Yue Ye and Liu Zhaofei were also selected as scholars, and Liu Xun was also on the list, ranking about the same as Chen Zhongda.
Chen Zhongqian topped the list again this time. Dean Yue was very happy. Since the founding of Yueshan Academy, Chen Zhongqian was the third person to rank first in the college examination, which is very rare.
Even Lu Shanming, who had always regarded him as his mortal enemy, couldn't help but applaud. Chen Zhongqian was indeed capable and he admired him.
Of course, at the same time, I was also worried that Dean Yue was dissatisfied with him and wanted to replace him and make Chen Zhongqian his direct disciple.
How did he know that Dean Yue didn't choose Chen Zhongqian because he didn't want to? It was because he couldn't get it.
Chen Zhongqian is ranked first in high school. He should be a natural student after all, and he can receive food distributed by the court every month. However, this time there is no distinction between natural growth and epiphysis, which means that he cannot get the food he deserves.
Everyone was not in a good mood, because from this incident we could see the dilemma of the imperial court. Scholars were more or less worried about the world. Thinking of this, naturally they couldn't be happy.
This time Yueshan Academy has added seven talents, which is the largest number ever. It is naturally a happy event for Yueshan Academy. Dean Yue encouraged everyone to achieve greater success this autumn.
Although Liu Xun passed the scholar examination, he was the second to last among the seven. He has been unable to hold his head up these days, especially in front of Chen Zhongqian.
He also felt uncomfortable when he saw Yue Ye. He always felt that Yue would tell the story about Fucheng. If his father-in-law knew about it, he might not even be able to attend in Qiu Wei.
If he reconciles with Du Xuejiao at this time, he will have nothing, and his family will definitely not be able to give him the money to take the scientific examination.
When Liu Xun saw how high-spirited Chen Zhongqian was, he became even more resentful. Why could Chen Zhongqian live so well? Why could he marry Lin Hexi? Lin Hexi obviously grew up with his childhood sweetheart, why?
When I returned from school in the evening, Du Chongwen had already gone home, so I immediately called him to the study.
Du Xuejiao said, "Don't worry, sir, dad must want to praise me for being a scholar this time."
Liu Xun said, "My grades are not good. I think my father-in-law is not very satisfied. But I missed you too much when I was away, so I didn't do well in the exam. But this is not an excuse. After all, my father-in-law has invested a lot in me over the years."
energy."
"Why are you dissatisfied?" Du Xuejiao touched her belly, "I and the child are here. If dad is not satisfied, I will be angry. If he sees me angry, he will not do anything."
Liu Xun held her hand and said, "Madam, thank you very much."
"What kind of thanks should a husband and wife have? Now that we are going to be parents soon, we will be closer to each other. Don't talk about this in the future."
Liu Xun nodded and went to Du Chong's library. He couldn't help scolding Du Xuejiao on the way.
He couldn't see Du Xuejiao's gentleness, and could only remember her past unruly and willful ways. He also didn't look forward to this child. He only thought that this child was Du Xuejiao's way of binding him. If he wanted to divorce one day, he was afraid of this
Children will be in trouble.
"Father-in-law." Liu Xun entered the study and saluted respectfully.
Du Chongwen raised his head and said, "You did not do well this time, but fortunately you passed the exam, and all these years of hard work have not been in vain."
"My father-in-law, please forgive me. I missed my wife too much in Fucheng, so..."
Du Chongwen said, "Those who achieve great things don't stick to trivial matters, how can they always take family matters to heart? However, Jiaojiao is pregnant, and you should be concerned about her. Forget it, I don't want to blame you today. I came to tell you that
Your next arrangements."
Liu Xun sat down and said, "Father-in-law, please speak."
Du Chongwen took a sip of tea and said, "I have managed Yuanantang for many years for my employer. Although I have been suppressed by Renjitang in the past two years, Yuanantang made a lot of money before, so my employer is willing to sell me a favor. As long as you are like this
If you successfully answer the test paper in the next autumn, you will be guaranteed to go to Beijing to participate in the spring festival next year."
Liu Xun's eyes widened, "Is what my father-in-law said true?"
"Of course it's true. My boss is so distinguished that he won't lie to me. Letting you enter Chunwei is just a matter of fingers."
Surprise flashed through Liu Xun's heart, and he remembered that he was not willing to be helped at first, but now he had to be helped secretly, and he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.
"Why, you don't want to?"
Liu Xun stood up and said, "My father-in-law is overthinking it. I am naturally willing to have such a good opportunity. The world is in chaos nowadays, and there is no absolute fairness in scientific examinations. If not, how could I get such a ranking this time?"
"Others can use secret tricks, and I can do it too. Thanks to my father-in-law, I have such a good opportunity. My son-in-law is very grateful."
Du Chongwen said, "You mean this exam is unfair?"
Liu Xun smiled coldly, "Who knows, the top one has been ill for many years, but after more than a year after entering Yueshan Academy, he was admitted as a scholar, and the dean praised him greatly. Who knows if Dean Yue is behind the reputation of Yueshan Academy?
I’m here to help you move around.”
Du Chongwen felt that what he said made sense and nodded, "No wonder, I still think that sick man is really capable of managing the world."
"Of course not. I was his classmate in the past. If I had that talent, I should have won the exam long ago. Why wait until now?"
Du Chongwen said, "I don't care what others do. I have invested so much energy in you. This time, I have my boss to help me. You can't let me down no matter what."
"yes."
Du Chongwen stood up and patted his shoulder, "Jiaojiao is pregnant. You should spend more time with her when you have time. When you get an official position, your family of three will have a better life."
"I will." Liu Xun nodded, but he didn't care in his heart. When he got everything he wanted, he would leave the Du family.
…
Chen Yunzhao fell ill again in July. The weather was a bit hot, his back was sweating, and he caught a cold.
Lin Xixi went there for a few more days, got acupuncture and took medicine, and gradually got better.
Everyone in the Chen family also knew that the old man was getting worse and worse. No one mentioned it, but they knew it in their hearts.
Lin Joy wanted to tell them, but Chen Mingyang raised his hand and stopped, "Joy, we all understand what you mean. With you here, the old man got better quickly when he got sick, so he didn't suffer much."
"Grandpa, don't worry too much. It's still very good now. Anyway, if anything goes wrong, grandpa, just go to me and I will come right away."
Chen Mingyang nodded, "I know, you took the trouble."
Lin Xixi read through medical books, but couldn't find a better prescription. Chen Yunzhao's body could only be nursed back to health as it is now.
She thought about it all day at home. In the evening, Chen Zhongqian came back and said, "Xiuyun gave birth last night. The mother-in-law in their village delivered the baby. Mother and daughter are safe."
Lin Hexi was shocked. In the past few days, she had been thinking about when Chen Xiuyun would give birth. Who knew it would be so sudden? Fortunately, everything was safe.