Shen Yi's father, Shen Zhang, left Jiangdu more than ten years ago and went to Jiankang Jingcheng to make a living. Shen Yi was only five years old at that time, and his younger brother Shen Heng was just born not long ago.
A few years later, my mother also contracted an illness and passed away, leaving only the two brothers to depend on each other in Jiangdu. They have been living in Jiangdu for six or seven years now.
Fortunately, his father Shen Zhang quickly established himself in Jiankang and often sent money back. The two brothers also had their elder brother Shen Ling to take care of them, so their lives were not particularly difficult.
The two brothers have the same father and mother, and grew up together, so their relationship is naturally very good. After Shen Yi was admitted to Ganquan Academy to study, the younger brother Shen Heng made trouble at home for several days before he gave up.
Under this premise, Shen Yi certainly wanted to bring his brother with him.
Shen Heng has been smart since he was a child. This is certainly true. He entered a private school at the age of seven. Five years have passed and he was able to read through the Four Books and Five Classics as early as two or three years ago.
Some time ago, Shen Yi often returned to his home in Jiangducheng and would test Shen Heng's knowledge. He found that Shen Heng's education level was almost as good as his elder brother.
Therefore, Shen Yi wanted to bring this brother to Ganquan Academy to receive better "educational resources."
After all, although he is no longer the same as the original Shen Yi, there should be no big problem in taking the examination for scholar, but it is still unknown whether he will be able to pass the imperial examination and the imperial examination in the future.
Instead of doing this, it’s better to do both.
While he was taking the exam, he also dragged his brother Shen Heng to Ganquan Academy, so that he could take the exam a few years earlier, maybe...
Maybe I will fail the exam in the future, but my younger brother will pass the exam?
There is no difference between cultivating a brother prime minister and becoming prime minister himself.
With this idea in mind, Shen Yi took the risk to recommend Shen Heng to Master Lu. Fortunately, Master Lu, who had always been rigid, actually acquiesced to Shen Yi's "back door" move this time and agreed to Shen Ling's coming to the academy to "give it a try."
This made Shen Yi quite happy.
Because there are very few students under the age of fourteen in Ganquan Academy.
Although the academy does not explicitly stipulate this matter, due to the strict admission requirements, except for some prodigies with backgrounds, it is impossible for anyone else to enter the academy before the age of fifteen.
If Shen Heng can enter the academy, he will be "skipping". In the future, a gentleman from the academy will vouch for him and let him take the scholar examination. If everything goes well, there may be a child prodigy in the old Shen family!
After Shanzhang Lu nodded in agreement, Shen Yi was overjoyed. He asked for leave from Mr. Qin that afternoon, then took a detour and returned to his home in Jiangdu.
The reason why he took a detour was because he was afraid that Fan Dongcheng would find someone to block him. After all, Chen Qing's lesson was not far away. Shen Yi had just started a new life, and it was not like he was killed inexplicably.
Even if you don't get killed, the feeling of being beaten will not be good.
After returning home, it was not yet evening, Shen Qilang bought a roast chicken on the street, packed some braised vegetables, and took them back home.
After shopping, Shen Yi came to the door of Shen Heng's private school and waited for his little brother to finish school.
The reason why I have to wait here is because Shen Heng usually goes to his brother Shen Ling's house to have dinner after school, and then goes home after eating.
When the sun set in the west, Shen Heng's somewhat thin figure finally appeared in front of Shen Yi. After he saw Shen Yi from a distance, he hesitated for a while, then immediately ran over, stretched out his hand and pulled Shen Yi's sleeve, and was very happy. .
"Brother, you are back!"
Shen Yi nodded with a smile and said, "I bought food outside. I won't go to the third brother's house to eat today. We brothers will go home to eat."
Shen Heng nodded quickly, then looked up at Shen Yi and asked: "Brother, do you want to go to the third brother's house to say hello, otherwise something will not be good."
"I went there just now."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "Third sister-in-law is at home. I told third sister-in-law that you don't have to go."
Shen Heng nodded obediently, followed Shen Yi, and skipped home.
After returning home, Shen Yi found the steamed buns that had been kept warm from the pot, and placed the roast chicken and side dishes on the table. After a busy meal, the two brothers sat on opposite sides of the table.
At this time, Shen Heng stood up as tall as Shen Yi's shoulders, and the two of them sat on chairs, with almost no difference in height.
Shen Yi looked at his younger brother sitting in front of him and felt a little emotional.
Although he is a second generation, he has inherited all the memories of Shen Yi and his emotions. He clearly remembers that when his mother passed away and the two brothers knelt in front of their mother's soul, Shen Heng was still a little child. One seems to be blown down by a gust of wind.
"Unknowingly, my little brother is about to grow up."
Shen Yi sighed with emotion.
Shen Heng first looked at the roast chicken on the table, then looked up at Shen Yi, blinked his eyes, and said with a smile: "Brother, you are only sixteen years old. You have no crown, no first name, and you haven't grown up yet. Why?" Are you saying such adult things?"
"I just feel a little emotional."
Shen Yi stretched out his hand to compare the height of the table and said with emotion: "When grandma left, you were just as tall as the table."
When he mentioned his deceased mother, the smile on Shen Heng's face suddenly disappeared. Shen Yi knew that he had said the wrong thing, so he shook his head and said, "Okay, let's not talk about anything else. Let's eat."
Shen Heng nodded quickly and started using his chopsticks.
After the two brothers had eaten half of their meal, Shen Yi glanced at Shen Heng and said, "Brother, you told me last time that you also wanted to go to the academy to study. This morning, I went to see Principal Lu Shan of the academy. What the mountain chief means is that you can go to the academy to study, but you have to pass Mr. Qin’s examination."
"tomorrow…"
Shen Yi paused and continued: "Tomorrow morning, we brothers will go to the academy together. I will take you to see Mr. Qin. You will perform well in Mr. Qin's place. If you perform well, our brothers will be able to go to the academy together." Let’s study together.”
Having said this, Shen Yi smiled at Shen Heng and said, "There is no shortage of scholars and candidates in the academy. If you perform well, someone will guarantee you and let you take the county examination next year."
Hearing Shen Yi's words, the chopsticks in Shen Heng's hand stopped in mid-air. After a few breaths, the bowl and chopsticks in his hand fell to the table. Then Shen Heng stood up directly and looked at his own in a daze. Brother, murmured: "Brother, are you... telling the truth?"
Shen Yi smiled.
"When did brother lie to you?"
Shen Heng took several deep breaths. After a long time, he looked at Shen Yi and swallowed: "Brother, I can't go to the academy with you tomorrow morning."
Shen Yi frowned and asked, "Why?"
"Mr. Liang from the private school taught me for five years. Although I am going to Ganquan Academy to study, I must remember Mr. Liang's kindness."
He looked at Shen Yi and murmured: "Brother, come with me tomorrow. We will go to the street to buy some things and go to Mr. Liang's house. Thank you Mr. Liang."
"In the afternoon, I will go to the academy with you."
Hearing Shen Heng's words, Shen Yi glared at this guy, smiled angrily and cursed: "You are such a young boy, you are thinking of saying goodbye to Mr. Liang before you have passed the academy examination!"
"If you can't make it through the academy, you'll still have to study at Mr. Liang's place!"
Little Shen Heng looked at his brother, his eyes shining brightly.
"Brother, I will definitely pass the academy's assessment!"