Chapter 20: Exclusively published by Jin-Jiang Literature City
Since Si Yuan sent Xiao Changqing to attend school in Uncle Jingyuan's Mansion, he basically didn't have to worry about anything except the child's study situation and how he got along with his classmates.
So Si Yuan, who had nothing to do, strolled out half an hour before his children were out of school every day. When he strolled to Uncle Jingyuan's house, he happened to catch up with Xiao Changqing's departure from school.
Si Yuan entered Uncle Jingyuan's Mansion just as he did at his own home, and the concierge would not stop him. He went to wait outside the classroom where three children were attending class. After his husband finished his class, Xiao Changqing and his two cousins After classmate Jian walked out of the classroom, he saw his father standing not far from the door. He happily ran over and threw himself into Si Yuan's arms: "Dad!"
Si Yuan took Xiao Changqing into his arms with one hand and said with a smile, "My father is here to take you home! Before going home, my father will take you to Zhenwei Building to buy your favorite roast chicken."
Xiao Changqing hugged Si Yuan's neck, with a smile on his face, and talked about the new lessons he learned and what happened at Uncle Jingyuan's house today, no matter what he said. Whether it was interesting or boring, Si Yuan would give him a positive response. The father and son were like good friends who got along very well, chatting enthusiastically.
Li Changji and Li Changwen, who spent the same day as Xiao Changqing, never knew that the boring study life they spent this day would be as interesting as Xiao Changqing said.
Obviously the sun was shining brightly through the window, making them hot and irritated, but in Xiao Changqing's mouth, it was sunny and the weather was just right to make people feel happy; the birds outside the window were clearly chirping and noisy, and they couldn't even recite the book. In Xiao Changqing's mouth, But in Changqing's mouth, a little bird sang a sweet song, which made him even more enthusiastic about endorsing the book. The stray cat that came from nowhere was obviously dirty and ugly, but in Xiao Changqing's mouth, it was so beautiful. He is a quack cat who is wandering around the world in style...
It seems that Xiao Changqing is always able to look at things that are ordinary and boring in their eyes from different optimistic perspectives.
Li Changji and Li Changwen didn't understand why Xiao Changqing had such an optimistic personality, but looking at the third uncle who was holding Xiao Changqing and patiently listening to his various whimsical and innocent words, they vaguely understood something in their hearts. .
If it were their father, I'm afraid that before Xiao Changqing could finish these words, he would be severely reprimanded, followed by all kinds of long lectures on education and punishment, which would never allow him to speak these words again. Opportunity for whimsical remarks.
However, the third uncle/third uncle was very cooperative and patient in holding Xiao Changqing and listening to what he said. Even though what he said was naive and whimsical, the third uncle/third uncle did not feel at all that his behavior was not focusing on his studies. Their father and son get along better than friends, which is really enviable. It would be great if their father was just like Changqing's father.
Si Yuan felt the envious eyes from behind him falling on him and Xiao Changqing, and he hugged Xiao Changqing and left Uncle Jingyuan's Mansion as if he hadn't noticed.
The two children, Li Changji and Li Changwen, envied Xiao Changqing for having such a good father as Si Yuan. How could Li Chengyuan and Li Jingyuan not envy Si Yuan for having such a smart son like Xiao Changqing?
When it comes to talent and intelligence, Li Changwen is actually not inferior to Xiao Changqing. Only Li Changji is truly inferior to the two of them, because Li Changji neither works as hard nor is as talented as them.
But as the three children grow older and learn more and more in-depth knowledge, their respective temperaments and styles gradually become clearer.
Li Changwen is a hard-working and motivated child who studies very seriously. However, because of the pressure his parents put on him, he is extremely mature at a young age. Especially when Si Yuan and Li Changqing's father and son are around him for comparison, Li Changwen feels like he is trapped in a trap. A bird in a cage that cannot be free is suffering every day.
This kind of longing for freedom but very depressed days has worn away Li Changwen's aura, so he was evaluated by his teacher as having more than enough craftsmanship but not enough aura in terms of poetry and poetry.
On the contrary, Li Changqing is quite talented in poetry and poetry. With his unconstrained thinking and eyes that can see the beauty of things from different angles, Li Changqing is always able to come up with amazing verses casually. Even the articles he writes on weekdays are full of his personal aura. He is my husband’s favorite student.
Although compared with Li Changji, who gradually became tired of studying, his grades plummeted, and he had a headache when he saw books, Li Changwen's grades were excellent. Even though his teacher commented that his poetry was too craftsmanship, the imperial examination did not value poetry. He was not as good as Li Changqing in this aspect. If not, it stands to reason that Li Changwen should be able to look away.
But Li Changwen just couldn't look away, not only because his father Li Jingyuan and mother Tan often said in his ears that he must compare with Li Changqing, but also because he had seen Li Changqing live too happily since he was a child, which seemed to make him The foil was so unfortunate that he couldn't help but want to be better and better than Li Changqing - in this case, would the third uncle who was always gentle and approachable to them only focus on him, a more outstanding junior? On your body?
The classroom with the sound of books fell silent. The three young men sat at the desk and looked at the serious-looking gentleman in front of them. They sat upright and did not dare to be disrespectful in the slightest.
The teacher looked at the three students in Uncle Jingyuan's residence. He had been teaching them for more than ten years. Li Changji, the serious heir to Uncle Jingyuan, was increasingly unable to keep up with the progress of the other two students, but fortunately If your family has a title to inherit, even if you don't take the imperial examination route, you can still sit back and wait to inherit the title.
As for the other two students, one is handsome and the other is precocious and steady. Although Li Changwen is not as talented as Li Changqing in terms of poetry and poetry, and his talent and reputation are not as great as Li Changqing's in the cultural exchanges held with foreign countries in recent years, but to be honest, the imperial examination does not value poetry, poetry and poetry. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many great poets in history who have repeatedly failed to make the list.
But Li Changqing is no worse than Li Changwen in other aspects. Otherwise, as a husband, why would he regret that Li Changwen is not as good as Li Changqing in terms of aura? It is because Li Changwen is on the same level as Li Changqing in all other aspects, except that he is not as clever as Li Changqing in composing poems, lyrics, and poems. This difference makes the two talents and reputations completely different from each other, which makes him, a gentleman, feel uncomfortable. What a pity.
However, the children of noble families are more concerned about the results of the imperial examination and becoming an official. No matter how talented and famous they are, it is useless if they fail to pass the imperial examination and cannot become an official.
The husband looked at Li Changqing, who was sitting there with a freehand air of his own, and said with a smile: "Changqing, do you want to take the test this year?"
My husband likes Li Changqing very much, a student who respects his elders and is naturally affectionate. Even the tone of his conversation with him is subconsciously suggestive of discussion.
Li Changqing blinked and said without hesitation: "I want to ask my father." Yes, he is such a daddy's boy!
He went home and made a bet with his father. If his father bet that he could take the college entrance examination this year, then he would take the college entrance examination. Just like three years ago, my father bet that he would be implicated in a fraud case in the next national examination. Sure enough, my father won the bet. Fortunately, he obeyed his father and did not take the examination three years ago.
The husband was not surprised by Li Changqing's answer. He nodded and turned to look at Li Changwen: "What about Changwen? Three years ago you said you would give it a try, but you couldn't participate because you fell ill on the spot. You want to continue this year. The end?"
Li Changwen glanced at Li Changqing without any trace, and said: "Sir, I should take part in the examination this year." However, even though he said so, whether he really wants to participate depends on whether Li Changqing will participate. If Li Changqing does not participate, he will This year I have to pretend to be sick and not go to the examination.
Over the years, Li Changwen often hung out with Li Changqing. Because of some indescribable envy in his heart, he paid close attention to Li Changqing's every move, so he was keenly aware that Li Changqing was very lucky to avoid certain situations that would cause trouble. .
For example, they originally went to Zhenwei Building for dinner every month. One day, Li Changqing suddenly suggested changing the location for dinner. But on that day, something happened at Zhenwei Building. If they had gone to Zhenwei Building for dinner that day, they might not have been implicated. But it will definitely get into trouble.
For example, Li Changqing, who particularly likes to participate in various cultural gatherings, suddenly refused an invitation to a literary gathering from a friend with whom he had a good relationship. On the same day, it was reported that a very serious accident occurred at that cultural gathering. Fortunately, Li Changqing I didn’t go to participate that day, otherwise I might be implicated...
This kind of thing didn't happen once or twice. It happened many times in the past ten years. Every time, Li Changqing was able to accurately avoid these accidents, big or small.
Li Changwen, who had been observing Li Changqing, boldly guessed that Li Changqing must have some way to predict good or bad luck in advance.
As for the reason Li Changqing explained to him that he didn't go to places where accidents would happen because of a bet with his father, Li Changwen didn't believe it at all.
Although Li Changwen never found out how Li Changqing sought good luck and avoided disaster, this did not prevent him from following Li Changqing's footsteps.
Both of them passed the examination in the same provincial examination. Three years ago, Li Changwen was urged by his parents who were eager for him to pass the Jinshi examination as soon as possible over Li Changqing. Li Changwen ostensibly agreed, but in fact he was observing Did Li Changqing sign up for the joint examination?
When he found out that Li Changqing not only did not sign up for the exam, but also reminded him many times not to participate in that exam, he decisively took a cold shower for himself and made himself sick to avoid the exam three years ago. Just in time to avoid the imperial examination fraud case that shocked both the government and the public.
You must know that every time there is an imperial examination fraud case, regardless of whether it is innocent or not, the candidates of that class will be implicated and lose their reputation or lives. Even if they are ultimately proven innocent, they will lose their future.
