Chapter 827

72nd dragon scale (3)

"Long'er, do you really want to go with your brother?"

Before leaving, Xie Ji still wanted to persuade her sister to stay at home. "You see, it's not all dawn yet. Let's go so early. Don't you want to sleep more? Moreover, it will take more than half an hour to walk from here to the private school. Our little donkey has been sold again. Your feet will hurt if you walk so long. "

As the little donkey grew bigger and bigger, there were chickens and dogs in the yard, and it was impossible to keep it. In addition, the forage eaten every day was an expense. Soon after arriving in Fengcheng, Xie Ji sold the little donkey.

No matter how he persuades, Linglong is a smiling expression: "brother, let's go."

Finally, Xie Ji dejectedly took her sister's hand, locked the door and walked outside. In the morning, Xie Ji cooked porridge, baked cakes and fried vegetables. Although it was just dawn, there were already stalls in the vegetable market. As the sky became brighter, there were more and more vendors on the road. Xie Ji also took out money to buy two meat bags, one for each of her sister. Originally, he only wanted to buy one, but if so, Linglong would not finish it.

There are three private schools in Fengcheng. Xie Ji has inquired about it for a long time. He has always had the idea of reading. He just feels that this is not a good time. The private school in the west of the city is responsible for teaching a scholar. It is said that he failed to succeed in repeated tests. He was discouraged and stopped taking the exam. If he opened a private school, he can still have enough to eat and eat; The family in the city was run by a gentleman who was once the magistrate of the county. He resigned his official post because he was old, but he was busy, so he opened a furniture school in the city; The family in the east of the city is also a scholar. He is still young and in his early thirties. It is estimated that he will continue to take the exam.

Xie Ji wants to go to the east of the city first, because the beam repair in this family is the cheapest. Because Mr. Xie wants to take the imperial examination, the class time every day is not long, so he can save time to find work. He plans to do so.

But when he came to the East private school, he met his husband, but he refused to accept it. Xie Ji didn't bother. He took his sister away and went to the west private school. He said to his sister, "this gentleman is narrow-minded. It's good not to read here."

Even a 13-year-old boy can't hold it. If he really wants to pass the exam in the future, I'm afraid he's also a villain who is jealous of virtue and ability.

When Mr. Xie Ji was questioned, Linglong was on the side. She saw the angry color on the man's face with her own eyes. Linglong understood this. A mediocre man without talent felt that God was unfair when he saw a genius who could never forget to draw inferences from one instance. At least he didn't accept Xie Ji directly and didn't leave Xie Ji to erase his talent.

The gentleman in the west of the city is kind and willing to accept Xie Ji. Xie Ji also intends to study here, but his sister puts forward the request of "audit". The gentleman is stunned and looks a little unhappy: "you are here to study. What do you say with your sister? And there are many men in this school. How can women enter?"

Xie Ji can't see that others despise his sister. In his opinion, his sister is thousands of good, and there is no better woman than his mother and sister. As soon as Mr. said this, he refused to read it at that time. Fortunately, he didn't hand in the bundle repair. He bowed to Mr. and took his sister away. He was so angry that he blew his beard and stared at him and told him not to come again in the future!

Xie Ji clenched his teeth and said secretly, if you don't come, you won't come!

This has offended both gentlemen, leaving only the last one, that is, the one in the city. It's only half a column of incense that can get to their house. But at the same time, it's also because the gentleman who opened the private school used to be the magistrate of Fengcheng County, and there are so many people signing up for study... But there is only one gentleman, and Xie Ji is most unhappy about it. This one is the most expensive! For example, the one in the east of the city only needs one or two silver a year, and the one in the west of the city is only two liang silver, but this one needs five Liang! In addition, not counting the money for pen, ink, paper and inkstone, Xie Ji doesn't have a book at home, and books are very expensive. How can he have so much money!

Even if it is, it is not willing to spend!

But his sister insisted, so he had to come.

In fact, Linglong's first preference was this family. Apart from others, Mr. Li's name was better than the other two. However, her brother was used to being stingy and had to save money. She had to run around with him, but it didn't matter. Finally, she came to the private school in the city.

This year is the year of destiny for Mr. Fang to become an official. He has been a county magistrate in Fengcheng for decades. He is generous and amiable and has high popularity. After resigning from office, he opened this private school. Although the repair is also high, people still send their children here. It can be said that it is the best private school in Fengcheng. Mr. Fang has his surname Ouyang and has been an honest and clean official for decades, Fengcheng can have today's simple folk customs. He has made great contributions, and he has never taken a concubine in his life. Although he has no children under his knees, he takes care of the students as children. Apart from others, Mrs. Ouyang likes it very much when she sees Linglong. She takes her to talk to her and gives her some cakes made by herself. In Xie Ji's opinion, she is completely different from the other two gentlemen.

The gentleman in the east of the city ignored his sister all the way, while the one in the west of the city despised his sister. Only Mr. Ouyang and his wife in the city treated their sister as themselves, not because she was a girl.

Not to mention whether today's apprenticeship can succeed, it is such a respect, which is also worthy of thanks and respect.

Mrs. Ouyang likes children very much. She is exquisite, soft, cute and pink. Naturally, the little girl is much happier than the naughty boys. She is not happy. She keeps taking things for Linglong to eat and personally feeds her water with a teacup. Looking at her favorite sister's Xie Ji, she can't help feeling that Mrs. Ouyang is too exaggerated

Mr. Ouyang personally questioned Xie Ji and found that although the child had only read three hundred thousand words, he could recite them back, and his brain was very smart. He deliberately took an obscure book to teach Xie Ji to read it again, and then Xie Ji repeated a good word!

The child really has the ability to never forget!

At such an old age, I thought nothing could arouse sparks in my heart. At this moment, Mr. Ouyang's slightly thin but firm eyes sparked again from the bottom of his heart! When he was an official, he was a good official. When he was a gentleman, he was naturally a good gentleman. He only wanted to teach and educate people. However, Fengcheng was located in a remote place, and there were not many children who came to study. It can be said that when Mr. Ouyang was the county magistrate of Fengcheng, his political achievements were higher than those of other places every year, but he was at the bottom of the list of scholars every year!

In his last year in office, he was a scholar who failed in the exam!

But I'm so angry with Mr. Ouyang!

The level of education can not keep up with the resources. Naturally, Mr. Ouyang often called on his parents to send their children to study when he was in office. However, he had little effect. Now there is a silence, which really excited Mr. Ouyang!

When I asked again, I learned that my brother and sister's parents had both died and that they had wandered all the way to Fengcheng. My heart was even more compassionate. At present, it was decided to accept Xie Ji and said that he could study together today. There were pen, ink, paper and inkstone private schools, and I could give him a copy.

When the brothers and sisters went out in the morning, they took twenty liang of silver with them. Mr. Ouyang didn't want to repair, but Xie Ji insisted. After handing in the repair, Xie Ji arched to Mr. Ouyang: "please allow the students to study again tomorrow. The students should send their sister home first."

Mrs. Ouyang likes Linglong very much. Such a beautiful and lovely child, she is not willing to let her go! In particular, Linglong is crazy about selling cute in her arms. She likes it very much. Now it's going to overflow! Listening to Xie Ji's words, she hurriedly said, "reading is important. You'd better go to study with your husband first. As for your sister, you'll stay with me first. After school today, you'll take your sister home."

Xie Ji hesitated to look at his sister and found that his heartless sister had already defected to Mrs. Ouyang, sold Meng in others' arms, and teased the dignified and virtuous Mrs. Ouyang out of her mouth. Xie Ji:

Mr. Ouyang hurriedly took Xie Ji away. He also wanted to see how smart Xie Ji could be. He was not willing to waste any time.

At noon, the other students went home. Xie Ji's brother and sister were left for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Ouyang were not arrogant and extravagant. There were only three servants in the family, a Fubo, who was in charge of the door. In addition, there was a young man and the mammy who served Mrs. Ouyang. They were not young. They were all the old people who followed Mr. Ouyang in those years.

Like the master's family, the three servants are generous. The lunch is rich and specially prepared for the brother and sister. On weekdays, the couple eat light and simple, but they are really good for the students. For some students from poor families, Mr. Ouyang not only doesn't accept binding repair, but also provides them with extra pen, ink, paper and inkstone. He is a man with clean hands, Therefore, they live in poverty.

The poor have their own character. Compared with the students in the other two private schools, they are much worse.

Linglong can eat very well. It's a pleasure to see Mrs. Ouyang. She thinks children should eat more. Eating more can grow meat. Look how thin these two children are!

In the afternoon, when the brother and sister were going home, Mrs. Ouyang was very reluctant. After this day's relationship, she loved Linglong far more than others. Usually, she liked other students very much, but now all the students couldn't compare with Linglong. She sent the brother and sister to the door. Mrs. Ouyang kept telling Linglong to come again. Linglong nodded her head, She looked at the lovely little girl and at the hands held by her brother and sister. She couldn't help patting Xie Ji on the shoulder.

Since her mother's death, no one has been so close to her as an elder. Xie Ji looked at Mrs. Ouyang with a smile on her eyebrows and eyes. Although there are wrinkles on her face, they are all gentle: "in the future, don't see the outside. Take Mr. and Mrs. as a family. Brother and sister should support and help each other in order to go far. If there are any difficulties, just come to Mr. and Mrs. Ouyang, If you can, you will not refuse. "

Then she smiled. As soon as she smiled, her eyes narrowed into curved crescent moon teeth. She was very amiable. Xie Ji stared at Mrs. Ouyang blankly. He seemed to see his gentle mother in the hazy. Only the next second he woke up, but he cherished this kindness: "... Thank you for your teaching, and the students wrote it down."

"Long'er must come often, too." Mrs. Ouyang pinched her exquisite little face, "look at the thin one. She's coming back. My martial mother will make you delicious food."

Linglong crisp said, "ah!"

Brother and sister came and walked home holding hands. Linglong also turned back and waved to Mrs. Ouyang. Mrs. Ouyang stood at the door and looked around until the figure of brother and sister disappeared around the corner. Her heart was empty again. In the past, when students came home from school, she had never been so reluctant to give up. It can be seen that people really pay attention to fate. The poor two children's parents died early, Brother and sister depend on each other. I don't know how much pain they have suffered along the way. It's really pity.

"Ah, by the way, there are still a lot of useless cloth in my box. Let's go, Mrs. song. Go and find it with me. It's best to spread it out for washing and drying tomorrow and make clothes for the little girl!"

Mrs. song smiled: "madam, you've only seen someone once!"

"How can you pay attention to the number of times in such a thing as fate? I looked at the little girl of Long'er and was happy. Their brother and sister were not like the students' parents who were alive. They were teachers for one day and fathers for life. Anyway, I was their mother. It was not out of order to plan for them. And those fabrics are brightly colored. Where can I wear them at my age? They are also raw ash there. It's better to make clothes for the little girl. "

Mother song thought of the strange little girl and nodded frequently: "she is really a pleasant little girl. Don't mention her wife. The old slave is happy to see it."

The smile is especially sweet and honey. When people see it, they can't help but want to laugh with her. Even if she wants the stars and moon in the sky, they should try their best to pick them for her.

Mr. Ouyang was excited to thank his silent talent. He sat there watching his wife pack up the cloth and kept laughing. When Mrs. Ouyang saw his style, she immediately laughed and laughed: "my Lord has been laughing all day. Haven't you laughed enough?"

"Madam, this boy, this boy is a good seedling!" Mr. Ouyang patted the table and said excitedly, "no matter what he taught him, he can learn as soon as he can! You didn't see that when I brought him to the class today, the other students were unconvinced and became speechless! I think as long as he perseveres and devotes his mind to reading, it's no problem to be a champion in the future! "

Mrs. Ouyang was speechless: "... If I remember well, the master was only the top two at that time. Don't push the children too hard. How can I do it under too much pressure? The child has suffered a lot. You should be gentle with others. "

She doesn't know the character of her old man. She laughs at everyone on weekdays. No matter how naughty the student is, he won't be angry, but once it involves schoolwork, it can only be described as harsh!

Especially those boys who are very skinny on weekdays, Mr. Ouyang is more strict when checking his schoolwork. Every time Mrs. Ouyang sees him, she wants to laugh.

Alas, although she is a gentle teacher's mother, she won't ask Mr. Ouyang for help in academic matters.

From this day on, Xie Ji officially paid tribute to Mr. Ouyang as his teacher. He was quick and eager to learn, and he soon exceeded the learning progress of other students. Mr. Ouyang specially opened a small stove for him. He just felt that the child was like a withered sponge, eagerly absorbing knowledge. No matter how much he was instilled, he could swallow and digest all of it, and draw inferences from one example.

Although Mr. Ouyang is no longer an official, the county magistrate succeeded by Fengcheng has a close personal relationship with him. When the new county magistrate came, Mr. Ouyang was very helpful to him. Therefore, when Mr. Ouyang asked him for help, Mr. Pu readily agreed.

It's all over the country to settle down two helpless children. It's not difficult. Many of Fengcheng's families are from other lands. So the brothers and sisters have a new registered residence, and they are really safe.

Compared with other students, Xie Ji's learning progress is thousands of miles a day. Even Mr. Pu is amazed. Smart children are not uncommon, but one in a million is smart like this.

When Linglong learned that they praised him for his silence, he thought he was not smart. It was clear that someone wanted him to be miserable all his life. He could still turn his hands over the clouds and rain at a young age, and play with the right and left hands of the court and government in the hands of the stock. Such a sycophant has been produced for thousands of years. Now Xie Ji has applied his intelligence to the right path, which is naturally more powerful than others. Mr. Ouyang has been depressed and frustrated all his life. I'm afraid he will be famous all over the world through Xie Ji.

Both Mr. Xie Ji and the county magistrate valued and appreciated the new student so much that Xie Ji naturally attracted the exclusion and jealousy of the students. Fortunately, everyone is not old and has no bad heart. At most, they want to tease him every day. However, Xie Ji has 17 or 8 more orifices than others. It's good if you don't annoy him. Once you annoy him, He must pay it back twice.

However, in Mr. Ouyang's opinion, such a character is too violent. A gentleman subdues others with virtue. How can he hold a grudge for some small things? But Xie Ji, a child who is kind to him, also takes his heart and lungs out. Mr. Ouyang can't say anything to change him. He only communicates with his wife in private and wants to restrain Xie Ji through his exquisite mouth. After all, what his sister says is much better than what Mr. Ouyang says.

But Linglong doesn't think it's bad. Xie Ji is like her. Otherwise, why does she like Xie Ji to be her brother? And willing to live this poor life with him? Because this person looks like her, is it difficult to be bullied and not allowed to retaliate back?

Xie Ji soon cleaned up the clothes of his classmates in the school one by one. He also knew the truth of buying people's hearts. The next day he brought cakes to share food with everyone. They were all half teenagers. They couldn't read or fight. Even they were not as good as others... What's the fuss? It's better to learn from Xie Ji and study hard and earn a future for yourself in the future.

In Mr. Ouyang's opinion, he was stroking his beard and smiling with satisfaction. He thought it was all the credit of Linglong's comfort. How did he know that Linglong not only didn't persuade, but also "colluded" with Xie Ji. Most of Xie Ji's whole ideas were thought by Linglong, and Mr. Ouyang's husband and wife thought the little girl was stupid and sweet.

The cold comes and the summer goes. If time flies, it will be the end of the year in the blink of an eye. In the spring of the next year, Xie Ji, who has been a teacher for a year, will come to the next exam. There are four classmates with him. Xie Ji has good popularity in the private school, but not many friends with him. Maybe because he is a university bully, the scum always feel that they can't play with him, and Xie Ji is different from them, Who is a 15-year-old or a 6-year-old boy? Xie Ji is as innocent as a monk. He is not interested in eating, drinking and playing. He either reads with his husband or goes home to accompany his sister. In short, he wants to go out with him? No way!

The most irritating thing is that he obviously has a super cute and beautiful sister, but he stingily forbids them to take a look!

The little girl is the treasure of her teacher's mother. She often comes to the private school. Some people climb the wall to see her. It's ok if Xie Ji doesn't catch her. If Xie Ji catches her... It's definitely better to live than die!

The little girl looks so sweet, how could she have such an ice like brother! Not my own! Definitely not my own!

The brother and sister celebrated the new year alone, and Mr. and Mrs. Ouyang also celebrated the new year alone. Mrs. Ouyang tried her best to persuade them to come home together. Xie Ji didn't want to disturb, but his wife invited him again and again. He asked his sister's opinion, and so did he.

This is the first time I have had enough to eat and wear warm clothes, and have been accompanied by my elders.

Once upon a time, they also celebrated the new year. My mother saved money on weekdays. By the new year, she would buy some white rice noodles. Without money to make new clothes, she gave Xie Jinna a pair of shoes and Linglong a new hair band. Now they have saved some money, but my mother can't see it.

After a big meal together, Xie Ji's brother and sister insisted on going home. Mrs. Ouyang couldn't keep people and worried about them, so she asked Fu Bo to take them back in a carriage. Xie Ji didn't refuse her kindness.

Their mother is still at home. They appreciate the kindness of their husband and wife. Naturally, they can't take their mother with them during the new year, but they will never let their mother stay at home alone.

Brother and sister lit a lamp, offered melon and fruit incense candles in front of his mother's memorial tablet, and knocked three heads seriously. Then they ran to the yard to set off fireworks. Xie Ji became more calm and introverted after reading. His happiness and anger were not in color. He usually didn't play around with his classmates, and naturally rarely set off fireworks.

It will get better and better.

He looked at the fireworks exploding overhead and the sound of firecrackers everywhere. This year was lively and happy, but the heaviness in his heart did not ease at all.

He will find the man, he vowed, and then let him pay his due price.

Mother

Xie Ji clenched his fist secretly. I will bring that man back to you, whether life or death.

"Brother! Come on, put this, put this! "

Xie Ji, who was meditating, was awakened by her sister. Her little face turned red with excitement. She threw thunder there. It was sold to children to play. If she threw it on the ground, it would explode. Because it was very cheap, Xie Ji bought some for her sister to play with.

At this moment, Linglong called him. He adjusted his expression and smiled: "brother is coming!"

I don't know when snowflakes are falling again in the sky. They were still wandering on the road at this time last year, but now they have their own home and don't have to hide. Snowflakes fell to the ground and soon accumulated a thin layer. Looking at this posture, if it goes down to tomorrow, it's estimated that someone's knees will be thick.

The sky and the earth are white, and the snow covers up all the absurdity in the world.