Joy of Life: Starting from Teacher Fan Xian

Chapter 1 Visitors to the Earl's Mansion

Danzhou, the weather is nice and windy.

On this day, outside the stone steps at the back door of Earl Sinan's villa, little Fan Xian was gesticulating with his arms and pouting his pretty little mouth as usual, happily sharing interesting stories with a group of teenagers, and he was extremely engrossed in the story.

"Speaking of that Truman..."

Just when it was reaching its climax, a voice suddenly drowned out the rest.

"Are you Fan Xian?"

With an unhappy look on his face, little Fan Xian raised his bright eyes impatiently and looked over, his cheeks puffed up, wondering who was the person who didn't know etiquette.

But after this look, little Fan Xian never looked away.

A tall figure blocked the morning light. A dusty scholar in a blue shirt was carrying a box on his back. His eyebrows were like ink paintings, and his face was handsome. He was looking at him with a gentle smile and greeting him:

"The candidate from Donghai County, Lin Ruo."

"Let's go! There are guests visiting the Earl's Mansion." Upon hearing this, the young men shouted and scattered like birds and beasts, and disappeared in a moment.

The scene became quiet. Lin Ruo looked at little Fan Xian and said jokingly, "My father probably never taught you these things."

Fan Xian had no idea at first and was wondering about the identity of this good-looking scholar, but after hearing these words, he suddenly understood.

"Are you the teacher's son?" Fan Xian pointed, suddenly laughed, and scratched his head in shame.

The teacher has always been old-fashioned and conservative. Today he tells such a shocking and novel story that goes against tradition. If the scholar sees it, he will definitely complain about his father and get furious.

After thinking for a moment, little Fan Xian pretended to laugh and said, "I was just making it up for fun."

Lin Ruo smiled calmly, without any intention of blaming him. Instead, he looked at him politely. No one could show such respect to a four-year-old child.

He leaned forward and said, "My father is seriously ill and bedridden. I will take over the remaining lessons. I will do my best to teach Master Fan Xian in the future."

Little Fan Xian was stunned for a moment, quite surprised by this.

Everyone in and outside the mansion knew that he was an illegitimate child. The old lady was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and usually just watched from the sidelines. Although the servants did not treat him differently, they could not show him any real respect. Only this man showed great grace as soon as they met him.

Feeling guilty, little Fan Xian quickly stood still and bowed politely: "Hello, sir."

The teacher is ill and has not been to the Earl's Mansion to teach for several days. Yesterday, a message was sent to change the teacher. As a student, little Fan Xian naturally knew about it.

But I never expected that the person who came would be such a fresh and special one.

"Young Master, where have you been again?" At this time, an extremely angry voice came from the courtyard.

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The main courtyard of the Earl's Palace.

Lin Ruo sat in a seat at the side below, looking around.

Sitting on the main seat in the center was a kind and indifferent old lady. She had a gentle face and was very approachable. It was hard for people to have a strict idea of ​​her as the head of the family.

However, Lin Ruo saw it clearly. As a time traveler, he naturally knew that this old lady was quite extraordinary.

Next to the old lady, stood the fat butler Zhou.

Butler Zhou said in a fierce voice, "Madam, Master Fan Xian went out for a walk again today. He really lacks discipline."

The old lady lowered her eyes, as if she didn't want to deal with the matter. Seeing this, Lin Ruo stood up and saluted, saying, "Old lady, I'm afraid there is a misunderstanding. Master Fan Xian knew I was coming, so he waited outside the mansion to greet me. He is not playful. It is rare for someone so young to have such character."

Butler Zhou glanced over and was speechless for a moment.

The old lady waved her hand to the side, her face relaxed, and finally said, "I heard that Mr. Xi is seriously ill. I wonder how he is doing?"

"My father's condition has improved, but he is still unable to teach in person. I feel guilty for the kindness of the Fan family, so they let me teach the remaining courses on his behalf." Lin Ruo stated his purpose and handed over the letter.

The old lady nodded, and couldn't help but begin to consider whether the young man sitting beside her could be willing to be taught and answered questions by Fan Xian.

The teacher is a highly-employed person in the Earl's Mansion, so the old lady trusts him. However, this young man is of little reputation and nobody knows him, so he naturally needs to be treated with respect.

However, after hearing about protecting Fan Xian, the old lady had already let down her guard.

With a hint of suspicion in her mind, the old lady asked, "I heard that you have passed the imperial examination. Do you have any thoughts on participating in the imperial examination next year?"

Lin Ruo nodded and said calmly: "To serve the country is the long-cherished wish of scholars all over the world."

"My grandson is rather naughty on weekdays. The teacher is young and will take the imperial examination next year. I am afraid it will have an impact." The old lady said calmly, without any emotion on her face.

Is the old lady testing me?

Lin Ruo smiled knowingly. After reading the original work, it was easy for him to understand the old lady's thoughts.

Judging from her attitude towards Fan Xian, the old lady is good at hiding her thoughts. Everyone in the Earl's Mansion thought that she had no feelings for Fan Xian, but that was not the case.

In this way, the starting point is clearly revealed.

Lin Ruo thought about it, bowed again, and said respectfully: "Old Madam, you worry too much. Young Master Fan Xian is very young, but he speaks clearly and understands the profound meaning of words. He is a man of great talent. Such a talent can learn without a teacher. My teaching is just to give some pointers. I am really ashamed. It cannot be said that I have wasted my time and effort."

"Since the master has agreed, then let's do it." The old lady nodded slightly and turned her head away: "Butler Zhou, the master has come a long way from Bohai County and must be exhausted from the journey. I will take him down to find a place to rest first. It won't be too late to give the class tomorrow."

"Thank you for your kindness, old madam. However, the teaching schedule is tight and Young Master Fan Xian has been delayed for several days. We cannot delay." Lin Ruo explained.

Her expression changed slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared on the old lady's calm face: "It's up to you, sir."

After leaving the main courtyard, Butler Zhou led Lin Ruo to the study.

Without hurrying or slowing down, Steward Zhou stopped walking when there was no one around and turned around. He said, "I heard that you will go to the capital to take part in the Spring Examination next year. What a coincidence! When I was in the capital, I worked in the Fan Mansion and had a close relationship with the second lady there. If you are interested, I can send you a letter. This way, it will be much easier for you to go to the capital next year, whether it is food, clothing, housing, transportation, or taking the examination."

Starting to cause trouble again.

How could Lin Ruo not know what he was thinking? He pretended not to know and looked over: "I wonder what arrangements Butler Zhou has made?"

Butler Zhou coughed twice, looked around, and said in a rather servile manner, "Master, you just need to know what you should and shouldn't teach. Master Fan Xian is just a child, there's no need to take it so seriously."

"I understand. Children should be allowed to indulge their nature. As long as Young Master Fan Xian is happy, there is no need to teach him anything too complicated. Just teach him to read and write." Lin Ruo replied, "How is it, Steward Zhou?"

Butler Zhou was very satisfied. He patted Lin Ruo on the shoulder and praised him, "You are indeed a man who can pass the imperial examinations. You can understand everything at once. Now everything depends on you, sir."

Lin Ruo clasped his hands and said, "Butler Zhou, please stop. The study is not far away. I can go there alone."

Looking at the elegant and graceful figure from behind, Butler Zhou couldn't help but feel very happy, thinking that he could finally give an explanation to the capital.

But he would never have thought that Lin Ruo was a clear time traveler...

　Readers who have only watched the TV series may not know that in the novel, before Fei Jie came, Fan Xian had a teacher, and the protagonist became the son of this teacher. I'll just give you a reminder in case you don't understand.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)