It is now late autumn, coupled with the continuous autumn rain, the cold air at night has become heavier, and there are faint signs of winter.

Xu Jin came to Fei Hong's study, and there was a small red clay stove on the coffee table, warming a pot of Shaoxing rice wine, which was warm.

Next to the coffee table, Fei Hong was dressed in casual home clothes, with big ears, elegant temperament and majesty, with a warm smile on his face.

Xu Jin took a few steps forward, took a deep bow towards Fei Hong, and said respectfully: "The student meets Master Fei and greets Master Fei." ”

Fei Hong is the first famous teacher Xu Jin met when he came to the Ming Dynasty, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a teacher.

Therefore, Xu Jin respects Fei Hong from the bottom of his heart, and Fei Shi is a truly knowledgeable elder.

Fei Hong looked at the proud protégé in front of him with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Ziqian, sit down!" ”

Last year, when they met by chance on the edge of the Xinjiang River, Fei Hong sent out three pairs of students to test Xu Jin, and Xu Jin was quick to pick up, at that time, Fei Hong only appreciated Xu Jin, a Confucian boy in the countryside, and later chatted with Xu Jin before he had the intention of cultivation.

In the past year, Fei Hong has carefully taught Xu Jin, and it has taken a lot of effort, and Xu Jin has not disappointed him.

Fei Hong himself is a prodigy, even the three yuan of the middle school, at the age of twenty, became the youngest champion of the dynasty, and now the protégé Xu Jin is even the third yuan of the middle school, which is enough to become a good story in Shilin for the ages, if Xu Jin continues to make great progress in the next two years, it will be even more incredible.

Fei Hong is also extremely confident, under his own teaching, coupled with Xu Jin's understanding, he will definitely be able to pass next year's township examination, as well as the next year's general examination, and become the youngest Jinshi in the dynasty. As for whether he can take off the big three yuan, Fei Hong doesn't dare to hope for it, after all, this kind of good thing can be met but not sought, Xu Jin can pick up the small three yuan is extremely rare, not to mention that if the water is full, it will overflow, and when the moon is full, it will be a loss, and it is not a good thing if it is too complete.

The maid Hongying took off her coat for Xu Jin, the room was warm, and the stove was burning, but she didn't need to wear it so thickly.

Xu Jin thanked him, sat down on the chair opposite Fei Hong, and Hongying poured a glass of wine for each of the master and apprentice and quietly retreated, closing the door of the study.

Outside the window, the autumn rain was gentle, the night was quiet and quiet, the master and apprentice were drinking rice wine and chatting, Fei Hong asked about the examination in Nanchang, and occasionally studied Xu Jin, the atmosphere was harmonious and pleasant.

Xu Jin has absolute trust in Fei Hong, so he will tell everything he encountered in Nanchang, of course, Concubine Lou's half of "Desperate Poem" was not mentioned.

After hearing this, Fei Hong said solemnly: "King Ning, a traitor, actually made a jade seal privately, it seems that he really has the heart of rebellion." ”

Xu Jin nodded and said: "King Ning harbored thieves, privately made jade seals, the heart of rebellion has been revealed, and now Governor Sun is planning to send this jade seal to the capital secretly, if it succeeds, King Ning may not sit still, and it is very likely that he will rebel immediately, Fei Shiyi should plan early and be prepared!" ”

"Ziqian is very worried!" Fei Hong nodded solemnly.

The Fei family and King Ning's mansion are in flames, coupled with Fei Hong's status as a former cabinet scholar, once King Ning rebels, he will definitely not let go of the Fei family, and the possibility of sending troops to hunt down Fei Hong as soon as possible is extremely high.

Fei Hong pondered for a moment and asked, "Ziqian, do you know why King Ning ordered you to serve as the companion of the prince?" ”

Xu Jin shook his head: "The student is also unknown, fortunately, there was Lord Sun at that time, and he quickly left Nanchang City to escape, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable!" ”

Fei Hong thought for a moment, and felt that King Ning was likely to think that Xu Jin was a talent worth wooing, so he summoned him to read with the prince, and reminded: "King Ning is a stubborn, violent and vengeful person, you resisted his order to escape from Nanchang City, so that King Ning's face was damaged, with his character, I am afraid he will not give up." ”

Xu Jin frowned, he was indeed a little worried about this, King Ning is now powerful, covering the sky with one hand in Jiangxi, if he really wants to use violence against himself, he really has no way.

Fei Hong said: "Ziqian, it's better to be like this, you will live here temporarily before the Chinese New Year, the old man will send someone to pay attention to the situation in Shangrao County, if there is no abnormality, you will leave to return to Shangrao, and the old man from Xinjiang Academy will let people say hello!" ”

Xu Jin hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "It's all up to Master Fei's arrangement!" ”

As the so-called careful sailing of the 10,000-year-old ship, Xu Jin doesn't want to be arrested in the prison of King Ning's mansion like last time, and the day of King Ning's rebellion is getting closer and closer, as long as he escapes this catastrophe, and when King Ning's rebellion fails and is captured, he will be completely safe at that time.

Fei Hong smiled and said: "That Ziqian can live here with peace of mind, just as a teacher, he can also supervise your homework!" ”

Xu Jin's heart warmed, and he said gratefully: "Master Fei's cultivation grace is unforgettable!" ”

Fei Hong smiled gently: "Mao Xian and Mao Zhong have already transferred back to Goose Lake Academy to study, and the old man will repair the book and seal it to the mountain chief of the academy, so that you can temporarily observe it in Goose Lake Academy." Learning is like sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat, and you must not slack off. ”

The heritage of a family is not only based on its wealth and land, but also on its connections and influence.

For example, Fei Hong, although he is now idle at home and has no real power in his hands, his connections are still there, and his influence should not be underestimated. Provincial officials such as Sun Sui and Wang Shouren also had to visit when they passed by, not to mention those small magistrates. Fei Hong wants to arrange for individuals to study in the academy, and it can be easily done with just a letter, and this kind of ability is not something that the Fang family and the like can have at all.

Xu Jin said respectfully: "Students follow Master Fei's teachings!" ”

Fei Hong nodded: "It's late at night, you go to rest, don't be in a hurry to go to school, let Mao Xian Maozhong take you around in the past few days, there are still a lot worth going to in this lead county." As the saying goes, it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books, and traveling can increase knowledge and broaden horizons. ”

"I'm afraid that the students have been to a hundred and ten times more places than you are old!" Xu Jin was secretly worried in his heart, but he still replied respectfully: "Okay! ”

Fei Hong smiled and said: "By the way, it will be the Chongyang Tea Market in a few days, Ziqian can go for a walk and appreciate the tea ceremony culture in Leadshan County." ”

Leadshan County is the hometown of tea, and the atmosphere of tea culture is strong, and Fei Hong is still quite proud of it.

Xu Jin nodded and said, "Then the student must go shopping!" ”

Fei Hong hummed lightly, picked up the wine glass and took a sip, this is the meaning of sending off guests, Xu Jin stood up and said goodbye very knowingly.

Hongying, the maid who was waiting outside, heard the movement and pushed the door in, took her coat and carefully put it on for Xu Jin.

It is said that at the beginning of the year, Xu Jin's size was only up to the position of the red tasseled nose, but now he is level with her, with more red lips and white teeth, and a handsome spirit. Hongying was sprayed on her face by Xu Jin's snort, and in a panic, she actually buttoned it wrong twice, and she couldn't help but blush.

"Sister Hongying, I'll do it myself!" Xu Jin buttoned his clothes by himself.

Hongying sent Xu Jin out of the study, Er Niu was already waiting outside, and the two returned to the residence with lanterns.