Be a master through ancient times

Fang's father obviously knew about Zhang Wenhai, and he didn't express any displeasure at his presumptuous words. He just sighed and said:

"Why didn't my family suspect that Feng Shui was in conflict? Since Jinyang's health deteriorated in the past two years, my family has moved three times. But, alas...it still doesn't help."

A thought flashed in Chu Ci's mind, if it's not Feng Shui, it's because of people?Immediately, the scenes of family strife and framing each other for profit turned back and forth in his mind several times.

He inquired about the situation of Fang's family calmly, and then overturned his previous thoughts.It turned out that the two elders of the Fang family had four sons and two daughters.

Fang Jinyang's father is the eldest brother, but Fang Jinyang is the youngest among all the brothers and sisters.

Because his mother gave birth to him seven or eight years after her marriage.Thanks to the open-mindedness of the two elders of the Fang family, and thanks to the deep love between Fang's father and her.Otherwise, according to the general situation, Fang's father would either divorce his wife or take a concubine.

The two elders of the Fang family treated other people's children with generosity, but they treated their own children even better.The children tried their best to keep a bowl of water level, so the Fang family's family style has always been very good.

In the early years, the grandfather of the Fang family divided them on the grounds that the tree had a big branch, and then the two elders followed the eldest son's family.

According to the relationship of interests, they don't need to harm Fang Jinyang.

"Jinyang is awake, you go and see him." Mother Fang wept. Since her son woke up, he has been silently looking up at him without saying a word, which is really worrying.

She was only such a child in her whole life, if something happened to him, how would the two old ones live?Fortunately, his grandparents went to the temple today and said to pray for him, otherwise the two elders would also have to worry.

Chu Ci had already entered his room just now, and he just felt a little stuffy inside, because the windows of the room were all tightly closed, so there was no ventilation, and it was rare to open them usually.

"Jinyang, you have to cheer up. You just happen to be sick this time and there is nothing you can do. You will definitely be able to win next year." Zhang Wenhai sat by his bed and comforted him softly.

Two lines of tears rolled down the corners of Fang Jinyang's eyes: "I won't win next year."

"Three or four years in a row, it has been like this every year. This year is the most hopeful, and my body feels better, but my head is getting more and more dizzy during the exam. When I checked, I found that I missed a nine-chapter question... ..."

"I have failed my elders' expectations, Brother Chu's long teaching, and your trust in me."

He looked at the roof, his eyes were dull, and his words were so erratic that it was really worrying.

Fang Jinyang's mentality fell sharply for a while. Originally, he didn't have much hope, and of course he wouldn't be too disappointed.But this imperial examination has given him a lot of hope. When the gap between expectations and reality is too large, his emotions will inevitably fall into a trough.If it cannot be improved in time, it may turn into depression.

Chu Ci also sat down and asked, "Brother Fang, have you done anything different in the past two days? I know your body. I practiced Wu Qin Xi with us for a month or two, and it has long since disappeared. You were weak back then, so it stands to reason that you should be able to persevere. I think it's strange that you have a fever this time."

Chu Ci said the last sentence in a low voice.Let's divert Fang Jinyang's attention first.

Sure enough, Fang Jinyang turned his head to the side. He had been complaining about himself and felt that he was not up to date, but now someone told him that the reason might come from the outside world, and his attention was suddenly diverted.

Zhang Wenhai's eyes also widened. He suddenly felt that there was a cold atmosphere in this room. It was obvious that he had combined strangeness with something unexplainable.

The two ignored the funny comparison.Fang Jinyang also began to recall.

"I separated from Kuozhi on the afternoon of the [-]th. At that time, we received our research papers and went home. Because of our health, the food at home was light. I ate a bowl of rice and then went to the study. The same is true for reading at night. There is no difference between the [-]th and the [-]th, but when I got up to take the exam in the morning on the [-]th, I suddenly felt dizzy at the bedside. I also had this problem before, so I didn’t pay attention to it. I have a fever." After Fang Jinyang recalled it, he found in despair that it seemed to be his own problem.

"Brother Fang, you must know that the clues are usually subtle. You might as well recall more carefully. As long as there is the slightest difference from the usual, you have to investigate it."

Fang Jinyang frowned and tried to remember, and then said: "Does it count as colder than before in the past two days? Xiaocui said that it was cold in spring, and she added a quilt for me. I woke up suddenly the night before and saw the trees shaking outside. It’s amazing, it must have cooled down.”

"These two nights are about the same as before. I couldn't sleep for a while last night, and I walked in the yard for a long time, but I didn't realize how cold it was." Zhang Wenhai shook his head.

"By the way, I used to light Ningshen incense in my room. When I came back at noon that day, I suddenly felt a little unpleasant, so I asked Xiao Cui to put out the incense. She persuaded me for a long time. But I didn't listen. I haven’t lighted incense for two days, is it because of this?”

Fang Jinyang felt a little regretful, he would have continued ordering if he had known earlier.

"Who is Xiao Cui?" Chu Ci felt that this person appeared too much.

"Xiaocui is the daughter of my wet nurse. We grew up together, and she takes care of me like an older sister. At this moment, she is going to help me make medicine."

Chu Ci nodded, then got up, and the other party Jinyang said: "Brother Jinyang, you saw the tree shaking outside that day, which side of the tree is it?"

Fang Jinyang pointed to the window on the right, and when he saw Chu Ci walk over and push the window open, his heart skipped a beat, obviously thinking of something.

Chu Ci lowered his head to check, and walked over holding a small piece of broken leaf in the crack of the window.The leaf was crushed, revealing the green mesophyll inside, smelling it carefully, there was still a little aroma, it must have been left over in the past two days.

"And the tranquilizing fragrance, can I wait for the next viewing?"

Fang Jinyang's hands trembled a little. He pointed to the upper shelf of the cabinet and signaled Chu Ci to take it.

Chu Ci took out the thing and put it under Zhang Wenhai's nose. Zhang Wenhai sniffed it suddenly, and then sneezed loudly, "What does it smell like? It smells sweet and greasy."

"It's called Anshenxiang. My mother saw that I couldn't sleep well two years ago, so she went to Shangqing Temple to ask for it for me. The doctor also saw it. There are some medicinal materials and spices in it. After lighting it, I fell asleep. It’s definitely lower than before.”

Chu Ci made some paper, then wrapped it up and put it on his body. "I'll go out first, brother Zhang, you watch over Brother Fang, by the way, tell him not to take medicine for now."

Zhang Wenhai wanted to ask something, but Chu Ci moved too fast, and he left before he could stop him.

"Brother Chu is real, why did he go there? Jinyang, you know... what's wrong with you?" Zhang Wenhai said while turning his head, he saw the expression on Fang Jinyang's face that was mixed with sadness and joy, and he couldn't tell what was awkward .

Chu Ci went to several medical clinics. After they smelled the powder, most of them could tell what was in it, and they were sure that it really had the effect of calming the nerves.

Only the last old doctor smelled it, and said with some hesitation: "This is indeed Anshensan, but... it seems that too much Jiulixiang and Huangbai are used, so it smells a little sweet and greasy, which makes people feel uncomfortable. "

"Jiulixiang and Huangbai? What will happen if you use it too much? Does it just smell bad?"

"Both Murata and Phellodendron are good for palpitations and inability to sleep at night, but if you use too much, you will lose your energy and feel drowsy all day long. Of course, this is not a big problem, as long as Stop the incense for a few days, and if you do more activities, it will be relieved naturally."

"Thank you, old doctor!" Chu Ci thanked.

He went to Fang's house again, and saw Fang Jinyang's door was open, and Zhang Wenhai was talking inside.

"...Xiao Cui, he can't take medicine now, you should put the medicine down first."

"Master Zhang, why don't you let our young master drink the medicine? This medicine has to be drunk while it's hot, so please don't stop me." Xiao Cui was very anxious.

Chu Ci ignored the two and walked over, then whispered a few words in Fang Jinyang's ear.Fang Jinyang's eyes widened, and then, like a deflated balloon, he leaned against the head of the bed without saying a word.

"What are you doing here? Xiaocui, why haven't you given the medicine to the young master?"

"Ma'am! This Mr. Zhang always stops me from giving the young master medicine." Xiaocui seemed to see a savior, and hurried to Madam Fang to complain.

Mrs. Fang was very kind to her, and patted her hand to signal her not to worry.She turned her head to look at Zhang Wenhai, and said, "Young Master Zhang, Young Master Chu, thank you both for staying with us in Jinyang for so long. It's just that it's getting late now, and we've prepared some food in the front hall. Go ahead and use some. It's been a busy day."

"Xiao Cui, why did you harm me..." A voice came faintly, and Fang Jinyang, who was sitting on the bed, looked very cold. He looked at Xiao Cui without blinking his eyes.

Xiaocui didn't speak yet, but Fang's mother was shocked: "Yang'er, what are you talking about? Xiaocui took care of you since childhood, how could she harm you?"

"Mother, don't talk yet. Xiao Cui, look at me, why did you hurt me!" Fang Jinyang was a little excited, he spoke too hastily, and couldn't help coughing a few times.

Xiao Cui stepped forward to reach out to pat him, but Fang Jinyang hid her.

Xiaocui was a little sad, she lowered her head, and said, "Master, you misunderstood me, I never hurt you, I really didn't." Her voice was as gentle as before, and it contained deep grievances, which made people feel sad. Some sympathy.

"Jinyang! Mom knows that you're in a bad mood right now, so she might think that Xiaocui didn't take good care of you. But your health hasn't been very good, how can you blame her?"

"What if I say that my illness is caused by her?" As soon as Fang Jinyang finished speaking, Xiaocui trembled. She suddenly raised her head to see everyone looking at her, and immediately fell to her knees on the ground.

"I have never thought of harming the young master, and I have never harmed the young master. I don't know who the young master listened to and said so, but I grew up with you, why should I want to harm you?"

"Actually, I didn't doubt you until this morning. I just thought that my luck was bad. It wasn't until I heard what Brother Chu said just now that I connected the things that happened in these years together. It turned out that I had hidden a A poisonous snake without knowing it." Fang Jinyang said angrily, he was usually gentle and polite, but his occasional expression made others a little scared.

"Three years ago, I took the county test for the first time. Two days before the test, I suddenly suffered from diarrhea. After seeing it, the doctor said that I had eaten something wrong and he cured me. I was forced to end because I couldn’t afford it. In those few days, you kept making mung bean soup for me, right? I only found out later that mung beans are cold, and people with weak spleen and stomach should not eat more, or they will easily suffer from diarrhea.”

"Master, I..."

"After that time, I fell into a serious illness. Because of anxiety in my heart, I couldn't sleep at night. It was your mother who accidentally heard that there was a kind of soothing incense in Shangqing temple, so she asked my mother to ask for help? Then two years later , I burn this incense every night, but my spirit becomes more and more depressed during the day, and I feel even more sleepy during the county examination for a few days, and I never make it to the end. weak."

Fang Jinyang smiled miserably, "I have a pity that every time I go out for a few days, I feel better. But when I go home, I get sick. You told me that it was because I didn't have some soothing incense, right? I also gave Shishi an incense for calming the nerves, and asked him to light some for me every night."

"Master, I..."

"This time I stayed at Zhang's house for many days. I knew that Wen Hai didn't like the smell, so I stopped the incense from the stone so as not to smoke his house. Every day, I played Wu Qin Xi with Brother Chu and Wen Hai again. It lasted for two months. I didn’t get sick once, and my spirit is getting better and better.”

"The night before yesterday, you came to my room to light incense for me. When I said I didn't want to light incense, you panicked and kept persuading me to take care of my health and move my mother out. Later, seeing that I had made up my mind, you made excuses , added a quilt for me, but secretly opened the window of my room and put out the brazier."

"You don't know, I woke up once the night before and saw that the window was open, but it was closed tightly the next morning. But I never suspected anything at all, and I never thought that after more than ten years of getting along , you will harm me."

When Fang Jinyang was speaking, no one interrupted him.Zhang Wenhai and Fang's mother were dumbfounded, but Chu Ci was as expected. He always felt that Fang Jinyang was a person with a clear mind.

Xiao Cui burst into tears after hearing this: "Master, trust me, I really didn't intend to harm you... I just, I just don't want you to take the imperial examination."

"Snapped"!

There was a crisp applause, and Fang's mother's hands trembled violently, "How did our Fang family treat you mother and daughter badly? Huh? Let you hold a grudge in your heart and try your best to kill my son!"

"Madam, I didn't...I just wanted to be with the young master, I didn't harm him..."

Xiaocui's month was one month older than Fang Jinyang's. When she was born, her father was conscripted into the military.

Because the family lost a man and the village suffered another disaster, Xiaocuiniang hugged Xiaocui and knelt at the entrance of the vegetable market to sell herself.

Fang Jinyang had just been born at that time, Fang's mother gave birth to a child, her body was severely damaged, and she had no milk at all, so she bought Xiao Cuiniang as a wet nurse.

The Fang family are all kind people, and they have never treated their mother and daughter badly.When he was a child, whatever Fang Jinyang had, he would give to Xiao Cui, and sincerely treated Xiao Cui as his own sister.Even when Xiaocui was 11 years old, she returned their deeds of selling their lives and allowed them to return to their hometowns to buy fields and land to live freely.

Xiaocui and her mother expressed their unwillingness to leave and wanted to serve Fang's family for the rest of their lives.From that day on, Xiaocui began to serve Fang Jinyang closely.

Girls are always relatively precocious emotionally. She gradually fell in love with Fang Jinyang, and once regarded herself as Fang Jinyang's wife in her heart.

This kind of condescension can be hidden from the master, but it cannot be hidden from the little girls who are in the same room as her.Some people deliberately said that their young master is going to take the imperial examination to become a high official, and in the future he will only marry an official lady, and he will never like a maid, let alone marry them.

Xiao Cui feels like being struck by lightning, and her long-accumulated feelings erupt, but Fang Jinyang also seems to be aware of it, and becomes increasingly unfamiliar with her.

Xiao Cui is a fool, all this is the fault of the imperial examination, as long as the young master does not take the imperial examination, then everything will be the same as before, she can still accompany the young master, and become his wife when he grows up, as long as he does not take the imperial examination!

Hearing Xiaocui's unreasonable words, and seeing her crazy appearance, everyone present shuddered.

From love comes sorrow, from love comes fear.Her crazy way of love almost ruined Fang Jinyang's life, it's really unbearable...

After that, it was their family affairs. Chu Ci and Zhang Wenhai didn't like listening to them any more, so they left after finding a reason.

On the way, Zhang Wenhai sighed: "In the past, I envied Jinyang for having such a beautiful maid. What a beautiful thing it is to add fragrance to the red sleeves! Looking at it now, my mother was right. It's a pity that Jinyang was forced by her to fail in school for several years, it's really hateful!"

"Well, I just hope that Brother Fang can regain his strength after this incident. However, he only missed one question, maybe there is still hope."

Fang Jinyang is better than Zhang Wenhai academically, he only said this question, presumably the other ones should be pretty good, it depends on how the county magistrate judges the paper.

……

In the county government office, the lights were brightly lit, a dozen adults were sitting together to judge the papers, and the papers would be released at noon tomorrow, so they couldn't be idle.

"Hey, this article is well written. Both the topic and the idea are very ingenious, and it's like the parallels of the ancients. It makes the mouth linger after reading it." An adult sighed.

The other adults were curious and came to have a look, and they all said it was well written.

"Tsk tsk, it's a pity that the examinee missed a nine-chapter question. It's a pity." The old man put the test paper aside, and it was the side that didn't take it.

"These students are really outrageous! They don't understand arts and science, they are worse than bullshit!" The county magistrate looked at a few photos and couldn't help being furious.

"My lord, calm down, you might as well read this article..."