After casually dealing with two people, she heard a commotion outside. She opened the curtain to look, and saw Yu Liang smiling and cupping his hands to one side. Following his line of sight, she saw that she was a little thin, and her temples were already white.

Lin Ruhai. Xu was tired from traveling, and he was being supported by a young man. The young man's face was somewhat familiar, but his temperament felt a little unfamiliar.

In my memory, Brother Yang is an elegant and handsome boy. But the boy in front of me may have grown up by the sea. His skin color is slightly darker, a healthy wheat color. He wears a black brocade robe and loses his elegance.

and shy, but a bit more sharp and calm. At this moment, Lin Yutong was really grateful to Wen Tianfang. No matter how carefully he raised himself back then, it was different from what Wen Tianfang taught him now. What was in front of him was

The boy is no longer the boy who needs his sister's protection. He is now a little man, and his shoulders are strong enough to hold up things.

Watching him supporting Lin Ruhai, he calmly and calmly exchanged greetings with the people on the shore.

After helping Lin Ruhai out of the boat and exchanging polite greetings, he quickly returned to the boat. After a while, two women wearing hoods appeared on the boat. It was easy to tell from their clothes that the person walking in front was a girl.

He was tall and well-built. When he got off the boat, he left the maid and his mother-in-law alone and walked over very neatly. It was obvious from his movements that he had a bit of a temper. The woman behind wanted to pull her away, but she was thinking of others and stretched out her hand.

He didn't pull her, and put his hand on Brother Yang's arm in a disguised manner. Brother Yang supported the woman, and the group got off the boat and got into the car. Because they were women, no one greeted her.

Lin Yutong didn't look at how the arrangements were made there.

The fourth master asked her: "Are you relieved?"

not worried!

Let's just go home and live our own lives.

The fourth master's wedding is just around the corner, so it's really not a big deal to be nervous. Emperor Zhenglong met the fourth master in advance just to use his. Therefore, he will definitely not fail the exam, and his ranking will not be too low.

But the fourth master has such a stupid temper. Since he knows this, he must live up to his reputation. He is really hardworking.

Then Lin Yutong was accompanying him in his studies, and tried not to disturb him with trivial matters at home. Over there, Lin Ruhai went to visit Jia's house, and Jia Zheng called. The fourth master didn't go, and told him the reason. But Lin Yutong must go.

What's more, I still want to meet this Lin Tongyu.

Lin Tongyu and Lin Yutong had different ideas. When they first met, she smiled and came over to greet Lin Yutong: "Sister Tong, before my father changed my name, we still had the same name." Then she added, "My sister wrote home before.

In the letter, I mentioned my sister many times and how well she took care of me. When we met in person, I kept talking about my sister every day. I used to think that my brother and I could still be together and be able to be together.

Companion. My sister is a little lonely after all when she is in someone else’s house. Listening to it now, I am really grateful to have my sister by my side." She said, then saluted again, "I have to thank my sister."

Daiyu only smiled on one side, and it was obvious that she was very happy. This showed that she got along well with the people at home.

Sitting at the banquet, Lin Tongyu joked with Wang Xifeng again, but she was a bit polite to Jia Baoyu, and even said: "Brother Bao, why don't you go sit outside. My sister often writes some words about how knowledgeable Brother Bao is..."

"

Wang Xifeng laughed: "You have such a fierce temper and you belong to Brother Bao. Don't you know that he is older than you..."

"Ah?" Lin Tongyu looked stunned: "Older than me? I thought he was younger than Brother Yang. Brother Yang had already been involved in outside affairs a few years ago, and his father only used him as an adult.

My father and I don't need to worry about anything inside or outside. So now that I have met my cousin, I actually thought that he was younger than Brother Yang, which is really a sin." He also generously apologized to Baoyu.

Baoyu just buried his head in Jia Mu's arms, and Jia Mu laughed: "You don't know this, his body is weak..."

Lin Tongyu nodded in approval and sighed: "Brother Yang, it's not like this. In the early years, he was weaker than others... But the weaker he became, the more he had to move. His father also said that he was raised in a basin.

Flowers in the world cannot see any wind, frost, rain or dew, but those that grow in the barren mountains and ridges are the most prosperous. Also, if you plant saplings under the eaves of your home, how can you grow into a towering tree that can protect you from the wind and rain? Think about it.

This is indeed the truth, a man’s home should be as tall as a big tree, otherwise who can we women and children take shelter from?”

All this is true.

But now that you say this, what do you want to say?

Ultimately, if Jia Baoyu continues like this, the Lin family will look down upon him.

In the Lin family's concept, a man must be like a man, be able to support the family, and be able to provide shelter for the women, children, old and young at home.

Is this wrong?

Who wouldn't marry their daughter to find someone who can protect her from the wind and rain? She always shrinks into the old lady's arms, and the Lin family looks down upon her.

Lin Yutong really felt that it was no wonder that Wen Tianfang didn't recognize her. In fact, she no longer looked like her. But the girl in front of him really looked like her former self. She was a bit shrewd, sharp and even aggressive. And

She was much better than him. At that time, he was just a passer-by. No matter how he concealed it, his thoughts as a passer-by had not changed and could not be changed. Because he knew that once he came, he would eventually go back. But the girl in front of him was different.

, she was born and raised here, and the aunt who gave birth to her is still alive, has suffered, and knows how to cherish it. What is commendable is that it can be seen that she has a clear mind, a correct mind, a sophisticated human nature, and a sharp and sharp temperament. Compared with back then,

I am better than one level.

The awkward feeling in her heart disappeared in an instant. She fell in love with this girl even more.

But there are some differences. For example, they all have their own styles in their preferences and dress.

At this moment, she felt that it was really good. Wen Tianfang could like this girl, but he was afraid that he would not like himself now. The fourth master was willing to take her to watch Bo Yun's strange court story, and then step by step

It has led me to where I am now. But back then, Wen Tianfangshi rarely told him about the affairs of the court. At that time, his thoughts were always on the back house, otherwise he would just spend some money or

It's something else.

Wen Tianfang needs just such a girl, and he... has long been branded as belonging to the Fourth Master.

When she got back, she told Fourth Master: "It is branded in my heart and no one can open it except you."

It was with such sweet words of love that Fourth Master walked briskly into Chunwei's examination room.

Before the exam, friends such as the Yu family, the Lin family, and the Hanlin family whom Fourth Master knew, such as Shan Ziye, all sent pens, inks, paper and inkstones to seek good luck. Other families, such as the Jia family,

The Xue family, and even the Wang family who had some dealings with each other, did not say anything. Lin Yutong even received a post from Wang Xifeng on the morning of sending the Fourth Master to take the exam.

It's February, and the spring flowers are blooming. Let's come and enjoy the flowers and have a spring banquet together.

For such an important matter as Chunwei, it was Enke who took the exam. Lin Ruhai was still the examiner. The Jia family actually forgot about such an important matter.

Lin Yutong didn't know how to say rejection. He held the post for a long time before saying: "I really can't care about it today." He also brought two pots of flowers raised at home and sent them over, saying they were to help the old lady |

Xing.

No one remembers it, and Lin Yutong certainly didn’t talk about participating in the Spring Festival.

When I have nothing to do, I take my young daughter with me and teach her how to calculate accounts and read the account books. Occasionally, I pay attention to my brother-in-law's schooling. If the weather is good, Shao Hua will also bring his children to visit, and ignore other things.

The fourth master has been away for several days. The cloak Lin Yutong made is very big. Once it is buckled, it becomes a sleeping bag. You can hide in it at night and you will never feel the cold. The food is even more meticulous, and the oil tea can be brewed with boiling water.

. Dip in small fried twists, and it’s best to have a bowl of them in the morning. At noon, add homemade seasonings to the noodles, cut off a little with a knife and put them in, and it’s a meal. In the evening, put them in small and

Cut the thin sesame seed cakes, put a piece of braised pork in it, and then use an iron skewer to skewer a dozen of these things, bake them on a small clay oven, and you will get a smaller version of the meat buns, one bite at a time, half full of flavor.

It's all in the examination room. Then I'll make a cup of hot tea and feel comfortable.

Many people who were just scraping by to eat dry food hated the smell created by Fourth Master. They were so greedy that they didn't even bother to answer the exam.

Others went to take exams, but Fourth Master went to experience life.

After the experience, I came back.

Not only am I full of energy, but my body is also clean. This cleansing charm is quite easy to use.

Of course, it looked clean to others. But psychologically, Fourth Master still felt that it would be more comfortable to go through the water and change into clean clothes. Yu Liang took the person back and went back directly. Said Lin Yutong: "

You must be tired, don't ask anything, just have a good rest."

There is nothing to ask. I soaked in the tub for half an hour. After adding hot water three times, I came out. After changing clothes, I asked Lin Yutong to help me wring out my hair and eat porridge and side dishes.

After a meal, everyone lay down on the kang whether they wanted to sleep or not.

It was still cold today, and the kang was still burning at home. The soft quilt and the familiar fragrance made me fall asleep in a short while.

Not to mention that I am not tired, in that kind of environment, I am a little more comfortable than others, but when it comes to comparing with home, it is really incomparable.

Just take a rest, it will take a few days to recover.

After the exam was over, the candidates took a break. After regaining their composure, they held various animal workshops.

But it is the examiner who is in trouble.

In previous years, although the number of people admitted to this examination was not fixed, it was generally between 2,560 and 3,560. Ordinarily, this year it would be Enke, and more people would be admitted. That's it.

In order to show kindness, Lin Ruhai prepared three hundred and eighty. This number is quite a lot.

But the papers are all out, and the Supreme Emperor has something to say, which means: Although it is important to show kindness, it is even more important to select talents with real talents and learning.

This is the number of people who want to be controlled by Enke.

Lin Ruhai tried to test: "Two hundred and three?"

The eunuch who was delivering the message shook his head.

Lin Ruhai boldly said: "One hundred and eighty?"

The eunuch still shook his head with a cryptic look on his face.

Lin Ruhai couldn't help but want to take a breath of air-conditioning. He didn't like it too much, so what kind of favor was he doing? He knew that this job was not easy to do, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult.

After stuffing a large purse into the eunuch's wallet, they gave a number: "One hundred is the limit."

one hundred?

If they really only admitted a hundred people, Lin Ruhai wouldn't be able to explain it to the emperor.

As the main examiner, along with several sub-examiners, I read the paper again and selected 138. Of these 138, the articles did have merit. After finishing, Lin Ruhai went to see him in person.

For the sake of Lin Ruhai, the Supreme Emperor relented. There are only one hundred and thirty-eight, and one more is not enough.

Lin Ruhai was really relieved. This is much better than dozens of people looking at it.
To be continued...