Yu Congpei came for Pang Jinglun. This is the teacher of the prince, if he can worship under his name, he would be the younger brother of several princes. When you go to the capital, you can take this opportunity to catch up with the prince. This is of great benefit to his future.
Cao Fengyu is also a wise man, knowing Yu Congpei's purpose. May use this to indulge in the governor, and naturally try his best to help.
In the evening, a young man came to invite Yu Congpei: "Master Yu, Mr. Pang is back from outside, and our master invites you to go."
Yu Congpei said: "Wait a moment." When I went to see Mr. Pang, it was natural to clean up his appearance. If the first impression is not good, then the matter of apprenticeship is definitely going to be bad.
Hearing Cao Fengyu bringing people over, Pang Jinglun frowned and said, "Please come in!"
Cao Fengyu brought in Yu Congpei and introduced Pang Jinglun with a smile.
If it wasn't for Xuan Ge'er who insisted on borrowing here, he wouldn't have to deal with a hypocritical person like Cao Fengyu. It made his friend still wonder, cough, it's really miserable.
I was upset, but he didn't show half of it on the face.
Yu Congpei gave a respectful blessing, and then said with respectful eyes to Pang Jinglun with polite words such as long admiration of the name.
Pang Jinglun smiled and said, "Master Yu is polite."
Hearing that Yu Congpei was here to ask the teacher, Pang Jinglun smiled and said, "I haven't touched the book for more than 20 years, and I haven't cared about the court affairs. If you let me teach, I will miss you." Obviously, Yu Congpei wanted to join the imperial examination.
Yu Congpei obviously didn't believe it, and his attitude became more sincere. He didn't ask for a teacher, but only asked Mr. Pang for advice. It's a pity that Pang Jinglun kept a single sentence from beginning to end, and he was so talented that he didn't dare to mislead his children.
Although Pang Jinglun is familiar with the world, he is not willing to deal with Yu Congpei and Cao Fengyu. At the moment, on the grounds that they need to rest for a day, they sent the two away.
Brother Xuan liked to meet young talents like Yu Congpei, and condescendingly sent him out.
Yu Congpei didn't know the identity of Brother Xuan at this time, but he was very kind to him.
Cao Fengyu wanted to host a banquet for Yu Congpei, and when they saw the two chatting happily, he invited Brother Xuan to have a drink.
Brother Xuan did not hesitate at all, so he agreed. It's a pity that he had a bad drinker and became drunk after only two drinks.
Asan helped him go back to rest.
Yu Congpei's drink volume is pretty good, and the person is still sober after the banquet. Back to where he lived, he washed his face and asked, "Has Tianshan come back?"
"Not yet, probably soon."
Tian Shan just came back after the bath, and told Yu Congpei what he had heard: "The son, that Yu Shaoye's surname is Yu Mingda, and he is the son of the priest of the Ministry of Rites. The son, the Yu family has four sons and four daughters. He has four sons and four daughters. Third. I heard from Cao’s servants that this Yu Da is gifted and intelligent in reading, and he has also studied at Baitan Academy for two years, but he is reluctant to take scientific examinations. As for the reason, I haven’t found out why."
Suspicion flashed on Yu Congpei's face: "Is the information you inquired about accurate?"
Tian Shan said: "I asked three people, and they all said that."
"Look at his behavior, it's not like a small household came out." This kind of thing is carved in the bones, and you can't hide it if you want to hide it. Although Yu Da is wearing muslin clothes, the etiquette during the meal makes him feel that he should be a rich man.
Tian Shan's heart moved and asked: "The son suspects that Yu Da has a background? But as far as I know, there is no high-ranking big family in Beijing with the surname Yu."
Yu Congpei laughed and said: "What is said, do you know who are the big families in the capital?" Although his father was not a young official in Shu, he was not enough to see him when he arrived in the capital.
Tian Shan said: "My son, Yu Da should have no background. The servants of Cao's mansion said he was very stingy, and he didn't even give them any rewards. He didn't even have tea or cakes. Moreover, Yu Da still had leftovers. Leftovers." For people who have suffered from hunger and poverty, eating leftovers is really nothing.
Yu Congpei frowned, "But his education is very good. You can't pretend to be able to pretend."
Tian Shan is very smart, and said in a low voice: "My son, maybe the Yu family was a big family in the previous dynasty. Or, what's the secret? Otherwise, why not participate in the imperial examination?"
"If there is a problem with their family's identity, then his father would not be an official in the court." Yu Congpei thought it was weird, and asked after thinking about it: "Can you find out why Mr. Pang would accept him as a student? "Pang Jinglun is the teacher of the prince, and the threshold for accepting apprentices must be very high. Since this Yu Da is under Pang Jinglun's school, it must have its own advantages.
Tian Shan said: “It is said that Yu Da’s grandfather and Mr. Pang are friends with each other, and Yu Da’s wish was to travel around the world since he was a child. When he was twelve years old, he worshipped Mr. Pang as his master. This time I heard Mr. Pang come to Shu. , He followed."
Yu Congpei hesitated and asked, "What does Yu Da like on weekdays?" He still felt that Yu Da was not like an ordinary official's heir.
"I like to travel in mountains and water, recite poems and make fus. I don't like anything else." After a pause, Tian Shan said in a low voice: "It is said that this person is obsessed with the third girl of the Cao family." This is what he spent a dozen silver to find out. The news should not be false.
"The third girl from the Cao family?"
Tian Shan smiled and said: "The third girl of the Cao family was born by Cao Zhifu's concubine Yun Yun, and she is very much loved by the Cao Zhifu. I heard that this girl is not only beautiful and beautiful, but also plays the piano and paints. She is a talented girl. As for whether it is true or not, the small one has not yet been verified. pass."
Hearing this, Yu Congpei smiled: "What kind of talent can a concubine of the prefect of Mianzhou have." Ten talents are boasting.
It was not that Yu Congpei had prejudice against the concubine, but because of the influence of Yuxi, the Ming Dynasty placed great emphasis on the concubine. Even if the prefect Cao favored the concubine, it was impossible for her to be a steward. Otherwise, if the impeached concubine and his wife are impeached by Yushi, the black hat will not be guaranteed. As a wife butler, it is naturally impossible to ask a master teacher to teach her concubine. It is rare to be able to self-taught. Yu Congpei didn't think the three girls of the Cao family could have any extraordinary talents.
After thinking about it, Yu Congpei said: "You look for opportunities to talk from the entourage next to Yu Da, and see what he says?" The words of the servants of Cao's Mansion must be hydrated. If Yu Da followed, the credibility would be high.
Tian Shan nodded and agreed.
Unexpectedly, in the morning of the next day, Yu Congpei met the rumored third girl of the Cao family with both talents and appearance in the small garden of the Cao Mansion.
Yu Congpei wore a turquoise blue folded tea pattern bright yarn curving gown, tied with a tapestry flower and bird pattern inlaid jade belt, with fair features and a clear face. Holding a fine ink-colored mountain and water folding fan in his hand, he walks leisurely and suavely.
Cao Yiqiu looked shocked when he saw Yu Congpei step back two steps.
Her maid was also smart, and she said coldly when she saw it, "Who are you? This is the inner courtyard of the Cao family. How did you come in?" A serious girl naturally cannot go to the front yard to meet the young master by chance. Anyone with a little brain will feel wrong.
Yu Congpei smiled at Cao Yiqiu and said, "My surname is Yu, second in my family." As he said, he looked at Cao Yiqiu.
Today, Cao Yiqiu wore a light blue long skirt with a white gauze shirt, revealing a beautifully-lined neck and a clearly visible collarbone. The curved willow eyebrows and the big black crystal eyes are shining. Gu Pan's love is pitiful, the cheeks are slightly reddish, the face of melon seeds is crystal clear as jade, and the smooth snow muscle is like ice and snow.
At this moment, there was a breeze, and the white gauze covered by Cao Yiqiu was flying. The whole person seemed to float up, like a fairy who descended from the earth.
Rao Yu Congpei, who was accustomed to seeing many beauties and being accosted by women, was dumbfounded for a while.
Cao Yiqiu blushed, bowed to Yu Congpeifu, and then quickly left with the maid.
"It's really a beauty." At least the girl he saw was nothing more beautiful than this smart girl. No wonder Yu Da would miss these three girls. It's him, all...
Thinking of this, Yu Congpei immediately suppressed the thoughts that had just emerged in his heart. What he wants to marry in the future must be a well-known lady who can help him, how can she be a concubine of the prefect.
Naturally, Mrs. Cao and Cao Yiting, who were the steward directors, could not escape this matter.
"Mother, take care of it! Otherwise, I'm afraid I will be dragged down by him." If Cao Yiting keeps on doing this, something will happen sooner or later. At that time, it will be difficult for the Cao's girl to marry. Although she has been married and is a well-known uncle, she will definitely be affected.
Mrs. Cao smiled and said: "I'm going to take care of it, and your father will protect it again. Moreover, if Cao Yiqiu can marry the second young master of the Yu family, it can also help your father, how can I stop it?" I can't stop him, I have to help Cao Yiqiu to marry Yu Congpei smoothly. No, to be precise, let Cao Yiqiu be a concubine for Yu Congpei.
Only Aunt Yun and Cao Yiqiu are too stupid to think that as long as Yu Congpei likes Cao Yiqiu, she can marry Yu's family.
"Mother, the second young master of the Yu family is a direct descendant and he is still a member. How could Mrs. Yu let him marry Cao Yiqiu? When the time comes, it will be our family that will be ashamed." What if Yu Congpei likes Cao Yiqiu? Marriage matters are ultimately the words of the matchmaker ordered by the parents.
Mrs. Cao said nonchalantly: "Your father is not afraid of being embarrassed. Why are you so frustrated?" Cao Fengyu loved Aunt Yun very much. She used to be a powerful family member. Later, her son was able to pass the entrance examination, and Aunt Yun did not waver to her. status. If not, she would have been ridden on her head by Aunt Yun. Therefore, as long as she does not commit the crime, Madam Cao is totally unwilling to control what Aunt Yun, mother and son do.
Cao Yiting felt that her mother had a bad attitude: "Mother, if something embarrassing occurs, my eldest brother and I will also affect it."
"Your eldest brother married a wife and had children, and is now serving as a foreign official. You are already married and will be married at the end of the year. No matter what, it won't affect you." The main reason is that Madam Cao has a very good relationship with her brothers and sisters, and her maiden brothers and nephews and nephews Both like her daughter, so no matter what Cao Yiqiu does, it won't affect her.
Cao Yiting did not approve of Madam Cao's behavior, but she knew that her mother had grievances and hatreds, so she didn't say much. In order not to make my mother sad, she was not ready to intervene.