A few days after Shen Quan left, on the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, Shen Li and Mr. Jiang came together again. Both of them brought things. Although not as much as Guo had prepared, they also had various expenses for food and clothing. Everything is ready. What surprised Shen Rui was the attitude of Third Young Master Jiang towards Wang Shouren.

Although it sounds like the minister's son is much more noble than the magistrate's son, they are not playboys, so naturally they will not compete with each other. Both of them are scholars, and both are literati.

Even though the third son of Jiang, even in his weak years, took the provincial examination one year later than Wang Shouren, both of them currently have the same starting point in the imperial examination.

Unexpectedly, Third Young Master Jiang took his article and asked Wang Shouren for advice. Even if he did not act like a disciple, he was extremely respectful in his words.

For other people, among the scholars, there are only modest ones, so how can they accept it so boldly? Wang Shouren just accepted it calmly, but his comments on the third son of Jiang were very detailed and had a lot of highlights. Jiang The Third Young Master was overjoyed and looked at Shen Li with grateful eyes.

Shen Rui saw clearly from the sidelines and knew that it was Shen Li who gave the guidance. He couldn't help but admire Third Young Master Jiang's courage and Shen Li's vision.

Although Wang Shouren was determined to learn to be a saint, he had a natural and casual nature, and sometimes acted in a very contradictory manner, sometimes following the rules and sometimes being unruly. Acting like this and acting like this could easily be misunderstood by others as a arrogant and cynical person. However, Shen Li He has a discerning eye and knows that Wang Shouren is not an object in the pond.

Picking up the third son of Jiang in this way would not be without purpose. It would probably be a way to repay Zhuang Gongren's love for Sun and Shen Rui.

Shen Li allowed the third son of Jiang to ask Wang Shouren for advice. He only asked Shen Rui to talk: "Look at you, you look much better than before. I'm just going to travel far next year. Jinzhong is thousands of miles away from Songjiang. It's a long journey by boat and horse." You have to prepare in advance for the hardships..." At this point, he glanced at Wang Shouren and said: "In addition to his outstanding literary talent, Bo'an is also excellent in martial arts. Don't just guard the treasure mountain and just read "The Analects of Confucius" like a nerd. You should also learn a few ways to strengthen your muscles and strengthen your body."

He did not lower his voice. Wang Shouren finished commenting on a passage and was moistening his throat with tea. He happened to hear this sentence and snorted: "Brother Shen, don't lead people in a wrong way. I am a teacher. I have to think about how to teach my disciples." .”

Shen Li said "haha" twice: "I'm just worried that Brother Rui is weak and you have decided to go out next year. If he delays you, it's my fault."

Since Wang Shouren deliberately regarded Shen Rui as his founding disciple, he did not allow others to slight him. Even if Shen Li's words did not necessarily mean that he looked down upon Shen Rui, he felt uncomfortable listening to it. He raised his eyebrows and said, "My disciple, Shen Rui's turn is not his." Brother Shen Rui is disgusting. Shen Rui's health will get better and better. Although Brother Shen is the number one scholar, his ability of knowledge is hard to compliment."

Shen Li was so blocked that he couldn't laugh or cry. What's this? It seemed like he was an outsider and the master and apprentice were on the same side. Master and apprentice? Shen Li opened his eyes wide and said with some surprise: "Bo'an wants to take Brother Rui in." Become a disciple?"

Wang Shouren glanced at him and said disapprovingly: "Do you want to accept him as a disciple? Isn't Shen Rui already my disciple?"

Shen Li sneered, but his heart was a little complicated. He was a little unsure, and he couldn't help but feel a trace of regret in his heart. Even though he knew that Wang Shouren was a great talent and would eventually rise to prominence, there were more than one or two people in the court who wanted to suppress Wang Shouren. As he Will his disciples really not be implicated by him?

He couldn't help but look at Shen Rui, but when he saw Shen Rui's young face, he felt that he was stunned again. Shen Rui was only nine years old. By the time he took the imperial examination and became an official, it would be at least ten years later. By then, Wang Shouren had already arrived. In middle age, you should have established yourself in the government a long time ago, but you have worried too much.

Wang Hua was born as the number one scholar, and now he is in the Ministry of Rites. He can't be said to be full of students and plums, but he also has countless disciples and old friends. The ministers in the court used the rumor that the emperor loved men and suppressed Wang Shouren's two subjects, and poured half a basin of dirty water on him. Wang Hua must be prevented from entering the cabinet. Otherwise, as Emperor Wang Hua's master, if he really wants to join the cabinet, he will definitely become one of the emperor's most trusted cabinet ministers.

Shen Li remembered that his father-in-law said that the Wang family was born in the Langya Wang family, with a thousand-year inheritance and a profound foundation. Wang Hua had the talent to help the country, but he was a noble person, neither party nor group, and was not suitable for power struggle. In the end of his official career, he may not have the opportunity to join the cabinet. However, the prince is about to listen to the lecture, and maybe Wang Hua will be appointed as the imperial master again.

Rui Geer's age is not much different from that of the prince.

Thinking of this, Shen Li felt a little boring again, expecting others to do whatever he wanted. Didn't he still have himself? Could it be that ten years later, he still couldn't protect a little brother...

*

Shen Li and Mr. Jiang went back for two days, and Shen Jin came with Shen Quan.

Shen Jin also gave Shen Rui food and drink for the New Year, as well as four new sets of clothes and socks. According to what he said, these things were sent to him by Shen Juren. Shen Rui and Shen Quan looked at each other and did not reveal it. If Shen Juren really cared about his son who was living in the monastery, he would have sent someone here long ago, why wait until today.

Compared with Shen Rui, who is getting better and better, Shen Jin looks a little haggard, and when facing Shen Rui, he is a little cautious to please. Shen Rui is not a real Ming Dynasty person, and he doesn't care much about the so-called "eldest son" name. , on the contrary, she was a little worried about Shen Jin's health and advised: "Brother, it looks like the body is thinner than before. Even if you work hard on your studies, you should take more care of yourself. You should observe filial piety next year and wait for the next subject in the provincial examination. There is no need to rush. "

Shen Rui and Zhuang Gongren want to go together. As long as Shen Jin, the "eldest son" is at the front, it is his responsibility to support Zhang Laoan and Shen Juren. Even if Shen Juren remarries, Shen Juren will be the first to suffer. Jin. What a good shield. Shen Rui hopes that he will stand in front of him for a long time.

Shen Jin was originally worried that Shen Rui would have a grudge against her because of the matter of dividing the property and naming it, but now seeing that he was not only not like that, but also so concerned, her eyes were red and she almost shed tears, saying: "I have a lot of things to do at home. Well, it’s my second brother. I have to endure the hardships in the Zen room. But if I meet a good doctor and can take good care of my body and get rid of the root cause of my disease, I can bear the hardship."

On this day, Wang Shouren followed Zen Master Hongshan to Qingyuan Temple ten miles away. He was not in the Zen Temple, so Shen Jin could not see him.

Hearing the meaning of Shen Jin's words, he thought that the master of Xinglin lived here, and did not know that Shen Rui was studying essays. Shen Rui glanced at Shen Quan and nodded appreciatively when he saw him blinking at her.

Although Shen Rui did not deliberately conceal it, after all, one more thing is better than one less thing. Thinking that he would go out with Wang Shouren in February next year, Shen Rui solemnly said: "Although my elders and brothers love me, the monastery has the rules of the monastery. After all, I am a guest here, so I really can’t break the rules here. This is really not a place to entertain guests. Brothers, please don’t come here again. When my brother is well, he will return home, and then there will always be a relationship between the brothers. There’s a blind date.”

After hearing this, Shen Jin looked hesitant. But Shen Quan thought of Shen Rui's writings and thought that he wanted to cover up, so he didn't want to see people easily anymore, so he said: "Yes, it was our negligence. The Zen Yuan is a quiet place, and Mr. Wang lives in seclusion. There must be a reason here. I agreed to help Brother Rui take care of his body, and it was all because of the prefect's family. It's really presumptuous for us to come and disturb him like this. If others follow suit, it won't cause trouble to Mr. Wang. I hope Mr. Wang will not vent his anger. Second brother Rui."

After hearing this, Shen Jin also showed a sense of shame and said: "You blame me for not thinking carefully and not considering the second brother's situation. I am here to apologize to the second brother."

Shen Rui hurriedly said: "It is not a crime for those who don't know. Just remember, brothers, don't come to the door at will before going to my little brother's house."

Shen Jin thought for a while and said: "Just do as the second brother said. It's just that the second brother is out alone, and there is no reason for the family to be indifferent. From now on, if someone at home brings daily chews, the second brother will keep it... If there is an order, , just send someone to pass the message."

Logically speaking, since Shen Rui's name has already been allocated to the property, what is missing is a few chews sent by the fourth room. However, looking at Shen Jin's intention, he seems to be unable to feel at ease if he does not accept these things.

Shen Rui nodded and said, "I understand, then I will follow your wishes."

After the brothers finished talking to each other, Shen Rui did not stay with the guests, but personally escorted the two of them out of the monastery.

Different from the hustle and bustle of the world, the life of the New Year in the Zen Yuan is no different from usual. Only Wu Xuan has a lively temper and is dedicated to preparing the New Year's Eve dinner. Fortunately, Shen Rui has collected things from several houses, all of which are dried vegetables. For vegetarian dishes, the ingredients are all available, so there is no need to go shopping outside.

On New Year's Eve, Jixiang Kitchen prepared not just the usual cabbage and tofu, but also a New Year's Eve dinner that was full of color, flavor and flavor. The Zhuyuan even served a separate meal. Although it was a plain meal, there were four plates and four bowls, which looked great. It's very mouth-watering.

Shen Rui had been fasting for half a month. Even if he had some snacks as a snack, they were still not worth the real food. Now that the delicious food was in front of him, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

Among these dishes, there is a "Vegetarian Bazhen", which is made from Bazhong vegetarian ingredients and smoldered in an earthen pot. It is fragrant and has a bit of a "Buddha Jumping over the Wall" flavor.

The banquet was placed in the middle hall of the bamboo house. Wang Shouren took the seat and ordered Shen Rui and Wu Xuan to sit on the left and right sides. Wang Shouren was sometimes very particular about rules, but mostly he was self-disciplined and asked himself to do whatever he wanted. These days, he also started to There are some criticisms of Shen Rui's words and deeds, but he has never been condescending to others. He did not deliberately praise Wu Xuan, but he was not like others who were lenient and strict. According to Shen Rui, Wang Shouren did not look like a general. Wu Xuan is regarded as a slave, but more like a servant. As long as Wu Xuan fulfills his requirements, he will not care about other things.

Although Wang Shouren did not say "everyone is equal" from time to time, he did mean this in his dealings with others. In this Xilin Temple, he was gentle and courteous to both the abbot and the novice novices, and did not treat each other differently based on their status.

Could it be that this is the potential of a saint?
Chapter completed!