Outside the Mingyuan rented by the Zhu family in the capital, it quickly became lively.
After the list is released, as long as you read the list, you will know that Zhu Hao was born in the Zhu family of Jinyiwei in Anlu.
Usually the Jinyiwei family is basically from the capital, and the Zhu family's status is extremely special. After a little inquiry, you will know that the Zhu family has moved back to the capital. People in the Jinyiwei who want to have connections come to congratulate them.
Zhu Wanquan's mood was very complicated.
While I was happy for Zhu Hao, I was also worried.
I could only rush in and find the old lady to report the "good news".
After just entering the yard and walking a few steps, Zhu Wanjian came out wiping his groggy eyes with a very ugly expression on his face: "What are you shouting about outside? Are you going to let people have a peaceful sleep?"
Before Zhu Wanquan could say anything, the servant on the side said: "Second Master, I'm so happy. Our young master has won the Huiyuan in the competition, and he is the first place."
"You bastard, do you need to tell me that Huiyuan is the first place in the test? Do you think I am stupid and crazy? Wait... what are you talking about? Who won the Huiyuan?"
Zhu Wanjian glared at the servant and shouted.
The servant suddenly felt that the atmosphere was not right and did not dare to respond.
Zhu Wanquan said: "The third brother's nephew, Zhu Hao, won the Huiyuan."
Zhu Wanjian laughed loudly: "Fourth, did you hear this with your own ears? Could it be that you are suffering from hysteria?"
"I...I didn't hear it with my own ears..."
Zhu Wanquan is more practical and answers honestly.
"If you didn't hear it in person, it's because others are making fun of you... They know that as Zhu Hao's elder, you passed the imperial exam early and didn't even pass the exam. Your nephew came to Beijing to take the Jinshi exam at a young age.
, deliberately teasing you... boring, I'll go back to sleep."
Zhu Wanjian didn't believe it at all, his face was full of disdain, "Are you stupid because of reading? You believe this kind of nonsense! Why don't you say you are the number one scholar if you are still a scholar?"
"Second brother, should you tell Yu Niang about this matter?"
Zhu Wanquan didn't think that so many people outside came here just to make fun of the Zhu family.
Besides, it is not difficult to verify this matter at all. Just send someone to Gongyuan to check it out. It will be clear at a glance. Why are others putting so much effort into tricking me?
Zhu Wanjian sneered: "You went out in broad daylight and came back confused? Are you going to bother mother? It would be strange if mother didn't eat you alive... What brother Wei told you this morning, were you deaf and didn't you hear clearly?"
"But second brother, there are so many people outside..."
Zhu Wanquan was so anxious that he stamped his feet.
Zhu Wanjian continued to be dismissive: "If you let them continue to yell, they will just trick you, a nerd..."
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At first Zhu Wanjian didn't believe it even to death.
But more and more people came from outside, and finally even Shuntian Mansion sent people to congratulate him.
Jin Yiwei's family of thousands of households... is still a real job. Even if it is now in decline, if the Zhu family has a Jinshi, why not make friends quickly?
Jinyiwei Qianhu and Jinshi are not unusual in the official circles of the capital if they are taken separately, but if they are combined together... the title of Jinyiwei is added to the title of Jinshi.
The Zhu family is about to take off!
It is impossible to say that this Jinshi of the Zhu family relied on the relationship between the Jin Yiwei to establish friendship with the sycophants in the court. Today's emperor likes nepotism the most. Jiang Bin is also the leader of the Jin Yiwei. He may introduce people to Zhengde and promote them beyond the level.
In this way, he became a fighter among the sycophants. From now on, he will "take both civil and military affairs" and "black and white".
"What? Someone is coming from Shuntian Mansion? Are they full?"
Zhu Wanjian came to the door and saw the officials of Shuntian Mansion beating gongs and drums and holding red silk satins. At this moment, he no longer felt that someone was making fun of Zhu Wanquan or the Zhu family.
Does your nephew really know how to take exam questions and pass the exam in high school?
Zhu Wanquan looked beside him with a look of despair: "I told my second brother a long time ago, but you just don't believe me. I'm afraid it's hard for my mother to know now..."
While they were talking, a woman came out of the backyard. It was Mrs. Song who was in front of Zhu Jia. She came over and said, "Two gentlemen, the old lady has invited me."
"Should we say hello first?" Zhu Wanquan was still thinking about entertaining the visiting guests.
Zhu Wanjian pulled him towards the inner courtyard.
The general meaning is, how did you know that the old lady didn't mean to drive people away? It's better to ask for her opinion and just close the door, pretending that she didn't know about it!
You are right to listen to me.
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Backyard penthouse.
Representatives of the third-bedroom people are here. This time, everyone knows that the third-bedroom Zhu family is not owned by the old lady, and they are waiting for her to get angry.
Zhu Jia's face was stern: "Send someone to come forward and welcome those who come to congratulate you, but only in the front yard. Don't make too much noise."
Zhu Wanjian asked in surprise: "Mom, that Xinke Huiyuan is not your grandson, why are you so happy?"
"He is not my grandson, but your nephew...Boy, you are getting more and more presumptuous!" The old lady glared at Zhu Wanjian.
Zhu Wanquan asked in surprise: "Mom, why has this matter... never been heard of by anyone before? Third brother..."
"It's an old story. Do you want to make the family scandal known to everyone?"
It seems that Zhu Jia doesn't want to dwell on these old events anymore.
Zhu Wanjian said: "Mother, we can't suffer such a secret loss and drive people away directly. Any good news has nothing to do with our Zhu family. I stand with mother."
The old lady stared hard at the stupid son who couldn't see the situation clearly.
Jiang Yonghe from the first house said at this time: "Since I am a descendant of the Zhu family, I can bring glory to the family and use this to boost the family's reputation. Why not? I have to make the family feel restless in front of outsiders.
?What benefit does this have to the Zhu family?"
"Sister-in-law, do you, a woman, have the right to speak here?"
Zhu Wanjian glanced at Jiang Yonghe disdainfully.
Jiang Yonghe was too lazy to argue with this incompetent second uncle, so he closed his eyes and continued to twist the beads.
Zhu Wanquan said: "Do I need to tell my father?"
"No!"
Zhu Jiashi immediately refused.
Zhu Wanjian interjected: "But doesn't Dad know about such a fuss? Besides, Dad has been bedridden for many years and can't even speak this year. What difference does it make whether he knows or not?"
Zhu Jiashi glared at him.
Zhu Wanjian simply avoided my mother's unkind gaze and shut her mouth.
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Here we are about to greet the people who bring the good news.
Before Zhu Jia and her two sons arrived at the front yard, a servant came over to report: "Old madam, the two gentlemen... the eldest gentleman... is back."
"Brother?"
Zhu Wanjian was a little confused again.
The Zhu family can hardly remember this person.
Zhu Jia's face was neither happy nor sad, and he said hello lightly: "Go and see you."
Several people arrived in the front yard.
Zhu Wanhong stepped into the Zhu family courtyard first. At this time, he was completely different from his previous abject image. He was dressed in the official uniform of a thousand-household royal guards and was accompanied by twenty or thirty royal guards. He looked murderous.
Because Zhu Wanhong brought people back, all the people joining in the fun at the door were silent, but the crowd did not disperse.
"My son, what are you..."
When Zhu Jiashi saw Zhu Wanhong's appearance, she was startled and a little confused.
Zhu Wanhong clasped his fists and said, "Mom, my son is on official business and will come back to discuss with his father... Please tell me where my father is now."
Zhu Jia was even more puzzled: "You came back to talk about your nephew's being a tribute? Is there anything you can't tell your mother? Do you have to discuss it with your father? Your father... can't speak now."
Zhu Wanhong's attitude was indifferent and he said extremely firmly: "My son is here under orders. I can't explain too much to my mother. Please be accommodating and don't stop me."
Mrs. Zhu Jia noticed that her eldest son's attitude was abnormal. Unlike in the past when he came back and often cried bitterly, he looked confident.
"Second brother, take your eldest brother to see your father. Fourth brother, you and I will go out to welcome guests..."
Zhu Jiashi did not hinder Zhu Wanhong.
Now, regardless of whether Zhu Hao is a Jinshi or not, at least Zhu Wanhong has brought his people back, and his arrogant appearance proves that he is doing well now. Walking around in front of people like this is tantamount to rectifying the name of the Zhu family in the neighborhood. Outsiders know that the Zhu family is not
I'm not declining, I just keep a low profile.
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Arriving at the backyard of the Zhu family, Zhu Wanhong saw his old father dying on the bed.
Next to him was a thin man in his thirties who was responsible for taking care of Zhu Mingshan, wiping him, turning him over and grooming him. He had no Adam's apple and looked like a eunuch.
After seeing Zhu Wanhong, the man said nothing, nodded, and got up and went out.
"He is mute and cannot use his ears. He entered the palace when he was a child and made mistakes and was kicked out. He is very good at serving others... my mother hired him from outside."
Zhu Wanjian introduced.
Zhu Wanhong waved his hand: "You can go out."
"Brother, it's rare for you to come back. What can you say to dad without me listening in?" Zhu Wanjian didn't want to go out easily. Although my mother didn't explicitly ask him to eavesdrop, she still had some discernment.
"go out!"
Zhu Wanhong turned around with a majestic face, put his hand on the handle of the knife, and gave a sharp shout.
Zhu Wanjian was a little helpless and muttered: "Even if you say it, dad may not be able to hear it. What's the difference between living like this and dying?"
Then he went out, and the footsteps quickly disappeared. Apparently after being scolded by his brother, he didn't bother to eavesdrop.
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"Father, the child is back."
Zhu Wanhong knelt down in front of Zhu Mingshan.
Zhu Mingshan's eyes were wide open and extremely empty. He stared blankly at the window and didn't respond for a long time.
"There are no outsiders, dad can make it clear."
Zhu Wanhong spoke out again.
Zhu Mingshan's eyes regained their alertness, he turned his attention to Zhu Wanhong, and finally spoke: "Oh, you came back too early."
The tone of his speech was very smooth, without any stumbling, and he was obviously not so sick that he could not speak.
Zhu Wanhong said: "Father, I have successfully brought down the evil thief Qian Ning. Even if he is lucky enough to survive, there will be no chance of him making a comeback in the future.
"Jiang Bin has great trust in the child. His power now can be said to be overwhelming with one hand. Moreover, today's exam results will be released. Your grandson Zhu Hao will be ranked first in the high school exam. You have worked hard these past few years and you have finally come to an end.
"
Zhu Mingshan shook his head. There was phlegm in his throat when he spoke, but his voice was very clear: "Jiang Bin's evil is even worse than Qian Ning's. This is not the wise king and saint who can be entrusted to the family. My grandson is now just a tribute."
, even if you become a Jinshi in the future, you will still be at a low level when you first enter the court. How can you change the situation of the Zhu family?"
Not only does he speak fluently, but he also understands external affairs very well.
Zhu Jia hired a deaf-mute eunuch to take care of her husband. Her husband was completely isolated from the outside world. Unexpectedly, Zhu Mingshan was able to find out the news from the outside world. He was not blind and deaf. Obviously, the inside story was not simple.
"Father……"
Zhu Wanhong was speechless for a moment.
"Go back, be respectful to your mother, don't take any offense, and let her see the clues. Until something happens that can change the situation, you come to see me again... Then, remember to take Zhu Hao with you, as your father will miss this grandson.
Already..."
Zhu Mingshan shook his head and sighed.
Zhu Wanhong stood up: "The child will remember his father's words."