Cheng Jingzhou and Xie Ronlang were able to talk to each other, but the prerequisite was that they couldn't mention marrying Xie Rongzhao, otherwise they would have to fall out.
Xie Ronlang regarded Xie Rongzhao as his biological sister, and he could probably tell that his parents had cultivated her for many years. In the future, he would be his sister's support, so naturally he could not bow to Cheng Jingzhou easily.
Both of them have practiced martial arts since childhood, and Xie Ronlang has been fighting with others for food since he was a child. Once they started fighting, neither of them could get any advantage.
Fortunately, the two of them had some sense and didn't say hello in their faces.
In the end, the two of them lay on the bed and obediently asked others to give them the medicine.
The difference was that after giving Xie Ronlang the medicine, Xie Rongzhao came to visit in person, while Cheng Jingzhou could only be deserted.
Xie Ronghui didn't expect that these two people could really fight. Fortunately, neither of them were seriously injured, and it was not visible on the surface. The few children settled the matter privately so as not to alarm their parents again.
After Cheng Jingzhou met with Wang Yanqing, Zhao Heng and others, he finally had the opportunity to talk to his future father-in-law alone.
"How did you plan?"
"Back to uncle, my nephew is determined to pass the exam next year. If he really can pass the exam, I hope that uncle will allow Guabao to marry me."
Xie Xiuwen's face turned dark instantly.
"Huh! You're young, but your tone is not small. Let's wait until you pass the exam next year."
Xie Xiuwen originally wanted to praise him a few times, but who knew that this bastard would first mention the matter of abducting his precious daughter.
Cheng Jingzhou also realized that he just said the wrong thing, so he added: "My nephew will take the exam next year. Even if he doesn't get into the first class, he will at least be in the second class. He will have to struggle in the common hall for at least two more years. If he is a Uncle, if you don’t mind, we can stay in Xie Mansion more often.”
Xie Xiuwen was even more angry.
What this means is that I am determined to get married next year!
Xie Xiuwen almost cursed.
"Okay, let's talk about the serious stuff first."
Cheng Jingzhou calmed down and stood up straighter.
"I have read your article in the Provincial Examination. It is good. The questions are very stable, and the subsequent discussions are well-founded and precise. The Holy Spirit is full of praise for your article. However, don't be proud. It is the same during the examination. Talented people in various states should not be careless."
"Yes, nephew, thank you for your guidance."
"These are articles on some topics that have been examined in the past years. Take a look at them. The articles selected here are not all taken from the first-class scholars. Some are from the second-class scholars. I have specially summarized these because I want to So that you can take a closer look so that you can make up for your shortcomings."
Don't underestimate these few books. You must know that it is not easy to summarize these.
Not to mention the need for connections to collect all these things, more importantly, it requires people with considerable vision to identify them one by one. It is not just based on the examination results, but also copied one by one, which does not take a moment. It can be done.
Cheng Jingzhou was grateful in his heart. He knew that Uncle Xie did this not just to increase his knowledge. The Xie brothers would naturally use it in the future, but who made him the first to benefit?
"Thank you very much, nephew. Don't worry, my nephew will live up to my uncle's teachings and will definitely go to high school next year."
"Okay, I'll wait for that day."
Cheng Jingzhou bowed his head to the end. Xie Xiuwen was still thinking of asking about his father, but Douzi said outside the door: "Come back, Master, the fifth young master is here."
Xie Xiuwen immediately sat up straight: "Invite him in."
Douzi knew Li Huan's identity, but for convenience, he always addressed him as the Fifth Young Master outside the palace.
As soon as Li Huan entered the room, Xie Xiuwen and Cheng Jingzhou stood side by side. They were about to salute, but were stopped by Li Huan.
"Teacher, there is no need to be polite. Now it is the students who come to ask you for advice. It is the right thing for you to accept the students' worship."
After saying this, Li Huan actually bowed his head.
Cheng Jingzhou didn't know his identity yet, so he just handed over to him. The two parties bowed to each other, which was considered polite.
Xie Xiuwen thought about the relationship between these two people and himself, so he didn't hide it.
"Jing Zhou, please don't be rude. This is His Highness the Fifth Prince."
Cheng Jingzhou then lifted his robe and saluted: "Student has met His Highness the Fifth Prince."
Li Huan didn't have a good impression of this legendary future brother-in-law. He always felt that this man just took advantage of growing up together, so he waited for him to kneel down and then said perfunctorily: "Quickly excuse me. This young master is Sister Zhaozhao's fiance, right? I heard that you also worshiped Teacher Xie, so I should call you senior brother."
Xie Xiuwen turned a blind eye, pretending that he didn't know the little thoughts of His Highness the Fifth.
Cheng Jingzhou quickly bowed his head: "Don't dare!"
"Senior brother Cheng, you don't have to be like this. I come to Xie Mansion often. I heard that you are still the first to solve the problem. I was just about to ask you for advice."
Seeing that Cheng Jingzhou was obviously a little embarrassed, Xie Xiuwen smiled and said, "Okay, there will be more opportunities for you to meet in the future, so don't rush for a while. Jingzhou, you go first, remember what I said before, read your books carefully, According to the above topic, a policy paper will be submitted every three days."
"Yes, uncle, that nephew has resigned first."
Li Huan asked: "Teacher, why did he call you uncle? Shouldn't it be sir or teacher?"
Xie Xiuwen glared at him: "Okay, don't ask questions knowingly!"
Li Huan scratched his head, laughed twice, and began to listen seriously.
Since that day, Cheng Jingzhou had to deal with one more person.
In fact, he didn't understand that the Xie family was dissatisfied with him for marrying off the good boy, so the brothers always wanted to find trouble with him, but when had he offended the Fifth Highness?
Moreover, Cheng Jingzhou believed that he was not blind. When His Highness the Fifth Prince looked at Guobao, he clearly did not look at her with admiration, so why did he target him?
In this way, Cheng Jingzhou ushered in New Year's Eve in the midst of dire straits.
There was a palace banquet a year ago, and Liu Ruolan accompanied Xie Xiuwen into the palace. The Holy Father actually mentioned Xie Rongzhao, but Xie Xiuwen refused, saying that the child was timid and she did not dare to come to such a majestic place like the palace.
Emperor Jingwen originally just mentioned it casually, thinking of giving his family a favor. Since Xie Rongzhao didn't want to come, that was all.
It would be a great honor to be ordered to enter the palace to attend the palace banquet. Who would have thought that Xie Xiuwen would not be happy about it!
When it comes to attending palace banquets, Xie Xiuwen is naturally the one who attends the most in the family.
In his opinion, there was never a time when he could really eat or drink well, it was too depressing.
And I heard that there were all kinds of little accidents at the banquets led by the Empress. Although there were no big scandals, it still made people worry.
If Emperor Jingwen knew that Xie Xiuwen refused to let Xie Rongzhao attend the palace banquet because of this, he would probably be so angry that he would curse him.
"My dear, if I win the Jinshi next year, will you marry me?"
