In the next few days, Xu He's life became regular.
Every day I get up before dawn to read, and during the day Jiao Tutor will come to answer questions.
After lunch, I took a short nap and started writing.
In the middle, I met Shen Liangcai and stopped by. The two chatted and chatted to pass the time.
In the evening, we held a lying-down meeting, where everyone in the studio shared the meaning of the scriptures they had learned today, discussed some articles, and then went to bed early to rest.
Xu He was actually very satisfied with this kind of life. He didn't have to think about messy trivial matters. He only read and composed every day. He really achieved a state of being free from the clutter of silk and bamboo, and the trouble of writing documents.
But there are also regrets.
That's eating.
He always had three meals a day at home, and even when he was poor, Mr. Xie would finish his porridge at noon for his own health.
But when I got to Fu Xue, I just had two meals a day, and the food I ate was simply outrageous.
These days, there is not even any eggs in the dining hall, let alone meat.
There are pickles, porridge, green vegetables and bean sprouts coming and going.
If brother Dev hadn't gone out to buy some roast chicken and came back, Xu He's eyes would probably be green by now.
Early this morning, Xu He finished his morning classes under the bamboo bushes in the courtyard and was about to go to the dining hall when suddenly Professor Gao sent his disciples to look for Xu He.
When they arrived at the professor's house, they saw Gao Bi watering the flowers in the courtyard behind the house.
Seeing Xu He coming, Gao Bi said: "Last night, your teacher, Mr. Li, sent someone to the school to send a message, saying that he wanted you to go to his house!"
Xu He was overjoyed. Since the last crowning ceremony, the teacher left in a hurry and the two of them had not seen each other for a long time.
At this time, Gao Bi said: "You pack up and bring a few books that you often read. Master Li will probably keep you in the house for a while this time."
When Xu He heard the news, his eyes almost popped out of his head with excitement.
I was finally able to go out, and it was through [official channels] that I formally asked for leave.
When I arrived at the teacher's house, I couldn't help but get a pig's trotter to hold and chew on.
Gao Bi was also a visitor. Seeing Xu He's excited expression, he smiled and said, "How are you? Are you hungry these days?"
Xu He nodded sheepishly.
Gao Bi asked curiously: "I heard that Xie Defu gave the doorman five taels of silver on the day you first entered the school. If you want to go out, the doorman will definitely not say anything, so why don't you go out?"
Xu He smiled bitterly and said: "Director Jiao Xun asked me to wait until the fourth day to get up to study, and then spent the whole day answering questions and writing essays. After dinner, the students were already sleepy. Everyone wanted to fall asleep, and there was no thought of going out!"
Gao Bi smiled and said, "What? Do you have any objection to Jiao Jun's arrangement?"
Xu He said quickly: "Students don't dare. Although students work hard every day, they are at ease, just like these days. The days of carefree study will only become fewer and fewer. It's too late for students to cherish it. How can there be any objection? !”
Gao Bi sighed: "I'm very relieved that you can think so. In this case, Li Tongpan asked you to stay for a while, so I'm not worried that your studies will fall behind. However, every day, Jiao Junjiao's requirements are met. I can't stop working every day, I'll check it myself when I get back, do you hear me?"
Xu He quickly bowed and agreed.
After leaving the public house, Xu He returned to his apartment to pack his things.
When a group of roommates saw that Xu He was leaving, they were filled with reluctance and envy.
Xu He smiled and said: "When I come back, I will bring food for everyone."
As soon as this was said, everyone cheered.
When Xu He was about to leave with the baggage, Wu Decao stepped forward to help him carry the baggage in his hands.
After leaving the door, Wu Decao said: "Liangsheng, if it weren't for you, I would have run away a long time ago. It just so happens that I will take this opportunity to go out and have fun for a few days!"
Xu He said in astonishment: "If you go out, the doorman won't stop you?"
Wu Decao smiled and said: "I took your silver and gave it to the porter, asking him to hire a craftsman. I saw the people the doorman hired and they were all relatives of his family. He benefited from me. I think When we go out, he won’t talk nonsense!”
Xu He gave him a thumbs up, it has to be you, you are so good at borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha!
Sure enough, when he went out, the doorman saw Xu He and Wu Decao, his face burst into laughter. Seeing that Xu He's family did not come, he sent two people to follow them to hold umbrellas for the two scholars.
It’s time to say it or not, but it’s good to have someone holding an umbrella. The sun is blazing outside, and it’s so cool to have a piece of shade above your head.
When they arrived at the Tongpan Yamen, Xu He gave each of them a few large coins and sent them away.
Wu Decao said: "Brother Liangsheng, I have been hanging out these days, but I will go to your lakeside courtyard every day to take a look. When you come back, we will go in together."
Xu He smiled and said, "Are there any money envoys left?"
Wu Decao waved his hand: "That's enough!"
Xu He smiled and nodded, turned around and followed the door of Tongxuan Yamen through the door.
After walking around in circles, we came to the backyard of Tongpan Yamen.
I saw that Li Zhijie had already gotten up and was sitting under a tree in his single clothes, enjoying the cool air and reading a book.
Seeing Xu He coming, he smiled and said: "Liangsheng, sit down quickly, haven't you eaten yet? You will eat soon!"
At this moment, Xu He suddenly saw a small head emerging from the door of the hall.
This head is a bit... big, and the facial features are very cute, especially the eyes, which are big and bright, and look very smart at first glance.
Li Zhijie also noticed the little one behind the main room door, smiled and waved at him and said, "Zhuang'er, come out and see your senior brother."
Xu He said in surprise: "This is your teacher...is this my junior brother?"
Li Zhijie pulled the child in front of him, patted the child's head lovingly and said, "Yes, this is your junior brother!"
Xu He asked: "Did Master Mu come with you? I want to pay my respects to you."
Li Zhijie shook his head and said: "Your wife is not in good health and cannot come this time. Let's reunite after some time to recover!"
After speaking, he pointed to the child in front of him and said: "Your junior brother's name is Li Sikui, Kui Niu's name is Kui."
Xu He said with a smile: "Teacher has high expectations for my junior brother. Kui is a divine beast with a foot like a dragon. The ancient divine beast drove for the Yellow Emperor, and he will definitely be the prime minister and assistant in the future!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the little guy suddenly said: "Hey, how do you know the origin of my name? My father also said that he hopes that I will be the most special person in the world, so in the future I have already chosen my name. Ruyi!"
Li Zhijie, who usually acted like a teacher in front of Xu He, suddenly turned red when he heard this: "What are you talking about? This is your family's expectation of you. If you don't work hard, I don't think you will win." Scholars have to say both!"
Li Sikui was obviously not afraid of his father's official power, so he held his tongue and said: "After years of being closed, it's as easy as taking someone out of prison!"
Let me ask, is this monster the reincarnation of Tang Bohu?
Li Zhijie's face became hotter and hotter, and he said to Xu He: "Gao Bi wrote to me what you said in Minglun Hall a few days ago, and I used it to encourage this boy. Who knows that this boy is not knowledgeable, but he likes it very much. That sentence you said [I have been closed for many years, and it’s as easy as getting answers!]!"
"Huh..." Xu He was startled. This little thing dared to boast about anything!
