After returning from the Zhang family, Mrs. Shi felt depressed for a long time. A feeling of unwillingness and powerlessness penetrated deep into her bones, making her feel unspeakably tired. But she still had to hold on, the glory of the Duke's mansion, and her caring son.

She couldn't worry about Jia Zheng, especially her beloved grandson Baoyu.

When she thought of Jia Baoyu, Mrs. Shi immediately became energetic. Baoyu was born with a jade in his mouth and had great fortunes and blessings. When he grows up, he will definitely make the Duke's palace prosperous again and even more honorable than before.

Wealth! The current dissatisfaction is nothing, good times will come later!

Wang Xifeng's marriage was put on hold for the time being. The Jia family delayed the Wang family, saying that Jia Lian was concentrating on preparing for the exam and had no mind to care about it at the moment. In private, Mrs. Shi found the Wang family and vaguely told the Zhang family's

He revealed his intention to her and told her that the marriage might not work out. But Mrs. Shi said that the relationship between the Wang family and the Jia family cannot be severed, and the best way is to get married again in the next generation. So Jia Zhu, can you think about it?

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The Wang family was a little reluctant and hesitantly refused to agree. It is true that Wang Xifeng was her niece, but she was the daughter of her eldest brother. Although the eldest brother inherited the title of the Wang family, he was mediocre and only had a sinecure.

Just like Jia She, there is generally no future. A few years ago, he and his sister-in-law returned to their hometown in Jinling to guard the old house. He could not provide any help to Zhu Er.

Alas, it would be great if Wang Xifeng was the daughter of the second brother Wang Ziteng, then she would not hesitate at all. Although Wang Xifeng also grew up with the second brother and second sister-in-law, she is not his biological daughter after all! The second brother himself has

If there are any good opportunities and good resources for my daughter, if I don’t care about my son-in-law, how can I still prefer Zhuer? What a pity, the second brother’s daughter is already married!

Mrs. Shi looked at Mrs. Wang's expression and understood her thoughts clearly, and sighed secretly. Anyway, if Pearl can pass the examination, her worth will naturally be different, and she can look at someone with better conditions.

A noble lady.

Jia Zheng also had the same idea. Behind Wang's back, he discussed with Mrs. Shi and wanted to find Jia Zhu a daughter of a civil servant from a scholarly family. Even if the family was poorer, it didn't matter. In the past, he just loved reading.

He envied the etiquette and style of civil servants, but since his father passed away, he became an official in the Ministry of Industry because of his father's legacy. The experience of more than ten years has left him with a lot of feelings.

At first, as soon as he entered the Ministry of Industry, he was given the position of chief, which made him very happy. The chief was a sixth-grade official, which was equivalent to the rank of a county magistrate. Some third-level Jinshi from poor families may not be able to get such a position. His starting point

It's higher than others, it's truly the emperor's grace!

But when he entered the Ministry of Industry, his embarrassing days began. Anyone who was an official in the Ministry of Industry had a good reputation, or at least he was a civil servant. Even the top three Jinshi were not considered outstanding. After all, he, a tribute student of the Imperial College, had a good reputation.

He is just a scholar, not a real one. Those who are lower than him are only clerks and servants. One can imagine how uncomfortable Jia Zheng would feel in such an environment.

What's worse is that everyone in the Ministry of Industry has heard about the disputes with the Lin family and the Sun family, and several of the doctors and Yuanwailang came from the Imperial College. Sun Jiancheng took great care of the students back then, and they all stood on the side of

After the Sun family and Lin family knew Jia Zheng's identity, the civil servants were indignant that Wu Xun was arrogant and unruly, and naturally they would not treat him favorably.

When facing Jia Zheng, they would not scold him angrily, but just ignore him and treat him as if he were nothing. The boss also assigned Jia Zheng to do things at first, but Jia Zheng had no ability to do things and made many omissions in the tasks he explained.

After several repetitions, his superiors became disappointed with Jia Zheng and refused to assign him any more important matters. From then on, Jia Zheng was just an idler in the Ministry of Works, doing chores on time and occasionally doing miscellaneous tasks.

, the rest of the time, I just drink tea, read books, receive my monthly salary, and live like a 'god'.

But in fact, Jia Zheng's life was very difficult. His colleagues were indifferent to him and he was excluded from their world. He knew it in his heart. But what could he do? Even if Jia Daishan was still alive, he could not interfere with the affairs of civil servants.

Affairs. What's more, the Jia family now no longer has its former glory.

Jia Zheng was extremely envious of the connections and circles of civil servants. They formed a whole: Speaking of it, we are classmates in the same year, or our teachers are senior brothers, so we are also considered to be in the same school! Or, my dear, you are a Jinshi in XX years.

,Oh, I am three years behind you, so I should respect you as senior brother.

Every time at this time, Jia Zheng felt full of embarrassment. He was an outsider who didn't fit in. He had no hope of success in this life, but his son had to enter the civil service class no matter what. Not only was he glorious and decent, civil servants could enter.

Three provinces and six ministries can be sent out to serve as local officials, and their future is bright. They are so powerful that they can ruin their families as county magistrates and wipe out their families as prefects. They are actually much more powerful than warriors!

Moreover, Jia Zheng is self-aware. Neither he nor Jia She can compare with Wang Ziteng's fierce killing, and they are not suitable for joining the army. Among the next generation, Zhu'er has always been weak and has no such ability. Baoyu, Baoyu is still young, not to mention three years old.

Looking at his old age, Jia Zheng has no hope for him. If the heirs of the Jia family are not born in the imperial examination, what future will they have?

Zhu'er is studying hard day and night to prepare for next year's provincial examination. Lian'er is younger than Zhu'er and will suffer the same fate. Thinking of this, Jia Zheng became troubled again.

After graduating from the Imperial College, the Jia family planned to hire a gentleman with good knowledge and proficiency in imperial examinations to guide Jia Zhu. After studying hard for more than a year, they expected that the possibility of passing the provincial examination would be very high. The Jia family offered a very high salary.

The Shuxiu cultivator was a wealthy man, but he couldn't find a suitable candidate. A gentleman from a famous college in a foreign place was tempted by this offer. He went out to ask about it, but suddenly he found a reason and declined politely.

Jia Zheng understood the reason better than Mrs. Shi. He couldn't help complaining about Jia Min. If he hadn't found a husband for her, why would the Jia family be so targeted by civil servants, even your nephew?

Are you burdened by this? You married into the prince's palace and enjoyed the blessings. Do you know the suffering of others?

Lian'er has the help and guidance of the Zhang family, so he doesn't have to worry about these things at all. It can be said that he is close to the water, and he can take advantage of everything. No, if Zhu'er fails in the provincial examination next year, but Lian'er, who is younger than him, wins, then he and the Jia family will

There is no place to put your face!

Thinking of this, Jia Zheng hurried to Jia Zhu's study and taught him his homework for half a day. Feeling that he still had some shortcomings, he gave him a serious lecture and told him to study hard and give Jia Zhu

The only way to live up to your expectations is to live up to your own expectations! This year Lian'er will also end up together. If he loses to his younger brother and is so worthless, then he won't be a man anymore.

Jia Zheng spoke impassionedly and freely, but he did not notice the suddenly pale complexion and clenched hands of his son who was listening respectfully to his lectures. Also, because he had been immersed in reading for a long time and rarely moved, he was weak and weak.

Standing there, his legs swayed slightly.

Seeing his son's respectful and obedient attitude, Jia Zheng nodded with satisfaction and told Jia Zhu to add another hour of homework every day. He had to check it every day. Time was running out, so don't be lazy. Only through hardship can you become a good person.

people!

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the second year's provincial examination is about to begin. Although the hot summer has passed, the autumn tiger is still very powerful. The candidates have to suffer in the examination room for several days, which is really difficult. Everyone in the examination room

Going to school is not only about knowledge, but also about luck, physical strength and willpower!

The Zhang family had prepared everything for Jia Lian very well, including food, medicines, spices, etc., and more importantly, they explained to him the things he should pay attention to. This is all based on experience. Both Mrs. Zhang and the uncle of the Zhang family were Jinshi scholars and have experienced

In the examination room, the Jia family also prepared many items for Jia Zhu, all of which were of the highest quality. But no one in the Jia family knew what it was like in the examination room. The only one with experience was Jia Jing, who was clear in the Taoist temple.

As for Xiu, he doesn't even care about his children, but he still cares about the grandnephew in the next room?

After coming out of the examination room, Jia Zhu lay down. It took him half a month to recover and take a walk.

However, half a month later, Jia Zhu lay down again. This time it was because of the blow. Under the shame, disappointment, jealousy and Jia Zheng's storm of scolding, he could not bear it and fainted.
Chapter completed!