Rebirth of the Imperial Examination: The Empress of the Impoverished Family

Chapter 52 Calculation
The brocade hall is built in the backyard of the academy.

Because large-scale lectures are always held and students are used to give lectures regularly, the building is very spacious.

Now the hall and the courtyard are as lively as ever.

The head of the mountain, Zhang Daozhi, who sat on the main seat, was holding a wine glass and laughing at the moment.

God knows how uncomfortable it is for him to be forced by Song Lian to quit drinking. Finally, there is an occasion where he can drink, and he will definitely get drunk.

Today, not only the great Confucian Song Lian and the Beijing official Lu Huangnian who are sitting in the North Seat are here.

The magistrate of Wei and Jiang Yuanze, who is the county magistrate, were also invited.

The two of them were sitting facing north, and they were also drinking with Zhang Daozhi at the moment.

Wei Zhifu raised his wine glass to Jiang Yuanze, "The children of Jiang Zhi County's family are really outstanding, and it is not in vain for Jiang Zhi County to lead by example."

Jiang Yuanze pretended not to understand the sarcasm hidden in his sentence in panic, and only complimented, "Where, the bastard is not worthy of such a compliment. The eldest son should go to Beijing to take the exam next year, and the younger son is also admitted to the academy this year. It is because of your good teaching."

Song Lian also nodded, "Youyao's knowledge is indeed good."

He rarely affirmed someone, even his own grandson, he was not very satisfied.

"I heard that he also came in by answering questions today?"

The attendant at the door answered "yes" quickly.

This answer made Zhang Daozhi, who was sitting first, laugh, and almost fell off the table, "You Yao, good!"

Song Lian couldn't help frowning when he saw that he was so drunk before he did his business.

Just as he was about to reprimand him, Lu Huangnian made a timely rescue for Zhang Daozhi, "I don't know who can be better than this Mr. Wei, or the number one in mathematics this time?"

Although both of them are students of the academy, Zhang Daozhi and Song Lian naturally thought that Wei Youyao might be stronger.

They also recommended it at the beginning, but Lu Huangnian refused, and they insisted on looking for it from the freshmen, so they let him.

Naturally, the prefect of Wei is also oriented towards his own children.

He looked at Jiang Yuanze, trying to find an answer.

Although Jiang Yuanze knew in his heart how good Jiang Jin's arithmetic was, he still complimented the superior on the surface, saying humbly that Jiang Jin was just a little clever.

He is no longer the silly boy he used to be.

After many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, he almost lost his life. If he even has the ability to talk to people and talk nonsense, then there is really no need to mess around.

It was Lu Huangnian who said, "If a smart child is properly guided, he can become a talent, just like Jiang Ge's eldest son, who was hailed as a child prodigy since he was a child."

His voice fell.

Except for Wei Zhifu, who had only entered the official career in recent years, the expressions of everyone else present changed.

Even Zhang Daozhi, who was a little drunk, was sober.

How could they not know?

There are dragon and phoenix twins under the elder Jiang Ge's knees. The twins have been extremely intelligent since childhood. The eldest son is calm.

If there is no such thing as the prince...

It must be a very happy family.

It's a pity that after the death of the youngest daughter, Mr. Jiang Ge was demoted and took his wife and youngest son to the south of the Yangtze River.

But what Jiang Yuanze thought about was why Lu Huangnian would say this.

For the sake of safety, they kept Jiang Jin's identity hidden, and Jiang Jin even regarded himself as his distant relative.

Even if Bo Jingyuan, the head of the family, came to pick him up, he would still use the name of finding a companion for the son from the clan.

Wei Zhifu looked a little puzzled, and just about to ask who the boss is, the maid who came to report interrupted his thoughts.

It was the end of the answering questions outside the door, and the students could take their seats.

Seeing everyone's changed faces, Lu Huangnian could not help but raise the corner of his mouth, and subconsciously lowered his head to play with the emerald green wrench on his thumb.

He had something to "ask" Jiang Jin for help, but if it was too easy, he would not believe it.

Only some obstacles are added appropriately.

Only then can he see Jiang Jin's determination, can't he?

Jiang Jin still doesn't know that he has been tricked.

Because she is also calculating others.

How to make Lu Huangnian choose her is a problem.

She followed the maid step by step, and only after entering the flower hall did she get rid of the messy thoughts in her head.

Because it is a small literary meeting, although it occupies the largest flower hall in the academy, because there are not many people participating, the whole room looks extremely empty.

Jiang Jin was not standing in the front row, she was not really eye-catching in the crowd.

After saluting with the brothers and classmates, the most important Shanxiang Zhang Daozhi called them to sit down with a belch.

When others still shirk.

Jiang Jin dragged Bai Chaoyi to sit down directly, causing the people in the company to look at her.

In the end, it was Wei Youyao who was in the middle to mediate and let everyone take their seats.

The people above naturally saw this in their eyes, but they didn't say anything.

If a scholar can't even hold on to such a small scene, how can he stand above the court and establish the majesty of the country?
Since it was a mathematics society, the discussion was naturally on mathematics, but Jiang Jin was probably the only one in the room who understood a little.

So the subject slowly drifted away.

Lu Huangnian didn't say anything.

Until the topic gradually turned to Jiang Jin, everyone made a fuss, asking Jiang Jin to compare Wei Youyao.

Among them, Jiang Ling was the most excited.

Sitting next to Jiang Jin, Wei Youli hummed with a half smile, "You really have a good brother."

Of course, Jiang Jin retorted without hesitation, "How could Senior Brother Wei be better? In my opinion, you are too dissatisfied."

"you!"

"What are you?"

She was in a fight with Wei Youli, but Wei Youyao directly blocked the trouble back.

I just listened to the gentle but powerful voice saying the most humble words, "Accuracy is about being fast and accurate. Students are now able to participate in the literary fair by winning by quantity. Naturally, they can't compare with Junior Brother Jiang."

Wei Youyao said so, it would be too arrogant for Jiang Jin not to answer.

So Jiang Jin got up, with a look of shame on his face, "Senior brother Wei really thinks highly of me, quick wit is not a long-term solution, brother is everyone's role model."

She understands business bragging.

Before Wei Youyao could boast, Zhang Daozhi, the head of the mountain, cut off the conversation, "By the way, where did you learn Jiang Jin's arithmetic?"

His drunken words revealed the key to everyone's curiosity.

Hearing this, Jiang Jin lowered his head in shame.

Everyone thought she had something to hide, but they listened to Jiang Jin's eloquence.

"It's not something that can't be said. The family was in a bad situation before, and I relied on my mother's embroidery for a living. Naturally, the money is tighter. The daily needs are counted as expenses. After a long time, I will naturally become proficient in this calculation."

Zhang Daozhi, who asked the question, wanted to slap himself twice.

That tone, that appearance, where is her arrogant and domineering look in the past?
"But fortunately, my uncle helped my family a lot later, and this is the opportunity to become classmates with everyone."

Jiang Jin raised his wet eyes and looked around at people with different expressions.

Sure enough, sincerity is always nirvana.

　References:
　　"Etiquette China"

　　The seats in the hall are respected by sitting on the west and east, the first is west, the second is north, the third is south, and the lowest seat is east.

　　When receiving guests, in order to show respect for the guests, the host will sit on the east seat by himself (the origin of words such as dongjia and landlord are all related to respecting the west)
　　
　
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