Chapter 212 How can you bear to use children to plot something?
Gu Junze picked up the teacup, took a sip, and his eyes fell on Lu Ge'er who was standing beside him. "Lu Ge'er, the Tongshi exam is right before the Chunwei exam. There's not much time left. How are you preparing?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Ge'er immediately sat up straight.
"In reply to your uncle, I haven't fallen behind in my studies these days. I will do my best."
Gu Junze nodded slightly.
The Countess spoke first, "Oh, he's worthy of being taught by Junze. Lu Ge'er is only eight years old and he's already taking the child exam. The young are truly formidable!"
She turned to look at Lu Ge'er and earnestly warned him, "Lu Ge'er, you must do well in the exam..."
Chu Ruohan sat aside, looking at Gu Junze beside her, somewhat confused about what he was thinking.
Lu Ge'er is still young, so there is no need for him to take the children's exam too early.
Chu Ruohan frowned slightly, her eyes moving back and forth between Gu Junze and Lu Ge'er. After hesitating for a moment, she said softly, "Lu Ge'er, no matter what the result is, just do your best and don't put too much pressure on yourself."
"Well, don't worry, auntie!"
At night, after everyone left, Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze returned to the room.
The flickering candlelight illuminated Chu Ruohan's slightly puzzled face. She finally couldn't help but ask, "Jun Ze, Lu Ge'er is so young. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to let him take the child exam so early?"
"Besides, this is Uncle San's family's business. You have no right to interfere."
Gu Junze put down the book in his hand, looked at Chu Ruohan gently, and said slowly: "What if Brother Lu wins the first place?"
Chu Ruohan was slightly stunned, not understanding what he meant for a moment. "Winning the first place is naturally a good thing, but Lu Ge'er is only eight years old. It's not easy to stand out among so many candidates."
Gu Junze stood up and walked to the window. Looking out at the night, he spoke calmly but with a hint of meaning: "I'm not sure he will be able to get the top spot, but as long as he gives it his best, that's all that's fine."
Chu Ruohan looked at his back and suddenly understood, "If Lu-ge'er can stand out, then the threshold of Hongmeng Academy will be broken through by the aristocratic families."
Gu Junze has been paralyzed for many years and it is not easy for him to fight for justice for the eldest princess because he is alone and weak. It is not as simple as just collecting evidence.
The fastest way is to connect with various families through children.
Gu Junze smiled, "Smart!"
"When did you come up with this plan? Did you make it up when you brought Lu Ge'er back from Yingqing?" Chu Ruohan's eyes were deep.
"No," Gu Junze turned around, "At first I just felt sorry for the kid, but then I saw how hard he worked and how hard he tried to become stronger, so I had other ideas."
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, secretly feeling that Gu Junze was meticulous and acted cautiously, but she just didn't agree with his approach.
She sighed softly, "This child is indeed a promising talent, but I always feel a little guilty for using him like this."
Gu Junze walked back to Chu Ruohan and gently held her hand. "I understand your thoughts, but this is also an opportunity for Lu Ge'er."
"He and Sister Lan are in a difficult situation at home, and he's been eager to become stronger. Taking part in the children's exam is his chance to prove himself."
"If he can become a scholar at a young age, Uncle San will devote all our family's efforts to nurturing him. We just need to guide him from behind and ensure that he does not lose his original intention."
Chu Ruohan raised her eyes and looked at Gu Junze, "Since you have thought it through, I will trust you. But along the way, you must protect Lu Ge'er and don't let him get hurt."
Gu Junze nodded in agreement, his eyes firm: "Of course..."
This children's exam is just the first step in our plan, and there is still a long way to go...
next day
Gu Junze slowly woke up, and Chu Ruohan beside him was still sleeping, with a look of peace between her eyebrows.
He stared at Chu Ruohan's sleeping face sideways, leaned over gently, kissed her forehead, and then got up reluctantly.
After getting dressed, Gu Junze called Yuling over and instructed her with a concerned look, "Take good care of the young lady."
Yuling quickly agreed and stepped aside to wait.
Gu Junze walked away, and just as he reached the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, he ran into Gu Chengyan who had returned from outside.
Gu Chengyan bowed and said indifferently, "Hello, big brother."
Gu Junze nodded slightly and passed by him.
"Brother, why are you in such a hurry? Where are you going?"
Gu Junze did not hide it and walked straight to the horse. While raising his hand to untie the reins, he said, "Military camp."
After saying that, he jumped onto his horse swiftly and was about to whip off when Gu Chengyan reached out to stop him.
Gu Chengyan narrowed his eyes, a trace of inquiry flashing in them: "I heard that big brother has already joined the military camp. What are your thoughts on the Spring Examination in half a month?"
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, with a hint of sarcasm, "Are you planning to abandon literature and pursue martial arts?"
Gu Junze couldn't help but chuckle, his voice clear and bright: "Who said that if you join the military camp, you can't take the imperial examination?"
Gu Chengyan's face darkened slightly, and he snorted coldly: "Brother, you have already joined the military camp and are preparing for the imperial examination. Don't try to take care of both. It's a waste of energy."
He tightened his reins, sat firmly on the horse, and looked down at Gu Chengyan. "Don't worry about my affairs, third brother. But have you been studying abroad? Have you made any progress?"
The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere was tense.
Gu Junze continued, "Instead of getting entangled with me here, you might as well focus more on your own affairs."
He raised his eyebrows slightly, a slightly sarcastic smile on his face, "Old man, you haven't been willing to admit your age lately, marrying a wife and taking a concubine. Who knows, you might even give birth to two more sons."
After Gu Junze finished speaking, he suddenly flicked the whip and shouted, "Gee!" The horse neighed loudly, raising a cloud of dust, and disappeared from Gu Chengyan's sight in an instant.
Gu Chengyan stood there in a daze, stunned by the word "old man".
From childhood to adulthood, in this marquis's mansion, although Gu Junze was not close to his father, he was always respectful to him.
How dare you be so bold today as to openly call me "old man"?
He is really different...
When Chu Ruohan woke up, Gu Junze was gone. She stretched and slowly stood up.
Yuling immediately stepped forward to serve, with a smile on her face, "The prince has left. Before leaving, he specifically asked this servant to take good care of you."
Chu Ruohan hummed softly, the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.
Yuling helped Chu Ruohan wash and dress, and said, "By the way, Madam, the Third Young Master is back..."
Chu Ruohan raised an eyebrow. There was still more than half a month until the Spring Examination. Gu Chengyan came back in such a hurry. It seemed that he had heard that the Marquis of Anyang was going to marry...
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