Chapter 59: The Master

As soon as I walked to the gate of the bamboo garden, a loud sound of reading was heard inside, with a crisp sound of children's voice, and the hot weather was refreshed. Since Lin Nan entered the palace to study, Chen Xiu's time was mostly free. After half a year, Chen Xiu, who had become accustomed to teaching in Changning Mansion, could not hold back. As soon as there were some boys of the age in the mansion, they set up a place in the bamboo garden and opened a school.

At first, there were only one or two school children, but after a while, there were more and more. Later, there were children of officials from outside who came to seek admission, which surprised the old lady of Jingbei Bo Mansion. However, Zhao did not interfere too much with this special Mr. Xixi's actions, because his second son Lin Wu had given priority to his position before going to Hannan to take office. Although he did not say it clearly, Zhao was very clear and knew what to do. So, after a few years, Jingbei Bo Mansion The bamboo garden has become a clan school of the Lin family in the capital. Not only do the children in the mansion do not have to go out to study, but some of the children of the government and foreigners in the capital also come to visit. This gentleman is different from others. Not only does he refuse to accept everyone, but he also wins over some of the children of the mansion to read and read. No matter what the children of the government think, anyway, among the servants of the Jingbei Bo Mansion, this gentleman has become a great charity and a living Bodhisattva...

Lin Nan stood in the swaying shadows of the trees, his eyes projected into the room through the open window. Behind the long tables in three rows, there were young boys and green boys. Whether they were dressed in silk or simple clothes, they all looked serious and opened their mouths wide and recited the textbook in front of them.

Right in front of these students, a large desk was taken by a scholar in the green shirt, holding a book in his hand, nodding his head constantly as he recited, while paced back and forth slowly - it was Meng Shi Chen Xiu. For five years, although Chen Xiu lived in Jingbei Bo Mansion, he almost never left the two schools except for going out to buy books on the street. As for food, clothing and expenses, there was no more requests except the necessary supplies in the mansion, and he was extremely frugal.

Looking at the back of Master Meng in the school, Lin Nan couldn't help but remember the scene when he first met in Changning Mansion. If he changed the house in front of him to a cottage, the situation at this time was 70 to 80% similar to that at that time, except that his father was gone...

The sound of books stopped, and then a noisy sound came out - it turned out to be the time to finish school. Seeing the students cheering and excitedly, Lin Nan laughed silently - once upon a time, he was like this. Lin Nan walked out of the shade of the tree and walked towards the school. Several half-year-old children passed by, and were stunned when they saw Lin Nan, then left on their own, and suddenly they didn't know who was coming.

Chen Xiu put down the book in his hand, dusted the dust on his body, reached out to take the sweat towel on the back of the chair and wiped the forehead a few times, and took a long breath to relieve his mind. Then he turned around and picked up the tea bowl, and smiled at the children in the house and the yard while drinking. After just taking a few sips, Chen Xiu's expression moved slightly, and the tea bowl on his lips suddenly condensed. Then, the smile on the corner of his mouth became bigger and bigger...

"Men Meng is above, and students are not talented to greet Mr Meng."

Lin Nan came to the school gate and bowed to salute. Chen Xiu said nothing, put down the tea bowl, came over and reached out to help Lin Nan up, looked up for a while before saying, "Here you back? Haha, you've been missing for almost half a year, right? You've grown a lot... Haha, it seems that life in the palace is not without benefits. Now when you see you again, you seem to be less wild, but more noble..."

"My teacher praised it."

Chen Xiu waved his hand: "What a slight praise or not, you know that I have never liked the words of false entrusting. Come in and speak! Let's try this pot of freshly brewed Bodhi tea!" As he said that, the master and apprentice entered the room one by one. Lin Nan casually pulled a chair and sat down. Chen Xiu turned around and picked up the teapot, picked up a pair of new utensils, poured the tea, and handed it to Lin Nan.

Lin Nan took a sip and immediately smelled. He felt so comfortable that he wanted to spread his body and soothe him. Chen Xiu smiled and said, "It turns out that I have been in the palace for a long time, and even his tongue tastes good. How about it? Good tea? Haha!" Lin Nan drank it all in one sip and said, "It's really a good tea! It must be a treasure for my teacher!" Chen Xiu laughed and said, "I'm just borrowing flowers to offer Buddha. To put it bluntly, the wool comes from the sheep - this tea is called Bodhi tea, and it was brought by your father last winter from Changning Mansion. There are few treasures in the world, and there are not many left now. It was only a long time since I was willing to make such a pot, but I didn't know that it happened to let you catch up. It's obvious that the blessed people don't have to be busy! Haha!" As he said that, Chen Xiu picked up the teapot and poured Lin Nan a cup.

"Speaking of this, I haven't seen Lord Ling Zun for several years... I met Lord Lin from Changning Mansion in the past, but it's been ten years since I calculated. Haha, Chen has seen countless people over the years, but he still has a little temper with Ling Zun... It's a pity that there is too little time to have fun and can't have a chat."

Lin Nan hurriedly said, "My good teacher knows that my father wrote to you today and asked me for your good teacher."

"Oh?" Chen Xiu asked, "But what else did you say?"

"It's nothing else, I just say that I'm healthy, so I don't have to worry about the house."

"Haha!" Chen Xiu smiled and said, "Just like in the past, we report good news but not bad news. It's just that the distance is too far away. Only Lord Lingzun knows what the situation is..."

"With the teacher's concern, my father should be as usual." Lin Nan thought for a while, and said, "I have been in the palace for many days, but I haven't heard any special news from Han Nan. There should be no problem."

"Well, I hope so." Chen Xiu took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I am also worried. If you talk about poetry and prose, Ling Zun and I may be equal to each other, but if you talk about being an official, I, a scholar, can't catch up with Ling Zun! Although I am more extreme on weekdays, I still know this, haha! Even if the situation is unbearable, Ling Zun should have the ability to deal with it, so we don't have to worry! Come on, we use tea instead of wine, and I will respect Ling Zun!"

"Student thanked his mentor on behalf of my father!" Lin Nan also picked up the teacup and touched Chen Xiu gently.

The two chatted for a while, and then Chen Xiu said, "Time flies, and it seems that three years have passed. Do you have any plans?"

"Haha!" Lin Nan stood up and bowed, "This time the student came, I will talk to his mentor about this." At that moment, Lin Nan explained the matter of going back to his house to review the letter and preparing to participate in this provincial examination to Chen Xiu.

Chen Xiu was silent for a while after hearing this, as if he was a little moved. He said warmly: "Most scholars in the world have been studying for ten years to make a name for the Golden List, and they made a big splash. It is said thoroughly that it is nothing more than to be an official. But for the children of officials, especially for the children of aristocratic families like Gongzi, if they do not take the imperial examination, it is not difficult or easier to enter the officialdom. I have heard about the things that Gongzi has been in the palace a few days ago. If they continue to be with the emperor, it will only be a matter of time before or later." Chen Xiu stopped. Stop, sighed and said, "Under such a situation, he can still decide to participate in the imperial examination and enter the official career with dignity. Chen was very comforted, and Ling Zun thought that Ling Zun would also appreciate it very much. But..." Chen Xiu sighed again and said, "In my early years, Chen was extremely arrogant and saw that things were very scholarly. Although he still doesn't want to be an official, he is a little open about some things. He doesn't want to do something twice as much as possible because of Ling Zun's thoughts and me. It's not worth the loss. I'm afraid I will regret it in the future..."

Lin Nan smiled and wanted to interrupt, but was stopped by Chen Xiu. Chen Xiu continued, "Since he decided to become an official, he had to give up some scholarly spirit. How to be an official is not very important, and how to be a good official who is kind to the people is the most important thing..."

Lin Nan bowed and bowed: "Students remember their teachers' teachings, and they must not forget them! But... the reason for the students decided to participate in the imperial examination is difficult to explain in detail. Under the teachings of their father and teachers, there is a trace of scholarly spirit, but it is also for the smooth future career and long-term plans," Lin Nan paused and continued: "What's more, even if they participate in the imperial examination, they may not be able to be on the list with the students' dullness, right?"

"Uh...hehe!hehehe!" After saying this, Chen Xiu was stunned at first, then smiled with a hug, with a look of satisfaction on his face. "Since that's the case, I'll be more nervous these days. If you have any questions, just ask me. Let's take a look at the details together and prepare for the provincial examination!"

Jingbei Bo Mansion, main hall.

The aroma of the meal scattered everywhere. On the large eight immortal table, there were more than a dozen plates of four cool and eight hot dishes, and the black bone chicken soup and osmanthus lotus seed soup were taken away. The whole family sat together and were having a lively meal.

The old lady sat in the main seat, next to him was Zhou's fourth son Lin De, and everyone below each sat in their seats. Lin Fu and Lin Shou were sitting opposite Lin Nan and Lin Zhi. They had not seen each other for many days, and they couldn't help but look up and down. Lin Fu was obviously taller and slightly fat. Lin Shou was shorter, but his body was strong and his face was clearly angular. He had seen the etiquette before, so he didn't say anything during the meal. However, Lin Fu was fine, and when he looked at each other, he nodded slightly and smiled at Lin Nan and passed. Lin Shou was a little reluctant. Even though he was well concealed, he was still caught by Lin Nan and a strange flash in his eyes...

Lin Nan was a little suspicious. It was said that everyone had grown up and the ridiculous things of youth were much less fading. However, this third cousin was always a little distant to himself and not so close to him... Alas! Forget it, I won't be here for too long, just ignore it...
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