Chapter 011 Brother Huan is Ready for the County Exam
Aunt Zhao was too complacent today. Mrs. Wang despised others for being more brilliant than Baoyu. Her own Baoyu was the Qilin'er. How could Jia Huan, a bastard, be as good as hers?
How could Mrs. Wang endure it and find a reason to set a distance for Aunt Zhao?
Caiyun and Caixia have always been closer to Jia Huan, Jin Chuan'er, and Yu Chuan'er are close to Jia Baoyu's room. Jin Chuan'er has always wanted to be Jia Baoyu's aunt, but there is too much competition in Jia Baoyu's room. Xiren, Jade, Qiu
Wen, wait a minute, Jinchuaner never had a chance.
Jia Huan often came to play in Mrs. Wang's courtyard when she was a child. It's not surprising that Caixia Caiyun became closer to Jia Huan.
After Caiyun went in to reply, Mrs. Wang let him in.
Jia Huan greeted Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Wang said: "Aunt Zhao, look at Brother Huan, he knows etiquette and observes the rules. You should also know some rules. When Brother Huan succeeds in the future, you will also enjoy the blessings."
Jia Huan knew that Mrs. Wang was trying to criticize him, implying that it was unfilial for him to only respect Aunt Zhao and forget about her as his mother.
Mrs. Wang then said in a light tone: "Brother Huan, in a few days I will go to Tiantai Temple to offer incense. You can help me copy the Diamond Sutra in the past few days so that I can go and offer incense to the Buddha."
He knew that the beating was indispensable, so now that it was over, Jia Huan could only reply: "Yes, the boy will be able to copy the Diamond Sutra in these few days."
Jia Huan's face turned bad. Mrs. Wang was so fake and compassionate and always resorted to such despicable methods. This made him very disgusted.
Jia Huan also knew that Mrs. Wang was helping her precious son Jia Baoyu to stand up. Jia Huan's current behavior aroused Mrs. Wang's jealousy. She wanted to suppress Jia Huan's anger.
Jia Huan had no choice but to comply, and returned to Jia Huan's small courtyard with Aunt Zhao and Xiao Jixiang.
Qingwen got busy and got up to offer tea to Aunt Zhao. Seeing that it was getting late, Qingwen and Xiao Jixiang went to the kitchen to get food.
Aunt Zhao said with a happy face: "Brother Huan, in my wife's room today, I said that you are now capable and filial, and you know how to give me the Ninth Grade Jade Dew. My wife also praises you for growing up and being sensible now!"
Jia Huan's head was black and he was speechless as he asked the heavens. Mom, you haven't figured out the situation yet, and you are still complacent here.
Qingwen came back with the food and said with a smile: "Second Madam, you complimented me today."
Jia Huan said: "Qingwen, you don't have to worry about what other people think of you. You have to live for yourself, live brilliantly, and live happily. That's your life."
Aunt Zhao disagreed and said: "To live in this house, you have to live with a face. People must have a face."
Jia Huan knew that he could not communicate with Aunt Zhao. Qingwen nodded and kept it in mind.
Jia Huan also had Aunt Zhao by his side, talking about her great principles of life. But Jia Huan was worried about the Diamond Sutra that Mrs. Wang gave him.
The next day, after breakfast, I called Qingwen to prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone and start copying books. Jia Huan could not avoid what Mrs. Wang ordered. Jia Huan slowly started writing.
Qingwen was helping to sharpen the ink and said, "Master, your handwriting is getting better and better."
Qingwen suddenly approached Jia Huan and said, "Second Master, yesterday I went to play in the second wife's courtyard and asked Jin Chuan'er for some rouge."
Jia Huan shook his head and smiled and didn't care, but Qingwen talked about it with relish and interest. Qingwen was already thirteen years old and was in adolescence, so it was the right time to be curious about these gossips.
Jia Huan continued his great work of copying books, and finally finished copying the entire Diamond Sutra four days later and handed it over to Mrs. Wang, which was considered a completion of work.
In ancient times, the imperial examination was not easy. You had to pass the county examination and the prefectural examination first. Only after passing the prefectural examination could you be called a Tongsheng.
Only those who have obtained Tongsheng are eligible to take the college examination. Those who pass the exam are called students, that is, scholars.
Only those who have obtained the student status can participate in the provincial examination, also called Qiuwei, which is held every three years. Those who pass the examination are called Juren.
Provincial Examination - General Examination - Palace Examination
Jia Huan is going to take the county examination this time. To do so, Jia Huan still needs Jia Zheng’s consent.
Jia Huan had no choice but to go to Jia Zheng's study.
Jia Zheng was very surprised when he heard Jia Huan asking to see him. Normally, his son would never come here. So he asked his servants to call Jia Huan in: "Brother Huan, what's the matter?"
"Greetings to father, the day of the county examination is coming soon, and the child wants to end up. I ask father for permission."
"You have only studied for a few years. How confident can you be in a hurry to finish?"
"I usually work hard, but Mr. Xuexue said I could give it a try and see the world."
"Since sir has agreed, well, it's okay if you fail. If you know your shortcomings and work hard, you can find someone to be your guarantee."
"The child has asked your husband to help deal with it."
"Well, okay! The exam is coming soon, so you should study hard and study hard during this time."
When Jia Huan saw it, it was settled like this. At first, he thought Jia Zheng would stop him and embarrass him. He prepared many words but didn't use them. He happily resigned to Jia Zheng.
Jia Zheng was very satisfied when he saw that Jia Huan was so motivated and studying hard. He couldn't help but think of his second son, Jia Baoyu. He ordered his subordinates to send Jia Baoyu over.
Jia Baoyu was playing Gaole in the courtyard. When he heard that Jia Zheng wanted him to go to the study, he was so anxious that he immediately asked someone to tell the old lady for help, otherwise he would have to face Jia Zheng alone. Jia Baoyu was really hypocritical.
If you don't have this confidence, you still need strong support from Jia Mu.
After making all arrangements, Jia Baoyu reluctantly walked slowly to Jia Zhengyuan.
Seeing Jia Huan being so motivated and working hard, Jia Zheng began to have expectations for Jia Baoyu.
Jia Zheng was getting impatient while waiting. When he saw Jia Baoyu lingering, he walked over slowly and reluctantly. Jia Baoyu smelled strongly of alcohol, so he got angry and cursed: "You traitor."
, why don’t you come here quickly!”
Jia Baoyu may have been accustomed to Jia Zheng's scolding. He lowered his head and walked slowly to Jia Zheng, standing there without saying a word. He even forgot to ask for an invitation, so he was there.
When Jia Zheng met Jia Baoyu, he looked like a useless snack! Compared with when he met Jia Huan just now, he was completely at two extremes. He even said angrily: "Drinking all day with nothing to do! I heard that you haven't been there for a long time."
How are you doing with your homework?"
Jia Baoyu replied weakly: "I am studying the Great Learning and Doctrine of the Mean in the Four Books."
"Up to now, you haven't finished studying the Four Books and Five Classics yet? How many words are there in total between Doctrine of the Mean and Great Learning? You are really good at studying and finding clever ways!" Jia Zheng asked with a stern face.
"I don't dare to be clever. I am a university student. Although I have few words, my principles are profound. My child is studying hard. He is learning the famous sayings of saints." Jia Baoyu replied hurriedly.
"You still have the nerve to say that your brother Huan Geer is preparing to take the county exam, and you are still studying the most basic four books of college and the two books of the mean!" Jia Zheng is also very disappointed with this legitimate son. When he was born
When he was born with jade in his hand, he was a Qilin!
Everyone in the Jia family regarded him as a treasure. Jia Zheng had great expectations for Jia Baoyu. He didn't expect that he would become like this now. He was a playboy who could only have fun and enjoy every day. Being beaten by Jia's mother, Wang
How do you love your wife?
Chapter completed!