An old lady's life

Along the way, the carriage moved forward slowly. Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Zhang were talking. Jia Hu knew the rules. He would not interrupt unless adults asked. Where to read the book, whether to participate in the next imperial examination.

Neither of the brothers mentioned the disguised exam that their mother took, but Mrs. Zhang also knew about it, but he didn't know much about it. The son-in-law was right in front of him, so why didn't he ask about it.

Mrs. Zhang looked at the son-in-law who was dodging his eyes with a smile, and felt a little helpless in his heart. Isn't he just taking the Dafeng law test?What's the problem?And why did the mother-in-law take the test of the Dafeng law for the two sons for no reason?Do you plan to work in Dali Temple or the Criminal Ministry in the future?

Jia She blushed, and said falteringly, "I will take the test next month. I will never take such a low score again." Although he was busy after returning, he still spent an hour or two every night watching Dafeng's law carefully. For example, he doesn't believe that he will still have [-] points in the exam next month.

The score is too low and too embarrassing, the brothers couldn't announce it for a while.

While speaking, we arrived at Jidi Street. The name of this street was not originally this. Since the students gathered in Yueyang Tower and many Jinshi were produced, this street has been called Jidi Street over time.

Yueyang Tower is located in the central area of ​​Jidi Street. People are coming and going at the gate, and the carriages come and go.

Jia Amnesty glanced at the entrance of Yueyang Tower, and suddenly asked with some doubts: "There are many students in Yueyang Tower, but today it seems to be particularly lively. Why?"

A carriage drove up the street in front of Jia Amnesty's group of carriages, the curtain was lifted, and an old man with a kind face came out.

"Master Zhang, brother, that's Mr. Qi Zhong, the teacher of the Imperial College, who is a doctor of the Five Classics in the Imperial College." Jia Zheng muttered to himself, many senior students of the Imperial College were also preparing for the Spring Festival, why did Mr. Qi Zhong appear in Yueyang Tower?Have you taken a fancy to a certain student?

This is not without exceptions. The Imperial College has such an example. There is a gentleman who likes the talents of students from other places, and he does all kinds of favors. It is a good story to meet someone who knows how to repay him. It is a lot of sacrifices, but in the end nothing is gained. The worst thing is that the happiness of my daughter was sacrificed in vain.

Old Master Zhang narrowed his eyes, said nothing, and looked at Jia Amnesty, "Let's go in, let's go in and have a look."

Jia Amnesty didn't think much about it, and immediately went back and forth to serve his father-in-law. Under Xiao Er's guidance, he found an empty table on the second floor. The view was pretty good, and most of the first floor could be seen.

The shopkeeper and the waiter can't add more tables, but there are enough stools, so the servants and guards also have places to sit.

The students listed on Jia Amnesty's list were all on the first floor, and they were all located near two tables. A dozen or so of them ordered three pots of clear tea.

"Father-in-law, these students are right there." Jia Amnesty pointed to the location. He only knew a few people, but he knew all the servants who came with him. He introduced the clothes of the students, but one was missing. People, that young student named Yu Qiu.

That group of people were all scholars, they failed in the autumn examination the year before last, but they were still young, and they were still full of expectations for the imperial examination, and they were full of vigor.

Jia Zheng looked at those people carefully, and couldn't help comparing them with Jinling Zhou Juren and Zhao Xiucai. Both Zhou Juren and Zhao Xiucai came from poor families, as did most of the people below. It is considered that there are few talents, and most of the families are very poor.

Mrs. Zhang was full of praise: "These people look good." As for the specifics, we can't make a judgment on our own, we need to get in touch with them.

Jia Amnesty had a lot of thoughts. It was enough for a scholar to enlighten his son. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Jia Zheng. When he was in Jinling, he even boasted to Haikou and begged his father-in-law to accept his younger brother as an apprentice. Accepting him unwillingly made everyone feel uncomfortable, so Jia She felt a little embarrassed for a while. Now he really wanted Jia Zheng to pass the imperial examination so that his mother would not favor the second wife too much.

Mrs. Zhang asked the boy to look for him on the second floor or the first floor, and finally found Qi Zhong who came in before them just now in a corner of the first floor.

At this moment, his guard lowered his voice, "Master, several young masters have come in, among them..."

The Jia She brothers didn't miss what the guards said. They thought of their mother's analysis of the words of the court, and they shivered all over their bodies. , is there any connection in this?

Old Master Zhang frowned. The heirs of the Marquis of Cheng'an and Duke Qing's family... is the crown prince also in a hurry?

Jia She scratched his head and scratched his head, and finally thought about it. He decided to wait until he returned home and tell his mother to analyze it for them, so that he would not bother his father-in-law.

Suddenly discovering that his mother is very powerful, Jia She's pride soared!

"Son-in-law, I'm afraid it's not the right time to come today." Mrs. Zhang said inwardly, but in fact it was too late, and he wanted to know how these princes could win over students from all over the world.Although he would know after the incident happened, it was not as impressive as seeing it with his own eyes.

Those young masters entered Yueyang Tower under the guidance of some students, and soon some people spent a lot of money to invite everyone to drink tea, some flattered and clapped their hands, some dismissed them with deep disdain on their faces, but more Calmly, huddled in their respective positions, neither flattering nor high-minded.

These sons and brothers are very good at eating, drinking and having fun, and they quickly became friends with many students, calling them brothers and sisters, and they only need to ask for help.

At the two tables of the gentleman that Jia Amnesty was going to invite his son, some people also took this opportunity to go up to these young masters with teacups, looking extremely attentive.There are also people who just go along with the trend and laugh, and then go their own way.

Mrs. Zhang began to comment, "The prosperity of the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. After all, there are only a few saints who don't eat or drink, but a gentleman loves money and obtains it in a proper way. The same is true for imperial examinations and being an official. It is a good thing to have ambition and communication skills, just like the following students, who are young and aggressive. It is understandable to want to pass the imperial examination and to climb up to others, but don’t forget the most important point, that is, you are strong enough..."

Jia She and the brothers were a little dazed, and Jia She looked at his father-in-law blindly and adoringly. As expected, he was worthy of being an emperor's teacher, and he became a man of maturity. It was just a small chaotic scene, and he had already seen so much content.

If Mrs. Zhang knew that his son-in-law described him as "a mature man", he would not know whether to laugh or cry.

At this time, Jia Amnesty's servant reminded in a low voice: "Master, second master, old master, Yu Qiu has come in, the plain-clothed man at the door."

Everyone looked at the door together, and sure enough, they saw a good-looking young man in plain clothes walking in. He seemed not used to so many people, his brows were tightly frowned, his eyes moved around, and he quickly found a friend. A layer of relaxed color appeared on his face, and he came down to his friends in twos and threes.

Taking a closer look, his clothes were no longer plain, and his face was washed white, but he was calm and composed, and he didn't feel any embarrassment or shame.

Mrs. Zhang stroked his beard, "This Yu Qiu looks good, we will focus on observing Yu Qiu, Peng Hao and Cao Jin later."

Father-in-law did what he said, Jia Amnesty had no opinion, but Jia Hu stared at the three of them, knowing that one of them might be his future enlightenment teacher. Seeing his grandson like this, Mrs. Zhang asked: " What does Hu'er think of the three of them? Who do you like more?"

Jia Hu bit her lip and frowned, "Mr. Cao."

Mrs. Zhang asked: "Why?"

Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng looked at Jia Hu with burning eyes. Jia Hu took a deep breath and said a little embarrassedly: "He seems to be good at talking with people. If he is a gentleman, there will be no boring scenes."

Mrs. Zhang couldn't help smiling, and asked again: "What about the other two? Let's talk about it together, and my grandfather will also make a reference based on your preferences."

Jia Hu couldn't help being a little excited, "Mr. Peng looks very serious. He should be very responsible as a teacher, but his grandson is a little scared. Mr. Yu looks gentle, but his grandson is not afraid. He just feels that in class, if teachers and students Less interaction and less motivation.”

Mrs. Zhang stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction: "Hu'er is right." His grandson is indeed smart, and although his words are very simple, they are quite right.When the grandson is in good health, the next generation of the Jia family will hopefully not be as embarrassing as Rongfu is today, where there is only one title, and the family cannot stand up.

Jia She and Jia Zheng looked confused, especially Jia She looked at his son like a god, why is his son so smart?Another sense of pride rose in Jia She's heart.

Jia Zheng was a little ashamed, because he didn't think so much.

Those young masters on the first floor are drinking and drinking, inviting a group of students to the restaurant for a banquet. Hurrah, Yueyang Tower is suddenly quite empty.

Seeing that it was almost noon, Jia Amnesty looked around and said, "Father-in-law, it will be noon now, let's go to the restaurant for dinner first, after the lunch break, we will visit the three young masters in the afternoon."

Mrs. Zhang would do anything, but he shook his head: "Wait a while, we will go out after the people who should go in the building have left." He didn't want to be seen by interested people.

Of course, Mrs. Zhang's cautiousness is very useful, but in the public places of Yueyang Tower, it is inevitable that people will not notice it.

Old Master Zhang's servant walked from the second floor to the first floor, and came back to tell the old man that everyone who should go had left, so they left Yueyang Tower.

The restaurant for lunch had already been reserved by Jia Amnesty, so it wasn't here, it was on the next street when they came.I have requested a private room, and after lunch, I can also take a lunch break in the private room until I want to leave.

The author has something to say: Happy Holidays!