Encounter on the road

Author: Loeva

Encounter on the road

Xu Rong still didn't know what his mother was planning, let alone that he was about to lose a benefit that he had regarded as normal in the past. He was quite satisfied with Qin Jinrong, his young fiancée.

Although the other party is a little younger, it is not difficult to coax him, and it has brought him many benefits, allowing him to have the opportunity to show his face under the brilliance of his cousin. Now everything goes well for him and he has a bright future.

What else are you dissatisfied with? My fiancée is also stubborn and eccentric. If she can be coaxed, it won't be a big problem.

He recently began to study under the guidance of a new famous teacher, and he also realized that he was not as dull as he originally thought. It turned out that his parents praised him for being smart when he was a child, and it was not an exaggeration due to doting. He is indeed a bit good at reading.

In other words, he was too stupid to indulge himself easily when he was a child and had no intention of studying. If he had not wasted the past few years and worked harder, wouldn't he be as talented as his cousin today?

Even if he is not as good as his cousin, he is still half as good. In the past, the elders in the family always said that Qin Jian, the eldest cousin of the Qin family, was not as smart and studious as his cousin Xu Zheng, but now Qin Jian will try to be on the list? It is only one step away.

He can become an official. But his cousin Xu Zheng is still a civil servant. If he is 80% smarter than Qin Jian, he will at least have a chance to be a civil servant, right? Xu Rong thinks that he can be a civil servant, which is already good. His father is also a civil servant, if

It’s not that I’m reluctant to live a comfortable life in the capital, I could have found a local official position a long time ago!

Xu Rong lived his little life so hard and contentedly, studying, socializing, and getting along with his family every day. The next day he went to visit his fiancée, giving her some gadgets to make her happy. His life was very fulfilling. Maybe it was him

His attitude revealed a sense of neither arrogance nor arrogance. His husband liked him quite a lot and would sometimes give him some advice. He called his husband's son his senior brother and was willing to take him out to meet people. Slowly,

Xu Rong then made friends in the circle of scholars and the circle of noble princes at the same time. He got along well with both parties, and people on both sides thought highly of him.

Xu Rong did not feel proud because of this. He had met Qin Jian, his cousin who also mixed well in both circles, and also met Yongjia Marquis Qin Bai, who had a transcendent status in the scholar circle, as well as the princes and princes.

Zhao Mo, the king of Suning County, is a very respectable person in the aristocratic circle. What reason does he have to be proud? He knows in his heart that everything he got today is just because he has Qin Jinrong as his fiancée, and the Qin family is willing to take him for fun

That's all. If he is ignorant, self-righteous, and does things that are unacceptable to others, the Qin family can abandon him at any time, but he doesn't even have the capital to plead for himself. He has no dissatisfaction or resentment, he just continues

Actively strive to do better.

From childhood to adulthood, he has understood one truth: he is not the most outstanding person, and he does not deserve anything. He just needs to obey the arrangements of his elders. Not willing to give in? Then work hard for it. If you can get it, it will be yours.

He was lucky; if he couldn't get it, it was a matter of course, and he had no reason to complain.

To a certain extent, the differential education given to the children before the Xu family was separated was not necessarily a bad thing.

On this day, the autumn air was crisp and clear. Xu Rong made an appointment with some classmates and, following his senior brother's private instructions, went to a street lined with bookstores to look for a few books that might be needed for homework. He had already asked Qin Jian,

This book was newly published in recent years. Even Qin Bai, the Marquis of Yongjia, did not have it in his study. If he bought this book, he would buy an extra copy and take the opportunity of donating the book to ask Marquis Yongjia for advice.

Let’s do some homework. This is a rare opportunity! Without a good reason, he, a primary school student, has no shame to disturb Yongjiahou’s tranquility. Therefore, he must find this book!

He and several classmates split up and finally found this book in an inconspicuous little bookstore on the corner of the street. Everyone bought one or two copies and they were all very happy. It happened to be almost evening, and everyone felt that

We were a little hungry, so we planned to go to a nearby teahouse to have some snacks to cushion our stomachs. Now the weather is getting colder day by day, and dinner at home starts late. They are a group of young men who are all growing up and are most patient.

They must be hungry. When they were in class at school, they had to bother their teacher’s wife to prepare a snack for them for half a day. Not to mention that they haven’t eaten anything since lunch today. The hungrier they are, the colder they feel.

Everyone can't stand it.

It was a coincidence that Xu Rong and his classmates walked to the door of the teahouse and met his cousin Xu Zheng and an unknown young man. He was stunned for a moment, and immediately came forward to greet him. Xu Zheng saw

He seemed to be even more surprised than he was. He looked at the man walking with him unnaturally, then said hello to Xu Rong, and introduced to the man beside him: "Brother Gui, this is my second brother Xu Rong." He did not say hello to Xu Rong.

Let me introduce the identity of "Brother Gui".

Brother Gui seemed to be in his early twenties. He was a talented man with an extraordinary bearing. Although he was still young, he looked like an official, or at least the son of a high-ranking official. He was polite to Xu Rong, but cold to cold.

, but he was not rude and even invited Xu Rong to have tea with him.

Xu Zheng was reluctant, but he also didn't want to refute Brother Gui's kindness, so he nodded to Xu Rong: "In that case, come with us." He glanced at Xu Rong's companions and said nothing.

Although those teenagers all looked like scholars, he knew that his cousin had no intention of studying. How could the latter's friends be serious and eager to learn?

Xu Rong had no choice but to confess his crime to his classmates, and accompanied Xu Zheng and Brother Gui to the upstairs seating area. Xu Zheng and Xu Rong drank tea and talked about poetry and essays, while he ate snacks quietly.

Brother Gui seemed to be quite friendly and never neglected Xu Rong. He would occasionally invite him to drink tea and snacks, and would also ask him what he wanted to play. He seemed to be taking care of his little brother. He treated Xu Zheng

He also said: "My brother is not much younger than him, but he is as tall as him. I am used to taking care of him at home."

Xu Zheng smiled and thanked him for his kindness. He also felt that Mr. Gui was so kind and he could not appear to be too cold towards his cousin, so he asked Xu Rong: "What are you doing here? I heard that you are affiliated with a foreign branch.

Why don’t you go to class to study, but run out to hang out with your friends?”

Xu Rong hurriedly defended: "Brother misunderstood. The teacher in my school only attends half-day classes every day, so I went out with a few classmates to visit bookstores and look for books that the teacher wanted us to read. This is not just playing hooky."

Xu Zheng was dubious and smiled: "You actually know how to visit a bookstore? It shows that you have really made progress. I just hope that it will not be three days of fishing and two days of drying nets." Then asked him what book he bought. Xu Zheng asked him again what book he bought.

Rong then took it out and showed it to him. Xu Zheng glanced at the book cover and said, "It's not like we don't have such a book at home. Why don't you look for it at home, but insist on buying it outside?"

Xu Rong thought to himself that almost all the books at home were divided among the eldest brother. Even if he wanted to borrow books, it would depend on whether his mother-in-law was willing to let him in. Why bother looking for those books that would be unpleasant?

However, Xu Rong did not say it clearly, and just smiled: "The gentleman said that this book was well compiled and asked us to read it, so I went and bought it."

The Second Young Master Gui also took a look at the book and said: "This book is indeed well compiled. Among the new books published in recent years, this one has the most detailed and complete analysis of the Analects of Confucius, covering almost all the theories of various schools. One book

Having it in hand saves a lot of effort. Yes

For young students who have just entered school, he is the best assistant at the moment. My younger brother's husband has a good taste." He then asked Xu Rong which gentleman he worshiped. Xu Rong said, and he nodded: "Liu

Gong Gong has solid knowledge and is a famous teacher in the capital."

Xu Rong immediately laughed. This sentence was also said by Qin Bai, the Marquis of Yongjia. It was precisely because Qin Bai had such an evaluation of his husband that his parents felt free to let him become his apprentice. He didn't know who this "Brother Gui" was, but

Since you can say such things, you must be very knowledgeable.

Xu Zheng returned the book to his cousin without comment, and continued to chat with the second son of Gui. When the sun set, the two of them broke up and went home. Xu Zheng took Xu Rong with him on the way home.

The words seemed a little strange, so he began to preach as usual, urging his cousin to study more carefully and stop wasting time.

Xu Rong felt bored in his heart. He had been studying hard for so long, almost a year, right? His parents often mentioned it in front of the elders in the eldest family room. Why was he still the playboy with no intention of studying in the eyes of his cousin?

Even if it’s a hall

No matter how good my brother is at studying, he can't ignore his brother to this extent, right? He didn't intend to correct anything. Even if he said it, would Xu Zheng take it seriously? Anyway, the two brothers didn't have many opportunities to meet and talk, so he

Just bear with it.

Xu Rong was used to hearing Xu Zheng's sermons, so he didn't think there was anything intolerable. He just responded with "ah ah oh oh" all the way. Seeing that he was almost home, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing him like this, what else didn't Xu Zheng understand? He sighed and said, "Why do you still have this temper? I've tried countless words to persuade you, but you're still so ignorant. It was just a child, and now you have grown up.

Marriage and everything

It’s settled, you are still ignorant, but what will you do to your parents in the future? What will happen to your wife and children in the future?! Cousin Qin betrothed his beloved daughter to you in the hope that you will be successful and can protect your cousin from the storm, not in hope.

You will depend on them for life!"

The smile on Xu Rong's face faded and he looked at Xu Zheng. He felt that sometimes it was not a good thing to tolerate too much. He still needed to let his cousin know how far he had grown. He then said

Xu Zheng arrived: "Brother, I

Now I am studying under a famous teacher, and I have already planned to take the county examination next spring. My husband thinks that I am sure, and I have never been lazy and skipped school. I have always studied seriously. Which year are you bringing with you the old yellow calendar?

What did I say?"

Xu Zheng's expression changed. Before he could say anything more, Xu Rong continued: "I know that you have always been excellent, so you don't think much of me. I don't dare to compare with you. I just study honestly.

, I am filial to my parents, and very respectful to my in-laws. I ask myself that there is nothing I can’t do. My elders all praise me. Why do I only criticize when I come to my brother? How long have you not asked about me?

?Why do you think I won’t be able to stand up in the future and have to rely on my in-laws for the rest of my life?”

Xu Zheng kept a straight face and stopped talking.

Xu Rong sighed: "Well, I know that I am relying on my in-laws, maybe for the rest of my life. But I haven't done anything bad, right? My father-in-law is quite satisfied with me. He plans to work outside.

Official, he also said that he would take me with him, but my aunt was already ready to relent. I have already told my family that if I really have the opportunity to go out and gain knowledge, I must go. It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books.

How can I write a good article if I have never seen the world and people's livelihood? Even Marquis Yongjia and Brother Jian advised me to go out and have a look."

He looked at Xu Zheng: "Where's my brother? Do you want to go out for a walk? Study abroad? If you stay at home and work behind closed doors for many years, can you really do well in the exam?"

Xu Zheng was silent, turned and walked towards the door of his house.
Chapter completed!