This was just a small episode in the journey of the group; the road ahead was long, and this family still had a long way to go.
Back in the capital, Zhao Qingyi and Zhao Qingyang had completed three rounds of the imperial examination over nine days.
The two of them looked like pigs whose energy had been completely drained.
After finishing the last exam, I went home, took a shower, and went straight to sleep without even getting up to eat.
Zhao Qingbei slept until the afternoon of the next day before being woken up by hunger.
When he got up, Zhao Qingyang was still asleep.
Zhao Qingbei was a troublemaker; he got up, so how could his brother continue sleeping?
He also wanted to analyze the question with Zhao Qingyang.
Although Zhao Minggeng's father was also at home, he still had many household chores to attend to.
In addition, his mind is now completely focused on his wife and the little one in her belly.
Although Zhao Qingbei was a little jealous, he also felt that his father was really lacking in manliness.
"Hmph, when I get married in the future, I won't be like my father, just a yes-man to my wife."
Looking at the empty living room, Zhao Qing muttered to herself.
Then, he ran to Zhao Qingyang's door and started banging on it.
"Brother, brother, get up and eat. I'm starving."
Brother, can you please say yes?
Even if you don't get up to eat, you still need to get up to go to the toilet, right?
The summons was like a demonic chant piercing the ears.
Zhao Qingyang rolled over and covered his head with the pillow, but that didn't stop him from being woken up.
She rolled over, threw the pillow onto the bed, and stormed off to open the door.
"You stinky fluffball, do you want a beating?"
Zhao Qingyang then opened the door.
Zhao Qingbei, who had been banging on the door, quickly jumped back and landed more than a meter away.
A fawning smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Brother, brother, you're up?"
I heard you've been sleeping until this late and haven't eaten yet, that's why I was worried about you.
Brother, the cook has already prepared the meal.
These are all your favorite dishes. Let's eat first, brother, and chat while we eat.
Besides, without you eating with me, brother, the food just doesn't taste good..."
Zhao Qingyang walked out of the room.
"Come on, even if you shower me with sweet words today, it won't cover up the fact that you woke me up."
My allowance this month will be halved.
After saying that, Zhao Qingyang laughed and walked towards the dining room.
Zhao Qingbei panicked.
"Brother, my dear brother, my good brother, you can't do this! You're breaking your lovely little brother's heart."
Oh dear, brother…
As Zhao Qingyang entered the restaurant and picked up his chopsticks, Zhao Qingbei was still rambling on.
He could utter all sorts of nauseating remarks. Zhao Qingyang looked up.
"Shut up, or I'll cut it in half again."
Zhao Qingbei immediately shut up, picked up her rice bowl with a wronged expression, and began to eat.
Zhao Qingyang's lips unconsciously curled up slightly.
This younger brother is great in every way, except he's a bit too much of a troublemaker.
As for the issue of pocket money
Since Zhao Qingyang started cooperating with Han Xuri, he has had a steady stream of income.
As the eldest brother, it's natural for him to spoil his younger brother.
Every month, Zhao Qingyang would give Zhao Qingbei 20 taels of pocket money.
Of course, Zhao Qingbei wasn't the kind of kid who spent money recklessly; he mostly used his money to buy various paints and inks.
After all, it takes a lot of energy for someone who loves to draw.
Of course, this doesn't mean that Zhao Qingbei himself doesn't make money; he does, just less.
Therefore, the allowance my brother gives me each month is quite considerable.
With her lifeline in her hands, Zhao Qingbei ate a meal with a pout.
After finishing my meal, I thought I'd talk to Zhao Qingyang about the exam.
Zhao Qingyang shook his head.
"We've had enough sleep and food, now it's time for us to go and pay our respects to our parents."
One sentence almost made Zhao Qingyi choke.
Sure enough, Zhao Minggeng was in the room giving prenatal education to the baby in Princess Yanyue's belly.
Other people's prenatal education involves talking or reciting poems and songs.
His prenatal education consisted of martial arts novels and various military strategies.
He was reading with great enthusiasm, and Princess Yan Yue was listening attentively.
Even the little one inside her belly seemed to understand, always kicking Yan Yue at the most exciting moments.
The little one is now fully formed, and I can feel obvious fetal movements.
Every time the baby moved, the couple were incredibly excited, as if they had never seen anything like it before.
Therefore, Zhao Minggeng studied even harder.
When the two brothers arrived, Zhao Minggeng and his wife were making a big fuss.
The two brothers felt no jealousy whatsoever.
Instead, they felt deep sympathy for the younger brother or sister in the princess's belly.
These two immature parents...
When the baby is born, won't they have to have two tails tied to their backs every day? It will be so difficult for them to go anywhere.
Despite the complaints, proper etiquette should still be observed.
When the couple saw their two grown sons arrive, they weren't surprised at all. Instead, they asked about what had happened inside the examination hall.
Due to the weather, many students missed the second and third exam sessions.
Some persisted until the end, only to faint as soon as they left the exam room.
Fortunately, most students brought their servants, so even if someone fainted, someone would take them home or to a clinic.
Of course, it's okay even if no one comes to pick you up.
At the very least, those who emerged from the provincial examination hall all held the title of Juren (a degree in the imperial examination system).
There were still some wealthy families who were willing to extend olive branches to these candidates.
Having discussed the exam venue, let's talk about the exam questions.
Zhao Minggeng was very satisfied after listening to the brothers' account.
"If my estimation is correct, you two brothers have a good chance of passing this time."
As for the ranking, I can't guarantee it. In short, getting a middle place is good enough.
I've never seen such a laid-back dad.
However, it's not hard to understand. How much ambition can you expect from a man who willingly lives off a woman?
The fact that he was able to study, take the imperial examinations, and become an official was already a remarkable achievement.
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