Destroyed outside, gold and jade inside

Chapter 319
Fang Yan got up immediately, and was about to walk out, took a few steps, but turned back, "Xin'er and Mr. Lu are considered friends. Mr. Lu rarely praises people, but he is full of praise for you. At the beginning, Mr. Lu was able to invite Mr. Lu into the palace to give lectures for the saint, and it was also Xin'er's credit..."

"What are you talking about?" Shen Xiniang asked with her head tilted.

Fang Yan turned around and said: "Mr. Lu originally wanted to teach at Caotang Temple, and it was Xin'er who suggested him to build Caotang Academy. Now that he is gone, Caotang Academy is still there. When he built Caotang Academy, I promised him , The imperial court will never interfere with Caotang Academy. The operation of Caotang Academy is entirely under the control of Mr. Lu and Mr. He. Mr. Lu is gone. Your hard work was wasted."

Shen Xinniang nodded repeatedly when she heard the words, "Yes, we can't let Mr. Lu feel at ease."

"My identity should not interfere with the affairs of the Cottage Academy. Xin'er and Mr. He have a good friendship, and now I have to bother Xin'er, take care of the Cottage Academy!" Fang Yan said seriously, "I will check Mr. Lu's affairs clearly !"

Seeing that he seemed to have guessed something, Shen Xinniang didn't understand it now, so she nodded and agreed.It can also be regarded as helping him to take care of other things, so as not to distract him.It is to help Mr. Lu fulfill his last wish, and to comfort Mr. Lu's soul in heaven.

Fang Yan didn't know what was on his mind, but when she saw Shen Xinniang agreeing, she hurried out of the house.

Shen Xinniang sat by the window alone for a long time, thinking of Mr. Lu who was no longer there, recalling the first time they met, she and Dan Xin were cooking in the kitchen of Caotang Temple, and the elegant old gentleman was standing at the door , salivating, looking excited, but extremely embarrassed and embarrassed.

Dan Xin gave him the freshly baked chestnut cake, and he ate it without even caring about it being hot.

A heart that can be bought with a piece of delicious food, how pure and simple as a child's heart?Such a person, how could anyone be cruel to him?How could he cruelly plot the life of a person who has nothing to do with the world, even a position of fame and fortune like the emperor's teacher, who has repeatedly rejected the life of an indifferent person?
She clenched her left hand tightly, she could call out the yin and yang spring eye of the god-given treasure, she could cure any difficult disease, as long as the person was not dead, she had the confidence to give it a try.

But when Mr. Lu was discovered, it was already too late, and when she heard the news of his death, Mr. Lu had already turned cold.Even if she has the eyes of Yin and Yang springs, she can't save such a lovely and respectable old gentleman.

She let out a long sigh. It was cold outside the window, and the breath she sighed turned into white smoke, which drifted away with the wind.

If you can't do more, just do what you can. Mr. Lu's hard work cannot be wasted.

"Jin Xiang, prepare the car and go to the Caotang Academy." Shen Xinniang ordered slowly.

Dan Xin and Jin Xiang were by Shen Xinniang's side. It was not the first time for them to come to the Caotang Academy, but at this moment the carriage was quiet, no one spoke, even Dan Xin, who kept talking, was pursing his lips tightly at the moment , without saying a word.

I still remember that when they came last winter, they were interceding for the gentlemen of the Shen family and came to find Mr. Lu.At that time, although he was persecuted by Shen Shangshu, his mood was extremely relaxed. At that time, he could still look forward to meeting Mr. Lu in Caotang Academy.

But at this time, this hope is completely gone, and I will never see Mr. Lu in thatched cottage again. In this world, there is no such Mr. Lu anymore.

Shen Xinniang's fair cheeks were extraordinarily dignified, without a trace of relaxation.

The carriage came to a complete stop, Jin Xiang jumped out of the carriage first, and carefully helped Shen Xinniang down with Dan Xin who was standing at the front of the carriage.The indistinct sound of reading could be heard from the courtyards of Caotang Academy, which could not be heard clearly because of the tall trees and layers of buildings covering it.

Shen Xinniang stood quietly for a while, as if she was listening intently to the sound of reading, she didn't move for a while.

The heavy snow was almost gone, but the wind was still bleak, Dan Xin stepped forward to tighten the cloak on Shen Xiniang's shoulders, and she sighed suddenly.

"Miss?" Dan Xin called out worriedly.

Shen Xinniang shook her head, "Let's go, go see Mr. He."

The little boy from thatched cottage led them to Mr. He's yard.As soon as he stepped into the yard, he smelled a slightly choking smell.

The few people were slightly taken aback, and when they approached the upper room, they saw that Mr. He was sitting in the main room with half-curtained curtains, holding a brazier, and burning something one by one.

Shen Xinniang stood at the door and called softly, "Mr. He?"

He Zhu was slightly taken aback, raised his sleeves and wiped his eyes, then turned his face and looked towards the door, "Ms. Shen, is Mrs. Shen here?"

He trembled twice, and almost didn't stand up, Shen Xinniang hurriedly stepped into the door, "Sir, sit down quickly, what are you doing, sir?"

He Zhuchang sighed, waved his hands, and told Xiao Tong to leave.

There was no waiter in Xiao Se's courtyard, only Shen Xinniang's maid stood at the door.In the upper room, which is not very warm, there are only two people, one old and one young, sitting opposite each other.

"I already know." He Zhu sighed deeply, "He actually walked ahead of me. When I didn't meet Mrs. Shen before, and when I didn't come to Caotang Academy, I thought he was not good at all, he was useless, with a white top He has the reputation of a great Confucian. But after getting along with him, I discovered that he has many advantages. I am ten years older than him, and I thought that I would spend the rest of my life in Caotang Academy. After I leave, he can continue Looking after this academy, I never thought..."

As He Zhu said, his wrinkled face was full of sadness. He raised his sleeves, dabbed his eyes, and threw the letter in his hand into the brazier again.

"My condolences, sir..." Shen Xinniang also sighed, but she couldn't say any more comforting words. She was also sore and sad, but seeing Mr. He's old and sad appearance, she couldn't bear it even more. Mr. Lu's wishes and hard work, Mr. Lu is gone, but the Cottage Academy is still there, Mr. Lu's wishes, we living people should help him continue."

He Zhu nodded again and again, "I know, although I am old, after being treated by Mrs. Shen, my body is getting better and better. I will never leave thatched cottage for the rest of my life!"

Shen Xinniang immediately got up, took a step back, and bowed to He Zhu.

He Zhu was taken aback, stretched out his hand and threw all the letters in his hand into the brazier, the flames that suddenly sprang up in the brazier almost burned his eyebrows, but he didn't care about that, and said in a hurry: "Madam Shen, how can you?" Worship me? Regardless of the status of a lady or princess, the lady is the old man's lifesaver, only the old man salutes the lady, the old man sells the old man to the old man, it's fine if he doesn't show too much courtesy, the lady is so embarrassing to the old man!"

Shen Xinniang said with a very serious expression, "The Caotang Academy is for the students of the world, for the society of the imperial court. Sir, when he came to the Caotang Academy at the beginning, he was asked by his concubine, and it was not easy to refuse. Now he is willing to stay and dedicate his life. It is admirable , the concubine's gift is for the Caotang Academy, and even for the students of the world."

He Zhu hurriedly helped Shen Xiniang up, "Young lady, what I said made this old man feel ashamed! I just burned all the letters I wrote to Mr. Lu when I was having a weird temper, and he can read them when he has nothing to do. Read the letter to relieve boredom! I wonder if I will be furious at the spring."

This was naturally a joke, both of them smiled slightly in grief, and the dull atmosphere was finally a little more relaxed.

"My lady's coming to Caotang Academy at this time means entrusting Caotang Academy to the old man?" He Zhu stood up straight, as if to show that he was still healthy despite his age.

Shen Xinniang nodded, "Even if I don't come, I believe that Mr. He will definitely do my best. I came here to help my husband. If there is a place where I can help, I will definitely not be stingy."

He Zhu couldn't help frowning when he heard this, "Mr. Lu told me that although Caotang Academy is located in the capital, it is a folk academy. At the beginning of its establishment, it was agreed that the imperial court would not interfere. The contents of the lectures are all arranged by Caotang Academy."

Shen Xinniang nodded, "Mr. is right, so I am not here on behalf of King Qi, but as an old friend of Mr. Lu. Mr. He, you will not drive me out of the house, will you?"

After hearing this, He Zhu felt relieved, stroked the white beard that was hanging down on his chest and said, "In this way, I will welcome you. It's too late to sweep the path to greet you. How can there be any reason to drive Mrs. Shen away?"

Shen Xiniang gave a blessing, "Please sir, please take me to have a look in the Caotang Academy?"

He Zhu asked, and the two walked towards the courtyard where the students of Caotang Academy were listening to their lectures.

Caotang Academy has a lot of students. Besides the students from the capital, there are also many who come from other places. Caotang Academy teaches the students separately according to different levels of knowledge and age. When studying, students are not allowed to go out at will. Mu Fang can go out and move freely.Due to the need to prepare a place for the students to live, the Cottage Academy occupies a limited area, and there are many students who come here because of the limited capacity of the academy, but are excluded and cannot be admitted to the academy.

Like the son of Shen Shangshu's family, there are only a small number of people who have paid more and borrowed more books.

In order not to disturb the students' reading, Shen Xinniang and Mr. He just turned around and looked at it from a distance.

The environment of the academy is very good, with ponds, centuries-old or even thousand-year-old trees, quiet flower paths, scattered rockery and stone steps, it is really a good place to study quietly.

The two were about to turn away when the teacher finished his lecture and got up to leave the classroom. After seeing the teacher off, the students either sat down and continued reading, or walked out of the classroom in twos and threes with books between them.The atmosphere of the whole academy is very elegant and harmonious.The students even spoke very softly.

Shen Xinniang nodded slightly, and walked away with Mr. He.The two walked in the back corridor of the Caotang Academy. Mr. He glanced at the thoughtful Shen Xinniang, and said softly: "Miss Shen came today and took a special look at the situation of the academy, isn't it aimless? Mistress Shen If you have any plans, why don't you talk about it like an old man?"

Shen Xinniang nodded, "It's just an immature idea. I didn't explain it at the beginning because I was afraid that it would be inappropriate and make my husband laugh. Since my husband asked me, I will tell you."

Mr. He stroked his beard hanging down his chest, and nodded, "Miss Shen, you don't need to be modest."

(End of this chapter)