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

"Come here and let daddy see you!" Zhang Ping'an waved his hand.

After all, this is my biological son whom I haven't seen for several years. In the final analysis, I still owe him something, and teaching him is not something that can be done overnight.

Xiao Yu'er lowered his head and said nothing. He drew a few circles with his feet before awkwardly walking over with his hands behind his back. He said proudly, "What are you looking at? Didn't you just see it? Grandpa and grandma always told me you were a gentleman and very smart, but now you're still bullying kids on the street. Humph!"

As he spoke, he stole a glance at Zhang Ping'an's expression out of the corner of his eye.

Zhang Ping'an took a few deep breaths in his heart before calming down his anger and telling himself that there was still a long way to go.

Fighting at the door would make people laugh, and secondly, he didn't want to make his parents worry as they had just met.

Then he rubbed his son's head and said, "Okay, let's go in first and talk about it after we get in!"

After saying that, he held his son's hand with his left hand, supported Xu with his right hand, and walked into the house together.

Seeing this, Xiao Yuer smiled and followed him into the room, obviously in a good mood.

Zhang Laoer and Xu also laughed when they saw it.

"Look at this child, he's so tough and smart, it's up to you!" Xu said with a smile, a proud expression on her face.

The same is true for Zhang Laoer.

"Today is not a day off, why didn't I go to the clan school at my grandparents' house?" Zhang Ping'an suddenly remembered.

Xiao Yu'er replied nonchalantly, "I'm going to the capital anyway. Grandmother said you'd find me a new teacher to teach me, so I haven't been there for the past two days."

"Mom, it's not good to teach children like this. Proficiency comes from diligence and failure comes from play. Success comes from thinking and failure comes from carelessness. It's like this when the child just starts to learn. If we don't cultivate good study habits, what will happen to him in the future?" Zhang Ping'an had a headache again.

Xu waved her hand nonchalantly, "I know you're well-read, so don't lecture me on these big principles. Your mother won't understand. Besides, you weren't here before, and the child is still young, so there's no need to keep him under control. Now that you're back, you can teach your son however you want, and I won't stop you."

"Okay, I'll take note of this. Mom, you have to keep your word!" Zhang Ping'an said.

"It's alright, it's alright," Xu replied perfunctorily.

I firmly believe that my grandson is also the reincarnation of Wenquxing, which is great!

Zhang Laoer was a little more rational and continued, "The child is getting older and older. It's not good for him to be without his parents. You should teach him well in the future and don't lose your temper."

Xiao Yu'er was unhappy after hearing this and stamped his feet, saying, "Grandfather, Grandma, didn't you say I was the best behaved person on weekdays? Why did you change your tone now that Daddy is back? If you keep doing this, I won't like you the most anymore!"

"Be good, grandma didn't say anything. Don't be angry. Blame your grandpa if you want to blame someone," Mrs. Xu quickly hugged the child and comforted him.

Zhang Laoer got angry after hearing this: "How dare you talk like that, old woman? What did I say? You're blaming me!"

"Okay, okay, let's stop talking for now and sit down to talk later," Zhang Pingan interrupted. No wonder it is said that even a judge has a hard time settling family disputes!

After they entered the main hall and sat down, Zhang Pingan continued, "I passed by my eldest sister's house on my way back just now and sent my eldest brother-in-law back first. Aunt Liu said that she would invite all of us to her house for dinner in two days. It would be lively and lively."

Zhang Laoer nodded: "It's as it should be. After your eldest and second sisters have invited their families, we will invite them next!"

"Well, that's the etiquette, but I have one more thing to do before that."

"What's the matter?" Zhang Laoer asked in confusion.

"It's about the child's mother. I plan to take Xiaoyuer to Zhoushan Villa tomorrow. It's been several years and there's no accurate news about Youyi. I'm very worried," Zhang Pingan sighed.

Seeing his son eating snacks and eavesdropping at the same time, he couldn't help but touch his head with a soft heart.

After hearing this, Xu immediately became depressed and sighed, "Of course, of course, but... well, forget it, you guys go and take a look first!"

"Mom, I know what's going on. You don't need to say more. I've already visited my father-in-law's house when I was in the capital. I didn't dare ask him in detail in front of him, and he didn't tell me in detail. Some things still have to be done in person," Zhang Ping'an whispered.

Xiao Yu'er was a little confused. Ever since he was old enough to understand, everyone told him that his mother was not feeling well and had gone to a hot spring resort to recuperate, and his father had been assigned to work as a high-ranking official, and was very powerful.

Although he could not see his parents, everyone spoiled him and gave in to him. He received no less love than others, so he had a happy childhood.

Moreover, after he started to learn, he found that many of his classmates' fathers were assigned abroad, and his situation was not very special.

I miss you, but not to the extent that I think about you all the time.

He no longer felt that there was anything pitiful about himself.

When Xiao Yuer learned that he was going to see his mother tomorrow, he was still very excited, and his two short legs kept swinging back and forth on the chair.

After a while, the cook started to serve the meal.

Zhang Laoer and Xu Shi kept putting food into their son's bowl, worried that he wouldn't eat well. "We asked the cook to make your favorite dishes. You've been away for a few years and you've become so skinny that you're unrecognizable. You must not be eating well."

There is a kind of thinness where your parents think you have lost weight. Zhang Pingan almost died when he touched his belly.

After dinner, Xu began to chatter about the rest of the family. "Don't worry about your eldest and second sisters' families. They're doing well. Your sixth sister is probably doing well in Yangzhou, too. It's your fifth sister who's a real worry. Now that you're back, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you."

"What's wrong with Fifth Sister?" Zhang Ping'an put down his teacup and asked.

"Alas, this good-for-nothing man has a very strained relationship with your fifth brother-in-law. Two years ago, he returned to Lin'an alone and bought a small house to live in. I saw the children in the concubine's belly popping out one after another, but your fifth sister didn't make any movement. I guess their fate has come to an end," Xu sighed.

"Didn't you say before that the concubine's child would be raised under the name of Fifth Sister? Why did you change your mind again?"

"Your fifth sister is a fool. She looks aggressive but actually has no brains. How can she defeat that concubine? Besides, she has no confidence because she has no child. There is no one in the Fang family to protect her. Her life is very difficult. If it weren't for you supporting her from behind, she would have been divorced and sent home long ago," Mrs. Xu slowly recounted what had happened in the past few years.

"Before, we didn't want to worry you, so we didn't tell you about these awful things. By the way, actually, we have to thank the eldest son of the Qian family. If he hadn't come forward and brought your second brother-in-law and your father to help take charge of the Fang family, your fifth sister would probably have had an even worse life. How could she have lived a life of isolation and seclusion?"

"Fifth brother-in-law is indeed very scheming, but this is too much. He has one illegitimate son after another, so where does he put his legitimate wife? I will write a letter and have someone send it to Ci County to see what he says. The worst that can happen is a divorce. Fifth sister has no children anyway, so it won't be difficult for her to marry again," Zhang Ping'an frowned.

The emperor has three other relatives, so when something like this happens, he will definitely help his sister.