After sending Xiao Zhi away,
Xia Lu sighed. She hoped that this matter would be resolved quickly so that she could take the little ones to the hot springs in Zhuangzi.
Swimming in the water.
However,
This matter was destined to be resolved quickly.
Before the results of the Retired Emperor were announced, the provincial examination was held.
This time, Jia Zhen did not participate.
He felt that he was not completely confident.
He wanted to wait another year, but Jia Zheng went to participate.
Before leaving,
Mother Jia encouraged everyone in Xi Province.
She got up early in the morning.
Everyone watched as Jia Zheng went to take the imperial examination.
Mother Jia even sent someone to inform Jia Daishan.
She wanted him to send Jia Zheng off.
Jia Xie pursed her lips.
She was very disdainful.
Back then, when Zheng'er took the imperial examination in Jinling, he was sent off by a servant.
It was said that
When he left.
He had not woken up his sister-in-law. He was not like Jia Zheng, who had woken up everyone in the mansion. Now, he even went to bother the Old Master. He had better pray that he passed the imperial examination. If he did not, he did not know where to put his face.
Jia Xie was thinking the same thing. She now controlled the backyard of Rongguo Province. She had all the power in her hands. It did not matter if she cooperated with her mother-in-law. However, this uncle was really insensible. Even his wife was insensible. However, she still felt a little regretful. She had been married to her Husband for so many years, but there was still no sign of pregnancy. Thinking of Jia Lian, who lived in the East Mansion, growing up day by day and becoming more and more outstanding, she felt a little anxious.
Yuan Yang, who was sent over by Mother Jia, stood at the entrance of Pear Courtyard. She felt a little embarrassed. The Old Master was now recuperating in the hospital. Even when Prince Zhongshun came, he did not see him come out. Second Master was going to take the imperial examination, so she really did not want to disturb the Old Master. However, due to the Old Madam's orders, she could only make this trip. Thinking of this, Yuan Yang felt a little resentful. Second Master claimed to be a filial son. Was it appropriate to disturb the Old Master so early? When the old lady gave the order, he should have stopped her.
Yuan Yang didn't know that Jia Zheng didn't mind Mrs. Jia's order at all. On the contrary, he was a little happy. He wanted to let his father know that he was better than Jia Xie. Jia Daishan choosing Jia Xie was a mistake.
Yuan Yang waited at the door for a long time before the servant serving Jia Daishan came out and said, "Old Master wants Second Master to take the exam well and not feel burdened."
Yuan Yang thought about Mother Jia's order. It was to invite the Old Master over, but from the looks of it, the Old Master was not going. However, she had received the Old Master's order. Presumably, after the Old Madam found out, she couldn't punish her for being useless. Thinking of this, Yuan Yang made a note of Jia Zheng in her heart. "Thank you very much. This servant will go back and report to the Old Madam," Yuan Yang said with a bow.
"Miss Yuan Yang, take care," the servant said with a smile. He rolled his eyes in his heart. Second Master was really outrageous. The Old Master's health was not good, but he still disturbed him so early. Thinking back, when the Old Count of the East Prefecture participated in the imperial examination, he didn't disturb the Duke Ning. He left alone with his servant. Second Master was just participating in the provincial examination. Moreover, this provincial examination was given by the Old Madam. It was really outrageous to make such a big fuss.
Yuan Yang went back and conveyed Jia Daishan's words.
Mother Jia was furious, and Jia Zheng also clenched his fists.
"What's wrong with the Old Master? In any case, this is Zheng 'er's big day. How can he not come?" Mother Jia was so angry that her whole body trembled. Her gaze was full of pity. Why was her Zheng' er's life so hard? It was fine if his grandmother didn't care, but even his father didn't care.
"Uncle Zheng, are you done? If you delay any longer, it will be too late. "Jia Zhen, who had been watching the farce from the side, rolled his eyes. He was also speechless. It was just a provincial examination, but the Old Madam of Xi Province actually wanted him, a dignified Count, to send the Old Madam of the Xi Province. She was really shameless. As soon as he refused, she began to hold his hand and cry. Jia Zhen was annoyed. Moreover, because there were guests in the mansion, he was afraid that the Old Madam would cause trouble. Therefore, he could only agree. Otherwise, at this time, he would be hugging his sweet wife and sleeping soundly.
"All right, all right. Thank you, Zheng 'er. Sorry to trouble you," Jia Zheng said.
"Let's go." Jia Zhen was speechless. Forget it, he would work harder to avoid more trouble. Anyway, it was normal for the Old Madam of Xi Province to be unruly. As long as Uncle Zheng didn't feel embarrassed when he didn't pass the provincial examination, it would be fine. To be honest, he wasn't even sure that he could pass the provincial examination. Uncle Zheng, ha.
When they left Mother Jia's courtyard and arrived at the garden, Jia Zheng suddenly stopped, turned around, and made a gesture in the direction of Pear Courtyard.
Jia Zhen, who was standing behind Jia Zheng, rolled his eyes. He was really good at pretending. He couldn't compare with him at all.
Jia Zhen sent Jia Zheng to the entrance of the examination hall. There were already many people there, so the servant hurriedly went to line up. Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen were in the carriage. Jia Zhen said something to Jia Zheng, so he was taking a nap in the carriage. Jia Zheng looked at the scene outside through the window, thinking about something.
When it was Jia Zheng's turn, Jia Zheng hurriedly got off. He had to rely on himself for the rest. Jia Zheng took the exam basket from the servant and walked into the examination hall.
Jia Zhen and the others walked into the examination hall and planned to go back. He said to Rongguo Residence's servant, who had accompanied him to send Jia Zhen off, "It's been hard on you these days. Stay here and guard. If Uncle Zheng's results are good and he comes out early, there will be someone to receive him."
"Yes." The servant nodded.
After Jia Zhen finished giving his instructions, he sent the coachman back. Heh, he was really worried that his good uncle would not be able to last even a day. If he was given a stinky number, he would have to come out immediately. He had to leave a manservant here just in case.
After sending Jia Zhen to Ningguo Province, Jia Zhen directly sent the servant to Xi Province to report that Jia Zhen had been sent to the examination hall. There was also a servant guarding outside the examination hall, so there was no need to worry.
Jia Xie and her family, who were still waiting in Mrs. Jia's courtyard, were relieved. They should be let go now.
Among all the people present, Jia Zhu and Yuan Chun aside, Mrs. Jia, Jia Xie, Mrs. Jia Feng, and the Jia Wang Clan were probably the only ones who believed that Jia Zheng could pass the provincial examination. The other three, including the Wang Clan, didn't believe it. Jia Xie had been worried before, but she was completely relieved after talking with Jia Zhen. Mrs. Jia Feng was the daughter of a scholar, and there were also men in her family who were going to take the imperial examination. She knew more about it. As for the members of the Jia Wang Clan, although they were illiterate, they had been married to Jia Zheng for many years. She used to admire Jia Zheng, but as time passed, her admiration faded and she could see his true nature more clearly.
As for Jia Zheng, she had long given up hope. Instead, she devoted all her heart to her son. She knew that in the end, only her son could help her obtain the title of Honorary Lady.
When Jia Xie and her family returned to their courtyard, the sky was already bright. The gatekeeper came to inform them that Prince Zhongshun was here.
Jia Xie immediately frowned. Recently, Prince Zhongshun came to the Jia Family too frequently. He came every few days and stayed for half a day. Since the Old Master refused to come out to greet Prince Zhongshun, he had to come out. It was very annoying. This Prince Zhongshun also deliberately pretended to be very close to the Jia Family. Jia Xie was a little worried. She was afraid that the Emperor would think that the Jia Family and Prince Zhongshun were too close. However, Prince Zhongshun was a member of the imperial family. If they didn't meet him, it would be disrespectful. Jia Xie was worried to death.
"What are you eating?" When Jia Zhen returned to the mansion, he happened to meet Xia Lu for breakfast.
"Here, bird's nest porridge with some side dishes and desserts." Xia Lu smiled and put a soup dumpling into Jia Zhen's mouth. "Have you finished the thing that Xi Province asked you to do?"
"Yes, the old lady of Xi Province is so pretentious. She insisted that I send it to her. She really doesn't know what she's doing. My good uncle didn't refuse. You know, although he's an elder, he's still a virgin. You know, you're an earl. How could he just agree to his mother's order? What's wrong with him? "Jia Zhen felt very wronged. He leaned his head on Xia Lu's shoulder. If it weren't for the guests in the mansion, he wouldn't have cared.
"Alright, you've already done it. Don't feel wronged. Don't be angry because of unworthy things." Xia Lu fed Jia Zhen a soup dumpling.
"Okay." Jia Zhen took another bite and ate the soup dumpling.
"It's so early in the morning. You probably didn't use much. Have some more," Xia Lu said.
"No, you eat it yourself." Jia Zhen felt that he was full of anger and didn't want to eat anymore.
"Okay, is there any progress on the guest's matter? When can it be settled? I want to go to Zhuangzi. "Xia Lu wanted to swim in Zhuangzi. However, he had to bring Jia Yao and the others to Zhuangzi. It didn't seem good to leave the guest alone in the mansion. Moreover, this guest's status was not ordinary.
"I'm not sure. The Retired Emperor's imperial entourage should have arrived at the Imperial Mausoleum by now. It will take at least more than a month," Jia Zhen said.
"Then we'll have to wait." Because of the guests in the mansion, she didn't dare to open her shop now. Now, she didn't want anyone to pay attention to Ningguo Province. After all, the late Crown Prince's identity was sensitive. Moreover, the Retired Emperor was not in the capital now. If something happened to him, she wouldn't even have a place to cry.
"Don't worry, it will be very soon." Jia Zhen was also a little helpless. However, this matter was on his side.
"Where are Yao 'er and the others?" Xia Lu asked.
"They should be learning martial arts now. The three little brats are learning very seriously." Although they were still young and their movements were not good, their attitude was very good.
"So, you should be nicer to them. They say that strict parents are kind. You are usually too strict. They are a little afraid of you," Xia Lu protested with dissatisfaction.
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