Fortunate Young Gentleman

When Tangning and Fang Xiaoyue returned home, they found that their father-in-law and mother-in-law were also there.

"Xiaoyue, eat more, look at how thin you are now..." At the dinner table, Chen Yuxian looked at Fang Xiaoyue and said distressedly: "Why are your eyes swollen? Have you been bullied in Gongxue? If someone If they bully you, tell your husband and let him punish them."

"No one bullied me." Fang Xiaoyue became cheerful again. After eating, she and Xiaoxiao went to play in the yard.

Chen Yuxian looked at Tang Ning again and asked, "Why did Ning'er come back so late today? Is there a lot going on in the Hanlin Academy?"

"No, there was some delay." Tang Ning shook her head, suddenly looked at Zhong Mingli, and asked, "Has your father-in-law ever heard of Fang Zhe?"

"Fang Zhe!"

Tang Ning noticed that when his father-in-law heard the name, his hand holding the chopsticks visibly shook.

Chen Yuxian said in surprise: "Is it the Fang Zhe from fourteen years ago?"

Tang Ning didn't expect that even her mother-in-law had heard of Fang Zhe's name, and added "fourteen years ago" in front of it. At this moment, he was even more curious about what happened to Fang Xiaopang's father.

Fourteen years ago, what old events could make the name Fang Zhe remembered by the mother-in-law who didn't pay much attention to court affairs.

Zhong Mingli pondered for a moment and then said: "Fang Zhe is the first top-ranked scholar in the imperial examination since the beginning of Chen Guo. He is very knowledgeable. From the state examination to the provincial examination, he ranks first in every test. Just like you, he answered all the questions in the first test." Yes, he was also the leader in the poetry world at that time. Not only that, he was also good at strategy and theory. He had provided many practical strategies for the imperial court before he had even passed the imperial examination..."

"What, he is that beast..." Tangning originally wanted to say beast, but then she thought about it, it seemed like she was being scolded as well, so she immediately changed her mind: "He is another top three pick?"

He was able to pass the top three examinations, one point by luck, and nine points by cheating. The person who can do this by relying on his own strength cannot be described as a beast. He is simply a fighting beast among beasts.

"Fang Zhe and your father-in-law were Jinshi in the same year." Chen Yuxian added.

Tangning suddenly realized that no wonder his father-in-law acted so strangely when he heard his name.

Encountering such an all-round crushing opponent is a nightmare for all candidates in the same year.

Zhong Mingli nodded and said: "In that year's imperial examination, everyone only knew Fang Zhe, the top three candidate, and the glory of the other candidates was all eclipsed by him... But now, some of these people have reached the third and fourth grades... , Fang Zhe should be still in the Hanlin Academy now, right?"

Tangning nodded and said, "He is now a bachelor."

It is actually a very abnormal thing for the former number one scholar to become a bachelor's degree scholar. For the number one scholars in the past, the Hanlin Academy is just a springboard for them to enter the court. They will only serve as Hanlin editors and editors, and then they will take at least one year. , in as many as two years, they will enter various ministries and take charge of actual duties.

Those promoted within the Hanlin Academy are all people with little future.

It is extremely incredible that the top three scholar actually stayed in the Hanlin Academy for fourteen years.

Tangning thought for a while and said, "Shilang Fang said that something happened that caused his temperament to change drastically..."

Zhong Mingli nodded and said: "I don't know the details. It is said that Fang Zhe was in love with a girl back then, but the Fang family had already arranged a marriage for him. After Fang Zhe got married, the woman The depression turned into illness, and soon he died of depression. From then on, Fang Zhe's temperament changed drastically, he had no interest in court affairs, and he was confused every day..."

Tangning walked out of the room and sighed softly in her heart when she saw Fang Xiaoyue practicing martial arts with Xiaoxiao in the yard.

The woman Fang Zhe once liked died in depression. Needless to say, Fang Xiaoyue's mother was the woman Fang Zhe married according to the family arrangement. For this reason, Fang Zhe never had any friendship with their mother and daughter.

Tang Ning deeply sympathized with what happened to Bachelor Fang. He was a victim of this feudal system, but at the same time, he had an unshirkable responsibility for both Fang Xiaoyue and the fourth lady of the Fang Mansion. .

This is the responsibility of a husband and a father.

Because the beloved woman abandoned herself for fourteen years, it also shows that he is a man who values ​​love, but what he values ​​​​is not his love for his wife or his daughter.

Fang Xinyue slowly walked up to him and said, "Brother Tangning, please stop beating daddy. Daddy is also feeling very bitter."

Tangning stroked her hair and said, "Don't worry, I won't fight with him again."

On the first day he joined the Hanlin Academy, something like this happened. It was not what Tang Ning wanted. He felt that he must have accumulated a lot of resentment and anger in his heart during the battle of wits and courage with the Tang family in recent days, which would make people change. If you are violent, you need to vent it out as soon as possible.

He decided to go to Tang Yaoyao to practice. Either beat her up or be beaten up by her. No matter which outcome it was, he could express the depression in his heart.

When he climbed over the wall and jumped into Tang Yaoyao's yard, Xiu'er was the only one in the yard.

Tangning patted the dust on her hands and asked, "Where is your young lady?"

Xiu'er had become accustomed to his sudden appearance and said, "Miss, she went out to discuss business."

Tang Ning knew that Tang Yaoyao was busy these days. She wanted to take back the business that should belong to them from the rich man Tang, and also expand their business in the capital.

She has lofty ambitions, and is bound to surpass her father's property and become the first richest woman in the Chen Kingdom.

Tang Ning had always supported her decision. As long as she received a certain amount of dividends every month, she could do whatever she wanted with the rest of the money.

The two Tang Dynasties combined would be invincible in the world. Sooner or later, Rich Man Tang's property would be in her hands. It would be a matter of time before her money surpassed Rich Man Tang.

"Can't you just listen to dad for once? Let you take care of the Tang family's business. Isn't it better than just messing around on your own?"

"I'm not fooling around. Dad, don't forget, I've already earned one million taels of silver."

"Is that what you earned? It was what you gambled on!"

"Oh dad, don't worry about it anyway, I have my own plans..."

…

Hearing the conversation between Tang Yaoyao and Rich Master Tang coming from outside the courtyard, and getting closer and closer, it was too late to climb back over the wall, so Tang Ning took three steps at a time and dodged into the house.

Tang Yaoyao stepped into the yard and walked straight into the room. Rich Man Tang followed him in, sat at the table, poured a cup of herbal tea, calmed down for a while, and then said: "Dad doesn't want you to do anything big, as long as you are happy Just be at peace. If you want to do this, just do it. If you encounter any problems, remember to tell me."

Rich Man Tang finished his tea and left with a sigh.

Tangning came out of the closet and said, "Your father actually loves you very much."

Tang Yaoyao was startled, stood up and asked, "Why are you hiding in the cabinet?"

Tangning explained, "Your father doesn't like me very much, so I had to find a place to hide."

Tang Yaoyao glanced at him and said, "I'm not in the mood to play cards today."

Tangning shook her head and said, "I'm not here to play cards with you."

"Why are you looking for me if you're not playing cards?"

"Hit me."

…

A quarter of an hour later, Tang Ning was lying on the grass in the backyard. After exercising with Tang Yaoyao, although her whole body ached, she felt very relaxed and comfortable.

When you feel depressed, it really helps to find a way to vent. Even if you don't take advantage of the whole process, the depression in your heart will be swept away.

Tang Yaoyao flexed her wrist and said, "My mood is indeed much better. Otherwise, if you are unhappy in the future, you will come to me and beat you up, so that both of us will be happy."

"No need," Tangning said quickly.

It's not like he was a jerk, he wouldn't feel comfortable without being humiliated by her. Unfortunately, everyone he knew was better than him, and none of them were evenly matched. If they had come and gone, fighting for three hundred rounds would definitely be more enjoyable.

He put his hands behind his head and breathed a sigh of relief.

My first experience at the Hanlin Academy was not pleasant. I wonder what it will be like in the future?

Even after leaving her boss, she still had to go to work. Early the next morning, Tang Ning arrived at the Hanlin Academy on time.

No one arranged work for him, and no one mentioned what happened yesterday. He wrote a few volumes in the check-in room, ate a not so delicious work meal at noon, and soon stayed up until the day off.

The Hanlin Academy was still some distance away from the palace entrance. The working meal at noon today was very unaccustomed to him who was used to Xiao Ru and Xiao Yi's cooking. The imperial chef in the palace had a completely different attitude towards the royal family and officials. He decided to have it tomorrow. Bring meals from home.

boom!

Tangning lowered his head and was thinking about something, when a figure unexpectedly bumped into him from the side. He staggered, and the figure fell directly to the ground.

Tangning looked down and found that the girl who bumped into him was the girl he had seen yesterday.

The girl was holding a string hub in her hand, apparently flying a kite. She probably didn't pay attention just now, and Tangning didn't intend to argue with him.

"You, you are so brave!" The girl held the thread hub and just said something. When she raised her head, she was suddenly startled, then her face immediately turned pale, she dropped the thread hub and ran away screaming.

"Your Highness, run slowly..." The eunuch and maid behind him hurriedly chased after him.

Tangning glanced at the direction of her escape, shook her head and said, "It's inexplicable..."