The Little First Grand Secretary in My House

The subscription ratio of this article is ≥50% so that it can be read normally, otherwise it will need to be delayed for three days, and the supplement can be read immediately. In fact, Xue Tingyan is not good at reciting poems and writing poems, but he can't help it. The person in his dream lives a long time and has a wide market. There was a long-standing joke among scholars—

It is said that there was a gray-haired scholar who was taking the exam. The examiner knew from his appearance that he was an old boy who had failed the exam many times, so he deliberately made things difficult for him: I will give you a couplet. If you can match it, I will take it. you.

The old boy felt bitter in his heart, but he didn't dare to give in.

The examiner came up with a question: The upper hook is for old students, the lower hook is for test, the old students are for test, and the children are for old students.

The old boy bowed to him and said, One person is great, and two people are heaven. Heaven is great and human feelings are great, and human feelings are greater than heaven.

This flattery was so exquisite that the examiner was embarrassed to go back on his word and had no choice but to select him as a scholar.

In fact, as soon as I heard this story, I knew it was made up. Anyone who has participated in the college examination should know what the situation will be like. How can the examiner take the initiative to test an old boy? The examiner and the examinee will not talk to each other, and this is also to avoid it.

It was obviously compiled by some failed scholar, and was used as a source of comfort. Because it made people laugh, it spread among the scholars. It even extends to any official in the DPRK who is appointed as an academic adviser or presides over the examination of a new subject. Officials who are close to him will inevitably tell him not to be 'too generous'.

It was both a joke and an exhortation. Fraud in imperial examinations has always been involved in many things. Once you do something wrong, you will inevitably end up with no guarantee.

Xue Tingyan didn't expect to hear this pairing here.

He didn't feel uneasy because the second line was borrowed, because winning against Xue Juncai had always been his biggest obsession.

It is now, and it was also in the dream.

In the dream, he was troubled by this matter for a long time, but after all kinds of efforts, he finally felt proud. It was because of his experience that he realized how much this kind of obsession affects a person's psyche. He has more ambitious goals, and there are still many things to do, and Xue Juncai is just an obstacle to him now. Getting over him is what he needs to do now.

As for why he abandoned the second line he came up with and chose to borrow this one. Xue Tingyan glanced at Xue Qingshan and Yang Zhong, thinking that they were extremely small and just making fun of them.

Obviously, the only two people here, Xue Qingshan and Yang Zhong, are Tongsheng. Although this pair is exquisitely matched, there is obviously a sense of ridicule. The old students take the exam, and the young students take the exam until they are old. This is undoubtedly the greatest ridicule and curse for a person who has failed to pass the exam for many years.

Their faces immediately turned purple, but they had to suppress it. At this time, He Xiucai and Qiao Xiucai were already high-fiving and applauding.

Okay, that's right!

Everyone seemed to have forgotten Xue Juncai. He Xiucai and Qiao Xiucai whispered for a few times, and then He Xiucai announced: After the two of us unanimously decided, the winner is Xue Tingyu and Xue Xiaoyou.

Xue Xiaoyou, I hope you can work hard and achieve fame as soon as possible. He said to Xue Tingyan in a friendly manner.

Thank you two seniors for your encouragement. I will definitely work harder. Xue Tingyan bowed as a gift.

While the two scholars He Qiao and Xue Tingyan were talking, the villagers standing in the hall and outside had already started talking. Most of them were in admiration, but of course some were in disbelief and questioning.

Among them, the Xue family was the most unbelievable, especially Xue Qingshan. He had been suppressing it before, but now he couldn't bear it anymore. He stood up and said: Just based on these, you can decide the outcome. Are the two seniors? Too hasty?

Seeing that both He Xiucai and Qiao Xiucai were looking over, he flinched, and then became confident again: The winner has been decided just like this before the kid's pair is made...

He Xiucai looked displeased and ignored him. Instead, he asked Patriarch Xue with a cold face: Does Patriarch Xue also have objections to my conclusion?

How dare Chief Xue offend Xiucai Gong? There are still two Xiucai Gongs. Besides, from his point of view, Xue Tingyan's performance in this game was indeed a bit unexpected, and it was much better than Xue Juncai. As an outsider, he naturally saw clearly and hurriedly scolded Xue Qingshan and asked him to apologize to the two scholars.

Xue Juncai also had a look of dissatisfaction on his face: The boy is not convinced either. He has never been as good as me. I just didn't prepare properly. The two seniors can ask questions again. This time the boy will definitely beat him.

At this time, a woman squeezed in from the crowd outside the door.

Her clothes were disheveled and her hair was messy. She was none other than Ms. Yang.

Yang stumbled in and cried: My son can't lose. You two must have been bribed to harm my son intentionally.

This was a big deal, especially on such an occasion when a woman rushed in and made a loud noise. Not only did He Qiao, two talented people, look angry, but also several village elders present scolded her for being inappropriate.

Absurd, it's so ridiculous! Do Li Zheng and the clan leader also think that we have been bribed?

You two talented men must not be angry. This woman has long hair and short knowledge. She is talking nonsense.

Lian Xing, why don't you get this shrew of yours back!

Mr. Xue on the side was so anxious that he didn't know what to do, but as a father-in-law, how could he go to get his daughter-in-law, so he could only ask his eldest son Xue Qingshan to take his wife away quickly.

It's just that Xue Qingshan still wants an explanation at this time, but he can't care about this.

There was a commotion on the court. He Xiucai wanted to leave, but Qiao Xiucai didn't want to stay any longer. Patriarch Xue and Zheng Lizheng repeatedly tried to persuade them to stay, and at the same time they angrily shouted to get these people away quickly.

Qiao Xiucai sneered, and did not scold Xue Juncai. Instead, he sneered at Xue Qingshan: It's a shame that you are a boy and have taken the exam several times. You can't see the meaning of these exams, Brother He. No wonder you took the exam. After so many years, I’m still a child!”

Qiao Xiucai's words were so heartbreaking that Xue Qingshan's face turned green and white. In fact, Qiao Xiucai was not usually so sarcastic, but he saw that the father and son refused to admit defeat and still wanted to pester him, so he uttered evil words.

In terms of adapting to the situation, and in terms of being calm, he is not as good as him. He pointed at Xue Tingyan, and then pointed at Xue Juncai: You think there is time in the examination room to give you another chance? Let's talk about the paper. , stained and stained, I’m afraid I don’t need to read what you wrote, it will be an undesirable end!”

At this time, Xue Juncai was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he could not react. On the contrary, Xue Qingshan felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he stopped talking.

*

He Xiucai and Qiao Xiucai finally stayed.

Taking advantage of the chaos in the hall, Xue Qingshan sneaked into the crowd with Xue Juncai and Yang in despair.

After seeing that there was no more excitement, the villagers dispersed and walked home, talking about today's events with the people around them.

In fact, they don't know anything, as long as they know that the person who wins in the end is the son of the second wife of Xue Lianxing's family. It can be predicted that after this incident, many people in the village will have a different view of Xue Tingyan. They will even happily talk about it and talk about it. There is a young man in the village who has been praised by the two scholar masters. He must have a bright future in the future.

And Xue Juncai's reputation in the village is destined to be replaced by Xue Tingyan.

Taking advantage of the crowd and chaos, Xue Tingyan walked out of Zheng Lizheng's house.

Zhao'er had been waiting outside for a long time. When he saw him, he said happily: Gou'er, you really won, you beat Xue Juncai! I'm so happy.

She was so happy that she didn't know what to do. Seeing this, Xue Tingyan couldn't say a word of condemnation and just looked at her with a smile.

After feeling happy, Zhao'er showed some hesitation: By the way, after you beat him, do you really want to go to Qinghe Academy to study?

Xue Tingyan pondered for a moment: I don't plan to go to Qinghe Academy. Uncle Chen said that he can help me introduce him to Qingyuan Academy.

Qingyuan Academy? The name seems to be quite similar to Qinghe Academy. Is this academy good? Immediately, Zhao'er laughed and said: Yes, Uncle Chen is well-informed, and what he can say will definitely be good. .”

Xue Tingyan nodded: I plan to go to town in the next two days to talk to Uncle Chen about this matter.

What are you waiting for these two days? Let's go now.

Xue Tingyan didn't expect Zhao'er to be so eager, so he couldn't help but hesitate.

Zhao'er added: There must be chaos at home right now. Let's avoid the limelight first.

He immediately understood the meaning of her words. With the temperament of the married couple and the always partial Zhao family, he didn't know what kind of chaos the family would become.

The two left the village avoiding the crowd. Since they didn't encounter a mule cart, they took an ox cart to the town.

When we arrived at Dongliju, Uncle Chen happened to be there. Xue Tingyan explained the matter. Uncle Chen agreed and said that he would go find his classmate tomorrow. After that, the two of them did not go back. Xue Tingyan continued to copy his unfinished books, while Zhao'er continued to pack the pile of clothes that she had not finished packing.

It wasn't until late afternoon that the two returned to Yuqing Village.

The Xue family's yard was quiet, smoke was floating from the chimney, and cooking seemed to be going on in the kitchen.

Mrs. Zhao was standing in the yard and saw two people walking in from the outside. She put on a cold face and cursed without naming anyone: People say we enjoy the blessings of children and grandchildren, but we are like old slaves. We haven't seen anyone for a day. , just open your mouth to eat when you get home, I owed you everything in my previous life!

Mrs. Yang walked out of the east chamber: Mom, the food for the third brother and sister is ready. Let's quickly set the table for dinner.

Mrs. Zhao snorted coldly, turned and entered the main door. Without even looking at the two of them, Yang followed them in.

Zhao'er took a look at Xue Tingyan.

Xue Tingyan looked at her: What are you looking at?

He scoffed and muttered in a low voice: Don't pay attention to grandma, she is just so partial.

Ok, I know.

*

While the two were cleaning up the house, there was a sudden noise in the courtyard, not only the voices of Mr. Xue and Xue Qingshan, but also a familiar voice.

Zhao'er looked out the window and saw Yang's father, Yang Zhong, coming.

Yang Zhong was from nearby Niujiao Ling. Because he was a boy, he was considered a prominent figure in Niujiao Ling. Like his son-in-law, he opened a private school to make ends meet. However, this person is flamboyant, good at putting on airs, and relies on his old age to act like one, most of all to attract displeasure to his children.

Yang Zhong seemed to have eaten too much wine somewhere, his steps were staggering, and his fat face was red.

The couple from the first house came over to greet them, as well as Mr. Xue.

Mr. Xue looked a little embarrassed: My dear, I have troubled you to make several trips for my family. You must have eaten too much. Come inside and sit down.

Yang complained: Dad, you too, why do you drink so much wine?

Zheng Lizheng is too hospitable. This meal has lasted for so long. Is your father still not drunk? Yang Zhong looked a little proud and said to Mr. Xue: It doesn't matter, Juncai is the same. My grandson, as a grandfather, how can I not make the decision for him?

These words made Mr. Xue feel even more embarrassed. He also knew what happened in the morning and it would definitely not be that simple. He laughed along and said: It makes my in-laws laugh. If it weren't for the family's financial difficulties, this kind of thing would not happen...

The voices of the two gradually became lowered, and they walked into the house together.

Zhao'er glanced at Xue Tingyan: Fortunately, I bought some steamed buns when I came back. Well, there's no need to eat this dinner.

In fact, no one asked them to eat. Because of Yang Zhong's sudden arrival, the entire Xue family was thrown into chaos.

This Yang Zhonghao has a temperament that likes to torment people, and he also likes to put on airs. The key person has the identity of Tong Sheng. Mr. Xue also respects him and greets him with good wine and food every time he comes.

The Xue family had not been wary of Yang Zhonghui's arrival at this time before, and had just cooked some food. This kind of food was not suitable for entertaining people, and it would have to be cooked all over again.

Zhao'er didn't mind what was going on outside. He went to the kitchen to pour some hot water, then went back to the house to eat steamed buns with Xue Tingyan.

After eating the buns, it was already dark outside.

Zhao'er stood in front of the door and saw the bright lights in the main room. He had obviously eaten.

She was about to go to the kitchen to boil water and wash her feet when Xue Taoer hurriedly walked out of the main room and said, Sister Zhao'er, grandpa asked the dog to come over.

But Zhao'er couldn't sleep today. As soon as she came back from the main room, she was a little excited.

She turned over, then another.

You do not sleep?

Normally, they wouldn't rest so early, but both of them had been busy all day, so they turned off the lights after getting on the kang. However, there was a moon outside, and it was still vaguely visible inside the house.

Zhao'er half sat up and moved next to Xue Tingyan.

Gou'er, tell me what you meant when you scolded that old killer just now?

Zhao'er knew how to scold and had scolded others before, but he had never seen such a method of scolding. Yang Zhong was so angry that he was so embarrassed that the Xue family didn't even know how to persuade him. From Zhao'er's point of view, isn't this a collection of curse words that can be used to curse people without uttering curse words?