The two young boys stretched their heads to look outside, and Tangli naturally noticed it.
"What's wrong?" Tang Li asked.
"Mom, I saw Zhuo Shu. He must be going to take the county exam as well. He actually wanted to walk to Hedong County."
Dabao said this with some pity in his eyes.
The sun is so strong, it's so far to go to the county, and I'm carrying such a big book box. How tiring it must be.
Tang Li saw the reluctance in his eyes.
Dabao is very kind.
The villain in the book is psychologically twisted, taking pleasure in the suffering of others, and possessing a completely distorted worldview. However, as a child, he was actually a kind-hearted child. It's unclear how much suffering he endured to develop the character he portrays in the book.
Tang Li felt distressed when he thought about it. Fortunately, she was here and would protect him well.
Tang Li will not let him be like in the book, she wants him to remain kind forever.
However, the kindness that Tangli hopes for is not kindness that makes one easily bullied, not kindness that makes one easily deceived, and certainly not kindness that makes one a saint.
Tangli hopes that they can distinguish between good and evil, repay kindness with kindness, and take revenge with revenge!
It’s not about helping bad people or those who are ungrateful. It’s not about being a saint.
The children are too young. They are talented in studying, but they know too little about how to behave as human beings.
Therefore, Tangli wants to teach them and help them form correct views on life, life and values.
"What does Dabao think of Zhuo Shu? Is he worth making friends with?" Tang Li asked.
"Mom, Zhuo Shu is a gentleman worth making friends with. When we first came under Master Guo, Zhuo Shu silently taught us some things we didn't understand. He gave us his most precious things." Dabao said.
"Well, how about we let Zhuo Shu ride in the carriage with us?" Tang Li said.
Dabao's eyes lit up and he nodded.
Tang Li asked Zhang Qian to stop the carriage.
The family got out of the carriage and stretched their arms and legs, which were numb from sitting in it for so long.
After waiting for a while, Zhuo Shu came. His fair face was flushed red by the sunlight and he kept wiping the sweat off his face. The bookcase was so heavy that he could hardly breathe.
His feet were numb from walking and he felt like he might faint at any moment.
But we can't stop. It's not easy to spend the night in the wilderness. We need to at least find a place to shelter from the wind and rain.
Zhuo Shu gritted his teeth and moved forward.
"Brother Zhuo!"
He heard a cry, looked up, and saw two young boys standing side by side.
Zhuo Shu bowed and said, "Zi'ang, Xu Jue."
Dabao and Xu Jue also bowed in response.
"Brother Zhuo, you are going to Hedong County too, right? We are also going to Hedong County. Why don't we go together?" Dabao said.
Zhuo Shu glanced at the carriage. He couldn't even afford to ride in an ox cart, so the carriage was too gorgeous for him.
Zhuo Shu shook his head: "Thank you both, but that's not necessary."
Dabao frowned, not quite understanding. Zhuo Shu had worked so hard, why did he reject his proposal?
Dabao was not angry, but felt a little uncomfortable seeing Zhuo Shu working so hard.
Tang Li was standing next to him and understood why Zhuo Shu was like this.
Because of the pride of young people, they do not want to receive favors for nothing.
"Is Young Master Zhuo Shu also going to take the county exam?" Tang Li asked.
"That's right." Zhuo Shu replied quickly.
"Young Master, can you do me a favor?" Tang Li asked.
"Ma'am, how can I help you?"
"My two children always ask me questions, but unfortunately I am not knowledgeable enough to answer them. Young master must know more than me. Can you accompany us and help me answer some questions?" Tang Li asked.
Dabao understood what his mother meant and quickly said, "Yes, Brother Zhuo, please help us."
"But... your knowledge is superior to mine."
Zhuo Shu was one of those classmates who had lost all confidence because of being crushed by Dabao and Xu Jue.
"Brother Zhuo has participated in the county exam before. Can you share your experience with us?" Xu Jue said.
Under the eager gazes of the two young boys, Zhuo Shu nodded.
The carriage was very large, and with one more person it wasn't crowded at all.
Sitting in the carriage, Zhuo Shu breathed a sigh of relief. He had just felt dizzy and his legs were shaking from the sun, but in contrast, sitting in the carriage felt extremely comfortable.
However, he still sat properly, holding the bookcase, very reserved, for fear of dirtying the carriage.
"Zi'ang, Xu Jue, do you have anything to ask?" Zhuo Shu asked.
"Young master, have a drink of water. These two little guys have a lot of questions, and you will waste your breath later." Tang Li poured a glass of water and handed it to Zhuo Shu.
"Thanks."
Zhuo Shu had finished drinking all the water and his throat was burning. This water was like a sweet rain.
He drank the water and came back to life.
"Brother, eat something." Sanbao took out a piece of cake from the pocket in front of him and handed it to Zhuo Shu.
Zhuo Shu wanted to refuse, but when he met the little girl's big watery eyes, he couldn't say no at all.
He silently remembered this favor.
"Thanks."
Zhuo Shu ate the pastries, filled his stomach, and felt a little stronger.
Dabao and Xu Jue asked a few questions.
Zhuo Shu knew almost everything but kept silent, wishing he could tell them everything he knew.
"Brother Zhuo is so amazing. Brother Zhuo is so amazing, but he failed the previous county exams. Is the county exam particularly difficult?" Dabao asked.
Dabao was very worried about the county exam, afraid that he would fail and disappoint his mother.
"The county exam questions should be absolutely no problem for you. I have never passed because of other problems. For example, last year, I was halfway through writing when I suddenly felt an unbearable stomach pain and fainted. And the year before last, I got involved in a fight and broke my hand..." Zhuo Shu told Dabao everything, trying to dispel Dabao's worries.
"A man as smart as Ziang will definitely have no problem taking the county exam. You don't have to worry."
Tangli was very surprised when he heard this.
Zhuo Shu’s repeated failures were not due to any lack of talent, but rather due to various accidents?
This has been going on for three years straight. Isn't this too unlucky?!
"Young Master Zhuo will definitely pass the exam this year." Tang Li said.
Zhuo Shu glanced at Tang Li gratefully: "Thank you, ma'am."
In the afternoon, the carriage arrived in Hedong County.
This is Zhuo Shu's fourth time in Hedong County, and it is also the first time he has felt so relaxed.
The first three times, he walked for a whole day and a whole night, and each time he arrived the next day. Each time, he was exhausted.
He felt unwell twice out of three times, and he suspected it was because he was too tired from the journey.
I hope nothing goes wrong this time. After all, this is his last chance, Zhuo Shu prayed secretly.
"Young Master Zhuo, would you like to go with us to find an inn to stay at?" Tang Li asked.
Zhuo Shu shook her head: "Madam, I have a place to live, so I won't stay with you."
Having said that, he said goodbye and got off the carriage.
Zhuo Shu turned into an alley as if he was familiar with the place, sat down under the eaves of an uninhabited house, then took out a book from the bookcase and started reading.
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