Chapter 51: Xue's Sister (Two in One)

The summer in the south is really hot, and June is only half over. When everyone gets up early to study, they will sweat unconsciously on their foreheads. The academy was only rebuilt this year and has not yet prepared the necessary means to relieve the heat. The teacher who was giving the lecture had no choice but to open the doors and windows to let the cool breeze blow into the classroom as quickly as possible.

The master stood alone in front, feeling that he could move around even if he felt hot. But it made the students miserable. The wave of newcomers recruited in May made the space in the school very crowded.

The students' desks were close together. If you took a breath of hot air, I would take a breath of hot air. We both felt uncomfortable, but we couldn't fan ourselves.

I don’t know the bad habit that started in that dynasty. Students had to shake their heads while reading. Xin Suzhao once complained privately in the room: We are like gooses hiding from bows and arrows, shaking our heads all day long for fear of being hit by sharp arrows in the dark.

Qian Dayou is the one who suffers the most. He is fat and afraid of heat, and now he is surrounded by people. If I hadn't been worried that I would be beaten by my sister when I got home, I would have gone home to escape the summer heat.

In fact, it was not easy for everyone. Even Xue Biao, who always showed his grace and grace to others, had to sweat profusely and suffer terribly during his first summer in the academy.

Come on, what can you do? You can't pray like Sun Dasheng, turn yourself into an ice cube, put it under your butt and sit down to cool down. Chen Heng helplessly wiped the sweat from his forehead, followed everyone's rhythm, and continued reading aloud.

Reading is really a physical activity.

The teachers in the academy also feel that if things continue like this, the children will get sick. After two days of discussion, all the large number of children were moved to a more ventilated and spacious lecture hall to start classes.

Xiu Caigong's place is quite cool. I heard that there are only thirteen people there now, but the houses are built according to the same size.

Moreover, Xiucai Gong does not need to study rigidly all day long like them. If something happens, he can take leave to rest by himself. He can come and go freely, which is really enviable by these children.

After a day of classes, students would gather around the well to grab water. Everyone had been sweating all day, and they didn't care about their manners at this time. They took off their coats, rolled up their sleeves, picked up a bucket full of water, and went to the bathhouse to wash up.

In Chen Heng's house, except for Xin Suzhao who was able to win over the older ones, most of them did their homework in the house first and then went to fetch water and wash themselves under the dim moonlight.

Perhaps this period of time was too much. Everyone was lying on the bed preparing to rest when they heard Qian Dayou sobbing softly while holding the quilt. Xin Suzhao was sleeping next to him. When he heard the noise, he got up and asked, "Dayou, what's wrong with you?"

"I miss home."

When everyone heard this, they sighed. There is no way to solve this kind of thing, we can only offer kind words and comfort together.

In fact, Qian Da is not the only one who is homesick. Xue Biao and Jiang Yuanbai brag about their sister together all day long. Isn't it because they miss their family?

Even Chen Heng himself would wake up at midnight, look at the vast moonlight outside the window, and miss Chen Qi and the Gu family. It's just that his mentality has to be much more mature after all, and he can regulate his emotions well and turn them into motivation for studying hard.

"Dayou, isn't your home in Yangzhou?" Xue Biao suddenly said with a delicate mind, "When we take a rest next time, let's go home with you."

"Really?" Qian Dayou stopped crying and said in surprise and joy, "If you can go home with me, my sister will definitely not beat me."

Seeing Qian Dayou's cowardly and scared look, everyone burst into laughter. They each threatened that if they saw Dayou's sister beating him again, they would definitely help beat him together.

Qian Dayou didn't even think about it, he said thank you several times, patted his chest and promised to treat everyone to a nice meal next time he took money from home.

Everyone coaxed him back to bed and lay back on the bed. They just lost sleep for a while, and they all opened their eyes in a daze.

After a long time, Jiang Yuanbai suddenly said: "Hey, speaking of it, have you heard about the recent rumors in the academy?"

"What is it?" someone asked.

"Isn't there a peach tree outside the door of Tiren Hall? I don't know why recently, there are many paper cranes on the branches. I later heard people say that the land in our academy was a cemetery many years ago. You guys I wonder if the coffin board on the ground was not covered, and some ghosts escaped. They are still wandering in the corridor. "

Jiang Yuanbai deliberately lowered his voice, obviously hoping to scare his classmates. Everyone had different reactions. Only Xin Suzhao said with high spirits: "Seriously? Then I have to take my bow and arrow and go out and take a good look."

Chen Heng stopped him in a state of laughter and tears, and said frankly: "What are you thinking? I hung up those paper cranes. Have you forgotten that I folded them once in front of you last month?"

"Why are you hanging so many paper cranes for nothing?" Jiang Yuanbai said angrily when he saw that his story was exposed.

"Didn't I say that I have a daughter from an elder's family? She is also studying in the back hall of the academy. If she encounters any questions that she doesn't understand, she would hang up a paper crane and tell me, and ask me to come over and answer her questions. As time goes by, there will be more paper cranes.”

It's not something to be embarrassed to say, Chen Heng explained it clearly in a few words. What's more, sister Lin's questions have become more and more difficult recently. Chen Heng sometimes has to go home and think about the questions for several days before he can answer them.

This must be something that cannot be hidden from the classmates, so it is better to take this opportunity to speak out and avoid them making random guesses in the future.

As soon as Chen Heng finished speaking, a classmate who had just been frightened glared at Jiang Yuanbai. Such a trivial matter sounded like a sneaky incident from Jiang Yuanbai's mouth.

"Speaking of which, after my sister arrives in Yangzhou, she will also come to the back hall to study." Xue Biao suddenly said, "At that time, I will be with you, my sister."

"That's a good relationship." Chen Heng smiled and nodded repeatedly. This is Xue Baoqin. In terms of future talents and learning, he is also outstanding in the original book. With her accompanying the younger sister, the two of them can learn and make greater progress together.

"How long does it take for your family to come to Yangzhou?"

Hearing Chen Heng's question, Xue Biao counted on his fingers, "Their last letter said that if everything goes well, we can arrive in early July at the soonest. If we delay for a while, I'm afraid we will have to come to Yangzhou in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Listening to the conversation between the two in the air, Jiang Yuanbai folded his hands behind his head and lowered his tone. "It would be great if my two younger sisters could also come to the academy to study."

Their family's family background is average, slightly better than that of Lao Chen's family. But it is still very difficult to provide three people with study space at the same time.

"Don't we often copy books on weekdays? Why don't you send everything you copy back to them to read first."

Chen Heng himself often does this, and there are many pages without typos. He would sort it out, tie it up with hemp rope and send it home. After all, Shuangxi will also need to study and become enlightened in the future.

Even if I don't need Double Happiness in the future, it's good to keep it as a thought.

"Why didn't I think of it?" Jiang Yuanbai patted his thigh and worried, "But what if they can't read it?"

"There will always be a time when we go home for vacation. We will answer them then. Reading is not something that can be accomplished overnight." Chen Heng spread his hands and said with a smile.

"It's bad, Brother Heng mistook me. I should have known there was such a way." Jiang Yuanbai cried sadly, "I should have been more careful in my writing in the past."

"You talk too much, why don't you apologize to Brother Heng? He kindly gave you advice, but you complained about him instead." Xue Biao suddenly shouted at him.

Only then did Jiang Yuanbai suddenly realize. He quickly got up from the bed and bowed to Chen Heng, "Brother Heng, I didn't think too much about what I said just now. Don't take it to heart. You know me, I don't think that much."

Chen Heng didn't take it to heart at all. When he saw Jiang Yuanbai salute, he had to stand up and return the salute, and said helplessly: "I know, I know. Brother Jiang, don't worry, I didn't think much about it."

Xin Suzhao happened to be lying between two people who were worshiping each other. At this moment, he couldn't help but smile: "Blessed, worship a few more. Remember to wish your Lord Xin to become a general on horseback as soon as possible and expand the territory for the country."

How could these two people endure it? They picked up pillows and threw them on Xin Suzhao. As a result, they made too much noise, which attracted the patrolling Master to question them.

Fortunately, it was Xu Jin's birthday today, so he just said a few words outside the door to go to bed early, and walked away when he saw that there was no movement in the room.

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The day when Xue Ai's family entered Yangzhou was neither early nor late, and coincidentally coincided with Chen Heng's second holiday in July.

The Xue family is really hospitable. They came to pick up Xue Biao's servants early in the morning. Before leaving, they left a message, saying: A banquet has been prepared at home tonight, and a carriage will come to pick them up before the sun sets. They can be guests at home. Thank them for taking care of my young master on weekdays.

After hearing this, everyone felt guilty for a while. None of them knew whether they took care of Xue Biao more, or whether Xue Biao took care of them more. Just by eating every day, Xue Biao can find ways to prepare delicious food for them.

However, Xue Biao had already informed them about the visit last night. Except for Xin Suzhao who clearly said he would not go, everyone else had promised that they would go.

After the servants picked up Xue Biao, Qian Dayou and others began to pack their clothes. Since they visited Qian's house last month, this was their second visit to a classmate's house, and everyone was a little excited.

Chen Heng didn't have much clothes. He only took out the clothes he had just washed and put them on.

The sun gradually set, and the Xue family's carriage stopped at the gate of the academy on time. Apart from being wealthy, the six of them are all on the thin side. Sitting in the carriage, it feels very spacious.

Staggering all the way to the door of Xue's house, stepping on the horse stool brought by the servants, Qian Dayou was the first to come down and made a long sound of "Wow————".

Jiang Yuanbai, who was following closely behind, couldn't help but let out a "Wow——" as soon as he stood still.

Chen Heng, who was still in the carriage, heard the sound of frogs outside and felt somewhat prepared. But as soon as he got off the car, he was still shocked by the length of the walls on both sides of the gate.

Big, this is too big.

The Xue family's wealth is indeed well-deserved.

"Brother Qian, I think one person is not enough." Jiang Yuanbai nudged Qian Dayou with his elbow.

"It's hard to be a Jinshi." Qian Dayou is knowledgeable and knows what kind of status it is to have such a house in Yangzhou City. "If you don't win the Three Tripods, you can't even think about it."

"Haha." Jiang Yuanbai laughed dryly, "Then it would be more practical for me to marry my sister to Brother Xue."

Chen Heng laughed loudly when he heard this, and secretly thought that Jiang Yuanbai was really a talent.

As soon as the six people stood still, a servant came up to lead the way.

All the way into the gate, it turned out to be the pavilion water pavilion that Yangzhou people always like. Several koi carp swim along the water flow through the rockery.

The oldest has a lot of money, but he is only thirteen years old. Because he was the tallest, Jiang Yuanbai encouraged him to lead the way. At this moment, the further I walked, the more panicked I became, and my hands and feet couldn't stop trembling.

He suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, turned around and turned behind Chen Heng, waving his hands and saying: "No, no, no. Just let me hide behind Brother Heng. When I meet Brother Heng's elders, I will tell you what you say." What to say next.”

Jiang Yuanbai followed behind him. When he saw that the other party was scared, he thought that he was also scared, so he also tacitly turned behind Qian Dayou. Seeing this, the others followed suit and pushed Chen Heng, who was in a dilemma, to the front of the team.

Seeing that there were servants waiting next to him, Chen Heng was an adult after all, and it was not easy for him to follow Qian Dayou and others to make trouble, so he simply led the way in front and led Qian Dayou and others forward.

When the group arrived at the lobby, the sunset in the sky was reflecting on the door. Xue Ke stood next to the two big and one small figures, smiling at Chen Heng.

Chen Heng stepped forward quickly and saluted to the two elders, saying: "Junior Chen Heng greets Uncle Xue and Aunt Xue."

The ceremony should be performed in full. Chen Heng looked at the figure standing next to Xue Ke and was in a dilemma. What should he call? Seeing that his friend was speechless, Xue Ke tried hard to hold back the smile on his lips, leaned over and whispered something in his sister's ear.

The girl in a pink skirt and with long hair tied up in a bun bowed and saluted. A sweet smile appeared on her round face reflected by the sunset, "Brother Chen, you are two years older than me, just call me sister."

Because the Xue family was present, Chen Heng had to remember Xue Ke's smirk and raised his hand to greet Xue Baoqin, "Hello, sister Xue."

"Hello, brother Chen." Xue Baoqin returned the salute.

When Qian Dayou saw Chen Heng finish saluting, he also came up to salute the elders one by one. After the salute, Xue Zhen let his wife take Baoqin away first. He chatted with the group of little brats for a few more words, and soon the servants came up and reported that the banquet was ready.

Xue Zhen stood up and signaled to start the banquet.

However, Xue Zhen did not eat with them, probably because they were just a group of children. Only his son Xue Ke was left to accompany him, and there were other servants serving beside him.

Xue Zhen went back to another place to have dinner with his wife and daughter alone.

When Xue's father left, Qian Dayou and others finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to criticize Xue Ke, "Brother Ke is so cruel. Did you enjoy watching our embarrassment just now?"

"It's really scary. I didn't even dare to raise my head in front of your father just now."

"My father is very easy to talk to." Xue Ke disagreed and laughed, "But you guys are really capable of doing such a useless thing, letting Brother Heng take the lead."

Chen Heng was busy eating. Why should he be polite when he came to his friend's house for dinner. He nodded at Qian Dayou on the side, "This guy took the lead. He was so aggressive and walked halfway, but his courage retreated."

Qian Dayou quickly stood up and apologized, indicating that he would wash socks for his good brother for a few days when he returned to the dormitory. Jiang Yuanbai followed suit and said that he would take care of it for a day, which made Xue Ke laugh.

One dish after another was served on the table, which quickly attracted everyone's attention. In addition to their young age, the Xue family did not prepare any drinks for them. Today, they could enjoy all the delicacies that could be thought of in Yangzhou City.

The table of people ate until the moon climbed over the eaves, and then they returned to the academy under the escort of the servants. Xue Ke was also with them. Everyone returned to the house, and Xin Suzhao didn't know where he went and hadn't come back yet.

However, this man was very bold. Relying on his martial arts, he often climbed over the wall in the middle of the night. Chen Heng and others were no longer surprised by this. As long as he showed up in the academy as usual the next day, no one would make a fuss.

Who knows, Xin Suzhao came back while they were asleep.

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