Chen Zhongda was actually not sure that Chen Mingyi did this. He accidentally saw Chen Mingyi near the academy a few days ago.
I thought grandpa was looking for him, but no, no one was found.
It was not until this incident happened today that he connected the two things. Chen Mingyi had said at home before that Chen Zhongqian had tuberculosis and was involved with the Wei family, so he should not enter Yueshan Academy.
Thinking about it this way, he was almost certain that this incident was not an accident, but someone was causing trouble.
So he decided to go home and ask for himself what was going on.
When Chen Mingyi heard what he said, he was obviously a little flustered, but he still tried to calm down, "I have worked so hard for you to study for so many years, and you have learned to question your elders? Is this the rule taught to you by Mr. Academy?"
"Grandpa, tell me whether you did this or not." Chen Zhongda looked into his eyes and asked him to speak.
Chen Mingyi's eyes evaded, "You said it was me who did it, so you should come up with evidence and rely solely on guesswork, so why don't you go home and question your grandfather?"
"I have no evidence, but I think that's what happened. Otherwise, why would grandpa go to the academy that day?"
Chen Mingyi panicked and asked subconsciously, "Did you see it?"
When he asked this, Chen Zhongda no longer had doubts, but was very sure that he was the one who spread the news in order to make Chen Zhongqian leave the academy.
"Grandpa, why are you doing this? The eldest brother obviously passed the exam himself, why do you think he cheated?"
Chen Mingyi asked, "He passed the exam on his own, so why didn't you pass the exam? Is it really because you are not as good as him?"
Chen Zhongda closed his eyes and said, "Grandpa, I'm just not as good as my eldest brother. Even if you don't want to admit it, it's the fact. You made the wrong bet back then. My eldest brother is the one who's capable. No matter how hard I try, I can't be as good as him, sir."
I also praised him for his intelligence, and my great-grandfather also praised him."
"Shut up, I won't misjudge the person, you just didn't study hard."
Chen Zhongda sighed, "Grandpa, how else should I work hard?"
"Work hard enough to surpass him. The Chen family's hopes are all on you. All the family's money is used to educate you. Is this how you repay your family? If you fail to pass the exam, how will you face us?"
Chen Zhongda said, "I just think you can't treat your eldest brother like that. He is very innocent. He obviously got into the exam through his own hard work and does not have tuberculosis."
Chen Mingyi pounded the table angrily, "Innocent? You think he is innocent, so why did I treat him like that? If it weren't for you, our family would have no money for two people to study. If we hadn't treated him badly, how could we be where you are now?
?Now you are blaming me instead, blaming yourself for not living up to expectations."
"You got all the benefits, and now you blame me for being too harsh on him? Who am I doing all this for? If you are so capable, don't use your family's money to study."
Chen Zhongda tried hard to hold back his emotions, and his tone was quite respectful, "Grandpa, from now on, I will no longer spend family money on studying. I earn my own money. If my eldest brother can do it, I can do the same."
"But don't worry, I am a descendant of the Chen family. This cannot be changed. One day when I get the honors, I will still bring glory to the Chen family. But please don't use these shameful methods again. I feel embarrassed."
Chen Mingyi raised his eyebrows and looked at him, "You earn it yourself? What ability do you have to earn it? If there is no Chen family to support you, you are nothing."
Chen Zhongda lowered his head, "Then see if I can do it. I'll tell you one last time, never slander big brother again, otherwise, I will go to the Yamen in person to tell you."
After he finished speaking, he went back to his room. He made up his mind to say what he said today.
He thought about it, his eldest brother could make money by copying books, and Liu Zhaofei also made money by copying books. Now that the academy has rewards, as long as he studies hard, it shouldn't be difficult to earn enough tuition.
As expected, you will never have the confidence to spend other people's money, and today he has taken a step forward.
Chen Zhongda returned to the house without saying a word. Yang was extremely worried and hurried to the upper room, "Dad, Zhongda came back after a long time, please don't scold him."
Chen Mingyi suddenly became furious, "I scolded him? How can I scold him? This good son you raised just pointed at my nose and scolded me."
Everyone in the family couldn't believe it, but Chen Mingyi's angry look didn't look fake.
It was after nightfall that Wu asked something from him.
"What? Did Chen Zhongqian really give one thousand taels of silver directly to someone else?"
Chen Mingyi said, "It should be true."
"I'm so stupid, I'm really fooling Lin Yuxi. That's money in vain. We are his grandparents. We have raised him for so many years. We have earned money and given it to others without thinking of us. He is really a filial person.
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Mrs. Wu felt her heart aching just thinking about it. One thousand taels, how much money would that be?
Chen Mingyi said, "I was just dissatisfied that he went to Yueshan Academy and didn't do anything. He just asked people to spread a few words around the academy. As a result, Zhongda was still so angry and shouted that he would not spend family money in the future."
Wu curled her lips, "This kid is too stupid to study. Do you really think money is so easy to earn?"
"I didn't take his words to heart. Zhongda will definitely ask for it. He will know when he pays the tuition next time."
Wu said, "But old man, the family really doesn't have much money. Zhongda only has one tael of silver this month, and the family still has expenses. After a year, it can barely support him."
"The boss and his wife are asking someone to see Xiuyun's marriage. Xiuyun is pretty good-looking. I'm thinking of asking for fifty taels of betrothal gift. What do you think?"
Chen Mingyi said, "A girl from a farmer's family costs at most fifteen taels of silver. If the village chief's girl marries well, it only costs twenty taels. Are you dreaming?"
Mrs. Wu hurriedly said, "This is also planned for Zhongda. Xiuyun is married, and the money will be used for Zhongda's education. When he takes the exam, won't Xiuyun also have face in her husband's family?"
"Then tell me where there is such a family."
Chen Xiuyun is good-looking, but only good-looking. It is difficult to say that she can rely on her looks to get such a large betrothal gift.
Wu hesitated for a moment before saying, "I heard from people that rich families give a lot of money to take concubines."
"Are you crazy?" Chen Mingyi scolded, "There is a girl who works as a concubine for others. Does Zhongda still want to be famous in the future?"
Mrs. Wu was not in a hurry and said in a low voice, "I have discussed this with the eldest and his wife. We just said that Xiuyun is the child of the second wife. Since the second eldest and his wife are already dead, this matter can be easily handled."
"In this case, Xiuyun is Zhongda's cousin, so it won't have any influence."
Chen Mingyi thought about it, but still didn't nod. "Let's not talk about this matter for now. It's really not suitable to be a concubine. Try to betrothed to a good family."