Unparalleled Fortune in Qing Dynasty

Chapter 325

The beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River has been the sacred place for writing poetry in the hearts of literati since ancient times. Now that you are here, you must go out to go boating and tour the lake. Naturally, you must see the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River.

Kangxi also began to relax after finishing his busy work.

The sensible courtiers below prepared all the matters of eating, drinking and having fun early in the morning, and they were waiting for Kangxi.

Although Kangxi was not a foolish emperor, he was not an emperor who was harsh on himself. He should have fun. No, it was fine, so he went to play with the beauties in the south of the Yangtze River.

Naturally, he wouldn't bring his sons along for this trip, so Yinzhen also had time to spare.

When Yinzhen was free, he naturally wanted to accompany Xiao Fujin. Jiangnan had been here once before, but it wasn't this place, so Yinzhen planned to take Tong Cheng'er to go shopping, eat and see the unique scenery here.

In order, go shopping first.

Tong Cheng'er deliberately asked someone to find a set of skirts that Jiangnan women love to wear, and combed with a popular hair accessory in Jiangnan before going out.

When Yinzhen saw her attire, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Seeing this, Tong Cheng'er couldn't help showing a smile: "Does it look good?"

Yinzhen: "Of course it's pretty, she looks like a little girl, I want to go back and change clothes after seeing it."

Yinzhen is not very old, but because of his personality, he looks a little mature.

Tong Cheng'er felt even more elated.

"Let's go."

"it is good"

Yinzhen took Tong Cheng'er by the hand and got into the carriage.

When they reached the street, the two got out of the carriage.

After getting off the carriage, Tong Cheng'er sighed, "It's as lively as ever!!"

The style of writing in the south of the Yangtze River is at its peak. This rich land of fish and rice is full of wealthy businessmen, so there are also many people on the streets. The cries of small vendors and the conversations of common people form a lively and extraordinary street scene in the south of the Yangtze River.

Yinzhen: "Slow down." As he spoke, Yinzhen held Tong Cheng'er.

Patronizing and sighing, I didn't look at the road, and almost stepped on the cobblestones thrown by some children on the road.

Tong Cheng'er heard the words and looked down at the pebbles in front of her feet, her face turned red: "I see."

There are many snacks in the south of the Yangtze River, and Tong Cheng'er ate them while walking, and even asked someone to buy some to take home.

But where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and along the way, you can meet many people who quarrel, most of them are for trivial matters, which sounds like a world away to Tong Chenger.

After all, she has lived the life of ordinary people, and it sounds kind of friendly.

There are also some juggling stands on the road, those who walk on stilts, those who breathe fire, those who sing opera...

There are also scholars wearing cotton cloth setting up stalls on the side of the road. There are folding fans and some gadgets on the stalls. There is also a table next to the stalls, which are used to write letters to people to earn some money to support the family.

Tong Cheng'er was a little curious about the stall set up by the scholar, so they all stopped for a while, and the scholar came over and said, "Master, Miss, see if there is anything eye-catching."

The scholar's cotton cloth was already a little whitish after washing, and it looked like it was old, and he didn't show any embarrassment when facing the two men in brocade clothes followed by a large group of servants.

Tong Chenger found it quite interesting.

She has seen some scholars from poor families, but not many do this.

Yinzhen's gaze was attracted by the painting fan on the bookstall.

Yinzhen has seen many good things, the painted fan in front of him is naturally not as good as everyone's handwriting, but it is really good, there are words and paintings on the fan.

The inscriptions in the painting are rare and harmonious, and the painting has artistic conception, and the characters are quite strong. It is really rare for the scholar in front of you to write.

Yinzhen asked, "Did you draw these yourself?"

The scholar nodded: "It is indeed drawn by me."

Yinzhen asked again: "It can be seen that you have put in a lot of effort, are you still studying?"

The scholar was taken aback when he heard the words. There were not many people who came to buy his painting fans on weekdays, and he put them just because he liked them. Most of them relied on writing letters to register.

It is rare for someone to say that he is very hardworking.

The scholar shook his head: "I don't read anymore."

When the scholar said this, there seemed to be a hint of loneliness in his tone.

It sounds like a scholar with a story.

Yinzhen felt pity in his heart.

As the saying goes, words can tell a person's character, which is not wrong, Yinzhen felt that the scholar in front of him is quite capable, at least he is very talented in reading.

Yinzhen asked more rarely: "May I take the liberty to ask you one more reason?"

Scholar: "There is nothing to be presumptuous. My family was poor, and my parents were fine when they were there. Although the family is not rich, there are tens of acres of fertile land in the family. It's just that when the parents became seriously ill, they spent all the savings in the family. They sold the land and saved it. If I don’t come back with my parents’ lives, now that my parents died of illness, I should have kept my filial piety at home, but there is only a young and ignorant younger sister at home, so I can only come out and do something to make ends meet.”

Speaking of the sadness in the scholar's tone.

If it is possible, why does he not want to study in the academy, but the family situation does not allow it.

The younger sister needs to be raised. Although the cost of studying has come down, it does not mean that there is no such thing. Furthermore, if he goes to the academy, who will take care of the younger sister at home, and how can he be willing to put it in a relative's house.

Yinzhen saw that he was neither humble nor overbearing, although he was a bit lonely when he spoke, he didn't complain about life. He was born as a scholar, and his family was in decline, so he didn't give up on himself. Although he didn't have much business acumen, it might be good to train him.

"Have you thought about going to school again?"

The scholar said: "Of course I thought about it, but I'm afraid it won't work for the time being."

This year is the third year for him to keep filial piety for his parents. He is only 17 years old this year. Although he is not very old, but his parents passed away, and his relatives and friends were alienated in an instant. He has already understood the ways of the world.

He has already made up his mind, he will find a job that can make money when he is out of the filial piety period, and he will think about other things after he has collected his sister's dowry and her sister is married.

Now he wants to study, but he can't afford it.

It would be easy for him to do it by himself. There are a few academies in the south of the Yangtze River, as long as they have good grades in their studies, they will not only waive the tuition fee, but also give them extra silver rewards, but he also has a seven-year-old sister.

A seven-year-old child can't take care of himself. If he goes to the academy and entrusts his younger sister to a relative's house, it will be a free maid for others, and he can't bear it.

Yinzhen: "I don't know what your name is, sir?"

Scholar: "You should not be called Mr. Yiyi, my surname is Wu, Usdao."

Yinzhen asked again: "Sir, this painting fan is really good, I want it all."

Wu Sidao hurriedly said: "Painting fans are not consumables. If you like it, you can just buy a pair. It doesn't have to be like this."

Although he sells painting fans, he has to be conscientious and buy them all. It is really unnecessary.

Yinzhen smiled and said: "I see that Mr. calligraphy and painting are not vulgar. Now I buy them for collection. When Mr. becomes famous in the future, I'm afraid I won't be able to buy them."

Wu Si said: "Young master can really tell a joke."

Yinzhen wasn't joking, he didn't know what the future would be like for this person, but the calligraphy and painting could never be wrong. To be able to write such calligraphy at this age is a person of perseverance.

But it didn't stop him from buying a painting fan.

(End of this chapter)