Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

Jia Cong first went to Rongxi Hall to greet Jia Mu. Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Wang Xifeng and others sat or stood beside him, presumably they came here specially to wait for him.

Jia Cong stepped forward and greeted Jia's mother calmly: "Uncle and grandma are well!" Then he greeted other people: "I have seen Aunt Xi", "Aunt Zheng", "Second Sister-in-law Lian", and I can't choose in terms of etiquette. Made a mistake.

Mother Jia's heart froze, Jia Cong's address was correct, she was indeed just an uncle and grandmother now, but if she wanted to get closer and call her "Old Lady" with the grandchildren of Rongguo Mansion, that would be fine.It is obvious that Jia Cong has gradually become estranged from his family since he was born, and the reason is self-evident, Mother Jia thought with a sigh in her heart.

However, Mother Jia couldn't let him do this, she remembered Yuan Chun's instructions when she entered the palace a few days ago.

The concubines in the palace are also very concerned about the examination, especially if there are scholars in the family participating.After the list was released, Concubine Wu's younger brother was awarded the top three Jinshi, and Guiren Zhou's cousin even entered the second class.Both of them were beaming at the party in the palace, and they were very proud in their speech. Even the emperor praised a few words for the good teaching at home.

Seeing this situation, Yuan Chun was full of unwillingness.The Jia family is not a dilapidated family, and there is no talent at all.Didn't Jia Cong just win the second class, his ranking is very high, and he is still a young Jinshi, isn't he better than Wu Zhouren's brother?It's just a shame that Jia Cong has already passed away, and now he can only be regarded as her distant brother.After Wu Guifei found out, she used this to ridicule her several times, implying that the Jia family was short-sighted, which made her even more aggrieved.But now it's useless to say anything, when Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang came to the palace to meet, Jia Yuanchun could only tell them to get closer to Jia Cong, so as to win him over.In today's imperial court, the power of civil servants has already overwhelmed the nobles, not to mention the Jia family is a dignitary who has fallen silent.Jia Cong is now a Jinshi in the early Jin Dynasty, but in ten or so years, he may be able to become a fourth-rank Zhengyin official.At that time, he will be able to become the pillar of the Jia family, and it will be too late if he thinks about it.

It's not easy for Yuan Chun to be in the palace, Brother Cong, naturally you have to do your best for the Jia family!Thinking this way, Jia's mother didn't show it on her face, and asked Jia Cong to watch the seat with a pleasant face, and Yuanyang personally served the fragrant tea.Jia Cong thanked lightly, and took his seat unhurriedly.

Jia's mother asked carefully about the situation of Jia Cong's meeting and the current arrangement of the court for him.Jia Cong picked up the key point and said that he is still observing the government, and the new department Jinshi must be arranged in several yamen to familiarize himself with government affairs, um, it's like an intern who has to study in different departments of a hospital in rotation.

"Oh, you are not allowed to wear cotton coats with belt clips during the test, and Cong'er will be freezing. I should have sent you a good leather jacket, but I am old and forget things easily!" Mother Jia naturally didn't like it. She would begrudge a big woolen dress, but her mind was not on Jia Cong, and she was a little shy about his future, so she forgot about it as if to avoid it.Others would not mention this because Jia Cong was chosen by Jia's mother as his successor.

"Brother Feng didn't remind me." Mother Jia blamed Wang Xifeng with some embarrassment.Wang Xifeng smiled and prepared to admit her mistake and smooth things over for Jia Mu.

"Aunt and grandma don't have to worry, I'm cold-tolerant by nature, what's more," Jia Cong said with a slight sarcasm in his smile, "My grandparents also prepared everything for me. My grandfather unpacked a mink fur coat that he treasured. In the examination room, this mink is wrapped around the body during the day and used as a bedding at night, so it is not afraid of the cold at all."

"It's just that the cloak was a gift from my great-grandfather to my grandfather on his birthday." Jia Cong sighed, "My grandfather would not bear to wear it on weekdays, but he tore it up for me. I really feel uneasy!"

The words blocked everyone for a while, and they didn't know how to speak, and they were silent for a moment in embarrassment.Jia Mu paused: "Brother Cong, after hearing what you said, I feel even more ashamed. I can't do enough to replace Confucianism."

"Why did uncle and grandmother say that?" Jia Cong said in amazement: "It is reasonable for a grandfather to care more about his grandson. How can he be strict with others based on his feelings for me?"

Everyone was even more upset when they heard the words. Jia Cong's words clearly disassociated himself from the Rongguo Mansion, and Mother Jia's expression darkened.But immediately, he continued talking and laughing as if nothing had happened.

"Brother Cong, I heard that after you entered the Imperial College, you were honored to worship Mr. Wang Dongming as your teacher. With his guidance, your knowledge has advanced by leaps and bounds. Is there such a thing?" Jia Cong asked.

"Grandmother, I got advice from Mr. Wang. After passing the examination, Mr. Wang accepted me as a disciple." Jia Cong admitted frankly that this was not a secret, and there was no need to hide it.

The eyes of Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang lit up, and there was deep envy and longing in their hearts.Mr. Wang Dongming is a famous teacher and Confucianist of the Imperial College, and he also held important positions in the imperial court in his early years. Later, he didn't like the hard life of intrigue, so he took the initiative to go to the Imperial College to become a doctor, and became the No.1 teacher of the Imperial College.He has taught many students, and some of them have already made their mark in the court and achieved the position of Minister of the Six Departments.Speaking of it, you have to call him a teacher.In his early years, he also accepted a few personal disciples, all of whom had achieved great success.Being able to climb up to such a person is a short cut!

If Baoyu can also worship under Wang Dongming's sect, that would be a great thing!Not only can he make great progress in his knowledge, but there is hope for scientific examinations in the future. The network resources of the teacher's family are enough for him to benefit from, and it can also benefit the Jia family.Jia's mother came to Jia Cong today because she planned to facilitate this matter.

"Brother Cong, you are usually a filial and intelligent child. No wonder Mr. Wang is able to love you and accept you under his door." Jia Mu smiled and said: "As the saying goes: A single tree does not make a forest, and a flower does not make a spring." Although you are adopted, you are still a descendant of the Jia family. Only by supporting and supporting each other can the Jia family continue to prosper."

Jia Cong picked up the tea bowl on the case table, took a sip slowly, and praised: "Good tea, the tea from my aunt is better!".Looking at the tea bowl again, carefully admiring the patterns on it, he smiled and said: "The tea is good, and the tea set is also exquisite. My aunt is indeed the best at living, and everything is appropriate." It's not just saying it casually, so it's the most appropriate way to talk about him from left to right.

Seeing that Jia Cong didn't speak up, Jia's mother couldn't continue talking about this topic. She was a little anxious, and she simply said directly: "Brother Cong, your second brother Bao grew up with you. This brotherhood is not good. So-so. Now that you have passed the Jinshi examination, you are already a step ahead, but you should help your second elder brother a little bit, as the saying goes: Brothers with one heart, their benefits cut through gold!"

"My aunt was joking. Brother Bao is different from me. He has a great fortune, a profound background, and a bright future. He is not comparable to me, a poor student. Where is it my turn to help?" Jia Cong sneered in his heart, he roughly guessed what Jiamu meant.

Sure enough, I only heard Jia Mu say: "Brother Cong, tell Mr. Wang, how about you also take Baoyu into your sect? At that time, it will be a good story for brothers to be in the same sect and support each other. Besides, Baoyu is smart, spiritual, and human. Mr. Wang will not be displeased by the high quality. However, our Jia family is Wu Xun, and we don’t have much contact with civil servants, so we still need your help to introduce it!"

"That's right, brother Cong, this is a good thing to have the best of both worlds. At that time, not to mention Baoyu, even the old lady, me, and your political uncle will all be grateful to you!" Mrs. Wang chimed in.

After Jia Cong listened, he pretended to lower his head and pondered for a while, then slowly shook his head and said, "Grandmother, I'm afraid this matter will fail, and I will have to trust my aunt."

"Why is that?" Seeing Jia Cong's refusal, Jia Mu's face darkened.Jia Cong has always been obedient in his impression for many years, not a thorny boy like Huan.Who knows, is it that a dog that bites does not bark, or that its wings are stiff because of its succession?

"Grandmother, there are two reasons for this." Jia Cong replied leisurely as if he hadn't seen Jiamu's face.Now Mother Jia actually has nothing to hold him.Relying on the power of the Rongguo Mansion? Forget it, the Jia family is impressive outside, but the inside is already empty, and there is no successor. This situation can only scare outsiders, or those who don't know.Under such circumstances, no one in the clan dared to offend him for Rongguo Mansion.What's more, how many years will it be before Jia's family collapses?What's so scary about him!

"Oh?"

"One of them is that my teacher has made it clear that he will not accept any more disciples, and I will be his closed disciple." Jia Cong raised a finger and said: "Since the teacher has made a decision, I Being a student is not just about obedience?" Tian Di Jun Qin Shi, now Jia Mu is just a distant elder, and her status is below the teacher.

"Brother Cong, even though you said that, if you think of Baoyu in your heart and beg hard for a few times, you may not be able to impress Mr. Wang. He refused to accept apprentices a few years ago, but he is willing to make an exception to accept you. It can be seen that I like you very much. It really depends on whether you value this brotherhood. Could it be that once your status changes, you will forget the previous kindness of nurturing?" Jia Mu said with anger, and asked Jia Cong said.

"Grandmother," Jia Cong looked directly at Mother Jia, and said calmly, "There is also a reason for this. Mr. Wang agreed to guide me at first to repay his affection. I followed him and studied for more than half a year. He saw that I worked hard. Diligent, slowly gave birth to the idea of ​​accepting me as a disciple. But he was willing to formally let me be a teacher after winning the exam. I also took advantage of it, so why dare to force the teacher?"

"Brother Cong, Wang Dongming is a well-known Confucian in the capital who was born in Shandong. What kind of relationship can he have with you?" Mother Jia snorted coldly: "Could it be that he has friendship with Dai Confucianism? You have never been in the same class as Wang Dongming, have you? Later, you have no chance to climb up to him! Don't make up words to prevaricate my old lady!"

After hearing this, Jia Cong's face turned cold.Hmph, Mother Jia has been the old lord on the top of the pagoda for too long, even if she begs for help, she still refuses to put down her figure.Perhaps, in her eyes, she is still the big bastard who can be manipulated by her.

"When I was still studying ethnology, in my spare time, I wrote a few books on detective stories under a pseudonym. They were printed in bookstores and sold well. In one of them, I wrote a story about first aid from overseas. The method is simple and practical, the teacher also read this book, and memorized it by the way. Later, by chance, he used this method to save his grandson’s life. Therefore, the master felt that he should pay back the cause and effect.”

"What, you wrote a script, and you can still sell it?" Mother Jia said in amazement, "I wrote it when I was studying ethnology. How old were you then?"

"Didn't you have a successor at that time?" Mrs. Xing was sitting on the side with nothing to do with herself. After hearing this, she immediately regained her spirits: "Brother Cong, why have you never mentioned it before? Could it be that you did it on purpose? Hiding us? Parents are here, don’t save personal wealth, you are a scholar, haven’t you heard this sentence?”

"How much silver did you earn privately?"

Jia Cong couldn't help laughing, Mrs. Xing really only saw the white money in her eyes, and couldn't help but sneered: "Auntie Pardon, that was the year you took my monthly money and took care of it. The story book sold for money, so I tried to write it. Although it sold well at the time, but I was a newcomer, it was very rare for the bookstore owner to print it for me and sell it, and the book salary was very low. Following before, I only got a total of more than 200 taels of silver, since Aunt Xi has spoken, I will make up a round number, 300 taels, and I will send it to you later."

"However, after I was selected as a scholar, I have already gained some fame for my writing. The remuneration given to me by the bookstore has increased a bit. When I was selected as a scholar, it increased by a large amount. This time, I was selected as a Jinshi." , I feel that it’s okay to reveal my identity, and the bookstore also wants to use my identity to attract readers, and the rewards will be higher.”

"Now, every time I write a book, the bookstore will give me 500 taels of silver plus dividends." But it has nothing to do with you anymore!