Ding Youwei stood in the courtyard, the lights of the wooden building behind her reflected her graceful and tall silhouette. In the darkness, her eyes were like stars.
Chen Caozhi sent the Ding brothers back and asked, "Sister-in-law, where are Zongzhi and Run'er?"
Ding Youwei said: "After sleeping, the two little ones didn't pay much attention to reading and calligraphy today. They always asked when Uncle Chou will come back? Has Uncle Chou been admitted? They asked dozens of times."
Chen Cao smiled: "It's very annoying, so what did sister-in-law say?"
Ding Youwei turned around and entered the building, saying with a smile: "Of course I said you want to be in the first grade, but Run'er asked which grade you want to be in. She also knew that there were ninth grades, and knew that her father was in the seventh grade, and she said that Uncle Chou was the best.
Ninth grade, ninth grade is the largest.”
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Then I will disappoint Run'er. My taste is smaller than that of my brother."
"Oh?" Ding Youwei turned around, with surprise in his eyes: "How high will Quanchang promote you to?"
Chen Cao's way: "The sixth grade."
Ding Youwei was excited. The sixth rank was the highest rank that a scholar from a humble family could obtain. Qingzhi was promoted to the seventh rank by Lu Na at the age of eighteen, which had already caused a sensation in the counties of Wu County. But only now has Cao Cao been promoted to the seventh rank.
Fifteen years old, he will only be sixteen years old when he is officially designated as a rank next year. The ninth-rank official law has been implemented for more than a hundred years, and there are many children from poor families who have been rated as sixth rank, but those who are classified as sixth rank at the age of sixteen are definitely
Unprecedented.
Chen Caozhi followed his sister-in-law to the study and sat down. Qingzhi and Yuyan were in the bedroom watching over Zongzhi and Run'er as they slept. Xiaochan and Axiu were waiting in the study. The two pretty maids were full of joy. Cao's young husband was so impressed that they all
I was so happy, especially Xiaochan, that I almost laughed from the bottom of my heart.
Chen Caozhi told what happened at the Qi Yun Mountain Elegant Gathering. Only then did Ding Youwei know that someone else was trying to ruin Cao Zhi's reputation. Ding Chunqiu even kicked over the food box she prepared for Cao Zhi——
Ding Youwei said apologetically: "Caozi, it was my sister-in-law who made you feel wronged."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Even if it weren't for my sister-in-law, I wouldn't argue with Ding Chunqiu. There's no need. If I try to be quick and expose his bad behavior in front of Quan Changshi, it will be of no benefit to me and it will be in vain to make enemies.
That’s all.”
Ding Youwei was very pleased. Xiaolang was steady and calm. He really didn't look like a fifteen-year-old boy. He said, "I know him in Spring and Autumn. He has a frivolous temper and acts recklessly, but he will not harm others behind his back. He is still very proud."
——Who do you think is trying to frame you? Is it Chen Liu?"
Chen Cao said: "It's very clear that they are Chen Liu, Chief Lu, and the Qian Tang Chu family behind them."
Ding Youwei was afraid and said: "It's really dangerous. If you didn't handle this matter properly at that time, I'm afraid it will be ruined for the rest of your life. The nobles who study Xuan can indulge, but the Han people who study Confucianism must observe etiquette. I'm afraid they won't give up.
They will also spread rumors and slander you."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, please relax. Rumors stop with the wise. I am only fifteen years old. What bad things can I do? No one will believe the outrageous rumors. I am filial to my mother, respect my sister-in-law, love my nephew and respect my teachers."
Tao, what can they do to me?"
Ding Youwei relieved his worries and smiled, nodded vigorously, and said: "Cao Zhi is right, the pure will become pure by themselves, the turbid will become turbid by themselves, and those villains will reap the consequences sooner or later."
Xiao Chan on the side smiled and said: "I like to see the way Mr. Cao Zhi speaks calmly and unhurriedly. In my opinion, Zongzhi's little grown-up appearance is what he learned from Mr. Cao Zhi."
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Chen Caozhi originally planned to go to the city to visit Uncle Feng Mengxiong and thank him for his care in two days. Unexpectedly, on the evening of the 11th, Laizhen came from Chenjiawu and said that Ge Xianweng had sent Jing Nu back to call Xiao Langjun to the Taoist temple.
I have something important to explain.
Master Ge was summoned, but Chen Caozhi did not dare to delay. He said goodbye to his sister-in-law Ding Youwei early the next morning, took Zongzhi and Runer back to Chenjiawu, and sent Laifu to Feng Mansion to pay homage to Feng Mengxiong on his behalf.
When mother and son parted, they were naturally reluctant to leave. Run'er said: "Mother, next year Run'er, brother, and uncle Chou will visit you again. Mother, don't be sad. We will bring you the best every time we come."
A good gift.”
Ding Youwei smiled with tears in her eyes, leaned over to kiss her beloved daughter, gave some instructions to her younger brothers and sisters, and then said to Chen Caozhi: "Xiao Lang, you will go to Wu County to accept the state Zhongzheng examination in the next year. Before you go, come to my sister-in-law."
Come on, sister-in-law has something for you."
Chen Caozhi bowed and said: "I remember, sister-in-law, take care of yourself. See you next year."
Chen Cao's uncles and nephews, as well as Xiaochan, Qingzhi, Lai Zhen, Lai De and Ran Sheng, returned to Chenjiawu in the late afternoon. Chen Caozhi sent greetings to his mother and informed him about the elegant gathering at Qiyun Mountain.
While talking, Zeng Yuhuan went upstairs and said that the patriarch wanted to see Mr. Cao Zhi.
Chen's mother, Mrs. Li, said happily: "Your fourth uncle came to congratulate me just now. He already knew that you were appreciated by Quan Changshi and was promoted to a good rank. Now that he heard that you are back, he came again." Let Chen Cao.
Then I asked my fourth uncle to come up and sit down.
When the patriarch Chen Xian saw Chen Caozhi, he actually shed tears, but his expression was very happy, and said: "Caozhi, follow your uncle to the ancestral hall. Today is a day of great joy for the Chen family of Qiantang. I want to comfort my ancestors."
The spirit in heaven.”
In the morning, Chen Xian received a report from the county office official asking for money. The head of the Chen clan of Tang Dynasty went to the county government office on the 15th of this month to discuss the ten elite scholars selected by the county this year. Chen Caozhi of the Qian Tang Chen clan was temporarily ranked first.
Sixth grade.
There are a total of ten graduates in Qiantang County, one from each of the eight major gentry clans, and there are only two from poor families. In addition to Chen Cao, there is another scholar from a humble family who is admitted, named Liu Shangzhi, who is ranked ninth grade, and the eight
The lowest among the descendants of the celebrity clan are the sixth grade, Ding Chunqiu is the fifth grade, and Chu Wenbin is the sixth grade.
But for the Qiantang Chen family, this sixth rank is a great joy, just like a nobleman's descendants being listed as the highest second rank, it is a supreme honor.
The whole Chen family in Qiantang worshiped their ancestors in the ancestral hall. When the patriarch Chen Xian knelt down to pay homage to the ancestors of the Chen family, he cried with joy.
After worshiping the ancestors, it was already the beginning of Shenshi. Chen Caozhi informed his mother that he was going to Baoshi Mountain to see Master Ge. Since it was already getting late, he rested in the Taoist temple at night and rushed back tomorrow. He asked his mother not to worry about it.
When Chen Caozhi took Laide and Ran Sheng to the Chutang Taoist Temple in Geling, it was already dark. They saw a carriage parked at the foot of the ridge. The driver was sleeping in the carriage. When he heard the sound, he stuck his head out.
Strange face, never seen before.
In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, there was a serious shortage of horses and carriages were rare. Chen Caozhi felt strange. When he entered the Chuyang Taoist Temple, he saw Taoists and waiters packing their luggage, as if they were about to travel far away.
Ge Hong was writing a letter in the study. When he saw Chen Caozhi coming over at this time, he said happily: "If you don't come, I can't wait any longer. I was about to leave a letter to say goodbye to you——"
Chen Caozhi asked in surprise: "Where is Master Ge going?"
Ge Hong said: "I want to go back to Lingnan."
Ge Hong had lived in seclusion in Luofu Mountain in Lingnan for more than 20 years, and now he had to travel thousands of miles to Lingnan for some unknown reason. Ge Hong did not explain clearly, so Chen Caozhi was naturally inconvenient to ask in detail. He just asked: "When will Master Ge return?"
Ge Hong said: "It can take as long as three years, and as long as one year."
Chen Caozhi was saddened and said sadly: "My boy never abandons Master Ge. He always stays by his side and receives many teachings. He is attached to Master Ge like a father. How can he be embarrassed once he travels far away!"
In Ge Hong's eyes, Chen Caozhi is just like his son or grandson. Now that he saw Chen Caozhi's true feelings revealed, he was deeply moved and comforted him: "Cao Zhi, parting has always been the case in life since ancient times. You don't have to be too sad.
Listen to what the old man says, you will be famous at the Qiyunshan Elegant Gathering on September 9th. I already know that this is the beginning of your destiny change. But if you want to rise to the top, the road will be long and difficult, so you have to work hard to get there!"
With that said, Ge Hong handed the two letters written on the case to Chen Caozhi and said: "This is a letter recommended by the old Taoist to Lu Na, the prefect of Wu County, and the other one is written to Xu Zao, a doctor of Chinese studies in Wu County.
, Lao Dao has an old relationship with Xu Chengzhi, the father of Xu Zao. You can go to Wu County to meet Dr. Xu with Lao Dao's letter and worship him as your teacher. Xu Zao is knowledgeable in both Confucianism and Mysticism. He is rich in knowledge. His wonderful interpretation of "Zhuangzi" is not as good as that of Lao Dao, but the most important thing is
What's more, Xu Zao is proficient in Luoyang Zhengyin. If you are a southerner and don't know Luoyang accent, you will be teased by northern nobles like Wang and Xie when you arrive in Jiankang in the future. You must learn it. Also, besides the old Taoist, the collection of books in this Taoist courtyard is
Apart from taking away the manuscripts and Taoist scriptures, the rest are left here. You can come and borrow them at any time. There are two Taoists staying in the Taoist courtyard, and the old Taoist has given them orders..."
Chen Caozhi listened to Ge Hong's words one by one, tears falling on the lapel of his robe.
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