Encounter with the Four Great Talents

When Mr. Xu returned to the room, he saw his wife was sitting at the table holding a gift list, frowning her eyebrows carefully, wondering what she was thinking.

"What's the matter? Whose gift is it?" This gift list is not in the style of my own house, it should be sent by someone else's house.Master Xu walked over and sat down, took it and unfolded it.The gift list is not short, and it is not too expensive, but the things are very practical and meticulous, including medicinal materials, ingredients, decorations, jewelry, calligraphy and paintings, and the family makes cloth, so there is no cloth to send from the gift list. "It's quite a real gift list, and it's all useful at home."

"This is the gift list from the Tang family." Mrs. Xu pushed a flat box at her hand and opened it. On the black silk satin, there were neatly placed a dozen or so rubies, each of which was the size of a fingernail, and the color was pure and beautiful.

Such things, not to mention the Tang family, even the Xu family can't just take it out.Master Xu's brows were also frowned, and he looked at Mrs. Xu speechlessly. Mrs. Xu sighed and said, "Sister said, they got two boxes and left one box for Chen'er. They knew that Xiner would be ready for the hairpin soon, so they gave it away." A box for us to use. When my daughter grows up, she must always have a well-groomed look."

Master Xu looked at the gemstone, and sighed: "Compared with this, our family's gifts are too thin."

"Isn't it?" Mrs. Xu, as before, sent a lot of fabrics, and of course she also gave some exquisite items, and also gave a lot of Changzhou's famous products.But these, compared with this box of gems, are really nothing extraordinary.

Master Xu asked her to put away the gems, and began to wash up under the service of the girl, asking, "What do you think?"

"You know that the Tang family is basically managed by Shen'er now. The child is smart and capable, and you don't know why except for the brother-in-law who became a member." Mrs. Xu took off the hairpin, and it was a little loose "The Tang family is now famous in front of the Holy One. There must be a lot of people here, and it is not unreasonable to get such a good thing. But in the final analysis, it cannot be compared with the previous Tang family." Xu Xu Madam got into the quilt, and after Master Xu also went to bed, she continued: "We are not very polite, but it is not difficult. When Yin'er and Shen'er go back, I will naturally prepare another copy to make up for it. "

"Well, it's easy." Speaking of the two children, Master Xu thought of another thing: "Look, Xin'er and Yin'er..."

As soon as this was mentioned, Mrs. Xu sighed and told about Xu Xin's actions today. Although Master Xu was a little dissatisfied with his daughter's behavior, he still felt that her daughter had some eyes.Then he analyzed: "The Tang family has only just left the Shang family, and they are worthy of our family. I think Yin'er is very good, he is good-looking, talented and knowledgeable, and he is very good at speaking and doing things. I saw him at the dinner table today. Spending time with our kids online was just too good to be faulted."

"Yin'er is naturally a good person. Listening to what the two brothers said today, Yin'er will also go to the Juren examination in the future. If he wins, he will be the master Juren. Our family, the Tang family, has never produced such a character?" " Mrs. Xu really likes Tang Yin, she has never seen such a suave young man. "Although Xin'er likes it, why do I feel that the two brothers of the Tang family don't mean it?"

Master Xu was not happy when he heard it: "Why, my daughter, is she not good enough for them?"

"It's not bad, but if Yin'er really wins the exam, Shen'er will also win in the future..."

Master Xu was taken aback, and sighed helplessly.The only bad thing about my family is the business status.Even Tang Shen knew at such a young age that he would desperately lose his business registration, how could Master Xu not know.But the Xu family did not have the opportunity of the Tang family, nor did they have such a talented and intelligent son as Tang Yin and Tang Shen. The desire to get rid of the business status probably had to be extended to the grandchildren.If the two sons of the Tang family were successful in the examination, they would be real scholars who entered the imperial examination. With fame and status, they would be completely different from their own family. "What did they say?"

"I didn't go into details, but when I mentioned marriage, the two children would either go around the corner or keep silent."

"I think our two families are a good match. Xiner is also interested in it. You can figure it out. She is about to reach her age, so it's not good to delay it for too long."

"Yes, I understand."

"Then go to sleep now, and you can talk to those two children tomorrow."

The next day, Tang Yin and Tang Shen had a good night's sleep and woke up in good spirits.The maids came in and presented the washing utensils with great kindness, waited for them to wash them, and then brought a table of breakfast.

It's just a little strange, although the breakfast looks good, but the taste is really mediocre.Especially Tang Shen had a tricky mouth. He only felt that the porridge was too watery, the buns were too greasy, the pancakes were too oily, and the other small dishes tasted strange, so he put them down after two mouthfuls of each.

Tang Yin knew him, this kid never refused to settle for food, and even brought the Tang family's food up to the level of the first floor in Wu County.So in contrast, this table meal is really unappetizing.Biting the bun, Tang Yin felt that the corners of his mouth were about to overflow with oil. He frowned slightly, and put down the bun. It was a strange feeling that he had to drink a bowl of porridge before swallowing it down.

Naturally, Tang Shen saw it, and put the side dish in front of him with a smile: "It's pickled, it tastes pretty good."

Tang Yin took two bites, it was crisp and refreshing, but it did dilute the greasy taste in his mouth, and nodded: "It's really good."

After eating, I went to greet Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Xu asked how the food was, Tang Yin nodded: "Yes, not bad, the pickled side dishes taste quite good."

The corner of Mrs. Xu's mouth twitched, and her smile froze.Xu Xin got up early in the morning to prepare the table of breakfast. Mrs. Xu thought it would be good for her daughter to show off. Tang Yin must be very happy when the two of them eat well and say it was made by her daughter.Who knows that people only think that the side dishes pickled by servants taste good, but they don't like the porridge, cakes, and steamed buns made by their daughters.

Mrs. Xu was a little embarrassed, so she couldn't point it out, she just said that if she likes it, she can bring a jar with her when she goes back.Both of them nodded their heads.

In the morning, I will continue to talk to Mrs. Xu.Mrs. Xu wanted to introduce her daughter to the two of them, but they said that Ms. Xu is everyone's daughter, her boudoir reputation is important, and it is not good to meet other men, so they should avoid it.Mrs. Xu can't agree, otherwise what should I do? If I insist on introducing her, won't my daughter's reputation be ruined?Can't rush.

In the afternoon, the two of them said they were going to Changzhou for a walk. Mrs. Xu's precious son insisted on going with them, but the two of them did not object, so Mrs. Xu arranged for a steward and a few servants to follow, and sent the three young masters out to play. .

Xu Xian also dressed richly today, anyway, he is not very old, Xu Fu dressed him up in such auspicious way.It's just that the two of the Tang family obviously didn't want to stand with him. The two brothers were very close, walking on the side, ready to pretend not to know the kid at any time.

Tang Yin loves books, although he prefers poetry and painting, but in order to prepare for the exam, he will read a lot of books.Tang Shen was never stingy when it came to buying books for him. The two of them entered a bookstore, including Tang Shen himself, and bought several large boxes of books.

Tang Yin was flipping through a book of handwriting, he also wrote very good handwriting, and he liked to take a look at other people's good handwriting.This book is a poster written by a man named Zhu Yunming, and the calligraphy is extremely magnificent.Tang Yin only felt that the word was as majestic as a flying dragon and a phoenix, which made people unable to bear to release the scroll.Looking at Tang Shen who was flipping through the books, he shrunk his neck, quickly picked out all Zhu Yunming's stickers and put them on the pile of books he wanted to buy.

Xu Xian doesn't like reading very much, although his mother always asks him to read more, and so does his father.But he just didn't like it.He likes those beautiful and fun things the most, what's so good about these boring books.

She quietly moved to Tang Shen's side and peeked at him.Tang Shen was the best-looking boy of his age he knew.He is only 11 years old, half a year younger than himself, and already as tall as him, or even taller.With a small face and a slender body, she looks like a girl from behind.Viewed from the side, the skin is so white, the neck is so long and beautiful, well, the eyebrows and eyes are also pretty.Especially the hand holding the book, which is thin and long, white and smooth, and the nails are as transparent as pink, there is really nothing more beautiful.

Moreover, there was a scent on Tang Shen's body, which always made Xu Xian a little absent-minded when they were sitting together yesterday.His footsteps slipped slightly, and when he wanted to get closer, he saw Tang Shen raised his head and retracted his feet in fright.

Tang Shen looked up at Tang Yin who was walking beside him, and smiled softly: "Brother."

Tang Yin patted his head, took a look at the book in his hand and said, "Are you going to take the exam?"

"Well, it's too late this year. I'm going to take the exam next year."

"If you pass the exam, you can go to Suzhou with me to take the exam next year."

"Brother really thinks highly of me. I don't have the skills to take part in the test." Although this was the idea, Tang Shen didn't force it. He knew his abilities. Although he was good, he wouldn't be outstanding.He just handed the book in his hand to the servant who came with them to buy it, and asked, "I just saw some posters picked out by elder brother, whose is it?"

Tang Yin smiled, so he saw it.He generously admitted: "I saw a few posters written by Mr. Zhu, and they are very well written."

"Zhu?" Of course Tang Shen remembered the names of the four great talents, and there was one named Zhu Yunming who was outstanding in his poetry, especially his handwriting.Originally, he was also a talent in Wu County, but Tang Shen insisted that he had never heard of this person in Wu County.In the past, I took a sticker and looked at it, and it turned out that Zhu Yunming was right.However, it is not necessary to intersect, let's talk about it later.Putting down the stickers, Tang Shen took Tang Yin's hand and asked, "Brother, have you chosen?"

"Choose it, let's go around again."

When it comes to playing, Xu Xian is really good. There is not enough time to go to too many scenic spots, so he took the two of them to some famous places, and then had a meal in a famous restaurant in Changzhou, and Or he paid for the treat himself.Tang Yin also talked to him a lot at the table and gave him some advice on his studies, but Tang Shen was still as quiet as before.

When they got home, the two of them were also a little tired, so they packed up their things and prepared to go to bed early.Tang Shen put his things away, talked to Tang Yin for a while, and then went back to his room to sleep.

Then, a girl came in with water.

Tang Shen felt something was wrong with just one glance, that girl was dressed too coolly.It's not even March yet, and it's relatively cold even inside the house.Wearing revealing clothes, not to mention whether it is in compliance with the rules, even if it is cold, it can freeze to death.If you look closely, this girl has painted some rouge on her face, and she has been dressed up carefully, so she is a bit pretty.

Tang Shen immediately sat down and didn't leave. The girl was stunned for a moment, but continued to wash Tang Yin's feet.

The Tang family has strict family education, especially the Qiu family who is very careful, afraid of hurting the son's body, so the two sons are not allowed to have sex with women.Tang Yin didn't have such a concept, so naturally he wouldn't notice these things, he just took the book he bought today and read it with relish.Tang Shen sat drinking tea, paying attention to the girl's every move with vigor.

The girl only felt that Tang Shen's eyes were staring at her as if holding a knife, and she gritted her teeth.The masters of the Xu family had already tasted the taste of women at Tang Yin's age, it was impossible for Tang Yin not to notice him.She considers herself somewhat pretty, and despises the young masters who are ignorant and ignorant.With a handsome and talented young master like Tang Yin appearing, she only felt that her chance had come!I didn't plan to do anything today, just a little seduction, but Tang Erye watched closely, and she didn't dare to go out of her way.

But after Tang Yin's feet were washed, she said aloud: "Uncle Tang, it's getting late, you should settle down earlier."

When Tang Yin looked over to answer her, the girl bent down in a timely manner, so Tang Yin's eyes were directly bumped into her chest.

"Snapped!"

Mr. Xu was going to the fourth aunt's place to rest, when he saw a manager running over and asked the girl to deliver the news, he got up from the bed as soon as he heard it, tied his clothes while cursing, put on his shoes and strode out .

In the courtyard where the two brothers of the Tang family lived, a girl knelt and wept in the courtyard, while Tang Yin stood behind Tang Shen blushing.Tang Shen stood on the porch, with his hands folded in his sleeves, his eyes squinted, and he said nothing.

Tang Shen knew what was going to happen, so he smashed the cup before Tang Yin saw something inharmonious, which startled the two of them, so Tang Yin only saw a slender collarbone.Tang Shen didn't talk too much, he grabbed the man's hair and threw it into the yard, then stood still like this.The steward in charge of the yard didn't understand what was going on, and hated it to death. While accompanying Tang Shen, he scolded the girl severely, and ordered someone to call the master and the head grandmother.

When the two arrived, they saw such a scene. Mr. Xu gave his wife a hard look, and wanted to marry Tang Yin. After such a situation, the brothers of the Tang family would still be willing to visit the house in the future.

Madam Xu looked at Tang Shen's expressionless face and Tang Yin's frank and embarrassing appearance, and knew that nothing scandalous really happened.But this is already embarrassing enough, and he drank coldly: "Why do you let this bitch cry here? Take thirty boards and drag him away to the woodshed!"

So the two nuns rushed over and dragged the crying girl down.

Only then did Tang Shen turn his head, and the group saluted.It's not easy to say these things clearly, they only said some scene words, and the two of them responded with dignity, Madam Xu transferred a boy to take care of them, so the matter was over, and everyone went back to sleep.

Seeing that Tang Shen was going back to his room to sleep, Tang Yin reached out and grabbed him: "Shen'er, shall we sleep together today?"