Chapter 491 The soft and bullying sister-in-law VS the sinister brother-in-law who was borrowed 41
The two sat opposite each other, chatting while eating, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Chen Mufeng didn't sleep here at night, he probably went back around the time.
He lives in Li Mingxuan's other courtyard, and Chen Xiutian is also there. If he doesn't go back at night, he will definitely be worried.
The night is as dark as ink, and the moonlight shines through the sparse clouds on the streets of Fengqi County, casting a layer of silver gauze on the city.
Li Mingxuan's courtyard is quiet and quiet, with candlelight flickering.
Chen Xiutian paced anxiously at the door of the other courtyard, looking up into the distance from time to time, muttering: "Why has my sixth brother not come back after being away for so long? Could something have happened?"
He wanted to go out and look for it, but he was not familiar with Fengqi County and didn't know where to look.
I was thinking about asking Mr. Li for help when I saw a figure appearing in the alley ahead, coming here under the cover of night.
Although I couldn't see clearly at night, I knew it was the sixth brother from the outline of his body, and I finally let go of my worries.
He rushed over and said with concern: "Sixth brother, why have you been gone for so long? I thought something happened to you."
Chen Mufeng walked to Chen Xiutian, smiled and shook his head, "It's okay, brother, I just chatted with an old friend for a while."
Chen Xiutian wanted to ask who his old friend was, but he thought that even if his sixth brother told him, he didn't know him, so he didn't want to ask so many questions.
I didn’t even ask. Anyway, it would be nice if the person came back.
The two of them entered the other courtyard together. The lanterns under the eaves of the corridor emitted a dim light, flickering on and off.
Only then did Chen Xiutian see clearly that his sixth brother had changed into a set of green shirts at some point. The embroidery was exquisite and the fabric was of high quality. It was worth a lot at first glance.
He had never seen his sixth brother wearing this set of clothes, and he didn't take anything with him when he left the examination room.
So where did this suit of clothes come from?
When Chen Mufeng saw his elder brother staring at his clothes, his mind changed and he understood the reason.
He coughed lightly and found an excuse to explain, "Brother, my old friend knew that I had been in the examination room for three days. Seeing that I was in a mess, he invited me to wash and bathe in his home, and had dinner together. This clothes is his. The one he gave me happened to be about the same height as me, and the clothes fit him perfectly.”
Chen Xiutian nodded slightly, but he had no doubts, "Your old friend's family must be rich, and these clothes are worth a lot at first glance. Although the eldest brother can't tell the difference, he can still tell the difference between good and bad."
Chen Mufeng's heart moved, he hummed awkwardly, and quickly changed the subject: "Brother, how is Brother Li now? Is the situation okay?"
When Chen Xiutian heard this question, he seemed to have thought of something funny, "Haha, Mr. Li quickly asked someone to boil hot water for a bath when he came back. I heard that he also used fragrant lotion. He soaked himself in the water all afternoon and washed himself. On the other hand, things are going well now. I went to bed after dinner.”
The corner of Chen Mufeng's mouth twitched, thinking that Brother Li had stayed in the stinky house for three days, so it was not surprising that he would behave like this, but it would inevitably make people want to laugh.
He originally wanted to see Li Mingxuan, but he thought he was already asleep, so he didn't bother him.
After talking to Chen Xiutian for a few more words, they went back to rest.
In the next two days, Chen Mufeng always looked for opportunities to leave the other courtyard and come to Yu Yao's side.
The excuses varied.
Chen Xiutian is a fool, but he has no doubt about it.
But they couldn't hide it from Li Mingxuan and Zhang Shuhan.
In the early morning, the sun shines through the sparse clouds and onto the bluestone road in the yard.
Yu Yao got up early, went to the fresh food market and bought an old hen, and then went to the drug store to buy angelica, astragalus, Codonopsis pilosula and wolfberry.
Not too much, just a little bit is enough.
I bought some other ingredients and went back.
In this imperial examination, in addition to doing well in articles, health is also very important.
In the kitchen, she skillfully cleaned the old hen, cut it into suitable pieces, and put it in a pot to blanch it in water to remove the fishy smell.
Remove from the water and rinse with warm water.
Then, she put angelica, astragalus, dangshen and other medicinal materials into a casserole and stewed it with the old hen in water, covered the pot, and simmered slowly over low heat.
On the other side, when Chen Mufeng was about to go out, he was caught by Li Mingxuan, who told him that he asked someone to ask about the topic of the second session and wanted to review the official official essay with him.
It's good to be prepared in advance.
Chen Mufeng was cautious when it came to the imperial examination, so he stayed to discuss it with Li Mingxuan and Zhang Shuhan.
Official practical essays not only test their literary skills, but also test their familiarity with the rules and regulations of officialdom.
The three of them studied and discussed, occasionally expressing their own opinions. "Brother Chen, why have you been running outside these past two days? Is there something you are hiding from us?"
Li Mingxuan finally couldn't help it and asked.
Chen Mufeng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "What's wrong with me? I just went out for a walk and got some fresh air."
Zhang Shuhan didn't believe it, and said with a serious look: "Brother Chen, the second test is tomorrow. It's better not to go out at this time. Although you are talented in literature, you should not be careless. It is better to stay in the yard and review more. ”
After hearing what he said, Chen Mufeng felt a little guilty. He knew that the two of them were really doing good for him, but he hid something from them because of the matter with Yao'er.
But it was difficult to explain clearly at this moment, so I had to respond: "Brother Zhang is right, I was negligent. Let's continue the discussion."
The three of them continued to immerse themselves in studying official documents. However, during lunch, Chen Mufeng sneaked out.
Li Mingxuan and Zhang Shuhan saw this and shook their heads without saying anything.
If they guessed correctly, Brother Chen has a sweetheart and is anxious to meet his sweetheart.
Moreover, he is still in Fengqi County.
In the blink of an eye, three days have passed and the second scientific examination has begun.
Chen Mufeng, Li Mingxuan, Zhang Shuhan and many students passed the inspection by officers and soldiers at the door and slowly entered the examination room.
When the test papers were handed out, Chen Mufeng discovered that, as Li Mingxuan had learned, the test content was official essays.
He is rich in knowledge, and has studied and discussed it in private many times. He can answer questions with brilliant writing, and an official document flows out like flowing clouds and flowing water.
Whether it is official documents or judicial decisions, he can handle them all with ease.
Another three days passed, and in a blink of an eye, it was time for the third test, and this time the test was on Ce Wen.
Chen Mufeng sat in the dormitory, looking at the test paper in front of him, thinking quickly in his mind.
This policy question is aimed at issues related to the national economy and people's livelihood, requiring candidates to propose practical countermeasures. Unlike the previous two questions, which only focused on literary skills and familiarity with rules, it also tests the ability to discern and solve practical social problems.
He recalled his daily observations and thinking about things in the world, combined with the knowledge he had learned, and began to answer seriously.
The handwriting is still vigorous and powerful, the thoughts are clear and coherent, and the insights and countermeasures are written down on the paper in an orderly manner.
During his inspection, the examiner came to Chen Mufeng's dormitory again.
Seeing how seriously he answered the questions and the excellent content of his answer sheet, admiration flashed in his eyes again.
I thought to myself: "This boy is really quick-thinking and has the ability to deal with the world. If he can go to high school, he will definitely be able to make a difference in his official career in the future."
Li Mingxuan, although he had experienced a lot of torture in the stinky house, relied on his solid knowledge and perseverance to face this third exam with full concentration.
He deeply analyzed the questions on the test paper, turned his thoughts and opinions into lines of text, and worked hard to make his answers more insightful and practical.
Zhang Shuhan also did not dare to slack off at all.
He grew up in a poor family and has a deeper understanding of the sufferings of the people. Therefore, when faced with these policy questions related to the national economy and people's livelihood, he devoted all his knowledge to the answers he gave based on his own experience and insights. Depth and feasibility.
As time went by, the atmosphere in the examination room became more and more solemn.
The candidates were either frowning and thinking deeply, or writing furiously. The only sounds they could hear were the rustling of the pen tip across the paper, occasionally mixed with a few gentle coughs.
Yu Yao did not go to the examination room, but waited in the yard. Chen Mufeng would come over after the examination anyway.
But he was not idle either. He cooked a table of delicious food in the kitchen and waited for Chen Mufeng to come back.
She wasn't worried at all about whether Chen Mufeng could pass the exam. Not to mention that Chen Mufeng was already very talented, and with his unparalleled luck as a male protagonist, there would be no problem of not passing the exam.
Finally, the day came when the list was released, and the streets and alleys of Fengqi County were crowded with people who came to watch the list.
Chen Mufeng, Li Mingxuan, and Zhang Shuhan also came over early, but they did not go to where the results were released. Instead, they sat in a nearby teahouse and waited for the news.
Li Mingxuan's scholar, Li Lei, and Chen Xiutian crowded in early to get to the place where the results were released.
There was a huge crowd, with many candidates, their families, and bookboys huddled together. They all looked forward to it and stared nervously at the wall with the list posted on their faces.
Yu Yao also came nearby, but did not go there. She found a hidden corner and watched. She wore a bamboo hat and covered her face with black gauze. Only her bright eyes were exposed, looking towards the place where the list was posted.
Mainly because there were too many people and she couldn't squeeze through, so she didn't want to be trampled to death.