Chapter 134 Extra 3
When Ruijin returned home, he learned that his family had obtained the salt permit from the imperial court. It was a double happiness and his family was extremely happy.
When he returned home, his family members asked him about his trip to the capital. He knew that Zhang Fangyuan, Xu He and Xiao Li had been worried about him during his absence. Even after a long journey, he still patiently told his family about what happened in the capital.
The long streets of the capital were spacious and filled with luxurious carriages. The word "prosperous" alone was not enough to describe it. He was gone for nearly half a year, and although he spent a lot of time on the road, he still spent most of his time in the capital.
Now that the dust has settled on the imperial examination, he has not said much about the hardships he experienced on the journey to the exam. Instead, he talks about the prosperity of the capital with his family. Little Li also likes to hear these new stories.
The family hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they talked to each other in the house until late at night.
Zhang Fangyuan wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to hold a good banquet to entertain his guests. Although Ruijin was not very interested in such a lively occasion, it was only once in a while to pass the imperial examination, and it was a long journey for his family to get the salt permit, so he supported his family's arrangement.
Zhang Fangyuan and Xu He were happy, and things were done quickly. The people in the city were even more enthusiastic. Since he returned to his hometown, his house had been full of drinking and feasting, and it was very busy. Even if one does not like the ways of the world, one cannot avoid the customs of the world. Now there are Zhang Fangyuan and Xu He to take care of the family. When one goes to work as an official in another prefecture in the future, one will also have to socialize. So he might as well attend the social events this time.
After being busy for several days, I finally had a chance to take a break. After seeing off the guests, I had to entertain the relatives at home.
Luo Yan has taught him earnestly over the years. If it weren't for him, he would never be where he is today. It is only right that the family invite Luo Yan to a private banquet.
Luo Yan drank a lot during the dinner. Luo Yan had been very strict with him over the years and seldom praised him in person. Now that he had finally achieved some results, the old man could no longer hold back his words and wanted to say all the compliments he had wanted to say over the years.
Yu Mingda was also a man who knew how to socialize and joke. He took his hand and said that he wanted to marry his daughter to him. Although it was a joke made after drinking, when he heard this, he still raised his eyes slightly and looked at Luo Yuxing, who was sitting at a table with the women.
I don’t know if it’s because of the hot weather that made him lose his appetite or because he’s worried, but the boy’s jawline is much clearer than when he left Siyang at the beginning of the year.
Yu Mingda's voice was cheerful and loud, and it was hard for people at the table not to hear his jokes. However, Rui Jin saw that the man seemed to be turning a deaf ear to him. Little Li, who was sitting next to him, was like a spinning wooden bowl, constantly picking up dishes for Luo Yuxing.
Rui Jin withdrew his gaze without leaving a trace: "Master Yu, how can I bear your kindness?"
"Come, come, have some wine, don't tease me as a student." Luo Yan pulled Yu Mingda over and said, "It's not easy for us to meet, so have a couple more glasses of wine. I don't know when we will meet again."
"You are so protective of your cubs."
The two old men were in high spirits, chatting and laughing while toasting each other, but they soon became too drunk and the banquet ended early. Zhang Fangyuan sent someone to send Yu Mingda back first, leaving Luo Yan and Luo Yuxing in the room.
"Grandfather is a little drunk, so I'll send him back to rest first."
Seeing that the guests had left and the room became quiet, Luo Yuxing glanced at Zhang Ruijin from a distance, then quickly looked away. He stood up in a huff and was about to walk away holding Luo Yan's support.
Rui Jin said: "Then I will also send the Master off."
"Brother Ruijin has been busy for so long, you should rest early today. It's only a few steps away, and it won't be a problem if you have servants to accompany you."
Luo Yuxing supported Luo Yan, speaking appropriately but with a certain politeness and distance. Rui Jin was about to speak, but Luo Yan smiled and patted his hands: "Okay, Xing'er is right, you haven't even had a rest since you came back, but you're busy with socializing. We're all family, so there's no need to be too polite. You don't have to see me off. You should rest earlier."
Luo Yan had already spoken, so Rui Jin could not say anything more. Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, Xiao Li jumped over and supported Luo Yan on the other side of Luo Yuxing: "Xiao Xing, I will take you and the Master to the door."
"good."
Ruijin stood there, staring at the person walking away, his mind looking somewhat distant.
"Brother, why are you still standing here? You've been busy since you came back, don't you feel tired?"
When Xiaolige ran back from sending someone off, he saw Ruijin still there. He didn't look very happy, but he raised the corners of his mouth, put his hands behind his back and moved closer, looking at Ruijin's face from left to right: "Oh, Master Zhang, is there something on your mind?"
Ruijin raised his hand and patted Li Ge'er's forehead: "Stop making trouble, go back to the house and rest."
He told people to go back to the house, and without caring whether they left or not, he went back first.
The moonlight after the autumn is bright and clear, falling on the windowsill, filling the room with moonlight.
Rui Jin went back to the house and changed into clothes that smelled of alcohol. He stood in front of the window and looked at the moonlight. It was getting late at night and half of the lights in the house were off. Looking at the bright moon in the distance, it seemed even colder.
He held the sachet in his hand and suddenly received it in his palm.
"Sir, it's getting late, go to bed. In the summer, the weather is so hot that you can't sleep well. Now it's finally autumn and the weather is a little cooler. You should take a good rest, otherwise your body will be exhausted for a long time."
Luo Yuxing sat by the window, gazing at the full moon in the sky with his hands in his hands, ignoring the nagging of the maid who was making the bed.
"People have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, and the moon waxes and wanes."
The moon was full again, but people were not necessarily asleep. He gently leaned on the edge of the table and moved his eyes that were filled with moonlight.
"Sir, are you in a bad mood? Don't lie by the window. It's windy outside. Be careful not to catch a cold."
Luo Yuxing lay on the table and refused to move. He opened his eyes and looked at the girl beside him, whispering, "He did talk to me today, but I was angry and refused to let him see me off. He must be mad at me."
If he had known it would be like this, he would have been so angry.
I've been busy since I came back, and the two of them haven't had a chance to talk or even see each other. When they finally had time to say a word, it was interrupted by me.
The little girl bent down and asked, "Sir, are you talking about Master Ruijin?"
Luo Yuxing didn't answer, but buried his face in his arms folded on the table.
"If I were to say Young Master Ruijin is really something, he has been in the capital for more than half a year and has not sent a single letter to Master Shao. Master Shao had to go to Master Ruili to inquire about him. Now that he has returned, he has not come to see Master Shao the first time. Doesn't he know that Master Shao is worried about him?"
"Even if you are angry, it is only natural."
Luo Yuxing shrugged his shoulders slightly and let out a long sigh.
"I don't remember much about the capital when I was young, but I always heard my grandfather talk about how bustling and prosperous the capital was. I wonder if he forgot about me after he went to the capital to see the prosperity."
"When I think about it, he really hasn't promised me anything. Maybe it's just my wishful thinking. He only paid attention to me for the sake of my grandfather."
The little girl heard Luo Yuxing's voice seemed to be sobbing, and was about to say something to comfort her, but when she looked up, she saw a paper crane slowly landing in the corner of the wall outside the window. She hurriedly said, "Master, look!"
Luo Yuxing raised his head upon hearing that. His eyes were a little red. He tilted his head to look in the direction of the sound and saw the paper crane that had fallen into the corner. His brows twitched slightly and he quickly got up and ran out.
"Sir! It's cold outside, put on a cloak!"
The girl caught up with him a few steps, then hurriedly turned around to get the cloak.
Luo Yuxing squatted in the corner and picked up the paper crane that was squatting quietly in the corner. When the classroom at home was still there, he saw Ruijin folding it for Xiaoli. Thinking of this, his heart tightened.
The leader was about to look at the wall where the paper crane came in when he suddenly heard a clear voice coming from outside: "Yuxing, are you asleep?"
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