Parents are busy farming

If it was really just a trivial matter, then she could just send someone over to handle it. Why would she have to go to the capital in person?

Just as he was about to test her tactfully, Ye Zifen took the lead and asked, "Brother, have you made sufficient preparations this time? Are you confident that you will win the first prize in the Spring Examination?"

Wang Chuanxing smiled slightly, gently stroked the bun on Ye Zifen's head, and replied softly: "Of course I have some confidence. Because I failed in the first test last time, I didn't give my all in the subsequent tests. I was afraid that I would only get the title of a fellow Jinshi and return home, which would make people laugh at me, so I decided to take the test again."

Hearing this, Ye Zifen frowned slightly, chuckled, and said, "When will the eldest cousin become like the second cousin, and be less humble in his words?"

After saying this, Wang Chuanshan couldn't hold back his folding fan in his hand anymore, and he cursed while laughing: "How could such words come out of my mouth? If it were me, I would definitely say, don't worry, I will definitely be in the top three!"

Ye Zifen nodded and smiled, expressing her agreement. "If my second cousin can focus all his attention on his studies, one of the top three will definitely be reserved for him, and I know that it will be the third place."

Wang Chuanshan raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Why is it only the third place and not the first place?"

Ye Zifen smiled slightly and replied coquettishly: "If the current emperor sees your appearance, how can he bother to choose someone else as the third place? Wouldn't that be a slap in the face of the third place? So, you, a top scholar, have to be awarded the third place."

Wang Chuanshen was both angry and amused after hearing what Ye Zifen said, but seeing the matter-of-fact expression on her face, the three men in the room couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Old Master Hong also joked, "No wonder my girl always keeps saying that Zifen should be our child. Looking at how much you two love each other, I understand why. You don't look like cousins ​​at all, you are actually siblings!"

Wang Chuanshan laughed and responded, "That's right. Sometimes I even wonder if my brothers were picked up by my mom and dad from outside, but my biological sister was lost in the Ye family."

When Ye Zifen heard him say this, she shook her head helplessly, expressing her speechlessness.

At this time, Wang Chuanxing on the side interrupted and said, "It's not just you who has this idea. I've had it too. It's a pity that I was watching you all when you were born, so..."

He deliberately kept the secret in suspense, which attracted several people's attention.

Wang Chuanxing then continued slowly, "So, you are all my parents' biological children!"

After saying that, everyone burst into laughter again.

Old Master Hong looked at Ye Zifen who was hiding in her laughter and pondered in his heart.

She seemed so angry and sad just now, but in the blink of an eye she quickly adjusted her mood and was chatting and laughing with her cousins.

This powerful ability to control emotions made Mr. Hong even more impressed with Ye Zifen.

However, when it comes to marrying Ye Zifen into their Hong family, Old Master Hong has no intention of doing so.

In fact, this girl is a big trouble both in terms of her identity and personality.

With her abilities and opinions, good and bad things will always be around her.

But now I am old, and there is a lack of people in the next generation or even the next generation who can support the family business.

If the Hong family really welcomes a girl like Ye Zifen into the family, they will probably face new challenges in the future.

But at this moment, he had already understood the little girl's thoughts, which was that she didn't want her two grandsons to be involved in this matter.

This point coincides with what he was thinking.

Therefore, after they talked for a while, Old Master Hong took the lead in breaking the silence. He said calmly, "Okay, the two of you should stop staying here. Go back to your rooms and study. Don't think that you can slack off in your studies just because Zifen is here, especially Chuanxing!"

When the two brothers saw Ye Zifen standing in front of them safe and sound, the resistance in their hearts was greatly alleviated.

Hearing that their grandfather wanted them to go back to school, they could not disobey his wishes, so they nodded and agreed and stood up.

Afterwards, they chatted with Ye Zifen for a few more words and turned to leave the study.

After the two brothers stepped out of the door, Old Master Hong turned to look at Ye Zifen and asked with concern: "Why didn't you tell them about this?"

Ye Zifen showed a bitter smile and replied softly: "If I could enter the palace directly, I really don't want to involve you as well."

When Old Master Hong heard Ye Zifen's words, he felt a warm current in his heart, but at the same time he also felt very relieved.

After a moment's silence, he said, "The current emperor is wise and intelligent, and is certainly not a fool. If we want to help with the recommendation, the emperor will certainly consider that you have already told us the details, but there is no need to be too secretive about this matter."

Because sometimes, as a minister, when facing the current emperor, maintaining a sincere heart can help you go further in your career.

Ye Zifen nodded in agreement and continued, "Even if His Majesty knew that you knew the truth, he wouldn't blame you, right? After all, this matter is not a big deal, but it's not a small matter either. The grain on my ship is not a small amount! I don't believe that His Majesty would not want to use the grain for the right purpose, but instead let those corrupt officials embezzle it."

Old Master Hong thought to himself, "At this moment, if any official dares to embezzle grain privately, he will simply seek his own death. The current emperor might suspect him of treason, which is a serious crime that will punish all nine generations of the family! So that shipload of grain is not only not a good thing, but it will become a death warrant if it is in your hands."

Then, Old Master Hong took another deep look at Ye Zifen, muttering to himself, "Oh no! Did I say something wrong just now? If that shipload of food really fell into the hands of that little girl, maybe it would turn out to be a great deed!" Thinking of this, Old Master Hong couldn't help but sigh, "Some things can be done by some people, but some people can't even be touched by death!"

As for the little girl Ye Zifen, although her female body did bring her many restrictions and constraints, it was also a good excuse that prevented others from easily suspecting her of any ambitions or intentions.

Just like her grandparents back then, even though they were in such a situation, the emperor did not become suspicious and even allowed them to retire to the countryside and enjoy their old age.

By comparison, this little girl seems to be luckier!

After making up his mind, Old Master Hong decided to wait for his two sons to come back and discuss with them how to send Ye Zifen to the emperor.