Chapter 71: Abandon the Sophistication, the Instructor Comes
The six of them rode slowly and walked slowly. They arrived at Zhengjiaji when the sun was west. The scholar Qin Chuan was considered a character in Zhengjiaji and recognized many people, so naturally no one made things difficult for him in front of the door and went home smoothly.
Since Qin Xiucai said it at the ferry entrance, Zhu Da has been paying attention to the passers-by and idle men around him along the way, but he did not find any suspicious characters. He was not disappointed, after all, it was normal that he could not see it.
When I was returning Qin Qin that day, the Qin family looked empty, but today there were three people waiting in front of the door. They were not guards in age or manner. They should be servants of the Qin family. They respectfully greeted Qin Xiucai. Someone took Qin Qin, and some people went to lead horses and so on.
"This is Zhu Da, this is Zhou Qingyun. Everything they are like Qin Qin. I will give orders for the rest." As soon as I entered the courtyard, Qin Xiucai gave orders directly.
There was a woman who had seen him waiting in the yard. After hearing Qin Xiucai's words, the four of them quickly agreed. They looked at Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun with no surprise or curiosity. They probably said hello in advance.
Zhu Da, Zhou Qingyun and the Qin family father and daughter both lived in the second house, but lived in a side room. A servant led Zhu Da and the others over. Qin Xiucai said behind him: "Let's have dinner together later, and have a good rest today. You will have no time to start tomorrow morning."
There were two beds in the spacious room, one of which was complete. Although it was not brand new, it was not too damaged. It was very good for Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun. After all, compared with Baibao Village, it was heaven and earth. Two half-old robes were specially prepared for them to change, and the man explained clearly, "These are all clean clothes washed and clean clothes. They were worn by the master back then. The two young masters wore them first. In two days, they would ask the tailor to make new ones for you." The title of "young master" made the two uncomfortable.
The supper was very rich, and there was no need to mention the staple food, and the meat and eggs were also complete. Qin Xiucai smiled and said, "I heard that you have to catch fish in order to make your body. I don't need to come here. There are no delicacies, but you can eat well and have enough food."
From yesterday to now, I have been rushing to go on a hurry and be careful. Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun are tired and hungry again. After Qin Xiucai finished speaking, they moved their chopsticks, and the two immediately began to swallow their food, and Qin Qin's appetite improved.
"Don't go out these days. There are guard posts around the house. Before the results are released, the risk is still very high." Qin Xiucai reminded them.
From the ceremony of collecting kids to the present, our relationship has been much closer on the road, but we really stayed at the same table for dinner, because of the strangeness around us, everyone was a little uncomfortable. Qin Xiucai didn't deliberately do anything, but just urged them to wash up and rest earlier.
After Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun entered their house, the two of them were much more relaxed. They were about to speak, and someone sent them hot water and various utensils for washing up outside. The two stopped again. The servant knew that those from the village might not adapt to these things and gently guided them how to do it. Zhou Qingyun was very stiff in doing these things. Zhu Da was fine. Compared with now, the unhygienic years were much better than now. But no matter how unaccustomed to it, the conditions of Baibao Village were there, which was impossible to achieve. The living conditions of the Qin family were too strong. Zhu Da felt happy from the inside out, but Zhou Qingyun was awkward. For him, not only did he have no idea, but he also felt that it was a waste of time.
After washing up, he changed into clean clothes. Zhu Da felt refreshed all over. In addition, the room had already burned the kang and fire wall, and was burned by the heat, and he was about to soften his body. He even yawned a few times. Zhou Qingyun was almost the same. Both of them wanted to sleep.
"We must keep the weapons at hand, so we have to be more alert tonight." Zhu Da reminded that Zhou Qingyun had no objection.
"......In the past, Xiang Bo and I wanted to go hunting, sell salt, and we were busy with our work to eat meat and practice martial arts. Later, with you, we had to go to the river to catch fish. If we were in such a family, how much time would we save to practice martial arts..."
Zhou Qingyun said vaguely. Zhu Da was about to answer the conversation, but when he heard the silence over there, his breathing became even, and he seemed to be asleep. Zhu Da reached out and touched the short sword. The heavy weight made people feel at ease, and he also fell asleep.
The young man recovered quickly. Zhu Da did not get up late the next day, and woke up at the same time as usual. Zhou Qingyun was the same. The window paper had just turned white, and there was a sniff of rooster crowing outside. What was more clear was the movement of cleaning outside the window. It was obvious that the Qin family servants were busy getting up.
"Let's go out and help." Zhu Da said.
Seeing Zhou Qingyun wondering, Zhu Da said again: "Others call us young masters, we can't regard ourselves as young masters. We have to learn to be aware of our ability and be ambitious. If we slacken, it's better to go home."
Zhou Qingyun nodded, and the two of them were dressed in a very smooth manner and went out. The person who was sweeping the floor was busy with a big broom. There was not much dust rising on the ground, and it must have been sprinkled with water. Zhu Da walked up with a smile and said, "I don't know what to call this uncle?"
The servant was in his forties and his back was a little hunched. He was shocked when he heard this and waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Zhe killed me, Zhe killed me, you can't be called that, just call me Lao Wang."
"Uncle Wang, let's help you..." Zhu Da smiled and reached out. He used a lot of such polite routines back then, and they are easy to use now.
"It cannot be used, it cannot be used." The Wang Bo hurriedly retreated, his face full of fear.
Because it was early morning, everyone was afraid of disturbing other people who were sleeping, so they kept their voices down. Zhu Da smiled and took a step forward. Be polite, you are not polite as long as you persist.
At this moment, Qin Xiucai walked out of the house. He was already dressed neatly, but his face was not good-looking. He said coldly: "Are you here just doing housework and learning to sweep the floor?"
After saying this, Wang Wang quickly lowered his head and stepped back. Qin Xiucai walked down the steps with a calm face and said, "Zhu Da, you are smart and alert, able to analyze the general trend, and know a lot of practices, but occasionally you are a little dated in the world. Everyone is vague about the person who really teaches you the ability, so I didn't ask. Now I can see if it is the officials who were dismissed in the yamen who committed crimes and were dismissed!"
There are very few officials of the government, and those who operate practical things are all official and servants. However, these two types of people have real power to do practical things, but they are considered to be low-key servants. They have indeed sat down for many things that are harmful to the truth. They have a very poor reputation among the people. Officials know writing, are familiar with government practices, and are good at adapting. Compared with the superior officials, they are indeed capable. Everything that Zhu Da showed is inconsistent with these, and then official people are experienced people with familiar human feelings. This is the so-called "stalemate".
Zhu Da naturally would not deny refute these words, but the other party said these words to him. Zhu Da's face turned red at this time. He thought that he was adults in thinking and doing things, and he could not say anything. He definitely didn't omissions, but he didn't expect that he was pointed directly at the critical moment by Xiucai. Those few words just now woke him up like slapping him in public. Zhu Da found that he had forgotten his heart a little.
What is the purpose of doing all this? It is to become stronger, to live and live well in this era of jungle laws. But as I do it, the purpose of doing things has become partially comprehensive, which makes people amazed. "This young man is like an adult". He was confused by this boring vanity. Qin Xiucai's merciless words were considered a shock.
The atmosphere in the yard was very awkward, and even Zhou Qingyun, who had always been dull, was very uncomfortable. Zhu Da did not argue. At this time, no matter how clever he was, he would humiliate himself. He blushed and clasped his fists and said, "What the adoptive father taught me is that I will practice martial arts now."
Qin Xiucai nodded and said nothing. Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun went to the front yard. The two of them practiced knife in a stern manner. Zhou Qingyun originally wanted to ask a few questions, but he didn't say anything after seeing Zhu Da's expression. After half an hour, someone came to greet him, saying that breakfast was ready.
Qin Xiucai did not mention the scolding at the dinner table, but instead gently reminded Zhu Da and the others that if there was anything they needed to speak directly, it would be very convenient to make a reservation here. The girl Qin Qin had completely recovered and talked happily. For Qin Qin, the arrival of Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun made her less lonely, and she was two non-familiar companions, so she would naturally be happy.
After breakfast, Zhu Da hesitated at the bowls and chopsticks on the table. This action made Qin Xiucai laugh, and waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Even Qin Qin wants to help clean up the bowls and chopsticks, don't reach out to watch."
Zhu Da smiled bitterly and started cleaning up with Zhou Qingyun, thinking that he was like a real boy. What the adults said was here to worry about gains and losses, and to make progress and retreat.
When I brought the dishes and chopsticks to the kitchen, I had the "Sister Cheng" to wash it. Zhu Da noticed that the breakfast ate by the Qin servants was the same as that of the Qin father and daughter. He had also heard from people that the difference between the master and the servant was very kind. Many people asked the servants to eat leftovers.
As soon as he returned to the living room where he had breakfast, a servant came to report that a "Master Yuan" asked for a meeting. Qin Xiucai signaled to invite him in and asked Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun, who were planning to practice martial arts, to stay. Qin Qin was very lively and active at home. When he heard that a fresh guest came, he immediately ran out to see the freshness. In the past, the girl went out to run around every day, and after the accident, she was entangled in the yard. She probably felt bored and bored.
Qin Qin's movements were too fast. When Qin Xiucai was about to call her, he had already run out of the door. Qin Chuan shook his head repeatedly. Zhu Da thought that he was shaking his head because he thought his daughter was naughty. He never thought that a scream sounded outside the house and heard footsteps again. Qin Qin, who had just rushed out, actually ran back, with a look of fear on his face, plunged into Qin Chuan's arms, and said "terrible".
After hearing the scream, Zhu Da and Zhou Qingyun were both on guard and thought something was happening outside. However, Qin Xiucai had no choice but to smile bitterly, stroked his daughter's hair and said, "Let you run around, be scared!"
Chapter completed!