Let’s talk about the future. What to do about the trouble in front of him? It seems that he can’t escape, and the small officials headed by the lean man crowded in front of him again with sullen faces.
I will not scold you, let alone hit you. I will laugh hard and beg you. I will hold the post and beg for signature and seal. I even borrowed pen and ink temporarily and prepared it for you in advance.
What can Yu Qing do?
Before, it was possible to say that there was something wrong with suspicion and that one could cheat. Now it is clear that some things will not allow you to mess around endlessly. No one can indulge in excess.
The problem we are facing now is not whether to accept the post or not, but a series of things that will happen next.
After accepting it, you can still have a chance to breathe.
If you don’t accept it, continue to resist, you will have to face some things today.
Which one to choose?
It is not difficult for people who really want to escape to make a choice. Yu Qing decisively stretched out his hand to sign, then took the post and asked, "Can you get out of the way now?"
The relieved, lean man immediately waved his hands to the left and right, "Get out of the way, get out of the way, quickly."
A group of petty officials immediately made way for them. After Rong Yuqing left, they all shook their heads and sighed, realizing that this man was really arrogant.
The lean man waved for everyone to follow him.
Such a commotion made people who read the public notices confused and didn't know what was going on.
Similarly, Zhan Muchun and others who were looking at other candidates' papers not far away also noticed something unusual.
Pan Wenqing laughed and pointed, "Isn't that Brother Shiheng?"
A few people took a closer look and found that it was indeed Ashheng who walked out from a group of petty officials.
“Let’s go and congratulate you.” Zhan Muchun gave his opinion and was the first one to walk over quickly, and the others immediately followed.
However, they didn't get the chance to say hello to Yu Qing. Yu Qing got into the carriage and left, throwing the note in his hand directly to Du Fei, who was following the car.
Du Fei was shocked. This thing was so hot that no matter how many people wanted to ask for it, they couldn't get it.
The carriage drove away in a hurry.
The lean man who led everyone to follow waved his hand again and said: "Why are you still standing there? Get on your horse and follow!"
One of the clerks was suspicious, "Our work is over, why do we still want to see his stinky face?"
The lean man immediately kicked him on the butt, "Are you stupid? We chased him out of the Zhong Mansion. With his current momentum, if something happens on the road, we will lose our jobs because of them."
. Send him back to Zhong Mansion, and what happens after that will have nothing to do with us."
“Oh oh oh.”
A group of people reacted immediately, quickly untied their reins, climbed on their mounts, and chased after him.
Zhan Muchun and others, who came one step later, could only stay and watch.
Su Yingtao sighed, "The pomp of Full Score Huiyuan is just different. If you go out and walk around, there are already so many government officials protecting you."
Who says it’s not the case? Several people looked envious...
Sent Yu Qing back to the Zhong Mansion, he watched Yu Qing enter the gate of the Zhong Mansion, and a group of petty officials lingered at the door for a while.
It was a lot of going back and forth, and I didn't get any benefits. I was a little unwilling. However, it was difficult to go to the door again. The door of Zhong Mansion was not that easy to enter, and the concierge would not take them seriously.
Having no choice but to give up, I can only curse my bad luck secretly.
A group of people had just ridden out of the alley and had not gone far on the street when someone suddenly shouted: "Masters, please wait a moment."
A few people looked back and found that it was the housekeeper of the Zhong Mansion who was leading two people to chase him. Seemingly they were up to something good, they immediately dismounted their horses to accompany Smiley Face.
As expected, Butler Li took out a stack of banknotes from his sleeve and handed out one to each person, "Thank you for your hard work. This is a little thought from Mr. Zhong. I hope you don't dislike it."
The denomination of the bank note was one hundred taels. A group of petty officials suddenly had their eyes lit up. They could not get so much salary all year round. This was really a huge amount of money.
The Zhong family’s wedding money was really generous this time. Firstly, it was a huge happy event, and secondly, Yu Qing ran out and messed around with the people in the Lizhou Guild Hall.
“Thank you, Yuanwai, and thank you, Butler Li.”
A group of people were overjoyed and thanked each other profusely. They all felt that the trip was worthwhile and all dissatisfaction disappeared.
Butler Li asked with a smile: "I haven't finished what I said before. I wonder what regulations my young master and the guild hall still need to fulfill?"
The lean man: "It should be gone, otherwise we will send a message. I will help you find out when I get back. If there is anything, I will go back and let you know immediately. Besides, Mr. Grandpa is not going to the club these days.
Well, if you have something, you can take care of it."
Afterwards, both parties exchanged polite greetings and returned home satisfied.
In the main hall of the Zhong Mansion, there is a round table in the middle. The wood is dark red and shiny. Wen Jianhui sits in front of it, admiring it with a post in his hand. His two daughters stand behind him, one on the left and the other on the right.
Du Fei brought the post back. Not long after it was in Mr. Zhong’s hands, his wife took it to read.
"Tsk tsk, look at the bright red big seal. This is the big seal stamped by the Ministry of Rites. These six seals stamped by the Ministry of Rites for private individuals are just different. They all look grand. How can ordinary people have such a thing? Most people probably spend their whole lives with it.
You can't even see it." Wen Jianhui pointed at the post and turned it over and over to admire it, talking non-stop.
Zhong Zhong, who was talking to Du Fei, felt his tooth hurt. He turned around and stretched out his hand: "Bring it here."
Wen Jianhui: "Oh, you haven't seen it before. Let me see it more. Don't worry, I will take good care of it."
Do you keep it? Mr. Zhong's eyes widened a bit. He wanted you to just take a look, but now he immediately became unhappy. He took a few steps over, pulled him back, and scolded him, "What are you thinking about?"
It’s not something you take out and chat with a bunch of women who have had enough to eat and have nothing to do.”
Wen Jianhui immediately stood up and retorted, "Which of your ears heard me saying that I was going to take it out?"
How could Mr. Zhong not know the virtues of these women? He didn't bother to talk to her, so he turned around and greeted Du Fei and left, going to the east courtyard to see Yu Qing.
Wen Jianhui was furious, but today the anger came and went quickly. She walked out of the main hall in a flash of her mind, stood under the eaves and waved, calling a group of nearby servants over.
With just one sentence, a group of servants were silenced, "Have you all heard about my uncle passing the Huiyuan examination?"
“Uncle?”
A group of servants looked at each other, and one of them asked: "Madam, is the uncle you are talking about the young master from the east courtyard?"
Wen Jianhui: "Who else could it be? How many Huiyuan can you get from one subject? How could he live in the east courtyard of our house for so long if he wasn't our uncle? He and Ruochen have been engaged since they were young.
Returning to Beijing to take the exam this time is just one of them, getting married to Ruochen after the exam is the most important thing."
In the hall, Zhong Ruochen's face suddenly turned red. Unexpectedly, his mother suddenly made the matter public as soon as she remembered it.
Wen Ruowei snickered in her ear, "Sister, look at our mother, she can't help but start showing off again. Her old sisters probably won't be able to hide from her."
Someone outside the hall exclaimed, "It turns out that the young master who passed the Huiyuan Examination with full marks is our uncle from the Zhong Mansion!"
Wen Jianhui's face was full of brilliance and pride, and she hummed: "What do you think? You think I don't know that you guys are gossiping behind my back, saying why the eldest lady is not married at such an old age, and doubting the eldest lady's
There is something wrong with your health. Let me tell you, you are all villains. Can the daughter of the Zhong family be married to anyone? You can count the sons-in-law of the Zhong family all over the world. How many of you can compare with them?
Worthy."
“Wow, it turns out that the young master is my uncle!”
A group of servants were all talking about it, and they were all a little excited.
Wen Jianhui waited until they had finished talking, and then said: "Mama Liu, go back and take the tailor to the east courtyard to measure the size of my uncle's clothes. In a few days, my uncle will enter the palace to take the imperial examination, and that will be an interview.
When you see His Majesty, you can't dress in a disgraceful way. You must hurry up and get a new set of clothes for your uncle.
The materials must be the best, and the money cannot be saved.
Well, forget it, you are too sloppy in your work. When the tailor comes, let me know and I will have to go and keep an eye on it myself.
Also, Zhang Ma, go back and bring a few neat things over, and thoroughly clean the east courtyard inside and out.
My uncle is now an official. After the exam, if some classmates or some colleagues come here in the future, what will happen if the place where my uncle lives is dirty? Is it me, the mistress of the Zhong Mansion?
We need to run the family well, or is it that our Zhongfu has abused my uncle? From now on, when my uncle walks in public, we have to help him take care of his face.
Also, Lao Qi, starting from today, my uncle must be careful about his diet. In a few days, he will take the exam for the first prize, and he will go to the palace to see His Majesty. This is a huge event, and it is not something that ordinary people can encounter.
It’s such a big deal, what if my uncle’s stomach is broken by the food? We must use the freshest ingredients and ingredients.
Oh, forget it, you are people who can be lazy if you can. I really don’t trust you to leave this matter to you. Later I will discuss it with the master and let the uncle have dinner with us. Anyway, he is not an outsider. He will be there soon.
We are a family. With me watching with my own eyes, I can rest assured, otherwise if something happens, the master will accuse me of not running the family well."
Are you going to eat at the same table with Ashheng soon? Zhong Ruochen in the hall felt his heart beat faster just thinking about it.
Wen Ruowei also smiled in her ear, "Sister, we're going to see you soon, are you nervous?"
After having a good talk outside and sending the servants away, Wen Jianhui went back to the house and took a sip of tea to quench her thirst. Then she sat there and looked at her shy daughter, jokingly saying: "I don't blame dad now."
Mom is not worried about your marriage, is she?"
Zhong Ruochen couldn't bear the teasing and denied it with a blushing face, "I'm not in a hurry."
“Oh, forget it, my mother also came from being a girl.
In short, now you know how kind your parents are to you, and how long-term your parents are, right?
You can't find such a husband even if you hold a lantern. A wife with a perfect score may be the wife of the number one scholar. How many women in the world are there with such a blessing? Girl, you are lucky. If you marry, you will be the wife of an official. It is destined.
If you have this blessing, you will be envied by all the women in the world.
It's just a matter of where you live after you get married. If you continue to live in the east courtyard, I'm afraid that my uncle's face will not look good and he will act like a wife. In the future, he will also be a person who walks around in the scene, and he also wants to keep face, so that no one can gossip.
Well, your father couldn't let it go because of that.
If you are asked to move out, you have to look for it in advance now. It is not easy to find a good house that you like.
Well, I’m worried about moving out. You said you don’t know anything like this, you can’t take care of your husband, and you don’t know how to run a household.
There are still many things you have to learn from his colleagues in the officialdom.
I think I will have enough time running around in the future. This big family is enough for me to worry about, and I have to continue to worry about your family. I think I am born to be a hard worker. Forget it, who called you my daughter?
There is no one in Shiheng's family, and your father is busy. If I don't worry about the family affairs, who will?
There is a big hurdle to overcome right now. From the planning to the preparation of your wedding, you two little ones cannot be wronged in any way, so you can only be wronged by me. Alas, your father is also a big-hearted person. I'm afraid
It’s going to break your heart…”
Zhong Ruochen could not help but follow his mother's chatter as he bowed his head and blushed. He thought about the future life with the man he had secretly seen before, and wondered what he would look like after putting on his official uniform.
Wen Ruowei sat half-lying on the table, supporting his head with one hand, tilting his head and looking at the roof. Occasionally he would put his little finger in his ears and occasionally send a look of disdain to his mother secretly.
Just when she was bored and counting her fingers as if telling fortunes, bang! Wen Jianhui suddenly slammed the table, startling her.
When she looked up, she saw the mother and son pointing at her and angrily yelling, "Do you still look like a girl? You don't have a good posture when you sit, you don't have a good stance when you stand. When you go out, people will see that you are uneducated and have some appearance."
Who in a serious family can marry someone like you? I want to marry a good family like your sister in the next life! I will punish you by showing off another flower tonight!"
By the way, he scolded his daughter, stood up and left, not forgetting to chirp, "Why didn't anyone come to deliver the message? Why hasn't the tailor come yet? I can't help but keep an eye on this house."
"I, I, I..." Wen Ruowei stretched out his index finger, wanting his mother to see the several bloody eyes on his finger that had been poked out by needlework.
Wen Jianhui didn't have the time to pay attention to her, so she pushed her hand away and walked away quickly.
Wen Ruowei, who was holding out his hand, was speechless. A look of sadness and indignation gradually appeared on his face, and he waved his hands and said: "You ladies are talking nonsense! You are all happy, but I am the only one who is unlucky. Who did I offend?"
After venting a few words, his shoulders slumped, his head dropped limply, he swung to the door like a hanging man, smoothed his skirt behind him, and sat directly on the threshold, with his hands on his chin, pouting and looking unhappy.
After a while, Zhong Ruochen came behind her and pushed her shoulder, "Weiwei, get up, my mother will scold you again when she sees you sitting on the threshold."
"Scold me, scold me, as long as you are happy." Wen Ruowei said angrily, and suddenly his expression changed, and he held his chin up and looked melancholy, "Sister, you said that if you marry such a person, it is still a rare thing in a hundred years to win the honorary title.
You will get a perfect score at first sight, and you will probably be the top pick in a few days. Sisters, you have raised the level of marriage to such a high level. What will I do in the future? I don’t want my future husband to be shorter than your husband.
On the one hand, my mother will definitely make comparisons and say this one is good and that one is bad, and I won’t be happy!”
Zhong Ruochen was startled, and he really hadn't thought about it. After saying this, he realized that it was almost impossible for his sister to find someone with personal conditions that could meet the standards of her future husband. So he supported his sister's shoulders from behind and spoke softly.
She consoled him: "No, Weiwei will definitely find a better husband in the future."
Wen Ruowei muttered longingly, "Well, for sure, my future husband, Wen is a top scholar, Wu is a peerless hero..."
Cao Mansion.
Xu Fei returned to his yard while his servants were paying attention all the way. As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Cao Xinggong sitting upright and Chong'er standing in front of him with hands tied.
Xu Fei saluted immediately, "Uncle, you are back."
Cao Xinggong smiled and said, "I can't help it. I had something to do early in the morning. Now I have time to congratulate you. Alas..." He looked up and down with satisfaction, "My Cao family also gave birth to a tribute. The little manniu actually became a tribute."
,very nice!"
Xu Fei hurriedly said: "Thanks to uncle..."
Cao Xinggong raised his hand to stop, tilted his head to indicate to Chong'er, "You go out first."
Zhong'er bowed, lowered his head, and passed by Xu Fei sadly without any expression.
Xu Fei immediately felt a little surprised. Was it because he was scolded by his uncle? He immediately asked, "Uncle, has Chong'er made you unhappy? If there is anything wrong, I hope you will understand. Chong'er is really a good boy.
He is sensible and diligent..."
After Cao Xinggong patiently listened to his praise, he changed the topic, "I heard that Lizhou Jieyuan was ranked thirteenth on the tribute list. He took the initiative to come to our house to play with you for a day a few days ago. Today you are
Did you go out with him?"
Xu Fei: "Yes, the name is Zhan Muchun. We made an appointment to go and see it together today before the list was opened. My nephew, I can't break my promise."
Cao Xinggong waved his hand slightly, "I don't mean to blame you for wandering around. Since we are from the same hometown and in the same class, since we play together, we should interact more. Remember, only those who can play together are friends, otherwise
All friendships are empty. This Zhan Muchun is not bad, you can keep more contacts, and you can pay the expenses directly to the accountant, do you understand what I mean? "
Xu Fei nodded, "Understood."
Cao Xinggong: "I heard that the person who came to our house that day was also Ash Heng, whom you owe money to. I heard that he actually passed the Huiyuan exam this time, which is a rare Huiyuan exam in a hundred years."
"Yes, I specially read the article he wrote today." Xu Fei couldn't help scratching his face when he said this, "Uncle, a person like this can actually pass the Huiyuan exam with full marks. I really can't believe it.
The things he wrote, I don’t think they were written by him.”
Cao Xinggong said, "What do you want to say?"
Xu Fei: "Could he have also cheated? I know this guy well, and it really doesn't look like what he wrote."
Cao Xinggong: "Do you understand? If I hadn't found out that he lived in Zhongfu, I'm afraid you would have continued to misunderstand some things. What do you know about him? You know the test questions in advance. If you are allowed to do it freely, are you sure?
Can you get full points of Huiyuan?"
"Uh..." Xu Fei suddenly squeaked.
Cao Xinggong patted the armrests of the chair with both hands, "Xu Fei, jealousy is inevitable, but don't let jealousy affect your normal judgment."
“My...uncle, I’m really not jealous of him.”
“Well, there is no need to argue between you and me. One generation has its own affairs. Sooner or later we will grow old, and sooner or later the family will hand over to you young people. I just want to tell you some truth.
Even if you cheat in this kind of examination, no one would dare to cheat and get such a result. Only people with sick minds would do this. What should I do in the palace examination? Do you think that Ashheng is as stupid as this?
Although I am not a serious reader like you, I still understand some truths. Writing articles like yours is absolutely good. Even if you know the test questions in advance, you may not be able to get a perfect score, let alone a four-level article.
Full marks in the subject.
So, Xu Fei, you have to admit that this Ashheng is still very talented. Besides, you know some things better than others. You have experienced it personally at Lizhou Wenhua Academy. Before the crossword puzzle came out, he was there.
How much self-confidence does it take to plan to take first place?
You have also seen the results. Can any of the examination candidates in the entire state come close to him? Even the Jie Yuan Lang Zhan Muchun is far behind him, right? Comparing it with this time's examination, doesn't it still explain the problem? Who?
Everyone has reason to suspect him of cheating, Xu Fei, but you should not!"
Xu Fei was said to be a little ashamed, but he was said to have woken up. He bowed his hands and said: "What my uncle has taught me is that Ashheng is indeed a secretive person."
Cao Xinggong: "So, we are friends. There is no need to hold a grudge over some small money matters. Everyone has shortcomings. If you focus on other people's shortcomings, that is the biggest shortcoming. It is difficult to become a friend. Besides, between friends
In addition to having more contacts, you also need to be trustworthy and do what you promised, don't you think?"
Xu Fei felt that there was something in his words and was puzzled as he waited for his words.
Cao Xinggong, who had been reasoning all the time, suddenly smiled and said, "I remember you said that you promised Ashiheng that as long as Ashiheng passed the examination, you would give him the bug. Is that true?
"
"..." Xu Fei was speechless for a moment. He finally understood what his uncle meant by saying this. After regaining his composure, he hurriedly said: "Uncle, Chong'er is a living person after all. It's not good to send it around like a thing.
Otherwise, how could Chong'er be so embarrassed? What's more, it was really because of the special circumstances and to save his life that he surrendered, and Ashheng didn't want it himself, so..."
Cao Xinggong sat there and struck a blow, then interrupted: "That's not important. What's important is that you made an agreement with me!"
Xu Fei shook his head, "Uncle, after all, Chong'er has been with me all these years, and he is really good, hard-working, and diligent. I wouldn't be used to someone else."
Cao Xinggong’s face darkened slightly, “You can get used to it if you’re not used to it. Am I used to kneeling down for others?”
Xu Fei suddenly panicked and lowered his head.
“This is the capital, you have to establish yourself here, and you have to correct your problem today!
I have paid attention to the people around you. Chong'er is good. He is indeed good. It is precisely because he is good that he deserves to be given as a gift. Do you want to give something that is delicious and lazy to make people annoying?
You remember, only when you give good things to others, they will feel good about you. It is even better if you can keep things with them so that they always feel good.
It is your advantage to have known Ashiheng since you were young. He is worthy of your frequent contacts and will be beneficial to your future career.
This matter is settled. Tomorrow you take Chong'er with you, and I will instruct Lao Wei to accompany you to the capital government office. After changing his slave status to Ash Heng, you can take him to visit Zhong Mansion and personally
Come to fulfill your promise and give the bug to him in person. Did you hear what I said?"
Xu Fei said sadly: "My nephew has written it down. I will go find Chong'er later and explain it clearly."
Cao Xinggong: "No need. You also said that he is a person, not a gift. As the master, you must remember the old feelings. I will do the evil, and you will be forced to do nothing by me. Before you came, I had already followed the Chong.
The child has agreed, and he can only agree, and you don’t need to say anything more. The monthly wages to Chong’er cannot be cut off, and you have to pay regularly every month, and you have to double the payment, and the money will be paid from the accounting office. Okay,
Today is your special day and it is worth celebrating. The whole family will hold a banquet to celebrate you tonight." He stood up, patted Xu Fei's shoulder and left.