The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 77

[77.Chapter 77 The Talented Man from Jiangnan]

Taking advantage of others? snort! Is this the kind of person this young master is? This young master is charming but not obscene, okay?

In his heart, even though Fang Jifan felt a bit like love at first sight, he couldn’t accept it if he actually ate human tofu. In the past, he had no choice but to eat small fragrant tofu, although this behavior has become a habit. It has become natural. Deep down in Fang Jifan’s heart, he despises such behavior. Men should be upright!

All the way out of the dormitory, and immediately out of the palace, outside Chongwen Gate, they saw two brothers, Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling, waiting here with bruises and swollen faces.

Seeing the appearance of these two uncles, Fang Jifan knew that Empress Zhang also had a ruthless side. This was actually understandable. Of course, a sister should protect her shortcomings when others bully her brothers, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t beat her up.

Zhang Heling looked melancholy. Although his swollen cheeks diluted his sadness a little, it was more of a sense of humor. Fang Jifan greeted them from a distance: “Hello, two uncles.” He

came closer .

Some, Zhang Heling looked at Fang Jifan angrily and speechlessly: “Sister, let us two brothers admit your mistakes to you.”

“It doesn’t matter, I will forgive you two uncles.”

“…”

Zhang Yanling and Zhang Heling were both speechless. .

The heart is cut like a knife.

Zhang Heling pondered for a long time: “There is something that we can discuss.”

“Please tell me.” Fang Jifan suppressed a smile.

Zhang Heling said sadly: “Look at how we were beaten, can we pay for some medicine?”

“…” This time it was Fang Jifan’s turn to be speechless.

These two uncles have extraordinary bones. They are really gods. Such people should only exist in heaven.

Fang Jifan shook his head: “No compensation.”

Zhang Heling was speechless.

Zhang Yanling couldn’t help but said: “Can you be reasonable?”

Fang Jifan shook his head: “No.”

“Actually… it’s okay to give three to five hundred cash, just as a face-saving gift, or even a hundred cash. “Zhang Heling was unwilling to give in. They all said that the Zhang brothers had plucked their feathers, but they had some bad luck recently, one after another, which made him feel a deep sense of frustration, as if Fang Jifan was not allowed to pay for medical treatment or housing expenses. , the personality and bottom line of being a person that has been adhered to for many years are gone.

Fang Jifan shook his head: “No.”

This was unreasonable.

Zhang Yanling and Zhang Heling, who had a bruised nose and swollen face, looked at each other. Both Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling bared their teeth and complained at the same time: “Stingy!” They

looked at Fang Jifan with contempt. The two brothers seemed not to dare to cause trouble and turned around to leave. Zhang Yanling whispered in a low voice: “Brother, why do I feel that this guy is not stupid at all?”

Zhang Heling had no expression on his face. He raised his eyes and looked at the long-lost sunset and the cold streets, as if he was mourning for them. The remaining snow on the roof ridges was dotted with the magnificent palace walls. His eyes were actually a little moist. What kind of evil had he done? He tried his best to be calm: “Be calm and don’t get angry. Anger will attack the heart. If the heart is damaged, you need to take medicine!”

“Brother said it very well. It makes sense.” Zhang Yanling smiled hard: “If you say this, I should be very happy. At least I can save some medicine money. Ha… ha… I have to smile more…”

Zhang Heling finally calmed down and was so mentally retarded. The brother was completely angered. He felt that his IQ was being pressed to the ground and rubbed repeatedly. Suddenly, he felt his heart suddenly stop. With a pop, a mouthful of old blood spurted out from his mouth, and he grabbed hold of it with rage. Zhang Yanling beat him up: “Our land is gone, idiot! We lost a lot of rice when we failed to steal the chicken, idiot! You can laugh at this, God, how could the Zhang family have an unscrupulous person like you, ancestors If I know, I will climb out of the tomb and beat you to death, you idiot!”

The punches and kicks were so painful that Zhang Yanling held her head and wailed!

…

There are too many things in life that Fang Jifan cannot predict.

For example, he became the prince’s companion.

I don’t know if reading this is considered an official position, but obviously, Fang Jifan has officially joined the inner circle of Zhan Shifu.

Zhan Shifu is not just a palace for the prince. In fact, it is an institution. In this institution, there are not only a group of losers led by Liu Jin, but also a group of Hanlin and Confucian scholars led by Yang Tinghe. This is actually the main team of the future prince. , equivalent to the six bureaus in Nanjing, all belong to the imperial court’s reserve cadres.

Apart from having no power, everyone’s official positions are not high. Everything seems to be fine. At least… it brings hope to people.

Fang Jifan felt that he was very hopeful now. In addition to accompanying Zhu Houzhao to study, as soon as Yang Tinghe began to sit and talk, Fang Jifan yawned and felt sleepy, and his head felt heavy. But soon, Zhu Houzhao’s loud snoring came. Okay, I can’t sleep anymore.

Yang Tinghe’s self-restraint is actually very good and he is no longer angry. No matter what Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan do, he is still holding the book and shaking his head while reading. The prince teacher has the same difficulties as the prince teacher. He can only hope to influence the prince with his heart. I hope that one day, The prince can turn around and make peace.

Hmm…it’s similar to using love to generate electricity.

Seeing that the New Year was approaching, when he returned to the mansion, Deng Jian was pulled aside by his disciples, and then he excitedly came to Fang Jifan and lowered his voice and said: “Master, the person you want to inquire about has heard that this Tang Yin lives here. At Laifu Inn, not far from our home…”

Earlier, Fang Jifan had ordered Deng Jian to inquire about Tang Bohu’s whereabouts, because spring is coming, and scholars from the south of the Yangtze River often have to take part in the examination. I will come to Beijing early. After all, it is a thousand miles back and forth. Traveling in this era is difficult, and you may not be able to reach it if you don’t have a few months. What’s more, if you encounter a flood or get sick on the way, it may delay your time, so no one dares When facing this important exam, I still dare to hold on to the time.

In fact, by the end of the year, candidates from all over the country have almost arrived in the capital, gathering together, sharpening their knives, waiting for the exam to start.

Tang Bohu should also arrive in Beijing at this time.

Fang Jifan didn’t know what others were like, but he always felt that after being baptized by countless film and television dramas, Tang Bohu, who was once charming and unrestrained on the screen, was half of his idol. Now that he was in trouble, Fang Jifan could control the life and death of others. Ignore it, but Brother Bohu, I want to save you!

What Fang Jifan is most worried about now is that Tang Bohu is hanging out with people like Xu Jing. Fang Jifan doesn’t know whether Xu Jing is innocent and whether he really participated in the fraud, but Tang Bohu is absolutely impossible to participate in the fraud. of.

Since he was wrongly accused, the most likely reason is that he was too close to the right minister of the Ministry of Rites involved in the case, Cheng Minzheng, one of the examiners of this examination, and the examinee Xu Jing. Moreover, Tang Bohu had a cool temperament and did not talk much. Blockade, once there is a connection, it is difficult to protect the meadows and plums, and it will be difficult to clear the suspicion.

Then… the only way is to prevent Tang Bohu and Xu Jing from hanging out together in the days after arriving in the capital. However… this is not easy. After all, they are half fellow villagers, and they are all in the capital. Tang Bohu is Jieyuan has become famous now. Even if he doesn’t join in the fun of others, others will join him.

“Laifu Inn? Who is living with him?”

Deng Jian didn’t know why the young master was so interested in a person named Tang Yin. However, it was difficult to guess the young master’s thoughts. Although he felt a little suspicious, he still behaved. He said: “Because many candidates have arrived in Beijing recently, all the inns are full. It is said that he came with many fellow villagers. However, he was alone in that inn and did not live with his fellow villagers.”

Fang Jifan relaxed. He knew that Tang Bohu and Xu Jing came north together to take the exam, and he was afraid that they would live together. Now that they don’t live together, it would be much better.

The problem now is to isolate the connection between Tang Bohu and Xu Jing.

Fang Jifan immediately took advantage of the situation and said, “Let’s go to Laifu Inn.”

“Ah…” Deng Jian said in surprise, “Young master, you don’t want to eat?”

“No.” Fang Jifan acted vigorously and resolutely, and this young master must do good things.

Deng Jian touched his stomach pitifully. He was hungry.

Without further ado, Fang Jifan ordered the driver to prepare the car and hurried to Laifu Inn with Deng Jian. It was already evening. Although it had not snowed in the past few days, the weather was still biting and windy at night, and Laifu Inn was no better. A few blocks away from Fang’s house, the place was bustling with the lights coming off. Fang Jifan got out of the car and someone walked out of the inn unexpectedly. He almost bumped into Fang Jifan who was about to enter the inn.

This is a scholar, tall and thin, wearing a Confucian scholar’s shirt and a silk scarf. His appearance is not outstanding, but he has a somewhat chic and elegant feeling.

Deng Jian muttered in a low voice: “Master, this is Tang Yin.”

(End of chapter)