Prime Minister

Chapter 266

The sky was still bright, but a lamp was already lit in Zhangfu's birthday banquet.

"Here, Lin Mu, ranked 150th and ninth in the provincial test. Congratulations to brother Zhang for getting second in the provincial test."

Zhang Yue saw that the other party remembered the conversation when he was born, and no one expected that the polite Lin Mu was also talking about himself like a sarcasm. Now that he has passed, he has another attitude. .

There are nine out of 150. It seems that there are only 200 people in the provincial examination, so the ranking is not too high.

Zhang Yue replied, "Congratulations to Brother Lin too."

The other party smiled and said: "I have long admired Brother Zhang's talent and learning, and I want to come to ask for advice someday."

Zhang Yue said: "You can borrow it anytime."

"well."

Huang Haoyi swaggered beside Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue remembered that after he failed the exam, he was a little estranged from him for a while, and it took more than a month before he recovered. Now that he passed the provincial exam, he was so happy.He was the one who said something in front of Wu Anshi just now.

As for Ouyang Fa, he was also happy, walking with Wu Anshi, the two of them were never this close before.

Just now Zhang Yue was still an insignificant person, dressed in bad clothes and gowns, he was just a dissatisfied scholar.Among the servants in the mansion who judge people only by their clothes, Zhang Yue has often been looked down upon.

Of course Zhang Yue doesn't have the money to change into clothes, but he thinks that poor clothes and gowns suit his current status, and it's shameful to pursue rich clothes and fine food while studying.

But now at the birthday banquet, no one paid attention to his attire, and there were smiles on every face.

This is not the coldness of the world, but the normal state of life.It is the quickest way to see people through their clothes. It is not their attitude to praise the high and trample the low, but a means of survival.

Instead of fighting with others, remembering that you glared at me yesterday and you hurt me the day before yesterday, it is better to work hard to improve yourself and let them change their attitude towards you.

But the most important thing is not to let other people's attitude make you forget who you are.

It was like this before, and it is still like this after...

Zhang Yue saw Zhang Yu again, but the other party was calm, he really wanted to put on a very happy face, and sincerely wanted to be happy for his nephew.

As soon as Zhang Yue met, he said, "Uncle, my nephew is sorry for you."

Everyone around was stunned, and Zhang Yu was also stunned: "My good nephew, why did you say that?"

"My uncle had placed high hopes on my nephew to save money in the exam, but my nephew was not talented, so he only came in second. I really disappointed my uncle. My nephew hereby apologizes to his uncle."

The people on the side stopped laughing when they wanted to, but Zhang Yu couldn't keep the smile on his face anymore.

But seeing the smile fade away little by little, the face that was originally rosy is now a little slumped.

Zhang Yu has always had a bad impression of Zhang Yue. He remembers that when he came to his house for the first time, there was always a vague arrogance about this young man, which made people very uncomfortable.

If Zhang Yu and Zhang Yue got along differently, facing a rich and powerful uncle, it would be fine for him not to flatter him, but what would he do with that arrogance.He also had this kind of arrogance in the past, but after being smoothed by the world, he learned to restrain and fade away very early.

Therefore, he is not in a hurry, and when Zhang Yue hits a wall, he will come to him after suffering a loss.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yue has never found himself in Bianjing for three years...

Now...how did he gain power? He was second in the provincial examination, more than [-] places higher than Zhang Dun's ranking in the two provincial examinations.

Could it be that this son will be more promising than Brother Dun in the future... no?
Seeing Zhang Yu's face, Zhang Yue knew that, given his decades of official career, he could have such a 'gaffe', and he was 'feeling' in his heart beyond words.

But Zhang Yue didn't have to do anything but said: "Although Bianjing is good, it is still regarded as a vanity fair for my nephew. But I tried my best to stay here, and I have no intention of doing anything else. As far as I'm concerned, it's a blessing to be honored by my uncle's birthday."

"That's right." Zhang Yu said with a smile, his face finally looked better.

The people on the side finally laughed at the right time.

Old Duguan also smiled flatteringly beside him, Zhang Yue glanced at the other party and said with a smile: "Old Duguan, do I make any sense in what I said?"

Old Du Guan's expression froze, and then he tried his best to say: "San Lang Jun saw that you taught me well."

"Don't dare."

Zhang Yue smiled, and then saw Zhang Shi whose face was full of tears.

This day is different for Zhang Shi. He remembers that when he was young, he also had the idea of ​​reading to rejuvenate his family, so he also studied hard and had high hopes.

But one day his father said to him, he is not in good health now, and you have reached the age of marriage, it is time to find a woman to support the appearance of the Zhang family.

So Zhang Shi got married, and then his father told him that the two younger brothers were still young, so they should find a job to take care of the family.

So Zhang Shi gave up studying and took over the family shop business.When his parents saw each other in his 20s, he took over the burden of taking care of the study life of his two younger brothers.

The relatives in the family didn't get along very well before, and they weren't too harmonious. Zhang Shi dealt with it inside and out, at least maintaining an appearance of peace on the surface, and then put all his trust on his two younger brothers.

Finally waited until today...

Seeing Zhang Yue approaching, Zhang Shi broke down in tears and said: "Third brother, your elder brother is useless and worthless, and this is what I will do in this life, but to see you and second elder brother like this, I really... I'm really happy...so happy..."

Zhang Yue's tears also rolled in his eyes, and he hugged his brother.

Zhang Qiu beside him was also full of tears, and Zhang Yue also hugged him.

After a while, Zhang Yuefang said: "Brother, Xi'er, you stay to celebrate Uncle's birthday banquet, and then tell Second Aunt about my passing. I want to go to the Gongyuan to see the list first."

"Why look at the list?" Zhang Shi asked.

Zhang Yue said: "You have to look at the bottom of your heart to be at ease."

Zhang Yu smiled and said: "That's right, you guys should stay here, uncle will arrange a guest room for you."

Zhang Yu is now eager to mend this relationship.

Zhang Yue did not agree and said: "Brother, stay, I will go to the Gong Yuan first."

Zhang Yu immediately said: "Alright, I'll send a carriage from the mansion to take you off."

Zhang Yue didn't want to borrow Zhang Yu's carriage, but couldn't find an excuse for a while.

At this time, Wu Anshi said: "Duzhi should go in my carriage. I just want to drink a few more cups of birthday wine here."

Zhang Yue took a look at Wu Anshi. To be honest, if it weren't for Wu Anshi's words just now, even if he married Shi Qiniang in the future, he would definitely be a very good "face brother" with him.

But now... Zhang Yue looked at Wu Anshi and said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Wu Dalang."

Zhang Yu smiled and said: "Come back earlier after reading the list, your aunt knows, I don't know how to be happy. Mr. Wu Dalang, don't you think so?"

Knowing what Zhang Yu meant, Wu Anshi couldn't help but smiled. Zhang Yue came in second in the Provincial Examination. After that, the Jinshi must be on the list, and the ranking in the Palace Examination is based on the ranking in the Provincial Examination.

Zhang Yuewei is second in the provincial examination, and is likely to be the first in the palace examination, or even the top five.

Wu Anshi thought of this, now it's time to talk about the next step, he took advantage of this time to have a good talk with Zhang Shi and win over the relationship.

Some people don't want to be ambitious, but once they achieve their ambitions, it will be harmful and even ruin their lives.Wu Anshi was in a wealthy family, but she had seen quite a few people like this.

Turned over...

In the past, those who lacked food and clothing liked to eat and drink, and bought whatever they saw.

People who were short of money in the past either liked to spend extravagantly or regarded money as their life.

Those who have suffered from blind eyes before always want to take revenge or trample people under their feet.

As for Zhang Yue, Wu Anshi felt that he was not of the third class, but seeing the other party's handsome appearance, did he think that he might be lacking in femininity instead?This age is the time when you can go up the mountain to fight tigers.

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Three wives and four concubines are also a common occurrence. Wu Anshi's own wife is Fan Zhen's daughter, who already has all the glory, but he is still not satisfied, and the neat-looking female envoys in his family always want to be by his side.

It wasn't until Fan went to her mother's place to complain, that Wu Anshi restrained herself. From then on, she stopped blatantly doing it at home, and instead kept three outhouses outside.

Fan also had no choice but to turn a blind eye to him.

Such things are not uncommon in the family of officials. As for the third king of the provincial examination in the humble family...but I can do this, but Zhang Yue and his brother-in-law can't do it.

Wu Anshi decided to have a good talk with Zhang Shi.

Zhang Yue left the Zhang Mansion under the watchful eyes of countless people, and went to the Gong Yuan to watch the list in Wu Anshi's carriage.

The carriage was speeding on the street, but I saw the lights of Bianjing passing by, but looking up at the stars in the sky, they still stopped there motionless.

The joy and prosperity of the world is like this light passing by in a flash, but the dream in the bottom of my heart is like this shining star, which can be seen no matter where I go, and will never be lost.

Zhang Yue couldn't get it before, but now he got it, and he saw a lot in a flash.

He remembered that his brother once told him that successful people always work tirelessly and magnify the accumulation of success. Their gains are not linear, but leap-like.Every few years, their vision, knowledge, ideas, abilities, resources and social status will rise to a higher level.

Now he really felt the meaning of this sentence.

As the old Duguan said, the scenery seen by people on the mountain is different from that seen by people in the valley. No matter how you imagine it in the valley, you can’t imagine the scene of the mountain. Only you can see it for yourself.

This is also the reason why I have been working hard, because success can see a better self.

It wasn't until this scene that Zhang Yue felt a bit of joy welling up in his heart.

At this moment, he finally came to the Gongyuan.

In front of the Zhaobi of the Tribute Court, most of the people who read the list have already dispersed, but there are people who have just got the news and come to the Tribute Court to see the list in an endless stream.

There are many carriages approaching from far and near around the Gongyuan.

Lanterns are held on the carriage, dancing like fluorescent lights in the night of Bianjing at night.

The front of the Gongyuan is still crowded with people. People are eagerly looking at the list and whispering to each other. The enthusiasm and expectation melted the chill of the early spring in the Gongyuan.

Some people are clapping their hands to celebrate, some are downcast, some are uneasy, and some are searching, all kinds of life are shown on everyone's face.

I don't know how many people will not sleep this night.

But among the countless people waiting, Zhang Yue saw the familiar figure at a glance.

Wu Shiqiniang.

There is no need to look back suddenly, that person is also in the dimly lit place.

(End of this chapter)