Turning the tide in the Red Chamber

Chapter 12 [012] Goodbye Sister Lin
Jia Zheng raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where does the joy come from?"

Jia Dairu smiled and said:
"Chen'er wrote an enlightenment book, which can be compared with the "Three Character Classic", "Hundred Family Surnames" and "Thousand Character Classic", and even surpasses it!"

Jia Zheng's eyes were wide open, and he asked involuntarily, "Is this really true?"

Jia Dairu stroked his beard with pride and said, "It's absolutely true!"

His own students can write books and talk about it, which means that he, as a teacher, teaches well, and Jia Dairu naturally feels proud.

Jia Zheng's expression was strange, he still couldn't believe it.

"Chen'er is only thirteen years old and able to write a book? It's an anecdote! Show it to me!" He urged impatiently.

Jia Dairu solemnly offered it with both hands, with an excited expression and a smile on his face, as if he was the author of the book.

Jia Zheng took the book as if it were a treasure, and eagerly opened it to read.

He has read poetry and books since he was a child. He originally wanted to be born in Kejia, but unexpectedly his father Jia Daishan published a posthumous copy when he was dying. Now he has been promoted to Yuanwailang.

In recent years, he has been obsessed with reciting poems, talking about the past and the present, and has long forgotten the content of the imperial examinations, but he is more talented than Jia Dairu, and he can read books faster than him. finish watching.

After reading the last word, Jia Zheng's heart was ups and downs, his breathing was short of breath, and even the hand holding the book trembled slightly.

"What a book "Disciple Regulations"! Concentrating the standards of filial piety, loyalty, propriety, righteousness and shame into more than a thousand words, it is simple, concise, every word is clear, and every sentence is a classic. excellent work!."

Jia Zheng clicked his tongue and sighed, and couldn't put it down, and read the "Disciple Regulations" back and forth several times.

When a gust of wind blew the pages of the book, Jia Zheng realized that Jia Dairu and Jia Chen were still waiting.

Jia Zheng coughed slightly in embarrassment and said:

"I was so fascinated by watching it just now, I almost neglected the two of you. Grandpa, Chen'er, please come in and enjoy tea."

This time, Jia Zheng was more polite than the previous one, even a little respectful.

Jia Dairu naturally knew that it was all because Jia Chen wrote this "Disciple Regulations", which made Jia Zheng admire and attach great importance to it.

Under Jia Zheng's guidance, Jia Chen and Jia Dairu walked into Rongxi Hall together.

Jia Zhengchao's maid, Jin Chuan'er, ordered:
"Hurry up and get the good daughter's tea, and invite Grandpa and Chen'er to taste it."

Jia Dairu's eyelids twitched. This daughter tea belongs to the treasures of Pu'er tea. Pu'er tea is a tribute tea. Together with deer antler and ginseng, it is called "Three Treasures in the Palace".

Rongfu's daughter tea was bestowed by the Supreme Emperor, it was extremely precious, and would only be taken out when entertaining distinguished guests.

It can be seen from this that Jia Zheng has regarded Jia Dairu and Jia Chen as distinguished guests.

Of course, Jia Dairu knew very well in his heart that he was lucky enough to taste such a precious good tea because of Jia Chen's favor.

"Yes!" Jin Chuan'er bowed his knees and blessed him, and glanced at Jia Chen in surprise.

In the past few days, she has been serving Mrs. Wang's side. Today, because Jia Zheng's personal servant girl is ill, Mrs. Wang temporarily appointed her to serve by Jia Zheng's side.

Therefore, she didn't know Jia Chen, she didn't know that Jia Chen's previous son was brilliant in the Rongxi Hall, and she didn't know that Jia Chen wrote a song "Linjiang Fairy Hanliu" that shocked the Jinshi of the dynasty, and she didn't know him. Why come today.

Jin Chuan'er just felt very strange, and didn't understand why the second master of his family was so polite to this descendant of the Jia family?Want to take out the precious daughter's tea to entertain guests?
Although he was puzzled, Jin Chuan'er was just a servant girl with a humble status, so he didn't dare to ask.

Jia Chen noticed that Jin Chuan'er was looking at him quietly, so he looked back openly.

Meeting Jia Chen's gaze, Jin Chuan'er turned her head shyly, lowered her eyebrows, and was embarrassed to look into Jia Chen's eyes.

Jia Chen looked her up and down, and found that this maid was not a few years older than him, and she looked a little baby fat. Since she hadn't fully grown, her appearance could only be considered above average.

In the original book, Jin Chuan'er is one of the twelve maids in the Jinling Twelve Beauties, and the comment is "love strong".

The reason why she made such a comment was because Jia Baoyu ate the rouge on her mouth, but she was beaten and scolded by Mrs. Wang and kicked out of Jia's mansion. As a result, she jumped into a well and died in shame and anger. She is a steadfast and strong woman.

Jia Chen felt a little regretful, such a beautiful little girl would be forced to commit suicide in a few years, ending her short and miserable life, it was a pity.

Since he made up his mind to save Jia Rui, he saved one and saved two, so he might as well save Jin Chuan'er as well.

I just hope that there will be fewer tragedies in the world, and that the group of beauties will not suffer from the original bad luck.

Jia Chen is not a saint, but he is also a kind and good person. He has all the people in the world in his heart.

When Jin Chuaner offered the fragrant tea, Jia Dairu smiled at Jia Zheng:
"Master Zheng, in fact, I came this time to ask you to help Chen'er engrave the "Disciple Regulations" and find a suitable channel to sell it.

You also know that this child has lost both his parents and lives alone. It is so pitiful. If he can sell books to make money, his life can be improved. What's more, he spends a lot of money to take the scientific examination, and he needs a lot of money. money.

Therefore, the old man has the audacity to ask the political master to complete this matter, so that this classic work can be published in the world and benefit the people. "

Jia Zheng agreed without hesitation:

"Okay! This is a good thing to gain both fame and fortune. After I tell the old lady, I will help Chen'er print books and sell them with money from the Rong Mansion's father-in-law."

Jia Chen smiled generously and said:
"Second uncle, in business and business, when this "Disciple Regulations" is published, it will definitely make a lot of money. I think we need to agree on the profit share of selling books in advance."

Jia Zheng nodded slightly and said:
"What my nephew said is true, you are the author, so it's up to you to decide."

Jia Chen felt a little happy, Jia Zheng was really unconventional, old-fashioned and easy to be deceived.

Although Jia Zheng is a nerd, Jia Chen is not a liar.

After thinking for a while, Jia Chen said unhurriedly:

"How about a [-]-[-] split between me and the Rongguo Mansion?"

In fact, this sharing proposal is very fair. No matter how many copies are sold, the cost of engraving and selling the "Disciples Regulations" will be borne by the Rongguo Mansion. You can enjoy [-]-[-] points, which is very cost-effective.

If it is only about cooperation with Jia Zheng, Jia Chen can open his mouth and raise the share ratio to six or four points, or even seven to three points, and take the lead himself. However, considering that Jia Zheng still needs to ask Jia's mother for instructions, and Jia Mother is an old yin and yang person, and the city is extremely deep. Mother Jia will definitely not agree to let him, the original author, take the big head, and split the bill fifty-fifty, which should be the bottom line that Mother Jia can accept.

After pondering for a while, Jia Zheng readily agreed:
"Okay, my nephew's proposal is very fair, and I would also like to thank you for increasing the source of income for Rongfu."

"Second Uncle, you don't have to be polite. I would also like to thank Second Uncle for his great help in giving this "Disciple Rules" a chance to spread widely." The corners of Jia Chen's lips twitched slightly. The purpose of coming here has been achieved, and he is waiting to count the money Bar.

Although the Disciple Guidance only has more than [-] characters, and the price of the printed book will not be too high, this book is a classic among enlightenment readers. Once it is published, it will be a bestseller, and the income will definitely be huge.

At this time, I only heard the sound of "squeak" opening the door.

Jia Chen followed the prestige, and saw a purple gold crown with hair inlaid with jewels slipping in through the crack of the door. The red ball on the crown was trembling slightly, and then a white and The big round face turned out to be Jia Baoyu.

Seeing Jia Zheng in the room, Jia Baoyu flinched like a mouse seeing a cat, and wanted to run away.

"Sister Lin, there are too many people inside, let's go play elsewhere." Outside the door, Jia Baoyu murmured softly.

Listening to the tone, it seems to be speaking to Lin Daiyu.

"Sinister! Where are you going? Why don't you come in and meet the master of the school and your elder brother Chen?" Jia Zheng, with his beard and hair all stretched out, raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes, and yelled out the door.

(End of this chapter)