While the emperor was furious in the palace, Zhang Shou had already brought Zou Ming and his party back to Zhang Garden. As for the fact that he would occasionally pick up a young person and place him at home, everyone in the family had long been accustomed to it, and the doorman didn't even ask any more questions. But when Zhu Ying came back with him, they paid more attention to it, and immediately sent someone to report it to Wu.
When Wu hurried to the guest house, she learned the whole story from Zhu Ying. She was so angry that she cursed him several times for being shameless after she learned that the candidate who went to Beijing to take the spring examination was knocked down by an inexplicable guy. After Zhang Shou settled the already dazed Zou Ming and brought the other two to see her, she began to comfort them.
"In broad daylight, there are such thugs who commit crimes. Don't worry. Since we have found out the truth, the county and government offices will definitely give you justice. It's not easy for the three of you to stay in the capital. Now that one of you has fallen into the water and is sick, the other two need to call a doctor and take care of him. It's quite inconvenient to stay in an inn, so just stay here."
Although she was not sure what the arrangements for Zhang Shou were, since she had brought him back, he would probably stay. There was plenty of room at home anyway, so she was of course happy to be generous on Zhang Shou's behalf.
The three young men were born in Northern Zhili. Their families were not rich, but they were well-off. That was why they went to Beijing as soon as they passed the provincial examination. Staying in Beijing for a few more months would cost more money, but they felt it was worth it to get familiar with the environment and take the opportunity of the imperial lecture to see if they could make friends with celebrities and make more friends.
But no matter how much money they had, it was only enough for daily expenses, and definitely not enough to seek medical treatment in the capital. Today, Zhang Shou first helped save people, and then settled them in his home. How could they, who were just starting out, not be moved by such a kind-hearted person
However, upon hearing Wu's invitation, Zhang Shou smiled and said, "Mother, Mr. Zou is a victim. When the Wanping County Court hears the case, they may send someone to ask him about certain things. It would be best if he stays with me for the time being. However, it would not be appropriate for the other two to stay with me."
Just now they thought Zhang Shou was a rare warm-hearted and kind person, but now he suddenly said this, and the two young men suddenly felt cold in their hearts. However, Zhang Shou then said something else.
"After all, they are going to take part in the examination next year, and whether it is the chief examiner, deputy examiner or those examiners, I am afraid that eight or nine out of ten will dislike me. If they have a preconceived impression of me because they live in my house, that would be bad."
At this point, Zhang Shou looked at the two young men again and said, "How about this, the teacher's children and grandchildren are serving as officials outside, and he must be lonely living alone. If you two are willing, you can live with him. He is not only a master of mathematics, but also a master of literature and learning. If you live with him, you can ask for advice at any time, and no one will dare to do anything to you."
After hearing this, the two young men were immediately ashamed and felt that the idea they had just had was too ungrateful. If Zhang Shou was unwilling to take them in, why would he invite a doctor and settle Zou Ming at home? Not to mention, now they have to disturb the old Grand Tutor Ge who has long stopped caring about government affairs for the sake of these two candidates!