The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 116
When Lin Zhixiao's family came to report, Wang Xifeng was waiting beside Jiamu. When she heard that Lao Tzu had been arrested by Jin Yiwei, she was so frightened that she fainted. Madam Wang's complexion changed drastically, and she almost couldn't even sit still.

After all, Jia Mu was a person who had gone through the storm, and asked hurriedly, "What did the uncle and master do?"

Lin Zhixiao's family panicked: "It seems to be because of the occupation of the people's land. By the way, there are also lawsuits, loan sharks, etc."

When Jia Mu heard the words, she knew that the Wang family was over. Once Jin Yiwei made a move, all old accounts would be revealed for you. However, the Wang family has done a lot of illegal things behind their backs, so how can they stand up to investigation?In the past, he could cover it up by relying on his power, but now that he beat the Seventh Prince, the emperor got ruthless and took the opportunity to attack the Wang family, how could he cover it up?
"Go invite the Eldest Master and Uncle Zhen." Mother Jia ordered in a deep voice. Now that Jia Zheng has not been released from the office, Mother Jia can only call Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen to discuss.

There are two flowers blooming, one on each branch. Now let's not mention how the Wang family is flying around. Let's say that Jia Huan arrived in Tongzhou in a carriage. He planned to find an inn to stay, but after walking around, he found that it was full. Tsk tsk, my head is getting bigger now.

The Northern Zhili of the Jin Dynasty has eight prefectures and two prefectures under its jurisdiction. Now all the candidates for the college examinations have gathered in Tongzhou, and the inns in Tongzhou are full. Jia Huan came two days late, and even the place where he stayed Gone.

Zhao Guoji couldn't help sweating, but Jia Huan was calm and ordered: "Since the inn is gone, let's rent a house. It doesn't matter, anyway, just pay a few more days' rent."

Zhao Guoji was right when he thought about it, so he went to find the broker who rented a house, but he returned after only half a stick of incense, and there was another person behind him, which was Feng Ziying, the son of General Feng Tang.

I saw Feng Ziying wearing a mandarin duck battle jacket, a hat on his head, a standard waist knife hanging on his waist, and a horn bow and quiver.

Jia Huan asked in surprise, "Why is Brother Feng here?"

Feng Ziying, who has always been a bold and chivalrous person, stepped forward and gave Jia Huan a bear hug, then patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "You, Feng Shibo, thought I was idle at home, so you kicked me to Tongzhou as an errand, and now I am under the garrison in Tongzhou Take orders."

Jia Huan couldn't help but suddenly realized that this is the benefit of honorable children. It is easy to find a position in the army, and they will win at the starting line. A brother, how can ordinary people compare, said with a smile: "So that's the case, then congratulations brother."

Feng Ziying waved her hand and said: "There is nothing to congratulate. There is no chance of meritorious service. It's just dawdling. I'd rather be a soldier in the frontier army, and at worst go to the coast to fight Japanese pirates. Unfortunately, the stubborn old man at home just refuses."

Jia Huan's heart moved when he heard the words. It seems that Feng Ziying's ambition is not small, and he is not willing to be a Taiping general in this prosperous place.

At this time, Feng Ziying said again: "Brother Huan has to take the hospital examination, why did you come so late? Now that the entire Tongzhou City is full, even if you rent a house, you may not be able to rent it."

Jia Huan smiled wryly and said, "Isn't this inexperienced, plus there was a temporary delay for two days, how could I have expected to sleep on the street?"

Feng Ziying smiled heartily and said, "Brother Huan, don't worry, with Brother Feng here, you can't do it even if you want to sleep on the street, so come with me." After speaking, she turned and left.

Jia Huan had no choice but to follow Feng Ziying when he heard the words, and Zhao Guoji and Jin Shu hurriedly drove the carriage to follow.

After walking for a while, they came to the gate of a small courtyard. Feng Ziying stepped forward and knocked on the door. After a while, an old servant opened the gate. When he saw Feng Ziying outside the door, he immediately saluted and called him Uncle Feng.

Feng Ziying asked, "Is Second Master Liu there?"

The old servant shook his head and said, "Going out."

"How many days?" Feng Ziying asked again.

The old servant is getting old, and his memory doesn't seem to be very good. He pinched his fingers and remembered for a long time before saying: "Three... days or five days, it seems to be four days."

Feng Ziying scolded with a smile: "I'm so stupid, don't worry about how many days he's been, this is Mr. Huan, he's staying here for a few days, you clean up one of the upper rooms, if Mr. Liu comes back, say I arranged it. "

The old servant quickly agreed and helped lead the horse. Jia Huan hesitated and said, "Brother Feng Shi, is this convenient?"

Feng Ziying smiled and said: "This house originally belonged to my family, and it was only lent to a friend for a while. Although the yard is not big, there are also a few wing rooms, which are very convenient. Brother Huan, don't worry about staying here. It will only be a few days anyway. My friend is an erratic ranger, maybe Brother Huan hasn't come back after you finished the college exam."

Jia Huan felt relieved when he heard the words, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Brother Feng."

"Our two families are family friends. Brother Huan and I hit it off right away. We met each other after saying thank you. I still have work to do, so I'm not going to accompany you. After the hospital examination, I will set up a table to celebrate Brother Huan's success." Feng Ziying said He hehe smiled, turned around and left in a chic manner, which was really heart-wrenching.

Zhao Guoji said happily: "Fortunately, I met Uncle Feng, otherwise I wouldn't even have a place to live tonight."

Jia Huan smiled lightly, and ordered Jin Shu to take his luggage in and settle down. Although he didn't have much contact with Feng Ziying, in his opinion, Feng Ziying was a bold and generous person, but it was also divided into people. For example, Jia Huan also had a relationship with Feng Ziying in the past. In other words, Feng Ziying only makes friends with useful people, and his boldness and generosity are only for useful people, which is utilitarian in nature.

But there is nothing wrong with it, because this is the social reality. If you are useless, even your parents, wives and children will look down on you, let alone others. The so-called sincere friendship that does not expect anything in return is too rare!

Let's say that after Jia Huan settled down, he took Jin Shu to the examination room of the college examination to step on the spot in advance, so as not to be lost when he got it.

Tongzhou is the northernmost end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and it is also the southern gate of the capital. Therefore, every day, there is an endless stream of business travelers from south to north, and it is very prosperous. In addition, the hospital examination will be held soon. Candidates from the state gather here, which makes it even more lively. You can see figures fluttering in long gowns on the streets, in restaurants, in Goulan, and on cruise ships.

The examination room for the college examination is located in the Gongyuan near the Admiral’s College. Jia Huan came to the examination room and walked around. After familiarizing himself with the environment, he was about to leave when he met a group of acquaintances. , Liu Shouzheng and Zhang Zhilong et al.

"Hey, isn't this Jia's desk chief?" When the scholars saw Jia Huan, they immediately surrounded him and greeted him enthusiastically, their smiles obviously becoming more sincere.

Jia Huan won the first case in the county and government examinations, and his strength has been recognized by everyone. In addition, he calmly saved Jiang Gongsheng's life before, and he has gained everyone's favor.

Liu Shouzheng happily asked, "When did Jia's case arrive?"

"I entered the city around noon." Jia Huan replied truthfully.

Zhang Zhilong hurriedly said: "Then, can Anshou Jia find a place to stay? It is said that the inns in the city are already full, and our inn has even rented out firewood sheds. It's really not possible. Why don't Anshou Jia come and squeeze in with us?" .”

Jia Huan's heart warmed slightly, and she said with a smile, "Thank you, classmate Zhang, but I have already entrusted an acquaintance, so I have a place to live."

Everyone stopped mentioning it after hearing the words, thinking that with the strength of the Jia family, how could they have no place to live.

Everyone exchanged a few more pleasantries and were about to part ways when Liu Shouzheng suddenly asked, "By the way, is Jia Anji going to attend tomorrow's Chinese Valentine's Day Literature Fair?"

Jia Huan's heart moved and said, "The Qixi Festival? Where will it be held?"

Zhang Zhilong said with a smile: "It seems that Chief Jia doesn't know what's going on. Before each college exam, there will be a Qixi Festival. The venue is in Pine Garden, about [-] miles north of the city. Most of the candidates will participate in it." , and Xuezheng will also be here, this is a good opportunity to make a name for yourself!"

Jia Huan couldn't help but suddenly realized that the chief examiner of the hospital examination would also be present. No wonder the candidates flocked to him. After all, they had the opportunity to show their faces in front of the chief examiner. However, the hospital examination is vague, and the personnel in charge of grading papers were transferred from five hundred miles away. Yes, so, no matter how much presence you show in front of the chief examiner, you can't get a good grade in the college exam, you still have to rely on real skills.

Jia Huan pondered for a while, and finally decided to go see it, nodded and said: "I would like to go with all my classmates."

Liu Shouzheng and others were overjoyed when they heard the words, and they made an appointment with Jia Huan to meet tomorrow, and then parted ways.

(End of this chapter)