Chapter 6, the written words are particularly regrettable, and the malicious news is not worth addressing
Seeing Rui Sheng suddenly become spirited, he agreed and quickly dashed out the door. Xu Xun, knowing his plan had succeeded, couldn't help but smile slightly. When he turned his head and caught sight of the bookshelf, he felt a stir in his heart. These past few days, he had been preoccupied with recovering his health, and coupled with the need to contemplate that plan, he had not had the chance to look through the items in the room. Now that he had some free time, it was indeed time to carefully inspect them.
Hello, is anyone there
Faced with this person who was almost dull-witted, the young man suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness, as if he were about to strike a punch into cotton. Looking at Xu Xun's still calm and smiling face, he abruptly turned around in anger and left without a word, sweeping his sleeves as he went. Watching this unknown individual who came quickly and left even faster, Xu Xun shrugged and turned back into the house, shuffling his shoes and muttering to himself: "It seems that if I have some spare money, I should hire a doorman, so that anyone can't just come and go as they please."
Upon reaching the tall cabinet on the other side, he opened the door, and a large pile of items came crashing down, startling him greatly. He hurriedly jumped back a step, and in the next moment, with a loud crash, a multitude of papers mixed with countless dust particles scattered across the floor. Caught off guard by this situation, he instinctively called out "Ruisheng," but there was no response for a long time. Realizing that the person had been sent out by him, he had no choice but to squat down and pick up the mess.
He suddenly changed his lifestyle, and while Rui Sheng was indifferent about it, Jin Liu's sister-in-law, who was responsible for chores like washing, boiling water, and cooking, found it somewhat unbearable. She often grumbled behind his back. One day, after collecting a pile of clothes that were soaked with sweat and smelled unpleasant, she could no longer hold back and directly complained to Xu Xun.
After easily tidying up a large stack of papers, Xu Xun suddenly discovered that the highest shelf in the tall cabinet was now empty. At that moment, he was too lazy to climb back up on the stool to return the items to their original place, so he simply gathered everything and placed it all on the writing desk by the window. He casually pulled out one of the red-inked practice sheets, but upon opening it, he was momentarily stunned.
What does the young master ask this for
Then go inquire. Since that day when he entrusted Jin Liu with the matter of the six elders' birthday celebration, Xu Xun noticed that Rui Sheng walked around with his head down, looking listless. At this moment, he simply took the opportunity to say, "Did you not hear what Jin Liu's wife said? If clothes are washed too much, they will fade and wear out; if not washed, they will rot from sweat. I plan to make a few short-sleeved shirts to wear when I exercise early in the morning. You should go outside and see what the current prices are, and also ask about the prices of rice and flour."
Although he had known for a long time, faced with such an unsolicited enthusiastic person, Xu Xun found it inappropriate to dampen the spirit. He nodded and smiled, saying, "I see, thank you for your concern, young man. Is there anything else?"
Looking at the agitated young man, Xu Xun finally realized where the unease stemmed from. The young man had a small earlobe with a noticeable earring, and coupled with his delicate features, he exuded a feminine aura in his demeanor, clearly suggesting he was one who could easily don both hairpins and caps. However, after searching through his memories, he could not recall who the other party was, so he could only clear his throat and say, "Have we met before, young sir?"
Isn't purchasing usually the responsibility of Brother Jin Liu? ... " As Rui Sheng spoke halfway, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Young Master, rest assured, I understand now. I will go immediately and ensure that he does not take any of Young Master's money!"
What a pity
Jin Liu had been out running errands for the past few days, and Rui Sheng had only just been sent out not long ago. Jin Liu's wife was so pleased with her reward that she had no time to disturb him. Thus, feeling puzzled, he simply pushed open a window and immediately saw a young man standing in the courtyard. The young man had delicate features, especially his two elegantly arched eyebrows, which were particularly charming. However, at first glance, Jin Liu felt that something was off about him. After a moment's contemplation, he lifted the door curtain and went out from the main room.
Upon hearing such bad news, Xu Xun surprisingly maintained a calm demeanor, which momentarily left the young man at a loss for words. He then angrily retorted, "Whether you have met or not is of no consequence! Listen, it is not only the Xu clan that is dissatisfied with you; your future father-in-law also looks upon you, this spendthrift, with great disfavor. Many members of the Xu clan are trying to win him over."
Due to the earlier whispers of the Jin Liu couple, Xu Xun had some understanding of Jin Liu's wife's temperament. At this moment, although his expression had initially darkened, as he listened, his demeanor gradually became somewhat nuanced. Once Jin Liu's wife finished her lengthy complaints, he, lost in thought, did not respond but instructed Rui Sheng to give her one hundred coins. At this, Jin Liu's wife, who had just been full of heartfelt grievances, immediately brightened up, tucked the money into her bosom, and gratefully took the dirty laundry away. Once Jin Liu's wife finished her lengthy complaints, he, lost in thought, did not respond but instructed Rui Sheng to give her one hundred coins. At this, Jin Liu's wife, who had just been full of heartfelt grievances, immediately brightened up, tucked the money into her bosom, and gratefully took the dirty laundry away.
Young Master, it is not that I am being lazy; summer has not yet arrived. Washing these clothes every day not only causes them to fade, but I fear they will soon be unwearable. Furthermore, this year's weather is peculiar. In previous years, I cannot recall how much rain fell during this season, but since spring began this year, we have hardly seen any raindrops. Although our family has already dug a deep well, we cannot continue to waste water like this. Moreover, the price of firewood and charcoal for boiling water has increased by more than ten percent compared to before.
Xu Xun let out a deep sigh, ultimately giving up on the plan to burn these items. The papers were clearly from two or three years ago, and since he was quite skilled in regular script, it would be easy to conceal the past by claiming that his handwriting had changed with age. He brought a stool over to place the items on the highest shelf of the cabinet, and then he found a set of dusty writing implements in the middle layer. After wiping them clean, he arranged them one by one on the writing desk. Just as he finished these tasks, a clear and lively shouting sound came from outside.
What time is it, and you are still so leisurely?
After spending over ten days recuperating at www.hetushu.com, Xu Xun's wounds gradually formed scabs. However, he had sustained serious injuries previously, and the ordeal of rescuing someone had taken a significant toll on him, leaving him still quite weak. Therefore, he established a strict daily routine. For several consecutive days, he rose early each morning to practice a segment of Tai Chi, followed by jogging several laps around the courtyard. Once he was drenched in sweat, he would immediately take a shower and change his clothes. Thus, he established a strict daily routine. For several consecutive days, he rose early each morning to practice a segment of Tai Chi, followed by jogging several laps around the courtyard. Once he was drenched in sweat, he would immediately take a shower and change his clothes
What he initially thought to be unsightly characters, however, the handwriting presented before him, while not claiming to be exceptional, was indeed quite neat. It is important to note that during his most destitute times in his previous life, he relied on the calligraphy he had practiced since childhood, along with another skill that stemmed from it, to survive and seek revenge. Thus, while he lacked other discernments, he still possessed a degree of confidence in his ability to write and read. As he unfolded the sheets of paper, he found not only practice copies but also some letters that had yet to be sent to his father in a distant place, each character meticulously written in small regular script. It is worth mentioning that during his most destitute times in his previous life, he relied on the calligraphy he had practiced since childhood, along with another skill that stemmed from it, to survive and seek revenge. Thus, while he lacked other discernments, he still possessed a degree of confidence in his ability to write and read. As he unfolded the sheets of paper, he found not only practice copies but also some letters that had yet to be sent to his father in a distant place, each character meticulously written in small regular script. Between the lines, although the phrases could not be considered strictly formal, they nonetheless fully expressed his deep affection.
Seeing Xu Xun's stern expression, Rui Sheng could only murmur, "I have only just arrived in Nanjing, how would I know about these..."
Hearing the young man seemingly talking to himself as if he knew him, Xu Xun couldn't help but be astonished. However, the other party did not give him a moment to think and spoke in a rapid-fire manner: "You spend all your time mingling with those wayward youths, and the Xu family has long been filled with grievances. This time, you were actually beaten to the brink of death and sent back! Do you know that the elders of the clan have already discussed expelling you from the family?"
Just say it directly when you ask me
I know what you want to say, but are you willing to listen to her nag every day? Moreover, giving her a hundred coins is not just to silence her; some of her words do hold some truth. " Xu Xun smiled slightly, noticing Rui Sheng pouting and wanting to speak again, he cleared his throat and changed the subject, saying, "I only have a few sets of clothes throughout the year, and if they get ruined, making new ones would be a significant expense. By the way, how much is cotton fabric from Songjiang selling for these days?"
At other times, he seemed oblivious to the bad news; he either sought conversation with Xu Liang or had Ruisheng take him out for a stroll. Although he merely passed by the doors of those relatives without entering, he at least became acquainted with the entrances of those kin. He even took a distant glance at the clan school he had once attended.
He turned and walked to the bookshelf, casually taking down the dusty books one by one. Upon opening them, he discovered that they included all the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as miscellaneous records on geography and landscapes. In his previous life, he had a deep passion for literature and history, with a solid foundation. At this moment, he decided to categorize these books according to the general classifications of classics, histories, and philosophical texts, and put them back in order, contemplating finding time to read through them.
As Xu Xuncai turned and entered the east room, Ruisheng hurried in after him: "Young Master, your hand is a bit too loose. One hundred wen can buy quite a few chickens and four to five dou of good white rice, yet you just gave it to her like that. Moreover, winter is almost over; there shouldn't be any reason for firewood and charcoal prices to rise..."