Chapter 418 Zhao Houyang is the Really Rich
Yang Chengchen had only seen one painting in his grandfather's storeroom. He had wanted it then, but was rejected without hesitation. Now he could actually see two. He was so happy that he circled around the two paintings.
"How could I possibly give you a fake? It has to be the original. Are you happy, big brother?" Zhao Houyang looked at their shocked expressions, secretly feeling quite pleased. This time, he finally got his way.
Even Zhao Lingmeng hadn't thought her youngest son could possess such a thing. However, she had no particular interest in collecting such calligraphy and paintings, so she simply followed along to watch the fun.
Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming held the paintings in their hands carefully, and they were so happy that they almost jumped up.
"I like it. From now on, you are my favorite brother." Zhao Houjing carefully rolled up the painting and put it in the box.
"Tsk" Zhao Houyang was dismissive of this, and even felt that his elder brother was repaying kindness with enmity.
"Don't worry, you'll be my favorite brother from now on." Zhao Houming also quickly expressed his loyalty. Zhao Houyang, this kid usually doesn't show off, but he can actually come up with such a good thing. It seems that it is necessary to please his younger brother.
Zhao Houyang did not object to his second brother's words hastily. After a while, he snorted arrogantly.
Zhao Houjing didn't feel anything about his third brother's double standards. After all, Zhao Houyang had always been like this since he was a child. Especially after the last fight with him, this kid had become even more genuine and unscrupulous in his interactions with him.
Zhao Houjing happily touched the box in his hand. As long as he got the benefits, it was fine. There was no need to worry about the attitude.
Although Yang Chengchen liked the two paintings very much, he was also very polite and did not ask Zhao Houyang how he got them. Anyway, he was only responsible for looking at them.
Seeing that his cousin liked the painting, Zhao Houming simply unfolded it and placed it on the table next to him, allowing Yang Chengchen to take a closer look.
Seeing that his cousin, who was with him almost every day and was even better than his brother, liked the painting so much, Zhao Houyang had no choice but to bear the pain and give away one of the two paintings he had reserved for him.
Zhao Houyang figured it out, so he walked over and patted Yang Chengchen on the shoulder. "Alright, stop looking. I left one for you, but you have to pass the exam to get it. And you can't say it was a gift from me, right? I only got four, one for each of you. The rest are gone."
He wouldn't say that he originally planned to keep two paintings for himself. He was able to find these four original paintings because he heard the student who bought the originals in his previous life tell him where he got a bargain, and that the student eventually rose to prominence with these paintings.
He had a deep memory of this person's story in his previous life, so he paid attention to it in this life and actually bought these paintings.
Zhao Houyang didn't feel any guilt for robbing someone else of their opportunity. The student in his previous life didn't end up being a good official, so he didn't feel any unnecessary guilt for robbing such a person of his opportunity.
When Yang Chengchen heard what Zhao Houyang said, he was so happy that he ran over and hugged Zhao Houyang's shoulders: "Cousin, from today on, you are my biological brother."
Zhao Houyang struggled in disgust, but failed to break free from Yang Chengchen's hand. He patted Yang Chengchen's hand speechlessly and said with gritted teeth: "I'm talking about a gift for you to pass the exam. If you don't pass..."
"Don't worry, I will start reading when I get back. Even if I don't eat, drink or sleep, I will definitely pass the exam to become a student." After Yang Chengchen said this, he couldn't wait to go back and read. No one could stop him from owning an authentic painting that neither his father nor his brother the crown prince had.
Yang Chengchen had no idea that he would actually get the original painting after passing the examination. However, he couldn't help showing it off to his father, and the emperor withheld it from him.
At this moment, Yang Chengchen was quite happy and regarded this calligraphy and painting as his own property.
Zhao Houyang looked at Yang Chengchen who was smiling like a fool. He shook his head and decided not to bother with this guy.
Yang Chengchen played with Zhao Houjing and others in Zhao Lingmeng's mansion until curfew, and then he took everyone back to his prince's mansion.
The Emperor and the Crown Prince in the palace must have known about the brothers Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming's admission to the Tongsheng examination. Even the Emperor summoned the Crown Prince to speak to him the moment he heard about it.
"You have been with your cousins. Do you think they have real talents and knowledge?" Emperor Yang Jingchen's words were almost like asking Crown Prince Yang Chengchen whether Funing had done anything to help the brothers Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming pass the examination to become tongsheng students.
It's no wonder that the emperor was suspicious, mainly because the two children were too young, and one of them had won the first place in the examination for the title of Tongsheng.
When Crown Prince Yang Chengchen heard his father ask this, he rolled his eyes in front of his father.
"Father, what are you thinking about? I don't know much about my eldest cousin, but the second cousin who ranked first in the exam must be truly talented and knowledgeable. He might even be able to pass the imperial examination."
"Is he really that talented?" The emperor didn't care about his eldest son's attitude, but was more concerned about Zhao Houming's knowledge. If he was really that talented, he would be a pillar of Jing State in the future!
"Well, he has a wide range of knowledge and knows how to adapt. He is not just a talker, but also has substance in his words." The prince really likes this cousin and thinks he is suitable to be friends with him.
"Then your Aunt Funing is blessed." The Emperor felt like he was envious of others raising sons again. He had so many sons, but only two of them were good sons from the Empress's lineage. Meanwhile, the Emperor's sister had only three sons, and she was raising them all well. Even the sons she helped raise for others were raising very well.
When Crown Prince Yang Chengchen saw his father's expression, he knew what he was thinking and could only quickly dispel his father's dangerous thoughts.
"Father, you can teach your own son yourself. I also want to leave some for Aunt to help raise one or two sons for me in the future! Please leave some resources for future generations!"
The only response from the Emperor to Yang Chengchen was a clear and concise "Get out!"
The prince did not care about his father's attitude. He bowed happily and said, "Your son will take his leave!" Then he walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back.
What the emperor did not expect was that the next day, the prince disappeared after attending the morning court. The emperor waited in the imperial study for a long time for the prince to come, so he sent someone to inquire about him. Only then did someone tremble and hand over a letter.
After reading it, the emperor succeeded in making himself laugh. The content of the letter could be summed up in one sentence: "Aunt Funing invited me to the restaurant to celebrate with my two cousins. I'm taking a day off today."
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