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

Chapter 17 Introducing Cheng Yan
Xu Dong had been sent back home to congratulate him, and by the time Gu Yunji returned home, everyone knew that he was the chief of the county examination.

Gu Kaizhen was very happy, and looked at Gu Yunji with relief in his eyes: "Ji'er, although you have worked very hard this year, which is very different from before, but as a father, I never thought that you would be able to come back from the first exam. I think you said you I'm [-]% sure that you will be admitted as a scholar. I thought you were joking. I didn't expect you to belittle you because of my father. In two days, I will ask my relationship to take out your exam papers and send them to your grandfather to have a look. I will remind you a little bit, so that you can win the exam as soon as possible."

Mrs. Wang also stepped forward and said with a smile: "Brother Ji has grown up, and after studying hard for less than a year, he will be able to take the first case exam. It will be even more terrible in the future. Brother Xiao took the exam In the exam, Ji Geer has won the top case today, and the children are more promising than each other, and our family is about to prosper."

Only when the children make progress and there are successors in the country can a family truly prosper for a long time.

Gu Kaizhen caressed his beard in great joy: "Hahahaha, yes, you two are good boys, give your father a face!" Then he counted the days, "Speaking of which, it will be a few days before the rankings will be announced, maybe it's just a few days. There will be good news in two days!"

As he said that, he said to Mrs. Wang: "At the beginning, we held a big competition in Xiao'er's election. Although Ji'er only passed the examination as a scholar, it is also a happy event to win the top case in one fell swoop. We cannot treat one more favorably than another. The whole family If people pay half a month's money, there will be no need for banquets, and when we buy some good food, our family will be lively and lively."

Gu Yunlin complained softly at the side: "When I was a scholar in the exam, why didn't my father make arrangements like this, and said that he didn't favor one person over another."

Gu Kaizhen raised his eyebrows, and glanced at him: "You still have the nerve to say it! Your eldest brother is the Juren, and your third younger brother is the head of the case, what about you? Among the three brothers, you are the only one who is not motivated, and you still want me to handle it for you? Think Beautiful!"

As a father, Gu Kaizhen knew Gu Yunlin's temper thoroughly, knowing that he was just playing tricks and his heart was not bad, so he snorted and stopped thinking about it.

Here, Gu Yunji came to Aunt Zhao's yard, and was hugged as soon as he entered the door.

Aunt Zhao was so happy that she burst into tears, she wiped her tears and looked at her son up and down, crying and laughing: "My son will live up to it! My son will live up to it! I don't have any other hopes for my mother, I just hope that you will be with me." Hello sister, now that you are making progress, you are really happy for your mother."

As the concubine of a wealthy family, Aunt Zhao looks beautiful, but how many people know the sadness in her heart.The master took her as a toy, played with her when she thought of it, and threw it aside when she didn't think about it.He was locked in the backyard all his life, unable to leave the gate or enter the hall, even his own children could not be raised in front of him.

What I can do every day, besides passing the time in the yard, is to silently hope that the children will be well.Gu Yunji was a woman in his previous life, so how could he not understand the bitterness of a woman. Now, facing Aunt Zhao who was crying with joy, he also felt the same way, and his eyes were moist from being provoked.

Gu Yunqiao persuaded with a smile, "Auntie, why are you crying? My brother is only a scholar, and he will be selected for the Juren and Jinshi in the future! Your good days are yet to come!"

Aunt Zhao wiped away her tears when she heard the words, and said, "Yes, yes, your brother has passed the examination and will be more promising in the future."

The three talked and laughed, enjoying the warm atmosphere at the moment.

When the county school finished the next day, Gu Yunji saw Cheng Yan who was about to go home, and stopped him: "Cheng Yan, didn't you say that you want me to introduce you to my father? Are you free now?"

"Now?" Cheng Yan was a little unexpected, "It's okay, but I don't have any gifts, so I rushed to the door, isn't it a bit offensive?"

Gu Yunji didn't care: "It's okay, my father is not a person who talks about etiquette. Besides, to our family, it doesn't matter whether you are prepared or not."

The Gu family has a rich family background, and Gu Kaizhen grew up in Fucheng since he was a child. He has never seen anything before, and he really doesn't care about the gift he prepared for a poor scholar.Hearing this, Cheng Yan stopped being entangled and followed Gu Yunji back to Gu's house.

Outside the main hall of the Gu family, Gu Yunji asked Cheng Yan to wait here for a while, and he went in first to explain the situation to Gu Kaizhen.

Gu Yunji walked in and bowed to Gu Kaizhen who was reading a book: "Father, my son brought a classmate back, named Cheng Yan, I want to introduce you to him, may I know?"

Gu Kaizhen was a little surprised: "Oh? I only know that you have a good relationship with that kid from the Jiang family, but I haven't seen you bring him back." Then, he put down the book in his hand, "Who is this Cheng Yan? Want to introduce me?"

Gu Yunji replied: "He is No. 2 in this county examination. He is very talented, but his family is poor. The main reason is to see if you can sponsor one or two."

It is not uncommon for aristocratic families to subsidize and support children from poor families. They often choose talented students to provide financial and resource support.

Gu Kaizhen raised his eyebrows when he heard the words: "Really, let him in, I have to take a good look at it."

Cheng Yan came in and bowed to Gu Kaizhen: "Younger Cheng Yan has met Mr. Gu. I have heard for a long time that Mr. Gu is a decent man, kind and charitable, and he is highly respected in Huating County. I also heard Yunji often mention that you care about your children and treat your servants well." Friendly and kind, seeing her today, she really lives up to her reputation."

Looking at the same age as Gu Yunji, but with a mature appearance, he speaks thoughtfully and tactfully, especially when it comes to compliments.Considering that this person was able to get his always cautious son to take the initiative to recommend him, it seems that he has some skills.

From Gu Kaizhen's efforts in these two sentences, he could tell that Cheng Yan was thinking deeply, he nodded slightly, and said to Gu Yunji, "Ji'er, you go out for a while, I will talk to this little friend Cheng alone."

Gu Yunji was puzzled, but he didn't ask.Before leaving, he turned his head and glanced at Cheng Yan, who was sitting quietly on a chair drinking tea, with a calm look on his face.

Soon, the two finished talking, and Cheng Yan was about to leave.Gu Yunji went out and saw his father smiling kindly.

"I don't want my little friend to have such insights. It's really scary for young people." As he said, Gu Kaizhen handed a bag of silver to Cheng Yan, and sent someone to fetch a set of the Four Treasures of the Study. Yun Ji, just come to me directly."

Cheng Yan took the things and said: "Thank you, Mr. Gu, for your kindness, but the younger generation will not be disrespectful. If Cheng Yan is lucky enough to live in a temple in the future, he will never forget the great kindness of the Gu family."

This is the promise that if he becomes an official in the future, he will definitely be on the side of Songjiang Gu's.After receiving this sentence, Gu Kaizhen nodded in satisfaction, and after a few more words of encouragement, he sent someone to send Cheng Yan out.

Seeing Cheng Yan go away, the smile on Gu Kaizhen's face slowly disappeared, and he asked, "How did you know this Cheng Yan?"

Gu Yunji told the whole story truthfully, and seeing Gu Kaizhen's expression changed, he asked, "Father decided to help him? Is there any problem?"

After listening to his son's narration, Gu Kaizhen's eyes darkened, and he said meaningfully: "Smart and scheming, you should not underestimate him in the future. This person can be used by us, but you must not have a close friendship with him."

Gu Yunji had dealt with Cheng Yan several times, so he could see his ambition naturally, so he nodded and kept his father's words in his heart.

(End of this chapter)