Qiao Fangzhi didn't know the last relationship between the Chen family and Xianjin. He had never asked in detail. Xianjin came to the capital and lived in the Qiao family, which was what he wanted. Don't delve into everything. Once you delve into it, the inner flesh is always foul. Although it is said that long separation will eventually reunite, and long reunion will eventually separate, but Xianjin did a good job in the Chen family. His sudden departure must have some secret lawsuits. It is also said that after Xianjin left, the shrewd and capable old lady of the Chen family lay in bed for a long time. The second son of the Chen family and his wife rarely ignored the shop and went to Suzhou Prefecture, Songjiang Prefecture, and Yingtian Prefecture for a trip, looking like the lazy idlers of a rich family...
The Chen family had been in chaos for a long time, and his old friend Xiong Ling even wrote him a letter, asking him to go to the Chen family as Chen Jianfang's teacher to give them some advice - Old Xiong was determined to make the Xuan paper, and watched the Chen family fall because of the internal strife, and his heart was filled with pity for the Xuan paper.
However, his foot injury had not yet healed, and Xianjin and Baoyuan were preparing to go to Japan, so he was really unable to spare any time...
At this difficult moment, it was the widow of the eldest son who stood up, set up rules and regulations, and forced the Chen family members to work in order to have food to eat, thus bringing this stagnant situation to life.
My mother enjoyed a second spring in her career, but my son unfortunately fell behind.
In the special examination held in March this year, Chen Jianfang went to Beijing quietly without telling anyone. Everyone thought he would make it big, but unexpectedly he did not make the list.
Qiao Fangzhi was not shy about showing off his wealth and Qiao Hui, and patted Chen Jianfang on the shoulder: "Now that the family is at peace, you should study hard in the Imperial College! Don't let others laugh at me, Qiao Fangzhi, who has taught for a lifetime, but in the end, neither of the two most promising young men in Jing County can pass the imperial examination - Baoyuan can't count on it, you must fight for Jing County, for your teacher, and for Qingcheng Mountain Academy."
Chen Jianfang lowered his head slightly, and his long eyelashes cast a fan-shaped shadow on his face like a crow's wings spreading.
"Before you find a place to live, Baoyuan will live in the East Garden, and you will live in the South Garden. Don't be anxious, take your time." Qiao Fangzhi felt that he was secretive and great: he even supported his father-in-law, so it shouldn't be a big deal to have a favorite student.
Chen Jianfang lowered his head again and agreed.
After giving a few instructions, Qiao Fangzhi was about to leave. Before leaving, he glanced at Xianjin, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself: Master is really worried about you... After all, my daughter hasn't gotten married yet!
Xianjin was afraid that his teacher would nag him, so he shrugged his neck and followed Qiao Fangzhi out of the door very obediently.
Qiao Fangzhi felt somewhat relieved: this girl at least has some sense.
Satisfied with this girl's ability to read people's expressions, Qiao Fangzhi naturally thought of another girl. He leaned on his cane and walked in the inner corridor, turning his head to ask his long-time attendant, "Why haven't I seen Baozhu these days? Where did she go?"
The attendant replied, "My eldest lady went to the east of the city today. She heard that Mr. Du's mother cooked some lamb chops and invited her to taste them."
Qiao Fangzhi: "What about now? Not back yet?"
The head of the long-servant hunched lower: "...it seems that the eldest girl followed Mr. Du to Jinghu Lake to watch the lanterns."
Qiao Fangzhi frowned and felt numb.
He is indeed not suitable to raise a daughter.
One by one, they are quite outgoing, without any trace of the reserved style of the ancient times...
Then think about Qiao Hui's evil look, telling him not to rush the marriage and fearing that Xianjin would be unhappy.
Qiao Fangzhi shook his head.
Never mind, he has some problems raising his son.
Maybe the water quality at home is not good.
.....
In the inner room, Qiao Hui helped Chen Jianfang drag the luggage to Nanyuan. The yard was empty, and the weeds in the yard had obviously just been truncated, leaving a neatly short stubble, like the cleanly shaved back of a little boy's head.
The two of them had known each other almost since they were little kids.
Chen Jianfang didn't have much stuff, just two boxes, one large and one small. Qiao Hui helped to fetch hot water and washed two porcelain glaze cups. In the empty hall that had been deserted for a long time, Qiao Hui made a pot of tea for Chen Jianfang and fetched hot water to heat the two cups.
His movements were skillful and his expression was calm.
Chen Jianfang took the tea and said calmly, "Why do you, our loyal and martial marquis, wash the cups and heat the tea yourself? I thought your house would be full of people and followers."
The tone was not sarcastic, but rather contained obvious ridicule towards a good friend.
Qiao Hui leaned back, resting his shoulders on the back of the chair, and smiled happily, "There are more than 20 people in the mansion. In addition to the old uncle who has always been with my father, the youngest aunt who cooks, and A Jin who dries books, there are also a few aunts and uncles who used to do the sweeping in the Qingcheng Mountain Courtyard. Even if His Highness has given ten or so people to help take care of the courtyard, this courtyard is like fertilized. If you are not careful, the grass will grow higher than your waist. The grass and trees in the north are strong. If you are not careful, you will definitely get a bloody mark by cutting them."
Chen Jianfang smiled slightly and said, "Don't you plan to stay in the capital forever?"
Otherwise, how come even the people in the family are not complete?
Qiao Hui followed suit and smiled: "I've always wanted to find an opportunity to be sent out, even if it means going to Yumen Pass as a lieutenant general, it's easier than serving those second-generation rich kids in the capital."
Qiao Hui paused, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Xianjin also wants to go out and take a look."
Chen Jian's smile remained unchanged, his eyes were as warm and clear as ever, he said "Oh", and looked at Qiao Hui sincerely: "You two are together now?"
Qiao Hui raised his head and nodded: "We are together. We have been together since we came back from Fujian."
Qiao Hui also spoke sincerely and with a genuine attitude, without any perfunctory or boastful attitude: "I hope you won't blame me, or alienate me, or resent me."
Chen Jianfang lowered his eyes slightly, the teacup curled in his palm, the burning sensation made him feel the truth: "Why should I blame you? You left for two years, and I have been with Xianjin day and night, but there is still no sequel, which shows that Xianjin and I have no fate; besides, you didn't steal my love or use despicable means, so I deserve to go through this battle, and it has nothing to do with you or Xianjin."
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