After the vicious adoptive mother gave up, the scumbag children regretted it

Xie Jin was right to think so, and this was also the idea of ​​most wealthy businessmen. They encouraged their descendants to take the imperial examinations, change their social status, and transform from merchants into officials so that they would not be discriminated against.

If one's own descendants are really incompetent, then one will find a son-in-law who is good at studying. A man who has achieved the title of Juren will definitely not marry a businessman. He is already qualified to marry a daughter of an official family to pave the way for his own future.

Therefore, merchants will look for potential stocks, invest in them first, and then they will reap a lot of rewards.

If Jiang Chen had not married Shen Nanzhi before, he would have had no shortage of merchant daughters for marriage. However, everyone knew that he was engaged at that time, so he could only give up with regret.

Now that Jiang Chen is a free man, he has to plan his marriage carefully.

After Xie Jin said this, Jiang Chen did not directly refuse, but just said: "There is no need to rush for love. The most important thing for me now is to study hard and strive to pass the next provincial examination."

As long as you pass the imperial examination, your status will be different. You can choose an official position, even an eighth-rank county magistrate. You will be exempt from taxes and enjoy various preferential treatments from the court.

Jiang Chen was full of confidence. If he passed the imperial examination, he would be able to marry a lady from a rich family. These ladies now were not good enough for him.

Such confidence made Xie Jin very happy. "Brother Jiang is very ambitious. Fortunately, my sister is not too old and can wait."

A hint of sarcasm appeared on Jiang Chen's lips. He was really a child from a wealthy family, so unconcerned with worldly affairs and so naive that it made people laugh.

But people like him are easy to deceive. Jiang Chen just hopes he is a little more stupid.

Shen Nanzhi was completely focused on Miss Jin. She even took advantage of her plump figure to push the ladies and maids around her behind her and almost pushed them into the river, which earned her the displeased looks from the ladies.

Shen Nanzhi apologized, "The road is narrow, everyone be careful. If you fall into the pool, everyone will see you and your reputation will be ruined. It's not easy to join in the fun."

Those who listened carefully retreated and stayed away from danger.

There are those who don't take it seriously and refuse to let go of the opportunity to see the young man. How could they be so unlucky?

Miss Jin didn't notice the little episode here, but just looked at Jiang Chen from afar with her eyes infatuated. He was so elegant and graceful that she could spot him among the crowd of scholars. He was so handsome, elegant, suave, and outstanding that people couldn't take their eyes off him.

Jiang Chen seemed to have sensed her gaze, turned his head and looked over, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he even nodded. Miss Jin's heart beat faster. He looked at me, is this considered telepathy?

At this moment, the maid Chunxiang became jealous and took advantage of everyone crowding over to reach out and push Jin Xuaner down hard.

"what……"

Jin Xuaner screamed and jumped into the water uncontrollably. She closed her eyes and waited for the moment to fall into the water, but she did not feel the coldness of the water. Someone grabbed her by the collar from behind and she flew up uncontrollably.

"Miss Jin, be careful."

It was Shen Nanzhi who took action. He pulled the person up as soon as she fell into the water. The thin lady weighed only a hundred pounds, not as heavy as a pig, so Shen Nanzhi carried her easily.

"Ah, thank you, thank you for saving me, you are..."

Jin Xuan'er's eyes were red, with a lingering trace of fear. If she really fell into the water, the consequences would be disastrous and her reputation would be ruined. She was really grateful to Shen Nanzhi.

"I am familiar with your mother. My last name is Shen. I will accompany you to leave. It is too dangerous with so many people here."

"Oh, ok, thank you."

Kim Sun Ah didn't know what to say except thank you.

Chunxiang was getting anxious. Where did this woman come from? She ruined her plan!

"Miss, please don't. This person's origin is unknown. Who knows where she came from? I'd better let this servant accompany you back."

Shen Nanzhi sneered: "You didn't protect the young lady well, and you still have the nerve to question my ill intentions? You should think about how to explain to the grandmother that you didn't take good care of the young lady and caused her to almost fall into the water.

Young Miss is simple and easy to deceive, but Grandma Jin is not easy to deceive. "

Shen Nanzhi protected Jin Xuan'er with one hand, and when he turned around, I don't know if it was intentional, he pushed Chunxiang into the water with a twist of his butt.

"Ah... Help, I can't swim!"

Chunxiang shouted, and the scholars opposite were a little hesitant. They couldn't hear what the ladies were talking about, but they could tell from her clothes that she was a maid. What if they saved her and were blackmailed?

Jiang Chen recognized Shen Nanzhi and cursed inwardly, this woman is still haunting him, why is she everywhere?

Whenever I meet her, nothing good happens.

When Chunxiang fell into the water, he didn't want to save her. A maid was not worth him putting himself in danger. He would not be able to gain any benefit from her and would get himself into trouble.

I don’t know who pushed him, but Jiang Chen jumped down uncontrollably.

What the hell!

Jiang Chen, a scholar, couldn't help but swear. He really didn't want to save anyone.

But the person has already come down, so I have no choice but to go ahead and save him. I have to gain the reputation of a hero first.

Chunxiang didn't expect Jiang Chen to jump down to save her personally. She was so moved that she struggled even harder and held Jiang Chen tightly, refusing to let go.

Jiang Chen was not a very good swimmer, and he thought that if he just jumped down to show off, others would surely follow suit. He only needed to hold Miss Jin, and with physical contact, she would be his. Unexpectedly, it was Chunxiang who fell into the water, and saving her was not as smooth as he thought.

After being forced to drink a few sips of dirty water, he couldn't help but curse: "Let go, stop holding my arm!"

Chunxiang didn't listen. She just knew that Jiang Chen was her lifeline, so how could she let go?

Fortunately, Xie Jin found his men in time and rowed a small boat to rescue the people. The manager of Sifang Garden quickly took out a sheet and covered the two of them to prevent them from being seen naked.

The steward was very glad that it was just a maid, because if it was a young lady, it would be very troublesome.

The scholars all joked, "Brother Jiang is really kind and righteous. The maid even risked her life to save him. That's really great."

"That's right, Brother Jiang is very kind."

Jiang Chen forced an ugly smile, but fortunately he was not at a disadvantage. He ignored the coldness of his body and bowed his hands and said, "My fellow students, thank you for being polite. No one would stand idly by when seeing a life-threatening situation. I just took a step ahead of you."

Everyone had complicated smiles, some were sarcastic, some were disdainful, and some were admiring.

Xie Jin quickly helped him leave, "Go change your clothes quickly, be careful not to catch a cold, drink some ginger soup to keep the cold away."

Jiang Chen was the best at saving face. He had already saved Chunxiang, so he did his best to save face. "Save Miss Chunxiang first. I am a man, I have thick skin and flesh, I am not that delicate."

"Haha, Brother Jiang is really kind and gentle."

Someone said in a cold voice, "Mr. Jiang, do you know this maid? It seems that you have a good relationship with her. You two must have known each other for a long time. That's why you risked your life to save her. Could it be that she is your lover?"

The other scholars' eyes were shocked. Yes, to be able to call out someone's name, the relationship must be unusual.

This must be the case. Jiang Chen was not acting bravely to save his lover. He must not be given the reputation of a good man.