In the hot summer, five-month-old Yier was wearing a bellyband. He was white, tender and chubby, just like the fairy boy under the seat of Guanyin Bodhisattva. He was very cute.
The older he gets, the more fun he becomes, and the more lovable he becomes. Not only do people from the two mansions like him, but the old chief priest often asks Amu to bring Yi'er over, saying, "He has been nurtured in poetry and books since childhood, and he will definitely become a great man in the future."
In fact, he likes Yier and wants to take Yier out to play.
Yier likes to go to Lao Jijiu's studio the most. He enjoys watching Lao Jijiu painting. Every time Lao Jijiu finishes a painting, he will hold the painting in his arms and take it back.
These calligraphy works are worth a fortune, priceless. After taking them back, let Linlang keep them. They are treasures.
Ah Mu had long seen through his son's thoughts and said to Linlang with a smile, "Our Yi'er is a money-grubber. Every time he goes to the master's place, he always coaxes the master to give him calligraphy and paintings, and then brings them back. He knows that the master's calligraphy and paintings are valuable."
Linlang looked at the box specially made for Yier, which contained many calligraphy and paintings by the old chief priest, as well as gifts given by others when he went out, all hidden in the box. She couldn't help but believe that her son was indeed a money-grubber.
When Yi'er was seven or eight months old, he would look at the things in the box every night before going to bed. The couple became more certain that their son was a little money-grubber.
The old marquis and Xiao Zhensheng had long discovered that Yier was a little money-grubber. In order to please him, they made many small gadgets made of gold, silver and jewelry, and occasionally gave one to him to make him happy.
The Autumn Examination is about to begin, and Amu and Zhao Yuning begin to prepare for it.
Two days before the Autumn Examination, the Crown Prince stopped Amu's carriage again. This time, he didn't dare to attack Amu. His tone was still sarcastic, "What place do you plan to get in this exam, young genius? Don't get tenth from the bottom and become a laughing stock."
Ah Mu said respectfully, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I will definitely work hard and not rank tenth from the bottom. I will strive to get to the top and not let Your Highness down."
The prince was annoyed, like a punch hitting cotton. "You are so open-minded. You are not ashamed but proud of it."
"I was imprisoned in a dungeon during the Northern Qi Dynasty. All I wanted was to return to the Jing Dynasty alive. For seven years, I endured torture and agony in that cold and damp dungeon."
Ah Mu looked at the prince steadily, "God has mercy on me and allowed me to return to the Jing Dynasty alive. I have a wife and children, and I am reunited with my family. I haven't read a book in seven years, and it is an honor to be on the list of the Autumn Examination."
Amu raised his hand and said, "If Your Highness has nothing else to say, I will take my leave."
Without waiting for the prince's answer, Amu got up and left the teahouse.
The prince was so angry that he turned into a master of desk cleaning. "What does he mean? Is he reminding me that I should have been sent to Northern Qi as a hostage? Is he the one who endured all that torture and suffering for me?"
The people around him didn't dare to speak. This is the truth. If the young master hadn't gone to Northern Qi as a hostage, it would be you, the crown prince, who would have suffered.
The prince stood up angrily. He had originally intended to show off his power to Xiao Yuzhang, but he was actually infuriated. Humph, with Xiao Yuzhang's current talent, it was not certain that he would even make the list.
If you dare to talk to him like this, he will be in trouble in the future.
The prince cursed Amu in his heart for failing the exam, and was still thinking about how to punish Amu in the future, with all kinds of bad thoughts in his mind.
Amu was not afraid of the prince's revenge at all, and did not take his tricks seriously. From childhood to adulthood, the prince was still so stupid.
Back in the carriage, seeing Mo'er frowning, Amu gently smoothed his brows and asked, "Why, you don't have confidence in your cousin?"
Mo Er shook his head. "Of course I have full confidence in my eldest cousin. I just hate my brother, the Crown Prince, more and more."
"Just bear with him for a while, someone will take care of him." They can't beat him, but someone can.
The Autumn Examination was not important to Xiao Zhensheng. His son could live a good life whether he took part in it or not. If he wanted to be an official, he could go directly to the emperor to arrange it.
However, he knew his eldest son's character, and this autumn examination was very important to him, so Xiao Zhensheng also took it very seriously and kept an eye on his son's movements.
Xiao Zhensheng soon found out that the prince had ridiculed Amu. He took a horsewhip and was about to punish the prince, but was stopped by Xiao Yujian.
"Father, my eldest brother will be taking the imperial examination soon. It's not appropriate to deal with the Crown Prince at this time. Besides, it's not appropriate for you to beat the Crown Prince when the younger ones are fighting."
Xiao Zhensheng has never been one to take offense. "Let him go! I'm going to give him a good beating today."
The prince, his beloved son, actually dared to bully him. He must teach him a lesson.
Xiao Yujian stopped him from going, "Please think about your aunt and don't let this create any grudges. Big brother didn't tell you, and he certainly didn't want to make you angry because of this. If we hit the crown prince, your aunt will definitely be dissatisfied with us."
"Please be patient. After my elder brother's Autumn Examination, if the Crown Prince bullies me again, it won't be too late for you to deal with him."
Xiao Zhensheng thought about it and realized that if he beat the Crown Prince, not only would the Queen's sister call him back to the palace, but Ah Mu would definitely follow. This would affect his son's mood and affect his performance in the imperial examination.
"Okay, I'll spare him for now. If he bullies your elder brother again, I won't be able to beat him to death." Xiao Zhensheng threw away the whip. He missed his eldest grandson and took Xiao Yujian to the Anchang Marquis Mansion to get a free meal.
Only the eldest grandson can heal the anger.
Time flew by, and soon it was the day before the Autumn Examination. The two governments had made sufficient preparations, and there was no need for Amu and Linlang to intervene. Everything was ready.
The old marquis and Xiao Zhensheng were worried that Amu was nervous, so they refused to let him read and took him out for a walk to relax. Of course, Xiao Yujian, Yier and Moer were there to accompany him.
Amu understood their feelings and followed them out the door cooperatively.
Amu thought that Zhao Yuning had nothing to do at home, so he went to the old priest's house, picked him up, and went with him to relax.
Zhao Yuning was very grateful. The Autumn Examination was coming soon and he was indeed a little nervous. If A Mu hadn't come to pick him up, he would have planned to go horse racing to relax.
When Yi'er saw Zhao Yuning, he reached out for a hug, which made Zhao Yuning very happy. "Yier, you really gave me face today and asked me to hug you."
Before, Yier was a little resistant to him because she felt uncomfortable being held by him. But this time was different. Tomorrow was the Autumn Examination, so she would just let him be happy.
The carriage arrived at a guild hall in the west of the city. The old marquis and a group of old men had agreed to have a goose fighting today. The loser would be stewed in an iron pot.
Yier was very interested in the goose fighting. When he saw the geese running out, his laughter spread throughout the venue.
Because his laughter was so contagious, the old man who lost had no complaints at all. He happily handed it to his subordinate and said, "Go, stew it and let Yi'er smell the fragrance."
The old marquis often takes Yier out to meet his old friends. These old men all like Yier very much and are his group darling.
They had goose for lunch, and in the afternoon, Xiao Zhensheng took them to the martial arts arena. He won a sword and gave it to Amu, saying, "Practice sword fighting when you have time."
"Okay, thank you, father." Amu made a sword flower. He really needed to practice hard so that he could protect his wife and children in the future.
The two elders took Amu and the two children out for dinner. When the lights came on, Amu came back holding his son.
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