After being glanced at by the older girl with a look that seemed to be contemptuous, Xu Qian suddenly lost interest and leaned in the carriage to relax. The carriage stopped at the door of Xu's house. Xu Qian got out of the car, just as Xu Shen came out of Xu's house.
Squinting, he saw Xu Qian getting out of a woman's carriage with a calm expression on his face. When the carriage left, he pulled Xu Qian aside and asked with a straight face: "How could you do such a nasty thing in broad daylight?"
Deal?"
Xu Qian was stunned for a moment and said: "Dirty activities?"
Xu Shen immediately acted like an elder, straightened his waist, blew his beard and said: "You are young, studying is the most important thing. Women like this who appear in the public eye are probably girls from some hook bar. Don't get involved in this."
Xunxing, my old uncle and your father are all pointing to you to help our Xu family."
Xu Qian wanted to explain, but Xu Shen waved his hand and said righteously: "I won't listen to your excuses. I won't tell your father about this, but you have to settle down."
Xu Qian was about to cry but had no tears. He watched Xu Shen walk down the street. At the end, he said: "Your father and the others are leaving tomorrow. I will go get some wine to see him off."
On this day, a large family gathered at Xu's house and ate all night long. Early the next morning, Huang Jin's side had already sent people. Xu Chang took Xu Han and Xu Yong on their backs.
After collecting their luggage, they headed to the dock under the escort of the elders and younger members of the clan.
Xu Qian's mood suddenly fell to the bottom. Of course he knew that the old man was going to pursue his future. Everyone hopes to become an important person, and everyone hopes to be recognized by others, just as he wants to study.
Xuchang tried his best to raise funds for him and clear obstacles for him.
But now, Xu Qian must do the same. He is not afraid of being scolded for having a father from Dongchang, and is not afraid of being laughed at as a eunuch. This is the sacrifice he should make as a son. For a long time, he and the old man have depended on each other. Although
Every day they yelled and screamed, and every day you scolded me and I contradicted them. But when they were about to leave, Xu Qian felt an indescribable sadness.
At the pier, Xu Chang looked at Xu Qian. His worldly eyes were surprisingly clear today. He sighed, then pressed Xu Qian's shoulder with his big hand and said, "Don't think that you have nothing to do when dad is not here."
If people discipline you, there will be no royal law
, Mengting is still at home, so I can rest assured about your food and sleep. You take the exam well. Eunuch Huang said that as long as you succeed in the provincial exam this time, you can enter Beijing and directly participate in the Beibang Examination. Then you
My father and son will meet again."
Xu Qian nodded, with some tears flashing in his eyes, and said: "Dad, when you get to the capital, you must live up to your expectations and don't embarrass our Xu family. Also, some things must be taken in the long term, and don't do it because of petty gains."
Comparing yourself with others, after all, the capital city is not as good as Hangzhou, which is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den. When you are on business in the police factory, you must remember to be more careful and don't bring the habits of Qiantang with you."
After some instructions, it was as if Xu Chang had become Xu Qian's son. Xu Chang heard it harshly, but he was helpless. In the past, he counted on his son's future, but now his future has become a success. His mother actually taught him a lesson. This father
It's really not a very honorable thing to do.
After the instructions, Xu Qian gathered Xu Han, Xu Yong and others together and asked them to take care of Xu Chang. At the same time, he couldn't help but tell them what they would do when they arrived in the capital. Most of these people were young people. They thought of going to the colorful world of the capital, let alone go there.
After that, Xuchang also promised to ask them to help, and there were many benefits to the Dongchang, which was no worse than being a clerk here. Therefore, most of Xu Qian's instructions were fed to the dogs, and they went in one ear and out the other.
Xu Qian felt melancholy in his heart and couldn't help but think: "Why would he talk so much nonsense if he had known this before?"
Just as he was thinking about it, a guard from the ship came over, pulled Xu Qian aside and said, "The palace lady has invited Mr. Xu to speak in the cabin."
Xu Qian didn't want to go at first, but he thought that this female official must have a high status, and if he provoked her, he might implicate Xu Chang along the way, so he nodded and quickly boarded the boat along the plank. He was led into the cabin by the guard, who was slightly embarrassed.
In the low cabin, which was brightly lit by candles, Hongxiu was reading a book with her eyebrows twisted. Xu Qian couldn't help but ask, "I wonder what book the girl is reading?"
Hongxiu raised her eyes, smiled sweetly, and said: "Da Gao."
Xu Qian's jaw almost dropped, but he had to say hypocritically: "Good books. I often tell people that if you study Taizu Gao well, you will not be afraid of traveling all over the world. Girls should read more."
Hongxiu looked him up and down, and couldn't help but said happily: "You are actually crying. Is it because I am going back to Beijing, so you are moved by the scene..."
Xu Qian quickly wanted to explain, wanting to tell her that it was because of the separation between father and son. Unexpectedly, Hongxiu stopped him and said: "Don't say more, I understand, hey... speaking of it, from now on I will
After leaving the palace, you and I will never see each other again. If you have a conscience, just write a poem for me."
Xu Qian smiled bitterly: "I feel so melancholy now that I can't write poetry."
Hongxiu frowned and said, "You are so ignorant. Some people are bullying you. I am the one reporting the news for you. I also have many kind words for you, Eunuch Huang. Now I ask you to write a poem to say goodbye, but you are pushing back and forth."
At this point, Xu Qian had to cheer up and searched in his mind for a long time before he said: "I can't write a poem, so I might as well just give you a sentence."
Hongxiu looked like he was being perfunctory, and Xu Qian hurriedly said: "When the silhouette of the lonely sail disappears in the blue sky, I realize that my yearning is always thinner than the West Lake. I wish the girl a smooth journey..."
Hong Xiu's eyebrows moved and she couldn't help but said: "Although this is not a poem, it is somewhat interesting. I just know that missing you is better than the West Lake. Hey..."
Sighing, the little palace lady looked a little touched, her eyes were slightly red and swollen, she turned her pretty face aside and suddenly said: "Get out!"
Holy shit!
Xu Qian was really speechless. He wanted to curse but felt it was inappropriate, so he could only sigh in his heart: "Most of the women who came out of the palace were prone to early menopause, so I ignored her." So he left in despair.
Seeing the canal boat raising its white sails and quietly driving farther and farther away from the pier, Xu Qian remained motionless. He had forgotten what it was like. He left the dock in a daze, walking aimlessly along the way, and accidentally bumped into someone.
This person was about to yell and curse, but when he recognized it was Xu Qian, he couldn't help but said in surprise: "It turns out to be Brother Xu, disrespectful, disrespectful."
Xu Qian looked at him intently, but he also recognized that this man was a scholar who was ranked in the same class as him. The two of them had spoken to each other somewhere. This man's family should not be very wealthy, so he was not very disgusted with Xu Qian.
Xu Qian bowed to him and said, "Hello, hello."
The man smiled slightly and said, "I've been looking for you everywhere. The new tutor has just taken office and has already issued a notice saying that he will convene this year's rookies for training early the next morning. How about we go together?"
Xu Qian had not been paying attention to the affairs of the Tixue Yamen these days, so he was not surprised when he heard that. When a new official takes office, he naturally wants to meet the students and scholars next to him, so he nodded and said: "That's easy to say.
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Xu Qian was really in no mood to chat with anyone today. He was about to leave, but this man refused to let go. He looked around and then lowered his voice and said: "Have you heard about the rumors outside? It seems that the new Tixue
I don’t have a good impression of Brother Xu.”
Xu Qian is lucky to meet such a weirdo as Gui E. Of course, he doesn't expect his new boss to have a good impression of a big-headed guy like him. Now that he has gained fame, Xu Qian is not afraid of him. Could it be that this new boss has a good impression of him?
How dare you cancel your previous college examination results without permission?
Xu Qian looked very indifferent and said: "What can he do? If he rewards me, I will call him a master. If he does not reward me, everyone will do their own thing."
This sentence is a bit deviant. Fortunately, Xu Qian has his own confidence. Most people would never have the courage to say it.
The scholar was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Xu, be careful. Don't say such things again. Aren't you afraid that I will spread the word and attract criticism?"
Xu Qian smiled at this time and said: "What I said has only reached your ears. If you go and spread it, it is just a rumor. There is no one to prove it. What are you afraid of? Hey, I will tell you the truth. Today I am upset.
Let's talk about it some other time, and say goodbye!" After that, he walked away.
The scholar watched Xu Qian go away. Although he was in a busy city, his figure had an indescribable loneliness, and he couldn't help but be a little stunned.