Chapter 210 Lessons
Chen Tang didn't expect that her elder brother would actually tease her, and her cheeks flushed, but because of the teasing, the relationship between the brother and sister became much closer.
When they reached the middle of the mountain, Xiao Huan got on the carriage and sent Chen Tang back to the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion.
Xiao Huan went back to get his things and to ask old Prince Ning about the case of Lu Xuanfu, the governor of Ganzhou. He did not dismount. Seeing Chen Tang getting off the carriage, Xiao Huan said, "Then big brother will go first."
Chen Tang nodded, watched Xiao Huan ride away on his horse, and then stepped into the mansion.
As they entered the palace, the servant announced the good news to Chen Tang, "The emperor summoned the students today. Young Master Jiang ranked first in the second class. The emperor appointed him as an editor of the Hanlin Academy, and Young Master Jiang was appointed as a scholar."
Chen Tang was sincerely happy for his two cousins.
The post of editor in the Hanlin Academy is usually awarded to the second or third place in the imperial examination, and is rarely awarded to other Jinshi, even if it is the first place in the second class. Chen Tang guessed that it was because the Jiang family had two Jinshi, which made them quite famous, and their grandmother, Old Master Jiang, had a good reputation, so this exception was made. The eldest cousin was promoted as an exception, and the second cousin was also an exception. He was at the bottom of the second class, and there were very few who were not awarded the title of Shujishi.
The starting point of the two cousins' entry into the court is higher than that of ordinary people. They will surely rise rapidly in the future and realize their ambitions.
Chen Tang walked briskly, but when he entered the second door, he heard the maid's voice behind him, "Second Miss..."
Chen Tang stopped and turned around to see the maid walking over quickly, panting slightly and saying, "Young Master Jiang is here to look for the young master. I don't know where the young master has gone. Manager Li asked me to ask the second young lady if she knows..."
How did the eldest cousin come to see the eldest brother?
The second gate was not far from the main gate, so Chen Tang turned back and saw Young Master Jiang riding on a horse. He did not enter the mansion and only got off the horse when he saw Chen Tang coming out.
Chen Tang stepped out and asked, "Cousin, is there anything urgent you need from me?"
Jiang Mingxiu said, "It's not urgent. This is Jiang Zhuangyuanlang's jade pendant in my hand. I was going to return it to him in the palace today, but I lost sight of him. I asked around and they said that Master Jiang was afraid of being harassed and moved to a new place. No one knows where he lives. A classmate saw Master Jiang and my cousin talking on the street, so I came to ask my cousin if he knows where Master Jiang is."
...My elder brother has made quite a few acquaintances.
My eldest brother knows the eldest son of Lu Xuanfushi of Ganzhou, and my eldest brother also knows the top scorer of this year's imperial examination.
Chen Tang said, "My eldest brother has gone to Prince Ning's Mansion. My eldest cousin can go to Prince Ning's Mansion to find him."
Chen Tang thought it was okay for Jiang Mingxiu to go to Prince Ning's mansion to look for Xiao Huan, but Jiang Mingxiu felt it was inconvenient to go, and said, "I thought my cousin was in the mansion. Since he's not here, I'll give the jade pendant to Young Master Jiang in two days, when the palace holds a banquet."
Jiang Mingxiu felt that this matter was not urgent, but he was not. Jiang Ning was anxious. Even though the jade pendant was on Jiang Mingxiu, she felt it was too hot and just wanted to return it as soon as possible.
If Jiang Mingxiu hadn't been forced into a corner, he wouldn't have come to Xiao Huan to inquire.
Chen Tang didn't take the jade pendant seriously. After all, it was Young Master Jiang who gave it to Jiang Ning himself. It was okay to give it a few days late. She smiled and said, "Congratulations, eldest and second cousins."
Jiang Mingxiu scratched his forehead, feeling a little embarrassed. He had heard countless congratulations since the results of the imperial examination were announced, but he didn't think much of other people's congratulations. However, when Chen Tang congratulated him, Jiang Mingxiu always felt unworthy. He always felt that he could achieve fame and honor only because of good luck, thanks to his cousin.
Jiang Mingxiu said, "My cousin is busy, so I will go back first."
Chen Tang watched him ride away on his horse before turning back.
Chen Tang did not go to the old lady, but went straight back to Qingyi Garden. As soon as he returned, Yinxing walked towards the window and looked around. She had not forgotten that Chen Tang had asked Chen Shan to teach the second house a lesson, and she didn't know how he did it. Her heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat.
But after looking around for a long time, there was no sign of Chen Shan. Ginkgo looked back at Chen Tang in disappointment, "It seems that Chen Shan hasn't come back yet..."
It shouldn't be.
She went with her father and elder brother to worship her mother, and it has been nearly half a day. Given Chen Shan's ability, he shouldn't be so slow.
Chen Tang guessed that maybe Chen Shan was delayed by something, or he went back to Jingyang Palace.
Chen Tang was a little thirsty, Qiu Tong poured her some tea, and Chen Tang drank most of the tea and ate two pieces of red bean cakes. Si Er came in and said, "Miss, something happened to the Second Madam."
Chen Tang, "......???"
ginkgo,"……???"
Gingko asked quickly, "What happened to the Second Madam?"
Si Er said, "The Second Madam was admiring the flowers in the garden. When she passed under a tree, a snake fell from the tree and landed close to her face. The Second Madam was so frightened that she ran like the wind. When she passed by the lotus pond, she accidentally fell into it. I heard that she was in a very miserable state..."
The scene flashed through Chen Tang's mind. No need to ask, it must have been Chen Shan's work.
The second branch moved out of the mansion, a few streets away from the marquis's mansion. By the time the news of the second wife's accident had spread back, Mr. Chen had not returned yet.
Ginkgo grinned, very satisfied with the lesson Chen Shan gave to the second wife.
Once bitten by a snake, one will be afraid of ropes for ten years. After being frightened like this, the second wife will probably never dare to walk under the tree again.
Thinking of how the Second Wife had helped her own daughter, Shen Ying, to bully Shen Tang, Yin Xing felt happy, even happier than kicking the Second Wife out of the Marquis' Mansion. After all, if they were kicked out of the Marquis' Mansion, with the Second Wife's family background, the Second Master and Second Wife could still live a life of luxury, while this was real suffering.
Being in a good mood, Shen Tang felt that the pastries in his mouth tasted even better.
Chen Tang finished lunch and put down his chopsticks when there was a knock on the window. Gingko went over to open the window and asked, "Why did you take so long to come back?"
Chen Shan said, "I followed the Second Master..."
Chen Tang raised his eyebrows, "Why are you following the Second Master?"
The Second Master was demoted two levels and is now a fifth-rank official. He doesn't even have to attend the morning court and won't amount to anything. Concubine Ye and Prince Qi won't use the Second Master. Chen Tang doesn't think there's anything about the Second Master that's worth Chen Shan following.
Chen Shan said, "The second master has a concubine and an illegitimate child."
Chen Tang, "..."
Shen Tang's eyes widened.
I never heard that the second master had a concubine or illegitimate child in his previous life.
Chen Shan discovered it by coincidence. Chen Tang asked him to teach the second house a lesson. He taught the second wife a lesson and was about to teach the second master a lesson. As a result, the servant reported that the second wife was frightened. The second master wanted to go see the second wife. As a result, as soon as he went out, the servant came up and whispered a few words in the second master's ear, and the second master hurried out of the house.
The Second Wife was frightened to death, and the Second Master was in a hurry to leave the house. Chen Shan wanted to see if there was anything more important than comforting the Second Wife.
During the tracking, they discovered that the second master had a mistress.
Chen Shan was greatly disappointed. After tracking for a long time, he only found out such a trivial thing. If the Second Master was still in the Marquis' Mansion, it would have been of some use if he revealed it. Now that he has been kicked out of the house, Chen Sui can no longer control the Second Master.
Chen Tang asked, "Are you sure she is the second master's mistress?"
...What's so uncertain about this?
As soon as the concubine saw the Second Master, she stuck to him, and the child called the Second Master "Dad". There was no other possibility except this being a concubine and an illegitimate child.
Chen Tang guessed that maybe in his previous life, the Second Master was concerned about the Second Madam and didn't dare to let her know, or maybe the Second Madam knew about it and dealt with it behind her back. In any case, no news got out at all.
Chen Shan thought the news was useless, but Chen Tang thought it was extremely useful and gave Chen Shan some instructions.
After giving the order, Si'er came in and said, "Miss, the young master is here."
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