As everyone knows, "I am your father" is a vulgar phrase.
As everyone knows, Jiang Sheng had seen Zheng Lao Er's various ways of cursing people.
When she heard the words "I am Daddy," her first reaction was that this person was talking back.
Of course I was angry, but unfortunately the difference in strength between the two sides was too great, and the other side was even carrying a knife, so it was obvious that I couldn't win.
As a beggar, a wise man knows when to yield.
Jiang Sheng glared at him angrily, then turned around with lightning speed, closed the door, and bolted it.
Completed in one go.
When the world was completely cut off, the panicked little girl slowly squatted down along the door panel and hugged her knees.
Father? How could she have a father?
She had neither a mother nor a father.
"What's wrong, young lady? Is someone outside?" Jiang San and Jiang Si came out of the hall. "Is your leg still hurting?"
Jiang Sheng sniffed and lifted her head from behind her knees. "There were bad guys, but I chased them away."
"Girl, you're really something. You can already chase away bad guys." Jiang San teased, "Next time, call me and Jiang Si. We'll not only chase them away, but we'll also beat them up."
"Okay," the little girl replied crisply, then got up and walked away.
The person outside the door listened to the whole thing, his large hand gripping the brass ring as if he wanted to knock, but then he stopped himself.
He turned around, looked at the bright, clear sky and the bustling capital, and sighed deeply.
A young man carrying a knife approached and said, “General, you have been guarding here for four days. You have used up all the time you had to rush here. The main force will be heading to the capital soon, and you must go to the capital to report back.”
As a military general and a powerful general who held military authority, every time he returned to the capital, it was a major event. Only by paying respects to the emperor could he reveal his identity.
The man turned away helplessly. "Tell Jiang Xu to stay here and keep watch. I'll be right back."
"General," the young guard spoke again, "you rode back on a fast horse, so you should change your trousers. You might look bad in front of the Emperor."
"Alright, alright, I know." The man said impatiently, walking away.
That very evening, news of General Jiang's return to the capital, who was guarding the northwestern frontier, reached several prominent families.
Someone's expression changed slightly as they pondered the purpose of Jiang Jizu's return.
Some people trembled, knowing that the time for reckoning was not far off.
Some people even wept with joy, as if they had found their true pillar of support.
Unfortunately, none of them got to see Jiang Jizu.
Even the Jiang family.
Inside Derentang, the lights were on.
Tan Yue was combing Madam Jiang's hair. Looking at the almost flawless white hair, she felt both heartache and resentment. "The Jiang family's generals are all fighting on the front lines. Even if they marry a daughter-in-law, she can't share the burden. Instead, she's just a burden to the Jiang family. You've really worried enough over the years. I wonder how heartbroken the general will be when he sees this."
Old Madam Jiang opened her eyes and smiled slowly, "He won't come back."
Tan Yue paused slightly as she combed her hair, and asked curiously, "Why haven't you come back? Does the General have another residence outside? Or... a mistress?"
The men of the Jiang family are known for their integrity; they have never taken a mistress or even a concubine.
Even Jiang Chengyuan, who was seventeen years old, never had any concubines.
“It’s neither a mistress nor a residence.” Old Madam Jiang smiled, pursing her lips. “Don’t be curious. Get up early tomorrow and go to the entrance of the examination hall to keep an eye out.”
The Imperial Examination Hall.
girl.
With her mind focused and eyes bright, Tan Yue meticulously combed Old Madam Jiang's hair, changed her undergarments, and helped her to bed.
She quickly tidied herself up and fell asleep, eagerly anticipating tomorrow.
the next day.
As it was the big day for the imperial examination, the second courtyard was bustling with activity as soon as it was dawn. Even Jiang Sheng, who was rubbing her eyes, drank some cold water to wake herself up and carefully checked everything.
Bamboo baskets, chamber pots, writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones are all common items. Small pieces of pastry, a full pot of hot water, a small knife for making paste, and rice milk must also be brought along.
Finally, there was Xu Mo, who was full of energy and stood up straight.
After enduring humiliation for more than three months, the moment of revenge has finally arrived, and we are finally able to fight a decisive battle.
Ultimately, it was a commoner who was defeated by a powerful family, and he withdrew from the imperial examination with resentment.
The powerful families still can't win against the common people; justice resides in the hearts of the people!
To be honest, no one knows the answer until the very end.
But at this moment, they maintained their best performance, they fought for victory, and they did not succumb to any snobbery or pressure.
"Brother, do your best in the exam. Don't worry about the result, and don't be afraid of it," Changyan said earnestly.
Xu Mo put one hand behind his back and smiled gently, "Perhaps there is no absolute fairness, but the fact that we can retake the exam proves that someone still maintains justice. There is still a pure land in this world. My efforts are for more pure lands. My sacrifices are only for a bright and clear sky."
It was not yet fully light, yet he was surrounded by so much light.
“If we lose to the Fang family today, it will prove that there is no pure land in this world, and that filth should be buried in darkness,” Chang Yan said quietly.
The sky was just beginning to lighten, but the darkness behind him was as heavy as ink.
It cannot be seen through, nor can it be understood.
The two are brothers, advancing side by side, yet they are not like brothers, standing separately in light and darkness.
Until Jiang Sheng, carrying a bamboo basket, came over like a whirlwind and shoved it into Chang Yan's hands.
"Stop with the light and dark, hurry up and pack your things." She shouted at the top of her lungs, "What else is there? Don't forget anything, check it again, check it a couple more times."
Chang Yan chuckled, all the colors blended together, light and darkness simultaneously covering each other, presenting a bright gray.
After finally getting everything sorted out, Jiang San drove over in a horse-drawn carriage.
Xu Mo was the first to sit down, gazing towards the city gate, and murmured softly, "I've already written to the third brother, and he said he would return in February, but there's still no sign of him."
Long banquet followed closely behind, "Perhaps Third Brother didn't know the exact date of this year's imperial examination and thought it would be held in late February, just like last year."
No matter the reason, as long as everything is alright and they can return safely, anything is fine.
After the second courtyard gate was locked, everyone sat in the carriage, with Jiang San driving and Jiang Si on high alert.
The imperial examination is just around the corner, and we must be extra vigilant at this time.
They stared at the dark corners where people could hide, at the carriages speeding by in the distance, and even at all the alleys where they couldn't see clearly.
This startled the guards who had fought their way out of the mountain of corpses and sea of blood. They pressed themselves against the wall and muttered, "These two lads are pretty capable. Did they discover us?"
But once the carriage starts moving at high speed, they have to put in all their effort to keep up and also clear out any stray animals.
The sky finally began to lighten, and countless people and vehicles stood at the entrance of the examination hall, waiting for the imperial examination to begin.
Jiang Sheng and his sister's carriage arrived safely and parked in a corner.
No one stopped them, no one caused trouble, and there were no unexpected events.
Their hearts finally settled, smiles returned to their faces, and they chatted amongst themselves.
Until a noise came from outside.
It is Fang Yuan.
He was dressed in a white shirt and walked over politely, cupping his hands and saying, "May I ask how Brother Xu's health is? Do you still need a doctor's visit? The Fang family has spent a lot of money to invite the imperial physician. If Brother Xu feels unwell, please don't hesitate to ask."
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