Too many young ladies in the capital were envious of their cousin. Their fourth uncle had made an appointment with Gu Sheng, and they all secretly laughed at their cousin's marriage behind their backs, waiting to see Gu Sheng's betrothal gift!
Minghui said playfully: "Gu Sheng cannot be poor."
In the Hanlin Academy, Gu Sheng took advantage of his rest time to figure out what he still lacked. He started preparing for the betrothal gift years ago. For his betrothal gift, his eldest brother gave out all the money. He was moved but did not ask for his eldest brother's money. The eldest brother already had Have their own little home.
Ever since Mr. Zhou clearly identified him as his son-in-law, he has never sold any of his paintings, even if someone asked him for a high price. He had earlier asked his future consort to sell several paintings to the south, and he got a lot of money, plus his savings and The business income can also make up a betrothal gift of ten thousand liang.
Gu Sheng frowned. It was a pity that he couldn't get antique calligraphy and paintings. The betrothal gift was still a bit unsightly. The more he thought about it, the tighter his brows became.
Changzhi took over the task of compiling a book today and had just selected people. He thought that Gu Sheng had come to look for people specially.
Gu Sheng raised his head and stood up quickly, "Sir."
Changzhi sat down and said why he came, "I didn't want to interfere with your future. Today I was assigned the task of compiling a book. Don't underestimate it. I think it means a big move, so I want to ask you if you will continue to stay." Hanlin Academy?”
Gu Sheng hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, sir, for considering me. I have already made an agreement with my future prince-in-law, and he has already helped me operate it privately."
Changzhi secretly felt regretful when he heard this, and then felt relieved that he had a personal opportunity, "In this case, just pretend that I didn't say it."
Gu Sheng, "Thank you, sir, for thinking about me."
Chang Zhi got up and went back in a hurry, but Gu Sheng didn't feel it was a pity. He had plans for his future.
When he was leaving the Yamen, Gu Sheng went out and saw his consort Wu Shangheng, "Why are you here?"
Wu Shangheng motioned to get on the carriage. Gu Sheng got on the carriage and almost had no place to sit. He saw that there were many boxes in the carriage, "What did you buy again?"
Wu Shangheng pointed to the box, "I took it out to exchange paintings with you."
Gu Sheng opened the box in confusion. The long box contained ancient paintings, and the other boxes were pairs of ornaments. He practiced his eyesight with Wu Shangheng and knew the value of these things very well. "I know you want to help me, but I can't." Taking advantage of you, you have helped me a lot."
Wu Shangheng said: "You and I are friends, how can we take advantage of it? I think your paintings are valuable for collection. They may not be worth a fortune in the future. Now that I have exchanged all the paintings in your hand, I feel that I am taking advantage of them." So cheap.”
On the one hand, he is helping his friends, but his words are not based on water. Besides, he likes people to be slapped in the face. They don't want to see the betrothal gift joke, but he wants to see who is the joke.
Gu Sheng saw the gift and said, "I know your good intentions. It would be hypocritical for me to postpone it any longer. If you want any paintings in the future, just tell me and I won't take any money."
Wu Shangheng laughed and said, "I took advantage of it this time."
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it’s the day before the Spring Festival. Last year’s major imperial examination case made this year’s Spring Festival extra strict. This time, no food is allowed to be brought into the examination room. The examination room will be responsible for eating, and there are some things that cannot be brought in. I have already signed it early. Notify the reference candidate in the newspaper.
The new rules were also posted outside the examination room. No food was allowed, which was approved by the examinees. Most of the examinees who were referred did not know how to take care of themselves. What they ate were either cold pancakes or greasy snacks. Now it is better and there is no need to worry about food. There is still a lot of time left to rest.
Today, the masters of the Zhouhou Mansion are all at home. In the past, there was no such big movement at home, and all the married women have returned.
Zhou Shuren specially took a day and a half off for his old son Chunwei, and planned to send his son to the examination room in person tomorrow.
Changzhi is over thirty, but he still can't help but feel sad. His son and grandson are indeed his lifeblood. Look at the old man's concerned look!
Zhou Shuren not only cared about his son, but also personally checked the supplies brought into the examination room no less than three times.
Chang Zhong looked at the room full of people, the smile on his face never changed. He patiently responded to everyone's concerns and advised not to worry about him.
Mingjing and the others sat in the corner, pulling on their brother's sleeves, "Brother, my little uncle is so awesome."
Instead, he had to be afraid before the exam. When he thought about the test questions that his uncle had done, a chill ran down his back. He had decided that he would never take the exam if he was a scholar under twenty-five.
Minghui also admired him, "You don't want to think about who taught me."
Mingjing swallowed her saliva. Uncle Wu Ming was also a great person. Who didn't know Mr. Wu from the grassland? Then he snickered. After all, he had many backers and they were all awesome. Not only could he walk sideways, but so could his descendants in the future!
Minghui knocked his brother on the head, "It's all up to you!"
Mingjing looked up and laughed dryly, "Take it as if I don't exist."
Chang Zhong burst into laughter. Among the nephews, Ming Jing was the most joyful and beckoned: "Come and sit."
Mingjing didn't want to go, so she was pushed out by her brother. She squirmed and was finally kicked by her father. She covered her butt and wrinkled her face, "It hurts."
Boss Zhou was angry. What kind of fun was this kid joining in on today? "It's okay as long as it hurts."
Zhulan glared at her and motioned for Mingjing to come over and sit down, "This means that Mingjing is lenient. How old Mingjing is and you still don't know how to save face for your child!"
Zhou Shuren said in his heart that Mingjing was fat again, "It's true that my heart is broad and my body is fat."
Mingjing wanted to shrink her belly, but her belly was still bulging to no avail.
Li said speechlessly: "Don't shrink, your belly is strong."
With a coaxing sound, everyone in the room laughed. Mingjing's ears turned red, and then she also smiled because his atmosphere became more relaxed.
In the evening, the whole family had a reunion dinner. When the main courtyard was quiet, Zhulan and his wife had washed up. Shuren had no intention of resting. Then Zhulan saw Shuren approving his cloak and said, "Where are you going?"
Shuren said: "I'm going to see my son."
Zhulan also wanted to take a look, then thought for a moment, "Go ahead."
Shuren gathered his cloak and pushed out the door. Zhulan laughed and shook her head. She didn't notice that her son was nervous, but her husband was even more nervous.
In Changzhong's courtyard, the boy who was keeping watch at night saw the lantern, and when he took a closer look, it turned out to be the Marquis. He hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, "Young man, I have met the Marquis."
Zhou Shuren looked at the closed courtyard door, "Master, can you rest now?"
The boy replied softly, "The lights have been turned off to rest."
They were all servants who admired their young master. They thought he would be too nervous to sleep, but they thought too much. When the time came, he turned off the lights and took a rest.
Zhou Shuren stood at the door, thought for a moment and said, "Open the door carefully."
After hearing this, the boy opened the door. Zhou Shuren carried the lantern and went in without anyone following him. When he arrived at his son's bedroom, the mother-in-law who was keeping watch was busy opening the door.
There was light in the room because of the lantern. Zhou Shuren walked to the window cautiously, fearing to scare his son from standing beside the bed. When he saw that his son was really asleep with a smile on his face, he looked at it for a while before turning around and leaving.
Changzhong has been sleeping well at home, still in a deep sleep. He really didn't know that his biological father came to see him.