Walking into a cesspit, the best evil widow wants to stand up

For several days, Liu Ya, Lele, Xu Feng and others were very enthusiastic in learning. They were all very talented and in less than a day, Qiaoqiao and Siya learned to write their own names.

Xu Feng can now write a few dozen simple words, and He Yao plans to teach her to read poetry.

Xu Hao originally thought that He Yao had failed the exam for more than ten years, so his knowledge was not much better. At least he was not better than himself, maybe even worse than himself.

Unexpectedly, these past few days, he was greatly surprised to find that He Yao was much better than him in understanding words, unlike himself who was always ambiguous.

Take the poetry recitation and couplet competition for example. Both parties give a topic, and He Yao can't think of a solution even though he is scratching his head. However, He Yao can easily come up with a poem.

Xu Hao's face was full of admiration: "Master He, I thought you wouldn't be very knowledgeable at first, but I didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable. But why? You have been taking the exam for more than ten years and still haven't passed it?"

He Yao's lips curled up. He knew from the beginning that Xu Hao didn't take him seriously. It was no wonder.

Although he was much older than Xu Hao, the only thing they had in common was that they were both students of the Tongsheng School.

Now that he had become his teacher, he was of course not convinced. After all, they would both take the examination for the title of Scholar at the beginning of February.

He was used to it, after all, he was questioned too much.

He Yao said calmly, "As the saying goes, there are always people better than you. It's normal to fail in a competition. Just adjust your mindset. For some things, you just need to work hard, and leave the rest to fate.

What's more, sometimes even a well-read person may not pass the exam, but an uneducated person may be at the top of the list." He Yao smiled bitterly and shook his head.

After so many years, if Liang Peng and Chen Dong were the invigilators, there would be no doubt that he would fail.

It was not because of anything else, but because he was self-righteous, never gave gifts, but showed up in the examination room every year, so the two of them started to argue with him.

Looking at He Yao's expression when he spoke, it seemed as if there was a story behind his words, as if there was something behind his words, Xu Hao seemed to understand something. He knew the darkness of the officialdom.

However, the purpose of the imperial examination is to select pillars for the country. The emperor should attach great importance to it, instead of allowing those who are only concerned with petty gains to disrupt the government.

However, the emperor is busy with all kinds of affairs and may not be able to take care of everything. Moreover, the emperor is far away. It is not surprising if someone with ulterior motives exploits the people at all levels and officials protect each other.

Changing the subject, He Yao smiled and said, "Xu Hao, you are very talented, but you are a little impatient sometimes.

You need to calm down and learn to analyze things from all angles. You will definitely gain a lot. I have high hopes for you. See you in the exam room."

Xu Hao nodded heavily, his eyes firm: "Okay! I'll remember what you said. See you in the examination room then. We will both pass this time."

"And me!" Wuchun also interrupted, with a gleaming look in his eyes and clenched fists: "I must pass the exam and show my mother!"

Liu Ya's round face showed two dimples when she smiled, and she said childishly, "I believe in Fifth Brother, you will all pass the exam."

"Cut~"

Xu Feng sneered and said with a pursed mouth: "Sixth girl, I think your fifth brother may not be able to pass the exam, but my eldest brother and the teacher will definitely pass."

Liu Ya stamped her feet and said angrily, "Xu Feng, if you keep talking like that, I won't play with you anymore!"

Xu Hao didn't expect Xu Feng to say such a thing. After all, he and Xu Feng didn't get along well before. He didn't expect that Xu Feng would argue with Wu Chun again.

"Hmph~"

Wu Chun sneered: "What? You said I can't pass the exam, so I can't pass it. I'll pass the exam and become a Tongsheng student just to show you."

Xu Feng stuck out his tongue and made a face at Wu Chun: "Then I'll wait!"

He Yao raised his hand to make a gesture to stop them: "Alright, the two of you stop bickering. Everyone should work hard instead of just talking nonsense."

After hearing what He Yao said, everyone shut up and concentrated on reading again.

Two days later, Prefect Xu and his wife, Dong, came to Zhang's house. This time, they came with two carriages, and Dong brought her maid Cui'e with her.

In addition, the purpose of this trip is to bring Xu Feng and Xu Hao back to the city to celebrate the New Year and to visit the future daughter-in-law.

The maid brought tea.

After some pleasantries, Prefect Xu bowed and said, "Madam Shen, I'm really sorry that Xu Feng and the others have disturbed me during this period of time."

Mrs. Dong also said embarrassedly: "That's right, I said early in the morning that I would come to pick up Xu Feng, but the master said to wait until Xu Hao was on vacation before taking him back, so the matter was delayed."

Shen Ping covered her mouth and smiled: "Of course not. If Xu Feng is here, Liu Ya and Le Le will have company. I have even invited Mr. Shu Xi to teach them how to read and write.

Xu Feng is smart, and I like him very much, too. I really don’t want you to come and pick him up now.”

Xu Feng said seriously: "Godfather, godmother, I still want to celebrate the New Year here! How about you two celebrate the New Year here too and then go back?"

Mrs. Dong's face darkened. "Feng'er, what's wrong? You haven't missed your godfather and godmother for the past two months. But godmother has been thinking about you every day. She even made you some new clothes for the New Year."

Xu Feng walked over, hugged Dong's hand and shook it, and said coquettishly: "Oh, godmother, I'm going back. I will be the only one at home, and my elder brother won't play with me.

I can still play with Liuya and Lele here, and I am still studying here, so just promise me."

Unexpectedly, Xu Hao also interrupted: "Mom, I think what Xu Feng said makes sense. I also want to spend the New Year here. After the New Year, I will take the provincial examination in February. During this time, the teacher and I will study hard."

Originally, Xu Hao didn't want to abandon Mo Ru and go back to celebrate the New Year. Now, after hearing what Xu Feng said, he just happened to pick up the conversation.

"You~"

Unexpectedly, the godson was unwilling to go back for the New Year, and the biological son was also unwilling to go back for the New Year. Dong's face turned red and white, and suddenly looked ugly.

Shen Ping saw that the atmosphere was not right, and hurriedly smiled to smooth things over: "I think Xu Hao's idea is good. It's rare for him to have such an idea. Now, they have company to study together.

Besides, it's only ten days away from the New Year, so we don't have to go through all the trouble. Besides, it's more lively here with more people. What do you think, Xu Fuyin?"

"Hmm~"

Prefect Xu nodded and said, "I don't think this is a bad idea. At least Hao'er and Feng'er are eager to learn and make progress. Let them do what they want. But I have to trouble Madam Shen again."

"It's okay, it's okay~" Shen Ping waved her hands repeatedly: "I also like the hustle and bustle, how about~" Shen Ping rolled her eyes and said with a joking smile: "You two should stay here together and leave after the New Year?"

"Sir~"

After hearing what Shen Ping said, Dong also felt itchy and looked at Prefect Xu inquiringly.

Well! Now not only are the two sons unwilling to go back, but the wife also wants to stay here to celebrate the New Year. Xu Fuyin can no longer smile.