The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 517: Respect for the Wise
After hearing this, Zhang Yunyi calmed down and took the book. He said indifferently, "Isn't there a reception desk for immortal studies at the city gate..."

He had intended to be pretentious and act respectful, but when he was halfway through his words, he caught sight of the open book and his voice stopped abruptly.

He stood up suddenly and asked anxiously, "Did you ask for her name? Where is she? Did you treat her with respect?"

"Should...shouldn't he? He's ahead of us. I heard the announcement from the concierge and didn't dare to delay..."

It was indeed inconvenient for her to show up when a guest came to visit, but it was not that she did not dare to delay him. Instead, she used this statement to shirk responsibility after seeing Zhang Yunyi's attitude.

Zhang Yunyi did not investigate further and walked out quickly. When he reached the door, he finally reacted and turned around to say to the group of Jinchai: "Sisters, please do as you please. I have something to take care of, so I am afraid I can't accompany you!"

"Business is more important!" Seeing him leave in such a hurry, everyone was a little disappointed, but they also knew the importance of the matter.

Only after Zhang Yun逸 left did they start discussing.

Shi Xiangyun was shocked and said, "Who is this person? How could Brother Yi pay so much attention to him?"

Xue Baochai smiled and said, "Didn't the elder sister-in-law say that just now? He is a scholar who has chosen to study Taoism. Although he is just a scholar, it is normal for elder brother Yi to respect talented people and value him!"

Xue Baoqin took over the conversation and said, "My brother did bring a copy back last time. I saw the news of recruiting talents in the official newspaper. This man must have seen the news as well, so he came all the way to the capital."

Lin Daiyu looked at Xiangling and asked curiously, "I saw Brother Yi staring at the book, and there seemed to be light in his eyes. Can you see clearly what book it is?"

She was not far away and could have seen the contents inside, but Youshi said that the visitor had said that Zhang Yunyi would definitely see him after seeing it.

So in order to avoid suspicion, he looked away, but happened to catch a glimpse of the look in Zhang Yunyi's eyes.

As a legitimate concubine, Xiangling did not have to care about these things. Besides, she was obsessed with poetry. When she heard that it was a scholar who came to her house, she naturally thought it was some poetry or essay.

He stared at the scroll intently. When he heard Lin Daiyu's question, he murmured, "I noticed that it was not poetry or an article, but there seemed to be some drawings on it!"

After she said this, everyone became more curious.

Yuanchun said in annoyance, "I don't know if my sister-in-law has seen it. I should have stopped her and asked her earlier."

Xichun curled her lips and said, "Since Xiangling said that the higher-ups have other plans, and she is here to study Taoism, it must be related to Taoism. How can she understand it? I'm afraid it's useless to ask!"

She was as cold and sarcastic as ever, and everyone felt a little embarrassed.

Xue Baoqin became more curious and asked, "Didn't they say that Third Sister's brother is studying in the Immortal School? I wonder what they teach there?"

Although she did not ask explicitly, her eyes glanced at Tanchun intentionally or unintentionally, and her meaning was obvious.

It is true that Jia Huan is well versed in immortal studies, but as her elder sister, she rarely cares about him, which undoubtedly touches Tanchun's sore spot.

It would have been fine if it were just that, but when everyone was expressing their opinions just now, Xue Baoqin not only did not go with the crowd, but instead tried to please them, and her words were full of flattery.

This aroused Tanchun's sense of crisis, and she felt like a wolf was kept out of the front door, but a tiger was let in through the back door.

Finally, she caught the chance and said, "Sister Baoqin is so curious, why bother beating around the bush? Just ask Brother Yi directly, wouldn't it save you from having to think about it here?"

Although Yuanchun misunderstood the source of Tanchun's anger, she heard the gunpowder in her words.

One is her half-sister, and the other is her adopted sister. She took the lead and tried to smooth things over: "It's not our turn to worry about the big things happening outside. We should arrange the Legend of the White Snake well, so as not to let Brother Yi down!"

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Zhang Yun逸 didn't expect that his departure would also trigger a verbal battle.

He wasn't pretending to be so in order to escape.

Seeing his attitude, Youshi was worried and asked cautiously, "Is this person not important?"

Seeing her like this, and looking at the sun room that had already moved away, Zhang Yunyi grabbed Yu's gourd-like base fiercely and said with a smile: "Can anything be more important than my sister-in-law?"

After being caught like this, You Shi felt relieved and said with relief: "I'm glad I didn't delay your important matter!" "After all, you have to meet the person to know!"

Zhang Yunyi asked, "By the way! Did he tell me his name?"

Yu Shi recalled carefully and replied, "It seems his surname is Wang, and his courtesy name is Liangfu..."

Hearing this, Zhang Yunyi patted Youshi on the buttocks again and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, please arrange for the servants to serve tea, the best tea. I will go to the door to meet them myself!"

After saying that, he took two steps at a time and headed straight for the front yard.

Because he was not living in a dynasty that he was familiar with in his previous life, he had not met any well-known historical figures, so he did not think about it in this regard.

Unexpectedly, I gained something unexpectedly.

He was not sure at first, but now that he heard the name, he could confirm it.

Speaking of which, Wang Hui and Wang Liangfu were big shots. The scroll in their hands was probably the prototype of the "Illustrated Explanation of New Instruments" that was passed down to later generations.

Although the steam engine in this book had been built by him in advance, it was still fifty years earlier than the prototype designed by the French, not to mention the steam engine improved by Watt.

If that were all, Zhang Yun逸 wouldn't be so excited.

In addition to the steam engine, there are also bicycles and the prototype of the Jenny spinning wheel that is familiar to later generations.

On the one hand, the appearance of Wang Liangfu also allows him to judge from the side the era in which he lives.

On the other hand, at this time in the previous life, Newton had not yet been born, and it was even more impossible for Newton's three laws to be passed down to the Great Xia Dynasty.

But this was not a problem for Zhang Yun逸. He had no shortage of theoretical knowledge and vision for development, but he lacked experience in mechanical manufacturing. Working with such a technical master, the two of them complemented each other and were like adding wings to a tiger.

He was eager to find talented people, so how could he not be excited when he met such a great man?
You looked at his back in astonishment, then hurried to the front hall to make arrangements.

The prime minister was a seventh-rank official, and when a scholar came to ask for a visit, the gatekeeper was willing to help inform him, which was the utmost he could do. It was impossible for him to take the initiative and welcome the person into the palace.

Zhang Yun逸 rushed to the gatehouse and saw a middle-aged scholar, about 40 years old, who looked exhausted.

The doorman was surprised to see Zhang Yunyi coming in person, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute: "Master... why are you here!"

"But the Marquis is here in person?"

Zhang Yun逸 was wearing casual clothes, and Wang Liangfu didn’t dare to identify him at first, but when he heard the doorman calling him, he bowed and said, “Student Wang Liangfu…”

He was not a pedantic person. Although Zhang Yunyi looked much younger than him, since he had made up his mind to study Taoism, he naturally regarded himself as a student in front of the chief priest.

Zhang Yunyi pushed aside the doorman who was blocking his way, took two steps at a time, and quickly stepped forward to hold Wang Liangfu's arm, saying, "Sir, you have come all the way here. I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please don't be too polite!"

He showed great respect and pulled Wang Liangfu inside, saying enthusiastically, "Sir, you are so talented that you can draw so many exquisite instruments. You will definitely achieve great things in the future. Come on, don't be restrained, and follow me to the hall to talk."

If he remembered correctly, Wang Hui's family were all talented. His father taught in a private school and was proficient in mathematics.

His uncle Zhang Jian was not only equally skilled in this art and good at modifying weapons, but Wang Hui's interest in strange and lewd techniques mostly came from his uncle.

Moreover, Zhang Jian is skilled in commanding troops, which can make up for his own shortcomings in some aspects.

While greeting him warmly, he made up his mind to follow the example of the Rongguo Mansion in treating Jia Yucun and become related to his uncle Wang Liangfu's family.

Naturally, he would want to have a deep bond with such talents, and the same origin is undoubtedly the best excuse.

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(End of this chapter)