Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Facing the pitiful Gu Zhaoqin with a puckered mouth, Gu Yunxiao was at a loss. Gu Yunji had no experience in raising children in two lifetimes, and he didn't know what to do. The two of them were busy for a long time, and finally Zheng Xiuyun came over to coax the child well take away.

Gu Yunxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He rubbed his sore arm and said, "This kid doesn't look too big, but his flesh has grown a lot. He's as heavy as a weight, making my arm sore."

Gu Yunji smiled and said: "Looking at the child who is not fat but heavy when hugged, this is the case for a child with a good physique. This shows that Qin'er grows strong, which is a good thing."

After seeing off the child, Gu Yunxiao finally freed up time to continue packing his luggage. Looking at the scattered clothes and objects in the room, he couldn't help being aroused a little melancholy about leaving home, and sighed: "Don't say it, stay at home It’s been a long time, and I’m really reluctant to leave for a few months.”

Gu Yunji has gotten used to going out in the past few years, and he is currently concentrating on going to Beijing to take the exam, thinking that he can propose marriage to the Xu family as soon as possible after being admitted to the exam, so he doesn't feel much reluctant, but is still looking forward to it.

Gu Yunxiao is different from Gu Yunji, he is a family man, if he is asked to go to the exam without any worries like three years ago, he will not be able to do it.With concerns comes worries, although Gu Yunxiao has lost the drive he used to, but he knows to cherish himself more, this is the most important thing.

Seeing that Gu Yunxiao is now full of his wife and children, Gu Yunji is relieved and envious.

Gu Yunji came to this world alone, and all his parents and brothers are inherited from his original body. If you think about it carefully, he doesn't actually have any relatives who belong to him completely.When will he be able to have a family that is completely his own like Gu Yunxiao?
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In mid-October, after Gu Zhengde's birthday, the two Gu Yunxiao brothers bid farewell to their families and embarked on the road to the north to take the exam.

Gu Yunxiao and his servant Guanyan, Gu Yunji and his servant Xudong, the accompanying coachman and a few servants, as well as Cheng Yan, a group of people stopped and stopped, took nearly two months, and finally arrived at the Arrived in the capital smoothly before the New Year's Eve.

On the day of arriving in the capital, it was the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the weather was rare and clear, and there was still thin snow on the road, so the people couldn't wait to come out and buy new year's goods.Looking from a distance, the streets and alleys are crowded with people, creating a lively and extraordinary scene.

Not long after they entered the city, they saw the steward Gu Yuanhui sent to support them. The board, lodging, carriages and horses were properly arranged, and they didn't worry at all.

While leading everyone to the reserved residence, the steward said enthusiastically:

"The three nephews and fellow countrymen from Songjiang Mansion were supposed to be arranged to live in the mansion, but the examiner for this year's test has not yet been determined, and my lord is also waiting to be selected. To avoid suspicion, just I have to wrong the two young masters and Mr. Cheng to live in the imperial examination hall."

Gu Yuanhui is currently the Secretary of the Criminal Department of the imperial court. He just joined the cabinet in April this year. He is a close minister of the emperor. I don't know how many eyes are watching him all the time.Regardless of whether he will become the chief examiner in the end, he has to be careful now, and it is right to be more cautious. Gu Yunji and others understand this, and naturally they will not have any objections.

What's more, the imperial examination hall was invested and opened by businessmen from all over the country, and it was a hotel specially for the candidates to rest and prepare for the exam. The facilities inside were all available, and the price was not cheap.

The carriage drove slowly, and finally stopped outside a few relatively secluded alleys in Beicheng. Everyone got out of the car and walked, following the steward into the alley.

Seeing the familiar surroundings, Gu Yunxiao was a little surprised: "When I took the test for the first time three years ago, I lived in this alley. It seems to be called... Wenda Alley, right? What a coincidence."

The steward said: "That's right, it's called Wenda Lane. Master Yunxiao has a good memory. The master just thought that Master Yunxiao lived there three years ago, and it would be easier to adapt, so he decided to live here."

Gu Yunxiao raised his eyebrows slightly, and said: "Uncle Tang has a heart, please thank the steward for us."

The manager responded with a smile, and led everyone to the door of a guild hall near the middle of the alley, and stepped in: "Look, here we are. This is a Jiangnan guild hall, and most of the scholars living here are from Jiangnan. Yes, there are quite a few folks from the Songjiang Prefecture. In fact, there is also a guild hall dedicated to the scholars of the Songjiang Prefecture, but it is too far away and the location is remote, so this place is more suitable."

The guild hall does not occupy a large area, but the layout is very regular and exquisite. The house is made of thick blue bricks, which is solid and soundproof. It will not creak as soon as you step on it like some poor-quality wooden boards used in some inns. It was so noisy that people couldn't take a good rest.

There are two floors up and down, all of which are independent single rooms with complete facilities, whether it is for resting, sleeping or studying for exams, it is absolutely sufficient.In addition, there is a servant room for the servants to rest in the guild hall, and a small kitchen for simple meals, which can be described as thoughtful.

Walking into the lobby on the first floor, there are several people eating here. They are all dressed as scholars, with different ages and appearances. Some people even hold books in their hands and refuse to put them down while eating.Hearing the sound of Gu Yunji's group coming in, only a few people looked up, and then quickly lowered their heads, looking indifferent.

After bringing Gu Yunji and the others to the guild hall smoothly, the task of stewardship was completed. After a few instructions, he took his leave and left.

Seeing that it was getting late, everyone settled their luggage and prepared to go out for dinner.

After more than a month of exhaustion, now that he has finally arrived in the capital, he has to find a restaurant to have a good meal to get rid of the fatigue on his body.Gu Yunxiao was familiar with this area, so everyone simply followed him.

Passing by several alleys with the word "Wen" in their names, Gu Yunji couldn't help wondering: "Brother, are all the exam candidates living in this area? What about Wenda Alley, Wenchang Alley, Wenmao Alley... There is even Zhuangyuan Alley And the second alley, it seems that they are all related to the imperial examination."

Gu Yunxiao said: "That's right, this area is basically an imperial examination hall. After each exam, some failed candidates will choose to stay in the capital and wait for the next exam. So even if it is not an imperial exam year, there are often people living here. "

With that said, Gu Yunxiao pointed out several alleys to Gu Yunji one by one: "Wenda Alley and Wenmao Alley are all southern guild halls, Wenchang Alley is mostly northern guild halls, and the other alleys are both north and south. Going out , People like to gather together with their fellow countrymen, so in the same guild hall, the people who live in the same guild hall are basically Juzi who are close to their hometowns, and there is rarely a situation where the north and the south live together."

A few people chatted and walked, and came to a restaurant at the intersection of the street.When entering the door, Gu Yunji accidentally bumped into a young man head-on and almost lost his footing.

After seeing this person's appearance clearly, Gu Yunji was slightly startled: "...Bai Xingjia?"