Chapter 36 The Crying Vixen

“The student thought that linking these three sentences together was not a saintly fallacy.

These three sentences themselves are talking about the same thing. "

Cen Songbai nodded and let her continue.

"'Learn and practice it from time to time' is the easiest to understand. It means that learning needs to be combined with practice in order to gain something.

As for the word "friend" in the sentence "A friend came from afar", students think that it refers to people who are more knowledgeable than themselves.

Isn’t it a happy thing to meet someone who is more knowledgeable than yourself?

The last sentence, 'Don't be angry if people don't know you', should refer to those who are not as knowledgeable as you are.

When you meet someone who is less knowledgeable than you, don’t look down on them because of their ignorance. Isn’t that what a gentleman does?”

Zhu Lan bowed to Cen Songbai again and said:

"In my humble opinion, these three sentences of Confucius are actually saying:

When studying, you should put what you learn into practice and learn from people who are more virtuous and talented. When you meet someone who is not as good as you, don’t be complacent. You should know that there are always people better than you. "

"Good!" Cen Songbai clapped his hands and smiled.

Zhu Lan was delighted and asked him if he thought so too.

Cen Songbai smiled and shook his head.

"What I think is not important. Studying and writing is a matter of opinion.

If one can become a pillar of the country just by memorizing answers, then if all the civil and military officials recite the Four Books and Five Classics several times when they go to court, wouldn't all the country's problems be solved?

Now when we select talents in Daliang, we look for people who dare to question and dare to innovate.

You have a solid foundation in study and are not bound by the words in the books. You don't have to worry about the county exam this time. Go and take part in it boldly."

Zhu Lan bowed and said, "Yes, thank you sir."

…

It was a holiday again. In an ordinary small courtyard on the edge of Jiangzhou City, the wall was already a little damaged. It was obvious that this family was not living a good life.

Zhu Qingyan pushed the door open and walked in, "Mom, I'm back."

Su was at home. There was a small basket on the table. She was putting some steamed buns, dried dates and other things into it.

"You're back just in time. Hurry up and get ready. We're going to pay respect to your father today."

Zhu Qingyan frowned, reluctantly: "Do you really want to go?"

She has never seen this father since she can remember, let alone have any feelings for him.

Even some resentment.

If he hadn't deceived his mother and refused to give her a legitimate status.

How did the mother and daughter end up in this state?

She had even less good feelings towards the Zhu family.

The first time I went there, I was humiliated and kicked out.

I thought nothing would go wrong the second time, but unexpectedly Zhu Lan messed it up again.

She doesn't want a father, she doesn't want a grandfather, and she doesn't want to live under someone else's roof!

She obviously has the ability herself!

But when he saw Su's look, Zhu Qingyan softened his heart again.

Although she had never met Zhu Hongsheng, she had always heard Su mention him since she was a child, and she seemed to be fascinated by him.

Although Zhu Qingyan really couldn't understand it, Su really loved Zhu Hongsheng.

However, Zhu Hongsheng left her and her daughter in the countryside and died of illness shortly after returning to Jiangzhou City.

For so many years, the Su family didn't even know where he was buried, so they could only build a cenotaph next to the old house.

Now, with the permission of Mr. Zhu himself, I can go to Zhu Hongsheng's grave to pay my respects.

Su has been happy about this matter for a long time.

Zhu Qingyan sighed in his heart, shook his head helplessly, and went to wash and dress up according to Su's instructions.

…

Blessings to the house.

Last time, Zhu Lan proudly told Pei Yue that not only was he not expelled from Longchang Academy, but he was admitted to Class B.

Pei Yue was heartbroken.

He repeatedly brainwashed Zhu Lan, telling her that he had private property and could support her.

Studying is such a hard thing, just be content with it.

Don't try too hard.

This made Zhu Lan feel very complicated.

Pei Yue originally planned to help Zhu Lan run her shop business after she was expelled from school.

Now the plan failed, and all the affairs of the shop fell on her alone.

I was busy all day long, but I didn't want Mr. Zhu and the second wife to notice anything.

Pei Yue packed up her things and pulled Zhu Lan outside, whispering:

“The time spent worshipping your father later can’t be too long, so you can estimate it. When it’s almost time, pretend to have a stomachache.

I have an appointment with the shopkeeper Zhang to discuss something."

Zhu Lan said he knew.

The more I look at my mother who is obsessed with her career, the more I like her.

"Mom, are the people from the second house going too?" Zhu Lan asked.

Pei Yue nodded. After all, Zhu Hongsheng was Zhu Hongming's biological elder brother. No matter what, he had to pretend to be respectful.

There were two carriages parked outside the Zhu residence, and Su and Zhu Qingyan were already waiting.

The people from the second room also came out at this time, and the whole family of three was there.

Old Man Zhu was the last one to come out. As soon as he stepped out of the door, Du Lanfang went up to him and supported him attentively.

"Dad, let's sit together. It's just right for three generations to live happily together."

When Mr. Zhu saw Zhu Chao waving his little hand and smiling at him, he happily followed him into the car.

Su was left with Zhu Qingyan, Pei Yue was left with Zhu Lan, and the four of them looked at each other.

what to do?

What else can I do? Get in the car.

Along the way, the atmosphere in the carriage could no longer be described as awkward.

The combined diligence of these four people is enough to make all the craftsmen at Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum unemployed!

At this time, Zhu Lan could only sigh that the design of ancient carriages was really not friendly to people with social anxiety.

They were actually sitting in a circle facing each other. It was so awkward for people who weren't familiar with each other!

If you want to pretend to see the scenery outside, you have to turn your body 180 degrees.

The cervical spondylosis was also cured.

Everyone tried to find something to stare at in the carriage, otherwise their eyes would really have nowhere to go.

Zhu Lan started singing karaoke in her heart again, so that time would pass faster.

The journey, which took less than half an hour, seemed longer than a TV series like "The Legend of Zhen Huan".

Zhu Hongsheng was buried on a small hill.

Zhu Lan took a look and found that the greenery around here was excellent.

The grass on Zhu Hongsheng’s grave is two meters high.

The carriage from the second house also arrived, and everyone got off and started going through the process.

Burn what should be burned, and worship what should be worshipped.

The one who should cry...well, just skip it. Who should cry for him?

"Zhu Lang, Zhu Lang! I'm here to see you——"

Su knelt down in front of Zhu Hongsheng's grave, hugged the tombstone and cried bitterly.

The people around watched silently, their faces moved.

Zhu Hongming and his wife: Seeing that Dad seems very touched, let’s pretend to be sad too.

Mr. Zhu: How could the woman that little bastard likes be so loud... My head is buzzing.

Zhu Lan: He is higher than the sky when he goes up to the sky, and bigger than the sea when he goes down to the sea.

Pei Yue: I'm so anxious, I'm so anxious, why haven't you finished crying yet, Shopkeeper Zhang is waiting...

She couldn't help it and winked at Zhu Lan.

Zhu Lan understood and was about to cry out that his stomach ached.

Suddenly, everyone heard an animal cry coming from the bushes on the left, and the sound was very loud and sharp.

As soon as my eyes were drawn over there, a gray-red object jumped out from the right!

When everyone looked back again, the meat in the sacrifice had disappeared!

Zhu Lan saw it clearly, pointed at the bushes and said with a smile:

"It's okay, they are just wild foxes in the mountains. They know how to cooperate with each other by making a feint to the east and attacking in the west. They are really smart.

The one that was calling out had a voice that sounded like crying, so it must be a female fox."

Xiao Zhuchao clapped his hands: "Wild fox, vixen... cry..."

Su was startled.

Isn't Zhu Lan just scolding her?

"Zhu Lan, you——!" If there wasn't someone nearby, Zhu Qingyan would have rushed up and slapped her!

Zhu Lan just realized that his unintentional words might have been misunderstood by the Su family.

I touched my nose and felt embarrassed.

This kind of thing is even more embarrassing to explain.

Forget it. She has no obligation to explain anyway. It’s just that someone insists on taking it for granted.

"Ouch, Grandfather...Lan'er has a stomachache..." Zhu Lan squatted on the ground, holding his stomach.