Even behind Xu Mo, there were Dou Shangshu's expectant eyes, Qi Huai's encouraging expression, the two hundred taels of silver that Zhu Sihuan quietly slipped over, An Jun's appreciation, and Zhao Yuan's unstoppable admiration.
If they really quit, how disappointed these people would be.
Xu Mo smiled bitterly, laughing that at the age of sixteen he was not as ambitious as his twelve-year-old sister.
"We can't retreat, we can't retreat." The pale fifth brother finally spoke with a hoarse voice, "Don't we want third brother anymore?"
The hatred between Fang Heng and the Fang family cannot be resolved, nor can it be swallowed.
If they retreat, Fang Heng will have no choice but to go to extremes and move forward alone.
"It's not an accident that we are here today, it's inevitable." Chang Yan lowered his eyelashes, "Brother still doesn't know much about the court. Although the Chongqing Dynasty belongs to the people surnamed Zhu, the Jinluan Palace is not the only hall of the Tian family."
Think about how aristocratic families controlled the emperor.
Think about how much say the Fang family, Jiang family, Yao family, and Zhu family have.
The Tian family even had to keep a swordsman to appease the Fang family. Even if the eldest prince succeeded to the throne, why should he abandon all the powerful officials.
Note that we are talking about real power here.
In the end, Xu Mo still has to work hard to go further and climb higher.
"As for the imperial examination, don't worry. After passing the imperial examination, it is certain that you will be a Jinshi. And with the Jiang family and the He family promoting both hands, the official career will only be a little bumpy, but it will not end." The young man finally raised his eyes, "Brother, you said you would Be our backer.”
Chang Yan's analysis is like the darkness opening a gap, revealing a golden dawn.
The last sentence brought back the past, those tuition fees earned from selling mushrooms, those nights when I swore to protect my younger brothers and sisters, those compassions that longed to help orphans and beggars, and those expectations in the young days.
Xu Mo's expression gradually became firmer, "I'm not retreating, I'm just afraid of the dead end. As long as there is a little bit of hope, I will persevere. I have never forgotten my past ideals."
He did not really understand what was going on in the court, and thought that going against the prince meant there was no way out.
Fortunately, my fifth brother is here, and fortunately, there is always a way out.
"Although I personally don't want the Tian family to be controlled by the aristocratic family, when the day comes, I will retain the ability to control." Xu Mo said in a sonorous tone, "Big brother will not give up anything, big brother will work harder, and big brother will also I will be your supporter.”
Don't be afraid, brothers and sisters.
Behind you, there will always be an elder brother.
"You also have a second brother. If you have money, he can buy your lives." Zheng Ruqian didn't know when he made up his mind. "The second brother will also protect you."
"Third brother can do it too." Fang Heng's palms were thick and calloused, "Give me a few more years, I will definitely achieve great military success and win great respect for the Fang family's army."
They are older brothers and they will always protect their younger siblings.
The road ahead will be bumpy, but it doesn't matter, they will walk through it together.
Chang Yan grinned, his face was smiling, but his heart felt bitter.
What I just said is the truth, but it is a slight exaggeration - the Tian family is now controlled to the point of discomfort by the family, how can they allow the next emperor to continue to be controlled.
No matter which prince succeeds to the throne, he will definitely find ways to weaken the family's capabilities, weaken the rights of his ministers, and take the key and core back into the hands of the emperor.
It would be even worse if the eldest prince succeeded to the throne. The hatred between the Fang family and Fang Heng destined the two parties to live forever. Even if Xu Mo could gain a foothold in the court, he would still be squeezed to the point of discomfort.
But he couldn't say these words.
He had to leave some hope for his eldest brother, let him take part in the palace examination, and keep moving forward.
If someone really has to bear the suffering, let him do it.
He is willing to pick up those dirty and disgusting past, pick them up, and then swallow them.
"There's no one at the entrance to the imperial city." Jiang Sheng exclaimed, "Let's go back in the carriage."
Chang Yan rarely interrupted her, "Let's go for a walk. I want to go for a walk with you."
That's fine.
No one refused. The six brothers and sisters strolled in the huge Fengjing City, watching the vendors selling their goods, the lush shops, and the flow of people.
"I remember that my elder brother's wish was to be an upright official and to be the blue sky above the people's heads." Chang Yan sighed, "At that time, I was thinking, how could someone be so great and willing to work hard for strangers."
Xu Mo smiled lightly, "I also want to protect my family and protect the people of the world. The coexistence of big love and small love means that I want to be an upright official."
It was a wish that inherited his father's will but transcended his father's will.
"I'm different. I just want to make money so that we can all have good food and clothing." Zheng Ruqian shook his head, "But the most fundamental thing is that I don't want to be mediocre in my heart."
The eldest brother is so outstanding, how can the second brother be ordinary?
"Before going to Northern Xinjiang, I just want revenge." Fang Heng spread his hands, "When I get to Northern Xinjiang, I hope the world will be peaceful."
It is the desire for peace after seeing cruelty.
"I don't have any big wishes, I just hope that everyone will not forget me." Wen Zhiyun pursed his lips, "If no one will forget me if I become a doctor, then I am willing to work hard."
Maybe only occasionally will I think of the charitable heart of the doctor’s father.
"Is it my turn?" Jiang Sheng scratched his head, "I have no ambitions. As long as I have food to eat and a place to sleep, it doesn't matter if I'm poor, but I hope everyone in this world can live well and live safely."
Whether it's Aunt Zhang or Miao Zhaoying and her daughter, the aunts and aunts in the workshops need to eat, so she has the motivation to work hard.
Now, only the fifth brother who asked the question was left.
The five brothers and sisters looked at each other with inquiring eyes, doubts, and pure joy.
Chang Yan lowered his eyelashes, "It's always been freedom."
In fact, freedom is something difficult to visualize.
People running around are not necessarily free, and people sitting in the courtyard are not necessarily free. After careful analysis, the true meaning of freedom is probably to be able to do whatever you want.
"I was born in a very messy family, and I repeated boring and meaningless things every day. Later, I sneaked out while the elders were not paying attention." Chang Yan raised the corner of his mouth, "Because I feel that leaving is the most free."
"But now, I realize that there is no freedom in the true sense. No matter what your status, there are places where you are restricted. No matter what you choose, there are places where you need to be wary. No matter what status you have, there are people who are forced to be wary."
Freedom is, after all, just a word imagined by humans.
Chang Yan's smile grew wider and wider, changing from warm to sarcastic, and then from sarcastic to sarcastic.
"Fifth brother." Jiang Sheng called worriedly in his ears.
Chang Yan put away his smile and went back to being the calm and taciturn Xiao Wu, "Big brother has taken the Hui Yuan, and the double happiness promised at the beginning is here."
"Let's organize aunt's happy event."
"While...we are still reunited."
