Chapter 30 Section VII

It's a miracle to say the least. Chen Tang unexpectedly passed the examination of the Shaofu, was promoted to the first place, and successfully obtained the official position of Taiguan Shangshicheng.It is said that it was Tian Tingtian who presided over the exam at that time, and his eyes lit up when he saw Chen Tang.Whether Chen Tang's success is related to Tian Tingtian, I don't know.But according to Lou Hu, Chen Tang is a man of great knowledge and knowledge. He has memorized the "Tai Pharmacy" and "Zaran Fang Fang" by heart within ten days. The family has practiced medicine for generations.

After getting the appointment document, Chen Tang will soon leave my house and go to Weiyang Palace to take care of things.I felt very relaxed in my heart, but I found Wanxin's mood a little strange.Early this morning, the car sent by the big farm came to pick up Chen Tang, and Chen Tang was also busy packing his luggage, but Wan Xin was not as eager to help as usual, but sat silently in the room in a daze, the cases in front of her were covered with bunks. A piece of pure white silk, with a writing brush on the right.The morning sun shone on her face, and she could see thin golden hairs. Her two eyes seemed a little red and swollen. It might be because she didn't sleep last night, or she might have just cried.Her hair, too, was disheveled and unwashed.When I entered the room, she was indifferent, as if I was transparent.

At this moment, I was finally sure that this woman had developed a heart of admiration for Chen Tang.It turned out that she usually pretended that she didn't care about Chen Tang on the surface. At this moment of separation, she could no longer deceive her feelings. I sat on her side, watching her intently, her face was tense, it seemed that every sound of luggage being moved in the backyard frightened her, she suddenly picked up a brush, and scribbled on the silk in front of her, far away, I can still see the content of her painting, which is Chen Tang's "Ode to Fighting Cocks".I finally couldn't bear it anymore, and interrupted her daze: "Xin'er, if you really like Chen Tang, I can agree to you. Although his character once made me worry, but he can be with the person I like After a day, even if it is a happy day, even if you die soon, there is nothing to regret, isn't it?"

Wan Xin was taken aback by my words, she stopped writing, and subconsciously said: "Brother, what are you talking about. I don't like Chen Tang, what is there to like about him." Her voice was a little dry, It was the hoarse sound of crying. I said, "I don't know if you are lying to yourself or telling the truth. If you are lying to yourself, I advise you, don't force yourself, it's just hurting yourself. In fact, brother, I have already thought very clearly, life is short, why not enjoy yourself in time .” When I said this, I thought of a secret love I had when I was young. At that time, there lived a beautiful woman in West Street. Her father made a living by selling pottery fou, and the family was not well off.There is a clump of green bamboo in front of her house. Every time I walk past her house with a fighting cock in my arms, I can’t help stretching my neck and looking in through the green bamboo, hoping to see her slim figure. Talk about thinking.If it were now, I would definitely send a matchmaker to her home to propose a marriage, but unfortunately I was young and stubborn at that time, and I felt that I was not qualified to express my love to her.Later, she married a Hou family in Maoling as a concubine, and the whole family moved to Maoling.Now every time I pass by her old house, I can't help but feel sad.The bamboo forest is still the same bamboo forest, but the people behind the bamboo forest are completely different. The former slim figure and the feelings of my own youth will never be found again.Thinking of this, my eyes felt wet, so I quickly raised my sleeves and wiped them.Everyone knows that "Cockfighting Captain" Wan Zixia is a knight-errant, but how could anyone know that he is actually very fragile in his heart.

Wan Xin lowered her neck, tears dripping on the silk like raindrops.She kept shaking her head: "No, he's going to be in the palace from now on, and he's going to be promoted every day, how can I marry him. Although he is talented, but in case..., I don't want my brother to accept him. Tired." She is really a sensible child. I understand what she means. She also sees that Chen Tang is very restless by nature and full of gambling spirit. Although this aspect shows his aggressive masculinity, but the officialdom is dangerous, who knows what will happen in the future , if one day we accidentally cause a big disaster again, wouldn't we also be implicated by him.The death of the two elder brothers and the death of our parents have always been a pain in the hearts of my sister and me. Even though we are now richer than before, we can't help but feel like a knife is hurting at the thought that our family will never be reunited.

I sighed and said nothing more. At this moment, the commotion outside had stopped, probably Chen Tang's luggage had already been packed.He said loudly in the hall: "Brother Wan, I'm leaving now. Thank you for taking care of me in the past six months. I will visit you often when I have the opportunity. I just hope you don't mind my disturbing you." I hurried out and said to Chen Tang: "It was a small matter just now. I couldn't come out to accompany you. Forgive me. It's really gratifying and congratulatory for you to move two hundred officials. I feel honored and honored to be here in vain.”

Chen Tang looked around and said, "Brother Wan, you are welcome, is Lingmei not here today?" I blurted out: "Sister She is not feeling well today, so I can't come out to see you off. I'm extremely sorry." Chen Tang said: "That's all right, please greet Lingmei for her daily life, and wish her good health. Let's go and take my leave." He stood up, bowed and walked out of the courtyard. Seeing him pulling Che Sui, jumping up and briskly boarding the official car, I went back to the room.At this moment, Wan Xin shrugged her shoulders and cried even more sadly.

I sighed again, and said, "If that's the case, why bother?"