Chapter 18 Beautiful Pictures

Just as he walked past the living room and was about to walk towards the conference hall, Tan Yankai saw an old man wearing a white-haired and bearded man walking towards him. Liu Renxi next to him gently held the corner of his clothes and said, "Mr. Fantai is here to pick you up in person. You have to step forward to welcome him quickly!"

Without Liu Renxi's reminder, who can walk so grandly in the aisle of the vassaltitude mansion, who else can be his father-in-law besides his father-in-law? Besides, the tonics of the vassaltitude mansion are very different from other officials. Tan Yankai has not worn the official uniform yet, but Tan Zhonglin has long told him what clothes the officials in the officialdom were wearing. He has never seen him when he accompanied the old man to meet with guests in the Fujian-Zhejiang Governor's Office. This official uniform of the vassaltitude mansion. In the 14th year of the Guangxu period, Tan Yankai met his father-in-law in Lanzhou. However, five or six years have passed, and Fang Ruyi's appearance has not changed much, but he seems a little old.

Tan Yankai walked up quickly and bent down and said loudly, "Yankai pays homage to Uncle Shi!" After that, he knelt down and wanted to give Fang Ruyi a great gift.

Fang Ruyi smiled and stepped forward to support Tan Yankai who was about to kneel down to perform a big gift, and said, "The group of officials does not need to be too polite. Uncle Shi was waiting here for a long time, so he has been waiting for you!"

Tan Yankai bowed and said, "I am so rude to you, my nephew is so rude!"

"Why are my family talking about this? There are so many people here that are inconvenient to talk. Jie'an, hurry up and lead the team to the living room in the backyard. Let's talk about it slowly!" Fang Ruyi grabbed Tan Yankai's arms, looked up and down carefully, and said with a smile.

Tan Yankai naturally understood Fang Ruyi's arrangement. His father-in-law wanted to change his official uniform. The ceremonial guard he had just put on was just asking the officials of the vassal state to see the style of their future son-in-law, and also to take the exam to teach Tan Yankai's demeanor. Now that the process was over, his family naturally didn't have to wear official uniforms so concisely, so Fang Ruyi asked Liu Renxi to take Tan Yankai to the backyard first.

"Maybe my future wife is peeking at me in some corner!" Tan Yankai followed Liu Renxi through the residence of Fantai. His father-in-law was an elegant man. Although the entire residence was not beautiful, the scenery of the garden was also unique, and it can be seen that the owner's interest was elegant. Although Tan Yankai was not interested in these carefully designed gardens, he walked up and suddenly thought that his fiancée might be like the characters in ancient novels, where would he hide in a more secret place to observe himself - behind the woods and behind the rockery, or when he was in the meeting hall, there was a large screen, where would he set up a peeping point?!

Although Tan Yankai's idea was dirty, he was really blinded by him. Since Fang Rongqing learned that Tan Yankai had arrived at the residence of Fantai, he tried every means to see what kind of husband his future was. When they met in Lanzhou, Gansu five or six years ago, they were still young and had not had a deep impression. Until now, they are just a vague shadow. For women of this era, what is more important than their lifelong affairs? So Fang Rongqing begged her mother to allow her to choose a place where she could see Tan Yankai and take a good look at what her future husband looks like now.

At this moment, Fang Rongqing was like a lady in "The West Chamber", following a maid hiding behind a rockery that Tan Yankai must pass. When she saw Liu Renxi walking through the corridor with a handsome boy, she knew that the boy was her fiancé. For both of them, Fang Rongqing paid more attention to each other than Tan Yankai. After Tan Yankai passed the scholar two years ago, she was proud of her heart - she must pass the scholar at the age of fifteen. This kind of thing is rare even in the south where people are outstanding.

, Tan Yankai's name as a "prodigy" has been circulated in Hunan. Later, Tan Yankai went to Fuzhou with his father, and his actions in the Governor's Mansion also spread to Fang Rongqing one after another. Until recently, the staff in the Fantai Mansion had circulated a book called "Encouraging Learning". Through his father, he realized that this book was actually written by Tan Yankai, and he was even more envious of Tan Yankai's talent. Unfortunately, he didn't know what kind of person the other party has become now. Although it was a distance view, it at least made him feel at a little more at ease.

At this time, Tan Yankai, who was walking in the corridor, might have caused his reaction because someone was watching him. While walking, he looked towards the rockery and vaguely saw a figure there. The image should be a woman. Unfortunately, he could not see the other person clearly after a quick glance. However, he was concerned about this - the figure should be his fiancée Fang Rongqing.

"Fang Rongqing? This name is quite poetic and picturesque. Even after a hundred years, it is also a very good name. It is much better than "Lan'er" and it reminds people of understanding, gentleness and virtuousness... Haha... what will our future be like?" When Tan Yankai thought of his fiancée's name, he felt a little funny, and some of his changes fell into Liu Renxi's eyes, and Liu Renxi also smiled slightly and could not refuse.

When Tan Yankai looked at the rockery, Fang Rongqing was so scared that she was almost stunned. She instinctively retracted her head: "His eyes are so bright, as if she could see through the rockery..." Fang Rongqing thought of it in a "shockless" way, but a sweet feeling surged in her heart, and her cheeks turned red.

Originally, the road to the living room of the backyard was not very long, but Liu Renxi deliberately slowed down and asked Tan Yankai about the situation along the way. Although the two were quite different in age, it might be because Tan Yankai was able to write "The Encouragement of Learning", Liu Renxi did not put himself in the position of an elder, but instead talked to Tan Yankai as an peer.

"Mr. Jie'an." Tan Yankai stopped and said, "Look at my memory, Mr. Jie'an, I'm afraid there is something that I have to trouble Mr. Jie'an to arrange it properly."

"But it's okay to say it. If you can do it, you will not refuse!" Liu Renxi had a very happy conversation with him just now. At this time, he was very generous with Tan Yankai's request. He would be his boss's son-in-law in the future. Now he is half of his family. He will naturally not refuse if he can serve anything.

"Mr. Jie'an, I came to Jiangxi by land this time. I also encountered many bandits on the way. This time I caught three bandit leaders who committed many evil deeds. I already had tangible evidence. He Jing, Fujian's Nietai, has a deep connection with these bandits hidden in eastern Fujian. He Jing dared to accept their bribes... This time I came from Fujian all the way, because I had to bring some things, He Jing made up my mind and informed these bandits in advance. If it weren't for the fact that the younger generation's guards were well-trained, they would probably not have been to Nanchang!" Tan Yankai said angrily.

"What happened like this?!" Liu Renxi was shocked. He also heard that Tan Yankai defeated several bandits in Fujian along the way. He just asked Fang Ruyi for the errands to welcome Tan Yankai at the door, just to see if the guards of the Fujian-Zhejiang Governor's Office who could pass five passes and kill six generals were all fierce and evil.

Although the number of guards was not large, Liu Renxi was still very impressed by his eyes - he had seen foreign troops, and it was just that. The military uniforms looked similar to the style of foreign troops. He had never seen everyone's Type 93 rifle on his shoulders, and the soldiers had box cannons on their waists. Although they had never seen how powerful this guy was, they thought it was definitely not a decoration.

"With such a guard team escorting the steward, no wonder Tutor Tan was so relieved. I thought that the third young master swept through Fujian bandits all the way, killing countless people, which is probably not an exaggeration!" Liu Renxi thought to himself that he really didn't expect that the boy who was only sixteen or seventeen years old in front of him could actually be a killer. No wonder he traveled all the way after entering the Jiangxi realm. It turned out that the bandits in Jiangxi had been scared by the fate of their Fujian colleagues!

"I have all the evidence and evidence here. He Jing wrote many letters to the bandit leader. There are three bandit leaders who are extremely guilty and were escorted in the convoy. I just wanted to ask the gentleman to find a more reliable cell to detain them. After all, I still have to go back to Hunan to take the provincial examination. If I have to take them with me for a long journey, I will inevitably not neglect on the road, so I would like to ask the gentleman to make arrangements properly." Tan Yankai said.

"This is not a problem. Jiangxi government office has a cell. I will make proper arrangements!" Liu Renxi agreed immediately.

Tan Yankai nodded and smiled, "Then this matter will be Mr. Lao Jie'an. But these people are involved in the Fujian Nitai He Jing. I guess he knows the fate of these bandits and will inevitably take risks. My father's impeachment memorial has been sent to the capital. If there is no problem, He Jing will be punished by the end of the month. These witnesses will be called important evidence of He Jing's death. It is impossible for his party to do something to rescue He Jing..."

"The group guards don't have to worry too much. This cell is the cell of a serious prisoner. As long as the words of the Lord Fantai, no one should think of getting close to this cell, let alone killing people to silence them. Please rest assured that this group guards. In the future, Duke Tan sent someone to collect it, or sent it by us, so we will guarantee that it will not cause any mistakes!" Liu Renxi said with a smile.

After the two finished speaking, they walked towards the living room of the backyard. Along the way, Liu Renxi also took the opportunity to examine Tan Yankai's academic foundation. In the imperial examination era, there were sayings such as "Don't speak of fate under the window, and do not discuss papers in the field" and "One wealth, two fate, three Feng Shui, four accumulations of Yin and Five Readings". From this perspective, you can tell that fate is the first priority and the second priority of writing. In the imperial examination era, as long as you can pass the imperial examination and dare to go to Beijing for examination, of course, they are all scholars with "ten years of hard work, grinding through iron inkstones". Their academic level is not much different, and because the scope of the examination is narrow, the component of luck is even greater.

Liu Renxi was able to be called the leader of the Muyou Hall in Fang Ruyi's shogunate. His own talent and knowledge were not bad, and he was also a juren. Unfortunately, he was defeated by the word "fate". He had no hope of fame and fortune and turned to Fang Ruyi to display his talents. In this case, Tan Yankai had several people with Juyou Hall in the Muyou Hall of the Fujian and Zhejiang Governor's House. It was not unusual. At most, it made Tan Yankai feel a little sigh. Liu Renxi asked him about his knowledge, which was certain, but he didn't come. Fang Ruyi also had capable people under his command, and he could always test him in different ways. Understanding the true level of his future son-in-law also made him feel at ease to marry his daughter to himself.

Tan Yankai's "Encouragement Chapter" was really shocking. The Empress Dowager and Emperor Guangxu issued an edict to widely publish such treatments, which was something that had never happened in the past decade. Some people even fabricated whether it was written by Tan Zhonglin and asked Tan Yankai to impersonate him. Although Liu Renxi did not believe this rumor, Fang Ruyi even asserted that this was not Tan Zhonglin's work, but he was able to assist Fang Ruyi in handling customs, and he was more clear about Western affairs, and his examination of Tan Yankai was more targeted. However, Tan Yankai's own "Encouragement Chapter" has long prevented this possibility and responded to Liu Renxi's questions. It involved some Western affairs, and his views made him praise him. The only doubt in his heart was clear. He secretly said that the boss had found a good son-in-law.

When Fang Ruyi walked into the living room, Liu Renxi and Tan Yankai were still talking about "The Encouragement of Learning" together, which also surprised Fang Ruyi - Liu Renxi was his chief aide, and his knowledge was naturally beyond the reach of others, and he was inevitably more optimistic. However, facing Tan Yankai, he was so enthusiastic, not just because Tan Yankai would become his son-in-law.

Fang Ruyi was quite pleased with Liu Renxi's appreciation of Tan Yankai so much. The long time between the staff and the employer has surpassed the employment relationship between each other. Liu Renxi has not been a short period of time after ten years. They treat each other as friends and have very frank conversations. Only at this stage can the relationship between the staff and the employer be considered to be a great success.

"Gong'an, the idea of ​​'Chinese style and Western use' you proposed in "Encouraging Learning" made me admire this staff member very much. No wonder I was able to receive the commendation from the Queen Mother and the Emperor. Brother Wenqing has a son, so I am quite happy!" Fang Ruyi said with a smile.

"Isn't Tutor Tan's son the son of the vassal state? You can be even more happy!" Liu Renxi said with a smile.

The two families of Tan Fang made a marriage marriage, and this incident had long been spread. Tan Yankai was a scholar in his youth, which attracted everyone's attention. Although he did not show up in Hunan, many local celebrities in Hunan wanted to marry his daughter. However, Tan Zhonglin rarely returned to Hunan as an official, and basically had no way to go. Liu Renxi's words made Fang Ruyi laugh particularly happily, while Tan Yankai felt a little uncomfortable.

"Uncle Shi, my father has a letter, and he entrusted me to present it to Uncle Shi!" Tan Yankai quickly pulled out the letters that had been prepared from his sleeve and handed them to Fang Ruyi.

Fang Ruyi took out the letter and looked carefully. Tan Yankai knew that the letter was a letter that postponed his marriage with Fang Rongqing. Tan Zhonglin's letter was written very politely. This was not because Fang Ruyi was of a vassal rank, but because he really wanted to fulfill the marriage. Moreover, the relationship between the two families of Tan Fang will also be of great help to Tan Yankai's future career. Tan Yankai basically had no objection to this marriage - it was not that he had no objection, but that he had no choice in this matter. Unless his father-in-law suddenly got crazy and rebelled, the marriage could not be resolved. Besides, even if the marriage was ruined, he could guarantee that a famous marriage would be born in the hands of Tan Zhonglin the next day, and as the protagonist, he could only be at the mercy of his elders like a puppet.

Fang Ruyi looked at the letter very seriously, and there was no sound in the living room, while Tan Yankai and Liu Renxi looked at Fang Ruyi with great attention. Tan Yankai hoped that the marriage would be delayed for a while. If possible, he would rather take the imperial examination until the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution, but that was impossible. As far as Tan Yankai knew, the imperial examination ended in 1900, and letting him take the exam once would be painful enough. If he passed the exam for twenty years, he would go crazy;

Liu Renxi secretly speculated about the content of the letter. If there was no mistake, the content of the letter was mostly about the marriage between Tan Yankai and the lady. It is unlikely that Tan Zhonglin would refuse this marriage, nor did he hear that Tan Zhonglin despise the poor and love the rich. The position of Tan Zhonglin could make him refuse the marriage. It is estimated that only the emperor's daughter or sister would marry the Tan family. However, the current Emperor Guangxu does not even have any descendants, let alone sisters.

The three people in the living room had their own ideas, and for a moment they were entangled by Tan Zhonglin's letter. After reading the letter, Fang Ruyi carefully folded it and placed it on the coffee table, and said with a smile: "Brother Wenqing has already explained the matter very clearly in the letter, but you can rest assured that this is a matter between us elders. You can calm down and take the provincial examination. With the talent of An, you can naturally be able to get it right. As for the future, let me think about it and discuss it with Brother Wenqing again."

Perhaps because this letter expressed the impact of postponing the wedding date, Fang Ruyi and Tan Yankai did not have a long talk, but Liu Renxi and Fang Ruyi did not let him have a good time. They bombed him in turn for more than an hour, and almost all the classics and historical books left by Confucius and his disciples were taught. The father-in-law had been studying for government affairs, and Liu Renxi did not pass the exam because of his bad luck. There was no doubt that their efforts in classics and historical books did not fall behind due to the passage of time, but became more and more refined. However, this was not a good phenomenon for Tan Yankai. After this open and secret teaching exam, Tan Yankai was able to escape. After taking a break in the guest room, everyone had a "warm atmosphere" supper together, which was a welcome to him from afar.
Chapter completed!