After rebirth, I married the emperor's uncle and overthrew my ex-husband's kingdom

Bai Luochuan was nervous, excited, and a little timid at the same time.

He was really afraid that he would not answer well and would be embarrassed in front of Xu Lingyun.

Xu Lingyun pushed the door and entered the study, asked the brother and sister to sit down, then went to the stove beside him, picked up the kettle, and made a pot of hot tea.

He also noticed Bai Luochuan's nervousness, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

When he was tested by the teacher, he was very nervous. He didn't answer well and was hit three times with the ruler by the teacher.

Xu Lingyun picked up the brewed hot tea and placed it in front of them, then he picked up the tea in front of him and took a sip.

He raised his eyes to look at Bai Luochuan who looked reserved, "How many exams have you taken before?"

To take the examination for a scholar, one must pass the county examination, prefectural examination and academy examination.

Bai Luochuan took the exam every year since he was twelve years old, but each time he failed either the provincial exam or the academy exam.

He was a little ashamed: "The student took the test four times."

If I fail again this year, it will be the fifth time.

Hearing this, Xu Lingyun paused while drinking tea. After a moment, he said calmly, "A good horse cannot jump ten steps in one leap, but a slow horse can travel ten steps in ten steps if it keeps going. Learning requires daily accumulation and gradual progress. It is not something that can be achieved overnight."

Bai Youyou noticed the momentary surprise in his eyes, pursed her lips and tried not to laugh.

If she remembered correctly, Uncle Xu became the top scholar at the age of 18, right?

That means he should have passed the imperial examination at the age of fifteen and the imperial examination at the age of twelve.

Comparing the two, her second brother is like the difference between a rough stone and an unpolished jade.

Bai Luochuan recalled that he had not been interested in studying before, and only sought some illusory fame and wealth. He said with shame: "It is because I was lazy on weekdays that I missed the opportunity to study. From now on, I will study hard during the day and recite at night, and never get tired of learning."

"He who has no ambition will never achieve great success; he who has no hard work will never achieve great success."

Xu Lingyun put down the teacup in his hand and glanced at the leisurely Bai Youyou. "The examination for the scholar is nothing but classics, philosophy, history and anthology. Let me ask you, what does 'a gentleman must be cautious when he is alone' mean?"

Bai Luochuan pondered for a moment, stood up, and said loudly: "A gentleman is open and honest, while a villain is idle and evil. A gentleman should look and think clearly, listen and think carefully, look and think respectful, speak and think loyally, do things and think respectfully, ask questions when doubtful, and think about difficulties when angry. The best way to cultivate oneself is to cultivate the mind, and the difficulty of cultivating the mind lies in being cautious when alone. The human heart can be deceived, but the will of heaven cannot be deceived; the human heart can be deceived, but the will of heaven cannot be deceived. Therefore, a gentleman should be cautious when alone and should not deceive in secret."

This answer is neither correct nor wrong, but it is still acceptable.

Xu Lingyun's lips curved slightly, "Tell me, a gentleman's actions are the way of the world, his behavior is the law of the world, and his words are the rules of the world."

This question comes from "The Book of Rites. The Doctrine of the Mean", and Bai Luochuan had heard about it in the lectures of the great scholar Mo.

He put one hand behind his back and raised his chin slightly. "The Qin Oath says: If someone has a skill, it is as if it is your own. If someone is a wise man, your heart likes it, as if it came out of your mouth. If everyone in the world can respect the wise and love their relatives, like the sea, which accepts everything without being disturbed, like the universe, which allows the stars and the moon to move, then people's hearts will be united and the world will be united!"

Xu Lingyun turned the white teacup in his hand, and raised the corners of his lips. "You went to Mo Daru's lecture last year?"

Bai Luochuan glanced at Bai Youyou who was yawning, and nodded modestly, "It was Youyou who invited me that gave me the honor to listen to Master Mo's lecture."

"With your talent, you will definitely be on the list this year."

Xu Lingyun praised and criticized, "But you should not be arrogant or conceited. You must be careful not to be arrogant, complacent, or show off your talents."

"Thank you for your teachings, sir."

Bai Luochuan bowed and saluted.

"You are like Youyou. When no one is around, just call me Uncle Xu."

"Thank you Uncle Xu for your teachings."

Bai Luochuan was not a fool. If he missed such a good opportunity to make friends, he would lose it forever, so he smiled and bowed again.

"Uncle Xu, I see that you are very busy on weekdays. You are just being casual about this dinner, right?"

Bai Youyou is the most skilled at climbing up the pole.

She yawned, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and said with a smile: "You work hard for the country and the people, so you must take good care of your health."

Xu Lingyun looked at her cunning expression and raised his eyebrows, "Then what?"

"As a citizen of the Great Zhou, I naturally cannot bear to see a good official like you treat me so badly."

Bai Youyou remained calm and said, "Well, from now on, I'll take care of your dinner. Just tell my brother what you want to eat."

Xu Lingyun noticed her intention, smiled and shook his head, "Girl, you are a person who knows how to make the best use of things."

"Respect the virtuous and love the relatives. Please take more care of yourself."

Bai You ran over like a servile person, picked up the teapot and filled his empty cup with tea, "From now on, you will be my niece's uncle, and I will respect you well."

Bai Luochuan didn't know the meaning of Bai Youyou's words at first, but now that he understood, he was so excited that he could hardly control himself.

If he came to deliver meals to Uncle Xu every day, he could take the opportunity to ask Uncle Xu for advice on things he didn't understand.

Uncle Xu once won three prizes in a row!!!

"Luochuan will definitely honor you in the future."

"Don't learn your sister's smooth talk."

Xu Lingyun glanced at his lackey Bai Youyou in annoyance. Just as he was about to say that it was getting late and ask the brother and sister to go back, Captain Liu came in quickly from outside.

"Sir, Mrs. Liu has been caught."

"To the lobby."

Xu Lingyun stood up and walked out quickly, with Bai Youyou and Bai Luochuan following behind him.

The court was brightly lit.

Mrs. Liu put her arm around Xiaojie's shoulders and looked at the officers with knives on their waists. Her heart was pounding and she was trembling.

She had packed her things and prepared to leave overnight, but Xiaojie had diarrhea for some reason and was delayed for a while.

At this moment, someone blocked the door.

"Grandma, I'm scared."

Xiao Jie hid in Liu Po's arms, looking around with horror on his face.

"It's not all you!"

Mrs. Liu knew that she might not be able to leave the government office today, so she slapped Xiaojie hard on the back in complaint.

Xu Lingyun walked in briskly, followed by Bai Youyou and Bai Luochuan.

When Mrs. Liu saw the brother and sister, her expression suddenly changed.

"Second Young Master, Fourth Young Lady..."

"Mrs. Liu, we meet again."

Bai Youyou said with a smile, her eyes falling on the little boy in her arms, "This is your grandson, he's very cute."

Liu Pozi met her playful eyes and hugged Xiaojie even tighter.

Xu Lingyun walked to the desk, sat down, picked up the gavel and slammed it down.

"Oh!"

Mrs. Liu was so frightened by the loud noise that she was trembling with fear. She knelt on the ground with Xiaojie, shaking her body.

"Sir, I don't know what I have done wrong. Please tell me clearly."

"No need to explain, I arrested you because the evidence is solid!"