Chen Mingyi really wanted Chen Zhongke to succeed in the exam, and then use his fame to arrange a good marriage.
But he would never agree to Chen Zhongda's marriage, because he would no longer be a member of the Chen family, and his efforts over the years would become a joke.
Chen Yunzhao knew that he would not do it, but he just said that. He said seriously, "I want to advise you not to interfere too much in Zhongda's marriage. One of your two grandsons has drifted away from you.
Do you want to push the other one out too?"
Chen Mingyi said, "Zhongda wouldn't be so cruel."
"You mean Zhong Qian is cruel?" Chen Yunzhao snorted coldly, "If he was cruel, I'm afraid Zhong Da would have run out of money to study a few years ago. You may think that Zhong Qian doesn't take you as a grandfather to heart.
Yes, but you should also think carefully about what you have done.”
Chen Yunzhao leaned back and sighed, "No matter how much I say, you won't listen. It's my wish. I just hope that one day when Zhongda is dissatisfied with his marriage, you won't blindly force him. In this way, I will be there
I can feel at ease now.”
Chen Mingyi wanted to say that Chen Zhongda would not be dissatisfied, but Chen Yunzhao said it so seriously that he could not say anything more and could only nodded lightly.
Chen Yunzhao said, "Zhong Yuan, push me to the front to take a look."
"good."
After walking far away, Chen Zhongyuan asked, "Great Grandfather, will Zhongda's marriage really not go smoothly?"
Chen Yunzhao said, "Zhongda is a good boy. I think he naturally doesn't want to distinguish between high and low based on status. If the woman he likes happens to meet his grandfather's requirements, then everything is fine. If it's the opposite, I'm afraid there will be trouble again.
It’s unpleasant.”
Chen Zhongyuan nodded, "That's true, but we really can't say anything about Zhongda's marriage."
Of course Chen Yunzhao also knew that, so he said those words today. He hoped that the younger generations in the family would be well.
Over there, Chen Mingyi returned home. When Mrs. Wu saw that his expression was bad, she hurriedly said, "What's wrong with you? I didn't mess with you."
Chen Mingyi looked at her, "Where are you going?"
"Oh, I'm going to find Lin Xixi. Many people in the village say she's great at healing people's bodies. I'm going to ask her to get me some tonics. I'm her grandmother."
Chen Mingyi said angrily, "You are not allowed to go. Third uncle said that we are not good to them and she should not be filial to us. What are you going to do? Are you annoying?"
Wu snorted, "I am an elder."
"If I say you can't go, you can't go. If you don't need some medicine, she won't necessarily give it to you if you go, so why go all the way? You have more time to think about Zhongda's marriage."
Only then did Wu laugh, "Of course, I asked the matchmaker to ask several families, they are all from the town, and they have shops at home. If Zhongda wins the election, he will make a marriage arrangement when he comes back, and let him
My father-in-law has worked harder."
Chen Mingyi still said what Chen Yunzhao said, "The third uncle is afraid that we will have a good marriage. He has always been arrogant and thinks that he has a better life than us. Of course, he is afraid that we will rely on Zhongda to stand up. The more he says this, the worse I feel."
I want to show Prime Minister Zhongda a good match."
Mrs. Wu excitedly patted his arm, "Oh, you're right. I was afraid you wouldn't understand. This is what we have to do. Otherwise, wouldn't our gift to Zhongda be in vain? He has already been promoted, so he can still marry
A country girl?"
"Last time, my daughter-in-law from the Song family in the neighboring village told me that she wanted her daughter to marry Zhongda. She was just bragging about how she could do laundry and cooking, and she knew how to be filial to her elders. She looked well-behaved, but what's the point? They Song
Can the family still pay for Zhongda to smooth things over?"
Chen Mingyi said, "Don't mention the past. Take a closer look and make sure to find the best marriage for Zhongda. If he wins the election, I'm afraid he can get a better marriage. In today's world, which one can't marry him?"
Rich families don't want anyone in their family to be an official."
"Yes, maybe I'll just marry a girl from a rich family." Mrs. Wu was already imagining it.
When the grandson's daughter-in-law comes in, she will ask her in-laws to send a few servants. Then she will be taken care of and she won't have to do any work.
…
In Fucheng, Chen Zhongqian and others had just finished their exams. This time they were different from before. They were exhausted.
"After these three exams, I just feel like my head is going to explode." Liu Zhaofei waved his hand, "I have to take a rest before I can start back."
Others also meant the same thing. The difficulty was indeed a bit high, but Chen Zhongqian was not merciful when he trained them before. Fortunately, they were prepared in advance, otherwise they would have exploded in the first game.
After returning to his residence, Chen Zhongqian said, "Someone is cheating next to me."
Chen Zhongda was surprised, "Do I need to tell the invigilator?"
Yue Ye said, "It's useless to say it. They are the ones who helped cheat, and there are also some beside me."
Liu Zhaofei and Chen Zhongda were immediately disappointed. They originally thought it was quite promising, but if many people cheated, it would be in doubt.
Chen Zhongqian said, "There is no absolute fairness in scientific examinations, but now it has become even more serious. It just depends on whether they dare to put the cheaters first."
Yue Ye was okay, the other two were so disappointed that they almost cried, but there was nothing they could do.
What can they do? Report them?
No, I'm afraid someone will take him away before he even reaches the government office.
So what if we go to the government? If such a thing is not handled well, do those people dare to do this? What's more, there is no evidence.
Chen Zhongda was so disappointed that he went for a walk in the evening. While walking, he thought about what he should do next. If he failed to pass the exam, should he continue studying?
When is the next scientific examination?
Can I pass the exam next time?
Or maybe they don't want to continue, because they have become scholars and can find a job, get a wife and have children.
But would you be willing to do that?
Anyway, grandpa won't be willing to do it, that's for sure.
He was walking forward in despair when he suddenly heard some movement in the alley next to him, so he stopped and listened.
"Hurry up your hands and feet, hurry up, people are coming!"
"Woooo, help...help..." was a woman's voice.
Chen Zhongda immediately realized that a woman was in danger. He couldn't see clearly how many people were in the alley, so he shouted toward the street, "Here comes someone, someone is robbing money."
Then he picked up a stool at the door of the nearby shop and rushed into the alley, "The official is here, where can you run!"
A few people inside didn't want to give up. Seeing that Chen Zhongda was alone, they raised sticks to beat him. Chen Zhongda was hit twice. Someone from outside followed him in. When those people saw that something was wrong, they put down their sacks and ran away.
Chen Zhongda quickly opened the sack and said, "Girl, it's okay. Come out quickly."
Inside the sack was a woman, her face covered with tears. She was still in shock. It took her a long time to realize that she had been saved. She cried even harder. She couldn't listen to what the people around her said.