I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 123
Under everyone's gaze, the wool brush in Zhongguang's hand was dipped in the special liquid medicine in the bowl, and then he brushed the examination paper pasted on the wall a few times.

"This?" Everyone looked in shock at the lower right corner of the first test paper, which showed a special semicircular pattern, and it was also purple, while the lower left corner of the second test paper also showed a purple pattern, one left one The right fit is just a complete circular texture.

Similarly, the semicircular pattern in the lower right corner of the second scroll forms a circle with the lower left corner of the third scroll.

By analogy, Zhan Feiyu, Wan Yunhao, and Tong Xu have a total of 36 exam papers with this special mark, and they are linked together. There is absolutely no paper that has been exchanged.

"Some people should also be convinced." The young man in brocade robe shook his fan and smiled extremely proudly.

More than a dozen scholars who supported Wan Yunhao were ashamed at the moment. Even though they believed in Gu Xueshi's character, they still didn't think that Zhan Feiyu could write such a wonderful policy question.

Suspecting that the article was written by someone else, Zhan Feiyu just copied it and put it back in the examination paper box by means of tricks.

"It seems that Xiaoyu is worthy of the name No.1, haha, the younger generation is awesome!" Prince Yu laughed loudly, no wonder His Majesty reused the news of Wuyan, and he really has a way of doing things.

Zhan Feiyu clasped his buns together and bowed to Prince Yu, "Thank you for your praise, the students must make persistent efforts and strive to get the honor soon."

The test papers have been pasted up, and the Dragon Guards have also checked all the test papers, and the original doubts about Zhan Feiyu have completely disappeared.

Of course, there may still be a small group of people who still stubbornly believe that Zhan Feiyu cheated, but they can only discuss it in private, saying publicly that it is doubting Xueshi Gu and the fairness of the Forbidden Dragon Guard.

After half an hour.

"They just left?" On the second floor of Leshan Residence, Zhan Feiyu looked at the street downstairs through the window, and a carriage slowly passed by from time to time, presumably these scholars who gathered in Shangsi County all went back home .

"The children of the poor family are shy and have stayed in Shangsi County for too long. Men Liqing, a child of the family, has nothing to do with who the murderer behind the poisonous killing of Wan Yunhao is." Gu Qingzhou looked lazy and contemptuous There is a trace of indifference in it, human indifference is nothing more than that, Wan Yunhao is dead, this tea should be cold.

Zhan Feiyu nodded in understanding, but his voice dropped. "Teacher, are you leaving too?"

As the Holy Majesty's confidant, it is impossible for Gu Qingzhou, a cabinet scholar, to stay here.

"There is no permanent banquet in the world." Gu Qingzhou smiled and looked at the reluctant little girl, and couldn't help touching her head, "After you pass the college exam, I will be waiting for you in the capital as a teacher."

The hospital examination will be in February next year, so Zhan Feiyu doesn't need to go back and forth.

Zhan Feiyu hesitated for a moment, "Will it cause trouble for the teacher?"

Gu Qingzhou is the confidant of the Holy One, and there must be political enemies in the court. If they can't touch Gu Qingzhou, they might start with Zhan Feiyu.

She is pretty smart, but she is only a little better than her peers. Facing those wily and calculating ministers in the court, she only needs to be rubbed on the ground.

"The soldiers come to cover the water and the earth, and those who are not afraid of death just bump into it for you to practice." Gu Qingzhou's words are meaningful.

After understanding the deep meaning of the words, Zhan Feiyu suddenly widened his eyes, and his face was full of accusations, "Teacher, are you going to use me as bait? I am only eight years old, and I am a young seedling that needs care. I can't stand it." The destructive calculations of those adults in the court."

"Don't worry, there's that kid Wuyan here, as a teacher, I can guarantee your life is safe." Gu Qingzhou laughed happily, and suddenly looked forward to the arrival of this day.

Is there such a thing as cheating disciples?Zhan Fei stared angrily, "Teacher, I'm going back to the village today, and I have to talk to the old patriarch about the workshop."

"Go, the carriage is outside." Gu Qingzhou waved his hand, indicating that Zhan Feiyu could leave.

The case of Wan Yunhao being poisoned and killed was aroused. At least half of the scholars in Nanxuan Mansion came to Shangsi County. Even though the villagers of Jinlin Village spent most of their time in the fields, they knew about it. People are even more worried about Zhan Feiyu.

"Xiaoyu's suspicion is finally cleared." Muramasa laughed. These days, he was worried. The county magistrate and Xiaoqi Chen Fei poisoned Wan Yunhao.

"Okay, I'm already too old to be steady." The old patriarch reprimanded feigned anger, stroking his beard with a calm look.

He completely forgot that he was too worried these few days, and accidentally tore off his beard. At first glance, the beard was missing a small strand.

Zhan Wencheng brought the watermelon frozen in the well water, and cut it open with a kitchen knife. The old patriarch, patriarch, and village were free to eat watermelon to quench their thirst.

"Wencheng, you go to Taifu Restaurant to deliver food every day, and check out Xiaoyu's residence by the way. After this matter is over, Xiaoyu can come back to live." The old patriarch told Zhan Wencheng.

Before, the old patriarch did not dare to let Xiaoyu go back to the village. Wan Yunhao was not only the youngest Juren in Nanxuan Mansion, but also the son-in-law of the Qin family. The old patriarch was also worried about Zhan Feiyu's safety.

"I told Mr. Xie before that Xiaoyu lives in her teacher's village, just over the official road." Zhan Wencheng is quick-witted and flexible, and has worked as a restaurant back kitchen for several years, so he has some knowledge Oh, and Master Xie informed him that he already knew the importance of Bachelor Gu, that he was a cabinet bachelor, the kind who could meet the Holy Majesty.

"Cunzheng..." Zhuzi's rough voice sounded outside the courtyard, and the whole person rushed in like the wind, "Xiaoyu... Xiaoyu, she..."

The old patriarch's heart skipped a beat, and the joy on his face faded away, "What's wrong with Xiaoyu?"

Zhan Wencheng hurriedly supported the dangling body of the old patriarch. If something happened to Xiaoyu, the old patriarch's body might collapse.

"Xiaoyu came back in a carriage!" After a breath of relief, Zhuzi finally finished his sentence.

The few people in the room were stunned for a moment, and then they heard the old patriarch's roar that could almost blow over the roof, "I'll kill you bastard, who made you gasp for words!"

Zhu Zhu, who was hit by a few canes on his leg, was stunned. He was working in the field just now, and saw a carriage approaching from a distance, and when he looked again, he found Xiaoyu sitting on the shaft of the carriage. Zhu Zhu ran back as soon as he threw the hoe Reported the letter, how did this get beaten up?

"You idiot!" Muramasa was also terrified.

But this meeting didn't care about anything else, the old patriarch leaned on a cane and walked quickly to the door, the village chief and several clan elders also followed with a smile, Xiaoyu finally returned to the village.

"Fourth brother?" Zhuzi called out aggrieved.

"Haha, who told you not to finish the sentence in one breath." Zhan Wencheng smiled and patted Zhuzi's shoulder, "Okay, let's go out and have a look."

As soon as the carriage entered the village entrance, the villagers who heard the sound came out one after another. After seeing Zhan Feiyu, they greeted him enthusiastically. After all, the village has made a lot of money selling vegetables and buying chickens and ducks during this period.

"Hello, aunts, I'm fine." Jumping off the carriage, Zhan Feiyu answered everyone's inquiries with a smile. The simple faces showed concern, and Zhan Feiyu felt warm in his heart.

"The old patriarch is here." The villagers hurried out of the way.

Zhan Feiyu saw the old patriarch coming against the scorching sun, and hurried over to support the old patriarch, "Grandpa, I made you worry, I'm back."

"It's good to be back, it's good to be back." The old patriarch kept saying, and touched Zhan Feiyu's head with a hand like dry bark, "I'll come to my grandfather's house for dinner tonight."

"Old patriarch, I caught a fish in the morning when I was in charge, and I kept it in a bucket. I will send it to you later." The fat aunt said with a smile. The family can earn money, and a fish is nothing.

"It's a coincidence that Xiaoyu came back. Shanwazi wants to eat dumplings. I still have a lot of dumplings at home." Shanwazi's mother also said that the dumplings were filled with leeks and pork. In the past, I was only willing to eat white flour dumplings during the Chinese New Year. , Now that I have enough money, I naturally want to make up for my family.

When Zhan Feiyu arrived at the old patriarch's house, the villagers had already delivered everything.

The fish and meat were sent to the kitchen, and on the bamboo bed were washed peaches and plums, two large watermelons, a few cantaloupe, and several pastries and snacks.

Zhan Feiyu said everything he could say, "Grandpa, don't worry, I have a teacher and a backer now!"

"You girl!" The old patriarch laughed repeatedly, his eyes full of joy and excitement.

Before, he also heard from Zhan Wencheng that Xiaoyu's teacher was a senior official in the imperial court, but the rumors during this time were in a mess, and the old patriarch couldn't let go until Zhan Feiyu said it himself.

"That's good, I don't have to be afraid of those bull ghosts and snake spirits anymore." The village official often deals with the yamen, and he understands the importance of power better than the villagers. Xiaoyu is a girl and comes from a farming family. Know what to expect.

After being persuaded to eat a few mouthfuls of watermelon, Zhan Feiyu wiped the corners of his mouth, and then got down to business: "Grandpa, the teacher plans to build a workshop in our village, and will hire uncles and aunts in the village to do the work in the future."

"What?" It wasn't just the old patriarch who was excited, Muramasa and several clan elders were also very pleasantly surprised.

Zhan Wencheng, who was sitting with him at the bottom, looked at Zhan Feiyu who was talking eloquently. She was obviously only an eight-year-old girl, but her demeanor was more noble than those dignitaries in the county.

Is this the difference between scholars?At this moment, Zhan Wencheng resolutely decided to let his children study, no matter whether they are sons or daughters, talented or not, they all have to study, at least for ten years!

After the sun went down, the heat of the day faded away, and the mosquito-repelling wormwood was ignited all around. The villagers gathered under the big banyan tree talked in twos and threes, waiting for the old patriarch and the others to come.

Mrs. Li missed her daughter so much, so she also went to the old patriarch's house for dinner in the afternoon. Now the mother and daughter took a bath and were sitting in the yard enjoying the cool air, instead of going under the big banyan tree to join in the fun.

"Mother, I made you worry." Zhan Feiyu looked up at the much thinner Li Shi, and held her hand, "Mother, no matter what happens, you have to believe that I will be able to save the day."

"Mother knows." Mrs. Li held Zhan Feiyu's hand tightly. The villagers didn't know about Xiaoyu's situation, but Xiaoyu's teacher asked people to report to her family that she was safe every day after dark.

Boss Zhan wandered back and forth outside the yard. He walked back and forth outside the yard of the old patriarch's house in the afternoon. Although he couldn't hear Xiaoyu's voice, the laughter of the old patriarch and Cunzheng could be heard occasionally. Boss Zhan It's reassuring to listen to.

Now everyone in the village went under the big banyan tree, but Boss Zhan wanted to see Zhan Feiyu even more. Although he was adopted, Boss Zhan still believed in his heart that Mrs. Li was his wife and Xiaoyu was his daughter.

In the quiet night, the crickets in the corner could be heard clearly, not to mention the footsteps walking back and forth outside the courtyard gate. Zhan Feiyu hesitated for a moment, seeing Li Shi's stiff expression for a moment, he understood it in his heart.

"Mother, let dad come in." As soon as Zhan Feiyu said this, seeing Li's shocked appearance, Zhan Feiyu raised his lips and smiled, and under the night, his fair and fat face was soft, "Mother, As long as Dad doesn't face the old house, as long as Dad doesn't let you be wronged, I will forgive him."

Zhan Feiyu has no intention of getting married in this life, and she is not a woman who regards her husband as her god, but her mother is different, she has feelings for her father, and during her departure, her father was with her.

After all, I have to leave one day, and my mother also needs someone to accompany her. Zhan Feiyu also thought about taking Li Shi with her in the future, but it would take at least ten years or even longer.

Li confirmed that not only was Zhan Feiyu not angry, but he was speaking the truth, his anxious expression suddenly softened, "Okay, I'll call your father."

The courtyard door was suddenly opened from the inside, Boss Zhan was startled, and stared blankly at Mrs. Li in front of him.

"Xiaoyu let you in." Li's voice was gentle.

"I... Xiaoyu..." Boss Zhan's throat seemed to be blocked all of a sudden, and the corners of his eyes were sore.

For more than half a year, he has not regretted a day, especially when he saw the villagers playing with their children, Boss Zhan always thought of the scene where Zhan Feiyu brought him water and food. lost.

Mrs. Li turned sideways, "Come in, stay outside and feed the mosquitoes?"

"Okay." His voice was choked with sobs, and Boss Zhan's footsteps seemed to weigh a thousand catties.

Entering the yard, looking at the little girl sitting on the chair, at this moment, Boss Zhan couldn't control his emotions anymore, tears welled up, but he wiped them away in an instant.

Standing up, Zhan Feiyu looked at the emotional Boss Zhan, seeing that he was darker and thinner than before, and his body was bent, and felt a little uncomfortable for a while, "Father."

"Xiaoyu, it's dad...I'm sorry..." Boss Zhan stepped forward quickly and hugged the little girl in his arms. This is his daughter. He looked at the little girl who had grown up. It's so muddy!
After Boss Zhan calmed down, Zhan Feiyu looked at the two of them and said, "Father, you can't bully my mother in the future. You have to help my mother and protect my mother. If my mother makes a mistake, you have to stand by my mother." side."

No matter what Zhan Feiyu said, Boss Zhan just nodded.

Li Shi had a sore nose and wiped the corners of her eyes. Even though she was reluctant to part with Boss Zhan, looking at Zhan Feiyu who was always thinking about herself, Li Shi understood that her daughter was always the most important thing in her heart!

"Father promises you." After Boss Zhan finished speaking, he looked at Li Shi who was beside him. He was not good at words, but at this moment, Boss Zhan could guarantee with his life that he would protect Fengyu and Xiaoyu for the rest of his life!

"Then I'll go back to my room to study." After solving a major matter, Zhan Feiyu went back to the room in a relaxed mood. In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and calculations are empty talk. Now those people in the old house will never dare to bully mother again. I dare not use the word filial piety to suppress my father.

The old house of the Zhan family has been in the village for more than half a year, and it seems that there is no sound. After Xiao Yao was limped, he was divorced by Zhan's second son. Now he lives alone in the village, raising chickens and ducks by growing vegetables, and he can live on this day .

Zhan's second son completely stopped. No matter how many calculations he had, he had no room to display them. In the final analysis, his calculations could not be put on the table at all.

Granny Zhan, who can't speak, seldom leaves the house. She basically does laundry, cooks and raises chickens and ducks at home.

Only Mrs. Ma from the third room chattered in the village all day long. Zhan Lao San did a good job at the pier and earned money, so Mrs. Ma's back became hardened. What happened.

But at this moment, after knowing that Zhan Feiyu's teacher was going to open a workshop in the village, Mrs. Ma ran back to the old house in a hurry. Before anyone came in, a loud voice rang out, "Dad, something happened! Workshop!"

"Okay, keep your voice down, you're going to be deaf." Zhan's third child looked at Ma Shi who was shouting with disgust, her voice could almost knock the roof down.

In the main room, the old man Zhan put down the dry smoke, and the old lady Zhan mended her clothes without raising her head, as if all this had nothing to do with her, but the old man Zhan who was sitting on the bench clenched his hands into fists, lowered his head and didn't know What are you thinking.

"Father, how much money does Xiaoyu have to earn!" Mrs. Ma's eyes were shining, and his mouth was like a flower, "The third child is Xiaoyu's uncle, and this workshop must be managed by someone. Don’t worry about my own uncle, my aunt can also go to the workshop to help.”

Although selling vegetables can also earn money, after all, what you earn is small money, at most two meals of meat a month. 120 taels of silver, the more Ma thought about it, the more excited he became, wishing that the workshop could be built tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)