Uncle Shen Hui's words made Shen Yi feel a little uncomfortable.
Not because of the person he introduced himself to, but because of his attitude.
His behavior was obviously for Shen Yi's good, but in fact he was using Shen Yi as a favor or even trying to promote himself, which made Shen Yi feel uncomfortable.
Although the elders of the same clan can indeed introduce marriages to younger generations, Shen Yi's father Shen Zhang has not spoken yet, nor has he entrusted him with finding any marriage arrangements. Why should he just open his mouth to arrange a marriage for Shen Yi?
Shen Yi looked unkind, but for his father's sake, he still didn't get angry in front of him. He turned and walked towards Zhang Jian, cupped his hands in front of Zhang Jian, and squeezed a smile on his face: "Brother, I'm sorry to welcome you today, tonight. Baiyulou, my little brother will definitely be there, see you there."
Zhang Jian first looked at the Shen family behind Shen Yi, then at Shen Yi, then smiled and patted Shen Yi on the shoulder, and said, "It is a happy event to be Jinshi of Ziheng High School. I must be happy today. Don't cause trouble. If something happens, remember to send a letter to the county government and say hello."
Shen Yi nodded in agreement, and then asked: "Senior brother, has our new governor of Jiangdu arrived? If he has taken office, I should pay him a visit tomorrow."
"not yet."
Mentioning this matter, Zhang Jian frowned slightly, and he snorted, a little unhappy: "Chen Yu, I don't know whose family he came from. Not only was he not implicated by Old Man Yang, but he was promoted to an official position. Ministry, after he left, the new governor of Jiangdu has not arrived yet, and the officials and fellow magistrates are in charge. However, I heard that the Ministry of Personnel has appointed a new magistrate, and he is now on his way to Jiangdu."
When Chen Yu was mentioned, Zhang Jian was obviously not happy. He looked at Shen Yi and asked, "Ziheng is in Jiankang, have you seen Chen Yu?"
Shen Yi thought for a while and replied: "We met at Yaoyue Tower, but we didn't meet or talk."
"I have to say that Chen Yu really has some tricks up his sleeve."
Zhang Jian's tone was a little helpless: "This kind of dilemma can help him escape unscathed and even gain benefits. This person will probably become a figure in the court in the future."
At this time, there was no one near the two brothers, so the content of what they said could be bolder. Shen Yi looked at Zhang Jian, smiled and said: "Actually, there is no method. To put it bluntly, His Majesty does not want Yang Xiang to "cut off his descendants" "We need to leave a few available people and some roots for that group of people."
He smiled and said: "However, these root seedlings will only be root seedlings in a short period of time and cannot sprout."
After listening to Shen Yi's words, Zhang Jian was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands and praised: "I haven't figured this out even after thinking about it. Jing Ziheng, you mentioned it like this, and it suddenly became enlightened!"
He patted Shen Yi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Zi Heng, you are born to be an official. When I return to Jiankang this year, I will take you to meet my old man. He will probably like you!"
Shen Yi smiled and nodded: "It is my honor to meet the old Prime Minister."
After the two people exchanged a few polite words, County Lord Zhang took a group of people from the county government back to the county government office to go to work.
Shen Yi also rode on the big horse prepared by his family, and his brother Shen Heng led the horse for him. Surrounded by a crowd of people, he returned to the Shen family compound.
This Shen family compound is not Shen Yi's home, but Shen Hui's family, which is the big house where Shen Ling originally lived.
When he arrived at the door of the mansion, Shen Yi jumped off the horse, put his arm around his brother's shoulders, and said with a smile: "In a few years, when you become a Jinshi and return to your hometown, I will lead the horse for you!"
Shen Heng and Shen Yi have always had a good relationship. When his brother said this, a smile appeared on his face and he said: "Brother, I will start taking the exam next year. If I don't get the Jinshi in the next subject, I will definitely pass in the next one." , I will go to Jiankang to find you then."
Shen Yi rubbed his brother's head and said with a smile: "You are talking louder and louder. This is not good. An arrogant soldier will be defeated."
"I'm not exaggerating."
Shen Heng looked up at Shen Yi and said seriously: "Mr. Qin said that my article...well...is almost as good as yours, brother. Chief Lu Shan also read my article last month and said the same thing."
Shen Yi smiled hoarsely: "Maybe that's not what you said?"
"You don't have to save face for me. If you are better than me, you are better than me. I knew when I was in the academy last year that you are more talented than me in reading."
Shen Yi pulled his younger brother's sleeve and said with a smile: "When you go to Jiankang to take the provincial examination, my brother will take you to see a powerful gentleman and ask him to teach you again. I just barely passed this subject and almost failed." You can’t even get into the top two, so you’ll have to work harder in the future..."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "Try to pass the Three-Tripod-A exam and enter the Hanlin Academy. When our family compiles the genealogy, let them compile a separate one for you!"
Shen Heng shook his head and smiled: "Why do you want a copy for yourself? I want to share a copy with my father and brother!"
While the two brothers were talking, they had already entered the Shen family compound. Under the leadership of the patriarch Shen Hui, a group of Shen family members went into the ancestral hall to offer incense to their ancestors, kowtowed, and then started a banquet.
Today in the Shen family compound, there are already many family members surnamed Shen present.
But the real banquet is tomorrow. According to Shen Hui's arrangement, there will be a three-day banquet in the Shen family courtyard. The Shen family in and around Jiangdu will gather at the Shen family to celebrate this great event.
After offering incense to his ancestors, Shen Yi was pulled by Shen Zhang again. He chatted with the elders of the clan for a long time in the Shen family's living room. It was not until dusk that Shen Yi finally escaped from the Shen family compound. I am going to take my father and brother to the Baiyu Tower on the bank of Yudai Lake for a banquet.
Unexpectedly, neither Shen Zhang nor Shen Heng was willing to go along.
Shen Zhang's reason was to stay in the Shen family compound and help his family prepare for tomorrow's banquet, while Shen Heng still had a few articles to write about political policy and could not go with Shen Yi.
Shen Yi knew in his heart that his father and brothers just didn't want to delay his discussion with Zhang Jian.
In fact, there is nothing to talk about between the two of them. They just talk about things in Jiankang City, eat, chat and drink.
Because he was in a good mood, Shen Yi drank with Zhang Jian all night in the White Jade Tower that night. When he could no longer stand still, he was sent back to Shen's house by the county government, and was helped to bed by Shen Heng.
During this sleep, Shen Yi slept until midnight the next day.
That is, it is almost noon.
After he woke up, he looked at the sky outside and was so frightened that he quickly climbed out of bed. He hurriedly put on new clothes, washed himself, said hello to his family, and brought his clothes with him. I bought a gift for Junior Sister Lu in Jiankang and went out in a panic.
After going out, he went to Mo Inkstone Studio and bought a good inkstone for Master Lu and a valuable writing brush.
After buying things, Shen Yi stopped a carriage with people delivering goods and took him to the gate of Ganquan Academy. After arriving at Ganquan Academy, he walked in quickly. Since no one stopped him, he walked all the way to Master Lu's house. At the door of the study, he was still breathing heavily.
"Well... mentor..."
He knocked on the door and gasped: "Student, here you are..."
On the second day after returning home, I should come to visit the teacher early in the morning. It is almost noon now, which is already a bit inappropriate.
The door opened quickly, and Master Lu looked at Shen Yi with a smile.
"Is Ziheng so out of breath?"
Shen Yi finally managed to catch his breath and bowed deeply to Mr. Lu.
"Eager to listen to the teacher's teachings..."
