Xu Dong had already been sent home to express his congratulations. By the time Gu Yunji returned home, everyone already knew that he had passed the county examination.

Gu Kaizhen was very happy and looked at Gu Yunji with eyes full of relief: "Ji'er, although you have worked very hard this year and are very different from before, my father did not expect you to be able to take the case examination. I remember when you said you would

I am 80% certain to be admitted as a scholar, but I thought you were joking, but I didn’t expect that my father looked down on you. In two days, I will ask someone to take out your exam papers and send them to your grandfather so that he can read them.

I’ll give you some tips so that you can win the exam as soon as possible.”

Mrs. Wang also stepped forward and said with a smile: "Brother Ji has grown up. He has been studying hard for less than a year and can take the case study exam. It will be even more amazing in the future. Brother Xiao has taken the exam before

Among those who have passed the examination, brother Ji has passed the examination and now each of the children is more promising than the other. Our family is about to become prosperous."

Only when children make progress and have successors can a family truly prosper for a long time.

Gu Kaizhen stroked his beard and said happily: "Hahahaha, yes, you two are both good boys, you are so proud of your father!" Then he counted the days, "Speaking of which, the exam results will be released in these few days, maybe it will be announced soon.

There will be good news in two days!"

As he said that, he said to Mrs. Wang: "We had a big event when Xiao'er passed the exam. Although Ji'er only passed the exam, it was also a happy event to win the title of scholar in one fell swoop. We can't favor one over the other. Everyone in the family

If we get half a month's extra monthly money, we won't have to hold a banquet. We can buy some good food and let our family lively and lively by ourselves."

Gu Yunlin complained softly at the side: "Why didn't I see my father handle it like this when I was admitted as a scholar? He said he didn't favor one thing over another."

Gu Kaizhen raised his eyebrows and glanced at him: "You have the nerve to say that! Your eldest brother is the judge, and your third brother is the head of the case. What about you? Among the three brothers, you are the only one who is not motivated, and you still want me to take care of it for you? Do you think so?

Demei!"

As a father, Gu Kaizhen had a thorough understanding of Gu Yunlin's temper. He knew that he was just talking words and not a bad person, so he snorted and stopped caring.

Here, Gu Yunji came to Aunt Zhao's yard and was hugged as soon as he entered the door.

Aunt Zhao was so happy that she burst into tears. While wiping away her tears, she pulled her son up and down to look at her. She cried and laughed and said, "My son strives for success! My son strives for success! I have no other hope for my mother. I just hope that you and I will be together."

Hello sister, now that you are making progress, I am happy from the bottom of my heart for my mother."

As the concubine of a wealthy family, Aunt Zhao looks beautiful, but in reality, few people know how sad she is. The owner treats her as a toy, plays with her when she thinks of it, and throws it aside when she doesn't think about it.

.I was locked up in the backyard for the rest of my life, unable to get out of the door or enter the hall. Even my own children could not be raised in front of me.

All he can do every day, besides passing time in the yard, is to silently hope that the children will be well. As a woman in his previous life, how could Gu Yunji not understand the bitterness of a woman? Now facing Aunt Zhao who was crying with joy, he also felt a little...

I felt the same way, and my eyes were filled with tears.

Gu Yunqiao smiled and persuaded at the side: "Auntie, why are you crying? My brother is just a scholar now, and in the future he will be a scholar and a Jinshi! Your good days are still to come!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao quickly wiped away her tears and said, "Yes, yes, your brother will be more promising in the future after taking the criminal case examination."

The three of them were talking and laughing, enjoying the warm atmosphere at the moment.

The next day when the county school was over, Gu Yunji saw Cheng Yan who was about to go home and stopped him: "Cheng Yan, didn't you say you wanted me to introduce you to my father? Are you free now?"

"Now?" Cheng Yan was a little surprised, "It's okay, but I didn't prepare any gifts. Isn't it a bit offensive to come to the door rashly?"

Gu Yunji didn't care: "It doesn't matter, my father is not a man of false etiquette. Besides, to our family, it doesn't matter whether you prepare etiquette or not."

The Gu family has a rich family background, and Gu Kaizhen grew up in Fucheng since he was a child. He has never seen anything, so he really won't care about the gift prepared by a poor scholar. After hearing this, Cheng Yan no longer hesitated and went straight back to the Gu family with Gu Yunji.

Outside the main hall of the Gu family, Gu Yunji asked Cheng Yan to wait here for a while while he went in first to explain the situation to Gu Kaizhen.

Gu Yunji walked in and saluted Gu Kaizhen who was reading: "Father, my son has brought back a classmate named Cheng Yan. I would like to introduce him to you. Is it okay?"

Gu Kaizhen was a little surprised: "Oh? I only know that you have a good relationship with that kid from the Jiang family, but I haven't seen you bring him back." As he said, he put down the book in his hand, "Who is this Cheng Yan? You are so

Want to introduce me to him?"

Gu Yunji replied: "He is the second place in this county examination. He is very talented, but his family is poor. The main reason is to see if you can help him."

It is not uncommon for aristocratic families to sponsor and support poor children. They often choose talented students to provide financial and resource support. If the students succeed in the future, they can also become the family's help.

Gu Kaizhen raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Really? Let him come in. I have to take a good look."

Cheng Yan came in and bowed to Gu Kaizhen: "Junior Cheng Yan has met Mr. Gu. I have long heard that Mr. Gu is an upright man, willing to do good, and highly respected in Huating County. I also heard that Yun Ji often mentioned that you care about your children and your servants.

Friendly and kind, when I saw him today, he certainly lived up to his reputation."

He looks to be about the same age as Gu Yunji, but he has a mature look. He speaks thoughtfully and tactfully, and he is very easy to say compliments. Thinking that this person can make his always cautious and prudent son take the initiative to introduce him, it seems that he has some ability.

From these two sentences, Gu Kaizhen could tell that Cheng Yan was thinking deeply. He nodded slightly and said to Gu Yunji: "Ji'er, please go out for a while. I will talk to this little friend Cheng alone."

Gu Yunji was confused, but did not ask. Before leaving, he turned his head and glanced at Cheng Yan. He was sitting quietly on a chair drinking tea, looking calm.

Soon, the two of them finished talking and Cheng Yan was about to leave. Gu Yunji walked out and saw his father smiling kindly.

"I didn't expect my little friend to be so insightful. He is really formidable." After saying that, Gu Kaizhen handed a bag of silver to Cheng Yan, and sent someone to get a set of the four treasures of the study. "This is my meeting gift. If you need anything in the future, you don't have to go through it."

Yunji, just come to me directly."

Cheng Yan took the things and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Gu, for your kindness. I will be disrespectful to you. If Cheng Yan is lucky enough to live in a temple in the future, he will never forget the great kindness of the Gu family."

This is a promise that if he becomes an official in the future, he will definitely side with the Gu family in Songjiang. After hearing this, Gu Kaizhen nodded with satisfaction, encouraged him a few more words, and sent someone to send Cheng Yan out.

Seeing Cheng Yan go away, the smile on Gu Kaizhen's face slowly disappeared and he asked: "How did you know this Cheng Yan?"

Gu Yunji told the whole story truthfully. Seeing that Gu Kaizhen's expression was different, he asked, "Did my father decide to support him? Is there any problem?"

After listening to his son's narration, Gu Kaizhen's eyes darkened, and he said meaningfully: "He is smart and scheming. He should not be underestimated in the future. This person can be used by us, but you must not have a close relationship with him."
Chapter completed!