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Chapter 257 Know yourself and know yourself (first update)

Chen Jianfang held several thick tomes in his hands.

Under this situation, for some reason, a thin layer of sweat suddenly formed on his palms. He wanted to clenched his back molars, but he was worried that the tight angle of his jaw would betray his hidden emotions.

"Erlang." Qiao Hui turned his head and punched Chen Jianfang's shoulder with his fist, speaking first, "I haven't seen you for a long time, why are you so thin!"

Qiao Hui's attitude was natural. Chen Jianfang's hands suddenly relaxed, and all his thoughts were put down.

Chen Jianfang punched Qiao Hui back and smiled, "There is no one who is not thin when preparing for the exam. Master Xiong told me that when he took the exam, he was only half as narrow as he is now."

After Chen Jianfang finished speaking, he turned his eyes and greeted Xian Jin with a smile, "Xian Jin."

The gaze is gentle and soothing.

Xianjin smiled and nodded, "Erlangjun."

Qiao Hui looked calm and looked at the books in Chen Jianfang's hand, ""For the People", "Water Embankment Construction" and "Pharmaceutical Confidentialities". Why did dad give you all the medical books?"

Chen Jianfang lowered his head and flipped through the yellowed ancient book. "The teacher said that the eldest princess is pragmatic and not unrealistic. People's livelihood is based on health. Moreover, the eldest princess personally ordered Zhang Zheng of the Ministry of Rites to propose the topic. Zhang Zheng was in charge of it in the past few years. It's Jimin Hall. If there is a medical problem, I won't be blinded."

Qiao Hui nodded, "The questions in Kai Enke's exams are always surprising. It's a good idea to look around."

He took a step forward, smiled heartily, and the coldness in the corners of his brows and eyes was temporarily replaced by the youthful spirit that had disappeared, "It's just my father's words. Now I hear half of them and throw them away - what do you say? Three If you don't touch a book every day, it's better to drive pigs. He hasn't touched a book in more than two years, so don't listen to everything."

Chen Jianfang laughed and took a step forward, "If you have the guts to say these words in front of the teacher!"

Qiao Hui waved his hand, "I don't have this ability! Although my father is lame, his crutches can make him angry."

Chen Jian laughed conveniently.

The two of them took a step forward, as if they had crossed two years of separation and finally stood side by side.

The second door creaked open.

Qiao Hui also walked inside, "The residence is spacious and exquisite. I will go and thank the old lady."

To the east of the second gate is the kitchen house.

Xian Jin saw white smoke coming out of the chimney, and then heard the little girl's startled screams.

Qiao Baozhu's cooking sounds like every aspect is full of danger.

Xian Jin greeted the two of them, "I have to look at the orb - I didn't spend on rebuilding the kitchen in this year's budget."

Xian Jin lifted up his skirt and ran towards the east.

Like a cheerful little green cabbage.

Chen Jianfang stood still, his eyes following Xian Jin's back, and the smile in his eyes was about to overflow.

He missed her so much.

How can you not lose weight when preparing for exams - this sentence is true.

The small house he rented was right next to Wang Xuezheng's Yamen. It only had three hours a day and belonged completely to him.

Sleeping, eating, drinking, and washing must all be completed within these three hours.

From Tiannanhai north to Yingtianfu, there were countless candidates preparing for the exam. Those whose families had a small income rented a house and hired two servants to take care of their daily life; those whose families were poor rented inn rooms in twos and threes to eat and drink together and reduce their expenses.

He thought he was a hard worker, but he was taken to a shack inn by Wang Xuezheng to have a look, and he realized that the inertia and laziness in him had not been completely removed - some old men in their forties and fifties, He makes thick, bitter tea, sleeps for only two hours a day, and eats boiled water noodles. "You don't need to chew the noodles, just swallow them whole. It takes less time than rice."

He was frightened: he was not Baoyuan. He, like these old men, was moving forward step by step. He did not rely on a sharper brain or more outstanding talent than others, but on more blood and sweat.

He has always known clearly the gap between him and Qiao Baoyuan.

They were graduates of the same class. While he was studying hard, Qiao Baoyuan finished chewing the braised chicken feet and made one or two comments, "This braised chicken feet is not glutinous." Then he turned off the lights and went to sleep, not wanting to fight.

In the final exam, Bao Yuan's ranking was even ahead of him.

So he can only win if he works harder and works harder than everyone else.

Xian Jin's back is light and comfortable.

The lingering look in Chen Jianfang's eyes suddenly appeared on his lips. fine.

Just like his father met his mother, he also met the most brilliant fireworks in his life on the dark road.

Qiao Hui watched Chen Jianfang's expression quietly.

"Erlang." Qiao Hui said.

Chen Jianfang woke up from his dream and came to his senses, "Huh?"

Qiao Hui smiled and walked forward as if nothing had happened, "What are you looking at? Let's go! If it's too late, I can only salute outside the old lady's yard."

Chen Jianfang said "Oh", lowered his head and raised his feet. He and Qiao Hui walked in the deep corridor of Chaoshou, and asked, "Dingyuan Hou has returned to the capital?"

Qiao Hui nodded, "I'm back. I quietly returned to Beijing at the end of last year, and I came back with him."

"Have the Japanese given up?" Chen Jianfang lowered his head and turned the corner of the verandah. "A few months ago, the disciples were preparing a 'Ten Thousand People's Letter', saying with certainty that the Great Wei Dynasty should crush the Japanese invaders. How can we seek temporary peace and repeatedly give in?"

Qiao Hui smiled, "The scholar is angry."

The tone is upright and casual.

Chen Jianfang also smiled, "You have been with the eldest princess in the past few years, so your vision and experience are naturally different. Although the disciples are scholarly, their hearts are the same."

Qiao Hui raised his eyebrows and said in a serious tone, "Erlang, we need to be cautious in state affairs. Now that the fight between Emperor Zhaode and the eldest princess is getting more intense, we need to be more cautious in our words and deeds. You are the number one seed of Yingtian Mansion's spring palace. Don’t use your mouth to give others an excuse.”

This is what I say from the bottom of my heart.

Chen Jianfang nodded solemnly, "This is natural."

Qiao Hui frowned and said again, "The Japanese matter is not over yet. The eldest princess and the cabinet are having a game, and many trends are not clear. If you ask me to suggest, you wait two more years for the outcome, and wait for the wind in the court to blow clearly." After that, the future will be clearer."

Chen Jianfang smiled and said nothing.

Qiao Huiru saw through Chen Jianfang's thoughts and laughed, "Enke's fate is also good. Everyone has no time to prepare. The test is about basic daily skills, but you need to keep one thing in mind when answering questions in the spring. Be sure to be cautious and ask for help." Stay stable and don’t seek newness.”

Chen Jianfang looked up at Qiao Hui.

Baoyuan, who is still two years younger than him, now has his back to the moonlight, with sharp edges and corners, his eyes are steady, and his words have the feeling of strategizing for thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

It gave him a sense of superiority that was even greater than that of Ying Tianfu Fu Cheng.

Chen Jianfang knew that this feeling was not the suppression deliberately expressed by Qiao Hui, but the temperament engraved in his bones.

Chen Jianfang raised his jaw slightly and sighed, "In just two years, Bao Yuan has been like a light boat passing over heavy mountains, and has already left us far away."

Qiao Hui put his hand on Chen Jianfang's shoulder, just like in the old days.

He is the eldest son of the mountain leader, and he is the mountain leader's favorite disciple.

The two of them have a natural close relationship.

In the past ten years, they have accompanied each other and witnessed their growth. Although they occasionally have different ideas, they have always been each other's most loyal partners.

"It's only two years."

Qiao Hui smiled, with stars in his eyes, "Erlang, life is a long road. Before the end, who knows who will run faster?"

Chen Jianfang put his backhand on Qiao Hui's back, "Just wait."

Qiao Hui laughed loudly, "I don't want to be a rabbit waiting in place!"

　I don't like the bloody fight scenes between two men.

　　Brothers are brothers.

　　Both boys are very good people.

　　(End of this chapter)