Returning to Zhao Guogong's mansion, Zhang Shou did not wait until Zhu Ying came back from visiting his mother, but waited for an appointment. Obviously, the chief ceremonial officer Bingbi Chukuan did not lie, even though a small doctor of Guozi did not theoretically
It required the intervention of the emperor, let alone the drafting of an imperial edict by the cabinet, but such an unbelievable thing was decided just like that.
So, he said goodbye to his wife, packed up his things, and quietly left Duke Zhao's residence with Qi Liang, Deng Xiaodai, and Ah Liu.
He took a day off and met Deng Xiaodai, who had never imagined the big scene before, and went straight back to Shuntianfu Yamen. Having finally passed the imperial examination, he had no intention of giving up the career he once longed for, even if his teacher
He transformed from a country boy to a doctor of the Imperial Academy of China. Even though his ancestor was Taishi Ge, who was highly respected by countless scholars.
As for Qi Liang, who had just passed seventh in the government examination, he did not stay in the capital anymore, but decided to follow Zhang Shou back to Rongshui Village.
He came on horseback, but when he returned, it was already getting late. Zhang Shou had no faith in his poor riding skills, so he naturally took the carriage arranged by the madam. At this moment, he was nestled in the carriage, surrounded by people on the road.
The bumps shook him almost to death, and while he complained that Ah Liu seemed to be an unreliable coachman, he made up his mind to practice equestrian hard when he returned.
At least, riding a horse and rubbing your thighs is much more comfortable than riding in a car.
Why didn't Emperor Taizu make springs? Well, the real helical compression spring is actually the product of industrial development to a certain extent. Without steam engines, piston cylinders, etc., it would be really difficult...
I don’t know what kind of books the so-called Emperor Taizu left behind and treasured in the inner library. He was good at mathematics from childhood to adulthood, with A in advanced mathematics in college, A in physics in college, and A in circuit analysis, but what he fiddled with the most was various books.
Chip circuit board...
"Sir, since she came back from Yuehua Tower, Madam Tai has never mentioned anything about the Imperial Examination and Prince Fu Yin. Does it really not matter?"
Seeing that Qi Liang was worried, Zhang Shou said lazily: "If it's important, Mrs. Tai will definitely talk to me. She didn't say a word about what happened next, so it doesn't matter. Moreover, since Wang Fuyin is meeting
Being so tough when provoked by others shows that you are not being plotted by others, but you are prepared and confident. Therefore, little people like us should not worry about it blindly."
"Sir, you are not a nobody. Today I am simply dazzled. Mr. Ge and Mr. Qi are the most powerful figures among the celebrities in the capital. Empress Yufei and Princess Yongping have participated in many Yuehualou cultural gatherings.
You may not have seen such a close person. The Eunuch Bingbi Chu, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, seems to be very unusual, but everyone is very kind to you."
"Oh, that's a coincidence, and it's not because of my ability, but because..."
Zhang Shou made a long sound, then suddenly stretched out his hand and slapped Qi Liang hard on the head: "You kid, don't try to trick me. Anyway, remember, I won't get carried away just because someone seems kind and friendly. So,
I want to tell you something..."
He paused for a moment, and then said nonchalantly: "Some things are not what others want you to do, so you do it. Although you can't really put aside all worries and be free in this world, you don't have to restrain your hands and feet.
Even if you are shackled and dancing on the tip of a knife, sometimes it is more interesting than staying in a cell and being an honest prisoner, do you understand?"
Looking at Qi Liang's distressed look, Zhang Shou knew that Qi Liang didn't understand, but he didn't want to explain.
It took him a long time to realize the true meaning of happiness in life. He didn't expect a sixteen-year-old boy who really grew up in the country to agree with this. It was just a warning in advance. However, he couldn't help but think of it in his heart
one thing.
Now Zhu Ying is going her own way and flying as she pleases. That is because her family and elders are careful to care for her, pamper her, and she will be like a rising sun that shines freely, bright and charming. But if one day, something unexpected happens to her.
, can you still maintain the bright and charming qualities that make him unable to distance himself even if he wants to?
If possible, he hoped that she would always be so dazzling...
"Master, Master?"
When Zhang Shou opened his eyes again in a daze, what he saw was Ah Liu's big face close at hand. He sat up straight and instinctively asked: "Are you home?"
"We're home, my wife is talking to Xiao Qi."
Zhang Shou hurriedly patted his face to drive away the remaining sleepiness, and then got out of the car. Although he had slept in the car, he was now down to earth. Only then did he really feel that he had tasted the whole journey in this springless carriage.
After a bumpy sleep, he curled up and slept. After landing, the soles of his feet felt like pinpricks of pain, so that he had to hold down Ah Liu beside him to barely stand firm.
"Mrs. Wu, I'm going back first." Qi Liang saluted Mrs. Wu, then turned to Zhang Shougong and bowed respectfully, and then ran home as fast as he could. Although his home was already
He was the only one left, but after finally passing the government examination with a ranking that his father could not even imagine, he decided to give his father a stick of incense.
As for what to eat alone at night...the kind-hearted lady asked them to bring back a lot of food!
Before Zhang Shou could even speak to stop him, Qi Liang had already ran away quickly. He originally wanted to invite people to have dinner at his home before leaving, so he had to give up the idea. He limped to Wu's side,
Seeing her staring at his feet in shock, he had to cough and said: "Mom, it's okay. I just curled up and slept in the car, and my legs are numb."
"Is that so?" Mrs. Wu glanced at Ah Liu and nodded. She was immediately relieved and said naggingly, "Just now Xiao Qi said that you went to see Mr. Ge after entering the city, and later he met Mr. Ge at Zhao Guogong's Mansion.
Stayed one night, and did you attend any cultural gathering today? You must be tired, come on, come in, have something to eat, and then take a shower and rest early."
Seeing Wu dragging him inside, Zhang Shou did not resist, but couldn't help but ask: "Why don't you ask Yingying why she didn't come back with me?"
Wu was stunned, stopped for a moment, and then said with a forced smile: "Yingying has been away from home for so long, it's time to go home. It's hard for her, a rich young lady, to stay in the countryside for so long...
…”
Before Wu could continue to come up with a thousand reasonable excuses for Zhu Ying's absence, Zhang Shou laughed. Then, he held Wu's hand. That hand was obviously cold.
, but a little damp and sweaty.
"Mom, I came across a lot of things when I entered the city this time. But the most important thing is that the emperor commended me for my contribution to the rebels who were captured on the night of August 14th and gave me an official title.
Er Dang Dang.”
Zhang Shou didn't mention the so-called life experience that Concubine Yu told him today, and downplayed the emperor's appointment. However, when Wu turned around, her face was still full of ecstasy.
"Really? It's an eye-opener for God! This is an eye-opener for God!" Wu was so excited that she couldn't even speak. She even forgot to ask what official title the emperor gave her. She suddenly let go of her hand and rushed into the mansion.
, followed by her shouting voice.
"Old Liutou, hurry up, prepare some incense and candles for me, I'm going to worship my ancestors! Ah Shou has become an official, he has become an official!"
Zhang Shou sighed and did not stop Wu's voice that could be heard by almost everyone in the village. Seeing Aunt Liu quickly setting up the incense table and tributes in the front yard, while Old Liu Tou brought the incense burner and incense, he
Seeing that Mrs. Wu knelt down directly in front of the incense table, burned incense, prayed, and murmured to himself, just like he always did during the New Year. He used to think it was ridiculous, but now he finally realized it.
Perhaps, this is not a long-distant ancestor that was worshiped in the first place...
He slowly came behind Wu and immediately knelt down on one knee. Immediately afterwards, he heard her reciting a few words in a very low voice.
"...My lady's spirit in heaven...bless Ashou with wealth and safety...be a good official..."
Listening to this, Zhang Shou smiled slightly, and then whispered behind Wu: "Mother, tell my ancestors that I am a doctor of the Imperial Academy, and the place where I am an official is the Imperial Academy where scholars from all over the world gather. From now on, I will
I went there to be a teacher."
Seeing Wu looking back in shock with a look of disbelief on her face, he said solemnly: "I will try my best to live a wonderful life, and live up to the flesh and blood and life she gave me, and live up to this life."