Chapter 415 Zhao Lingmeng's generous rewards
Zhao Houyang glared at Yang Chengchen, the guy who always interrupted him. He also hurriedly congratulated his brothers.
Yang Cheng and He Yichen saw the expression on their cousin Zhao Houyang's face, but they didn't care. They had grown up together and were used to glaring at each other.
After Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming came to their senses, they immediately knelt side by side in front of Zhao Lingmeng and bowed deeply to her. His success in passing the entrance exam was a result of both his own hard work and his mother's guidance.
"Thank you, mother."
Zhao Lingmeng smiled and helped her two sons up. "You two are where you are today because of your own hard work, but I am very happy today too."
Zhao Lingmeng knew these two clearly. After deciding to take the examination for the status of a Tongsheng, he studied so hard that it would not be an exaggeration to say that he "never put down his books".
"Mother deserves the greatest credit!"
Zhao Houjing also smiled and echoed his second brother's words, "Second brother is right!"
Zhao Lingmeng was truly happy at this moment. She reached out and patted her two sons on the shoulders. "I know you two are filial. Let's have a good lunch today."
When copper coins started to be scattered at the main gate of Princess Funing's Mansion, everyone passing by knew that the two young masters of Princess Funing's Mansion had passed the examination and became students, and everyone congratulated them.
Even passing ministers and nobles would stop and happily pick up a few copper coins, hoping that their children would also share in the good fortune. Although being a Tongsheng was only the starting point for the imperial examination, children raised under such circumstances had many paths to pursue and would always have a bright future, as long as they did not grow up to be playboys.
When some common people found out about it, they would place some eggs and fresh vegetables at the gate of Princess Funing's mansion to express their congratulations.
Because many people often release them, and are often chased by the guards of the Princess's Mansion to return them. After a long time, they have become smarter. Many times, a group of people will go together, release them and run away, but there are always some who don't return.
Most of the people here are kindhearted. They are truly grateful to Princess Funing. No matter how long it has been, they can still remember the fear they felt when they were afraid of smallpox. If Princess Funing hadn't discovered the magic medicine to prevent smallpox, their lives would not be so peaceful now.
There was no need to worry that one day you would be infected with smallpox somewhere and then be abandoned to die and then burned.
In the minds of these ordinary people, only those who have committed heinous crimes will be burned after death.
When the nobles of Yuanjing heard that the two eldest children of Princess Funing's mansion had both passed the examination for Tongsheng, their first reaction was surprise. Their second reaction was that Princess Funing had found some mysterious power or means.
But they were all persuaded by the children whose families studied at the Royal Academy. They had seen with their own eyes how serious the two were when they lived in the academy. Even when they were still asleep, others were already reading. They had been sleeping for a long time, while others were still asleep.
Moreover, the gentlemen of the Royal Academy also said that they were both knowledgeable enough to take the examination for Tongsheng, and they had also participated in poetry competitions together, so they were indeed talented and knowledgeable.
In short, this day is a day for people in Yuanjing to sigh about other people's children, and more ladies are turning their attention to the three brothers Zhao Houjing, Zhao Houming and Zhao Houyang when choosing sons-in-law.
Yes, Zhao Houyang also benefited from the influence of his two brothers, and many people also looked at him. After all, those with honors and achievements could not win, but those without honors and achievements could still work hard.
In the eyes of these ladies, the sooner they acted, the sooner they would profit. They had all inquired about the situation. The eldest son of Funing was very strict, and the two young masters were not surrounded by servants. With such a good family background and willingness to work hard, they would be lucky to snatch such a good son-in-law.
Zhao Houyang still has his wife from his previous life in his heart. They lived a difficult life in his previous life, but his wife never complained and often comforted him.
Therefore, if possible and by fate, he still wants to marry his wife from his previous life.
All these are far-fetched thoughts. This is the happy moment for Princess Funing’s Mansion.
The happiest people were Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming. Of course, they were happy to pass the exam, but they were also confident in their own knowledge, and this was within their expectations. So their happiness only lasted for a moment after they found out they had passed.
So what made them happy at the moment was the reward their mother gave them, the two brothers.
Zhao Lingmeng asked Qiuyue to bring out two boxes and placed them in their hands. "Open them and take a look?"
Zhao Lingmeng was also looking forward to seeing their surprised expressions.
"Yes, brothers, open it and take a look." Zhao Houyang also joined in the fun. He stretched his neck, looking forward to it.
Zhao Houming reached out and touched his elder brother Zhao Houjing, "Brother, can you open it and take a look first?"
Zhao Houjing thought it was nothing, so he opened it generously. Before he saw what was inside the box, he saw three big heads surrounding the box, and Zhao Houyang made "wow" sounds from time to time.
Zhao Houjing was also curious because of this, so he could only push away the three big heads in front of him. Then he saw a silver note worth one thousand taels on the table. He took it out and counted it, it was ten thousand taels.
He also wanted to say wow, but he managed to hold it together. But in his heart, he also felt that his mother was really generous this time.
After he took out the banknote, he saw a note underneath that said "a small farm of fifty mu outside Yuanjing." A farm in the suburbs of Yuanjing! Fifty mu again! He only had one thought in his mind: "I'm rich, I'm rich."
Zhao Houjing held the box as if he had found a treasure and bowed to his mother, "Thank you, mother. I like this gift very much."
It's no wonder they were so happy, because Zhao Lingmeng was very strict with their money. Apart from the monthly allowance, Zhao Lingmeng usually gave them gifts that were difficult to cash in.
So this was the first time Zhao Houjing had so much money at his disposal. How could he not be happy?
When Zhao Houming saw his brother's gift, he couldn't wait to open his box. His silver note was worth 12,000 taels, and it was also for a farm near Yuanjing.
Zhao Houming looked at his mother with a puzzled look, as if to say, 'Why do I have two thousand more banknotes than my brother?'
Zhao Lingmeng explained seriously, "Don't worry! I'm not being partial to you. That's the reward for getting first place in the exam. You'll also get rewards if you pass the exams next time. The reward for first place will be a bit bigger. I'll treat all four of you equally.
Having a family and a good education is the beginning of a successful career."
When Zhao Lingmeng said this, Zhao Houjing and his three brothers were even happier. Who wouldn't want such a generous reward? They weren't those stupid people who studied too much and were just being arrogant for a day.
Zhao Houjing was thinking about whether he should take the imperial examination at a different time from his second brother, so that he might also be able to get the first place.
But the happiest person was Yang Chengchen. It was not because of the banknotes, but because his aunt treated him the same as her cousins. So he was happy, "Aunt, I have some too?"
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