Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 270 Congratulations
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In the blink of an eye, it was March, and the flowers in the Ningguo Mansion garden were in full bloom, and the spring scenery was beautiful.

Because March 12th was an auspicious day and everything was going well, several aunts discussed it and decided to move.

The garden was originally the gardens of two mansions combined into one, so there was nothing embarrassing about Yingchun, Tanchun and others moving in. They moved into the new house happily, and even the sisters Baochai and Baoqin moved in together.

Suddenly, the garden was filled with the sound of fluttering colorful sleeves, chirping birds and willows swaying in the fragrant breeze...

At this time, more than ten days had passed since the announcement of the results of the imperial examination, and the palace examination was only a few days away. Jia Rong sat on the ground under a tree next to the Qinfang Pavilion with a book in his hand, enjoying the infinite spring scenery while reading seriously.

In the pavilion above, Yingchun was playing chess with Tanchun, while Xichun and Miaoyu were watching silently beside them.

"Brother Rong, why are you sitting on the ground?"

At this time, Baochai walked over from a distance, looked at Jia Rong and asked in confusion.

Jia Rong put down the book and smiled, "Sitting on the ground is the best way to feel the breath of spring."

Baochai: "Oh? Really?"

Jia Rong: "Of course, Miss Bao, would you like to sit down and try it too?"

Although Baochai was somewhat tempted, she looked at her clean skirt and thought about the sisters in the pavilion who were watching her. How could she sit there without caring about her image?
"I can't get up anymore. You should get up quickly too. Be careful not to catch a cold and delay the palace examination." Baochai reminded.

Jia Rong said, "No, I know."

He was facing the sun and it was quite warm.

"Sister Bao, you are here too." Xichun ran down and pulled Baochai along, saying, "Let's go and watch Second Sister and Third Sister play chess."

"Ah."

Baochai nodded and continued, "You, as an aunt, don't you try to persuade Rong'er? You let him sit on the ground, aren't you afraid that he might catch a cold?"

Xichun lowered her head and said helplessly, "He said that he could find inspiration on the ground, and it would be better for writing essays for the palace examination. What else can I say?"

"This……"

Baochai didn't know what to say.

Although this is obviously a fallacy.

But, it seems to make some sense.

"Let's go, forget about him for now, let's go play chess."

"it is good."

Baochai glanced at Jia Rong again, then went up to Qinfang Pavilion with Xichun.

"The laws of nature are mysterious and unpredictable. The foolish are rich and kind, while the kind and virtuous starve to death. The people are foolish and fair-minded. The rich decay like grass and trees, while the starving compete with the sun and the moon for glory. Where will the ambitious people go..."

This is the essay Li Minzhi wrote when he took the palace examination. Besides expressing his feelings and paying tribute, this essay also has the power to kill with a sharp iron blade. Its passion and enthusiasm are no less than Qu Yuan's "Asking the Heaven", making him worthy of being the top scholar.

Jia Rong saw it and was deeply impressed.

I think Li Minzhi also had great ambitions back then.

However, the years have passed, the officialdom is murky, and he has experienced all kinds of temptations. Now he has become quite smooth and can deal calmly among the three forces of the emperor, Prime Minister Ye, and Jia Jing. It is obvious that he has fully understood the doctrine of the mean.

Nowadays, what kind of articles can catch the eye of this chief examiner?

Although the examiners only have the right to make suggestions and not to evaluate the rankings, under normal circumstances, the emperor will not easily change the rankings recommended by the chief examiner.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a faint halo on the garden. The young man sitting on the ground was finally about to take the first step towards becoming an official.

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Let’s talk about Rongguo Mansion.

Jia Baoyu has been a little unhappy recently.

First, he was called over by Master Zheng and beaten for no reason. In fact, this was nothing. After all, he was used to being beaten over the years. He was almost immune to a few beatings. As long as Master Zheng did not kill him, he would be able to get out of bed in a few days.

He is not as pretentious as before.

What made Baoyu unhappy was that the house was much more deserted than before. His sisters had all moved into the small garden built in the East Palace, and brought their maids with them.

Outrageous.

I can’t even enter my own garden.

Two Ningguo Mansion maids were guarding the gate, staring at him eagerly. "Good sister, just let me in and have some fun." Baoyu used his ultimate killer move, the method of acting like a spoiled child, on the two maids.

Finally, the two old women couldn't stand Da Baoyu's offensive and compromised.

After all, they were instructed not to allow anyone else to enter the garden.

Da Baoyu should not be considered an outsider, right?

"Go ahead, go ahead." A maid pushed Baoyu away and waved her hand, saying, "Don't bother us. Remember to go in and take a look and come out quickly. The people living in there are all girls. If you stay for too long, it will affect the girls' reputation."

Baoyu had already stepped one foot in, but when he heard this, his stubborn temper suddenly came up. He curled his lips and said loudly, "I saw Rong'er playing in there too, and he has been there for quite some time. Why don't you say that he has ruined the reputation of the sisters? Why do you only blame me?"

The two old women cursed in their hearts.

What is the status of our Master Rong? Putting aside his status as the prince of the Duke's Mansion, he is also the first place in the Jieyuan and the first place in the Huiyuan, and his talent is well-known throughout the world. Who wouldn't want to get closer to him and take advantage of the literary spirit of Wenquxing?

Who do you think you are!
Are you worthy enough to compare with our uncle?

"Don't try to get close to this Master Bao. You can't get close to him even if you want to. It's better for you to go home and study hard."

"That's right, Second Master, hurry back to study. When you pass the imperial examination, or become a Jinshi or something like that, then come and compete with our eldest master. Naturally, we won't dare to stop you."

Da Baoyu stomped his feet in anger!
It's just to enter a garden, but you have to take the examination to become a Juren or Jinshi.

It is indeed a place where parasites gather.

I'm not going!
Dabaoyu turned around and walked outside.

Going to play with brothers Qin Zhong and Qi Guan.

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Among the sisters, Yuanchun was the only one who did not live in the garden.

The other day, someone from Prince Nan'an's family came to propose marriage. Considering that the girl was old and came from a very good family that was well-matched with her, Grandmother Jia agreed directly.

The wedding date is very soon, in May this year.

Yuanchun guessed that it might be because Brother Zhen from the East Mansion was not in good health and wanted to get married quickly.

After all, she is already in her twenties.

If Brother Zhen passed away, as his cousin, although she would not have to observe mourning, she would still have to avoid getting married and it would have to be postponed until at least half a year. By then, she would be 21 years old... a grown-up girl.

Because of the urgency, many things need to be prepared, such as dowry, jewelry, wedding clothes, dowry maids, etc. It is so complicated and frustrating.

Her mother is still suffering in the small Buddhist temple...

"Yuan girl, I know you are worried about your mother, but don't worry, she originally liked to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures. Now she just changed to a quiet place to chant Buddhist scriptures, and her heart is more pious."

Grandmother Jia knew what her granddaughter was worried about, so she smiled and said a few words of comfort.

Yuanchun nodded and said, "Don't worry, ancestor. I know."

She still has hope in her heart.

Because Jia Rong said that if he had the chance in a few years, he would plead with his wife to open the small Buddhist temple.

"I'm glad you know." Grandmother Jia nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "We are not too far from the Prince of Nan'an's Mansion. When you get married there, remember to come back often to see me, an old lady."

Yuanchun's eyes moistened: "I will come back often."

Perhaps this is the only thing that makes her satisfied with this marriage. It is close to home and she can go back home often.

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Nan'an Prince's Mansion.

"Kang'er, Kang'er, you will be fine. I have found a wife for you. You will be fine after having a good time!"

Concubine Nan'an looked at her second grandson lying on the sickbed with tears in her eyes, her eyes filled with deep love and affection.

However, the young man on the sickbed had his eyes closed and did not move, as if he could not feel his grandmother's love at all.

"Grandma, Kang'er is in this state...what shall we do if the Jia family finds out about this?" A beautiful lady next to him said with a slightly nervous look.

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(End of this chapter)