Chapter 290: Give birth to a child like Shen Ziheng!
That afternoon, Mr. Gu, an old man who was over 60 years old and who was usually lively and humorous, huddled on the bed and cried like a child.
Shen Yi took care of the old man in Dayifang all afternoon. After the old man lay on the bed and fell asleep, he sighed and turned around to leave.
Ultimately, this is the tragedy brought about by paranoia.
Now, Old Man Gu has been away from home for more than thirty years. If he has children in his hometown, the children would be in their thirties or forties, and maybe the grandchildren would be very old.
He has been away from home for more than thirty years, which means that Lao Gu was an irresponsible scumbag back then. Even if he finds family members now, he lacks a relationship foundation and it will be difficult for him to return to his family.
But after all, he owed it to his family. Shen Yi was his de facto student and should do something for him within his ability.
After spending the afternoon in Dayifang, before the sun had set, Shen Yi looked at the direction, bought some gifts on the street, carried them in his hands and walked towards Zhao Shilang's house.
In time for the meal, General Shen Yi rushed to the Zhao Mansion. At this time, the Zhao family was about to start dinner. After hearing the news of Shen Yi's visit, Zhao Shilang, who had just arrived at the dining room, sat down in his seat and spoke.
He said: "Just wait a moment, let's eat together when Zi Heng comes."
Zhao Er made good friends with Shen Yi, stood up and said with a smile: "Dad, I'll go out to greet you."
"Um."
Minister Zhao nodded and said, "Go."
Over the years, he saw that his youngest son, or his two sons, were not very pleasing to his eyes, and he often lectured his two sons. However, not only did he not object to his younger son's friendship with Shen Yi, but he also supported it.
Soon, Shen Yi was led to the Zhao family dining room by Zhao Er. After he put down the gifts in his hands, he bowed his hands and saluted to the people sitting in the hall: "I have seen my uncle, aunt, and brother..."
Zhao Shilang raised his head and looked at Shen Yi, with a smile on his face: "What a coincidence, let's sit down and eat."
Mrs. Zhao also smiled kindly and invited Shen Yi to sit down and eat.
However, the eldest son of the Zhao family, Zhao Yanzhou, was introverted and even a little autistic. He just nodded slightly to Shen Yi and said nothing.
Shen Yi understands this kind of character very well.
Generally speaking, if a family has strong parents, they are likely to raise a son with such an introverted personality. Minister Zhao has an extremely strong character, and Mrs. Zhao also comes from a famous family. After the couple gave birth to their eldest son, they had high hopes for him.
, raised and raised this eldest son to develop mild autism.
As for the second eldest child, Zhao Jizhou, there is not that much pressure. In addition, he has a naturally cheerful personality, so he becomes a two-skinned person every time he goes back and forth.
Shen Yi saluted the Zhao family one by one, then sat down and ate at the dining table.
No one spoke at the dinner table.
Because Minister Zhao was very strict in running the family and was very strict about eating and sleeping, even Zhao Er, Zhao Jizhou, lowered his head while eating and did not dare to say a word.
Soon, after the dull family banquet was over, Zhao Shilang was the first to stand up. After he stood up, he looked at Shen Yi, with a rare smile on his face: "After Ziheng has finished eating, come to the study to see me."
Shen Yi quickly stood up and said yes.
Zhao Shilang waved his hand slightly, indicating that he did not have to stand up: "You eat what you have."
Compared with the different personalities of the Zhao brothers, Shen Yi's temperament was quite satisfactory. He finished his meal leisurely, saluted Mrs. Zhao, said hello to the Zhao brothers, and walked towards Zhao Changping's house.
Went to the study room.
In the study, Minister Zhao had already moved a chair for Shen Yi. Seeing Shen Yi walk in, he pointed to the chair and said, "Sit down and talk."
Shen Yi nodded obediently and sat opposite Zhao Shilang.
Zhao Changping held a piece of white paper with densely written names in his hand, then looked at Shen Yi and smiled indifferently: "Today, someone copied a Chunwei list and read it over. Zi Heng is one hundred and thirty."
More than ten people?”
Shen Yi lowered his head and said: "One hundred and thirty-five."
Ranked 135th in the country, this achievement is enough to be proud of whether in Jiankang or Jiangdu, but not in front of Zhao Changping.
Because this Minister Zhao's test scores that year were "second place", that is, second place in the country, and he was the ultimate university hegemon.
"The exam was good."
Zhao Shilang put down the list in his hand and said softly: "At your age, it is very rare to be able to pass the imperial examination. It's a pity that this ranking is not high. During the palace examination, it is best to move up a level and get a second-class scholar.
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If we follow the rules of previous years, the three elders of the first class will naturally enter the Hanlin Academy. The first few of the second class can also sneak in if they are lucky, and some of the remaining people of the second class can study in various yamen in the capital.
The people are assigned to fill the vacancies.
As for when the vacancy can be filled, it depends on the individual's "ability" and luck.
For example, people like Shen Yi who have a background don't have to worry about filling vacancies.
However, although the names of the first-class, second-class, and third-class scholars are different, in fact, the starting point of their career is not very different. There are also people who have achieved the first-class Jinshi rank and are unknown in the officialdom.
However, Shen Yi wanted to stay in Jiankang and not be assigned to be an official in a local area. It would be better to have a second-class background so that Zhao Changping could give him the status of a capital official in the future.
Hearing Shilang Zhao's words, Shen Yi smiled helplessly and said: "Uncle, it's not that students don't want to get into the top two. It's really not up to others. Students can only do their best."
"Just try your best."
Zhao Changping, who has always been serious and rigid, showed a rare smile at this moment and said: "Zi Heng passed the county examination at a young age and is now going to be awarded the title of Jinshi. It is really amazing."
He couldn't help but sigh: "Having a son should be like Shen Ziheng!"
Zhao Shilang's words were sincere. It was not because Shen Yi was so good, but because his two sons were not very good at living up to their expectations.
If the two young masters of the Zhao family can get Jinshi, even if they are only in the top three, they will be able to have smooth sailing in the officialdom with the help of Zhao Shilang.
"It's all the teachers and teachers who take care of me, otherwise the students would never be where they are today."
Minister Zhao smiled and said, "Have you written a letter to Jizhong to announce the good news?"
"Already written."
Shen Yi lowered his head and said: "It will be sent out at noon. It will be sent to Jiangdu tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."
"Jizhong will be very happy when he finds out."
Zhao Shilang looked at Shen Yi with admiration: "How old is Ziheng this year?"
"I'm actually seventeen years old."
"That's sixteen years old."
Zhao Shilang smiled and said: "Sixteen-year-old Jinshi, word spreads that our Ganquan Academy will become famous all over the world again, and it may be even more sensational than the last time the Ganquan Seven Sons."
He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said to Shen Yi: "Since the opening of our academy, Ziheng, you should be the youngest Jinshi."
Shen Yi thought for a while and said, "My younger brother is also studying in the academy. His talent in reading is much better than mine. If he succeeds in the next subject, he may be younger than the student."
Hearing this, Minister Zhao became even more envious.
He sighed: "If this is true, the Shen family in Jiangdu will soon become prosperous."
After all, Zhao Shilang was a big shot in the court, with a very calm mind. He quickly calmed down from his envious mood, looked at Shen Yi, and asked: "Last time Zi Heng told me that if he wanted to enter the Jinke entrance examination,
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