After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

The business of Yuyan Pavilion and the restaurant was on track and helped Gu Jin make a lot of money. She no longer had to worry about taking care of it, so she began to devote herself to studying the money-losing business.

The school has been almost completely renovated and classes are about to begin, but the teachers for several courses have not yet been found.

She was feeling worried when Amber Liuli suddenly came to ask for a meeting.

The two of them saluted politely, but the expressions on their faces were not very good.

Gu Jin glanced at them and asked, "What's wrong? Did you two have a fight?"

Liuli said with a cold expression, "If the young lady cannot tolerate us servants, just speak directly. Why do you have to treat us like fools?"

Gu Jin was confused, "When did I ever tease you?"

Amber also had a look of resentment on her face. "The young mistress said that she hoped that we would have children for the general, but we two servants can't even see the general every day except pounding spices."

Seeing the two people asking for explanation from her, Gu Jin couldn't help but laugh. She held her chin and looked at the two people and said, "I did say that. That's why I kept you in the yard and didn't send anyone to stop your little actions."

These two people tried to block Xie Ran behind his back many times, but they were rejected every time.

The two didn't expect that Gu Jin knew everything, and they felt a little embarrassed for a moment.

"Looking around, there shouldn't be many wives as generous as me. You can't expect me to force Xie Ran to go to your house, right?"

The two of them had no way to refute this statement. If it were someone else, they would have been on guard against them in various ways.

Gu Jin stared at them and suddenly said, "Have you two ever thought about changing your way of life? Not for Concubine Wan or for me, but just for your own way of life?"

The two looked at each other, not knowing what Gu Jin meant.

Gu Jin said slowly: "People can live in many ways. The reason why you are trapped is not your fault, but the shackles imposed on you by this era.

If you had seen the vastness of the Liaoyuan Plain in the northern frontier, and if you could freely choose where to go, I think you would not be willing to be trapped in this small backyard for a man. "

"Liuli, I remember that you were originally a daughter of an official family, and were forced to serve as a maid in the palace because your family was convicted of a crime, right?"

Liuli pursed her lips tightly, her eyes slightly red.

"You were taught to read and write by your family. I think they did it so that you could understand more about life, not so that you could recite poems with a man. A woman's value should not be reflected by the kind of man she marries or how many children she has."

Liuli raised her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes, raised her pointed chin and said coldly: "Young Madam said so much, isn't it just to make us give up the general?

If you don't want to share with us, just speak directly, don't use these high-sounding words to fool people."

Liuli threw away her handkerchief and walked away. Amber looked at Gu Jin and followed him, but she came back soon after with a glimmer in her eyes. "Madam, can this servant really have a second way of living?"

Gu Jin met her gaze, restrained the laziness at the corners of his mouth, and said solemnly, "As long as you want, it can be done."

In the blink of an eye, it was the day when the results of the autumn examination were announced.

Even though Huo Sichen usually behaved like a little adult, he was still very nervous. Gu Jin laughed at him, "You are so nervous about just the Autumn Examination. If you take part in the Palace Examination, won't you be scared to the point of peeing your pants?"

Huo Sichen's face turned red, and he said seriously with a stern face: "Sister, I'm an adult, only children will wet their pants!"

Everyone was amused. At this time, Xiao Wu, the young man who had gone out to get information, came back in a hurry. He said before he arrived: "Win! Xiao Chen won, 23rd place!"

Huo Sichen raised the corner of his mouth, full of the youthful vigor and vitality, but he quickly suppressed it and pretended to be calm and composed.

Gu Jin couldn't stand seeing him acting like a little adult, so he stepped forward and rubbed his head, "Well done, Xiao Chenchen, 23rd place is really good, you must be better than some guys!"

Everyone in the restaurant came forward to surround Huo Sichen, as if a government official was about to appear in the restaurant.

Shen Wuji was stuffing a fruit plate into his mouth when he looked up and said, "I was the top scorer in the autumn examination that year."

Gu Jin glanced at him and said, "Then why don't you make another effort and win the first place in the exam?"

Shen Wuji ate the last piece of fruit on the plate, wiped the corner of his mouth and said slowly: "I don't have enough money to go to Beijing to take the exam.

I originally wanted to find a wealthy sister to help me, but who knew her husband would be so unkind. "

Everyone: “…” Not beating you to death is the greatest favor I can do you!

Everyone has become accustomed to Shen Wuji's unscrupulous sense of morality, and they can't help but feel a little worried about the officialdom of the State of Chen.

"Xiao Wu, go prepare some more hotpot. Let's celebrate Xiao Chenchen together today and not leave until we are drunk!"

"okay!"

The restaurant was filled with joy. Huo Sichen's eyes warmed slightly as he looked at the people who were busy and happy for him. This place was like his second home.

"Sister, I'm going home first."

Gu Jin nodded and said with a smile: "You go in the carriage and bring Aunt Zhao with you."

"okay!"

Huo Sichen returned home happily and saw Zhao Su'e fumbling with the furniture and cleaning the room.

Hearing footsteps, Zhao Su'e looked over and saw Huo Sichen vaguely in front of her. She smiled gently, "Chen'er? Why are you back so early today?"

Under Gu Jin's treatment, Zhao Su'e's eyesight has improved a lot. Although she can't see the details clearly, she can already vaguely see the human figures.

"Mom, I want to tell you a good news!"

Zhao Su'e smiled lovingly and asked softly, "What's the good news?"

Huo Sichen did not hide his true feelings in front of his mother, and smiled proudly, "Mom, I passed the Autumn Examination, and I ranked 23rd!"

The smile on Zhao Su'e's face suddenly stopped, and there was even a hint of panic in her shocked eyes.

Huo Sichen didn't notice and was still excitedly telling her about everyone's expectations of him.

Zhao Su'e pursed her lips, looked at him with guilt, and said word by word: "Chen'er, give up the Spring Examination, and don't take the imperial examination again. It's not suitable for you..."