Master, wait a minute

In the early morning, when the eastern sky just showed a little white belly, Chen Zhongbo woke up slowly.

With his eyes fixed on the bed curtain, Chen Zhongbo sighed heavily.

He is dreaming again!

Dreaming is something so ordinary that it can't be more ordinary, but Chen Zhongbo's body is full of unusual weirdness.Chen Zhongbo doesn't want to dream, it can even be said that he hates dreaming!He hated the feeling of being pulled by dreams all the time!

It's a long story.

Chen Zhongbo knew that he had been away from the capital for two years because of some accidents.Now, he is back.But the memories of those two years disappeared from his mind as if they had been erased by something.

Chen Zhongbo was hesitant, he always wanted to find out the root cause and dig out the truth.What kind of life did he live in those two years?Are those nightmares the portrayal of his life at that time!And, of course, that voice that calmed him down, settled him.who's that person?Was it he who saved him?

Chen Zhongbo patted his forehead irritably. For this disease, he saw dozens of doctors, and he also drank a lot of decoction. As for the effect, let's not mention it.He still couldn't think of anything, not a single thing, and he couldn't.

Chen House.

In the huge front hall, Chen Zhongbo had breakfast alone.A bowl of chicken porridge with bamboo shoots and two different noodle rolls is a habit that he only had after returning to Beijing.

It took Chen Zhongbo nearly an hour for breakfast.Before the dinner table, he personally reviewed the accounts of the four shops.With another swipe of the pen, he signed a royal order worth 5000 taels.The harvest is really rich!

After seeing off the three shopkeepers, the front hall was empty.Chen Zhongbo looked around, wondering in his heart, what time is it now, why doesn't that little guy come over for dinner?He wanted to go to the west courtyard to look for it, but as soon as his feet stepped out of the threshold, he saw a small figure hiding not far away.

God!How did the kid get that way? !The brocade gown on his body was so dirty that he couldn't see its original color, and there were grass clippings and mud on his face and hair tips.What did he do?Weeding?

Chen Zhongbo's only son, Chen Jin, lowered his head and pulled his gown in embarrassment, "Xiao Dou Tiao gave birth to a baby last night, and she refused to nurse her. I have been chasing her for a long time!"

The anger disappeared immediately.

Xiao Dou Tiao is a small rabbit raised by a child.About a year ago, the housekeeper Xu Bo came back from visiting relatives in Huainan, and brought two little rabbits as playthings for the children.But who would have thought that those two small and skinny rabbits could turn into a large group of rabbits a year later!

Chen Zhongbo was helpless, he knelt down and helped his son tidy up himself.From head to toe, from clothes to pants.From time to time, the father and son would look at each other and smile, extremely warm.

Squeezing her son's white and pink face, Chen Zhongbo asked, "Does Jin'er have anything to say?" It's rare for the little guy to hesitate!

Chen Jin looked very embarrassed when his mind was seen through, and he whispered: "Daddy, I want to buy a water tank. There are too many little rabbits, I, I can't feed them!"

"Okay, you go back and change some clothes, and then let Uncle Alai take you to buy some clothes!"

Chen Zhongbo agreed without hesitation.He is not a doting father, but he is also willing to fulfill all his son's wishes. He likes to see the little guy happy, and that feeling is happier than his own.

The wish was fulfilled, Chen Jin hugged Chen Zhongbo and it was just a kiss.

Daddy is great!Great!

His son left happily, but Chen Zhongbo felt no relief in his heart.After thinking for a while, he finally figured out a solution.Chen Zhongbo turned to Xu Bo, the chief steward of the mansion, and said, "Xu Bo, let Chen Jin get another wife!"

This seems to be the only feasible solution at the moment.Chen Zhongbo has no objection to his son raising those little animals, but at this age, shouldn’t the little guy also read more poems and songs? I must count on him to inherit my career in the future. How can I succeed without studying?

"Master, I think it's better to send the young master to Hanlin Academy!"

"Is that the newly opened Royal Academy? Do they accept such young children?"

Years ago, there was indeed a new academy opened in Beijing, which was said to be the most orthodox royal standard.Chen Zhongbo was naturally happy for his son to study there, but he didn't know if they would accept such a young child, after all Chen Jin was not yet six years old.

Xu Bo also considered this point, "Try to talk to others, there should be many children in the academy, and the young master won't feel too lonely."

Chen Zhongbo nodded, "Then you go and talk about it. The conditions are up to you."

Chen Zhongbo was a little relieved, he believed in Xu Bo's ability to handle affairs, as for the conditions, he would not care too much, because it was nothing more than the payment of some money.For his son, he is willing to give and can afford it.

Xiangyun brocade is the century-old ancestral business of the Chen family, controlling nearly [-]% of Daxi's weaving business.

Walking to the door of the shop, Chen Zhongbo stopped and raised his head habitually.The gold-plated plaque hanging on the facade was written by the current Holy Majesty himself. It is the painstaking efforts of the Chen family ancestors for generations, and it is also his pride.

Chen Zhongbo learned printing and dyeing at the age of four until he officially took over the business.Relying on his own intelligence and ruthlessness in business, he managed to nearly double the business in his hands after being alone.Since then, the name of Jinlu Chen has gradually spread in Daxi!

Chen Zhongbo didn't care about his name, he relied on his ability to do business, not his false name.

In Daxi, everyone knows that Xiangyun Brocade has the best weavers and embroiders.The Shu brocade, Yun brocade, and Jiangnan brocade produced by them are not only deeply loved and respected by the common people, but have also been designated as royal fabrics by the imperial court in recent years.Like the order that Chen Zhongbo signed this morning, it was a brocade wedding dress specially made for the nineteenth prince's wedding, as well as matching dowry attire.

When patrolling around, Chen Zhongbo did not forget to remind carefully: "Jacquard can be used for the belt of the wedding dress, and the fabric should be made of light-colored plain weave as much as possible! As for the size, you must go to the prince's mansion to measure it. The prince is big Marriage, don't be careless!"

Seeing that there was nothing wrong, Chen Zhongbo walked out.Later, he will go to another shop to have a look. There is a new batch of Sichuan Brocade, and he wants to check the quality.

Walking to the door, Chen Zhongbo felt displeased.Why is the guy in charge of greeting the guests so sad?With a light cough, Chen Zhongbo stepped forward.Doing business is all about welcoming people with a smiling face, and it's out of place like this.

Just as he was about to teach a few words, Chen Zhongbo's eyes were suddenly attracted by a square bag on the counter.His mind was inexplicably confused, he seemed to think of something, it seemed to be, what was it... the clue disappeared in an instant.

Chen Zhongbo sighed, and could only turn his attention back to his eyes, "What is this?"

"A customer just sent it over. After receiving it, I found that there is no way to repair it. I have already agreed to it."

This kind of thing happens often, and even if it happened before, it would not be considered important.But today, by accident, Chen Zhongbo wanted to handle it himself for the first time, and the things inside made him curious for no reason!

Gently unwrapping the bag, it turned out to be just like what the buddy said, a tattered brocade gown.Chen Zhongbo felt a little sick in his heart, those stains and several obvious tears were indeed extremely difficult to repair.

After fastening the bag, Chen Zhongbo sighed and said, "Give the guest a discount and let him choose another one!"

Even if it is witch hazel, there is nothing to do at this time.For fabrics such as brocade, small damage is okay, but for such a large damage, it is better to directly give some discounts to the guests, such as a discount, or give some brocade trinkets.Fixing and fiddling will only add to the trouble.

For some reason, Chen Zhongbo felt somewhat sad in his heart.He shook his head, but it was just a piece of ragged clothes.

The subsequent itineraries were all according to the plan, but Chen Zhongbo's mind was obviously not in the right place.In fact, he often thinks of something, such as in a dream, or the sudden situation just now.

Chen Zhongbo smiled dejectedly, thinking of those, it would be better not to let him think of them!Because he can never figure it out clearly, they can't be strung together, they can't be connected into a thread, just like the fragments of a mirror, piece by piece.Chen Zhongbo's heart suddenly sank, the fragments of the mirror... once the mirror is broken, it cannot be restored.Did he really have no chance to think about those two years?

Back home, Chen Jin came over to thank him with the newly bought sink, and Chen Zhongbo just felt some comfort.The only thing he was sure of in those two years was his son Chen Jin. Of course, he also had no memory of the detailed process, and he even forgot the other father of the child.

Chen Zhongbo smiled faintly, so what if he forgot, he could be sure that his son Chen Jin was his treasure even if he forgot.And this little guy was born by him himself, even if his mind couldn't remember it, he still remembered his feeling, and he remembered it clearly.

Chen Zhongbo couldn't help smiling, he was a "Jiang tribe" who could have children.But he never thought of being wronged by others.He was subconsciously curious. He really didn't know who that man was, who could make him give up his self-esteem as a man and give birth to a baby.He must love that person very much!

On the other side, Xu Bo, the chief steward of Chen's residence, had been talking in Hanlin Academy for an entire afternoon, but there was still no progress.

The owner of Hanlin Academy, Jiang Yanpu, was obviously in a dilemma, "Housekeeper Xu, the youngest child in the academy has to be six years old, and your young master is only five years old..."

"The child will be six years old in ten months, and he can do everything. Look, can you give me some grace?"

Boss Jiang hesitated. Enrollment at the age of six is ​​a rule set by Guan Xizhi, the head teacher of Hanlin Academy. As the boss, he is not easy to take the lead in destroying it, but... the academy focuses on education, but it needs some management methods to maintain it. .Those rich families are not easy to offend, especially the Jinlu Chen family, who is the richest man in the city!

"Otherwise, I'll take you to ask Master Guan!"

"OK! OK!"

Butler Xu was very happy. Guan Xizhi's name had long been known to him.He is not only Daxi's former number one scholar, but also Daxi's only Xixi teacher who just came back from the "Dongdan" country a few days ago.If Chen Jin can follow others, it must be much better than following those old wives.This opportunity is rare, really rare!

The Guan Fuzi Guan Xizhi that Boss Jiang said was actually the person in charge of Hanlin Academy.

At this moment, Guan Xizhi just finished class, and when he heard about the intentions of Boss Jiang and Uncle Xu, he immediately smiled, "We are not worried that the child will slow down the progress, and we don't teach too much for the little guy at this age. .And your young master, to be honest, he is only five years old, so let the child play to his heart's content first. Now is a good time to help him cultivate his interest!"

Uncle Xu was taken aback, "Then it is even more necessary to let the child come over. He has raised a group of rabbits at home. If the interest in rabbits is cultivated

what to do? "

"Rabbit interest..."

"Master Guan, there is only one child in our house, the young master, and the little guy is usually very lonely. See if you can let the child learn first, if not, we will take it back."

Guan Xizhi hesitated a little, "Well, that's fine. But you have to make it clear to the little guy, and the kid is willing to come here."

Uncle Xu was very excited, "Okay, okay, I will definitely tell the child. Thank you so much!"

Back at the Chen Mansion, Uncle Xu hurriedly called Chen Jin and explained everything about the school clearly.Uncle Xu smiled again and again, this little guy shouldn't have any objections, after all, this kid is that kind of unusually obedient type!

Chen Jin pondered for a while, "If I go to the academy, can Uncle Xu take care of Xiao Dou Tiao for me?"

"It's okay, tell Alai or Mrs. Li later, they will help take care of it."

Chen Jin nodded, "Okay then, Uncle Xu must remember to tell Uncle Alai that he wants to watch Xiao Dou Tiao breastfeed the baby rabbit with his own eyes."

When the little rabbit was mentioned, Chen Jin inevitably became angry.Xiaodou Tiao has been making troubles recently, but she refuses to breastfeed her baby after giving birth. If she doesn't watch carefully, she will run away without a trace, and the baby bunny will be hungry.

Chen Jin is so caring, Uncle Xu doesn't know whether to be relieved or worried, those little rabbits will not really delay the young master's future, right?That's not okay!Absolutely not!

In Chen Zhongbo's heart, his son's schooling is an important event in the family.He purposely got up early in the morning, just to be able to personally encourage the little guy, he wanted the child to go to school well.

Chen Jin tugged at the long gown on his body, and tidied up the small schoolbag on his shoulder, "Daddy, I'm going to the academy."

Chen Zhongbo brushed his son's bangs together, "Jin'er wants to listen to the master, if you have any thoughts, you must remember to say it, don't be bored, you understand?"

Chen Zhongbo was a little worried that his son was often naughty like a little monkey at home, but outside, this child would be so well-behaved that it made people feel distressed.This is not good, he will be wronged.

These words did not elevate Chen Jinzhi, "Daddy, will Master be very powerful? I don't like Master who hits my palm."

"No, Uncle Xu said that this wife is very nice, kind, and capable."

"Ability?" Chen Jin thought for a while, "Then after I learn it, can I be as good as my father?"

"Of course, Jin'er will definitely be better than Daddy!" Chen Zhongbo smiled all over his face, this little guy is actually very competitive, he really deserves to be his son of Chen Zhongbo.good!good!

Guan Xizhi is the head master of Hanlin Academy, and most of the students he teaches are in the age of six or seven.A new child came today. In order to unify the progress, Guan Xizhi deliberately re-guided the content taught a few days ago.

When it came to the critical moment, I suddenly felt some weird movement behind me.Guan Xizhi turned around and saw that the little guys in the back row all stood up from their seats.Guan Xizhi was very puzzled, what were they doing crowded together?

Putting down the scroll in his hand, Guan Xizhi stepped forward.

This, what's going on here?Why is there a rabbit on the desk?

Seeing his master coming, Chen Jin hurriedly put the little rabbit on the table into his schoolbag, looked up, then lowered his head again, quite annoyed.

Guan Xizhi was not annoyed, he deliberately squatted down and looked at Chen Jin, "Jin'er, is the little rabbit yours?"

Chen Jin nodded, feeling very worried.Master wouldn't tell daddy, he just promised daddy that he would study hard.

Guan Xizhi smiled lightly, took Chen Jin's hand, and asked softly, "Jin'er, did you bring the little rabbit here because you were worried about it?"

Chen Jin shook his head, "No, I want Huamao to listen to the teacher's lectures, so that he can tell Xiaodoutiao when he returns home. Xiaodoutiao just gave birth to babies, but she is only willing to breastfeed a few of them. This is No, it needs to learn the "Benevolence of Corpse Dove". Master, is that right?"

Guan Xizhi nodded, with a slightly surprised expression on his face, a five-year-old child actually knows "the benevolence of a corpse dove"!

"Jin'er is right. However, if you put the flower hair here, it will not be able to hear clearly. Master, can you take it to the front to listen to the class?" Guan Xizhi is not a rigid teacher, but he also knows the truth of concentrating on studying. He must let the rabbit leave the child, otherwise the study will be disturbed.

Chen Jin had no objection, took out the flower hair from his schoolbag, and carefully held it in Guan Xi's hand. The little guy returned to his seat with confidence until he was sure that his master could hold it firmly.

Subsequent courses went well.

Consciously or unintentionally, Guan Xizhi asked several questions to test Chen Jin's knowledge.The result really satisfies him, this child really knows a lot as Xu Bo praised, and he knows how to draw inferences from one example at a young age, which is really outstanding.

When get out of class was over, Chen Jin was very happy to take the little rabbit back. He thought that the master would lose his temper and scold him!

Touching the little rabbit in Chen Jin's arms, Guan Xizhi asked with a smile, "Does Jin'er like little rabbits?"

"like very much!"

Chen Jin smiled with crooked eyebrows, the little guy's big eyes were black and bright, as beautiful as two black grape pearls.

Guan Xizhi looked at it, and suddenly saw the gods, this child looks...

Guan Xizhi has been in a daze, Chen Jin felt weird, he stretched out his small hand, and touched Guan Xizhi's cheek cautiously, "Master..."

Soft and velvety to the touch, deja vu.At that time, a child once treated him like this.The chubby little hands patted his face, and the slapping movement didn't feel painful, but still itchy, and there was a sweet milky smell.

Guan Xizhi's heart tightened, he came back to his senses, grabbed Chen Jin's little hand and asked, "Jin'er, you—"

Subconsciously silent, Guan Xizhi did not continue to ask.

What does deja vu mean?Over the years, he has made mistakes again and again.Every time I think it is, it turns out to be nothing but joy.I no longer feel depressed in my heart, I am used to it.

There was sadness in the corner of Guan Xizhi's eyes, and Chen Jin pouted, "Master, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay, master."

Chen Jin stared at Guan Xizhi for a while, then suddenly asked, "Is Master sad?"

Guan Xizhi was taken aback by the question, and was surprised the second time.He didn't expect a five-year-old child to have such a sensitive mind, and he thought he was covering it up very well.

Guan Xizhi forced the corners of his mouth to curl up, "There are some, Jin'er reminds Master of an old friend."

"Old friend..."

"An old friend is someone you knew before."

"That's right."

Chen Jin murmured, and Guan Xizhi was in a good mood with his earnest appearance, "Master, make a cage for the little rabbit so that you can carry it!" Guan Xizhi pointed at the little rabbit in Chen Jin's arms.

"Really? Thank you Master!"

There are children who are innocent and polite, and Guan Xizhi likes this child very much.

"Okay, it's time for us to go out. I'm afraid the housekeeper is in a hurry." Guan Xizhi smiled and took Chen Jin's little hand, and the two walked out of the classroom happily.Sure enough, the big housekeeper of the Chen residence was already waiting outside.

Looking at the ten pieces of brocade in Xu Bo's hands, Guan Xizhi could only smile helplessly.He really can't accept it!

Uncle Xu frowned, "My young master said, you must thank you for this matter, Master, you have to accept it." Uncle Xu deliberately looked very embarrassed, and he wanted to persuade Guan Xizhi to accept the gift no matter what.My young master will definitely be taken care of by others in the future, if the gift does not arrive, how can everyone rest assured.

Standing aside, Chen Jin stood on tiptoe and touched the cloth with his little hand, "Don't you like these colors, master?"

Guan Xizhi shook his head, "It's not that the master doesn't like it, it's just that what the master does is his duty and should be done, there is no reason to accept gifts."

Xu Bo insisted, Guan Xizhi was in a hurry, so he had to go back to his room and took out a bundle.It was inconvenient for him to accept the gift, so he might as well ask Uncle Xu for a favor, and treat it as him accepting the thank you.

Looking at the object in his hand, Uncle Xu hesitated, "Master Guan, what do you mean..."

"Please take a look, is it really impossible to fix it?" Guan Xizhi was pitiful, he had already gone all over the brocade shops in the capital for this dress.But the answer, each is powerless.Guan Xizhi is not reconciled, Xu Bo is the big housekeeper of Jin Lu Chen's family, he must have a way!

Xu Bo took the clothes, looked back and forth, "Your clothes are too damaged, even if you hook them with silk, there will be traces, not to mention these stains. Otherwise, you can go to our shop Let's do one more!"

Again.

Guan Xizhi smiled bitterly, "Forget it, this dress belongs to my wife, I just want to mend it."

"My wife? Does Master have a wife? Where is it?"

Chen Jin was full of curiosity, Master's wife must be very beautiful and good-looking.

Looking at Chen Jin's expectant eyes, Guan Xizhi became even more sad, "Master has a wife, but I don't know where he went..."

how so?Uncle Xu was stunned for a moment, quickly found an excuse, and took Chen Jin home.

Along the way, Xu Bo was filled with emotion, how could a person like Guan Xi with first-class appearance and character be so unfortunate.I don't know where the lady went?There must be unspeakable suffering, poor thing!

It was just after Xu o'clock in the evening, and Chen Jin quietly stood in front of Chen Zhongbo's window with a small pillow and quilt in his arms.He is very happy today, he wants to sleep with daddy!

At this moment, Chen Zhongbo was checking the accounts at the table, when he heard something was wrong outside the window, he quickly raised his head, how could it be this little guy!Chen Jin stood up with a smile on his face, Chen Zhongbo felt helpless, walked quickly to the door of the room, and led Chen Jin into the room.The child was only wearing a small coat and a jacket, so he didn't know he was afraid of the cold.

Arranging for his son to lie down, Chen Zhongbo returned to the desk.He still had some things to do, so he had to let the child go to bed first.

It was still early, and Chen Jin didn't feel sleepy at all.Thinking of what happened during the day, the little guy couldn't hide his excitement, "Daddy, Mrs. Guan is doing well, he still has to weave a cage for Huamao!"

"Really, have you thanked Master yet?"

"Thank you! Daddy, Master seems to like flower hair very much!" Speaking of the excitement, Chen Jin simply sat up straight with the brocade quilt, "Daddy, Qi Qi said that Master and I look very similar, we both have pears Vortex!"

Chen Zhongbo turned his face away and carefully looked at his son's appearance.There is a shallow dimple on one side, the corner of the mouth is slightly upturned, and two small white canine teeth are exposed when he smiles. The elf is so cute that people can't help but want to kiss him.

Chen Jin was delighted, played with the thin quilt, then raised his head and asked Chen Zhongbo: "Father, why doesn't Master know where his wife is?"

Chen Zhongbo was taken aback by the question: "What do you mean you don't know where the lady is?"

Chen Jin frowned, and explained: "Master said it, Master looks so sad, almost crying!" Sometimes, children's feelings are extremely sensitive.

Chen Zhongbo thought for a while, and said: "Maybe it's the wife of the master who went out to do some errands, the master doesn't know where she is."

Chen Jin nodded. He thought the same way. The wife of the master should be with the master. How could she not know where she was?

After chatting a few words, Chen Jin began to feel a little drowsy, still muttering about the interesting things during the day.

Chen Zhongbo sighed, walked to the side of the bed, and gently pulled the brocade quilt on his son.It can be seen that this little guy really likes that master, and Uncle Xu seems to be very satisfied with that man.

Chen Zhongbo frowned deeply, so what if he was satisfied?Satisfaction can't be negligent, he can't allow what happened to him back then to happen to his son again, he only has such a baby, he can't take risks.

Walking to the table, Chen Zhongbo took out a piece of letter paper, a few figures had already explained the intention.

He wanted to find someone to find out why the master surnamed Guan was so kind to Chen Jin, and what purpose did he have?