Do you know that it starts with Meng Tong?

Before getting off the boat, Wei Chen took out the Shiwen paper he wrote yesterday from Sheng Changfeng's book bag, looked at it, and handed it to Sheng Changbai who was standing aside with a smile.

After reading it, Sheng Changbai nodded and said, "Not bad, the progress is obvious."

Sheng Changfeng was very excited when he heard this and asked: "Second brother, can I pass the county examination this time?"

Sheng Changbai smiled and said: "In previous years, there might not be a chance, but I heard that the county examination enrollment will be expanded to 100 people this year, so maybe we can give it a try."

Sheng Changfeng's eyes lit up. He knew his second brother's temperament. If his second brother said he could give it a try, he would be at least [-]% sure.He nodded seriously and said, "I will study hard this month!"

After arriving in Youyang, the three of them discussed it and decided to stay at Wei Chen's house. Living together would avoid the trouble of traveling back and forth for advice.

Although the courtyard of Wei Chen's house is not big, it has a good environment, comfortable living, and very secluded. Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changfeng are very satisfied.

When the two brothers from the Sheng family met Wei Ruyi, they both bowed obediently. Sheng Changfeng saw that Wei Ruyi and Wei Shuyi had similar faces, and couldn't help but think of what Lin Sushuang did to Wei Shuyi's mother and daughter. Feeling a little guilty, I went to the street to buy a gift for little Zhang Xu.

Although Wei Ruyi was not angry with Lin Sushuang, she would not blame it on a child. She treated Sheng Changfeng just like Sheng Changbai.

That night, Wei Ruyi prepared a sumptuous meal. Zhang Ming got the news and rushed back from the wine shop. The family and the Sheng brothers gathered together for a meal.

During the dinner, Zhang Ming heard that it was the first time for Sheng Changfeng to take the county examination, and he said: "I heard from people in the yamen that this year's county examination was easier than last year. Firstly, 50 more people were admitted. Secondly, last year's top candidates Those batches have all been taken away, and the competition this year is much smaller. Although Sheng Xiaoguan is taking the exam for the first time, he still has a good chance of getting it if he works hard."

Sheng Changfeng was secretly excited after hearing this.

Wei Chen smiled and joked: "Uncle, are you so capable now that you can even find out the news in the yamen?"

Zhang Ming scratched his head and smiled. The whole family laughed, and the meal passed by while talking and laughing.

After dinner, Wei Chen gave Sheng Changfeng an evening lesson. He had to finish writing a topic before midnight.

Sheng Changfeng came into contact with Shiwen not long ago, and he was still in the stage of carefully considering the words and sentences. He started writing the article very slowly, and he didn't finish it until three quarters of the year.

Seeing that it was getting late, Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai urged him to go to bed first. Unexpectedly, this boy was also a stubborn person and had to finish writing this article before going to bed.

After midnight, when Wei Chen got up to check, he found that Sheng Changfeng had fallen asleep on the desk.

Wei Chen was about to drag him to the bed when he suddenly heard him talking in his sleep: "Brother Wei, my little mother is so bad, will you blame me?"

Wei Chen smiled and shook his head, and said softly: "Silly boy, you are you, and your wife is your wife. Of course I won't blame you."

Wei Chen dragged Sheng Changfeng to the bed, covered him with a quilt, turned off the lights, and went back to his room to sleep. Naturally, he didn't know that after he left, there was a low sob in Sheng Changfeng's room.

Chapter 108 Arranged

The spring rain is lingering, which is the time for reading and writing.

In the attic, Wei Chen finished writing a current article. After reading the entire article, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

In the past month, his study level has not decreased at all, but his writing has not improved. This kind of problem can no longer be solved by studying hard.

However, the consistent daily classes over the past six months have been very effective. Wei Chen's temperament has become more calm and restrained now. Even if he encounters a bottleneck in his studies, he does not panic.

After drinking the hot porridge sent by Wei Ruyi, feeling warm all over, Wei Chen stood up, picked up his umbrella, and went to Sheng Changfeng's house.

Sheng Changfeng was immersed in writing an article, and Wei Chen did not interrupt him. He picked up the article he had written and read it. After a while, he nodded unconsciously.

"Chang Feng, your article is already good, but you must remember to be careful about what you write, and don't just follow your temper. If you can stop your enthusiasm when you are excited about writing, it will be a good article."

"Yes, I understand." Sheng Changfeng listened carefully and nodded vigorously.

Sheng Changfeng was born with a more out-of-the-box temperament than his second brother Sheng Changbai. This character will naturally be reflected in his articles. Although Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai have guided him now, it will not happen overnight if he wants to correct it.

Therefore, Wei Chen only pointed out a general direction to Sheng Changfeng and asked him to work hard in this direction, without demanding that he make immediate changes.

Wei Chen took the pen and revised the article line by line for Sheng Changfeng: "Compare it yourself. If you don't understand anything, ask your second brother and I when we come back tonight."

Sheng Changfeng knew that today was the day to register for the annual exam, and Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai were both going to Jiangning by boat, so he just nodded when he heard this and didn't ask any more questions.

Wei Chen went out and called Sheng Changbai next door. Together they held umbrellas and went to the dock outside the county town, rented a passenger boat, and finally arrived in Jiangning City before noon.

When I arrived at Fu Xue and entered Minglun Hall, many people had already gathered inside. There were also many new faces that Wei Chen had never seen before. They should be students like Wei Chen who were absent from class all year round, but this time they were all came back.

For students, the usual monthly classes don't matter, they can participate or not, but the annual exam is a must.

"Haha, Xingyun and Zecheng, you are back too!" Wang Yaochen, Weng Dingfan, and Tang Henian came together, smiling and bowing their hands to Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai.

Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai responded with smiles.

They all entered the private school together last year and haven't seen each other for about half a year. When they meet again now, not only are they no strangers to each other, but they feel like they are reunited with old friends, and they feel more cordial.

After reminiscing about old times, the few of them went to the Mansion School to register their names with Mr. Lu.

After getting the registration documents for the annual examination, Wei Chen did not rush back home. Instead, he went outside Jiangning City to meet his teacher Zhuang Jun.

Sheng Changbai admired Zhuang Jun very much, but now after the old lady explained it, his worries were all gone, so he naturally followed him.

The two of them carried gifts to the small courtyard by the lake. After meeting Zhuang Jun, Zhuang Jun first asked Wei Chen about his experience in Yangzhou, and Wei Chen answered truthfully.

When Zhuang Jun heard that Wei Chen was making a big splash at the Boat Poetry Party, instead of showing any joy, his face looked a little serious.

Until the exam

After checking the meaning of Wei Chen's classics and confirming that Wei Chen had not missed any articles on the classics and meanings due to reciting poems and composing poems during this period, the old man's expression softened.

After checking his disciple's homework, Zhuang Jun turned his attention to Sheng Changbai beside Wei Chen.

Sheng Changbai hurriedly stepped forward and took out a letter. It was a letter written by the old lady. The old lady specifically asked him to deliver it to Zhuang Jun personally.

As for the content of this letter, naturally the old lady asked Zhuang Jun to go to the Sheng family to open a private school to teach the children of the Sheng family.

After Zhuang Jun read the letter, he was speechless for a long time. He looked at the hills in the distance, his eyes gradually becoming blank, as if he was recalling something.

Sheng Changbai waited respectfully, but actually he was quite nervous.

Although the old lady told Sheng Changbai about the relationship between great-grandfather and Zhuang Jun, this is the famous Mr. Qingteng after all. He has lived in seclusion for many years and has no interest in worldly affairs. Because of a letter from the old lady, he agreed to work as a boy in the Sheng family. A small private school teacher?

Thinking of this, Sheng Changbai couldn't help but look at Wei Chen aside, hoping that Wei Chen could help with a few words of kindness.

Wei Chen already knew the final result, so he didn't speak. He just smiled and signaled Sheng Changbai to calm down.

After a long time, Zhuang Jun spoke slowly: "How is your grandmother doing lately?"

Sheng Changbai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied: "Mr. Lao is thinking about me. Grandma is fine."

"Okay?" Zhuang Jun lowered his eyes and sneered at the corner of his mouth: "I have met your father before. He is indeed a very good filial son."

When Sheng Changbai heard Zhuang Jun's sarcasm towards Sheng Hong, he was furious. He wanted to fulfill his obligation as a son of man and stood up to reprimand the other party, but when the words came to his lips, he could not utter a single word.

The Sheng family knows best how Sheng Hong has treated the old lady over the years. Sheng Changbai himself is deeply ashamed and has no face to contradict Zhuang Jun.

Zhuang Jun looked at Sheng Changbai, whose face was turning purple and blue, and suddenly laughed: "You are very good. No wonder your grandmother is full of praise for you. I, my young apprentice, are also willing to bring you to my place."

Feeling Zhuang Jun's eyes sweeping over his head, Wei Chen quickly echoed with a smile: "Teacher's discerning eye is as bright as a torch, and Brother Cheng's character and conduct are much better than those of his disciples."

This was Wei Chen's words to praise Sheng Changbai, but after hearing this, Zhuang Jun smiled and nodded, seeming to agree with Wei Chen's statement that Sheng Changbai was indeed better than Wei Chen in terms of character.

Wei Chen was speechless.

Teacher, are you too disrespectful?

Zhuang Jun ignored his disciple's minor emotions, turned to look at Sheng Changbai, and said in a deep voice: "Your grandmother is the only daughter of Marquis Yongyi. She values ​​honor and dignity most in her life and rarely asks for help. If she didn't place high hopes on you, she would never You would sacrifice your dignity to beg me, do you understand this?"

When Zhuang Jun mentioned Sheng Changbai's father, Sheng Hong, his tone was rather harsh, which inevitably made Sheng Changbai feel a little prickly.

But after hearing what he just said, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart, and said seriously: "Grandma has been a great kindness to my Sheng family, and Sheng Changbai will repay it throughout his life."

"With your words, your grandmother's hard work is in vain." Zhuang Jun nodded happily.

"Then the Sheng family asked the teacher to open a private school. Did the teacher agree or not?" Wei Chen reminded.

Zhuang Jun glared at Wei Chen angrily, then looked at Sheng Changbai, and said calmly: "I agree to this matter, but opening a private school is not an easy task. I am old and frail, and have low energy. I need someone to take care of me." Just ask for help."

Sheng Changbai said hurriedly: "Sir, don't worry. As long as you are willing to come, the students will ask your father to hire an assistant teacher in the capital, so you won't be hurt."

Zhuang Jun waved his hand: "No need to go to such trouble, I already have someone I like as an assistant."

After saying that, Zhuang Jun turned to look at Wei Chen, his eyes narrow, and Sheng Changbai also looked over expectantly.

"This has been arranged..."

Wei Chen tugged at the corner of his mouth helplessly, but he had no objection to this. He bowed and said: "Master has something to do, and I will do my best to help you. The teacher is going to Bianjing. The mountains are high and the road is far away. As a disciple, how can I just sit back and watch?" Teacher, please be sure to take your disciples with you so that you can serve me well."

"good."

Chapter 109

It's only the middle of the first month, and there are still a month or two before the Sheng family moves to Bianjing, and Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai will still have to stay in Youyang for a while.

Therefore, Zhuang Jun was not in a hurry to leave. He only waited for Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai to finish their exams before meeting up with the Sheng family's troops in Yangzhou and sailing to Beijing together.

After leaving the lakeside courtyard, Wei Chen paid a visit to his senior brother Shen Du's house and told him about Zhuang Jun's decision to enter the capital soon.

Shen Du regretted this, but still expressed respect for the teacher's wishes. He just hoped that on the day Zhuang Jun left, Wei Chen could notify him or go to see him off.

Wei Chen naturally agreed.

The brothers chatted for a while, and when Wei Chen saw that it was getting late, he stood up and left.

He originally wanted to go to Shengjia Trading Company in the city to see the sales of amber wine, but after thinking about it, he gave up the idea.

Wei Chen decided to slowly get out of the wine shop business and let Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming take part more, which was also a common practice in official circles.

It would be best if even the wine shop's members were handed over to Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming, with Wei Chen completely hidden behind the scenes, so that a lot of trouble would be avoided in the future.

After returning from Jiangning, Wei Chen found his aunt and uncle and told his plans, and then began to study hard behind closed doors with Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changfeng to prepare for the annual examination.

However, when people live in this world, there will always be troubles that cannot be avoided, and Wei Chen is not immune to this.

Around the Lantern Festival, the threshold of Wei Chen's family was almost broken. Many candidates who were related to Wei Chen came to the door one after another, asking Wei Chen to serve as their county's bailiff.

In just two or three days, hundreds of candidates came to visit, which made Wei Chen extremely annoyed.

There is nothing we can do about it. There are only a few dozen Linshan students in the county. After deducting those who have died of illness, are ill, are observing the system, and studying abroad, there are only a few people who can really act as Linshan guarantors for the candidates.

In particular, Wei Chen was still the junior San Yuan who had won three consecutive championships. Many people asked Wei Chen to be their guarantee, hoping to take advantage of Wei Chen's literary talent.

Among them were members of the Wei clan from Xiyin Village, relatives of the Sheng family, and many old classmates from the Sheng family's free school.

It was all a favor and there was no way to shirk it, so Wei Chen could only be patient, receive them one by one, and promise to be their guarantee.

Wei Chen felt quite strange when he thought that a year ago, he was busy preparing for the county examination just like these candidates, but now he was able to serve as their bailiff.

According to the rules, each person must give one tael of silver as a thank you gift.Wei Chen now has a rich family and has no shortage of money to provide a bailout, but if someone really wanted to give it to him, Wei Chen would not refuse.After all, it is a sincere intention, and pushing it out will hurt people.

After adding up all the thank-you gifts, Wei Chen got a few dozen taels of silver.