bestfiction Chapter 210 Lessons
Chapter 210 Lessons
Shen Tang didn't expect that her elder brother would tease her, and her cheeks flushed. However, the teasing also made the brother and sister feel closer.
When they reached the middle of the mountain, Xiao Huan got on a carriage and sent Shen Tang back to the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion.
Xiao Huan went back to get his things and to ask Old Prince Ning about the case of Lu Xuanfu, the envoy of Qianzhou, so he did not dismount. Seeing Shen Tang get off the carriage, Xiao Huan said, "Then big brother will leave first."
Shen Tang nodded, watched Xiao Huan ride away on horseback, and then stepped into the mansion.
As they entered the palace, the servant came to announce the good news to Shen Tang, saying, "The emperor summoned the students today. Young Master Jiang ranked first in the second class. The emperor appointed him as an editor in the Hanlin Academy, and Young Master Jiang was appointed as a scholar."
Shen Tang was sincerely happy for his two cousins.
The post of editor in the Hanlin Academy is usually awarded to the second or third place in the imperial examination, and is rarely awarded to other Jinshi, even if it is the first place in the second class. Shen Tang guessed that it was because the Jiang family had two Jinshi, which was quite famous, and the grandmother, Old Master Jiang, had a good reputation, so this exception was made. The eldest cousin was promoted as an exception, and the second cousin was also an exception. He was at the end of the second class, and there were many who were not awarded Shujishi, and there were very few.
The starting point of my two cousins' entry into the court is higher than that of ordinary people. They will surely rise to prominence in the future and realize their ambitions.
Shen Tang walked briskly, but when she entered the second door, she heard the maid's voice behind her, "Second Miss..."
Shen Tang stopped and turned around to see the maid quickly approaching, panting slightly, "Young Master Jiang is here to look for the eldest young master. I don't know where the eldest young master has gone. Manager Li asked me to ask the second young lady if she knows..."
How did the eldest cousin come to see the eldest brother?
The second gate was not far from the main gate, so Shen Tang turned back and saw Young Master Jiang riding on a horse. He did not enter the mansion and only got off the horse when he saw Shen Tang coming out.
Shen Tang stepped out and asked, "Cousin, is there something urgent you need from me?"
Jiang Mingxiu said, "It's not a matter of urgency. I have the jade pendant that belonged to Jiang Zhuangyuan. I was in the palace today to return it, but when I wasn't paying attention, he disappeared. I asked around and they said that Master Jiang was getting harassed and had moved somewhere else. No one knows where he lives. A classmate saw Master Jiang and my cousin talking on the street, so I came to ask my cousin if he knows where Master Jiang is."
...Big brother knows quite a lot of people.
My eldest brother knows the eldest son of Lu Xuanfushi of Qianzhou, and he also knows the top scorer of this year's imperial examination.
Shen Tang said, "My eldest brother has gone to Prince Ning's Mansion. My eldest cousin can go to Prince Ning's Mansion to find him."
Shen Tang thought it was okay for Jiang Mingxiu to go to Prince Ning's mansion to look for Xiao Huan, but Jiang Mingxiu felt it was inconvenient to go. He said, "I thought my cousin was at the mansion. Since he's not here, I'll give the jade pendant to Young Master Jiang in two days, when the palace holds a banquet."
Jiang Mingxiu felt that this matter was not urgent, but he was not anxious. Jiang Ning was anxious. Even though the jade pendant was on Jiang Mingxiu, she felt it was too hot and just wanted to return it as soon as possible.
If Jiang Mingxiu hadn't been forced into a corner, he wouldn't have come to Xiao Huan to inquire.
Shen Tang didn't take the jade pendant seriously. After all, it was Young Master Jiang who gave it to Jiang Ning himself. It was nothing if it was a few days late. She smiled and said, "Congratulations, eldest and second cousins."
Jiang Mingxiu scratched his forehead, feeling a bit embarrassed. Ever since the results of the imperial examination were announced, he had heard countless congratulations. He did not think much of other people's congratulations, but when Shen Tang congratulated him, Jiang Mingxiu always felt unworthy. He always felt that he was able to achieve fame and honor because of good luck, thanks to his cousin.
Jiang Mingxiu said, "My cousin is busy, so I'll go back first."
Shen Tang watched him ride away before turning back.
Shen Tang did not go to the old lady, but went straight back to Qingyi Garden. As soon as he returned, Ginkgo walked towards the window and looked around. She had not forgotten that Shen Tang asked Chen Shan to teach the second house a lesson. She didn't know how he did it, and her heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat.
But after looking around for a long time, there was no sign of Chen Shan. Ginkgo looked back at Shen Tang in disappointment, "It seems that Chen Shan hasn't come back yet..."
It shouldn't be.
She went with her father and elder brother to worship her mother. It took her nearly half a day. With Chen Shan's ability, he shouldn't be so slow.
Shen Tang guessed that Chen Shan might have been delayed by something, or had returned to Jingyang Palace.
Shen Tang was a little thirsty, so Qiu Tong poured her some tea. Shen Tang drank most of the tea and ate two pieces of red bean cake. Then Si'er came in and said, "Miss, something happened to the Second Madam."
Shen Tang, “…???”
ginkgo,"……???"
Ginkgo asked quickly, "What happened to the Second Madam?"
Si Er said, "The Second Madam was admiring the flowers in the garden. When she passed under a tree, a snake fell from it and landed right next to her face. She was so frightened that she ran like the wind. When she passed by the lotus pond, she accidentally fell into it. I heard she was in a terrible state..."
The scene flashed through Shen Tang's mind. No need to ask, it must be Chen Shan's work.
The second wife moved out of the mansion, a few streets away from the Marquis's Mansion. By the time the news of the second wife's accident had spread back, Mr. Chen had not returned yet.
Ginkgo grinned, very satisfied with the lesson Chen Shan gave to the second wife.
Once bitten by a snake, one will be afraid of ropes for ten years. After being scared like this, the second wife probably won’t dare to walk under the tree again.
Thinking of how the Second Wife had helped her own daughter Shen Xi to bully Shen Tang, Ginkgo felt happy, which was even better than kicking the Second Wife out of the Marquis' Mansion. After all, if they were kicked out of the Marquis' Mansion, with the Second Wife's family background, the Second Master and the Second Wife could still live a life of luxury. This was real suffering.
Shen Tang was in a good mood and felt that the pastries in his mouth tasted even better.
Shen Tang had just finished his lunch and put down his chopsticks when there was a knock on the window. Ginkgo went over to open the window and asked, "Why did you take so long to come back?"
Chen Shan said, "I followed the Second Master..."
Shen Tang raised his eyebrows, "Why are you following the Second Master?"
The second master was demoted two levels and is now a fifth-rank official. He doesn't even have to attend the morning court and can't amount to anything. Concubine Ye and Prince Qi won't use the second master. Shen Tang doesn't think there's anything about the second master that's worth Chen Shan following.
Chen Shan said, "The Second Master has a concubine and an illegitimate child."
Shen Tang, "..."
Shen Tang's eyes widened.
I never heard that the second master had a concubine or illegitimate child in his previous life.
Chen Shan discovered that it was a coincidence. Shen Tang asked him to teach the second house a lesson. He taught the second wife a lesson and was about to teach the second master a lesson. As a result, the servant reported that the second wife was frightened. The second master wanted to go see the second wife, but as soon as he left the house, the servant came up and whispered a few words in the second master's ear, and the second master hurried out of the house.
The Second Madam was frightened to death for a long time, and the Second Master was still in a hurry to leave the house. Chen Shan wanted to see if there was anything more important than comforting the Second Madam.
During the tracking, they discovered that the second master had a mistress.
Chen Shan was very disappointed. After tracking for a long time, he only found out such a trivial thing. If the second master was in the Marquis' Mansion, it would be of some use if he revealed it. But now he has been expelled from the house, and Shen Sui can no longer control the second master.
Shen Tang asked, "Are you sure she's the Second Master's mistress?"
...What's so uncertain about this?
As soon as the concubine saw the second master, she stuck to him, and the child called the second master "Dad". This couldn't be a concubine or an illegitimate child, there was no other possibility.
Shen Tang guessed that maybe in his previous life, the Second Master was concerned about the Second Madam and didn't dare to let her know, or maybe the Second Madam knew about it and dealt with it secretly. In any case, no news got out.
Chen Shan thought the news was useless, but Shen Tang thought it was extremely useful and gave Chen Shan some instructions.
After giving the order, Si'er came in and said, "Miss, the eldest young master is here."