Before the spring list was announced, it had already been reported layer by layer. Afterwards, the list of new candidates would be copied to various places in Jiangnan Province. It is appropriate to say that "they became famous overnight and known all over the world."
But even so, it would be better to go there in person to announce the good news to my teacher, relatives and friends.
That day, Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi spent the wedding money to celebrate with everyone, and recorded all the expenses of the teahouse in the account, and then did not stay any longer.
Firstly, Xie Shu had to hurry to thank his teacher, and secondly, Yu Chuxi had to go back and inform his father.
Although Jiang Hong had experienced this before, he was still very happy. Seeing that Xie Shu was neither arrogant nor impatient, he admired Xie Shu's character even more, so he just encouraged him a few times.
Just before leaving, Jiang Hong suddenly stopped Xie Shu and said, "Rongzhan, you will be going to the capital to take part in the imperial examination soon. You and your husband are deeply in love. Have you made it clear to him before you leave?"
Jiang Hong's words immediately cooled down Xie Shugang's excitement.
Xie Shu had thought about this question before, but he had always been busy with various affairs and didn't know how he got here or when he would leave.
Therefore, in order to avoid worrying about gains and losses, Xie Shu tried his best to maintain a mentality of not being happy or sad because of things, and seldom bothered about those problems that disturbed his mood. Perhaps for this reason, Xie Shu performed well in this imperial examination and won the first place.
When Jiang Hong mentioned this, Xie Shu suddenly realized that if his life was really going to stay here forever, then being the top scholar was just the beginning of his destiny, and he still had a long way to go.
This road was so long in ancient times, so long that he had to be separated from his lover for more than half a year, crossing countless mountains, rivers, lakes and seas. Maybe... maybe it would be more than this in the future...
How could Xie Shu not realize the meaning of the teacher's words now?
According to Jiang Hong's initial expectations and high hopes for him, he not only wanted to serve as an official in the court, but also allowed him to benefit the country and the people, and even influence the overall situation of the court and the country in the future.
This is definitely not something a local official can do. In other words, if he goes to the capital this time and really passes the imperial examination, it would be best for him to stay there from now on!
But what about my husband?
When Xie Shu thought of her husband, thousands of thoughts mixed up in her mind and she became speechless.
Jiang Hong couldn't help but sigh upon seeing this. The reason why he said these words just now was because he thought that Xie Shu might not have thought of this yet, so he specifically reminded him. Originally, seeing that Xie Shu's eyes were clear just now, he had understood what he meant, but now it seems that he can't accept it for a while.
Of course Jiang Hong could also understand this. His student had always been calm and composed in dealing with things, except when it came to his husband.
This is what is meant by deep love.
Although Xie Shu looked indifferent, he was not a cold-hearted person. Instead, he was very affectionate. This made Jiang Hong feel at ease, but sometimes he didn't know what to say.
However, Jiang Hong now puts all his efforts on Xie Shu. Family and country are the most important things, and he cannot let him indulge in love affairs.
Jiang Hong's thoughts turned, and he thought of his student marrying into the family, so he said a few words: "I know that you two have a very good relationship, but Rongzhan, have you ever thought about why the Yu family chose to recruit a son-in-law? Chu Xi is a good kid. If he were a man, he would not be inferior to any boy. He is strong and has a big heart. Now that the Yu family is second to none in Jiangnan, he can control everything. Naturally, he will not go with you."
When Jiang Hong said this, he saw Xie Shu's pale face. Although he felt sorry for him, he continued, "You and he are a perfect match, and you are a young couple. It's not surprising that you have feelings for each other. But you will be separated in the future, and it will be difficult for you to see each other for many years. Even the deepest feelings will fade..."
What Jiang Hong said was very practical. No matter how deep the love was, it could not withstand the distance and time.
Seeing that Xie Shu's face was still pale, but his expression was still firm, Jiang Hong smiled and added fuel to the fire: "Then let me ask you, when you married into the Yu family in the past, and you were promoted step by step in the future, how should the Yu family deal with it? When you are in a high position, others give you carriages, beautiful maids, and promise you noble ladies. At this time, how should the Yu family feel in your heart?"
Jiang Hong directly dissected the most realistic problem. In Jiang Hong's opinion, Xie Shu was the son-in-law of the Yu family, which was indeed a good identity, otherwise he would not have been so interested in Xie Shu at the beginning. In the early stage of their official careers, they also complemented each other. The Yu family provided financial support for Xie Shu, and Xie Shu could also provide support for the Yu family.
But everything has its ups and downs, and too much is as bad as too little. Xie Shu was not worth mentioning before, and the Yu family allowed him to marry into the family, but what about the future? In the past, the Yu family was kind to Xie Shu, but in the future, the Yu family should rely on Xie Shu.
Xie Shu remained unmoved. What if Jiang Hong's words were real? He had only chosen Langjun in his life. What did other people have to do with him? Without Langjun, everything was meaningless.
Jiang Hong said this, and seeing that Xie Shu was still stubborn, he gradually became angry, and said in a deep voice: "By then, even if you don't say it, he will take the initiative to find you and divorce you!"
Seeing Xie Shu looking at him intently, moving his lips, and clearly not convinced, Jiang Hong snorted coldly, and before he could speak, he narrowed his eyes and said, "You can't figure it out, but Chu Xi has figured it out a long time ago! Let me ask you, has he ever asked you about your future plans in these days?"
Xie Shu could no longer refute this, as her husband had indeed never asked the question.
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After Jiang Hong finished speaking, he looked at Xie Shu calmly. In fact, he had selfish motives in saying this. He knew before that the two had not discussed this matter, but Yu Chuxi was a smart kid and he must have already made plans.
Although he was not involved, he also knew that love was difficult to understand, so it was better to make it clear as soon as possible. The two of them were not on the same path, and they would break up sooner or later. It was better to break up later than earlier, so that Xie Shu could devote himself to the court.
However, Jiang Hong looked at Xie Shu, who was like a clay puppet, and suddenly lost his spirit. How could he still look like a champion who had just passed the imperial examination? He couldn't help but feel very complicated. In the end, he left some room for maneuver and said, "If you really want to do this for his own good and want to have more ties with him, you might as well leave him a child as soon as possible."
In Jiang Hong's opinion, this is a best of both worlds solution. Xie Shu married into the Yu family because the Yu family did not have many offspring. If there were offspring, the Yu family would have someone to carry on the family line, and then everything would be easy. Having bloodlines to maintain it is always different.
However, Jiang Hong also knew that Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi had been married for almost four years and there had been no news, so he asked him to make good use of this time.
But Jiang Hong's words were like a bolt from the blue, pulling Xie Shu back from his thoughts of falling into the quagmire.
Without any hesitation, Xie Shu shook his head.
Xie Shu knew very well that the teacher said this for his own good, and he also knew that the teacher had high hopes for him, but Xie Shu did not think that the teacher's words were right.
No matter how brilliant a teacher's ideas are, they are still limited by the times.
Xie Shu had never thought about passing on his family line. A hundred years later, everyone would be just a handful of earth. If he really wanted a child one day, it must be because he and Yu Chuxi shared a common hope, not because of his duty to reproduce.
Besides, how could Xie Shu bear to let Yu Chuxi suffer the pain of childbirth alone? Here, Yu Chuxi has been subject to various restrictions and constraints because of Shuang'er's identity. Is it necessary to let Yu Chuxi be like this in the future?
Thinking of Yu Chuxi, Xie Shu felt a tingling pain in his heart.
When Jiang Hong saw Xie Shu shaking his head, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He thought that after talking to this point, Xie Shu should have figured it out.
However, the future is long and arduous, and the world will change as time goes by. Old friends will fade away, and everything will be settled.
Therefore, Jiang Hong was too lazy to waste his breath and let Xie Shu go back by himself.
Along the way, Xie Shu heard the noisy sounds of gongs and drums from time to time, but the joy of passing the imperial examination left only a faint shadow in Xie Shu's heart, and the rest was an untouchable heaviness.
After returning to Yu Mansion, Xie Shu did not say anything, but only asked the servant where Yu Chuxi was.
After learning that Yu Chuxi was with Yu Wanli, Xie Shu knew that he should pay a visit to his father-in-law, so he went there.
Xie Shu was preoccupied with something and walked in a hurry. Even if others wanted to congratulate him, they did not dare to disturb him.
After all, everyone in the Yu family knows that this son-in-law has passed the imperial examination and is a very capable person. Not only did he establish the Jinling Literary Society, which impressed all the literati in Jinling, he also won the favor of the emperor. He is no longer the failed scholar.
In addition, their young master Yu Chuxi and Xie Shu had a very good relationship, and the servants of the Yu family treated Xie Shu no differently than their second master, so no one stopped Xie Shu until he arrived at Yu Wanli's courtyard.
For some reason, there was no one inside Yu Wanli's door except for a few servants guarding the door. The servants remembered their master's previous instructions not to allow anyone else to come in and were hesitant to speak. But was the legitimate son-in-law of their Yu family considered an outsider?
Xie Shu didn't pay much attention. He came to Yu Wanli's main house, and before he entered the door, he heard Yu Wanli's voice coming from inside.
Yu Wanli's health has improved a lot recently, but even if he speaks loudly, his voice is not as strong as that of an ordinary person. At this moment, it can be heard that he is suppressing his excitement, and his voice is a little trembling: "Chu Xi, let your father say that no matter how rich we are in Jiangnan, at most we are just merchants. But now it is different. Xie Shu has passed the imperial examination and will be an official from now on! I think he has a bright future... But with his ability, if he goes to Beijing, I am afraid he will not be able to come back... Chu Xi, you have a good relationship with him, so just let him go now. Your father is in much better health now, so you can hold on for a while..."
When Xie Shu was about to step into the door, he suddenly stopped because he heard Lang Jun's answer.
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