"I heard that the Cool Breeze Gang over there is not bad. Let's go there.”Jiao Shouzhen often walked outside, so her knowledge was much better than Jia Huan's.
"Then let's do it here." Jia Huan and Jiao Shouzhen walked into the Cool Breeze Inn together.
The Cool Breeze Gang's workers had already seen these two scholars. These two people were easy to recognize. Although their Lan Shan was covered by winter clothes, the scarf on their heads was very eye-catching. Their restaurant was considered above average, and ordinary peddlers could not afford it. Therefore, when the two of them entered, the waiter greeted them warmly,"Two people in the private room upstairs!"
However, Jia Huan and Jiao Shouzhen both had quite a bit of money on hand. Although it wasn't a lot, it was still okay for them to visit such a restaurant once in a while. Moreover, it was almost the new year, so it was not a big deal to come out for a meal.
They arrived at a private room by the window on the second floor. After the two of them sat down, the waiter quickly came over to wipe the table and introduced,"Our restaurant has all kinds of signature dishes, such as salted duck, braised roast duck, squirrel mandarin fish, beauty liver, phoenix tail prawns..."
Jia Huan heard about the stewed roast duck, which he had never eaten before, so he said,"Give me one stewed roast duck and the rest of the dishes.”
"Junior Brother is indeed wealthy," Jiao Shouzhen said with a smile.”
Jia Huan also smiled.”
Soon, the restaurant owner served the dishes and wine. Jia Huan tasted it. The taste was indeed not bad. It was much better than the big pot of rice in Rong Mansion.
Although the Rong Mansion's food was of high standards, it was too rigid and had long lost its reputation. It relied solely on the rules of its ancestors to survive. Jia Huan was also sick of eating it long ago, although he could not eat anything too good.
The two of them ate their food leisurely and drank two glasses of wine. "Brother Jiao, I'm very curious about the provincial examination venue." I wonder what it's like inside?”
Jiao Shouzhen had also entered the provincial examination hall once, but she was not fated to be on the rankings. Hearing Jia Huan's question, he smiled bitterly and said,"It's actually not a big deal inside. It's just that time is too tight.”
"I heard that the first round of the provincial examination has seven questions?" Jia Huan asked.”
"That's right!" Jiao Shouzhen nodded. This wasn't like the test of the third level, where there was more time. In the provincial examination hall, the first round was definitely intense.”
"How nervous?" Jia Huan was very curious. He hadn't been to the provincial examination venue yet, so he wanted to gain some experience from Jiao Shouzhen. Of course, Qian Yu would also give him experience, but the experience of those who failed the roll was sometimes more convincing. After all, it could effectively avoid some unnecessary traps.
"It's also more important when it's a branch," Jiao Shouzhen continued. Of course, this depended on luck. It's not good to get a sh * t number."
"Brother Jiao, let's talk about this after we finish eating." Jia Huan hurriedly waved his hand.”
Jiao Shouzhen laughed.
After the two of them finished eating, Jiao Shouzhen said,"I'm going to Mister's residence in a few days to deliver the New Year's gift. When are you going?”
Jia Huan thought for a moment and said,"I'll probably be late. Maybe after the 25th of December."”
"Then we'll miss it." Jiao Shouzhen nodded.”
During this period of time in the county school, Jia Huan made many friends and classmates, but Qian Yuben also had to submit his essay on time. Qian Yu didn't relax his expectations of Jia Huan just because he was the top candidate in the middle dao examination.
A few days after returning home, Jia Huan had to go to the Qian residence to submit his article.
Although he now had a few taels of silver in his hands, and he also had the academic achievements of a student, Jia Huan's status in the family had greatly improved, but he still did not choose to travel by car. Instead, he walked slowly towards the Qian Mansion. This was a habit he had developed. When he walked, he could quietly think about some things. Moreover, there was no one around to disturb him. He was still in a state of relative movement, so his brain would not easily enter a quiet state.
Along the way, Jia Huan was thinking about his life in the county school. Qian Yuben was right. He closed his doors and worked together. Under Qian Yuben's care, he successfully became a middle-school student. However, it was no longer suitable for him to study hard at home. It was time to learn from others. The world was very big, and he had won the first round of the examination. However, if he really thought that he was the best in the world, then this path of the imperial examination would be considered to have come to an end.
When they arrived at the Qian Mansion, Old Yu was warming himself by the fire in the gatehouse. When he heard the knocking on the door, Old Yu calculated in his heart and felt that it should be Jia Huan.
Jia Huan had always been punctual. Old Yu knew the exact time Jia Huan came. He opened the door and saw that it was indeed Jia Huan.
"Third Young Master, please come in. It's cold outside.”Old Yu was also very enthusiastic about this disciple, who was the master's favorite disciple.
Jia Huan entered the gatehouse and warmed his hands by the fire. He said,"Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Yu."
Old Yu smiled." This old servant doesn't have to work hard. I'll just do the work by roasting myself in the fire." Third Young Master, you should go quickly. I think Old Master has already guessed that you are coming.”
Jia Huan came to Qian Yuben's study with ease. Qian Yuben was leisurely drinking tea and reading. When he saw Jia Huan come in, he asked,"How did you feel during this month in the county school?”
"It's very helpful to the students." Only after entering the county school did he realize that his previous setup was not enough. Moreover, working together with all the other students and tempering each other would also be a lot of inspiration for the students.”
"Shouzhen came over a few days ago." Qian Yuben nodded. I heard that you've shocked the world during the monthly examination this time. You handed in two papers and can be said to be super fast.”
Jia Huan was slightly embarrassed.”
"It's fine." Qian Yuben smiled. Young people should act like young people, full of vigor! If you were always cautious, then you wouldn't be called a young man.”"Did you bring the two articles?" I want to take a look too."
Jia Huan respectfully handed over the article. Qian Yuben nodded as he read and said,"You've improved compared to before. It seems that you've also used your strength recently. Not bad, not bad."
At this moment, a figure flashed outside and a young figure appeared. Jia Huan tilted his head and looked over. The newcomer was about twenty years old. From his eyebrows, he looked somewhat similar to his teacher. Presumably, this was the Eldest Senior Brother, Qian Zhonghai, that Jiao Shouzhen had mentioned.
"Greetings, Father." Presumably, this was the Junior Brother Jia Huan that his father often mentioned.”
Qian Yuben said to Jia Huan,"This is Zhong Hai, also known as Shi Qi. He can be considered your senior brother." He's studying in the directorate now."
Qian Zhong Hai looked around Jia Huan and said,"I heard from Shouzhen that you're super fast and wrote two articles at once.”
Jia Huan blushed. His hands were itching for a moment, and now everyone knew about it. However, Qian Zhonghai seemed to have read Jia Huan's mind."What's the big deal? Although scholars like us can't fish for fame, this kind of true ability is true ability! If he took it out, it was also true ability. He was different from those people who were fishing for fame.”
"This kind of reputation is excellent. It's extremely beneficial for you in the scholarly community. Don't be embarrassed. You have to practice more in the future. Time was precious during the provincial examination.”
After Jiao Shouzhen, Qian Yuben also mentioned time. It seemed that time was really tight in the provincial examination.
Qian Yuben's voice sounded again,""Don't go back at noon. Since Zhonghai is also here, you can have lunch here and get to know each other.”
Jia Huan bowed in agreement.
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