Ajiu

Chapter 42 Nine and Ten

The first and second person, commonly known as the second place in the list, together with the number one scholar and Tanhua, are collectively called the three tripods, and they are the three most glorious people in the previous imperial examinations.At the Qionglin Banquet, when viewing the list on Chang'an Street, they were the most eye-catching.

Sanding Jia has a special glory.

The Meridian Gate is the main gate of the Forbidden City. There are five openings in the Meridian Gate, the middle one is the main gate, and only the emperor can enter and exit; when the emperor gets married, the empress can enter once; This one time.The rest of the people can only go through the side door.

Xinke Jinshi is very popular, and the three tripods are especially popular.

However, no matter how beautiful it is, it is only for a while, not for a lifetime. "Crowds from front to back, flags and drums to open the way, thunderous cheers, joyous cannons shaking the sky, and lights and festoons all over the streets", such a situation only lasts for one day.Congratulations from relatives and friends, full of guests, only a few days.Xinke Jinshi has attracted much attention and will not last more than three months.

After the short-term happiness and scenery, everyone took their positions and began to enter the official career.After stepping into the official career, each of them became a sixth-rank or seventh-rank small official. Among the many high-ranking officials and eunuchs in the capital, they were unknown and indifferent.

However, from the very beginning, Sanding Jia had a higher starting point than those of the same year. They didn't have to take the exam for Shujishi, and they didn't have to worry about their future. They would be sent directly to the Imperial Academy.The No. [-] Scholar is the editor, and the No. [-] and Tanhua are the editors.

Hanlin, that is, the forest of Wenhan, means the same as Wenyuan.The Hanlin Academy has a strong academic color, and it is the place where the country cultivates talents. It is responsible for compiling books and writing history, drafting imperial edicts, reading for members of the emperor, and serving as a high-ranking official in the imperial examination. group.

After Second Master Pei won the second place, he was honored to enter the Hanlin Academy and became an editor.

"The editor's father is back, please sit down and drink tea." Second Master Pei returned home, and Ah Jiu warmly greeted him, "This is the new Taihu Lake tea that was only made this spring, please try it." Second Master Pei sat down , ordered someone to fetch water to wash his hands and face, and served him hot tea.

"The soup is clear and mellow, soft and delicious." Second Master Pei smiled and took a sip, full of praise.

Ah Jiu smiled triumphantly, moved a small chair and sat beside him, her two little feet were swinging freely, Xu Xu was talking to him.

"What do editors want to do, compile books?" Ajiu didn't quite understand.

"Compiling, editing, and reviewing are all historians." Second Master Pei told her in detail, "In addition to editing history books, he will also serve as an examiner, read for the prince or prince, or serve as the attendant of His Majesty the Emperor."

"It's still very busy." Ajiu looked at him sympathetically.

Alas, being an official is not easy.In fact, it’s easy to be someone. As a child now, Ah Jiu also feels that it’s not easy for her to read and write. Let’s not talk about it. Is it easy to be cute?

Second Master Pei's lips curled up.Ajiu, you are always a child talking about grown-ups, it’s very fun, you know?
"Where's your mother?" Second Master Pei didn't see his wife come out, it was strange.

Ajiu laughed mischievously, "Mother wants to move out, and grandma is trying to persuade her."

Didn't Second Master Pei get the second place in the list and entered the Hanlin Academy? Lin Youhui thought that he would have to socialize with his colleagues frequently in the future, and it would be inconvenient to live in Yue's house, so he wanted to move to his dowry house.That is the five-entry yard, spacious and dignified, enough for a family of five to live in.

Mrs. Lin hasn't seen her daughter for many years, how could she be willing to move out?I was calling her to go, trying my best to keep her.

Second Master Pei pondered for a moment, asking for Ajiu's opinion, "My dear daughter, do you prefer to move out, or continue to live in your grandfather's house?" , live anywhere."

Second Master Pei couldn't laugh or cry.

Ah Jiu felt something was wrong after she said the words, and hurriedly added, "As long as you are with your father, mother, and brothers."

It doesn't matter where you live, as long as you are with your family.

The corners of Second Master Pei's lips curled up in a good-looking way, "Needless to say, Ajiu is only a little old, so she must follow her parents."

Ah Jiu giggled happily, with a satisfied expression on her face.It's good to follow the parents, how thoughtful the parents are for their children.

While the Pei family's father and daughter were talking affectionately, Mrs. Lin was negotiating hard with her beloved little daughter, "What are you going to do when you move out? If it's inconvenient to meet guests, Mother will allocate the West Garden to you. Isn't it all right?" The West Garden has a gate leading to the street, which is similar to that of a single family." Seeing that she was getting anxious, Lin Youhui didn't dare to hold back, "Mother, we listen to you."

Mrs. Lin sighed, "Hui'er, your father and I are just four of you brothers and sisters, all of whom are sweethearts. Your second brother has let go of his job, and your eldest sister has been in the job with her son-in-law. How many years have you been?" I just went back to the capital. I came back so easily, and I still have to move out to live alone, leaving my parents deserted and desolate?"

Lin Youhui who spoke bowed his head and remained speechless.

A satisfied smile flashed in Mrs. Lin's eyes.Hui'er, unless your parents-in-law also return to Beijing, I won't be able to keep you.Otherwise, just stay with your parents and don't think about it.

Prefect Pei should have been promoted a long time ago, but who made him be too conscientious as a prefect, and the people of Suzhou would not let him go anyway?Mrs. Lin laughed unkindly.

Mrs. Lin did things neatly, and she really moved her youngest daughter's family to a place called Xiyuan on the west side of Lin's mansion.There is a small garden here, there are more than a dozen houses, the front hall and the back house are complete, and there is a door leading to the street, so it is very convenient to live in.

Lin Shangshu specially called Erye Pei and Lin Youhui over and talked for a long time. The main point was: You have been married to your parents-in-law for many years. Although girls are extroverted, your natal father can't ignore them, right?Is it my turn?
Lin Youhui stuck out his tongue, "As long as you don't bother me, Dad, I'll live in my mother's house for the rest of my life." Lin Shangshu snorted, "Why don't I bother you? Although you are annoying, but Aqi, Ayu, Xiao Ajiu, everyone pleases my old man, for their sake, I will forcefully bear with you."

Lin Youhui coquettishly refused to follow him, Lin Shangshu stroked his beard and smiled triumphantly, "This is the truth. You are all so old, who cares about you, it's just because the children are cute."

Lin Shangshu stood up with a smile and left.

Lin Youhui was very wronged, "He said I was annoying, but he said he didn't care about me." Second Master Pei comforted his wife softly, "My lady, I care about you, I like you."

Lin Youhui sighed contentedly, "Master, you are the best."

The couple lived in Xiyuan with their children, Second Master Pei went to work, Heng Pei and Yuan Pei went to school with their cousin, Ajiu played and played all day long, and Lin Youhui took care of their daily life, life was very happy.

Uncle Pei's three-year term as a concubine expired and passed the examination. He stayed in the Imperial Academy and also served as an editor.

Two Hanlin brothers, can be regarded as a good story.

"Two editors Pei, what should they be called?" Ajiu rolled her eyes wide, thinking about this serious question, "One is Editor Pei, and the other is Editor Pei?"

No such name?After Ajiu's words came out, she felt a little guilty.

Lin Youhui looked at her amusedly, "If people from the Hanlin Academy want to be addressed, they can be editor Da Pei and editor Xiao Pei. As for the rest of the people, such as my little Ajiu, editors or not, they don't have to be called. let's go."

Ajiu, you can just call him "Uncle" and "Daddy" according to the rules.

Ajiu raised her face and smiled twice, very silly.

Although Second Master Pei was not an official, he was very busy.He served as the staff of his father, Prefect Pei, responsible for making ideas and writing documents, and often had to discuss many things with Prefect Pei.Now that I am an editor of the Imperial Academy, I have stepped into an official career seriously, but it is much more relaxed and leisurely than before.

He began to enlighten Ajiu himself.Starting from the Three Character Classic, I taught Ajiu how to read and write.Ajiu recites quickly, she is very talented in reading, but writing, hehe, it's a little more commonplace.

"Calligraphy is too bad, how can I do it." Handwriting is like a person, how can such a beautiful daughter write bad calligraphy?Second Master Pei frowned, and personally urged his daughter to practice calligraphy, not to slack off.

"Teacher Pei, can you take a break?" Ah Jiu would stop after she couldn't practice a few words, with a flattering smile on her face, trying to accommodate her.

"You can take a rest. However, this page of calligraphy has to be practiced today." Second Master Pei said with a smile.

It's okay to rest, but the homework still needs to be done.

"So you are a loving father." Ajiu put down her pen and widened her eyes.

"Now, it's Master Yan." Second Master Pei smiled and handed her the pen again.

Ajiu stuck out her tongue at him, made a grimace, picked up the pen resignedly, and concentrated on practicing calligraphy.

In midsummer, when the weather is hot, Ajiu often goes to Second Master Pei's study for recreation.His study is facing the lake and built by the water, which is cooler than other places.Pushing open the window, the fragrance of lotus bursts out, and the cool breeze blows, which makes people feel refreshed.

Second Master Pei read a lot, and there are several long bookshelves in the study room. In addition to the classic books such as the classics and history collections, there are also various travel notes and essays on them.Ajiu is very good at enjoying herself. She will order fragrant lotus tea to be placed on the table, spread out a small mat on the chair, and then choose a few books by herself, take a book of Zihuitong, and sit on the mat happily. Browse books.When encountering traditional characters that you really don’t understand, you can search for them. If you are thirsty, you can drink lotus tea for natural health care, cellulite and detoxification.

Outside the window is the slim and graceful Xinhe in various poses. Inside the hall is an immature and beautiful little girl who is concentrating on reading. Looking around, it is really a beautiful scenery.

Ajiu was sitting on a small mat, reading a short essay with relish, and when she saw what she knew, she grinned and raised her head to smirk.How funny, who is this author, how can he write so beautifully.

Before she finished laughing, she saw three people standing at the door.The one in the middle is a little boy about six or seven years old, wearing a white jade hair crown, wearing a scarlet satin gown, reflecting a small snow-white and tender face, as beautiful as a poem.The two people next to them are slightly older, about eleven or twelve years old, with humble expressions, they should be servants.

What kind of guest ran to daddy's study so suddenly?Ajiu was puzzled.

The little girl serving next to her got nervous when she saw someone coming in, "Who are you? Why did you come here uninvited?" After stammering the reprimand, she looked at Ajiu helplessly, "Miss Jiu, I don't know who this is, Let's avoid it, okay?"

The little boy raised his eyebrows, and a hint of impatience flashed in his long phoenix eyes. The servant next to him looked at it, pointed at the little girl and scolded: "There are no rules! In front of my ten sons, are you yelling?"

The voice was a little shrill and harsh.

The little girl was not very old, and she was not very courageous, so she was so scared that she didn't dare to speak.

Ajiu stood up slowly and got off the ground with a serious face.The little boy thought it was funny, and said with a smile: "I heard this little girl call you Miss Jiu, are you Teacher Pei's daughter? Very good, I am Teacher Pei's new student, little junior sister, I am your senior brother now. I Ranked tenth, you can call me tenth brother."

Ajiu snorted, "You are my father's new student, but I have been a teacher for a long time, and I am an old student! Junior brother, you should call me senior sister."

The little boy was six or seven years old, more than a head taller than her, but she looked sideways at him, with great momentum, calling herself a senior sister.

Originally, this was a provocation.But she is too young, and she is so cute and cute, even if it is an annoying word, if it is said from her petal-like mouth, it will make people not only not angry, but also interesting.

The little boy had fun, leaned down, and told her persuasively, "You are Miss Nine, and I am Young Master Ten, who is older than ten to nine. Hurry up and call me Senior Brother."

What he said obviously bullied Ajiu as a brat and ignorant.

Ajiu looked at him contemptuously, "You don't know how to count? I am ninth, you are tenth, is the NPC ranked ninth or the NPC ranked tenth? Do you still need me to teach you?"

(End of this chapter)