I become a sage by eating books

Chapter 47

Time flies, and it is the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in a blink of an eye. Today is not only the last day of the new year, but also the last day of the college holiday.

The Ning family's workshop was being built in an orderly manner. Although the weather was still very cold, this did not hinder the construction of the house!Everyone is very active in their work. The food of Ning's family is very good, every meal is full of meat, and the wages are high. Can everyone not be active!
A carriage slowly entered the village, and then the carriage stopped at the gate of Ning's house.

"Bang bang bang!"

The courtyard door was opened.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Ning at home?"

It was Wang Tianyou who opened the door. Granny Qi has almost recovered after more than a month of recuperation.Granny Qi is in charge of disturbing the yard on weekdays, and Wang Tianyou is in charge of the livestock at home.The grandparents and grandchildren have obviously gained weight and look much healthier.

"Looking for Uncle Wu? I'll call him!"

Knowing that the person who came was looking for Ning An, Wang Tianyou happily ran to call for him.After getting along for many days, Wang Tianyou obviously let go a lot, and became more lively.

Ning An followed Wang Tianyou to the gate of the courtyard, and a gorgeously dressed nobleman got out of the carriage.

"Brother Yi!"

The person who came was Xu Zhijin, the owner of Ruyi Building.

"Brother!"

Xu Zhijin had an unbearable smile on his face.The last time I walked in a hurry, I didn't have time to meet my stepbrother's family, which is really rude when I think about it.This didn't rush over as soon as he finished dealing with the family affairs.

"Brother Yi, please come inside!"

Knowing that there were guests at home, Wang Tianyou hurriedly ran to inform Father Ning and Mrs. Deng.He knew that Uncle Ning's family took pity on him and took him and his mother-in-law in, so he worked very hard.

"An'er, who is this?"

Father Ning looked at the young master in front of him, and secretly guessed whether he was a student of Bailu Academy.

"Father and mother, this is the brother-in-law I mentioned to you."

"Brother Yi, this is my father and mother. There are many people in the family, and I will introduce Brother Yi later."

For Xu Zhijin's arrival, Ning An was both surprised and delighted.Brother Yi is the first person she wants to make friends with in this other world, and Ning An respects him very much.

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt! Zhijin should have come to visit the two elders sooner, but there is a reason for the incident, please forgive me!"

Facing Ning's father and Ning's daughter, Xu Zhijin also showed great respect, without the slightest contempt.Because he could tell that his foster brother valued family affection very much.

The last time we met, Yidi gave him a Huili pill.At first he didn't take this pill seriously, until the assassination, his life was almost hanging by a thread.At the juncture of life and death, he remembered Ning An's words and took the elixir. Only then did he know how precious that elixir was.It is no exaggeration to say that his righteous brother has saved his life.

"Why don't you forgive me! An'er often mentions you at home, saying how handsome and extraordinary his stepbrother is, and how kind he is to him. Today we finally meet a real person, and we are too late to be happy! Hurry up , come in and sit down!"

Father Ning greeted Xu Zhijin with a smile.Mrs. Deng glanced at him, wondering what was going on with this old man today, he talked in a different way.Could someone point him out?But that's good too, lest he embarrass An'er.

"Uncle and aunt are being polite, since Zhijin recognizes Wulang as his righteous brother, he should love his younger brother very much, this is the responsibility of an elder brother.

What's more, the righteous brother is not only talented, but also emphasizing love and righteousness, Zhijin appreciates it very much. "

Not to mention Goro's life-saving grace to him, he also admires Goro's rare business talent.He had heard from Guanshi Xu that his righteous brother used Dongfeng to publicize the story of Ruyi Building, and he enjoyed it very much.

"Okay, okay, they are all good boys. You must be tired all the way, go into the house and rest!"

As for Xu Zhijin, Mrs. Deng liked Xu Zhijin more and more.This person not only has both ability and political integrity, but also sincerely treats Goro. If there is one more person who loves Goro, how can she be unhappy?

"Okay, uncle and aunt please."

Xu Zhijin let Ning Hai and Mrs. Deng walk in front without any airs.After entering the room, Xu Zhijin took out the meeting gift he had prepared.

Ning An found that Xu Zhijin not only prepared gifts for everyone in the family, but even the third sister's family was not left behind, but she was very attentive.

"Thank you uncle!"

Ning Tianxue, Ning Tianshuang and Zhou Wenrou gave the girls velvet flowers, which were very delicately made, and the children liked it very much.

Xu Zhijin laughed and said, "I'm Goro's sworn brother, according to my age, you can call me fourth uncle, do you understand?"

Xu Zhijin is 23 years old this year, seven years older than Ning An. According to the Ning family's ranking, he should be ranked fourth, so Xu Zhijin asked the children to call him Fourth Uncle.

"Thank you fourth uncle!"

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Because of Xu Zhijin's arrival, the Ning's courtyard became even more lively.Just as everyone was about to eat, another voice came from the yard.

"Uncle and aunt, Ayu is here to wish you New Year's greetings."

Ning An rubbed between his eyebrows, isn't that voice Xie Yu's?Xie Yu is here, so what about him?
For some reason, a handsome figure and a charming face appeared in Ning An's mind.I haven't seen him for some days, I don't know him... How are they!
Thinking of this, Ning An got up and said to the crowd: "Father, mother, Brother Yi, it seems that Brother Xie is here, I'll go out and have a look!"

Xu Zhijin nodded, Brother Xie?Could it be someone from the Xie family!

As soon as Ning An came out of the room, he saw two noble figures, couldn't they be Xie Yu and Xiao Li?
"An An!"

When Xie Yu saw Ning An, his baby's face was full of smiles. He trotted up and couldn't help giving Ning An a big bear hug.

Xiao Li, who was following behind, frowned, it was hard to find if one didn't look carefully.

Ning An raised his hands, very helpless.She couldn't help looking at Xiao Li, Xiao Li's eyes changed, and the corner of his mouth smiled and said: "Ah Xiu!"

The cry of "Axiu" made Ning An's heart tremble. It had been a few days since he had seen him. He seemed to have lost weight, and there was something on his body that she couldn't understand.What happened during this time?

"Brother Xie, brother Xie, let go, I can't breathe!"

Ning An struggled, but Xie Yu was so strong that she couldn't break free no matter what.

"Xie Yu let go!"

Suddenly Xiao Li's voice became a bit cold, and Xie Yu quickly released Ning An.Seeing Ning An's flushed face, Xie Yu realized how reckless he was.

"An'an, I'm sorry, I just miss you so much. You don't know how I live these days, woo, I'm so pitiful."

Ning An rolled his eyes, you are still sad, big brother, you are obviously fat, okay?
"You guys came just in time, the family is about to eat, let's go in!"

When he heard that he was preparing to eat, Xie Yu didn't care to pretend to be pitiful, and ran in quickly.

"Uncle and aunt, Ah Yu is here!"

"Uncle and aunt, Yu misses you so much, I can't even swallow it."

Xie Yu played to her strengths and made Deng Shi very happy.I have to say that he knows his face very well, and he really has no sense of disobedience when he looks cute!
"Auntie misses you too, come and eat, I'm waiting for you!"

As for Xie Yu and Xiao Li, Deng shi likes them both!Xie Yu is very good at making her happy, Xiao Li is good-looking and has a poor background, so she naturally feels a little more sympathetic, in short, everyone is a good boy.

"Hello uncle and aunt!"

Xiao Li said hello to Ning's father and Ning's mother, and found that there seemed to be some more people in the family, including a noble son he didn't know!
Seeing Xiao Li looking at Ning Fei's family, Deng introduced: "This is An'er's third sister's family, they just came back after Chinese New Year. This is An'er's foster brother, Xu Zhijin!"

They were not surprised by Ning Fei's family, but they didn't know when Ning An had an extra brother.

Xiao Li and Xie Yu looked at Xu Zhijin at the same time, and the three of them greeted each other.

Xie Yu stared at Xu Zhijin in a daze. He seemed to have seen this young man before, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

During the meal, Ning Fei and his wife seemed a little cautious. There were three more nobles in the family at the same time, and they were a little nervous.

Zhou Chuanlin was eating, but he was paying attention to the movements of other people in the family from the corner of his eye.The brother-in-law was chatting with the nobles, and Father Ning occasionally inserted a few words that looked familiar.The others ate on their own, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and pleasant.

"An'an, I heard that you have been conferred the title of master by the sage, and you are at the same rank as the eighth rank. Congratulations! From now on, everyone can call you master Ning!"

The news that Ning'an was conferred the title of master has been known to everyone in the aristocratic family.Grandfather Xie Qingyuan admired An An very much, knowing that he had a good relationship with An An, Mingli told him in private, hoping that he would win An An into Xie's family.

Hmph, grandfather is getting more and more confused as he gets older!
"Oh, there's something else like this? That should be a good celebration, but I came here in a hurry this time and didn't prepare a congratulatory gift. I'll make it up for my righteous brother next time we meet!"

Xu Zhijin was very surprised, as if he just knew the news.

"Brother Yi is serious. Why does Goro need any gifts? I am very happy that you can come. Besides, the title of Master is just a favor from the Holy One. Brother Yi doesn't need to take it to heart."

Ning An didn't know if it was a coincidence that the title of Master was bestowed by the Holy Master, but it was in her favor anyway, and maybe she would be able to use this title in the future.

"An An is as humble as ever!"

Ning An smiled and said nothing, not because she was modest, but because she didn't feel that there was anything to be proud of.As the so-called threesome must have my teacher, it's just that she has learned something that others don't know. In the final analysis, she is just standing on the shoulders of giants.

Xiao Li glanced at Xu Zhijin thoughtfully, Xu Zhijin's behavior just now was not as if he just heard the news.It seems that it is necessary for him to check the identity of Mr. Xu.

After lunch, Ning An took Xiao Li and the others to visit around Wangjia Village.The four beautiful men walked together, which caused quite a commotion in the village. The four of them didn't even know that it was because of them that the girls in Wangjia Village had a much improved vision in choosing men.

"Ah Xiu, are you going to take the county examination this year?"

Xiao Li looked at Ning An, his twinkling eyes were full of one person.

"Of course! What about you and brother Xie, are you ready to end?"

"Well, I'll take part."

What Xiao Li said was that he would participate, that is to say, Xie Yu might not?

"Brother Xie, what do you think?" Ning An asked.

"I don't know, my dad doesn't want me to participate, but I haven't made up my mind yet."

His father, a self-proclaimed Qingliu, never asked about court affairs, only knew how to annotate poems every day, he naturally didn't want his son to take part in the scientific examination.But his grandfather hoped that he would join the WTO so as to save the century-old foundation of the Xie family. He is also very contradictory now.

"Well, brother Xie, don't worry, just follow your own heart."

Xie Yu was taken aback, did he follow his own heart?So what is his original intention?
At first he came to the academy to escape.

He doesn't want to paralyze himself like his father by annotating poems every day, so that he doesn't have to face the fact that the Xie family is gradually declining; The ability to bring the Xie family back to its original position.

Do you follow your heart?What should he do to follow his heart!
"Okay, Brother Xie, don't think about it. I'll show you something interesting."

Ning An pulled Xie Yu's sleeve and walked back.

"An'an, do you want to show us something interesting, is it something to eat?" Xie Yu followed her, as if she had returned to her former appearance.

"You just follow me."

Back in the room, Ning An took out a wooden box, which contained wooden blocks of different sizes, and the words and patterns on each wooden block were also different.

"An'an, what is this?"

Xie Yu picked up a piece and studied it carefully, but didn't see anything special about this small piece of wood.

"Of course you can't see the mystery. This is called Huarongdao. It's an educational toy. You see, the biggest one is called Cao Cao. All we can do is move the wooden blocks on it to let Cao Cao escape successfully." Hua Rong said. Do you want to try it?"

Huarong Road can be regarded as an earlier puzzle game in China.Although it seems relatively simple, it is not so easy to play.There are almost no entertainment toys in this era, if she takes out Hua Rongdao, it should arouse the interest of many people.

"An'an, give me a set quickly."

Hearing what Ning An said, Xie Yu was already eager to try, didn't he just escape from Huarong Road?What's so difficult about it.

Ning An took a set for Xie Yu, and then looked at Xiao Li and Xu Zhijin.

"Brother Yi, Zishu, do you want to try it?"

"Give me a set to try!" Seeing that Xie Yu was playing vigorously, Xu Zhijin became a little interested.

"Of course I will try something that can interest Axiu."

The corners of Xiao Li's lips curled up slightly, looking very happy.He heard clearly just now that Axiu called him Zishu, not the old Zishu brother.

Seeing that everyone was interested, Ning An felt a little proud.I, Yangyang Huaxia, have a vast land and rich resources, and there are countless interesting things, but unfortunately I can't get them all out.

"There are hundreds of formations in Huarong Road. Why don't we all set up the same formation to compete and see whoever takes the least time wins?"

"My brother's suggestion is very good, but how can there be no prize in the competition? This finger ring should be regarded as the prize for today's competition."

Xu Zhijin took out an emerald finger from his bosom. The finger was emerald green, with a four-clawed golden dragon engraved on the outside, and there was a faint ray of light flowing from the inside. It was not ordinary at first glance.

"Then Xiao will use this piece of warm jade as a prize!"

Seeing Xu Zhijin take out the finger puller, Xiao Li's expression darkened slightly, and there was a circle of unclear meaning in his twinkling eyes, and then he slowly took out a jade pendant from his bosom.The jade pendant was pure white, with a unicorn-like totem carved on it, which was also of extraordinary value.

"What are you doing? Even if it's a lottery, you don't need such a precious thing,"

Xie Yu looked at the two with puzzlement in his bright eyes.Don't think he can't see it, there must be something wrong between the two.

Mr. Xu looked very familiar, did they know each other before!

(End of this chapter)