Starting from the world of Joy of Life

Chapter 62 Fan Ruoruo: Let’s talk about our own matters!

"Uncle Shi."

"Father."

Ye Zheng and Fan Ruoruo saluted together.

Fan Jian looked at the two of them, a perfect match made in heaven, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

"Your father is thinking about how to make his move, so I came out to take a look."

This is how Old Taishan explained it.

Ye Zheng understood.

Dad's chess skills are not as good as old Taishan's.

The study is quite far from the martial arts hall.

"Ruoruo and I came to see how the stage is arranged." He also explained immediately.

"It's a coincidence that I have something to tell you."

After Fan Jianfang finished speaking, Fan Ruoruo prepared to leave.

"It's okay. It's not a secret. You two will be husband and wife in the future, so you should treat each other with sincerity." Fan Jian stopped his daughter and gave them some advice.

After Ye Zheng and the other two thanked him, Fan Jian said to them, "I heard An Zhi mention that Chen Pingping intends to summon you to the Inspection Institute. Zheng'er, if he asks you, you..."

"I will definitely refuse, don't worry, uncle." Ye Zheng answered quickly.

"That's not necessary. Think about it yourself. If you have any doubts, talk to your father." Fan Jian nodded gently and continued, "In the past, I always thought that Anzhi staying away from political schemes was the best thing for his life. He thought that I would take care of him and protect him in everything. Yesterday, Anzhi talked to me for a long time. He asked me, 'Can I protect him for a while, or for a lifetime?' After thinking about it carefully, I felt a lot. I was wrong in the past."

My uncle...

Taking advantage of having many fathers to bully others!
Ye Zheng cursed inwardly.

"That's too far."

"Zheng'er, it may be a little too early to talk about your future promotion path. Besides, you have been promoted twice in one month. Now you are also a fifth-rank official. It may not be easy to get promoted again within a year."

"But the way to be an official is to have a long-term vision. You are a military officer of high rank in Kyoto City. No matter which one you are in, you must have military merits."

"If you have no intention of continuing your studies in the martial arts class, why not take part in the imperial examination next year? Once you pass the exam, you can seek to be transferred to a distant place or become a member of the Imperial Academy. There are many ways to advance your career. What do you think?"

I don't think that's appropriate, Old Taishan.

Originally being my sister's husband, he was slightly shorter than my uncle by half a head.

If his eldest uncle is awarded the fifth rank next year and continues to serve as an imperial examination examiner, wouldn't he become his eldest uncle's disciple if he took part in the imperial examination?

Furthermore, external speaker?

I’m afraid Lao Deng won’t agree.

Ye Zheng thought for a moment, then bowed to Old Taishan, "Uncle, I don't have to choose between civil and military, and I'm not unwilling to endure hardships, but my family has been a military family for generations, so I'm switching to the civil class..."

If he continues, he will use the words "losing the main point and pursuing the trivial", which is not to say that Old Taishan...

Fan Jian nodded, "Okay, but you have to be mentally prepared."

"My nephew understands."

"Okay, I'm back. I think your father has thought about the same thing."

After Fan Jian left, Ye Zheng looked at the young lady.

"Father has talked a lot with my brother these days and has been a little sentimental. Please don't blame me." The young lady said to make amends.

"How could that be? Old Taishan has planned my future, I am so happy that I cannot wait." Ye Zheng said happily.

Fan Ruoruo's beautiful eyes were full of smiles and she nodded slightly.

Ye Zheng recalled her previous expression and asked, "Ruoruo, if what I said just now is inappropriate, you..."

"No." Fan Ruoru said.

"Ah? No? Then..." Ye Zheng's eyes brightened.

Li Zhaolai glared at the young lady, who then said angrily, "Don't blame Ling'er for saying that to you."

"Hey, why are you still calling me Ling'er? You should call me 'Second Sister' from now on. Second Sister is older than you, right?"

Ye Zheng's sudden serious tone caused the young lady to glare at him in reproach, "I... let's just talk about our own affairs!"

She smiled again, and with her bare hands, she pulled Ye Zheng to a secluded place, looked around, and said with a look of embarrassment, "Father taught me in the past that I should worry about the Ye family as a daughter-in-law in the future, but I haven't married yet. I was weak when I was young, and it was all thanks to my brother who saved me. When I returned to Kyoto, my brother was far away in Danzhou, but he still wrote to me from time to time and taught me a lot of principles of life. I must repay this kindness of my brother."

Ye Zheng said nothing.

She raised her eyes and met those eyes.

There is a hint of encouragement and support in the warmth.

She looked around a little worriedly. Ye Zheng smiled and said, "It's okay, there's no one around."

Although he said this, the young lady still moved closer to Ye Zheng, and a faint fragrance immediately lingered around his nose. She said, "Brother, recently..."

……

After a day break

Martial Arts Hall

"Shy and hypocritical

Pretend to be calm
...

Ask about the true feelings behind this betrothal gift~"

On the stage, Sang Wen and You Ling'er bowed slightly and left the stage gracefully.

“It does have a certain charm.”

"Well done!"

"The two kids are really attentive."

"Hey, my three children, please don't leave me behind. I'm still here, mother."

"... "

Cui Yan, Liu Ruyu, Lin Wan'er, Fan Ruoruo, and even Fan Jian, who have read "Liang Zhu", all think it is good. Ye Zhong and Ye Ling'er, father and daughter...

"Father, this...isn't it just whining without any reason?"

"Well, stop talking nonsense." Seeing Cui Yan looking over, Ye Zhongli frowned and retorted.

"It's better to listen to music." Ye Ling'er muttered.

My second sister’s reaction is normal.

The growth and prosperity of opera requires soil and time. It is not a necessity of life, and it is unrealistic for it to become popular overnight. It should first slowly build up its fame among these book fans, and then slowly promote it to the general public.

Today's scene comes from the 'Shocked Engagement' section of "Yingtai's Resistance to Marriage", which was written overnight by my eldest brother-in-law the day before yesterday, and hastily arranged by Sang Wen and You Ling'er.

Originally, the two of them were arranging the 'Crying at the Grave' section, which was full of intensity and emotions, and they were not allowed to leave unless they cried.

Today our two families are getting together, it should be a time of celebration and joy, it is certainly not nice to hear this.

Ye Zheng pulled Fan Sizhe over and told him about the different responses from the two families today.

"Brother, this sounds a bit suspenseful. Why don't you open a bookstore? My book "A Dream of Red Mansions" and your book "Life is Long and Hateful, and the River Flows East"..."

"Stop, it's not me who wrote it, it's Mr. Fan Ye, you must not let it leak out." Ye Zheng corrected him in a timely and stern voice.

"Okay, what I mean is that the bookstore has started to make money, but I think it will take some time for this opera theater to make back the investment." Fan Sizhe said worriedly.

You know how rich the pockets of princes, noble ladies, and sons of noble families are.

He spoke to his brother-in-law in a low voice.

"Reward... take a cut..."

Fan Sizhe's little eyes were very bright.

"Such a clever idea...Brother is truly a genius!" He gave a thumbs up repeatedly.

"Genius, um, capitalist genius." Fan Xian's voice rang out.

Fan Sizhe was stunned. "What capitalist?"

"It's okay, he doesn't understand. Send someone to deliver some good tea to the Sang family. There are still not enough people. Screen and select again. In a few days, arrange a new song "Dragon Gate Inn". Sizhe, you should pay more attention to it."

"Brother, look at what you are talking about. This is also my own business. You two can chat about it."

As soon as Fan Sizhe walked away, Fan Xian pulled Ye Zheng aside.

"You're not just a capitalist, you're also taking a cut. What are you if not a capitalist?"

"Nonsense, there is no commission for the first prize, so is there anything wrong with the commission for throwing it on the table?" Ye Zheng refuted, and then added, "You have been restless these past few days."

"If you don't tell me, who would know what the first prize is?" Fan Xian teased, his eyes twinkling, and he smiled, "I need your help with something."

"Breaking into the harem at night?"

Fan Xian was startled when he heard this, and met Ye Zhengrao's meaningful eyes. He reacted, glanced around, and whispered, "Don't get involved."

"Then what do you want me to do?"

The young lady asked him to look after her elder uncle, and her elder uncle asked him not to interfere.

It’s difficult.

(End of this chapter)