Jia Lian took the question, and someone set up a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
He had to think about the format of the eight-part essay as well as the meaning of this sentence. After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Jia Lian had not written a single word!
Jia Zheng was anxious as he watched from the side.
There were a few times when he wanted to open his mouth to give a hint, but Li Shouzhong was beside him, so he held back.
His trembling face must be scolding Jia Lian in his heart for being ignorant and incompetent. Even if he couldn't write well, he would still use his pen and always have something to excuse himself. Even if he didn't know how to write, he should at least write a question, right?
In his anxiety, another incense stick was about to burn out.
Jia Zheng's disappointment was obvious.
Originally, he had no expectations of Jia Lian. His stunning performance had exceeded his expectations. It was not easy to ignite his hope, but now he was drenched in cold water.
"Sigh!"
Li Shouzhong had a different opinion.
Although Jia Lian didn't write, he was calm and composed.
He had seen it many times and was no longer surprised.
This incense stick was also burned out, and the servant boy replaced it with a third one.
"Brother Lian, it's time to start writing!”Li Shouzhong reminded.
Jia Lian, who had been thinking hard, finally picked up the brush and dipped it in ink. It was as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water, and the brush was full of spirit.
Jia Zheng and Jia Lian finally started writing. He laughed and scolded," This kid!”
He couldn't wait any longer and stood up. He walked to Jia Lian's side and read a few sentences. He couldn't help but recite,"The proper way for the sage to act and hide is to wait for the capable to show it. It's interesting to solve the problem."
Therefore, Jia Lian wrote a sentence, and Jia Zheng read a sentence until the last sentence,"There is such a husband, only I and you are husband, and this time around, I am also happy to be silent."”
Jia Zheng twirled his beard and smiled.”The more he thought about it, the more profound his idea became.
He personally handed the manuscript to Li Shouzhong.
Li Shouzhong browsed through it and a smile appeared on his face. He praised,"This is a good stroke."
Then, it was gone.
Jia Zheng's beard was broken. It was clearly a good article, but the topic, the lecture, the leading topic, the setting topic, and the transition were all in line with the format.
He had wanted to speak several times, but the other party was the Imperial College's Chancellor, the world's literary master. What he thought was good was nothing in his eyes.
Didn't he see Cheng Rixing, Zhan Guang, Shan Pinren, and Bu Guxiu, who usually fawned over Li Shouzhong, being quiet and honest like quails in front of him?
Jia Zheng could not say a word.
Jia Lian didn't think too much about it.
It didn't matter if he wrote well or not. He only cared if this meaningless test was over.
There was still a lot of money waiting for him to earn!
There were still many sisters waiting for him to save them!
"Old Li, Uncle, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave!”
He decisively turned around and left!
"I'll add your name to the Fall Quarter Examinations next month. Even if he couldn't pass the imperial examinations, he could try to find out where his shortcomings were. It would be beneficial for the future.”
Li Shouzhong said to his back.
Jia Lian did not even want to refuse." Old Sir, I know that my knowledge is shallow and that it is difficult for me to enter the hall of elegance. I still need to hone myself for a few more years before I can achieve anything. This time, I won't participate, lest I become a laughing stock.”
"Why? Do you think I'll harm you?" Li Shouzhong said unhappily.”
Before Jia Lian could speak, Jia Zheng had already thanked him on his behalf." Thank you for your guidance, sir! If Brother Lian can make progress in the future and bring glory to the family, it will all be your credit!”
Li Shouzhong smiled and said,"Brother Cunzhou, it's only right for us to be in-laws. You're treating me as an outsider by saying the word 'thank'."”
The two of them didn't care about Jia Lian's feelings at all, and no one asked for his opinion. Anyway, this matter had already been decided.
Therefore, Jia Lian returned to the courtyard dejectedly.
Sister Phoenix caught it in the courtyard. When she saw that her expression was not right, she quickly explained,"How long have we been studying? It was normal that he couldn't answer, so there was no need to frown. Hurry up and go in. Big Sister-in-law and your sisters are waiting for you!”
The servant girls behind her observed her expression. Su 'er smiled and said,"Second Master, let's not study anymore in the future, right? These few days, we have been accompanying you, our hands and necks are sore.”
Ping 'er also said," I was still talking about it. Second Master, when you get serious, you want to read all the books that I've read in a lifetime in a day. How can you do that?" Fortunately, Eldest Grandmother had specially instructed him not to be greedy.”
Man 'er followed behind him and said,"Second Master, we've already flipped through this chapter. Do you still want our pile of books?"?”
Heng 'er suggested," If you don't want it, throw it all away. I feel dizzy just looking at the pages."”
Sister Phoenix's face darkened as she listened.
"What do you know? The Second Master was just willing to improve, and you guys were fanning the flames by the side, urging her to throw the book away. If you say anything more, I'll skin her alive and throw it away!”
The few of them immediately fell silent.
"Feng 'er, why are you scaring them?" Jia Lian asked with a smile.”He held her arm.
She spat,"Why don't you teach them a lesson? They're all in heaven."”
"I can't go to the sky with you around." Jia Lian sighed." Keep the book."”
As he spoke, he lifted the curtain and went in to meet Li Wan and Sanchun.
"Brother, how's the front?" asked Yingchun.”
Jia Lian briefly explained what had happened.
Therefore, everyone knew Jia Lian's pain: He didn't even say a word and still wanted her to go to the provincial examination. It was indeed very confusing.
"Is this Old Master Li deliberately trying to make a fool of my brother?" You've only studied for a few days and you can take the imperial examination? Wouldn't that shame the poor scholars outside?”
"Don't worry, Second Master. My father would never deliberately embarrass you." Li Wan chuckled. Since he asked you to take the imperial examination, there is only one possibility. He thinks that you have a chance of passing the examination.”
"Oh?"
Sister Phoenix and the others were shocked!
Jia Lian was shocked, but he immediately became calm and said with a proud smile,"I told you I was a genius, but you didn't believe me!”
"Bah!" Everyone laughed in unison.
Sister Feng was also among them, but no matter how one looked at it, her expression was the same as Jia Lian's.
Not to mention that Jia Lian still had to study in seclusion, inside the Qin residence on Jixian Street, Rui Zhu lifted her skirt and ran into the embroidery room with a smile." Miss, Miss, the nanny has returned from the glass shop!”
Ke Qing put down the needle and thread in her hand and said angrily,"If you're back, you'll be back. Why are you making such a fuss?”
Rui Zhu looked at Ke Qing." Miss?"
Ke Qing's eyes flickered." Why are you looking at me?”
Rui Zhu smiled,"Since Young Lady doesn't want to hear, then this servant won't say anything."”
"Wretched girl, who sealed your mouth?"”
Rui Zhu took out a piece of paper from her sleeve and handed it to her.
"What is this?" But you have no reason to panic.
"Miss, what did you think it was?" Rui Zhu teased. I wanted to be the matchmaker, but unfortunately, she didn't allow it!”
Ke Qing's face instantly turned red." What did you see outside? Why are you making a fool of yourself here?" she spat. She only hoped that she would also be roasted red tomorrow!”
Bao Zhu walked out of nowhere and asked curiously,""Miss, what do you want to roast? This servant also wants to eat?"
Rui Zhu pinched her." You only know how to eat. We were discussing roasting you!”
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