Lin Jue hurriedly got up and arched his hand and said, "Sir, don't be angry, I have some personal private matters, and I went to do it on the way to Beijing." I didn't deliberately hide it from Lord Yan, but Lord Yan asked me to come to the capital with him, and I was worried that it would have a bad impact. Besides, I had something to do, so I lied to him. Mr. and Mrs. Yan were worried, and the students were really uneasy. ”

Fang Dunru nodded and said, "I see, you are just my student, I don't have to ask about your private affairs." But you have to understand that your current status is not trivial. I heard that you took a solution? That's pretty good. ”

Lin Jue remembered that when Qiu Yu released the list, Fang Dunru had already said goodbye, and the news of his Xie Yuan must have been told to him by Yan Zhengsu.

"The student didn't disgrace Mr." Lin Jue said with a grin.

Fang Dunru glared at him and said, "Is Xie Yuan amazing?" Is it worth being so complacent? What if you win the top prize? What is reading for? Studying is not all for the sake of entering the imperial examination. That's just the way. The purpose of reading is to make you have the ability and ability to take responsibility for the common people in the world, serve the monarch of the court, and seek benefits for the people of the world. Learn the truth of real talent, learn the truth of self-cultivation and family governance, this is the purpose of your study, understand? ”

Lin Jue dropped three black lines on his forehead, and hurriedly said: "Students remember, students shouldn't be complacent." The students were frivolous. ”

Fang Dunru nodded and said, "This is like words." But then again, of course I'm glad that you have to know Yuan. Our Dunru students naturally want to win the Toad Palace. It's hard to be famous, I can't afford to lose that person. ”

Lin Jue couldn't help laughing, he was a serious trainer just now, but at this moment, he exposed the true thoughts in his heart. He still cares about his ranking.

"Not only because you are Xie Yuan, so your safety is not small, but also because ...... You seem to have quite a few enemies. I heard Lord Yan say that the leader of the bandits, Hai Dongqing, has not been arrested, he is still at large, and he will come to retaliate at any time. So, if you are missing, how can people not worry about it? ”

"What the gentleman said was that it was the student's impatience. Students should tell Lord Yan the truth, and should not hide it from him. And it was used to prevaricate him on the grounds of serving the teacher. The student is not doing it right. Lin Jue was sincere in self-criticism.

Fang Dunru waved his hand and said, "That's it, just arrive safely, your master and wife will die happily when they know it." Yan Zhengsu must have breathed a sigh of relief when he knew it. ”

It was the third time that Lin Jue had heard the word 'they' come out of Fang Dunru's mouth. I didn't feel a little confused. However, Lin Jue didn't care too much, and only said: "I have to go to see my wife, I miss her." I was also happy to be scolded by my wife. Where is his home now? When can the sir come home? I can't wait to meet my wife. ”

Fang Dunru said: "I live in Yulin Lane with your wife. It was a small courtyard that I had purchased when I was in the capital. We'll go home together in a moment. Teaching your wife is also happy. ”

Lin Juexi said: "Okay, that's great." I have to pull some cloth for my wife and buy something she likes. If I see my wife empty-handed, my wife will knock me on the head. ”

Fang Dunru laughed and said, "You do what you like, and you know your master's weaknesses." You are now above the court, and you are called a whisker and a bribe. ”

Lin Jue laughed and said: "Mr. will arrest me and put me in prison, and I will be imprisoned in this Yushitai prison." ”

Fang Dunru took a sip and said, "Phew, such frustrating words are also said." But it's not enough if you want to go to the Imperial Observatory Prison. Only court officials are qualified to enter the prison here, and you are still just a grass people. ”

Lin Jue smiled and said, "Oh, the threshold is still so high." ”

The master and apprentice burst into laughter. Next, Fang Dunru asked Lin Jue about the situation, and learned that Lin Jue came with two servants and was currently living in the inn, Fang Dunru frowned and said, "My courtyard is too small, I'm afraid the three of you won't be able to live there." You have to find a way to rent a place to live and settle down, and staying in an inn is not an option. ”

Lin Jue said: "Sir, don't worry, I still have a place to live." Don't forget that my second uncle is also in the capital, and I heard that his family has a big house, so I should be able to live in it. ”

Fang Dunru frowned and said, "Do you live in Lord Lin's mansion?" I don't think it needs to be that way. Although you are a member of the Lin family, now that you are a tribute student, Lord Lin is the deputy envoy of the three divisions, which is not good after all. Before the spring exam, don't cause rumors. Even if I can live there, I won't let you live in it, do you know how to avoid suspicion? ”

Lin Jue disagreed, and according to what Fang Dunru said, the children and nephews of the official's family should not participate in the imperial examination. Otherwise, it will be gossiped about by others. However, Lin Jue didn't want to refute Fang Dunru, not to mention that he didn't plan to live in Lin Bonian's house at all.

"Sir, don't worry, I'll find a place to live alone. Sir, let's go back to see my wife, I can't wait. ”

Fang Dunru got up with a smile and said, "That's it, the old man usually doesn't delay his official business because of personal matters, and it is even more impossible to leave early, but today when you go to the capital, I will make an exception and go home early." I'll explain what happened, and we'll be gone in a moment. ”

After Fang Dunru explained to his subordinates and colleagues, he took Lin Jue out of the Yushitai together. A donkey cart was Fang Dunru's car. The donkey cart looked like it had been picked up, the donkey had long hair and thin skin, and the car was leaking everywhere. Compared with the carriage of Lord Hu that Lin Jue rode before, it was simply shabby. Speaking of which, Fang Dunru's official position in the imperial history is still a third-grade official, and Lord Hu is only a fourth-grade official at best, but the car is as bad as it can be. Lin Jue knew that this was not a matter of treatment in the imperial court, but the teacher's own choice. Naturally, the imperial court will not let this third-grade official only sit in a broken donkey cart, and the gentleman must use this to show his integrity and not like to swagger.

The master and apprentice swaggered through the market in the slow and leaky donkey cart, attracting the attention of everyone in the market. Many people dressed in brocade felt that the car was shabby and avoided it from aside.

While passing by a bustling street market, Lin Jue got out of the car and bought a lot of things as gifts. He bought a lot of food and clothing, and he knew what his wife liked, so he naturally did not hesitate to invest in what he liked. Of course, I also bought two jars of good wine as a gift for my husband.

Fang Dunru didn't stop it, it was supposed to be a thing for students to give gifts to teachers, not to mention that Fang Dunru and his wife's feelings for Lin Jue were not just disciples, they were just like sons. What does the son get by buying some gifts to honor the second elder?

The donkey cart stuffed with gifts was unusually slow, and Lin Jue felt that he could walk faster than the skinny donkey. After walking for nearly half an hour, after more than a dozen streets all the way to the east, I saw a large area of ordinary houses in the distance. This is the place where the people of Jingcheng East Street live, they are all small citizens, and the courtyards of the houses are also very ordinary, compared with the splendid mansions and pavilions in the center of the city that I saw before. Lin Jue thought, this may be the real normal state in the capital. After all, the splendid prosperity is only a small number of people, and the life of most ordinary citizens should not be so extravagant.

"In front of you is Yulin Lane. It's almost home. Hehehe. Fang Dunru happily pointed to the street in front of him.

Lin Jue was also very happy: "My wife must be very happy to see me, by the way, is there anyone else in the family?" Didn't you say last time that you had a distant cousin living with you? ”

Lin Jue's voice fell, and Fang Dunru suddenly lost his voice and said, "Not good! ”

Lin Jue was startled and said, "What's the matter, teacher?" ”

Fang Dunru's face turned red, and he hurriedly ordered the driver to stop, and said to the puzzled Lin Jue: "That...... Lin Jue, I'm afraid you won't be able to go home today. ”

Lin Jue was stunned and said, "Why? It's almost on the doorstep. ”

"That's right, I suddenly remembered that there was a case to be handled urgently, and I had to go back to the yamen to handle it quickly."

"......" Lin Jue was speechless. The gentleman sent me home, and I didn't need the gentleman to accompany me, the gentleman went to the office by himself. ”

"No, no, no, no." Fang Dunru waved his hands, shook his head, frowned, and smacked his lips. "I almost forgot that your wife is not at home today...... Well...... Yes, your wife is not at home. She...... She...... Today I went to Kaibao Temple outside the city to burn incense and worship the Buddha, I forgot about this stubble, and I want to ...... Well...... I won't be back until late in the evening. There is no one at home, what is the use of you being alone at home? ”

"......" Lin Jue rolled his eyes, he felt that something was wrong. The gentleman slurred, and the words kept self-affirming, which was lying. How could it be that when you came here, you suddenly said that you had official business, and suddenly said that your wife was not at home? Sir is not old enough to be so confused.

"Well, go back to the inn, I'll do my errands, and send someone to pick you up at the inn in the evening." At that time, your wife will also return, and my business will be done. There's nothing going on in the evening, let's have a good reunion. Your wife recently learned how to make a drunken duck, so she cooks one for you to taste. Fang Dunru said.

"......" Lin Jue was speechless.

"It's decided, you can go, okay? Lin Jue, as a teacher...... Nothing else, really ......"

"Sir, I don't need to explain, since this is the case, I will come in the evening. The student quit first. Lin Jue couldn't bear to see Fang Dunru's embarrassing appearance of lying and imskillful, so he took the initiative to speak.

Lin Jue didn't think that Fang Dunru had any strange thoughts about him, he knew that Fang Dunru was definitely not the kind of person who was secretive. If he didn't like someone, he would have done it directly, and there was no need to lie and cover it up. Maybe he has his own secrets, and it is inconvenient for him to go home with him. Maybe it's really the same as I guessed before, Mr. took a tender concubine at home, for fear of being laughed at by himself? Or maybe it's something else. In short, Lin Jue didn't want to embarrass Fang Dunru.

"Good, good, good. Tonight I will have someone fetch you, and the two men you have brought with you will come to the house. So...... That's it? Fang Dunru breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's settled." Lin Jue grinned.

"What are you laughing at. Don't you believe me? Fang Dunru said.

"The gentleman is getting more and more strict, and the students are not even allowed to laugh? Sir, hurry up and run errands, the student is gone. Lin Jue jumped out of the car to say goodbye, called a carriage on the road and waved away.

Fang Dunru watched Lin Jue leave in a daze, took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, and muttered, "Hey, I didn't mean to lie to you. Huanqiu is also at home, I took you to the house like this, wouldn't it be a mess of porridge? Hey, there's no way to do this, it always has to be solved. Go back and counsel with them. ”

The coachman urged the donkey cart, and the donkey cart slowly drove into the Yulin Alley ahead. On the carriage on the corner of the street, Lin Jue watched Mr. Donkey Cart, not looking back, but going straight to Yulin Alley, and knew that Mr. had lied and deceived himself.

"This son, are we still leaving? Is it going to be in that alley, or is it going somewhere? The hired coachman shouted with his neck outstretched.

"Go to the Tongfu Inn on Bianhe North Street." Lin Juedao.