"That's right! My brother-in-law doesn't like ending up, but in those days, my brother-in-law passed the exams for scholar and examination, but now his son is doing better than his predecessors!"
The second wife Zhang's tone was a bit exaggerated, which made people think she was being arrogant.
Zhang was not from a well-known family. His father was Zhang Fugui, the Right Shaoqing of Honglu Temple. He only held an official position of fifth rank, one level lower than the Grand Master.
The Zhang family has been poor peasants for more than three generations. It was not until Zhang Fugui's grandfather passed the imperial examination and went to a poor land to find a county magistrate that the Zhang family began to prosper.
Ordinarily, based on the old man's rank, even if the second master is a concubine, he should not talk about such a family.
But Zhang Fugui's cousin Zhang He was a good strategist. After passing the Jinshi examination, he entered the Hanlin Academy. Now he has been promoted to a bachelor's degree as a lecturer in the Hanlin Academy. He can be regarded as a clean figure.
Although the rank of the Hanlin Academy's lecturers and bachelors was not high, the Hanlin Academy officials were close ministers of the emperor.
The Zhang family became an official family, changed its family, and became a third-rank official. This was not just a leap from the dragon's gate, completely getting rid of the mud-legged background.
Mrs. Zhang comes from a small family, but she has been imitating the aristocratic family's ways over the years. Although the eldest lady and others despise her and think she is petty, they do not have a hard time with her. After all, they only see her a few times a year.
"Xiao Qi has such good results, why haven't I heard from my uncle? This is really true. A few days ago, I had to give lectures to Xiao Qi. Now that I think about it, I am really a master of the class. It's no wonder that Xiao Qi was indispensable at that time. It turns out that
It’s already well established, and I don’t need to add icing on the cake.”
Su Yichu said and shook his head in shame.
But these words coming from his mouth were very harsh. Su Yizhao naturally could not let him ruin his reputation.
When we met before, Su Yichu just said something in passing. If anyone doesn't understand, ask, this is just a polite word, why is it being used to ridicule her now?
Su Yizhao stood up quickly, "Although there are many talents in the academy, there are many students in the world, but I am the top among hundreds of people. The younger generation dare not be proud."
She shook her head as she spoke, and then said to Su Yichu: "Second brother is already a scholar now, and there is great hope in the provincial examination. Teaching Xiao Qi is just a piece of cake, and Xiao Qi has no time to be happy."
Su Yizhao's attitude was very humble. She bowed to everyone, and when she was about to sit down, the old man above her suddenly spoke.
"Xiao Qi can get to the top of the monthly and quarterly rankings because of his ability. But he should not be arrogant or arrogant, otherwise he will just sit back and watch the sky. I heard some rumors among the students that there are countless talents outside the academy. Beidi and Jiangnan
On the side, there are several people who have already emerged, and the DPRK and China are very optimistic about them."
The old man stroked his beard and said solemnly.
But what he didn't say was that Su Yizhao was already famous.
Su Huai also said before that he had heard in the public that some students were dissatisfied with this young prodigy who had just emerged and wanted to fight with Su Yizhao.
It's just that Su Yizhao usually didn't go to the bookstore, and always went straight to Li Shuzhi's yard. After school, he disappeared even more.
In fact, Su Yizhao didn't know where, everyone inside and outside the academy was very dissatisfied with her occupying the top spot for a long time.
There were also many students who wanted to fight with her, but Li Shouzhi always refused on her behalf for various reasons.
In Li Shuozhi's words, there is great hope for being a scholar in the examination. If this is the case, then why waste time fighting with those who are not talented and have little knowledge in the humanities?
Who is a truly talented person who is not working hard for the end? Literary struggle is not without benefits, but it has to wait until he is admitted as a scholar.
By then, her horizons will be much higher than now, and the people who come to fight with her will naturally be replaced by a group of talented people.
Su Yizhao said he was used to Li Shuozhi's non-compliance with the rules.
Her understanding was that Li Xuezhi didn't want her to be so high-profile before she was dismissed. It would not do any good and would only raise everyone's expectations for her.
In fact, Su Yizhao didn't care, she still focused on the exam.
But her lack of response made those people complain.
Everyone speculated that because Li Shuzhi was a teacher in the academy, Su Yizhao got the top spot because of his relationship with the teacher.
There were other weird remarks, and some people actually speculated that she was related to the academy's headmaster, and even suspected that she had sent lavish gifts. It was really dumbfounding.
"Even Chao Zhong is very optimistic about it? Are you afraid that if you pass the exam, you will want to take it back?"
The elder naturally understood the meaning of the old lady's words. He glanced at Su Yizhao, and then fixed his gaze on the face of the confused Su Wenqing.
It goes without saying that this younger brother is smart, but he just refuses to contribute to the family, and his talent is wasted.
In any case, if Su Yizhao has talent, he can no longer ignore it.
He is the eldest son's legitimate son and the future clan leader. As long as the Su clan can prosper, what does it matter if he is a commoner?
The Su family needs successors to remain invincible.
He didn't want to admit it, but he knew in his heart. Now the Su family is supported by his father, but once his father becomes an official, even if he is promoted one level, it will only be from the fourth rank.
The Su family's status in the court will definitely plummet. Even if they are jealous of the talents of their concubine and his son, in order to revitalize the Su family, and especially for the eldest son, Su Wenqing and his son must contribute.
"Since ancient times, catching a son-in-law under the official list has been a good story, and it is also the best opportunity to leap over the dragon's gate. Those officials have their own ideas, so what does it matter? If you can recruit two disciples with extraordinary talents to help the family in the future, why not?
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The third master nodded and sighed, his tone full of emotion.
"Xiaoqi, there is no end to learning, and practice will take you far, do you understand?"
Mr. Su didn't say much, but stared at Su Yizhao with sharp eyes.
"Xiao Qi will follow the teachings of his grandfather and uncles. He will be vigilant day and night, burn ointment and keep the sundial, and dare not slack off!" Su Yizhao immediately responded respectfully.
"Okay! If you succeed this time, it is the blessing of your ancestors and the result of your hard study. If you fail, there is no need to be discouraged, you are still young."
The old man looked at Su Yizhao with eyes full of admiration. How could he not see whether he was proud in his heart?
Humility is real, and so is talent and learning. He had taken Su Yizhao's exams before, and had seen Su Yizhao's many policy questions, so he knew what Su Yizhao's results were.
It is no exaggeration to say that my old son was not as smart as this boy back then.
If we don't succeed this time, it can only be said to be God's will.
It's just that he can't talk enough. He is optimistic about it, but he can't talk about it, so as not to change the child's temper.
Everyone was very surprised by the old man's words. So many descendants in the family had suffered fate, but they had never heard a word of encouragement from the old man.
Did the old man ever say that there is no need to be discouraged if you fail?
Many of the grandchildren are interested in it, and some of them have passed the exam. However, has the old lady ever cared so much before?
A concubine, or a concubine in a concubine's house, really deserves the respect of the old man?