Zhou Shuren was speechless. The Yaohou Mansion had always been at the top of the gossip list in Beijing. He said faintly, "It's better to be stupid than to understand."
Zhulan took the clothes and said, "Indeed, it's better to be stupid."
Zhou Shuren was thinking about Yaohou Mansion while changing his clothes. He had been thinking about the Ministry of Revenue since he came to the capital and had never paid much attention to Yaohou Mansion. This Yaohou Mansion was really lively.
Zhou Shuren changed his clothes and said, "Tomorrow, all officials will go out of the city to welcome the victorious soldiers. Please help me iron the official uniforms."
Zhulan handed the official uniform she had brought with her to Song Pozi, "Okay."
When Zhou Shuren thought about having to get up earlier tomorrow than the morning court, his back bent a little. Attending the morning court was really hard work, he had to get up early every day. It was only the beginning of the month, but he was already looking forward to the next month.
At the dinner table, Chang Lian said enviously, "Dad, tomorrow the officials will welcome the victorious soldiers. This grand scene will be hard to see in the future. It's a pity that my son can't go."
Zhou Shuren glanced at Rongchuan, who kept stealing glances at Xuehan with his eyes narrowed. "Look, Rongchuan can't go either, but he doesn't feel sorry."
Rong Chuan was called out and withdrew his gaze. He was not thick-skinned to begin with. Just now, he was only paying attention to Xue Han wearing the hairpin he gave her. He did not dare to look into his uncle's eyes. His ears turned red. He did not hear what his uncle said and did not know how to respond for a moment.
Chang Lian was speechless. When Rong Chuan came home, all he saw was Xue Han. "Dad, I think Rong Chuan is focusing on getting married soon. He doesn't have any extra time to regret."
Rong Chuan's face turned purple, "I, I didn't."
Xue Han blushed when she heard this and tugged at her mother's sleeve, "Mom."
Seeing that the young couple was very shy, Zhulan glared at Changlian and said, "The food is ready, let's eat quickly."
This worked very well, and the whole family ate their meal obediently.
Xue Han was the first one to put down her chopsticks and finish her meal. Before leaving, she glared at her third brother, then left with the maids and servants who were guarding outside the door.
Chang Lian touched his nose. He was busy teasing Rong Chuan and seemed to have offended the girl. It would be difficult to appease this girl when she was angry!
After dinner, Zhou Shuren took his youngest son and grandchildren to the study. He wanted to see the results of today's academy test. This was his first test since coming to the capital, and he also took the opportunity to estimate the level of the students in the capital's academy.
In the study, Mingyun held the test sheet in his hand. He originally wanted to wait until his grandfather was less busy to ask him for advice, but unexpectedly, his grandfather took the initiative to ask about the test.
Ming Teng hid the answer sheet behind him. His results were not ideal. When his grandfather checked his homework the night before yesterday, he was still boasting about it. But today's report card slapped him twice.
Mingrui was also depressed. He thought that his grandfather was busy and must have no time to pay attention to them. Now his wish was shattered. He took the exam with full confidence, but his results were not ideal.
Changzhong held Minghui's hand, and the uncle and nephew looked left and right. The two little guys leaned their heads together, and it was unknown what they were discussing, and they laughed from time to time.
Zhou Shuren sat down and took in his grandchildren's reactions. "Put the transcript and answer sheet on the table."
Mingyun put it up first, followed by Mingteng and Mingrui who slowly walked to the table, hunched their necks and put down the papers and grades.
Zhou Shuren picked up Mingyun's paper first. Mingyun ranked third and did not fall out of the top three. Mingyun was in Class A, which was a good result. It seemed that the level of Class A in Beijing and Jinzhou academies was similar. He looked at Mingyun's paper again. He had been with Mingyun. The child had developed a rigorous character and seldom made mistakes on questions about numbers. The problem was still with the essay.
Zhou Shuren pointed at the papers. Mingyun was good in everything and was a good role model for the eldest grandson. However, it was also the eldest grandson that made him successful, but also the cause of his failure. Mingyun put too many rules and regulations on himself, and it was reflected in his essay. He couldn't let go, and some parts were always lacking in meaning.
Then he picked up Ming Teng and Ming Rui's. These two were in Class B. Even though it was Class B, there were many students in the class who could be in Class A, but they were stuck in Class B because they were too young.
When Ming Teng was in Jinzhou, his grades were among the best, but now he is only in the middle. He checked his homework the day before yesterday and found that Ming Teng was not lazy. He also looked at the paper and found that it was at Ming Teng's level and there was no carelessness.
Finally it’s Mingrui’s. When this kid was in Jinzhou, his grades were always in the top five. This time he almost got out of the top ten. No wonder he was so depressed by the setback.
It can be seen that the level of the B-class in the capital is much higher than that in Jinzhou. This is just one academy, and there are many more in the capital.
Zhou Shuren called his eldest grandson over and asked, "What do you think is wrong with your own paper?"
Mingyun frowned and said, "Grandpa, I always feel that my writing is not good enough, but I can't find anything after careful examination. Please point out the problem of my grandson."
He read his paper over and over again many times. He also borrowed the papers of the first and second place winners. After reading them, he gained some insights. But when he checked his own, he still couldn't find out where the difference was.
Zhou Shuren pointed to a part of the article and said, "This is where you must have thought about it for a long time before you wrote it!"
Mingyun was stunned, looked down and was surprised, "Grandpa, how did you know that?"
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "It's easy to be willing. You wrote this paragraph very cautiously. You thought too much about it. Your answer was standard. It's okay but not outstanding."
Mingyun recalled his thoughts at that time and lowered his head, "Grandpa, I'm sorry to disappoint you. I was too worried at that time."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Grandpa is not disappointed. To be honest, this is also Grandpa's fault. I have always been strict with you, and you are a child with a strong sense of responsibility. You have unknowingly put all the burden on yourself."
Mingyun didn't think there was anything wrong with his grandfather's request. He was the eldest grandson and should take responsibility. "Grandpa."
Zhou Shuren raised his hand, "I heard from grandpa that he is not old yet. Your third uncle has already entered the official career, and your fourth uncle will also enter the official career. You have the three of us above you, so you have plenty of time to grow up. So Mingyun, try to put down the burden in the future. You have to learn to relax yourself. If you keep tense, grandpa will be very worried."
He doesn't want his eldest grandson, whom he raised with great difficulty, to enter the official career and exhaust himself to death in the future. He would cry if that happened!
Mingyun understood and reflected on himself. He seemed to be unable to relax and was always tense. "Grandpa, I understand."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "You need to know how to make better use of what you can use. If you take on everything yourself, you're a fool. Mingyun, you still have a lot to learn."
Mingyun smiled, "Yes."
Afterwards, Zhou Shuren called Ming Teng and Ming Rui over. "You two answered the papers based on your level. The results of this test show that there are always people better than you. You need to work harder. Especially Ming Teng, you should concentrate. If you get the same result next time, Grandpa will clean up the room next to the study for you to live in, and then ask Mr. Meng to give you extra lessons."