Butler Xu also saw Chu Ci. He smiled at Chu Ci, and then watched his young master give a ceremony to apprenticeship. It's so cute! It's exactly the same as the young master before.

Mr. Chen looked about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. After he talked, he asked Zhongliyu to retreat first. Then he asked them to step forward.

Under Mr. Shen's gaze, Chu Xiaoyuan stepped forward, saluted his hands together, and said, "Student Chu Yuan, pay homage to Mr.

"I'm not busy yet. I still have a few questions to test you. If you answer it, I can accept you."

Zhong Liyu also experienced this just now. He has a solid foundation. He has memorized the Three Character Classics and the Rules of Disciples. He has read the Thousand Family Poems very well. He has also started to get in touch with the Hundred Family Names, Thousand Character Classics and the Young Student Qionglin.

Chu Xiaoyuan was a little uneasy. He only followed his uncle to recognize some words and read a little book. He didn't know if he could answer his husband's question.

Chu Ci pushed him forward and comforted softly: "If you have no obstacles, answer as much as you know. Remember not to hide it or be clever."

"Yes." Chu Xiaoyuan nodded, then faced Mr. Chen: "Please give a question, I'm ready."

"You recite the first paragraph of the disciple's rules to me."

Chu Xiaoyuan was happy and opened his mouth and said, "The rules of disciples are the teachings of saints. First, filial piety and brotherhood are the first, and then to be cautious and trustworthy. Love the people in a wide range of ways, and if you have the spare energy, you will learn literature."

Mr. Chen nodded and asked, "What is it? First, filial piety and brotherly love, and second, scrupulous faith?"

"Well... uncle said, these two sentences mean that the saints teach us that we should be filial to our parents at home, respect our teachers and elders when we go out, and be honest in doing things." Chu Xiaoyuan recalled for a moment and then said.

"You recite the first section of the Three Character Classic to me again."

Chu Xiaoyuan was secretly happy, and seemed to be able to do this, so he recited loudly with his hands on his back: "A man is born good at nature... I can make a pear at the age of four, and I can give birth to my elder brother, so I should be a prophet..."

"I've been well-written." Mr. Chen smiled and nodded, and then he asked another question.

"Kong Rong gave up the pear at the age of four, and the world praised him. If I say that there is only one person between you and him today, would you give him this opportunity?"

Chu Xiaoyuan blinked his eyes and turned to look at Zhong Liyu on the side. Zhong Liyu also looked at him nervously, afraid that the little brother would not allow him to enter school.

Chu Ci's face was a little cold. He looked at Mr. Chen, but saw Mr. Chen looking back at him with a smile. His eyes were full of calmness, not as if he was carrying personal grudges.

This question is not easy to answer. If you are willing to give up on enrollment, you will not be determined to learn. If you are unwilling, you will be contrary to the allusion of Kong Rong and Li. Chu Ci rarely felt worried. I know what Chu Xiaoyuan would say.

"But, wasn't Kong Rong's brother giving Li to his brother? I'm older and I'm older, you should ask my younger brother." Chu Xiaoyuan looked at Mr. Chen in confusion, as if he didn't understand why Mr. Chen didn't even understand this. Know.

Chu Xiaoyuan looked at the problem from the perspective of a child, which made Mr. Chen speechless for a moment. After a while, he smiled and said, "You are right, but the teacher is confused for a while and asked the wrong person. Your questions are answered very well. Sir, you are accepted as a disciple."

Chu Ci's feelings for this gentleman have changed from bad to good. Those who can calmly admit their mistakes in front of students must not be mediocre people. As for why he asked that question before, it is unknown.

Mr. Chen accepted the apprenticeship ceremony and scolded Chu Xiaoyuan, and then took his two children to teach the portraits of Confucius and others.

Mr. Xu and Chu Ci were outside. When Chu Ci saw him walking towards him, he was a little wary. When he saw him reaching out to take something to his body, he almost showed off his classic Bruce Lee's posture and shouted "Ada"!

A letter was handed to Chu Ci, and Housekeeper Xu said: "Chu Xiucai, I will introduce you to me. The chief manager of the Kou Mansion is here. My young master once met Chu Xiucai. I wonder if you still remember it?"

Brother Kou? Chu Ci's figure, as tall as a soldier, appeared in his heart. This was the most masculine man he had ever seen since ancient times. And that man helped him twice.

"It turns out that it was Brother Kou's family. Brother Kou helped me, but I couldn't repay him. I am really ashamed."

"Before the young master went to the military camp, he told me that Chu Xiucai, you are passionate and kind, and you are the most righteous. If the young master encounters something in the county school and asks you for help, you will definitely help him. This time he I wrote back and brought you one. I thought it was difficult to meet, but I didn’t know that I was so destined to be so destined."

Chu Ci took the letter and said in his heart, does a person who looks so cold, have so many words to say after returning home?

Kou Jingjing:...

Chu Ci opened the letter, which read: Chu Xiucai personally sent a letter, and he still hopes to forgive him. After parting that day, it has been several months now. Thinking about the past, he talked and laughed in his ears. My nephew is about to come soon When I entered school, I was afraid that he would be uncomfortable with the first child when he first entered school. I hope that Brother Chu would take care of him when he met him. I was very grateful.

After reading it, there seemed to be two black lines on his forehead. I remembered that when he called Brother Zhongli that day, the man didn't stop him. Now, he saw that Brother Zhongli had just reached his thigh, which was even better than Chu Xiaoyuan. Shorter.

Forget it, it’s always because he owes others favors. One sheep is also driven, and two sheep are also released. Then, let Chu Xiaoyuan help him take care of him. Just don’t be bullied if the white and tender young master is enough. As the saying goes, if you have something to do, your nephew will be convinced. Well!

In fact, Kou Jing just said that, and he never expected Chu Ci's nephew to study here. He originally thought that Mengtong Pavilion and the county subject examination class were far apart, and the two had no chance to meet. This was for the sake of He still had a good impression of this scholar because he told Chu Ci not to care about repaying his kindness.

But Mr. Xu didn't think so. He asked him to catch a sheep, so of course he had to try his best to get the fur. If the young master had to let the young master study in the county school, and the county school did not allow the students' family to accompany him, he would have to have a book of burdens in person. Come and take care of the young master.

"Since he is Brother Kou's nephew, he is my nephew. I will definitely take good care of him."

"Oh, I'll be relieved if you say this! Xiucai Chu doesn't know anything. My young master, he likes your paintings." Butler Xu thought to help him get more favorable.

"Oh?" Chu Ci was curious. It turned out that the person who applied his paintings was not Mr. Xu, but a child. He liked beauty pictures so young, and his aesthetic taste was a bit advanced.

Butler Xu sighed and briefly explained Zhong Liyu's life experience. A few details were omitted in the middle, mainly to let Chu Ci know that the person he accidentally drew looked very similar to the young master's deceased mother.

After hearing this, Chu Ci was a little silent, and he said, "How can a painting be exchanged for fifty taels and a book number?" It turns out that's how it is.

At this time, Mr. Chen came out with his two children, and the topic naturally ended.

"February 14th is the day when the Mengtong Pavilion opens. You two are invited to bring everything you usually use here."

Butler Xu and Chu Ci nodded to show their understanding.

Mr. Chen said to Chu Ci at this time: "I was entrusted by someone in the past. He did not deliberately make things difficult for him, but just wanted to see if Wenquxing's nephew is also a material that can be made."

Chu Ci was speechless. It turned out that he was trying to recruit disciples. He had such a big battle, but he thought someone was going to interfere.

...

It was also because he had successfully worshipped the Master. Chu Xiaoyuan's spirit was better than when he first came. He also had the intention to take a look around while walking.

Chu Ci had to sigh that the world of children is really simple.

He bought Chu Xiaoyuan a few packs of delicious food, and then led him back to the Zhang family.

Zhang Wenhai's family was in the hall, and things were piled on the table and the ground were piled up. Zhang Wenhai and Mrs. Zhang were confronting each other at the table, obviously it was just starting a family war.

"Brother Chu, please help me persuade my mother. I'm going to the county exam, not to go to war. She wishes to stuff everything to me!" Zhang Wenhai seemed to see the savior and complained.

"Brother Zhang is such a bad word. Your mother is also a kind mother. I'm afraid you will miss it in the exam room. So I'm prepared more. You are not grateful, but you complain a lot. This is not what the Son of Man should do. ?” Chu Ci first talked about Zhang Wenhai, and then he turned to Zhang’s mother, “However, Mrs. Zhang’s county examination rules are extremely strict, and everything they carry must be made in accordance with the rules, and they will be broken and broken for inspection. If you bring too much, it will be delayed, and it will be unsatisfactory if you delay time."

A few words made both of them calm down and ponder their own mistakes. Zhang's father nodded repeatedly, saying that he was worthy of being Chu Xiucai. He had been persuading him for a long time, but he was not pleased with both sides.

The mother and son understand each other, and the night was calm.

On February 12th, the county will start trial.

The school magistrate's house is extremely crowded, and candidates from various villages and towns gather together. At a glance, there should be three or four hundred people. Among these people, fewer are younger, while more older are older.

The county tried to win fifty people, which was about one-seventh of the ratio. Compared with the probability of one-sixty in the Jiangnan area, it seemed particularly friendly.

Zhang Wenhai walked around under the carriage, looking impatient. "Why haven't Jinyang come yet? Could it be that he wants to enter the market in the end? Brother Chu, what do you think he is doing?"

"I don't know..." Chu Ci blinked his sleepy eyes and replied weakly. He was still holding a child in his hand, and his face was red when he was sleeping in the quilt.

Maybe it was the retribution that tortured them twice. Chu Ci was fussed by Chu Xiaoyuan who was too excited the night before. He was awakened by Zhang Wenhai again not long after he fell asleep. He pitifully asked him to accompany him to the exam room.

Just go. As soon as he wanted to get up, Chu Xiaoyuan pulled him and cried, saying that he didn't want to be here alone. Chu Ci saw that he was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes and still pulled him. His heart became soft and he had no choice but to We wrapped it in a quilt and took it on the carriage together.

Fortunately, Fang Jinyang finally came when he heard the call.

Chu Ci looked at him and found that his face was flushed and seemed to be abnormal. But Fang Jinyang himself did not show any abnormality, so he thought that he was so angry that he was rushing.

The three of them said a few words together, and then they started to ask for helping them release them.

Zhang Wenhai and Fang Jinyang hurriedly bid farewell to Chu Ci and ran towards the examination room.

The exam process is just the same as the mock exam. After sitting in the number room, the two of them finally settled down. They worked so hard for so long just to show their skills today. Brother Chu said that the time has come, and if they still do that

The lack of prospects is ridiculous.

"Go back." Chu Ci watched them enter the door and asked the coachman to rush back. Now he goes back and sleeps, and he will definitely not delay waiting for someone to pick him up later.

Shen Shichu, Chu Ci, who had already rested and had done his homework for a while, took Chu Xiaoyuan out. The two walked outside the school hall to welcome Zhang Wenhai and Fang Jinyang who were about to go out.

After three bells rang in the examination room, Zhang Wenhai followed everyone and happily went out. It was no problem to post the scriptures and the nine chapters could not defeat him. Poetry and essays were originally what he was good at.

The wonderful thing is that the essay title this time was actually an additional topic that Chu Ci gave them.

He listened very seriously when he was talking about Chu Ci, and almost everyone was silent this time!

He had not taken such a simple county exam, and his proud look on his face made other candidates roll their eyes.

"Brother Chu, you are here!" Zhang Wenhai saw Chu Ci, his eyes lit up and ran over, and he could not see Zhang's father and mother who came to pick him up on the other side. They walked over with some disappointment, and the two of them combined for hundreds of kilograms.

His figure is not as good as a slender Chu Xiucai!

"Looking at your appearance, you must be confident. I will congratulate you in advance." Chu Ci joked.

Although Zhang Wenhai felt a little embarrassed, he was still very happy. In order to avoid being too happy, he looked around and said, "Where is Jinyang, hasn't he come out yet?"

At this time, the people in the examination room had almost left. Everyone was staring at the door, wondering what was wrong with Fang Jinyang.

Just as they couldn't help but prepare to go over and ask, they finally saw someone.

Fang Jinyang's face was pale and was helped out by the yamen in the examination room. Zhang Wenhai and Chu Ci reached out to pick them up, and Fang Jinyang cried when he saw them.

"Wenhai, Brother Chu, I'm afraid I won't win again this time!"

After saying that, he closed his eyes and fainted.

The yamen had already handled this situation easily: "This candidate has just fallen on the road. You can take him back and persuade him carefully. Come again next year."

"Thank you, brother."

Chu Ci bowed to him, and then worked with Zhang Wenhai to put Fang Jinyang on the carriage and sent him back to the Fang family.

On the other side of the school magistrate's hall, Fang's parents were in a distance and were also anxiously looking for someone. When they heard someone coming to report, they immediately turned their eyes and almost fainted.

"My miserable son!" Fang's mother cried, and then asked Shi Tou to hurry back.

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To be continued...