The reason why the Cheng family is weird is because of its layout.

The Liang family courtyard rented by Jiang Xingzong is a simple farm courtyard with a layout and layout. It is also a very traditional model of main house, wing room, ear room and vegetable garden. The largest of the area is the small vegetable garden behind the house.

But the Cheng family is different.

From the perspective of Sheng Changquan Station, the Cheng family courtyard covers a wide area, almost twice the area of ​​the Liang family. Moreover, the courtyard is surrounded by fences made of straw, as if they are guarding against something.

Of course, it would be reasonable if the owner is very vigilant.

However, what Sheng Changquan is most puzzled is why the Cheng family courtyard has formed a "concentric square" structure similar to a concentric circle, with the main house standing in the middle.

Outside the main house, the Cheng family actually built a circle of tall wooden walls!

Because Sheng Changquan had excellent eyesight, he could see clearly that the Cheng family yard, which occupied a considerable area, had actually done two protective measures.

"Haha, is this yard living or trapped?"

"Why is this arrangement?"

"Doesn't you pay attention to Feng Shui or anything?"

Sheng Changquan guessed with some amusement.

After all, in this era, people still pay attention to these things.

"Huh? Changquan?"

Just as Sheng Changquan was exploring here, a young man walked out of the Liang family yard next to him.

The young man has a slender figure and a pretty face. There is a clear and realistic look between his eyebrows and eyes, which makes people feel good when they see him.

And this person is Sheng Changquan's cousin - Jiang Xingzong.

"Cousin!"

Seeing the honest scholar in simple white Confucian uniform in front of him, Sheng Changquan couldn't help but call out happily.

Jiang Xingzong, also known as the eldest son of Aunt Wei's family, is a person quite close to Sheng Changquan.

"Chang Quan, why are you here?"

Seeing his cousin coming, Jiang Xingzong naturally smiled on his face.

However, because the autumn examination paper had just passed, he was quite surprised by Sheng Changquan's intention, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Don't you need to have a good rest at home?"

Jiang Xingzong took the reins of Heifeng and walked back to the yard first. He asked while tying it to a wooden stake inside.

Speaking of which, this wooden stake is also an interesting story.

By the way, because it is too far from Xiangshan Academy, Jiang Xingzong once found someone to buy a mule for transportation.

However, Jiang Xingzong suffered a great loss in that business. The mule he bought was so bad. Not only was he bad-tempered, but he didn't even run faster than others. Therefore, after learning about this, Sheng Changquan insisted on giving him a good horse regardless of his cousin's obstruction.

In terms of horses, Sheng Changquan can really be considered a big dog.

After all, when he was studying, he found many wild horses in the north. Even if he couldn't take them all away, it was still no problem to give away good horses.

However, Jiang Xingzong was not a person who liked to take advantage of him. Because of Aunt Wei's words and deeds, he was unwilling to accept Sheng Changquan's kindness and was unwilling to accept the horse. In the end, the two tortured each other so much that they could not help each other, so Minglan gave an idea.

Minglan asked Sheng Changquan to come forward and buy a good donkey in the market to give it to his cousin for transportation. However, the money for buying the donkey was to be paid by Jiang Xingzong, and Sheng Changquan came forward just to get an internal price and find a good donkey.

After all, Sheng Changquan has made many friends but still has some relationships.

Moreover, even if Sheng Changquan did not come forward, this matter would be no problem with the face of the Sheng family.

So, in the end, Sheng Changquan, who had no choice but to ask someone to find a relationship and buy a good donkey for his cousin. This wooden stake was nailed down by Sheng Changquan at that time.

The purpose is to make Jiang Xingzong feel embarrassed every time he sees this wooden stake.

However, I don’t know if Jiang Xingzong was embarrassed, but every time Sheng Changquan saw this wooden stake, he felt a little embarrassed and felt that he was really naive at that time.

Back to the point, Sheng Changquan was not very restrained in front of Jiang Xingzong, and even felt more free than in the Sheng family.

"hey-hey!"

"Cousin, I'm fine!"

Sheng Changquan was not polite, and walked into the yard on his own, sat on a stone bench, and said freely: "I had already rested yesterday."

"Besides, you know my medical skills, how could I feel wronged? Cousin, don't worry!"

"hehe!"

After Jiang Xingzong fed Heifeng a few fodders, he turned around and smiled: "Okay, just be sure of it yourself."

"Hey, cousin, what's going on over there?"

Sheng Changquan nodded to the Cheng family courtyard and asked curiously: "I don't seem to have seen the Cheng family before?"

"Why does their family feel a little weird?"

"there?"

Jiang Xingzong followed the direction and looked up at the next door, revealing a little helplessness on his face.

"Changquan, that's someone else's business. Why do you care about so much?"

Jiang Xingzong is relatively comfortable and he is unwilling to pay more attention to other people's affairs. At this time, he only wants to study so that he can glorify his ancestors and let his parents and relatives live a good life.

"Ah? Haha, cousin, what are you talking about!"

Sheng Changquan beat him up, but he didn't go into it. After all, this was not the main purpose of his visit this time.

Speaking of which, Jiang Xingzong's status was not bad at this time. He had already achieved the fame of a scholar. He also signed up for the last autumn examination, but unfortunately he failed and was defeated.

However, at that time, Sheng Changquan asked his father Sheng Hong to find someone to read Jiang Xingzong's paper and commented that his articles had already reached a considerable level. His failure at that time was more because he did not find the temperament of the examiner and the articles he wrote were not as good as his appetite.

Therefore, Jiang Xingzong was very awesome based on this point alone. Even Sheng Hong praised him since then, and even thought that Aunt Wei's family was amazing and could have such a seed of reading.

It’s just a pity that two years ago, Jiang Xingzong’s grandfather died of illness, which forced him to keep filial for three years.

However, he failed to participate in the autumn examination this time.

Seeing Sheng Changquan's disappointed look, Jiang Xingzong couldn't bear it, and he still told everything he knew.

"I heard from Mr. Liang that the yard over there was from a military general named Cheng in Beijing, and it seemed that it was specially built by their old lady!"

"It is said that it is to thank Mr. Cheng, and deliberately built the former appearance so that it can be used as the Cheng family's ancestral home, and it will be used as a ancestral hall in the future."

"ah?"

Hearing this statement, Sheng Changquan couldn't help but be stunned.

"Can you still operate this way?"

"Ahem!"

Jiang Xingzong didn't understand it either, but he had seen some meaning these days.

"Chang Quan, don't think it's wrong!"

"As far as I see, this may not be what they said!"

"Hmm? What do you say?"

Since he had already said this, Jiang Xingzong did not hide it: "A few days ago, I saw their carriage sending the master and servant over, and I was afraid that I would use this place as a ancestral temple."

A family temple is a private temple used by wealthy families to worship gods and immortals. It is also a part-time imprisonment of family members who make mistakes. It is considered an alternative "prison".

"Oh? There's something like this?"

Sheng Changquan was surprised at first, but then frowned.

"By the way, cousin, who is the master and servant? It won't affect you, right?"

"That won't!"

Jiang Xingzong shook his head: "They are just two little girls of seven or eight years old, and the younger ones are even more sick and pitiful!"

"I'm afraid..."

Jiang Xingzong wanted to speak but stopped.

Although Jiang Xingzong didn't say it, Sheng Changquan guessed it, probably because it involved some serious matters about the internal strife of wealthy families.

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