drink! I really don't know what you like about such a woman. She is good-looking? She is good-looking, but she is not the best in the world, right? You can't have children, you don't have talent, you have a big temper, and you don't know a single word, what are you trying to do?"

Jia Zheng said, "I can only say that you don't understand love yet."

Zhan Guang thought he was Jia Zheng's true friend, he thought that Jia Zheng didn't like the previous one because he didn't like this type, after all he was a noble person.

Half a month later, he met Jia Zheng again. As soon as Jia Zheng went upstairs, he saw a delicate and elegant girl sitting at the table. Seeing Jia Zheng coming, he just nodded slightly.

Zhan Guang smiled and said: "Look at this one, she can know Jiangnan minor tunes and Suzhou Tanci. She is called Miaoyin lady. Look at this skin, is it really like curdled fat? The skin is so tender that water can be squeezed out!"

Jia Zheng turned around and was about to leave: "Here we go again! I don't think we should meet again in the future!"

Zhan Guang stopped him: "Okay, I won't say anything! Eat vegetables, eat vegetables!"

The girl in front of her didn't show any fluctuations, her eyes were full of tranquility and kindness. She was slender and slender, her skin was smooth, and her eyes were full of affection. She sat there without saying a word, but she had a kind of graceful aura. Although she was in such a Even in this occasion, she was still somewhat dignified.