At night, Lu Fang was still copying books, and then "rubbing his muscles and bones" with Chen Youxi.
Everyone has endless fun.
The next day.
The alms still continue.
But Lu Fang has already planned to leave this matter to He Zhigao. He can't stay here every day.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw He Zhigao standing outside. And Zhao Xiuyun, who had also arrived early.
Lu Fang nodded to He Zhigao, then asked Zhao Xiujun with a smile: "Why are you here so early, Brother Zhao?"
Zhao Xiuyun looked at him with some sarcasm and asked eagerly: "Master Lu, I wonder how... Master Yu is doing?"
He was quite interested.
But this is normal.
As the leader of this generation of scholars in Ningyuan County, Zhao Xiuyun was just a hair short of passing the imperial examination last time. He should be quite sure of passing the examination this year. If he could get close to Yu Yuanwei before then, or even climb up to Yu Yuanwei's line,
That will definitely be of great benefit to his future career.
It is not easy for scholars with little background like them to get ahead in the officialdom.
But Lu Fang could only disappoint him and said: "I have already asked the teacher, and the teacher said that he understands your thoughts. There is no need to visit. The teacher is happy now."
Zhao Xiuyun nodded slightly, unable to hide his disappointment.
After all, he was still unwilling to give in and said: "If there is an opportunity in the future, please ask Mr. Lu to introduce me to me. I will definitely reward you generously."
Lu Fang laughed, "Easy to say, easy to say."
I didn't take it too seriously.
Zhao Xiuyun and he were not related, and he was unwilling to worry about Zhao Xiuyun's future. As for if there was a chance, it wouldn't hurt to take him with him.
After all, they are all candidates who are in Ningyuan County, and they will have a friendship with classmates in the future. When they are in the officialdom, they can also have someone to take care of them.
Zhao Xiuyun took it seriously, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Lu."
Then he added: "We have scheduled to gather at the west gate of the city tomorrow morning and go out for an outing. I wonder if Brother Lu is free?"
Lu Fang nodded again, "There should be."
But he had no intention of inviting Zhao Xiuyun in for tea.
In fact, Zhao Xiuyun intended to be on good terms with Lu Fang. Seeing that he was like this, he had no choice but to say goodbye and leave.
For a while, there was also a feeling that things were different and people were different.
Thinking about it, not long ago, Lu Fang was just a yamen whom he despised. Now, he has become a young man of his generation who is destined to have a bright future that even he has to look up to.
Whether it is knowledge or interpersonal relationships, he is far from being comparable to Zhao Xiuyun.
Seeing He Zhigao taking the rice out of the shop consciously, Lu Fang also planned to go to Yu Yuanwei's house to read.
Time is money, so make the most of your time.
Now that the entire Ningyuan County knows that it is Lu Erlang who is here to give alms, there is no need to stay here all the time.
At this moment, Chen Youxi's voice came from inside the house, "Sir, are you planning to go to Scholar Yu's house?"
In front of outsiders, she was still embarrassed to call Lu Fang husband, after all, she was just a person without status.
This matter was mentioned last night after Lu Fang had a gentle relationship with her.
Lu Fang turned around, nodded and said, "Yes, let's go to the teacher's house and read."
Chen Youxi pursed her lips and said, "Shall I go with you too?"
Only then did Lu Fang notice that she had put on exquisite clothes. Judging from her dress, she must have put some thought into it.
It's just that my eyes seem a little red and swollen. Is it because I didn't get a good rest last night?
But I didn't torment her wantonly last night...
She didn't understand why Chen Youxi suddenly wanted to go to Yu Yuanwei's house, but of course Lu Fang would not refuse her, and without asking any questions, he directly agreed, "Okay."
No matter what, she is a woman who has become so close to him that she is at a negative distance.
Chen Youxi walked to Lu Fang's side, and then the two of them walked towards Yu Yuanwei's house.
Golden boy and girl.
Chen Youxi is extremely beautiful, and Lu Fang's face is also pretty, so it is no surprise that he has become the most eye-catching sight on the street.
Walking into the alley, Chen Youxi glanced at Lu Fang and asked, "Aren't you curious why I followed you to Scholar Yu's house?"
Lu Fangdao: "If you want to say it, you will say it without me asking. If you don't want to say it, why should I force you to say it?"
Chen Youxi was a little resentful, "It sounds like you don't have many things to do to force others..."
Seeing her like this, Lu Fang almost had the intention of dragging her back to Bestore to fight for 300 rounds.
"Actually...my father and Bachelor Yu are old friends."
What Chen Youxi said next shocked him greatly.
"Your father and teacher are old friends?"
I never thought that Chen Youxi would have such a life experience. If you can be friends with Yu Yuanwei, no matter how low your status is, it will not be too low, right?
How could Chen Youxi end up working as a prostitute in Feixian Tower?
Chen Youxi bit her lip and whispered: "My father's name is Chen Xinzhi. In the sixth year of Jianchang, he compiled and edited for the Hanlin Academy."
In the sixth year of Jianchang...
It is now the 16th year of Jianchang, which was ten years ago.
Lu Fang was stunned and asked: "What kind of official is the editor of the Hanlin Academy?"
Chen Youxi replied: "The official in the Hanlin Academy who is responsible for compiling history books is the sixth grade."
He is not a high-ranking official, but he was considered pretty good ten years ago. Yu Yuanwei was definitely not a Hanlin scholar ten years ago, so it is not surprising that he was friends with Chen Xinzhi.
Lu Fang couldn't help but ask again: "Then how did you... come to Feixian Tower?"
Chen Youxi looked sad and said: "I don't know either. That year, my father was summoned to the palace and never came home. A group of guards and eunuchs came, saying that my father had disobeyed the Holy Emperor and committed suicide in the Taishiyuan Hall. I
He and his mother were consigned to the status of slaves and put into the Jiaofang Department as slaves. The mother could not bear the humiliation and committed suicide a few days later, calling..."
Speaking of this, her eyes became red and her voice became more choked up, "For some reason, I was told that my slave status was cancelled, and then I was sent to Feixian Tower in Tanzhou."
Lu Fang didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only gently hold Chen Youxi's shoulders.
I don’t know how this woman managed to survive with all these things accumulated in her heart over the years.
No wonder there was never any movement in her eyes before, she looked like a zombie who could only force a smile.
th?
Chen Youxi gently leaned on Lu Fang's chest and said no more.
Go to Yu Yuanwei's home.
Yu Yuanwei was not writing in the study, but doing gymnastics similar to Tai Chi in the courtyard. It seemed a bit like Wu Qin Xi.
"teacher."
"Scholar Yu."
Lu Fang and Chen Youxi both paid tribute to Yu Yuanwei.
Yu Yuanwei stopped slowly. He was a little surprised that Chen Youxi would follow Lu Fang to his home, but he didn't ask any more questions and just smiled and said: "Here we come, let's have tea in the main hall!"
Lu Fang and Chen Youxi followed him to the main hall and sat down respectively.
Lu Fang looked at Chen Youxi.
Chen Youxi bit her lip again, hesitated a little, and finally looked up at Yu Yuanwei and said, "Scholar Yu, do you still remember an old friend named Chen Xinzhi?"