Being able to enter and exit the Marquis' Mansion was a godsend for Luo Qiwen. With the support of the Marquis' Mansion, as long as he passed the imperial examinations, he would definitely have a different future.

Tang Mo could clearly feel Luo Qiwen's excitement at the moment, and he was thinking about talking to Tang Nan again later. If possible, he could make friends with some poor students in the academy, and win them over at a critical moment to make them vassals of the Marquis' Mansion.

Which of the powerful officials in the court does not have many students and old friends throughout the court and the country, and has flourished?

Luo Qiwen tried to calm himself down. He hugged the young master, the big tree of the Marquis' Mansion, even tighter.

"After you enter the mansion, you only need to tutor my two cousins ​​carefully and try to impress my father. For other things, just keep an eye on them. My brother will be leaving the capital soon. The next three years will be my chance."

He did not plan to ask Luo Qiwen to create some surprises for Tang Rong on his way to taking office, as he was unable to do it for the time being.

Luo Qiwen agreed solemnly and decided to focus on studying from today. The opportunity has finally come, and he must seize it.

That evening, Tang Mo introduced Luo Qiwen to Tang Gang, saying that a colleague of his had introduced him to him, "He has good knowledge and personality. The three cousins ​​Tang Chu, Tang Xu, and Tang Qi are not very old. If those old gentlemen come to talk to them about knowledge, they may not like it."

"This person is likely to pass the next scientific examination."

It is not difficult for the Marquis' Mansion to hire a teacher. After the news was released, many teachers came to seek recommendations. Tang Nan and Tang Hua have already found teachers, and they will come to the mansion at the beginning of next month. There are also many candidates for the remaining three men. Tang Gang was curious, "Tell me what you think."

General Tang Mo did not hide his plan. "If Luo Qi wants to go to high school, we only need to make a little effort to find him a good job. The Marquis' Mansion abandoned martial arts and turned to literature. My brother and I are obviously not cut out for it. There are still too few branches on the big tree of our Marquis' Mansion."

"There was no chance before, but now with the five cousins, and the scholars in our mansion, it is natural for us to do this."

"I have asked carefully about the fate of my cousin Wang Shi this year, and it is almost certain that he will be on the list."

He glanced at Tang Gang meaningfully, "Father, have you seen the people brought by cousin Yaoming on the day the herbal medicine shop opened? Were you jealous?"

Who wouldn't want to make friends with a gentleman of high moral character and a scholar with a bright future?

Tang Gang was moved, but still a little hesitant. Tang Mo said, "Father, as the saying goes, once you have power, you can issue orders. If you have power but don't use it, isn't it a waste?"

"My father holds power today, and the court officials are courteous and flattering. If one day he is idle at home, it will be useless to have only a marquisate."

The old man is just stingy. He always thinks that power will be gone once it is used. Even his own family members are willing to help him. When everyone adds fuel to the fire, the flames will burn brighter. How can power ever run out?

If you don't support your own people while you have the power, who can you expect to give you warmth when you become nothing?

Tang Gang glanced at Tang Mo and said, "Call that Luo Qiwen you mentioned to see me. I have to see his quality."

Was the second brother's previous dandy behavior just an act or was it real? He looks really unfamiliar now. It seems that the second brother will definitely bring him many surprises in the next three years. Even if he is unwilling, he must admit that the second brother now looks better than the eldest brother.

The eldest son is all show and nobility, while the second son is the real deal. He can't help but feel worried for his eldest son, hoping that he will have success in this experience, otherwise the title of the marquis might be in jeopardy.

You know, he can go to the emperor to ask for a title, but whether the title can fall on the eldest brother still needs the emperor's approval. The emperor obviously likes the second brother more, ah...

Luo Qiwen arrived at the Marquis' Mansion in the evening of the next day and successfully passed the teaching test of Tang Gang and Tang Yu. Only then did he feel that what Tang Mo said was right. If Luo Qiwen passed the high school entrance examination, he would become a student of the Marquis' Mansion and a branch on the thick trunk of the Marquis' Mansion.

Shouldn't he also ask Wang Shi from the Wang family?

"He has the teacher to teach him, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

Wang didn't understand why Tang Gang was concerned about Wang Shi. When had he ever taken the initiative to care about these relatives?

Tang Gang said, "It will be over in three months, so we have to prepare well. Go back to the Wang family and ask if there is anything that needs help from the Marquis' Mansion. If you ask the master for advice, we can find it for him. You can let him read any books in the Marquis' Mansion. You have to take care of your nephew."

This is really the sun rising in the west. Although Wang Shi hasn't understood what Tang Gang is thinking yet, she naturally wants to thank him for such a good thing. Apart from anything else, Wang Shi will inevitably cause trouble to Tang Gang after he passes the exam.

Wang Shi got the news quickly and borrowed more than a dozen books from the Marquis' Mansion. Although their cousin had allowed them to borrow books at will before, it was different now that their uncle had asked for it. If not now, when would they borrow them?

When Tang Rong heard the news, he instantly understood Tang Mo's plan, and he felt even more aggrieved and angry. He dared to occupy the resources of the mansion openly before he left. If he left the mansion, he would have the final say.

But he didn't have time to do anything now because he was about to become a groom again.

Tao Yiran followed Wang's suggestion and personally found a concubine for Tang Rong, named Cao Lingshuang. Her father was a minor official of the 16th rank. As early as last year, Lord Cao had intended to send his daughter to curry favor with Tang Rong. At that time, Tang Rong did not agree because he was concerned about his reputation. A few days ago, Tang Gang personally decided on this person.

A noble concubine's entry into the house is different from that of an inferior concubine. A cup of concubine tea can determine her status. The Cao family used a sedan chair to carry the person in from the side door of the marquis's mansion. The dowry maids and dowry were all prepared. Chunhua Courtyard was also decorated from top to bottom, which was considered festive.

The next morning, Tao Yiran drank Aunt Cao's concubine tea, gave a gift and left some food for her. That afternoon, Aunt Cao had abdominal pain, and the court physician diagnosed that it was an early menstruation. He prescribed a prescription and the pain was gone after two days of taking it. No one, including Aunt Cao, took the matter seriously.

"The pain is so strange, I'm afraid I ate something unclean."

Xin An just said this, Cui Ping sighed and said, "I'm afraid that Aunt Cao will be lonely until she grows old."

Xin An tilted his head, then suddenly realized, "No way?"

Tao Yiran is a person who only wants to enjoy life. Earlier, she thought that Tao Yiran in her previous life truly loved Tang Rong, but in the past few months, it seems that this is not the case. She probably just wants to rely on a man to live a good life, otherwise why would she no longer want to be close to Tang Rong after Tang Rong pooped in bed with her?

Cuiping smiled but said nothing, thinking that the action of the neighboring prince's wife was a common tactic used by the women in the inner courtyard of a wealthy family. A concubine with a good family background would have to follow him to take office for three years, and no one could control her during these three years. She would be the prince's wife in the eyes of outsiders, and if she had a son, she would be a threat to the mistress.

If her path is blocked, the threat will no longer exist. Besides, the wife of the prince next door has three children, one of whom is already a son. There is really no need for her to take office and suffer.

Xin An also quickly figured out the trade-offs involved, sighed faintly, and didn't know how to evaluate it...

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