Sure enough, at noon the next day, Ruan Yuan's boat crossed the Qiantang River. In the early hours of the morning, Ruan Yuan and his party returned to the Academic Affairs Office. Ruan Chengxin, Kong Luhua and others were overjoyed, and they quickly held a banquet to welcome the news. During the banquet, Kong Luhua also told Ruan Yuan.

The story of Yuan Dalang came up.

It turned out that on the day Yuan Dalang gave the gift, Kong Luhua had already guessed that Yuan Dalang probably wanted Ruan Yuan to help with things, and the gifts he gave had other motives. Once Ruan Chengxin refused to accept the gifts, he would use these gifts to blackmail Ruan Chengxin. As long as Ruan Chengxin did not

Promise him, and immediately label the Ruan family as mean, ruthless, and even hypocritical, so that the Ruan family will not be able to get off the stage. Since Yuan Dalang has set up such a series of schemes, he should respond to them comprehensively, so he wrote down the contents of the box

Packaging style, with the box opened.

Later, the Ruan family discovered that Yuan Dalang had given these boxes with great care. Each box was divided into three layers. The upper layer contained fresh fruits and vegetables, and some were fine silks and satins. The second layer contained some home decorations.

Most of them are porcelain, and on the bottom floor, there are silver ingots arranged neatly. Each box has about 200 taels, making a total of 800 taels of silver.

When everyone in the Ruan family met, they gradually understood Yuan Dalang's intention. He was thinking that if the matter was rejected by the Ruan family, he would take out the rotten fruits, vegetables and snacks and claim to outsiders that the Ruan family was mean and would do whatever he wanted for the sake of the family's reputation.

He spoiled these foods, or he may have thought that as long as the Ruan family rejected him, he would find a place where others were not paying attention and break the porcelain in the box. Anyway, no matter what he did, the Ruan family would be regarded as inhumane.

If the Ruan family opened the box, they were trying to receive the gift while being coy and spreading it out, which would be even more hypocritical.

Kong Luhua also made preparations for these possible scenarios. First, through style comparison, she found that the box should be sealed at Fang Yuhe's grocery store in the city, so she sent Jiang Er to contact the store. As soon as there was news about Yuan Dalang

, immediately resealed the box, and the fruits and vegetables were replaced with new ones after Yuan Dalang left. Kong Luhua sent her family members to watch the two north gates of Hangzhou at all times, watching Yuan Dalang's movements, and after calculating the time,

Then he packed back the same quantity of fruits and vegetables, and put cotton wool around the porcelain. In this way, even if Yuan Dalang wanted to deliberately damage the porcelain, he would not be able to succeed. As soon as Yuan Dalang entered Hangzhou this time, the Ruan family knew about it, and Fang Yuhe's

The clerk resealed the box and sent it back to the Ruan family. What was placed in front of Yuan Dalang was the same box he had sent half a month ago. However, the Ruan family already knew everything about the contents inside.

As for the dim sum, it was easier to handle. Kong Luhua quickly asked Lian'er to find out that the dim sum was the latest style of the Juxiangzhai dim sum shop. Just like the box, as soon as Yuan Dalang entered the Ruan Mansion, Juxiangzhai put out the newly made dim sum.

Packed in the same way, they were sent to Ruan's house through the back door. No matter the appearance or the specific dim sum style inside, they were the same as those sent by Yuan Dalang. How would outsiders know the difference? Therefore, Yuan Dalang spoke calmly and confidently when he saw Kong Luhua, and let him

When the person took the box out first, it became clear that Kong Luhua must have already known what was in the box. Even if he opened the box, there were only intact porcelain, fresh fruits, vegetables and snacks. By then, the Ruan family would all

He had no reputation for being mean, and the only scandal that could be known to outsiders was his bribery and gifting. Seeing that he had no chance of winning in the Ruan family's trip, Yuan Dalang had no choice but to leave the Ruan family. Although Kong Luhua paid some money for purchases

Fruit and vegetable snacks also made a potential crisis invisible.

"When Yuan Dalang was sternly rejected by his father, he still wanted to blackmail him with gifts. But he didn't know that from the time he entered the house, everything he said and did was exactly what his sister expected!" Xie Xue said

Kong Luhua could not help but be amazed at this way of coping.

"No, no, it's just a trivial matter." Although Kong Luhua was humble, she was secretly proud of herself. Then she turned sideways and looked at Ruan Yuan's expression. She originally thought that she had made such a great contribution, and Ruan Yuan would definitely praise herself. But.

Unexpectedly, Ruan Yuan just nodded and said, "Thank you, madam," and that was it.

Ruan Yuan didn't seem to be very interested in the reception banquet that day. He only picked a few dishes and tasted them for a few bites, then stopped moving his chopsticks. Seeing Ruan Yuan's gloomy expression, Kong Luhua's previous joy was washed away.

After walking for most of the time, by the time lunch was over, there was only anger left in my heart, and there was no joy anymore.

After thinking about it after the meal, Kong Luhua was always unhappy. She was so calm in dealing with outsiders and had a great victory, but Ruan Yuan wanted to accept it. How could it be so easy? Thinking of this, Kong Luhua couldn't help but go to the front hall.

I looked for Ruan Yuan, thinking about complaining, but found that the front hall was empty. After searching for half an hour, I saw Ruan Yuan's shadow in the bamboo forest beside Dingxiang Pavilion.

"Master, what happened today? Why have you been so unhappy since you came back? How about you also take a look at Madam? Does Madam look good today?" Although Kong Luhua was complaining a little, she still smiled.

He walked closer to Ruan Yuan. When Ruan Yuan looked up, he saw the setting sun gradually setting in the west. Kong Luhua's elegant figure was reflected on the bank of the Shadow Bridge, standing opposite the Dingxiang Pavilion on the other side. One person, one bridge and one pavilion complemented each other, making it more comfortable.

However, he couldn't help but laugh out loud and said: "Madam, you certainly look very good today."

"Then please look at me more." Kong Luhua gradually approached Ruan Yuan and sat down beside him, saying: "Master, it's been more than two months since you went to supervise the school, and I miss you too.

Besides, with my clever plan today, I helped you get rid of a troublesome person, so you should be happy? Why are you so depressed all day long, as if your wife has done something wrong? "

"Madam, you've done a great job." Ruan Yuan said with a smile. "Madam, I have to thank you for all the hard work you do for the family. How about this, in two days, I will ask Wen Ru to help you draw a picture, and I will draw you standing on the Shadow Bridge.

I saw the way it looks on the bank just now, and it’s very beautiful.”

"Master, Sister Wenru has only been studying painting for less than a year. She is not good at painting at the moment. When she gets good at painting, we will no longer live here, so we have to paint scenes elsewhere. Master, you look like you have something on your mind.

Right? It's better...if Master is wronged outside, just say it. I don't care about Yuan Dalang being so scheming, Madam. I think even if there are some clowns outside, it won't be a problem," Kong Luhua said.

"Madam, after you marry me, I am related to a saint. How can there be a few ignorant clowns to make me feel wronged. It's just..." Thinking of all the things I have seen outside this year,

Ruan Yuan couldn't help but feel sad again. But then he thought, if these things were kept hidden in his heart, his wife would be unhappy again. Instead of hiding it, it would be better to tell the whole truth and at least be honest to his wife.

"Actually, I don't want to hide it from Madam. This matter originally had nothing to do with Madam. It's just that what I saw and heard along the way is really..." As Ruan Yuan spoke, he gradually plucked up the courage to tell what he saw along the way.

All kinds of things were told to Kong Luhua one by one. From the drowning of babies in Jinhua, to the mountain people who had to feed themselves on potatoes, to the raging pirates, some officers and soldiers even helped the tyrants, to the failure of military pay in Dinghai Town, and the hardship of the officers and soldiers. He also mentioned that he was lucky

Cross the river at noon, otherwise disasters in the river will most likely be unavoidable. Thinking that the world outside Hangzhou is completely different from the peaceful and comfortable home, I can't help but sigh. Although Kong Luhua was born in a wealthy family, she can't help but sigh.

The family has always been taught to be benevolent and caring for the people. I was originally a kind-hearted person. After hearing this, how could I remain indifferent? I couldn't help frowning for a while, not knowing how to comfort Ruan Yuan.

"Master, you have been...not feeling well these past few months..." Kong Luhua said slowly after a long time. "But...what does this have to do with Master? Master has been an official in Hangzhou for several years.

, I have always been an academic official, and I have always been frugal in my daily life. Even if I have some extra money, I can't help many people? I carefully select scholars and publish books. In my opinion, you can no longer do this as an academic official in Zhejiang.

No matter how good it is, it’s just that...many prefecture and county Taoist officials are unable to fulfill their duties."

"Actually, sometimes I also think that maybe my publishing of books will be useless after all. The many farmers in the mountains of southern Zhejiang who have to drown their baby girls may not be able to do this if...even if they get one or two taels of silver each year.

Ah..." Ruan Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

"Master, what are you talking about? The poor people are enriched and the rich are educated. This is the last wish of the sages. These hundreds of officials are divided into duties and each has his own place. Master is an official who educates the people and enriches the people.

Even if you donate more money, how many people can you save?" Kong Luhua said. But then she thought that Ruan Yuan was so depressed and always had to find a way out, so she couldn't help but comfort him and said: "If Master really wants to do it,

When it comes to enriching the people, it's better... it's better to go to the emperor to change your official position when your term of academic administration is up. It's best... it's best for the next governor of Zhejiang to be done by Master! Are you satisfied with this?"

"Madam...are you kidding?" Ruan Yuan heard this, but he couldn't believe it.

"Why is this a joke? Master, you are currently in the second rank. I have been watching you study politics for the past three years and you have always done well. So what's the difficulty in moving up half a rank and becoming a full second rank governor?

At that time, whatever you want to do, you can do it. If any county does well, use it as an example. If any county does not do well, go to the emperor to intervene and ask the emperor to find someone who can do the job. Master

"The governor has the power to appease the people and the environment, and the governor has the power to supervise and impeach the county. Am I remembering correctly?" Kong Luhua said.

"Madam, you always say that I am naive. After listening to Madam's words today, how come you are more naive than me?" Ruan Yuan couldn't help laughing. "Official promotions are always the intention of the emperor and the emperor. Where can I be?

When you make the decision yourself? What's more, although I have been an official for nine years, I have been either a scholar or an academic official. I have never been responsible for governing the people. Madam, what do you think the emperor wants to do to let me take up my post outside?

Governor?"

"Then go and talk to the emperor. Just say that you don't want to be an official in the capital. You have always been worried about the power of being an official in the capital. If you ask for a foreign post, how can the emperor refuse to obey you? You said that you have never done anything to govern the people before.

Official, then think about it again, are all the governors from the prefecture and county magistrates? There are quite a few who were transferred to the capital officials halfway, right? They can all do it. Master, you are so talented and learned, what do you have to worry about? Besides,

Well, those governors who started out as prefects and county magistrates just have more experience. I think their results in the imperial examination were not as good as yours. They have experience, but you learn quickly? Think about it this way, you must be a good governor as this governor

No problem." Kong Luhua said.

Ruan Yuan then thought about it and realized that his wife's words made sense. The governor was in a foreign position and it was difficult for him to exert too much influence in the court. Moreover, if he was the governor of Zhejiang, although he could be in charge of the affairs of the province, he had the Hangzhou general inside and outside.

The governor of Fujian and Zhejiang will definitely not do anything inappropriate. In this way, even if he becomes the governor of Zhejiang, Jiaqing will not have any scruples. But having said that, he is still studying politics at the moment, and most likely he will not be directly transferred to the same province.

The governor, it was too far away to think about what would happen after his re-appointment. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh and said: "What Madam said seems to make some sense. It's just that I still have some time left in my term of academic administration. Now I can

Thinking about the future, I feel a little restless. It is better to do the academic affairs well first, and then think about it if there are any changes in the future."

Kong Luhua suddenly said: "Master, you mentioned the matter of academic affairs. I remembered that last month someone came to me from the scholar's school and said that you had finished compiling the two books and wanted to borrow some of them from your family.

The Fairy Pavilion is for stereotypes, I promised them, you won’t care about this, right?”

"Since it is for publication, it is not a problem." Ruan Yuan replied casually. Suddenly, he also remembered that at the beginning of the year, he and Kong Luhua had discussed the naming of the study room at home. Kong Luhua called himself "Tang and Song Dynasty Old Classics Building" in the study room of Kong Luhua's house.

" At this time, I also wanted to name Ruan Yuan's study. Ruan Yuan picked a few, but none of them were satisfied. At that time, Kong Luhua said: "In that case, I have chosen the name of this study for you, and it will be called Qianhuan Immortal Pavilion. You see

How about it?"

At that time, Ruan Yuan thought that although the name was good, it was a bit delicate after all. It would be a good name for Kong Luhua's study room, but it seemed a bit too feminine to use for himself. He only nodded for a while, but did not agree, not expecting that Kong Luhua had already used this name.

At this time, Kong Luhua accidentally mentioned it, and she couldn't help but smile a little. But thinking that after all, her wife had made a contribution to the Qingzheng family, there must be some reward, so she smiled and said: "Well, since Madam drove away that person outside,

You are a difficult person, so I should give you something in return. From now on, my study will be called the Qianhuan Immortal Pavilion according to your wishes. Are you satisfied, Madam?"

"What are you satisfied with, madam? This is what you promised me before. Are you going to use this to frustrate me today?"

"Madam, I remember that I just nodded that day and didn't say I promised you, right?"

"Why don't you agree when you nod? Why are you acting rogue now? This matter is not over yet. You have to think of a new way to repay me!"

…

In this way, the Ruan family gradually returned to its original appearance.

A month later, the publication of Ruan Yuan's poetry collection was finally completed. A "Collection of Huaihai Heroes" and a "Collection of Liangzhe Jingxuan" were completed. This "Collection of Huaihai Heroes" covers all the Huaiyang poems from the Shun, Kang, Yong and Qian dynasties.

, a total of twenty-two volumes, and many of the works of ladies and foreigners are narratively recorded. The "Liang Zhejiang Xuan Lu" includes four generations of Zhejiang poetry, involving more than 3,000 people and nearly 10,000 poems. Ruan Yuan compiled the poetry collection at the same time

, also collected many anecdotes of Yangzhou poets, and wrote his own book "Guangling Poetry", with the poems and prose supplemented and corrected.

On the first day of August, Ruan Yuan, together with the students and literati in Hangzhou, held a wedding ceremony on the bank of the West Lake. While drinking wine in a meandering stream, they talked about poetry. Ruan Yuan also brought two collections of poems and came to pay homage to the literati.

After displaying the results of three years of editing, Confucian scholars from all walks of life also praised it, saying that Ruan Yuan had made great contributions to the scholars of Jiangsu and Zhejiang in revitalizing literature and education.

Among the distinguished guests present that day was a Taoist priest from Hangjiahu Road named Qin Ying, also known as Xiaoxian. Although he was diligent in governing the people, he was also good at poetry and he sang with Ruan Yuanduo. At this time

Seeing the wine glass in the water moving with the current, it was drifting slower and slower in front of him, so he simply took out the wine glass and drank it all. He smiled and said: "Bo Yuan, you have completed your book cultivation career in Zhejiang for three years.

, Brother Yu is beyond his reach. But I am also a little curious, and I think everyone here has this question too. So my glass of wine can be regarded as a courtesy, and I hope Bo Yuan can enlighten me. Bo Yuan, what are you doing for?

Why should we compile these two collections of poems? What use will these collections of poems have in the future?"

Ruan Yuan also drank a cup and said: "Brother Xiao Xian, this is what I should tell you today. I think everyone gathered here today will have this question, so I will try to answer it. I am here
To be continued...