The three hundred and sixtieth chapters are indistinguishable from authenticity (3)
Yangzhai, study.
Yang Tinghe hadn't come back yet, and Yang Shen was at home, so he directly received the visiting Shen Rui in the front courtyard academy. Although Shen Rui had been back to Beijing for half a month, he had visited Yang's house before, but because he had other things at the time, even if he came, he would not be there.
I put on a mask and didn't wait long.
Shen Rui came early today, and Yang Shen didn't go to the academy, so he asked about Shen Rui's homework.
He and Shen Rui are of the same gender, but because Shen Rui is the future sister-in-law, Yang Shen, the uncle, is somewhat of an "eldest brother". Although Yang Shen's sullen face pretends to be mature, which makes people laugh secretly, but
Shen Rui listened particularly carefully to Yang Shen's instruction on schoolwork.
He did not have the talent to be the number one scholar. The reason why he looks good now is because he lived for two generations. However, Chinese studies gradually declined in later generations, and even if Shen Rui had some contact, he only learned a superficial amount. He was really in front of the ancients.
, that’s not enough. If I hadn’t worked hard in the past few years and worked as an outsider for one year and two years, I wouldn’t have passed the college examination smoothly.
If Shen Rui was born into an ordinary family, a teenage scholar could still be called a "child prodigy", but if he was born into the scholarly Shen family, he would really not be considered outstanding.
When he arrived in the capital, Shen Rui fell into the top picks again. Wang Hua, Shen Li, and Mao Cheng were all top picks. Yang Shen in front of him was the future top pick. Although Wang Shouren was only a second-class scholar, he was full of real talent. Same.
Compared with these talented people, Shen Rui's articles can only be regarded as "reluctant".
Shen Rui was aware of his own shortcomings, and when he saw the talented people, he asked for advice carefully. Although he was preparing to take the provincial examination next year, and hoped that he could pass it, he was not sure what his results would be. He thought this in his heart, and while talking
I couldn't help but bring a few points with me.
Seeing this, Yang Shen couldn't help frowning and said: "Since you are not at ease, why don't you live a peaceful life and study for a few more years? You are still young now. Even if you successfully pass the provincial examination next year, you will not end up in the end the year after that. Why not?
Wait for the next subject?”
The reason why Yang Shen returned to Beijing after passing the college examination and did not stay in his hometown in Sichuan was because he did not plan to take the provincial examination next year and had to wait for the next subject.
"The provincial examination is just about whether you fail or not, and it doesn't distinguish between the top three. It doesn't matter if you try." Shen Rui avoided the important matter and said lightly.
Yang Shen shook his head in disapproval and said, "Why is there nothing? Worrying about gains and losses, and being impatient have delayed the time to study seriously."
Yang Shen was not an outsider, and he knew Brother Shou, so Shen Rui did not hide it from him and told him about the rumors about "Emperor Zheng's relatives" spreading in the school.
Yang Shen frowned, his expression full of solemnity and anger, and said: "How can this be reasonable? Just an idle man can slander the middle palace and question the identity of the direct head of the east palace, but all the princes in the dynasty let it go?
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Shen Rui was quite surprised to see his demeanor: "This matter has been widely circulated in Beijing. Didn't the eldest brother hear about it in the academy?"
Yang Shen shook his head and said: "I heard it mentioned by a classmate, and thought it was a joke passed down through false rumors, but I didn't expect that this person actually existed."
Yang Shen is a true Confucian disciple, and the words "loyalty and filial piety" are engraved in his bones, so he naturally despises the headless "Prince Zheng's relatives".
"Fortunately, there is only one son now, otherwise the East Palace would be in danger," Yang Shen sighed.
Shen Rui originally wanted to gossip with Yang Shen about the truth or falsehood of the "baby child" rumor, but after thinking about it, there was no need. Except for the emperor and the empress, even the cabinet ministers could not guarantee what the palace ban was about more than ten years ago.
True or false.
Nowadays, it seems peaceful, but in fact there are internal and external troubles. The Mongols are eyeing the outside world and often invade the borders. Natural disasters are constant inside, and refugees from all over the country are ready to take action.
"No matter what, it is suspected of alienating the Tian family's flesh and blood," Shen Rui said.
Yang Shen raised his eyebrows and said, "It would be a blessing for the people of the country if the East Palace doesn't get close to my mother-in-law."
Scholars are noble, and they originally looked down on their relatives and the like, but now the Zhang brothers are paying too much attention to them.
Although Yang Shen couldn't see today's emperor treating the Zhang family so favorably, he just said this.
Shen Rui remembered that Yang Tian's birthday would be in a month, and asked, "What has Sister Tian been busy with recently?"
Yang Shen glanced at him: "Learn to be a housekeeper from my wife. I won't play children's games. Don't give children those things on Hengyun's birthday..."
Shen Rui said, "Sister Tian is still young..."
"It's twelve years since the Chinese New Year, so you should stick to your boudoir rules and avoid foreign men..." Yang Shen hummed softly.
After hearing this, Shen Rui said "Haha": "It should be so..."
In his last life, he read books, and "The Tale of Genji" was his favorite book. Raising a lolita or something sounds very wonderful. But now it is the Ming Dynasty, and although civil etiquette and music have collapsed, scholars have to wear a fig leaf.
, what "ethics and ethics" should be emphasized. The requirements are especially strict for ladies from scholarly families.
In fact, talking about old things decades ago, the fact that Mrs. Sun was brought up in the Shen family may sound a bit unusual, but for Mrs. Sun, getting to know her husband’s family in advance and developing a relationship with her parents-in-law early is better than those who
It is better to marry someone with a black eye. It's just that the second master suffered from the "second grade" disease and messed up the marriage, otherwise it would have been a good story.
Shen Rui felt pity for Yang Tian's mother's death and wanted to imitate him, but he just thought about it.
In the eyes of the world, a "daughter from a single family, seeking help from hundreds of families" makes her look like a daughter-in-law, while a "child bride" is easily looked down upon by others.
If Shen Zhou was betrothed to the daughter of a low-ranking official or an ordinary scholarly family, Mrs. Qiao would have considered whether she would cause enmity and ruin her family's reputation by interfering with the marriage.
The old man had no other brothers to rely on, and even his education depended on the Shen family, which made Mrs. Qiao so unscrupulous.
Although Yang Shen felt a little dissatisfied with Shen Rui treating his sister like a child, he was not really angry. Although there were many brothers and sisters in the family, Yang Tian was the only sibling. Yang Shen, the older brother, naturally cared for his sister deeply.
Shen Rui valued his young fiancée, and Yang Shen, his brother-in-law, was also happy in his heart. But seeing how much Shen Rui valued Yang Tian, he did not care about the sexual desires of men and women, and the gifts he gave her were nothing more than lovesickness, just like coaxing the little girl.
Shen Rui has a younger sister at home, and many things were sent to her in the name of Sister Yu, including gadgets that the little girl likes, small objects, small jewelry, and other common symbols between unmarried couples.
None of them.
Yang Shen was a little unsure of Shen Rui's thoughts.
He looked at Shen Rui coaxing his sister, as if he was still in love, but he was already fifteen. If Shen Rui was thinking about Yang Tian, Yang Shen would feel it was against the rules; if this "enlightenment" applied to others, Yang Shen would not feel the same.
willing
Shen Rui never thought that Yang Shen would think about this. It was only because of the strict rules of ethics. When he met Yang Tian before, he showed frivolity and was criticized by the Yang family, so the Yang family restricted the two of them from meeting each other.
Modern people have no other advantages, and it is clear that "when in town, do as the Romans do". Although Shen Rui felt a little regretful that he could not "nurture", he did not have much reaction to the fact that unmarried couples could not meet each other.
After all, Yang Tian is still young. Even if he knew that she would be his wife in the future, he would not be able to have an intimate relationship now.
In Yang Shen's eyes, seeing Shen Rui's mediocre reaction, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
At this moment, I heard a young man come in and say: "Master, someone from Shangshu Shen's family is looking for Master Shen..."
Yang Shen was stunned when he heard this and looked at Shen Rui.
Either early or late, if you go to your in-laws' house to look for someone, there must be something big going on.
Shen Rui's heart sank, he stood up, took out his cloak and said, "I'll go take a look."
Yang Shen also put on his big cloak and followed him to the concierge.
In the concierge, there was a thirty-year-old steward in Tsing Yi waiting there with an anxious face. Shen Rui knew him, and he was the steward of the front yard.
When he saw Shen Rui, the steward hurriedly came over to greet him and said calmly: "Second Young Master, my wife is sending me to your house."
Shen Rui nodded, turned around and said to Yang Shen: "Eldest brother, since my mother is asking for help, my younger brother will go back first."
Yang Shen took his arm and said, "Let me ask you what's going on first. My father was worried about you coming here yesterday, so I'll ask you when I don't see you when you come back. I'll give you an explanation."
He was just talking tough, but in fact he was worried. After two years of getting along with Shen Rui, his brother-in-law, Yang Shen had long been a relative in his heart.
The two families are in-laws and have been together for two years. Yang Shen also knows about the Shen family. In addition to Shen Rui and Shen Jue, the two heirs are full of old, weak, women and children. If you think about it carefully, it makes people worried.
Shen Rui glanced at Yang Shen, turned around, looked at the steward and said, "Do you know why my wife is looking for me?"
As Shen Rui spoke, he felt panicked in his heart. He was worried that something was wrong with the third master or the fourth brother. One of the father and son was sick and the other was young. It was the coldest month of winter, and they would catch cold if they were not careful.
The steward's face turned pale and he said: "The third young master is ill and was sent back by the second uncle of the Tian family..."
Shen Rui was quite surprised when he heard this, but he didn't delay anymore and hurriedly said goodbye to Yang Shen.
If it was a minor illness, Mrs. Xu would not make a fuss and send people out to look for Shen Jue; if it was a serious illness, when did she get sick?
Shen Rui was so anxious that he hurried all the way back to Shen's house.
After entering the house, Shen Rui did not go to the bedroom, but went directly to Songbai Residence.
His mind was in a mess, wondering if the snow yesterday had aroused Shen Jue's cold syndrome. Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth again and hated the second wife half to death. Shen Jue would have been fine, but for the second wife's trouble last year. It won't hurt my body even once. I comforted myself, don't worry blindly. Last year, I knelt in the snow for half the night and everything was fine. I thought it was no big deal this time.
As soon as we entered the house, there was a sour smell that hit our nostrils, and there were traces of cleaning on the floor.
Looking at Shen Jue lying on the kang, Shen Rui's head buzzed, and he could no longer deceive himself.
"Second brother is back," the third wife choked when she saw Shen Rui.
Shen Rui didn't bother to greet everyone and walked straight to the Kang.
Shen Jue's face was red with a look of pain. She was lying on the kang with her eyes closed tightly. Her upper body was held in Mrs. Xu's arms. Her body was twitching. The third master was beside her, pressing Shen Jue's thigh.
The doctor was sitting by the kang, holding a silver needle in his hand, and he was struggling to drop the needle, sweating profusely. The third wife stood aside, looking at it with tears in her eyes.
"Brother Jue"
Shen Rui heard his own voice being distant and unreal.