Winning every step of the Red Mansion

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Qiu Li circled the Lanshu Pavilion three times, and walked into the courtyard after hesitating for a long time.Although he didn't make a final decision on whether to follow the instructions of the steward of the Zhongshun Palace, but he had delayed it for a few days. If he didn't do it today, thinking of the cruel words that the steward left when he left last time, Qiu Li would feel a tingle in his heart. It was a surprise, and I didn't know what the result would be.

Qiu Li calmed down a little, and comforted herself a little in her heart, so let's go and take a look when entering the museum today.After all, I have never been to such a large library.Stepping into the courtyard gate, he was led to another passage because he was wearing the scholar’s ​​robe of Jia’s family school. This is the special passage for the disciples of Jia’s family school. You only need to get a number plate, register, and check to enter. up.This can be regarded as a special benefit for the disciples of Jia's family education, which makes many disciples of other colleges envious. If it is too long, it means that the book you want to borrow may be preempted by others.After receiving the number plate, Qiu Li registered his name, surname, address, etc. on the paper, and then went to the side to show the transcripts, pens and ink, etc. that he brought with him to the inspector, and then he could wait at the side.

There are actually three floors in this Lanshu Pavilion. Books can be borrowed on the first floor. Most of the books in it are books that can be bought in ordinary street bookstores, which are not very precious.But the number is indeed very large.Such books can be borrowed directly on the first floor.After registering clearly and paying fifty wen, you can borrow the book home. When you return the book, as long as the book is not stained or damaged, the fifty wen will be returned in full.The books on the second floor are not allowed to be borrowed, but can only be read or copied in the pavilion.The books on this level are naturally the few books on the market, and many students come here specially for this.Due to the large number of people coming to Lanshu Pavilion, it is also necessary to avoid too many people entering at one time, so we have to issue number plates to everyone. If the book copying area in the library is full, one must be taken out before one can be put in.Of course, in order to avoid copying a book for a day, there are patrols in it, and the venue will be cleared every hour.It won't be too long to wait so that everyone who has been guaranteed can enter.If it is placed on the third floor, it can only be entered after the permission of the worship post is issued separately.At present, the public is not allowed to log in directly, and many students have a lot of guesses about the books in it.But I just sigh and don't know when I will have the opportunity to see the true face.

Qiu Li was fascinated by the chiming clock. This clock was not big, with a gilt face and flower and bird paintings on the face plate. It was exquisitely made. It was the first time that many students saw this rare thing when they entered the library. They all looked fresh, especially when they saw the clock striking the time.And the person in charge of registering and issuing the number plate will glance at the clock from time to time, and make a note on the number plate.Looking at the clock, Qiu Li's eyes gradually turned red. This clock was still in his father's study.Fast forward ten years now, the clock is still there, but my family is ruined, and I have fallen into such a state, and I have never been able to visit the graves of my parents and grandma.In fact, not to mention paying homage to them, I don't even know where they are buried.The more Qiu Li looked at it, the more bitter and bitter he felt in his heart, the more he felt that his family was really wronged, and the anger that had calmed down a little gradually rose up again.As soon as the bell rang, someone in charge of the library walked in, and a few scholars came out when they were young, and the steward called for the number plate, Qiu Li was also called this time, and entered the room with several people.

Going straight up to the second floor, Qiu Li saw rows and rows of bookshelves, and the bookshelves were full of books.It is spectacular at first glance.In front of each bookshelf, there may be a few people carefully holding the book to look at it, and some are overjoyed when they find a rare book, but they can't make a sound and hold back the book for joy.Qiu Li looked at the crowd but felt a sense of sadness in his heart.If such a building, which is the dream of scholars in the world, is destroyed because of myself, I don't know how much I will be reviled.Qiu Li stopped in front of a bookshelf, brushed her fingers over the books, picked up a book and opened it casually, seeing that the handwriting on the book was neat and clear.At this moment, Qiu Li could no longer imagine such books being burned.Qiu Li kept walking among the bookshelves, sometimes stopping and sometimes reading.After the last hour passed, I didn't write a word in the copybook, nor touched the bag of phosphorous powder hidden in my waist, and was finally cleared out by the steward in the bookstore.

When Qiu Li returned home bored, she saw that her adoptive parents had just finished their farm work before returning to the house to drink water and rest.When his adoptive father saw Qiu Li coming back, he asked him to sit down with a smile on his face.But the foster mother quickly poured the tea, and held it over for Qiu Li to drink.Qiu Li's heart trembled, the two of them treated her as if they were their own, and whenever they had food and drink, they would be tight to themselves first.This kind of care now makes me very greedy.After all, I have not received family care for more than ten years, and now even though I and these two people are not my family members, after this year, I have regarded them as family members.But if he really did according to Prince Zhongshun's order, would they really be safe with him?Qiu Li didn't believe it.According to the character of the loyal prince, it is normal to kill them all.But now I can't properly arrange them.Qiu Li also shed tears while drinking tea.Seeing Qiu Li crying, the two of them hurriedly asked what happened, thinking that it was because he was reprimanded by his master or bullied in school.The two panicked, and then they only focused on persuading, but the more they tried to persuade, the more Qiu Li cried.After a long time, Qiu Li raised her head and said: "I wanted to be a student next year, but I thought that my ancestral home was not here, and it would cost me a lot to send my home. There is no such money to waste at home, so I might as well not read it." The two of them were ordinary peasants, and they were both dumbfounded after hearing what Qiu Li said, and just sighed beside them.Qiu Li paused and said: "I was abducted and sold since I was a child. I don't know where my ancestral home is. Now that my parents have found me, I know that I have a twists and turns. Now I have been away from home for a long time, so I think it's better for us to go back to the original place to see. If there There is also an academy, and studying there is the same, as long as you work hard. After you pass the exam, you can come to Beijing again in the future." The two had no idea at all, and when they heard what Qiu Li said, they naturally nodded in agreement.Qiu Li thought for a while and said: "But going home and returning to the place of origin, it is difficult to move an inch without money. Why don't I accompany you to sell part of the harvest tomorrow. You can get some money and go on the road."

His adoptive father said: "If this little food is sold, it will not be enough. A few days ago, someone asked me if I would like to run for a walk. I am still in good health, but I can earn a lot in five or six days. Why don't I go for a run?" Just one trip." Qiu Li nodded after listening, then shook his head for a moment and said, "Daddy's health is not as good as before, and he was ill for a few days last time because of the cold. I don't worry about it." His foster mother said: " What Li'er said is true, why don't I accompany you, at least I can share some of the burden for you." His adoptive father said: "What can you, a woman, do to share? Stretching is hard work, you can't bear it. We are also a few people Together, you don’t have to worry if you have someone to take care of you.” Qiu Li thought for a while and said, “Recalling yesterday, Aunt Zhang said that there are family members in the suburbs of Beijing who have business and are short on manpower. Why don’t I go and help for a few days.” His adoptive mother said: “ You An Sheng just study at home, and I will help with this matter for two days. If you can earn some money, you can go back to your hometown and have a look. Li'er, you don't have to worry about this." The three talked for a while before finally After dinner, Qiu Li still reads with a small oil lamp at night.

Early the next morning, Qiu Li bid farewell to her adoptive parents, and did not return to the house until she was no longer in sight.Sitting at the desk, I began to write, first wrote a letter, carefully folded it, and put it on the desk.He took up a pen and wrote a letter of worship, looked at it carefully, put the letter of worship into his arms, and took the remaining dozens of coins at home before going out.

After walking two streets, Qiu Li saw the street at the main entrance of the two houses of Jia's mansion.At the intersection of the street, Qiu Li saw a little boy who looked like seven or eight years old, and waved to him, gave him two older children, and gave him a few careful instructions, then took out the post from his bosom and handed it to him. Go and send it to Jia's mansion.Xiao Tong was naturally happy when he got the money, so he went happily, Qiu Li found a shop by himself and went in, watching from afar.

When the doormen of Jia's mansion saw the little boy, they thought he was hungry and came to beg for food, because the master of the mansion made a rule that if a beggar came to beg for food, he would not be driven away, and he would be given food and let him go to Wangjiang tower. Looks like a buddy.Just as Menzi was going to get the wotou, the child handed over a post and asked Menzi to pass the post to the master of the house.Menzi was very happy when he heard this, and said: "How can my master just say he will see you?" The little boy said without panic, "If you don't see it, you won't see it. If today, your Lanshu Pavilion is going to catch fire and go away." Don't cry when the water lights up half the sky." Menzi was shocked when he heard this.The little boy stuffed the post into his hand and said: "Believe it or not, it's better if you don't believe it or not, just tell your master Lai Shangrong to settle the old grievance." After finishing speaking, the little boy turned around and ran, the door was stunned. He stretched out his hand to grab the little boy, but the boy had disappeared into the crowd.Naturally, Menzi didn't dare to delay any longer and went to find the steward. The steward heard that the matter was related to Lanshu Pavilion, so he didn't dare to delay, so he hurriedly reported it to the housekeeper.After hearing this, the housekeeper came to look for Jia Amnesty in a hurry, and taught Jia Amnesty all the ins and outs.Jia Amnesty took the greeting card and opened it. There were a few words written on it: Looking for me in Wangjiang Tower, Lai Shangrong.Jia Amnesty put the posts on the table, ordered people to hang a rest sign outside Lanshu Pavilion today, and cleared out all the scholars inside.The water tank is full, and then carefully check whether there are flammable objects in the building.After Jia Amnesty finished giving instructions, he ordered people to prepare horses, and took his servants to Wangjiang Tower.

Lai Shangrong watched Jia She go out of the mansion from a distance, and then he walked out of the invisible shop slowly, but he didn't go in the direction of Wangjiang Tower, instead he went in the direction of Jiaxue, he didn't go in, he bowed far away Three bows, turned around and went to Beilin Hall and Lanshu Pavilion, each bowed three more times, and then turned to Wangjiang Tower.