The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

Chapter 416 Father-in-law's Guidance

Mrs. Li and her three daughters-in-law quickly set the table.

It is really a bit too much that Zhang Laosan and his family have not arrived yet.

Li was not polite to the third son's family. She beckoned her eldest son, Dazhu, over and said, "Go, call your third uncle and his family over for dinner. It's fine if they don't want to help, but you have to invite them all over for dinner. What's the point? If they don't come, I won't have any food for them!"

Dazhu nodded and was about to go out.

Li repeated, "Just take my exact words, you know what! They're being too arrogant, they don't realize it!"

Dazhu has long been accustomed to such small family conflicts.

Without saying anything else, he went out to Zhang Laosan's house.

After a while, Zhang Laosan came with his family of more than ten people.

Li didn't look happy either.

Ma is thick-skinned and doesn't care about it.

Zhang Laosan knew that he was in the wrong, so he went up to Old Man Zhang, and his eldest brother and his wife with a grin and apologized.

The matter was over.

Everyone started to eat.

In order to accommodate her niece-in-law Qian Youyi, Li also specially set up three tables, with separate tables for men, women and children.

But even so, Qian Youyi had no appetite when he saw people poking their chopsticks at the food here and there.

He forced himself to eat a few pieces of steamed cake and drink half a bowl of soup. After hesitating for a while, he put down his chopsticks.

After greeting everyone at the table, he left.

Zhang did not allow the men to drink alcohol today, so the lunch ended quickly.

After finishing his meal, Zhang Laoer stood up and said goodbye.

Neither Zhang nor Li stayed long and told the men in the family to send the second wife's family out.

To be honest, it would be more convenient for both sides if we go back earlier.

After returning home, Qian Youyi went back to his room to take a shower immediately.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, I felt much more comfortable.

Aunt Rong felt a little distressed when she saw this. While helping to comb her hair, she complained, "Although the son-in-law is quite talented, his family background is too humble. In these kinds of interpersonal relationships, you are always bound to suffer injustice. It would have been better if we had agreed to be a good match."

"As the saying goes, there is gain and loss, and loss and gain. If I marry someone of equal social status, can I be as comfortable as I am now?" Qian Youyi said lazily.

After saying this, she glanced at Nanny Rong and said, "Also, don't mention this again! Considering you're my wet nurse, I'll let it go this time! Nanny, remember, since I've married into the Zhang family, I'm a member of the Zhang family, honor and disgrace are one. You've violated a grave taboo by making such irresponsible remarks about your husband and in-laws behind their backs!"

"I acknowledge my guilt, thank you Miss for your mercy," Aunt Rong was suddenly startled and didn't dare to speak anymore. She just helped comb her hair obediently.

"Hmm," Qian Youyi said lightly.

He returned to his lazy state and said, "I remember that Madam just had a big fat grandson last month. I don't have anything good to give as a full-month gift. Madam, please take one of the gold lockets in the jewelry box. It will be your gift."

"Oh, thank you, Miss," Aunt Rong hurriedly thanked her, and her heart, which had just been banished to the cold palace, suddenly became bright again.

The next day, Zhang Ping'an went to Yue's house.

Started one-on-one tutoring with a famous teacher.

Minister Qian himself had his own duties, and although it was the end of the year and he was much more relaxed, he was not very busy.

But you still have to go to court every day.

We have to hold meetings from time to time.

Therefore, most of the time, Minister Qian would point out the problems and solutions, and then let Zhang Ping'an figure it out and write the article on his own.

Then comment on the article based on the results of your comprehension, and help sort out the knowledge points of the Four Books and Five Classics.

The results of tutoring by famous teachers are obvious.

And the most important thing is to save time and allocate limited time reasonably to weak areas.

My father-in-law already has two brothers-in-law who are preparing for the imperial examination.

Zhang Pingan was happy about his academic progress, but at the same time, he felt guilty. One day, he couldn't help but suggest, "Father-in-law, you have profound knowledge and attainments, comparable to the famous scholars. Now my two uncles are also preparing for the imperial examination in February next year. Why don't the three of us study together? We can learn from each other and make up for each other's shortcomings."

After hearing this, Minister Qian stroked his beard and felt relieved that his training of this son-in-law was not in vain.

But: "Do you think I haven't taught them? I was the one who taught all four of the boys in my family."

After saying that, he shook his head and continued, "Mencius said that if a gentleman does not teach his children, it is because of the lack of power. I have come to understand that the words of sages cannot be fully trusted, but they cannot be disbelieved either. Now the two boys are learning from the elders of the clan, and they are doing well. You don't have to worry! If you can pass the examination next year, all my hard work will be worthwhile."

"Thanks for your kindness, father-in-law. I will do my best!" Zhang Ping'an said in a firm tone.

"Yeah," Minister Qian nodded, feeling quite satisfied.

Just like that, time passed quickly and it was New Year's Eve.

On the morning of the 30th, Zhang Ping'an was still studying hard at Qian's house.

You have to work hard. After the New Year, Minister Qian will have to visit relatives and friends. This is an indispensable etiquette and he cannot refuse. By then, I won't have much time to guide him.

Every minute and every second of now cannot be wasted.

After their vacation, my elder brother-in-law Qian Ying and my second brother-in-law Qian Jie came to the study to check on me a few times.

I am very satisfied with Zhang Ping'an's hard work and recent learning results.

The kitchen also sent over some nourishing and invigorating ginseng tea.

Third brother-in-law Qian Wei and fourth brother-in-law Qian Yu, like Zhang Pingan, were still at their uncle's house at this time.

Children from aristocratic families are no less tenacious in their studies than ordinary people.

After lunch at the Qian family's house at noon, Minister Qian said, "You should go home after dinner. You're still studying hard at your father-in-law's house on New Year's Eve. I wonder if my in-laws will say behind my back that I'm being harsh on them!"

The second half of the sentence was said with a smile, and it was obviously a joke.

Zhang Pingan said respectfully, "Father-in-law, you are too kind. My parents know that you are doing this for my own good, and they are always grateful to you."

"You, you are so young but you act so old-fashioned. This is just a joke, why are you so serious?" Minister Qian said helplessly.

When Zhang Ping'an returned, the Qian family had prepared a lot of rare food for him to take back.

It can be said that he really ate and took everything at the same time, and Zhang Pingan felt a little ashamed.