[Red Mansions] Why does Xiaoye want to whitewash

When the carriage stopped in front of Meng Chengyun, Jia Lian jumped out of the carriage first, greeted him, and then introduced them to each other: "Chengyun, this is the elder brother of my second uncle's family, the little fat man you saw last time He's his own brother."

After finishing speaking, Jia Lian turned to Jia Zhu and said, "Brother Zhu, this is Meng Chengyun, I told you before."

Meng Chengyun and Jia Zhu greeted each other, but what was a little abrupt was that all he could think of was how similar Jia Zhu was to that girl that day... After he realized it, he felt ashamed. Even if you just think about other girls in your mind, it's really not what a gentleman does.

The roots of his ears turned red uncontrollably. Although he felt embarrassed, following what his grandfather had learned all along, as long as he didn't want to, people would not easily see his thoughts, so he still looked polite.

Jia Zhu's first impression of Meng Chengyun was very good, and Jia Lian was not surprised by this. He just smiled and said to him: "Chengyun, how long have you been waiting here? Why bother to be so polite, my eldest brother and I went to visit the dean, of course." will come to you."

Meng Chengyun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said with a familiar smile: "If there are guests coming, I will naturally come to greet them."

It is not surprising that many people are polite, Jia Lian nodded casually, turned his eyes to the white marble gate on the top of the mountain and the innumerable steps, and asked with some respect: "Do the students have to go up here to study every day?"

Jia Zhu also looked over, but when he looked at the majestic big characters on the gate of the high school, he felt that there was a rush of pride in his chest, which was the pursuit and desire for knowledge.

"Most of them live in the academy, and some of them live nearby and go to class from here every day." Meng Chengyun explained while making an invitation gesture to the two of them, inviting them to enter the academy. "Second brothers, let's go up and talk."

Jia Lian took another look and felt that there were thousands of steps, they were all here, he couldn't give up and go back, so the appointed ones started to follow Meng Chengyun and Jia Zhu up the stairs.

However, although he was habitually lazy, his physical strength was much stronger than Jia Zhu's. When he stood on the top flat ground, he was slightly panting, but Jia Zhu's face was flushed.

Seeing this, Jia Lian couldn't help repeating the old saying: "You lost so much weight after you came back. If your aunt hadn't said in the letter that you fell ill after the provincial examination, our family would not have known about it. Brother Zhu, your own You have to pay more attention to your body and plan for the long-term."

Jia Zhu took a deep breath, and sighed while shaking her head, "I'm also afraid that the elders will worry. I also think about exercise, but I always feel that I don't have enough time to study, and I don't want to be distracted by other things..."

Meng Chengyun has been listening to the conversation between the two brothers. Since he was a child, he has never fallen behind in both civil and military affairs, so when he first came up, he was the one with the same breath. He also agreed with Jia Lian's words in his heart, but he was not familiar with people who were not familiar with him. Feel free to speak.

After a while, Jia Zhu was going to find Dean Chen, while Jia Lian pointed to Meng Chengyun and said, "If you go to visit Dean Chen, I won't be able to help you much. It happens that Cheng Yun is here, so I won't make trouble. Brother Zhu, relax and don't be nervous."

Jia Zhu nodded after hearing this. He wasn't sure how long it would take for him to finish. It would be fine if Jia Lian didn't go. Thinking of this, he asked, "Then where will I find you after I finish?"

This can only be asked by people who are familiar with this place, so Jia Lian looked at Meng Chengyun.Meng Chengyun looked at Jia Zhu and said, "Just let the book boy lead the way to the yard where we live after you come out."

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The three walked together for a while, and then separated at a fork in the road.Jia Lian and Meng Chengyun walked side by side, looked at the occasional passing scholar, and still asked worriedly: "I asked, and it is said that the threshold for Dean Chen to teach students himself is very high, is that true?"

"Yes." Knowing what he was worried about, Meng Chengyun didn't answer euphemistically, and said directly: "Dean Chen hasn't accepted a direct disciple for many years, and his former students are all famous people now... ..."

These words show that it will be very difficult for Jia Zhu to fulfill his wish, but even if the result is unsatisfactory, there is nothing he can do about it, and now he is just guessing out of thin air, and he will not know the specifics until Jia Zhu comes over. Seriously and Meng Chengyun strolled around the academy.

Turning around all the way, they came to a quiet small courtyard. Meng Chengyun pointed to this courtyard and said to Jia Lian, "My grandfather and I lived here temporarily after we came to the capital."

"It's very artistic." Two or three huts are only surrounded by a circle of fences. Looking at them from a distance, they feel like living in a mountain garden.

But it might be okay to live here once in a while, and it would be a little remote and inconvenient for him to live for a longer period of time.Therefore, Jia Lian admired the grandparents of the Meng family who were able to live for such a long time.

"Brother Lian just doesn't dislike it." Meng Chengyun saw that Jia Lian really didn't have any intention of disliking him, and he also recognized him a little bit more in his heart. With his understanding of the noble children in the capital and the luxury of the Rongguo Mansion, if it wasn't for him If you really know Jia Zhu and Jia Lian, you might think they are extravagant.

On the contrary, the young master and young lady I met at Jia's house that day were indeed raised by wealthy families...

Meng Chengyun unconsciously thought of someone he shouldn't have thought about, and couldn't help but shook his head. Seeing Jia Lian looking at him strangely, he immediately returned to normal and said to Jia Lian, "My grandfather is probably still in the academy at this time, explaining students' doubts. Cheng Yun, brother Lian, please try our Shandong green tea?"

"Okay." Jia Lian did whatever he wanted, he didn't have anything to choose from, he could eat big fish and meat, and he could sit down on such elegant things as drinking tea.

Following Meng Chengyun in, the main hall is directly filled with the study room and guests. Although it is a bit small, it has all internal organs, revealing a sense of simplicity and elegance.The two sat cross-legged in front of a small square table, and a handsome servant made tea for them before retreating.

Jia Lian smelled the fragrance of the tea, took another sip, and praised: "Brother Wei, although he doesn't know much about tea, the aftertaste is indeed very sweet."

"If you like it, bring some back to drink when brother leaves."

Jia Lian nodded briskly when he heard this, and then joked: "Brother Wei sometimes feels that he is still very polite, either he doesn't come here empty-handed, or he doesn't leave empty-handed."

Meng Chengyun almost choked on a sip of tea, coughed twice and couldn't help crying and laughing: "Brother Lian is really an interesting person Cheng Yun has never met before."

"That's because you don't see it often enough. There are some interesting people here." Jia Lian shrugged and invited again: "But I'm not a brother who takes advantage of it. Our family has a village not far from here. Cheng Yun, if you are free, you can go and have a sit. There is a little different from your place, and you can see some field scenery. "

"Then Chengyun will wait for Brother Lian's invitation."

Jia Lian nodded, then shook his head and denied himself: "Forget it, you and my elder brother Zhu are both people who want to participate in the Spring Festival. I'd better not disturb you as much as possible."

"No problem."

Jia Lian still insisted: "Let's wait for winter. My Zhuangzi is also very beautiful after it snows. I will live in the Zhuangzi for a while in previous winters. I will invite you then."

Meng Chengyun saw that he was really thinking about himself, instead of being indifferent to other people's feelings like some people, so he nodded with a smile, "I usually go to the city to handle some housework, and I will invite Brother Lian to my house as a guest."

"That's naturally good."

Seeing that the tea in Jia Lian's cup was running low, Meng Chengyun picked up the teapot and poured him a cup. Then he looked at Jia Lian and asked, "Cheng Yun is very curious about something. It's okay if Brother Lian doesn't want to answer."

Jia Lian has always said everything to others, so he just said indifferently, "Say it."

"Chengyun sees that brother Lian has unique insights, why doesn't he study for the imperial examination?" Meng Chengyun has always been taught by the Meng family, and he naturally assumes the responsibility of revitalizing the family.Nowadays, if many nobles in Beijing want to transform, they must study and become officials, but Jia Lian, who seems very transparent, does not want to take responsibility, which makes him very curious.

"Actually, I'm only a little bit good at school, and I can't read all the Four Books and Five Classics..." Jia Lian said truthfully, "Anyway, I'm living a good life so I don't force myself."

"Brother Lian is free and easy."

As soon as Jia Lian put down the teacup, he waved his hands again and again and said, "Don't compliment me, I know what I am virtuous."

In fact, he feels that he is somewhat selfish, and only cares about his own enjoyment.But this time in his life, he always has to be clear about his life wishes.

The two chatted and laughed for a while, Meng Chengyun proposed to play chess together, Jia Lian refused in his heart, but it was really boring to just drink tea and chat, so he agreed again.

After a few rounds, Jia Lian felt that he had a very clear understanding of himself, because no matter whether he held a white piece or a black piece, no game was won, and the loser was clear at a glance. Later, Meng Chengyun might also feel a little embarrassed, so he secretly started to let him Jia Lian didn't notice anything about chess, and then he lost his interest in playing chess.

Later, the two changed from go to backgammon. Jia Lian still knelt down. He was not someone who could not afford to lose. He cheerfully picked up the black and white chess pieces and put them on the board. After finishing, he looked at the "卍" pattern on the board and smiled Ask Meng Chengyun: "Can Chengyun guess what it means to be a brother?"

Meng Chengyun raised his eyebrows and took a look, then shook his head, "Chengyun can't guess."

"It's boring." Jia Lian divided the pieces on the chessboard one by one and sighed, "I'm showing my admiration for my brother."

Meng Chengyun felt that when he faced Jia Lian, the knowledgeable knowledge that was praised by others in the past seemed to be fake, and it was really hard to understand...

But he knew one thing, Jia Lian was really open-minded, and he didn't need too much hypocrisy and deliberation when communicating with him, so he just cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Acceptance."

Then the two of them changed from playing chess to Meng Chengyun's unilateral backgammon teaching.