I saw heavy snow falling down one after another, slowly covering the entire eaves of the house.
The treetops outside the window have long been unable to withstand it and are trembling. Occasionally, there is a crunching sound from a dead branch. That is because the snow is too heavy, and the branches are broken and fall to the ground, making no sound, leaving only Bai Yaya. .
The earth dragon had already started to burn. Lin Daiyu was wrapped in a densely woven velvet embroidered jacket, with a dense cotton cloak on the outside. A sand fox fur with an azurite edge and maroon inner flesh was placed aside, but she did not wear it. On the bed, she was just huddled on the foot of the kang, but her delicate cheeks were a little more sad.
The little girl Xue Yan was carefully boiling the kettle, then she lifted a smoker, covered it with a curtain, and brought it in, "Miss, warm your hands."
"Well, Zicuckoo hasn't come back yet?" Lin Daiyu, who was leaning on the head of the kang, patted the white cat lazily. The white cat slowly got up reluctantly, then walked slowly for a few steps, and finally huddled at the foot of the kang. Yes, he does look a bit like his master.
"Miss, Sister Zijuan has only been gone for half an hour. Didn't you tell me that she might not be able to come back for an hour? I don't know if Sister Ping'er is here. I heard that Mistress Lian went out."
Xueyan was a bit dull, and she was not too young in terms of age, but she was always a little ignorant when doing things. The old lady sent Zicuckoo here. Fortunately, Xueyan was honest, and she was quite docile with Zicuckoo.
"Did you hear that Second Sister-in-law Lian went out?" Lin Daiyu didn't expect that Xue Yan, who was usually attracted to cute people, could actually find out the news about Second Sister-in-law Lian's going out.
"My servant met Sister Si Qi when she came from the corridor of Dongnuang Pavilion earlier. Sister Si Qi said that the eldest master was recruiting the second mistress Lian, but the second mistress Lian was not in the house. The eldest master was very angry, and she also just caught up with her. The two girls both had a meal of Pai Tou."
Xue Yan's answer made Lin Daiyu frown, "Isn't Second Brother Lian in the house too?"
"I don't know." Xue Yan shook her head. She was considered an outsider in this house. She listened to what others said but didn't dare to ask more questions.
This year, when I got married, the house was a bit chaotic. Daiyu didn't want to add to the chaos in the house, and she didn't want to see the second brother Bao often, so she took the initiative to move out of the old lady's house and went to the outer room. In a small courtyard on the side.
Although it is a bit narrow, it is still quiet.
"How come the second sister is taking the lead from uncle?" Daiyu knew that the second sister was an honest person. She usually smiled when meeting everyone, but didn't talk much. She was most good-tempered. If it weren't for Si Qi's stronger temper, I'm afraid that the women in the backyard can ride on her head.
Why did your uncle lose his temper with such a temper?
"I don't know. Sister Si Qi only said that the eldest master is very angry during this period. I heard that the harvest sent back from Zhuangzi is much worse than last year. She said that Wang Xiaoer is celebrating the New Year. Every year is not as good as the previous year, and there is no one. If we can afford to take care of them, everyone is eating and drinking everywhere, so we have to ruin this family..."
This girl may not look cute, but she has a good memory. Si Qi is a big mouth and dares to say anything, but this girl writes it down and tells it to her.
"Xueyan, don't act so careless!" There was a sound of footsteps outside the door, and the scarlet felt curtain embroidered with the word "Fu" was lifted, and it was Zijuan who came back.
"Sister is back." Xue Yan was not afraid. He stood up and pulled the curtain to let Zicuckoo in. He said with a smile: "Miss is still talking about it, but sister is back. It can be seen that it can't be said."
"Zicuckoo, how are you?" When Daiyu saw Zicuckoo coming back, she immediately sat up, no longer as lazy as before, and became more energetic.
"I went over there. Sister Ping'er said that she hadn't seen Uncle Feng and his boy here during this time. Instead, she met Mingyan in Mr. Bao's room. She said that Mr. Bao had also been asking Uncle Feng in the past few days. I specifically asked him to go to Uncle Feng's house to ask about it." Zijuan pursed her lips and said.
"Oh? Brother Bao is also asking Brother Feng?" Lin Daiyu was surprised. This second brother Bao didn't like to see Brother Feng very much. If his uncle hadn't suddenly come to Brother Bao that day, the jade would have been destroyed. If it hits the house, I might actually take the blame.
"Well, during this period, Second Master Bao has been in a state of depression. I just heard that Second Master went to report to the ancestors and wanted to hire a special school teacher to teach Second Master Bao. After studying for two years, Second Master Bao will be given a gift. My grandpa went away to study. My ancestor didn’t say anything, but my wife said that Master Bao was too young, so he scolded me..."
Lin Daiyu was surprised. The relationship between her uncle and her aunt had always been respectful. Her uncle was always a modest gentleman. Except for Brother Bao, no one else had ever seen him angry. Why did he get angry at his aunt? This was the beginning. Something that has never happened before.
"You said uncle was angry with aunt?" Lin Daiyu was still a little shocked. It seemed that this time her uncle was really worried.
"Well, I heard that my wife was wiping tears in her room all day long in those days." Zijuan lowered her voice. It was obvious that someone had quietly spread the news. If my wife or Mistress Lian heard about it, it would probably be a disaster.
Lin Daiyu couldn't help but sigh.
The second uncle now only has one legitimate son. If he doesn't study, the family fortune may be lost to the second brother Bao.
Even if you really can't read, at least you have to become a scholar, right? How about going to the Imperial College to work there for two years?
But looking at Brother Rong in the east, I am afraid that my uncle would not dare to let him go. Not everyone has the self-discipline of Brother Feng.
However, Lin Daiyu was not in the mood to ask more about Brother Bao's affairs. She just sighed that it was not her turn to ask about it, but Tan Yatou was afraid that she would have to worry about her second brother again.
"Then why did Mingyan say that Brother Bao asked him to go to Brother Feng's house to find Brother Feng?" Lin Daiyu was more concerned about Brother Feng's affairs.
Seeing the concern on her young lady's face, and thinking of Uncle Feng's domineering words at Dahuguo Temple that day, Zijuan couldn't help but sigh.
I don’t know what the young lady is thinking. If she really fell in love with Uncle Feng, she should have informed the young lady’s father about it as soon as possible. They are thousands of miles away and Uncle Feng is thirteen. What if? Uncle Feng’s family wants to arrange a marriage for Uncle Feng, but what should they do?
My young lady is petty and a bit stubborn. She sometimes talks about her, but she still refuses to admit it and is quite harsh.
"I heard that I want to inquire about the situation at Qingtan Academy. Maybe Second Master Bao feels that he won't be able to escape and will have to go sooner or later, so let's check the situation first and make preparations in advance." Zi Juan guessed: "Isn't there been talk about Qingtan Academy in the mansion some time ago? Since it is so famous, maybe Second Master Bao will actually be able to read books when he goes there."
"That's all Zhao'er said, but he didn't say when Brother Feng will come back? It's the Chinese New Year soon. Doesn't Qingtan Academy have a holiday and a bath?" Lin Daiyu asked displeasedly with her lips pursed.
"As I asked, the person who delivered clothes to Uncle Feng from the Feng Mansion came back and said that Uncle Feng will be back a few days in advance. It should be within the next two days."
Zijuan didn't dare to hide this matter. Although she didn't want the young lady to have too frequent contact with Uncle Feng, she still knew the seriousness. If she didn't tell the young lady about this, the young lady would really be angry once she found out.
"Really?" Lin Daiyu almost jumped up, and the sadness that originally shrouded her eyebrows disappeared instantly, "Then I'm going to find him."
"Miss, how can that be done?" Zicuckoo was startled, "Then the master knows and won't he skin us?"
Thinking of this happening, Lin Daiyu's expression suddenly dimmed again, "What should I do? I don't care, I want to see him."
"Miss, didn't you agree with Uncle Feng that you are looking for an opportunity during the spring break?" Zijuan is really going crazy. Can this lonely man and a woman meet casually?
"But I can't wait any longer, Zicuckoo, please help me think of a way, okay? I know you must have a way, right?"
Twisting Zicuckoo's arm, Lin Daiyu's bright look almost revealed her expectation.
She was really suffocated to death in this house. Sometimes she thought that if she lived such a boring life all her life, it would be better to die. She almost said it that day. It didn't scare Zicuckoo to death, but it did become a good reason for Zicuckoo to "submit".
*******
Just when the little girl was talking about her brother Feng, Feng Ziying had indeed left the academy and returned home.
Except for a few students from Shuntian Prefecture and Beizhili who want to take advantage of this spring break to go home, everyone in the academy basically has no plans to go home.
Although Feng Ziying was granted special leave by Guan Yingzhen after the competition, he did not go home.
The momentum created by that trip was too great. Although Feng Ziying had deliberately concealed her presence, there were some things that could not be hidden. Yang Sichang, for example, had determined that even this trick could not escape his hands.
So for more than a month, Feng Ziying stayed in the academy and followed Zhou Chaozong to study the scriptures.
Some ink scrolls sent by Jia Yucun's trustees were also delivered, including some reading experiences written by him himself, which quite met Feng Ziying's needs.
Counting the days, this guy should have been recommended by Wang Ziteng and the Jia family, and will soon leave the capital and go south to take up his post.
I just don't know if he is the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture. If he is, it means that Wang Ziteng is really capable and can actually put his hands into the appointment of civil servants and local officials.
Feng Ziying planned to take advantage of this time to visit Jia Yucun, whether it was to light a cold stove or to provide help in times of need. It was always better than contacting Jia Yucun after they became prosperous.
Being a Jinshi is an advantage. As long as you find the right path, it is really not difficult to get back up, especially when you go to another place. Feng Ziying was deeply impressed by Wang Ziteng's potential.
