Shi Dingxuan had actually been on the battlefield, and had experienced life and death crises on the battlefield. In the third camp battle of Wu Ke, it was no surprise that he performed the best.
Although martial arts prevailed in Da Chu, the martial arts examinations still did not attract as much attention as the imperial examinations.
Firstly, it is because it has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that all things are inferior except for reading. Reading is the only way for many people to honor their ancestors.
Secondly, the poor are rich in literature and rich in martial arts. With the efforts of an ordinary family, they may be able to support a scholar, but practicing martial arts is not only expensive but also time-consuming. Ordinary families simply cannot afford this kind of consumption.
Therefore, the martial arts examination is far less concerned than the imperial examination.
However, the dignitaries who were officials in the court were still very concerned about this.
Even before the test results came out, Shi Dingxuan's name was already known to many people, and Wuchang Bo Mansion once again appeared in the discussion of many people.
The most direct result was that Shifu became lively again, with people visiting every day.
Regarding this, everyone in the Shi family was happy but also had mixed emotions.
The most complicated one is Shi Zhengkun, the adopted son of the Shi family.
Shi Zhenghe relied on his own ability to become the deputy commander of the Beicheng Army and Horses Division. Although he was only an official of the seventh rank, because of his presentation of martial arts secrets, he not only met the emperor, but also came into the eyes of King Duan. Now he is in the army.
Ma Sizhong can be considered a big figure.
Even so, he still didn't take it to heart. After all, the Bingma Division was only responsible for patrolling, arresting some thieves and thieves, and dealing with trivial matters. For example, they couldn't get in touch with important criminals such as Shi Zheng and Ding Tian.
If you do this, you will be promoted to the rank of six-level commander, and your future will be limited.
What really attracted his attention were Shi Zhenghe's four children, not to mention the two girls. He did not expect the excellence of Shi Dingxuan and Shi Dinghao, especially Shi Dingxuan.
Having been an official for many years, he also had some connections. He found out that the emperor had praised Shi Dingxuan many times in this martial arts examination. No surprise, Shi Dingxuan must be on the list, and he will be ranked very high.
The excellence of this family made Shi Zhengkun's face feel hot, especially when he saw that the uncle's house was getting better and better because of them, he felt even worse.
The better Shi Zhenghe and his family are, and the better the uncle's house becomes because of them, the more difficult it is for him to live with himself, and the more he feels like a shameless thief.
If he hadn't stolen Shi Zhenghe's life, and if Shi Zhenghe had been raised in the uncle's house, wouldn't the uncle's house have flourished again long ago?
Shi Zhengkun held his head in pain. When he was tossing and turning late at night, he wished that the incident of hugging the child by mistake was a lie and that he was still the legitimate fourth master of the uncle's house.
Unfortunately, this is just his fantasy.
Shi Zhengkun raised his head, leaned back on his chair, and looked at the roof with dull eyes.
It would be great if there was no such person as Shi Zhenghe!
Whenever he was criticized and criticized by outsiders, he wished that Shi Zhenghe did not exist, so that he would not suffer so much criticism.
But the reality is that he not only exists, but also suppresses him severely.
As Shi Zheng and the four children gradually emerged, he could clearly feel that the uncle's family was paying more and more attention to that family.
Can you blame the uncle for this?
Shi Zhengkun had a wry smile on his face. He could only blame him for his lack of ability. After decades of careful upbringing by the uncle, he failed to bring any glory to the uncle. It is not surprising that the uncle favored Shi Zhenghe and his family.
But he felt so sad!
He, a well-educated person, was actually not as good as the low-level military households in the northwest border. The huge frustration enveloped him deeply, and he was almost breathless.
Thinking of this, Shi Zhengkun's chest couldn't help but rise and fall.
At this time, Zeng Yuwei walked in. Seeing Shi Zhengkun's expression was not good, she quickly stepped forward with concern: "Ms. sir, what's wrong with you?"
Shi Zhengkun didn't really want to say what was on his mind, so he calmed down his emotions and shook his head: "It's okay."
In any case, the uncle's family raised him for decades, provided him with study and scientific examinations, and gave him a wife and children. Their kindness to him is indelible.
He resented Shi Zhenghe in his heart, and even wanted Shi Zhenghe to disappear. These thoughts were too unspeakable, and he did not want to expose his unbearable side in front of his family.
After all, they are a couple who have been together for many years. Zeng Yuwei didn't understand what Shi Zhengkun was thinking, so she couldn't help but ask: "Is the master angry because the uncle's house held a banquet, but the eldest brother didn't ask you to come over to accompany him?"
Shi Zhengkun pursed his lips and said nothing.
Zeng Yuwei snorted and said angrily: "Do the uncle's house still regard us as a family? They don't call us when they hold a banquet. Isn't this deliberately telling outsiders that the house is alienated from our family?
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"Humph, it's a shame that eldest brother, fifth brother, and seventh brother were brothers to you before. There are distinguished people in the house who come to visit, but they don't ask you to recognize them. You really don't care about brotherhood at all."
After hearing this, Shi Zhengkun felt even more annoyed. After thinking about it for a moment, he still said: "Brother, they probably didn't do it on purpose. They didn't call me this time. It's probably because the protagonist of the banquet is Wu Lang, so I would be embarrassed if I went.
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Zeng Yuwei retorted directly: "Ms. sir, you are too kind-hearted. You still treat the people in the uncle's house as relatives, but they have long been partial to Shi Zhenghe's family."
"Think about it carefully. Since that family came back, our family has been wronged openly and secretly because of them. Has anyone in the house said a word to you?"
Shi Zhengkun pursed his lips tightly, and after a long while he said: "Shi Zhenghe is the direct bloodline of the uncle's house, and it is right for the people in the house to be closer to him."
When Zeng Yuwei saw that Shi Zhengkun was still talking to the uncle's house, she felt that he was a fan of the authorities and had to wake him up: "But my husband, you were also raised by the uncle's house."
"Although we are not of the uncle's blood, the feelings we have lived together for decades are real."
"If the uncle's house really cares about you, they shouldn't treat you favorably."
"Look at what the uncle is doing right now. While he favors Shizhenghe and his family, he alienates you at the same time. Isn't this deliberately embarrassing you?"
"Ms. sir, I was afraid that you would be unhappy if you knew something, so I didn't tell you. Now that you are protecting my uncle's house like this, I don't care much anymore."
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"It is said that you are a fake. You have been raised by the uncle for decades, but you have done nothing. But as soon as Shi Zheng and the real blood of the uncle came back, the uncle gradually got better."
"It's also said that dragons give birth to dragons and phoenixes. Even if a crow steals someone else's life, it can't turn into a phoenix."
"You are also said to be unfilial. You know that you are the son of a military household, but you shamelessly stay in the uncle's house and refuse to go back to your biological father and mother."
These words stepped on Shi Zhengkun's sore spot. After knowing that he was holding the wrong child, he deliberately avoided everything related to his biological father and mother.
It seems that no one will remember this incident.
But at this moment, Zeng Yuwei's words were like a knife, cutting through his carefully sealed disguise, telling him clearly that he was just a bastard who coveted glory and wealth and didn't care about his biological father and mother.
"My lord, listen to these words. If it weren't for the connivance of the uncle's master, how could a lowly person dare to say such a thing?"
Zeng Yuwei only focused on talking happily and didn't notice Shi Zhengkun's eyes turning scarlet.
"do not talk!"
Shi Zhengkun almost roared.
Seeing Shi Zhengkun's ferocious expression that he tried to suppress, Zeng Yuwei finally realized that he was afraid: "Ms. sir, don't be angry. I won't say anything anymore. I won't say anything anymore."
Shi Zhengkun looked at Zeng Yuwei painfully: "Since you didn't tell me this at the beginning, why did you tell me today? Can't you keep hiding it from me?"
Seeing the deep pain in Shi Zhengkun's eyes, Zeng Yuwei realized that she seemed to have done something wrong. She looked worried and wanted to explain, but she couldn't.
The big commotion in the study attracted Shi Fuzhi and Shi Furan.
Seeing his two daughters, Shi Zhengkun calmed down his emotions and strode out of the house.
Shi Fuzhi watched her father leave with worry, and then looked at Zeng Yuwei with disapproval: "Mom, didn't I tell you again and again not to talk too much about the affairs of the Bo Mansion in front of my father, especially those bastard words."
Faced with her daughter's accusation, Zeng Yuwei felt a little ashamed: "The servants of the uncle's house dare to arrange your father like that, why can't I mention it?"
Shi Fuzhi had a headache: "Mother, don't you know that servants like to chew their tongues? How can you take what they say seriously?"
Zeng Yuwei snorted: "Why can't we take it seriously? Your aunt is a good housekeeper. If she really wanted to suppress those bastard words, how could I know about it? She didn't do that. She obviously missed your father that way."
Shi Fuzhi was silent for a moment: "Mom, we don't live in the uncle's house now, and we don't know anything about the uncle's house. I heard that people come to the uncle's house every day these days. Maybe the eldest aunt is busy entertaining guests.
, neglecting the management of the servants."
Shi Furan also helped to speak: "Yes, mother, when we went to the uncle's house, the eldest aunt was very kind to us. You may have misunderstood them."
Seeing that neither daughter took her side, Zeng Yuwei was unhappy: "You are really my good daughters, helping outsiders to criticize your own mother."
Shi Fuzhi sighed secretly in her heart, was silent for a moment, and then spoke out to comfort: "Mother, the return of Shi Fuxin's family has indeed had a big impact on our family. I know you are angry with them, so why should we?
No?"
Shi Furan nodded accordingly.
Shi Fuzhi continued: "But we still have to continue to interact with the uncle's house. What good will it do to us if you let your father have a grudge against the uncle's house and alienate the relationship between the two families?"
Zeng Yuwei did not refute this, but she still muttered: "It's not like our family can't live without the uncle's house, isn't there still your maternal grandfather's house?"
As he spoke, his expression softened and a slight smile appeared on his face.
"In this draft, your grandmother will send Ruoyun to the palace. As long as Ruoyun can get the favor and give birth to a son and a half daughter, the Zeng family will become relatives of the emperor."
Shi Fuzhi frowned and did not answer.
The palace is a place for eating people. Is it really a good thing for cousin Ruoyun to enter the palace?
Moreover, the emperor is already over forty years old, and cousin Ruoyun is only sixteen...
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On August 11, the results of the martial arts examination came out.
Shi Dingxuan was appointed by the emperor as the top scholar in martial arts.
As soon as this result came out, many people were a little surprised. Even the Wuchang Prefecture did not expect Shi Dingxuan to become the top martial arts scholar in this session.
Special Investigation Division.
After Ye Mo heard the news, he couldn't help but frown.
Zhao Jing came over: "Shi Dingxuan's kung fu is indeed good, but his knowledge is somewhat lacking. How could the emperor appoint him to be the number one scholar?"
Ye Mo was silent for a while: "The emperor wants to balance. Most of the people who performed well in this martial arts exam are from famous families."
"Haven't you noticed the things we have done secretly over the years? The emperor doesn't like to see nobles from aristocratic families very much."
"In this martial arts competition, half of the candidates on the list are children from aristocratic families and half from ordinary people. To maintain a delicate balance, the appointment of Shi Dingxuan as the number one martial artist... is just a means of balancing."
"In any case, compared with other noble families, the Wuchang Mansion, which has been dormant for many years, is much easier to control and use."
"What's more, Wulang is indeed a good talent."
Seeing Ye Mo frowning, Zhao Jing smiled and said, "Why, are you worried about that kid?"
Ye Mo glanced at him: "A reputation that is too big may not be a good thing."