"Are you okay?"

The girl's inquiry interrupted Chen Yichen's confusion. He reacted and learned the literary style of this era and bowed: "I'm fine, thank you for helping me."

Facing Chen Yi's polite and literary style, the girl in front of her had a strange expression. She stared at Chen Yi for two seconds, then frowned slightly and asked, "You... don't you remember me?"

Do I know someone?

Now it was Chen Yichen's turn to start panic. Although he inherited the original body's memory, he had no impression of the girl in front of him at all. It was obvious that the other party knew him again, and it felt a little difficult to smooth things over.

"That... remember! Of course I remember! You are Qing... Sister Qingtong?"

Chen Yichen was wise in a hurry, remembering that Li Da's grandson seemed to be called Qingtong sister before. Although he was rejected by the girl in front of him with disgust, now he had no choice but to use it.

Originally, Chen Yichen was mentally prepared to "treat" with Li Da, but unexpectedly, his voice "Qingtong Sister" came out, and a raised arc appeared on the corner of the girl's mouth opposite, and she nodded and said, "Well, we haven't seen each other for many years."

"Yes, long time no see."

Chen Yichen also pretended to nodded in agreement, and at the same time showed a sigh. Anyway, life is like a play, and it all depends on acting...

"I heard that Uncle Zhu asked you to go to the inner courtyard to study. Is that true?"

Uncle Zhu? It should be said that Duke Cheng Guoguo Zhu Yong. This girl calls Zhu Yong uncle. Then could she be my cousin?

Chen Yichen is completely confused now...

"This is true, but I refuse the good intentions of my husband."

"Why didn't you agree?"

The girl in front of her widened her black eyes and her surprise reaction was just like Zhao Hongjie before.

“Because the outer courtyard is pretty good too.”

Chen Yichen casually made excuses, and even Zhao Hongjie was unwilling to explain more, let alone the girl he didn't know in front of him.

"Is this a good question? Do you know what it means to go to the inner school to school?"

The girl's tone was a little anxious. At the same time, we can tell from this sentence that she should know Chen Yichen very well, so she knows the meaning behind the inner school entrance examination.

Facing the girl's anxious question, Chen Yichen looked at her and smiled unanimously, but did not answer.

Maybe it was because of the realization that Chen Yichen avoided it or the stranger he had not seen for many years, which made it difficult for the girl to continue asking questions, so she could only sigh and said helplessly.

"This time Uncle Zhu returned to his hometown to handle affairs in order to prepare for the Northern Expedition to Mongolia next year. He may not return to Nanjing for a long time in the future. Therefore, Uncle Zhu decided to hold a family dinner in three days to invite the nobles and civil and military officials in Nanjing to reminisce about the past."

"And the students of the inner courtyard's private school will also participate, giving them the opportunity to show their knowledge, and may be unexpectedly appreciated and will be helpful to their future imperial examination career. You can participate with me at that time and strive to get the attention of honors and important officials at the family dinner."

Attend a family dinner?

Chen Yichen couldn't help but think. According to what this little girl said, there were countless high-ranking officials and nobles at the family banquet of the Duke of Chengguo, and using the later generations' statements, it means personal connections and resources.

If you are unable to enter the genealogy of the Duke of Chengguo and get the status advantages and family capital of the children of aristocratic families, then it would be nice to take this opportunity to become familiar with each other. If you really get the appreciation of any noble and senior official, you may be able to support your career in the future.

In fact, Chen Yichen had already figured out the conversation with Li Tingxiu at noon. Since he had lived for a lifetime, he naturally could not live in mediocrity for the rest of his life. Otherwise, if you only eat, drink and have fun, the entertainment styles of Ming Dynasty were not as good as modern. So what's the meaning of life?

So whether it is ambition or ambition, a real man can live in the world, so how can he live in depression for a long time?

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Chen Yichen agreed so readily, which surprised the girl. She thought that according to Chen Yichen's attitude of rejecting even the invitation from Duke Cheng, she would definitely take some effort to convince him, but she didn't expect it to be so relaxed.

"You really agree to attend the family dinner?"

"certainly."

After being confirmed again, a faint smile appeared on the girl's face and dimples were embedded in the corner of her mouth.

"Since you agree, you are not allowed to regret it!"

"good."

"Then I'll go back first. We'll see you in three days, Brother Yichen."

Before Chen Yichen could respond, the girl smiled sly, waved her hand and turned around and left.

Brother Yichen?

Seeing the girl's back disappearing at the end of the alley, Chen Yichen was a little confused, so he turned his head and asked Zhao Hongjie: "What's your situation? Didn't you say that the soldiers would divide into two groups to call the sir, why did you call a little girl?

Facing Chen Yichen's questioning, Zhao Hongjie looked a little aggrieved: "It was not what I called, it was on the way to Mr.'s study. She wanted to come by herself."

"Then why did she come here?"

Zhao Hongjie spread his hands: "I don't know."

"Then who is this little girl?"

"Didn't you just call me Sister Qingtong? You're asking me?"

"I……"

It was Chen Yichen's turn to be speechless, so he could only say vaguely: "That... that one hasn't seen for many years, and the memory is a bit blurry. Please introduce it to me in detail."

When Zhao Hongjie heard Chen Yichen say this, he didn't think much and replied: "Her name is Chen Qingtong, and she is the only daughter of Chen Ying, the Marquis of Taining. Marquis of Taining has a good relationship with the Duke of the Kingdom, so Chen Qingtong studied at Duke of Cheng since childhood."

Chen Qingtong, the only daughter of Hou Taining...

Chen Yichen silently recited this name, and a cute little girl slowly appeared in his mind, with her eyebrows and eyes vaguely similar to the girl just now.

"Yeah, I get it."

Chen Yichen nodded. He vaguely remembered some childhood memories, but it was not very clear.

"You two should have met often when they were young. You can forget it. You are a little bit forgetful now."

"Maybe I've been tired of reading at night with candles recently."

Facing Chen Yichen's face and saying this without blushing, Zhao Hongjie's muscles twitched twice, thinking in his heart, why didn't he find this guy so shameless before?

"Okay, if nothing happens, I'll go back first."

"Go back so early? Don't we go shopping in Nanshi Street?"

Zhao Hongjie's expression was very surprised. In the past, after school, they had to play around and play around, and they didn't go home until night fell. Today, the sun really hit the west side?

"Of course I won't go. Today, Master also taught Xiang Qinzhongde. It seems that you didn't listen at all. This level of awareness really disappointed me!"
Chapter completed!