Encounter with the Four Great Talents

Tang Shen shook his fan and didn't speak. After watching him for a while, he calmly turned his head to look at the scenery outside.Because it is outside the city, most of the surrounding areas are farmlands. There are patches of bright green crops, and the wind blows through the fields like waves, bringing the fragrance of green grass.

Seeing that Tang Shen didn't speak, Xu Zhenqing didn't say anything else, and turned her head to look out.There is no one in the field, only when you walk to the river, you will see a few children happily catching fish and shrimp, and splashing a large splash into the water from time to time.Xu Zhen Erqing couldn't help yearning and nostalgic for such wanton and carefree joy.

Tang Shen had never experienced these rural delights since he was a child, so he couldn't say nostalgia, but he was really envious to see those children having so much fun.It's just that he is too lazy to hurt his bones now, so he will never want to try it.It would be nice to set a date for the whole family to go fishing and have a picnic in the countryside. It would be nice to pass the time.

In fact, I just heard what Xu Zhenqing said, saying that it is impossible for Tang Shen not to be curious, but now he has been able to cultivate his curiosity to the point where he suppresses it quietly in his heart.Moreover, he could actually guess what happened to Xu Zhenqing, but he just didn't know the depth.

Xu Zhenqing once recommended Zhu Yunming himself as a pillow mat, so it's not surprising to recommend it to other people. He didn't think that this man believed in loyal love at all.During the two days we spent together, he always acted like he was nobler, more knowledgeable and cultivated than the other three, proclaiming his talent and pride all the time.As arrogant as a peacock, it spreads its tail feathers in front of people, and shows off its beautiful demeanor with its head held high.But standing behind him and looking at it, it's just a dirty ass. (Uh... I don't mean that, and those who want to be crooked like me come out and face the wall.)

So Tang Shen didn't like him very much, and the main reason for enduring his curiosity was that he didn't want to share any secrets with him.He didn't intend to go to the capital, so naturally he didn't have to worry about the problems he said.If there was such a day, he, Tang Shen, would not allow himself a chance to suffer.

Xu Zhenqing left the Tang family early the next morning, but Wen Zhengming was kept by the two brothers, but it seemed that he really wanted to stay.

The two brothers asked him why he brought this person here, and Wen Zhengming explained with some grievances: "After receiving Brother Shen's letter and Brother Bohu's invitation, I immediately set off for Wu County. Who knew that I ran into Mr. Xu on the way to Wu County .I only met him once in Suzhou, how could I know that he remembered me. He asked me why I came to Wu County, and I couldn't help but tell him, but in the end he decided to come to the wedding banquet without knowing why. "

Tang Yin coughed, it's not good to say that he is not behind his back, especially when the other party is really talented.So I said: "It is my blessing that Mr. Xu can come to my wedding banquet."

Tang Shen smiled, shook his fan and said nothing, Wen Zhengming sighed: "He is talented, but...forget it, let's not talk about him. Brother Bohu, I heard that Brother Shen said that you got a good painting the other day. ?”

As soon as Tang Yin's eyes lit up, he was about to take him to his study to look at the painting, but Tang Shen suddenly asked indifferently: "Brother, have you... changed the incense?"

Tang Yin looked at him strangely, wondering why his younger brother who never cared about this suddenly asked this, nodded and said, "It's the incense made by Ding's family. I used it when I saw that it tasted good. What's wrong?"

Tang Shen continued to shake his fan, but frowned slightly: "It's too pungent."

Tang Yin didn't care about it either, he could only say: "Okay, then replace it with the one you used before, and I'll give you instructions later."

Tang Shen hummed, and didn't go to see the painting with them. The two of them also knew that he was not interested, so they went to Tang Yin's study while talking and laughing.

Tang Shen waited for Tang Yin to leave, finally stopped fanning, put down the fan and picked up the tea, and looked at the back of the elder brother who was going away with narrowed eyes.He has been with Wen Zhengming for the past two days, but he didn't pay attention to it. Why did the elder brother become so...fascinated?

To be honest, Tang Yin didn't have any makeup look, but changed his personal care in his clothes, and became brighter than before.In fact, it is most popular now for men to wear makeup and hairpins on their heads like women, especially those scholars, all of whom dress themselves up beautifully.

Tang Shen seldom went out, and had little contact with those who liked to cater to the fashion. The time he saw the most people was to go to Suzhou for the rural examination, but which candidate would dare to dress up like that when he couldn't wash himself for a few days?Next is to go to Changzhou. He usually stays at Xu's house, or stays with Wen Zhengming and Zhu Yunming. The Xu family's children are not scholars, so they won't go to learn. It's good enough without dressing up.Therefore, in such an environment, Tang Shen was naturally unaware of these strange fluent trends outside.

However, Tang Yin, the young masters of the Yue family, are all lovers of this way. They like to wear linen clothes at home, and they like to put some white powder on their faces to make themselves fragrant, and even put some hairpins on their hair. The bouquet comes with some tassels.

So this Ding family has watched it for a long time, and after getting used to the aesthetics, it becomes a bit strange, so she wants to dress up Tang Yin in this way.Although Tang Yin knew it was popular, he wasn't used to it, so he didn't respond to it.After all, he just married in, and Ding didn't dare to go too far, so he made Tang Yin's clothes, who liked plain plain clothes, more cumbersome, and made the elegant fragrance on his body more high-profile.

This made Tang Shen unhappy.Tang Shen didn't like incense in the first place, and he was used to his eldest brother's elegant and elegant appearance, so he didn't like it when he suddenly became so vulgar.After mentioning a few words, Tang Yin immediately changed back to his previous dressing habits, which made Ding very depressed, and the quarrel between uncle and sister-in-law started from the wedding day.

But even though Mrs. Ding is not happy about Tang Shen's lenient management, Tang Shen is still the head of the Tang family.After Tang Guangde's son got married, his body became weaker and weaker. Mrs. Qiu stayed by his side to take care of him every day, worrying that something might happen to him, so Mrs. Ding was naturally in charge of the inner house.Fortunately, although Ding's aesthetics are a bit strange, his ability to manage affairs is good. After asking Qiu's often, the Tang family is considered to be in order.

It's just that the Ding family violated Tang Shen's taboo. During the New Year's Eve dinner, Tang Guangxing and the Qiu family were very satisfied to see that the whole family had all the children.

Embarrassed by what she said, Ding said half coquettishly: "Wait until the next year when the uncle and the second master will take the high school exam and become an official, then it will be called consummation!"

When everyone at the table was silent, Ding was taken aback by the atmosphere, and immediately realized that she might have said something wrong, and carefully looked at her in-laws and then at her husband-in-law.

Tang Yin frowned lightly, put down his chopsticks and said, "Madam, my second brother and I are not going to participate in the test."

When Ding heard this, his face turned pale.Tang Yin ignored her, lowered his head and continued to eat, Ding opened his mouth, and finally asked a little stammeringly: "Why...why? Mr. Xiang, you are clearly the last Xie Yuan, and you have a bright future..."

There was a sudden ding from Tang Shen, and everyone turned their heads to look at him, only to see that the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, his eyes were innocent, and he seemed very embarrassed.Look again, his wine glass collided with the bowl, which made this crisp sound.

But the Tang family knew him well, and he was obviously unhappy with his bland smile.Ding didn't know much about this uncle, only knew that he had been elected at a young age and was the head of the Tang family. Although he didn't meet often, it wasn't that difficult to get along with.It's just that he usually stays in his own yard, or visits various villages, and doesn't deal with people very much, so Ding's understanding of Tang Shen is not enough.

So when he saw him smiling, Ding wasn't vigilant, but just gave him a strange look.

Tang Shen raised his glass and took a sip, then said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, even if elder brother doesn't take part in the examination to become an official, I can support you with the property of my Tang family."

Ding's face immediately turned blue, purple, red and white, and his hands were trembling with anger.Although the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, the real mother just sits on it and doesn't speak. How dare Ding's new daughter-in-law say anything.He could only lower his head, bit his lip and didn't say another word.

Tang Guangde saw that his daughter-in-law was so angry with her son that she wanted to kill herself, so she couldn't help but glared at him, but didn't say a word to reprimand him.Between son and daughter-in-law, father naturally dotes on his son.So he just smoothed things over: "Okay, those who celebrate the Chinese New Year, let's save a few words."

Tang Shen pushed the boat forward and picked up the wine glass: "I was the one who spoke outrageously, please forgive me, brother and sister-in-law."

Tang Yin smiled and tapped him on the head: "When did you become so obedient? Well, you are right, forgive me for any crime. You can forgive me if you want, I have a new painting, you Help me frame it and send it to Zhengming."

"Okay." Tang Shen immediately responded, smiled at the sister-in-law who was smiling stiffly, and said nothing.

But back in the room, Ding started to sob and cry, Tang Yin was very tired and flustered after drinking and watching the new year.After washing his feet, he wanted to go to bed, but Ding was sitting on the bedside crying, how could he pretend not to see it.

Sighing and rubbing his temples, he said, "Okay, you've been crying for so long, you'll hurt your eyes if you cry any more, stop crying soon."

Ding's eyes were red from crying, and he sobbed and choked: "I really don't know where I offended my uncle. I married into your Tang family. Could it be that I want to be an official wife? I'm not for you, for this Home? But just to say a word, my mother's face was pulled down, and Brother Shen still...I really don't know how to feel sorry for your family!"

Tang Yin's head hurt even more, so he had to hug her and come over and say, "Okay, I know you are kind. But my temperament is used to being idle, Shen'er is not in good health, and our family doesn't covet power and wealth, so we don't care about it." Go join in the fun."

When Ding heard this, she cried even harder. Tang Yin felt sorry for the fragrance and cherished jade, so she had no choice but to coax her again: "Look at you, what's there to cry about? Shen'er's temperament is like that. Although her words hurt a little, but there is no malice, you cry like this , What can I say if I let my mother see it tomorrow? Okay, don’t cry any more, I’ll send you the picture of beauty framed by Shen’er, don’t cry anymore, huh?”

After coaxing him for a long time, Ding never heard him give in, only heard that he was getting more and more tired and impatient, so she stopped crying and helped him to sleep, thinking how to let him go to the meeting Trying is the way to go.

It should be said that becoming an official in the imperial examination is the ambition of a scholar. After ten years of hard work, he became famous all over the world.Who wouldn't be looking forward to getting a good imperial examination to get promoted?But this Tang family is not. They are content with the status quo and live their small lives leisurely.The family is not rich but not in short supply, and the reputation is not prominent but also very noble. It is a peaceful corner, sitting firmly in the world of mortals.

Ding did not dislike such days.It's just that before she got married, her parents and sisters told her that Tang Jieyuan was outstanding in literary talent, and she would definitely be able to show off her talent in the examination and be born well. Naturally, she will be prosperous and wealthy in the future, and she must be the best married woman among her sisters. one of the best.

This is too much to say, which woman can resist the temptation?After all, not everyone can look at life with a pure heart and few desires.If you haven't experienced hard times, you naturally don't know that this comfort is not easy to come by.

So, after that, when Tang Yin sent his wife home, he was grabbed and scolded by his father-in-law for two hours.Tang Yin was originally a cowardly character, so he didn't resist, and reluctantly agreed to go to the capital to take part in the examination next year.

Tang Shen, who heard the news, snorted coldly, and directly instructed his mother to stuff two beautiful and gentle women into the elder brother's room, Ding was so angry that he almost fainted.