Prime Minister

Chapter 94
Wu House.

"Mother, please spare us!"

When Shiqi Niang walked to the front hall, she saw a maid kneeling in front of a woman in her twenties and crying.

The woman's face was ashen.

Seeing this, Shi Qi Niang was about to retreat when she heard the woman say, "Seventeen, come here!"

After listening to Yiyan, Seventeen Mother walked up to the woman and said, "What is the elder sister-in-law calling me?"

"Seventeen, you should judge how to punish this maid."

"Sister-in-law speak slowly."

Fan said with tears: "In the past, your brother worked in the study room for at most half an hour before returning to the room to rest, but last night he didn't return for two hours. I also told him that he has grown, and if you ask me, you will know..."

"If it weren't for the flaws in your brother's words, I still don't know that she would seduce your brother to do that shameless thing while he was working hard in the study."

Shi Shi Niang looked at her but saw that although the maid had been slapped on the face, she was still seven or eight points of beauty.

"Please forgive my mistress, please forgive me! Don't beat the slaves to death, give me a way to live, I will be grateful in the next life and the next life."

Seventeen Niang said: "Eldest sister-in-law, if this maid is killed, my brother will inevitably blame him in his heart, and outsiders will also call us mean."

Mrs Fan nodded and said, "What the Seventeenth Sister said is, whip twenty, and then drive me out of the house."

Hearing the words, the servant girl kowtowed as if she had been granted amnesty, "Thank you, Mrs. Seventeen, and Mrs. Seventeen."

After the servant left.

Seventeen Niang held Mrs. Fan's hand and said, "The elder sister-in-law has a good heart. I remember that something like this happened at the second sister-in-law's house. As a result, the maid was beaten to death, and then she was driven out of the house."

Mrs Fan said, "Second sister-in-law was born in the Linchuan royal family. His father is notoriously unsympathetic. She has three points of his temperament. What's more, his father and our father are close friends, so he has the confidence to do so."

Seventeen Niang said: "Speaking of which, the two brothers themselves are not good, otherwise why would the sisters and sisters use the maids to formulate family laws?"

Mrs Fan said: "My second sister-in-law and I are just opening one eye and closing one eye. If you are in a hurry, and the mother-in-law says that I can't tolerate people, that I am stingy and jealous, or that your brother has raised the outer room, it will be embarrassing. ."

"Seventeen, let me tell you, you have a solid heart, but you can't tolerate a bit of sand in your eyes. If you have such a temperament, you will suffer from a powerful in-law's family. You can see that the second sister is just like you, and she is also outstanding in appearance. The book, when he was not out of the cabinet, his temper was so powerful."

Seventeen Niang said: "How can I compare with Second Sister! No matter what, I'm just living in peace at home."

Mrs Fan smiled and said, "You don't have to be self-defeating when you're with me. Your second sister has been married to the Lu family in Donglai for more than a year. Her mother-in-law is also from a famous family, but she didn't expect her to be so cunning. Second sister Bai Ri forced her face to smile, but she wrote letters to complain a few times. In the capital, I watched my mother-in-law hold the letter from the second sister while reading and crying. Your second sister was born as a direct daughter..."

Seventeen Niang said: "I also understand the good intentions of the elder sister-in-law. The official family's family looks like a lot of flowers outside, but there are also his faults, but there are many debauched and dishonest disciples from Hansu. It depends on people!"

The two chatted with their arms, when they saw Wu Anshi walking.

Seventeen Niang saw it and asked, "Brother is dressed like this, and you want to go on a trip again?"

Wu Anshi smiled and said: "There are guests at home, and you want to return books to the library. Sister Seventeen, you should also accompany your sister-in-law to relax. Yes, the lady of the Zhang family will come to our house in a few days, and the lady will entertain one. Fan."

Mrs Fan said angrily, "Which lady of the Zhang family?"

Wu Anshi said: "He is the Yang family of this county. His husband used to be an official in Suzhou, and now Fang has been promoted to the military department. Going home for the new year to save relatives, drop by and pay a visit, nothing major."

Mrs Fan said, "It's the Yang family and the Zhang family, who knows?"

Shi Qi Niang's eyes narrowed and said, "Could it be that her son is Zhang Dun who gave up the rankings."

Wu Anshi smiled and said, "That's right. That's right. Seventeenth sister is really smart. When Zhang Dun was in the county school, I was the best friend."

Shi Qi Niang thought for a while and asked, "Then who is the one who returned the book?"

Wu Anshi said: "It's a coincidence, it's Zhang Dun's younger brother."

"Brother?" Fan said, "What kind of fame is there during this period."

Wu Anshi said: "Miss, you don't understand, although Zhang Dun is also a Zhang family in this county, but he is a side branch. He changed his official status in order to be admitted to the Jinshi. This Zhang Saburo is his younger brother before he changed his nationality. I don't know why. It has not yet been recognized.”

Mrs Fan said, "Officer, you can borrow books and return them, but don't bring them home."

Wu Anshi's eyes narrowed and said: "What? Although Zhang Sanlang was born in a poor family, he has only learned it well. This time, he is the first student in the county school examination. I want to recommend him to Guozijian. If I have the chance, I want to bring him to my father's door. ."

Fan said, "I'm not talking about him, but..."

Seventeen Niang said, "Sister-in-law, don't talk about it, it's not a big deal."

Wu Anshi said stunned: "It's inexplicable."

After speaking, Wu Anshi walked away.

Seventeen Niang said: "I knew that my brother would not ask that maid."

Mrs. Fan said to Shiqiniang, "It's better to ask, why didn't you tell my brother that since the last time He Qi from the county school met you in the bookstore, he always came to the bookstore every three or five times in the name of borrowing books and returning them. It's clearly not good for peace of mind."

Seventeen Niang said: "If you tell my elder brother, wouldn't it mean that his temperament has ruined people's future, and if He Qi is here in the future, I will not go to the bookstore."

Fan said: "How can this be done? These people don't put their minds on fame and fame, and they still want to beat the idea of ​​my Wu family girl, trying to climb the dragon and the phoenix, and soar to the top. It's beautiful. If you don't let your brother interrupt him How did he put out his thoughts?"

Fan shi immediately added: "You protect him like this, you won't... Although I asked you to find a child from a poor family, at least you need to be a scholar."

Seventeen girls...

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"I didn't expect that Wu Dalang-jun was really flattered."

Outside the library, Zhang Yue handed over the three books wrapped in cloth to Wu Anshi solemnly and repeatedly: "Master Dalang, I have already returned the books by promise, and I would like you to check them."

Wu Anshi laughed loudly and said, "Can I still trust Saburo?"

Speaking of which, Wu Anshi handed the book to the library steward next to him.

Wu Anshi said: "I heard that you are going to Guozijian."

Zhang Yue said: "There is nothing wrong with these eight characters, so don't laugh at me, Lord Dalang."

Wu Anshi laughed and said, "I know, it's okay if you don't speak up. If you have good news, don't forget to tell me."

"Thank you for your attention to Wu Dalang, so I'm not polite anymore, I have something to ask for." Zhang Yue said.

Wu Anshi sighed: "Sanlang, you and I have a meeting, and if you have anything, just say it."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Then I would like to thank Mr. Wu Dalang first. I will go to Jianyangjiao next spring to show Li Xuezheng three historical policies. But the history of policy must be familiar with historical books, which is not my strength, so I think Stay in Dalangjun's library for two days, and allow me to extract some historical materials."

"I said what's the matter..." Wu Anshi was waiting for an answer when he suddenly remembered what Mrs Fan had said to him earlier, his heart froze for no reason, and his face was thoughtful.

Seeing Wu Anshi's hesitant expression, Zhang Yue immediately said, "It's Zhang who has taken the liberty, please forgive me for disturbing me."

"It doesn't matter, Saburo just comes." Wu Anshi said with a smile.

"Thank you, Dalang-Jun."

Zhang Yue saw Wu Anshi's attitude as usual, and didn't want to leave.

Wu Anshi watched Zhang Yue's back and said to the steward, "Zhang Saburo came to the library a few days ago to borrow books last time."

"It was the 27th of last month."

Wu Anshi said, "Was there anyone else in the library at that time?"

The steward hesitated and said, "There are the sixth lady and the seventeenth lady of the Zhang family."

"what?"

Guanshi said: "At that time, this son was downstairs in the bookstore, and they were upstairs in the bookstore. They didn't meet each other. They just said a few words across the building."

Wu Anshi said with relief: "That's okay. But this son will come to the bookstore to copy books in a few days, you have to be optimistic."

The steward said: "Master Dalang, I think this chapter Saburo is a well-behaved person, definitely not..."

Wu Anshi smiled and said, "When did I say that he was unruly, but I just told you to keep more snacks."

After speaking, Wu Anshi walked away.

the day after.

Zhang Yue came to the bookstore with his book bag, and saluted when he saw the steward: "I just went to report after seeing the steward, but I learned that Dalang-Jun had already gone out, so he asked me to come here to copy the book. "

Seeing Zhang Yue, the steward said indifferently, "Since it's copying books, do you know the rules?"

Zhang Yue ate a soft nail and said, "Please also ask the steward for advice."

Guanshi said: "Good teacher Xiao Langjun knows that you are only allowed to borrow and copy books for three hours. If there is another word in advance, you must not take all the books, and return one copy. The most important thing is that you can only copy it on the table. Don't lend it out with permission!"

Zhang Yue got furious, why didn't he lend it out? Does this make me suspect that I will steal books?

Zhang Yue held back his breath and said, "I see."

The steward nodded, and immediately Yun Zhangyue went upstairs and motioned for him to put down the book bag.

Zhang Yue immediately walked up to the library.

There are more than a dozen bookshelves in the front and back of the library, all of which are full of books.

As soon as he walked into this place, Zhang Yue immediately smelled the scent of books. To put it bluntly, this is rue, which can prevent moths and moisture.The so-called rue picaria has its own poetic meaning of the scholar.

On the top of the library is written a pair of words 'purchased with a clear salary to learn from the school, children and grandchildren read it and know the holy way, vending and borrowing are unfilial'.

This is what Du Xian, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, wrote to his descendants.

The owner of the bookstore wrote this word and hung it here, and it also blatantly expressed the meaning of a small device.

Zhang Yue thought to himself that Wu Dalang-jun lent books to him, which was a violation of this sentence.

Zhang Yue immediately started looking for historical records, and found several volumes immediately, but thinking of the manager just now, he just carried one volume downstairs.

Zhang Yue came downstairs, found a desk, and began to grind ink and copy books.

It only sat for a while, but saw that another person pushed the door and left.

Zhang Yue saw that the person who came was acquainted, got up and said, "He Qilang, why did you come here?"

The other party is He Qi, who is a county student of Jinshizhai.He smiled and said, "Zhang Saburo, isn't he here too? I asked Wu Dalang-jun to copy the book, are you too?"

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "It just so happens, I happen to be with Brother He."

Seeing He Qi, the steward said with a bad face: "He Qilang-Jun, why are you here again?"

He Qi said with a good temper: "I'm busy with schoolwork, and I have to do it. Please forgive me!"

"Alright, let's go together with you two!"

(End of this chapter)