On the way home, Gu Yunji followed Gu Kaizhen, his thoughts in his mind confused.

In the county school, he was indiscriminately subjected to all the grievances he suffered, and he was even taken home for discipline. How to discipline him? Scold him? Punish him? Or ask for family law?

As if he felt his son's gaze, Gu Kaizhen's steps suddenly stopped. After a long time, he sighed and said slowly: "Ji'er, my father knows that you have been wronged."

Gu Yunji was stunned.

Gu Kaizhen turned around, looked into his eyes, and continued: "Wang Xiangling has a father who is an oracle, and he is used to being domineering. I know that he has bullied you a lot. As soon as I heard the whole story this time, I

I know he deliberately framed you."

Having said this, he paused, with a somewhat lonely look on his face: "I know it's not your fault, but so what? Yes, our Gu family is a prominent family in the south of the Yangtze River, and your uncle and your grandfather are even more famous in Fucheng. But.

Dad is a bastard, just like you, born

You won't get favored. If you don't make progress, you will only be slowly forgotten in the corner. Dad is useless. He studied hard for many years and only became a scholar. He is not as capable as my direct brothers. This is why you brothers are hurt.

I have to stay in Huating County and endure it slowly."

Gu Yunji had never seen Gu Kaizhen like this before. In his impression, his father had always looked dignified. How could he have been so decadent? His heart was filled with indescribable complex emotions. He wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat.

Can't go up or come down.

Gu Kaizhen didn't care and continued talking to himself: "Your father and I are not valued by the clan, and even your eldest sister suffers in her husband's family. And my in-law's family - your aunt's mother's family also looks down on us, so Wang Xiangling just

I dare to bully you like this. I am old and have no hope in this life. I only hope that you brothers will be successful and can be looked after more by the clan, so that you will have a good future in the future, and I will be satisfied."

Speaking of this, a smile slowly appeared in his eyes: "Fortunately, your eldest brother lived up to his ambition and won the imperial examination at the age of nineteen. When we go to Fucheng to celebrate the festival with your grandfather during the Dragon Boat Festival, I can also straighten my back.

Come on, let those people see that our children are also promising!" As he spoke, Gu Kaizhen seemed to be immersed in his longing for a better future and did not speak for a long time.

At the end of spring, the weather was getting warmer, and the willow branches by the river were swaying gently in the breeze, and everything was quiet. Gu Yunji stared at the sparkling river, bathed in the warm sunshine, and felt a little lost for a moment.

After a while, he came back to his senses and said softly: "Father..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Kaizhen continued: "Because of your elder brother's affairs, I have neglected you these days. Is it because of my father's fault? Unknowingly, my Ji'er has grown up a lot. He is tall and handsome, and has a generous manner.

He is no longer the timid and shrinking child he used to be." Gu Kaizhen was filled with emotion and looked at his son up and down, his eyes filled with relief.

Gu Yunji didn't expect to hear these words. Half an hour ago, he was still complaining that Gu Kaizhen didn't distinguish between good and bad, which made him feel wronged. At this moment, hearing his father confide in his heart, he felt mixed emotions, either moved, or

It was grievance. In an instant, the turbulent emotions came over him like an overwhelming ocean. Gu Yunji only felt that his throat was tight, and before he knew it, his eyes were already a little moist.

Gu Kaizhen stroked his son's back with his hand. The fourteen-year-old boy was tall and tall, almost catching up with his father.

"Just now in the county school, Master Yu showed me the policy paper you wrote and said that it won first place. I read it and found that it was very good, with extraordinary knowledge and writing skills. I didn't realize that you were quite good at reading before.

Talent." Gu Kaizhen said with a smile.

The affirmation from his family is more gratifying than any praise from anyone. Gu Yunji was a little proud, but still said modestly: "My son has never learned strategy, so he made up a random article, and he got first place by luck."

Gu Kaizhen patted him on the shoulder, walked back side by side with him, and encouraged: "You must work harder in the future! Are you sure you will be a scholar in the county examination in September?"

Gu Yunji replied: "About...80% sure." In fact, he was quite conservative. There was only so much content in the county examination, and he never relaxed for a day. He had memorized the four books and practiced a lot of mock test questions.

, listening to Master’s lectures at the county school these days, he also has a rough estimate of his own level. There are still a few months left, and if nothing unexpected happens, he will definitely pass the county exam this year, and maybe he can even compete for one.

Fight for the top three.

Hearing what he said, Gu Kaizhen was slightly surprised: "Oh? So confident? Even so, you can't relax, you still have to work hard." As he said, he changed his subject, "It won't be long before the Dragon Boat Festival, it will take several years.

I have never been to Fucheng. This time your eldest brother won the lottery, so he has to go to celebrate the festival in front of your grandfather. When the time comes, the three of you brothers will go with me. When the Dragon Boat Festival is over, your eldest brother will almost leave.

It’s the capital.”

Gu Yunji asked doubtfully: "Going to the capital? My eldest brother has just won the exam, so he is going to take the examination?" The examination is no more difficult than the provincial examination. Gu Yunxiao is still young, so he can consolidate it and wait for the next examination.

, if you are not well-prepared, taking the exam hastily and failing will have a huge psychological impact on people.

"That's right." Gu Kaizhen responded, "I have discussed it with your elder brother. No matter what, you should try it next time. It's best if you win. If you don't win, you should also gain experience. This year, Enke will be held, and the provincial examination will be held in March.

Monthly meeting, once the Dragon Boat Festival is over, your eldest brother will have to set off."

Gu Kaizhen was so anxious to ask Gu Yunxiao to take the examination out of selfish motives. The most outstanding of Gu Yunxiao's cousins ​​was Gu Mingxuan, the eldest son of Gu Kaizhen's brother Gu Kaili. He passed the imperial examination at the age of seventeen and won the Jinshi at the age of twenty.

, amazingly talented, known to the world as a genius, now sitting in the Hanlin Academy, with a bright future.

Gu Yunxiao is only nineteen years old this year. If he can become a high school scholar, wouldn't he be more talented than Gu Mingxuan? At that time, the entire Gu family will be impressed, and they will devote all their resources to support and train Gu Yunxiao.

Gu Yunji was a bit disapproving. There were a total of 80 candidates admitted to the exam in Songjiang Prefecture this year. Although his eldest brother passed the exam once, he was ranked 37th. This ranking is not high. There are dozens of prefectures across the country, and only one exam was held.

There are thousands of people, plus

In previous years, the number of people who took the examination ranged from a few thousand to tens of thousands. However, only 300 tributes were admitted at a time, and the admission rate was only a few percent. How many people took the exam even though their beard and hair were all white?

, Gu Yunxiao wants to win at once, it is as difficult as reaching the sky.

Although Gu Yunji thought so in his heart, he did not say it out loud. As Gu Kaizhen said, Gu Yunxiao was still young anyway and could withstand the cost of trial and error. Even if he failed, there would be no loss. It would be beneficial to accumulate experience by playing more games.

The father and son just chatted and walked home. During the heart-to-heart conversation, Gu Yunji gradually felt that Gu Kaizhen was not as far away as he thought. Like ordinary people, he was also a good father who loved and cared for his children.
Chapter completed!