Help me?

Hearing this, Shen Yichen looked at Mr. Bian carefully to confirm whether he had seen or recognized him before.

But after searching for a long time in my mind, I couldn't find the relevant memory. I don't know if I have never seen it or if I have forgotten it.

Since you don’t know each other, why should the other party help you?

Shen Yichen has never believed that in a place like officialdom, where there is so much futility and compromise, there can still be things that are good for no reason. Whatever the other party has paid, it must be what they want to get from themselves, and equal exchange is the key to survival in the officialdom. road.

"I wonder how Mr. Bian helped me?"

"Young friend Shen, have you seen the crime list?"

"I haven't seen it yet."

"As expected of you."

Bian He's face showed a true expression. Only an extraordinary person like Shen Yichen would ignore the government trial case at a young age.

In fact, Bian He was really wrong about this. It was not that Shen Yichen was too lazy to look at the list of crime suspects, but after the officials reported the good news, he hurriedly informed the two teachers of the news about the suspect.

After going around, I didn't go home until nightfall, and I didn't have time to look at the crime list.

"If you Xiaoyou Shen had read the list of the most recent cases, you would have learned that in addition to your high school case leader, there are three other clan members from Chengguo Gongfu's private school who were selected as children."

Needless to say, the words were very clear. Just from Bian He's words, Shen Yichen had already realized the problem.

On the day of the government examination, Shen Yichen even had a few quarrels with Zhu Qingyu and others. To be precise, Shen Yichen unilaterally crushed them.

Because when he mentioned that it was unusual for the other party to come together to participate in the government examination, Zhu Qingyu obviously did not dare to talk back.

At that time, Shen Yichen didn't take it too seriously. After all, the dispute over a few words was let go. Even if he had doubts in his heart, things without evidence would sound more like slander.

Now that Bian He's old incident has been brought up again, it means that the problem lies with Zhu Qingyu and others.

"Mr. Bian is saying that the other three Zhu clan members have problems with their test papers?"

"I dare not say this."

Bian He was very smart and put aside the question of whether he would offend Zhu Yong, the Duke of Cheng. He simply said that these three people were admitted to the examination by his own boss. If he admitted that there was a problem with their examination papers, wouldn't it be a disguised admission that Li Min also had a problem? ?

A qualified staff member would never make such a stupid mistake.

"It's because I was born late and abrupt."

Shen Yichen also quickly realized the flaw in his words and quickly apologized to Bian He.

"It doesn't matter, after today's results are released, this matter will definitely be discussed among the candidates. Xiaoyou Shen, your high school case will attract everyone's attention. There may be a hidden danger that the wind will destroy the tree that is still in the forest."

Bian He used the word hidden danger, almost telling Shen Yichen clearly that there was something wrong with the test papers of Zhu Qingyu and others, and there was a high probability that it would affect you.

And as the leader of the case, you may have faced more doubts and criticisms than Zhu Qingyu and others combined, so you must be mentally prepared in advance.

"I understand, Mr. Bian, thank you for reminding me."

Shen Yichen had a wry smile on his face at this moment. He not only understood that Zhu Qingyu and others had problems with their test papers, but he also understood more about the conversation with Cheng Guogong Zhu Yong that day.

Even if he is not included in the genealogy, in fact, he has not even the slightest relationship with the clan members of the Chengguo Duke's family, but in the eyes of outsiders, he is still a member of the Chengguo Duke's family, sharing weal and woe.

No wonder Zhu Yong didn't care at all about the estrangement between father and son, and still generously recommended him to prison. The root cause lies in this.

"But Xiaoyou Shen doesn't need to worry too much. There is also a solution to this matter."

"The solution is a flower viewing party?"

"Yes, Xiaoyou Shen is really talented and intelligent."

Bian He nodded approvingly. He had seen the right person. Shen Yichen's vision was far beyond that of an ordinary child. This child would definitely leapfrog in the future.

"Most of the candidates for the Yingtianfu Examination are the sons of high-ranking officials. If you want to overcome the criticism, let others make it uncontroversial!"

This is the biggest difference between Yingtianfu Examination and other state capitals. As one of the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty, most of the candidates who have the right to speak are the sons of noble families.

You can't refute and explain rumors and criticisms one by one. The best way is to gather them all and solve them at once.

And the flower viewing party is this time!

"Mr. Bian's help today will be remembered in my heart later in life."

Shen Yichen also understood at this moment what the small favor Bian He said at the beginning was. If nothing else, it was his suggestion to Fu Yin to let him participate in the flower viewing party.

"You're welcome, little friend Shen, I just want to make a good relationship."

This was Bian He's sincere words. With Shen Yichen's current ability, it was basically impossible to provide equivalent help in return for him.

The reason why he was willing to do this was that he concluded that Shen Yichen's potential was much more than this, and he wanted to establish a relationship in advance so that he would have a basis to speak up if he really wanted anything in the future.

"Wan Sheng understands, thank you Mr. Bian."

"Then I will stop disturbing you and take my leave."

"Mr. Bian, walk slowly."

Shen Yichen politely sent the other party to the entrance of the hospital, just as Bian He said, being kind to others often gives yourself another way out.

Seeing that all the officials in the courtyard had left, Mrs. Shen walked out of the back room, and at the same time her heart was temporarily relieved.

"Chen'er, what on earth did you do that even Lord Fu Yin came to announce the good news personally?"

Although Shen's culture is not high, he has seen a lot in the Chengguo Palace and knows that it is impossible for an official of Yingtian Fu Yin's level to announce the good news to a child, even if he is the head of the case.

This is why Li Min repeatedly explained to Shen that she could relax, but she was always worried. Things were too abnormal.

"It's okay, maybe Mr. Fu Yin thinks highly of me."

It was naturally impossible for Shen Yichen to tell his mother about the bad things about the Zhu clan, and to be honest, it was not a big deal. He was upright and was not afraid of shadows. Even if the imperial examination fraud was exposed in the end, it would have nothing to do with him.

"Really?"

"Don't worry, mother, Mr. Fu Yin is just passing by and came to take a look. Don't think too much about it."

"All right."

Mrs. Shen nodded, but still felt a little uneasy and added: "Chen'er, you may come into contact with many dignitaries in the future. Remember to act cautiously and don't offend others."

Maybe this is the state of mind of being a mother. In the past, Shen Yichen had no future, and Mrs. Shen was worried about his future. Now Shen Yichen is so promising that even Mr. Fu Yin came to congratulate her. She is also worried that her son is young and has no experience in handling things. , will offend these noble people.

"I know, mother, please go back to the house and rest."

Shen Yichen was relatively experienced in dealing with people, to the point where even Lin Zhen thought he was cautious.

"Well, then Chen'er, don't read too late and go to bed early."

Seeing her son's calm appearance now, Mrs. Shen felt relieved, and after giving instructions, she went back to the house.

One night later, Shen Yichen received the invitation to the party ghostwritten by Bian He, but was a little surprised when he saw the address. It was actually in Zhanyuan of Wei Guogong's Mansion.

Zhanyuan Garden is quite famous in Nanjing and is known as the "No. 1 Garden in Jinling". It was formerly the Palace of Wu Prince before Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, and was later given to King Xu Da of Zhongshan.

It is said that the layout of the rocks in Zhanyuan is ingenious. Through stacking, display and combination, it has achieved a majestic, steep and deep natural artistic conception. In addition, the peonies in the garden are unique. Compared with other places, they are more light, elegant and full of fairy spirit.

Shen Yichen originally thought that this so-called flower appreciation party was just a group of young ladies from aristocratic families going on an outing. Now judging from the address of the party, the standards of the party are much higher than what he imagined, and I am afraid it will be no less than before. The family banquet of Duke Chengguo.

Theoretically, for a party of this size, even if Yin Zheng, a third-grade member of the Yingtian Mansion, is a younger brother, even if he can bring outstanding juniors in, the number of places will only be one or two at most. Master Fu Yin gave himself the "ticket" for this party. It’s really a huge investment!

But this time Shen Yichen really thought wrong. Yingtian Mansion Yin Li Min valued him very much, but it was not enough to spend a lot of money.

Because in this so-called flower-viewing party, what is appreciated is not flowers at all, but people! The whole party emphasizes the participation of young ladies from your family, but it actually has another function, that is, it is the Ming Dynasty version of a "group blind date conference."

As early as "The Rites of Zhou", it is recorded that China's original collective blind date was when the officials in charge of weddings gathered together unmarried young men and women to express their love by singing love songs during the season when the grass was growing and the orioles were flying.

Later, as Confucianism became the mainstream culture, especially after the Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism in the Song Dynasty, this free marriage method gradually disappeared, and was replaced by the words of matchmakers ordered by parents.

At this time, let alone free love, young men and women may not even know what the other person looks like before getting married, and everything is taken care of by their parents and matchmakers.

Of course, there are exceptions to many things. After all, this kind of "blind box" marriage that is completely kept in the dark is really risky. Especially the young ladies from noble families are in an advantageous position in marriage and have many choices. Why? Do you still have to fight for luck and not choose the best?

As a result, the custom of blind dates gradually emerged in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but the method was changed to a more subtle way. The matchmaker took the man to the woman's home, but the woman did not come forward, hiding in the boudoir and secretly observing each other's every move.

If it feels particularly suitable, just come out to meet and pour tea for the man, indicating that the matter is done. If it doesn't feel suitable, then don't leave the boudoir, so that the man knows it in his mind.

To be honest, this method is a bit similar to modern fast-paced blind dates. The two parties make an appointment to have a meal, exchange WeChat development if they have a good impression, and find an excuse to check out and run away if they don't feel like it...

When you rise to the rank of officials and powerful people, it becomes even more reserved. You don't even need the word "blind date" at all. Instead, there are various parties to give young men and women the opportunity to meet and interact.

You see, this isn't even a blind date. It's purely about flower viewing and outing. It's completely impossible to violate any ancestral etiquette. You can't find anything wrong, right?

This is like various Confucian masters in the late Ming Dynasty who went to brothels and Chu houses to have fun with prostitutes, euphemistically calling it a literary exchange at the soul level. Not only can't this be considered whoring, but it should be praised as an elegant thing. I really don't accept it. .
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