Zhu Jiashi lashed out at Prince Xing's Mansion, feeling that there was some conspiracy hidden in it. His face was full of anger, his eyes were firm, and he seemed to be very determined.
But when she was twisting her beads and trying to move toward the door, her feet were unsteady and she almost fell down.
"mother."
Zhu Wanquan hurriedly stepped forward to help.
Zhu Jia's eyes were as sharp as a falcon, staring at Zhu Wanquan, with a hint of embarrassment in his tone: "My mother has always hoped that the Zhu family could take the imperial examination and become an official, and she placed all her hopes on you and the eldest grandson, but I never thought
Will the next success of the Zhu family... come from the third bedroom?"
Zhu Wanquan no longer said anything like "this is a good thing". He finally saw that my mother spends money and there is no room for three people in the house.
It's just that he doesn't know much about the grievances of the previous generation of the Zhu family, and he doesn't know why his mother has such a big prejudice against the third brother. It stands to reason that based on the family tradition of benevolence, etiquette and integrity promoted by the Zhu family, his third brother is dead, and Zhu
The family should treat the third sister-in-law and nephew well, but the mother has a way of killing them all, which is simply unreasonable.
"A nine-year-old child, now relying on Prince Xing's palace to gain fame, will definitely not last long in the imperial examination in the future. The future of the Zhu family does not so much depend on your eldest brother, but rather depends on you... Old Four, you must
We have to fight for the Zhu family!"
Zhu Wanquan didn't even know how to describe it.
sound……
Why is it that when someone else's child performs outstandingly, my mother is jealous and insists on saying that they hurt Zhongyong, and then asks her son to work hard to surpass him?
But the problem is...
Zhu Wanquan thought to himself, I really don’t have that much ambition!
It is said that I will pass the provincial examination in the future to win the title of Juren, but I know my family affairs, and I have no confidence in passing based on my talents and knowledge. Instead of doing useless work every day, I would rather hold on to the title of a student and live a stable life.
…Isn’t it good to live freely?
"Yes, mother, don't worry. Also, second brother's side..." Zhu Wanquan probably knew that Zhu Wanjian came to the city to find trouble for his third sister-in-law and his son, so he reminded her specially.
Now that everyone has passed the county examination and will be awarded the title of scholar just around the corner, if you try to get them to abandon literature and join the martial arts, you will probably have no way, right?
Zhu Jiashi closed her eyes, shook her head and sighed: "Leave him alone, your brother never gets anything done anyway."
Zhu Wanquan had an instant enlightenment.
It turns out that Mother, you know very well what kind of peeing your second brother is, right? Why do you still place high hopes on him every time? The result of asking him to do things is that he accomplishes nothing and ends up getting back in trouble!
Zhu Jia sighed: "I have found someone to inquire about my mother. Your eldest brother has never gone back since he left the capital last year. Now he seems to have been separated from the family. The Zhu family relies entirely on you for success, and the head of the family... can only rely on you."
Your second brother...well, if we don't count on him, who can take on this important task?"
Zhu Wanquan thought for a while and realized that it made sense.
The eldest brother inherited the position of Jinyiwei Qianhui and worked for the court, so he could not take care of the family business. The third brother died early. He said he was seeking fame and not fighting against the world, but he was actually a worm in the family.
This is not because the Zhu family insists on choosing Zhu Wanjian, but because there is no one available except Zhu Wanjian. Is it really possible to call the third sister-in-law back to be the helmsman of the Zhu family?
Not to mention the Zhu Jia family, I am afraid that the entire Zhu family will not obey the orders of the third room.
"The child from the third room has passed the county examination. It won't be long before the Prince Xing's Palace finds an excuse to evict him. The Palace needs the Zhu family's spies, not to get much information, but to make the court feel that the Zhu family still has something to exploit.
Value... I know that you have always been indifferent to fame and wealth and do not want to interfere with family affairs, but as the son of the Zhu family, your two brothers cannot count on you, so now you can only shoulder the important responsibility."
Mrs. Zhu Jia looked at Zhu Wanquan eagerly.
Zhu Wanquan looked a little embarrassed and avoided: "Mom, I... don't understand this."
Zhu Jia said: "You don't need to understand. I have heard that the two princes in the palace are teaching. One is Fan Yikuan, the former scholar of this state. The other is only known as Lu. He is Zhu Hao's enlightenment teacher. He is unknown but has won the respect of Prince Xing.
I believe that you are both scholars. Your mother will arrange for you to get close to the people in Prince Xing's palace and find an opportunity to interact with Fan Yikuan and this person named Lu. You will find out their details and like them, hoping to gain the Zhu family's ideas from them.
Something you want.”
"ah?"
Only then did Zhu Wanquan realize why his mother told him so much today. She wanted to make him a secret agent and try to win over the king's people as spies?
He wanted to say, isn't this too difficult?
"you are not willing?"
When Zhu Jiashi saw her son's face full of shock and reluctance, his expression changed immediately.
Zhu Wanquan felt helpless, but the fact that my mother had talked about this was enough to show that there was really no one available in the Zhu family. If he refused again, would he become an outcast in the family like his third wife?
The third sister-in-law can still be independent, her business is running smoothly, and her son has been raised successfully... But she is just a helpless worm. What can she do without the protection of the Zhu family?
"The child is willing to share the worries of his parents."
Zhu Wanquan could only bite the bullet and agree.
Only then did Zhu Jiashi nod with satisfaction: "When you have time, go to the city more and build up a good reputation among the scholars. Don't let people in Prince Xing's Mansion think that you have any ulterior motives in approaching them. The Zhu family will count on you in the future!"
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Xingwangfu.
Zhu Hao had just arrived at the cafeteria to prepare for lunch at noon when he saw Tang Yin, Lu Song, and Jiang Lun coming in, followed by several guards. The formation looked quite big.
Jinghong was holding the rice bowl and was about to pick up the food with Kuai Zi. When he saw this scene, he quickly put the bowl down and stood aside.
Coming menacingly...
It’s better not to accidentally injure the onlookers.
"Mr. Tang, what are you...?"
Zhu Hao rushed to take two mouthfuls of rice into his mouth to prevent these people from calling him out to talk about something. He couldn't eat for a long time, so he took two mouthfuls to deal with it, and then stood up and asked.
Tang Yin was about to speak, but Jiang Lun was the first to say: "Master Zhu, now it's time to address you as Master Zhu. Congratulations on winning the first place in the county examination. Your reputation as a scholar is just around the corner! Haha."
Jiang Lun was very happy, and seemed even happier than Mr. Tang Yin.
Or perhaps he felt that he was the one who introduced Zhu Hao into the palace in the first place and had unique vision.
Look at me, although I am not very knowledgeable, I have a keen eye for talent. I was able to suppress the objections of Wangfu Dianshi and successfully let Zhu Hao apply. Later, despite the pressure of Sui Gongyan, I supported Zhu Hao in the assessment and was successfully admitted.
He entered the palace, but within two years he passed the county examination, which was equivalent to being recommended as a scholar, and then he took the imperial examination and was admitted to the Jinshi. Isn't it a matter of course?
When Zhu Hao heard the news, he was not overjoyed. Instead, he frowned and seemed a little worried.
Tang Yinxiao asked: "Zhu Hao, you have passed the county examination, why don't you look unhappy?"
Zhu Hao replied: "If I pass the county examination, I won't be surprised if I get the first prize. Although I am very confident in my talents, I'm afraid the local scholars won't agree, right?"
The smile on Tang Yin's face froze.
Zhu Hao was calm and calm about taking the county test. He was not impetuous at all for children of this age, nor was he eager for quick success and quick gains like ordinary scholars. This was scary... At the moment, he didn't even leave the house, knowing that outsiders were testing a child.
What is the reaction of the chief executive of Zhong County? It seems that the whole situation is under control...
Tsk tsk.
Not only do you have outstanding talents and academics, but you also have a more stable mentality, and you are even more resourceful and resourceful... You are a damn monster, why don't you go to heaven?
Lu Song interjected: "There are some Confucian scholars outside who have objections to Mr. Zhu's passing the county examination, and they also say that Prince Xing's government will help him, but the Qing Dynasty will self-Qing, and the county examinations are all from Hunan, and Fan Xuezheng is also...
Being temporarily called up to review papers..."
Afterwards, the voice gradually became quieter and finally became inaudible.
Tang Yin looked at Lu Song with a smile, as if to say, did you feel a little guilty at the end and couldn't go on?
Everyone in the palace knows that Zhu Hao is really talented and knowledgeable, but the problem is that you can all think that Zhu Hao's success in the county exam is related to the background of the palace and Fan Yikuan's role as the county examiner.
After all, Fan Yikuan was Zhu Hao's husband in name, so his disciple's handwriting would be unclear? Even if he is too old to see it, couldn't he have discussed in advance what markings should be made on the paper?
Those who purify themselves purify themselves. This is easy to say but very difficult to practice.
Seeing Zhu Hao's serious face, Tang Yin smiled slightly: "In this case, I will go to Fan Xuezheng, and at the same time I will mention to Yuan Changshi that Prince Xing's Mansion will come forward to say something. As long as the people from the Prefecture Yamen and the Prefecture Confucian Education Office come forward, everything will be done."
The storm will subside. Sooner or later, they will realize your talents, Zhu Hao."
Several people were about to leave as they spoke.
Jinghong was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped. Zhu Hao not only successfully passed the county examination, but also won the county title. As a scholar, he knew what this meant.
This means that Zhu Hao will continue to take the government and college examinations. As long as he does not write any taboo articles, his qualifications as a student are basically certain.
He is only nine years old...
"Mr. Tang, I want to ask a question."
Seeing how many people were about to leave, Jinghong finally plucked up the courage to ask, "Yuan Rulin, he..."
Jiang Lun, Lu Song and Tang Yin looked at each other and smiled, saying that Zhu Hao had passed the county examination, but Yuan Rulin, who had also passed the examination, had actually forgotten about it.
Tang Yin said: "Rulin also successfully passed the county examination and ranked relatively high. It seems that both of them have lived up to the expectations of being teachers this time."
At this time, he began to call himself "teacher" again. It seemed that being able to become Zhu Hao's teacher was a very honorable thing. They should feel honored to be no longer my Tang Yin's disciple... Hey, I am Tang Bohu, what?
Is it time to take advantage of others?
Jinghong was a little frustrated. Compared to Yuan Rulin in terms of talent and learning, in some aspects he was even far superior. He only regretted that his writing skills were still shallow.
Otherwise...can I pass the exam if I take it?
At this moment, Jinghong felt a hand fall on his shoulder. When he looked sideways, he saw that it was Zhu Hao patting his shoulder. Is this to comfort me?
In the past, Jinghong would never have accepted this kind of "kindness", but now...
Not only do I have to rely on Zhu Hao to take care of me in life, after all, I have no relatives in Anlu.
Now we have to rely on Zhu Hao even for study. If Zhu Hao escorts students and teaches in Prince Xing's Mansion as "Mr. Zhu", no one will think that this behavior is arrogant, but will take it as a matter of course.
"You guys eat first."
Tang Yin waved his hand, "I'm going to find Yuan Changshi right now, hoping that he can come forward and let the scholars outside understand the reason."
Jiang Lun smiled and said: "Let's go together. After the matter is resolved, we have to have a few drinks today..."